History Talk - Author Joe Zeni

Description

The Palisade Historical Society’s monthly history talk at the Ordinary Fellow Winery, 202 Peach Avenue in Palisade, will be Joe Zeni talking about his new book, “Promise,” which is a story about Harold Aupperle and the Grand Valley at the turn of the 20th Century and World War I. The book describes the exponential changes in the turn of the last century in Western Colorado and in the Balkans during World War I where Harold served in the ambulance service. Joe is a retired educator and historian, as well as a 3rd generation resident of Grand Junction. He became interested in the life story of Harold Aupperle from neighbors who knew the family. Harold Aupperle’s father, David, was instrumental in getting the Government Highline Canal built which provides water to five irrigation canals serving fruit orchards in Palisade as well as for agriculture and residential use stretching through the Grand Valley to Mack. The talk will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th at The Ordinary Fellow Winery. This program is open to the public in a relaxed and comfortable setting for people to learn about Palisade’s unique history and enjoy a glass of wine. The tasting room opens at noon, so come early. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.