How engine trouble in Grand County inspired Constitution Day celebrations in Mesa County
By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice
Mesa County residents Edward and Betty Baltzer were in Grand County last summer when their Jeep broke down.
During repairs, Betty saw a sign for Constitution Day events there and snapped a photo to show her friend, Lisa Fry. This sparked the idea to organize a celebration in Mesa County.
Lisa Fry and Ruth Kinnett, co-hosts of The Mesa County Compass YouTube channel, led the initiative. Their efforts gained support from Mesa County Commissioners, resulting in a proclamation read by Commissioner Bobbie Daniel on Sept. 17 during a special ceremony.
"Celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an opportunity for all Americans to realize the achievements of the framers and the rights, privileges and resp...