June 20, 2013

Devil’s Thumb hosts 12th Wells Fargo Tournament action

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The 2012 Wells Fargo Ladies Classic Gross winners were Kim Eaton and Pat Kuntz.
This year's Wells Fargo Classic Ladies Golf Tournament was played Aug. 4-5 at Devil's Thumb Golf Club. Kim Eaton and Pat Kuntz outplayed the rest of the field and were the top Gross performers in this year's First Flight in a two ladies best ball format.

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Delta competitors

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Delta competitors
Delta was well represented at the Tri for the Cure, a women’s triathlon held at Cherry Creek State Park Sunday, Aug. 5. The sprint distance event included a half-mile swim in Cherry Creek Reservoir, a 11.4-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. A total of 1,971 women crossed the finish line, with three of the top 25 coming from Delta — Danielle Bynum, Kindra Spiker and Keri Lederle. The event benefits the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Trainer name wrong

In an article featuring Amy Manzanares (July 25), who had won a Class A Figure title in Denver recently, information concerning one of her trainers living in Denver was incorrect. The incorrect name was Steve Fujii and the trainer's real name is Dave Fujii.

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Local couple golfs daily

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Photo by Wayne Crick
Joan and Bob Bartlett are all smiles as they prepare to play their early morning round of nine holes at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club in Delta. The couple got late starts in life for the game of golf but now play Monday through Friday if there are “no emergencies, and God willing, and the creek don’t rise,” says Joan.
Most people begin their golfing days at an early age. Not so for Bob and Joan Bartlett of Delta. At ages 82 and 76, Bob and Joan can boast about their playing time spanning only 20 and 12 years respectively.

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Kraai, Hiatt compete in Skills Challenge

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Photo by Jeannette Tweddell
These two Delta County youths are headed for the state championship of the Rockies Baseball Challenge after winning their age divisions at regional competition in Grand Junction on July 15. Skyler Kraai (left) of Delta and Josie Hiatt of Hotchkiss will compete on the morning of Aug. 18 in Lakewood for state recognition. Contestants will be guests of the Colorado Rockies for their game against Miami in a 6:10 p.m. start.
Two Delta County baseball players will compete Saturday, Aug. 18, in the finals of the Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge.

Skyler Kraai, son of Rick and Tonya Kraai of Delta will compete in the boys 10-11 age division and Josie Hiatt, daughter of Ty and Dana Hiatt of Hotchkiss, will compete in the girls 12-13 age division.

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