Fruita man killed in car rollover
By Kathleen Goddeyne - A Fruita man was killed Saturday, Sept. 8, when the vehicle he was driving rolled off Interstate 70 near mile marker 34 in Clifton. Thirty-four year old Fortunato Diaz-Alejandro was driving a 2002 black Ford pickup westbound on I-70 when he veered off the left side of the road around 10 [...]
Colorado schools awarded 2012 Blue Ribbon designation
Submitted by the CO Dept. of Education - Commissioner of Education Robert Hammond today congratulated five Colorado schools named by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools. “Our nation has no greater responsibility than helping all children realize their full potential,” Duncan said. “Schools honored with the National Blue Ribbon Schools award are committed to accelerating student [...]
Remembering Anno
By Kathleen Goddeyne - In 2001, Mitch Caldwell, an active Fruita Police officer, adopted an 18-month-old German Shepherd named Anno. Cheryl Yaws, an officer for the Fruita Police Department who is certified in K9 training, and Caldwell, since retired, worked together to train Anno. In a short three months, Anno was completely trained for K9 unit work such as [...]
This feline favors fall fun
It’s that time of year again and I am excited. The leaves are turning color, bringing about Color Sunday on Sept. 30. Lee, my caretaker has taken me up onto the Mesa for Color Sunday for several years now and I always look forward to it. The other reason for my excitement is football is [...]
In-STEPS changing lives in School District 51
By Kathleen Goddeyne The Individual Student-Centered Transition Employment Program Services (In-STEPS), an extension of D51 education, is receiving praise from parents. The In-STEPS program is a transitional program for School District 51 students ages 18-21 with significant cognitive impairments. Christine Kisselburgh teaches the program Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The student-centered [...]
This is no time to monkey around
I’m lying in my bed all cozy and quiet. It’s your typical Monday. Of course Lee, my caretaker, is already here working on her computer. I say of course because I wouldn’t be writing this if she wasn’t here since I get my ride to the office from her. Tim comes in and then Katie. [...]
Make Charlie your write-in choice
I’m back from my trip to see “Cats” last week. Still peeved that there were no cats in the production. Someday when they name a musical “Cats” there will actually be felines, not humans, trying to be one. Anyway, enough on that. I’m back in the Fruita Times office watching everyone start their day. As [...]
Access student meal plans, pay lunch accounts online
Submitted by District 51 Mesa County Valley School District 51 has many avenues for parents to access their child’s menu selections, pay for meals and update accounts. Also available and new this year is the online application for free and reduced meals. The goal with online free and reduced meal applications is to speed up [...]
‘Give me a ticket for an aeroplane’
I’ve got to get to that play with cats in it As you may remember, I’m at the GJ airport with Tim’s wife Dawn and her granddaughter, Brendel. We are headed to New York to see the off Broadway play, “Cats.” I’m as excited as any cat could possibly be. Ever since I read about [...]
Contest to capture state’s agriculture
Even though summer is waning and fall is approaching, it is still a great time to snap a photo and enter the annual “Colorado … it’s AgriCultural” photography contest. The 15th annual photography contest is seeking entries as a way to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage. “The photography contest is a great way to showcase [...]