All Clippings From The ‘Community’ Category

May 16th, 2013

Alternative Plan Draws Mixed Reaction in Crawford

By Thomas Wills Crawford Town Council May 15, 2013 Present: Mayor Susie Steckel, Larry Kontour, Wanda Gofforth, Hetty Todd, James Sorenson, Chris Brown and Mike Tiedeman.             “I see it as getting a foot in the door to ban coal,”…Click to view post »


May 15th, 2013

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Paonia’s Tight Budget Limits Options for Town Manager

It’s All About the Money Town’s Tight Budget Limits Options for Town Manager By Thomas Wills Paonia Town Council  -  May 14, 2013 Present: Mayor Neal Schwieterman, Mayor pro-tem Corinne Ferguson, Ross King, Eric Goold, Amber Kleinman, Larry Wissbeck and…Click to view post »


May 13th, 2013

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Hotchkiss Crawford Historical Society News

(Submitted- Edited)  The Interpretive Association of Western Colorado and the Delta County The Historic Landmark Register will host an event at the Heddles Rec. Center in Delta on Saurday, May 18th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00p.m.. Two documentary videos produced…Click to view post »


May 12th, 2013

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Hotchkiss Poised to Ban Pot Again

Hotchkiss Town Council May 9, 2013 Present: Mayor Wendell Koontz, Mayor-pro-tem – Carrie Wingfield, Dustyn Foster, Jim Roberts, Georgia Hopper, Lindee Cantrell and Marlin McCracken. Source Water Protection Plan Ready for Adoption             A final draft of the Hotchkiss Source…Click to view post »


May 8th, 2013

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Tullis Plans for Decorative Sidewalk at Creamery

  By Thomas Wills Hotchkiss’ Creamery Arts Center, pavilion park and glass studio owner, Joanne Tullis, held an informal meeting on April 2 to discuss replacing the aged sidewalk adjacent to the park area. The meeting convened, most appropriately, on…Click to view post »


May 7th, 2013

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Paonia Police Blotter April 16th thru 30th

April 16th Officers located a dog at large in the 200 Block of Grand Ave. Officers took an information report in the 1100 Block of 3rd St. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 Block of 5th St. Officers…Click to view post »


May 3rd, 2013

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Cultural Briefs

Aaron Jerad Winner of Mountain Harvest Festival Poster Contest “The Mountain Harvest Festival wants to thank all of the inspired kids and adults who submitted fabulous artwork into this year’s festival poster contest.  Such a variety of art conveying what…Click to view post »


May 3rd, 2013

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Sheep, Dogs, Food, Yard Sales and Small Town Atmosphere

Something that valley people say they treasure most about the North Fork is the “small town and rural atmosphere.” To define what that means one needs to go no further than attending one of the local events held across the…Click to view post »


May 3rd, 2013

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Zach Hotchkiss Newest Member of NFMAD Board

 2013 WNV Plan Includes Targeted Spray North Fork Mosquito Abatement District Special meeting April 1 – Regular Meeting, April 8, 2013 Hotchkiss Town Hall Work Sessions – April 10-11 at Paonia Town Library and on site. The NFMAD board of…Click to view post »


May 3rd, 2013

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Paonia Moves Toward Hiring Town Manager

Leans Toward Combining Town Clerk/Manager Jobs The March 26 town council agenda held only a few items and was completed in about an hour.  The trustees unanimously approved a renewal of the Living Farm Cafe’s liquor license, as well as…Click to view post »