The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act has changed what's being offered for lunch and snacks in Delta County schools. Meats, grains, calories and saturated fats are limited, while students are offered a broader selection of fruits and vegetables.

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Virtuous Kids and Teacher

Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recently recognized the Virtuous Kids: (top row) Jarrin Crandall (generous), Kayden Dawson (positive and persevering), Alexis Fausto (gracious), Mrs. St. Jean (great teacher); (middle row) Salena Banuelos (responsible), Josie Rumble (respectful); (bottom row) Kealy Crawford (respectful), Keyla Mejia (friendly and brave), Tyler Dunn (respectful), Brian Delasancha (kind and affectionate), Zanaida Rodriguez (responsible), Kaycee Burnett (hard worker and on task), John Michael Martinez (gracious).

Uriah HiggsDelta Middle School students for the month of October are Uriah Higgs, Garret Abeyta and Reagan Clay.

Ms. Denham honors Uriah for being an outstanding eighth grade student at Delta Middle School.

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Photo submitted David Strong demonstrates pottery building techniques for young Art Partners.Art Partners and Partners Mentoring of Delta, Montrose and Ouray sponsored a pottery building workshop on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss. David Strong, well regarded local clay artist and clay teacher at the Creamery, spent three hours with a fascinated group of youngsters from the Partners organization and their adult mentors and staff.

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