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OCTOBER 17, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 42

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Plea agreement is in the works for Kissner BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

District attorney Dan Hostenpiller and defense attorney Harvey Steinberg are working out a plea deal in which Billy Kissner would plead guilty to manslaughter in exchange for a sentencing cap of eight years. Kissner, 48, has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Raelynn, in November 2010. She was found unconscious in the hot tub at the couple’s home, but the autopsy revealed she

had not drowned. Instead, the pathologist detailed a swollen eye, contusions on her face and brain, and bruising on her face and arms. Kissner was not formally charged until last spring, when family members provided law enforcement with handwritten notes that Kissner had addressed to family members. Those notes allegedly contained confessions to the crime including, “I just used her to get what I wanted and when she was getting to where she needed me I killed her. It’s that simple.”

Those family members, as well as investigating officers, were prepared to testify at a preliminary hearing last week, but just moments after Judge Sandra Miller opened the hearing in county court, Steinberg asked that it be waived and the case be bound over to district court. After Hotsenpiller explained he will be involved in trials for the next nine weeks, the date of Feb. 11 was agreed upon by both sides. Kissner has been free on a $100,000 bond since shortly after his arrest.

Preservation efforts focus on four local historic sites BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Four historic sites have been nominated for the 2012 list of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places. Chris Miller, executive director of the Western Colorado Interpretive Association, has submitted applications for Capt. Smith’s Cabin, the Walker Cabin and the water wheel, all in Escalante Canyon, as well as the Hotchkiss Barn. Colorado Preservation Inc. provides staff time and resources to raise funds and rally concerned citizens so the historic sites can be saved. “Demolition, neglect, natural forces, land value fluctation, and unsympathetic owners are forces that typically threaten historic buildings and significantly increase the danger to the unique places that link us to Colorado’s past. These are the special places that define our communities and form the foundation for our collective identity as Colo-

radans in the future. “I have a strong sense that we need an awakening regarding historic preservation in our area,” Miller explained. “We had a nice push back in the late ‘80s and mid ‘90s, but nothing of significance since then.” The community has already rallied around an effort to save the Hotchkiss Barn, which was seriously damaged in a macroburst that swept through Hotchkiss in August 2010. High winds tore the roof off the west side of the structure; bricks collapsed and support beams fell. A gaping hole at the southwest end leaves the remainder of the building susceptible to further damage from rain, wind and snowstorms. The barn was built by Enos T. Hotchkiss — the man who founded the town bearing his name — and has remained in the Hotchkiss family since 1886. The “Save the Hotchkiss Barn” committee has raised

Western Colorado Interpretive Association photo

Located in a channel off the Gunnison River, this historic water wheel was built by Nelson Heater (date unknown) to irrigate his crops on the north side of the river.

nearly $18,500 to match a survey and planning grant from the Colorado State Historic Society. The barn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Hotchkiss PRESERVATION TO A3

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Dual seasons As fall colors progress down the slopes of Grand Mesa, fresh snowpack from last week’s storm front is visible in the background, as seen from the Tongue Creek Valley.

Air quality study completed on hen houses BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Board of County commissioners on Monday reviewed the results of an air quality study recently completed for the West Slope Layers facility on Powell Mesa. Neighbor complaints of dust, odor, and other emissions and statements of adverse health impacts were prominent during the BoCC’s reopened hearings on the facility in September. And even as the commissioners continued to gather and review information, five plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the county’s specific development approval of Western Slope Layers and Rocky Mountain Layers continued to press their case for shutting the facilities. Last Friday the plaintiffs asked the District Court to order that the county permanently revoke the hen houses permissions to operate. The plaintiffs “seek an express final judgment of the court that plaintiffs have prevailed” in the case, says their request. “As part of that judgment, plaintiffs seek ... a cease and desist order, (that) defendant (Western Slope Layers) must cease operation ....” Western Slope Layers has operated on Powell Mesa since last April. Grand Mesa Layers, planned for a Redlands Mesa location, has yet to commence operations. On July 5, the District

Court issued a ruling that the county’s specific development approval for the two egg-laying operations granted by the commissioners in August last year was not valid. The court also ruled that the Powell Mesa egg laying facility could not continue operating legally under county rules without a valid approval from the county. The court left enforcement action up to the county. The county commissioners reopened their hearings on the facilities last month to accept new testimony. “The county’s own regulations require the county to make a decision within 14 days of the public hearing. Over one month has transpired ... and the county has not issued any new decision.” Therefore, the county is contravening its own regulations, the plaintiffs state. The plaintiffs say the legal basis of their suit “is intended to ensure that the county is not above the law ....” On Monday morning, the commissioners held an executive session with the county attorney to discuss the lawsuit. Then on Monday afternoon at a work session, the BoCC received a consultant’s report that evaluates the content of air emissions coming from the Western Slope Layers hen house. Chris Larkin of Plateau Environmental Services discussed a written report his

company has prepared for the commissioners. The report findings are to be taken in their intended scientific context, he said, adding that the report is not intended as a medical evaluation. The report “only evaluated what is coming out” of the West Slope Layers hen house via exhaust fans and hens’ outdoor scratching. “What comes out and what it does to individuals are two different subjects,” Larkin told the BoCC. In very general terms, the work session discussion touched on points including the following ones: • There are elevated levels of “fairly conventional” types of bacteria being emitted by the hen house exhaust fans. • Visible “dust plumes” are most likely composed of minerals from the soil, feed, starch, dander, feathers and other components. • A particle count study showed 15 parts per million of ammonia in the exhaust air, “not excessively high,” and probably higher inside the building. • An “analysis of fungal species” in the air showed organisms probably originating from soil and from chicken fecal matter. • Regulatory levels for bacteria and mold have not been established for ambient air levels, Larkin said. • Air samples were taken about 50 feet from the hen house.

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Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run

Early voting begins Monday

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Starr Jamison, 35, was struck while riding her bicycle with a friend on Highway 92 midway between Hotchkiss and Crawford. The vehicle, believed to be a red SUV, then left the scene. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Hilling says Jamison was riding behind a friend when the accident occurred at about 6:50 p.m. Although it was dusk, Jamison had lights on her bicycle. The vehicle apparently failed to give her any right-of-way, and the SUV’s mirror struck the left side of her body. The mirror broke away from the vehicle and is among the evidence being examined by the CSP. Jamison suffered serious injuries to her arm and elbow and was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital. Jamison most recently lived in Avon but is between homes at this time, Trooper Hilling said.

Over 12,000 ballots were mailed Monday morning to voters in Delta County who have signed up for permanent mail-in ballots. Others who would like to request a mail-in ballot may do so prior to Oct. 30 (to be mailed) or Nov. 2 (to be picked up in person at the clerk and recorder’s office in Delta or Hotchkiss). The mail-in ballots can be dropped off at either the North Fork Annex (196 W. Hotchkiss Avenue), the Delta County Courthouse or your polling place on Election Day. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 22, in the main lobby of the courthouse from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., and continues through Nov. 2. Don’t forget to bring your ID. The polls will be open on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Again, don’t forget your ID. Call 874-2153 or 874-5903 if you have any questions.

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OPINION

LETTERS The sword cuts both ways Dear Editor: Bob Laitres, as far as I know, is an honest and honorable man. He is, by his own proud admission, a Democrat and an Obama supporter. Being a Democrat is still one of the few rights not bestowed on us by the government. And that’s fine until one remembers what Ronald Reagan once said. “The problem with Democrats is that they know too much that is just not true.” As an example, Mr. Laitres “knows” that the person who allegedly destroyed two Obama signs on his pickup were sarcastically “patriotic” and highly enlightened. To make his apparent point he educates us about the definition of hypocrisy and launches his criticism at

those he presumes were not Obama supporters. He further indicts the middle age because he just “knows” they will smirk at his bad luck. Isn’t it interesting that he has no facts, no evidence and no reason to believe what he thinks? I doubt it ever entered his own enlightened mind that perhaps, just perhaps, the person or persons were really Obama supporters who would know their action would inflame the person with the reputation of writing inflammatory letters to editors. Isn’t it possible this might have been part of a Democrat strategy to discredit those who don’t support Obama? Isn’t it possible that Mr. Laitres really did it himself

Winning the argument Dear Editor: How to win an argument without really trying is my message today. What I mean by “not really trying” is to avoid those annoying details like researching facts and identifying quoted parties. Any darn fool can waste his/her time with that sort of thing and all it does is generate more arguments and make you look bad. Rule #1 is very simple: When you are accused of anything like being associated with an undesirable group or person, or twisting the truth, you merely smirk and confidently proclaim how ridiculous is the very thought of such an accusation. Remember, the smirk is very important and if you are not accustomed to smirking, you should practice it before a mirror until it comes over as perfectly natural. It also helps to smirk to

just so he could write his self-rightness and indignant letter to the editor to incite emotional and negative feelings toward those who don’t support his candidate? Of course it is possible. There is no evidence or even an inclination of evidence that the Laitres accusations are anything more than his personal bias. On the same page is a letter from Lowell Rogers describing the theft of “Romney for President” signs. I wonder if Bob is just as indignant with the thefts as he was with the defacement. It seems this sword cuts both ways. So thanks, Bob, for the lesson. Drive around town with the torn banners on your pickup so everyone will know who and what you are. Those who notice will probably not misjudge you. Bill Sutton Dear Editor: Forty years ago on stolen from private propDelta Oct. 18, the United erty at least 100 feet from States Congress passed the public road right-ofthe Clean Water Act of way. Trespassing may not 1972. It was a great vicbe a felony, but it sure tory for not only the enviisn’t neighborly. ronmental advocates but In other words, not also for humanity in genonly is such behavior diseral. Our rivers, streams, respectful it is also crimiand lakes fell under the nal. newly organized (1970) There are studies out Environmental Protecthere that indicate that tion Agency (EPA) as far disrespect and anti-social as passing and regulatbehaviors are indicators Dear Editor: Boy, it looks like I ing standardized tests on of a lack of self-respect and even self-loathing. So settled into a Republican the amount of toxins polto you folks out there who county. Everyone must be luting the waterways. Before that time, Lake indulge in these behav- proud of what Mr. Bush iors — take a look in the did to this country. Now Erie, the smallest of the mirror. Do you like who they want to elect anoth- Great Lakes, had died. you are? Wouldn’t it be er Republican so he can No life existed between its nice to look at that person take our Social Security, shores whether fauna or and say “Hey there, it’s Medicare and Medicaid. flora. Beyond the casting of beer bottles and trash really nice to know you?” Won’t that be grand! R.J. Sample from its shores, chemical Loretta Molitor Crawford pollutants flowed freely Cedaredge from factories during the highly industrial era, everywhere. The food chain had been broken severely but if that fails, baffle them The following month it took the 1962 publicawith BS.” And 4) All the the number was lowered tion of Rachel Carson’s government departments to 7.8% by using another book, “Silent Spring,” for are bureaucratic organi- random survey to move the study of the populazations and that includes over 3⁄4 million people the Labor Department. from unemployed to The first-time unem- employed at some undeployment figures that fined work that doesn’t are released weekly con- get reported or show up tinue to reflect numbers on any payroll lists. Must Dear Editor: that tend to indicate the be like work the president The letter from Lloyunemployment number just recently decided will al Anderson published is actually getting bigger now qualify under the in last week’s edition of and these figures usually work/welfare law, which the DCI, calling supportget revised upward later. apparently includes makers of Barack Obama a Government and industry ing your bed. I assume “depraved electorate” and reports are used to calcu- this is the first time they a “multitude of fools,” is late unemployment num- have used this sort of both offensive and reprebers every month. The data to adjust a monthly hensible. various reports appar- unemployment number. Excessive partisanently have some conflict- One has to question why ship exhibited by meming data that necessitates they didn’t try to obtain bers of Congress has just some human judgment in this data during the first about stalled any legislaorder to arrive at the final random survey. tive progress during the monthly unemployment Basic logic and grade past two years. It is only number. The number has school arithmetic shows the electorate that can remained consistent at this had to be a sam- say “no” to this danger8.2% or higher for several pling survey statisti- ous precedent, not get months. cally adjusted to get the caught up in the vitriol Two months before the total 1.25 million people. and hatred. The 50% of election the number was A random phone survey the electorate that are lowered to 8.1% by using would involve at least six angrily dismissed in this a random phone survey to eight million calls, not letter are our neighbors, to remove 1⁄2 million including busy signals, co-workers and fellow people from unemployed that would each consume citizens. No matter who to no longer in the labor at least 5 to 10 minutes. wins, we are all going to pool. One may reasonably Maybe we can’t accuse have to continue to live assume the number would them of manipulating the together. have increased to 8.3% number, but it is certainThe strength of the or 8.4% otherwise. They ly a classic example of the American republic has have admittedly done this old adage “Figures don’t always been the willbefore to remove several lie, but liars can figure.” ingness of its citizens to million people from the One has to wonder just accept and live with the labor pool or the unem- how dumb and gullible political decisions of the ployment number would these folks think we are? electorate at the polls. be somewhere in the 11% Charlie Overstreet This is as true now as it to 14.5% range. Hotchkiss was in 1960, 1980, and

Romney is a threat to Medicare, Social Security

Unemployment numbers don’t add up Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the September 2012 7.8% unemployment number. I predicted a number below 8% would be reported at this time several months ago. Learning the 7.8% number was identical to the number when Obama took office was not a surprise. I would have predicted that also had I bothered to come up with a specific number. My prediction assumed Obama would need good news prior to Nov. 6 and wanted it released in October to provide a positive influence without leaving time for a legitimate challenge. The October number will be released four days before Election Day and I anticipate the number will remain the same or drop a point or two. A couple brave men, Jack Welch and Rep. Allen West, were bold enough to point out the numbers don’t pass the smell test and they have been accused of being radical conspiracy theorists. The Labor Department issued a news release stating they employ many highly trained non-partisan economists to calculate the job figures and they are not exposed to any political interference or pressure. I’ll be 80 in November and moved to Hotchkissfrom Arlington, Texas, 20 years ago after 40 years working as a production airframe designer engineer for a defense contractor. One gets exposed to a great number of bureaucratic organizations in both industry and government working in that business for 40 years and you learn a few things about them. 1) The government guys are bureaucrats on steroids when compared to defense industry guys. 2) Successful bureaucratic organizations flourish and grow because they create work where none exists. 3) Successful bureaucrats operate with the goal “Blind them with brilliance, and

audience left and then right so no one misses your contemptuous feelings. Rule #2 is also very simple: Never let facts get in the way of your argument. The cardinal point here is to select numbers, conditions and occurrences that are believable to the uninformed audience. By believable, I mean somewhere in the ballpark. Remember, even the simple-minded may detect an exaggeration. Now, in the event your statements are challenged, return immediately to Rule #1. Rule #3 is a little more complex: Whenever you are speaking, in public or private, you must speak with an air of complete confidence, so your audience may assume you know what you are talking about. Your speech must be very precise; your demeanor must clearly present complete

confidence with appropriate hand gestures and eye contact. Rule #4 is simple in concept but difficult in execution: When telling a “story,” repetition is required to convert the story to “fact.” Here is the difficult part; in order to be truly effective, the story should be repeated by numerous sources. The help of sympathetic media is vital. Now that you know the rules, you can better understand the game as it is played out by certain politicians. This will not only enhance your amusement but help in your evaluation of candidates. If by any chance you are considering a political career, thanks to television you have the opportunity to study first hand what I have just presented. God save America. Jim Andrews Austin

The Clean Water Act - for Betty

It’s all about respect Dear Editor: Letters to the editor in last week’s DCI report instances of rather nasty human behavior. There’s one lesson that many folks learned from parents and teachers. My father and uncles were hunters, outdoorsmen, farmers and rather politically conservative. Here’s the lesson: Respect for the land + respect for wildlife and animals in general + respect for others = respect for oneself. It seems that there are a few folks out there who never got that lesson. Stealing political signs is a form of petty larceny. Laws exist regarding vandalism. One sign I know was

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tion decline of the national bird, the bald eagle, to bring attention to the lawmakers. Scientists found that the eggshells of the eagles were so thin that they cracked easily and the embryos were not able to survive. In the early ’70s the manufacture and use of the pesticide dichlorodiphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) was banned in the United States. DDT did not dissolve in the waterways and was saturating the fish at the bottom of the food chain which were being eaten by the eagles and human beings. DDT had been used by nearly everyone from rural farmers to urban gardeners up to that time. Personally, I remember so well the pungent smell of the pesticide. Once, in the early ’60s, my family was on a picnic with friends and although he always drove, my dad could not remember where we were. His memory loss frightened us. Later we learned it

Excessive partisanship decried 1992. Let us hope that those who are caught up in excessive partisanship will realize that those in our community of a different political persuasion are neither “depraved” nor “fools,” but are simply exercising one of the most sacred and fundamental of American rights and obligations. Arthur M. Phillips Orchard City

had been a slight stroke. The day before the picnic he sprayed some of the fields and ditches with DDT. Dad passed away in 1998 from lung cancer; he was 84. Yet, the DuPont chemical industry continues to manufacture and sell DDT in other countries, and its residue continues to collect in waterways, even into the oceans. This is why I am asking our congressional leaders to revise the Clean Water Act and to keep monitoring all of our waterways. There have been two Supreme Court rulings to water down the original Clean Water Act. The first ruling in 2001 concerned “isolated” ponds. Those not connected to a larger body of water are not protected under the Clean Water Act. In the second ruling in 2006, the “Supreme Court failed to uphold Clean Water protection for many wetlands and tributaries of larger rivers and lakes,” and according to the recent Earthjustice report, “The fate of nearly 60 percent of waterways in the U.S. remains uncertain as a result.” (Rapanos v. United States and United States v. Carbell) There is one more reason, too. Since the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I think of my sister, Betty, who died in 1987 from breast cancer; she was 48, married with five children. I will always blame the use of DDT. Judy Davies Austin

Customer service excels Dear Editor: Just wanted to write a letter regarding one business here in Delta, Summit Door Company, and Larry. I needed to know some particulars about our garage door which failed to work properly. One big reason I needed some guidance was the door was not going up and down properly and was getting stuck in between stops. We did not buy the door

from the company and it is over 12 years old. Larry guided me through some mechanical functions that needed to be done, and with his great instructions it is now working like a brand new door. With his very professional knowledge he saved me from buying a new unit. Thanks so much for the excellent customer service. James Roy Bonati Delta

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Take time to check the facts Dear Editor: Wes Perrin of Paonia recently questioned the letter to the editor I submitted, so for his benefit and that of your readers, I feel compelled to respond. If Mr. Perrin would do a little research, I am sure that he can find the answers to both of his questions. First, I should disclose that I haven’t gone to the Smithsonian Institute to personally verify that Bill Koch is, or has been on, the board of the Smithsonian Museum for America Art, but it is listed in his profile on the Oxbow website so I would

assume that it is true. If anyone would look it up, I have included the link so that it is easy to find and won’t require too much effort: http://www.oxbow. com/ContentPageSSL.asp ?FN=AboutManagementT eam&TS=1&MS=6 Second, I only need to look at the coverage in the local papers to get an idea of the amount of money that Mr. Koch and his companies have donated to the local communities over that last several years. Off the top of my head are the donations to the North Fork Ambulance Association, Memo-

rial Hall in Hotchkiss, Delta County Libraries, Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta County Fair and St. Mary’s Hospital. Just by taking those few donations into consideration you don’t need a calculator to know that Mr. Koch and his companies are responsible for well over $100,000 in donations this year alone. It seems to me that Mr. Perrin should know his facts, or just read the paper, before he starts questioning people and making accusations. Marc Kanter Delta

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Preservation

Death of 12-year-old hits community hard BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The tragic death of 12year-old Santos Chavez, a student at Delta Middle School, resulted in an immediate response from school administrators and district staff. Assistant superintendent Kurt Clay explains that in times of crisis, school psychologists, counselors and administrators meet early in the morning to discuss how and what they’ll tell students. The message is based on the family’s wishes, he said, as well as the age and maturity level of the students. “We never want to mislead kids,” he said, “and we never want to tell them subtleties they can interpret differently. It’s important the message be direct and truthful, so we don’t lose credibility.” Follow-up is a critical piece, Clay said. The

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school psychologists and counselors are contacting the kids who had a particularly tough week. It’s fall break and kids may be home alone, so it’s doubly important to make sure somebody touches base with them, Clay said. Youth ministers from throughout the community have also been involved. As volunteers in the school, they have established relationships with students and staff members who have also been affected by the death. Santos Chavez was a well-liked student who excelled both academically and athletically. He has been described as happy, energetic and a role model. Many find it difficult to believe that such a promising young man would take his own life. Although Chief Robert Thomas said the Delta Police Department has not completed its investigation, he agrees with the coroner’s determination that the death was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The DPD’s investigation is concerned with the “why.” An estimated 1,000 people attended a funeral service which was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church last week. Santos is survived by his parents and two siblings, as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

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The Delta City Council has approved payment of $50,000 to SEMA Contractors, to cover time and materials spent on the Confluence Drive project. The city has switched contractors and is now working with Hamon Contractors Inc. of Delta to get the project moving forward. “We are diligently working to meet a start date in 2012,” said public works director Jim Hatheway. “Unfortunately there are so many moving pieces it is hard to pinpoint a date.” The city switched contractors this summer, convinced Hamon can provide “a quality project at a cost within our current budget and available funding.”

The original contract with SEMA, which was signed in March 2011, calls for payment for engineering and design work conducted by the firm. Initially, SEMA estimated expenses related to the value-engineering process at $128,000. Hatheway disputed that amount, and through negotiation was able to lower the settlement to $50,000. The agreement with SEMA essentially expired April 1, 2012, when the city failed to give a notice to proceed in a timely manner. At that point city attorney Mike Schottelkotte explains, the contract could be terminated by either party. And because Delta is a home rule city, it does not have to put the project back out to bid.

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poses a property exchange with the BLM, coupled with a site management plan to address the continued vandalism and a restoration budget to take care of damages to the structure. The water wheel is accessible only by the river and a foot trail from the original road into Escalante Canyon, so public visitation has been limited. As a result, the water wheel is in fairly

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FROM PAGE A1 Homestead, which is now in a conservation easement, has been designated a Colorado Centennial Farm because it has remained in the same family for more than 100 years. “This structure is so well known, and of such historic importance locally, that when speaking to a local, one need not give an address when referring to this unique brick structure — it is truly a local landmark,” said Nathan Sponseller, president of the Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce. The Walker Cabin, according to Muriel Marshal’s book “Red Hole in Time,” was built by homesteader Harry Walker and his sons in 1911. While the cabin is now situated just off a county gravel road, when the cabin was occupied access into the canyon necessitated a long and difficult wagon ride across rugged terrain. The structure has already been threatened with demolition and vandalism is a genuine concern. Miller would like to see Colorado Parks & Wildlife, the current owner, exchange the property with BLM. “BLM has a policy of preserving historic structures,” Miller explained. “We are very fortunate that the Walker Cabin has survived this long without a clear management plan.” The same applies to Capt. Smith’s Cabin, a popular attraction in Escalante Canyon. Because it is so accessible to the public, vandalism is an ongoing concern. In addition, the elements have taken a toll. Mini landslides in the interior walls have moved rubble into the main floor of the cabin. Major cracks in the exterior wall continue to expand. Again, Miller pro-

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Chess tourney set for Nov. 10 All ages are invited to participate in the City of Delta’s annual chess tournament Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration fee is $10, which covers the awards and snacks. Registrations will be taken at Bill Heddles Recreation Center up to the morning of the event. The tournament will consist of six rounds with a limit of one hour for each game. For more information or to register, call 874-0923.

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My family and I have a long history in Delta County; I would like to ensure that the county remains a beautiful, productive part of the United States . . . and that it remains a wholesome place to raise a family. I am dedicated to the agriculture industry and believe that both agriculture and mining continue to be the means of oﬀering young people an opportunity for employment.

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✓ Fighting for Private Property Rights ✓ Advocating for Local Business ✓ Protecting Water Resources ✓ Preserving, Enhancing and Protecting our Public Lands

The Roeber family owns and operates the family ranch which was established in 1889. A lifelong resident of Delta County, Mark is also an active partner on Mt. Lamborn Ranches in Paonia and is co-owner of Homestead Meats. He and his wife Jody have raised four children in Delta County. Jod Jody, y, an RN, is currently employed at Delta County Mem Memorial orial Hospital and was formerly the Delta County School District Nurse for 18 years and the Director of Nursing at Delta-Montrose Technical College College for 6 years. • Delta County Livestock Board Member (1987-1995); President (1993-1994)

• Delta County Ad-hoc Planning Committee Member for County Master Plan (1993-1994) • Delta Montrose Public Lands Partnership (1994-1996) • Chairman Federal Lands Committee for the Colo. Cattlemen’s Assoc. (1994-1996: 2009-2011) • Club 20 Member; Chairman of Public Lands Committee (2003-2004) • Colorado Cattlemen’s Assoc. Board of Directors (1996-2009); President (2006-2007) • National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Member; Federal Lands Chairman (2009-2010) Paid for by Friends of Mark Roeber - Treasurer Jaylene Park

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Memories of the Old Days The Delta Extension Office is offering “Images of America: The Uncompahgre Valley,” a 127-page book chock-full of historic photos of the places and people of Delta County. There are 208 historic photos in all — mostly taken around the turn of the last century — of the people who settled the area, and their homesteads and businesses, as well as rare historical photos of our local towns. Where possible, early residents are identified, so you may find photos of your ancestors in this book. The cost is $21.99 per book. The Delta Extension Office is located at 525 Dodge Street, Delta, and is open weekdays, from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 8742195.

The Delta Public Library, Delta Friends of the Library, VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary are partnering for an annual support the troops campaign. They request donations from Delta area citizens for care package items and monetary donations for purchasing calling cards

to be sent to service personnel stationed overseas to allow them to call loved ones at home during the coming holiday season. Items needed for the troops include travel games, pocket size Bibles, “baby” wipes, gum, trail mix, chapstick, and any trial and travel-size toi-

letry such as shampoo, body wash, hand soap, toothpaste, etc. Handwritten notes and/or Christmas cards to the troops are also requested. Please bring all donations to the Delta Public Library by Monday, Nov. 26. For more information, call the library at 874-9630.

IOOF, Lions join forces to recycle eyeglasses Delta IOOF Lodge recently donated over 500 pair of used eyeclasses to the Delta Lions Club. Gale Conger organized collection of used glasses on behalf of the Delta Odd Fellows for nearly 20 years, and Tom Panter has worked many years with the Delta Lions Club vision program. Both organizations have a long history of supporting vision research and actively recycling used eyeglasses to needy individuals throughout the United States and internationally. Conger and Panter concluded several years ago that the two community service groups working together could do more for the local, national and international communities than two working

independently on virtually the same project. The members of Delta IOOF Lodge #116 and the members of the Delta Lions Club agreed that working together was a great idea. Through this joint effort, nearly 23,000 pairs of eyeglasses have been recycled. People from Delta County, the state of Colo-

rado, the United States and throughout the world have been helped through the coordination of these two service groups. The members of both groups thank the community for their past donations and remind everyone to call any Lion or IOOF member to donate unneeded glasses.

Daddy/Daughter Dance is Nov. 10 It’s time to get out your party dress and dancin’ shoes for the annual Daddy/Daughter Dance at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. This year’s event, “Sparkle and Bling,” will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a special evening for dads, daughters, granddads and granddaughters. Bring your special someone for an evening of dancing, snacks and fun to remember forever. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $12/ couple in advance by 5

p.m. Nov. 9 or $15/couple at the door. The cost for an additional guest is just $5 more. This dance is mostly for ages 4-12 but there’s lots of room on the dance floor. Photos will be available for an additional fee. Please bring a snack to share with others. To register, stop by the rec center at 530 Gunnison River Drive or call 874-0923 with your Mastercard or Visa card. The date for the Moms ‘n Sons Dance has tentatively been set for Feb. 23.

BIRTHS Desiree Duran and Ricardo Martinez of Delta are the parents of a son, Brody Carter Martinez, born Oct. 2, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4.6 ounces and was 18.25 inches in length.

5, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18.75 inches in length. David and Debbie Salcedo of Delta are the parents of a son, Braylen David Salcedo, born Oct. 4, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 14.8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Scott and Lora Petersheim of Delta are the parents of a son, Dakota Lynn Petersheim, born Sept. 29, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7.7 Ballard and Jessica pounds and was 20 inches Bayles of Hotchkiss are in length. the parents of a son, Johnathan Rikar BayNathan and Stacy les, born Oct. 5, 2012, Sponseller of Hotchkiss at Delta County Memoare the parents of a rial Hospital. He weighed daughter, Jillian Rees 6 pounds, 14 ounces Sponseller, born Oct. and was 20.5 inches in 11, 2012, at Delta County length. Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ouncJessika and Anthony es and was 19.5 inches in Medrano are the parents length. of a daughter, Zoe Kayye Medrano, born at 9:13 John and Stephanie a.m. Oct. 5, 2012, at St. Shull of Montrose are the Mary’s Hospital in Grand parents of a daughter, Junction. She weighed Riley Ann Shull, born 6 pounds, 1.9 ounce and Oct. 10, 2012, at Delta was 19 inches in length. County Memorial HospiHer grandparents are tal. She weighed 6 pounds, Dena and Sammie Petro10.4 ounces and was 19.5 zzi of Cedaredge, Tanya inches in length. Ledford of Oklahoma and Rudy Medrano of Eckert. Robert and Tessa Romero of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Sophie Olivia Bobbie Romero, born Sept. 21, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 Bill Heddles Recreounces and was 19 inches ation Center will host in length. a community evening Conrad Gomez and dance Saturday, Oct. 20, Tyesha Brown of Delta are from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost the parents of a daughter, is $4 at the door. Please Nadia Gomez, born Oct. bring a snack to share.

Rec center dances are open to all

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Tom Panter (left) of the Delta Lions Club and Gale Conger (right) of Delta IOOF Lodge #116 have pooled their resources again, with the IOOF lodge donating over 500 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Lions.

Learn how to talk about tough topics Haven House and Olathe United Methodist are teaming up to offer a class, “Confronting the controversies – How to talk about politics and other tough issues.” When it comes to topics like homosexuality, separation of church and state, and abortion it seems there are only two options: talk over your opponent or refuse to talk at all. The purpose of this class is to help participants learn how to think through complex issues, understand how equally faithful Christians can

SNOWCAPPED BUTTERNUT SQUASH I first prepared this side dish in my high school home economics class. The cool sour cream sauce makes it irresistible, even to those people who usually don’t care for squash. —Karen Peterson-Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah 4-6 Servings Prep/total time: 30 min. 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 4 cups) 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® Dill Weed Dash pepper

come to different conclusions, and learn communication techniques that lead to understanding and acceptance of others rather than conflict. Each class will include a short video, teaching, and time for practicing what is learned. This class is available to the public free of charge. Classes will be held at Haven House on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Nov. 13. For more information call 323-6465 or e-mail olatheumc@gmail. com.

Additional Spice Islands® Dill Weed weed, optional Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tender. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream, salt, dill and pepper. Drain squash and transfer to a serving bowl; top with sauce. Sprinkle with additional dill if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Asbestos regs alter plans BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A Redlands Mesa couple has found that regulations concerning asbestos, which was used extensively in the construction of older farm houses in Delta County, can cause problems for their real estate investment plans. The remodeled farmhouse on Redlands Mesa Road was home to the couple when they moved to Delta County. They lived in the home while building a new house for themselves next door. Their plans all along had been to donate the older farmhouse to the fire department for practice. That’s when the asbestos surprise appeared. Their fire chief knew that state permits are required for a training burn. That necessitated an asbestos inspection, and that’s when the asbestos was found. The old farmhouse was in good, livable condition. But a $650 inspection revealed asbestos in the sheetrock taping

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A cozy-looking remodeled farmhouse on Redlands Mesa was found by its owners to contain asbestos. They had planned to dispose of the structure when their new home was built, but are now faced with expensive remediation. compound, in caulking around windows, and in the flooring adhesive. The couple was told that it is okay for them to live in the house because the asbestos is considered “non-friable,” meaning it doesn’t circulate in the air and so isn’t considered breathable. But, if they want to have the house demolished or donated to a fire department training fire, they will have to pay a professional $21,000 to remove the materials containing asbestos.

in all transactions, ‘Sellers Property Disclosure’ form number SPD29-1011. The entire form is on the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) website. “It is filled out by the seller, so the information is only as honest as the property owner. “If there is asbestos in a property, it could be identified during an inspection or appraisal. In homes built prior to 1970. It is something they look for specifically. The site http://www.epa.gov/ asbestos/ provides much information on asbestos.” The county health department deals with asbestos issues in older houses and older mobile homes. Ken Nordstrom, environmental health director, said that older siding shingles, interior wall board, “popcorn” acoustic ceiling, plaster texturing, flooring adhesive and carpet backing are all possible sources of asbestos. Older mobile homes can also contain asbestos. “It’s a big problem for the county,” Nordstrom said. When asbestos is found, for example in an older mobile home brought to the landfill for disposal, asbestos has to be removed and transported to approved disposal sites in Utah or on the Front Range.

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Grief support Marge Swain, Taylor Funeral Home, and Lynn Shirk, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, receive a donation from the York Children’s Foundation for $1,000 to support Hospice’s Child and Teen Grief Program in Delta County. Taylor Funeral Home sponsored the grant.

As they understand the regulations, the couple said, they could move the house to another location, at some expense. They could remediate the asbestos themselves if they were still living in the house, but since Join us for our 1st annual the house is now vacant, a professional is required do the job, they said. The couple contacted the DCI about their experience because they want others to be aware that Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. asbestos is present in Music by the Pete Dunda Band older residential construction in Delta County. The No Cover. Pretzels, peanuts, girls, and beer! presence of the asbestos Also...join us for Monday Night was not disclosed when they bought the house, Football Bingo...every Monday at 6:30 p.m. they said. When asked about 334 Main Street asbestos disclosure, the Delta Best Friends Ani- tions, spay/neuter pro- Delta County Board of Realtors explained, 399-3292 mal Society®, in part- grams and public educa“There is a required form nership with PetSmart tion. A place where you can bee yourself Charities®, is pleased to announce that CAWS has been awarded a grant for helping low income dog owners in Delta spay/ neuter their pets. CAWS is a participating member of the No More Homeless Pets® Network, a program of Best Friends Animal Society that offers help and support to animal rescue groups that save lives in their communities. “This grant project will help address one of the critical components in the homeless pets issue. By helping families afford to spay/neuter their companion animals we can make a significant impact on the number of unwanted litters that are born each year,” said Ellen Gilmore, manager of Best Friends’ No More Homeless Pets Network. CAWS president Rand Kokernot said, “This grant means that we can add this low-cost spay/neuter project to help reduce the numbers of unwanted litters that end up in shelters and keep pets with families. Our goal is to perform 200 spay/neuter operations over the coming 12 months. We appreciate Best Friends’ and PetSmart Charities’ support to make our spay/ neuter project in Delta a great success.” This lifesaving grant is part of Best Friends Animal Society’s mission of No More Homeless Pets®. Every day, approximately 9,000 pets are killed in shelters because they don’t have a home. Best Friends and PetSmart Charities are committed to saving them. Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Delta County Federal Credit Union is owned and operated by our members. dedicated to animal welfare and rescue in Delta That’s what makes all the difference in the world. County. It is CAWS’ goal to reduce the number of We offer a full range of products and services designed to give you more and cost less. unwanted, homeless animals in our community through rescue, adop-

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DCED meets Oct. 25 Steve Weist of Oxbow Mine and Weston Norris of West Elk Mine will be the guest speakers at the quarterly meeting of Delta County Economic Development. The meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at Energy Tech, 218 4th Street, Paonia. Social hour begins at 5 p.m.; the meeting will be called to order at 6 p.m. Please RSVP by calling 874-4992.

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 • INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY STOP IN AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS If you are currently a member, refer a friend, co-worker or family member between October 1-18 and you will receive a $25.00 credit to your account per qualified referral.* Anyone new joining Delta County Federal Credit Union between October 1-18 will also qualify for incentives.

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Congratulations to our area Marching Bands for fine performances at the Colorado West Marching Festival CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL 1st Place for Field Show Class 1

OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL 2nd Place for Field Show Class 1

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL 2nd Place for Field Show Class 2

Good Luck at the Western Regional Marching Band Qualifier

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 • STOCKER STADIUM IN GRAND JUNCTION • GATES OPEN 11:00 A.M. OLATHE HIGH SCHOOL Performs at 12:00 Noon

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL Performs at 12:30 p.m.

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL Performs at 1:00 p.m.

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SCHOOL

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

DMS recognizes Students of the Month

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Terrific Kids The following Garnet Mesa students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student. Above are kindergarten and first grade students (seated) Brianna Huff, Addison Travis and Juliana Stagner; (standing) Sanaa Ashurst, Shayla Curttis, Aylin Bayles, Arrturo Verdeja-Reyes, Reagann Alsdorf. Below are second and third graders Thadius Ashurst, Keneth Cabrera, Toby Sanford, Miriya Garcia and Moses Hager.

For the month of September, Delta Middle School proudly recognizes three of its deserving students. Beau Byers, nominated by Jennifer Magner, is an eighth grader at DMS. Beau is actively involved in athletics, leadership organizations, mentoring and academic excellence at Delta Middle School. He is helpful, happy and always does his best. He is a friend to everyone and exemplifies DMS pride. “He makes me want to come to school to teach!” Mrs. Magner said. This month’s seventh grade student is Elisa Hammett recognized by Hailey Hancock. She is always respectful in class and has been helping students in class who do not understand certain concepts. “It is impressive

that she goes above and beyond in class and is also making that effort to help others!” Mrs. Hancock said. Elisa does her very best in the classroom and with her music. Dan Dunham submitted Kyle Mock as the sixth grade student for September. Kyle possesses genuine leadership. He

is a role model for others and is blessed with many talents. He never intimidates his peers or pushes them around. “They respect and listen to him and he sets a great example both in practice and the classroom,” Mr. Dunham said. “Kyle is an asset to Delta Middle School.”

Beau Byers, Elisa Hammett and Kyle Mock

GMES students plant bugs Recently, Garnet Mesa fifth graders traveled to the top of Grand Mesa to plant bugs, geocache bugs to be more precise. Students, parent volunteers and teachers enjoyed spectacular Colorado weather and pictur-

esque fall landscapes as they hiked along LandO-Lakes trail. Students were able to connect with nature as they reviewed material learned in science. The students went on a scavenger hunt, and the hike culminated with

a brief overview of geocaching and the planting of Garnet travel bugs, which students hope will travel all the way to France and other places around the globe. All in all, the day was a tremendous success.

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Garnet Mesa fifth graders connected with nature during an outing to Grand Mesa.

Make a splash at Halloween pool party Boo SplashMania, a Halloween pool party for fifth, sixth and seventh graders, will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Friday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. A haunted house, music, nachos, games and great prizes will be offered in the pool area. For the safety of all participants, swimsuits

are required and swimmers must stay in the pool area. Participants must be checked in and out by a parent or guardian. Bring a friend and enjoy a night of Halloween fun! Pre-register by Oct. 22 for $5 and get free nachos. At the door, admission is $6 and nachos are $1.

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Fire safety Lincoln Elementary kindergarten students in Mrs. Kincaide’s and Mrs. Bohling’s classes listen as firefighter Shannon Crespin explains fire safety procedures. Students across the district learn about fire safety every year thanks to local volunteers.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Curry requests investigation of illegal campaign practices On Oct. 15, Kathleen Curry, an unaffiliated candidate for the Colorado State House, District 61 seat, formally filed an affidavit requesting an investigation of the Colorado Accountable Government Alliance (CAGA) Independent Expenditure Committee and Political Action Committee with the 5th, 7th and

9th District Attorney’s offices. Curry submitted her request after having received three mail pieces from CAGA and hearing a radio advertisement paid for by CAGA alleging that a bill she sponsored allowed insurance companies to deny mammogram and other cancer screening coverage. The bill in question

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did not allow insurance companies to deny mammogram coverage. The publication of false information with the intent to influence voters is a violation of Colorado law, 1-13-109 CRS. Curry’s affidavit was also filed with the Colorado Attorney General’s office and the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. “I believe that the Colorado Accountable Government Alliance should be investigated and held accountable for its actions in my race for the State House,” Curry said. “The fact that thousands of voters in four counties were sent information that is factually incorrect is in violation of the law and I intend to pursue legal action regardless of the short time period left before election day. The use of such tactics damages the voter’s trust in the system and undermines the integrity of the election process. As an independent candidate I do not use or support destructive campaign practices, and Colorado law prohibits the use of blatant lies to influence voters.”

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An epic journey Filipe Masetti Leite, a Brazilian journalist based out of Toronto, is riding two horses through 12 countries in North, Central and South America — a lifelong dream passed down from his father and inspired by Aime Tschiffelly’s 1925 ride from Argentina to Washington D.C. Filipe is traveling on horseback to explore, learn and engulf himself in the simplicity of a “natural way of life.” Riding through hundreds of towns and villages on his nearly 10,000-mile journey, he’ll engage with locals to hear their stories, sharing the most compelling narratives he finds on OutwildTV. Leite left Toronto in July and passed through Delta earlier this month. “I loved being in Delta,” he said. “Such a beautiful town, especially with the fall colors. We rested in Delta for two days and got a chance to meet some amazing people. The owners of the Stockyards Restaurant offered me a delicious dinner on the house after they discovered what I am doing — so nice!”

Library happenings The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Check out these summer reading programs: Cedaredge Tech Soup Computer Day. Bring your computer questions every Saturday in October from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adult Craft Class. Altered T-shirts. Friday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance by calling the Cedaredge Library at 856-3518. Computer Class. Clutter control for computers. Friday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in October from 3 to 5 p.m. Facebook for Fogies. Learn about social networking and surprise your grandkids! Friday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating Party. Bring your own pumpkins and we

will supply all the decorations for them. We’ll also have Halloween treats. Friday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. Scrapbooking. Bring your scrapping stuff and work on your latest project with others. Saturday, Oct. 27, from noon to 8 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot, and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Delta Teens Halloween Movie. Snacks will be provided. Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. Club 4-5. Kids in fourth and fifth grades can make clay monsters, molding cool and scary creations out of modeling clay. Thursday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m. Book Club. The group will discuss Khaled Hosseini’s book “A Thousand Splendid Suns.” Saturday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details. Teen Read Week Activity. Become a movie maker and turn your favorite book into a movie masterpiece. We will be making movies using the

library iPads. Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. Teen Book Club. Come and discover great books! Enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while you discuss your favorite reads. Every fourth Wednesday, starting Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Crafty Kids. Kids in kindergarten through second grades will get to do a fun project. Thursday, Oct. 25, at 3:45 p.m. Computer Class. IPad basics. Friday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. Paonia Beginner Basics Computer Class. Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Greeting Card Workshop. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. Movie for Adults and Teens. A movie about two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. Thursday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. Movie for Adults and Teens. Come and see this 2012 American 3D computer-animated comedy film, produced by Dream Works Animation. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting 10 a.m. Contact Paonia Library at 5273470.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Downtown bike rack, bench create a stir BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Carrie Boyd and Cathy Boyd, owners of CB’s Tavern on Main Street, thought they had a simple request when they approached Delta City Council last week. But their proposal to buy a bench and a bike rack to place on public property in front of their business generated a great deal of comment and, in the end, no decision. “We thought the bench would create a place for patrons to sit down and socialize while they were waiting for a table, especially our elderly guests,” Cathy explained. “And the bike rack would encourage people to ride their bikes — a good thing for a bar, you would think.” But what seemed so simple to the Boyds became increasingly difficult as staff and council members dove into the city codes which deal with the use of public

property for private uses. The sidewalk in front of CB’s Tavern at 334 Main Street is public property, the Boyds acknowledge. They would not restrict the use of the bench to their patrons, nor would they obstruct pedestrian traffic by placing the bike rack in such a way that people would be forced to walk around. They showed council members (two of whom were absent) a drawing of the U-shaped pipe which would be placed parallel to Main Street to hold the bikes. According to Delta Municipal Code, any person utilizing the sidewalk must preserve a minimum of nine feet of sidewalk adjacent to the curb to be clear of merchandise and obstructions. Staff also expressed a concern that the bench would be used for a smoking area, in violation of a city code which

specifies that no smoking be allowed within 15 feet of an entryway. The bench would be placed to one side of the door, the Boyds explained, on the opposite side of a cigarette butt receptacle they also purchased, “so as not to give the impression it encourages smoking.” At the council meeting, Glen Black, director

the proper disposal techniques for honored, but worn out, flags. After an opening presentation of the U.S. flag, recitation of the pledge of allegiance, singing of the national anthem, and prayer from post Chaplain Paul Carter, VFW Post 3571 Commander Dave Rowland and other post and auxiliary members explained to the Scouts, their leaders and their parents a bit of history of the flag and some flag etiquette

want a bike rack. “There was no thought for being healthy or environmentally conscientious,” Cathy Boyd said. “This really isn’t about private use on public property, because both the bench and the bike will be available for everyone to use,” Cathy added. “Only the fund-

ing is private — and we are open to any design suggestions they come up with.” To clarify the accepted use of the city sidewalk, the city attorney plans to draft an amendment to the Delta Municipal Code to be reviewed at the first meeting in November.

Walmart, Community Hospital recognized BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

During the “Good News” portion of the school board meeting held Oct. 11, two businesses were recognized for their contributions to Delta County Joint School District #50. Superintendent Caryn Gibson presented a plaque to Robert Ownbey, manager of the Delta Walmart, in appre-

VFW demonstrates flag retirement for Scouts On Sept. 29, Veterans of Foreign Wars Lee Marts Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary hosted an educational flag retirement ceremony for area Boy Scouts. During the year, post and auxiliary members receive dozens of damaged flags from Delta area communities. For years they have had a private retirement ceremony for the U.S. and Colorado flags. Last year they partnered with area Scout leaders to give the Scouts a chance to learn

of community development, showed slides of the benches currently positioned along Main Street. Very few were more than 15 feet from the entry of an establishment, the Boyds noted, and all but one or two are privately owned. As for the bike rack, the concern was expressed that then everyone would

about how old flags are to be retired. All Scouts present were able to take part in the retirement of nearly 75 flags following the honored ritual used by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The City of Delta allowed the VFW to use the grounds of Fort Uncompahgre for this ceremony, and the ashes of the retired flags were honorably buried by fort director Ken Reyher in the Fort Uncompahgre cemetery.

ciation for his donation of 20 $50 gift cards. The gift cards were divided between teachers at Garnet Mesa Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, who used them to purchase supplies for their classrooms. In addition, Walmart has joined forces with Delta Opportunity School and the Delta Food Pantry to “Stuff the Bus” with non-perishable food items. To further aid the fight against hunger, the Delta store is pursuing a $50,000 grant through the Walmart Foundation. “I’m privileged to work for a corporation that allows me to do these things,” Ownbey said. “I’m proud of this school district and I want to do whatever I can to help.” A plaque was also presented to Sue Edson, who brought eight automated external defibrillators (AEDs) donated by Community Hospital in Grand Junction. With the AEDs donated by the Bynum family, every traditional school in the county has now been equipped with an AED. The easy-to-use devices deliver electrical therapy which stops the cardiac arrhythmias that lead to cardiac arrest.

Quilt for the Cure You’re invited to join the Basket Case Quilt Guild Friday, Oct. 19, to make quilt blocks for “Quilt for the Cure.” All materials will be provided. Not a quilter? Members will show you how you can help make quilt blocks. The event will be held at the Mesa Lakes Room in the oncology building at Delta County MemoriPhoto submitted al Hospital, and will run VFW Post 3571 quartermaster Jim Brown helps Scouts learn the proper man- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, ner of folding a flag as other Scouts and leaders observe at a recent flag retirecall 250-0475. ment ceremony at Fort Uncompahgre.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Drenching rain Thunder, lightning and a smattering of small hail accompanied the rainshowers that drenched Delta last Friday. At a USDA weather station three miles west of Delta, an accumulation of .62 inches was reported.

Olathe Volunteer Fire Department’s 10th Annual

n in’ i k n u P hunk C Saturday, October 27 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. At: DeVries Fruit & Veggie Stand The “Friend-ly” Farm South of Olathe on Hwy 50 between mile markers 85 & 86 Admission is Free — But donations are accepted.

• Launching Pumpkins All Day Pumpkins shooting up to 4000 ft. in the air

• Food & Vendors • Kids Activities, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze • Antique Tractor Pull - 1:00 p.m. • Corn Maze Turns Haunted After Dark $ 50

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OBITUARIES

Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the mausoleum. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Martin Mortuary.

Shirley Graham Shirley Graham of Delta died Oct. 13, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 92. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Inurment will follow at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. Margaret Shirley Woerner was born on June 16, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., to Andrew and Viola (Francis) Woerner. She grew up in Chicago and attended the Lucy Flower High School for girls. She was married to John “Jack” Graham on July 10, 1948, in Chicago. They were married 60 years before Jack’s death Jan. 14, 2009. They moved to Delta in 1994 from Temecula, Calif. Mrs. Graham was a member of Silver Stitchers Sewing Club. She enjoyed needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, counted cross stitch and reading. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Carrington and her husband Orin of Hotchkiss; a granddaughter, Michele Turner and her husband Michael of Portsmouth,Va.; three great-grandsons, Jonathan Turner stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., and Benjamin and Nathaniel Turner of Portsmouth, Va.; and a niece, Bobbee Murr of Portland, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband and her sister Mildred. Services are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Kiku Lawton Kiku Lawton of Delta died Oct. 13, 2012. She was 90. She is survived by her daughters, Lily Dusza of Buena Vista and Mary Abeyta of Delta; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Allen Kessler, Robert Kessler, Edgar Kessler, Henry Kessler Jr., Quentin Kessler, Norman Kessler and Mitchal Kessler; five sisters, Bertha Williams, Helen Smith, Ella May Kessler, Viola Kessler and Lucellia Bruce. A funeral service was held Oct. 13 at Garnet Mesa Baptist Church in Delta. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 328, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements were handled by Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory in Montrose.

Michael McFarland Michael McFarland died Oct. 3, 2012, in Cedaredge. He was 60. Mr. McFarland enjoyed gold panning, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, cooking, baking, education and was an avid student. He is survived by his parents, H.P. and Margaret McFarland of Omaha, Neb.; siblings, Jeff McFarland and his wife Lucretia, Betsy Cole and her husband Mike, and Steve McFarland, all of Omaha, Neb.; his children, Jaime McFarland and Nick Wieben of Cedaredge, Grant McFarland of Reno, Nev., and Garrett McFarland and his wife Sierra of Delta; grandchildren, Aidan McFarland, Aniston McFarland, Liam McFarland and Britton McFarland. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Arrangements were handled by Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors’ Delta Funeral Home.

Louise Kessler Louise Thelma Kessler died Oct. 9, 2012. She was 90. Ms. Kessler was born Sept. 25, 1922, to Henry and Ada Kessler. She and her family traveled from Kansas to the Olathe area by covered wagon in 1932. She enjoyed gardening, hummingbirds, oil painting, crocheting and floral arranging. Ms. Kessler is survived by one brother, Vern Kessler of Naturita. She was preceded in death by seven brothers,

Joyce Chenevert Joyce Head Chenevert died of a heart condition Oct. 3, 2012, at her home in Montrose. She was 75. She was born Nov. 14, 1937, to Arthur and Irene Head in Salida. She grew up in Salida, graduating from Salida High School in 1955. She earned a degree in education from Western State College. She was married to Ed Chenevert on Aug. 4, 1962. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 4, 2012. Mrs. Chenevert taught for many years in public and private schools in Colorado Springs, Salida, Delta and Montrose. She also worked as a social worker and a career counselor. Since her retirement she served with the Montrose Homeless Coalition, the jail ministry, Stephen Ministry, Helping Hands and other organizations. Her faith was important to her. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and also attended other churches. Mrs. Chenevert is survived by her husband Ed of Montrose; her daughters, Michelle Hamilton and her husband Richard of Colorado Springs and Diane Pfeiffer and her husband Jon of Colorado Springs; her son, Kenneth Chenevert of Olathe; a sister, Shirley Frias of Salida; and two grandchildren, Spencer Hamilton and Valerie Pfeiffer. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Art Frias. Funeral services were held Oct. 9 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with honor guard procession by Knights of Columbus Council 1188. Burial was Oct. 15 at the Fairview Cemetery in Salida. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven House in Olathe, www.havenhousehome less.org. Arrangements were handled by Valley Lawn Funeral Home.

and Peetz. After graduating from high school he attended college in Sterling. He married Jacklyn Jane “Jackie” Blodgett Beavers on Dec. 7, 1985, in Denver. They moved to Crawford in 1994 and then to Delta and the Cory area. Mr. Robirds was a journeyman electrician. He was a business owner and worked after retirement as water superintendent at Orchard City Irrigation District. He was a member of Redeemeer Lutheran Church in Delta. He enjoyed ranching, roping, farming and breeding horses. At one time he also raised cows and sheep. In his free time he enjoyed boating, camping and fishing. Mr. Robirds is survived by his wife, Jackie Robirds of Cory; two sons, Scott Robirds of Arnold, Neb., and Jason Robirds of Australia; a stepson, Jeffrey Beavers and his wife Lisa of Orange, Calif.; three daughters, Velinda Robirds and her husband Todd of Oklahoma, Leisa Robirds of North Platte, Neb., and Kelly Robirds and her husband Kevin of Alliance, Neb.; a stepdaughter, Justine Brown and spouse Mark of Brighton; his brother, Douglas Robirds and his wife Patty of Sidney, Neb.; 15 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanie McRea. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funderalservice.com.

Margaret McMurdy Margaret Ann “Sunny” McMurdy died of natural causes Oct. 3, 2012, at her home in Olathe. She was 48. Mrs. McMurdy was born Aug. 31, 1964, on Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. to William and Roselma (Richardson) Holifeald. She spent her childhood and attended school in Phoenix, Ariz. She married Larry McMurdy on Dec. 26, 1993, in Montrose. She was a homemaker and mother of two. She enjoyed drawing abstracts, dancing, playing cards and board games and spending time with her children. She is survived by her husband, Larry of Olathe; her son, Deven McMurdy of Olathe; her daughter, Amber McMurdy of Olathe; and two sisters, Debbie Stangel of Delta and Sherry Lee of Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Olathe Baptist Church with Pastor Cordel Hinze officiating. A wake will follow at 710 1550 Road in Delta. Arrangements are being handled by Valley Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.

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Edward Robirds Edward P. Robirds of Cory died Oct. 12, 2012, at his home. He was 76. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delta with Rev. Jeffrey C. Ryan officiating. Edward Perry Robirds was born on Sept. 29, 1936, to Joseph and Bessie (Hawkins) Robirds in Sidney, Neb. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Sidney, Neb.,

Melva E. Johnson died Oct. 10, 2012, at her home in Hotchkiss. She was 85. She was born on Dec. 21, 1927. A celebration of life service is pending at the Mountain View Bible Church in Lazear with Pastor Jim Jesser officiating. Mrs. Johnson is survived by one son, John Johnson; and her daughter, Chrisene Turpin and her husband Max of Hotchkiss; one grandchild; and one greatgrandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain View Bible Church, 8733 3100 Road, Lazear, CO 81420, or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

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Mr. Gallegos worked in a sawmill and hauled sawdust and wood shavings. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy; three sons, Todd Gallegos and his wife Tami, Paul Gallegos and his wife Tammy, and David “Moose” Gallegos and his wife Karla; grandchildren, Kara McKenna and her husband Justin, Dustin Gallegos, Taylor Gallegos, Brandon Gallegos, Kristine Young and her husband Tim, Daryn Gallegos, David Gallegos, Miranda Gallegos and Morgan Gallegos; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Beatrice Salazer; and several other family members. Albert Conatser Arrangements are Albert Lee Conatser being handled by Valley (Bigin) of Delta died Octo- Lawn Funeral Home and ber 13, 2012. He was 86. Cemetery. He was born on June 13, 1926, in Dumas, Texas, and spent his childhood in Cuba, N.M., before returning to Texas and then serving in the Navy for two years during World War II. He spent the last 42 years of his life in Colorado where he worked for Coors Brewing Company and raised, trained and rode his horses with his family and friends. Mr. Conatser is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; three Marjorie DeVault daughters, Rosetta Menapace and her husband Marjorie “Margie” Frank of New Mexico, Ann DeVault died Oct. Vicki Hinchman and 12, 2012, in Penrose. She her husband Mickey of was 81. Cedaredge, and Barbara She was born on Jan. McDonald and her hus- 6, 1931, to Truman and band Harry of Montrose; Georgia (Langford) Patone son, Robert Conat- rick in Lamar. The famser and his wife Janet of ily moved to Las Animas Golden; 12 grandchildren; in 1942, then to Buena and 17 great-grandchil- Vista in 1945, moving dren. back to Las Animas in A celebration of life and 1947 where she gradupotluck will be held at the ated from high school in Pea Green Community 1949. Center (corner of Banner Mrs. DeVault worked Road and Highway 348) as a nurse’s aide at the on Saturday, Oct. 27, from Salida and Las Animas 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. hospitals, as a telephone Memorial contributions operator, at Jolton’s may be made to Hospice Department Store and at & Palliative Care of West- the mill where her father ern Colorado, P.O. Box 24, worked. Delta, CO 81416. She married Harold Arrangements are “Dean” DeVault in Taos, being handled by Taylor N.M., in 1953. They lived Funeral Service and Cre- in Colorado Springs and matory. Buena Vista before movView the Internet obit- ing to Delta in 1972. uary and sign the online Dean died in 2003 and guest registry at taylor Mrs. Devault moved to funeralservice.com. Florence in 2006. She enjoyed the outNorman Campbell doors, music, drawing, crocheting, Norman Colin Camp- painting, embroidering, bowlbell, formerly of Delta ing, reading, traveling, County, died Oct. 9, 2012 at the Hospice Care Cen- arrowhead hunting, picter in Grand Junction. He nicking, fishing, camping and watching wildlife. was 85. Mrs. DeVault is surA memorial service was vived by three sisters, held Oct. 12 at the Delta Presbyterian Church with Bonnie Fowler and her Rev. Alisa Secrest officiat- husband Clarence, Peggy Wallace and her husband ing. Memorial contribu- Gordon, and Sharon tions may be made to Hos- Yunikar and her huspice and Palliative Care, band Bill; two daugh3090B N. 12th St., Grand ters, Deanne Simmons and her husband Roy of Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements were Delta, and Becky Wilde handled by Taylor Funer- and her husband Glenn al Service and Crematory. of Penrose; six grandchilView the Internet obit- dren, Bryan Reed and uary and sign the online his wife Shawna, Brenda guest registry at taylor Foster, BJ Simmons and his wife Katie, Katrina funeralservice.com. Simmons, Kevin Simmons and Michael SimJoe Gallegos mons; four great-grandJoe R. “Little Joe” Gal- children, Brianna Foster, legos died Oct. 14, 2012, Savannah Wilks, Alexis at his home after a long Comfort and Kailey Reed; battle with pulmonary and numerous nieces and nephews. fibrosis. A memorial service Mr. Gallegos was born on March 5, 1939, to Jose will be held Wednesday, and Magdalena (Archu- Oct. 17, at the Gateway leta) Gallegos. He spent Community Chapel in his entire life in Mon- Florence. trose, graduating from Memorial contribuMontrose High School in tions may be made to 1957. He married Sandy Fremont Regional Hos“Full” Gallegos on Aug. pice, 1439 Main Street, 12, 1962, in Delta. Cañon City, CO 81212.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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Community Calendar Brass attacks, strings add zing Wednesday, October 17

TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednesdays of each month, 12:15 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta. For more information, call Tom Condos, 874-6667 or www.toastmasters.org.

Thursday, October 18

BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 58 numbers for $444, blue is 60 numbers and orange is 56 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Valley Symphony Association will showcase the talents of its own orchestra members in its first concerts of the 42nd season. The range of classical works they will be sharing is amazing! Romance for Viola Op. 85, by Max

Friday, October 19

QUILT FOR THE CURE — Join the Basket Case Quilt Guild making quilt blocks, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mesa Lakes Room, oncology building, Delta County Memorial Hospital. All materials provided. Not a quilter? They will show you how. For more information, call Carla, 250-0475.

Saturday, October 20

HARVEST FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER FOR DHS MARCHING BAND, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., front lawn of Delta Performing Arts Center. Selling pumpkins, caramel apples, baked goods, crafts. Photos of kids taken and sold. Face painting and a cake walk also happening. Proceeds help send the band to San Diego to perform at Disneyland. DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. All Plus. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. DRESS YOUR BEST DINNER, dancing and live auction, 6 p.m., Creamery Arts Center, Hotchkiss. Tickets at front desk or call 872-4848. SCREENING OF THE FILM, “BEHOLD A PALE HORSE,” featuring Charlie Daniels, 11:30 a.m., San Juan Theater, Montrose. $2 admission. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, October 27

20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Delta County School District Preschool Backpack Program — 5k family run/walk, open house, refreshments, booths, giveaways. Visit deltaschools. com for more information. AFRICAN JEWELRY & CRAFT SHOW PLUS PROGRAM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, Delta. Sale of items from Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda. 1 p.m. program by Jack and Linda Muller and Daphna Russell. Public invited. Suggested donation $5.

Sunday, October 28

UNICEF HALLOWEEN PARTY, 5-7 p.m., Delta United Methodist Church basement. All kids invited. All proceeds to UNICEF.

Tuesday, October 30

DCSPERA (DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL & PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION) MEETING, 6 p.m., Delta Center (old DMS). Election of new officers for the next two years and update on PERA financial structure.

Wednesday, October 31

COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT, 5:30-7 p.m., Crossroads, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta. Cookies, punch and candy. For more information, call 874-1421.

Thursday, November 1

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Addams Room, Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss.

Saturday, November 3

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

Wednesday, November 7

Thursday, November 8

THANKSGIVING BANQUET WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 6 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

Monday, November 12

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Friday, November 16

MARTIN SEXTON LIVE AMERICAN FOLK CONCERT, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Opening act at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 17

CHRISTMAS BARBERSHOP STYLE, “This is your life Mrs. Claus,” 2 and 7 p.m., Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road, Delta. Presented by Del-Rose Chorus Sweet Adelines, International. Tickets: adults $10 advance/$12 door; students and seniors $8 advance/$10 door; children 6 and under are free. Available at: Drost Chocolate, Eckert; Finishing Touch, Delta; DeVinny Jewelers, Montrose. For more information or advance tickets, call Leslie, 256-9763.

Wednesday, November 21

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Li’l Boo Bash is Oct. 31 Li’l Boo Bash, the City of Delta’s annual Halloween fun fair for kids ages 1-10, is Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Games, prizes, candy and a kids’ costume contest are planned. The costume contest winners will be announced at 7:15, and you must be present to win. Register by 5 p.m. Oct. 28 to pay $3 per child; at the door the cost is $5 per child. There is no charge for adults. Call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 8740923 for more information.

Harvest festival planned The DHS Marching Band is having a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 20. A harvest festival is scheduled on the front lawn of the Delta Performing Arts Center, 822 Grand Avenue. Join them from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to have a grand time. They are selling pumpkins, caramel apples, baked goods and crafts, and will be taking photos of kids and selling them. There will also be face painting and a cake walk. All proceeds go to help send the band on a trip to California to perform at Disneyland in the spring.

Bruch, will feature viola soloist Mary Ella House. Walt Teegarden, French horn soloist, will play Mozart’s Concerto for French Horn. Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Trumpets will be performed by Richard Weldon and Ryan Bigley, trumpet soloists, and concertmaster Debra TenNapel, is playing Czardas by Vittorio

Monti. Additional pieces on the concert program include Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Beethoven and Mozart’s Titus Overture. You will enjoy their wonderful talents as soloists as well as performers with the orchestra throughout the year. Concerts will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Delta Performing Arts Center and Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets at the door will be $20 for adults (18 and over) and $5 for students 17 and under. However, discounted advance tickets may be purchased online at www.valley symphony.net and at Clubb’s in downtown Delta or at Homer L. Sims Agency, DeVinny Jewelers and Howard David-

Renaissance, fantasy fair scheduled Heroes Harvest Renaissance & Fantasy Fair will be held in Grand Junction Oct. 26-28. Admission is free. Come experience history at 312 29 Road. For more information, call (970) 901-4128.

son Insurance Agency in Montrose. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Montrose Pavilion office by credit card either in person or by telephone (249-7015). For concert information, e-mail info@valley symphony.net or call 2092295. For complete concert schedule information for the 2012-13 season, visit www.valleysymphony. net.

Ryan Bigley

Song-and-dance duo brings show to Delta Two on Tap marks the creative collaboration of two celebrated musical theatre performers — and longtime friends — Melissa Giattino and Ron Destefano. Their combined love for the beautiful melodies from the early days of Broadway along with the classic precision of tap choreography take center stage in their hit show, a tribute to song and dance. They will bring their delightful show to Delta

Monday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. The performance at the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue, is part of the 2012-2013 concert series sponsored by the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association. Reveling in the chemistry and artistry of iconic song-and-dance couples like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, “Two on Tap” shows why those famous dancing duos con-

Chamber orchestra performs Mozart The Colorado Mesa University Chamber Orchestra, an all strings ensemble, will present an evening of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Moss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The orchestra will perform two divertimentos by Mozart and will be conducted by three advanced conducting students, Sandra Nunez, Sandra Rivera and Carissa Doctor, each of whom will conduct two movements of the pieces

in order to provide them with an opportunity to conduct an ensemble in a live performance setting. Tickets for the chamber orchestra concert are available at the box office by calling 248-1604.

tinue to impress. Giattino and Destefano interweave tons of their trademark tapping with audience favorites like “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “Tea for Two,” “You Made Me Love You,” “If you Knew Suzie, Like I Know Suzie” and lots of other Tin Pan Alley favorites. Both Giattino and Destefano have spectacular Broadway careers in addition to their “Two on Tap” tours throughout the United States. Their fine piano accompanist will also be featured from time to time playing piano favorites of the era. What a wonderful way to take a trip down Memory Lane. For more information, contact Bob Brown at 835-4480, Sue Roushar at 249-9154 or Charlie Huff at 921-4142.

Celebrate National Fossil Day Oct. 17 The National Park Service and the American Geological Institute are partnering to host the third annual National Fossil Day on Oct. 17 during Earth Science Week. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational value. Between Oct. 13 and 21, families are invited to stop at the Elk Creek Visitor Center at Curecanti, or the South Rim Visitor Center at the Black Canyon to view examples of dinosaur bone and petrified

wood found in the parks, and pick up free Junior Paleontologist booklets. The Junior Paleontologist activity booklet has activities for children ages 5 to 12 years old. Upon completion of the booklet, children can receive an official Junior Paleontologist badge. In addition, park rangers will be working with schools and community programs in Hotchkiss, Montrose and Crested Butte to provide earth science programming that week. Visit nature.nps.gov/ geology/nationalfossilday/ activities.cfm to find educational activities on fossils.

Two on Tap

Cross Orchards hosts a Fall Day on the Farm Saturday, Oct. 20, will be a special day for you to gather up your friends and family to travel back to simpler times and discover the quiet ambiance of Cross Orchards Historic Site. Come for an hour or stay all day. The historic site is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be

historic demonstrations, apple cider pressing, hayrides, model trains, quilting, weaving, beekeeping, antique cars and much more. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3.50 for children or $15 for families. For more information, call 4349814.

Saturday, December 1

Wednesday, December 5

Monday, December 10

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Thursday, December 13

CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 2 p.m., Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

Saturday, December 15

City of Delta Activity Update • TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/ Thursday 9:00-10:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or dropin rate. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. • ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, November 19 from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Please register online at www. aliveat25.us. • COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE - Saturday, October 20 from 7:0010:00 p.m. Music by Ula VaunKirkman.

• YOUTH/ADULT GUITAR COURSE - Session 2 starts Saturday, November 10-December 15 (no class Nov. 17) from 10:30-11:30 a.m. • HANDGUN SAFETY - Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Classes fill up fast - so register early! • DAY TRIP TO CROSS ORCHARDS LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM-GJ Saturday, October 20 from 9:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please register by October 15. • BASIC ARCHERY YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES - Offered on Sundays (Adult) Oct. 21 and 28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. • BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING - On Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pay by the month. • BOO SPLASH MANIA - Friday, October 26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for

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5th-7th graders. Haunted House, Music, games and prizes in the pool! LIL BOO BASH - For ages 1-10 on Halloween Night Wed., October 31. Great Special Event from 5:307:30 p.m. Costume contest judged at 7:15 p.m. K-2ND GRADE BASKETBALL - Register now until December 2. Learn the fundamentals on Saturday mornings starting in January. LITTLE LEAGUE BASKETBALL Register now until November 11 for boys and girls 3rd-6th graders. Practices start in December and games start on Saturdays in January. ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Register now until November 18 for 5-on-5 league. Mondays (men’s Rec), Tuesday (men’s Competitive) and Thursdays (Women’s). ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - Register your 5-on5 team now until October 28. Tournament is held on Saturday, November 3. This is our Annual Turkey Bowl Classic. HOLIDAY FIT SWIM CHALLENGE

- Register now and see how many miles in laps you can swim between October 22-January 30! • CHESS TOURNAMENT - Sat., November 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. at BHRC. • DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - Sat., November 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register in advance and save. The theme is Sparkly and Bling.

BASKETBALL LEAGUES • K-2nd Grade • Little League • Adult League Call the Sports Coordinator for details. Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Cultural Dept. for more information on any of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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RE/MAX collects coats, pet food RE/MAX Today is having its annual coat and pet food drive again this year. Bring in a donation and register to win a 20” BMX bicycle. The drawing will be held Dec. 7. “We have had such a fantastic response over the past few years with this coat and pet food drive. The compassion for families and pets in our community is amazing. This is one way of

giving back that we can really feel good about,” said Kim Guthrie Burch, RE/MAX Today broker/ owner. Gently used, clean coats in all sizes are being accepted, and please donate pet food and any extra pet supplies you have. Items can be delivered to RE/MAX Today, 1109 Main Street, Delta, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Dec. 7.

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You’re Invited! DELTA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Lynn Shirk and Mindi Heinrich (in the blue shirts) represented the newly-formed Delta Ambassadors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Delta Funeral Home. Also pictured are chamber representatives Sandy Meyer and Linda Sanchez, with business owner Megan Hess, her family and staff members. Megan’s daughter Peyton helps cut the ribbon as Sharla Schell, Kristin Thomson, Clarence Thomson, Shirley Koch, Alan Koch, Dustin Hess, Dustin Koch and Bill Koch look on.

invites you to attend our

QUARTERLY MEETING

Delta Funeral Home opens

Thursday, October 25

BY PAT SUNDERLAND

at Energy Tech 218 4th Street in Paonia

Managing Editor

5:00 p.m. Social Hour 6:00 p.m. Meeting Catering provided by Julie Kirk and Brenda Huff with Bejeweled Catering

Guest Speakers: Steve Weist - Oxbow Mine Weston Norris - West Elk Mine

Please RSVP to Sarah • 874-4492

Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors has brought its “Our Family Taking Care of Your Family” philosophy to Delta with the opening of the Delta Funeral Home. The Delta office is located in a beautifully decorated office suite at 45 West 3rd Street in Delta (the building formerly occupied by Delta Hardware).

Delta Hardware’s Kids’ Club

Pumpkin Decorating with Hardware SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the kids in to decorate FREE pumpkins with nails, nuts, bolts, screws and more. NO NEED TO REGISTER.

Delta High School FFA

BAKE SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Delta Hardware Fund raiser for their trip to FFA Convention in Indianapolis 121 W. GUNNISON RIVER DR. DELTA • 874-9515 Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Go to www.deltaacehardware.com for In-Store Coupons

A Home of Our Own After two seasons of emergency, overnight winter shelter for the homeless and hungry of Delta County, and after providing 679 bednights and serving 1,126 meals, it's time the Abraham Connection had a home of its own. Volunteers have staffed the shelter at the Delta United Methodist Church, thanks to the generous support from that congregation. But with increasing numbers of hungry and homeless, it's time this community shelter operates in its own building. When we have our own home, we can help more people move from homelessness to self-sufficiency! Can you help your community? Can you help make sure those in need have a warm, comfortable safe place to sleep this winter? Your community needs your help! Help us get our own building by donating a square foot. Get your friends, families, church families or civic groups together and sponsor a room. Have a lasting impact in Delta County by serving those in need with your building fund contribution.

Help us get “A Home of Our Own.”

For more information on this mission, please call 773-8290

We need your time as well as your support! PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING! NEXT TRAINING OCT. 27, 9 A.M.

Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors opened in Montrose seven years ago. A two-acre lot includes a funeral home, chapel, on-site crematory and memorial park. The organization was founded by Greg Huffer in the fall of 2004. In August 2006, Huffer was joined by Megan Hess. She became the sole owner in the fall of 2011. Hess moved to Montrose County in 1999, when she met and married Montrose native Dustin Hess, an electrical contractor. They lived on

the family farm on California Mesa until March 2011 when they moved to Montrose with their new daughter, Peyton. Hess explained the Delta office is a convenient meeting place for clients from Delta, the Cedaredge area or the North Fork Valley. She plans to rent office space for a year or so, then build a full-size facility in the Delta area. Hess is proud of her family’s involvement in the business. She believes clients feel more comfortable when they find

out they’re dealing with “real people” who provide a personal touch to the burial or cremation and compassionate care long after the funeral service is concluded. “We recognize that each life has left an indelible mark on many people and each life should be celebrated and memorialized in the most fitting manner,” Hess said. The Delta Funeral Home can be reached by calling 874-9870. To contact Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors in Montrose, call 240-9870.

Harding promoted to president of First Colorado Chairman and CEO Stan Park announced that Brad Harding has been promoted to president of First Colorado National Bank (FCNB). In addition to assuming the president’s role, Harding was also elected to the board of directors of First Colorado Financial Corporation (the bank’s holding company), where he has been named board secretary. Park stated, “Brad has been an instrumental part of our bank’s success since we acquired the bank in 2007.” Harding will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the bank, while Stan Park will remain as CEO and chairman of the board. Park stated, “Mr. Harding has proven his commitment to the institution time and time again. He is truly emotionally and financially

Brad Harding vested in the success of the bank.” Harding said that he was “truly humbled” by the trust and confidence that the board of directors had placed in him. Harding stated that although the national economy presents many challenges and that banks have been vilified by the media over the last several years, he is confident that community banks like First Col-

Hospice explores end-of-life issues Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado is sponsoring an educational session for healthcare professionals that will explore the medical, legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial nutrition and hydration at end of life. These sessions are part of the fall New Perspectives education program provided by the Hospice Foundation of America. They are free for anyone interested in attending. The program will be presented Thursday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon and again that afternoon

from 1 to 3 p.m., at DeltaMontrose Technical College, 1765 Highway 50, Delta. For more information call 241-2212 or visit www.hospicewco.com.

orado will continue to be an integral component of the business community. “First Colorado truly desires to partner with the residents and businesses in Delta County,” he said. “I grew up here and came back to raise my family in the same place we all call home. I care deeply about this area and am committed to running a bank that’s honest, that is trustworthy and still knows how to do the right thing. I want the community to be proud of its relationship with FCNB.” Harding, an original bank organizer and shareholder, lives in Paonia with his wife of 11 years, Christy (Chinn) and their two daughters Brooke and Ashley. The Hardings are Delta County natives. Christy was born and raised in Cedaredge. Brad is a fifth-generation resident of the valley. He is a graduate of Paonia High School and Colorado State University and is currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado. Harding has served as the president of the Delta County Economic Development group for the last four years and has recently joined the board of Solar Energy International.

DCSPERA will meet Oct. 30 Delta County School and Public Employees Association will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Delta Center, 822 Grand Avenue. The agenda includes election of officers for the next two years and an update on PERA’s financial structure.

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25-year employee Chris Cazer (left) was recognized this month for 25 years of employment at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

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Hotchkiss adds fogging costs to 2013 budget BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees and town staff will have a budget work session on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. One item that Mayor Wendell Koontz has requested the public works director to research is the cost for doing some fogging in Hotchkiss next year. The Town of Hotchkiss and Delta County hired a commercial mosquito control company to fog on Sept. 8. The North Fork Mosquito Abatement District fogged once this past season — before the county fair in the wooded area south of the fairgrounds. The fair board hired the Delta Mosquito Control District #1 to fog the fairgrounds for mosquitoes. Mike Owens, public works director, said that 8-1/2 miles of town was fogged on Sept. 8 at nine ounces per minute and at 15 miles per hour. Wind was light at one to five miles per hour. Owens said they encountered no problems during the mosquito fogging. Property owners who had notified the town not to fog were flagged

not to be fogged. The commercial fogging truck was accompanied in front and back by town marshal cars with flashing yellow lights. Mayor Koontz said he, trustee Carrie Wingfield and her husband, deputy Chad Lloyd, attended the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District board meeting on Oct. 8. Lloyd’s baby contracted West Nile late in the season. Koontz asked the NFMAD board for a breakout in costs for larvicide and adulticide. He was told they didn’t have those figures. The draft NFMAD budget shows $52,000 for supplies proposed for 2013. The Town of Hotchkiss wants the district to discuss the threshold level when the district would fog for mosquitoes. The mayor said the NFMAD had five candidates for two openings on the board. Tom Wills, John Sells, Rain Klepper, Bill Brunner and Glenn Austin expressed interest. The NFMAD board appointed Klepper and Austin. The next NFMAD board meeting will be in Hotchkiss on Nov. 12.

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To be there Wishing to be hidden among the golden leaves up there along the shade trees of Hotchkiss Avenue in October.

Paonia audit to be sent to state Friday BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Staff updates Crawford council on several topics BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

At the Oct. 3 Crawford Town Council meeting, Jackie Savage, town clerk, brought up several non-agenda items for consideration. First, she asked the council to okay a letter of support for Delta County Economic Development or DCED. While the Town of Crawford does not support the organization financially, they do recognize that DCED does important work. The town clerk will write a letter of support for DCED, which has submitted an application to the NRCS for a $300,000 grant to further soil health efforts in the area. Second, Savage brought up information about another organization the town does not support financially, Region 10. They notified the town that funding has changed that could effect the scenic byways. The new federal transportation bill sustains the Highway Trust Fund for two years. Those funds will help states build roads, bridges and transit systems. However, the Scenic Byways Program which brings many tourists along Highway 92 into Crawford is not specifically funded in the bill. Concerned that Colorado might downsize or eliminate the program, Savage suggested writing to Sen. Michael Bennet about the need for the Scenic Byway Program to receive funding. Many tourists stop by Crawford Town Hall to ask for information about the byways. Council approved. Even though there are wide gaps between the two new doors at town hall, staff would like to have a new secure mailbox in cement. Bruce Bair, public works director, explained the town does not have to provide a drop box for bills. Town hall had a mail slot in the old door for people to drop in their payments. Mayor Susie Steckel said the town should have one since many people drop their payments off on their way to work early in the morning. Bair would like to have it placed in front of the building. Trustee Mike Tiedeman said the security camera should include the drop box area. The council approved the purchase of the safe-like drop box. Savage attended the Highway Users Trust Fund meeting

in Grand Junction. The fund was set up to help support the roads in town. A tax paid when purchasing gas is distributed to towns based on the inventory of their roads. Due to budget cuts, training about the Highway Users Trust Fund is done using teleconferencing technology. The town clerk was quite impressed with the presentation equipment in Grand Junction and explained to the council how a similar system could be used by the Town of Crawford. The mayor asked her to research the cost. The town is also looking into whether it should be a part of the National Flood Insurance program. In 1974, the Town of Crawford decided not to participate because it is a non-risk area. But, flood insurance would cover drainage issues for two or more houses or properties. Property owners in Crawford can’t buy national flood insurance unless the town is involved. The mayor asked Savage to do further research and it will be discussed at the Oct. 17 work session. Trustee Hetty Todd told the cemetery board it will not be selling its shares of Clipper Ditch. The cemetery will not be put on the certificate of ownership, because the town owns the shares as an asset. The cemetery can continue to have a 10-year lease to use the town’s shares.

Without Paonia Mayor Neal Schwieterman nor town attorney Jim Briscoe, the Paonia Town Council met in a special meeting last Friday morning. The plan by the mayor and town attorney was to have the mayor pro tem open the special meeting, have a trustee on the finance committee read a prepared statement about going into an executive session, adjourn to the private conference room to meet with auditor Peter Blair of Blair and Associates and then reconvene the public meeting and adjourn without any public announcement about findings from the 2011 audit. The audit was then to be sent to the state auditor no later than the end of business Monday, Oct. 15, to meet the state’s deadline. Other than the prepared statement about why the council was going into executive session, none of the rest went according to the script, and as would be learned later, there appears to have been no real reason for a secret session to have been held. Only a line item figure about the amount of alleged fraud in 2011 and a line item on the cumulative total of alleged fraud in 2010 and 2011 is found in the audit. Mayor Schwieterman was on the first day of his planned vacation and was not present. After being tracked down, attorney Briscoe said he was attending to an emergency. That meant he was not present to answer questions from the trustees who were skeptical that a secret session was necessary to discuss the 2011 audit done by Pete Blair. Mayor pro tem Corinne Fer-

guson conducted the meeting and still retained her trustee voting rights. Larry Wissbeck, trustee and finance committee member, read the prepared motion by Briscoe. “We’re calling an executive session for the discussion of specialized details of security arrangements or investigations under C.R.S. (Colorado Revised Statutes) Section 246-402 (4)(d).” Brian Ayers, the other member of the finance committee, seconded the motion. Ferguson clarified that the motion was necessary because of the ongoing investigation and that the district attorney had requested the Town of Paonia not release the audit numbers until the audit was turned over to the state. “Part of the audit is specific to the investigation,” Ferguson said. “Has the investigation been turned over to the district attorney?” Ross King, trustee, asked. That was to happen on Wednesday, Oct. 10. As far as anyone on the council was aware, that did not happen. “Even if the information had been turned over to the district attorney, it’s still an investigation and can continue to be an open investigation up until the point of sentencing at a trial,” Ferguson said. “I think the state statutes still override the district attorney,” Karen Fogg, local resident, said. “This is an audit and it is public information. I think it is totally illegal to call an executive session for this. None that I have talked to can understand why this is happening.” Based on her conversations with the mayor and town attorney, Ferguson responded, “The audit is public informa-

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Miners rally Local coal miners gathered at Poulos Park in downtown Paonia on a rainy Saturday to express their political views. After photos were shot the miners, their wives and friends walked down Grand Avenue. The rally was held in support of the United for Coal rally in three eastern coal states.

tion at the point it is released to the state. Up until that point I don’t exactly know the legality of it being open to the public.” Ferguson was told by the mayor, town attorney and police department that the district attorney had requested the 2011 audit not be released at this time. “We want to see it before it goes to the state,” Eric Goold, trustee, said. “I do want to go on record as being opposed to producing this information in executive session. I think it should be public.” Ayers said he also wondered why they had to discuss the audit in executive session. Ayers would later leave the special meeting to speak directly to Blair. When he was called back to the special meeting, Ayers said Blair PAONIA AUDIT TO B2

Schwartz lease approved BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Jeff Schwartz has leased property adjacent to his Delicious Orchards for three years as camping sites. The property is owned by the Town of Paonia so he attended the Oct. 9 council meeting to request another lease. The property covers about one-half acre. Individuals, couples, families and small groups use the camping area. Schwartz said he had 140 people camp during the Mountain Harvest Festival. For the first two years of operation he charged $5 a night. He now charges $10 a night. Insurance costs him $2,000 a year. Schwartz views the camping sites as providing a service to the Paonia community. The town approved a new five-year lease at $25 a year. Paonia resident Richard Schmidt objected, wanting Schwartz to pay $5,000 to cover legal and monitoring fees over the past three years. Town staff disputed that the town had incurred expenses anywhere near that amount. No monitoring costs exist and drawing up the original lease papers was not expensive either. For the new lease, the town clerk will make the minor changes to the contract and attorney help will not be needed. Previously, Schwartz was not charged any rental fee for the property in exchange for improvements to the property.

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Paonia audit FROM PAGE B1 would talk about the audit at that morning’s public special meeting rather than in secret. At that time, it was believed the 2011 audit would be released on Friday or Monday to the state auditor. Ferguson confirmed that Monday was the state auditor’s deadline to receive the 2011 audit. “The part in the audit that relates directly to the

alleged embezzlement from the town is an open investigation and that is a large part of the audit information and discussion that would be received, and that is . . . the open investigation and what needs to be done in an executive session,” Ferguson said. “We do not know if the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has handed over their final information to the district attorney. They were scheduled

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to meet on the 10th,” Ferguson said. Then the district attorney was to go forward with charges. “But we don’t know if that meeting happened.” When the motion was voted on, Ferguson, Amber Kleinman and Wissbeck were in favor of the executive session. King, Goold and Ayers were opposed. With the tie vote, the motion failed and the executive session could not take place. King then made a motion to have the audit presented to the full town council. Goold seconded, and added that the absence of the mayor and town attorney was “deplorable.” Barbara Peterson, town clerk, requested a recess to consult with the attorney before the vote could take place. Peterson, who was not able to reach Briscoe, also spoke to Blair who said he could meet with the finance committee on Friday and come back to do a public presentation on the audit at the next regular town council meeting. The special meeting was recessed at 9:26 a.m. and reconvened at 9:44 a.m. Ferguson had been instructed to close the special meeting if anyone mentioned specific numbers pertaining to the investigation during an open discussion of the audit that day. “I am not as a council member able to understand the legal reasons the district attorney’s office and our legal counsel would advise us to do that,” Ferguson said. “So you’re basing your judgment simply because they advised us?” Goold asked. “Absolutely,” Ferguson said. “I will not do something I’m uncomfortable with that could possibly cause any [harm to the investigation].” Ayers agreed with Ferguson. “I would follow the advice of the DA and Jim Briscoe, our attorney.”

The meeting was recessed at 9:50 a.m. to receive attorney Briscoe’s phone call. It reconvened eight minutes later. Ferguson relayed that Briscoe was on an emergency call and unavailable to come to town hall. He told Ferguson if information was released prior to the DAs direction “it may or may not cause difficulty in getting an impartial jury . . . It can interfere with the release of their information during discovery.” The council was polled about receiving the 2011 audit in that public morning meeting. King, Goold and Wissbeck were in favor and Ferguson, Ayers and Kleinman were opposed. The tie vote led to the motion’s failure. Kleinman said she was in favor of the compromise to have Wissbeck and Ayers of the finance committee meet with auditor Blair and have the auditor back at the town council meeting on Oct. 23 so more of the public could also be present. That was agreed upon, and the special meeting adjourned at 10:07. On Monday, it was confirmed by Cindy Jones, finance officer, that Pete Blair had asked for and received an extension from the state auditor for delivery of the Town of Paonia’s 2011 audit until Friday, Oct. 19. This was due to minor changes that had to be made. Jones was figuring out those changes on Monday afternoon. It was confirmed by the office of the state auditor that when the audit is sent to the state it is a public document. “Additional fraud amounts are reported in the audit,” Wissbeck said on Monday after reviewing the audit last Friday. In his opinion, “There wasn’t anything revealed in the audit that would compromise the investigation.”

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Watching This hawk seemed content last Sunday to watch activity in a nearby field. Perhaps it had already had breakfast. The hawk is an interesting and not uncommon sight on Rogers Mesa.

Elks to host Halloween event BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Hotchkiss Elks asked for and received a special events liquor license for a Halloween celebration planned for Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Kenny Burns, executive secretary of the board of trustees house committee for Hotchkiss Elks, said there will be games and a costume contest for kids and adults. Burns says the Elks wants to encourage families to return to the lodge. The council approved the special event liquor license on a split vote

of 5-1. Trustee Georgia Hopper was opposed. It was also time for City Market’s liquor license renewal. No one was present on behalf of the market, but the council unanimously approved the renewal. Todd and Kathy Sabatke, owners of TriR Liquors, are changing their company to a LLC. Their new name is Mahalo Beverages LLC dba Tri-R Liquors. The council approved transferring the liquor license to Mahalo Beverages. They will receive a temporary permit until they receive their official license from the state.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Hotchkiss gives to mental health center, Halloween BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Because it’s budget time and approaching the end of the year, various organizations come to ask for donations from their town governments. Last Thursday, Ed Hagins, clinical program manager, thanked the Town of Hotchkiss for its annual support of The Center for Mental Health. He asked the council for its continued help as they serve the mental health needs and substance use disorders in the community. The center provides emergency services for people in crisis. It helps people who are suicidal and suffering with psychosis. The center also pro-

vides help with fees for those patients needing assistance. It has two programs — a sliding fee scale and a new program for the uninsured. The uninsured benefit package was implemented earlier this year in response to the “overwhelming need we were seeing throughout the six counties with people who are unemployed due to the economy, fewer dollars in people’s pockets due to the economy,” Hagins explained. The center writes off about half a million dollars each year for services provided to those who are indigent, typically within 300 percent of the national poverty level. With the new package,

regardless of the household size, if the household income is about $18,000 or less, the center will provide care for $5 per service. A typical cost to see a psychiatrist is $158. The program has been running for six months and has been successful, Hagins said. The Center for Mental Health has its headquarters in Montrose, with an office in Delta and access to a health and human services office in Hotchkiss. Currently, Hagins said, there are a number of Hotchkiss clients who are being served out of the Delta office in the substance abuse program or the mental health program.

Sixty-five percent of their mental health clients and about 40 percent of those in the substance abuse program are on some type of fee reduction. The center is not funded by the state and federal governments other than being a Medicaid member. They are priced “not for profit.” Since 2009, the Town of Hotchkiss has donated $500 a year to the center. The town council approved that same amount for this year. A second donation request came from the Hotchkiss High School Chapter of the FFA for its annual Halloween Party for kids held at Heritage

Couple returns to restaurant business with Taco Hut BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Hotchkiss folks have welcomed a new business in town, Taco Hut. Julie and Butch Lange opened the fast food restaurant on July 23. Its location on Bridge Street means it enjoys visibility from those traveling on Highways 92 and 133. “Mexican food is what we’ve always done,” Julie said. She thought a Mexican food restaurant with a drive-thru would be a great fit for the town. Both Julie and Butch have a strong background in the restaurant business. “I just grew up around it,” Julie said. They moved to the Paonia area in 1991. They started Bigs, which was located where Nelle’s is today in Paonia. Next they purchased the Redwood Arms Breakfast Shop and turned it into Butch’s. They sold Butch’s 14 years ago. “I couldn’t raise kids and do a restaurant. Now the kids are old enough and so we decided it was time to do something,” Julie said.

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Butch and Julie Lange opened Taco Hut in Hotchkiss at Third and Bridge on July 23. Stop by and try their delicious Mexican menu. Butch not only works at their restaurant, but is a miner at Oxbow. About their new venture Butch said, “We’re striving to keep getting better and better. We’re here to stay. We’re going to do what needs to be done to make people happy.” Taco Hut has weekly specials. There’s Tamale Monday, Taco Tuesday and Relleno Saturday. On Taco Tuesday they offer three hard or soft tacos for $5. Wednesday through Friday is “You Tell Us What You Want” Day. “Tell us if there is something you really like that we don’t have,” Julie said. They also have three combinations economically priced every day. They are adding to their already popular menu. They have new items for kids. For exam-

ple, they have a mini smothered burrito. The kids’ menu is also great for anyone who likes a smaller serving size. For those who want to grab something quick and delicious in the drivethru, try the Go Burrito. It’s a smaller-sized burrito that’s easy to hold in your hand. It’s great for those eating on the go or for those with a smaller appetite. Taco Hut takes care of the desire for something sweet with shakes, freezes, cones, soft serve ice cream and sundaes. This past summer, customers had iced coffee to enjoy. As winter comes, Taco Hut will have daily homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. The soup will be available in a cup, bowl or bread bowl. Topping off their Mexi-

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators, who travel all over Colorado finding evidence of the paranormal in homes, theaters, jails, hotels and other hauntings, are hosting their first haunted house in Hotchkiss. Come on Tuesday night, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. to Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. The paranormal investigators are working overtime to make the experience a memorable one for all who attend. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

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can food are hot and mild salsas and Ghost Chili, which is described as “super hot.” They serve Coke products from Mexico made with corn syrup. They have Orange, Sprite and fountain drinks. Approaching their third month anniversary for Taco Hut, Butch and Julie are grateful for the help their family and friends provided in remodeling the former Bridge Street Liquors building and turning it into the warm and inviting restaurant. “I think we’re doing pretty good,” Julie said. “We want everyone’s feedback — good or bad — so we can make it better,” Julie said. “We’re here to please the customer for sure,” Butch added. Taco Hut, at 301 E. Bridge Street, is open 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. If you’re in a hurry, call ahead 872-2100.

Hall at the Delta County Fairgrounds. The party will be Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. There is no charge for the party. Those in pre-school to fifth grade are invited. In the past, 250 to 300 children have participated and 1,000 total people attended. Kids receive prizes and treats. Mayor Wendell Koontz read from the FFA’s letter at the Oct. 12 council meeting, “We believe tradition should be followed and we would like to be part of that tradition. The party originated in 1949 and has been hosted by various organizations.”

Because almost 4,000 prizes are needed for the party, the FFA requested a donation from the town. In 2010, the Town of Hotchkiss gave $250 and $100 in 2011. This year, the council approved $250. Hotchkiss Marshal Dan Miller said the party gives kids something to do on Halloween night and “keeps the ‘TP’ing down.” That’s when kids decorate yards with toilet paper. The marshal’s office will also be out in force giving kids treats and lighted bracelets on Halloween night to make sure kids stay safe.

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HHS HOMECOMING

Delta County Independent

Hotchkiss High School Homecoming 2012

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Alexis Westergren and Jesse Head Homecoming Queen and King

Photos by Kathy Browning

Madagascar Day brought out the zebra in Alexis Padillo (left) and Maisie Thurston Thursday. (Right) Ciara Beegle’s tiger painting was fierce.

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Hotchkiss High School celebrated their homecoming week from Oct. 8-12. Wednesday’s students dressed for Twin Day. Above are (front, left to right) Sophia Schelle, Brandi Goddard, Kursten Keeler and Alexis Westergren; (back) Katie Wiens, Tara Gallegos, Katie Richards and Jessie Violett. Teachers and staff dressed in camouflage.

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(Left to right) Jessie Violett, Ross LeValley, Brydie Mitchell, Jake Hub- (Left to right) Conner Beard bell and Caleb Schelle paint Bulldog paws on the road to Hotchkiss and Doug Horton supervise the road painting. High.

Lettering ‘DAWGS’ in time for Homecoming games are Alexis Arroyo on the ladder and Mackenzie Katzdorn (left) and Kursten Keeler (right). There are more photos at www.flickr.com/kbrowning

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What’s a little inclement weather to cheerleaders and football players? Actually, it was a whole lot of rain.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Photo exhibit shows horses moving from shadows to light BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Vendla Stockdale and George Brauneis brought their exhibit, “Shadow Horse,” to the Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss on Oct. 12. Stockdale, with Elizabeth Keenan, founded Spirit Wind Horse Rescue in 2006. The nonprofit has 41 horses in its care, some needing a new home, others are retired within the organization. Brauneis is one of the trainers who donates his time and caring to the rescued horses. “Over the last few years since we have been rescuing horses, I’ve been noticing when a horse comes in and it’s been neglected and abused, which we’ve had a lot of this year. We’ve actually taken in 10 horses this year through the Sheriff ’s Department. [The horses] walk in . . . Just sort of a shadow of what

they once were and what they can be,” Stockdale said about the horses in the photographs. “This is just basically a story of their movement from the shadows into the light. The horses are able to let go of abuse. They’re able to let go of all the horrible things that have happened to them and what they do is that they move on and become these amazing creatures. They join up with you and become your partner and become everything you expected them to be. So, for us this has been a lesson . . . With people, we hang on to the negative for years which doesn’t allow us to move forward, but the horses have been huge teachers allowing us to move forward and let go of the negative.” Brauneis said for the exhibit the two photographers focused on the horses that came in hundreds

Photo by Kathy Browning

The photographs appear to be paintings due to the canvas material used. This photo by George Brauneis shows two horses with a distant view of Needle Rock in the background.

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Millie Hamner was appointed to House District 56 for Summit, Lake and Eagle counties two years ago. With the 10year census came the redrawing of districts. This is done to have about the same number of people in each district. So, Rep. Hamner is running in her first election as an incumbent and with new counties to serve in District 61. This district now includes the North Fork Valley and Surface Creek in Delta County, Summit County where she lives, Lake County, Pitkin County and northern Gunnison County. “It’s a huge geographic area,” Rep. Hamner said. Her service as superintendant of schools in Summit County led to her appointment to the legislature. Rep. Hamner says public education has been her life. She began as an elementary teacher in Eagle County. She moved to Summit County in 2001 to become the assistant superintendent and then was asked to be superintendent to complete the 2003-2004 school year. “I have this history of

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being asked to step up into new positions, and I have done that my whole life,” Rep. Hamner said. “When this opportunity came available to serve in the state legislature it was no different.” In the two years she has served in the minority party in the legislature she has had success. Gov. Hickenlooper asked her to sponsor pieces of legislation. She tackled the length of time teachers were spending in renewing their teacher licenses. It was hurting substitute and longtime teachers. Last year, the governor and the Republican chair of the education committee asked Hamner to be involved in revising the basic literacy act. Hamner is proud that the legislature was able to stop the annual cutting of school budgets last year. If re-elected, she wants to “seriously look at how we fund our schools.” Rep. Hamner is impressed with the way the coal industry here works well with agriculture and local environmentalists. “I want

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Vendla Stockdale and George Brauneis of Spirit Wind Horse Rescue opened an exhibit on Oct. 12 at the Creamery Arts Center of their photographs of rescued horses. Stockdale stands next to her photograph titled “Wind” and Brauneis is next to his “Serenity.” The exhibit will be on display for one month.

of pounds under weight. Most were not physically beaten, but neglected without enough food. The photographs show their restoration. “I find in rebuilding a horse that it kind of helps to rebuild and restore myself from the inside out,” Brauneis said. “It’s Spirit Wind Horse Rescue and there really is a spiritual side to it. It’s not like sitting in a church pew . . . There’s an energy, a connection between your heart and that horse.” Brauneis said the relationship with the horse becomes to where they have “an invisible lead rope.” “You’ve helped that horse find himself again and all of a sudden you have that bond and you don’t need a bridle. You don’t need a lead rope. Just with nonverbal cues, you and the horse are communicating together,” he said. The photographs are shown on canvas. It gives the images a different effect. “It’s more like an earthy feel,” Stockdale said. The black and white photographs do draw the viewer into the spiritual transformation of these remarkable horses. Come and encounter their stories.

to learn more about the coal industry. I certainly want to support all of my constituents. I’ve met with the Colorado Mining Association to develop understanding of more of their issues and concerns . . . What I have heard is that the major concern is around federal regulations being put in place to make sure our coal is clean. Over the next couple of decades the weather is expected to be hot, dry, windy. The over arching concern is what can we do to make sure that we are dealing with the affects in our climate whether we agree that there is global warming or not.” The coal industry, she said, is afraid they won’t meet new regulations in the time period provided. She can’t control regulations at the federal level. “What I can do as a state legislator is try to deal with issues and concerns the industry is facing and continue to bring people to the table to reach agreements that work for everyone in Delta County,” Rep. Hamner said.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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What you need to know about RSV

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious viral disease that can lead to serious health problems — especially for young children and older adults. There is no vaccine to prevent RSV. However, there are simple ways you can protect your child or yourself from getting sick during RSV season. Delta County Memorial Hospital and Delta Pediatrics offer these quick facts about respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV: It is a contagious viral disease that may infect a person’s lungs and breathing passages. Almost everyone gets RSV by age 2. People can get the disease more than once. Most people recover from the disease in a week or two, but RSV can be severe, most common-

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ly for children 6 months of age and younger and for older adults. Premature infants or those with lung or heart problems are at increased risk for serious disease. The number of RSV cases typically rises in the fall, peaks in the winter, and declines in early spring, but the exact timing of the RSV season varies by location. Check the Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™ each month at the Delta County Memorial Hospital website, www.deltahospital.org to see the risk of RSV each month for our community. Symptoms RSV symptoms are like those of many other respiratory illnesses. Infants and young children may experience a

International Infection Prevention Week is Oct. 14-20 Patients and family members are a critical part of the healthcare team. You play an important role in preventing infection and staying safe when you visit a healthcare facility. Learn more about how to take an active role in your care. Delta County Memorial Hospital suggests that you always keep in mind these three simple steps to safeguard you or a loved one from infection: Clean your hands and cover your cough. Ask your healthcare providers to clean their hands. Speak up if you have any questions about your care. Quick Facts One in 20 hospitalized patients will get a healthcare-associated infection as a result of the care they receive in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare-associated infections cost U.S. hospitals an estimated $28.4 to $45 billion each year. Thirty-five percent of healthcare facilities across the globe do not adequately promote hand hygiene practices, according to the World Health

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touching these objects and then touching their mouths or noses. Children often pass the virus to one another at their school or daycare center. Prevention To help prevent the spread of RSV, people who have cold-like symptoms should • cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, • wash their hands often with soap and water for 15–20 seconds, • avoid sharing cups and eating utensils with others and • refrain from kissing others. There is not yet a vaccine to protect against RSV. However, for children at high risk for serious disease, such as certain premature infants

and infants with certain lung and heart conditions, monthly shots with a drug called palivizumab can help prevent serious illness during RSV season. Ask your healthcare provider if your child would be a good candidate for the drug. Care If you think that you or your child might have an RSV infection that requires medical care, schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider. The healthcare provider will evaluate the severity of the illness and decide how best to treat it. RSV symptoms in most infants, children and adults clear up on their own in a week or two. Source: Centers for Disease Control

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fever, reduced appetite, runny nose, cough and wheezing. Older children and adults may have a runny nose, sore throat, headache, cough and a feeling of general sickness. RSV can lead to more serious illnesses, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, in both children and adults. Transmission RSV spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, sending respiratory droplets into the air. These droplets contain RSV and can end up in other people’s mouths or noses, where they can cause infection. The droplets can also land on objects that people touch, such as toys or countertops. People can be exposed to, and possibly infected by, RSV by

Organization. Keep Safe In the hospital: prevent infections by knowing the right questions to ask. When visiting a hospital patient: be a good visitor and a patient advocate to protect loved ones from infection. In an outpatient or

ambulatory clinic: whether you are having surgery or another procedure or treatment, ask questions to stay safe. In a nursing home: residents of long-term care facilities are at increased risk of developing an infection. Learn how to protect your love ones.

At home: home health providers are concerned about your health and safety. Play an active role when receiving care in your home. Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology, September 2012)

Hospital’s Stork’s Landing supports breastfeeding Delta County Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for implementing best practices to support breastfeeding. The Colorado Can DO 5 BEST (Breastfeeding Excellence Starts Today) Award was received at the first Colorado Breastfeeding Summit, held Sept. 18 in Denver. This award acknowledges facilities successful in implementing five proven practices supportive of breastfeeding. One of the goals at Delta County Memorial Hospital’s Stork’s Landing is to encourage evidenced-based policy and practice change to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. This is accomplished by emphasizing staff and physician education specific to breastfeeding. This will enable DCMH to be current with best practices and consistent with our patient education. As Stork’s Landing continues to review current data research relating to best practices in breastfeeding, staff members are able to refine and improve our support, making our mothers as successful as possible in their breastfeeding goals. There are many breastfeeding benefits for both mothers and babies. Making hospital changes in maternity care practices has been shown to significantly increase breastfeeding rates. The Stork’s Landing obstetrics staff helps moms give their babies a healthy start by imple-

menting the following five best practices: • The infant is breastfed in the first hour after birth. • The infant is fed only breast milk in the hospital. • The infant stays in the same room with the mother in the hospital. • The infant does not use a pacifier in the hospital. • Hospital staff gives each mother a telephone number to call for help with breastfeeding after being discharged from the hospital. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, supporting mothers in their breastfeed-

ing efforts is an effective and inexpensive early intervention to the prevention of obesity, one of the state’s winnable battles. By 2016, the state department’s goal is to increase the percentage of mothers who report some breastfeeding of their infants at 6 months of age from 61 percent to 65 percent. Stork’s Landing encourages expectant mothers and families to explore the advantages of breastfeeding. If you have questions please call the obstetrics department (Stork’s Landing) at Delta County Memorial Hospital for more information at 874-2255.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tips for safer health care Being an interested and informed consumer of health care can improve your chances of staying well. Delta County Memorial Hospital offers these five tips that can help you to become more active in your health care. 1. Learn as much as you can about your condition or treatments. Ask your health care professional: What should I look out for? Tell me more about my condition, tests and treatment. How will the tests or treatments help me and what is involved? What are the risks and what is likely to happen

if I don’t have this treatment? 2. Keep and bring a list of ALL the medicines you take. Give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all the medicines that you take, including non-prescription medicines. Tell them about any drug allergies you have. Ask about side effects and what to avoid while taking the medicine. Read the label when you get your medicine, including all warnings. Make sure your medicine is what the doctor ordered and know how to use it. Ask the pharmacist about your medicine if it looks different than you expected. 3. Get the results

of any test or procedure. Ask when and how you will get the results of tests or procedures. Don’t assume the results are fine if you do not get them when expected, be it in person, by phone, or by mail. Call your doctor and ask for your results. Ask what the results mean for your care. 4. Talk about your options if you need to go into hospital. Ask: How quickly does this need to happen? Is there an option to have the surgery/procedure done as an outpatient? 5. Make sure you understand what will happen if you need

surgery. Make sure you, your doctor, and your surgeon all agree on exactly what will be done during the operation. Ask your doctor, “Who will manage my care when I am in the hospital?” Ask your surgeon: Exactly what will you be doing? About how long will it take? What will happen after the surgery? How can I expect to feel during recovery? Tell the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurses about any allergies, bad reaction to anesthesia, and any medications you are taking. Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

What is fungal meningitis? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is coordinating a multi-state investigation of meningitis among patients who received epidural steroid injections (medication injected into the spine). In several patients, the meningitis was found to be caused by a fungus that is common in the environment but rarely causes meningitis. This form of meningitis is not contagious. Causes Fungal meningitis is rare and usually the result of the spread of a fungus through blood to the spi-

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nal cord. Although anyone can get fungal meningitis, people with weak immune systems, like those with AIDS or cancer, are at higher risk. Transmission Fungal meningitis is not contagious, which means it is not transmitted from person to person. Fungal meningitis can develop after a fungus spreads through the bloodstream from somewhere else in the body as a result of the fungus being introduced directly into the central nervous system, or from an infected body site infection next to the central nervous system. You may also get fungal meningitis after taking medications that weaken your immune system. Examples of these medications include steroids (such as prednisone), medications given after organ transplantation, or antiTNF medications, which are sometimes given for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune conditions. Different types of fungus are transmitted in several ways. Cryptoccocus is thought to be acquired through inhaling soil contaminated with bird droppings, and Histoplasma is found in environments with heavy

contamination of bird or bat droppings, particularly in the Midwest near the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Blastomyces is thought to exist in soil rich in decaying organic matter in the Midwest United States, particularly the northern Midwest. Coccidioides is found in the soil of endemic areas (southwestern U.S. and parts of Central and South America). When these environments are disturbed, the fungal spores can be inhaled. Meningitis results from the fungal infection spreading to the spinal cord. Risk Factors Certain diseases, medications, and surgical procedures may weaken the immune system and increase your risk of getting fungal infection, which can lead to fungal meningitis. Living in certain areas of the United States may increase your risk for fungal lung infections, which can also spread to the brain. For example, bird and bat droppings in the midwestern United States may contain Histoplasma, and soil in the southwestern United States may contain Coccidioides. African Americans, Filipinos, pregnant women in the third trimester, and people with weak immune

DCMH observes National Health Care Quality Week BY JODY ROEBER, RN Director of Cost and Quality Improvement

Quality care is an expectation we all have when we enter a healthcare facility. Oct. 14-20 is National Health Care Quality Week. Delta County Memorial Hospital’s quality department actively strives to assist the hospital in providing high quality health care. The goal of the healthcare quality and patient safety professional is to improve patient care outcomes and healthcare delivery. Achieving “quality” in health care is more than the ongoing analysis of the delivery of care—it is creating a culture that strives to continuously provide safe and effective care to our community. At Delta County Memorial Hospital we are constantly trying to improve. One example is our overall hospital infection rate of 0.28% which is far below the national average of 5% for rural hospitals (2011). Measuring and reporting health care quality is extremely important; it gives consumers and employers the ability to make informed choices and pursue the best available care. A health care quality assessment includes keeping consumers informed but it also is about giving feedback to caregivers so that they can address quality issues and improve over time. Many different approaches are used to assess health care quality. Patients are given satisfaction surveys, clinical performance measures

are tracked and trended, and health plans are utilized to standardize care for increased safety. In addition, the hospital undergoes rigorous assessment through accreditation surveys. We have recently completed our state survey for our trauma department and are considered the model level four trauma hospital for the state of Colorado. Our lab was surveyed by the Joint Commission and given continued accreditation,

while home health and the hospital expect a Joint Commission onsite team at any time for their impending accreditation survey. A healthcare organization chooses to be accredited in an effort to continuously improve health care for the public through ongoing evaluation and improvement processes. Delta County Memorial Hospital staff excels in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

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systems are more likely to get Coccidiodes infection, which is also called valley fever. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms of fungal meningitis may include the following: fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, photophobia (sensitivity to light), or altered mental status (confusion). Diagnosis If meningitis is suspected, samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid (near the spinal cord) are collected and sent to a laboratory for testing. Knowing the specific cause of meningitis is important because the severity of illness and the treatment will differ depending on the cause. To confirm fungal meningitis, specific lab tests can be performed, depending on the type of fungus suspected. Treatment “Fungal meningitis is treated with long courses of high dose antifungal medications, usually given through an IV line in the hospital,” said Jeanine Finnell RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection preventionist. “The length of treatment depends on the status of the immune system and the type of fungus that caused the infection. For people with immune systems that do not function well because of other conditions, like AIDS, diabetes or cancer, treatment is often longer.” Prevention No specific activities are known to cause fungal meningitis. Avoid soil and other environments that are likely to contain fungus. People with weak immune systems (for example, those with HIV infection) should try to avoid bird droppings and avoid digging and dusty activities, particularly if they live in a geographic region where fungi like Histoplasma, Coccidioides, or Blastomyces species exist.

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Decker leads offense with 123 yards

Delta sloshes to 32-7 win BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School enjoyed a successful homecoming week and celebrated with a big 32-7 win over the cellar-dwelling Battle Mountain’s Huskies (0-5 and 0-7) last Friday night. Delta is hoping the next few weeks of play in the tough 3A WSL will be kind to them as they play for post-season positioning. The top two teams are on the Panthers’ schedule in the next three weeks and could make the difference in whether or not they make a playoff berth. Rifle is the league leader at 5-0 and has a spotless 7-0 record overall. Palisade’s Bulldogs rest in second place at 4-1 and 6-1 with Eagle Valley in third (4-1 and 6-1). Delta (4-1 and 5-2) has beaten Eagle Valley 25-21 in a game played in September. Should Eagle Valley lose to both Rifle and Palisade, who are listed on Eagle Valley’s schedule as the last two games, Delta could move ahead of the Devils on a tie-breaker. Delta moved closer to making its playoff hopes better with a dominating game against Battle Mountain last Friday. With rains from the previous day, and an afternoon downpour that left Panther Stadium’s field inundated with

water, footing was not the best for either team. Throwing the ball was even more precarious as stats might indicate. Delta’s Mitch Whiteside threw just eight times and completed one pass each to Chris Black and Ryan Whiteside. Black’s reception was the more productive in that it resulted in a 48-yard touchdown. The two passes combined for 55 yards of offense for the Panthers. Battle Mountain had a pair of passers who combined for five of 11 and 59 yards. On the ground, Zach Decker wasn’t bothered too much with the mud and wet conditions as he rambled for 123 yards on nine carries. Mitch Whiteside picked up 41 yards on nine carries and scored two touchdowns for the Panthers. Decker, Black and Cordell Stroud scored one touchdown each. Delta scored on its first possession of the game on Decker’s nine-yard run to finish a six-play, 61yard drive. Alex Quintero missed the extra point kick to leave Delta ahead 6-0 with 7:29 remaining in the first quarter. Decker had scored on the previous play but the score was nullified by a holding penalty. The Panthers got the ball back after Battle Mountain was unable to move the ball on its next series of downs. Delta’s

ground game moved the ball to Battle Mountain’s 48 before Whiteside hit Black on a bubble-screen to the right for a 48-yard catch and run score with 2:48 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive took five plays and covered 70 yards. Quintero booted the extra point for a Delta 13-0 lead. A three-and-out by the Huskies gave the ball back to Delta at the 50-yard line. Decker ran the ball 22 yards to help set up a 24-yard scamper around left end by Mitch Whiteside for six points as time ran out in the first period. Quintero’s kick failed, leaving the score at 19-0. Whiteside scored his second touchdown of the evening on Delta’s first possession of the second quarter. Whiteside plunged three yards to culminate an eight-play, 45-yard drive with 5:11 left to play in the first half. Delta led at half by the score of 25-0. The Panthers were first to get the ball in the third quarter. Saul Sanchez took the kickoff at his own 30 and raced down the left sideline for 45 yards to the Huskies’ 25. From there, the Panthers ran five plays before fumbling the ball away to Battle Mountain at the Huskies’ five-yard line. Delta’s defense allowed just three yards to Battle

Mountain to force a punt. The punt was blocked by Josh Lindsey in the end zone where Cordell Stroud fell on the ball for six points. The extra point kick was good this time to give Delta a 32-0 lead with 7:20 left in the third quarter. Delta made way for second-teamers in the waning moments of the third quarter and the bulk of the fourth stanza. Battle Mountain put together a 12-play drive that ended with a Hus-

kies’ fumble that was recovered by Delta. Delta finished off the third quarter with the ball in its possession and fumbled it back to the Huskies four plays into the fourth. Battle Mountain had four possessions in the final period and finally struck paydirt on a hookand-ladder play that covered 64 yards with 23.1 left in the game. With Chase Keep’s extra-point kick, the Huskies averted a shutout in a 32-7 loss. Suprisingly, there

were only four fumbles in the contest on a field that could well have produced a fumble on every play. Delta will meet Palisade at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction on Friday, Oct. 19. This would be an excellent game to win for the Panthers as they face the top ranked 3A team Rifle Bears the following week. Palisade is listed eighth by MaxPreps while Delta is shown at number 14. Eagle Valley is third with its 6-1 record.

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Action near the middle of the field was more treacherous than on the sidelines during last week’s homecoming contest between Delta and Battle Mountain. As players try to find the footing to make tackles and blocks, no one seems to notice the ball which got away from Husky quarterback Clayton Belcher. The ball, between Delta’s Shylo Holden (45) and Huskies’ Jack Harty (1) was eventually noticed and recovered by Delta.

Bruins earn 39-13 homecoming victory BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The Cedaredge Bruins stayed unbeaten in 1A WSL action with a 3913 homecoming decision over the visiting Meeker Cowboys on Friday, Oct. 12. Three touchdowns from Carter Wasser and another two by Dante Markley provided more than enough firepower for the league-leading Bruins. Markley, a senior at Cedaredge High School, hit nine of 20 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys. Junior Kyle Ward was Markley’s top target as he caught four passes for 35 Photo by Randy Sunderland Along with a potent offense, the Cedaredge Bruins have a shut-down defense, quick off the snap and swarming to the ball carrier. Friday night the defense swarmed over the Meeker quarterback for one of many sacks.

yards. The top producing receiver was senior Carter Wasser who caught just two passes but had 99 yards to his credit. Cade Wasser also hauled in two Markley aerials for a total of 33 yards while Mickey Madaleno caught one pass for 11 yards. On the ground, Carter Wasser rambled for 156 yards on 17 carries while Markley accounted for 139 yards on eight totes. In all, the Bruins posted 310 yards of offense on the ground and added another 178 through the air for a combined 488 yards. Cedaredge outscored Meeker 12-7 in the opening quarter and then

scored 27 unanswered points over the next two quarters to build a 39-7 lead. The Cowboys put together a fourth-quarter score to make the final score 39-13. Defensively for the Bruins, Dustin Stracener led Cedaredge with seven tackles and Carter Wasser had five. The Bruins have just two games left on their regular schedule. Next up is Lake County (Leadville) on Friday at 7 p.m. Cedaredge is slated to complete its regular schedule at home with Paonia on Oct 26. The Eagles are currently in second place with a 30 league mark and 4-3 overall.

Bulldogs pummel Rams 55-6 in 2012 homecoming grid tilt BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

About the only thing to put a damper on the Bulldogs’ 55-6 homecoming win over Roaring Fork was the little bit of rain that fell at the end of the first period. Two touchdown runs by Jacobe Galley, a 28yard pass play from Josh Hardin to Colton Farmer and a 5-yard scoring run by Trenton Tamayo gave Hotchkiss a 29-0 lead just 10 minutes into the first quarter. On the final play of the quarter, Bulldog Colton Pearce recovered a fumble on the Rams’

19, and on the opening play of the second period, Galley ran the ball 19 yards for his third touchdown of the game. His PAT gave Hotchkiss a 360 lead with 11:55 remaining in the half. After the kickoff (a touchback by Galley), Hank Edwards intercepted a Rams’ pass and returned the ball 10 yards to the Roaring Fork five, setting up a touchdown run by Trenton Tamayo to set the continuous clock into motion with just over 10 minutes remaining in the half. The PAT gave the

Bulldogs a 43-0 lead. The junior varsity team played the entire second half. Early in the third period, Caleb Schelle returned an interception 19 yards to the Rams’ 10, setting up a pass play from quarterback Devan Rupe to River Panish. Panish added another touchdown run in the fourth period. The Rams scored their sole touchdown late in the third. Hardin was 5-6 for 65 yards, including one touchdown and one 2point conversion pass. He also had six carries for 36 yards.

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With the rain pouring down, T Hicks, left, and Jacobe Galley stop running back Jordan Kubielusz in the Bulldogs’ 55-6 rout of the Roaring Fork Rams last Friday night. The win topped off the week-long homecoming celebration in Hotchkiss.

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Paonia blanks Lake County in 52-0 win BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Paonia remains undefeated in 1A Western Slope League play after thrashing Lake County, 52-0, Friday night at Paonia Town Park. Paonia led 26-0 by the end of the first period. The Eagles had 331 yards rushing, with Will Austin carrying for 144 yards and three touchdowns in nine carries. Taylor Walters had three carries for 69 yards and one touch-

down, and opened the second half by returing an interception 25 yards for a score. Quinonez was good for four PATs and a 26-yard touchdown run. Jesse Reed contributed 53 yards in nine carries to the Eagles’ running game, and Tony Darling and Travis Voight combined for 28 yards. Quarterback Ty Coats was one for three, connecting on a 15-yard touchdown pass to TK

Kendall. Tony Darling and Gunnar Chesnik led the defense with four tackles each; with Reed, Landon Ochks, Morgan Rieder and Joel Simianer each adding three. Jared Byrge had three tackles and a fumble recovery, and Logan Schopp contributed a sack and forced a fumble. Paonia is now 3-0 in the WSL and will host Hotchkiss this Friday at 7 p.m.

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Delta’s Brooke Taylor (3) blasts the ball past the double block attempt of Central’s Makayla Wilcox (14) and Robbi Termentozzi. Unfortunately for the Lady Panthers, Central was able to hold off a determined effort by Delta to score a 3-1 win. The two teams met earlier in the season with the same results in that match as well.

Lady Panthers win two of three VB tilts BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

It was a three-match week for the Delta High School volleyball team. Two of the three were with non-conference foes. The first match of the week took place on Wednesday, Oct. 10, against Central High School. The Lady Panthers played a four-set match with Central on Sept. 9 and lost by the same margin on both occasions, 3-1. Delta’s second match was with Montrose, a team that defeated Central recently. The Lady Panthers had little problem with Montrose as they rolled to a 3-0 win. A week-ending match with Steamboat Springs took place in Delta on Saturday, Oct. 13, with the Panthers scoring a 3-0 win. Against Central, the Panthers held an early

lead but saw that dwindle to a 5-5 tie. The two teams played a closelycontested set with five ties that represented no more than five points separating the teams throughout the match. Delta did get a late lead that eventually led to a 25-20 decision for the Panthers. Set two was going well for Delta as they took an 8-4 lead. A rally by the Warriors tied the set at 11-11. After that, Central took advantage of Delta miscues to take a 21-13 lead that eventually produced a 25-15 Central win. After falling behind, 81, in the third set, Delta fought back to trim the Warrior’s lead to 13-12. Another Central run gave the Warriors a fourpoint edge. Kills by Erin Zunich, Brooke Taylor, and Brittanny Brasfield helped Delta get back to

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Opposite hitter Christina Jaramilo returns the ball to Rangely in the Lady Bulldogs’ homecoming loss to the Panthers. Hotchkiss has three games remaining before the district tournament, which will be held Oct. 26-27.

Hotchkiss net team hosts final games of regular season BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Bulldogs suffered a disappointing three-set loss to visiting Rangely Friday. With three games remaining, Hotchkiss is in seventh place in the 2A Western Slope League with a 510 overall, 2-6 league record. They will conclude regular-season play this weekend, beginning with two matches Friday against Soroco (3-11, 1-9). This will be the first time this year the two teams have met on the court.

The first game is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by the junior varsity match. The second varsity match will begin following the JV match at approximately 3 p.m. On Saturday, the Lady Bulldogs finish their schedule against Plateau Valley (5-9, 2-5, 1A WSL). The JV match is scheduled for 1 pm., followed by the varsity match at 2 p.m. The eight-team, 2A district tournament is scheduled for Oct. 26-27, at West Grand.

a one-point deficit at 2120. Central made a late surge to put the set away with a 25-21 score. Delta refused to fade in the fourth set and made a tremendous rush near the end of the set to stay alive and make things interesting. Central had moved to a 2114 advantage with Skylyn Webb stepping to the service line. Webb, and the rest of the Lady Panthers, went on a scoring spree that produced a 22-22 tie. From there, Central made the right plays at the right time to score a 25-23 win for the match. Delta’s final match of the week with Steamboat Springs mirrored its earlier 3-0 win over the Sailors. Steamboat scored 20 points in two of its earlier set losses but managed just 17 DELTA VB TO B10

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Morgan Rieder (5), Taylor Walters (18), and Dylan Stroud work together to shut down Lake County’s running game. The Eagles posted a 52-0 win over the visiting Panthers. In a battle for second place in the Western Slope League, Paonia hosts Hotchkiss this Friday in a game beginning at 7 p.m.

Hotchkiss XC teams primed for regional win BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

When Natalie Anderson found out her 3A cross country team would be splitting off with Paonia High School and dropping

to Class 2A, she already knew who her strongest competition would be. Crested Butte’s Amber Scott and Telluride’s Rachel Hampton are ranked first and second

going into today’s 2A Region 4 meet. Anderson is ranked third. Her best time this season, 19:00.2, is about 17 seconds shy of Scott’s best. But neither HOT XC TO B10

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Paonia only WSL VB team without loss after win in Meeker BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Prior to Friday’s volleyball match between Paonia and Meeker, neither team had lost

a league game. Meeker had dropped only four sets and was on a sevengame winning streak that began after its Sept. 15 loss to Paonia. The

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From left, Sophia Schelle, Mae Anderson, Jenni Celis, Natalie Anderson and Tiffany Clock are favored to win today’s 2A Region 4 cross country race at Confluence Park in Delta.

Hot XC CONTINUED FROM B9 Crested Butte nor Telluride is expected to win the team title at today’s 2A Region 4 meet in Delta. With Jenni Celis, Mae Anderson, Sophia Schelle and Tiffany Clock all ranked in the top 15, Hotchkiss is the favored team. On the boys’ side, Cody Bartlett set out to run a sub-16:30 at Anna Banana and beat his own expectations to finish in 16:21. Bartlett is ranked No. 2 in the region, behind Rangely’s William Scoggins. Bulldogs Andrew

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Tiedemann and Kurt Katzdorn are ranked sixth and seventh respectively, making Hotchkiss today’s team favorite ahead of second-ranked Crested Butte Community School. Tyrell Clock is ranked at 14, and Taylor Schreiner is in the top 25. Both have steadily decreased their times over the season. Races will begin at 1:30 p.m., at Confluence Park in Delta. The 2A boys will have the opportunity to run first, followed by the 2A Photo by Tamie Meck girls’ race. Class 3A races Andrew Tiedemann, and 4A races will follow. front, and Kurt Katzdorn are two of the top three runners for the Hotchkiss boys’ cross country team, is favored to win the DCI? 874-4421 which today’s 2A Region 4 race.

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Easton Hartigan attempts a kill shot early in the season against Rangely. All six starting players in the Lady Eagles’ rotation are hard-hitters and have made major contributions to Paonia’s 16-1 season record.

Lady Cowboys were seeking vindication on their home court. But after a slow start by the offense and a firstset 25-16 loss, the Lady Eagles got to work, winning the final three sets, 25-20, 25-18, 25-15. They sit alone at the top of the 2A Western Slope conference heading into the final week of regulation play. “Meeker was a good win,” said Coach Krista Carsten. “We struggled a little offensively the first two sets but finally settled in in games three and four.” Meeker’s strong blocking frustrated Paonia’s hitters early on, said Carsten. But on this team, everyone is a hitter. Paonia stepped up the pace and continued its attacks. “They couldn’t shut down all the hitters,” said Carsten. Paonia carried out 157 attacks, resulting in 15 kills for Ce’rra Carsten and 45 team kills. Middle hitter Abby Campbell “started pounding the ball out of the middle and got some key kills in the third and fourth games,” said Carsten. And Easton Hartigan, who recorded seven kills, “had one of the hardest back row attacks I have ever seen.” Carson Pipher had a great all-around game, said Carsten. The junior recorded 12 digs and scored eight kills in 28 attacks. “She was crushing the ball down the line,” said Carsten. Defensively, Ce Carsten led the team in digs with 19, with Taylor Carsten and Abby Campbell each contributing 14. Of the 67 serves received, Paonia recorded four errors. Taylor Carsten, the lone freshman on the team, recorded eight of the team’s 15 serving aces, giving Paonia points when they really needed them, said Coach Carsten. There were some stressful moments, resulting in a yellow card for Carsten, the second of her coaching career, halfway through the second set. “But it sure sparked the girls and fired them up to play harder,” she added. The Lady Eagles are now 16-1 overall and wrap up regulation play on the road. They face Plateau Valley (5-9, 2-5, 1A WSL) Thursday and Rangely (9-5, 6-3) Saturday. All eight Western Slope teams will compete in the District 5 tournament on Oct. 26-27, at West Grand High School in Kremmling. The top three teams will advance to regional competition.

Delta VB CONTINUED FROM B9 point production last Saturday. Delta won the match with easy wins of 25-11, 25-15, and 25-17. The Lady Panthers, after their match against Palisade on Oct. 16, have two matches remaining on their regular season schedule. Their first match is at Edwards against Battle Mountain on Oct. 18 (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m., and on Oct. 25 in Glenwood Springs at 6 p.m. The Panthers are currently third in 4A WSL play with a league mark of 5-3 and an overall mark of 11-8. Palisade is first at 7-1 and 11-5 with Glenwood Springs second at 7-2 and 9-5.

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Paonia XC teams set to go BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Junior Jason Sturgis is keenly aware that he still has another year remaining on the Paonia cross country team. “I’m just kind of running for fun still,” said Sturgis, who is the top-ranked runner for the first-year Eagles team. Sturgis ran the previous two seasons for Hotchkiss, and competed at state in 2011. Since the top 15 racers automatically qualify for the state meet, he’s got a good shot at it. Paonia ran at Saturday’s Montrose Relays, where teams of two runners each completed a staggered mile until both had run three miles. “We’re taking it more as a fun race because it’s

really close to regionals,” said Sturgis at a practice session last week. They don’t want to be recovering from a day of fun. While the regional meet “kind of snuck up on me, I think I’m pretty prepared,” said Sturgis, who set his all-time record of 17:44 at the Sept. 29 Anna Banana meet. “I can cut that time down. That’s what I’m hoping for.” Teammate Jacob Helleckson, a senior, is ranked in the top 20, and his times have steadily decreased. He’ll have to run the best race of his career to qualify for state. “I think he can do that,” said head coach Richard Hypio after the Oct. 6 Chris Severy race in Aspen. Taylor Polson is the

top runner for the Paonia girls team. When asked if she knew where she was ranked, she replied, “No. I don’t really follow that stuff.” Polson doesn’t consider cross country to be her specialty. “I like cross country, but I know it’s not my strength,” said the junior, who runs hurdles and mid-distance relays for the Paonia track team and has run at state the past two years. “It keeps me in shape for track.” While keeping in shape, Polson has placed in the top 15 in all but one race this season, and set a personal best time of 20:09 to place 16th at the Anna Banana invitational. Polson also placed a respectable 16th at the 3A state meet in 2011. As

a 2A runner, her goal is to qualify for state and run a sub-19:30. The Paonia girls team is one of the strongest in the league and in the state, where they are ranked fourth behind Lyons, Denver Christian and Hotchkiss. Teammates Chelsy Reed, Chelsea Meilner, Braiden Clement and Mandy Bushta are all ranked in the top 15 in the region, and the girls are ranked second behind Hotchkiss going into today’s meet. Polson wasn’t fazed by that statistic, but she has faith in her teammates and in her own ability. “As a team we’re just going to all go out and run as hard as we can,” she said. “Hopefully we’ll be in the top two.”

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Paonia junior Taylor Polson is the top-ranked cross country runner for Paonia. The girls’ team is ranked second going into today’s 2A Region 4 competition. The top 15 racers and top two teams qualify for state on Oct. 27 in Colorado Springs.

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Jason Sturgis is the topranked boys runner for Paonia High School’s cross country team as the Eagles head into today’s regional meet.

NF Bowl, a season maker BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

This Friday, the communities of Paonia and Hotchkiss will be cheering as their hometown football teams play out their annual rivalry at Paonia. While the winners take home the North Fork Bowl trophy, which Hotchkiss has claimed the past five years, there’s more at stake this year than just bragging rights. The Bulldogs (5-2, 2-1, 1A Western Slope League) are currently in third place in the WSL after a one-point loss on Sept. 28 to Cedaredge. The Bruins, one of two new teams in the 1A WSL, are in first place with a 6-1, 3-0 record. This is the first time in four years that Hotchkiss is not dominating the league, but they’re

hardly the underdogs in this match and are coming off of last Friday’s 55-6 throttling of Roaring Fork (1-6, 0-3). The Eagles are in second place with a 4-3 overall, 3-0 league record, and defeated visiting Lake County last Friday, 52-0.

The final two games of the season, including a game at No. 1 Cedaredge on Oct. 26, will be their biggest tests this year. Both teams have strong running games, and powerful running backs — Jacobe Galley for the Bulldogs and Will Austin

for the Eagles. Against Lake County last Friday, Austin had nine carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns, while Galley ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ win Friday over Roaring Fork. Against the Rams, Hotchkiss rushed for 236 yards; against Lake County, Paonia rushed for 331 yards. Both teams have a new quarterback at the helm. Both have experienced and successful defensive teams. On special teams, Paonia recently acquired place kicker Jorge Quinonez, who kicked four PATs against Lake County and a 44-yard field goal in the Eagles’ win at Meeker. Paonia will be focused on maintaining their second-place standing in the

league, which ensures a place in first-round state playoffs in three weeks. A loss for Hotchkiss would hold them in third place in the league. With wins over the two top teams in the Southern Peaks League

by Hotchkiss and Paonia playing one of their toughest early-season schedules in recent years, either team could pick up a wildcard berth. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., at Paonia Town Park.

Lady Bruins get VB win over MC The Cedaredge volleyball team won an exciting 3-2 match against the visiting Moffat County Bulldogs. Scores for the match were 25-19, 21-25, 19-25, 27-25, and 16-14. The Bulldogs are in fifth place with a league mark of 3-3 and a 4-12 overall slate. Cedaredge is seventh with records of 2-6

and 4-11. A trip to New Castle was not a good one as the Coal Ridge squad won the match with scores of 25-14, 25-8, 18-25, and 25-15. Cedarege is in Olathe for a 6 p.m. match on Thursday, Oct. 18, and is in Parachute to face Grand Valley Saturday.

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Senior volleyball and football players rally around the bonfire Thursday night.

2012 Homecoming Queen and King Erin Zunich and Shylo Holden

DHS band members formed a concert arc to play their field show music at halftime of the Homecoming football game.

Hattie Bohling, Hannah Unruh and Raven Duran go “bananas” during class games. Student body president Thomas Duran builds enthusiasm for the class games.

Photos by Wayne Crick and Pat Sunderland Hall decorations

Freshmen put their all into the tug-of-war contest but fell to the juniors, who ultimately lost to the seniors.

Going green for Homecoming

Although rain forced many Homecoming activities indoors, students were able to decorate the stadium with plastic fence inserts.

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Volgamore is named to board BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Ken Volgamore has been appointed to serve on the Orchard City Town Board. He has stepped into a two-year

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term that will expire in April 2014. Volgamore is a private contractor. He ran for town trustee in last April’s municipal election. He lives with his wife in town, where he located to 15 years ago. During a brief interview with town trustees prior to the Oct. 10 meeting, Volgamore said that he is the son of a Tongue Creek Valley homesteader, so he has roots in the community. Volgamore is a retired firefighter and is proud of his service on both Delta and Cedaredge departments. His application for the position was the only one received, said Mayor Don Suppes, and he was unanimously endorsed for the post by the trustees.

Orchard City looks at small hydropower plant BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The hope for a small hydro power generating turbine to provide electricity and winter heat at Orchard City’s water treatment plant is still under study with technical and other issues yet to be solved. The town’s proposed 2013 budget includes $225,000 for the project. Trustees are hoping that the project will eventually make the water treatment plant’s utility needs self-generating. That would eliminate $14,000 in propane heating costs, and possibly $7,000 in electricity costs. The principal design engineer on the project has resigned and a new one will need to be assigned to the job. The town has pursued grants to pay a consultant

to prepare necessary federal permit applications. At the town board’s Oct. 10 meeting, Mayor Don Suppes explained that technical issues on water inflow/outflow pressure levels might require installation of a seven horsepower pump. That situation is still being evaluated. Suppes also reported that a field trip to Meeker is being planned to see an identical installation there and try to evaluate the issue of removing air bubbles from water entering the treatment plant after it is run through the turbine. Air bubbles in the treatment plant’s feed stocks make water production more time consuming and costly. “If we can’t produce water, the hydro doesn’t do us any good at all,” Suppes said.

Algae leaving bad taste in drinking water BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Cedaredge public works department has reported to the board of trustees on the complaints about taste and odor of the town’s drinking water. The report was made available at the trustees’ Oct. 11 work session. The cause of the taste and odor is “prolonged higher than normal temperatures this summer” which resulted in “several types of algae (having) the opportunity to grow exponentially” in the town’s raw water supply reservoirs. “There is no reason to be alarmed,” the report states, adding “residents do not need to take extra precautions when drinking or using water.” Additional monitoring has been under way to check on the town’s distribution system. “The results confirm that the source of the odor, which strongly affects taste, is the algae in the source water reservoirs prior to filtration and disinfection,” says the report. The report adds some suggestions and possible actions that the town can take for dealing with the problem: • “Some people can sense the effects of the algae more distinctly. Any odor is less obvious when the water is cold, so refrigerating water to drink could help. • “Fresh carbon filters are usually effective at removing certain odors from water, but we expect the raw water quality to improve in the next few weeks and there is nothing that needs to be done to improve the water safety.” • A proposed short-term solution; spend $5,000 to

$10,000 on powered activated carbon and add it to treatment plant feedstocks. • In the medium term; install a chemical feed system for adding potassium permanganate. The system would require extensive monitoring to prevent discoloration of water. This is called “a very viable option.” • A long-term option would be to dedicate more town resources to the ongoing program of maintaining, improving, and developing the fresh water springs on Grand Mesa.

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Fall arrival The arrival of fall colors at the county’s lower elevations makes for inviting scenery and the urge for a pleasant drive through the country to enjoy views like this one along Ward Creek Road.

Big John’s Lumber is under new ownership BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Art Lindsey, a leader in the Cedaredge business community for over 45 years, has decided to retire. He has sold Big John’s Lumber Company Inc. to Monty and Sally Lutzker of Park City, Utah, who will make just a slight change in the name, to Big John’s Ace LLC. The rest of the operation will remain essentially unchanged, including the longtime employees who have worked alongside Art for many years. Big John’s is one of the few remaining locally owned independent lumber yards in Delta, Montrose or Mesa counties. It’s one of the oldest businesses in the Surface Creek Valley, having occupied the corner at 200 SW 2nd Street in Cedaredge for over 100 years. Big John’s truly fills a niche. “Our customers appreciate the fact they don’t have to drive someplace else to make their purchases,” Art said. The lumberyard has been owned by the Lindsey family since 1968, when Art discovered the opportunity of a lifetime while working as a traveling salesman for the Macklanburg-Duncan Co., a building supply company. But he didn’t start out in the lumber business. After serving in the Army Air Corps, he attended Peru State College and earned a teaching degree. He was a teacher and basketball coach in Johnson, Neb., then became a school superintendent after completing his master’s degree at the Uni-

Art Lindsey versity of Northern Colorado. While working on his master’s degree during the summer months, Art met Earl Smith, a traveling sales representative for Macklanburg-Duncan. Smith recommended Art to his company, and for the next 15 or so years Art traveled Iowa, Illinois and Colorado selling building products. He was the first sales representative to produce $250,000, $500,000, $750,000 and finally $1,000,000 in sales. When Art purchased Cedaredge Lumber Company from Josie Brewer in 1968, the lumberyard employed three people and a part-timer and was doing $180,000 annually. Art took the best ideas from the lumberyards he’d called on and implemented them in Cedaredge. He also recruited strong managers, including Bob Frost (a former partner), Cliff Davis, Bill Bryson, Jim Nelson and Bill Holt to oversee the business. Susan Kunkel, who is currently serving as manager, has been with Big

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New uniforms After taking first place in Grand Junction a couple of weeks ago, the Cedaredge High School Marching Band showed off its new uniforms during halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 12. The band won at state last year, and has hopes of returning to defend its title.

John’s for over 32 years. As Art’s son John began to take an active role in the business, they built a small truss plant in 1979 and opened a home center in Glenwood Springs in 1989. The store in Glenwood Springs closed, but Big John’s in Cedaredge continues to meet the needs of the community with a wide variety of products, from lumber and paint, to tools and hardware. Art says it was his mother who taught him how to make money. “I hope I have been able to pass this on to Pamela, my daughter, and John, my son,” he said. Looking back on his humble beginnings, he feels good about where he started and where he is finishing. “God has allowed me to have and share a great life,” he said. In addition to his two wonderful children, who live in Denver and Phoenix, John has four grandchildren. He plans to remain in Cedaredge for the time being, but may eventually move closer to either his son or his daughter.

First look at $2.5 million budget BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Orchard City trustees got their first look at the town’s proposed 2013 budget during the monthly meeting on Oct. 10. There will be a budget work session scheduled this month to discuss the town’s spending in detail. The 2013 document proposed a total of $2.52 million in spending for the town’s five budget funds. General fund spending will be $414,282. The road funds will spend $385,484. Spending in the water fund will total $1.22 million. The water capital improvement fund will spend $445,000. The Town Park will account for $84,225 in spending. In 2011, the last year for which actual figures are available, the town spent $2.65 million. The town’s adopted budget for this year, which still has more than two months to go, calls for $2.43 million in total spending. Projects called for in the various budget funds next year include the following ones: • In the general fund, $10,000 will go for codification of the town ordinances; FIRST LOOK TO C2

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Orchard City honors student BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Orchard City’s student of the Month for October is Autumn Tsosie. She is a senior at Delta High School. She has been named an academic all-state honorable mention. In addition to her academic interests she is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and the school’s Key Club. Autumn Tsosie Autumn plays piano Her parents are Jason and plans on studying and Phylisa Weed. accounting in college.

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Bear Den for October

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Each month Cedaredge Elementary School honors two students from each class based on their BRUIN Pride (B = backbone, R = respect, U = unique, I = inquisitive, NL = new learning). Bear Den honorees for October are, left to right: (front row) kindergarteners Nolan Hanson (R) and Tel Geyer (R) from Mrs. Summer Dallman’s class; Isaac Nichols (I) and Kierra Terry (R) from Mrs. Meryn Harris’ class; and Izzy Cerise (R) and Logan McIntire (R) from Mrs. Jamae Parsons’ class; first graders Heeley Taylor (R) and Christopher Hatheway (NL) from Mrs. Sophie Egan’s class; June Pulver (NL) and Lanette Esquibel (R) from Ms. Nicole Melby’s class; and Kiley Pera (NL) from Mrs. Kelly Rienks’ class; (middle row) second grader Sammie Pritchett (R) and Charles Mellon (R) from Ms. Stephanie Barton’s class; Jocelyn Rivera (R) and Levi Bailey (R) were both absent from Ms. Haley Benson’s class; and Kendra Richardson (R) and Gabe Eisele (R) from Mrs. Jean Laurita’s class; third graders Dulan Furubotten (B) and Savannah Baldozier (R) from Mrs. Rebecca Henry’s class; Lance Knutson (R) absent and Paige McGovern (B) from Ms. Peggy Lampton’s class; and Gracie Fitts (R) and Hunter Kissner (B) from Ms. Stacy Schmalz’s class; (back row) fourth graders Olivia Wick (R) and Aldo Galicia (R) from Ms. Carrie Berger’s class; Colby Rupp (NL) and Kammie Henderson (R) from Mrs. DeAnna Frost’s class; Conner Brooks (R) and Emma Stumpf (I) from Mr. Brad Stanfield’s class; Fifth grade-Dusty Higgs (NL) and Brie McGovern (U) from Ryan Bond’s class; Karen Ponce-Gama (U) and Arianna Fischer (U) absent from Mr. Kirby Henderson’s class; Gracie Hatheway (I) and William Parker (U) from Mr. Larry Thompson’s class.

repairs to town hall exterior and parking lot crack sealing will cost $8,000; and transfers will be made to the park fund, $9,818, and to the road fund, $112,521. • In the road fund, $150,000 is allocated for overlay projects on Tongue Creek Road and on Fairview Road west, and on Running Deer Road. A truck replacement will cost $27,500. • In the water fund,

$200,000 is budgeted for in-town pipeline improvements, including replacement and upgrade of the Pheasant Run subdivision waterline. • The water capital construction fund shows spending of $200,000 for treatment plant automation, $20,000 for pipeline company materials reimbursement, and a possible $225,000 expenditure for installation of a hydro power unit at the treatment plant. • The $84,225 spending from the park fund will be primarily for maintenance for Town Park. The town will spend $1,700 of that for a grass trimmer and $1,250 for Roast beef was at the a picnic table in the new top of the menu with sides town hall gazebo. and desserts prepared by Les and Dorothy Mergel*** man. Les also served as Master of Ceremonies. Contact Jo Ann Price Volunteers are the core at 835-3065 to reservere of the museum. Volunteers space at the Cedaredge make the society and the Craft Festival on Saturmuseum a success! day, Nov. 10.

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It takes a lot of volunteers to keep everything going at Surface Creek Valley Historical Society’s Pioneer Town in Cedaredge. Board members meet year-round to handle all issues pertaining to the society and the museum. They chair special events along with other responsibilities. The Tuesday Morning crew is made up of a talented group of men who keep everything in good repair. There are 13 half-day shifts for volunteers to cover each week at the Welcome Center. The chapel committee is responsible for lining up and hosting concerts. A committee is working toward upgrading and recording archival items. Volunteers thoroughly clean each building prior to the season’s opening each spring. All of the special events require additional “hands” for success. The list goes on and on with group tour guides, doll house and Indian museum hosts, landscaping work, “smithy” demonstrations in the blacksmith shop, and many other responsibilities handled by willing volunteers throughout the museum. An annual event, the

recognition dinner, was held the evening of October 9 where volunteers were recognized by Surface Creek Valley Historical Society as a way of saying “thank you” to all who gave of their time and talents this past year.

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Retiring flags with respect Boy Scout Troop 497 did a flag retirement over the weekend of Oct. 6 with four VFW members at the Fathers House church in Cedaredge. Scouts, from the left, are Lucas Vader, Aaron Good, Scotty DaCosta, Patrick DaCosta, and Zachary Good. Scoutmaster Rick Schaefer is up front by the fire. Participants from the VFW were Wayne Hamrick, Bill Hendrix, Gary Tolleffson and Deon Strain. The troop would like to thank the VFW for their support.

Cedar Mesa Club hosts soup supper Saturday On Saturday, October 20, everyone is invited to join their friends and neighbors at the Cedar Mesa Clubhouse for a soup supper between 5 and 7 p.m. The clubhouse is located at 15637 Peach Rd. on Cedar Mesa,

approximately three miles east of Cedaredge. Advance tickets or reservations are not available for this supper. The members are simply asking for a voluntary donation. The proceeds from this soup supper will go toward the

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Thur., Oct. 18 Volleyball at Olathe, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m.; Marching Band Competition at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction, Cedaredge performs at 12:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 19 Football at Lake County, 7:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 Volleyball at Grand Valley, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. Oct. 22-28 FFA National Convention at Indianapolis. Mon., Oct. 22 JV Football vs. Olathe, 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by:

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club’s scholarship fund. Each year the club members present a scholarship to a deserving high school senior who resides on Cedar Mesa. Last year the club funded two scholarships, for $1,000 each. The Cedar Mesa Community Club has been a presence in the Cedar Mesa and Cedaredge community for 104 years, supporting local charities with money, time and goods. Three years ago members established the club as a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Throughout the year, members donate to the Surface Creek Community Services food bank, the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Shelter, and to other county-wide charities such as Tri-County Resource Center and House of Promise. Seating may be limited in the little Cedar Mesa Clubhouse, but the ladies of the Club promise you some warm hospitality, and some delicious soups. For more information about the soup supper, or about the Cedar Mesa Community Club, call Bev Henry at 856-4165.

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A Homecoming Win Solidifies a Tradition of a Winning Football Team

Student Council does a tremendous job hosting this year’s Homecoming festivities. Photo by Atlantis Capmbell Junior Alejondro Alejandre and Sophomore Isaiah Surber try to return the ball to the Cowboys.

The diversity for the pep assembly games bring laughs and embarassment. The theme days helped bring school spirit to all classes.

Photo by Joanne Tawney The Bruins’ defensive line prepares to take down the Cowboys. At Friday night’s Homecoming game, the Bruins killed the Meeker Cowboys. Scoring a touchdown within the first few seconds of the game, they showed it was going to be a great game. With a final score of 39 to 13, another win was given to the team. The Bruins are making football look very easy with the many victories the have gained throughout the season. The new standard for excellence in Cedaredge football has been set.

Photo by Raven Moreland Senior Carter Wasser makes the catch and tries to gain yards

Volleyball Team Gains Momentum

Photo by Dakota Baldozier Photo by Megan Wick Photo by Jake Wieben Senior Lindsey Junior Rebecca Deal approaches Junior Summer Herman swings for a kill while Gardner prepares to the net with full confidence knowher team covers the net. set her middle hitter. ing her team has her back. On October 9th, the Volleyball team played their Homecoming game against Moffat County and “swept” them. The C-Team went out and completely dominated, winning in 2 short matches. The Junior Varsity team won with a battle, and the Varsity made a comeback. The Varsity team managed to show their authority by winning the first set, but then hit a slight bump in the road losing the next 2. The girls then decided that they were good enough, and they finally kicked it into gear winning the next 2 games. Their Senior Night and Homecoming game turned into a game that none of them will ever forget.

Royalty

Freshmen Attendants: Lydia Knutson & Shane Gates

Sophomore Attendants:Tessa Wick & Corey Reynolds

Senior Attendants: Jordie Smith & Cade Wasser

2012 Homecoming King & Queen: Dante Markley & Jordie Smith

Junior Attendants: Lars Knutson & Jessica Sullivan

Senior Attendants: Lindsey Cotton Senior Attendants: & Dante Markley Rachael Latta & Dustin Stracener

The after school activities during the week brought attention to the excellence at Cedaredge High School. The football team stays on track with their winning streak, moving up in the rankings. The volleyball teams adds another win to their record, beating Moffat County. The Homecoming Royalty graced the parade and the dance floor. King Dante Markley and Queen Jordie Smith danced to the audience’s applause.

Check out Homecoming this year. A Saturday night tradition becomes a Friday night dance.

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Monday: Heroes and Sidekicks

Photo by Kaitlyn Kissner

Photo by Bethany Smail

Dustin Stracener passes a baton to Peter Plonka in order to sail the Seniors to victory.

Kyle Ward and Austin Gartman try to pass the card with as little contact as possible.

Ashley Diaz and Kendra Pappan prepare to pass an orange only using their chins.

Monday was the day of Awkward games. They were the Icebreaker toothpick pass, the playing card pass, the orange pass, and the baton handoff. No one kept score, and maybe that’s a good thing since everyone tripped, fell, kissed and hugged without meaning to.

Tuesday: Villains and Minions

Photo by Tessa Wick Ryan Latta AKA Ivor prepares CHS students for their class chant.

Photo by Tessa Wick Nellie Freeman and Jessica Sullivan try to shoot the basketball after spinning in circles.

Photo by Kaitlyn Kissner The Rough Riders and the rest of the senior class construct a pulling strategy to dominate the underclassmen.

Tuesday was the day of strength and coordination games. The spin and shoot the basketball challenge, the tug of war, and the relay challenge proved that finesse would win the challenge, not necessarily strength or coordination.

Wednesday: Royalty Pairs

Photo by Atlantis Campbell Cooper Gillies gives a thumbs up after defeating the competiton at the finding-the-gummy-bears challenge.

Photo by Bethany Smail “Mr Gardner” and “Mr. Milholland” participate in the pairs day, switched name tags and each played the other.

Photo by Atlantis Campbell. Savannah Herman, Savannah Hassinger, Carter Stoudt, and Clayton Cooper build an oreo tower for the win.

Wednesday was the food challenge day. They included the oreo filling tower, the find-the-gummy bears challenge, the saltine cracker challenge, and the mentos & coke drinking challenge. No one envied the competitors on this day.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cannell on their wedding!

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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Thursday: Class Themes

Photo by Raven Moreland The Seniors cram as many students as possible onto the couch in order to win.

Photo by Raven Moreland

Photo by Atlantis Campbell

Zoe Suiter, Cassydy Zamarippa, and Madison Signs are the three blind mice from Shrek.

The Sophemores try to catch as many cotton balls on their duct tape head band as possible before the time runs out.

Thursday concluded the Homecoming games. It included the fit as many people as you can on a couch challenge, balloon stomping, and cotton ball catch. The Freshmen were The Incredibles, the Sophomores dressed up as the cast of Shrek, Juniors were Spiderman and the Seniors dressed up as Snow White.

Friday: The Finale The Football team shows some school spirit as they pump up for the big Homecoming game. Dominique Attarian and Abbey Burget cheer for the softball team on their float. Photo by Raven Moreland

Photo by Raven Moreland The Juniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trophy on their float represents that they are the number one class of Cedaredge High School.

Photo submitted by Mrs. Ensley

Photo by Carly Wieben Lindsey Cotton, Rachel Latta, Jessica Sullivan, Jordie Smith, Tessa Wick, and Lydia Knutson are the Queen contestants and Princesses for Homecoming. The Cedaredge High School Marching band performs in the Homecoming Parade.

Friday was the finale of the Homecoming week. All classes prepared the whole day for the parade while dodging raindrops. After the parade, the Bruins dominated the Cowboys at the game 39 to 13, which was followed by the Homecoming dance. It was a day packed with excitement, anticipation and a few rain delays. Photo by Carly Wieben

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Cedaredge High School Photo by Raven Moreland Brittany Chlarson, Ryan Latta, Dakota Baldozier, Shane Gates, Katie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hern and Corey Reynolds are some of the students in STUCO who helped make the week memorable for every student.

Bonfire

Photo by Ms. Gillis The Senior class poses for a group photo for their last Homecoming bonfire. With a full week of activities, Seniors always remember the tradition and the fun of just sharing with friends.

Photo by Megan Wick Atlantis Campbell shared a truly American tradition with Annabel Mempel from Germany

Photo by Ms. Gillis Rachael Latta enjoys hanging out with her friends for her last bonfire.

Homecoming Dance

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Editor-in-chief Jessica Sullivan Assistant Editor: Lars Knutson Photography Editor: Dakota Baldozier Advertising Editor: Skylar Smith Production Design Assistants: Dante Markley Staff Writers: Dakota Baldozier Kristin Gardner Kaitlyn Kissner Atlantis Campbell Lars Knutson Jake Wieben Carly Wieben Bethany Smail Sierra McHugh Raven Moreland Jessica Sullivan Joanne Tawney

Skylar Smith Savannah Herman Dante Markley Megan Wick Jordan Smith

The views expressed in the Bruin Tracks do not necessarily represent the opinions of Cedaredge High School or its staff. The Bruin Tracks is a public forum for student expression, striving for journalistic excellence; it is created as part of the Journalism class at Cedaredge High School. Bruin Tracks thanks all the advertisers and other community supporters. We welcome all comments.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

HOMECOMING 2012

A little “gangnam style” fun

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Dante Markley and Jordan Smith were crowned King and Queen of the 2012 Cedaredge Homecoming.

Photos by Hank Lohmeyer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A ton of donated potatoes was delivered to the CHS ag shop where they were bagged by members of the student council and Future Farmers of America Chapter as a homecoming week activity.

Students sack a ton of food bank taters more than a celebration and that it could have Homecoming this year a heart of service also.” for some Cedaredge High School students was more than a week of dress-up and fun activities. Members of the Student Council and the Future Farmers of America Chapter completed a community service project that put a ton of nutritious, locally grown potatoes, into the hands of valley residents. The potatoes were donated, explained student advisor Katie Johnson. The two bins full of the freshest spuds ever were delivered from Austin to the CHS ag classPhoto by Hank Lohmeyer room where last Friday they were bagged for CHS students place delivery to the Cedaredge locally grown potatoes into individual sacks Food Bank. “We thought that for distribution at the homecoming could be Cedaredge Food Bank.

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AGRICULTURE

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All of Colorado still in drought Outlook for next year uncertain BY HANNAH HOLM Coordinator, Water Center at Colorado Mesa University

Last spring, as it became clear that what snowpack we had was rapidly disappearing and we weren’t getting any more, there was a flurry of media attention to the Drought of 2012. Temperatures soared, fires across the West filled the skies with smoke, and official drought declarations were made. But then the monsoon rains came, and it started to feel like things weren’t

so bad. Given that we just officially finished the 2012 Water Year (water years run Oct 1–Sept. 30), it’s a good time to take stock of where we really are in terms of our water supply. According to the September drought update from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, all of Colorado remains in drought, which ranges from “severe” to “exceptional.” August and September rains eased conditions in the central mountains, while portions of the eastern plains stayed dry and slipped into “exceptional” drought, the most severe category reported by the U.S. Drought Mon-

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itor (http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ). From Mesa County straight north, drought conditions were rated “extreme.” The impact of the exceptionally hot and dry 2012 water year was buffered by good reservoir levels at the start of the year from the wet winter the year before. Farmers in the Grand and Uncompahgre valleys with reservoirs upstream managed decent harvests, even though ranchers in the mountains, who rely more on natural streamflows and grazing conditions, were hurting. Next year’s outlook is uncertain, and water managers are being conservative about putting further pressure on reservoirs. The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association decided to cut off water deliveries two weeks early to keep more water in storage for the 2013 growing season. Reservoir storage levels around the state are low, and more extreme conservation measures are likely next year if winter storms fail to significantly refill them.

Grand Valley domestic water providers have warned that another dry winter could lead to mandatory restrictions and higher water rates. According to the Natural Resource Conservation Service, reservoir storage levels at the end of August for some of the state’s major river basins were as follows: • Colorado River Basin: 64 percent of average, and 63 percent of capacity. At the same time in 2011, the basin’s storage levels were at 111 percent of average. • Gunnison River Basin: 63 percent of average, and 52 percent of capacity. At the same time in 2011, the basin’s storage levels were at 108 percent of average. • South Platte River Basin (includes Denver and the northern Front Range): 71 percent of average, and 44 percent of capacity. At the same time in 2011, the basin’s storage levels were at a whopping 121 percent of average. • Arkansas River Basin (includes Colorado Springs and Pueblo): 63 percent of average, and 19 percent of capacity. At the same time in 2011,

this basin was already beginning to experience drought and had storage levels at 85 percent of average. Drought conditions and reservoir storage levels on the Front Range matter to Western Slope water users, and viceversa, because of the extent to which Front Range water users rely on trans-mountain diversions. On average, about 500,000 acre-feet/year flows from Western Slope headwaters streams (mostly in the Colorado Basin) into the South Platte and Arkansas River Basins to irrigate crops and provide water to cities. An acre-foot is about enough to supply 2-3 households’ domestic water needs for a year. Weather forecasters are having a tough time predicting what the coming winter has in store. Forecaster Klaus Wolter at the University of Colorado expects that October–December 2012 are likely to be wet in eastern Colorado, but there are no clear signals indicating what conditions in western Colorado will be like. For January–March 2013, Wolter said conditions look good for mois-

ture for northeast and north-central Colorado, while the only part of the state with a strong risk for dry conditions is in the southwest. So — don’t panic, but also don’t forget about the drought just because it’s not so hot anymore and we’ve had a few rainy days! If you’re interested in keeping track of how Colorado’s water picture is evolving, check out the Colorado Water Conservation Board’s “Flood and Water Availability Task Forces” page, where much of the information in this article came from, at http://cwcb.state.co.us/ public-information/floodwater-availability-taskforces. This is part of a series of articles coordinated by the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University in cooperation with the Colorado and Gunnison Basin Roundtables to raise awareness about water needs, uses and policies in our region. To learn more about the basin roundtables and statewide water planning, and to let the roundtables know what you think, go to www.coloradomesa. edu/WaterCenter.

WaterSMART program stretches water supplies The Department of the Interior’s WaterSMART program is saving water, finding better ways to stretch existing supplies and helping partners plan to meet future water demands, according to a three-year progress report on the program released Oct. 11. Combining new initiatives with existing programs as part of a comprehensive strategy for sustainable management of water supplies in the United States, Water SMART projects, along

with other conservation activities, are expected to save an estimated 587,839 acre-feet of water a year — enough water for more than 2.3 million people. These water conservation results put the Interior Department well on the way toward achieving its high priority goal of saving 730,000 acre-feet per year by the end of 2013. According to Dixie Luke, Fire Mountain Canal in the North Fork has utilized a Water

SMART grant to automate some of its gates at a reservoir, and plan to do more if there are more opportunities. The water savings and other accomplishments are detailed in the report, WaterSMART: A Three-Year Progress Report. “SMART” stands for “Sustain and Manage America’s Resources for Tomorrow.” The report is available online at www.usbr.gov/ WaterSMART.

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Water quality information assembled by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is now available to the public through a new tool on the agency’s website, http://cogcc. state.co.us/ The database of water samples allows the public to view water quality for specific locations throughout Colorado and marks a significant milestone in the COGCC’s ongoing efforts to monitor, protect and quantify water quality as part of its regulatory oversight of oil and gas development in the state. “We’re glad to have this data now available for Colorado citizens who seek more information about oil and gas development in their communities,” said COGCC director Matt Lepore. “We hope this data is helpful as we continue to work closely with local governments, industry and neighbors to balance production of important energy resources with protection of our precious water supplies.” COGCC maintains one of the largest collections of water quality data in Colorado. The new public site is live with data received since Jan. 1, 2011, consisting of samples from 450 wells or other locations, including springs. Additional sampling data from thousands of samples taken over many previous years will be added over the next several months. In the near term,

data obtained in recent months associated with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s voluntary groundwater monitoring program will be added. Historic sampling data received from several sources dating back many years will be migrated to the database by the end of 2012. The water quality information in the database has been collected for a variety of purposes: in support of investigations, remediation projects, conditions of approval attached to specific permits, and voluntary and mandated sampling programs. When all of the available data is migrated to the database, and as new sampling data is collected and added, the COGCC database will be among the most comprehensive water quality databases in the nation. To use the database, click on the link marked “Water Sampling Data Now Available” on the COGCC home page. From there, click on GIS Online link or on the “Go to Map” link associated with the “Water/Gas Sample Data.” After a map loads, you can zoom into an area using the rolling button on the mouse or the zoom feature on the menu along the top. When you’re in the area of interest, check the box on the left-hand side marked “Water Gas Sample Sites,” then click the box labeled “Sites w/ Lab Data.”

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Cedaredge – Residential

1.7 acres...Home is steel beam construction, 1740 sq. ft., 3BR/2BA, large partially enclosed patio, large garage. Maintenance-free landscaping and exterior. Wondering about storage? Well, this place also has a 3240 sq. ft. hangar. www.tourfactory.com/872552 $275,000 #669096

Roomy and Like New… home in Willow Heights in Hotchkiss that features 4BR/3BA, a family room with pellet stove, upgraded master bath, newer carpeting, updated kitchen with a Jenn-Aire range/oven and a big shop. $226,500 #668150

Views…and country living on one acre. 3BR/2BA, large kitchen, extra large master bath/bedroom and walkin, and a very nice office, with his/hers built-in desks. Privacy fenced back yard with large trex deck and irrigation water included! www. tourfactory.com/914975 $239,000 #672725

2.2 Acres…irrigated with Paonia Ditch is also recently updated with many improvements including new flooring, new paint, newer appliances and several other upgrades. 4BR/2BA and a quiet location only 2+ miles from Paonia. $229,500 #671749

20 Acres in Alfalfa & Grass…on Cory Ridge, nestled among surrounding farms. OCID water and water tap included. Views from the Ragged Mountains to the San Juans. Perfect place to build your dream home and have a little farm. $199,000 #666284

35 Acres…of natural beauty. A place to relax, roam or hunt. Direct access from 3100 Road, about 9 miles north of North Road. So close to Forest Service access! Nice views! Mobiles and modular allowed. www. tourfactory.com/871512 $89,000 #668832

Gambrel Style Home…on a half acre near Surface Creek with great views. Spacious 3BR/3BA, 2588 sq. ft. home features large rooms for the growing family. Finished 2car garage, several trees & garden areas. Close to town amenities. $229,000 #659281

Nancy Wood

Bob or Linda Lario

Nancy Wood

Marsha Bryan

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Shari Davis

Doris Danielsen

Shari Davis

970-201-6988

527-7777

527-7046

527-7777

Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

Dream Setting…Rustic charm in this secluded 3BR/2BA, 1858 sq. ft. home on 14.9 treed acres with Surface Creek running along the east property line. Deck & rocked patio to enjoy the privacy of the pinions. Two-car detached garage & 24x24 barn. $364,000 #673236

Heaven on Earth…Beautifully remodeled 4BR/3BA, 2375 sq. ft. home will leave you breathless! Many upgrades inside & out on 10 acres with irrigated pastures, several outbuildings. - built to perfection. Property includes excellent irrigation water rights, ready for horses. $519,000 #668171

Stunning Views…Spacious 4BR/2BA, 3072 sq. ft. home includes a finished walk-out basement. Lots of beautiful upgrades - all new flooring, new interior & exterior paint, brand new wrap around deck to enjoy the VIEWS. Attached 2-car garage on 5.34 acres. $259,000 #672218

Greg Stratman

John Freeman

856-7350

856-3300

527-7756

970-201-6988

Austin – Home + Acreage

Delta – Home + Acreage

Cedaredge – Residential

Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

Vineyard & Beautiful Home…Nearly 6 irrigated acres offers spectacular views and a lovely remodeled 2800 sq. ft. home, complete with a 3000 bottle temperature controlled wine cellar. New kitchen appliances, cabinets & granite counter tops, new hickory flooring & more. $424,000 #649213

Newer Home, Acreage… Granite countertops, marble tile in the bathrooms, bamboo floors are just a few of the upgrades in this 2011 built, 3BR/2BA, 1527 sq. ft. home on 2.75 Acres with great views. Insulated & Finished 2-car garage. $189,500 $169,900 #662182

Cute Home, Cute Price… Cozy and comfortable 3BR/1BA, 1271 sq. ft. home features new oak cabinets in the kitchen, wood laminate, floors in the main living areas, vinyl siding and metal roof for low maintenance. Fenced garden area, attached 1-car garage. $140,000 #666003

Colorado Mountain Home… Year-round creek, VIEWS, 2.6+ acres, charming 2310 sq. ft. home with wrap-around decks, PLUS guest house/rental, det. studio/office, two garages. Energy efficient solar design with thermostatically controlled blowers & opening skylites. Multiple water tap & 2 septics. $295,000 #670686

Marsha Bryan

Bert Sibley

Norm or Christi Prettyman

Janice Jones

856-8800

856-6809

856-7791

856-7344

856-8800

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GOLF COURSE DREAM! Lovely 3BR/2BA, 1877 sq. ft. home, built to minimize utility costs with styrofoam insulation. Newly painted, new roof, ready to move right in. Open concept living/dining/kitchen, loft area would make a great office, den or 4th bedroom. Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet, jetted tub & separate shower. Beautiful unobstructed sunsets from your patio overlooking the 4th fairway. $199,500 Cedaredge, CO #666503

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D2 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 HELP WANTED

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MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY LLC (MCC) WEST ELK MINE

Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is seeking candidates to be considered for Human Resources Representative, responsible for providing support to HR department which may include but are not limited to the following:

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MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY LLC (MCC) Somerset, Colorado

AVAILABLE POSITION: Human Resources Representative

HELP WANTED

WEST ELK MINE

Somerset, Colorado

HELP WANTED

Coordinate and monitor internal and external recruitment of applicants; conduct new hire orientation and benefit training; compile reports and statistical data as requested; coordinate events and employee activities to maintain a positive community image; Maintain applicant log, ensuring all applicants are logged and response and disclosure forms are sent out; Maintain strict confidentiality. Provide benefit administration support; respond to questions related to benefits; participate in open enrollment benefit activities; participate in wellness events. Support annual Affirmative Action program; assist with EO Surveys, DOL data surveys, EEO-1, and VETS-100 reports. Maintain positive employer/employee relationships and promote employee morale; respond to employees regarding basic policy administration issues/questions in a timely and appropriate manner; Ensure all new hires, terms, and change entries are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinate various HR projects and assist with HR functions, as assigned.

AVAILABLE POSITION: Warehouse Tech I or II Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is seeking candidates to be considered for Warehouse Tech I or II, to perform diverse Warehouse job functions that support the operating efficiency of West Elk Mine, including, but not limited to: Receive, stock, and inventory all incoming parts and supplies Operate motorized equipment including forklifts and front-end loaders. Process all receipts, including purchase order ID and verify to slip. Research and reconcile receiving problems. Maintain Satellite Warehouse. Inventory, issue and receive explosives. Utilize ELLIPSE extensively for Inventory Control Candidates must have: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, Minimum of five (5) years of Warehouse experience for Tech II and less than five (5) years for Tech I consideration. Experience and proficiency with ELLIPSE or other inventory control system, experience using MS Office Products (Excel), capability of safely and efficiently operating a forklift and front-end loader for extended periods of time, knowledge of mining equipment and supplies, and demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal). POSITION REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor

BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field Strong organizational skills, with ability to handle multiple simultaneous duties Strong communication skills, with ability to make group presentations Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with all organization levels Knowledge of Colorado and Federal employment laws and practices Experience with benefit administration Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, Oracle, HRIS

Information about the position may be directed to Jon Wilson. Phone: 970-929-2209 or email: jwilson@archcoal.com. All qualified candidates interested in this position must apply no later than October 26, 2012 to Price Mine Service in Hotchkiss, CO. Phone 970-872-3214. Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Attention Certified Welders!! Unlimited Manpower Solutions, LLC (UMS, LLC) is accepting applications for certified welders in the Delta, CO area. Certified welders will be tested prior to hiring.

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Ann Saxton at 970-874-2085. (tfx41)

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HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. THE DELTA COUNTY Come see our museum at Independent runs these 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Specializing in items as a public service Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) Person-Centered Care free of charge for non-profit ALCOHOLICS ANONYorganizations, if no fees are Hiring for: charged. However, each mous, at Friends of Bill group is asked to please W. club at 9th and Palmer, RN - LPN Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Full Time - Night Shift keep them current by call- meets Monday at noon, Tuesday at ing 874-4421. noon, Wednesday at noon, Apply in person BEGINNING THIS MONTH 5:30 ladies only. Thursday with Cyndy or Brandi the Pioneer Al-Anon Family at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday 750 S. 8th Street Group will host a special at noon, Saturday 12:15 speaker meeting on the last p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) Olathe, CO 81425 Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 ADVERTISE 874-4421 p.m. in Cedaredge at First ARIEL NEEDS FOSTER Baptist Church, 370 W. Main homes in Delta! We offer Street in Wick Hall behind exceptional support and the church, west end. Call HUNTING FOR A reimbursement! Training Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856GOOD DEAL? starts December 8th. Call 7115. (tfnx12) CHECK OUR Kathy today (970) 245-1616. ALCOHOLICS ANONY(4x42) FALL & WINTER mous meeting, women only, ADVENTURE (non-smoking), Saturdays, GUIDE! 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)

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GCC Energy – King Coal II Underground Coal Mine

Information regarding this position may be directed to Jon Wilson at 970-929-2209 or email: jwilson@archcoal.com.

11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

HELP WANTED

MISC.

POSITION REPORTS TO: HR Manager

HORIZONS CARE CENTER

HELP WANTED

If interested please send a resume to blindsey@ums-llc.com.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

All qualified candidates interested in this position must apply no later than October 29, 2012 through Colorado Workforce Center in Delta, Colorado at 206 Ute St. Phone: (970) 874-5781 Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Delta County Independent

NEW GRADS WELCOME APPLY ONLINE AT grace.vikus.net/app OR Call 527-4837 for further information. Ask for Yvonne

in Hesperus, Colorado Has immediate openings for:

MSHA Certified Underground Electrician(s) CO Underground Coal Mine Foreman(s) Foreman Positions include: Maintenance, Training, Prep Shift and Production High quality coal in strong demand, long term reserves, excellent working conditions, great opportunity for advancement. Full Benefits for GCC employees. Hourly Rate determined based on experience.

If you are interested in interviewing please contact: Matt Watson 970-385-4528 Ext. 6518 Fax: 970-385-4638 Email: mwatson@gcc.com

EXPERIENCED DRILLER needed for small drilling rig. Rotary drilling and casing advance with some spot core drilling, depths down to 2,500 feet, MSHA preferred, valid drivers license required. Send résumé or PART-TIME OFFICE HELP contact hr@transera-intl.us needed. Must be detail-ori- (4x40) ented, including customer service, filing, answering C.A.M. ELECTRIC INC. phones. Requirements are is seeking Colorado Licensed a current Colorado drivers Journeyman Electrician license and pass a back- with industrial, commercial ground check. Please bring and residential experience résumé to All Glass Station, and Experienced Electrical 717 Highway 50, Delta. Apprentices to join our com(2x41) pany. We offer competitive wages and benefits after 90 DELTA FAMILY PHYSIC- days. Please call (970) 249ians front office reception- 6617 or fax résumé to (970) ist, 2 full-time positions. 249-6977. (2x42) Come to 555 Meeker St., Delta to fill out application. PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBS (2x41) in the classifieds. 874-4421

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 October 18, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) Four cars of the graded apples from this section were caught in a freight wreck on the Rio Grande near Strator, nine miles west of this city, at an early hour last Sunday morning and fine fruit was strewn for several rods in the vicinity of the crash. All was a total loss, it is said, and the railway company will make cash returns for this shipment at prevailing market prices. The wreck, it is said, was occasioned by spreading rails and some eight or nine cars left the track and piled themselves up in a splintered mass. Members of the train crew foresaw the overturning of the train and were successful in avoiding serious injury. Several yards of the track were torn up and it took the wrecking and track crews until late in the afternoon of that day to arrange for regular traffic over the line. The morning passenger train due in Delta at 10:45, was held on

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the other side of the wreck until about 4:00 o’clock before being able to get through. *** W.A. Shepherd, present county clerk of Delta county, was elected Grand Patriarch of the Colorado Encampment, I.O.O.F. at the annual convention of the encampment Monday. Mr. Shepherd is an ardent Odd Fellow and his gratification at receiving this distinguished honor is in everyway [sic] justifiable. He returned on Wednesday evening from attendance at the state encampment. *** The fair in Hotchkiss last week was good considering the troubles the association had to overcome, and while the attendance was not very large a sufficient sum was taken in to pay all expenses. The exhibit of fruit was, as is always the case, a good one. Each year it looks as if the exhibit would never be equaled, but the next year looks as if a little improvement had been made. The entertainment was very good and those who do not expect Hotchkiss to put up a world’s fair were well pleased with the program. It is to be hoped the race track will be repaired by next year so racing can be resumed again as there is no disputing the fact, a fair is not complete without it. *** Information has been received that the federal government has set apart $2,000 for our Black mesa auto road, the funds available at once when permanent grade stakes are set. This with what the state will apportion added to the private subscriptions already made will enable us to make a good road in time for tourist travel this next summer. In time this will be one of the most noted roads in the Rocky Mountain region. ***

The roads leading to all loading stations in the county present the appearance almost of a crowded street, as they have a continuous throng of teams with loads of apples or sugar beets. *** Hobson, the noted temperance speaker who is making a campaign tour of Colorado, made a brief address on the depot platform in Delta as he passed through to Grand Junction from Montrose last Tuesday evening. *** The new Gallup garage on North Main street was opened for business Monday morning and is already reporting a satisfactory patronage for a starter. *** W.O. Beckman produced a fine crop of peaches this year but finding that the market was going to be dull he set about to convert it into dried fruit where he can get a good price for it. He ordered the proper machinery for the evaporator and has now had it working for over a week. He reports that it is doing the business in fine shape and he is saving every one of his peaches that would have otherwise gone to waste. The evaporator is the thing for the fruit men here and if the new company had had its plant working sooner, the growers would have saved thousands of dollars. Mr. Beckman’s evaporator is sufficient only for his own use. *** There are but two more issues of the Independent before election. As this is essentially a newspaper campaign, much of our space must necessarily be devoted to politics. Local subjects, however, will not be neglected. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0129 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) CHRISTOPHER R HAYDEN AND CHRISTINA M HAYDEN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/27/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/28/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626004 Original Principal Amount $161,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $157,451.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12 AND THE NORTH 6 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 8, ORIGINAL SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 293 N 1ST STREET, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-9372. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/18/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1269.09288X ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0134 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) BRANDON S. BROWN AND NATASHA D. BROWN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/24/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/21/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 643585 Original Principal Amount $172,437.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $168,862.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14 OF ORCHARD ESTATES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 669 WEST APPLE DRIVE, DELTA, CO 81416-3062. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/21/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said

real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/26/2012 Last Publication 10/24/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/24/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-910-22404 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources LLC, P. O. Box 483, Paonia, Colorado, 81428, has submitted to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety a complete application for the renewal of a valid existing permit to conduct mining in Colorado for its Bowie No. 1 Mine permit No. C-1981-038. The Bowie No. 1 Mine is located in Delta County, approximately four (4) miles north of Paonia, CO. The Bowie No. 1 Mine loadout, located in Delta County approximately one mile east of Paonia, CO south of State Highway 133. The surface facilities, located north of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, are located in portions of Sections 23 and 24, Township 13 South Range 92 West; and Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. The mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie and Gray Reservoir, Colorado Quadrangle maps within the following sections. Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Sec. 1: SW1⁄4 Sec . 2: SE1⁄4 Sec. 10: Lots 1-3, 6-11, 14-16 Sec. 11: All Sec. 12: Lots 3-6, 11-15, SW1⁄4SW1⁄4 Sec. 13: All Sec. 14: All Sec. 15: Lots 1-3, 6-11,14-16, 17-22 Sec. 22: Lots 1-3, 6-8 Sec. 23: Lots 1-9, eastern portions of Lots 10, 13, 14 Sec. 24: Lots 1-6, 8, 9, 11, 12, eastern portion of Lot 10, western portion of Lots 7 & 13, S1⁄2NE1⁄4 , NW1⁄4SE1⁄4 Sec. 25: Portion of N 1⁄2 Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M. Sec. 17: SW1⁄4 Sec. 18: Lots 3-4, E1⁄2SW1⁄4, W1⁄2SE1⁄4, NE1⁄4SE1⁄4, NW1⁄4SE1⁄4SE1⁄4 Sec. 19: NE1⁄4NW1⁄4, N1⁄2NW1⁄4NE1⁄4 Portions of Sections 29, 30, 31, 32 Containing 5,431 acres more or less. Bowie No. 1 permit contains 5,431 acres, 1,466 acres of federal surface, and 3,965 private surface. There are 1,433 acres of privately owned coal and the remaining 3,998 acres are Federally owned. A copy of the proposed revision is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street, Paonia, CO, and at the Denver office of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Room 215, 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203, (303) 866-3567). Written comments, objections, or requests for informal conference regarding the permit renewal application may be submitted to and additional information obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 802032273, phone (303) 866-3567. Written comments or objections must be submitted to the Division within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this notice. Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 483, Paonia, CO, 81428, has submitted a complete application for a permit revision to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety for its approved Bowie No. 2 Mine, mining permit no. C-1996-083. The proposed revision will approve the north longwall mine plan. Bowie proposes to mine four longwall panels north of its existing mining area. Two federal coal lease modifications are necessary to mine the four panels. The mine facilities are located north of Bowie Road near the town of Bowie, CO. A pump station, three sediment ponds and unit train loadout are located south of State Highway 133B. The Fire Mountain Canal is located south of the mine facilities and north of the unit train loadout. The North Fork of the Gunnison River is located south of the mine permit boundary. The proposed mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map within the following sections. Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 2: SW/4NW/4,SW/4 Sec. 3: ALL Sec. 4: ALL Sec. 5: E/2W/2NE/4NE/4, E/2NE/4NE/4, E/2 W/2SE/4NE/4, E/2 SE/4NE/4, S/2 NE/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4 NW/4NE/4SE/4, W/2 SW/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NE/4SE/4, SW/4 NW/4, S/2N/2SE/4 NW/4, S/2NW/4 SW/4NE/4, S/2SE/4 NW/4, SW/4SW/4 NE/4, SW/4, W/2 NW/4SE/4, S/2SE/4 Sec. 6: lots 5, 6, 7, S/2NE/4,

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SE/4NW/4, E/2SW/4, SE/4 ALL NE/4, W/2 , W/2 SE/4** NE/4, NW/4, SE/4, NE/2SW/4, SE/4SW/4, NE/4SW/4SW/4 ALL SW/4, NW/4 NW/4 except that portion south of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way NE/4, NW/4, NW/4 SE/4 Portions of the N/2SE/4, SW/4SE/4, S/2SW/4, excluding all pri-

vately held lands not owned or controlled by Bowie Resources LLC or the Union Pacific Railroad. Sec. 16: N/2NE/4 Sec. 17: NW/4, W/2NE/4 Sec. 18: Lots 1,2, NE1⁄4, E/2NW/4 Sec. 22: Portion of NW/4 NW/4, on lands owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Township 13 South, Range 92West, 6th PM Sec. 1: S/2, S/2NE, S/2NW, Lots 9 – 12 Sec. 12: Lots 1 through 12 inclusive Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 27: SW/4, S/2SE/4, S/2 NE/4SE/4, S/2NW/4 SE/4 Sec. 28: E/2 SE/4 Sec. 33: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10,11, 12, 14, 15, 16, SE/4NW/4, S/2NE/4, NE/4NE/4 Sec. 34: ALL Sec. 35: SW/4 Lot 18, NW/4 Lot 19 *North of Deer Trail Ditch The lands included in the legal description detailed above that will be added to the Bowie No. 2 Mine permit boundary by this revision are as follows: 1. COC-61209 Modification Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M. Section 5: SWNW, NWSW, SWSW, NESW, S/2NESENW, S/2SENW, S/2NWSENW, SWSWNE, S/2NWSWNE, W/2NWSE; Section 6: SENE; containing approximately 265.00 acres. 2. COC-37210 Modification Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: S/2NE, S/2NW, Lots 9 – 12. containing approximately 237.43 acres. 3. Portions of lease COC-37210 were added to the permit boundary. Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: SW/4 Section 12: NW/4 (lots 3, 4, 5, 6), N/2SW/4 (Lots 11, 12) containing approximately 393.6 acres. Prior to this revision the Bowie No. 2 Mine permit contained 8,301 acres of land, 4,637 acres of private surface and 3,664 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 6,344 acres. The new Bowie No. 2 Mine permit will contain 9,197 acres of land, 5,365 acres of private surface and 3,832 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 7,240 acres. The affected area proposed by this revision will be within 100 feet, measured horizontally, of the outside right-of-way line of Stevens Gulch Road in the following areas. Township 13 South, Range 92West, 6th PM Sec. 1: SE/4, S/2NE/4, Lots 9, 10 (S/2N/2NE/4) Sec. 12: Lots 1, 2, 7, 8 (NE/4) Lots 9, 10 (N/2SE/4) A public hearing, for the purpose of determining whether the interests of the public and affected landowners will be protected may be requested by contacting the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety in writing within 30 days after the last publication of this notice. Any such hearing will be held in the locality of the mining operation. A copy of the proposed revision is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567. Written comments, objections or a request for an informal conference on the proposed permit revision may be submitted to and additional information obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, phone (303) 866-3567. Written comments, objections or a request for an informal conference must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety within 30 days after the final date of this publication in order to be considered. Published in the Delta County Independent September 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0123 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) SUSANNE E. GEORGE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A MAJOR MORTGAGE USA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 1/30/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/5/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 622665 Original Principal Amount $121,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $116,126.27 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4 IN BLOCK 3 OF GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. PURSUANT TO THE AFFIDAVIT RE: SCRIVENER’S ERROR PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-109(5) RECORDED IN DELTA COUNTY ON JUNE 15, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 659193. Also known by street and number

as: 555 ELIZABETH STREET, DELTA, CO 81416-2675. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/12/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1269.20040 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to Approve Permit Revision Application No. 7, submitted by Oxbow Mining, LLC for a coal mining permit at the Elk Creek Mine (Permit No. C-1981-022). The PR-7 application is being submitted to incorporate the Elk Creek East Federal Coal Lease COC70615 into the permit. Originally, COC-70615 was included in the PR-6 application submitted in August of 2011. PR-6 provided for Federal Coal Lease Modification COC-61357 Tract 5 and COC-70615. Lease Modification COC-61357 was approved first and it was unclear as to when COC-70615 would be approved. PR-6 was then modified to exclude COC-70615 so development work could begin in the approved area, COC-61357. On May 15, 2012, Oxbow won the competitive bid for Lease COC70615 and PR-7 was then submitted to the Division to incorporate it into the permit. The Elk Creek Mine is located in Delta, Gunnison County, approximately 0 miles North of Somerset, Colorado. The Underground operation has an anticipated maximum production capacity of 3,000,000 tons per year. Coal interest is Federal and private, and the surface to be affected is Federal, state and private land. The permit area encompasses approximately 15,676.51 acres. This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 34-33-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Copies of the proposed decision, including any stipulations, are on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203 and at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder, 501 Palmer Street, Room 211, Delta, CO 81416. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must be made within thirty (30) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision. Published in the Delta County Independent October 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0132 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jeannie Applequist Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636715 Original Principal Amount $41,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $37,980.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 14, WOODS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 408 Cedar St, Crawford, CO 81415. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/21/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’

heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/26/2012 Last Publication 10/24/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/19/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-08977 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0131 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Shannon D. Adams and Christine M. Adams Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 2/10/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/15/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 600531 Original Principal Amount $181,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,028.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, FERRARO MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 20363 E Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/21/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/26/2012 Last Publication 10/24/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/19/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-08975 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

District Court, Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street Delta, Colorado 81416 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s): TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, COLORADO, a Colorado statutory town v. Defendant(s)/Respondent(s): JAMES DILLON, an individual and all unknown persons who claim interest Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): Larry B. Beckner P.O. Box 220 Grand Junction, Colorado 81502 Phone Number: (970) 245-4300 FAX Number: (970) 243-4358 E-mail: larry@becknerpc.com Atty. Reg. # 8090 Case Number: 12 CV 130 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S) You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint [petition] filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint [petition] may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing, within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice. This is an action: to quiet title to the property described in the attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A Part of the Southeast Quarter

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/ 4SW1/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Fourteen (14) South, Range Ninety-five (95) West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of the County Road, which is Nineteen (19) rods West and North 22°45' East Four Hundred Thirty-two and Sixty-seven Hundredths (432.67 feet, from the South quarter corner of said Section Twelve (12), being the Northeast corner of the Dillon tract, for place of beginning; thence North 22°45' East Thirtyone and Ninety-three Hundredths (31.93) feet, more or less, to the Southeast corner of the James B. McHugh tract; thence West One Hundred, Fifty-seven and Fivetenths (157.5) feet; thence South 22°45' West Thirty-one and Ninetythree Hundredths (31.93) feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of the Dillon tract; thence East One Hundred Fifty-seven and Five tenths (157.5) feet to the point of beginning, containing 3/25 of an acre, more or less. Dated: September 12, 2012 Published in the Delta County Independent First Publication: September 19, 2012. Last Publication: October 17, 2012. /s/ Larry B. Beckner Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/ Petitioner(s) Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0127 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) John Adam Rodriguez and Sharon Louise Rodriguez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/26/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 616376 Original Principal Amount $249,420.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $249,106.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A The N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 2, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. County of Delta, State of Colorado EXCEPTING THEREFROM Part of the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 2, township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th p.M. described as beginning at a point from which the SE corner of said Section 2 bears South 18°52' East a distance of 725.90 feet; Thnce North a distance of 200.00; Thence South 88°27' West a distance of 1089.00 feet to the East line of the County Road; Thence South along said East line of the County Rd a distance of 200.00 feet; Thence North 88°27' East a distance of 1089.00 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO EXCEPT That portion of the N 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 2, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. which lies within the access road as shown on the Plat recorded June 7, 1977 in Book 456 at Page 1328. Also known by street and number as: 20236 Ward Creek Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413-8110. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/17/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-08480 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0133 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 20, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) RHONDA A GONZALES AND MILO GONZALES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-24 Date of Deed of Trust 10/31/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/6/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609434 Original Principal Amount $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $144,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, UTE TRAIL SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5131 EAGLE FEATHER ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/21/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/26/2012 Last Publication 10/24/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/20/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J. FINN #36637 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 80134-9092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # JLF#14423 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0136 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jerry L. Keplinger and Janice Keplinger Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Major Mortgage, a Wyoming Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/15/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/22/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 567129 Book: 976 Page: 841 Original Principal Amount $125,860.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $114,162.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 OF ADOBE SUNSETS SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1955 E Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/28/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/3/2012 Last Publication 10/31/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 10-19848R ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to approve Technical Revision Application No. 54 (TR-54) for the Bowie No. 1 Mine (Permit No. C1981-038), submitted by Bowie Resources, LLC. Ditch 7 is a permanent drainage feature that is currently specified to be plated with 3-8” riprap. This technical revision will change the lining material for the upper segment of the ditch, and increase the required diameter of riprap in the upper, middle and lower segments of the ditch. Ditch 7 currently lies within the disturbance boundary and no change in disturbance area, permit boundary or affected area is proposed. The Bowie No. 1 Mine is an underground coal mine located in Delta County, approximately 3 miles north of Paonia, Colorado. Coal interest is Federal and private, and the surface affected is Federal and private land. The permit area encompasses approximately 5,431.00 acres. This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 3433101, et seq., C.R.S., and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Copies of the proposed decision, including stipulations, are on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must be made within ten (10) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision. Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0135 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) SHANE M. CURTIS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 625842 Original Principal Amount $181,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $173,018.25 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 23 OF PHEASANT RUN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12333 EAST SPRING CIRCLE, ECKERT, CO 81418. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/28/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/3/2012 Last Publication 10/31/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.04515 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0130 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) DAVID I NICHOLS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 5/29/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/29/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626096 Original Principal Amount $146,697.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $140,128.03 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to

pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, GARNET HILLSIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 40, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 585 BLUFF PLACE, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/18/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1068.05176 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GERALD DAVIDSON, Deceased Case Number 12PR85 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before February 12, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry Davidson Person Giving Notice 1522 Highway 50 Delta CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0140 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) ROBERT CRANSTON Original Beneficiary(ies) WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 6/27/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/28/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592874 Original Principal Amount $160,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,814.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land located in the N1/2 SW1/4 of Section 23, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of said N1/2 SW1/4 whence the West 1/4 corner bears North 0°3' West 143.0 feet; thence North 89°58' East 12.7 feet to a point in the centerline of an existing ditch; thence along said centerline South 18°0' East 830.0 feet; thence leaving said centerline South 0°3' East 176.5 feet; thence North 89°58' West 268.5 feet to a point on the West line of said N1/2 SW1/4; thence North 0°3' West 965.7 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Delta County, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 5326 2000 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County

PUBLIC NOTICES Independent DATE: 08/08/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1068.05302 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0124 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) ZACK R. KIRK AND DAISIE L. KIRK Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-WF1 Date of Deed of Trust 2/7/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/13/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612092 Original Principal Amount $158,650.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $155,769.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 AND 24, BLOCK 4, PHILLIPS SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 289 I STREET, CRAWFORD, CO 81415. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/12/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.04312 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0126 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) ERIC NEAL AND TERESA NEAL Original Beneficiary(ies) OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC6 Date of Deed of Trust 8/25/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/31/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 607269 Original Principal Amount $285,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $267,810.36 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, PHASE 1, THE MARSHALL SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1997 UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 506683. DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12837 ALON ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-3704. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for

sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 6662.27092 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0128 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) BRIAN P. SANDOVAL AND TAMERA E. SANDOVAL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 4/16/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/22/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 624922 Original Principal Amount $157,122.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $153,840.45 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, BLOCK 2, SUNSET VISTA MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 21139 SOLAR COURT, DELTA, CO 81416-9435. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/14/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 9/19/2012 Last Publication 10/17/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/18/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1269.20402 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0138 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) KARINE CHOSVIG Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 11/23/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/30/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639361 Original Principal Amount $151,231.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,954.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE WEST 1/2 OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 8 GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 503 E 7TH ST, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/07/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.04540 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0139 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Dustin J Snider and Elizabeth Snider Original Beneficiary(ies) Montrosebank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 8/7/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/12/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636863 Original Principal Amount $187,220.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,180.37 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 49, SECOND FILING OF PAN AMERICAN PROPERTIES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 49 Box Elder Dr, Paonia, CO 81428. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/07/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-09741 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0071 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Howard B. Garland and Barbara A. Garland Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 12/15/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/20/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 610676

Delta County Independent Original Principal Amount $320,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $297,536.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2, GARLAND MINOR SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1679 H 38 Road, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-05480 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0141 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) PAUL D. HOERR AND JENNIFER A. HOERR Original Beneficiary(ies) LORET F. WRIGHT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LORET F. WRIGHT Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/17/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 641549 Original Principal Amount $179,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,240.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 OF THE FEDIE MINOR SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 19, 1993, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 471770. TOGETHER WITH ONE UPPER SURFACE CREEK DOMESTIC WATER USERS ASSOCIATION WATER TAP. Also known by street and number as: 1036 NE SHADY OAK AVE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JAMES BROWN #4759 Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 PALMER STREET SUITE 201, PO BOX 43, DELTA, CO 81416-0043 (970) 874-4451 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # WRIGHT vs HOERR ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0142 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jose Ortega and Susan H. Ortega Original Beneficiary(ies) Nationstar

Mortgage LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 610955 Original Principal Amount $171,931.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,896.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 2, GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 502 Munro Street, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 08/14/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-09000 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0143 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 14, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Ephraim Towne and Norma Towne Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 12/26/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/31/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621792 Original Principal Amount $129,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $121,151.35 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 AND 9, BLOCK 23, ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF DELTA, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 235 Palmer St, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/14/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-09918 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR AUGUST 2012 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID Ace Delta Hardware … 208.65 Adele Coppers………… 1,100.00 Adrienne Weams …… 50.00 Austin Post Office …… 632.62 Beckner & Achziger … 262.36 Benson Brothers ……… 44.72 Best Connections …… 70.32 Big John's Lumber … 568.30 Blair & Associates P.C. 6,300.00 Bolinger & Queen …… 43.65 C & L Welding ………… 490.00 Carquest ……………… 258.82 Carrot-Top Industries… 101.52 Caselle, Inc …………… 1,794.00 Cedaredge Clowns …… 200.00 CIRSA ………………… 223.00 City of Delta …………… 30.00 City of Ouray ………… 30.00 Colorado Dept of Corrections ………… 23.65 Colorado Dept of Health………………… 715.00 Craig Fuller …………… 100.00 Dana Kepner Co ……… 1,488.65 David Starr …………… 1,000.00 Delta County ………… 20.00 Delta County Independent ………… 29.92 Delta County Road & Bridge ……………… 2,864.40 Delta Family Physicians 120.00 DMEA…………………… 1,857.56 Double J Disposal …… 130.00 Energy Laboratories Inc …………………… 82.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,839.45 Grand Jct. Pipe & Supply ……………… 3,467.68 Grand Mesa Discount 410.00 HACH …………………… 163.22 JNC Rentals …………… 242.00 JM Plumbing ………… 150.00 Joe Carlson …………… 50.00 Kwiki Tire Service …… 715.80 Land's End Business Outfitters …………… 877.10 Lasting Impressions … 8.25 Marty Gieck …………… 226.34 Meadow Gold ………… 229.68 Mesa County Health Dept. ………………… 100.00 NAPA-Delta Motor Parts ………………… 32.71 Odyssey Construction Inc. …………………… 240.00 Office Depot …………… 394.76 Parker Catering/Feedlot Restaurant ………… 2,995.00 Payroll Summary …… 33,395.95 Peter Brown …………… 3.88 Petty Cash …………… 1,180.00 Pinnacol ……………… 726.00 Polar Engraving ……… 195.00 Ralph Davis …………… 60.00 Randall Industries …… 779.00 Rocky Mountain Ice Corp ………………… 75.00 Silver State Service … 51.71 Skybeam ……………… 92.90 SourceGas …………… 148.45 Southwestern Systems Inc …………………… 342.50 Splish Splash Car Wash ………………… 23.31 Sprint …………………… 390.98 Sunset Printworks …… 1,326.41 Surface Creek Auto … 86.95 TDS Telecom ………… 349.36 Telsi RE Solutions LLC 67.21 Terra Vision Consulting 1,110.00 The Daily Sentinel …… 117.00 Timberline Electric …… 108.75 Tongue Creek Pipeline 9,161.00 Trustee Fees …………… 1,300.00 US Tractor & Harvest Inc …………………… 24.75 USA Bluebook ………… 1,067.77 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0070 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) GARY L. WARD AND MARGIE F. WARD Original Beneficiary(ies) SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 8/22/2007 County of Recording Delta

Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/24/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 618163 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/15/2008 Re-Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 628782 Original Principal Amount $450,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $518,524.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE E1/2 NW1/4 AND W1/2 NE1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDAIN HAVING BEARINGS BASED UPON A BEARING OF NORTH 89°54'21" EAST BETWEEN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS BEING RELATIVE THERETO, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NW1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00°26'04" WEST 475.75 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID E1/2 NW1/4; THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE SOUTH 78°10'05" EAST 2280.02 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CURRANT CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTERLINE OF CURRANT CREEK GENERALLY ALONG THE FOLLOWING TWELVE (12) COURSES; 1) SOUTH 46°19'26" WEST 66.61 FEET; 2) SOUTH 13°05'49" WEST 175.23 FEET; 3) SOUTH 34°41'35" EAST 57.20 FEET; 4) SOUTH 77°32'08" WEST 217.10 FEET; 5) SOUTH 23°25'54" WEST 55.76 FEET; 6) SOUTH 31°53'35" EAST 154.06 FEET; 7) NORTH 74°35'51" WEST 48.75 FEET; 8) SOUTH 06°35'14" WEST 39.47 FEET; 9) SOUTH 27°00'38" EAST 33.36 FEET; 10) SOUTH 80°59'28" WEST 39.52 FEET; 11) SOUTH 02°32'23" EAST 51.27 FEET; 12) SOUTH 32°40'14" WEST 38.48 FEET; THENCE LEAVING THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CURRANT CREEK NORTH 90°00'00" WEST 1921.19 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID E1/2 NW1/4; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE NORTH 00°26'04" WEST 630.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING PARCEL 3 OF BURGESS PARCELS, RECORDED MARCH 28, 2000 IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 60. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Together with a 28% interest in and to the Burgess Water Users Association. County of Delta State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 27171 CACTUS PARK ROAD, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse,

501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/27/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 81416-0038 (970) 874-9777 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # SCB vs WARD ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID 1440 Image Apparel … 35.00 Adele Coppers………… 1,100.00 Austin Post Office …… 700.62 Benson Brothers ……… 3,006.24 Best Connections …… 79.32 Colorado Dept of Corrections ………… 21.50 Colorado Dept of Health………………… 465.00 Delta County Commissioners Landfill ……………… 4.00 Delta County Independent ………… 430.31 Delta County Road & Bridge ……………… 16,175.80 Delta County Sheriff … 50,000.00 Delta Drug Testing LLC 54.00 DMEA…………………… 387.88 Double J Disposal …… 130.00 Energy Laboratories Inc …………………… 374.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,833.82 High Country Shopper 190.60 Kwiki Tire Service …… 10.00 Land's End Business Outfitters …………… 156.90 Mountain Valley News 106.20 Nalco Company ……… 23,767.40 NAPA-Delta Motor Parts ………………… 4.24 OCPO …………………… 85.00 Office Depot …………… 463.81 Payroll Summary …… 45,746.83 Pest Away Spraying … 60.00 Pinnacol ……………… 726.00 Ralph Davis …………… 127.50 SOS Staffing ………… 650.52 Sunset Printworks …… 128.76 TDS Telecom ………… 352.85 Telluride Energy ……… 1,500.00 Trustee Fees …………… 1,650.00 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0073 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Brett Denny AKA Brett W. Denny and Trona Denny Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Superior Home Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA

Date of Deed of Trust 11/30/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/10/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 586319 Original Principal Amount $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,459.64 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 91 WE OF THE 6TH P.M., BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT POINT WHENCE THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29 BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES 57' EAST 171 FEET. SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 42 DEGREES 57' WEST, 466 FEET; THENCE NORTH 58 DEGREES 03' WEST, 574 FEET TO THE APPROXIMATE CENTER OF THE NORTH FORK OF THE GUNNISON RIVER; THENCE FOLLOWING THE RIVER CHANNEL NORTH 35 DEGREES 03' EAST 103 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22' EAST, 425 FEET ALONG THE SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 42' EAST, 322.7 FEET THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16451 GRANGE ROAD, PAONIA, COLORADO 81428. BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 11TH, 1989 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY IN BOOK 0642, PA 284, WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY AND BETWEEN STANFORD T. BEALMEAR, UNTO BRETT W. DENNY AND TRONA DENNY. A SCRIVENER’S ERROR AFFIDAVIT RECORDED JANUARY 9, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 655711 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 16451 Grange Road, Paonia, CO 81428. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/02/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business

telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-05280 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0145 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 15, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) JOSEPH M. JONES AND DOROTHY J. JONES Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust 2/11/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/13/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 601297 Original Principal Amount $292,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $123,634.31 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, PLAT "B", OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. ADDRESS: 705 MEEKER ST.; DELTA, CO 814161924 TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 345724122001 Also known by street and number as: 705 MEEKER, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/15/2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R. DOUGHTY #40042 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 80134-9092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # JLF14779 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority for the ensuing year of 2013. A copy of which has been filed at the office of the Project 7 Water Authority, Project 7 Water Treatment Plant, 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority to be held at 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, on November 7, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Any interested elector may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his comments thereto. Dated October 3, 2012 Board of Directors Project 7 Water Authority By/ Mary Cooper Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Carl Bondeson, Deceased Case No. 12PR79 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before January 4, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Adelma L. Beals-Bondeson Personal Representative 220 S.E. Greenwood Ave. Cedaredge, CO 81413 970-856-4858 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Annee Etheridge, Deceased Case Number 2012 PR 80 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before February 15, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred. Bradley K. Kolman Co-Personal Representative 1585 East 5th Street Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013, and ending

December 31, 2013. That a copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Hotchkiss Fire District located at 195 W. Hotchkiss Ave., Hotchkiss, CO, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a Regular Board Meeting of the Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4 to be held at the fire station on November 12, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. Any interested elector of such Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4 may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4 Diane Walker, Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 522, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia for the ensuing year of 2013; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, where the same is open to public inspection; such budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia on December 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at 214 Grand Avenue, Paonia, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Town of Paonia may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 10, 2012 Town of Paonia /s/ Barbara J. Peterson, Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF LAND PATENT Luther S. McCracken and Wanda McCracken Brought forward the land Patent and occupy the land located at 600 1725 Road Delta, Colorado 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, the Paonia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Paonia Town Hall Community Center Room, 214 Grand Avenue, Paonia, Colorado to consider allowing a boundary adjustment request in a R-2, Medium Density Residential District, located at 420 Minnesota Avenue; the property owned by Neal Schwieterman. The Town Council will address the same application on November 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the same location. Interested parties are invited to attend the hearing, or send comments by October 31, 2012 to the Town of Paonia at P.O. Box 460, Paonia, CO 81428. If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to comment on this request, please submit comments in writing by October 31, 2012. Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of The Big Ditch Company will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2013 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Bob Morris, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent October 17 and 31, 2012.

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St. Luke’s is building bridges in Africa Delta UMC Halloween A program titled “Africa – Building Bridges” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the upstairs annex of the church, there will be a sale of jewelry and crafts created by Kenyan, South Sudanese and Ugandan

craftspeople. These items are offered through the African Team Ministry and proceeds from the sale go directly to the artists. Rwandan craft

Public invited to tour new chapel, meetinghouse The public is invited to tour the newly completed chapel and meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Public tours will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 3-6 p.m. The meetinghouse is located at the northeast corner of Highway 550 and Uncompahgre Road. People of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds are wel-

come to attend. The meetinghouse will serve many members of the church who reside in Montrose, Ridgway, Ouray, and surrounding areas. The 18,000 squarefoot meetinghouse, constructed of brick veneer and stucco, is unique in its design and is only the second of this style to be built in the world. It consists of a chapel that

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DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m. Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening

seats approximately 250 persons, a large cultural hall and stage for sports and cultural activities, 15 classrooms, four offices and features an open-air courtyard. The plans for this particular building allow for future expansion and are complemented with extensive landscaping and a separate outdoor pavilion.

9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week. We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home. “Our church could be your home.” “We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Tiny Treasures Preschool

763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

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ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Father Canice Enyiaka Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday: English Mass 10:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Children’s Classes Science of Mind Classes Also Available For more information call 626-3347

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1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Pastor: Randy Unruh Website: www.calvarydelta.org E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

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CEF to participate in each game. UNICEF helps the most disadvantaged children in 156 countries and territories around the world by providing immunizations, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation, many of the things we take for granted every day. Kids are invited to help kids around the world at this fun and safe Halloween party.

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370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NORTH FORK CHURCH Email: fbc@kaycee.net OF CHRIST Senior Pastor Dik Abbott 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday: Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Children’s Church Available “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Evening Service 6:00 p.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Pastor Tom Seibert PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Pastor Gaylen Kinser Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Sunday: First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Morning Prayer/Communion with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years Wednesday 10:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. Rev. Steven Puls ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Bible Study 9:30 a.m. ORTHODOX Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH www.saintandrewsdelta.org Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Father Daniel Jones Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Please call: for feast day services schedule (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Youth Group and Adult Life Studies (at Ole Bakery) SEVENTH-DAY

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At 1 p.m., a special presentation by Jack and Linda Muller and Daphna Russell will detail their summer trip to Rwanda and the work of the Christian churches there. This presentation will be held downstairs and will be followed by light refreshment. A $5 donation is suggested for those attending. These funds will be used to further support the outreach programs at St. Luke’s church. For further information, contact Elizabeth Wilcox 874-9832.

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American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Sunday: Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Reaching the children and youth of AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. Western Delta County Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m. FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m. Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Independent, Fundamental

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751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy 21987 Austin Road • Austin Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Jacopper@tds.net Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Annointed preaching to follow Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Where the fire & glory of God are manifested with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Gary Culp OF DELTA Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 (970)201-7013 Please call for information about Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Pastor Jason Havertape Bible studies and Prayer times Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Janet Noble - Children Sunday School 9:00 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, deltafirstchurchofgod.com OF CHRIST Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. Bob and Linda Aubery 800 Palmer St., Delta Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes Sundays: cedarag.org for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study (Children’s church available) (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Prayer Chain Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd. (The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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items will also be offered with proceeds going to the Mothers’ Union. The public is encouraged to come and shop for unusual and inexpensive holiday gifts.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Adult Education 8:00 a.m. Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m. Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Young Ladies Bible Study ages 12-18 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Wednesday: Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 Minister Windell Howard P.O. Box 7 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Children’s Sunday School during worship Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Thursday: Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. FREE CHURCH Christ Centered Country Church Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Independent and Fundamental www.newhopefree.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nursery Available 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Youth Groups — schedules vary Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH National Historical Register site 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Pastor Deb Edwards Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Bible Study 9:00 a.m. OF HOTCHKISS Children & Youth Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Communion Worship First Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Also offering counseling, men’s prayer SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Pastor Seth Coridan more information. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information, call 970-856-6495

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m. Discover Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions: Hope Channel 368 on Direct TV

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 112 Main St., Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 (Missouri Synod) www.allsaintslutheranco.org 5th & North Fork, Paonia DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tom Lange, Pastor at the Northwest corner of City Park 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 Sunday: Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 delta.umc@juno.com Worship 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Reverend Siaosi Prescott Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study following worship service Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) Visitors Always Welcome. Communion Worship 1st Sunday

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Playing with a special breast cancer awareness pink ball, Hotchkiss hitter Mandy Chermak (13) attempts a kill against Paonia’s Morgan Hartigan, right, and Easton Hartigan at the Pink Night fundraiser. Since it wasn’t a regulation ball, the pink ball was allowed only on the first serve of each of the three matches.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

hen Lynn Shirk watched the volleyball match between Hotchkiss and Paonia in early October, she didn’t pick a favorite team. It was Pink Night at Paonia High School, and the two teams were playing to support breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Since both teams wore pink breast cancer awareness T-shirts, she could barely tell them apart. “I was rooting for both sides,” said Shirk, community development director for Delta County Hospice. The evening was all about pink. The program was pink. A pink volleyball was used on the first serve of each match. Even the most rugged of local miners and ranchers proudly displayed pink. Pink Night is held in conjunction with the Colorado High School Activities Association’s Think Pink campaign, which honors October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each October, volleyball teams across the state and the country hold fundraisers for cancer research or a cause of their choosing. This was the fourth year the Lady Eagles have participated in Think Pink, which has raised more than $5,100 for Delta County Hospice. The Oct. 2 matches between Paonia and Hotchkiss netted a record $3,264.25.

“Are you kidding me,” said Shirk upon hearing the amount. “Wow!” Three years ago, Shirk received the first check for $600. “I didn’t even know it was coming,” she said. “They just called me and said they had a donation.” “It’s a good opportunity for kids to give back to their community,” said Paonia head coach Krista Carsten. The girls are actively involved in the event, right down to handdelivering thank-yous to the more than 30 contributing businesses and individuals from Hotchkiss and Paonia. About 500 people filled the gym to cheer for their team. Proceeds from gate fees alone raised almost $1,000. Drawings for the donated prizes, which included local produce, jams and jellies, a tool kit and a handmade Jen Duvall silver necklace with a pink stone, were held throughout the evening, and two lucky winners got the chance to grab for cash from First Colorado National Bank’s money booth. Both donated the money back to Hospice. Paonia’s team shirts were donated by Paonia Care & Rehab, and Weekender Sports and North Fork Bank of Hotchkiss donated the Hotchkiss shirts. Lasting Impressions donated printing and cash for the event and Paonia assistant coach Amy Lacey and graphics artist Mike Stephens of Grand Junction donated their talents to creating this year’s design.

One of the officials donated her evening’s pay back to the event. “The way the community came together was just amazing,” said organizer and Paonia assistant coach, Kriss Allen. Her 2007 team was the first to hold a Pink Night, which recognized local women dealing with breast cancer. At the end of the matches, each player presented her pink shirt to a special woman in her life. The following year, Allen’s grandfather, Clint Roeber, was in advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease and the family turned to Hospice. They helped her grandmother in her capacity as caretaker, and allowed her grandfather to die at home on Lamborn Mesa. Because of Hospice, “He was able to die under the mountain he loved, on the ranch that was in our family since 1889,” said Allen. “That touched our family and touched me.” Virtually everyone in the community will at one time or another be affected by Hospice, she added. “It was an emotional night for a lot of people.” For Shirk, it was a “double blessing” just to be there. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatments that drain her energy. “I’m so proud to be a part of this organization,” said Shirk, who is the only non-clinical staff member. About 440 work

Nine-month-old Paxton Tate Bell concentrates on a pink balloon at the Oct. 2 Pink Night volleyball fundraiser for Hospice at Paonia High School. Paxton is the son of Brandon Bell and volleyball coach Amy Lacey. With the help of the volleyball team, which includes Brandon’s sisters Ce’rra and Taylor Carsten, Paxton’s dad proposed to his mom at the end of the evening. She said yes.

Lynn Shirk of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado (back row, second from left) receives a check from the Paonia High School Lady Eagles volleyball team from this year’s Pink Night breast cancer awareness volleyball matches and fundraiser for Delta County Hospice. In the four years the event has been held, the team has donated more than $5,100 to Hospice.

for the Hospice organization, which covers Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and Delta counties and has an office in Plateau Valley. “Hospice brings peace of mind to so many people.” Delta County Hospice, which has a staff of 35, currently has 87 active cases, said Shirk. Including “preHospice” patients, they are working with more than 100 cases. Those numbers are unprecedented, said Shirk. If there’s a bright side, she

said, the high numbers may indicate that more people are becoming aware of what Hospice has to offer. The Delta group alone must raise $2 million a year to meet the needs of its patients, said Shirk. “And we’ve done it every year, thanks to the people of this community.” The money raised at the event will go to caring for the indigent and those not eligible for Medicare. And all of it will stay in Delta County.