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West Grand Parent Teacher
Conferences are on Oct. 22 and Oct.
23. High School parents are highly
encouraged to visit with their high
schoolers’ teachers between 4:30 pm 8 pm in the high school library.
OCtober 16, 2014 Volume 1 Number 29
Our Community, Our News, Our Paper
Photo credit Amy Cordova
EAGLE UPENDED – West Grand’s Ivan Mendoza (10), tackles a Pikes Peak Christian ballcarrier in
Saturday’s 46-14 victory. JD Guess (9) is in the background. The Mustangs (4-3) will take on the Rocky
Mountain Lutheran Eagles, also 4-3, in a game to be played at 7 p.m. this Saturday in Kremmling.
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GRAND GAZETTE
etterrLetters to the Editor
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McClelland family expresses gratitude
The McClelland family would like to express their deep gratitude for the overwhelming
love and support given to them through the recent loss of Skip. Thank you for the cards,
phone calls, the hugs and all the people that spent an autumn afternoon paying their
respects to him. Please know that every kind word and comforting act meant more than
words can express.
The family would also like to thank the Neiberger family for allowing them to have
the reception at Strawberry Creek Ranch. It was a perfect place to celebrate Skip’s life
and chance to look out at the beautiful country we call home.
Thank-you
Roselle McClelland, Kim Trigg and Ben McClelland
To All Voters in the 14th Judicial District:
While perusing your Blue Book at
election time, have you ever wondered
about the judicial recommendations of
“Retain,” “Do Not Retain,” and “No
Opinion”?
As a member of the 14th
Judicial District Commission on Judicial
Performance, I would like to share with
you some background on the program that
makes these recommendations possible.
In 1988 the Colorado Legislature created
Judicial Performance Commissions to
provide fair, constructive and responsible
evaluations to voters as they consider
judges for retention. These are nonpartisan commissions made up of ten
volunteer citizens of whom six are nonattorneys and four are attorneys. They
are appointed by the Chief Justice, the
Governor of Colorado, the President of
the Senate, and the Speaker of the House.
Members of each commission must be
residents of the judicial district. Thus,
our 14th Judicial District Commission
members are all from Moffat, Routt and
Grand Counties.
Every election year our Commission on
Judicial Performance evaluates the district
and county judges who are eligible to stand
for retention. We have several means of
evaluation:
1. Surveys: As members of the
commission, we study the results of
surveys that have been sent to people
who had significant contact with the
judge. These include attorneys, jurors,
defendants, litigants, law enforcement
officers, victims, court employees, and
employees of various local departments
of social services. Commission members
do not see the actual individual surveys,
but review a retention report with the
compiled results. To give you an idea of
how extensive this survey process is, over
130,000 surveys were sent out statewide to
October 16, 2014
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potential respondents.
2. Courtroom Observations: We
sit in on trials conducted by the judge.
This is a good opportunity to observe the
judge’s courtroom demeanor, interaction
with defendants, legal knowledge,
communication skills and administrative
abilities.
3. Review of Written Materials:
We read the judge’s written decisions
and opinions to evaluate whether they
are complete and fair, and to examine
the clarity and quality of the writing. In
addition, we review his or her individual
case management statistics and we read
the judge’s own written self-evaluation.
4. Personal Interview with the Judge:
This interview is often a very informative
discussion between the judge and all of us
on the commission.
Once we have completed these
evaluations, we meet to discuss, compare,
and analyze our findings. The ultimate
result is our vote as to whether a judge
should be retained, or not retained. If the
commission is equally divided between
these two, a recommendation of no opinion
is recorded. Our recommendation and a
narrative explaining our reasons for that
recommendation are published in the
Blue Book for your information. You
may also consult the Office of Judicial
Performance
webpage,
http://www.
coloradojudicialperformance.gov/review.
cfm?year=2014 , for narratives and survey
reports on each judge. As you can see,
much study and review goes into our
recommendations; we hope you find them
helpful.
Lynn Abbott
Member, 14th Judicial Performance
Commission
Hester’s thanked for Homecoming bonfire
A huge homecoming thank you to
Hester’s Log and Lumber for their donation
of the wood for the bonfire. Every year
Hester’s can be counted on to support the
students of West Grand with their wood
donation, and their support is always
greatly appreciated.
Melanie Schmid, HS Student Council
Sheriff Candidates
I am saddened to see the Sheriff
election (from the Primary to General
election) is tainted by former Sheriff’s
Office employees who were justifiably
terminated and are using the public
media as their sounding board to swing
the voters in Grand County. They all had
their opportunity to pursue civil litigation
against the Sheriff’s Office if they felt they
were wrongfully dismissed and only one
choose that action only to have his case
dismissed. I applaud Sheriff Johnson’s
actions of staying to the high ground
and not publicly talking about personnel
actions at the Sheriff’s Office to respond
to accusations.
I have had the opportunity to work
with both John Stein and Brett Schroetlin.
Both are great law enforcement
officers and are a valuable asset to the
citizens of Grand County and Grand
County should be proud to have both of
these men as law enforcement officers.
When you are deciding who you
should vote for as Sheriff, just look at their
individual experience, administrative
including budget preparation and
management. Don’t make a decision based
on letters to the editor, rumor mill, or
speculation. Both candidates are available
to answer any questions you may have. I
encourage you to reach out to them and
base your decision on facts.
Clearly one candidate stands out as
the best choice given his administrative
experience not only in Law Enforcement
but in the private sector as well. That
choice is John Stein.
Buddy Grinstead Sheriff (Retired)
Stein endorsement
I would like to take this opportunity to
personally endorse John Stein for Sheriff
of Grand County Colorado. I have lived
in the Grand Lake area since 2005 and
had worked with John for many years in
Law Enforcement. I currently work for
the Federal Government and prior to that
was a Sergeant for the Arapahoe County
Sheriff’s Office where I was the Bomb
Squad Commander and a member of the
S.W.A.T Team. I currently represent over
five thousand Bomb Technicians and
Investigators in 72 countries and have over
22 years of Law Enforcement experience.
I can say without a doubt that John Stein
has shown great leadership over the years
I have known him. We operated together
on the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
SWAT Team where I was able to observe
somebody who worked well under
pressure, was always professional and
truly felt honored to serve the citizens of
Arapahoe County.
John has continued to impress me with
his dedication to Law Enforcement and his
desire to serve those within his community.
He has the leadership, knowledge and
experience I feel is needed to be a proactive
Sheriff and one who will be committed to
the duties that are required of an elected
official.
Sean Dennis
Dear Grand County Citizens
I want to take this opportunity to
endorse John Stein in the upcoming Grand
County Sheriffs election. As Sheriff, I have
worked very closely with John Stein to
keep the Sheriff’s Office moving forward
in a progressive and professional mode.
I picked John Stein as my Undersheriff
because as Sheriff I have always had
traditional beliefs and managed the
Sheriff’s Office conservatively with a
pledged allegiance to the Constitutional
rights of the people. John Stein shares
these beliefs and has a passion for what we
do in the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office is more complex
with vastly different responsibilities than
the Police Departments. A Sheriff must
embrace the challenge and think outside
the main stream law enforcement and
not just focus on big city street type law
enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office is not
about how many tickets you write or how
many people you arrest, it is about public
safety and public service. It is about the
management of the Jail, wildland fire,
search and rescue, civil process, and
common sense law enforcement. It is
about cooperation with local, state, and
federal agencies.
One of the reasons I picked John
Stein as Undersheriff was because he was
willing to take on the hard issues. These
issues do not always make you popular
but are a necessary part of keeping an
organization like the Sheriff’s Office on
track and limiting the people’s liability.
You have to be loyal to the tax payers and
John has always made the right decision
for the people, not just the popular one.
My plans have always been to serve
the people of Grand County and I am still
committed to that by helping John through
the transition with whatever he needs me
to do.
During my tenure as Sheriff a small
number of individuals have demonstrated
the ability to serve as Sheriff with the
right kind of experience, knowledge, and
understanding at a level that is essential
to what the people of Grand County need.
John Stein tops that list. John Stein is the
best Undersheriff I have had and John
Stein is the best person to be elected as
Sheriff.
I urge you to check the box and write in
John Stein for Grand County Sheriff.
Sincerely
Rod Johnson, Sheriff
Johnson urges support for Stein
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October 16, 2014
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Date established for 100th Middle Park Fair
by Larry Banman
One of the first steps in planning for
the Centennial Celebration of the Middle
Park Fair and Rodeo was taken on Monday
night when the Middle Park Fair Board
established those dates as Aug. 6-14, 2016.
The dates for the 2015 Middle Park and
Rodeo will be Aug. 1-9, 2015. The board
had made the decision in the past couple
of years to establish the dates of the fair as
the first full week in August.
The Fair Board also voted to retain the
current board members and keep them in
their current positions. Matt Friesen will
continue as the president, Amy Mahon
will be the treasurer and Chris Murphy
will be the secretary. The other members
on the board of directors are Janet Engel
and Robert Nelson.
Larry Banman was introduced to the
board as the new Events Coordinator
for the county. County Manager Lurline
Underbrink Curran encouraged the Fair
Board to utilize Banman for administrative
tasks that are often time consuming and
taxing for a volunteer board of directors.
For example, the board directed
Banman to prepare letters of appreciation
for this year’s superintendents and to start
to determine which superintendents will
be returning for the Middle Park Fair and
Rodeo in 2015.
In the Treasurer’s Report, Mahon said
that the Fair Board has a fund balance of
just over $26,000 in the bank with $5,600
in accounts receivable and that all invoices
and bills have been paid.
The Fair Board ended the evening with
an executive session to discuss a proposal
from Will and Rebecca Jones to receive
compensation for their role as organizers
of the annual Demolition Derby.
Kremmling FedEx gives to community
The annual FedEx Cares United Way
Campaign is underway. Across the nation,
FedEx employees volunteer and collect
donations for different organizations
during this time.. This year FedEx in
Kremmling will collect school supplies,
hats, coats, and mittens for the West Grand
School District, and non-perishable food
items for the food bank at the Mountain
Family Center. All items will be put into
purple tote bags and then delivered to their
appropriate organization. By doing this
the local FedEx is able to enter a contest
that could potentially win an additional
one thousand dollars that will be given to
the organization of their choice. This event
will run until November 7, and anyone that
would like to donate is encouraged to call
Michelle Romero at (970) 381-5426.
The Kremmling FedEx station has also
adopted a section of highway 9 outside of
town and will be doing a trash pickup on
October 18.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Bock
EBOLA PREPARATION - The Grand County Emergency of Medical Services held
a class at the end of last week to educate county emergency responders on proper
procedure for dealing with ebola, how to recognize the symptoms, correct procedures
and how to protect yourself. Above participants in the class don Personal Protection
Equipment. The class was taught by Katharyn Woodard.
Commissioners budget for local restaurant inspections
by Larry Banman
Included in the Grand County budget
for 2015 is money to fund a restaurant
inspection department that would take
those inspections out from under the
auspices of the Colorado Department
of Health and place those under the
county’s new department of Community
Development.
There are currently less than five
counties in the state that have their
restaurant inspections done by the state
and now there will be two less. The
Grand County department of restaurant
inspections will also take over those
inspections for Jackson County.
Ed Moyer, Community Development
Director for Grand County, said he is
working with the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment as well as
local public health officials and the county
attorney’s office to develop a plan to take
over those inspections.
County
Commissioners
Gary
Bumgarner, Merrit Linke and James
Newberry have talked about bringing
those inspections under the county’s
umbrella and authority for at least a couple
of years. Last week, the decision was made
to put money in the budget to bring those
thoughts into reality.
The budget hasn’t been officially
accepted, and the commissioners will be
presented a preliminary budget on October
21. At this time, the restaurant inspections
is expected to become a locally regulated
reality. The anticipated start date is July 1,
2015 which is the state’s new fiscal year..
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Cordie’s Healthful Tidbits Corner
October is National Physical Therapy
month. National Physical Therapy Month
(NPTM) is a commemoration held each
October by the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA). NPTM is designed to
recognize the impact that physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants make in
Cordie Steele, Exercise Physiologist
restoring and improving motion in people’s
lives. In honor of this, see the article below,
sourced from the Move Forward PT website: www.moveforwardpt.com
Benefits of Physical Therapy: Physical therapists are experts in improving mobility
and motion, and pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of daily life, your ability
to earn a living, your ability to pursue your favorite leisure activities, and so much more.
Improve Mobility & Motion: Movement can help you prevent obesity, which may
be responsible for at least 18% of US adult deaths. Meanwhile, recent studies suggest
that prolonged sitting can be unhealthy, and that walking just a little bit more each
day can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Consistent movement is also
vital to maintaining a healthy balance system, and that’s important because falls often
lead to significant, costly injuries.
Physical therapists work with their patients and clients of all ages and abilities to
expand, restore, and maintain motion.
Avoid Surgery and Prescription Drugs: Many people are referred to a physical
therapist in order to rehabilitate from a major medical trauma or surgery, but increasing
research suggests that treatment by a physical therapist is often an equally effective - and
cheaper - alternative to surgery and prescription drugs for numerous conditions ranging
from back pain and degenerative disk disease to meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis.
Although direct access laws vary by state and insurance plans differ, anyone in
the United States can arrange a screening by a physical therapist without a physician’s
referral. Through individualized treatment plans designed by physical therapists,
patients can sometimes achieve the same results without the expense and side effects of
surgery and prescription medication.
Participate In Your Recovery: Physical therapists routinely work collaboratively
with their patients. Treatment plans can be designed for the patient’s individual goals,
challenges, and needs. Receiving treatment by a physical therapist is rarely a passive
activity, and participating in your own recovery can be empowering. In many cases,
patients develop an ongoing relationship with their physical therapist to maintain
optimum health and movement abilities across the lifespan.
Be sure to check back in next week to honor Massage Therapy Awareness Week!
Until next time… Cordie
Cordie Steele
Exercise Physiologist
MPMC-Granby & Kremmling
[email protected]
“Disclaimer: Please consult with your medical provider if you have any
medical conditions for any special considerations or exceptions.”
Photo credit Michele Mierzkowski
ADDING BEAUTY ONE MURAL AT A TIME - Lorna Babcock helps hang the
mural she painted for the outside of the Gore Range Artisans building on Main
Street. The painting of the elk with the Kremmling cliffs in the background has
helped to make Kremmling’s main thoroughway a scenic attraction.
Canned Beans
Canned beans are a great staple to have in the pantry. These hearty legumes offer
comparable protein and iron amounts as meat but without the fat and saturated fat. In
addition, they provide a whopping 15 grams fiber per 1/2 cup.
Try to choose bean products without added salt and/or rinse them thoroughly before
use. We can use canned beans in soups or as salad toppers. We can also make different
dips such as ‘hummus’ dip by smashing chick peas with olive oil, a little plain yogurt,
lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.
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GRAND GAZETTE
Banman leaves Gazette, joins community
development staff at county
Larry Banman has
accepted a job in the Grand
County Department of
Community Development
and will be leaving the staff
of the Grand Gazette this
week after 15 months as a
news and sports reporter
for the Kremmling-based
publication.
“I want to thank
Kim
Cameron
and
Gary Bumgarner for the
wonderful opportunity to
get back into the world of
journalism,” Banman said.
“The Gazette provides the Larry Banman in his office work environment. Note
type of community news the three computer screens, papers and Mt. Dew.
coverage that utilizes the
philosophy that I have always embraced the Fair Board,” said County Manager
and I was given the chance to do that in Lurline Underbrink Curran.
my hometown.”
“After I had served eight years on the
West
Grand School Board, somebody
Starting on Monday, Banman will be
asked
what
I would be doing with my spare
taking on the dual role of Grand County
time,”
Banman
said. “I said that I wanted
Events Coordinator and the administrative
to
focus
on
economic
development. That
assistant to Grand County Economic
was
four
years
ago
and
that statement
Development Coordinator DiAnn Butler.
has
proven
to
be
more
prescient
than I
In that role, Banman will serve as a staff
person for the Middle Park Fair Board originally thought.”
as well as to help facilitate activities at
Banman moved to Kremmling in
the county facilities in Kremmling and 1989 with his wife, Teresa, and daughters
Granby.
Elizabeth and Christine. He has worked
“I am excited to have Larry join our for Hesters Log and Lumber, Peak
Economic Development Team,” Butler Distributors, the Middle Park Times, the
said. “Larry will work as an administrative Town of Kremmling, Town and Country
assistant to the fair board and the economic Insurance and the Grand Gazette. He also
development department. Together we was a boys assistant basketball coach for
will be looking to strengthen and bring 15 years and head girls basketball coach
new events to the county. Larry’s talents, for four years at West Grand High School.
energy and insight will be a great addition
“I have thoroughly enjoyed each and
to all our efforts moving forward.”
every one of my employment and coaching
Banman has been serving on opportunities,” Banman said. “I have
the economic development advisory always had wonderful co-workers and
committee for just over two years and will have met many of the incredible people of
be assuming a new role to help Butler and Grand County at each step along the way.”
the advisory committee accomplish the
The Grand County office of
economic development goals that have Community Development was recently
been established.
formed to include the county building
“Larry Banman was selected from and sanitation services, the planning and
a strong field of candidates for this new zoning department, the GIS department
position. His knowledge of the county and and the department of economic
its challenges will be a great asset to the development.
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Parshall Inn to reopen
by Christy Parrott
The Parshall Inn (PI), a
local institution, is scheduled
to reopen in approximately
two weeks.
New
owners
Lissa
DeAndrea and her son Marco
DeAndrea purchased the “PI”
after it had been closed last
year.
“It’s a dream come true,”
Marco says.
Christy Parrott/Grand Gazette
“He’s loved the PI since
he was a little boy,” Lissa Under new ownership, the Parshall Inn will retain
its history, while reinvigorating its kitchen and
DeAndrea recalls.
menu.
The
DeAndreas
have
lived in the area for over sixty
years, as Lissa DeAndrea’s uncle owned also include new stools, kitchen
a ranch off Corral Creek. “We visited appliances, pipes and windows. “The
every summer, and we didn’t want to lose health inspector said we’ll have the nicest
our place in the area,” Lissa says. When kitchen in Grand County,” Lissa beams.
Lissa learned the PI was for sale, she “I’m just the happiest I’ve ever been.”
The DeAndreas plan to return the
immediately contacted Marco, who had
PI
to
a place where people can not only
been living in Japan and working as an
come
and relax in the evenings but also
english teacher for the past 11 years.
bring
their
families for a great burger at
“It was enough to make me pack my
a
reasonable
price. “We want it to be the
bags,” Marco says.
kind of place where people can bring in
The two are working hard to restore
their families for daily specials on really
and reinvigorate the PI to “it’s original
great food, as well as a bar,” Lissa says.
honky-tonk roots,” Marco insists. The PI
“We want it to run smoothly and meet
already smells of fresh paint and polished
the needs of the community.” As soon as
mirrors. While many of Marco’s boyhood
an official date is scheduled, the Gazette
favorite relics, such as the Budweiser sign
will post the PI’s grand opening.
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West Grand defeats Pikes Peak Christian
FFA members (from back l to r) Cole Vasold, sponsor Lori Birch, Hailey McNichols,
Sonia Castillo, Rebecca Dillon, Samantha Miller, Sydney Almgren, sponsor Will
Humber, Jill Wilkinson, (front) Jacey Murphy, Emma Auger and Kaylie Murphy
West Grand FFA update
The West Grand FFA held an
Environmental and Natural Resources
Workshop with FFA members from West
Grand and Moffat County on October 6,
2014. The workshop involved students
learning how to analyze soil determining
its composition and class capability. How
to analyze water quality emphasizing
dissolved oxygen, hardness, nitrogen, pH,
and turbidity. In forestry they considered
the growth of riparian areas and how
they affect wildlife, and in the wildlife
area they focused on how to monitor
wildlife with the Highway 9 Project being
implemented. This also was a practice National FFA team Kaylie Murphy,
day for the State winning Environmental Jill Wilkinson, Sydney Almgren, Jacey
and Natural Resources team which will Murphy and Emma Auger
be attending the National Competition
and Convention October 27- November and would like to thank Darin Long,
2nd. The team won the state Competition Noah Bates, Mark Volt, Mike Oros, and
in May and have worked hard to prepare Kaitlyn Miller for helping as resource
for the national competition. The FFA professionals in each of the areas.
members would like to thank Blue
Valley Ranch for hosting the competition
West Grand School District Menu
Monday, October 20
Pizza
Tuesday, October 21
Tuna Salad on a Pita, Soup
Wednesday, October 22
Sloppy Joes on a Wheat Bun, Corn
Thursday, October 23
Chicken & Noodles, Peas & Carrots, Wheat Roll
* Milk, Fruit & Salad Bar provided daily
*Sponsored by Our Hometown Bank**
by Larry Banman
The West Grand Mustangs jumped up
early on the Pikes Peak Christian Eagles
last Saturday, building a 32-0 halftime
lead, and then coasted to the 46-8 victory
in a game played in Colorado Springs.
Scotty Smith got West Grand on the
scoreboard first with a short touchdown
run. Smith then tacked on the PAT,
giving the Mustangs an early 8-0 lead.
Junior quarterback JD Guess then scored
a touchdown on another short run with
Smith tacking on the PAT run for the 16-0
lead. It was a good day for Smith in the
PAT department, as he tacked on the PAT
after the first five West Grand touchdowns.
The next two touchdowns by West
Grand were scored via the pass as JD
Guess found first his brother Will Guess
on a 48-yard pass and then Ivan Mendoza
on a 31-yard pass just before halftime.
Smith dutifully tacked on each PAT and
the Mustangs had a comfortable 32-0 lead
going into the second half.
Pikes Peak was able to prevent
a running clock by scoring the first
touchdown of the second half when they
completed a 15-yard pass on a fourthdown play. The PAT was also successful
and the Eagles narrowed the score to 32-8.
The second half started well for West
Grand as JD Guess scored on another
touchdown run, this one from 25 yards
out. At the risk of sounding repetitive,
Smith tacked on the PAT and West Grand
was leading comfortably, 40-8.
Brady Gore, freshman quarterback,
scored the final touchdown of the day
on a 12-yard touchdown. The PAT and
the advantage was 46-8 in favor of West
Grand.
Pikes Peak then scored a late
touchdown on an 85-yard run to secure the
final score of 46-14.
The victory gave the Mustangs a 3-3
mark in the Central League and an overall
record of 4-3. It was also the 298th victory
of Coach Chris Brown’s high school
coaching career, which has taken him from
Limon to Walsenburg to West Grand and a
one-year stint at Middle Park High School.
Only two other coaches in the history of
Colorado High School football have won
300 games in their careers.
The task of bringing home two victories
in the final two games will be a difficult
road, however, as the two remaining
opponents, Rocky Mountain Lutheran
and Vail Christian, are two of the top
three teams in the league. Vail Christian is
particularly strong this season, outscoring
their opponents 316-44 this season.
The game against Rocky Mountain
Lutheran is at an unusual time this
week. It is scheduled for a 7 p.m. start
on Saturday, October 18. The Eagles of
Rocky Mountain Lutheran have defeated
by similar scores all of the teams that West
Grand has defeated. Plus, they defeated
Gilpin County, 44-8, a team that West
Grand lost to by the score of 40-30.
West Grand Activity Schedule
Thursday, October 16
• K-8 Make-up Picture Day
• All Day, HS Cross Country WSL
Regionals @ Peyton
Friday, October 17
• 7:45 am- 12 pm, Kremmling Rec
- Silverthorne Swimming, Meet
at K-8
• 3 pm, HS Volleyball @ Home vs
Vail Mountain
• 9 am - 3 pm, 10th Annual Great
Pumpkin Giveaway, Omni Office
Saturday, October 18
• 8 am, MS Volleyball Tournament
@ East Grand
• 7 pm, HS Football @ Home vs
Rocky Mt. Lutheran
• 6 pm, AWANA, K-8 bldg East
Entrance
Monday, October 20
• 4-5 pm, Book Fair, K8 School
• Scary Story Contest Deadline, GC
Library District
Tuesday, October 21
• 4 pm, Homework Club, MS
• 4-5 pm, Book Fair, K8 School
Wednesday, October 22
• All Day, Parent/Teacher Conf.
Thursday, October 23
• All Day, Parent/Teacher Conf.
• 4-7 pm, Book Fair, K8 School
SAVE THE DATE
• Oct 31.......Trick-or-Treat Street
• Nov 17......CATCH Session Two
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October 16, 2014
Lady Mustangs earn three wins
in strong week of play
by Larry Banman
The West Grand Mustang volleyball
team earned three victories last week over
Gilpin County, North Park and SoRoCo to
run its winning streak to seven games and
they have built endurance,” Gamblin
continued. “I thought it might have been
a hurdle for them but they breezed right
through it, winning all three games.”
In the home match on Saturday
against SoRoCo, the Lady Mustangs
dominated early and built a 14-7 lead.
In that stretch, Payton Coleman and
Peyton Bodemann had key spikes
for points and Sydney Ritschard had
a key block on SoRoCo’s middle
blocker, Lucy Carlson.
The Lady Rams rallied in the
game to get within one point at 1817 by reeling off four straight points.
Coleman had a nice touch kill to stop
that run by the Rams. Ritschard then
had a kill and the Mustangs were able
to hold off SoRoCo’s rally. On match
point, Kayla DeSanti had a nice serve
that led to a weak return and Coleman
Larry Banman/Grand Gazette had another nice touch kill to win the
game, 25-22.
WHO DO YOU PINK FOR? - West Grand’s
The second game started with
Ashley Matney (21) and Kayla DeSanti (25)
a
6-0
run by the Mustangs that was
anticipate a serve in West Grand’s victory over
answered
by a 6-0 run by the Rams.
SoRoCo on Saturday in Kremmling. Pink
After
that
point,
neither team ever held
was the color theme for the day as the Lady
Mustangs were showing their support of the more than a three-point lead. Those
fight against breast cancer.
advantages were earned by West
Grand on a Gabby Willson kill (14-11)
earn an overall record of 13-4 and 8-2 in and a DeSanti block (17-14). SoRoCo had
Western Slope League play.
leads of 22-21 and 23-22. Those leads were
On Tuesday night, West Grand traveled erased respectively by plays from Willson
to Vail Christian in a battle between the top and Bodemann.
teams in the Western Slope 2A/1A league.
The Rams had game point at 25-24
The Saints of Vail Christian prevailed in a before the Mustangs stole the game on
25-19, 25-15, 25-20 victory and leads the a Coleman kill, a Bodemann ace and a
league with a 10-1 record. West Grand is DeSanti kill.
second with an 8-3 record.
That game proved to be the best chance
In the victories last week, West Grand for SoRoCo to secure the victory. West
defeated Gilpin County (25-18, 25-23, 25- Grand slowly and steadily pulled ahead in
17); North Park (25-12; 25-15; 18-25; 25- the final game and there was really little
23); and SoRoCo (25-22; 27-25; 25-18).
doubt on either side of the gym that the
The victory over North Park evened the Lady Mustangs were the better team on
record of West Grand with the Wildcats as this day. Bodemann had a strong block at
each team won on the other team’s home 19-12 and a solid kill at 24-18. Bodemann
court. The victory over SoRoCo made then completed what appeared to be one of
it two wins in two matches against the her better games with a nicely placed tip
Wildcats.
kill on match point.
“One of the things we continually work
Throughout the contest, Ashley
on is confidence,” Coach Rose Gamblin Matney and Rheann Pesch provided good
said. “Being confident in your self is a sets, Emma Auger was solid from the
huge part of being successful inside and service line and the back row, Charlee
outside of volleyball. We are also trying to Manguso stepped in for a couple of solid
stay away from focusing on our mistakes serves, Maddison Schroeder stepped in
and instead concentrating on our strengths. for a defensive assignment by Coach Rose
“Playing three volleyball matches in a Gamblin.
row is a test of how mentally and physically
Second annual talent show | Nov. 21
The 2nd Annual West Grand’s Got
Talent Show has been scheduled for Friday,
November 21 at West Grand High School.
The event, sponsored by the West Grand
Community Educational Foundation will
again feature local amateur talent, cash
prizes and a celebrity panel of judges.
The response to last year’s show was
outstanding and show organizers may
divide the show into different categories.
For that reason, early registration is
strongly encouraged.
Potential participants are encouraged to
contact Larry Banman for more details at
(970) 217-6298. Watch the Grand Gazette
for more details.
Photo credit Holly Martinson
West Grand second grade teacher, Vicki Taussig (center) and second graders spent time
exploring the water and the big trout at their recent field trip to Blue Valley Ranch.
Granby Recreation opportunities | Sign up now
Friday day camp activities
The Granby Recreation Department
is planning some fantastic youth Friday
day camp activities this fall! Upcoming
activities include: Denver Museum of
Nature and Science on Friday, October 17,
Hudson Gardens on Friday, October 24,
and Halloween Party & Trick or Treating
on Friday, October 31. All trips are
from 8:00-5:00 and meet at the Granby
Community Building. Cost is $32 per
person. Pre-registration is required
for each day. For more information
or to register for any trips, please call
the Granby Recreation Department
(887-3961).
Indoor floor hockey will be offered for
kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
The club will emphasize having fun
while playing floor hockey. Foam sticks
and plastic pucks will be used. Club
will be held on Wednesdays, after school
until 5:30 PM, October 15 – October 29
(Session 1), and November 19, December
3, and December 10 (Session 2). The
cost is $20 for each three week session
and will meet in the Granby Elementary
School Lunch Room, and pick up will be
in the gym. Pre-registration is required
by calling Granby Rec. at 887-3961.
The Granby Recreation Department
and instructor Penny Cox are offering
fun, 6 week ongoing dance classes,
including recitals at the conclusion of
each 6 week session. All classes are held
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the first
session running from October 28 until
December 11, at the Granby Elementary
School Art Room. Classes are for ages
Kindergarten through 2nd grade (5 – 5:45
PM) and 3rd - 5th grade (5:45 – 6:30 PM),
and the cost is $55 per 6 week session.
For more information, class details, or to
pre-register, call Granby Rec. at 887-3961.
Granby Youth indoor floor hockey club
Movements in Motion Dance Studio offers dance
classes in Granby, Session begins October 28!
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Topic # 5: Special Education Law
by
Peggy Cramer
In 1975 Congress passed Public
Law 94-142, the Education of all
Handicapped Children Act. After many
reauthorizations, it is now called the
Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEA). Although it
is not a perfect law, it covers services
other than just specific learning
disabilities, if the disability adversely
affects educational performance. This is
important because your child may face a
challenge other than a learning disability.
Services are provided to many students
with disabilities under the following 13
federal categories (states may slightly
change the number of categories and the
category names):
1. Specific Learning Disabilities
(SLD)
2. Intellectual Disabilities (sometimes
listed as mental retardation)
3. Emotional Disturbance (sometimes
includes behavioral disorders)
4. Speech or Language Impairments
5. Other Health Impairments (students
with SLD are sometimes served under
this category)
6. Multiple Disabilities (more than
one; sometimes categorized as a severe
disability)
7. Autism (added in 1990)
8. Orthopedic Impairments
9. Hearing Impairments
10. Developmental Delay (children
3-9 years of age; served without a
specific disability category to allow time
for assessment)
11. Deaf-blindness
12. Visual Impairments
13. Traumatic Brain Injury (added
in 1990; acquired injury due to external
physical force, not due to disease or
congenital malformation)
Public schools provide the strongest
supports for students with disabilities
due to the number of personnel hired to
provide related services. Hopefully, more
private schools will eventually provide
some of these additional services. Court
cases have also emerged, as added in the
last article, to address unclear principles
of the law. It will be up to you to keep
up with new court cases, especially ones
for your state, that impact your child.
At many universities, you can access
information about the new cases in the
library.
The IDEA has six principles to be
honored:
1. Least Restrictive Environment
(LRE) - sometimes a small group in a
resource room
2. Appropriate Public Education
(FAPE) - free, individualized education
program (IEP)
3. Parent and Student Participation
- collaboration; student involved when
appropriate
4. Procedural Due Process - consent;
proper notification
5. Nondiscriminatory Identification
and Evaluation - individualized,
multifactor evaluation; in
native
language
6. Zero Reject - all students; social
benefits may only be needed to qualify
for services
Today it is appropriate to use peoplefirst language. For example, say “a
person with a disability” (the person
first). It is also important to understand
that the law (IDEA) was designed to
address individual needs, not status
in a group. This was explained in the
special education law textbook by
Hulett (2009) when he interviewed a
renowned advocate for the law. When
interviewed, Joe Ballard said that the law
was never meant to create legal issues,
just provide needed services to students.
New laws have impacted the provision of
individual services to these students due
to the emphasis on status in a group (how
a student performs in comparison to
another student). Ballard mentioned that
changes need to be made to, for example,
No Child Left Behind, not to the IDEA.
Reference:
Hulett, K. E. (2009). Legal aspects of
special education. Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson
Education Inc.
Next Topic: Individualized Education
Programs
Submit questions to: mmcramer@
sisna.com
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Schallert, destination
business expert, to speak in
Grand County
Business owners in Grand County have the opportunity to
hear internationally-known Destination Business expert Jon
Schallert when he comes to Granby on Monday, November 3.
Sponsored by Grand County Economic Development, Schallert
will present his acclaimed business improvement session,
“Increasing Sales & Profits as a Destination Business”. As part
of his visit to the area, Schallert will also conduct a Marketing
Roundtable and provide 1-on-1 consulting assistance to eligible
Grand County business owners after the workshop.
The workshop will be held at Silver Creek Convention
Center, located at 62927 US 40, Granby Colorado from 8:30
a.m. through 12:00 noon. The Marketing Roundtable and the
consultations begin after lunch, starting at 1:00.
Schallert’s workshops teach independent business owners
how to turn their businesses into consumer “Destinations” that
attract customers from many miles away, past other competitive
outlets. Businesses will be able to use this information to
capture more tourists during the season, while also attracting
more local consumers during the months between seasons.
Schallert has been working with independent business
owners since 1983, and has consulted in more communities
in the United States than any other business consultant. With
over 500 communities to his credit, this will be his second
time speaking in Granby.
Schallert contributes his business expertise to national
publications like the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and
Entrepreneur Magazine. Some of his clients include Kellogg’s,
Bank of America, Anheuser Busch, Hunter Douglas, and
KitchenAid.
Those wanting to learn more about Schallert prior to his
visit are encouraged to visit his company website at www.
JonSchallert.com. Owners may subscribe to Schallert’s free
“Destination Business e-Newsletter while at his website.
“Most independent businesses that fail today would not
have had to close if they had adapted to easily recognizable
marketplace changes and focused on becoming Consumer
Destinations,” says Schallert. “It’s an oversimplification to
say that all Mom and Pop businesses are at a disadvantage
when it comes to capturing consumer dollars away from larger
competitors. Independent businesses just need to leverage
their uniqueness in more compelling ways.”
Schallert’s company is located in Longmont, Colorado.
Schallert is a member of the National Speakers Association,
the National Main Street Network, and the International
Downtown Association.
Business owners interested in attending may call DiAnn
Butler at 970-531-1343 or email her at [email protected]
Workshop specific questions may be addressed by contact Jon
Schallert at 303-774-6522 or by email at Info@JonSchallert.
com.
Real Women Fashion Show is Oct. 26
The Bridge Grand County invites you to grab your best
girls and come out to the Grand Park Community Recreation
Center for an afternoon of festival shopping from 2-5 p.m. on
Sunday, October 26.
This fashion fundraiser will feature an assortment of
apparel, accessories and more from local retailers. The cost is
$25 for adults and no charge for those 18 and under.
www.grandgazette.net
October 16, 2014
Dear Grand County Citizens,
Our journey is almost over! Over of the last several months, you have allowed me and my campaign team
into your lives, homes, businesses, and organizations, and given me the opportunity to show why I should be
your next Grand County Sheriff. I have spent my life serving the community and being a law enforcement
officer, and never truly realized the in-depth and crazy world that we call, “Politics”. I have never been about
giving fancy speeches, selling myself, bragging about my accomplishments, or telling others what they always
want to hear just for the sake of a vote, and chose to operate my campaign by just being me and hoping to earn
your vote based on my past reputation, experience, and easy going philosophy. I was raised on the principles
of being a good, honest person, who does the right thing. When I was approached by past and present Sheriff ’s
Office employees, other public safety professionals, and generous community encouragement, I decided the
right thing was to enter the race for Grand County Sheriff. From that point on, this was never about, “me” or
“I”, or my list of accomplishments, professions, and awards, but about, “We, Us, and Community”, and how we
could move forward under my leadership towards the common goal of increased community partnerships and
taking Grand County law enforcement in a new direction.
It seems so long ago, but we all started this process way back in March when I received the majority vote
during the Republican General Assembly. I was truly honored by the amount of faith and support your local
delegates placed in me and vowed to move forward to make a difference in our county. Our momentum built
for the next few months, and after speaking, meeting with, and hearing the needs and desires of the citizens,
the voters once again decided in the June Primary election that now was indeed the time for taking this county
in a new direction and decided not to retain 20+ year incumbent, Rod Johnson. The personal feeling I had
knowing that your community backs and supports your vision is an incredible feeling that I couldn’t even begin
to explain. Thank you!
As we moved past the Primary election, my write-in opponent, the Grand County UnderSheriff, who has
since said he would keep Rod Johnson as his new UnderSheriff, entered the campaign trail and vowed to,
“maintain the course” of what the Sheriff ’s Office already had in place. Rather than be upset with now having
to compete against an opponent, I chose to maintain my own course of operating a positive campaign that is
based on my core principles of Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency, and working towards my vision of positive
community partnerships, increased employee morale and retention, protection of our constitutional freedoms,
and leading this county into a new direction of law enforcement.
Under my new direction, the term “Community Partnerships” isn’t just a election buzzword, but will become
reality as you will get to know me, Undersheriff Schafer, and the fine men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office
personally as they work side by side with you in the community by spending time in our schools and businesses,
join our civic organizations, coach and mentor our youth, and become an integral part of this great community.
There is no better way to be proactive and deter crime then when law enforcement and the community operate
as one. We are already seeing this style of policing in the local municipalities and now it’s time for the Sheriff ’s
Office to join the drive and bring the whole county together as one. I have had the opportunity to explain this
vision to the citizens over the past several months, while listening to and learning from you about what type of
law enforcement you desire. My vision is based on common, new age law enforcement principals that are new
to this county, but have proven effective for many years in other counties across our state and country. With this
solid vision in place, I found it unnecessary to focus on my opponent’s campaign and strategies and just stay
focused on our goals and missions. Plus, with all the negativity associated with political campaigns; I certainly
wouldn’t trust what one candidate or an outgoing public official has to say about their opponent as they would
be doing themselves an injustice not to skirt the truth in their favor.
Despite all the talk around the county for the past several months, this election really comes down to one
simple question. Do you wish to keep the same law enforcement style in this county or take a new direction?
As a citizen, the choice individually and collaboratively is yours, but I ask you to think briefly-How do you
know what is a new direction in law enforcement, and what law enforcement professionals have to offer the
community if you’ve experienced the same Sheriff ’s Office style for the past 20 years? There are really two
options: keep the same regime with two people just switching titles or explore a new direction. I respectfully ask
for your vote of confidence in the upcoming election and allow me the opportunity to show you the community
partnerships and representation that has been missing in this county for years.
Thanks for making this a great community and together we can make a difference in the safety of Grand
County.
Sincerely,
Brett D. Schroetlin
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October 16, 2014
Coleman and McKee wed
Family and friends gathered at the bride’s home in Montrose, Colorado to celebrate
the marriage of Lloyd Coleman and Shannon McKee July 26, 2014. The couple currently
resides in Hawaii. Shannon is employed as the manager for Starbucks in Mililani,
Oahu. Lloyd is continuing his Army career at Schofield Barracks, Oahu and military
understudies at Texas Tech. They plan to travel to New Zealand for their honeymoon.
Lloyd is a graduate of West Grand High School and the son of Kyle and Julie Scholl of
Parshall. Shannon is the daughter of Lisa and Keenan McKee of Montrose, CO and is a
graduate of Montrose High School.
Photo credit Kaitlyndiana Photography
Engagement of Billington and Handyside
Dean and Susan Billington of Kremmling, Colorado announce the engagement
of their daughter, Danette Rae, to Terrance Sky Handyside, son of Perry and Susan
Handyside of Eaton, Colorado. Danette and Terrance (Sky) are graduates of Colorado
State University. Danette is a Store Planner at Cabela’s Headquarters in Sidney,
Nebraska. Sky is continuing his education at CSU and plans to move to Sidney this
winter. An August wedding is planned.
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Information from “Grand Profile”
surveys will help local decision makers
Photo credit Holly Martinson
West Grand second graders were able to view wildlife at their annual field trip to
Blue Valley Ranch earlier in October. This moose calf was being closely watched by
its mother in the trees behind him.
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If only making economic decisions
were as simple as consulting a crystal
ball, our households, communities, and
country would probably be a lot better
off. Elected leaders and business owners
never seem to have enough information
to make informed decisions or, too often,
the information they have tells conflicting
stories.
In an attempt to put together as
complete a picture of the Grand County
economy as possible, area residents and
business owners are being encouraged to
participate in surveys as a part of a project
called “The Grand Profile.”
The collaborative Grand Profile effort
had its genesis within the Grand County
Board of County Commissioners and
the Grand County Office of Economic
Development. Along with all of the
county’s town managers, chambers
of commerce, economic development
committees, and a number of business
leaders, a process began to compile
publicly-accessible data as a starting point
for understanding the drivers of Grand
County’s economy.
In an effort to add depth and texture
to the hard data that comes from sources
such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Grand
Profile project leaders want input from the
area residents. Surveys hit mailboxes,
inboxes, and town offices last week.
By completing the confidential survey,
residents and business owners will assist
in the process of information collection,
which will be invaluable to future decision
making.
“Effective leadership demands access
to having the best and most comprehensive
information possible at one’s disposal,”
said Grand County Commissioner Merrit
Linke. “Our hope is that a broad cross
section of our county’s residents and
businesses will be represented in the
survey responses we receive. The only
way for that to be possible is to have a high
level of participation from our citizens.”
Survey participants will be eligible
for a drawing for one of five $100 gift
cards and all Grand County residents will
have access to the information collected
through a dynamic website, periodic
newsletters, quarterly e-updates, and
community meetings. Information about
signing up for these updates is available at
www.grandprofile.org.
If you would like more information
about the ongoing Grand Profile project
or have questions about the resident and
business surveys, please visit www.
grandprofile.org or contact Jeremy
Kennell, Project Manager/Economic
Development at (970) 283-3547 or
[email protected]
Grand County Library District
Board of Trustees
Announce the opening for the
Position of
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For a three year term:
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resident, regardless of their location or residence within the county.
Grand County Library District (GCLD) seeks candidates of all ages
(21 years or older), gender, ethnicity, professions and skills.
Applicants should demonstrate community interest and a passion for
Grand County libraries. Those candidates who reside in District 3, in
the West end of the County including the towns of Hot Sulphur
Springs, Parshall and Kremmling, will receive highest consideration.
Those interested are asked to send a letter of interest and resume to
John Kacik, President,
Grand County Library District,
P.O. Box 1050, Granby, CO 80446 – 1050.
For more information on the duties of a trustee,
please access the GCLD Board Members Job Description at
www.gcld.org/About Us/Board of Trustees
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October 16, 2014
Canine first aid for the trail
by Suzie Royce Cruse,
Grand County Pet Pals
My personal day packs include items
such as, headlamp (hopefully charged),
multi-use tool like a Leatherman,
waterproof matches, tissues, extra gloves,
energy bars and of course, water. So until
a former foster dog got himself not one –
but two snake bites on his face – I never
thought to carry a first aid kit for my two
dogs. Blue and Mojo are always with me.
So, as the season changes I have vowed to
bring a small variety of first aid tools for
my dogs. Here are some recommendations:
Dog First Aid Tips:
· A Dog first aid kit would include
absorbent cotton, gauze pads, cotton
balls, small scissors, tweezers, hydrogen
peroxide, instant ice pack, small flashlight,
sterile eyewash solution for pets and
clean white cotton socks. Keep and label
everything in a single bag or small box to
help you access medications faster in case
of emergency.
· If your dog is bleeding, the first step
is to reduce the blood flow or stop it as
soon as possible. A clean towel or cloth can
be used to apply pressure on the wound
area. Apply gentle pressure using the cloth
to reduce blood flow until you reach your
veterinarian.
· Approach an injured bee stung or
bleeding dog with the utmost care and
concern. Injured pets have the tendency
to snap or bite when you touch them
suddenly. Use soothing words followed by
a calm and gentle touch to put the dog at
ease.
· If the dog is choking, use the small
flashlight to check for obstructions such
as a bone stuck in the throat. If the object
is visible and is easy to remove the task is
relatively simple. If the object is not visible
and yet your dog seems to be choking
you have to be prepared in advance with
techniques such as Heimlich maneuver and
CPR to deal with choking. Proper training
in such techniques is required.
· Various animal welfare organizations
provide classes on pet first aid. Attending
such sessions can help you deal with
emergency situations better. There are
books on canine first aid – best to review
these once in a while.
· If you travel leaving your dog with a
caretaker, be sure to sign multiple copies of
the release form allowing your caretaker to
approve required medical treatment.
· Always note the nearest pet hospital
closest to your chosen destination and
have your veterinarians name and number
easily accessible.
Most importantly, do not panic. Get
your dog to a vet as soon as possible (call
ahead if you can).
Kim Cameron/Grand Gazette
LAST DAYS OF FALL - Kremmling residents have been enjoying the last beautiful days of fall after a winter snowstorm this weekend.
If you have questions about keeping
your pet safe, email us at info@gcpetpals.
org or call the Grand County Animal
Shelter at 970-887-2988. We’re here to
help you keep your pets safe, healthy and
happy!
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October 16, 2014
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September Real Estate Transactions
Kremmling
1) Seller - Grant W Burger Jr to
Buyer – Robert Joseph Neeleman Jr
Price - $115,000 in FIC Addition to
Kremmling
2) Seller – William G Cassel to
Buyer - Daniel Fernandez
Price - $207,000 in Gore City Addition
to Kremmlng
3) Seller – Fannie Mae to Buyer –
Scott Weber
Price - $193,900 in Kremmling
Hot Sulphur Springs
1) Seller – Nicholas William Mentzer
to Buyer – Christopher Welch
Price - $240,000 in Hot Sulphur
Springs
2) Seller – Robert Liebelt to Buyer –
Vivian F Fankhauser LLC
Price - $90,000 in Hot Sulphur Springs
3) Seller – Town of Hot Sulphur
Springs to Buyer – Catherine J Linenberger
Price - $20,000 in Hot Sulphur Springs
1st Addition
Blue Valley Acres
1) Seller – Gabriel J Bowman to
Buyer – Richard Reliford
Price - $250,000 Blue Valley Acres
Unit #2
2) Seller - Colorado Department
of Transportation to Buyer – Blue Valley
Metro District
Price - $0 in Blue Valley Acres Unit #2
3) Seller – Laura Glise to Buyer –
Tamara R Pogue
Price - $275,000 in Blue Valley Acres
Unit #2
Old Park
1) Seller - Curtis D Lewton to Buyer
– Appy Row Properties LLC
Price - $597,000 in Old Park
2) Seller – Gail Nicholson to Buyer –
David Solawetz
Price - $39,000 in Old Park Filing #2
3) Seller – Cynthia Lynne Robertson
to Buyer – Mark Alan Bollmann
Price - $31,000 in Old Park Filing #3
4) Seller – Wesley J Loewen to Buyer
– Christopher J Milucky
Price - $39,000 in Old Park Filing #4
5) Seller – Cody R Salyards to Buyer
– Big Valley Construction LLC
Price - $86,938 in Palmer Subdivision
Exemption
This information was obtained from the
Grand County Clerk and Recorder for
dates 9/1/14 to 9/30/14. All reported sales
were not necessarily listed or sold by Re/
Max Red and are intended only to show
trends in the area.
Preschool
Fundrasier |Taste
of Kremmling |
Rebecca Guthrie and Amber Lemon
By the Realtors that
live here, play here,
own here!
Amber Lemon, Associate Broker (970)
531-2149, [email protected] or
Rebecca Guthrie, Broker / Owner (970)
485-4141, [email protected]
Kremmling Preschool will
be hosting a new event for 2014
– The Taste of Kremmling!
This will be an opportunity
for community members to
share a favorite recipe/dish
with their friends and neigbors
in a sampling environment.
Attendees will get to vote
on their favorite, so winners
will have bragging rights
for an entire year, PLUS the
opportunity to win cash prizes!
The preschool hopes to make
this an annual event for the
town and hopes for enthusiastic
participation from sponsors,
vendors and tasters.
For
more
information
please contact Karen at 970724-9483 or 571-334-6956 or
email karenjudith10@gmail.
com. To register as a sponsor
or food competitor go to www.
kremmlingpreschool.org.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS:
WOMEN’S HEALTH DISCUSSION
NOTICE OF BUDGET
(Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.)
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board
of Directors of Kremmling Memorial Hospital District for the ensuing year of
2015: a copy of such proposed budget is available for public inspection in the
office of Brendan Gale, Chief Financial Officer, at Kremmling Memorial Hospital;
such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of
Directors of Kremmling Memorial Hospital District to be held in the Cathy
Shipley Community Room at West Grand School District, 715 Kinsey Avenue,
Kremmling, Colorado on December 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector
of Kremmling Memorial Hospital District may inspect the proposed budget and
file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of
the budget.
Rebecca Wiebe, M.D.
Please join MPMC & Dr. Wiebe for a
Wine and Cheese reception and a discussion on
Breast Cancer Risk-Facts & Fallacies
October 22nd, 6pm ~ MPMC-Kremmling
October 30th, 6pm ~ MPMC-Granby
Middle Park Medical Center
214 S. 4th Street, Kremmling ~ 970-724-3442
1000 Granby Park Drive South, Granby ~ 970-887-5800
www.mpmc.org
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October 16, 2014
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Heritage Coalition Corner
Obituary
The first phone lines into Grand
County arrived in 1904.
The photo on the right shows the
phone office in Fraser.
The Heritage Coalition of Grand County consists of the Grand Lake Area Historical Society, Grand
County Historical Association, Historic Fraser, Moffat Railroad Museum and Model Railroad
Club, Grand County Characters, Trail River Ranch and Grand County Tourism Board.
Call in your Order!
970-724-1137
•Burgers • Pizza
• Chicken Sandwiches
• Ice-Cream • Shakes
• Malts • Banana Splits
200 W. Park Ave., Kremmling | www.jillyscakesandmore.com
[email protected]
970-887-2529
Fax: 725-3537
C
PL E T
M
O “Everything E
in Building”
Greg Bayda
PO Box 2208
Granby, CO 80446
CONSTRUCTION
Est. 1972
•
•
•
•
Specializing in: (w/own crews!)
Custom Homes, Additions,
Remodeling & Commercial Work
Conventional Framing & Log
Homes
Decks, Kitchens & Baths
Chicken Coops
•
•
•
•
Log Restoration - Exterior &
Interior Finishes
ICF Homes & Foundations
ICF Safe & Fire rooms / Bunkers
Everything - Concrete to Finish
Work (subcontracting available)
www.CCinGrandCo.com
October is
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Call today to schedule your
mammogram screening
970-887-5886
Georgene “Jean” O’Neil
1924-2014
Georgene “Jean” O’Neil passed away
October 11, 2014. She was born in 1924 to
George and Elnora Smith in Fraser. She
married Ed O’Neil February 21, 1941 at
the courthouse in Hot Sulphur Springs.
They shared a loving marriage for 71
years. They had four children; Sherry,
George, Terry and Mike.
Jean loved her family, and was an avid
bowler. She was inducted into the County
and State Bowling Hall of Fame. She
participated in 45 state, and 35 national
tournaments during which she saw the
country.
Jean is survived by sons George and
Mike, daughter Terry (Virgil) Fisher,
grandchildren Becky (Bill) Newberry,
Chris Welch, Ed (Tracy) Welch, Kim
(Gene) Summers, George Jr (Mindy)
O’Neil, Kelly (Sofia) Fisher, Autumn
Fisher, 12 great grandchildren, and four
great- great grandchildren. Jean was
preceded in death by her parents and nine
siblings, her husband Ed, her daughter
Sherry Welch, grandson David, and great
grandson Sawyer.
Private family services will be held
at a later date. In lieu of flowers send
donations to Grand County USBCBA.
PO Box 305 Granby, CO 80446. Go to her
webpage at www.grandcountymortuary.
com to leave a condolence for the family.
Grand County Mortuary and Crematory
in charge of arrangements.
Request for Bids:
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.
is requesting bids for its Annual Holiday Party.
Dinner and awards to be held
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Approximately 100 guests
Bid to include:
Price per person for sit down or buffet style dinner.
A selection of appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts.
Drinks including coffee, tea, soda and water and cash bar.
Catering bid is welcome with facility arrangements made by
caterer including set-up and clean up.
Please submit your proposals no later than October 24, 2014
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.
Attn: Kayci Green
P.O. Box 170
Granby, Colorado 80446
Email: [email protected]
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GRAND GAZETTE
Help Wanted
The Grand
County
Government is hiring for
the following position.
• Grand County Emergency Medical Services has an opening
for full time Billing/
Data Analyst I; experience with customer
accounts, accounts
receivable and EMS
procedures preferred.
Applications will be
accepted through
5:00 p.m., October 17,
2014.
To apply, submit application to Grand County Human
Resources, PO Box 264, Hot
Sulphur Springs CO 80451 or
email to [email protected].
co.us. For additional information and/or to access the application, please refer to the County
website (http://co.grand.co.us/,
“Employment Opportunities”.
Office Space For Lease
$11.56/hr. to start
Interested in a fast-paced job
with career advancement
opportunities? Join the FedEx
Ground team as a part time
package handler. Qualifications
• 18 years or older
• Not in high school
• Able to load, unload
sort packages, and other
related duties
All interested candidates must
attend a sort observation at
our facility prior to applying
for the position. For more
information or to register for
a sort observation, please visit
www.watchasort.com
FedEx Ground is an equal
opportunity/affirmative
action employer (M/F/D/V),
committed to a diverse
workforce.
Think Fast. Think
FedEx Ground.
West Grand is now
accepting apps for:
F/T Custodian starting
immediately.
$11.10-$11.70 per hr.
with benefits.
Apply online at www.wgsd.
us under Employment
Opportunities.
Open until filled.
For more info call Jake Johnson
at 970-275-5078.
FULLTIME Mechanic needed
at Mountain Park
Concrete Call
970-887-3444
Hay For Sale
Quality Grass Hay
certified weed free.
Sm sq. 60-70 lb Early
orders accepted. More
info 970-531-7784
Manufactured Home
For Sale
Mobile Home for
Sale
14x70 model buddy,
remodeled/storage shed,
3bd/1& 1/2 Bath, 908
Central, Sp. 18, Krem-
SPOOKY Savings
Last Time
Round Thrift
shop
All Halloween
costumes & masks
are selling foR
$1.00
Town Square/ Kremmling
October 16, 2014
www.grandgazette.net
Office Space for Lease on
the town square in Kremmling. Over 1,300 sq ft
with one large office or
conference room and two
regular offices. Also receptionist area with built
in desk. Back room that
can be used for office or
storage area. Some storage in basement. Utilities
are very reasonable. First
month FREE RENT with
one year lease. Call Jeff
Pexton at 970-531-3109.
Kremmling and Hot Sulphur Rentals
3BD/1.5 BA House
in HSS. FOR
RENT OR SALE
$1000+utilities.
NS/NP. 1st & Dep.
W/D Hookups.
Avail. Oct. 1 Maria
970-531-3393
Apartments
for
RENT: 106 Park
• Studio $350
• 1 B e d r o o m
$400
Call Bob 531-1441
2 BDR / 1BTH house
with attached garage,
hardwood floors,
large screened porch,
and large lot. In
town. Water, sewer,
and trash included.
No smoking.
$900.00 a month.
Background check
and security deposit
are required. Contact
303-746-5064.
Clean and Spacious
“Lock off” Apartment in
pvt home
1BR/1BTH 750 Sq FT
• NS/NP
• In Town off Hwy
• Great views of the
Cliffs
$550 Month/ Yr Lease
Rent includes all utilities
Security Deposit REQ.
724-9089
House for rent - 3
BD/2 BA +unfinished basement on 35
acres, with outdoor
wood burning boiler.
$1150 rent + utilities. 1st month rent,
deposit and references
required.
Call 970-901-2486
KREMMLING
Shopfront /
Building for
RENT - Available
November. Town
Square location Large Shopfront,
kitchen, bathroom,
bedroom + office.
Optional storage/
independent space.
$1000/mo shopfront +
living space or $1200/
mo whole building +
utilities.
Inquiries:
KremmlingRental@
hotmail.com or (970)
390.9618.View photos
at www.facebook.
com/kremmling.rental
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Dates to Remember
Send events and meetings to
[email protected] or
call 970-724-8977
Thursday - October 16
• Kremmling Chamber Meeting, 8:30 am, Chamber Office
• Children’s Story Hour, 10 am, Kremmling Library 724-9228
• Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building
• Senior Luncheon, 12 pm, Senior Apts, Lemon Baked Fish,
Green Pea Salad, Potato Wedges, Cottage Cheese/Fruit Cocktail,
Granby 531-0290 Kremmling 724-9730
Friday - October 17
• Water Aerobics, 8-9 am, Allington Inn
• Gore Range Artisans Group (GRAG), Beg Watercolor
Class - 6 weeks $70, 10 am - 12 pm, GRAG Gallery, call
for class information 531-3390
• Annual Pumpkin Giveaway, 9 am - 3 pm, Omni Office
Saturday - October 18
• Start of 2nd Season, Regular Rifle Deer and Elk
• Taste of Kremmling, 11 am - 2 pm, Extension Hall
• AWANA, 6 pm, K-8 bldg east entrance
Sunday - October 19
• See Page 2 Church Directory for Sunday School and
Church Schedules
Monday - October 20 • Zumba, 4:30 pm, Bumgarner Building
• Senior Luncheon, 12pm, Senior Apts, Cream of Potato
Soup, Wheat Crackers, Tuna Salad Wrap, Orange Juice,
Granby 531-0290, Kremmling 724-9730
• Adult Pickleball, 6-8 pm, K8 Cafeteria
Tuesday - October 21
• Senior Luncheon, 12 pm, Senior Apts, Hot Chicken Salad,
Seven Layer Salad, Ambrosia Salad, Banana, Granby 531-0290,
Kremmling 724-9730
• Board of County Commissioners Meeting, 8:30 am, County
Admin Building, Hot Sulphur Springs
Wednesday - October 22
• Three River Rec District Meeting, 11 am, Town Hall
• MPMC Auxiliary Info. Meeting, 12 pm, MPMC
Kremmling Conf. Room, Pizza served, for info 724-3106
• Piloxing, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building
• Breast Cancer Awareness Discussion, 6 pm, MPMC
Kremmling
Thursday - October 23
• Children’s Story Hour, 10 am, Kremmling Library 724-9228
• Zumba, 5:30 pm, Bumgarner Building.
• Senior Luncheon, 12 pm, Senior Apts,Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce,
Tossed Salad, Tangerine, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Granby
531-0290 Kremmling 724-9730
• MPMC Board Meeting, 6 pm, Granby Library
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Oct 25.......Sew it Seamz Annual Contest
Oct 25.......Concealed Carry Class, 970-724-3311
Oct 31.......Halloween/Trick-or-Treat Street
Nov 11......Annual Veterans Breakfast, Snow Mtn Ranch
Dec 6.........Light up Kremmling - Tree Lighting
October 16, 2014
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Happy Birthdays & Anniversaries
Thursday, October 16
Ira Huff
William Lucas Nelson
Janet Mabey
Nancy & Bruce Davidson 
Friday, October 17
Brady Boufelour
Sebastion Boch
Lloyd Bock 
Saturday, October 18
Adlor Mahon
Sunday, October 19
David Abbot
Jessica Henderhan
Celia Murphy
John Billington
Taylin Harthun
Aimee Ann Burton
Hannah Beth Henderhan
Madison Denise Henderhan
Marty Pexton
Alan Gomez-Rivera
Parker Graves
Howard Henderhan 
Monday, October 20
Barb Underbrink
Robert L Overholt 
Tuesday, October 21
Derick Collins
Jodi Docheff
Wednesday, October 22
Chuck Martinson
Susan Klock
Nonna Lorene Gardetto
Shane Bodemann
Kim Douglass
Mark Mahorney
Jeff & Kyle Manuel 
Stuart & Dawna Heller 
 = anniversary
 = birthday (in memory)
e-mail grandgazette@gmail.
com or call 724-8977 to add
your special day to the calendar.
Middle Park Medical Center
Auxiliary meeting
An informatioal meeting on volunteering and membership
in the Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at noon
in the hospital conference room in Kremmling. Anyone who is
interested in the Auxiliary is encouraged to attend. Pizza will be
served. For more information call Mary Jo at 724-3106.
Pickleball continues on Monday
nights at the PK-8 building
Pickleball will continue to be played throughout the winter
in the cafeteria room of the West Grand PK-8 building in
Kremmling on Monday nights from 6-8 p.m.
All adults are invited. The cost is $5 per person and all
equipment is provided. Please use the east door near the
administrative office to enter. Come and have some fun.
For more information, call Kay Townsend at (970) 531-3074.
SBDC Show Me The
Money free workshop
Learn about financing options for
your small business and insider tips to
a bulletproof loan application at a Small
Business Development Center workshop
scheduled for 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
28 at the Granby Fire Station.
At this free workshop, Anita
Cameron, Director of Business Lending
for the Northwest Loan Fund, will cover
the art of business lending.
Topics to be covered include: Why
lenders need the items they require; Cash
flow vs. Profit and Loss Projections;
Management vs. Market; Credit scores
and collateral; Loan term, interest rates,
balloon payments; How long it will take?
For more information or to RSVP,
contact DiAnn Butler at (970) 531-1343
or e-mail to [email protected]
Card Making Camps
in Granby
Join Granby Rec. and Stampin’ Up
demonstrator Susan Kauber for a couple
of fun camps for adults. Fall Card Camp
will be held on Friday, November 7.
Christmas Card Camp will be held on
Thursday, December 4. Both camps will
be from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Granby
Community Building. We will make 10
cards, five cards of two different designs.
The fee is $20 per camp and includes
all supplies, no additional purchases
necessary. For details on the camp,
call Susan at 531-2042. Pre-registration
is required by calling Granby Rec. at
887-3961.
Adult Pickleball in Grand Lake
Join Granby Rec. for a fun workout playing pickleball.
Games are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 PM, and
Saturdays, 11 – 1 beginning October 14 through spring at Grand
Lake Elementary School Gym. Monthly and drop in rates are
available. For more information, call Granby Rec. at 887-3961.
SU P P ORT I NG A N D P ROT E C T I NG YOU R C ON ST I T U T IONA L F R E E D OM S
Grand County’s only NRA Endorsed Sheriff Candidate
Paid Political Advertisement by the Committee to Elect Brett Schroetlin for Sheriff, Carol McHenry Chairperson, PO Box 311, Granby, CO
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WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF
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GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
DAIRY
MEAT
49
$3
PRODUCE
99¢
Country Crock
45 oz.
Candy or
Caramel
Apples
$599
$239
California Pizza Kitchen
Frozen Pizzas 13.6-15.5 oz
$5
99
PER LB
Pork Spare Ribs
DELI & BAKERY
Donut Holes
1 Dozen
PER LB
Kretschmar Hard or
Genoa Salami
$299
$499
Coleslaw
PER LB
$249
Birchberry
Pepperjack Cheese
GENERAL
$349
Western
Family
Motor Oil
10-30 or
10-40
Shop
Smart!
SUPPORT YOUR
COMMUNITY!
KEEP YOUR
$$ LOCAL!
PER LB
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Western
Family
Intensive
Healing
Lotion
14oz.
$269
10/16
10/17
10/18
10/19
10/20
10/21
10/22
GROCERY
PETS
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts
8 ct varieties
$199
Western
Family
Chuck Style
Dog Food
20 lbs
$1199
$5.99 Deli specials
Lunch
Club Melt
Fish & Chips
Ham & Potato Casserole
Turkey Ranch Wrap
Jalapeno Cheddar Burger
Pastrami & Swiss Panini
Cabbage Rolls
10/16
10/17
10/18
10/19
10/20
10/21
10/22
Dinner
Double Decker Tacos
2 Hunks of Pizza
Chicken Parmesan
Fish & Chips
Chicken Salad Sandwich
BBQ Chicken
Lasagna