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School district re-affirms commitment to Vision BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

There are just six contract schools in the state of Colorado, and five of them are located in Delta County. The Vision Home & Community Programs in Delta, the Surface Creek Valley and the North Fork, as well as North Fork Montessori and the Delta Academy of Applied Learning, operate under special waivers from the Colorado Department of Education. One of those waivers — the requirement for highly qualified teachers as outlined in No Child Left Behind — has the state taking a closer look at

the contract school model. Amy Miller, director of the Surface Creek Vision program, said the CDE is looking specifically at teacher licensure. While not all Vision teachers are licensed, they have demonstrated “subject matter competency.” That means a bachelor’s degree and 24 hours in the content area they’re teaching, explained assistant superintendent Kurt Clay. North Fork Montessori and the Delta Academy of Applied Learning both have teachers who are considered highly qualified. The state is also looking at the funding of Vision. In the

past, the school district has received full funding for students who are primarily educated by their parents, with oversight from Vision. The school district retains 15 percent for providing insurance and a variety of services, from payroll to special education. To the state, contract schools are difficult to administer because they’re in a gray area. On the other hand, charter schools are well defined by law — and that’s the direction Vision Home & Community Program may be headed. Clay and Miller agree there would be little change in the VISION TO A3

Community competes to support food drive Delta Opportunity School is partnering with Delta area businesses and churches to tackle hunger in the community through a Souper Bowl of Caring food drive contest. A traveling trophy will be given to the church and business that collects the most food. Many of the Delta schools and Cedaredge Elementary will compete to see which school and which classroom collects the most food. The winning class in each school will win a pizza and ice cream party and their teacher will be treated to dinner for two at Daveto’s, all provided by Delta Opportunity School Food for Thought. DOS will also provide each student in the winning school a piece of candy. Because BELA preschool always does a great job of collecting food, DOS provides popsicles for the entire school. The goal of this friendly competition is to build on the success of previous food drive contests. Last year 4,624 pounds of food were collected in a classroom/school-based contest. The food will be dis-

tributed through Food for Thought, the Delta Food Pantry and Abraham Connection. “During this time of year when many spend excessively on food for Super Bowl watching, it is important to stop and think about the fact that there is hunger in our community,” said Willyn Webb, an instructor at the Delta Opportunity School. “Together we can make a difference by donating to the Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive contests.” The contest ends on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3. Winners will be announced after the students of DOS collect and weigh all donations. Donations may be made at the following businesses: American Family Insurance, 340 Meeker Street; Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive; Phillips Machine, 1440 Highway 50; Petunia Beads, 535 Main Street; Image 1440, 453 Main Street; Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 Main Street; Napa Auto Parts, 841 Main Street; Classic Computers, 238 Main Street; RE/MAX Today, 1109 Main Street; City

Snowmobiler killed in accident BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A snowmobiler from Illinois was killed Monday, Jan. 21, in an accident near Overland Reservoir, in the vicinity of Electric Mountain Lodge. Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee reports Mike Fonderoli, 31, was riding with a group of friends when his machine went airborne. Fonderoli landed awkwardly on the machine when it hit the ground. He died at the scene. Delta County sheriff ’s deputies responded to the scene

around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Fonderoli was transported by helicopter to Delta County Memorial Hospital. An autopsy was conducted Tuesday morning. Fonderoli was a resident of Cherry, Ill. Sheriff McKee expressed appreciation to members of the Paonia Volunteer Fire Department for providing a snowmobile to transport Deputy Georgette Stroud to the scene. Roads in the area are inaccessible in the wintertime.

of Delta, 4th and Main; Wells Fargo, 500 Palmer; Delta Acupuncture, 823 Main Street; Wendy’s, 101 Main; and Crossroads Assisted Living, 1380 Aspen Way. Participating churches include Delta Christian Church, Presbyterian Church of Delta, Center for Spiritual Living, Cowboy Church at Z Barn, Calvary Baptist Church, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Delta United Methodist Church. For more information call 250-8636 or e-mail wwebb@deltaschools.com.

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Making tracks No new snow has been reported on Grand Mesa, but the snow that’s there is great for snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. And when inversions trap cold air in low-lying areas, the mesa can actually be warmer than the valleys.

BLM officials talk energy development BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

In advance of the Feb. 14 auction of oil/gas parcels in the North Fork Valley, local and state BLM officials made an unusual visit to elected officials in Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford. State director Helen Hanks, district manager Lori Armstrong, field manager Barb Sharrow, deputy state director Lonny Bagley, who works in the energy, lands and minerals division, and communications director Steve Hall also discussed the controversial topic with DCI staff members. In December 2011, the BLM announced an environmental assessment was being prepared for an August 2012 oil and gas lease sale in the North Fork Valley. That sale originally contained 22 parcels totaling 29,890 acres near Paonia, Hotchkiss, Somerset and Crawford. After receiving nearly 3,000 comments from the public both in support and in opposi-

tion, the BLM decided to defer all 22 parcels to allow time for additional environmental analysis. In November, the BLM completed its final environmental analysis for the nominated parcels and posted a sale notice for Feb. 14. About a third of the acres were removed from the Feb. 14 lease sale, leaving 20 parcels covering 20,555 acres in the North Fork Valley. One parcel was removed because of its proximity to Crawford School; others were dropped because of concerns related to watersheds or water sources. Parcels situated on steep slopes were removed, at least for now, because they’re not currently addressed in BLM’s Resource Management Plan. “We had very specific reasons for every acre we deferred,” Sharrow explained. “It’s been an exhaustive public process.” Posting of the sale notice on Nov. 16 initiated a 30-day protest period which closed Dec. 17. Of the 172 protests

received, 150 were for parcels in the North Fork Valley. “Our office is going through each of those protest letters to see if we missed something,” Sharrow said. “We’ll be getting through all those, hopefully, before the sale on Feb. 14.” The majority of those objecting to oil and gas activity, especially the use of fracking in the North Fork Valley, have asked for a permanent deferral. Hall pointed out there’s already considerable oil and gas development in the North Fork, particularly in the Muddy area. “It’s been difficult for us to convey to folks that this has been going on for 10 years, on the federal mineral estate, and we haven’t seen the kind of impacts that are being predicted now.” He also pointed out that projects like the coal methane recovery project at Oxbow would not be possible without oil and gas leasing on federal lands. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT TO A3

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St. Michael’s Church is sponsoring a non-denominational prayer breakfast and pro-life gathering along Delta’s Main Street Saturday, Jan. 26. A free breakfast will be served at the church, 628 Meeker Street, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The pro-life gathering will immediately follow breakfast and will last for about an hour. Families, teens, youth and singles are invited to join the Delta County March for Life. “Help us fight for life. Take a stand and be counted among God’s people,” a spokesman from the church said.

Sled dog races are scheduled to take place on Grand Mesa Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26 and 27. Events are staged at the Mesa Top facility beginning about 8 a.m. and continuing into early afternoon. Snub Liles of Cedaredge said this year the local event will be one of five qualifying races for the world championships in Fairbanks, Alaska. The event is co-hosted by the Colorado Mountain Mushers and the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. Any proceeds from the event will go to Hospice & Palliative Care’s children and teen programs.

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of a home at 26332 Cactus Park Road near Cedaredge. The homeowner called dispatch when she returned home and found the door to her house open. Deputies searched the house but didn’t find anyone inside. The homeowner reported clothing, jewelry, a television, Xbox and Xbox games were missing. She estimated the total value at about $1,700. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 874-2000 or Crimestoppers at 874-8810.

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LETTERS

An update from The Abraham Connection

Who’s getting a slice of the pie? Dear Editor: Slice of the pie! Who is getting a slice of whose pie? A few weeks ago I was at a meeting where Heart and Soul representatives were putting on a presentation. I walked away not feeling good about what was going on. This Vision 20-20 Heart and Soul business does not add up. Why would some rich people from back east by the name of Orton spend the kind of money they are spending here in the North Fork Valley and cities and counties across our nation? Reason tells me it is about more than telling stories, promoting local art and helping us to set goals for the future. Could Heart and Soul be a Trojan Horse? It makes me especially sus-

picious when they enter into public/private partnerships with our local town governments (DCI 12/21/2011). Such partnerships allow the private party to have undue influence over the elected law– or ordinance-making bodies. What do the Ortons want and why? Some people in this valley find Bill Koch’s presence disconcerting. His motives for being here are obvious. He is here to make money and enjoy our area. In the process he provides a lot of jobs and puts millions of dollars into our local economy. Through his companies he gives hundreds of thousands of dollars to local community organizations and causes with no strings attached. The Orton family (obvi-

ously also very wealthy) is putting money here with the apparent purpose of trying to influence our way of life and our future and they are going about it in a very suspicious manner with strings attached. Some people have said Bill Koch is getting tax deductions from his donations and thereby benefits from them. When the Orton family gives money to their private foundation, they too are receiving tax deductions and benefiting. I, for one, do not like what I see and I believe we should ALL be very wary of these people and what they are trying to do. I truly believe all is not as it has been made to appear. Vic Ullrey Paonia

Do we have to drill everywhere oil/gas may be? Dear Editor: At the recent forum regarding hydraulic fracturing, I was struck by how the representative from the industry, Eric Sanford, downplayed the risks from this violent form of gas/oil extraction. He stated there are “risks in every human activity” and “this industry carries risks like any other.” Seems to me putting our eco-system at risk in the short and long term is clearly more disastrous than most other human activities that can go awry. When life-giving water is subjected to risk of poisoning, proceeding with the utmost in caution would seem wise. Stud-

ies done recently indicate that the ghastly chemicals used in this process can escape, either from well-casing “failures” or at the surface. Add to these known ways to lose the unhealthy chemicals is the risk of it migrating from “target” strata vertically into adjoining unintended regions, tainting the underground water and turning it hazardous. Seems to most thinking people that water is the source of life on Earth and protecting it is paramount to making a buck! Where has the BLM been in protecting us? Appears they want lease income at all costs, even if that

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means sacrificing our way of life for the supposed greater benefits to the country. Drill baby drill, burn baby burn! Yes, abundant, cheap natural gas has some short-term economic benefits; however, if we pollute our eco-system and make regions of the country inhospitable to healthy living, have we really been wise stewards? Add the devaluation of real estate values in proximity and you now have a clear counter-balance to supposed benefits. America has abundant places that are more inclined to drilling where humans are scarce and water isn’t so critical. Do we have to drill everywhere gas/oil may be? It is time for the BLM state director to heed our overwhelming opposition to making our precious valley available for drilling and destroying. Removing all the remaining parcels from the lease/ sale will foster a renewed sense that our voice as engaged Americans carries weight! David Price Crawford

Dear Editor: We are halfway through our third season of sheltering and feeding those in need in Delta County at The Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter. Partly because we are becoming more well known and partly because people continue to struggle to make ends meet, we find ourselves poised to surpass last season’s numbers. Last season, we served 91 people, provided 679 bednights, and served over 1,117 meals. Months away from our closing date of April 30, we have provided nearly 450 bednights already. The need is very much prevalent for a permanent homeless shelter and day treatment center, where we can tackle the issues causing homelessness to begin with and help people get back on their feet. Many in the community have donated, and donated very generously, to our organization to assist us in purchasing our own building. In October, we launched a massive fundraising campaign for a new building. We sought private donations and wrote several grant applica-

take health and human services personnel helping our guests to get into public housing, apply for Social Security or apply for public benefits. We provide the immediate needs of a warm meal and a warm, safe bed for the night, but our guests need so much more to become, once again, selfsufficient. We have been blessed to have a supportive core group behind us that offer these services as they can, but it will take all of us working together to create lasting results in the lives of our guests. If at any time you have questions, comments or concerns about our operation, would like more information, or want to know how you can get involved, don’t hesitate to call us at 773-8290. Board of Directors, The Abraham Connection/ Delta County Homeless Shelter Cheryl Oeltjenbruns Kami Collins Ed Oeltjenbruns Aaron Clay Father Tom Seibert Pastor Kenny Pettis Ray Smith Darla Volgamore Kathi Bledsoe Dick Kirkpatrick

Private property rights are under attack Dear Editor: It is fashionable for politicians to say they are for private property rights and that they are for jobs, but is all this just hypocrisy? Delta County commissioners just turned down Jansens’ “request” for a gravel pit, violating their property rights and killing jobs. Delta County put the Hostetler chicken farm through bureaucratic harassment, delaying their project and causing them to spend over $50,000 just to play around with their “planning” process, violating their property rights and making sure that no other chicken farm will ever consider relocating to Delta County, killing jobs. Let me mention the recent closing of the Deitch

Community responds generously Dear Editor: This letter is long overdue, and I deeply apologize for its tardiness. I feel it quite necessary to write this letter to thank the fine citizens of Delta County. Once again, the St. Nicholas Project’s Christmas Drive was a massive success. Thank you Delta County! I can’t begin to thank each person individually in this letter. It would take too much space. So many of you contributed money and time. Also, many of you purchased gifts for families. I was overwhelmed by your generos-

tions. We are happy to report that we have a little over $70,000 in the bank. Our goal is to raise another $30,000 and seek $100,000 in grants to purchase our own building. At this time, we have no specific location in mind. We simply continue to fundraise and know that when the time is right for us to have a “home of our own,” the pieces will fall into place. To each and every one of you who gave to our building campaign, and to those who continue to give financially or with your time to the operations of the shelter, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. We are grateful there are those in our community who recognize the need and who are willing to step up and help address the issue of homeless and hungry Delta County residents. Lastly, we would like to say that “solving” the problem of homelessness in Delta County will take a major, countywide effort. It will take educators to teach our guests job skills. It will take employers to step up and hire our guests. It will take massive mental health services. It will

ity. Many of you donated food for our food drive or purchased food for our Christmas dinners. What a blessing your kindness was to some people here in Delta County. I am truly grateful to live and work in this community. The people here are so kind and care for those around them. It is an honor to call Delta my home, and I am proud to raise my family here. Thank you again for all your generosity and kindness Delta County! Jason Atchley President St. Nicholas Project

Haus, which is sorely missed, another indirect victim of Delta County’s anti-growth attack on private property. A five-year contract would not have been wise for the Millers to sign in Delta County’s poor economy so they shut their doors instead. Delta County forced Southwest Timber off Redlands Mesa into an untenable economic situation, a violation of their property rights resulting in bankruptcy and a loss of jobs. Delta County didn’t always have a land use planning department. Now there are stringent “density” standards, “viewscape” requirements and a whole host of other expensive, nonproductive requirements that make it impossible for a farmer to participate in developing his own land — a violation of his property rights and, you guessed it, a loss of jobs. This is right out of “Earth First” UN Agenda 21 and is a prime example of how United Nations mandates are being implemented upon Americans through regulations which would first implement state control of the use of private property (fascism), then eliminate private property altogether (communism) right here in little ol’ innocent Delta County. In addition to the blatant governmental attack on private property, “Earth First” groups have tried to shut down the coal mines – nasty coal, all those employees driving back and forth to work, wearing out the roads, creating carbon dioxide with their cars and by breathing (people exhale carbon dioxide), a violation of private property and a huge loss of jobs. Any activity might cause dust, traffic, noise, so let’s just ban it all and in the process deny our children jobs here, forc-

ing them to leave. This is insane and certainly not something we should be taxed to enforce. WSERC and others have opposed gas wells, a violation of property rights and a loss of jobs as well as a huge increase in energy costs for everyone. We just got back from Vernal, Utah, where the fossil energy business is booming, businesses are thriving and jobs appear to be abundant. It was awesome to see and so opposite of what we see when we drive into Delta. You didn’t drive down Main Street and see business after business with rent, lease or for sale signs in their windows, you saw a thriving economy. Maybe Delta County is envisioned as a bedroom community for Grand Junction or preservation of property values? Grand Junction’s economy is based on fossil energy, something present state and U.S. government is hell bent on killing. The new county administrator pointed out that Delta County’s biggest economic asset is the “mail box” economy, that is people dependent on Social Security and other retirement funds. How’s that working out? Delta County has “lost” over 1,000 residents (out of 30,000) over the last three years. Land values have crashed to half what they were before Obama’s first term (how’s that for protecting property values?). Retirees are trapped, unable to sell their property should they need to move to a nursing home or close to their kids. With hyperinflation which kills savings, retirement funds, and Social Security, the future doesn’t look bright for anyone, not retirees or their children’s children. Barbara Hulet Olathe

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Entitlements could increase in 2013 BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Congress’ decision to extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program through 2013 may help keep the county’s food assistance case loads from expanding further. Still, the county’s food assistance (food stamp) caseload has doubled since 2007 when there

were 920 cases being handled by case managers. There are 1,823 cases as of Dec. 1 and “the numbers are climbing,” county Health and Human Services Director Chuck Lemoine told the Board of County Commissioners last month. The 1,823 food assistance cases being handled by county staff represent a significant increase from the previous month’s total of 1,749. Looking forward to 2013, Lemoine added during his report to the BoCC that “The LEAP (Low-income Energy

Assistance) and food assistance programs will continue to get new applications. All entitlement program access is up.” The federal EUC program had been scheduled to expire on Dec. 29 but has been extended for another full year as part of the “fiscal cliff” legislation recently passed by Congress. The county HHS department’s Family Medicaid assistance cases add to department workloads and “continue to hover in the low 1,100 range and have not changed significantly over the past few months,” states the HHS

monthly report. Despite the growing need for food assistance in the county and a hiring freeze imposed by the commissioners, the department’s clients are being adequately served. The county’s HHS department recently scored high on a performance audit by the state. “We exceeded the target of 95 percent in eight of nine categories the state is tracking, and Delta was one of just ten counties in the state to perform at 95 percent or better in all three categories of food assistance,” reads the department’s monthly report.

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FROM PAGE A1 “It’s not uncommon for there to be a leap when we have an expression of interest, for anyone to immediately think, oh, we’re going to have thousands of wells,” state director Hanks said. “That’s normal for people to think but it doesn’t quite work that way. When we offer a lease, that’s all we’re doing at that point in time. If somebody wants to drill a single well then they have to come in with another proposal. We have to do an entirely new environmental review for just one well. If the company wants to drill a second well, they have to come in with another proposal for us to consider. If they drill that well and it’s sucessful and they want to drill several wells, then they have to come in again with a proposal for review. Every time they come in it’s an environmental document, public involvement. So for them to even get to the point of developing a field is a long process with many steps. It’s not possible to go from issuing a lease to a bunch of wells in one step.” That indeed is the concern of residents who have watched the rapid expansion of drilling in Garfield County. “I don’t think there are going to be 10,000 wells in the North Fork Valley,” Bagley said. “The potential is medium to low for development. It’s not like what you’re going to get

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FROM PAGE A1 relationship between the school district and the Vision program. “The biggest difference is the laws are clearer and it’s easier to obtain waivers,” Clay said. The school district has sole charter responsibility in Delta County, so a new contract could be very similar to the current arrangement, where a board of stewards oversees operation of the Vision schools. With about 645 stu-

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Delta County March for Life All life is precious.

BIRTHS Matthew and Mirandia Craddock of Hotchkiss are the parents of a daughter, Annabel Jane Craddock, born Jan. 10, 2013, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 11.6 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Melissa and James Charlton of Delta are the parents of a son, James Juni Charlton, born Jan. 13, 2013, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13.2 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 AT ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6TH & MEEKER • DELTA

Families, singles and teens are all welcome.

Free Breakfast starts at 9:30 a.m. March begins immediately after breakfast For more information call Dan O’Donnell at 921-5266

Girl Scout Cookies go on sale this month It’s Colorado’s sweetest time of the year! Girl Scout Cookies go on sale across the state on Sunday, Jan. 27. Colorado’s Girl Scout Cookie Program runs through March 3, with booth sales in front of retail locations starting Feb. 8. Each purchase of Girl Scout Cookies supports girls in developing five lifelong skills — goalsetting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program of Mesa County is in need of volunteers to tutor kids at elementary schools throughout Mesa and Delta counties. Volunteers must be 55 or older; those who have limited incomes may qualify for a non-taxable stipend of $200-$400 per month based on hours served. Nationally, the Foster Grandparent Program has received some welldeserved recognition. A recent edition of NBC Nightly News introduced viewers to Percy Thomas and Dorothy Campbell, two amazing volunteers. Thomas and Campbell are among the 28,000 fos-

The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is Jan. 25. Women with any type of cancer are invited to join this support group of women supporting women. For more information or a ride, call 872-3309 or 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

ter grandparents nationwide who work with children and young people in schools and other community centers. Last year, volunteers age 55 and over contributed 24 million hours and served 232,200 young people across the country. “Grandpa Thomas,” as the students at Miner Elementary call him, leaves home early each morning to serve at the school, and he sums up his service in the following way: “I paid my dues. I take the things that I learned through life and give it back to somebody. If I didn’t do that, I’d be home watching TV all day long. This is my family.” Tyrenea Sharpe, the teacher of the class where Thomas volunteers, told NBC, “There is something about a grandparent that you just can’t explain. It’s that nurturing spirit. And the children, they feel that.” Similarly, local schools and volunteers are seeing a difference as well. “My volunteer steps up and helps out when needed at any time,” says one District 51 elementary school teacher. “She has made an impact working 1-1 with students. The students have gained a deeper understanding of math, greater reading comprehension, and are more skilled as writers because of her 1-1 support. She is a big part of the success in our classroom!” In a comparison evaluation of average stu-

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In 1917 Girl Scouts began selling cookies, and today the program has grown into a $790 million girl-led business. In fact, last year Colorado Girl Scouts earned $2.25 million for their activities, such as going to camp, traveling domestically or internationally, completing a take action project to benefit the community, taking a Girl Scout leadership journey and/or earning a Girl Scout badge on a topic or two of interest.

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dent growth in one school year (based on 2011 NWEA Reading Scores), second graders in Mesa County who worked with a foster grandparent scored 25 growth points higher at the end of the year, versus 18 growth points higher for those without a foster grandparent. Volunteers must be 55 years of age or older, relate well to children, and work well under the supervision of a teacher. Mileage reimbursement, free meal and wellness check are some of the benefits available. For more information, or to apply, contact Tanya Fink, program coordinator, at 263-9091, x6.

Booster club hosts fundraiser The Delta High School Booster Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money for scholarships. Dinner will be served in the DHS cafeteria from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Children 2 and under eat free.

Girl Scout Cookies cost $3.50 per package, and all money raised supports girls in Girl Scouts of Colorado. This year Girl Scouts in Colorado will sell the six most popular Girl Scout Cookie varieties, including Do-siDos, Samoas, Savannah Smiles, Tagalongs, Thin Mints and Trefoils. For the first time since the ‘90s, the Girl Scout Cookie packages across the country will have a new look that emphasizes the financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills taught through the Girl Scout Cookie program. In Colorado, the new Girl Scout packaging will be rolled-out with a mix of old and new packaging. However, regardless of the packaging, all Girl Scout Cookies purchased in 2013 will be a freshly baked product. Making the world a better place is central to the Girl Scout mission. During the Cookie Program, Girl Scouts honor the non-profit organizations, food banks, military and uniformed personnel who are so important to our community through Girl Scouts’ Hometown Heroes/Gift of Caring program. Through this program customers have the opportunity to purchase a package of cookies to donate to Girl Scouts’ heroes — a perfect solution for those who pass on the tempting treats! Customers looking for cookies can use the “Cookie Locator” online or the mobile app to search for booth locations. Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org to get started or learn more.

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Parkinson’s Support Group meets The Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Montrose Memorial Hospital will host the Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Monday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. The group will meet downstairs in Conference Room B at MMH. MMH registered dietician Teresa Tomasi-Maloney will discuss the special nutrition needs of the Parkinson’s patient. The Parkinson’s Support Group mission is to educate, provide resources, and support caregivers and their families. For more information or transportation arrangements, call 2522996.

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Virtuous Kids and Staff Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recognized the Virtuous Kids and Staff the week of Jan. 10: (back row) Osvaldo Ramirez (hard worker), Julia Mewhinney (responsible and cooperative), Skyler Kraai (integrity), Cody Sauve (friendly), Mr. Chastain (hard worker and friendly), Payten Hodgin (encouraging), Levi Peterson (leadership and integrity), James Goff (helpful); (front row) Ethan Toothaker (kind and considerate), Nicole Madsen (loyal), Adrian Herrera (respectful), Melanny Castillo (humorous), Ro Win Na (respectful), Trinity Cross (kind), Jacob Dillon (helpful), Meaghan Wright (curious and wonderful), Arianna Nelson (helpful), Darcy Parker (responsible and considerate).

Work permits available through The Dream Act The Deferred Action Initiative, known as DACA, but commonly referred to as “The Dream Act,” offers young people without legal status in the United States the opportunity to apply for a work permit and a driver’s license if they meet “Dream Act” criteria, which are: • 30 years of age or younger; • Entry into the United States before age 16; • Five years of continuous residence in the United States; • No felony or significant misdemeanor convictions; • Currently in school OR a high school gradu-

ate OR possession of a GED OR military service. Need more information? The Western Colorado Rural Migrant Coalition (WCRMC) is sponsoring an informational meeting on “The Dream Act,” Thursday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Delta High School Library, located at 1400 Pioneer Road in Delta. Nelly Garcia of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition will present information on the benefits of applying for the program, the criteria for qualifying, how to apply, and the timeline for approval. Application forms will be available for

City council, staff to hold retreat BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Delta City Council, city manager Justin Clifton and his leadership team (department heads) will gather for a planning/training retreat Saturday, Jan. 26. A facilitator will lead about 17 individuals in discussions designed to ensure effective leadership and management in guiding City of Delta efforts in

GOP will elect officers The Delta County Republicans biannual reorganizational meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Orchard City Town Hall. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will include election of a county chairman, vice chairman, secretary and two bonus state committee members. Don Suppes, who has served as Delta County chairman for the past six years, said he does not plan to seek re-election.

2013 and beyond. Council and staff will have an opportunity to share their mutual expectations regarding their respective roles and responsibilities. Decision-making, protocols for problem solving, short-term priorities and a long-range vision will also be addressed. The all-day session will be held at the Montrose Pavilion. Councilmembers expressed the desire for a close, yet out-of-town location, to minimize distractions. After the location was announced, councilmember Bill Raley said he would prefer to keep future planning sessions in Delta County. Raley said he isn’t “thrilled” about the cost of the retreat, either. While use of the facility is free, the city will pay for a facilitator, lunch and snacks. The cost is estimated at about $2,000. “I believe we can get a lot more done with a professional facilitator,” councilmember Mary Cooper said. Other council members agreed with her assessment.

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EARLY BLOOD DRAW APPOINTMENTS Appointments will be made the week of February 4-8 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. by calling 399-2808 PAONIA Appointments Wednesday, February 20 from 6:30–9:30 a.m. at Paonia Campus of Delta Montrose Technical College CEDAREDGE Appointments Thursday, February 21 from 6:30–9:30 a.m. at Cedaredge Community Center DELTA Appointments Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23 from 6:30–10:30 a.m. at Delta County Memorial Hospital’s Grand Mesa Oncology & Rheumatology Center Complete list of blood tests offered at www.deltahospital.org

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Falkenhof Canines opens training facility BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Marion Lewis, owner of Falkenhof Canines, is throwing a party to celebrate the grand opening of her new training facility on California Mesa west of Delta. Refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations, displays and more are planned from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Lewis has been training dogs in the DeltaMontrose area since 2003. She rented the Lions Club in Montrose while making plans to build a facility on property she purchased on Spring Creek. When a neighbor objected to that plan, she decided to buy acreage at 51511 Amber Road, where she erected a 3,000-square-foot training facility. There’s plenty of parking and a fenced

outdoor area measuring 100x100 feet. At an age when many people are thinking about retirement, Lewis wants to continue doing what she loves, not sit around twiddling her thumbs. She calls this project Phase I; Phase II will feature an office, kitchen, media room for workshops and seminars, and a grooming area. Although she doesn’t plan to retire, Marion says she is definitely ready to give up grooming after 30 years. She’ll make that space available to another groomer. In the past she’s also offered boarding, but these days she’s happy to focus on her true passion — training. “I enjoy seeing the progress people make with their dogs,” she said. Dogs and their own-

ers will enjoy the open, well-lit and warm space. To give everybody plenty of room to work, Lewis limits her classes to 10 participants. She offers private and group sessions, with options both day and evening. Classes include puppy kindergarten, beginners I and II and novice, as well as workshops on demand. Dog show enthusiasts can learn about showmanship and conformation, while those who just want to have fun with their dogs can sign up for agility, herding, rally obedience and tracking. Your dog will love to trot alongside when you try biking, roller blading and skijoring. Looking for something different? Lewis is the only trainer in the area certified to teach “Treiball,” a

new dog sport from Germany. Is your dog aggressive? Does it behave poorly around other people or animals? Marion provides individual assistance for problem dogs, using positive reinforcement and motivation to break bad habits. “Dogs enrich my life,” she said. “They are part of everything I do. I like to share my knowledge and teach dog owners to help their pets become good canine citizens — a

pet that you and your neighbors will love and your vet and groomer will appreciate. “It’s not magic,” she added. “You have to go home and work with your dogs.” Marion, an immigrant from Germany, says she comes from a long line of dog trainers. Her grandfather loved the sport of “schutzhund” and she remembers accompanying him every Sunday. After breeding and showing her own dogs for

many years, she opened Falkenhof Kennels & Training Center in Wisconsin on 1986. The name Falkenhof, she explains, comes from Schloss Falkenhof, the castle in which she was born. The castle served as a hospital during World War II. She continues to use that name at her new facility at 51511 Amber Road. Visitors are always welcome. Call 240-0263 or 874-1336 or visit deltadogtraining.com for more information.

Businesses must file personal property declaration schedule All persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $7,000 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1, 2013 are required to report the personal property to the assessor by April 15. Personal property declaration schedules have been mailed to every person, business, or company known to own, possess, or control taxable personal property in the county. Non-receipt of a declaration schedule DOES NOT excuse taxpayers from declaring taxable personal property to the assessor. If you have not received a declaration schedule and own personal property with a value greater than $5,500, contact the assessor at 874-2120. All personal property with a total actual value in excess of $7,000 (per

owner, per county) is taxable unless specifically exempt by law. Taxable personal property includes: • All residential household furnishings used to produce income • Equipment, furniture, and machinery used by commercial, industrial, and natural resource operations • Property used in an agribusiness that does not qualify as agricultural pursuant to §39-1102(1.6)(a), C.R.S. • Expensed assets with a life greater than one year • Fully depreciated assets still in use • Personal property in storage that is subject to IRS depreciation • Leasehold improvements Equipment that is licensed as a motor vehicle (SMM plate or Z-Tab)

is not reported on the personal property declaration schedule. Completed declaration schedules are due April 15. You may extend the deadline if, prior to April 15, the assessor receives your written request for an extension along with $20 for a 10-day extension, or $40 for a 20-day extension. If you do not meet the April 15 deadline and do not request an extension, a penalty in the amount of $50 or 15 percent of the taxes due (whichever is less) will be applied to your account. If you fail to file a declaration schedule, the assessor will establish a taxable value based on the “best information available” and add a penalty of up to 25 percent of assessed value for any omitted property that is subsequently discovered.

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Marion Lewis has worked with dogs since she was a young girl growing up in Germany. She shares her extensive experience through private and group sessions at Falkenhof Canines.

Nominations sought for Delta business, volunteer of the year The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual meeting. Each year at the banquet, the small, medium and large Businesses of the Year and a Volunteer of the Year are recognized by the chamber membership. The chamber is currently accepting nominations for the Businesses and the Volunteer of the year. “We want to hear from the

community. What local business stands out and why?” asked Kami Collins, DACC executive director. “No one can answer that question better than a satisfied customer.” This is the community’s chance to bring some attention to its favorite business and to honor a community volunteer who makes Delta a better place to live through his/her service. Nomination forms can

be picked up at the chamber office, 301 Main St., Delta, or by e-mailing director@deltacolorado. org. Nominations are due by Monday, Feb. 18. Selfnominations are accepted. Call the chamber office at 874-8616 with any questions. Businesses of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year will be honored at the chamber’s annual banquet on March 16.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Learn to be a better babysitter Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering a babysitter training course taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor. Participants 10 to 15 years of age can learn to be a responsible babysitter. Learn how to be a good leader and role model, how to make good decisions and solve problems, how to keep the children and yourself

safe, and how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents. This two-day course is offered Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class fee is $90 which includes CPR and first aid certification and a first aid kit. Register by Feb. 12 by calling 8740923.

PET OF THE WEEK Sponsored by: Kwiki Tire Service 1680 S. Main St. Delta • 874-4590 Penny, a terrier-Chihuahua mix is a joy! She has so much love to give an older person or couple! She’s well housebroken and uses a doggie door. She loves car rides and walks too. She’s playful and entertains herself with her toys. To learn more about Penny or to meet her, contact her foster mom, Carol, at 970-872-3856 or carollacey@tds.net.

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Lincoln’s legacy Garnet Mesa Elementary School kindergartners have been learning about the Mount Rushmore presidents. The students donned their hats and beards to celebrate our country’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.

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Panthers compete in Warrior Speech and Debate Tournament The Delta High School speech team was one of nine schools from the Western Slope competing at the annual Warrior Speech and Debate Tournament held at Central High School the weekend of Jan. 18-19. For the first time this competition year, finals were held in all events, and a number of DHS students qualified in the final six.

In public speaking events, original oratory standouts Cidney Fisk and Linh Nguyen both made finals, with Linh finishing fourth and Cidney taking second place. Foreign extemporaneous speaking saw both Delta competitors make the final six, with Paige Bowling placing fifth and Ridge Green taking fourth place.

Interpretive events also saw Delta students in finals. In poetry, the Richards twins, Ayasha and Alysha, both made finals with Alysha finishing in fourth place and Ayasha just being nosed out of first to finish in second place. Haley Donathan went to the final round in humor, finishing in third place. While they did not make it into

Garnet Mesa honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Garnet Mesa Elementary School for the second quarter of the 2012-2013 school year: Third Grade All A’s Ryan Blanton Isabelle Burruss Alejandro Carrillo Courage Gallegos Dallas Garcia Janine Garcia Cheyanne Germann Diego Gutierrez Marla Hancock Spencer Hughes Hadassah Kathrein Justice Martinez Benjamin McCash Raelee McCurdy Kayla Miller Jose Renteria Andrew Santonastaso Talina Sepulveda Teja Smith Preston Ungaro Isabella Vasquez Emma Wise Mia Yost A/B Honor Roll Tel Bullard William Bullard Hayley Burwell Benjamin Carrasco Harmony Coe Caleb Comer Vianney Corral Escarcega Zorida Cotten

Kiauna DeLeon Tyler Deuschle Jacob Edwards Austin Fry Morgan Gisoldi Kayla Guyer Autumn Hahn Allyson Heath Cristina Hernandez Timothy Horn Shae Lawson Elijah Linton Amiah Lujan Laura Martinez Felix Munoz Jaci Murdock Soe Paw Kaelynn Porter Emma Roithmayr Herman Russell Toby Sanford Haley Sharp Madison Smith Joshua Stagner Heli Tolka Jerome Trujillo Fourth Grade All A’s Aubree Andre Alyssa Bayles Kaitlyn Branson Nolan Bynum Allison Davis Judith Escarcega Amanda Fernandez

AnnaMaria Gilliam Enrique Gonzalez Quintin Greenhalgh Sadearah Hanson Mason HatterHollowwa Ezra Kathrein Jack Loveland Noah Nortnik Keely Porter Jesse Quist Rhetta Rice Bernice Rosales Chloe Sanchez Ashley Velasquez Tighan Wilkinson A/B Honor Roll Eric Calzada Caitlyn Carlquist Emily Carmichael Brandon Carrasco Natasha Ceal Diego Chavez Payje Clark Jade Cockroft Merielle Comerer Daeker Conley Caidence Danielson Rosalea Gallegos Shania Garcia Ylissa Gilliam Emilio Gonzalez Grace Hall Alaiha Hoffbauer Alexa Huff

Aspen Jackson Colton Johnson Justine Lopez Oscar Lujan Michelle Merritt Rylie Newman Camren Reed Melissa Rubio Logan Schuster Hannah Sterns Lillian Tindall Agustin Vicencio Alexis Villalobos Ashlyn Webb Megan Weber Bradley Yacovetta Fifth Grade All A’s Sarah Bules Annalicia Comerer Benjamin Cooper Martin Corral Amanda Cotten Laura EscarcegaPinela Shalyn Foley Sara Geddes Naomi Johnson Austin Kasamis Katharine King Gauge Lockhart Javier Martinez Stephanie Ponce James Ray Ori Rehman

Carson Roithmayr Brytni Sheets Chaycelynn Urquhart Jaydin Webb Kylee Wilbur Taylor Wilson Nathan Workman A/B Honor Roll Emily Aleman Remi Baldwin Lennise Ball James Blanton Brandon Butler Sheldon Cox Andrea De La Torre Grant Freed Madison Gieck DeLoss Hancock Odin Higgs Regina Huckabay Mikka Keune Cade King Shad Lewis Kyle Long Jose Medina Miguel Morales Tania Munoz Garrison Paniagua Kyeliah Rundle Cassandra Saenz Olivia Santonastaso Miliani Sepulveda Jana Thomas Kaysha Wagner Scott Wells

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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 (on floor) Heidi Ponce, Ku Nay Htoo and Lillian Sinkay; (standing) Lesly Martinez, Saw Nay That, Ismael Acosta and Damien Zuniga. Below are second and third graders Angelina Ortega, Ben McCash, Justice Martinez, Elijah Kettle, Kiara Fresquez, Esther Lopiccolo, Michael Merritt, Keyanna Morales and Caley Kasamis.

finals, Nathanael Ballard and Adam Malcolm tied for seventh place in humor, and Cruz Arias placed seventh in drama. In public forum debate, the team of Haley Donathan and Paige Bowling went 2-2, and barely missed going into the final round. Both Javier Romero and Ridge Green had 2-2 records in Lincoln Douglas debate. The team will take a week off before competing at the Montrose meet the first weekend in February.

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Wrestling at Palisade, 6:00 p.m. Basketball at Home vs. Rifle, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.; Swimming at Delta Meet, 4:00 p.m. Basketball at Home vs. Battle Mountain, 12:30 & 3:30 p.m.; Freshman Basketball at Eagle Valley Tournament; Wrestling at Rifle Duals. Freshman Basketball at Montrose, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. Freshman Basketball at Grand Junction Central, 4:00 & 5:30 p.m.

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Richard Rogers Delta County resident Richard Lee Rogers died Jan. 15, 2013, at Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta. He was 84. A funeral service was held Jan. 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge with Bishop Steve Bayles conducting. Burial followed at the Cedaredge Cemetery. Richard Lee Rogers was born to Arthur and Mary (Christensen) Rogers on May 25, 1928, in Manassa. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Paonia. After graduating from Paonia High School, he served with the U.S. Navy. On June 12, 1948, he married Phyllis Horn in Eckert. They celebrated 52 years of marriage. Mrs. Rogers died in 2000. A retired dairyman, Mr. Rogers enjoyed being a husband, father and grandfather, bowling, camping, fishing, snowmobiling and playing pool. For the past five years he enjoyed dancing, playing card games and spending time with his friend Rita Idler and her family. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge and a former member of the Delta Elks Lodge. He formerly lived in Farmington, N.M., before returning to Delta County in 1971. Mr. Rogers is survived by two sons, Gary Rogers and his wife Laura and Larry Rogers and his wife Marsha, all of Hotchkiss; one daughter, Victoria Bonine and her husband Glen of Paonia; three brothers, Billy Rogers of Romero, Lynn Rogers and his wife Gladys of Seattle, Wash., and Chris Rogers and his wife Jeanine of Grand Junc-

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tion; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Rogers; two brothers, Carl Rogers and Bert Rogers; one grandson, Larry Rogers; and a son-in-law, Lawrence Roop. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Rogers Memorial Fund, c/o First State Bank of Colorado, P.O. Box 597, Paonia, CO 81428. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Betty Hipol Betty Hipol died Dec. 22, 2012, at her home in Delta. She was 68. A funeral mass was held Jan. 3 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Betty M. Salazar was born Sept. 20, 1944, in Gallina, N.M., to Joe and Maria Salazar. She moved to Delta in 1956. She married Johnny Hipol Aug. 21, 1966, in Reno, Nev. She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her family and great-granddaughters. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. Mrs. Hipol is survived by her daughter, Diana Hipol of Delta; her son, Johnny Hipol Jr. of Florida; her grandson, Patrick Salazar, his wife Ashley and their daughters Maliya and Abigail of Delta; her godson, Alex Giron of Delta; her sisters, Cris Abeyta, Margie Sanchez and her husband George, Sally Hernandez and her husband Jose; and her brothers, Pat Salazer and Mike Salazar. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Pete Salazar

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Richard Carey Richard Carey of Grand Junction died Dec. 27, 2012, following a lengthy illness. He was 67. Richard K. Carey was born July 22, 1945, in Coffeyville, Kan., to Harry and Geraldine (Hoover) Carey. The family moved to Paonia in 1946 where he attended school and graduated in 1963. He studied accounting at Mesa College from 1963-1965, political science at UCCS from 19731976, computer science at UCCS from 1982-1984. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in geology from OSU. He married Carol Jean Powell in September 1964; they divorced in 1967. He married Teresa Lucero in December 1967; they divorced in 1972. He married Susan Mehring in February 1972; they divorced in 1978. Mr. Carey served in the U.S. Army from 19661973, doing two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation for Valor. He is survived by his mother Geri Carey of Paonia; his brother, Mike Carey of West Jordan, Utah; his sister, Barbara Axelson of Paonia; his daughters, Audrey Sandvik of Stillwater, Okla., Holly Carey and Susan Carey, both of Colorado Springs; his son Keith Carey, of Stillwater, Okla.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Carey; and his daughter, Hope Carey. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation was handled by All States/All Veterans Cremation in Denver. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Junction Veterans Affairs, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

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Larry Rollins Larry Rollins died at his home in Crawford Jan. 13, 2013, after a battle with cancer and other illnesses. He was 72. A funeral service was held Jan. 19 at Mountain View Bible Church in Lazear. Burial followed at Garden of Memories in Crawford. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Bonnie of Crawford; his daughter, Donna Ellsworth and her husband Keith of Pima, Ariz.; his son, Jeff Rollins of Mesa, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Pam Filener and her husband Cleve of Montrose, Deb Linman and her husband Lyle of Sedgwick and Marcia Wyatt and her husband Dave of Wasilla, Alaska; one stepson, Andy Ferrier and his wife Katie of Crawford; one sister, Gail Acedo of Hotchkiss; two brothers, Merlen Rollins and his wife Linda of Chandler, Ariz., and Lucky Jay Rollins and his wife Gayle of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; one brotherin-law, Bill Busey and his wife Sharilee of Saratoga, Wyo.; one sister-in-law, Kathi Cramer and her husband Tim of Athol, Idaho; 14 stepgrandchildren, Cory Frantz, Sherri

Brandt, Page Johns, Matthew Linman, Clinton Linman, Reuben Wyatt, Naomi Wyatt, Caleb Wyatt, Lydia Wyatt, Kara Franco, Lance Raymond, Josh, Derek and Trevor Ellsworth; 13 stepgreatgrandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Rollins, and one sister-in-law, Sandra Rollins. Memorial contributions may be made to North Fork Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 127, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, or to the Friends of Crawford Town Hall. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Eunice Abrahamson Eunice Abrahamson of Holdrege, Neb., died Jan. 15, 2013, at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege. She was 97. A memorial service was held Jan. 18 at the Christian Homes Chapel in Holdrege with Wayne Carlson officiating. Private family interment was held at Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery at Funk, Neb., prior to the services. Eunice Floreida Peterson was born Oct. 8, 1915, at Hallandale Beach, Fla., to Arthur and Mabel (Matson) Peterson. She attended school in Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. She attended Luther College in Wahoo, Neb. She married Eugene Abrahamson Oct. 17, 1936, in Wakefield, Neb. They moved to the Hotchkiss area in 1954. While living there, Mrs. Abrahamson served on the church board, taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, served as vice chairman of the Delta County Republican Central Committee and represented Delta County in the 1960 Mother of the Year contest. The Abrahamsons toured Europe twice, made a trip around the world in 1967, traveled through Nigeria and east Africa in 1970, and visited South America, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Mexico. In 1979 they retired and moved back to Holdrege. Mr. Abrahamson died Jan. 3, 2001. Mrs. Abrahamson is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Arnold of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; one son, Wayne Abrahamson and his wife Susan of Borger, Texas; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one great-greatgreat-grandchild; a sister, Euphemia Berkeland of Lake City, Minn.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; a son, Dale Abrahamson; a brother, Lorenz Peterson; a sister, June Peterson; and a greatgrandson, Brandon. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Homes Care Community. Arrangements were handled by Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

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Cedaredge, and Connie McCready of Cottonwood, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank McCready and Byron Weston; her three brothers, Edgar, Benjamin and Alvin West. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

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Bridget Anderson Bridget Anderson died Jan. 18, 2013, at her home in Delta. She was 94. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen at a later date. Bridget Rupp was born Aug. 30, 1918, in Hays, Kan., to John Jr. and Mary (Graff) Rupp. She spent her childhood in Denver and went to East High School in Denver. She lived in Evergreen on the Anderson ranch for 60 years before moving to Delta six years ago. She married Frank Anderson Jr. in Denver. Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Evergreen and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. She enjoyed crafts, painting and playing bingo. She is survived by her son, James Anderson and his wife Rosemary of Delta; four grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Anderson, and a daughter, Merle O’Donnell. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Mary Weston Mary Angeline Weston died Jan. 13, 2013, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 92. At her request, no services will be held. Mary Angeline West was born April 26, 1920, to William and Maud (Longwell) West in Waterloo, Iowa. The family moved to Montrose while she was a baby. She attended school in Uncompahgre, Montrose and Olathe, graduating from Olathe High School. After attending college in Grand Junction, she moved to Washington D.C. to work in the government printing office. She married Frank McCready in 1945. They had two daughters, Mary and Constance. The marriage ended in divorce. She moved back to Montrose in 1950. In 1966 she married Byron Weston. He died in 1991. Mrs. Weston is survived by Mary McCreadyPoeling of Log Hill Mesa and her husband Tom of

Anabel “Ann” M. Hollis died Jan. 14, 2013, at Paonia Care Center in Paonia. She was 96. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Hollis is survived by her daughter, Abby Swarbrick of Crawford; two sisters, Phoebe Cloud and her husband Curtis all of Detroit, Mich., and JoAnn Kowalske also of Detroit; one grandson, David Swarbrick of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hollis and one grandson, Christopher Swarbrick. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Gladys Parkinson Lifetime Delta resident Gladys Parkinson died Jan. 18, 2013. She was 89. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Delta United Methodist Church with Pastor Pat Malone officiating. Gladys M. Holden was born June 3, 1923, in Austin, Minn., to Guy and Margaret (Varsnick) Holden. When she was six months old the family moved to Colorado in a Model A. She spent her childhool on Ash Meesa and attended Columbine School through 8th grade. She married Merwin Webb in 1940. They became members of the Delta United Methodist Church in the 1950s. In 1977 she married Hubert Parkinson. Together they enjoyed their many grandchildren and camping. Mrs. Parkinson was a bookkeeper for Jones Lumber and Mike Heinz Construction. She enjoyed the Toastmistress Club, 4H and square dancing. She is survived by her son, Forrest Webb and his wife Tina of The Villages, Fla.; her daughter, Cheryl Sperry and her husband Joe of Delta; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Merwin Webb and Hubert Parkinson; her son, Timothy Webb; two brothers; and two sisters. Contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Evelyn Macklin Evelyn Macklin died Jan. 18, 2013, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta. She was 95. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta with members of the family officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Community Calendar Delta stop planned Thursday, January 24 for GJ Rockies caravan 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 52 numbers for $118, blue is 59 numbers and orange is 55 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, January 25

BREAST AND WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 12 noon, brown bag lunch, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, Delta County Memorial Hospital. For more information or a ride, call Dorthy, 872-3309 or Marie, 778-8146 by Thursday evening. CABIN FEVER BOOK SALE, 6-8 p.m., community room, Crawford Town Hall, hosted by the Friends of the Crawford Library.

Saturday, January 26

CABIN FEVER BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., community room, Crawford Town Hall, hosted by the Friends of the Crawford Library. PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Center, crossroads of Highway 348 and Banner Road southwest of Delta. Tonight features: David and Tamara Hauze, Work Release, and Rock Creek. $5 at the door. Oldtime, folk and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. Seating limited. Bring a snack to share if you want. For more information, call Len Willey, 874-8879. DELTA COUNTY MARCH FOR LIFE AND NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST, St. Michaels Church, 628 Meeker Street, Delta. Free breakfast at 9:30 a.m. followed by pro-life gathering on Main Street Delta for about an hour. SPAGHETTI DINNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER, 12 noon-3 p.m., Delta High School cafetorium. $5 adults, $3 children 312, children 2 and under eat free. Hosted by Delta High School Booster Club. COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SPRINTS, Skyway, Grand Mesa. Citizens welcome to join this Collegiate Invitational race. A 1K time trial starts at 11 a.m. followed by seeded elimination heats. Registration is prior to the race.

Sunday, January 27

GRAND MESA CLASSIC 10K CLASSIC STYLE SKI RACE, Skyway, Grand Mesa. Race starts 11 a.m. with registration prior, $10 for GMNC members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities welcome. Details at www.gmnc.org or call 434-9753.

Monday, January 28

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT BENEFIT DINNER for Rotary Club of Paonia, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch. For reservations email kppreservations@gmail.com or call Lenore, 985-9220.

Friday, February 1

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR RHONDA DUCLO, manager of Hotchkiss Public Library and Assistant Library District Director, 2-5 p.m., Hotchkiss Public Library.

Tuesday, February 5

BIANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING for the Delta County Republicans, 7 p.m., Orchard City Town Hall. A county chairman, vice chairman, secretary and two bonus state committee members will be elected.

Wednesday, February 6

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.

Friday, February 8

AUTHORS KATHY MCKEE AND CLAUDIA KING SPEAK about their book, “The North Fork Valley,” 6:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Book signing also.

Saturday, February 9

CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA presented by Paonia Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 6-9 p.m., Blue Sage Center of the Arts, 228 Grand Avenue, Paonia. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under (in advance) and available at The Paonia Flower Shop or any Beta Sigma Phi member. For more information, call Judy Livingston, 527-3970 or Billie Kiger, 527-3120.

Sunday, February 10

NFRIA-WSERC CONSERVATION CENTER 2013 ANNUAL MEETING celebrating 35 years of conservation, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss.

Monday, February 11

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

Tuesday, February 12

DELTA COUNTY PERA MEETING, 4 p.m., Delta County School District Office. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER, 5:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 145 West 5th Street, Delta. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage with juice, coffee and tea. Freewill offering.

Thursday, February 14

FRUITLAND MESA CLUB VALENTINE’S POTLUCK LUNCH, 12 noon, Crawford Town Hall. An invitation to all women in the Crawford area to dress in finery and meet, greet, and share fellowship, coffee and goodies with friends and neighbors. Bring potluck to share. Coffee, tea and tableware provided.

Monday, February 18

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT BENEFIT DINNER for Hotchkiss Lions Club, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch. For reservations email kppreservations@gmail.com or call Lenore, 985-9220.

Wednesday, February 20

The first annual Grand Junction Rockies Winter Caravan will feature Pioneer League MVP and National Short-season Rookie of the Year (Baseball America) David Dahl, who will be in Delta at CB’s Tavern on Thursday, Jan. 24. The Colorado Rockies’ 2012 number-one draft choice will join GJR front

Skiers of all abilities are welcome Feb. 2 at Powderhorn Mountain Resort for the 17th annual Vertical Ski Challenge to support Colorado Discover Ability’s adaptive ski programs. So grab your ski and snowboard buddies and sign up as a team of four or individually to compete for prizes and bragging rights in the race to ski as many vertical feet as you can on that Saturday. Families, company teams and skiers of all abilities are welcome. Prizes will be given for the best costume and the most vertical feet in a variety of classes, including adaptive, alpine, telemark, snowboard, oldest and youngest. There also will be a post-race gathering and silent auction, with great gear donated by Never Summer, Whitewater West, REI, Gene Taylor’s, LOKI, Best Buy and Board and Buckle. Major items are a new SL 155 snowboard from Never Summer and two kayaks (a Master TG Lite and a Feather Lite 9.5) from Whitewater West. Registration costs $60 with an all-day lift ticket or $30 for entrants who already have a pass. Registration includes a lunch voucher and post-race awards. Enter by calling Colorado Discover Ability at 257-1222, through www.

Hunter education class offered Colorado Parks & Wildlife will conduct a hunter education course Feb. 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. The classes will be held in Montrose. You must preregister online or by calling 252-6000. Class fee is $10 cash which must be paid before class starts. Class size is limited but a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the class. Another class will be held March 11, 13, 18 and 20. All persons purchasing any type of Colorado hunting or trapping license and who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1949, must have a hunter education card. Contact the Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Montrose office at 252-6000 for more information.

Monday, February 25

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT BENEFIT DINNER for Sow Food Book Club, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch. For reservations email kppreservations@gmail.com or call Lenore, 985-9220.

Wednesday, March 6

Saturday, March 9

BLACK CANYON FLY FISHING SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Montrose County Fairgrounds, Friendship Hall. Free admittance.

coloradodiscoverability. org or before 9 a.m. at Powderhorn on Feb. 2, the day of the event. This year’s Ski Challenge is sponsored by Turnkey Consulting, Chevron, Grand Valley Bank, Rocky Mountain Orthopaedics, Cummins Rocky Mountain, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Grand Junction Subaru and Williams, Turner & Holmes. Colorado Discover Ability designs and provides adaptive outdoor recreation to children, adults and veterans with disabilities in the Grand Valley and beyond.

• 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 drop-in rate. • BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING - On Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pay by the month. • PICKLE BALL DROP IN - Drop-in times Mondays 8:00-10:00 a.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. May be inside or outside depending on weather or activities! • YOUTH/ADULT GUITAR LESSONS: - Instructed by John McCoy on Saturdays, Jan. 26-

Training offered for volunteers The Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter will hold a training session for volunteers willing to work overnight. The training session will be Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m., at the shelter in the basement of the Delta United Methodist Church at 5th and Meeker. There is an urgent need for female volunteers, especially women who can work the midnight-6 a.m. shift. For more information or to RSVP, call the shelter at 7738290.

Astronomy buffs discuss ‘Dark Matter’ “Dark Matter” is the discussion topic at the Black Canyon Astronomical Society meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the old city council chambers, 24 S. Uncompahgre Street, Montrose. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, visit BlackCanyon Astronomy.com or phone 856-7716.

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Black Canyon National Park offers winter fun Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park offers several opportunities for outdoor recreation. A complete list of activities at the park can be found at our website at /www.nps.gov/blca/ planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm. Snowshoe Black Canyon: Experience winter at Black Canyon by snowshoeing with a ranger among the oaks, open meadows and along the rim of the canyon. Programs are available Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m., and are conducted every weekend through March 3. No special skill needed to participate in these 1.5 mile walks. Allow 2.5 hours for the program. Snowshoes are available to use, free of charge, for these programs. Sizes will fit all ages. Call to register or reserve your spot at 249-1914, ext. 423. Winter survival class: Colorado winters can be treacherous, but

that is no excuse to stay inside! Winter is a great time of year to enjoy quiet drives, snowshoe and ski tours, and other recreational pursuits. This two-hour class, Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1:30 p.m., will provide survival basics for both the casual winter traveler and the backcountry enthusiast. Bring warm clothes as participants will venture out briefly to learn about winter shelters. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center. Full moon ski: Witness Black Canyon under the magical luster of a winter full moon, Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. Join park rangers to ski the South Rim ski trail and experience the enchantment the canyon offers by moonlight. Ski about two miles to Pulpit Rock Overlook and back, a trip of moderate physical exertion. The trip meets and leaves from the South Rim Visitor Center. Please bring your

Make Valentine’s Day extra special Surprise your sweetheart with a singing valentine. Each year the Black Canyon Chorus sends out two or three quartets on a Valentine’s Day “road show.” The guys put in 200 to 300 miles, manage to find some out-of-the way places and often miss lunch, but they have a great time making Feb. 14 special for your loved one.

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PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Neal Schwieterman reports on the state of the town of Paonia. Public welcome.

PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Center, crossroads of Highway 348 and Banner Road southwest of Delta. $5 at the door. Old-time, folk and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. Seating limited. Bring a snack to share if you want. For more information, call Len Willey, 874-8879.

Western Slope along with the state of Colorado and eastern Utah.” The GJR Winter Caravan will be a traditional meet and greet with plenty of autographs and door prizes for the fans. The Winter Caravan will also have stops in Montrose, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Fruita and Grand Junction. In Delta, Dahl, Corky and Ray will be at CB’s Tavern, 334 Main St., from 7-8:30 p.m. In addition to the giveaways by the Grand Junction Rockies, staff at CB’s Tavern will have food and drink specials. This is a familyfriendly event. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Grand Junction Rockies office at 2557625.

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office personnel, along with official mascot Corky, as the caravan moves through six Western Slope communities during a three-day period. “We want to reach out to our fan base and say thank you,” said Tim Ray, Grand Junction Rockies general manager. “This minor league baseball franchise belongs to the entire

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Feb. 23. Time is 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please register by Jan. 24. ALIVE AT 25 - Class for 15-24 year olds taught by Colorado State Patrol on Monday, February 18 from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Please register at www. aliveat25.us. CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT - Sunday, February 17 from 1:00-5:30 p.m. Please bring your own cribbage boards. Register in advance or day of event by 12:30 p.m. BABYSITTER’S TRAINING COURSE - 2-day class taught by Red Cross instructors on Feb. 12 and 13 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 7TH AND 8TH GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Tournament held on the weekend of March 2 and 3 at BHRC. Please register before Feb. 24. 4-ON-4 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Season begins on Feb. 27-

The quartets will travel from Cedaredge to Ridgway with a limited number of performances between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’ll come to your home, office or a restaurant. The price is $40 which includes a real rose; for a group, the cost is $50. To make a reservation, call Dennis Olmstead at 596-3196.

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April. Register your team before Feb. 17. Any questions contact Whitnee. ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - 5-on-5 adult league on Thursday nights starting in late February. Please register by February 17. RACQUETBALL RUMBLE - NEW DATE! Singles Tournament held the week of Feb. 1-3. Please register by Jan. 25. Any questions contact Gary West. AFTERNOON SWIM LESSONS - Session starts Feb. 18-March 20 on Mon./Wed. 2:00-2:40 p.m. Limited spots in Parent/Tot Level 5. Registration going on now. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Certification class scheduled on Feb. 11-15, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Must pass a pre-swim test. WAG YOUR FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - 5-on-5 tournament set for Saturday, March 9. Please register your team by March 3. LITTLE LEAGUE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL - New this year - For boys ages 9-14 and girls ages 9-16. Registration extended to Feb. 26 with tryouts

own equipment, including skis, poles, warm clothes, and portable light. The South Rim Visitor Center will be open with hot chocolate, tea and coffee available. The winter night sky: See the drama of the Milky Way from your perch at the South Rim of Black Canyon National Park, Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. Join the Black Canyon Astronomy Society and park rangers to learn more about the winter night sky, and the latest discoveries from the Mars Curiosity Rover. The evening will start with a special program inside the South Rim Visitor Center, followed by night sky viewing. If weather is bad, call 249-1914, ext. 423. The reschedule date is Feb. 9. We do start indoors, then move outside, but be prepared for chilly weather. Hot drinks will be available.

Get control of your digital camera Has your new camera “whupped” you yet?? Black Canyon Camera Club will host the “Get Control of Your Digital Camera” workshop given by Steve Traudt at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge on March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact RaeAnn Simmons at raeanns@live.com or 8567809.

and draft for each division. Any questions call Whitnee. • APRIL FOOL’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Held the weekend of April 6 and 7 in Co-ed, Men’s or Women’s Divisions. • MOMS AND SONS DANCE - Bring your little guy for an evening of dancing and fun on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. • PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS - Register now for Personal Training Sessions at BHRC with one of our six certified trainers.

LIFE GUARD TRAINING February 11-15 Call Lisa in Aquatics for detai etails. ls. 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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Soil health conference opens Thursday Soil health is critical to the productivity of the local agricultural industry and to the quality of the surrounding watershed. To help producers learn how to improve their soil, Delta County Economic Development, Inc. has taken the lead in bringing experts to the Western Slope to directly share their experiences. The third annual Western Slope Soil Health

Conference will take place this week in Delta at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, and is free to all. The two-day conference features an impressive array of speakers who will bring first-hand experience of how healthy soil is important to their operations. Healthy soil is teeming with life and

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activity. It is rich in organic matter, insects, earthworms, air, water and nutrients. Healthy soil improves crop quality and yield along with reducing objectionable field runoffs such as salts, nitrates and selenium. The speakers include Brendon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, John Diener of Red Rock Ranch in California, and National Resource Conservation Service experts Rudy Garcia, NRCS-New Mexico, Jay Fuhrer, NRCS-North Dakota, and Mike Collins, NRCS-Alamosa. Brendon Rockey is a third-generation potato farmer from Center. He, along with his brother, raises 250 acres of specialty potatoes for both certified seed sales and for the fresh market. Rockey Farms has always been known for its innovation and leadership. They continue to redefine how potatoes can be raised. By focusing on the soil’s health, they have been able to maintain yield, drastically improve the quality of the crop, and

they have done it all while decreasing the inputs that are required to grow the crop. They no longer use any commercial fertilizer and they have eliminated their dependency on toxic chemicals. Their farm has become a regular stop for soil health tours, as they believe strongly in sharing the knowledge they have gained. John Diener grew up working on his father’s and uncle’s farms in Five Points, a small farming community on the westside of Fresno County in California. He now farms both conventional and organic crops in the same area, and has extensive experience in conservation and reclamation efforts. He developed a pilot integrated on-farm drainage management protype in 1985 and continues to refine the program. By tiling saline land and recycling water through a series of fields, farmers can reclaim land, harvest runoff water, produce marketable crops, and ultimately mine salts for commercial use. As such, it turns a regional

problem into a resource — productively contributing to the health and integrity of the water systems. Rudy Garcia has been with NRCS for 23 years. For the first 12 years, he worked on two special projects — the Elephant Butte Irrigation District Water Conservation Project and the Water Quality Demonstration Project. The work included evaluation of various types of irrigation, fertility demonstrations, evaluations of manure, compost and gypsum for the management of salinity and sodium, as well as much work on soil health. For the past seven years, Garcia has worked as the state agronomist in New Mexico, with a technical emphasis on applying soil health principles, and bringing the resources of the agency — education and conservation partners — to help producers. Jay Fuhrer is a conservationist employed by the NRCS in Bismarck, N.D. When working with Burleigh County produceers,

Fuhrer emphasizes soil health as a foundation for cropping systems, grazing systems, livestock integration and cover crops. Jay’s interest in soil health has resulted in numerous speaking engagements within the U.S., and also Canada, France and Russia. Mike Collins is an area conservationist for the NRCS in Alamosa. He works with employees, partners and landowners to plan and implement a wide range of conservation practices on private lands throughout southwest Colorado. There will also be producer panels discussing topics such as cover crops, companion crops, composting, cowboy mix and “Connecting all the dots for success!” In addition there will be vendor displays to help producers learn about some of the innovative products available to help in their operations. The two-day conference is free and includes free lunch each day, served by Daveto’s and C&J’s Cafe.

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OBITUARIES Toni Leighton Toni Wareham (Timbreza) Leighton died Jan. 10, 2013, at her home in Greeley. She was 55. She was born in Dragerton, Utah, Dec. 16, 1957, to Wally and Gerry Wareham. She grew up in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1976. She enjoyed her family and friends and the Denver Broncos. Mrs. Leighton is survived by her husband, Wayne Leighton of Greeley; her son, Lance Timbreza of Grand Junction; her daughter, Jami Timbreza of Little Falls, N.Y.; five grandchildren,

Tanner, Tucker, Levi, Annabelle and Ezekiel; her mother, Gerry Wareham of Delta; her brother, Brent Wareham and his wife Lynda; her daughter-in-law, Alicia Timbreza; her grandmother, Marcy Boss; her father and stepmother, Wally and Carol Wareham; her half-brother and sister, Travis and Shannon; her son-in-law John Monk; her step-daughters, Alicia Leighton and Mandi Mullholand, her husband Nathan and their daughter Riley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Tony Boss.

Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. A viewing was held Jan. 16 at Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent care of Lance Timbreza, 2806 Grand View Circle, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Hotchkiss Elks BPOE #1807. P.O. Box 96, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Merle Payne

Elra Wilson Elra Lay Wilson died Jan. 18, 2013, at his home in Delta. A viewing will be Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. There will also be a viewing at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Delta from 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Delta City Cemetery. Mr. Wilson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. On March 30, 1944, he married LaVona Tanner. They were later sealed on April 27, 1964, at the temple in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife, LaVona Wilson of Delta; three children, Vicki Moore of Delta, Tana Zortman and Gregory Wilson, both of Grand Junction; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren and counting. He was preceded in death by three sisters and a son-in-law, Jack Zortman. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Kenneth Burns Hotchkiss resident Kenneth “Whitie” Burns died Jan. 20, 2013, at Paonia Care Center. He was 83. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Contributions may be made in Whitie Burns’ name through the Clem Audin Scholarship Fund,

Merle Payne died Jan. 20, 2013, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Pastors Seth Coridan and Walt Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Delta City Cemetery. Merle Anna Howard was born at home in Read on March 9, 1915, to Ira and Anna (Farrington) Howard. She attended school at Read Elementary and Delta High School. She married Philman Payne Nov. 8, 1933. They prospected in Arizona, worked on the Bridgeport Ranch, and truck farmed in North Delta. She also worked at the canning factory and a dry cleaner. In 1952, Mrs. Payne began working at the Delta County clerk and recorder’s office, eventually becoming deputy clerk and recorder. She was also the driver’s license examiner, though she herself did not drive. She retired in December 1981 to care for her husband who was in ill health. She enjoyed reading, her cats Missy and Susie, serving as a “Pink Lady” at the hospital, being involved in politics, serving on election boards, and attending sabbath prayer meetings at the Seventh-day Adventist Church with her sisters. Mrs. Payne is survived by one sister, Mabel Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil; her brother, Guy Howard; her sisters, Marjorie Long, Orpha Miley, Clara Marshall, Thelma Mosher and Mabel’s twin, Myrtle. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

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Work continues to get Elk Creek Mine reopened BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Elk Creek Mine is still closed to regular operations due to high levels of carbon monoxide. According to Jesse Lawder of the Department of Labor, on Jan. 9 an existing Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) order was modified to withdraw all miners from Elk Creek Mine in Somerset. “The longwall had been under closure for two separate bounce incidents and, more recently, elevated amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) were being detected. The withdrawal was based on higher levels of CO (up to 500 ppm) and visible smoke being found in the longwall setup entries,” Lawder stated. The MSHA inspections summary report shows no violations have been cited at the Elk Creek Mine for an on-going non-injury accident investigation begun on Jan. 10 and for spot inspections on Jan. 3-4. However, an on-going regular safety and health inspection begun on Jan. 2 resulted in six citations. Seven MSHA inspectors were on site at that time. Oxbow Mining, which operates Elk Creek Mine, has not been assessed any penalties. In an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 22, Oxbow Mining president Jim Cooper stated, “When taking coal across a longwall ... behind it are falls and that registers on things, even the seismic information that some people call an earthquake. Any time that happens, that can change the ventilation, and we did have one that altered our ventilation. Does that start a [spontaneous combustion]? No ... The coal in the North Fork Valley has a strong trend toward spontaneous combustion underground. More so than any coal I know of, really. And I had never known of spontaneous combustion underground until I moved west in ’79. So the coal has that propensity. Our seam is sometimes thicker than what we can actually mine, and that leaves coal behind us

... Of course we have to ventilate. So, sometimes the combination of that coal, moisture and air can cause the coal to spontaneously [combust] and you can have it smoldering behind you. I think that’s what has happened here.” Regarding the six violations, Cooper stated, “It is MSHA’s job to enforce the Act, and I assume that’s what those six violations are. MSHA issues citations on a regular basis when they come to inspect the mine. I don’t know of any citation that we had that would have affected anything that is going on underground. “What I do know is that we got the order on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at [9:52 a.m.], and that was a result of an inspector detecting 500 ppm of CO underground on a handheld monitor and he believed he saw smoke.” Concerning the work completed last week, Cooper said, “We are continuing to work toward resolution of the current situation in the safest manner that we can. We are continuing that with MSHA’s assistance. Our temporary seals have been completed in the main west last Friday late. Since that time, both MSHA and Oxbow have been monitoring separately the air quality behind those temporary seals. “Currently, they are headed in the right direction. Not as quickly as we would like them to,” said Cooper. Oxbow has submitted plans to MSHA to see what kind of things could be done to speed up the process. “Basically, we’re trying to get it to a quality that is satisfiable then we’ll put people back underground and put in the permanent seals. Then we’ll be able to call people back to work. Of course, it’s our goal to get back to production as quickly as we can, but we have to make sure we are doing it in the safest manner we can to address the problem in the mine. We understand the impact it has on our employees, their families and even the community,” Cooper said.

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The Fruitland Mesa view The pre-sunset landscape from Fruitland Mesa is beautiful. No wonder so many have been attracted to purchase ranches and home properties in this area.

Paonia resident attends inauguration BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Pete Kolbenschlag of Paonia attended his first inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21. “I was here last week with the group that came from the North Fork. I was able to get a ticket from Sen. Udall’s office, so I decided to stick around because I had never been to one. I thought it would be a piece of history to experience. It was pretty fun and interesting to be part of it.” Kolbenschlag was in the orange standing area which was about 150 yards from the Capitol steps. He watched on a Jumbotron as President Barack Obama gave his second inaugural speech. Concerning President Obama’s inaugural address Kolbenschlag said, “It outlined what I hope will be an ambitious second term. I was really glad the president men-

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Pete Kolbenschlag (right) of Paonia was able to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday, Jan. 21. He was happy he was able to be a part of the historic event. tioned the need for the nation to address climate change. He

Taking their case to D.C. BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Last Wednesday, Jan. 16, a delegation from the North Fork Valley met with the staff for Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, Rep. Scott Tipton and the Bureau of Land Management in Washington, D.C. Their mission was to provide justification for removing the valley’s nominated parcels from the Feb. 14 oil and gas lease sale. The group met face-to-face with Mike Pool, BLM director, and Neil Kornze, BLM deputy director, imploring the national BLM office to remove all 20 parcels and 20,555 acres in the North Fork Valley from

the sale. Pete Kolbenschlag, a strategic consultant and Paonia resident, in a phone interview on Monday said, “I think it is always valuable for us to come back from local places to talk to people in D.C. because I don’t think they always get that perspective particularly in the agencies. Congress hears a lot from constituents back in Colorado, but I’m not sure that people in the administration and BLM do. They tend to have information filtered up the food chain through other BLM staff.” He continued, “They gave us a lot of time. I had the impression they listened to

our concerns and that they want to get it right. They want to make sure Colorado BLM is listening to real concerns on the ground.” Kolbenschlag also said that Rep. Scott Tipton’s staff asked many good questions. The staff for Sen. Udall and Sen. Bennet were also “supportive of what we are trying to do.” Others who attended the meetings gave comments through a press release from Citizens For A Healthy Community. “Our small winery is right next to a parcel, which is only 39-feet away from our water well,” said Ty Gillespie, owner of Azura Cellars and Gallery

in Paonia. “Last year we had visitors from every state in the union. This is really about protecting the bucolic nature of our valley, which is so fundamental to our business.” Director Pool was told how oil and gas development would impact the sustainable economy that’s developed in the North Fork. “Based on the wineries and the organic farming, we have a very sustainable economy here that’s not compatible with oil and gas development,” said Marley Hodgson of the Smith Fork guest ranch in Crawford. “We are here on the behalf of thousands of residents who are opposed to leasing these lands,” said Landon Deane of the Eagle Butte cattle ranch in Paonia and the T-Lazy-7 Ranch in Aspen. “There are some places that warrant special protection and the North Fork is one of those places.” National food and wine critic, and part-time Crawford TAKING THEIR CASE TO B2

left that out of his speech four years ago, so I was really glad he put it in. I’m very concerned about that. I think we should be [concerned] in Colorado as we face prospects of increased drought and a drying climate.” President Obama said in his speech, “We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. “Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful storms. The path toward sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition. We must lead it.” Kolbenschlag was also glad that the president wants to find a path forward on immigration and marriage equality. Kolbenschlag said, “I think [marriage equality] is an issue of fundamental fairness. I was impressed that he outlined all three of those things as important things as a nation to work on together. I thought it was ambitious and courageous for him to mention those three things because they are all touchy issues for some folks.” Regarding immigration, President Obama said, “Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity, until bright young students and engineers are enlisted in our workforce rather than expelled from our country.” “President Obama talked about the opportunity in America for all to achieve greatness and not be held back. America is not to be a place that only rewards the few, but where we work together to build up the many,” Kolbenschlag said. “I thought that was a good thing for him to talk about as well. I do believe America should be a land of opportunity.” INAUGURATION TO B2

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New windows at Memorial Hall Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss is sporting new windows thanks to a $25,000 donation from Oxbow Mine and 7X Cattle Company. Because the windows were installed free of charge, the Memorial Hall board used the savings to complete all interior trim and purchase two steel exit doors. The doors will be installed later. Paul Schmucker said, “This is the biggest thing to happen to Memorial Hall in a long time.”

Many thanks to the wonderful people of the North Fork Valley, especially all the ranchers, that I was fortunate to work with in my 20 years as a forest ranger on the Paonia Ranger District. It was a great ride! I appreciate all the kind compliments compli ments and gifts that were oﬀered at my retirement. Thank you!

Dave Bradford

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The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded two projects in Delta County a total of $215,297 in GOCO/lottery funds: A $140,297 grant to the North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District to update tennis courts in Paonia; and a $75,000 grant to the Town of Paonia to develop a master plan for outdoor education and recreation at the Paonia JuniorSenior High School. The North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District will use GOCO/lottery funds to upgrade the tennis courts at Apple Valley Park in Paonia. Installed 30 years ago, the tennis courts are in poor condition and no lon-

ger serve the community. The district will replace three doubles courts and one singles court with post-tensioned concrete courts that will be striped to accommodate younger players as well as adults. Working in partnership with the Paonia JuniorSenior High School, the Town of Paonia will use its GOCO grant to develop a master plan for the school’s recreation facilities, most of which are outdated. The development process will include an assessment of the school’s existing facilities, identifying the sites of future facilities, and the creation of an overall master plan to guide all planned recreation improvements

at the school. The town will involve students and parents in the planning process, and strives ultimately to offer diverse recreational amenities, including an outdoor classroom and nature trails in addition to traditional athletic facilities. The GOCO Board awarded a total of $6.2

Indulge yourself to benefit the community The Paonia Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents its first annual Chocolate Extravaganza Saturday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center of the Arts, 228 Grand Avenue, Paonia. Admission of $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under (in advance) includes unlimited scrumptious chocolate treats, 2 glasses of local wine (adults only), gourmet coffees and hot chocolate. Tickets are available at The Paonia Flower Shop or from any Beta Sigma Phi member. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Profits from this event remain local and support many charities. A major focus of the Beta Sigma Phi Chapter is to support local charities and in-crisis individuals. Members are excited as this event is a win-win for everyone in the community. The community has the opportunity to enjoy local

wine and lots of chocolate and the profits stay in our community to support local causes. So take your sweetheart to dinner and then stop by the Blue Sage and have dessert and a glass of wine or gourmet coffee to complete your wonderful valentine celebration. For further information, call Judy Livingston at 527-3970 or Billie Kiger at 527-3120.

million in GOCO/lottery funds to 45 projects throughout the state at its meeting on December 11. In its fall 2012 grant cycle, GOCO received 116 eligible applications requesting $19 million. Since 1994 Delta County projects have received $5.9 million in GOCO funding.

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Authors share craft Kathy Addams McKee and Claudia Sutliff King (left to right) explained how they wrote their book, “The North Fork Valley,” for the Images of America by Arcadia Publishing. The two authors spoke at the Rotary Club of Paonia on Thursday, Jan.17, and signed copies of their popular book. They interviewed locals and viewed many historic photographs in private collections and from the local museums. McKee and King will next speak and sign books at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia on Friday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m.

Inauguration FROM PAGE B1 dent Obama’s inaugural address states, “America’s possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive, diversity and openness, of endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. “My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment and we will seize it, so long as we seize it together.” At another point, the president stated, “We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else because she is

an American, she is free, and she is equal not just in the eyes of God but also in our own.” The inauguration took place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The president spoke about King in his address. “We the people declare today that the most evident of truth that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls and Selma and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our

individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth.” The President concluded, “My oath is not so different from the pledge we all make to the flag that waves above and that fills our hearts with pride. They are the words of citizens, and they represent our greatest hope. You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country’s course. You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time, not only with the votes we cast, but the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideas.”

Taking their case FROM PAGE B1 resident, Eugenia Bone added that “the sustainable agriculture that’s developed in the North Fork over recent years is threatened at its core by the prospects of industrial scale oil and gas drilling. “I have been a consistent advocate for the emerging organic food and wine scene in the North Fork,” said Bone. “Here we have a case where one industry, oil and gas, would completely decimate the existing, sustainable economy that is still growing. Moving forward with this lease sale based on outdated science and analysis is just a bad idea.” Hodgson added, “Time and again we have tried to get the BLM Colorado office to slow down and wait until there’s an updated [Resource Management Plan] in place for the area. We travelled

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Residents and business owners from the North Fork Valley took their case to senior staff with the Bureau of Land Management in Washington, D.C last week. They also met with Colorado’s Congressional staff. Above are Eugenia Bone, Ty Gillespie, Landon Deane, Pete Kolbenschlag and Marley Hodgson. all the way to Washington because it’s just that important to us. We really appreciate that BLM

Director Pool and Deputy Director Kornze took the time to meet with us and listen to our concerns.”

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Way to S.O.A.R. students! On Jan. 11, the following Paonia Elementary School students were recognized for demonstrating S.O.A.R. behavior: Jordyn Survis, Alex McJunkin and Mariah Callen for Order; Hazel Dirk, Maky Nolan, Avalon Brinton and Katya Schwieterman for Achievement; Carly Horn, Jesi Muse and Dominic Felice for Respect; Jade Ellenberger for Safety, Order, Achievement, and Respect.

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Beef cook-off winners The Meatie Machine won the Hotchkiss K-8 Beef Cook-off for the second quarter. Creating the winning beef and bean tostada were Chase Hiatt, Logan Mayberry, Kale Litzman and Raul Mendoza. While the student chefs were preparing the tostadas, the Menji Gaub’s Tawankado Hotchkiss K8 students (below) each broke a four-inch board in half. Teacher Glenda Young thanked Karen Todd and the Black Mesa Cattlewomen who have helped and supported the quarterly beef cook-offs and the year-end championship Iron Chef competitions. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Todd and her family,” Young said regarding Mrs. Todd’s recent health issues.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia is offering multiple opportunities for Delta County residents to combat the recent cold snap by turning up brain waves. The series of talks and workshops covers a variety of topics, from local history and software, to public speaking and art history. Complete details on all the opportunities can be found on the organization’s website at www.bluesage.org. Free Talks — “What is a Local Economy?” Speakers: Chris Yates, Addie Cranson, Elaine Brett and Lynn Gillespie, Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. “The North Fork Valley” historical talk and book signing by Claudia King and Kathy McKee, Friday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. “Art in the Age of Anything Goes” art appreciation talk and discussion by Michael Mitchell, Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. “Grand Avenue Storefronts” stories by speakers Myrna Pierson and Judy Livingston of how Grand Avenue used to be. Monday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. Workshops and Classes — “Kids’ Drawing Classes” by instructor Mary Smith, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $12 for four classes, Feb. 2-23. “Adult Drawing Classes” by instructor Michael Mitchell, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon. First session is free. Feb. 2-23 and

March 2-23. “Introduction to Photoshop” by instructor Jordan Schevene, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $60. Feb. 4-8 and April 8-12. “Vocal Master Class” by

instructor Shana Blake Hill, Sunday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. Cost is $25. “Public Speaking” by instructor Miriam Shaw for seven weeks, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Feb. 21 - April 4. Cost is $105.

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Mark the date for Valentine’s potluck in Crawford The Fruitland Mesa Club cordially invites all women in the Crawford area to a Valentine’s Day potluck lunch. The event will be held in Crawford Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 14, at noon. It’s time to dress in your finery and meet, greet and share fellowship, coffee and goodies with friends and neighbors to celebrate this special day. Bring potluck to share and the Fruitland Mesa Club will provide coffee, tea and tableware.

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Hoop Shoot winners The winners of the Hotchkiss Elks Hoop Shoot, held earlier this month at Hotchkiss High School, from the left, were (front) Shay Glaser, first in 1011 girls, Caleb Roberts, first in 8-9 boys, Carlos Lozano, first in 10-11 boys, Dominic Felice, second in 8-9 boys, Princessa Mora, first in 8-9 girls, and Bella Brezonick, second in 8-9 girls; and (back) Jamison Yanish, second in 10-11 girls, Hunter Gallob, second in 10-11 boys, Enoch Kropp, first in 12-13 boys, Elizabeth Maddox, second in 12-13 girls, Kayla Hutton, first in 12-13 girls, and Anthony Felice, second in 12-13 boys.

Jan. 24-Jan. 27 FFA at National Western Stock Show. Fri., Jan. 25 Basketball at North Park, 3:00, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.; Wrestling at Home vs. Olathe, 6:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 26 Wrestling at Rifle Invitational, 9:00 a.m.; Basketball at West Grand, 1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 p.m. Wed., Jan. 29 FFA Competition in Fruita. Sponsored By:

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Presentaions look at Surface Creek water issues The public is invited to come learn about water issues facing Colorado, the Gunnison River Basin and Grand Mesa’s Surface Creek Valley at two upcoming meetings. The meetings, organized by the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District with the support of the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University, are free to the public. The same presentation will be made Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Orchard City Town Hall, and again on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Cedaredge Community Center. The program will be from 7-9 p.m. both nights. Speakers will talk on local and statewide water supply challenges and initiatives to address them,

and explain the roles and activities of local water providers and managers. The program includes “Negotiating our water future in Colorado and the Gunnison Basin” by the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and Water Center

at Colorado Mesa University; explanations of the roles of the Colorado Division of Water Resources, the Grand Mesa Water Users Association, and the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District; and a supply outlook from local

water providers (including Dan Hawkins, Upper Surface Creek Domestic Water Users Association; Dave Smith, Town of Cedaredge; Mike Morgan, Town of Orchard City; and Buckley Peterson, Colby Domestic Water).

Pest management training offered in Grand Junction The annual Tri River Area Pest Management Workshop will be held at Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 19-20. This program will offer all of the continuing education credits required to fulfill requirements to

maintain private pesticide applicator licenses and most commercial applicator licenses. If you have employees who need technician training hours, they can get up to 12 hours of verified training. For a workshop brochure, schedule and/or

registration information, go to wci.colostate.edu. Registration is $50 for those attending for private applicator CEC’s, technician training credits or not for credit. Registration is $100 for anyone receiving CEC’s in the Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning category talks.

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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 programs: Cedaredge Tech Soup Saturdays. Bring your devices and tech questions every Saturday in January and February from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Computer Class for Beginners. Exploring the Internet. Friday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 856-3518 to sign up. Genealogy. “Who’s

Who in Whoville.” Monthly genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. to help each other with genealogy. Teen Scene. “Salt Dough Sculpting.” Friday, Feb. 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Computer Class. “Get the most from your iPad.” Friday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Teens. “Sew What” Friday, Feb. 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford Scrapbooking. Work on your latest project with

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other “scrappers.” Friday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the Crawford Library at 921-3500 for more information. Cabin Fever Book Sale. Check out the Friends of the Crawford Library annual book sale in the community room at town hall. Friday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Computer Help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skill. Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tweens’ Book Club. Come join us for book discussions and snacks. Every Wednesday in January and February from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Movie for Kids. Guess the movie title from a clue — the first five kids who correctly guess it will win a prize! Movie clue for Saturday, Feb. 2: A young filmmaker tries to bring his main star (his beloved dog) back to life, causing pandemonium in his small community. Write down your answer and bring it to Crawford Library. Movies for kids the first Saturday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come, have fun playing Wii games, and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursday, Feb. 7, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot, and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Delta Club 4-5. Kids come and play the game, “Fact or Crap.” Can you tell the difference? Prizes for those who can! Thursday, Jan. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Teens. “The $100,000 Dollar Pyramid Game.” Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4:30 p.m. Kids. “Chinese New Year Craft Day.” Year of the Snake! Friday, Feb. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult Craft Class. “Jailene Preisner Jewelry Class.” Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 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 Tech Help. Tuesday-Thursday by appointment. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 8724153 for details. Teens - “Ground Hog Day.” Join the fun and discover whether you will see your shadow! Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 4 p.m. Teens. “Craft/Book Event. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. Computer Class. Making valentines in Publisher. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8724153. Paonia Computer Help. Get

help with any computer or electronic device. Call Paonia Library at 5273470 to schedule a time that is convenient for you! A.M. Bookies. The theme for February is Dewey Decimal numbers 700-999. Participants may read any book in these subject area. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 for more information. Boys’ Book Club. Join the third-sixth grade boys’ book club reading “Leviathan” by Scott Westerfield. In 1914 Europe, Austrian Prince Alek is on the run from the Clanker Powers attempting to take over the globe. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 to reserve a copy. Girls’ Book Club. Join the third-sixth grade girls’ book club in reading “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson. In 1993, mountaineer Greg Mortenson attempted to climb K2, the world’s second highest mountain in northern Pakistan, to honor the memory of his deceased sister, Christa. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 to reserve a copy. Armchair Travel Series. Local travelers share their adventures. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. Contact the library at 5273470 for more information. Evening Book Club. Paonia Library Book Club selection for February is “Amazing Grace” by Eric Metaxis. Trace the life story of the English abolitionist from his birth to his role in ending slavery in the British colonies. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting 10 a.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470.

Ski racing on Grand Mesa this weekend The Colorado Mesa University Sprints will be held at Skyway on Grand Mesa on Saturday, Jan. 26. Citizens are welcome to join this Collegiate Invitational race. A 1k time trial starts at 11 a.m. followed by seeded elimination heats. Registration is prior to the race. On Sunday, Jan. 27, the Grand Mesa Classic 10k classicstyle ski race will be held at Skyway. Race starts is 11 a.m. with registration prior, $10 for Grand Mesa Nordic Council members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities are welcome. Details at www.gmnc. org or call 434-9753.

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Cedaredge raises water rates, adds new fee BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Cedaredge Town Board on Jan. 17 adopted new, higher residential water rates and added a new $6 charge to monthly water/sewer billings. The plan also includes higher use rates that can be adopted during drought to encourage water conservation. The town considers “high volume water users” to be those who consume 15,000 gallons or more per month. The new, higher monthly use rates will kick in at the 15,000 gallon level assessing a rate of $2.00 per thousand gallons. A $2.50 per thousand gallons rate then kicks in at 30,000 gallons or use per month for in-town customers. Rates are higher for out-of-town customers. The monthly base charge for water is lowered from $22.10 to $18.35 for in-town water customers. However, the $6 monthly sewer charge is added in. That raises the total monthly base charge on the combined water/sewer billings, including 10,000 gallons of water, to $61.35 per month; an increase from the previous $59.10 per month. A second rate plan, considered by trustees but not adopted, would have raised use rates even more and lowered the base water charge more. But it also would have

imposed an $8 monthly sewer surcharge and lowered the base water allowance by 20 percent — to about 8,000 gallons per month. The changes will take effect on Feb. 1 and will be reflected on rate payers’ February billings. Town administrator Katie Sickles said that increases for commercial users will be coming next. Some town officials have noted that lowering the base water charge will be a benefit to low income people who can ill-afford to pay their water bills now. Not everyone agrees. During a Jan. 10 trustee public hearing on the new rates, one Cedaredge resident said the town was targeting the new higher use rates at the people whom it considers able to pay for the increase. “We never said that,” replied Trustee Gene Welch, one of three town board members who had arrived for the Jan. 10 public hearing. Also, while lowering the water base charge by $3.75 per month is a decrease, the additional $6 per month sewer charge will actually raise the minimum monthly combined water/sewer billing for rich and poor alike. Under the previous rates, people using the base amount of 10,000 gallons would pay $2.21 per thousand gallons. Under the new plan they will

Deep cold makes new headaches BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Several days of sub-freezing weather linked with nights of sub-zero temperatures created problems for the Cedaredge public works department two weeks ago. The aerators at the sewer lagoons froze up for several days. Some of the cells themselves froze into solid sheets of ice threatening to crush the aerators. Public Works Director Dave Smith told the town board

Iced up aerators resulting from recent sub-zero weather have complicated operations at the Cedaredge wastewater treatment lagoons. Warmer weather is expected to provide some relief.

that a possible emergency measure could include renting a crane to lift the aerators out of the freezing water to protect them. Since the worst cold has passed, it is likely that certain “compliance issues” involving effluent discharge that Smith mentioned to the town trustees have lessened. Smith describes the technical situation at the town sewer lagoons due to the unusual freezing cold as follows: The Cedaredge lagoons are essentially a four cell biological system followed by chlorination for final disinfection. The last two cells usually get an ice cover each winter. This year the ice has built back to where the aeration occurs. This is due to a combination of the sustained cold and the fact that the workers have removed several thousand gallons per day of groundwater infiltration through collection system improvements. Removal of inflow and infiltration is encouraged by the state health department as it allows for longer retention times. This results in better treatment, but it also gives more time for the water to cool.

Street bonds don’t sell, town will try again BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Last November the Cedaredge Town Board, working on advice of its bond counsel in Denver, adopted an emergency ordinance to approve sale of $945,000 in bonds to fund street improvements. Trustees were hoping to get the bonds sold before year’s end. Interest rates around the first of November had been under 4 percent. But the bonds didn’t sell. Apparently a lot of other issuers had the same idea as the town’s bond salesmen did, and the town’s issue of less than $1 million got lost in the holiday rush, Town Administrator Katie Sickles explained to board members on Jan. 17 “We’re having a heck of a time marketing our bonds,” Sickles said. “The market was flooded.”

As a result, the trustees agreed to re-adopt the emergency ordinance from November changing all of the dates from 2012 to 2013. The town’s bond counsel will continue its efforts to sell the issue either in a public offering or private placements to banks. Payback of the bonds is pledged from a voter-approved one-half cent sales tax. In other business at its Jan. 17 meeting, the Cedaredge Town Board dealt with the following matters: • Sickles reported that an effort to support local retail businesses with a “Shop Local Bear” promotion is being developed. • Businessman Michael Meskel asked about the town providing a more detailed monthly utility billing. • Trustees received copies of the town Tree Board’s annual report.

pay $1.83 per thousand gallons, plus the new $6 sewer charge. The new water rate plan is based on customer usage figures for only one year — 2011 to 2012. That is because figures for actual customer usage do not exist prior to then, Sickles explained during a November water rate work session. Trustees were impressed to learn that 20 to 30 percent of the town’s customers account

for half the treated water use in town. That thinking, in part, prompted the trustees’ decision to change rates and base charges. The monthly base fee, town officials have often maintained, is needed to ensure a predictable income stream for use in budgeting for maintenance and operations of the water utility. By lowering its base fee structure for water and hoping to replace the lost

income with higher use fees on some customers, the town has embraced a new philosophy on utility accounting. The new rate scheme lowers the water base fee and replaces the money with higher charges for use. Water customers can cut back their use to conserve, and that can lead to less reliable income for operating the utility. Were that to happen, rates and WATER RATES TO C2

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Impressive feature A winter scene highlights an impressive landform of local geology familiar to anyone who travels Trap Club Road through Tongue Creek Valley.

Memoir recounts Cedaredge’s growth BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A personal memoir of photographs and history that document the growth of Cedaredge has been compiled by Beryle Marah. The spiral bound collection of photos also contains researched accounts of two robberies at the First National Bank: Aug. 13, 1968, and Feb. 24, 1974. The photos in the volume document the development of Cedaredge from a tiny town of dirt streets where a lot of wonderful people lived, to a thriving municipality where great people still live today. The growth and development recorded in the volume spans a period of almost 50 years during which the town built projects that comprise the core of its current municipal infrastructure. “I’m a saver,” Beryle said about her collection of photographs, accumulated over decades of personal family involvement with the town and community. Ed and Beryle, along with children Terry, Pat and Bob, all took a part in the town’s growth. “I had all these pictures collected over the years,” and then had the idea of doing something with them to preserve the history they recorded. “None of these (town improvements) were here before,” Beryle said.

An undated photo of Main Street (Cedar Mesa Drive) looking west from Highway 65. The post office is the building second from right. Note horse and buggy at far left. The collection documents construction of the water and sewer plants, both of which are still in operation today, and of other town infrastructure and projects. The photos tell a story of the local ambulance service. Its small beginnings in 1959 with an 11-year-old donated hearse as the first vehicle continued through steady improvements until it became the Delta County Ambulance District of today. From sidewalks to the people who built and walked on them, and more, is all offered in Beryle’s book titled, “Cedaredge Then and Now.” Beryle gives much credit to her daughter, Pat, for helping with the project. Pat Chapman lives in Denver now and

Public improvement work on installation of town sidewalks, including curb and gutter, began in 1969 and progressed through a number of years.

Beryle Marah she is proud of her mother for taking the initiative on the project and for the computer skills she contributed to it. Beryle had all the photos and scanned them into her computer. Pat said she helped work on the book during visits home. Beryle said it took a couple of years or so to complete the project working part time. Pat also helped by working with a printer to have the book produced and spiral bound. “My main part was to help with the production,” Pat said. “Mom is the one who had kept all the photographs through the years. I am really proud of her for the computer skills she has learned.” Beryle says that she has had a few dozen copies of the book printed and gave most of them to friends and family. But there is a copy in the Cedaredge library for anyone who wants to view one. “Cedaredge Then and Now” is MEMOIR RECOUNTS TO C2

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Memoir recounts FROM PAGE C1 available for viewing but not for checkout there. The book comprises a visual historical record of the town’s development. But as in any account of past events, there is much that could have been included. One such event, recalled by Ed, involved undertaking the wastewater treatment plant project.

As the account is related, a Department of Health official entered the mayor’s office one day and announced, “Well, you’re in big trouble now.” Ed replied, “Well, if there’s anything I can’t handle, my wife can!” The encounter was the beginning of a cordial and productive cooperation between the state and the town to build the sanitary

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the work, time, and effort that was involved in the many projects. Much was done with equipment that was not as convenient as exists today.” Beryle explains that it was an honor and a joy to have had the privilege of being a part of the Cedaredge community and of having many great friends through the years also helping. “The enclosed pictures were collected,” she writes, “and reflect the projects that were part of the improvements which were done for the benefit of Cedaredge residents.” The introduction adds, “Cedaredge became a desirable town to live in due to the many good people who committed

their time and energy, along with our family, to improve life for the citizens of Cedaredge.” Beryle explained that

her account documents a period of the town’s development that today’s residents continue to benefit from.

In former times, town trustees attended meetings and were often down in the trenches to help with public works projects. Shown above while taking a break from helping on a water line project are (back row from left) trustees Theo Robbins, Allyn Huston, and Al Bouldin. Front from left are trustees Phil Aust, Jim Beckley and George Browness.

The keys to the first Cedaredge ambulance are presented by the vehicle’s donor, Merle (and Ruby) Roberts of Robert’s Funeral Home, to Ed Marah as Dr. C.T. Frey and town Trustee George Browness Main Street (Cedar Mesa Drive) looking west with look on. The ambulance was a 1948 Packard. The two-way traffic control installed at the Highwy 65 photo dates from 1959. intersection.

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sewer that has been in use ever since. Beryle’s book has rosters of town employees who had served over the years, including town marshals. That post seems to have been a particularly tough one in the early years. The roster includes two different marshals serving in 1913, and four each who served during 1911 and 1907. “I have researched newspaper articles, town records, and personal recollections to be as accurate as possible,” Beryle writes. Beryle states in the book’s introduction, “It is my wish that as you see what Cedaredge was like many years ago and where it is today, you might get a glimpse of

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Cedaredge Rod and Gun holds its annual meeting BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The annual meeting of the Cedaredge Rod and Gun Club took place at the Stolte Shed on Jan. 19 with about 100 people attending. The group meets each winter for its business meeting, to enjoy a catered meal of pot roast, prepared this year by Connie’s Restaurant, and to share in the pleasant

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company and fellowship of like-minded sportsmen and sportswomen. The club has been an important and active part of the Surface Creek Valley’s social institution landscape since the early part of the last century. The club owns and operates a range located above Green Valley west of Cedaredge. There, the members conduct events focusing on safety, skill, and community building interactions among members and invited guests. Exercise of Second Amendment rights to own, use and trade in firearms is an important focus of the Club’s purpose, and a point of particular concern to all of its members. The Club also hosts the annual Senior Shoot event for graduating Cedaredge High School seniors. During the pregraduation spring event, class members turn out, in ever greater numbers each year, to get instruction on firearms safety and proper use. They enjoy lunch provided by the Club. Then the young men and women compete in an afternoon competitive trap shoot that sparks a first love of the outdoor life for some, and that helps all recommit the high school friendships and good memories for the years ahead of them. During the annual meeting last Saturday evening, the current officers and board members of the Club were recognized and thanked for their service. They are

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A hearty sit-down dinner of homestyle pot roast, friends, and a table full of desirable, quality raffle prizes made the annual meeting of the Cedaredge Rod and Gun Club a great evening for some 100 people who attended. Doug Scarlett, Chuck Dalpiaz, Ray Hanson, Jason Purvis, Jan Quick, Ken Miller, Roger Hanson, Chuck Church, Todd Fairchild, David Turner and Jeff Houghton. Board members reelected to their posts by acclamation for new terms were Miller, Purvis and Ray Hanson. Quickly read minutes from last year’s meeting including an account of the special thanks that was given to Ray Hanson for serving 20 years in the post of club secretary and treasurer. Quick also presented the treasurer’s report. A very special thanks went to Leisure Time Sports of Cedaredge for its continuing and generous support of the club and its activities. Members were encouraged to make a point of patronizing the local business and to say a thanks for all the business does for the local outdoor sporting scene. In addition, Dick Churchley was thanked

for a donation to range upkeep. Scarlett said that various range improvements are being planned for the coming year, and other Club members were awarded a word of appreciation for their ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the facility. The highlight of the club’s annual meeting is a raffle for dozens of highquality items that sportsmen and sportswomen use. Around $1,000 worth of merchandise went to the luckiest ticket holders, and Cabelas and Sportsmen’s warehouse were thanked especially for their support of the event. Finally, there was a big round of applause from the assembled members for the Firearms Rights event that had been held in Grand Junction earlier that day. In the audience were a number of members who had traveled to attend the rally and express their support of the U.S. Constitution and the Second Amendment rights it guarantees.

sidered the town’s “cash cow” that generated excess funds available for use on other town needs. Mayor Pat Means said that the $6 sewer charge will raise $280,000 in three years. Town officials are hoping for grants and a number of other possible low-cost/no-cost funding scenarios to pay for the new sewer plant. One other feature of the town’s new water rate schedule is addition of a special “drought rate.” Last year, the trustees adopted a plan for dealing with local drought conditions. At any such time

as trustees may determine, the special higher drought water use rates could be imposed. The purpose would be to encourage conservation, town officials have said. They add that the drought rates would be temporary so long as drought conditions lasted. Additional money paid into the water fund as the result of imposing the higher drought rates would be earmarked for improving the town’s on-mountain water collection, storage and transport system, Mayor Means has pledged.

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Lady Panthers win 7th in row against Summit BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Two road games back to back did not deter the Lady Panthers of Delta. After losing their first three games of the season, Delta has reeled off seven straight victories. Their latest wins came in Rifle (47-41) and in Frisco against Summit High School (77-18). Skylyn Webb, one of the state’s top 4A scorers, tossed in 18 points against the Lady Bears and poured in 30 counters against the Tigers. Delta 47, Rifle 41 The Lady Panthers’ first stop up the I-70 Corridor was in Rifle on Friday (Jan. 18). Rifle was on a fourgame winning streak coming into Friday’s contest and jumped all over the visiting Lady Panthers for a 9-2 lead early in the opening quarter. Delta calmed down and managed to get its offense rolling and stopped key runs by the Bears with solid defense to post a 16-12 first-quarter lead. Callie Gafford was big in the first stanza with eight points, including four for four at the charity stripe. Six points came from Webb. Senior Erin Zunich stepped up for the Panthers in the second quarter to score five points to keep Delta on top after an 8-7 advantage to Rifle. Delta was holding a 2320 lead at halftime.

Not much happened offensively for either team, but the Lady Panthers, behind Webb’s and Gafford’s four points each, pushed their lead up by six with a 10-4 run. Rifle outscored Delta in the final eight minutes, 17-14, but was unable to overcome a double-digit lead by the Panthers. Webb and Gafford shared game-high scoring honors with 18 points each, with Zunich chipping in seven counters. Rifle’s top scorer was Chante Church who finished with 16 points. Delta’s JVs lost to Rifle but beat Summit. Delta 77, Summit 18 After an overnight stay in Rifle, the Lady Panthers drove another two-plus hours to Frisco for their 12 o’clock meeting with the Lady Tigers of Summit High School. Summit, the 4A WSL cellar dweller, came into the conference meeting without a win (0-7) in league play and 1-11 overall. Delta wanted to assert itself early in the game, but the Lady Tigers were playing well in the early going and had Delta on the ropes early. Once Delta had shaken off the jitters and bus-lag, they erupted for big points to score a 219 advantage after one period. Webb was electric in the quarter with 12 points that came on a variety of shots.

Second-quarter play remained with Delta and its potent offense and stingy defense. The Lady Panthers raced to a 233 edge taking a 44-12 lead at the half. Webb held the hot hand once again with 10 points in the period. The Delta defense limited Summit to just two points in the third quarter while its offense, behind Brooke Taylor’s and Webb’s five points each, steamed to a 17-2 surge. Delta’s bench finished the game with Katie Puderbaugh topping a number of Lady Panthers who scored with four points. Webb had her seasonhigh point totals with 30 counters coming on 11 field goals (10 two-pointers and one trey) and a 12-12 performance from the free throw line. Also hitting double figures for the Lady Panthers were Zunich and Gafford with 10 points each. Kayce Chaparas had five points to lead the Lady Tigers on offense. Delta faced Palisade on Tuesday (results to be found in next week’s paper) and has a rematch with Rifle on Friday in Delta. That game is set for 6 p.m. On Saturday, Delta will play the only other team they have not faced this year, Battle Mountain, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Hotchkiss places 3rd at Salida mat tourney BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Bulldogs placed eight wrestlers and earned two championships and 139 points to finish third Saturday at the 51st annual Rob Mickel wrestling tournament at Salida. Del Norte earned 195.5 points to win the 19-team tournament. Salida was second with 143 points, and Cedaredge earned 119 points to place fourth. Jesse Head pinned his way to the championship round at 138 pounds. “I plan on making it to state,” said the senior, who is ranked ninth in state and second in the region. He remains undefeated at his current weight. His junior year, an injury forced him to miss the regional tournment. Head is staying healthy this season, his weight is down, and after struggling with negative thinking he can relax. “Now I focus on the positives and what I can do to win,” said Head prior to boarding the bus to Salida on Friday. “Instead

of going out there scared to lose, I go out there to have fun.” Head was one of two Bulldog wrestlers to score pins against Paonia last week. Joe Boyle wrestled to a 4-0 record Saturday to claim the 145-pound title. Boyle pinned Brennan Pacheco of Del Norte in 41 seconds for the win. Del Norte claimed four titles and the team win at Salida. A returning state qualifier, Boyle opened the season at 160 pounds, then dropped down a class in time for the Warrior Classic in December. “I didn’t think I could drop to 52s,” said Boyle. “It was just hard,” and left him feeling weak. For the first time, Boyle didn’t get past preliminary competition. “That was crushing,” said Boyle. After the Warrior he dropped more weight, and is wrestling at 145, with weight to spare. “I’m finding new ways to eat healthy and still lose weight,” said Boyle. “I eat a lot when I go home because I know I can.”

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Hotchkiss heavyweight Zach Taylor, right, grapples No. 1-ranked Tony Darling of Paonia. Taylor, a senior, missed early-season wrestling while recovering from an injury sustained during football. Taylor placed second at Salida and Eagle Valley tournaments.

Boyle said his earlyseason losses are working to his benefit. “Wrestling’s all in your head,” he said. “You can’t have a coach tell you to go wrestle. It’s something that you just want to do. You have to be the one that wants to wrestle.” Senior heavyweight Zack Taylor was one of two Bulldogs to place second. Taylor lost 2-0 to Shane Shaerin of Del Norte in the final round. Taylor, a returning state qualifier, was injured in week one of the football season and wasn’t able to compete until last week. “After not being able to play football it’s good to be back,” said Taylor, who was ranked fifth in state coming into the season. He hasn’t returned to the state rankings yet, but is hoping that changes this week. In his first week back, Taylor placed second at Eagle Valley. Taylor said he’s starting to get in shape after his workouts were limited to riding a stationary bike. “That’s not a good way to get in shape for wrestling,” said Taylor, who spent the summer working out in the weight room. “I finally feel like I’m in shape now.” Tanner Bizer had his best performance of the season with a secondplace finish. Bizer (126) upset No. 1-seeded Noah Trujillo of Antonito with a second-round pin to advance to the championship round. Trujillo was the state runner-up in 2012 and is currently fifth in state 2A rankings. Bizer was pinned in 3:55 by Deangelo Martinez of Center in the championship round. Tony Ibarra was 41 to place third. Ibarra opened with a pin over Kolby Starks of Norwood, won by pin in the second HOT. WREST. TO C4

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Patti Chapman dribbles past the screen of Shelby Curtis during game action in Frisco against the Summit Tigers. Chapman scored four points and Curtis had nine in Delta’s 77-18 win over the Tigers.

Delta boys’ cage team win streak ends at 6 BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A terrible start in the first quarter of Delta’s varsity boys’ basketball game in Frisco against the Summit Tigers cost the Panthers their longest winning streak of the season. Summit jumped on the Panthers for a 24-14 lead after the game’s first eight minutes of play and went on to defeat Delta 66-53. On Friday, the Panthers started slow but were able to bounce back to score a 57-50 win over the Rifle Bears. That win was Delta’s sixth straight of the season. Delta had shared the league lead with Palisade before its Saturday loss to Summit. Palisade leads the 4A WSL with a 6-0 record and is 8-3 overall. Eagle Valley moves into the number two spot at 51 and 9-2 overall while the Panthers slipped to third. Delta 57, Rifle 50 The Panthers trailed early in the first period against the Bears but pulled even (12-12) as the quarter came to a close. Trent Brown had six of the Bears’ 12 counters while Robin Milabo and Keaton Reiher sank treys to lead Delta with three

points each. Delta went on a 17-11 run in the second frame with Milabo, Chris Black and Reiher hitting threepoint goals for the Panthers. Delta led 29-23 at the half. Eian Baier scored four points for Delta in the third quarter and Jake Statler had a pair of three pointers for the Bears in a close 12-11 edge for the Panthers in the period. Black paced Delta’s offense in the final stanza with six points as both teams scored 16 points to make the final score 57-50. Baier and Black shared team-high scoring honors for the Panthers with 10 points each. Reiher finished with nine markers while Milabo and Douglas Hawkins contributed eight points each. Tanner Quick had 17 points to lead the Bears. Summit 66, Delta 53 Summit got off to a start that made one think the Tigers were on their way to a rout. A 7-0 lead drew a time out from Delta head coach Von Mitchell. Sluggish ball movement coupled with an aggressive Tiger defense caused numerous turnovers that cost the Pan-

thers points. Summit controlled the first quarter for a 22-14 lead heading into the second quarter. Delta shaved four points off the Tigers’ lead with a 14-10 Summit advantage in the second quarter. Reiher’s three for three at the charity stripe was the lone bright spot for the Panthers in the period. With Black and Hawkins in foul trouble, the Tigers were able to control the game’s tempo to take a 36-24 halftime lead. Second-half play was even with both teams collecting 12 points apiece in the third period and the Tigers edging Delta 1817 in the fourth quarter. Tom DeBonville sparked Summit in the period with eight points down the stretch, including six for six at the free throw line. DeBonville finished the game with 12 of 12 from the line and had 18 points for the Tigers. McDonald scored 22 to lead all scorers. Delta played Palisade on Tuesday and is set to face Rifle for the second time in a week on Friday. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Delta hosts Battle Mountain with a scheduled start time of 3:30 p.m.

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Delta senior Douglas Hawkins avoids the arm of Summit High School’s Garrett Tousey during action last Saturday in Frisco. Delta came out flat and fell behind early. A rally late in the game fell short and the Panthers lost for the first time in seven games, 66-53.

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Bruin matmen place 3rd BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Bruins placed seven wrestlers and scored 119 points to place fourth at the 51st annual Rob Mickel tournament, held Saturday at Salida High School. Freshman 106-pounder Austin Todd pinned his way to the championship round, knocking off sixth-ranked Talon Harris of Norwood with an

11-2 win for the championship. Todd ended the tournament with a 20-4 record and is ranked fifth in On the Mat rankings. At 113 pounds, Wyatt Toothaker lost by a 6-4 decision to Scotty Vigil of Antonito. Toothaker won by major decision over Marcus Torres of Center to advance to the thirdplace round, where he pinned Mauricio Paez of Center.

Brian Leahy won by a third-round pin over Justin Wilson of Mountain Valley before losing to tournament champion Tharen Smith of Del Norte. Leahy, who finished the tournament at 4-1, scored a 50-second pin over Wilson to place third. Peter Williamson and Alejandro Alejandre had fourth-place finishes for the Bruins. Williamson

(132) was 3-2 for the tournament, opening with a loss, then pinning his way back to the thirdplace round, where he lost by forfeit. Alejandre defeated Jose Cisneros of Centennial and lost to Eric Steckel of Hotchkiss in the third-place round. Landon Eckert was 13 to place sixth at 182 pounds. On Jan. 16 the Bruins dualed Gunnison.

Cedaredge pins two in loss BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

A year ago, Cedaredge was shut out in the annual dual against the No. 1ranked Paonia Eagles. This year, the Bruins scored two wins by pinfall, and lost by forfeit at 220 pounds. Of the 11 wins for Paonia, nine

were by pinfall, one was by technical fall and one was by decision. The final score: Paonia 68, Cedaredge 12. Bruin freshman Austin Todd claimed a second-round pin over Nolan Jones to win at 106 pounds. Todd, who is ranked fifth in state 3A

competition, held a 5-1 lead at the end of round one, then put Jones in a low-leg cradle for the pin at 3 minutes, 24 seconds. At 132 pounds, Peter Williamson scored two takedowns to lead 4-1 at the end of the first round over Dylan Stroud. Williamson finished with a

pin in 3:41. In the 138-pound match, Beau Hebert went three rounds against Gunner Chesnik, with Chesnik winning by an 8-1 decision. At 160, Jorge Quinonez won by technical fall (150) in the second round over Isaiah Surber.

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Cedaredge’s Peter Williamson controls Dylan Stroud of Paonia last Friday night at Cedaredge. Paonia won the dual 68-12. Williamson had one of two wins for the night for Cedaredge. Bruin Austin Todd (106) also won by pin.

Eagles top Bulldogs, 42-14, in dual action BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

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Cedaredge junior Reid Gates shoots over a couple of Grand Valley defenders during game action against the Cardinals on Jan. 12. Gates has been one of the Bruins’ top scorers this season and connected for 17 points in this game, a 67-38 win for Cedaredge. The Bruins defeated Coal Ridge 61-59 on Friday (Jan. 18) and lost to Moffat County, 71-41, on Saturday.

If last week’s dual at Paonia had opened at a different weight, things may have gone differently for Hotchkiss. But Jesse Head opened the dual at 138 pounds with a pin over Gunner Chesnik. “He was a little tougher than I thought,” said Head, who is undefeated at 138. “I had to work hard, but I came out on top.” Joe Boyle was up next, scoring a pin over fifthranked Ty Coats for a win at 145 pounds. Coats’ style is much like that of a former teammate, said Boyle. “So I’ve got lots of practice against that.” Boyle put Coats on his back early on when he short set. “When he did it

again, I was ready.” The opening matches were the only wins for the Bulldogs, but they set the tone for the rest of the team, said head coach Glen Suppes. “It’s a great dual for us,” said Suppes. Paonia is the No. 1-ranked team in the state. “For us to get a chance to dual them, you always want to wrestle the best. We wrestled the best.” Had the dual started off with a loss, said Suppes, the tone may have been much different. But with all the kids psyched up, “Everyone wrestled hard enough to give themselves a fighting chance.” The Eagles pinned their way through the remainder of the dual,

with most matches ending in the first round. No. 1-ranked heavyweight Tony Darling scored a second-round pin over Zack Taylor with 4 seconds remaining in the second round. It was the first match of the season for Taylor, who was recovering from a football injury. “I know he’s a good wrestler and will probably be a state champion this year,” said Taylor, who was satisfied with his performance. “I knew that I just wanted to wrestle him hard.” Paonia won the dual, 42-12. The Bulldogs were missing wrestlers due to illness. Hotchkiss was open at 106, 113, 120 and 170 pounds.

Cedaredge boys split 3A WSL weekend tilts BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Last week’s 3A WSL schedule had the Bruins facing Coal Ridge on Friday (Jan. 18) and Moffat County on Saturday. Both games were played out of town with the Bruins slipping past the Titans 61-59 and losing to Moffat County 71-41. With the split in games over the weekend, Cedaredge is resting in fourth place with a 4-3 league mark and 6-4 overall. Friday’s encounter with the Titans began with Cedaredge trailing 16-13 after one period of action. Trent Walker and Dillon Smith had six and five points respectively to pace the Bruins’ attack. Coal Ridge’s Richie Winkler canned seven points. Cedaredge, in particular Reid Gates, got going in the second frame and outscored the Titans 19-11 and took a 32-27 halftime lead. Gates had seven points while Aaron Henrie had five. Each team scored 12 points in the third quarter with Ely Arreole

hitting a pair of threes and finishing with seven points for the Titans. The Bruins held on to preserve the win but had to withstand a rally by Coal Ridge. The Titans used the offense of Arreole (seven points), Andy Bowles (six points) and Walker (five points) to outscore Cedaredge 2017. A big quarter from Gates helped the Bruins stay in front as the junior swingman dumped in 13 points. Gates’ 22 counters topped all shooters in the game with Walker chipping in 10 to give the Bruins two players in double digits. Coal Ridge’s Bowles finished with 17 points with teammates Arreole and Winkler collecting 14 and 12 points respectively. Coal Ridge fell to 1-6 in league play and 1-9 overall. On Saturday, the Moffat County Bulldogs started in high gear and pretty much stayed there the entire game. A 15-8 start helped set the tone for Moffat County.

The Bulldogs kept pressure on Cedaredge in the second quarter and managed to hold the Bruins to just seven points while their offense produced 18 markers. At the half, Moffat County owned a comfortable 3315 lead. Cedaredge performed better in the third quarter Photo by Tamie Meck but came up five points Wrestling at 152 pounds, Paonia’s Zach Milner, bottom, controls Brendon Beck shy of the Bulldogs’ total of Hotchkiss. Paonia won the dual, held Jan. 17 at Paonia, 68-12. Hotchkiss in a 20-15 run. Gates got was open in four weights, and had pins at 138 and 145. his rhythm in the period and scored nine of the Bruins’ 15 points. Moffat County regained some of its previous momentum in the fourth quarter and put up 18 points to just 11 for the Bruins. Gates finished the game with five points in the fourth quarter and 19 points overall to lead the Bruins’ offense. Smith was next high with eight and Corey Reynolds had seven. Cleverly and Davis had 15 to pace Moffat County. The Bruins host Roaring Fork on Friday and Photo by Corey Wong Olathe on Saturday. Anica (left) and Pilar Wong completed the Tinkerbell half-marathon at Disneyland on Jan. 20. Anica’s time of 1:34.48 placed her first in her age group and 14th overall out of over 10,000 women. Pilar’s time of 2:25.52 placed her 189th in her age group and in the top 22 percent of all women runners. This was the first half marathon for both young ladies. The two are daughters of Corey and Pam Wong of Delta. Both are graduates of Delta High School (2005 and 2007 respectively). Anica resides in Redondo Beach, Calif., and Pilar lives in Dallas.

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Hot. Wrest. CONTINUED FROM C3 round, then lost to Austin McDonald of Del Norte. Ibarra again pinned Starks to advance to the third-place round, where he won by forfeit. Eric Steckel was 3-1 to place third. Steckel opened with a pin over Alejandro Alejandre of Cedaredge, then defeated Landon Eckert of Cedaredge to advance

to the third-place round, where he pinned Alejandre in 3:06. Trinton Ballard was 1-2 to place fifth at 220 pounds. Hotchkiss dualed to a 52-24 Friday over Peyton. Hotchkiss had two forfeits, and claimed wins by forfeit at 132, 145, 152, 195, 220 and 285 pounds. Hotchkiss won

three matches: Bizer won by major decision over Casey Bangs, Head pinned Jimmy Matthews in 55 seconds, and Ibarra won by pin over Mike Dilloinaire. The Bulldogs compete on Saturday at the Rumble in the Rockies tournament at Rifle High School. Last year, Hotchkiss was 5-0 to win the dual tournament.

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‘Dogs lose to league leader Hayden, bounce back to defeat Soroco BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Friday night’s home court loss to Hayden is one the Bulldogs won’t soon forget. And the team won’t forget Paul Laliberte. The senior lead scorer for Hayden is averaging more than 17 points per game, but on Friday, Laliberte scored a season-high 28 points in Hayden’s 5844 conference win over Hotchkiss. Laliberte scored 15 points from the three line and added another six points from the paint. The senior also shot 7 of 8 from the free throw line. Hotchkiss trailed 3825 at the half and held Hayden to 20 points in

the second half. The defense held Laliberte to seven points in the third. Hotchkiss scored five points in the third, on a field goal by Andrew Tiedeman and a trey by Wes Hardin. Mason Oxford was the Bulldogs’ lead scorer, shooting 6-8 from the line for a total of 10 points. Taylor Schreiner scored eight, and River Panish scored seven, including a late-game three-pointer. The Tigers (8-2 overall, 3-0 Western Slope League) are ranked first in the conference and ninth in state 2A standings. Schreiner was unstoppable Saturday, scoring a game-high 29 points,

including 18 points from the paint and 11 of 14 from the free throw line in Saturday’s 63-56 conference win over visiting Soroco (5-5, 1-2). Also scoring in double digits were Mason Oxford, who added five field goals and seven points from the line for a total of 13 points, and Cody Bartlett, who contributed 10 points to the win. But it could be argued that the defense won the game. The Bulldogs held 6foot-4-inch junior Ryan Jeep to 18 points. Kyle Crowder said the team had a plan to contain the No. 4 scorer in the league: “Get physical.” The plan resulted in Josh

Hardin fouling out with just under three minutes remaining in the game, and Schreiner and Tye Bayles getting into foul trouble. Jeep made five trips to the line, where he was 8-8. Hotchkiss dominated the court throughout the game, ending the first period with 10 points by Schreiner and a 21-14 lead. Bartlett ended the game with 10 points, and Oxford scored four goals from the paint and ended the game with 13 points. Hotchkiss (7-4, 1-2) is on the road this weekend, playing Friday at North Photo by Tamie Meck Park (2-6, 1-1) and Satur- Taylor Schreiner is squeezed by the Soroco defense day at West Grand (3-6, in the Bulldogs’ 63-56 win over Soroco on Saturday. 0-2). Schreiner scored a game-high 29 points in the win.

Lady Eagles win big in league-opening games BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

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Paonia post Taylor Polson races for a loose ball Saturday in the Lady Eagles’ 59-18 2A conference win over Hayden. Paonia plays at West Grand High School Friday and at North Park Saturday. Paonia’s next home game is Feb. 1 against Vail Christian.

The Lady Eagles upped their record to 83 overall, 2-0 in the 2A Western Slope conference with wins over Soroco and Hayden. Guard Braiden Clement made two threepointers for a game-high 16 points in Paonia’s 7436 win Friday at Soroco (7-3, 0-2). Mandy Bushta shot two 3-pointers and Annavah Kropp scored her first of four three-pointers for the game in the opening minutes of play. The Paonia defense held Soroco to one field goal and six points to lead 18-6 at the end of first-period play. Soroco scored six field

goals and 16 points in the second period to trail, 3622, at the half. The Lady Eagles had 13 first-half fouls, but were charged with three second-half fouls, preventing the Lady Rams from shooting from the free throw line throughout the last half. Soroco was held to a total of 14 points for the half. Point guard Carson Pipher was 2-2 from the line and scored 11 points for the game. Paonia held a young Hayden team to singledigit scores in all four quarters for a 59-18 conference win Saturday at Paonia. Paonia’s bench allowed the Lady Rams 10 points in 15 minutes of play.

Chelsy Reed led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 11 points. Of the 13 players to step on the court, 12 scored two or more points. Paonia travels to Krem-

mling Friday to face West Grand. The Mustangs (44, 0-1) are coming off of a 68-28 conference loss to Meeker. On Saturday, Paonia faces the North Park Wildcats (4-6, 2-2, 1A WSL).

Eagle boys open WSL 2A with 1-point losses BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

It just doesn’t get much more frustrating. The Paonia Eagles opened conference play with losses to Soroco and Hayden. Both games were lost by a single point, and both games came down to the final seconds of play. “It’s a bitter pill to swallow,” said head coach Chase Roeber. In the 7170 loss at Soroco, “We played bad in the first quarter. Just couldn’t get little power shots to fall. Soroco played hard.” Roeber said the team was leading the Rams by

Screaming Eagle, dual action set for PHS The 24th annual Screaming Eagle wrestling tournament happens this Saturday at Paonia High School. Roughly 14 varsity and junior varsity teams will be represented at this year’s tournament. Matches begin at 8 a.m. There will be no break in the day’s action and no official scheduled time for championship matches, which are expected to begin at about 3 p.m. The annual Paonia Mixed Duals begin Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Paonia, which is ranked first in state On the Mat rankings, will dual thirdranked Dove Creek at 6 p.m. Dove Creek has wrestlers ranked in 10 weight classes. “That ought to be a pretty good dual,” said Paonia coach Andy Pipher.

five points with 33 seconds remaining. Following a timeout, Soroco shot a 3-pointer from about 24 feet out to trail by two. Josiah Spano was fouled, but after hitting 5-5 from the line earlier in the game, missed his shot. With less than 20 seconds on the clock, Soroco again sank a three. With less than three seconds remaining, the Eagles got off a final shot, and missed. Jason Sturgis, Spano, Lane Clawson, Fransisco Lopez and Ben Linnell all scored double digits. The final seconds of play weren’t much different in Saturday’s 6766 loss to Hayden, said

Roeber. The game was tied at 64 points with a minute remaining when a timeout was called as Hayden lead scorer Paul Laliberte stepped up to the line after a foul. The crowd was on its feet and yelling. Following the timeout, Laliberte sank his free throw. Clawson answered with a twopointer and was fouled. Clawson missed, and Hayden scored a quick two, taking a one-point lead with seven seconds remaining. Paonia got the ball, and Hayden stole a pass and was fouled with two seconds remaining. Spano ended the game with 28 points, Taylor Katzer scored 12, and Sturgis ended the game

with 10 points. Linnell, who was overcoming illness, scored five and fouled out after playing “great defense,” said Roeber. “I can’t complain about the way Ben played.” Hayden won its previous four games by a combined 118 points. Its closest loss was by 13 points to Hotchkiss on Friday. The Tigers are ranked first in the 2A league with an 8-2 overall, 3-0 Western Slope League record; they are ranked ninth in state 2A competition. “That was the best game we’ve played all year long,” said Roeber. “I’m proud of the way the boys played. It showed us what we’re capable of.”

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——— BOX SCORES ——— BOYS Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 Cedaredge 61, Coal Ridge 59 CEDAREDGE Aaron Henrie , Trent Walker 10, Dillon Smith

Delta wrestlers perform well against Monte Vista BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Delta dualed to a 33-31 win Friday night against Monte Vista. This is the sixth consecutive year the Panthers defeated Monte Vista, said head coach Clayton Curtis. Monte Vista is ranked sixth in class 3A On the Mat rankings. At 120 pounds, Hayes McCracken won with a pin in 25 seconds against Kyler Lobato. At 145, Derek Horn pinned Dillon Martinez in the second round for the win. And Alfredo Rosales defeated 13th ranked Isaac Medina by a 4-0 decision. Monte Vista was open at 170, 220 and 285 pounds. The dual came down to

the last match, said head coach Clayton Curtis. Delta lost two matches by a single point. David Brown (113) lost by a 6-5 decision to seventhranked Jose Duran, and at 152 pounds, Hunter Brasfield lost by a 5-4 decision to ninth-ranked Garrett Pacheco. Alfredo Rosales defeated Isaac Medina by a 4-0 decision. The Panthers placed sixth at Saturday’s Alamosa Invitational tournament. Cordell Stroud placed second at 160 pounds. Kory Mills (170), Brasfield and Hayes McCracken (120) all placed fourth. The team wrestled exceptionally well at both events, said Curtis. Despite not placing, Derek Horn had a good

weekend. He and other athletes are starting to turn the corner as regional competition approaches. “We’re seeing some improvement in... consistency. Hopefully we’ll keep getting better,” said Curtis. Alamosa was a tough tournament, said Curtis. While only 10 teams competed, they were all highquality teams. The Panthers will compete with Palisade and Summit at a triangle dual this Thursday at Palisade. On Saturday, they head for Rifle to compete in the Rumble in the Rockies dual meet at Rifle High School. Last year, Delta was 4-1 to place second at the dual tournament.

High honors given to county athletes, coaches Delta County athletes and coaches garnered numerous accolades in The Denver Post’s 2012 Post Preps all-state awards. Seven seniors on the 1A state champion Cedaredge Bruins football team were recognized by the Post. Head coach Brandon Milholland was named the Post’s 1A Coach of the Year, and linebacker Carter Wasser was named the 2012 Player of the Year in Class 1A. First team players include: wide receiver Cade Wasser; linebackers - Dustin Stracener and Carter Wasser; defensive back - Dante Markley. Honorable mention honors went to the following players: running back - Reid Gates (jr.); wide receiver - Kyle Ward (jr.); tight end/defensive end Corey Reynolds (soph.). The Bruins posted a 12-1 overall and 5-0

Western Slope Conference record and defeated top-ranked Buena Vista, 18-16, to win the state title. It was the first state football title in the school’s history. Two seniors for the Hotchkiss Bulldogs, tight end Conner Beard and linebacker Jacobe Galley, were named to the Post’s 1A all-state first team. Hotchkiss had a 93 overall, 4-1 record and placed fourth in state 1A playoffs. In Class 3A, three Delta seniors were honored by The Denver Post. Wide receiver Chris Black was named to the All-Colorado first team. Quarterback Mitch Whiteside and running back/middle linebacker Robert Williams received all-state honorable mentions. The Panthers ended the season with an 8-4 overall, 6-2 league record and made it to the quarterfinal round of the

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9, Reid Gates 22, James LeDonne 3, Carter Stoudt 2, Corey Reynolds 8. Totals: 61 COAL RIDGE Alec Herrera 6, Dakota Snode 4, Ely Arreole 11, Richie Winkler 12, Andy Bowles 17, Ruben Ruiz 9. Totals: 59 Cedaredge ................ 13 19 12 17 61 Coal Ridge ................ 16 11 12 20 59 Three point goals: Coal Ridge - Ruiz 3, Arreole and Winkler 2, Herrera; Cedaredge - Walker 3, Henrie, Smith, LeDonne. Delta 57, Rifle 50 DELTA Robin Milabo 8, Chris Black 10, Keaton Reiher 9, Ryan Whiteside 6, Jaden Cowley 2, Jorge Olivas 4, Douglas Hawkins 8, Eian Baier 10. totals: 57 RIFLE Jake Statler 6, Wyatt Robinson 2, Tanner Rust 15, Trent Brown 7, Clint Fair 3, Tanner Quick 17. Totals: 50 Delta.......................... 12 17 12 16 57 Rifle ........................... 12 11 11 16 50 Three point goals: Delta - Milabo and Reiher 2, Black; Rifle - Statler 2. GIRLS Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 Delta 47, Rifle 41 DELTA Brooke Taylor 2, Skylyn Webb 18, Shelby Curtis 2, Erin Zunich 7, Callie Gafford 18. Totals: 47 RIFLE Taylor Walters 2, Chante Church 16, Carsyn Copeland 1, Jasmine Figueira 10, Kimmie Rausin 2, Joey Kuheim 10. Totals: 41 Delta.......................... 16 7 10 14 47 Rifle ........................... 12 8 4 17 41 Three point goals: Delta - Zunich; Rifle - Church 2, Figueira.

Delta County Independent Tylor Beach 2, Trent Walker 5, Dillon Smith 8, Reid Gates 19, Corey Reynolds 7. Totals: 41 MOFFAT COUNTY Cleverly 15, Hamilton 9, Hawthorn 2, Voast 2, Fief 2, Cruz 6, Oberwitte 4, Davis 15, Gumber 5, Hildebrandt 11. Totals: 71 Cedaredge .................. 8 7 15 11 41 Moffat County.......... 15 18 20 18 71 Three point goals: Cedaredge - Smith 2, Walker 1; Moffat County - Cruz 2, Cleverly, Hamilton, Davis. Summit 66, Delta 53 DELTA Robin Milabo 3, Chris Black 7, Keaton Reiher 9, Ryan Whiteside 2, Jaden Cowley 4, Jorge Olivas 11, Douglas Hawkins 10, Eian Baier 7. Totals: 53 SUMMIT Max Ortiz 4, Coy Coker 14, Tom DeBonville 18, Garrett Tousey 6, Markeith McDonald 22, Cayman Lee 2. Totals: 66 Delta.......................... 14 10 12 17 53 Summit ..................... 22 14 12 18 66 Three point goals: Delta - Reiher 2, Milabo; Summit - Coker, McDonald. Hotchkiss 63, Soroco 56 SOROCO Eric Logan 3, AJ Anderson 5, Cody McCollum 4, Nic Paxton 9, Carl Rossi 2, Matt Regan 13, Bjorn Carlson 4, Ryan Jeep 16. Totals: 56 GIRLS Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013

Hotchkiss 56, Hayden 19 HAYDEN Emma Johnson 2, Kayla Dunkley 4, Kara Cozzens 6, Savannah Williams 7. Totals: 19

Moffat County 59, Cedaredge 33 MOFFAT COUNTY Jazmine Swindler 4, Sassy Murray 2, Lisa Camilletti 16, Kylee Ellgen 4, Katelyn Peroulis 2, Kori Finneman 14, Bailey Hellander 5, Makayla Camilletti 6, Allie Ehlers 6. Totals: 59 Cedaredge .................. 6 9 4 14 33 Moffat County.......... 18 14 14 13 59 Three point goals: Moffat County - L. Camilletti 3, M. Camilletti 2.

BOYS Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 Moffat County 71, Cedaredge 41 CEDAREDGE

Delta 77, Summit 18 DELTA Brooke Taylor 7, Reilly Quist 3, Skylyn Webb 30, Shelby Curtis 9, Erin Zunich 10, Katie

Puderbaugh 4, Patti Chapman 4, Callie Gafford 10. Totals: 77 SUMMIT Sam Salquist 3, Tess Welch 2, Bailey Thompson 2, Kayce Chaparas 5, Karoline Kincinaite 2, Alex Benes 4. Totals: 18 Delta.......................... 21 23 17 16 77 Summit ....................... 9 3 2 4 18 Three point goals: Delta - Zunich 2, Taylor, Quist, Webb, Curtis; Summit - Salquist Paonia 59, Hayden 18 HAYDEN Emma Johnson 1, Meghan Jezo 1, Olivia Zehner 4, Kayla Dunkley 2, Kara Cozzens 4, Savannah Williams 6. Totals: 18. Hayden........................ 6 7 0 5 18 Paonia ....................... 13 15 16 15 59

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Friday, January 18, 2013 Delta Home Meet Event Results: Open 200 Medley - 11. DEL-A, (Ashley Ortega, Soraya Luna, Bryanna Music, MyKayla Music), 2:53.40 Open 200 Freestyle - 10. Hollie Collins, DEL, 2:52.56Y. 14, Kaselynn Komives, DEL, 3:07.88Y.0 Open 50 Freestyle - 11. Naomi Hayner, DEL, 32.42Y. 14, Kaylee Dunham, DEL, 33.64Y. 15, Akalyn Page, DEL, 33.88Y. 17, MyKayla Music, DEL, 35.45Y. 22, Jazmin Damazo, DEL, 37.26Y. 26, Madison Farmer, DEL, 42.70Y. Open 100 Freestyle - 8, Naomi Hayner, DEL, 1:15.22Y. 10, MyKayla Music, DEL, 1:21.06Y. 13, Jazmin Damazo, DEL, 1:24.11Y. 15, Bryanna Music, DEL, 1:29.43Y. 17, Ashley Ortega, DEL, 1:30.38Y. 18, Madison Farmer, DEL, 1:34.44Y. Open 200 Freestyle Relay - 7. B DEL (Akalyn Page, Bryanna Music, Kaselynn Komives, Kaylee Dunham), 2:20.46. 8. A DEL (Soraya Luna, MyKayla Music, Jazmin Damazo, Hollie Collins), 2:20.67. Open 100 Backstroke - 7. Hollie Collins, DEL, 1:28.11Y. 11, Akalyn Page, DEL, 1:30.42Y. 12, Soraya Luna, DEL, 1:35.34Y. 15, Ashley Ortega, DEL, 1:37.87Y. 18, Kaselynn Komives, DEL, 1:43.01Y. 21, Bryanna Music, DEL, 1:43.89Y. Open 100 Meter Breaststroke - 7. Kaylee Dunham, DEL, 1:28.76Y.

Delta swim team posts more personal bests BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s swim team has performed well the past couple of weeks. Coach Amanda Hatch noted her team had an amazing meet this past Friday even though several team members were missing due to injury. “We enjoyed a very successful meet at home this weekend. Each and every single swimmer who competed made a personal best time in at least one of their individual events,” stated Hatch. The possibility of all the participating team members accomplishing personal bests in one meet is a rare event. “In all my coaching career I have never had this much success at one meet. Coach Cannell and I have been pushing

the girls hard, and this week was no exception,” explained Hatch. The coaching staff was pleased with the obvious improvement in all the participants. Hatch commented on the efforts the Lady Panthers exhibited last Friday. The girls “swam with their hearts,” said Hatch. The effort showed in times posted by the athletes. The most significantly improved swim came from Madison Farmer in her 100 freestyle, dropping a surprising 19.15 seconds to finish the race in a personal best time of 1:34.44y. Coming in a very close second for a top performance was sophomore Hollie Collins who shaved 13.65 seconds off her 200 freestyle to post a personal best time of 2:52.567. Also finishing well in

their individual races were Kaselynn Komives and Mykayla Music who dropped over six seconds in their best events of the night, the 100 back and 100 freestyles. Jazmin Damazo, Bryanna Music, and Ashley Ortega all earned personal best swims in both of their individual events, including an eight second improvement for Ortega. Hatch will head into this week’s home meet in Delta with a high degree of optimism. “I, again this week, am so optimistic that this type of result will continue to follow us through the end of the season. I am so proud of the girls and am ever impressed with their ability to come together and help each other shine!” Delta’s meet this Friday is set to begin at 4 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs win two, 4-0 in WSL action BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss is now 9-4 overall and undefeated in conference play after weekend wins over Soroco and Hayden. Despite more than 20 turnovers, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Soroco (7-3 overall, 0-2 Western Slope League), Photo by Tamie Meck 64-36, Friday at home. Guard Alexsus Wilson attempts a shot over a Soro- The defense held the co defender in the Lady Bulldogs’ 64-36 conference Lady Rams to three win over the Lady Rams. points in the opening

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FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers. Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

AARP DRIVER SAFETY Course. Save on insurance, keep up on newer traffic laws, learn defensive driving techniques. For details and schedule contact John Loring (970) 856-6924 or (970) 424-1778. 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) HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44)

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THE TOWN OF PAONIA is accepting bids for the Parks Maintenance Contract for a term of one year. Copies of the contract are available at the Town offices. Bids are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2013. The contract will be awarded at the Board of Trustees meeting on February 12, 2013. Please contact the Town Clerk for additional information. EOE. Town of Paonia, PO Box 460, Paonia, CO 81428. (970) 527-4101. townofpaonia@tds.net (2x03)

PIONEER AL-ANON Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 8-9 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856-7115. (tfnx12)

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 January 24, 1913 (From the Delta Independent) The Delta High School football team grabbed the scalps of Navy Club’s team in a closely contested game at Armory hall last Tuesday evening. The score was 30 to 25. *** J.E. Hillman, William A. Betz and Charles Bowden have each made presents to the new Delta hospital that were highly appreciated. *** “Ted,” the Greek shine artist at Watson’s barber shop, who engaged in a boxing contest at Austin a few weeks ago, took sudden fright at the determination of Austin citizens and the law’s officers to stop such exhibitions and vanished last Monday evening. *** There has been a glorious old epidemic of grip around for the past ten days, and The Independent editor has been one of the ‘demics. Right up in the front row, too, as it were. ***

The Orman construction company has ceased operations on the Escalante ditch contract until the weather conditions become settled. The closing has forced idleness for at least half a hundred men. *** The second term of the school year begins January 27. At that time a receiving class will be formed. All parents having children over six years old will see the superintendent in the office before January 31st, as the enrollment must be completed by that date. *** Despite the fact that weather conditions have been very unfavorable for three or four weeks past, the Pueblo Construction company has progressed nicely with the Uncompahgre bridge near the Delta Brick & Tile works and will complete the work at a near future date. The bridge is a good, substantial structure and will prove of great service to all farmers and fruit growers on that part of California mesa. *** The Delta Café closed its doors last Saturday evening after supper and is to remain closed unless some deal is made with the owner, Mrs. Jeffers. *** An enthusiastic audience turned out last evening to witness the basketball game between Hotchkiss and Delta high school teams in armory hall. *** Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Shaffer have organized their kitchen since the recent stove explosion caused by rapid thawing of frozen pipes and are ready for more fireworks, though not caring for the show, particularly. *** J.D. Van Volkenburg received last week a fine new Edison Disk Phonograph the price of which is $250. While the disk phonographs are not on sale

as yet owing to the factory being unable to get them ready, although they are working night and day to meet the needs of the people. Mr. Van Volklenburg has a few records for demonstration purposes and would place orders for future deliveries. The Denver Dry Goods Co. of Denver, who are state agents for the Edison, wrote Mr. Van Volkenburg last week that he was the first dealer to get the line in Colorado outside of Denver. *** The bids for the construction of the suburban water system to Eckert were opened Monday morning and the various bids totaled as follows: A.H. Batten, $6,010; H.A. Stolte, $6,594; Ross & Wick, $8,820. The contract has not been awarded as some minor arrangements are yet to be made. H.F. Stewart has been chosen to make a final canvass of territory between Cedaredge and Eckert and secure the contracts of those who wish to tap the line. At the present time the tappage charge is $200, but the company is under contract to the bond people to make this charge $250 as soon as the line is in operation. This should be an inducement to everybody along the line to sign up at once. *** Several of the “mighty” hunters of this vicinity started Tuesday morning for the hills north of Hotchkiss to attempt to get a mountain lion that has been busy feeding of the pigs belonging to Pete Slatten. *** The cattlemen in Denver don’t like the present forestry leasing system and threaten to seceed or something like that. Anyway they “defy” the government. If a long-horned steer should get loose among a lot of those city “cowpunchers,” Denver would be all right for grass next season, so far as fertilizer would be concerned.

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. 2012-0203 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 23, 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) SHELIA MARIE MAKI Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Date of Deed of Trust June 17, 2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 23, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 635641 Original Principal Amount $52,954.94 Outstanding Principal Balance $47,891.95 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 16, WILLOW HEIGHTS NO. 1 AMMENDED. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ONE (1) TOWN OF HOTCHKISS WATER AND SEWER TAP. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 175 ASH LANE, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. 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, 02/20/2013, 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 12/26/2012 Last Publication 1/23/2013 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: 10/23/2012 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 (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 # FSBH/MAKI ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0201 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) MICHAEL R. HILLMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK, NOW KNOWN AS FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO PAONIA BRANCH Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PAONIA STATE BANK, NOW KNOWN AS FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO PAONIA BRANCH Date of Deed of Trust September 24, 2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 25, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 619099 Original Principal Amount $70,713.77 Outstanding Principal Balance $107,832.51 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. EXHIBIT "A" A parcel of land NE1/4NW1/4 of Section 11, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, 6th Principal Meridian, having a description based upon a bearing of South 88°02'55" East from the Northwest corner of Section 11 (monumented by original stone), to the N1/4 corner of Section 11 (monumented by a 2" brass cap RLS 1456) with all other bearings relative thereto: Beginning at the N1/4 corner of said Section 11 and running thence along section line North 88°02'55" West 414.75 feet to true point of beginning; thence leaving

said section line South 00°00'00" West 199.07 feet; thence South 53°06'23" West 317.82 feet; thence South 67°55'57" West 142.21 feet to a point on the Northeast Right of Way line of N - 90 Lane; thence following said Right of Way line North 34°50'00" West 132.32 feet; thence North 36°59'46" West 415.71 feet to a point on the South Right of Way line of Highway 133; thence following said Highway Right of Way line North 69°16'00" East 69.76 feet to a point on Section line; thence leaving said Highway Right of Way line and running along section line South 88°02'55" East 646.84 feet to true point of beginning. Also known as Parcel A, Montoya & Sievertson Exemption No. 1653, recorded January 20, 1995 in Book 15 at Page 20. Delta County, State of Colorado. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 13962 AND 13966, PUMPKIN HOLLOW ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. 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, 02/20/2013, 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 12/26/2012 Last Publication 1/23/2013 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: 10/18/2012 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: Marek, David A #8388 David A. Marek PO Box 1387, Paonia, CO 81428 (970) 527-5353 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 # PSB/HILLMAN ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0202 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) SARAH ELLEN FRETTERD Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Date of Deed of Trust March 27, 2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 10, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 614020 Original Principal Amount $261,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $266,696.85 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal Description All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Delta, State of Colorado, being known and designated as a part of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and running thence South 1°15' West 667 feet along subdivision line to point of intersection with the North line of Highway right of way; thence North 42°38' East 713 feet along right of way to the West side of County Road; thence North 6°50' West 137 feet along County Road to subdivision line; thence North 89°19' West 452 feet along subdivision line to the point of beginning. **Pursuant to Scrivener's Affidavit recorded April 04, 2012 at Reception No. 657656 in Delta County, Colorado** The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 41339 HIGHWAY 133, 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, 02/20/2013, 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 12/26/2012 Last Publication 1/23/2013 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: 10/18/2012 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: 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 # 1269.04842 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0204 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 23, 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) BENJAMIN J HOUGHTON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust December 30, 2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 05, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 575267 Original Principal Amount $86,148.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $73,020.14 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 portion of Lots 6 and 7 of Starr Nelson Subdivision, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of a County Road whence the intersection of the North line of said County Road and the East line of Lot 7 of Starr Nelson Subdivision in the SE1/4SE1/4 Section 18, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, bears East 2.12 feet; thence North 01°18' East 184 feet; thence South 87°13' East 81.5 feet (formerly called 78°13' East 81.5 feet); thence South 180 feet parallel with the east line of said Lot 6 to the North line of said County Road; thence West 83 feet along the North line of said County Road to the point of beginning. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 1371 E 3RD 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, 02/20/2013, 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 12/26/2012 Last Publication 1/23/2013 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: 10/23/2012 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 (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#15130 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0206 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 25, 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) ANTHONEY H. WACHOWICZ AND JENNIFER WACHOWICZ Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 19, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 630920 Original Principal Amount $199,368.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $189,659.78 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 6 OF GRAND VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 10321 KINGS VIEW ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410. 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, 02/27/2013, 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 1/2/2013 Last Publication 1/30/2013 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: 10/25/2012 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 # 9105.04890 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0212 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 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) Lisa J. Escher and Kenneth A. Escher Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for River Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Trustee for RALI 2006-QS11 Date of Deed of Trust July 14, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 19, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 605705 Original Principal Amount $318,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $299,725.03 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, POHL MINOR SUBDIVISION The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 44307 Minnesota Creek 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, 03/13/2013, 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 1/16/2013 Last Publication 2/13/2013 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: 11/09/2012 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 # 12-12185 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0205 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) STEPHEN D. MARTINEZ AND KATHLEEN L. MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust March 25, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust July 11, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 627142 Original Principal Amount $182,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,808.13 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Legal Description Part of the NE1/4SW1/4, Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a Point which bears South 71°31' West, 1196.2 feet from the center of said Section 16; thence North 89°35' East, 72.8 feet; thence South 31°16' East, 141.3 feet; thence South 36°33' West 137.9 feet to the North right of way boundary of the County Road; thence along said right of way North 42°21' West 221.1 feet; thence North 51°30' East, 108.6 feet to the Point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. APN #: R007422 The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 36259 M35 ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. 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, 02/20/2013, 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 12/26/2012 Last Publication 1/23/2013 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: 10/24/2012 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: 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 # 1269.21171 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0209 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 30, 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) RUSSELL W. QUEST Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust March 10, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 04, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 624472 Original Principal Amount $62,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $56,523.99 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Legal Description ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN PART OF THE NE1/4SW1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 SOUTH EDGE OF THE ROAD DESCRIBED IN ROAD BOOK "B" PAGE 45 SAID POINT BEING ALSO IN THE CENTERLINE OF KISER CREEK FROM WHENCE THE W1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEARS NORTH 49 DEGREES 07 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,944.8 FEET AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE1/4SW1/4 TO BEAR NORTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST AND ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 08 MINUTES EAST TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A COUNTY ROAD DESIGNATED AS ROAD 2075 A DISTANCE OF 236.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 12 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE EDGE OF THE COUNTY ROAD DESIGNATED AS 2075 ROAD TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4SW1/4 A DISTANCE OF 112.0 FEET; THENCE 86 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NE1/4SW1/4 TO THE CENTERLINE OF KISER CREEK 239.5 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF KISER CREEK THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; NORTH 09 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST 57.2 FEET; NORTH 02 DEGREES 50 MINUTES EAST 52.5 FEET; NORTH 29 DEGREES 22 MINUTES EAST 27.5; NORTH 64 DEGREES 18 MINUTES EAST 36.4 FEET; NORTH 59 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 38.9 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 17231 WARD CREEK 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, 02/27/2013, 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 1/2/2013 Last Publication 1/30/2013 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: 10/30/2012 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 # 9108.00064 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0125 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) Timothy Kyle Moore Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 12/31/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/6/2011 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 648023 Original Principal Amount $301,717.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $296,133.35 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Beginning at the East 1/4 Corner of Section 22, Township 13 South Range 94 West of the 6th p.m. and considering the North-south center section line of said Section 22 to bear North 02 degrees 45' 06" East and all other bearings relative thereto; thence North 89 degrees 45' 16" West along the South line of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 to the Southwest corner thereof a distance of 1267.87 feet; thence North 02 degrees 19' 47" East along the West line of said subdivision to the Northwest corner thereof a distance of 1355.44 feet; thence North 88 degrees 35' 06" East along the North line of said subdivision to the Northeast corner thereof a distance of 1292.09 feet; thence South 03 degrees 14'46" West along the East line of said Subdivision a distance of 1393.89 feet to the point of beginning. Also known as SE1/4 of NE1/4, Section 22, Township 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M. Together with a non-exclusive and perpetual access and utility Easement 60' wide appurtenant to the above described property, the centerline of which is described on the attached Exhibit "B." Subject to all existing roads, ditches and other easements as the same are now in place. Also Subject to and together with the 60 foot wide road and utility easement as shown on the plat as recorded. And subject to the reservation unto grantor, his heirs, grantees and assigns a perpetual easement over, across and burdening said SE1/4 NE1/4, which easement is 30 feet in width and is located East of the existing cedar mesa

ditch access Road. such easement originates at the Northwest corner of said property, and extends along the entire West boundary of the property to the South line of the property, said easement shall be appurtenant to and shall benefit the NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 22, T13S, R94W, NMPM and shall be used for the construction, operation and maintenance of, and for access to, an irrigation ditch. County of Delta and State of Colorado. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas minerals and other hydrocarbon substances below a depth of 500 feet, without rights of surface entry, as reserved in Instruments of record. Also known by street and number as: 17586 2550 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, 02/27/2013, 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 1/2/2013 Last Publication 1/30/2013 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: 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 # 12-08658 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

RFP-REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Delta Housing Authority is currently soliciting Requests For Proposals to provide Fee Accountant Services for its various programs. All facets of accounting will be required in this contract including learning and utilization of the tenant management software employed by the Delta Housing Authority. That software is currently Tenmast, but successful candidates must commit to mastering whatever accounting software is in use by DHA at any given time during the contract. Successful candidates will prepare monthly reports for all programs as well as reports required for specific program requirements and deadlines. Successful candidate will also work with the auditor annually to complete the required federal audit by the timelines set forth by HUD. The initial term of the contract is to be for three years and bids should be for a flat monthly amount with the ability to amend the contract if there is a significant or one-time addition to the monthly workload. The respondent shall certify in the RFP and ultimately in its contract, that the fee accountant is not debarred from performing any services for HUD, HUD related programs or any other governmental or private agency. Furthermore, the respondent shall certify in the RFP response and ultimately in its contract, that the fee accountant will not discriminate as to race, sex, religion, color, age, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin in regard to obligation, work and services to be performed under the terms of any contract ensuing from this RFP. The Housing Authority my reject any and all proposals, re-advertise, postpone, or cancel this RFP at any time at its discretion. Also, the determination or the criteria and process whereby proposals are evaluated, the decision as to who shall receive a contract award, or whether or not an award shall ever be made as a result of this RFP, shall be at the sole and absolute direction of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority has the right to waive any and all formalities related to this RFP. The successful fee accountant shall not enter into any subcontracts, retain consultants, or assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of the ensuing contract, or any or all of its rights, title or interest herein or its power to execute such contract to any person, partnership, company or corporation without prior written authorization of the Housing Authority. Section 3 of the Housing Community Development Act of 1968, as amended, requires that the Housing Authority, contractors shall make their best efforts to give training and employment opportunities to residents of the Housing Authority as well as the surrounding area. The successful fee accountant will be expected to comply with this Section 3 requirement. If your company is interested in providing this service, please submit your bid to the Delta Housing Authority, ATTN: Jo Rosenquist, 501 14th Street, Delta, CO 81416 no later than 2:00 p.m. MST, Wednesday, February 13, 2013. For additional information, please contact DHA at 874-7266, ext. 6 or dhaed@bresnan.net. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013. STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit O6 located at 175 Hwy 133 Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Steve & Karen Garcia, last known address of P.O. Box 395, Paonia, CO 81428. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on February 7th as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE Forrest Ditch Stockholders Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Mesa Water Users Office at 125 South Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge, Colorado. Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

D4 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0208 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 26, 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) Bonita L. N. McKee Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, a Federal Savings Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 01, 2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 02, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 595195 Original Principal Amount $91,560.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,540.00 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A LOTS 15, 16 AND 17 IN BLOCK 8 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS. TOGETHER WITH THE VACATED 16 FOOT ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 16 AND 17 IN BLOCK 8 BY ORDINANCE NO. 95 OF THE TOWN OF HOTCKISS RECORDED IN BOOK 308 AT PAGE 95 DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 16; THENCE SOUTH 16 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 17; THENCE WEST 125 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 17; THENCE NORTH 16 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 16; THENCE EAST 125 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 216 1st Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. 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, 02/27/2013, 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 1/2/2013 Last Publication 1/30/2013 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: 10/26/2012 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 # 12-10823 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013. DISTRICT COURT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416 Plaintiff: Harris Orion Investment, LLC f/k/a Harris Orion Investments, LLC v. Defendants: Larry A. Mautz; Elaine Mautz; D.L.H. 2001 Family Trust; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. Attorney for Plaintiff: Wilderson Lock & Hill, LLC Marcus J. Lock, Atty. Reg. #: 33048 Jacob A. With, Atty. Reg. #: 40546 525 North Main Street Gunnison, CO 81230 Telephone: 970.641.1903 Facsimile: 970.641.1943 E-mail: mlock@lawoftherockies. com E-mail: jwith@lawoftherockies. com Case No.: 12CV292 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint 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 may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint 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 without further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situate in Delta County, Colorado, more particularly described as: A parcel of land in the NE1/ 4NE1/4. Sec 14, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Commencing at a point on the South subdivision line of said

NE1/4NE1/4 which is South 89°02’41” East 265.54 feet from the Southwest comer of said NE1/4NE1/4; thence North 00°00’00” East to the center line of State Highway 133; thence Northeasterly along the center line of State Highway 133 to the East bank of Hubbard Creek; thence Southerly along the east bank of Hubbard Creek to the North bank of the North Fork of the Gunnison River; then Southeasterly along the North Bank of the North Fork of the Gunnison River to the South subdivision line of said NE1/4NE1/4; thence Westerly along the South boundary line of said NE1/4NE1/4 to the point of beginning. The basis of bearings used herein is astronomic north as determined by solar observations. Dated January 7, 2013. Published in the Delta County Independent. First Publication: January 16, 2013 Last Publication: February 13, 2013 WILDERSON LOCK & HILL, LLC By: /s/ Marcus J. Lock, Atty. Reg. # 33048 Jacob A. With, Atty. Reg.#: 40546 Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2013.

SPRUCE STOMP COAL LEASE – LEGAL NOTICE The Bureau of Land Management, Uncompahgre Field Office (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (FS), Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG), are seeking comments on a proposed federal coal lease-byapplication (LBA) affecting lands under their jurisdiction. Bowie Resources, LLC (Bowie) applied for the LBA COC-75916 (approximately 1,813 acres) on October 12, 2012. The proposed lease covers approximately 1,359.9 acres of FS land, 87.5 acres of BLM land and 365.6 acres of private surface with federal minerals. The application area is estimated to contain 9 million tons of recoverable coal. All of the coal mineral estate is administered by the BLM. The BLM is required by law to consider leasing federal coal for economic recovery. The following is the legal description of the proposed lease: Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th P. M Section 31: Lots 11 through 26 inclusive Section 32: Lots 10 through 15 inclusive Township 12 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Section 36: S2 Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Section 1: Lots 1 through 4 inclusive Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M. Section 5: lots 2, 3, 4, 10, & 11, N/2N/2SENW, N/2NWSWNE, NESWNE, SESWNE, E/2NWSE, W/2W/2NESE, N/2NENESE, NENWNESE, W/2W/2SENE Section 6: Lots 1 through 4 inclusive *containing 1,813 acres more or less With respect to lands managed by the FS, the agency is considering consenting to the BLM for leasing coal reserves underlying lands under its jurisdiction and prescribes conditions (as stipulations) for the protection of non-mineral (surface) resources. If FS consent is given, the BLM, after considering the application and what stipulations are necessary to protect non-coal (surface) resources, will decide whether or not to offer the coal lease by competitive bid. A more detailed description of the proposed project, including a map, is available on the BLM and FS websites: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/ ufo.html h t t p : / / w w w. f s . u s d a . g o v / g o t o / sprucestomp The BLM and FS have determined that this action must be evaluated under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to identify potential environmental impacts related to the proposed action. It is anticipated that the environmental analysis will be documented in an Environmental Assessment (EA). A No Action alternative and other alternatives that may develop during the public scoping period will be considered. As provided for in the CEQ regulations, BLM and FS will be joint leads for completion of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed lease. The BLM and FS are seeking any comments you may have related to this project. Your comments will assist the interdisciplinary team in identifying issues that should be addressed as part of the evaluation being prepared for this project. Written comments may be submitted by mail, email, or fax. Comments concerning this proposal should be submitted no later than 30-days after the publication of this notice and sent to Desty Dyer, BLM, 2465 South Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401, or by email to ddyer@blm.gov, or by fax at (970) 240-5368. Parties expressing interest during this comment period will be eligible to appeal the decision pursuant to 43 CFR Part 4.400 and 36 CFR 215. BLM appeal and stay procedures are outlined in Form CO-1840. Only those who submit timely comments will be accepted as appellants of the final decision. Comments must be within the scope of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and include supporting reasons for the Responsible Official to consider. Also, for appeal eligibility, each individual or representative from each organization submitting comments must either sign the comments or verify their identity upon request. Please note that comments and information submitted regarding this project, including email addresses and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review and disclosure at the above address. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name, email address, or street address from public view or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by the law. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0216 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) FELIPE OROPEZA Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 06, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 633410 Original Principal Amount $85,788.49 Outstanding Principal Balance $64,389.48 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 45 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LAZEAR AS AMENDED BY PLAT RECORDED MAY 10,2005 IN BOOK 32 AT PAGE 55 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 591178 INCLUDING ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO, TOGETHER WITH, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, A 1/3 INTEREST IN DOMESTIC WATER WELL. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 31117 LAZEAR ROAD, LAZEAR, CO 81420. 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, 03/20/2013, 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 1/23/2013 Last Publication 2/20/2013 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: 11/19/2012 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: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 81416 (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 # FSBH/OROPEZA ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0214 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 16, 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) KENT L. COTTEN AND KATHERINE A. COTTEN Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK, NOW KNOW AS FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO PAONIA BRANCH Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PAONIA STATE BANK, NOW KNOW AS FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO PAONIA BRANCH Date of Deed of Trust July 16, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 22, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 628257 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2012 Re-Recording Information (Reception Number) 660786 Original Principal Amount $80,652.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,693.20 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, RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, REESE MINOR SUBDIVISION AND LOT 3, REPLAT OF LOTS 2 & 3, REESE MINOR SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT TO OR USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF BY REFERENCE. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 30585 HIGHWAY 92, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. 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, 03/20/2013, 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 1/23/2013 Last Publication 2/20/2013

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: 11/16/2012 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 A. MAREK #8388 DAVID A. MAREK ATTORNEY AT LAW, PO BOX 1387, Paonia, CO 81428 (970) 527-5353 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 # PSB/COTTEN ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013. CALL OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is called and will be held at the Olathe High School, Olathe, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 for the purpose of the election of three members of the Board of Directors for three year terms and for such other business as may come before the meeting. The business meeting is scheduled to begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. Proxies may be mailed or delivered to the Association at 601 Park Avenue, Montrose, Colorado 81401 up to 4:30 P.M. February 4, 2013 or delivered to the meeting place on February 5, 2013 between 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Please note that any individual designated to act as proxy must be a stockholder in the Association and be present at said meeting in order to be eligible to vote such proxy. The Chairman will request nominations from the nominating committee, namely, Mike Ahlberg, Steve Pridy, and Todd Stewart. NOMINATIONS MAY ALSO BE MADE FROM THE FLOOR. Dated at Montrose, Colorado, January 2, 2013 Steve Pridy, Secretary Lunch will be served at noon Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Terror Creek, LLC., Terror Creek Loadout, located at 43440 Bowie Road, Paonia, CO 81428 has submitted to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, (CDRMS) an application for renewal of a valid, existing permit to conduct coal mining in Colorado for its mining permit C-1983-059. The Terror Creek Loadout is located approximately 3.5 miles NE of Paonia, Colorado south of old Highway 133 (Bowie Road) and north of both the Union Pacific Railroad and the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The permit area is located within the area shown on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map and more particularly located within the area described as follows: Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M. Section 15: E1/2NE1/4SW1/4 and NW1/4SE1/4 containing approximately 20 acres. The surface of the permit area is owned by the Terror Creek, LLC. and the Union Pacific Railroad Company. A copy of the permit renewal application is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 3rd Street, Paonia, Co. 81428, the Delta County Planning Offices and at the Offices of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS), 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203, telephone number 303-866-3567. Written comments, objections or requests for an informal conference on the renewal application may be submitted to and additional information obtained from the CDRMS at the address noted above. Comments may be submitted to the CDRMS within 30 days of the last publication of this notice. Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0211 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) Jorge L. Olivas and Yvonne K. Olivas Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust July 31, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 08, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 606451 Original Principal Amount $166,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,025.52 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 112, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 794 Albany 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, 03/06/2013, 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 1/9/2013 Last Publication 2/6/2013 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: 11/07/2012 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: 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 # 12-12432 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0210 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) Kyra Kenniger and Guy Kenniger Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust December 15, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust December 22, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 630959 Original Principal Amount $157,712.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,173.00 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 20 OF WILLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 2 AND THE NORTH 30 FEET OF LOT 19 OF WILLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AS AMENDED. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 519 Aspen Lane, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. 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, 03/06/2013, 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 1/9/2013 Last Publication 2/6/2013 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: 11/07/2012 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: 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 # 12-12389 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2013. NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LIEN AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER'S DEED TAX YEAR 2008 SALE YEAR 2009 TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00081 YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE TO CURE THIS PROPERTY TAX LIEN. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all persons having an interest or title or record in or to the same, and particularly to: JOSEPH E. MILLER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT TAX LIEN SALE LAWFULLY HELD ON THE 5th, DAY OF November, 2009, the then County Treasurer of Delta County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2008, the following described property, situated in the County of Delta and State of Colorado, as described below: PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcel B, B.A. #1589 A Parcel of land located in the NW1/4SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. in Delta County; and having a description based upon a bearing of S.0°00'00"W. from the NE1/16 corner of said Section 19 (a 3 1/4" cap in street monument box marked "1/16 County Surveyor") to the SW corner of the NW1/4

Delta County Independent SE1/4NE1/4 of said Section 19 (a 3 1/4" cap in street monument box) with all other bearings relative thereto. Parcel boundary is thence described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the NE1/16 corner bears N.44°40'49"W. 42.67 feet also being on the South line of 7th Street R.O.W.; thence S.89°21'38"E. 142.00 feet along said R.O.W.; thence S.0°00'00"W. 161.00 feet; thence N.89°21'38"W. 142.00 feet to the East line of Pioneer Road R.O.W.; thence N.0°00'00"E. 161.00 feet along said R.O.W. to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel contains 0.52 acres., County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 1410 E 7TH ST DELTA, CO 81416 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Tax Parcel Number: 345519100057 Tax Account Number: R012105 Said premises were assessed and taxed for the year 2008 in the name(s) of: HUBERT HARRIS At said sale, a lien secured by the property herein was sold to, and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase was duly issued to: DUANE L HOWARD JOYCE E HOWARD on November 5th, 2009. The present holder, and legal owner thereof, has made request to the Treasurer of Delta County for a deed, and unless the same be redeemed on or before the 24TH day of May, 2013 or unless the parties described or anyone else having an interest in the property, files a written response disputing this action under the protection of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, accompanied with a statement, under oath, and also accompanied by the facts and supportive documents for this dispute and this response delivered to the Delta County Treasurer's Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 2013, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer's Deed therefore to said Certificate Holder or his/her assigns. Dated at Delta, Delta County, Colorado, the 18th day of January, 2013. /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Delta County Treasurer (SEAL) CERTIFICATE HOLDERS: DUANE L HOWARD JOYCE E HOWARD First Date of Publication: 01/23/13 Second Date of Publication: 01/30/13 Third and Last Date of Publication: 02/06/13 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, and February 6, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0217 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) Terrance W. Neuberger and Teresa D. Neuberger Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for River Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust August 30, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 05, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 607367 Original Principal Amount $190,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $187,164.14 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 PART OF THE SW 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 SE 1/4 WHENCE THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NW 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST, 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEARS NORTH 701.90 FEET THENCE SOUTH 145 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 251 FEET; THENCE NORTH 153.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°10' EAST 251.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT: FOR A 10 FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 25, 2004 AT RECEPTION NUMNER 576965. EXCEPT: FOR AN EXCLUSIVE FIVE FOOT ACCESS EASEMENT DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 590406, County of Delta, State of Colorado. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2361 Pioneer 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, 03/20/2013, 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 1/23/2013 Last Publication 2/20/2013 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: 11/20/2012 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: 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 # 12-11723 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0215 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) STEPHEN A. ATTARIAN Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust October 29, 2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 584995 Original Principal Amount $166,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $148,384.34 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1. Lot 1 of Jones Subdivision. Except that portion of said Lot 1 lying East of the West bank of Surface Creek County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel 2: That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th PM more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the more Southerly corner of said Lot 1 of Jones Subdivision, Thence N23°45'E along the Easterly boundary line of said Lot 1 a distance of 54 feet; Thence East along the Easterly boundary of said Lot 1 a distance of 49.42 feet to the West bank of Surface Creek. Thence S46°59'W along said West bank a distance of 81.87 feet, Thence N58°W a distance of 12 feet more or less to the point of beginning. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 2801 S GRAND MESA DRIVE, 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, 03/20/2013, 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 1/23/2013 Last Publication 2/20/2013 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: 11/19/2012 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: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 8131177 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 # 1068.05564 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

NOTICE OF VACANCIES At-Large Representatives – Gunnison Basin Roundtable Notice hereby given that the members of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable are seeking applications from individuals to fill two vacancies on the Roundtable as At-Large Representatives. Qualified applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Gunnison Basin and must own adjudicated water rights, including owners of shares in a ditch or reservoir company or their agents, or shall have a contract for water with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation or their agents. Any such agent shall be appointed by the Member the agent represents and shall reside within the borders of the Member’s roundtable. The Gunnison Basin Roundtable meets the first Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose. The members of the Roundtable will appoint two persons to fill these vacancies during their regular meeting on February 4, 2013. Letters of application must be received no later than February 1, 2013 and may be either mailed to Michelle Pierce, Chair; P. O. Box 518; Lake City, CO 81235 or e-mailed to michellepierce@centurytel.net. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and 30, 2013.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Review from the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association

Piano celebrated in grand style Patrons of the DeltaMontrose Community Concert Association celebrated their Baldwin grand piano in grand style last Friday evening at the Delta County Performing

Arts Center. Two local pianists of outstanding talent — Susan Ellinger and Andrea Arese-Elias — played for a good-sized crowd. They demonstrated not only their own

musical virtuosity, but also the amazing dynamic range and tone of the Baldwin, which the association acquired in 2011 to replace its 1913 Steinway. Ellinger is artist-in-

residence at the Paonia Blue Sage Center for the Arts and Dr. Arese-Elias is piano instructor and collaborative pianist at Colorado Mesa University.

Federal tax credits benefit families, boost economy This tax season, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) will give Colorado’s economy a boost by putting an expected $700 million back into the pockets of hard-working families with children that earned less than $50,000 in 2012. One of the nation’s most successful anti-poverty programs, the EITC and other work tax incentives promote employment while providing valuable refunds to low- to moderate-wage earners who oftentimes struggle to meet their family’s most basic needs. But an estimated 50,000 Colorado families miss out on as much as $85 million in EITC refunds each year because they don’t realize they exist. To increase EITC awareness, the Denver-based Piton Foundation is conducting a statewide public education campaign, helping to ensure that the more than 300,000 eligible families — many of whom are in the military or returning veterans — claim the EITC refunds they deserve. “There are many employed people in Colorado who work hard every day but still struggle to feed their children and heat their homes,” says Diane DiGiacomo of The Piton Foundation. “These

are the families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, and, for some, their tax refund is the single largest payment they will receive all year.” In 2012, the 325,000 Colorado taxpayers who claimed the EITC received an average of $2,000 per household, totaling $660 million. According to The Piton Foundation, research shows that lifting a struggling family’s income helps children do better in school, which leads to increased educational attainment and higher earnings in adulthood. In addition, an increased family income results in improved child wellness because healthy habits — such as eating more produce and visiting the dentist — become more affordable. Because they help stabilize the workforce and encourage full-time employment, the EITC and other work tax credits, such as the Child Tax Credit and Child and Dependent Care Credit, also strengthen business in Colorado. Many families use their EITC refunds to pay for transportation and childcare, making them more reliable employees. Also, small business owners — of which there are 426,000 in Colorado —

can file taxes as individuals and claim the EITC to help support their families, educate themselves and keep their businesses alive. “The EITC and other federal tax credits improve the lives of Colorado’s children and families while supporting local business,” DiGiacomo says. “Because of this, The Piton Foundation is determined to make everyone in Colorado aware they exist, and we provide free tax filing services so it’s easier for those who are eligible to claim these credits.” Through the program Tax Help Colorado, The Piton Foundation is partnering with 16 colleges to operate 27 free tax preparation sites across the state during the 2013 tax season. At these locations, people who earn less than $50,000 a year can get their taxes filed for free by trained college students. The maximum income to qualify for the EITC this year ranges from $13,980 for a single person with no children, to $36,920 for a single parent with one child, and $50,270 for a married couple with three or more children. The credit can be as much as $5,891 for very low-income workers

with children. The EITC operates by reducing the amount of taxes owed and increasing the chances of receiving a refund. The Piton Foundation publicizes the EITC and other work tax credits by distributing more than 1.5 million education materials through partners such as the State of Colorado, city and county governments, schools, churches, and nonprofits, including food banks and health and human services providers. The organization also runs print and television advertising campaigns. Information on EITC eligibility and a full list of free income tax assistance sites in Colorado can be found by dialing 2-1-1 (it’s a free call), visiting www.piton.org/ eitc, or finding Tax Help Colorado on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tax helpcolorado. The Piton Foundation sponsors the Tax Credits for Working Families Public Information Campaign and Tax Help Colorado as part of its efforts to help move Colorado families from poverty and dependence to self-sufficiency. Piton is a private foundation located in Denver, established in 1976 by Denver oil man Sam Gary.

The concert opened with a delightful performance of the Concerto in F Major by Franz Joseph Haydn featuring Ellinger as soloist, accompanied by a superb string quartet from the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. The first and third movements were crisp and lively with Ellinger deftly handling the intricate passage work. The quartet, comprised of concertmaster Carlos Elias, violinist Alisha Bean, cellist Kristen Yeon-Ji Yn and violist Michelle Berry, provided an excellent account of the orchestral part and added immeasurably to the audience’s enjoyment of the evening. As a soloist, Ms. Ellinger performed two additional numbers for the balance of the first half of the night’s program. She exhibited her very expressive feel for the piano in her performance of Frederic Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F Minor. Taking a slightly slower tempo than some performers, she convincingly projected the beauty and grace of this work. She then concluded with a lovely and soothing interpretation of Claude Debussy’s ever popular Clair de Lune. Members of the audience expressed their appreciation with ardent applause. After a brief intermission, Dr. Arese-Elias began her portion of the concert with an exciting performance of Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major, L 430. Although petite physically, she met the technical demands of the sonata with considerable ease. The next work in her program was Chopin’s Andante Spianato

and Grand Polonaise Brillante, a piece requiring both bravura and delicate playing which she achieved admirably. The audience acknowledged her skill with great enthusiasm. This was followed by a stunning performance of Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso, with its Spanishinfluenced themes and rhythms. Her concluding piece was a rousing performance of Alberto Ginastera’s Malambo — a dance number from her native Argentina — which provided a fitting climax to an evening of outstanding piano playing by both featured artists. The proficiency of the quartet and the technical skill of the two pianists throughout the evening attested to the remarkable musical talent with which we in the tri-county area are blessed. The next Delta-Montrose Community Concert offers a comedic change of pace with “Classical Gas” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Performing Arts Center at 9th and Grand in Delta. This show features pianist Rich Ridenour and comedian/violinist Steve Brook presenting high octane classic gems fueled with humor and charm. More information about this concert is online at www.delta montroseconcerts.com. For those who are not members of the DMCCA, tickets will be available only at the door on the night of the performance. The cost is $20 for adults and $5 for students. If you have any questions, please contact the association’s secretary, Bob Brown, at 835-4480.

PUBLIC NOTICES ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of The Fruitland Irrigation Company shall be held at the Crawford Town Hall on 29 JANUARY 2013 at 6:00 P.M. It will be a source of benefit to you and pleasure to the Company if your personal attendance could be assured as matters of importance will of necessity come before the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to address new and old business, that may come before the board, discuss proposed changes to the by-laws and to elect officers to serve for the coming year. If unable to attend in person, please fill out the attached proxy in the name of a shareholder competent to act in your place and give the proxy to him/her or mail to the secretary at the address below. You are also encouraged write any suggestions that you wish the stockholders to take action on and mail them to the secretary to be brought before the meeting. Char Simkins, Secretary. Published in the Delta County Independent January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2013.

COUNTY COURT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 501 Palmer St #338 Delta, CO 81416 Phone Number: (970) 874-6280 Plaintiff(s): HARMON L. LOWMAN III AND JED LOWMAN, v. Defendant(s): MICHELLE CORISTINE Case Number: 12 C 649 SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF SALE Under a Writ of Execution/F.I.F.A. issued by the Court on the 30th day of October, 2012, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell the following mobile home: 1970 Marlette mobile home, 12' x 60', Serial No. K12260FL200580 located at 9942 Kremmling Road, Orchard City, Colorado I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendant in said mobile home on the 7th day of February, 2013, 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the front steps of the Delta County Courthouse, Delta, Colorado. Signed the 14th day of January 2013. FRED D. McKEE as Sheriff of Delta County, Colorado /s/ Fred McKee Published in The Delta County Independent First Publication: January 23, 2013 Last Publication: February 6, 2013 Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30 and February 6, 2013. County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, #338; Delta, CO 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: Victoria Brown for Minor Child: Tristan Robert Collier For a Change of Name to: Tristan Robert Watkins Case Number: 12c118 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of a Minor Child finds: That the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements. That the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person. That the change of name is in the best interest of the minor child.

The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: 1. Name of Tristan Robert Collier is requested to be changed to Tristan Robert Walkins. 2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to be made within 21 days of the date of this Order. 3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive a Final Decree for a Change of Name. Date: 1/8/13 /s/ Sandra K Miller Judge Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30 and February 6, 2013. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING CRAWFORD MESA WATER ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given that the annual membership meeting of the Crawford Mesa Water Association will be held on Saturday the second (2nd) day of February, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Crawford Town Hall. The Annual Meeting will be held for the purpose of electing two board members (terms expiring are Don Geddes and Pauline Polson), review and/or proposed change to the By-Laws, please see packet at the Libraries, and any other business as may properly come before said meeting. An Annual Meeting Packet will be available for your review (individual copies available upon written request) at the Crawford and Hotchkiss Public Libraries after January 16, 2013. Dated this 2nd day of January, 2013. William Carpenter, President Marici Garber, Secretary/ Bookkeeper Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE STEWART DITCH AND RESERVOIR COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Company will be held at the Paonia High School Library on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to elect one member of the Board of Directors for a term of five years, and consider all other business that may properly come before the stockholders at this meeting. Karl Burns, President Bill Pecharich, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

134TH MEETING The annual meeting of the Bona Fide Ditch Company will be held February 6th at 7 p.m. at the Delta Co. School Dist. Administration Building located in Read, Colorado. Agenda will include discussion by the members for the good of the company. John Cooley Secretary-Treasurer Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16 and 23, 2013.

NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE NORTH FORK FARMERS DITCH ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Fork Farmers

Ditch Association will be held at the Paonia Town Hall at 10:00 am on January 26, 2013 to elect three member of the Board of Directors for a term of two years, and consider all other business that may properly come before the stockholders at this meeting. Chris Turpin, President Leland Bradley, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 9, 16 and 23, 2013.

REDLANDS MESA WATER USERS, INC NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING JANUARY 25TH, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular annual stockholders’ meeting of the Redlands Mesa Water Users, Inc. will be held pursuant to the by-laws of said Company at the Redlands Mesa Grange, 2800 Road and Redlands Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, Colorado, on Friday, January 25th, 2013, 7:00 MST, at which meeting an election of three (3) Board of Directors shall be held, 2013 assessments will be set, and to act on all other business that may properly come before this meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reg Cridler, President 28177 North Rd Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Debbie Christner, Secretary 28444 Redlands Mesa Rd Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013.

SEALED BIDS The Town of Hotchkiss is accepting Sealed Bids for a possible Farm Lease of a portion of Section 36, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M., estimated at 110 acres more or less for a term of five (5) years, commencing March 1, 2013. Contact the Town Hall at 970872-3663 to view a redacted copy of the current farm lease agreement. The form of the new farm lease agreement may be revised and different from the current form and will be negotiated with the successful bidder. Send the sealed bids to the Town of Hotchkiss, 276 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. The sealed bids are due on or before February 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees will consider the bids, at its regular meeting, on February 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Town of Hotchkiss has the right to refuse any and all bids. Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT STOCK CERTIFICATE The Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company hereby gives notice that a Petition for Replacement of Stock Certificate was filed by Paul W. Grosse-Rhode, and Gregory A. Grosse-Rhode, d/b/a G-R Land and Cattle Co for Stock Certificate No. 1561. The Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company, in the amount of 59 shares, to be issued to Paul W. Grosse-Rhode, and Gregory A. Grosse-Rhode, d/b/a G-R Land and Cattle Co. Notice is further given that on March 10, 2013, unless a claim is made of ownership of the stock certificate, a duplicate certificate will be issued to Paul W. Grosse-Rhode, and Gregory A. Grosse-Rhode, d/b/a G-R Land and Cattle Co. in accordance with

Colorado law. Signed this 4th day of January, 2013. THE OVERLAND DITCH AND RESERVOIR COMPANY By /s/ Debbie L. Christner Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of the Gunnison Valley Domestic Water Company will be held February 4, 2013 at the Delta County School District Office, located at 7655 2075 Rd., starting at 7:00 p.m. Jim Stewart - President Paula Walstrom - Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

LAWFUL NOTIFICATION TO THE COURTS AFFIDAVIT OF TRUTH AND FACT I, Luther Sterling of McCracken family and Chad Mitchell of Rundle family, A living breathing natural born American, of sound mind and having attained age of majority, claiming all GOD given Unalienable rights including Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, have personal knowledge of facts herein stated: This is a LAWFUL NOTIFICATION to the COURTS: They can only bring, Luther S. McCracken and Chad M. Rundle before a Article III, § 2, §§ 1 and §§ 3 COURT Provided for in the "Constitution for the United States of America" ratified September 7, 1787 and the "Bill of Rights" Ratified December 15, 1791. Published in the Delta County Independent January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Stevens & Linder Ditch Company will be held Monday, February 11, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two 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. Larry Traubel, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Leon Lake Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Monday, February 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two 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. Ellis Fritchman, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 9 and 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Grand Mesa Water Users Association will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. in the Cedaredge Community Center, 140 NW 2nd Street, Cedaredge, Colorado. Four

directors will be elected for twoyear terms; an assessment will be levied for 2013 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Arlo Cox, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 9 and 23, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of Stockholders in the Grand View Canal Irrigation Co. will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the Upstairs Council Room in the Crawford Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. for the election of officers, setting of assessments and any other business coming before the meeting. Mark LeValley - President Dawna Cotten - Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 30, February 6 and 13, 2013.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of Cedaredge Mini Storage, Unit C 04 located at 1011 W Main, Cedaredge, CO **The following is a partial list of the contents of the storage unit: Misc. Furniture, mattress, floor lamp, misc. boxes and other misc. items, belonging to Eleanor Haring c/o Brian Haring with a last known address of 2050 S. Main St, Delta, Co will be disposed of on February 6, 2013. Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or admin@thechoiceproperties.com. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and 30, 2013.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 360 Main St, to consider an amendment to the zoning map (rezone) request for the property located at 1529, 1531, 1533, 1541 Highway 50 and 1548 Vista Street from B-2 to B-3. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE On February 5th at 7:00 p.m. there will be a special meeting of the Stewart Ditch Extension Company shareholders at the Paonia High School Library. The purpose of the special meeting is for the Stewart Ditch Extension share holders to vote to approve the planned merger between the Stewart Ditch Extension and the Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Company. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and 30, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE DELTA COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION DELTA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PURCHASE OF ONE NEW ARTICULATED LANDFILL COMPACTOR Please be advised that Delta County is interested in soliciting quotations to purchase a new articulated landfill compactor to be used by the Delta County Solid Waste Department. Bidding documents are available at the Delta County Commissioners’ office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m.

until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Bidding documents are also available on the Delta County Website at www.deltacounty.com. If the bidding documents are obtained online, bidder must contact Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101 or e-mail cclemens@deltacounty. com before submitting the Quotation to verify all contact information and receive any additional information, etc. Bids must be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners, Attention: Carolyn Clemens, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 by 9:00 a.m. February 1, 2013. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County. For further information concerning the bid package, please call Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101. Questions concerning the equipment specifications should be directed to Kevin Hunt, Delta County Solid Waste Manager at 970-835-4470 or email khunt@deltacounty.com. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the NORTH FORK LATERAL DITCH COMPANY will be held on Monday, January 28, 2013, at 7;00 p.m. at MEMORIAL HALL in Hotchkiss, County of Delta, State of Colorado, for the purpose of electing three members to the Board of Directors for a two-year term, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. Bill Kolb, President Diane Walker, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013.

HARTLAND DITCH COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING PLACE: Delta Middle School Cafeteria at 10th & Grand TIME: 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2013 PURPOSE: Election of two (2) board members, set assessments. NOTE: The Ditch will be cleaned and burned. Please remove private property from 20 feet right-of-way on both sides of canal. HARTLAND DITCH BOARD • 1326 H 25 Road • Delta, Colorado 81416 Please mail proxy if you cannot attend. Shirley Morgan, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 16 and 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Granby Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at 125 So Grand Mesa Drive, 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. Brain Thompson, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and February 6, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Lake

Fork Ditch Company will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two 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. Ken Sodowsky, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and February 6, 2013.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Childs Ditch Company will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two 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. Chann Fogg, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and February 6, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Return of the L & A Renfrow Foundation is available for public inspection at the Foundation's principal office, during regular business hours, by any citizen who so requests within 180 days of the publication of this notice. The principal office is located at 313 Meeker Street, Delta, Colorado. Please call the principal manager, Les Renfrow, at 970-8747700 for an appointment. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to conduct a public hearing upon the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, COLORADO, PURSUANT TO "LOCAL OPTION" PROVISIONS IN SECTION 16 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT 64) TO PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF MARIJUANA FOR ANY PURPOSE OR USE WITHIN THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, AND DECLARING SUCH BUSINESSES TO BE NUISANCES UNDER EXISTING NUISANCE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD. Hearing date shall commence at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23 and 30, 2013.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 360 Main St., to consider a variance to setbacks & parking request for the property located at PARCEL #345724126005 (VACANT PROPERTY located north of 848 Main St.) 848 Main St., 900 Main St. / 952 Main St. all located in city limits. Published in the Delta County Independent January 23, 2013.

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Terrorism will be explored at Lifetree Café The terror of jihad will be explored at Lifetree Café throughout the week of Feb. 3. The program, titled “Inside Terrorism: A Muslim’s Quest to Stop Jihad,” features a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film

“Killing in the Name.” The film tells the story of Ashraf Al-Khaaled, whose wedding reception was transformed into a bloodbath when an Al-Qaeda suicide bomber attacked the hotel. Ashraf ’s father and 26 other family members

Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner set for Feb. 12 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Delta will serve its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Feb. 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon,

sausage, juice, coffee and tea are on the menu. A freewill offering will be accepted. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 145 West 5th Street in Delta.

Admission to the 60minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Craig Cable at 292-4697 or ccable@group.com.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

died in the attack. The film follows Ashraf as he speaks with an Al-Qaeda recruiter, a militant who was behind one of the world’s worst terrorist attacks, and a group of boys being prepared for jihad.

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

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St. Luke’s Delta and St. Paul’s Montrose will host a six-week session on “Our Call to be a Light to our Children.” The series begins Feb. 2 and concludes March 9. Sessions will be held in both locations. At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 145 W. 5th Street, sessions will be held at 2 p.m. At St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Sunnyside Road, Montrose, sessions are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. To register, call 8749489 or 249-2535.

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

ALL SAINTS

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: www.allsaintslutheranco.org Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. Tom Lange, Pastor Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Annointed preaching to follow Worship 10:00 a.m. Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Gary Culp Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. OF DELTA ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Please call for information about (970)201-7013 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Bible studies and Prayer times Pastor Jason Havertape Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Mass Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass FIRST CHURCH OF GOD For more information, call 970-856-6495 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 deltafirstchurchofgod.com THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Bob and Linda Aubery OF CHRIST Sunday School Classes 800 Palmer St., Delta SURFACE CREEK for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Sundays: COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. 21987 Austin Road • Austin Wed. Bible Study Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Jacopper@tds.net (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. (Children’s church available) John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. Weekly home Bible studies Sunday: Prayer Chain Information: 234-7816 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 1384 Hwy. 50, north of Delta on west side 164 Grand Blvd. Info: (970) 256-7299 (The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Worship & Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sat. — Pastors Don & Meme Carey Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sat. — Pastor Bobby Clement Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Also, offering Christ-centered horse events. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. Morning Worship Come as you are! Cowboy hats welcome! 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

Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

Life is filled with uncertainty, challenges and pain, yet throughout the ages people have learned how to live lives filled with meaning and love in spite of life’s challenges. From Jan. 13Feb. 10, Vivian Hiestand, pastor of Olathe United Methodist Church, will offer a series of sermons identifying the principles and practices that form the foundation of such a life. Everyone is invited to listen to one or all of the sermon series, “What Does Your Garden Grow?” Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Olathe United Methodist Church is located

COWBOY CHURCH AT THE Z-BARN

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

Grow into a life worth living

Be a light to the children

SURFACE CREEK ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Loyal to the orthodox Christian DEREKH HAMASHIYACH faith as received by Anglicanism” (Way of the Messiah) 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Community Messianic Fellowship Pastor Tom Seibert Meets in Cedaredge • For directions call 589-6142 Holy Eucharist Shabbat (Saturday) 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Tuesday Evening Midrash 6:30 p.m. Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, uziel@aolser.com First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Interpreter for deaf available 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer/Communion Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF 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

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 www.saintandrewsdelta.org Father Daniel Jones Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Please call: for feast day services schedule

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 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.

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Email: fbc@kaycee.net Senior Pastor Dik Abbott Sunday: Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church Available Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Group worships silently A Quaker silent worship group meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Sunnyside Road, Montrose. For more information, call 874-8979 or 417-6639.

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.

NORTH FORK CHURCH OF CHRIST 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine

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 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Pastor Seth Coridan Adult Education 8:00 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Children’s Education 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA

NORTH FORK PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years SUNDAY SCHOOL for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

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. SADDLE MOUNTAIN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:15 a.m. “Common Ground in Christ” Children’s Church 10:15 a.m. Non-denominational Monday 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Young Ladies Bible Study ages 12-18 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Tuesday GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Youth Group and Adult Life Studies BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday: 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Rev. Steven Puls Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Please join our family for a variety of Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 music and worship. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Something for everyone! Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study 11:00 a.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Morning Service Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. Brotherhood Breakfast SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 7:00 p.m. (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Christ Centered Country Church Fellowship Breakfast Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Independent and Fundamental (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

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

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

CEDAREDGE

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

at 512 S. Hersum (the white church by the town park). For more information call 323-6465 or email olatheumc@gmail. com.

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 P.O. Box 7 Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during worship Thursday: Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Sanctuary is handicapped accessible 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. Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. National Historical Register site

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

17464 Surface Creek Rd., Cedaredge www.newhopefree.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Men’s Prayer 2nd & 4th Sat. at church Youth Groups — schedules vary Call for time and place

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. 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 meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Father Canice Enyiaka UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Mass 5:30 p.m. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Deb Edwards Sunday: (Missouri Synod) Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate English Mass 10:00 a.m. 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Pastor Jeffrey Ryan 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Youth Group 4:00 p.m. Tiny Treasures Preschool Communion Worship First Sunday Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! 658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Joy Robinson • 874-3425 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 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 CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Science of Mind Classes Also Available For more information call 626-3347 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) Youth Pastor: Eric Musil DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Janet Noble - Children 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 Pastor: Randy Unruh Sunday School 9:00 a.m. church@deltamethodist.org Website: www.calvarydelta.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Reverend Siaosi Prescott E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Sunday Worship Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday: Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Men's Breakfast (Saturday) Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Youth Group 7:00 a.m. 1st Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion Worship cedarag.org

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 41006 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.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia • 970-527-3348 Latin Mass Pastor Russell Fletcher 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

MONTROSE IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Minister Windell Howard Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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.

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B A C K P A G E

Marching to their own beat Photo by Annette Brand

The Archuleta brothers enjoy a jam session at home, with Bennett on drums and Will and Ellis on marimba.

beginning in eighth grade and going through his senior year at McCallum High School, Austin’s fine arts academy. Mr. Detling continues to mentor Will. Ellis took weekly lessons from Mr. Detling, beginning in fifth grade. When, for some reason, Will or Ellis couldn’t attend their lessons, Bennett would go for the lesson. Now, although they live in Delta, Ellis and Bennett still take lessons with Mr. Detling — through Skype and webcam. Mr. Detling is considered a cool guy by the Archuleta brothers. In addition to teaching percussion instruments, he owns and runs ThunderDrums, a performance, publishing and studio enterprise. He publishes the study books that Ellis and Bennett are currently using. Mr. Detling will be playing at the Sundance Festival this year with a band. The curriculum Ellis and Bennett are currently pursuing is marimba, drum set and snare drum. In addition to private lessons twice a week, Will’s curriculum as a performance professional

major at University of North Texas includes marimba, vibraphone, drum set, snare and he three Archuleta timpani. He plays in a number brothers — Will, Ellis of ensembles and orchestras, and Bennett — all think and concert percussion ensemalike when it comes to choosbles where he plays percusing musical instruments: persion and sometimes piano. He cussion! participates in large lab bands Will, who is a second-semesand in the symphonic school ter sophomore at University of band, where he has a lot of North Texas, auditioned to be fun, especially with scores like accepted into his school’s piano Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. program when he was a fifth “Very cool piece,” Will says. grader in Austin, Texas. His Will’s curriculum also musical background included includes Afro-Cuban music and five years with piano and one steel bands. He participates year with guitar before he literin the Performing Arts Socially plunged into percussion. ety International Convention Ellis, a freshman at Delta (PASIC), which convenes annuHigh School, began playing ally. Held in Austin in 2012, percussion in sixth grade in it will be held in IndianapoAustin. He entered the prolis this year. The experience gram with knowledge about there will include music and percussion instruments instruments from Africa, North because of watching Will’s perand South India, and Gamelon formances and enthusiasm for handcrafted wood instruments the instruments. that originated in Bali and are Bennett is a sixth grader hit with a hammer. at Delta Middle School and a There is always one “car beginner in percussion. parts symphony” per session Will took weekly lessons with instruments consisting from Trevor Detling, who of pie tins, eggbeaters, washdirects the percussion departboards, big metal tubs, pans, ment at St. Stephen’s Episcospoons — anything from the pal School in Austin, Texas, kitchen. “You always have to be ready to play whatever is called for,” Will said. Will plays percussion instruments at all the high levels any band or orchestral setting requires. He “dabbles” in piano and transcribes music for the required instrument. Ellis plays marimba, snare drum set, most of cymbals, timpani, tambourine, vibraphone, xylophone and bell kit (glockenspiel). Bennett is learning snare drum, drum kit and aspires to play the bell kit. The Brothers Archuleta also sing. They sang in the children’s choir at University Presbyterian Church in Austin, and Will helped direct the choir. Ellis sings in the choir and as an occasional soloist Photo by Alisa Secrest at Presbyterian Church of Will Archuleta makes beautiful music on his marimba during Delta. He also led the singing a performance at the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge in July at Crossroads Assisted Living 2012. center when the church mem-

BY ANNETTE BRAND Staff Writer

Photo by Alisa Secrest

The brothers experienced the Telluride Jazz Festival last summer. Will was able to meet a jazz great he admires, and the three discovered the gondola isn’t so scary after all.

last summer. He performs a lot in the Denton area, around University of North Texas. He is often hired on a temporary basis to play with orchestras. “I hope to continue doing more performances this semester and next,” Will said. After completing his undergraduate work, Will plans to go to graduate school at Boston Conservatory, Eastman School of Music in New York or Northwestern in Chicago. After graduate school he plans to teach until performing takes off. At Delta High School, Ellis is in the marching band, concert band and show choir. Will pointed out that Delta High School Marching Band placed fifth in the 2A competition this year. Bennett plays snare drum in the Delta Middle School concert band. When asked what drew the three of them to percussion instruments, Bennett immediately replied, “I like hitting stuff.” Will said, “During my sophomore year in high school my interest in percussion instruments went from a hobby to a passion. I have loved it ever since. Marimba is my favorite.” “Will is my role model,” Ellis said. “I have observed him in performances, in competition, and he inspires me to get better. Also, I love the sound of the instruments.” Bennett added, “I feel the same as Ellis … but I still like hitting stuff.” Bennett and Ellis attended the Inside Out Steel Band Camp in Austin in the summer of 2010. The camp was lead by an adult professional. Many students attended along with several adults. Ellis and Bennett reflected on having their big brother home for the Christmas/New Year holiday. Bennett said, Photos by Alisa Secrest “Awesome!” Ellis added, “It’s Ellis (left) and Bennett during the 2010 Inside Out Steel Band really nice to have Will here.” Camp in Austin, Texas. Ellis is playing a lead pan while Bennett Will was really enjoying the is surrounded by the set of six bass drums. break also but looking forward to getting back to school. bers visited the residents with a caroling program. Bennett distributed the music, making sure that each resident had access to the carols. In the summer of 2011 before he entered college in Texas, Will helped his mother, Alisa Secrest, and Ellis and Bennett move to Delta where Rev. Secrest had accepted the position of pastor of Presbyterian Church of Delta. Rev. Secrest’s husband Larry remained in Austin to prepare and sell the family home. The brothers’ dad, Michael Archuleta, also lives in Austin. Will spent the summer of 2012 in Delta and played a marimba concert at Chapel of the Cross in July. He also served as clinician for Delta High School’s drum line last summer. Will has performed professionally for several years. He frequently enters competitions and was semi-finalist, and the youngest entrant, in a competition in Southern California