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New Exhibits Spiffed and Polished for Museum’s Memorial Weekend Opening

In advance of the 51st anniversary of its opening in 1975, Hinsdale County Museum is gearing up for free-admission opening day on Saturday, May 23, marking the start of an exciting summer season.According to Duane Keprta of Kennedy Dry Goods, who has taken over from Karen McClatchie as docent coordinator, the museum will be open limited hours between now and June 15 when the seven-days-per-week schedule begins.For Memorial Weekend, May 23 and 24, Hinsdale County Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with free admission and Sunday, May 24, 1 to 4 p.m., $10 admission adults and $2. Through June 15, the museum will be open afternoons 1 to 4 p.m.Volunteer docents this season include Karen McClatchie, Sharon Rogers, Chris Moler, Glenn Heumann, Tom Loots, Denny Brannon, Henry and Julie Rothschild, Rene Faires, Alice Attaway and Kristen Lentz, together with subs Mike Harrington, Heidi Hewett, Ed Maas, and Linda Gardiner.In addition to Keprta as docent coordinator, other new museum staffing includes Jake Gumbert who takes the place of Shayla Rightsell as Administrative Coordinator.Gumbert, who previously worked at Crested Butte Ski Area and, in Lake City, assisted at Community Banks of Colorado and manning the aquatic nuisance station at

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May 8, 2026

Water Orders Lifted Thursday, April 30

Lake City’s water service experienced a snafu late last month when a malfunction occurred at the Bluff Street well Sunday morning, April 26, placing the town under boil water and essential use only orders.Thanks to hardworking town staff, in conjunction with Lake City Area Fire Department and Gunnison Public Works water lab, the orders were both fully lifted by the evening of April 30.Town Manager Lex Mulhall credits Public Works employees Ethan Wuest, Willy Merfeld and Riley Moore who worked nearly around the clock to remedy the situation, as well as Lake City Area Fire Protection District volunteers who assisted in flushing the water system and fire hydrants, working through the night Wednesday, April 29.Mayor Dave Roberts and town staff tell WORLD they would also like to thank Paradise Property and Bruce Curry, Donny Rightsell, Jason Morrison and R.E. Hall for making a trip to Gunnison Monday morning, April 27, to purchase cases of water that they distributed throughout Lake City that afternoon.

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May 8, 2026

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Regular Meetings, Special Sessions Top Busy April for County Board
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County Board Poised for Interim Hire of Delta Paramedic
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Historic Preservation Commission Welcomes History Colorado Rep., Approves Four COAs
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Reverberations from Resignation EMS Paramedic Brad Jones
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Editor's Pick

Dear Mary,

May 8, 2026

The following letter was sent April 29 to Mary Nettleton from the Town of Lake City Board of Trustees and Mayor Dave Roberts following Nettleton’s retirement from the Lake City Planning Commission /Board of Adjustment in early April. Dear Mary, On behalf of myself and the Board of Trustees, I

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Letter to the Editor,

April 23, 2026

Since its launch in January 2024, Senior Connections has quickly become a vital part of our community. The program is led by Brooke Jones, Public Health Senior Coordinator, and is supported largely by a dedicated group of volunteers.In just over a year, Senior Connections has achieved several meaningful milestones:Bi-monthly lunches

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Dear Grant,

April 10, 2026

With the couple of letters published in the SILVER WORLD and the talk that’s been around town about the state of Hinsdale County Emergency Medical Service (HC EMS) leadership, I cannot remain silent any longer.Nearly three years ago, I was given the opportunity to become an ambulance driver for EMS.

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Dear Community,

April 10, 2026

As we celebrate National Volunteer Awareness Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary individuals whose generosity, compassion, and dedication strengthen our community every single day. Volunteers are the heartbeat of service—quietly giving their time, energy, and talents to make life better for others. Their impact is felt in our schools,

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Dear SILVER WORLD and Hinsdale County family,

March 27, 2026

I have been overwhelmed with support and love from this community since news of my termination from Hinsdale EMS became public. I have heard from so many past patients and supportive community members. Your kindness has carried me through a difficult time. While I understand that the county leadership will

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Editor:

March 20, 2026

Over the winter months as things slowed down and I took on more responsibilities within the Sheriff’s Office, I observed that my professional, ethical, and legal based values did not align with those of the current Sheriff.As a result, I tendered my resignation from my post as a Hinsdale County

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Sky Watch- May 8
Sky Watch- May 8
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Water Report- May 8
Water Report- May 8
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION

The Lake City SILVER WORLD (U.S.P.S. No. 436-630)
Published weekly on Fridays
$50 a year mailed in Hinsdale & Gunnison Counties,
$50 online for computer, Ipad, Kindle, tablet, smart phone,
$60 a year elsewhere U.S. Silver World Publishing Co.,
P.O. Box 100, Lake City, Colo. 81235 (970) 944-2515
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