May 23, 2013

Poster contest winners recognized

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Julia TenNapel
Thunder Mountain Church of Christ recently gave out awards for their "Think Big" essay contest. In keeping with the church's desire to be a positive part of the community the contest was open to first through fifth grade students in the Delta County public schools.

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Reconnect for Earth Day

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Forest Service fisheries biologist Mike Carrillo works with students using the fish trunks to learn about water quality.
The U.S. Forest Service has a lot of new environmental education programs that are designed to get kids, teachers and parents into the outdoors! The movie "The Lorax" offers a message of caring for the land and hope.

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Fourth graders will help revive Arbor Day

In celebration of Colorado Arbor Day on April 20, more than 190 fourth graders in Delta will roll up their sleeves and plant a tree. The kids will become members of Fourth Grade Foresters.

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Delta Police Department launches intern program

The Delta Police Department is offering a student intern program for individuals between ages 16 and 21 interested in a law enforcement career. Student interns will perform defined administrative functions, ride in patrol cars with police officers, learn detailed city geography, and gain an in-depth knowledge in the career of law enforcement.

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Libraries celebrate Day of the Child with free books

Delta County Libraries is celebrating Day of the Child/Day of the Book, a nationwide celebration that brings together families and celebrates the job of reading. All libraries will be hosting special events that will emphasize the importance of literacy and cultural diversity.

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