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May 12, 2013

Wildfire Workshop

Udall Encouraging Western Slope Residents to Attend Wildfire Workshop by KREX News Room by Kristina Kuestner Story Created: May 10, 2013 at 10:59 PM MDT

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Mar 10, 2013

Glade Park Bible Church Sermons online

If you are interested in hearing sermons from the Glade Park Bible Church Pastor Paul Lehman and guests go to http://sermon.net/gladeparkbiblechurch

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Jan 14, 2013

Winter Song - Navajo Chant

Whenever winter starts to wear on me I go back to this enchanting Navajo chant for inspiration...

"I sing.
Come deer with the black tail.
Come before the long cold night.
Come to my singing. Come to my song.

The time of the fallen leaf is passed
Time of mountain maple red, oak brown.
Second Summer is passed and gone.
Now the weasel turns white,
White as the mountain tops.

We have made the lodges snug.
We have sewed warm moccasins and leggings.
We are not the frog or the turtle,
Who bury themselves and never know winter.
We walk like men even when the white storm
Closes us inside a small world.
We know the white world and the green world.
We know the cold world and the warm world.
We do not hide from the sky, because it is cold
Or because the sun is tired and the wind is whips.
We are the People..."

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Nov 24, 2012

Lost on Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving morning our neighbor Pat Osberg went for a walk, which in itself is not news, except that Pat has alzheimers and was lost for almost 24

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Nov 21, 2012

GP Country Christmas Dance and More December 15

Glade Park Country Christmas is coming. Arts and Craft Show Dec. 15, 10-2 at the Community Center For more info call Glenda 434-5414 Christmas Dance

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Nov 15, 2012

Glade Park Deer Encounters

Cautionary tales about roping, tackling or petting a deer.

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Nov 15, 2012

Glade Park Community Events Calendar

Join in for good times and good causes! The meaning of community!

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Nov 15, 2012

Coates Creek School Cookbook

Coates Creek School Cookbook: old family recipes to preserve a historic one room schoolhouse.

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Nov 06, 2012

One Way Traffic in CO Nat Monument: Saturday, Nov. 10

Colorado National Monument News Release MONUMENT TO PERMIT ONE-WAY VEHICLE TRAFFIC DURING RIM ROCK MARATHON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 Rim Rock Drive

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Oct 24, 2012

Community Bible Study Starts October 30

Bible Study Starting October 30-- God is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg. Glade Park Bible Church 7:00 at the Community Center Video series will

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Oct 10, 2012

Ice Cream Social

Glade Park Bible Church invites the community to an Ice Cream Social October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy some ice cream and visit with your neighbors.

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Oct 05, 2012

Coates Creek School Pancake Lovers - Take Little Park Road!

Saturday, October 6, will be a busy day.

* Coates Creek School Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am - 1:00 pm See details on Community Events Calender posted below.

*A new recreational bicycle event titled “Tour of the Moon” will travel through Colorado National Monument.

To safely accommodate the touring cyclists, motorized traffic will temporarily not be permitted inthe west bound lane between 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

All west bound vehicle traffic heading to Glade Park (DS Road Turn Off) between the hours of 7:30a.m. – 9:30 a.m. should plan to use Little Park Road.

The touring cyclists will travel from the east entrance (Grand Junction) to the west entrance (Fruita) over Rim Rock Drive and will be restricted to cycling in the west bound lane only.

Motor vehicles traveling east bound on Rim Rock Drive will be facilitated.

Glade Park residents will be able to drive on Rim Rock Drive from the DS Road downhill to the Monument’s east entrance.

Jul 15, 2012

I don't want to scare you, but... maybe I do.

I just found a 5 day time lapse video of the Waldo Canyon fire that burned part of Colorado Springs. 5 days are reduced down to a little over 15 minutes and it is really worth watching. It helps you see why wildfires are so tricky to put out, because it keeps moving around, looking like it is about over, then flaring up again somewhere else.

I have posted the link to the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department page. After reading the part about donating and/or volunteering, which all Glade Park residents should to, you can scroll down the the Firewise link, where you can find the Waldo Canyon time lapse video, AND wonderful information and resources for getting pro-active, and doing all you can to prepare to save your home in case a wildfire goes through your area. Don't just sit and worry - do what you can to prepare - for your property, then volunteer and donate to Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department. They cannot do it alone.

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Jul 14, 2012

Anna L. Rhyne Graveside Service

Anna L. Rhyne, 92, Grand Junction, died May 21, 2012, at Hospice Care Center. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. July 15 in the Glade Park Cemetery.

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Jul 08, 2012

Glade Park Post Office

The Saga of How a Rural Post Office Survived

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Jun 27, 2012

Trashing the Park

It is most definately summmer! Heat rises in waves from the asphalt strip that cuts through the high desert landscape. The calendar still says spring,

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Jun 27, 2012

Fire Danger and Being Prepared 6/27/12

As concern for wild fires grows, we have been talking about what we could do to be preventative and prepared. Perhaps this could be the start of a forum

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Jun 26, 2012

John H Miracle and Flora Mae Ricks Miracle

Here is a picture i have of John Henry Miracle, who was the son of Thomas J Miracle and Amanda Thompson with my Great Aunt, Flora Mae Ricks, not sure of

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Jun 19, 2012

Glade Park & Piñon Mesa Fire News

Current news of Glade Park & Piñon Mesa fires

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Jun 17, 2012

The Roads That Lead to Glade Park

The New York Times weighs in on Colorado National Monument renaming controversey.

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Jun 17, 2012

Anna L. Rhyne

Anna Louise Rhyne March 24, 1920 - May 21, 2012 Anna L. Rhyne a life long resident of Mesa County and widow of Glade Park pioneer, Curtis Rhyne, passed

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Jun 10, 2012

Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department Movies Under the Stars 2012

Family friendly movies under a cool blanket of stars, with FOOD and pre-show entertainment.. Benefits Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department.

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Jun 06, 2012

Reader Roundup at Glade Park School

Hello! Just letting people know that our Reader Roundup begins tomorrow at the school from 5-6 pm. We have a huge amount of books donated by the Mesa

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May 17, 2012

GLADE PARK COWBOY POETRY FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012 FEATURING POETRY BY TERRY NASH & DONNIE WYNKOOP MUSIC BY PEGGY MALONE & DEB BUKALA At the Community Service Building on 16.5

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May 17, 2012

John C. Wisner

JOHN Christopher WISNER, 59 of Satellite Beach, Florida, died peacefully with his loving wife, Monica at his side on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at William

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May 05, 2012

Glade Park Bible Church

Glade Park's country church services and news

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Mar 06, 2012

Obituary for Abel Roper

Abel Roper March 10, 1980 – March 1, 2012 Abel Weston Roper, 31, of Fruita was tragically taken from his family on March 1, 2012. He was a complex man-a

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Mar 01, 2012

Dori Ann Van Loan

Dori Van Loan June 11, 1944 – February 24, 2012 Dori Van Loan passed away on February 24, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her

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Feb 26, 2012

We mourn the passing of a true ranch wife and partner....

It is a sad day on Glade Park due to the passing of Dori Van Loan. Almost 30 years ago she married Jay, and dedicated herself to adapting to both the hardships and pleasures of ranch life. She took an interest in every aspect of it, and was a true partner with Jay in improving the ranch, the cattle herd, and ranching in general.

We send our condolences to Jay and their daughter Traci, and a whole community where she made a huge contribution and will be missed greatly.

Feb 26, 2012

Something to look forward to...

Here is a blog post with pictures about a summer walk on Pinon Mesa. Though it does not mention Turkey Flats, it appears that is the trail that was used. Yes, summer will return and we will once again find a columbine along a trail through the aspen (quakies).

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Feb 17, 2012

Community Valentine Dance this Friday!

THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 7PM.GLADE PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING.$5 PER PERSON OR $15 PER FAMILY.FUNDRAISER FOR THE GLADE PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL.DANCING AND CAKE WALKING......FUN!!!Please join us for a great time and support Glade Park Community School!PLENTY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Jan 13, 2012

Glade Park Community Services Annual Meeting

The whole community is invited to the Glade Park Community Services Annual Meeting, ay 7:00 pm on Thursday, Jan. 26th. This is always the best time to find out what is going on in your community. The pre-meeting program will include reports from all facets of the community, including the Post Office Committee, Pinon Mesa 4-H Club, Glade Park School, Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department, and Colorado National Monument. Members will also vote to fill open board positions.

Don't be one of those who sit back and complain about what others do, or don't do. Your community needs people who actually get involved and help make things happen. In the process you will get acquainted with neighbors and discover your community on a whole different level.

Dec 29, 2011

More on GP Population

Googling around on the internet I found this website which has the latest census for GP... www.loalistica.com/usa/co/gladepark As of the 2010 census,

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Dec 29, 2011

Glade Park Quick Facts

Information about Glade Park, CO

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Dec 28, 2011

G.P. Population? Dec.28, 2011

As I was driving through our neighbor hood, I noticed a new house that had been built off the road a ways and got to wondering, does anybody know how many

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Dec 28, 2011

Stoat (Ermine) sighting

Recently, while-bow hunting for rabbits, I came across a critter that I had not seen before. After recognizing that it was definitely not a rabbit, I

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Dec 25, 2011

Old-Time Residents of Glade Park

Hello. My name is Ernie Milner and I am a descendent of older residents of Glade Park. I have photos my mother left that show Glade Park in the 20s and

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Dec 15, 2011

Christmas Eve Service

Glade Park Bible Church is inviting everyone to Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 pm at the Glade Park Community Building.

Nov 28, 2011

CURTIS RHYNE

Curtis C. Rhyne Oct.22 1915 - Nov.15 2011 Curtis C. Rhyne passed away Nov. 15 2011 he was 96 years old. Born in Pear Park (near Clifton, CO) to John and

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Oct 31, 2011

Glade Park housekeeping

Glade Park resident specializing in one time deep or weekly, bi-weekly and monthly house cleaning service. If interested please call or e-mail me at;

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Oct 28, 2011

Community Appreciation Lunch

Glade Park Bible Church is holding a Community Appreciation Lunch---Yes there really is a free lunch. Nov. 13th from 12:00 - 2:00. Please come meet the

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Oct 22, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CURTIS RHYNE

Happy Birthday to Curtis Rhyne! He is 96 years old today He was born in Pear Park (near Clifton) in 1915.

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Oct 22, 2011

Glade Park School Parade and Enchanted Trail Saturday Oct. 22

Magic and wonder await your children in Glade Park at the Parade and Enchanted trail hosted by the Glade Park Charter School on Saturday, Oct. 22 starting

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Sep 24, 2011

We are cooking breakfast at Coates Creek School this morning!

We are up early to fire up the woodstoves and cook breakfast at Coates Creek School for our annual fundraiser! We will be serving from 7:00 AM to noon, so if you are local you have plenty of time to get up late and still get here. If you cannot make it be sure to get your Coates Creek Cookbook. Hope to see you!

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Sep 11, 2011

Mountain Lion Cubs,Sept. 11, 2011

Last week as I was driving home on DS Rd., I was startled to see three mountain lion cubs on the side of the road. They were startled to see me too and

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Aug 31, 2011

LOOKING FOR MAN NAMED GARY WHO SAW A YELLOW LAB KILL HIS CHICKENS

IF YOU KNOW OF A MAN NAMED GARY WHO LIVES UP ON GLADE PARK , WE THINK IN THE AREA OF BS ROAD. SOMEONE SAID HE SAW A YELLOW LAB KILLING HIS CHICKENS. WE

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Aug 31, 2011

Whoda guessed?

Whoda guessed?...finding an hours worth of net exploration on a sleepless morning, I mean. Family is considering a ranch purchase in the area. For the

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Aug 20, 2011

Glade Park & Piñon Mesa Black Bears

Black bears: Don't make a good bear go bad!

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Aug 12, 2011

Turkey Flats Trail on Pinon Mesa/Glade Park, CO

Turkey Flats Trail for hiking and mountain biking

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Aug 07, 2011

coates creek school

My grandma went to Coates Creek school. Shes 81 now but she used to play on the old swingset. She told us about it because we were there today.....for

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