Wild about the water

Pat Sunderland

Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 16:32

d10_bp1 Ruth Wild has spent more than half her life dedicated to swimming. Now, after 43 years of coaching, teaching learn-to-swim classes, leading swimnastics programs and managing the old Cleland Pool, she is retiring.

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An ethic of hard work

Kathy Browning

Published on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 00:00

Photo by Kathy Browning

Three generations of Housewearts continue the family’s ranching tradition (front, left to right) Ira and Cynthia Houseweart, Bill and Betty Houseweart and Cody Houseweart, (back, left to right) grandkids CeCe, Tucker and Izzi. Buster represents the many Houseweart dogs.

Veterinarian and rancher Bill Houseweart is not known for being loquacious. But folks who attended his recent historical society presentation on five generations of Rogers Mesa Housewearts were treated to a full hour of interesting family history.

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A passion for the story

Verna Barr

Published on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00

Photos by Verna Barr

One section of David’s office library is devoted to books that relate to writing. This bookcase is filled with books with an emphasis on western history.

David G. Rasmussen has authored a total of five books, two of them have been published, and the other three are a trilogy, in the process. His writings are fiction, based on western history.

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The father of Delta’s murals

Pat Sunderland

Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:42

d08_bp1 W.Richard "Dick" Doherty could be considered the "father" of the City of Delta's mural program. "Delta County Ark," a mural that depicts the wildlife found in western Colorado, paved the way for fellow artists Connie Williams, Virginia Blackstock, Seth Weber, Ginny Allen and Emanuel Martinez.

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Community of families

Hank Lohmeyer

Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 00:00

Photos submitted

Delta’s familiar Highway 92 “Welcome Home” marquis seems to capture the essence of the innovative and successful Families Plus county-wide program: committed volunteers mentoring young people and strengthening families to build community.

About 50 Delta County children and their families may not know it, but they are leaders on the cutting edge of a growing national trend aimed at building successful families and stronger communities.

Those 50 children and their families, located across the county and in every one of its communities, are participating in the Families Plus program.

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Spinning a yarn

Tamie Meck

Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 00:00

Photos by Tamie Meck

Teresa Schneider spins tufts of llama hair into yarn, which she weaves into scarves, hats and other products for Peacock Weaving.

Wear a garment made by Teresa Schneider and you'll not soon forget it.

The fibers are soft but strong, the weave tight, and the colors range from earthy to bright and vivid.

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On target for 9 decades

Bob Borchardt

Published on Thursday, 05 January 2012 14:27

Photo provided Since 1923 a group of sportsmen in the Surface Creek have been working to protect and enhance fishing and hunting opportunities and providing a safe place to enjoy shooting sports locally. The Cedaredge Rod and Gun Club, pictured above during a meeting around 1930, is one of the oldest and largest clubs of its kind on the Western Slope.

"The suggestion has been made that the fishermen of the community organize a rod and gun club for the principle purpose of stocking the streams with trout each season," according to an article in the June 25, 1915 issue of the Surface Creek Champion (1904-1943).

Eight years later (May 19, 1923) an article in the Champion stated, ". . . a number of men met at the office of J.M. Conner and discussed the feasibility of organizing an association for the protection and propagation of fish and game in this section. It was unanimously decided that such an organization had much to do and was badly needed.

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Christmas with Old-World flavor

Verna Barr

Published on Thursday, 29 December 2011 14:41

A wagon, placed in the yard of Blaine and Judy Wells of Cedaredge, is decorated with garlands and lights for Christmas. At other times of the year the wagon becomes an Easter, July 4, and other holiday display. Blaine and Judy celebrate the Christmas season by decorating their home, inside and out, with treasures purchased during their six-year stay in Germany.

Christmas holds special memories for a Cedaredge couple.

Blaine and Judy Wells lived in Germany from June of 1995 until June 2001.

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Rock Stars

Pat Sunderland

Published on Wednesday, 21 December 2011 00:00

Dennis Harriman (top) spent two years in Hawaii loosening rock from steep mountainsides. Helicopters did most of the lifting as Dennis and his crew installed cable net and mesh to protect motorists traveling the highway on the south end of Maui.

A change in careers for a longtime Delta County coal miner took an unexpected twist when Dennis Harriman and his crew were selected for a new documentary series called "Rock Stars."

The show airs Tuesday nights on the National Geographic Channel.

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