May 23, 2013

North Fork

Paonia mayor tells council to work as a team

Paonia Mayor Neal Schwieterman began the town council meeting on Oct. 23 with a lengthy rebuke of the trustees who questioned the need and legality of an executive session concerning the 2011 audit.

The mayor and town attorney Jim Briscoe were both absent at the special town council meeting called for Oct. 12.

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North Fork

Chesnik charged in theft case

The former financial officer for the Town of Paonia was charged with felony theft by the Delta County District Attorney's Office.

A comprehensive investigation led by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in conjunction with the Delta County Sheriff's Office and the 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and in cooperation with the Town of Paonia, found Kristin Chesnik allegedly stole nearly $400,000 from the Town of Paonia.

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North Fork