Olathe News

Two nearly indecipherable burial books used by a cemetery caretaker in Olathe, Colo., contain discrepancies, officials said.

A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at Delta City Cemetery with James Gall officiating.

The family of a missing Colorado man believes he may be in the Lubbock area. Abade Joseph Martinez, 52, was last seen in the early morning hours of Aug.

Colorado State Association of Emblem Clubs held their second meeting at the Delta Elks Lodge Oct.

" Courtney Bassett and Lee Ann Kille , cooks for the Volunteers of America Senior CommUnity Meal Program, prepare meals daily at the Montrose Pavilion for seniors.

Nothing says fall like getting lost in a corn maze on a crisp October day, "It's more than just picking a pumpkin out of a bin," says Kim Constable, one of the owners of Studt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze.

The Orchard City Town Board has agreed by resolution to participate in a multi-jurisdictional agreement that it is hoped may bring federal a oestimulusa money here.

" The Town of Ridgway has joined the ranks of other municipalities, including Telluride and Montrose, by passing a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries while its elected officials take time to understand what the issues and concerns are surrounding dispensaries and whether further regulator measures are needed.

The second annual Keep Kids Warm clothing drive will take place throughout the month.

" T.H.C. with T.L.C. Manager Tim Norris weighed an eighth-ounce of "Red October" marijuana on Tuesday afternoon.

Several of the rescued and rehabilitated horses now living the good life at the End of the Trail Horse Rescue/Sanctuary. COURTESY OF PAT MARTIN End of the Trail Horse Rescue/Sanctuary and Dream Catcher Therapy Center.

Volleyball scores from Delta County schools this past week include 4A, 3A and 2A results.

Members of Delta Kappa Gamma, Chi Chapter, met in July at Cottonwood Cellars Winery in Olathe to plan for the upcoming yeara s programs.

Drive by the old Frontier Gas Station on your way into Olathe, and you'll probably think it's just another place to fill up.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at precisely 4:37 p.m., the Delta County Historical Society will ring their museum courtyard bells to signify the moment, exactly 100 years ago, when President William Howard Taft, at a ceremony in Montrose, pushed the button raising the floodgate releasing water from the newly completed Gunnison Tunnel project.

" Francois Lauzon, the man who thought up the idea for the Gunnison Tunnel, was prospecting for gold in Alaska when the tunnel was dedicated in 1909, but his descendants will be here for Saturday's 100th anniversary celebration.

Friday, September 11, 2009 [CO] DA amended Officer Percival's charges: 2 counts of 3rd degree domestic violence assault and 2 counts of harassment "Who do you think they'll believe, me or you?" Alleged remark of Olathe Police Officer Michael Percival [CO] Olathe Police Officer Michael Percival - sado-masochist "Master", domestic batterer, or both? ...

" The first party was so nice, the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association decided to do it twice.

Currently, VOA is using paid staff members to deliver meals to homebound seniors, which adds to the cost of the meal program.

Bill Hewitt's thrice-daily medicine is laid out on a tiny table in his trailer: a couple of marijuana buds alongside a glass pipe and a Zippo lighter.