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Delbert Ewoldt is a name most around here will remember fondly, though a few may not, depending on which side of the law's line you found yourself.
Delbert was the Summit County Sheriff from 1982-95.
After the passing of his wife, Gloria, Delbert bought a ranch on the Eastern Plains of Colorado, where he was asked to become the undersheriff of Sedgwick County and was there for a number of years.
He was later asked to become the sheriff in Chase County, Nebraska, to finish a sheriff's term.
Returning to Sedgwick County, Delbert was elected sheriff, a position he now holds, but will soon relinquish as he has chosen to not seek re-election in the fall.
This tenure surely makes him a record-holder in Colorado and most likely the world. Maybe the old Sheriff of Nottingham held office longer, but not in three jurisdictions.
Current Summit County Sheriff John Minor, a native Englishman, who was first hired by Sheriff Ewoldt, claims he never met the famous Robin Hood lore law enforcement officer.
Delbert has a total of 40 years in keeping the peace.
“I am not seeking re-election, so this is my last year — it seems like I have always been a sheriff,” he says.
Although Ewoldt says he is not sure of what the future holds, he keeps busy on the DL3 Ranch with cattle, horses and life in general near the town of Julesburg.
He still remains active in politics, however.
“I am assisting Congressman Scott McInnis in his bid for governor of this great state,” says Delbert.
“Patti and I have been to Summit several times, but the visits are always too short,” he says. “We look forward to visiting and staying awhile so we can catch up with old friends.”
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Newly-minted grandmother (Yia Yia in Greek) Karen Woodrow reports son Daniel “Woody”and Shannon Woodrow of Albuquerque had a girl on Feb 5. They named her Peyton Lee.
“She is healthy and beautiful, and she was born on her great-YiaYia's 84th birthday,” reports Karen, a longtime elementary school teacher here.
Karen is visiting New Mexico, where her daughter, Helena, also resides. Grandfather Joe, after retiring from Safeway recently, has moved down to the Land of Enchantment.
Congrats to all.
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Some of those Summiteer regulars spotted out and about recently include Eddie Bowers, Mary Patterson, Peter Dunn, Bill Hyde and Marge Seabourn, Alice Hayes, Nick Spaulding, Diane DeSilva, John Schurr, Gary Probst, Marilyn Robinson, Angela and Mark Roach, Ryan Collins, Sister Rita Cammack, Tom Hallin, Mark Sabatini, Charlie Eazor, Chris Miller, Tom Paladi, Michael Martin, John Davis, BJ McCarthy, John Buchanan, Paul Connelly, Campy and Christy Campton, Matt Sandberg, Peter Schutz, Dr. Ron Gilligan, Dan and Maureen Reisdorph, Jeannette Gongloff, Darrell Thomas, Bernie Zurbriggen, Douglas Paxton, Mike and Theresa Campbell, Deb Helton, Cynthia Klinedinst, Larry Feldman, Danny McCrerey, M. John Fayhee, Mark Fox, Dr. Karl Heggland, Charlie McKaig, Susanne Johnston, Butch Elich, and son Miles F. Porter V of Salida.
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Handmade paper artist Arlyss Becker is displaying a series of her wall hangings at the Lord of the Mountains Church in Dillon and will host a reception Sunday, Feb. 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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The next Cafe Scientifique gathering will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. With the current Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, this presentation will be of special interest to those having connections with past Olympics.
Daniel J. Taylor, professor emeritus of the Hiram A. Jones Professor and Chair of Classics at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc., will present an illustrated slide presentation, taking the audience back to the origin of the games in classical Greece.
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Elsewhere, Leadville Mayor Bud Elliott is suggesting the “Scenic Byway” highway from Copper Mountain to the Cloud City be named to honor area military vets.
“Many young people from Leadville have served our country during these two wars. Many have served previously, some with great sacrifice. Yet, if you do not know where the veterans' memorial is at the cemetery, you might think that our community does not recognize the service of all of those people,” Bud writes.
“I think that naming Colorado Highway 91 from I-70 to Leadville ‘Veterans Highway' would be a really great way to show respect for all those from our community who serve our country in the military as well as all veterans who travel that road. If you would like to support this, please contact me,” his honor writes.
Bud's email is: lvmayor@leadville
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Miles F. Porter IV, nicknamed “Spike,” a Coloradan since 1949, is an Army veteran, former Climax miner, graduate of Adams State College, and a resident of Summit County since 1982. He and wife Mary E. Staby owned newspapers in Summit County for 20 years.
Email: milesfporteriv@aol.com
Delbert was the Summit County Sheriff from 1982-95.
After the passing of his wife, Gloria, Delbert bought a ranch on the Eastern Plains of Colorado, where he was asked to become the undersheriff of Sedgwick County and was there for a number of years.
He was later asked to become the sheriff in Chase County, Nebraska, to finish a sheriff's term.
Returning to Sedgwick County, Delbert was elected sheriff, a position he now holds, but will soon relinquish as he has chosen to not seek re-election in the fall.
This tenure surely makes him a record-holder in Colorado and most likely the world. Maybe the old Sheriff of Nottingham held office longer, but not in three jurisdictions.
Current Summit County Sheriff John Minor, a native Englishman, who was first hired by Sheriff Ewoldt, claims he never met the famous Robin Hood lore law enforcement officer.
Delbert has a total of 40 years in keeping the peace.
“I am not seeking re-election, so this is my last year — it seems like I have always been a sheriff,” he says.
Although Ewoldt says he is not sure of what the future holds, he keeps busy on the DL3 Ranch with cattle, horses and life in general near the town of Julesburg.
He still remains active in politics, however.
“I am assisting Congressman Scott McInnis in his bid for governor of this great state,” says Delbert.
“Patti and I have been to Summit several times, but the visits are always too short,” he says. “We look forward to visiting and staying awhile so we can catch up with old friends.”
***
Newly-minted grandmother (Yia Yia in Greek) Karen Woodrow reports son Daniel “Woody”and Shannon Woodrow of Albuquerque had a girl on Feb 5. They named her Peyton Lee.
“She is healthy and beautiful, and she was born on her great-YiaYia's 84th birthday,” reports Karen, a longtime elementary school teacher here.
Karen is visiting New Mexico, where her daughter, Helena, also resides. Grandfather Joe, after retiring from Safeway recently, has moved down to the Land of Enchantment.
Congrats to all.
***
Some of those Summiteer regulars spotted out and about recently include Eddie Bowers, Mary Patterson, Peter Dunn, Bill Hyde and Marge Seabourn, Alice Hayes, Nick Spaulding, Diane DeSilva, John Schurr, Gary Probst, Marilyn Robinson, Angela and Mark Roach, Ryan Collins, Sister Rita Cammack, Tom Hallin, Mark Sabatini, Charlie Eazor, Chris Miller, Tom Paladi, Michael Martin, John Davis, BJ McCarthy, John Buchanan, Paul Connelly, Campy and Christy Campton, Matt Sandberg, Peter Schutz, Dr. Ron Gilligan, Dan and Maureen Reisdorph, Jeannette Gongloff, Darrell Thomas, Bernie Zurbriggen, Douglas Paxton, Mike and Theresa Campbell, Deb Helton, Cynthia Klinedinst, Larry Feldman, Danny McCrerey, M. John Fayhee, Mark Fox, Dr. Karl Heggland, Charlie McKaig, Susanne Johnston, Butch Elich, and son Miles F. Porter V of Salida.
****
Handmade paper artist Arlyss Becker is displaying a series of her wall hangings at the Lord of the Mountains Church in Dillon and will host a reception Sunday, Feb. 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
***
The next Cafe Scientifique gathering will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. With the current Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, this presentation will be of special interest to those having connections with past Olympics.
Daniel J. Taylor, professor emeritus of the Hiram A. Jones Professor and Chair of Classics at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisc., will present an illustrated slide presentation, taking the audience back to the origin of the games in classical Greece.
***
Elsewhere, Leadville Mayor Bud Elliott is suggesting the “Scenic Byway” highway from Copper Mountain to the Cloud City be named to honor area military vets.
“Many young people from Leadville have served our country during these two wars. Many have served previously, some with great sacrifice. Yet, if you do not know where the veterans' memorial is at the cemetery, you might think that our community does not recognize the service of all of those people,” Bud writes.
“I think that naming Colorado Highway 91 from I-70 to Leadville ‘Veterans Highway' would be a really great way to show respect for all those from our community who serve our country in the military as well as all veterans who travel that road. If you would like to support this, please contact me,” his honor writes.
Bud's email is: lvmayor@leadville
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Miles F. Porter IV, nicknamed “Spike,” a Coloradan since 1949, is an Army veteran, former Climax miner, graduate of Adams State College, and a resident of Summit County since 1982. He and wife Mary E. Staby owned newspapers in Summit County for 20 years.
Email: milesfporteriv@aol.com
