Commissioner meeting public at fairgrounds
La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will begin holding office hours on the third Monday each month at the fairgrounds Extension Building in the Animas room, starting on March 16 from noon to 2 p.m.
"I am hoping that by holding office hours at the Extension Building, constituents from around the county will take advantage of the free parking to come to discuss issues of concern and interest, and share their opinions on county issues with me," Lachelt said.
Commissioner Julie Westendorff has been holding similar meetings at the Pine River Library in Bayfield on the first Thursday each month from 10 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call 382-6219.
Library Friends will host lunch March 26
The Friends of the Pine River Library are holding a membership drive. Their Thursday, March 26, meeting will feature a book presentation and soup luncheon starting at 11 a.m. in the library's meeting room.
New library director Shelley Walchak, who is also an author, will discuss her book, "52 Rivers: a Woman's Fly Fishing Journey." Following that, participants will enjoy a variety of homemade soups and other treats.
For information, call 884-0460 or 884-5170.
Disabled hunters can apply for deer hunt
Colorado hunters who are disabled could have an opportunity to participate in a guided deer hunt at Ridgway State Park during fall 2015. A total of four hunters, two for the first season, and two for the second season, will be chosen for these special hunts. To qualify, the hunters must hold or obtain an accommodation permit from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Hunters must have a permanent disability that significantly impairs major life functions and their ability to hunt, or have a physical impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions that make it impossible to hunt without someone else's help.
Those eligible must first apply for and obtain a Game Management Unit 62 deer license for the first or second season through the regular license draw. The deadline to apply for limited licenses is April 7. The easiest way to apply is through the CPW website. Disabled hunters who obtain a license can then receive a hunting application for the Ridgway State Park hunt. If more than four hunters apply there will be a drawing to make the selection. To obtain an application for Ridgway, contact Andy Dean at andrew.dean@state.co.us, or call the park at (970) 626-5822.
To learn more about CPW's hunting programs for disabled persons, see: http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/About/Accessibility/MobilityImpairedBigGameHuntingApplication.pdf, or call (303)291-7380.
Big, Bad Wolf to be on trial
Pine River Community Learning Center, in conjunction with Judge Martha Minot in Durango, is sponsoring a mock trial for home school families based on the story "The Three Little Pigs." PRCLC welcomes all home school families who would like a fun way to learn about the jury system to be at Judge Minot's courtroom at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at the La Plata County Courthouse. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with the judge and attorneys following the trial. The activity will last until approximately 3 p.m.
Bayfield Chamber offering scholarships
The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce is offering two $500 scholarships to a Bayfield graduating senior to attend college or technical school. Applications are due April 17. The form is available at the BHS guidance councselor's office, or by calling Dr. Kennie Monger at 884-2082.
