Day: July 11, 2024

Well, I hope you have your favorite dressing on hand, as this might be construed by some as more word salad, but I will avoid mixing in words you might need a dictionary for.Grant, I want to thank you for what you do and for providing this platform for discourse. I appreciate your unbiased, independent approach. As an elected official, I am “fair game,” and everyone is entitled to their opinion. The decisions that all elected officials make should be watched and, at times, questioned. However, twisting facts, stating half-truths, and cherry-picking data to match a political motive is unfortunate.You can interpret the OHV survey however you want, but the underlying truth of it will remain the same. The voters of Hinsdale County are nearly equally divided on the Highway Program, period. I will sit down with anyone at their convenience and go over every page of all four subsets of the survey. But to be honest, the “survey results” are less important than the individual responses and sentiments I hear when speaking with people.It has been my goal to maintain an OHV Highway program that is acceptable to the majority of our residents. That means finding a balance and making adjustments as needed. (Please see my OHV ad in this week’s paper for clarification on my position).Using my public comments during the OHV Highway Program meetings to portray me as the “anti-OHV” candidate is incorrect, a blatant lie, and a personal attack that I must address. During those meetings, my intent was to address the complexities surrounding the OHV program, driven by genuine concern and a commitment to finding a balanced solution for all of my constituents. Yes, I raised questions about shortening the program by removing September, and yes, I agreed with my fellow commissioners that this change would be detrimental. Through much discussion and unanimous approval, the decision to shorten the program at the beginning of the season was reached. The purpose of BOCC workshops is to provide the commissioners time to work together publically to find solutions that accommodate diverse perspectives. As elected officials, we are tasked with representing all those whom we serve.Where we are currently is a result of making adjustments. The obviously politically motivated attempt to cast me as the sole architect of the decisions that were made, and the candidate looking to end the OHV Highway program, is just not true. As with the survey results, I will sit down with anyone at their convenience and watch the Zoom recordings of our BOCC meetings.As I have stated before and is evident in our actions, the current Board of County Commissioners works well together and is a team. Robert should be commended for the work he does, and my respect and appreciation for him has only grown over the years we have worked together. That also holds true for Kristie. She pours her heart and soul into this job and makes decisions based on logic and with a vision for the future of our county.While attempting to discredit or tear me down might play well to some, it will ultimately fail. The positive things we are doing as a county will outweigh the negative. The success we have as a BOCC will be greater than the setbacks.So, continue to exercise your right to free speech and advocate for what you think is best, but if you prefer the direct approach, my door is always open. Literally, I haven’t locked my front door in 25 years. Respectfully,Greg LevineCounty Commissioner, District 1809 N. Silver St. #[email protected]@gmail.com

Here is an update on the House District 58 race. Things are still up in the air as far as who I am running against! According to the Colorado Secretary of State’s website, Larry Don Suckla is beating Mark Roeber by 3 votes (no this isn’t a typo!). There will be an automatic recount which has to be completed by July 30th. That means each of the eight county clerks in the district will be recounting the ballots. Historically recounts don’t usually change the vote outcomes but with the numbers being so close it is hard to predict.My campaign is going full steam while my opponents are in limbo. I have been traveling the district to attend events and talk to voters – from Norwood to Paonia to Dove Creek to Ouray. My goal is to reach out to all of the voters in the district – 47% of them are unaffiliated – to get my message out. I am stressing the fact that I have experience at the Capitol, I know how to get things done, and that I am policy and solution oriented in my approach.I am really looking forward to the events coming up – I will have a float in the Cattlemen’s Days2024 Member parade in Gunnison on July 13th, and will be attending events in Montrose, Nucla, Lake City, Olathe, Delta, and Crawford in the next several weeks. With the help of my campaign team we are hard at work preparing ads, distributing signs, preparing mailings and literature drops, and reserving radio and print media spots. I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement and ask that you forward this email to others that you think might be interested in the campaign! Sincerely,Kathleen CurryGunnison

On behalf of the Pioneer Jubilee Women’s Club, thank you to everyone for supporting the 2024 4th of July Hotdog and Shaved Ice Booth!As you may know, all proceeds collected from this event are awarded as grants and given back to Lake City non-profit organizations. With great attendance from so many customers, the hotdogs and shaved ice sold out this year thus raising additional funds which will now be returned to the community!To the businesses who assisted us, the club extends heartfelt thanks to The Country Store and to the Elkhorn RV Resort, the Highlander RV Campground, the River Fork RV Park and Campground, the Woodlake Park and B’s Cabins and Mini Mart for the donation of much needed ice throughout the day.The Hotdog Booth is a team effort with close to 45 volunteers assisting during the day. Much appreciation is extended to the many club members who volunteered their time and talents in preparing and serving the menu items. Thank you to the grilling team, the line crew, the kitchen prep committee, the cashiers and to those who helped with the set-up and taking down of the tents.Likewise, the club is thankful to Jason and Shannon Santos for loaning the use of the shaved ice machine and to those volunteers who froze the ice and then were busy serving the refreshing afternoon treats.What a fun, patriotic day it was as we celebrated together our country’s 4th of July! With Gratitude,Shelley BassMary ReinhardtBetty TouchonPJWC Hot Dog Booth Chairmen

With an increased focus on home electrification to improve energy efficiency and decrease carbon emissions, GCEA wishes to remind our members of the many rebates and on-bill repayment program we offer to help make weatherization and electric appliance upgrades possible. We recognize that many GCEA members have a desire to reduce emissions through home improvements but lack the upfront capital required to make these projects a reality. If you are looking to upgrade your windows and doors or install a heat pump or EV charger, these programs help you save money upfront and pay off the balance over time with a line item added to your monthly GCEA electric bill. Through GCEA’s partnership with Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Colorado Clean Energy Fund, and Zero Homes, we are helping homeowners receive free energy assessments and guidance on what eligible measures meet their budget and energy goals. To learn more, visit https://www.gcea.coop/electrify-and-save/ or call (970) 641-3520. Kind regards,Alliy SahagunGunnison County Electric Association (GCEA)

I am going to Guatemala for two weeks; to take the opportunity to improve my Spanish language along with others teachers from GWSD and I would like to express my gratitude for the following: Rotary Club, GVEF for the grants, for my friends who have been very supportive for my personal responsibility, and for my husband, boys thank you for your encouragement. Lisa SperlLake City