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Promise

Today amidst the melting snow

And winter’s dwindling wrath,

I saw a purple violet

Along my garden path.

What makes the fragile flower grow,

New life upon a stem?

More precious than an amethyst,

It’s nature’s special gem!

As I gently brush the snow away,

I hear my own heart sing,

For here on a fading winter day

Is born the promise of spring!

– Diane Griffith

The most recent snow is fading away again, but there is still more snow in the forecast. Although the wind has not been joining us, they say March brings the wind so it may be here soon. We do have sunshine almost every day in the Valley.

Smile a Little: Education – “Adult education is what goes on in a household containing teenage children!”

Community News: It was an exciting day for Margaret Schmidt when she traveled to Colorado Springs and attended the rally for President Trump. All those present at the event cheered for the president.

Gertie Chapin had a pleasant surprise on Saturday, when Rosemary Gronsten Jarger of Mountain View, Wyoming, and Oleta Gronsten of Greeley stopped by for a visit. Rosemary was treating Oleta on the occasion of her 90th birthday with a visit in the Valley.

The State of Colorado is a caucus state. Saturday, March 7, is the caucus for both parties held in each county of the state. Plan to join your caucus.

Church Chat: The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will celebrate mass on Sunday morning at 7 a.m.  Pastor Rev. Erik Vigil Reyes and Parochial Vicar Rev. Francis Saleth, HGN, will share the services. Confession will be celebrated before mass.

Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church in Goodrich has Christian education and worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Denise Shannon is serving the congregation as the new pastor.

A special Ash Wednesday service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by any time during that period for music, reflection, prayer, interactive stations and imposition of ashes. You can spend as much or as little time as you would like.

Food items are being collected for the food pantry at Rising Up and also providing a meal for the Warming Months.

Contact information for Pastor Shannon is 720-271-6733 or pastordeniseshannon@gmail.com.

School Scoop: It’s time for the Kids’ Heart Challenge during the month of February. All students in K through 12 can join the fun competitions. Prizes will be earned for various levels of funds collected. Support the students’ efforts to aid the American Heart Association.

Several students in sixth grade to 12th grade have science projects at the Bi-County Science Fair in the Brush High School Auxiliary Gymnasium. The projects were available for viewing on Feb. 25.

4-H News: The Weldon Valley 4-H Club began 2020 with its first meeting of the year. Taylor Johnston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Kenndra Filter led the 4-H pledge. Members answered roll call with their answer to the question: “Did you go anywhere or do anything fun over Christmas break?”

The club approved the meeting minutes of both the November and December meetings. The treasurer’s report was also approved.

There was exciting news that was read during this most recent meeting about some of the 4-H members. The club congratulated Americo Lorenzini for getting third place at the National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program overall, out of 40 participants. He also took Champion in Showmanship, second place in his weight class, first place in sponsor relations and seventh in progress forms. Americo also was awarded a heifer from the Morgan County Cattlemen’s Association and was recognized at the recent banquet.

It was announced that the WV High School Knowledge Bowl team was going to the regional competition and the Weldon Valley Science Fair was held on Feb. 10.

Leader Kathy Wood presented the highlights of the Morgan County 4-H newsletter.

She announce that the after school 4-H program that was held had 11 participants and they all made gingerbread houses.

The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. March 1 at the school.

Report submitted by Tenliegh Lorenzini, 4-H Club secretary.

What’s Cookin’: HoneyBells – A cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit, this extraordinary citrus is bright, snappy and incredibly juicy with a citrus tang and honey-sweet flavor. It is available for only a short time during the winter harvest. HoneyBells have the distinction of being the world’s only Limited Edition Fruit.

First facts: 1935 – Humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory.

Weldon Valley History: 1921 Pocket Directory of Weldona, Colorado – “A Progressive Town” – The advertisement lists many thriving businesses, including: Warren Lumber Company, The Brown Merchandise Company, S.E. Donaldson-General Blacksmith and A. Markley-Groceries and Meats. It also listed the Union Pacific Railroad time schedule.

Calendar of Events:  Wednesday, Feb. 26, Ash Wednesday. Thursday, Feb. 27, benefit for St. Jude at The Art Spot in Fort Morgan. Friday, Feb. 28, teacher in-service day. Tuesday, March 3, Presidential Primary Election Day, return your ballot by 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 1:30 p.m. G.L.A.D. Club meeting.

Thought for the Day: “Don’t be surprised if you find your destiny on the road you took to avoid it.”

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