8-9 winners Anthony Flint of Durango and Erika Kuta of DeltaThe West District Elks Hoop Shoot was held Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Hotchkiss High School. Kids from the eight lodges in the West District of Colorado participated.

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Photo submitted Employee of the quarter Delta Correctional Center named Sergeant Patrick Wright as its second quarterly winner on Jan. 24. Sergeant Wright was selected based on his commitment to duty, extensive job knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills. A team player, he is an asset to Delta Correctional Center and the Department of Corrections.

Army Sgt. Nathaniel Crawford has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners.

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Five-year anniversary Maria Segura (above left), Melissa Bland (far right) and Katie Ebert (right) recently received five-year service awards from Delta County Memorial Hospital.