May 25, 2013
Delta County’s Olympian John Burritt
Published on Thursday, 02 April 2009 16:51
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As an enthusiastic promoter of cross-country skiing, and former cross-country ski instructor, I can say that John Ray Burritt is one of the finest, most graceful and accomplished cross-country skiers I have ever had the pleasure of skiing with.
Hotchkiss resident John Ray Burritt was chosen to represent the United States in the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, Idaho.
Bullish on beef
Published on Wednesday, 25 March 2009 04:00
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One of the fun activities the Black Mesa Cattlewomen do each year is sponsor beef cookoffs at Crawford School and Hotchkiss K-8. The students learn nutritional information and cook delicious recipes. Judging a beef cookoff at Hotchkiss K-8 on March 13 are (left to right) Helen Wakefield, Shirley Cotten and Joetta Burns.The Black Mesa Cattlewomen provide prize money and gift bags for all the participants in the cookoffs. They also donate the ground beef.
Launched to new heights
Published on Thursday, 12 March 2009 19:34
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Nine students were challenged to tackle climbing an ice wall near Ouray in January. All those taking part are enrolled in the Vision LAUNCH program in Cedaredge.
Eighty years of resourcefulness
Published on Tuesday, 03 March 2009 20:00
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Al Spika grew up in a blacksmith shop, where raw metal was hammered into tools, utensils, agricultural implements and other practical items. During the war years, the steel used to manufacture spare parts for farm equipment was instead directed to the war effort.
A playwright’s return
Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2009 03:00
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Playwright and composer Marty Durlin (right) leads her fellow musicians (left to right) Kay Woods, Bill Powers and Shelley Gray during a Sunday rehearsal at the Paradise Theater. Durlin’s musical is an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, “Babbitt.” It’s premiere is this Saturday, Feb. 28.
Martha Stewart, beware!