Photo by Kathy Browning

Nature’s brush strokes

Fall colors filling the fruit trees and covering the ground, sunlight and shadows created an impressionistic scene at Stahl’s Orchards in Paonia last week.

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Learning about local businesses

The Crawford first grade class went on a field trip recently to learn about a few of the local businesses in Crawford. They visited Crawford Country Bank, The Hitching Post and Don’s Directory (pictured above). Michael Hart, editing manager and part owner of Don’s Directory, told the students about the phone books they sell to the oil and gas industry and explained how the directories are made and distributed. A good learning time was had by all!