Master model builder

Bob Borchardt

Published on Thursday, 11 November 2010 13:55

Oliver Lee works on the rigging detail of a scale wooden plank on bulkhead model of the Pride of Baltimore schooner, commissioned in 1974 to serve as a “good-will ambassador” for the city and based on a 19th century design.

During the early years of the 19th century the United States, fed up at the British navy’s haughtiness and with disagreements over shipping and trade on the high seas, declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812. Sometimes referred to as the “Second War of Independence,” and the “forgotten war,” the War of 1812 lasted for a little more than two years.

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First family of fast draw

Hank Lohmeyer

Published on Thursday, 04 November 2010 14:45

Delta county’s first family of Fast Draw, the Burnhams, shown from left are Cheryl Short of Orchard City, Terri Thase of Hotchkiss, Tristen Burnham and Brooke Acker of Grand Junction, Anita and Chuck Burnham of Crawford, and Debbie and Del Burnham of Lochbuie.

Chuck and Anita Burnham of Crawford, along with their children and grandchildren, are Delta County’s “First Family of Fast Draw.”

Chuck and Anita and their family compete in Ol’ West style fast draw events that are held around the state and region, sanctioned by the World Fast Draw Association (WFDA).

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Brewing up a spooktacular Halloween

Pat Sunderland

Published on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 01:00

d06_bp1 Inside and out, Missy and Tom Gallegos have their home at 916 Meeker Street, Delta, decked out for Halloween. A graveyard out front, a butcher shop in the bathroom, and a bat motel in the kitchen — it’s all part of the fun for Missy and Tom and their four kids, ages 16, 12, 10 and 5.

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An old-fashioned artist

Kami Collins

Published on Thursday, 21 October 2010 14:27

A Colorado boy, Ricky Sparks loves to design and create pieces that come from the outdoors he grew up in. His aspen and oak leaves are very popular with clients.

As many artists as there are in Delta County, there are as many forms of art created. Ricky Sparks of Crawford is an artist that creates beautiful, high-quality, functional hand-forged ornamental and architectural pieces in steel, iron and copper.

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Those oh so useful sewing machines!

Verna Barr

Published on Thursday, 14 October 2010 16:00

Pattie Timmerwilke, along with other quilt club members, met at Polly Pulver’s home for their “Thurs-bee” once-a-month meeting. The children’s quilt, made by S&B Quilters in Hotchkiss, was displayed. It, along with other small children’s quilts, will be donated to the North Fork Valley Children’s Party.

Owning a few sewing machines developed into a collection for Polly Pulver. She estimates that she probably has about 30.

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Best friends!

Bob Borchardt

Published on Thursday, 07 October 2010 14:47

According to Milan Kundera, “To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring — it was peace.” The author also finds peace with a quiet stroll through the leaves of Cedaredge Town Park with Bonnie.

They say that , “A man’s best friend is his dog.”—(George Vest), but Corey Ford said, “Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.”

And, if you happen to be a homeless, a stray, injured or abandoned dog or cat roaming around in the Surface Creek area, that “properly trained” human may very well be a member of a highly respected, caring, hardworking and amazingly dedicated group of volunteers of the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control (FCAC).

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‘Rembrandt of Rubbish’ taps into magical energy

Kathy Browning

Published on Thursday, 30 September 2010 16:31

Metal Sculptor Bill Morrow used his understanding of quantum physics to create this “Molecular Inquisition.” The hemisphere is built out of a box of leveling legs normally used under major appliances. With that beginning structure Morrow felt the piece “took on a life of it’s own.” The intricate interior is a magical assemblage of stainless steel springs, nickel plated bead chain, printer head parts and pieces, plastic rhinestones from a pair of gaudy ladies shoes and 100 brass acorn nuts all reflected in the custom fitted mirror.

Sculptor Bill Morrow has a philosophy about life. “I have a tendency to say, ‘Yes.’ ‘No’ closes doors.”

Before being known as a sculptor, Morrow was successful at winning bids and landing welding jobs in support of the oil and gas industry on the Western Slope of Colorado.

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Hops harvest ushers in new crop for Delta County

Hank Lohmeyer

Published on Thursday, 23 September 2010 14:59

Hops vines after harvesting are fed individually by hand by Paonia grower Glen Fuller of Rising Sun Farms into the German-made hops picker that Ed Tuft of Leroux Creek Foods imported and had rebuilt to process the local harvest.

The harvest began on Aug. 31. Before a week had gone past, it was over.

This harvest is a relatively new feature in Delta County’s familiar annual cycle of sowing and gathering.

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We The People

Pat Sunderland

Published on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 01:00

d06_bp1 Many say the U.S. Constitution is the greatest document ever penned by man. Gary Burnett is one of them.

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