Delta County Independent, Issue 37, Sept. 14, 2011

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City will de-annex subdivision

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Jennings Landing was one of several major subdivisions proposed for Delta when the recession hit and construction came to a standstill.

Located on a 102-acre parcel adjacent to Sweitzer State Park, Jennings Landing was annexed into the city in May 2007. Grace Homes, the developer, planned to subdivide the acreage and build 261 single

family homes. The subdivision was the topic of several planning commission hearings, as the developer worked through the requirements for extending city water and sewer beyond the current

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

America will remember The 540 students of Lincoln Elementary School attended a 9/11 community remembrance sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The ceremony was held Sept. 9 at the school.

Above, Elanor Dare, Tyrell Cross, Ethan Dressel, Peyton McLaughlin and Hope Williams — students in Mrs. Menke’s first grade class — recite the pledge of allegiance.

Taxpayers ‘on the hook’ for $21B pension bill

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Colorado taxpayers are the deep pockets of last resort to make good a $21 billion debt for pensions to public sector retirees. That’s billion, with a “b.”

State treasurer Walker Stapleton in Delta last week said that every Colorado taxpayer has a $15,000 personal liability for making good on government promises to its retired workers, promises that exceed the money available to keep them by $21 billion.

“This (unfunded liability) has to be back filled with taxpayers’ money,” he said.

Addressing a joint meeting of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Delta Rotary Club, he said, “It is time for Colorado to face the hard choices...to address and deal with...this unsustainable system.”

In a 2010 feature story on Colorado’s public pension time bomb, the New York times reported that the average Colorado public sector retiree is 58 years old and receives a check each month for $2,883.

Stapleton told his audience of about 60 people that the state’s public employee retire-

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ment system, known as PERA, has been piling up liabilities in excess of available funds since 2001. PERA lost $12 billion on its investment portfolio in 2008 alone.

What’s more, PERA’s governing board bases its $21 billion deficit estimate on anticipated future returns of eight percent annually on its investments.

The deficit will skyrocket higher if future returns fall short of that figure. If investments do better, the deficit would decline or disappear.

The crisis created by PERA’s overly generous pension promises to government workers has been the subject of legislative action and a retiree lawsuit.

But the “estimated” $21 billion deficit remains.

Stapleton said he has felt “extraordinary pressure” against making necessary changes for creating a fiscally sound PERA system. With a legislative “guarantee” of payment, members of its 15-member governing board who have vested interests in the system are opposed to needed reforms, he explained.

PERA describes its membership as “employees of the Colorado state government, public school teachers in the

state, many university and college employees, judges, many employees of cities and towns, state troopers, and the employees of a number of other public entities.”

Stapleton also shared his views on the state’s budget problems. The challenge is crafting and passing a balanced state budget which is three-fourths mandated spending. “It will only get worse with universal health care,” he said.

Three-fourths of the state’s budget is taken by K-12 spending and Medicaid entitlements, Stapleton said. That leaves only a fourth of the state’s budget to cover corrections, mental health services, and infrastructure.

Constitutional limits on government spending already in place are countered by mandated education spending.

Even though Amendment 23 requires increased K-12 spending every year, “It has no connection with the amount of money available.” All the while, increased education spending yields declining graduation rates and stagnant reading scores. “We need results-based (education) budgeting,” Stapleton said.

boundaries — a process that was certain to be costly and time-consuming.

Now, the owner recognizes that the housing market is not likely to rebound any time soon. Since the acreage will be used for agricultural purposes for the foreseeable future, the owner sees no compelling reason to remain within city limits.

Glen Black, the city’s community development director, said staff also believes there’s no strong reason to keep the property within the city. The city has made no investment in infrastructure and actually is responsible for maintaining all of E Road and a portion of Highway 50, which were annexed to create contiguity to city boundaries. Two homes located within the 102-acre parcel are technically served by the Delta Police Department. If the property is deannexed, those services would revert back to the county.

The property owner, B & W Investments, was represented

Purchase of river access finalized

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The City of Delta has finalized the purchase of an abandoned gravel pit in North Delta. While the 56.5-acre parcel will one day become part of the city’s parks system, it is currently closed to the public for reclamation.

Parks director Paul Suppes told city council members last week that he would like to try to open the facility — which has yet to be named — for fishing, walking and boating by spring 2013.

The parcel has two prized attributes — an 11-acre lake and access to the Gunnison River. It adjoins the old Cottonwood golf course, which provides an opportunity for an extensive trail system which could one day extend along the banks of the Gunnison River to Confluence Park.

But to begin with, the city envisions a trail around the lake, a lake stocked with trout, some picnic sites, river access and a boat dock for the lake.

The property was permitted as a gravel pit by Lafarge in the 1970s. As a condition of the sale, the city assumes responsibility for reclamation from Lafarge. That process will involve the removal of piles of gravel, limestone and used asphalt. Some of the open space will have to be covered with topsoil and planted with native grass. The tamarisk and Russian olive trees that have been allowed to proliferate will need to be cut back and treated. Downed cottonwood trees and branches will be burned. Suppes and

DPD will provide accident reports It turns out you can fight city hall.

At a city council meeting last month, Orval Proctor complained about traffic accident reports that are available only online. After struggling to access his accident report through the Internet, he said he would gladly pay $10 to $20 at the police department just to get a copy.

Proctor, a local business owner, reiterated his concerns in a letter to the editor (DCI Aug. 31).

The City of Delta responded with the announcement that accident reports will now be available at the police department

at the Sept. 6 city council meeting by attorney Aaron Clay. He assured council members that the owner has no intention of developing the property.

City attorney Mike Schottelkotte said according to state statutes, it is the duty of the governing body to give due consideration to requests for de-annexation if the governing body is of the opinion the city’s interests will not be prejudiced by the disconnection.

“City staff is probably right,” he said. “The city could safely give up its interests.”

The only objection was voiced by council member Guy Pfalzgraff, who said he is “adamantly opposed” to de-annexation. He believes there’s the potential for “opening the floodgates.”

With four out of five council members in favor of de-annexation, city staff was authorized to prepare the necessary documents. A fee of $300 will be required to cover the cost of staff and attorney review.

for $9 — the same price as accessing the report online.

When an accident occurs, DPD officers have been providing a card which outlines how to obtain the accident report at www. docview.us.com. The information can be accessed by the driver and their insurance company 24 hours a day.

The online accident reports remain an “excellent tool,” city manager Joe Kerby said. He believes most citizens will find them useful and convenient. But for those without Internet access, there’s now another option.

his crew will look at a pump house and a weigh house that are on the property, to determine if they might be of use in the future. If not they’ll be demolished or removed.

During the reclamation process, Suppes said he plans to apply for a Fishing is Fun grant to stock the lake and a GOCO grant to develop a master plan for both Cottonwood and the new property. The city is already seeking GOCO funds to reimburse itself for the $250,000 purchase of the property.

The city will also be working with the county to identify a river corridor through Delta.

City manager Joe Kerby says the purchase is a “critical piece of ground” for rafters, especially now that removal of the Hartland Dam is underway. To avoid the hazardous roller dam, rafters and canoeists have been forced to use the Hwy. 65 takeout. With the removal of the dam, they’ll be able to downstream and, eventually, to the new takeout near Cottonwood.

After reviewing the fiveyear land management plan, Mayor Mary Cooper said there was one line that “trips my trigger.” That line referred to the development of more ball fields at Cottonwood.

It was her understanding, she said, that the property was not to be developed, that it would simply be added to the city’s “inventory.”

“Now here we go,” she said.

Suppes said the planning grant will look at the “downrange” need for ball fields RIVER ACCESS TO A3

Volunteers needed The Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter is in need of volunteers to work in shelter overnight, in six-hour shifts.

The shelter is open November-April, and serves Delta County homeless families, men and women. This is a community effort, which will not be successful without your support. Please consider volunteering just one shift a month. Volunteer training will be held Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m., at the Delta United Methodist Church basement (where the shelter is located).

Dinner will be served. If interested, or if you have questions, please call 773-8290.

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LETTERS Congress can put USPS on a sound financial footing Dear Editor: “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night.....will stay us from the swift completion of our appointed rounds.”

For more than 235 years, the U.S. Postal Service has adhered to this unofficial creed. But now, the agency that is responsible for delivering mail to every resident of the nation at affordable rates is facing a financial crisis. Absent congressional action this year, the Postal Service will experience a cash shortfall and be forced to default on a payment to the federal government.

The increased use of the Internet, combined with an ongoing recession, has had a dramatic and unprecedented impact on our country’s mail volume — and on the Postal Service’s bottom-line. We have responded by pursuing every available option under our control to aggressively cut costs and raise revenues, including slashing annual operating expenses by more than $12 billion and reducing our size by 110,000 career positions during the past four years.

We also continue to consolidate our process-

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ing facilities and rightsize our expansive retail network by conducting studies of approximately 3,700 retail offices for possible closure.

These aggressive efforts, however, are insufficient to close projected budget deficits and ensure the survival of the Postal Service beyond our current fiscal year, which ends on Sept. 30.

The Postal Service needs Congress to enact legislation by this September that would eliminate the current mandate requiring retiree health benefit pre-payments, which costs the Postal Service $5.5 billion annually. Legislation also is needed to return a $6.9 billion overpayment into the Federal Employees Retirement System to the Postal Service. If it were not for the unique health benefit pre-funding requirement, the Postal Service would have recorded a cumulative profit of $1 billion

from 2007 to 2010.

We also are exploring legislative proposals that would enable us to establish our own health benefits program, administer our own retirement system, and adjust the size of our workforce to match operational needs and the changing marketplace.

The Postal Service is not seeking tax subsidies. We receive no tax dollars for operating expenses, and rely on the sale of postage, products and services to fund our operations. Moreover, the Postal Service is not seeking additional borrowing authority. Indeed, the absolute last thing that Postal Service wants or needs is to incur additional debt. What the Postal Service needs is access to the money we already have overpaid into our retirement fund.

The Postal Service delivers to more than 150 million addresses daily and the 167 billion pieces

of mail delivered annually accounts for more than 40 percent of the world’s mail. Regardless of how many people use the Internet to pay their bills and send documents, the core function of the Postal Service and core need of its customers — the physical delivery of mail and packages to America’s homes and businesses — will always exist. And despite doom and gloom headlines, the Postal Service can have a bright future and be put on the road to profitability if given the flexibility from Congress to operate more like a business.

It’s time for Congress to pass substantive legislation to transform the Postal Service business model — which will put it on a sound financial footing for generations to come.

Selwyn D. Epperson Colorado/Wyoming District Manager U.S. Postal Service

Libertarians oppose proposed amendment Dear Editor: The Libertarian Party of Delta County (LPDC) opposes the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012.”

While the LPDC recognizes the failure of the “war on drugs” and its multiple infringements of the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, we also understand that this petition calls for a 15 percent OR MORE excise tax increase, imposed by the legislature without voter approval. This constitutional amendment overrides the TABOR voter approval requirement, and does not even follow the requirement of TABOR-mandatory ballot title language (“Shall state taxes be increased $X annually . . . ?). This petition directs the legislature to adopt the tax directly.

It is also two subjects — legalizing small amounts of adult possession AND raising taxes tens of millions of dollars in undisclosed taxes yearly. After a few years, the tax can be raised again without limit, still without voter approval.

Excise taxes (such as the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012” calls for) are indirect; sales tax is levied on the total cost — which includes the

excise tax — and is therefore a tax levied on a tax.

The LPDC is not “prodrug” — we are anti-prohibition. Alcohol prohibition brought us black market war lords, much like we have with drug

prohibition. But the LPDC fully supports TABOR and we do not support constitutional amendments that ignore and override TABOR. Debbie Schum Chair, LPDC

Severance tax hasn’t ‘jumped’ Dear Editor: I was astonished at the headline in the Sept.

9 issue, “Severance tax jumps substantially.” The statement is not only misleading, it is flat wrong.

The severance tax has not jumped at all. It remains the lowest of our oil and gas producing neighbors.

For example, their severence taxes are: Oklahoma 7 percent, New Mexico 9.4 percent, Wyoming 11.25 percent, Colorado 5.7 percent, but after the deduction allowed energy companies in Colorado for taxes they pay on property, it is actually 2 percent, lower than Utah’s 4.5 percent.

I am no expert on this subject, but as your readers know, the severance tax is what is levied on the revenues of natural resources (oil, gas, minerals) extracted from their land. Of course when these resources are gone, they are gone for good.

So, the idea of the tax is to compensate everybody for the impact the extraction and loss of these finite God-given resources has on everyone. The money gets allocated on a complicated formula based partly on how many people work for energy companies live in the county.

Thus give some money back and let energy companies keep the rest. Some argue they don’t give back enough and make too much profit. Why not tax more fairly and pay for things like higher education like Wyoming does?

In Wyoming, every student can go to college free because they use their tax (11.25 percent) to support higher education, among other things. Perhaps the article should have been headlined: “Small percent of huge energy profits trickle back to Delta County.”

Dan Robinson Grand Junction

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County, city want to tap river grants

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county, along with the City of Delta and perhaps several other local governments and agencies, is hoping to tap river recreation grant money.

The BoCC on Monday heard a report from Cary Denison representing Trout Unlimited. He said that grant funds may be available to install additional rafter safety features in the Hartland Dam reconstruction project.

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In addition to that, Delta city manager Joe Kerby told the commissioners that GOCO money may also be available for creating a comprehensive river recreation corridor plan through the city and county.

The city recently bought the 56-acre “Corn Lake” property in North Delta and plans a river access point there. It would complement the Confluence Park access already in use.

The two ideas have sparked a county-led effort “to get partners together and explore the possibility,” said county administrator Susan Hansen.

Paonia, Hotchkiss, Delta, Delta County, and the BLM have all taken stakes in Gunnison River and North Fork Gunnison River recreation uses.

From Paonia’s River Park to the BLM’s DominguezEscalante NCA boundary at Whitewater, river users are seeing an unbroken

stretch of river usable for recreation.

Delta wants to capitalize on the current enthusiasm nationally for river parks. “There are now 90 river park proposals under development in the United States,” Kerby told the BoCC. “Thirty of those are in Colorado.”

Completion of the Hartland Dam reconstruction is the essential element in that idea.

Denison of Trout Unlimited said that the planned 15-foot-wide rafting channel being included in that project could be enhanced with other raft safety work. The key is to get money for the work while the dam reconstruction is under way.

“The Hartland will not be as safe for boaters as we would like to see,” Denison said. “There really never was any money in the project for boater safety. The primary objective was for fish passage and to secure the Hartland’s water rights.”

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He explained that in has rejected the Commis- County into three Legisaddition to the raft-navi- sion’s plan to split Delta lative districts. gable channel and clearly defined channel markers for boaters, more improvements can be made.

Those would include placing large boulders behind the concrete coffer dam to eliminate under-tow Alan M. King should rafts venture into Financial Advisor that part of the river.

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by Dec. 15.

Another meeting was scheduled for the week of Sept. 19 in hopes that representatives of other local governments and agencies with river rec Delta stakes would be present.

Elks If the idea is to move forward, the group needs to have a “concept paper” ready by Oct. 15.

During a Sept. 12 work session, the BoCC also discussed reapportionment. The county has been working with Gayle Berry of Grand Junction, All Elk members and their guests welcome the only Western Slope member of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission. The BoCC

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This photo illustrates the clean-up which faces city crews at the recently purchased gravel pit. The bank around the lake will also require some work to make the lake more accessible to fishermen.

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Initially, just $20,000 to $30,000 will be allocated annually from Conservation Trust Funds to help pay for costs incurred closing out the mining permit.

Given the time required to clean up the site, and the lack of money to augment the parks staff, Suppes said it’s likely the labor-inten-

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sive reclamation process will require more the five years outlined for the Bureau of Reclamation.

“With no additional assistance, I perceive that the project will not be totally completed and that we will have to file for an extension on the reclamation project,” he said.

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City of Delta staff has been directed to purchase a new van from Heritage Ford in Loveland after a state bid came in several thousand dollars below bids from Delta and Montrose dealerships.

Heritage Ford bid $23,300 for the 15-passenger van; bids from local dealerships ranged from $26,600 to $27,535.

The van from Heritage Ford is a new 2011 model. Although the bids from the local dealerships were for new 2012 models, there is no difference in specifications.

“I believe in buying local when we can, but that’s a 12 percent cost difference,” council member Bill Raley pointed out.

The 15-passenger van is used by the city’s public works department to transport Delta Correctional Center crews to city work sites.

The van previously used by the city, a 2002 model, was totaled in an accident at 5th and Main on Aug. 8. The city received an insurance payment of $6,800. The difference will come from the city’s 2011 vehicle replacement fund.

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Ruth Tallent turns 80 The family of Ruth Tallent will host an 80th birthday party on Sunday, Sept. 18. The party will be an open house setting beginning at 12 noon at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 762 Meeker Street in Delta. Everyone is invited. A light lunch will be served.

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The next class is Monday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The course is taught by an AARP volunteer and is $12 for an AARP member and $14 for a non-member. To register, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 8740923.

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BIRTHS

in our current education system and had a desire to further her education.

Johnson is a teacher at Laradon Schools for dual diagnosed students with special needs. By teaching them sign language she is able to help empower them to be able to communicate.

Johnson applied for a continuing educa-

tion grant to complete her degree in American Sign Language at Front Range Community College. PEO is an organization devoted to helping empower women through education and Chapter BK is excited to be presenting this award to a woman who is making a difference in our community.

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Beverly Jean Smith presents a continuing education award to Jackie Johnson of PEO Chapter BK.

Bregan Fleming of Eckert is the parent of a son, Landon Harding Fleming, born Sept. 2, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4.6 ounces and was 20 inches The annual reunion for in length. everyone who attended the Eckert School (and Will and Beth Jones their guests) will be held of Delta are the parents Wednesday, Sept. 21, in of a son, Hayden David the Eckert Presbyterian Jones, born Sept. 7, 2011, Church fellowship room. at Delta County Memori- The reunion begins at 12 al Hospital. He weighed 8 noon with a potluck dinpounds, 7 ounces and was ner. Table service and bev20 inches in length.

Eckert School reunion planned

Dale and Mariann Miller of Olathe are the parents of a daughter, Sierra Eden Miller, born Sept. 7, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Andy and Amber Starr of Delta are the parents of a son, Gauge Austin Starr, born Sept. 5, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Blake and Brianna Carlquist of Hotchkiss are the parents of a daughter, Brooklyn Ellieann Carlquist, born Sept.

5, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Jesse and Ashley Slaughter are the parents of a son, Cruiz Montie Slaughter, born at 4:53 a.m. Sept. 1, 2011.

He weighed 7 pounds, 2.7 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length.

APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE When I first took this fruity dessert to my family’s Thanksgiving dinner, it quickly became a tradition. We enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time! —Teri Roberts, Hilliard, Ohio Servings: 6 3 cups chopped peeled apples 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup old-fashioned or quickcooking oats 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, melted

erages will be provided.

Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share.

Bring your pictures and memories and spend some time visiting and reminiscing. For more information call Jim Vela at 835-3388 or Max Kendrick at 835-5263.

1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, combine apples and cranberries; sprinkle with sugar.

In another bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour and butter; sprinkle over cranberry mixture.

Top with pecans if desired.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Serve warm.

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Knights of Columbus issue challenge to men’s groups Delta’s Knights of Columbus Grand Mesa Council #2731 is spearheading a fund-raising project to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC), located on Dodge Street in Delta. Presently a deteriorating roof is in danger of curtailing the use of the building.

Repairs for the roof have been estimated at $4,000.

To addres this problem, the Grand Mesa Council of the Knights of Columbus has organized a fundraising drive. To kick the project off, the council recently hosted a breakfast with all proceeds earmarked for the PRC. The council was able to generate over $500, which will be used to start the fund.

The council is asking other

men’s groups to step up and join this effort, either by a direct donation or a dedicated fund raiser.

The Pregnancy Resource Center provides services and assistance to women in our county who are in need of counseling to assist in the difficult choices that need to be made when they find they are pregnant.

This fund-raising project is directed primarily at men and men’s groups.

However, any persons who appreciate and support the work of the Pregnancy Resource Center are urged to participate.

Donations can be sent to the PRC Maintenance Fund, c/o David Lane CPA, 459 Palmer Street, Delta, CO 81416.

County sees LEAP cuts

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Pat Sunderland

A deteriorating roof threatens to curtail the services of the Pregnancy Resource Center. The Knights of Columbus have issued a challenge to other men’s groups in the area to help raise the $4,000 needed to repair the roof. Pictured above are (on ladder) Philip Knob; (on deck) Dennis Doerer, Juan Gallegos, David Lane, Marvin Cox, and PRC staff members Janice Schaublin and Ellen Atchley.

Knob is the president of the PRC board; Lane is the treasurer. The remainder of the men represent the Knights of Columbus Grand Mesa Council.

Money for the popular, federally funded Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is expected to be cut this year. The county’s health and Human Services Department is still waiting to find out exactly how deep cuts in the program will be.

The state’s social services department reports that, “The administration is proposing about a 50 percent reduction to federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) funding for federal fiscal year 2012.”

Earlier this year, estimates were that 50 to 75 percent cutbacks were possible. The program’s county administrators will learn sometime this month the extent of any cutbacks.

The reasoning for the

big cuts is based on trying to return the program to 2008 funding levels. The LEAP program runs from October through May. The state reports that since 2008, “LEAP caseloads have increased by over 30 percent. The increase is largely made up of households that have never before applied for public assistance.”

The cuts will come at a time of economic difficulty statewide. Since 2008, unemployment in Colorado is up from 5.9 percent to 8.5 percent in July 2011.

LEAP funding from severance tax revenues has also been cut as severance tax dollars have been diverted to cover the state budget deficit. Federal dollars now account

Free kids’ health clinics available at Delta schools Delta County families that don’t have insurance now have an opportunity to get their children in to see a pediatrician for a free check-up and immunizations during the 2011-2012 school year. Dr. Janet Moore from Delta Pediatrics and the Family Literacy and Resource Program are providing free health clinics for all uninsured or underinsured children in the area. Clinics are offered to children ages birth to 18 years.

Dr. Moore provides wellchild checks, free immunizations and visits for chronic conditions. The clinics are not for temporary illnesses such as colds or flu. In addition, the Family Literacy and Resource Program has a person trained to

help complete CHP+ and Medicaid applications so families can get their children insurance coverage during the same appointment.

Clinics are held on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The clinics rotate to three different schools during the month.

This year the Delta Center on 822 Grand Avenue, Cedaredge High School and Hotchkiss K-8 are hosting these clinics.

Interested families can call 589-0364 to set up an appointment or get more information. CHP+ and Medicaid application assistance is also available by appointment during the rest of the week at the Delta Center.

Appointments for application assistance can be made by calling the same

number.

These clinics are made possible by Dr. Moore’s generous donation of time and by a grant from The Colorado Health Foundation (TCHF). TCHF’s mission is to “improve the health and health care of Coloradans by increasing access to quality health care and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.” The Family Literacy and Resource Program receives TCHF funding through the Family Resource Center Association, and with this grant the Family Literacy and Resource Program is offering many programs in addition to the free health clinics such as nutrition and exercise classes as well as a summer community farm project.

Airman Jordan Holveck

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Airman Jordan Holveck was named “Airman of the Month” while serving in Afghanistan.

Holveck is a member of the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron.

He also served his country with a tour of duty in Iraq.

Holveck is a graduate of Delta High School, the son of Jim and Kathie Holveck of Austin.

His younger brother Joshua is presently in Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

for about 98 percent of Colorado’s current LEAP budget, the state reports.

The state agency also reports that if 2012 funding is reduced by as much as 50 percent, LEAP program administrators have three options: • Reduce the average benefit to as low as $250, less than half of the average benefit in 2010 (baseline for full funding). This will cover only about 25 percent of the projected average winter utility bill; • Artificially reduce caseloads to 2008 levels by restricting eligibility In that case, as many as 30,000 previously eligible households statewide

would find themselves unable to qualify for the program; • Eliminate the transfer of LEAP funds to the Governor’s Energy Office weatherization assistance program.

It is anticipated that for the 2011-12 heating season, the LEAP program combine the above strategies. This would change the income guideline to accept households earning at or below 150 percent federal poverty level.

The strategy would also exclude about 17,000 households statewide that would have been eligible under the 2011 guidelines.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST LUNCH Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 15 — Whole wheat pancakes, cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 16 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, toast, fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 19 — French toast sticks, oatmeal, toast, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Ham and cheese toast, cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 — Yogurt parfait, oatmeal, whole wheat or cheese toast, fruit and milk.

Lunch K-5 Thursday, Sept. 15 — French bread pizza, vegetables, fruit, peach cobbler and milk.

Friday, Sept. 16 — Roll-ups, cowboy beans, fruit, chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Monday, Sept. 19 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, vegetables, fruit, breadsticks and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Nachos supreme, vegeta-

bles, fruit, cinnamon rolls and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 — Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, fruit, hot rolls and milk.

Lunch 6-12 Thursday, Sept. 15 — French bread pizza, tuna salad sandwich or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, peach cobbler and milk.

Friday, Sept. 16 — Roll-ups, French dip or chef salad, cowboy beans, celery and peanut butter, fruit, chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Monday, Sept. 19 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, turkey and cheese sandwich or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, breadsticks and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 — Nachos supreme, chicken fajita wrap or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, cinnamon rolls and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 — Chicken fried steak, buffalo nuggets or chef salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, fruit, hot rolls and milk.

OBITUARIES

Lou Patterson Lois May “Lou” Patterson of Hotchkiss died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at her home. She was 89.

A funeral service was held Sept. 13 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss, with James Gall officiating. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery.

Mrs. Patterson was born Jan. 18, 1922, in Delta, to Russel and Irma (Blakely) Davis.

She spent her childhood in the Roubideau Canyon, 25 Mesa and Delta.

She attended school in Delta.

She married Pat Malone in 1940. The marriage ended in divorce. She married James Patterson Jr. on Dec. 5, 1954. They

lived in Hotchkiss and operated a cattle ranch.

He preceded her in death in March 2005, after 50 years of marriage.

Mrs. Patterson enjoyed cooking, reading, children, small animals, her family, horseback riding, rock hunting and flower gardening.

She is survived by a son, James Patterson III of Hotchkiss; five daughters, Dixie Kendall of Hotchkiss, Patty Wyman and her husband Corkey of Eckert, Barbara Ward of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeannie Stroh and her husband John of Hotchkiss, and Cindy Miller and her husband Aaron of Paonia; a brother, Basil “Shorty” Davis of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Norma Volk of Paonia, and Dixie Minear of Delta; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.

Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Ramona Hawk April 3, 1918 ~ Sept. 7, 2011

Ramona Hawk, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the age of 93.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Reverend Canice Enyiaka officiating. Burial followed at the Delta City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

Visitation for Ramona was Monday, Sept. 12, from 9 to 9:55 a.m. at

St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

Ramona was born premature on the Oklahoma prairie in 1918, the last of 11 children born to Oakey and Calista Ragsdale. She was wrapped with cotton, placed on the warming lid of a Dutch Oven and unnamed during her first weeks of life because she was not expected to live.

But live she did, riding in a covered wagon in the spring of 1919 as a baby girl from Oklahoma. The family travelled into Colorado, on to Idaho and back to the Paradox Valley where they lived in several different locations until 1925 when they returned by covered wagon to Oklahoma, her father restless in his pursuit of greener pastures. Her stories of their adventures as she grew up during the ensuing years were equally split between the many hardships endured and the simple joy of living with her family. When her father died in 1927, in Oklahoma, Ramona and her mother returned to Bedrock in the west

end of Montrose County to live with her older sister and brother-in-law, Georgia and Roy Weldon.

Ramona’s dearly loved mother Calista became her lifelong inspiration as she watched her contend with matters both good and bad with an unwavering grace and cheerfulness.

Ramona attended school in Paradox and graduated from Nucla in 1936. She often recounted stories of this time and formed a special bond with Cy Orr, an ornery but gentle hearted old cowboy and the author David Lavender who wrote wonderful stories of the region she loved.

After a year studying secretarial skills in Montrose, Ramona returned to the west end to work as a shopkeeper in Uravan and it was here that she met and married Roy F. Hawk in 1940. Roy was a plumber, farmer, volunteer fireman and a baseball player. She described him as the best dancer she ever met.

They moved to Delta and raised a family,

Frank Leonard, Wayne Raymond, Alice Calista and Carl Michael. Roy passed away in 1999.

Ramona and Roy are also survived by eight grandchildren. Ramona was active in church, attending services at St. Michael’s in Delta. She was also a member of her beloved social group, the “Sewing Club.” She had many friends in Delta and the surrounding communities. She was an opinionated, loving, helpful and loyal friend who always rooted for the underdog. Reading and watching Jeopardy were two favorite pasttimes, as were visiting with friends and relatives over a cup of witches’ brew. One of her best known greetings was, “Come in if your nose is clean, stay out if it isn’t.”

Ramona will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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A6 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Charlotte Glenn Charlotte Evelyn Glenn died Sunday, Sept.

4, 2011, at Family Health West in Fruita. She was 93.

A graveside funeral service was held Sept. 6 at Delta City Cemetery.

Mrs. Glenn was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Beloit, Kan., to William and Elva (Luava) Johns.

She married Gilbert Gentry on Aug. 9, 1936, in Beloit, Kan. They moved to Delta in 1937.

They had two sons. She worked as a store clerk in Delta for many years before they moved to Grand Junction in 1958.

Mr. Gentry preceded her in death in 1970. She then became a technician at the Regional Center in Grand Junction.

She married Carl Glenn in Grand Junction in 1973. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Glenn enjoyed her family and animals.

She is survived by a son and his wife, Gary and Becky Gentry of Grand Junction; four granddaughters and their husbands, Shelley and Shane Moore, Shauna and Darrin Blair, all of Grand Junction, Shannon and Marty Gilpin of Greeley, and Rona and Tim Bartos of Cheyenne, Wyo.; six great-grandchildren, Shelby Moore, Cody Blair, Kyle Blair, Ashley Gilpin, Brooke Gilpin and Madysen Gilpin; two nieces, Betty Doudy and Shirley Tucker; and a nephew, Dan Overman.

Mrs. Glenn was preceded in death by her two husbands, Gilbert Gentry and Carl Glenn; two sisters, Geneva Storer and Lois Overman; and a son, Gilbert Gentry.

Memorial contributions may be made to Delta Senior Citizens Center, 247 Meeker, Delta, CO 81416.

OBITUARIES

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Linda Dawson Linda Marie Dawson of Delta died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at San Juan Living Center in Montrose. She was 66.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Delta. Inurnment will follow at Delta City Cemetery.

Mrs. Dawson was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Lindsay, Calif., to Peter and Vada (Young) Knob. She spent her childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1962.

She is survived by her husband, Owen Dawson of Delta; two sons, Trevor Crandall of Atlanta, Ga., and James Dawson of Delta; three daughters, Laurie Franks of Dublin, Calif., Tina Doyle of Antelope, Calif., and Sharon Dawson of Delta; her mother, Vada Knob of Delta; two brothers, Gary Knob of Glenwood Springs, and Ron Knob of Delta; a sister, Carolyn Reneau of Longmont; and nine grandchildren.

Mrs. Dawson was preceded in death by her father, Pete Knob; and a sister, Kathy Chinn.

Lori Cumpston Harrison April 9, 1963 ~ Sept. 11, 2011

After fighting a valiant and tenacious seven-year battle against melanoma, Lori Cumpston Harrison died Sept. 11, 2011, at her home in Grand Junction. She was 48.

During the fight, Lori educated herself about every step of the disease and various treatment options, including clinical trial medications.

She impressed her physicians by her approach, her knowledge, and her determination, said her husband John Harrison, her mother Barbara and her brother Jeff.

“You never give up.

You just never give up,” Lori said in July. “You just got to keep on persevering.”

Lori always called

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William Sands, formerly of Delta, died from lung cancer at his home on Aug. 18, 2011. He was 65.

He served in the U.S. Army for seven years in the first cavalry division and completed two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Mr. Sands worked for Delmont Consultants for 20 years in Montrose before working for CH2Mhill in Denver.

He worked in Texas, Salida, Grand Junction, Pagosa Springs, Denver

herself a warrior, Harrison said. With her cancer, she had taken the oath to fight.

Lori spent her career working as a journalist, television and print media. Her life highlights involved interviewing former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway and Coach Mike Shanahan, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and recording the glacial melt there, and a professional passion, solving the mystery of the disappearance of former classmate Roger Ellison, who vanished three months before their high school graduation.

Lori Cumpston was born April 9, 1963, in Denver to Barbara and Wesley Cumpston. She was born 18 months after her brother, Jeff.

In part because of their closeness in age, Lori and Jeff retained a close relationship over the years. The family lived in Lakewood and Evergreen, until their parents moved to a 17-acre farm in Cedaredge. There, the family owned and operated gas stations, built furniture and raised their own vegetables and cared for farm animals,

including chickens, goats, pigs, dogs and cats.

After graduation from Cedaredge High School, Lori entered Western State College where she earned a degree in journalism, a goal she had for years, her mother said. She launched her professional career in Phoenix as a receptionist, then later as a master control operator for a television station.

She eventually became a reporter there. Climbing the television media ladder, she left Phoenix to work as a reporter in Missoula, Mont., then a reporter and anchor in Bismarck, N.D. The 45below-zero temperatures in North Dakota were “brutal,” she said. She departed after her television contract ended. She moved back to Phoenix and worked in corporate television there.

She moved to Grand Junction to be closer to her family before her father died in July 1997.

In Grand Junction, Lori worked at the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel as a features and entertainment reporter.

One of her favorite stories involved a Telluride woman who had a

and was in New Orleans after Katrina. He moved from Delta to his farm in northern New York State.

He retired in 2009 and worked on farm projects.

He enjoyed animals, wildlife, nature, photography and riding and restoring Harleys.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sarah Williams; two sisters, Barbara Mapes and Julie Neece; his previous wife, Betsy Miller and their two children, Cheryl Reeves and her husband Donnie, and Anthony Sands; five grandchildren, Levi. Luc, Wyatt, Skylar and Blaise; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held April 13, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Grand Junction. A celebration of life will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741.

Mrs. Soliz was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Garcia; and a son, Paul Garcia.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Les Holybee Leslie “Les” Holybee of Seminole, Fla., formerly of Hotchkiss, died after a long illness on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011.

Mr. Holybee spent his childhood in Hotchkiss and graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1959.

He lived in Seminole, Fla., for the past 16 years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and football. He was known for the houses he built in Hotchkiss, including four on Holybee Lane in Midway. He operated the Candy Kitchen on Madeira Beach in Florida.

Mr. Holybee is survived by his wife of 47 years, Andrea; two children, Brad Holybee and his wife Lora, and their daughter Ragen, all of Seminole, Fla., and Renee Elofson and her husband John, and their children, Andrew, James and Rosie, all of Denver; and a sister, Iris Allred of Grand Junction.

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Frances Soliz Frances M. Soliz of Delta died Sept. 2, 2011, at her home. She was 79.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Mrs. Soliz was born June 17, 1932, in Monte Vista, to Vincent and Luchia (Atencio) Manzanares. She spent her childhood and attended school in Monte Vista.

She lived in Denver for many years before moving to Delta 30 years ago.

She married Geronimo Soliz on May 5, 1967, in Pagosa Springs.

Mrs. Soliz enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.

She is survived by three sons and their wives, Leonard and Becky Garcia of Collinsville, Ill., Rudolph and Susan Garcia of Denver, and Donald and Deede Garcia of Caseyville, Ill.; three daughters, Lillian Espinoza of Delta, Velma Garcia of Collinsville, Ill., and Denise Souders of Delta; a sister, Rosalee Abila of Delta; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren.

LeRoy Henry Jagodinski of Hotchkiss died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 74.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept.

24, at 1 p.m. at Gunnison River Pleasure Park.

Mr. Jagodinski is survived by his wife, Caroline Jagodinski of Hotchkiss; two sons, LeRoy Jagodinski of Paonia, and Guy Jagodinski of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter and her husband, RoJene and Leo Kanaugh of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Dennis Jagodzinsky of Rice Lake, Wis., and David Jagodzinsky of Manitowoc, Wis.

sanctuary for animals and the woman’s fight against cancer. At The Daily Sentinel, Lori won several state and national writing awards. During this era she met John Harrison, who worked as the media liaison for a federal agency in Grand Junction. They married June 12, 2005, on the beach at Maui, Hawaii.

She left The Daily Sentinel in March 2002 to foster a freelance writing business she started in her spare time while she worked at The Daily Sentinel.

“Lori was truly one of the joys in my life; we were best friends. Lori was also close to her Grammie and Grandpa.

They went to visit her in every state she worked in as a journalist,” said Barbara Cumpston.

She is survived by her husband, John Harrison; her mother, Barbara Jean Cumpston of Cedaredge; brother, Jeff Cumpston of Grand Junction; nephews, Myles and Dylan of Paonia; her grandpa, Calvin Betz of Louisville; and two cats, Rosie and Eleanor.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Daryl Thierer Frank Daryl Thierer of Maywood, Neb., died Sept.

11, 2011, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb. He was 71.

Mr. Thierer was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Junction City, Kan., to Frank and June (Andrews) Thierer.

He spent his childhood and graduated from high school in Kansas.

He enjoyed, cats, his dog Pixie, the old west lifestyle, trail riding in the mountains, his family and telling stories about his experiences.

Mr. Thierer is survived by his wife, Lucy; daughters and their mother, Sara and Brian Davenport, Emily and Tony Thierer, and Pat; a stepdaughter and her husband, Ann and Travis Collier; four grandchildren, Jesse Davenport, Lixi Catalano, Colby Collier and Carlie Collier; and a brother and his wife and family, Barry and Sandy Thierer.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept.

14 at Maywood Methodist Church in Maywood, Neb., with Pastor Stan LaRue officiating.

Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Natali Hood Natali Dawn Hood of Cedaredge died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at her home.

She was 41.

Services are pending.

Mrs. Hood is survived by her boyfriend, Jeffrey Bartosiewicz of Cedaredge; two sons, Dillon Hood of Cedaredge, and Casey Mitchell of Utah; a daughter, Summer Hood of Cedaredge; her mother, Kandie Frank of Provo, Utah; her grandmother, Bonnie Frank of Utah; and a sister, Cori of Utah.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Band blankets are wrapped in spirit To raise funds for competition, trips and equipment, the Delta Band Parents and the members of the Delta High School Band are selling spirit wrap blankets. The plush, washable blankets are primarily green in color and measure 48 x 70 inches. They have the Panthers logo and are washable. The blankets cost $46 and can be ordered by calling Kristie Donathan at 210-6173 or

Kelly Cronenberg at 7789662.

A portion of the proceeds will also go toward the cost of a trip to San Diego in spring 2013.

Pre-orders are being taken now. When the blankets arrive, they will also be available at sporting events and at 1440 Image Apparel (Extreme Impressions), where they can be personalized with a student’s name or year of graduation.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Community Calendar Experience Ute traditions Thursday, September 15

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Delta Center, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta.

SHORT STORY ABOUT PAONIA AND ITS HISTORY AND A TOUR, 5-7 p.m., Paonia Museum and Historic Bowie Schoolhouse, 700 Shady Lane, Paonia.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall.

Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Sarah Bishop talks about what’s new at this year’s Mountain Harvest Festival. Public welcome.

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 60 numbers for $803, blue is 53 numbers and grey is 53 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

WELCOMING POTLUCK for visiting artists, 7 p.m., Elsewhere Studios, Paonia.

Friday, September 16

UTE TRAILS CAR CLUB HOSTS COLORADO GRAND FOR LUNCH, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Paonia Town Park. Public welcome to view cars.

Saturday, September 17

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Announced Plus tips and one Round between tips.

Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/ instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. School Daze donations.

PARK CLEAN-UP DAY — Meet at Crawford State Park visitor center at 9 a.m. to check in and get a supply of trash bags.

Bring gloves. Potluck lunch at the pavilion at noon. Sponsored

by Friends of Crawford State Park. For more information, call John Watkins, 921-5252.

CAHALEN MORRISON AND ELI WEST PERFORM, original oldtime tunes, 8 p.m., KVNF community room, Paonia. $10 cover at the door.

Wednesday, September 21

ECKERT SCHOOL REUNION, starts 12 noon with potluck dinner, Eckert Presbyterian Church fellowship room. Table service and beverages provided. Everyone bring a covered dish to share.

Bring pictures and memories. For more information, call Jim Vela, 835-3388 or Max Kendrick, 835-5263.

DISTRICT 81428 FASHION AND DESIGN SHOW, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia.

September 22-25

PAONIA MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL.

Friday, September 23

WAYNE COOLEY MEMORIAL 4-H GOLF TOURNAMENT, 1:30 p.m., Devil’s Thumb Golf Course, Delta. Colorado 4-H Foundation teams up with area 4-H programs to provide an afternoon of golf to raise funds for local and state 4-H programs. Individuals play for $75 which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and steak dinner following tournament. Prizes awarded. Sponsorships available. For more sponsorship information or to register for the tournament, visit http://www.co4hfoundation.colostate. edu/golf_delta.shtml or call Gary Small, 970-491-1537.

DISTRICT 81428 KIDS’ FASHION AND DESIGN SHOW, 6 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia.

DISTRICT 81428 FASHION AND DESIGN SHOW, 9 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. VIP party at 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 24

OPENING RECEPTION for Bill Bishop and his exhibit, “Doodles,” 5-7 p.m., Glennie Coombe Gallery, Paonia.

HONEY DON’T IN CONCERT for BMW Rally, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss.

Sunday, September 25

COLOR SUNDAY — All day events across Grand Mesa, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Appearances from Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl. Rocky Mountain Nature Association book sale, Grand Mesa Visitor Center. For more information, call 856-4153 or http://www. fs.usda.gov/gmug.

Monday, September 26

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT BENEFIT DINNER for Black Mesa Cattlewomen, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch, Hotchkiss.

Friday, September 30

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.

Saturday, October 1

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Announced Plus tips and one Round between tips.

Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/ instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

DRESS YOUR BEST FUND RAISER with music by David Hauze and food by Larry Jakubiak and local producers, 6 p.m., Creamery Arts Center, Hotchkiss. Bar opens 6 p.m., meal at 7 p.m. For tickets call 872-4848.

Thursday, October 6

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 6-7 p.m., Mesa Lake classroom, Grand Mesa Oncology Infusion and Education Center, north of Delta County Memorial Hospital.

For more information, call group leader, Maria Polen, (970) 298-2004 or (970) 314-0828.

Saturday, October 8

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., grounds of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1000 Pioneer Road, Delta. Entertainment (musical as well as dog obedience demonstrations by Falkenhof Kennels), arts and crafts, silent auction, live auction at noon, hayrides. Fund raiser and community outreach for the Tiny Treasures preschool and kindergarten. For more information, call 874-3052.

UNCOMPAHGRE VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (NSDAR) MEETING, 9:30 a.m., U.S. Bank conference room upstairs, S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose. Program: Petticoat Spies of the Civil War. For more information or for membership information, call Erin Berge, Vice Regent, 240-9646.

HONEY DON’T PERFORMS at “We Bought The Farm” celebration party, 3 p.m., Fresh & Wyld, Paonia.

Sunday, October 9

NORTH RIM 20K/8K RUN AND NON-COMPETITIVE 8K WALK, — presented by San Juan Mountain Runners and Montrose ACT. Pre-registration until October 5 is $25 and is available at www.sjmr.org or www.runningguru.com. No race-day registration. For information, contact Jan, jbridgway@msn.com.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 12:45 p.m. registration, Family Life Center, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1000 Pioneer Road, Delta. $10 entry fee. Bring own cribbage board and cards. Prizes. For more information, call 874-3052.

Friday, October 14

“ONE NATION DIVIDED OVER GOD,” Thea Deley’s satirical perspective of religion in America, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia.

PRIME RIB DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION FUND RAISER for Alzheimer’s Association, Sunrise Creek Senior Living Community, 1968 Sunrise Drive, Montrose. Wine reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations required. $35 tickets purchased at Sunrise Creek or call for delivery, 2400600. Includes prime rib or fish dinner (salad, dessert and one wine ticket).

at the Council Tree Pow Wow Despite a one-year hiatus, Council Tree Pow Wow doesn’t seem to have skipped a (drum) beat.

Plans are falling smoothly into place for a special multi-cultural weekend in Delta Sept. 16-18.

The Council Tree Pow Wow is back in Delta, and no one is more excited than event coordinator Wilma Erven.

“This is such a wonderful opportunity to show-

Paonia hosts Mountain Harvest Festival The 11th annual Mountain Harvest Festival will take place in Paonia Sept. 22-25. the event encompasses a full weekend of arts, crafts, live music, food, poetry, agricultural workshops, tours of farms and wineries, kids’ activities, a farmers market and much more.

Watch the Sept. 21 issue of the Delta County Independent for a complete schedule or visit www.mountainharvest festival.org.

case Delta,” said Erven, who is expecting spectators, singers, competitors and vendors from a multistate region The pow wow is a celebration, social gathering and friendly dance competition, underscored by traditions which date back to the 1800s, when the Utes called Delta home. Chief Ouray and his braves once met with white settlers to smoke the peace pipe under the Ute Council Tree in North Delta.

In the fall, the Ute tribes still gather for a weekend of singing, dancing, arts and crafts and the sharing of traditional culture at the Council Tree Pow Wow. This celebration takes place in Confluence Park and provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the Utes’ cultural tradi-

tions. Events are held in the outdoor arbor, near the Gunnison River.

The head staff for Council Tree Pow Wow will be announcer Lawrence Baker of New Town, N.D., and arena director Joekiah Waters of Denver. The host drum will be chosen daily.

There will be four sets of competition, each featuring expressive dances, powerful songs and colorful regalia. Each session begins with a grand entry, a procession led by tribal elders, royalty and the competitors.

The grand entries are scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. Sunday. The Sunday afternoon session features team dance competition.

The City of Delta is offering a $24,000 prize

fund for dancers in 19 categories, plus a $1,000 first place prize in the drum contest.

The grounds open at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16.

Come early and browse the Indian market, where jewelry, dream catchers, pottery, clothing, music and other traditional American Indian items will be offered. Other vendors will have Indian fry bread, Indian tacos and refreshing beverages. A souvenir booth features Tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs and more, with the proceeds going to the event.

Daily admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children and includes admission to Fort Uncompahgre.

More information is available by calling 8741718 or e-mailing wilma@ cityofdelta.net.

Pool tournament proceeds go to cancer treatment center The second annual Shannon Moralez Pool Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Sports Center Lounge in Delta. There is a $15 entry fee which will be split between the cash payout for first, second and third places, and a donation to the Rocky

Mountain Cancer Treatment Center. Sign up between 9 and 10:30 a.m.; the tournament begins at 11 a.m.

A silent auction will also be held, with proceeds going to benefit a family going through cancer or any serious illness.

Last year’s recipient was

8-year-old Emily Graham of Lazear.

The tournament is held in memory of Shannon Moralez, a young man who died in September 2009 of complications from cancer.

For more information, call 778-2933 or 2011978.

What’s up at your library?

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.

Cedaredge Krafty Kids - Beaded Backpack Charms! K5th graders can make a beaded charm with their name on it. Thursday, Sept. 15, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

What’s the buzz?

BTOP Open House!

Find out what’s buzzing at your library — new computers, laptops, iPads, and more. Learn about upcoming computer classes! Don’t miss the fun Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 2 p.m.

Teen Night - Nerd Night! Dress up in your favorite nerd costume!

Win prizes! Play “Name that Nerd.” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6 to 7 p.m.

Book Club Meeting.

Open to grades 4-5. The “White Giraffe” by Laruen St. John will be available for reading and discussion. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Adult Computer Classes: AdvancedBeginners. Cedaredge Public Library is offering computer classes for “advanced-beginners” on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Open Tech Lab. Bring your computer questions,

laptops, e-readers, iPads, etc., and library techies will be on hand to answer questions at the Cedaredge Public Library every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Who’s Who in Whoville — Genealogy Class! Learn how to find your ancestors and chat with other family history researchers at the Cedaredge Public Library on the first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Thursdays at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

Crawford What’s the buzz?

BTOP Open House!

Find out what’s buzzing at your library — new computers, laptops, iPads, and more. Learn about upcoming computer classes! Don’t miss the fun Saturday, Sept. 24, from 12 noon to 2 p.m Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 9213500.

Delta What’s the buzz?

BTOP Open House!

Find out what’s buzzing at your library — new

computers, laptops, iPads, and more. Learn about upcoming computer classes! Don’t miss the fun Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Adult Craft - Fall Card Making.

Get ready for the holidays.

Create your own handmade greeting cards for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Make a “goodie” bag and put together a Thanksgiving invitation, plus much more. $7 fee for supplies. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m.

Teen Time! Teens will learn drama improvisation and perform skits on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4:15 p.m.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers at the Delta Public Library. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss What’s the buzz?

BTOP Open House!

Find out what’s buzzing at your library — new computers, laptops, iPads, and more. Learn about upcoming computer classes! Don’t miss the fun Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Mondays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8724153.

Paonia VAMPS — Vampires The inaugural cycling Are Made Purposely event starts and finishes at the pavilion in conjunction with the run/ walk. It covers a gently rolling course suitable for recreational riders.

A wine tasting and The City of Delta Recsilent and live auction is scheduled Friday, Oct. reation Department is 7, at the Holiday Inn hosting a day trip along Express beginning at the Unaweep/Tageguache Scenic Byway. The city 5:30 p.m.

All money raised dur- bus will stop at Gateway ing these events stays Canyon’s vintage auto in western Colorado to museum before continuhelp those who have been ing on to lunch in Nortouched by breast can- wood, then home through cer. If you are unable to Ridgway and Montrose.

An audio tour presentattend and would like to send a donation to this ed by the Western Coloyear’s annual fund raiser, rado Interpretive Associplease send it to Bosom ation explains the geologBuddies, P.O. Box 1263, ical formations. Stop and see the Hanging Flume Montrose, CO 81402.

Walk/run/bike raises funds for breast cancer Montrose Memorial Hospital is proud to present the 19th annual “One Step Closer to Help and Hope” 5K Walk and 5 & 10K Run, and new this year a 12-mile bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 8. The walk/run/bike begins at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The cost for the event is $25 before the event and $30 on the day of the event, which includes a long sleeve T-shirt. Registration forms are available at Montrose Memorial Hospital, City Market, Safeway, Curves, KUBC, San Juan Cancer Center, Cascade Bicycles and online at www.Montrose Hospital.com.

Silly — Book Club. Join the sixth-eighth grade girls and their mothers, who will never read any vampire books but will read “Alanna: The First Adventure” by Tamora Pierce and “The Help”

by Kathryn Stockett on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Paonia Public Library.

Children’s Friday Afternoon Club. Every Friday after school at 4 p.m. the Paonia Library will offer varied activities for grades 3-6.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 5273470.

Walk benefits homeless shelter On Saturday, Oct. 15, a 5- and 10-mile Have a Heart Walk for the Homeless will take place in Confluence Park. The walk is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sponsor forms can be obtained at local churches or by calling 773-8290.

The walk benefits The Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter, which is open November-April and serves Delta County homeless families, men and women. Volunteers are also needed to serve six-hour shifts at the shelter. For more information, call 773-8290.

Take a trip to Gateway Canyon and other points of interest along the way.

The auto museum tour (optional) showcases John Hendricks’ collection of cars that covers each era of American auto history.

The trip itself is $22, which covers transportation only. Lunch and museum tour fees are not included.

Register by calling Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923. The registration deadline is Oct. 3.

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Delta County Independent

9/11 remembrances span entire weekend

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

VFW members Mike Stahly, Jim Baker and Robert Rowland, prepare to present colors at a 9/11 observance hosted by the Western Slope Constitutional Patriots at Lions Pavilion in Confluence Park on Sunday. The Delta VFW and Auxiliary took part in 9/11 observances throughout the weekend of the terrorist attacks’ 10th anniversary.

The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks proved to be an important and heartfelt occasion for Delta.

Beginning on Friday morning, Sept. 9, at Lincoln Elementary and concluding Sunday afternoon at Lions Pavilion in Confluence Park, observances of 9/11 were well attended by the public.

A communitywide observance at Lincoln Elementary was hosted

by Delta’s Lee Marts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Ladies Auxiliary #3571.

The school’s 540 students and 70 staff were present on the school’s south lawn for the event.

The Delta High School Marching Band performed music and the Junior ROTC Honor Guard pre-

sented colors and gave a three-volley salute.

There were remarks by representatives of the Delta County Commissioners, Delta County Sheriff ’s Department, Delta Police Department, Delta Ambulance District, Delta County Search and Rescue, Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, and also by the VFW Post and Auxiliary officers.

A student from each of the grades was chosen to help plant a memorial blue spruce on the school grounds that was donated by the City of Delta.

Following the playing of Taps by Richard Weldon and Jake Johnson, a poignant highlight to the event occurred. Two “V” formations of about 100 Canada geese flew over at the conclusion of the presentation.

At a block party themed “Celebrating Patriots,” first responders were recognized. The

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Lincoln Elementary fourth grader Colin Stone, right, and fifth grader Derek Adams, second from right, help plant a blue spruce at the school during a 9/11 observance last Friday.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

At the chamber’s block party last Friday, city council Photo by Hank Lohmeyer members Bill Raley and Ed Sisson presented certifiAt Calvary Baptist Church in Delta, parishioners joined with public service cates of appreciation to the city’s first responders. agencies in a 9/11 remembrance. Delta police chief Robert Thomas (left) DPD Chief Robert Thomas is pictured with the two men above. unfurls a flag with the aid of Steve Dunivan, church elder.

Delta Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the VFW to present certificates of appreciation to the Delta Police Department, represented

by Chief Robert Thomas, the Delta County Ambulance Service and the Delta Volunteer Fire Department. Fire and ambulance personnel were responding to a call so their certificates will be presented at a later date.

The posting of the colors, the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem, sung a capella

by Sherri Ruble, rounded out the patriotic celebration.

Delta’s Calvary Baptist Church was one of numerous churches throughout the county holding special 9/11 remembrances on Sunday.

The Calvary Baptist event was organized by church elder Steve Dunivan, director of the law enforcement training academy at Delta-Montrose Technical College.

Participating were representatives of Delta Fire Department, Delta Police Department, Delta County Sheriff, and the Cedaredge Police Department and K-9 unit.

Members of the Delta County Ambulance District who were scheduled to participate were called instead to an emergency assist, emphasizing the nature of the EMS services rendered following the 9/11 attacks. A Colorado National Guard flag unit scheduled to attend was also called away for official duties elsewhere.

On Sunday afternoon at Delta’s Lions Pavilion, more than 50 people attended a 9/11 observance sponsored by the Western Slope Constitutional Patriots.

The Vietnam Veterans, American Legion, and Christian Motorcycle Association were represented by riding units.

The event included devotions by local pastors, singing, and an address

by State Representative Ray Scott.

Don’t hide your Delta pride Delta High School invites businesses, clubs, individuals and organizations to participate in the Homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 30, at 2:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Don’t Hide Your Delta Pride.” Anyone interested in having a float in the parade should RSVP to rliston @deltaschools.com or call 874-8034 by Sept.

26. The parade will be judged by Delta Mayor Mary Cooper; the winner will receive a traveling trophy.

Looking for ideas or examples? Student council members suggest the following website: parade floats.wordpress.com.

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Students pay tribute to 9/11

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Hotchkiss K-8 student body and the Hotchkiss High School Dance Team presented their tributes to those who died in terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Hotchkiss K-8 students formed a giant USA on the football field. Kindergarten, first and second graders wore red T-shirts for the U. Third through fifth graders wore white for the S. Grades six through eight wore blue for the A. The K-8 students had studied about what it means to be an American citizen the previous week from the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Principal Carrie Coats told the kids, “You look wonderful.”

The students kneeled and then on the count of three stood up to symbolize America rising.

The National Anthem was played followed by singing along with Lee Greenwood’s

recording of “God Bless the USA.” The Hotchkiss K-8 students began their morning with their tribute. Hotchkiss High School Dance Team performed their tribute after lunch in the gymnasium. Members of the public, students and teachers filled the bleachers for the presentation.

The dance team wrote and prepared an original video presentation and dance routine.

On either side of the video screen were these famous quotes (no attribution provided): “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only option you have. .

God Bless all those who lost their lives. Remember 9/11.”

“In Memoriam. . .That we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom, and that this government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.”

Photo by Kathy Browning

Couple believes lack of signs led to trespass

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

A couple from Paonia, Sam Brown and Tara Miller, decided they had better use a parcel of BLM land before it is withdrawn from public use should a proposed land exchange with Bear Ranch succeed.

So, last February on Superbowl Sunday 2011, they drove up to Gunnison County Road 2 behind Paonia State Park.

They had visited the area last summer and now wanted to go cross-country skiing in the Ragged Mountain Basin.

They looked for the BLM road off County Road 2. But there were no signs marking the road. They did not know that someone had sawed off the road and trail signs.

Believing they were on the right trail, they thought a gate had been built across the access and went through it and another. They then reached the gate marked for the trail to the Ragged Mountain basin.

They had a great time skiing. On their return they met people driving up the road on a snow-mobile and a truck.

It wasn’t until the following week that they were contacted by Mike Smith of

the Gunnison County Sheriff Office. They had trespassed on Bear Ranch. The couple wrote up a description of what happened and said they didn’t realize they were on private property, and that they wouldn’t do it again.

Bear Ranch pursued the trespassing charge to discourage others from trespassing.

The couple had to appear in Gunnison County Court. The couple was told it was the first trespassing prosecution in three years.

In March, the couple spoke with the district attorney and pled guilty to a petty offense.

Trespassing on agriculture land would have been a more serious charge. The couple performed 16 hours of community service and each paid fines of approximately $150.

Because the couple already volunteer at KVNF and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, they were allowed to perform their community service in Paonia rather than in Gunnison County.

But having this on their record still smarts. The couple believes they trespassed because necessary signs marking BLM land were missing.

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The Hotchkiss High School Dance Team salute those killed on Sept. 11, 2001. They performed an original dance tribute with a video presentation and artwork.

Photo by Kathy Browning

All grades at Hotchkiss K-8 were involved in forming USA on the morning of Sept. 12. Students sang with the recording of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA.” Parents and teachers watched the students’ Sept. 11 tribute.

Land exchange is still a work in progress

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

According to Brad Goldstein, Oxbow Corporation director corporate affairs, there is no timetable for having the Bear Ranch land exchange re-introduced into Congress. Former congressman John Salazar had intro-

Photo by Don E. Foster

Mountain ash enlivens September Don E. Foster prepares the Rotary newsletter, “The Spokes Speak,” each week. Often, in his Internet version, he also sends along some of his beautiful photographs. This is one of them.

His mountain ash is chuck full of berries. Foster had a long and illustrious career as a banker.

He managed First National Bank in Paonia for 17 years and opened the Paonia State Bank in 1977. He spoke at the Paonia Rotary Club in August and summed up his life by saying, “Fate has been good to me.” And for those of us in the North Fork Valley who know Don, fate has been good to us as well.

duced The Central Rockies Land Exchange Act in 2010.

The legislation never made it out of committee and died.

Salazar was not re-elected.

Phil Chamberland, Gunnison County commissioner, said on Aug. 29 that once Bear Ranch has the support they need for the exchange, they will come back to the commissioners with the proposed plan for the commissioners’ support.

Chamberland is being kept up to date on the issue by Rob Gill, manager of Bear Ranch.

“Everybody is working diligently to try and get this in as good of shape as we can possibly get it to address as many concerns as we can,” Goldstein said during a Sept.

8 interview.

Goldstein believes there will be public hearings in Delta County as part of the bill process. “We never intended not to have a public hearing. But I will say many of the critics have been attending all the hearings in Gunnison County.”

Billionaire Bill Koch owns Bear Ranch, Oxbow Mining and Gunnison Energy with the Oxbow corporate headquarters located in West Palm Beach, Fla., with other operations in the U.S. and internationally.

“We employ over 150 people at that ranch right now.

It’s not an ‘us versus them.’

We are your neighbors. We want to include everybody in the process,” Goldstein said.

“We have been transparent and open. We will continue to be transparent and open. You have my word on that.”

About no meetings being held in Delta County giving local citizens an opportu-

nity to comment on the land exchange Goldstein said, “There’s no legislation right now. I think it’s premature for that.”

It will be up to the elected officials to introduce the new version of the land exchange to Congress. It is reasonable to believe since Rep. Scott Tipton is the elected official here, he would likely be the one to do so. Sen. Mark Udall and Sen. Michael Bennet endorsed Salazar’s original legislation.

An information package with maps and photos for the new land exchange is still a work in progress. “There is still land we are trying to acquire and button down.

When we do that, we will have the same package full of information, maps and explain the access and lay it all out just as we did last time. But we aren’t there yet.

We still have closing dates we have to get to and other issues we have to resolve,” he explained.

“Dinosaur National Park is involved because the Park Service wants it. The Sapinero Mesa parcel is involved, and there’s several other brand new parcels as well such that the value of this exchange will far outweigh the value of that little piece of strip land. All the access issues, I believe, will be addressed. We believe, and the county commissioners of Gunnison agreed with us, that those access issues have been addressed fully, and in fact improved.” Goldstein concluded, “The public is getting a tremendous opportunity.”

Bear Ranch is trying to acquire 1,846 acres of BLM land near Paonia Reservoir.

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NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

Reed Hubbell named National Merit semifinalist Reed Hubbell, a Hotchkiss High School senior, has been named a semifinalist in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. He is one of about 16,000 academically talented high school seniors who have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300

National Merit Scholarships worth more than $34 million that will be offered next spring.

The National Merit® Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

About 1.5 million juniors entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of

semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

To become a finalist, a semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. The semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student’s essay and information about the semifinalist’s participation and leadership in school and community activities.

Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2012.

Pinwheels for peace coming to Hotchkiss On Sept. 21, Hotchkiss High school art students, along with Hotchkiss K8, plan to take part in an international art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace at the back field of Hotchkiss K-8 adjacent to City Market.

Pinwheels for Peace

Hotchkiss Citizens The Hotchkiss Planning Commission is having a

Public Meeting at Memorial Hall on September 14, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. to review the Citizen Survey and continue the discussion of the Hotchkiss Master Plan Update.

is an art installation project started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Fla., as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. In the first year, groups in over 1,325 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels on Sept. 21; there were approximately 500,000 pinwheels spinning throughout the world.

Last year (year six), over 3.5 million pinwheels were spinning in over 3,500 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and the Middle East.

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Versatile competitor Josie Hiatt, daughter of Ty and Dana Hiatt of Hotchkiss, recently competed in the versatility working ranch horse show at Doubletree Ranch in Delta.

She won first in the halter/confirmation division, first in working cow horse division, second in trail, second in western pleasure/rail division, and was the all-around winner in the junior grand champion division.

Trespass FROM PAGE B1 Trails Commission in August of this year they addressed the issue of access from Gunnison County Road 2.

Sam Brown wrote, “I have read that one reason your commission feels comfortable in trading away Gunnison County Road 2 access into the Ragged Mountain basin is because it is lightly used.

“Let me tell you why it is lightly used. . .

“Last winter we tried to go skiing in the Ragged Mountain basin, using this access, the only one in close proximity to Paonia with any kind of safe winter access. At that time there was a total lack of signs.

“To make a long story short, we trespassed on the Bear Ranch and,

under pressure from the Bear Ranch, we were cited for trespass and had to go to Gunnison County Court, where we plead guilty.

“I feel as if the county officials and the federal land managers who have failed for many years to put up signs should have been in court with

us. That access is lightly used because it’s been kept secret.”

As fall and winter will soon be here, Sam Brown and Tara Miller would like others to know that signs are missing and care must be taken to not enter the Bear Ranch property trying to access public land.

Help clean up Crawford State Park Please join the Friends of Crawford State Park in picking up trash at the park on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9 a.m.

Meet at the Visitor Center for a volunteer day pass, a trash bag and instructions. Bring

gloves and wear old shoes. Volunteers are invited to participate in a noon potluck at the pavilion. Bring your own table service and a dish to share. Lemonade will be provided.

Questions? Call John Watkins at 921-5252.

Please Join Us!

Crawford’s OHV vote tied

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The current resolution regarding driving an off highway vehicle within Crawford town limits remains in force. This allows children to ride through town on ATVs and motor bikes with parents supervising.

The Crawford Town Council on Sept. 7 had a rare tie vote to amend the resolution to require drivers of OHVs and snowmobiles to have a valid Colorado driver’s license.

That resolution would have prohibited those under 16 years of age from driving the vehicles through town.

With trustee Hetty Todd absent, the vote was 3-3 with Mayor Jim Crook, trustees Susie Steckel and Bruce Green voting to adopt the new regulation. Trustees Bill Mosey, Mike Tiedeman and Darren Dworsky were opposed to the new

resolution. Mayor Crook asked town clerk Jackie Savage to contact town attorney Jim Brown on what their options are to overcome the tie.

Tiedeman suggested another vote could be taken at the October town council meeting.

Todd should be back for that meeting. However, Dworsky has moved from within town limits and will no longer be on the council. That would still leave an even number of votes and the potential for another tie.

Town hall was packed with young people and some parents. Those wanting the resolution not to be amended spoke during the public hearing.

Matthew Williams said that he rides a dirt bike around town. He said it would be too much to load up a truck and trailer to avoid riding through town to reach the hill that he rides. He admitted he needs to slow down and stop driving fast through town. He had been stopped a few times by law enforcement. He said riding C Hill and the gravel pits keeps him and others from doing drugs and vandalism.

Ian Kester said there is nothing for kids to do in town. He also didn’t see the need to load up a truck and trailer to reach the riding site. He doesn’t have a dirt bike, but he wants one. Kester agreed the kids should drive slower.

Teller Rhodes said he would now slow down.

Jacob Hair said the noise of the bikes is generally loud.

Council members then shared their thoughts.

Bill Mosey complained the kids were not stopping at stop signs, and were going through yards and doing wheelies and jumps in the town hall parking lot. The town would be sued if a kid were hurt. A driver’s license requires training, and the kids need to have a license.

Mike Tiedeman told the kids at town hall it was wrong to say they would vandalize if not allowed to ride bikes and ATVs. His concern was for public safety.

Darren Dworsky said he comes home at 9:30 at night and kids are riding with no helmets, driving fast and not stopping at stop signs.

Susie Steckel said it’s against the law to

drive without a driver’s license. “You’ve ignored everything we’ve ever told you. You’ve lost the privilege.”

Bruce Green complained of the noise of the vehicles. He has talked politely to the kids and asked them to slow down, and then had them go roaring down his street again. “So, there’s no talking to you.”

Mayor Crook told the kids, “You don’t know how many people call town hall who want this stopped.”

He explained the original resolution allowed riding an OHV as a privilege to get from point A to B, not as a motorcross. No passengers are allowed on an ATV. The mayor has seen ATVs with two to four kids on the OHV “screaming down the street.” No parents are supervising.

“This kind of thing can’t go on.”

Mosey added, “Hotchkiss, Delta and Paonia don’t allow. You have been fortunate to be allowed.”

Although, all trustees spoke against the actions of the young people on OHVs and motorbikes, three trustees did not want to take away the privilege.

Kids 3-18 invited to AWANA meetings The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge, 370 W. Main St., invites kids between the ages of 3 and 18 to a very exciting program. AWANA meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. during the school year, except for school breaks and holidays.

The acronym, A-W-AN-A, comes from a Bible verse that says that Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. Founded in 1950, the AWANA ministry is an international, nondenominational, Bible centered ministry committed to the evangelism and

discipleship of children and youth. The content of the AWANA curriculum is God’s Word, the Bible. The goal of AWANA is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. God has given First Baptist Church great facilities for our AWANA meetings. A staff of over 30 adult volunteers comes excited about working with the nearly 100 kids every week. From preschool to high school, kids have fun playing games, memorizing Bible verses, and participating in large group singing and teaching. The

church invites the youth of this area to join them.

A nominal fee is charged to cover the costs of books, uniforms, and materials.

But no one is turned away for lack of funds. Funds are available for scholarships.

The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge is located at 370 W. Main Street. Most of the AWANA activities are held in Wick Hall on the alley behind the sanctuary. For information please call the church office, 856-3830, Pastor Abbott, 856-3005, or the AWANA commander, 835-8490.

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Sign up Grape Stomp team by Sept. 22 Two Paonia Junior High School Girls Volley Ball teams will compete at the fourth Annual Grape Stomp on Saturday, Sept. 24, in Paonia Town Park — not in a volley ball game, but as “grape stompers.” They are challenging the Paonia Junior High School Boys football teams to see which team can produce

the most grape juice in three minutes. What a competition!

Of course, adult teams will be competing against each other as well. Last year Solar Energy Institute won the prize for best “theme costume” and High Country News for best “showmanship.”

The adult prize for “most juice” was won by a team

of individuals sponsored by the local 5680 Winery, but the Paonia Rotary Club team hopes to win the trophy back. They were winners in 2008 and 2009.

All funds raised go directly to support the Paonia Public Library.

The Grape Stomp is part of the Mountain Harvest Festival which supports

the event in the Paonia Town Park.

Sponsored by the Bradley family’s Orchard Valley Farms for the past four years, the Grape Stomp has raised over $5,000 for the Paonia Public Library Foundation. The Bradleys supply all the equipment and set up—wine barrels, 20 pounds of grapes per

team, grape juice storage, and the flatbed trailer in the park.

First Colorado National Bank has also sponsored the Grape Stomp for four years, supplying the T-shirts and advertising, as well as one of the Grape Stomp teams.

There is still plenty of time to form a team and compete. The teams can be as few as two stompers, although three or four people per team make it less tiring. Stomping grapes in a barrel is hard Kids’ Fashion Show is 6 work! p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23.

Doors open one-half hour before the show.

Tickets are available at The Paradise Theatre box office, KVNF Public Radio and Echo Consignment in Paonia as well as at The Rose in Hotchkiss.

General admission is $15, VIP Party is $25 and the Kids’ Show is $5 for kids and $7 for adults.

Fashion show returns to Paonia The Paradise Theatre presents the third annual District 81428 Fashion and Design Show, “Stitching the Style and Beat of the Future, Now!” The show is an exposé of community talent and aims to interpret and reflect community culture and lifestyles through the unique expression of fashion, performing art and film.

This show is brought to you by the creative collaboration of local designers, performers and production crews, including Hutman Media and The Delta County Film Collective. Directed and produced by Regna Jones of the Paradise Theatre, with assistant artistic director Sara Rodriquez of Remixed Designs and guest choreographers

Lenore Cambria and Alyssa Pinkerton, this multi-media production is a slice of North Fork community spirit.

This year’s show will have two performances and has expanded to include a Kids’ Fashion Show. Performances are Wednesday Sept. 21, 8 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 23, VIP Party at 8 p.m. and the show at 9 p.m. The

Registration is $75 per team, and individuals as well as organizations are welcome to register. Sponsor your own team, or get a sponsor to support you.

It all goes to benefit the library. The theme this year is “Animals from Books.” So, there could be pigs, donkeys, dogs and lions competing this year!

Pick up a registration form at the Paonia Public Library front desk, or call Judy Martin at 527-5533.

Register now. Deadline is Sept. 22.

Meet visiting artists at Sept. 15 potluck dinner Elsewhere Studios is hosting a welcoming potluck Thursday, Sept 15, at 7 p.m. for four Colorado Art Ranch artists who will be working there for a month.

The artists are very interested in meeting, connecting with, and possibly collaborating with members of our great community. Some have expressed interest in environmental issues specific to our area.

They will be doing an afternoon program at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts on their last day, Oct. 15, and have been invited to present at the Creamery Arts Center on Oct. 14.

The artists are Alonzo Davis of Maryland, Jim

Vecchi of Pennsylvania, Mick Lorusso of Washington and poet Kay Lindsey of Maryland.

Alonzo Davis’ art choices and worldviews are inspired by travel.

Through travel he seeks influences, cultural centers, energies, new terrain and the power of both the spoken and unspoken. The magic of the southwest United States, Brazil, Haiti and West Africa has penetrated his work. His current work involves ladder like forms that are metaphors for higher goals and life’s climb.

Originally a painter, Kay Lindsey began writing poetry in the 1960s.

Collaborations with artists in other disciplines

became a way of life in the ‘80s. Her words have since been etched into lamps, painted on ceramic sculpture, inscribed in clay tablets, penciled on gallery walls, performed with music, photomontaged, and floated out to sea in bottles.

Mick Lorusso’s ideas develop at the confluence of art, science, ecology, and mysticism. His current work focuses on the organic transference of energy from one state to another. An interest in ecology and exposure to the issues of waste in Mexico City drew him to investigate a giant wholesale market site that supplies 30,000 tons of produce daily, while discarding 500 tons of

organic waste daily.

His work highlights the poetic interrelationships between organic waste and the bacteria that can help convert such waste into energy.

Jim Vecchi works intuitively without preconceived ideas, creating works that reflect the negotiations of his inner self with a particular time and place. Over the last 10 years he has created camera-based artworks in a wide variety of settings: amidst the chaos of India, steeped in the history of Italy, the residential neighborhoods of San Francisco, New Zealand’s small towns, and in the vernacular modernity of Florida and New Jersey.

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Lee and Kathy Bradley of Orchard Valley Farms, have sponsored the annual Grape Stomp fundraiser for the Paonia Public Library for the past four years.

Kathy is shown with the Grape Juice Trophy.

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Dworsky resigns as Crawford trustee

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

In a one sentence letter to the Crawford Town Council, trustee Darren Dworsky resigned on Sept. 7. “I have moved out of town and therefore resign my position as council member.”

The town will review letters of interest from Crawford residents who would like to complete the trustee’s term. Friday, Sept. 30 will be the deadline for the letters.

To be eligible, one must have lived within town limits for at least one year, be at least 18 years

of age, a U.S. citizen and a registered voter.

The new trustee will complete Dworsky’s term which ends at the general election April 2012.

All seats on the council are up for election except for trustees Mike Tiedeman and Hetty Todd.

Susie Steckel, Bruce Green and Bill Mosey have not stated if they will run again. There are no term limits in Crawford.

Mayor Jim Crook said he will not run again.

The council will appoint a new trustee at the Oct. 5 meeting.

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The Class of 1966 reunites The Hotchkiss High School class of 1966 celebrated their 45th reunion on Aug. 13 at Zack’s BBQ. The theme of the evening was a tribute to all who serve in the U. S. military. A large number of the class of ‘66 served in the Vietnam War. We all missed Tony Sisneros, James Sheldon and Betty Jo (Chermak) Howell who are deceased. The class sends condolences to their families. Present at the reunion are (back row left to right) David Addams, Dixie (Jacobs) Luke, Wayne Walgren, Ron Chinn, Rich Medina, Ray Dix, Cynda Clay, Harold Clay, Dan McCabe, Fred Milham; (front row left to right) class sponsor Leonard Shaw, Pauline (Majnik) Carr, Ivy (Wilkening) Rezak, Arlene (Schoening) Porteus, Sherry (Wallace) Robley-Cotten, Vicki (MacKendrick) Pfeiffer, Pauline (Tweedy) Dunn, John LeeRoy Ford and Joe Orpi.

Meet businesses This Saturday, Sept.

17, starting at 11:30 a.m. there will be a meet and greet potluck at Crawford Town Park. Meat will be provided.

Crawford owners and

managers will give fiveminute profiles of their businesses or organizations.

All are welcome to come and bring their favorite dish to share.

New pastor and intern join North Fork Baptist

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Fri., Sept. 16

Cross Country at Grand Junction Tiger Invitational; Volleyball at Home vs. West Grand, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 p.m.; Football at Basalt, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 17 Soccer at Coal Ridge, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.; Volleyball vs. North Park at Hayden, TBA. Mon., Sept. 19 JV Football at Delta, 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored By: 133 Grand Avenue Paonia, CO 81428 (970) 527-4141 150 Gunnison River Drive Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-0100

North Fork Baptist Church in Paonia has a full slate of ministers now. Senior Pastor Tobey Williams and minister intern Cody Jack began their first day of ministry on July 3.

Williams plans on being in Paonia 25 hours a week. He and is wife have a mobile home next to the church. The family home is in Montrose. He formerly was pastor for four years at Bookcliff Baptist Church in Grand Junction. He has been pastoring since he was 16 years old. He has also pastored in Colorado Springs and Fruita. He has invested 21 years in ministry.

Williams not only pastors but has another career overseeing seven convenience stores with Rocky Mountain C Stores.

North Fork Baptist is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

The church has been on the corner of Highway 133 and Samuel Wade Road since 1973. The church burned in 2000 and a beautiful new church was built to take its place. The church has a large sanctuary flanked by classrooms and meeting rooms. The upstairs

is open and could be finished to provide even more space.

Cody Jack’s goal is to be in full-time ministry.

He also works in an oil field and is bi-vocational.

He lives in Grand Junction. He helps with the young people, and will build that part of the ministry. He also works well with adults and all generations.

Williams said a true church needs to be involved in the community. The church will reach out through service, relationships, their location and facility.

The church has been given a concert grand piano. “Hopefully we can use that also to support the community,” Williams said.

Jack believes there are not enough outspoken Christians and good representatives of Jesus Christ.

The church has a ministry focus board. The acronym NFBC has the N standing for needs, F focusing on ministry, B for building the ministry and C claiming the ministry. They will have a fall harvest event for young families and a Christmas dinner for people who don’t have any families.

They work with the nurs-

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North Fork Baptist Church has welcomed two new men into their ministry. Tobey Williams (right) is their senior pastor and Cody Jack (left) is a minister intern. Both started on July 3. ing home on a six-week schedule.

Their new website, www.nfbcpaonia.org, will have all sermons online.

They are looking at social media to attract younger people.

Williams has an ongoing ministry in Zimbabwe. Over the last six years, 48 new churches have started and 4,500 people have been reached for Christ. He plans to go again in 2012.

Williams’ wife, Lisa, is very involved with Mission Mobilization through the North American Mission Board which is part

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HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Sept. 15 Fri., Sept. 16 Sat., Sept. 17

Mon., Sept. 19

Tues., Sept. 20

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Cross Country at Grand Junction; Football at Home vs. Aspen, 7:00 p.m.

Soccer at Coal Ridge, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.; Volleyball at Home vs.

Basalt, 10:00, 11:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon; Volleyball at Home vs. Aspen, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m.

Jostens Here For Sophomores & Seniors; JV Football at Cedaredge, 4:30 p.m.

Tennis at Delta vs. Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.; Softball at Delta vs. Rifle, 4:00, 6:00 p.m. Volleyball at Home vs.

Gunnison, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored By:

First State Bank of Hotchkiss • First State Bank of Delta Paonia State Bank • Crawford Country Bank

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Thirsty council?

Everyone on the Hotchkiss Town Council did not simultaneously get thirsty at the Sept. 8 meeting. Mayor Wendell Koontz made sure there was a pitcher of Hotchkiss water for all the members to drink. Once and for all proving that it’s safe to drink Hotchkiss water. To the right of the mayor are town clerk Marlene Searle and trustee Sheila Maki. Public works director Mike Owens said the department is performance testing equipment installed on Aug. 31 to see if EPA maximum contaminant levels for disinfection by-products will be met. If not, the department will install a chlorine dioxide system expected to arrive on Sept. 19. In his report, Owens wrote, “The water is safe to use in everyday situations such as DRINKING, bathing and cooking. There was never a six month ban on drinking Hotchkiss water. There was never a boil order issued by Hotchkiss or CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment).”

of the Southern Baptist Convention.

“It’s all missions everyday, to everyone, everywhere,” Williams said.

Cody Jack says anyone from any denomination is welcome to come to the North Fork Baptist Church. “We are open to everyone.”

Carbondale is site of sheepdog finals The best stockdogs and handlers in the U.S. and Canada will compete for prize money and bragging rights at the 2011 National Sheepdog Finals to be held Sept.

13–18 in Carbondale.

The exciting six-day event will take place at the Strang Ranch in the scenic Roaring Fork Valley. More than 250 dog and handler teams are prequalified to participate. They will be pitted against Colorado’s tough range yearling sheep in field trials that test their superior herding skills.

In addition to the world-class trials, this event will showcase land conservation, stewardship, and the region’s ranching heritage. Activities will include concerts, a food and craft fair, fiber arts, lambcooking, stockdog-handling demonstrations and more.

The event is a unique partnership among the Strang Ranch, the Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT) and the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association. The best of the best will be determined on the final day, Sunday, Sept. 18. The winning team will share in the $40,000 purse and be awarded the coveted title of 2011 USBCHA Champion.

Tickets are $10/ day for adults; $5 for kids and seniors. Kids under 8 get in free. For information, visit www. sheepdogfinals.com.

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Delta hands Cortez 24-14 defeat

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Panthers opened their 2011 home schedule in football with a come from behind 24-14 decision over the visiting Cortez Panthers on Friday, Sept. 9. In the game, Delta’s Alex Standish romped for 199 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Teammate Chris Lopez contributed 55 yards on 10 carries and one touchdown.

A defensive battle ended when Delta’s Miguel Ramirez gave the Panthers a short-lived 3-0 lead after booting a 31-yard field goal with

2:29 left in the opening period of play. Ramirez’s kick ended a 12-play, 80 yard drive.

On their first possession, Cortez moved the ball smartly down the field in their first possession moving from their own 22 to Delta’s 30 before Chad Fedler’s interception of a Tallon Ralston pass. Delta’s 80yard drive followed the interception.

A second possession for Cortez ended after another long drive by the Panthers from their 30 to Delta’s 34. Time ran out as Cortez picked up just a one-yard gain on a pass

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Delta placekicker Miguel Ramirez approaches the ball in the first quarter of play between Delta and Cortez last Friday night in Delta. Ramirez put the Panthers on the board first with a 31-yard field goal with 2:29 left in the opening period.

play. Delta held a slim 30 lead going to the second quarter.

Delta went three and out as they continued their possession from the first quarter.

Cortez scored their first points of the game, in the second period, after running seven plays and punting the ball away to Delta. The punt was muffed by Taylor Smith inside the five and it eventually ended up in the end zone where Cortez fell on it to score six points. The extra point kick failed and Cortez assumed a 6-3 lead with 8:30 left before halftime.

Delta’s Ryan Whiteside returned the ensuing kickoff 42 yards to Cortez’s 48 to give the Panthers excellent field position. After picking up a first down at the 38, Delta lost the ball on downs at the 29.

Cortez used nine plays to cover the 71 yards to paydirt from Ralston to Tam Phan for their second score. A two-point conversion gave Cortez a 14-3 lead with :24 left in the second quarter.

The first half ended as Delta senior Alex Standish picked up a first down on a two-yard run.

Delta had the second half ’s first possession and promptly took the ball from its own 47 to the end zone in eight plays.

Chris Lopez carried the ball the final 11 yards for the score and a two-point conversion try failed leaving Delta behind by a score of 14-9 with 9:02 left in the third.

Cortez’s next posses-

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Cortez’s Tam Phan (left) is about to meet Robert Williams (27) as other Delta defensemen battle through blocks to get at Phan as well. Delta gave up 14 second period points to Cortez, but the Panthers rallied from a 14-3 deficit to win 24-14. sion failed to produce points and Delta took over on its own 40 yard line. On the first play, Standish raced off the right side of the line for a 60-yard scamper for his first touchdown of the evening. A pass from David Whiteside to Lopez was good for two points and the Panthers had a 17-14 lead with 6:36 left in the period.

After Cortez failed to move the ball on their next possession, Delta took over on Cortez’s 45-yard line. Following an incomplete pass, Standish ripped off a 45yard scoring run for his second TD of the game.

A Ramirez kick made the score 24-14 with 4:07 left in the third frame.

A final drive in the third by Cortez took the ball from their own 20 to Delta’s 36 before bogging down.

Delta’s first possession

of the fourth ended with a fumble on an option play when Whiteside optioned the ball to sophomore running back Zach Decker, who fumbled the ball away to Cortez at Delta’s 40-yard line.

Cortez moved the ball down to Delta’s four before a series of losses eventually gave the ball back to Delta on loss of downs at Delta’s 20-yard line.

Cortez got one more chance after Delta punted the ball away from their own 35. That chance turned sour after six plays when Ralston had a pass go through the hands of an intended receiver into the waiting arms of Delta’s Colin Fraser. Fraser returned the ball down the right sideline to the Panthers’ 19-yard line with less than :30 left in the game. Whiteside downed the ball on the first play to run out the

clock and preserve the 24-14 win for Delta.

Unofficially, Delta finished the game with 296 yards on the ground to Cortez’s 155 yards. The visiting Panthers contributed 57 yards through the air on seven of 22 passing and two interceptions.

Cortez’s offense was led by Phan’s 90 yards on 23 carries. Phan also caught three passes for 29 yards and one touchdown.

Even with the win, head football coach Ben Johnson was less than pleased with the win. “It was ugly. We didn’t execute well and we didn’t tackle well.”

With the win, the Panthers are 1-1 on the season following a bye last week.

Delta is on the road to New Castle where they will face the Titans of Coal Ridge in a game beginning at 7 p.m.

Running game works in Paonia win

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

A riveting touchdown run and two-point conversion by Adrian Lopez in the final minutes of the game lifted Paonia to a 14-21 come-frombehind victory in Friday’s non-conference win over 2A Grand Valley, and lifted Eagles spirits after a disappointing seasonopening, at-home loss to Cedaredge the previous week.

“I honestly don’t know what kept me going,” said Lopez, who fought his way up the left sideline, breaking numerous tackles for a 26-yard TD run to put the Eagles ahead.

“I mean, heart for the team. I wanted to push myself, I wanted to make that run.”

Offensive coordinator Chase Roeber didn’t know how Lopez made the run either. “I thought he was down two or even three times,” said Roeber. “I had my next play picked out and I looked up and he was in the end zone. That was just sheer determination on his part.”

Lopez, who credited

blockers for his and other successful carries for the game, then carried the ball in for the 2-point conversion, widening the Eagles’ lead to 1421, with 2:13 remaining.

The Eagles recovered the ball on downs to end the game.

While most of the Eagles points came in the fourth, they played solid football throughout the entire game and demonstrated that switching to a running game was a good move.

Paonia received the opening kickoff and made their way deep into Grand Valley territory, but were forced to give up the ball on downs at the 6-yard line. Grand Valley was moving the ball upfield when Eagles linebacker Morgan Rieder forced a fumble on Cardinal Trever Smith, and Anthony Roeber recovered at midfield. A 7-yard TD run and PAT

by Lopez gave the Eagles a 0-7 lead going into the second period.

An interception by Roeber set up another scoring opportunity, but Grand Valley recovered a

Paonia fumble just shy of the goal line. The Cards capitalized when Cardinal QB Tyler Scott connected on an 11-yard pass to Tanner Zimmerman to end a 99-yard drive with three seconds remaining in the half; their PAT was good, leaving the score tied at the half.

Grand Valley maintained possession for most of the third period, and took a 14-7 lead after the Cardinals set up their second TD with a 21-yard pass on third-and-20.

Four minutes into the fourth, Braslin broke through the Grand Valley line to score a TD, but Lopez fell way short on his PAT, leaving the Eagles trailing by a point.

The Eagles rushed for 258 yards, led by Roeber with 80, and Lopez with 76. Braslin added 54 yards, and KC Christian 48.

Roeber’s 60-yard passing game was no less critical to the outcome, with Taylor Katzer receiving for 37, TK Kendall for 14 (including a carry that helped set up the winning TD), and Lopez for 9.

Kyler Bear led the defense in solo tackles with 15, with Katzer, Rieder, Braslin, Roeber and Tony Darling combining for another 30.

Grand Valley’s Tyler Scott completed 9 of 22 for 110 yards, and the Cardinals running game had 31 carries for 173 yards.

Coach Scott Rienks said he didn’t have any doubts that his team could pull off the win.

“We knew that we could win the game and we knew that if we got our stuff going that we’d be fine,” said Rienks. “The bottom line is that when it came down to it, we did what we needed to do.”

Roeber agreed. “There was no way this team was going to lose,” he said.

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Paonia’s Adrian Lopez (25) carries the ball in the opening kickoff of the Eagles’ 14-21 win over Grand Valley last Friday.

Much improved Bruins barely budge Bulldogs

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

For the fifth consecutive year, the Hotchkiss Bulldogs routed neighboring Cedaredge, posting a 26-3 win last Friday.

Yes, Cedaredge is a better team, as demonstrated in their opening 41-6 win over Paonia. Last year, they failed to score at all on Hotchkiss in the Bulldogs’ 0-45 blowout, and in the past five years were outscored by the Bulldogs, 200-34. The Bulldogs are again strong in all areas this season and have only given up one TD in their opening two games.

According to unofficial stats, the Bulldogs held the Bruins to just 118 yards rushing and 42 yards passing, allowing Photo by Tamie Meck Bruin QB Drew Beach to Playing with a broken wrist, Paonia running back Dustin Braslin (24) dives connect on just 5 of 14 across the goal line in the Eagles’ 14-21 come-from-behind win over 2A Grand attempts. The Bulldogs also pulled down three Valley.

interceptions. The Bruins’ only score came late in the first quarter on a field goal by Sterling Rose — his only attempt of the game.

Carter Wasser led the Bruins in rushing, running 40 yards in nine carries. Reid Gates, Peter Williamson, Beach, Dante Markley and Beau Herbert combined for the remaining 78 yards.

Bulldog QB Braeden Horton threw one interception and connected on 9 of 16 passes for 99 yards and two TDs, including a game-high 33-yard reception by Conner Beard.

After rushing for 280 yards in their opening week against the Roaring Fork Rams, the Bulldogs gained only 192 yards on the ground.

Jaime Rodriguez ran for a game-high 80 yards, including one TD run,

with Jacobe Galley and Horton combining for another 102 yards. Points were evenly distributed, with Rodriguez and Horton each scoring on a run, with Beard and Hawk each catching a TD pass.

Galley was 2-3 in PAT attempts.

Rodriguez, Beard and Ronny Hicks each pulled down an interception.

Beard led the defense in tackles with 9, with Galley posting seven solos and six assists.

The Bulldogs host 2A Aspen (2-0) this Friday.

In the past two years, the Skiers have dished the Bulldogs their only non-playoff losses of the season.

The Bruins will host 2-0 Bayfield in their last non-conference game of the season.

Both games begin at 7 p.m.

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HHS soccer team wins in OT

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs ended the week with a big win over the Aspen Skiers, when Irvin Hernandez knocked in the game-winning goal in overtime on an assist by Jorge Quinonez.

The Bulldogs had maintained dominance throughout the game, but made what Quinonez described as “silly mistakes” to allow Aspen (22) to score three of their four goals on penalty kicks.

“Giving the other team three penalty kicks, you just can’t do that, you can’t give them that opportunity,” said coach Elaine Wood.

The Bulldogs scored first on a goal by Josiah Fuller off an inbounds pass from the left cor-

ner by Quinonez. Aspen answered by scoring on a penalty kick, followed by a goal.

The Bulldogs were down 3-2 going into the half, and returned to score two consecutive goals in the opening minutes of the second half — the first off of a head pass

by Edgar Macias to Alex Quintero, who slipped a shot past Aspen goalie Erik Wehse, and the second by Hernandez from about 30 yards out.

The Skiers tied the game on another penalty shot.

Less than three minutes into OT, Quinonez and Hernandez maneuvered the ball deep into Aspen territory, leaving Aspen’s defenders behind and nothing but Wehse between them and the win.

“I knew I had to pass it to Irvin,” said Quinonez.

“I know he has the speed and especially the skill to make that shot. So I had to get it to him.”

The two strikers pulled Wehse away from the net, and in an attempt to pass the ball out, Wehse went down on his side, giving Hernandez the opportunity he needed.

“It bounced a little bit backwards, but it was clear,” said Hernandez, “so I shot it. Nothing else was in my mind.”

“This was probably our best game that we’ve played so far, even with the score,” said Quinonez, “because we played our game, we never gave up, we stayed under control.”

“I was pretty impressed by these young Aspen kids,” said coach Elaine Wood. “We had to play

our game, possession and passing the ball and good defense. We were tempted a few times to try and play that kick-and-run thing. We stopped that and came back to what works for us.”

The bottom line, said Wood: “You never underestimate your opponent.”

On Sept. 6, the Bulldogs defeated visiting Colorado Rocky Mountain School, 3-1. The Bulldogs took an early 3-0 lead, and took advantage of that lead to work several non-starters into the game and sharpen their skills.

On Sept. 6, the visiting Bulldogs tied the Rifle Bears, 2-2. Wood said that Hotchkiss was down by one in the final seconds of regulation play when Hernandez kicked the ball from near the

goal back to the 18 to Jose Zapata, who scored the game-tying goal. Both teams failed to score in overtime.

The Bulldogs (2-01) travel this Saturday to Coal Ridge (2-2). The Titans are coming off a 52 win over Palisade.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Off an assist from Jorge Quinonez, Hotchkiss striker Josiah Fuller seizes an opportunity to score the first goal of the game in the Bulldogs’ 5-4 OT win over the visiting Aspen Skiers. Hotchkiss won two of three matches last week, tying Rifle 2-2.

Delta nine defeats MHS

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers enjoyed an 11-hit romp that helped them defeat the visiting Montrose Indians in softball. The final score was 11-4 with seven of those runs, and five hits, coming in the fourth inning. Delta’s offensive outburst erased a 3-1 deficit to vault the Lady Panthers into the lead at 8-3.

Montrose scored the first runs with two in the top of the second and added one more in the third. Delta’s first runs

came in the bottom of the third after walks to April Easter and Kasha Culver.

Both would score later in the inning, Culver on an RBI single from Marissa Cantrell.

Easter, the starting pitcher for Delta, and the rest of the Lady Panther defense, began a tough defensive stand in the fourth that would leave Montrose scoreless the rest of the way.

In the bottom of the fourth, Delta struck for seven runs on five hits and a pair of Montrose errors. Cantrell, Mandy

Ortega, Bry Music, Tierra Higgs, and Culver all had singles and scored in the big rally. Jesse Mautz reached on an error and Easter was issued a walk.

Both scored to make the final count stand at seven in the inning for Delta.

The Lady Panthers surged to an 8-3 lead and never looked back. Delta added two runs in the fifth to lead 10-3.

The Lady Indians picked up a run in the top of the sixth to make the score 11-3 with Delta coming to bat.

Music reached base on

an error in the bottom of the sixth and scored on an error for the game’s 11-4 final score.

Katie Johnson was one for four with two RBIs for the Lady Panthers while teammates Music and Higgs had three hits in four plate appearances and an RBI apiece. Culver was two for two and had two runs batted in.

Lara Ammermann was the losing pitcher for Montrose while Easter went the distance to pick up the win for Delta. Easter had nine strikeouts in the game.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta catcher Darrian Horn hangs onto the ball as she tags out the Lady Indians’ Erin Henshaw in the second inning of a game played on Sept. 8 in Delta.

The Lady Panthers trailed 3-1 at one point in the game but rallied for an 11-4 victory.

Photo by Wayne Crick

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Delta volleyball team splits matches played

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

After last week’s 3-0 win over Montrose, Delta High School’s volleyball team was looking for a second win in the new season against Olathe.

Olathe was not willing to allow that to happen however, and the Lady Pirates came back from a first-set loss to defeat the Panthers 3-1 on Sept. 6 in Delta.

Delta won the first set but had to do so after trailing 22-17. The Lady Panthers got timely serves from Natalie Larkin to propel them to a 25-22 decision.

After that, Olathe seemed to be in control for most of the remainder of the match, winning the next three sets 25-19, 2519, and 25-22.

Delta faced Central on Sept. 8 in Grand Junction. After Tuesday’s loss, the Panthers were relaxed and rolled past the Lady Warriors 3-0.

Delta won the first set 25-20 and cruised the rest of the way with wins of 25-16 and 25-17.

Taylor Zunich sparked the Panthers’ offense with nine kills while teammate Katie Kahrs had four.

Sadie Carrillo had a good day for the Lady Panthers with three aces and 12 assists. Zunich posted nine assists.

Larkin’s 32 digs led the Panthers in that category.

Delta is on the road this week for matches in Steamboat Springs on Friday (5:30 p.m.) and Moffat County on Saturday (1 p.m.).

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Taylor Zunich (8) drives the ball between Olathe players Amanda Kinderknecht (5) and Emily Rowland (11) during last week’s volleyball match played in Delta. Olathe won the match 3-1 while Zunich recorded nine kills for the Lady Panthers.

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HHS tennis team 7-0 winner

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

If it weren’t for lastminute sign-ups, neither Hotchkiss nor Cedaredge would have complete tennis teams.

Neither of those lastminute recruits, Bulldog Reed Hubbell and Bruin Michael Smith, had ever played before, but both are picking it up rather quickly. And they’re having fun.

Hubbell and partner Tyler Suppes, a secondyear sophomore, defeated Smith and partner Ryan Bowen, 6-4, 6-3 Thurs-

day.

It was Smith’s first match ever.

“I feel like I did pretty good. I should have stayed focused a little more,” said Smith, a sophomore, who faced numerous challenges to make the team.

“I like tennis a lot,” added Smith, who also plays basketball. He signed up to try something new, and sees himself as a member of the team through his senior year.

Bowen, whose older brother, Austin, plays at

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge three doubles player Michael Smith returns the ball against Hotchkiss last Thursday.

This was Smith’s first year on the team and his first match of the season.

2D, “has really helped me out a lot. He’s taught me how to control my swing...

Austin has helped me out a lot, too.”

Hubbell, a senior, wasn’t going to do a fall sport, but decided to join as the 11th member of the team. “I’m liking it just fine,” said Hubbell.

“I’m liking the sport. It’s a lot different than some of the other sports I’ve played, like baseball and football. Overall, it’s a good experience.”

Hubbell said he doesn’t see himself playing at the college level, since he started so late, but does see himself continuing to play recreationally for a long time to come.

The win was one of seven for the day for Hotchkiss.

Hotchkiss 1 singles Ryan Pachl posted his third win of the season, defeating Bryan Fairchild, 6-3, 6-2.

At 2 singles, Chris Lamberg earned his first win, defeating Dylan Buckallew, 6-4, 6-0. This was “easily Chris’ best match of the season,” said Bulldog coach Brian Benson.

Three singles Brydie Mitchell, who moved from

1 doubles after challenging Cody Bartlett last week, played a “nice solid match,” defeating Bruin Chase Buckallew, 6-2, 64. Mitchell will remain at 3S for the season.

Bartlett and 1 doubles partner Tony Ibarra defeated Jordan Warner and Kellen Sheppard, 60, 6-0. Benson noted that it was a “great performance by these two for their first match together.”

One of the more intense matches of the day was at 2 doubles, as Ben Gruber and David Oviedo defeated Bruins Dylan McCain and Austin Bower, 6-2, 4-6, 10-5.

“Ben and David had to work hard in overtime to get this one,” said Benson.

The Bulldogs won by default at 4 doubles. The Bruins will have a chance to avenge the losses when they host a re-match on Sept. 20, at Cleland Park in Delta.

Cedaredge coach Don

BY TAMIE MECK

Photo courtesy of Tracy Sturgis

Delta cross country runners place high

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For Delta High School, the cross country race at Battle Mountain was highly successful for several idividuals as well as the team.

Battle Mountain won both the boys’ and girls’ individual titles while Montrose captured the team title in the boys division and the Lady Huskies the title in the girls division. Delta was fourth in the boys’ and girls’ team race.

Delta High School’s

boys picked up a secondplace finish from Jake Ames with a time of 19:30. The winning time

by Battle Mountain’s Liam Meirow was 19:15.

Daniel De La Rosa placed fourth for Delta with a time of 19:52 and Dustin Ownbey was seventh with a time of 20:17.

Other Panther runners included Jon Kinderknect (39), Jacob Davignon (46), Sergio Andrade (49) and Ethan Baier (54).

For the girls, Clarissa Whiting crossed the fin-

ish line as Delta’s top runner in a time of 23:35 to finish fifth. Mandy Ortiz clocked a 22:23 for Battle Mountain to win the individual title.

Cleo Whiting had a time of 24:16 to place eighth and Carissa Sidor was 13th in a time of 24:49.

Other Delta runners included MacKenzie Broyles (32), Julia Stinson (43), Kyla Ownbey (45) and Leda Stinson (46).

Delta’s next competition is set for Gunnison on Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

Cedaredge volleyball team loses to Olathe Hotchkiss, in Hotchkiss, Saturday’s schedule on Tuesday (Sept. 13) and has Cedaredge hosting Olathe’s Lady Pirates are in Gunnison Thurs- Aspen at 12 noon and won the match by a 3- day (Sept. 15) for a match then playing Basalt at 6 p.m. later that day.

0 score, but it was any- beginning at 6 p.m. thing but an easy win.

Cedaredge trailed in all three sets, and sometimes big, but did not fold and played hard enough to pull to within five on two occasions in two of the three sets.

Olathe’s hitters found holes in the hustling Lady Bruins’ defense and scored enough points to win each set.

Olathe jumped to sizeable leads in the opening set only to have the Bruins storm back in a 25-19 decision.

Set two was even closer as Cedaredge battled the Pirates to a 25-21 loss.

The deciding third set was played much the same way; with Olathe Photo by Wayne Crick getting out to a big lead Cedaredge’s Lindsey Gardner (11) and Ellen McKinand the Lady Bruins ney (6) just miss a block during the Lady Bruins’ fighting back before los- volleyball match against Olathe on Sept. 8. The ing 25-18.

Lady Pirates defeated Cedaredge in three straight The Lady Bruins faced sets to win the match.

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

said McFadden. “I like playing Hotchkiss because we’re about the same.”

The Bulldogs host Fruita Monument’s JV squad today at 4 p.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss first-year player Reed Hubbell watches his shot in a 3 doubles match against Cedaredge.

Hotchkiss girls win Warrior XC; boys 6th DCI Sports Writer

Red Hotchkiss jerseys aren’t hard to spot at the Central Warrior Invitational Cross Country Meet. In the boys’ division, Trevor Walters (not shown) led the 3A Bulldogs to a sixth place finish overall in a field of mostly 4 and 5A schools.

McFadden was quick to take the blame for the lack of Bruin wins. “I didn’t think we had a very good practice yesterday and I think it’s showing up today,” said McFadden. “That’s probably the coach’s fault; it usually is.”

The Bruins do have a silver lining in their season: the resurfacing of their courts.

There are still only two courts, “which makes it tough,” said McFadden.

“It would be nice to have more practice space,” and four courts are required to host a match.

That’s kind of frustrating, he said, “but the surface is sure nice and I really appreciate the town and the efforts they went through to get those courts resurfaced. It makes it feel like you’re playing tennis.”

The Bruins faced Montrose in a re-match yesterday (Tuesday).

“They’re a bigger school and are always tough,”

For the second consecutive year, the Hotchkiss girls cross country team placed first over 4A Moffat County to win the Central Warrior Cross Country Invitational, held Saturday at Long Family Memorial Park in Grand Junction.

Natalie Anderson topped the field of largely 4A and 5A runners, finishing 35 seconds ahead of Moffat County’s Eryn Leonard with a time of 20:11.

Hotchkiss placed four sophomore runners — Anderson, Jenni Celis (3rd, 21:26.00), Taylor

Polson (8th, 21:54.00), and Braiden Clement (10th, 21:55.74) in the top 10, with Moffat also placing four in the top 10.

Clement showed the most improvement, shaving just under two minutes off of her 2010 time.

In the boys division, Trevor Walters led the Bulldogs to place sixth overall in 17:34.14. Walters topped his 2010 course time by 27 seconds.

Fruita Monument and Grand Junction high schools also competed at the meet.

This Friday, Hotchkiss will race at the annual

Grand Junction Tiger Invitational. More than 15 teams and 300 racers are expected to attend.

Last year, the Hotchkiss girls won the event with 44 points, with then freshmen Anderson and Celis placing first and second respectively and Polson placing 10th.

The Bulldogs will host the annual Hotchkiss Invitational the morning of Saturday, Sept. 24.

A citizens’ race will precede the high school and middle school competitions.

Racers can register prior to the start of the race. See next week’s DCI for more details.

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Paonia wins rivalry match over Hotchkiss

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Lady Bulldogs will wait another year for a chance to beat Paonia.

The last time Hotchkiss defeated Paonia at the net was in 2007. The Lady Bulldogs will have to wait until next year for another try after losing to Paonia in three sets — 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 — in this year’s rivalry match.

And if they keep improving like they have this season, next year’s team could earn them back the win and local bragging rights.

“Hotchkiss is a much improved team since we watched them at the Montrose scrimmage,” said Paonia head coach (and former Hotchkiss Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss middle hitter Daryl Batt (13) gets a kill shot past Paonia’s Morgan Hartigan (25) and Abby Campbell (19). The Lady Bulldogs lost the annual rivalry 3-0 but made Paonia work hard for every point.

Lady Eagles get win over Grand Valley

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Just as they did last season, Grand Valley took Paonia to five games Friday night, but the Lady Eagles had the final say, winning the sets 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 21-25, and 15-17.

The match “was a hard-fought battle,” said coach Krista Carsten.

“We seemed to be a little tired and lacked intensity at times, but in game 5 the girls really stepped it up a notch.”

The Lady Eagles posted 180 attacks for the match, led by Ce’rra Carsten with 64, and Carson Pipher and Abby Campbell with 30 each.

The team had only nine receiving errors, and successfully handled 83 of Grand Valley’s serves.

Grand Valley had one solid hitter, “and we really had a hard time keeping the ball away from her when we were serving,” said Carsten. The Lady Cardinals forced Paonia into 76 digs and 20 digging errors.

Paonia struggled a bit with their serves, posting errors in almost 10 percent, and scoring only 12 aces. “We probably had more service errors than we should have,” said Carsten, “and that’s something we will need to correct.”

The Lady Eagles were helped “immensely” by Grand Valley’s inconsistency at the net, said Carsten. The team will be focusing on offensive coverage in anticipation of some of the “bigger and better blocking teams.”

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coach) Krista Carsten.

“They made a lot of great defensive plays, and there are several players that could potentially develop into true offensive threats.”

In game one, Hotchkiss held an 11-16 lead, but little errors and missed serves whittled away at that lead. In game two, Hotchkiss was down 2221 when Paonia outside hitter Kayla Wingfield came into the game just in time to tap a set into the only unguarded spot on the court and break the Bulldogs’ rhythm.

And in game three, the Bulldogs were again within one, but Paonia rallied to hold them to 18 points.

The noise level in the Hotchkiss gym reached

ear-piercing levels at times as the teams battled it out on the court and fans battled from the bleachers. Hotchkiss responded to Paonia’s attacks, led by outside hitter Carson Pipher, with some impressive digs by Kelsey Spadafora, who posted 13, and Daryl Batt and Brandy Dutton, who combined for another 17. When it was over, Hotchkiss had completed 41 successful (and impressive) digs.

But Paonia kept dishing them out, attempting 43 attacks and completing 38 kills with only 12 errors.

Both teams played strong in serves received, with Hotchkiss posting only four aces and Paonia 12.

The Lady Eagles will likely have to work a little harder if they want a fifth consecutive win next season.

Coach Carsten might do well to heed her own words when she said of the Lady Bulldogs’ first-year head coach, “I think Coach Hawk has them headed in the right direction.”

This Friday, Paonia hosts West Grand beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Lady Mustangs will be looking for a win after posting 3-0 losses last week to Vail Christian and Rangely. C-team competition begins at 3:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Paonia travels to Hayden to face the Hayden Tigers and North Park Wildcats.

The Keith Chronicles: Conversations with coach

BY VON MITCHELL Special to the DCI

Anatomy of a turnaround

“It takes years and years to make an overnight success.”

—Mike Shanahan Few stories are as compelling as that of the team that goes from worst to first. Or the team that finally breaks out after seeming to be perennially stuck in mediocrity. While to the casual observer these things seem to happen overnight, any coach can tell you it’s not quite that simple. Coach Bruce Keith has made a career of turning programs around, including Delta High School in the mid-1990s.

Thriving on the challenge of rebuilding programs, Coach Keith took the reins of a struggling Sheridan Broncs (Wyoming) team in 1978 and forged them into a football dynasty. When Coach stepped down at Sheridan following the 1993 season, the Broncs had just won their fourth consecutive Wyoming State 4A titletheir sixth overall during his tenure.

Delta Panther fans well remember the success enjoyed by the football program upon Coach Keith’s arrival, highlighted by an appearance in the State semifinals in 1996.

Pursuing yet another challenge, Coach engineered a return to prominence at Kelly Walsh High School (Casper, Wyo.,) in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

Without question, Coach Keith knows the sacrifices involved in turning around a program. While Coach would be the first to tell you there has been no voodoo — just hard work and a lot of it — somehow he has been able to consistently orchestrate program oneeighties with the touch of a magician. Leaders from all walks of life endeavoring to lift teams, organizations, and institutions to new heights would do well to heed the words of Coach Keith.

Q: What were some of the obstacles you encoun-

tered in trying to turn programs around?

A: One of the things I always fought when I would go in to rebuild was apathy. We had to change the mindset in the place. In some places the program wasn’t an area of emphasis for the athletes because it had been downtrodden a little bit. In a couple of places, the area of emphasis for the athletes was on the “good times” — partying and all of that stuff. We had to make kids understand that we were really looking to develop character. Yeah, we wanted to win, but we wanted kids we could trust and who would buy in-kids who were committed. That’s what this is about anyway, especially at the high school level. We’re trying to make better men out of them, so we need to look for kids who have the characteristics that we can build from. We can build from character. We can build from commitment.

Sometimes I would fight a lack of cooperation by the administration. But with the exception of just one place early in my career, I always went places where I had the assurance that the administration would support me in trying to build a better football program.

Q: What was the first step you took to rebuild a program?

A: I looked to build a staff and I always looked for the best teachers who were available to coach.

Coaching is nothing more than teaching. I wanted people on my staff who could teach and who cared about kids. I always felt if they weren’t quite up to par in what they knew about the sport, it was my job to help them get there.

Then, once you find those who can teach and care about kids, it comes down to who will work and put the time in.

Q: How important was your win/loss record to you?

A: I’ve never paid attention to my record. If I was concerned about my record there were about three different places where I would have just stayed. We had it going at

Coach Bruce Keith Divide County High School Do what you believe in. If (North Dakota, Bruce’s you try to keep everybody second head coaching job). happy, they’re going to can Sheridan was a gold mine. you anyway. If it’s not going But I always looked for right, they’re going to can the challenge. I like to you. Be true to yourself. rebuild programs, which Everyday when you look in I wouldn’t recommend to the mirror, make sure you anybody because it tears can be okay with that guy. your heart out. It’s hard If you do what you believe on you physically. It’s hard in and you do things right, on you mentally. But I’m it’ll come around. afraid of being complacent.

You also have to be I never wanted to be a guy grounded. If I come up who didn’t give it his all. against something I don’t Once you do that, you’re know in my job or my just stealing money. sport, I find somebody who I walked off the field in does know. I call them. I go 1993 (at Sheridan). We’d see them. I write to them. won our fourth in a row, Clinics are great. What I and I thought, “Well, you want to know is whethshould have won. You had er I can live with what ‘em all back.” I knew right I’m doing. And once kids then that I needed a new know you have integrity challenge.

— once they know you’re Q: What advice would doing everything you can you give to any coach try- to make this thing as good ing to orchestrate a turn- as possible — they’ll jump around? on board.

A: Be true to yourself.

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULES DATE/SPORT

OPPONENT

Thursday, September 15 VOLLEYBALL

Ced @ Gun

SOFTBALL

Ced vs Gun-DH

TENNIS

Ced vs Cen

4 pm

Ced vs Bayfield Delta vs CR Hot vs Aspen Paonia @ Basalt

7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm

Friday, September 16 FOOTBALL

TIME

6 pm 3/5 pm

5:30 pm 5:30 pm

VOLLEYBALL

Delta vs SS Paonia vs WG

GOLF

Delta @ Ran

TBA

XC

Hot @ GJ Tny

TBA

VOLLEYBALL

Ced vs Asp Ced vs Bas Del vs MC Hot vs Bas Hot vs CR Pao @ Hay v NP Pao @ Hay

12N 6 pm 1 pm 12N 6 pm TBA TBA

SOCCER

Hot @ CR

11 am

XC

Delta @ Gun

10 am

Saturday, September 17

Monday, September 19 GOLF

Ced/Del @ Rifle Regionals

TBA

Tuesday, September 20 GOLF

Ced/Del @ Rifle

TBA

SOFTBALL

Delta @ Rifle

4 pm

VOLLEYBALL

Hot vs Gun

6 pm

TENNIS

Ced vs Hot

4 pm

Wednesday, September 21 SOFTBALL

Ced vs Del JV

3/5

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Cedaredge remembers Sept. 11

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A solemn and very special memorial observance for the 2,975 Americans counted among the dead from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks was held in Cedaredge on Sept.

11, 2011.

The 10th anniversary of the terrorist assault on an unsuspecting America was observed by the local District 11 American Legion and Cedaredge Post #104.

This was the fifth year that Lee White of Cedaredge, outgoing department (State) junior vice commander, has organized the special color guard. Members of the color guard represented police and fire personnel, emergency medical first responders, the military, airline pilots, and civilians who lost their lives in the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in the rural Pennsylvania countryside.

The memorial event took place at the Cedaredge Masonic Lodge Building.

The address for the occasion was written by Sandra White of Cedaredge. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the address begins, “on Sept. 11, 2001, our country was brutally and savagely attacked by terrorists. The cost of life that day to every living American was

devastating.

“Although the terrorists shocked our country and changed our way of life forever, they also did something else. They turned us into a nation that will not rest until every one of the lives affected is vindicated. I, along with every other American, will never forget.”

The following people served in the 9/11 color guard carrying either rifles or flags: Cedaredge police officer Jake Hernandez represented police; Arlo Hanson of Cedaredge represented fire department personnel; Kirby Clock, manager of the Delta County Ambulance District represented emergency medical services; Kevin Kline, retired Air Force combat controller, represented airline pilots and crews; retired Army Staff Sgt. Ernie George of Cedaredge represented military personnel who were killed in the attacks; Rita George of Cedaredge represented civilians who lost their lives; and representing the military personnel who have served, and died, in overseas combat fighting the War on Terror was Army Staff Sgt. Chris Abrahamson.

The special color guard was held as the opening ceremony for the American Legion District 11 fall conference.

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Bill Miller, second vice commander of American Legion Post 104, salutes the flags carried by an honor guard consisting of police, fire and ambulance personnel.

Cedaredge starts to hone its 2012 budget

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Orchard City administrator has resigned

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Orchard City’s town administrator, David Varley, submitted his resignation on Monday, according to Mayor Don Suppes.

Varley has served as town administrator and town clerk for three years.

The position will be backfilled with current staff for the present time, Suppes said. The town board is this month beginning its 2010 budget process, which will

proceed without interruption, he added.

“We will eventually be looking for someone to fill the position with more of a hands-on approach, more of a public works supervisor,” he said.

The town has received 40 applications for its roads supervisor position following the resignation of Paul Dill from the post two weeks ago.

“We are ready to begin reviewing those applications,” Suppes said.

For the first in a series of budget work sessions, the Cedaredge Town Council gathered at Wick Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 7, to begin the 2012 budget process.

The Major Street Improvement Project (MSIP) was a major topic of discussion. The trustees were told of the recent support from the Cedaredge Business Support Group to proceed with phase 1 and a portion of Phase 2. Cedaredge town administrator Kathleen Sickles told the trustees that, if approved, that portion of the W. Main Street renovation project would be funded with $650,000 from the Major Street Improvement fund.

It was again noted that the project cost estimates of more than $900,000 from Buckhorn Geotech were on the high side and that those cost estimates could be sig-

nificantly reduced with less landscaping, using concrete instead of expensive pavers, etc. The discussion also cited SW 8 Avenue as the second priority for the MSIP project.

Sickles told the trustees she is looking for some direction from them as to how, and whether or not, to proceed with the MSIP. Other discussions included a proposal for a 5 precent “performance based” pay raise for the town’s employees. Cedaredge Police Chief Robert Yant took it one step further, asking for a $2.50 per hour across the board pay raise for all his officers in addition to the 5 percent “performance based” raise. Chief Yant noted that the department has remained stable over the past 18 months He added, “And I don’t want to lose anybody.”

Noting that the starting salary for a police officer in

Orchard City considers funds for line to Nowhere

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A private pipeline company on Nowhere Road is asking if Orchard City will pay some costs of its water line, one that was installed new to town specs three years ago.

The town trustees have put an offer on the table: If private pipeline companies want to upgrade their systems to current town specs, the town will help by paying half the cost of materials.

Trustees didn’t expect their offer to apply retroactively to a three-year-old project. Now, the town board is faced with that decision.

“How far back (in time) do you go?” asked Trustee Gale Doudy during a work session on Sept. 7.

Doudy said he spent an estimated $70,000-plus to meet town requirements when he installed a four-inch water line for a five-lot subdivision he completed before becoming a board member.

“It kind of bothers me that we’re going back and doing for out-of-town (water users) what we aren’t doing for intown,” Doudy said.

“But, you aren’t a pipeline company,” Mayor Don Suppes observed.

“I’ll vote ‘no’ (on the Nowhere Road request) unless the proposal includes half (materials payment) back to me, also,” Doudy said When the Nowhere Road line was installed three years ago, the town did pay a $10,000 share of the cost.

That $10,000 was for a 1,300-

foot-long stretch of the line that is inside the town limits, explained Mayor Don Suppes.

The private outside-of-town section of the line is 2,326 feet long, Suppes added.

Trustee Marsha Thomas said that if the town agrees to work with the pipeline company on costs, then Orchard City should not pay any more than it has agreed to pay for other private pipeline upgrades.

The line runs along the north side of Nowhere Road and was installed as new construction three years ago to replace service from another private pipeline.

The Nowhere Road pipeline company wants to take the town up on its offer to pay materials costs of their installation and becoming direct customers of the town.

The company is “looking for consideration or negotiation” on several possible cost-share options the trustees discussed.

One of those options would be to “buy back” the $4,600 master water meter that was installed on the line and use it elsewhere on the town system. However, Suppes remarked that leaving the meter in place has advantages for providing flow data that can help pinpoint leaks and line breaks.

Also discussed was the possibility of eventually extending the Nowhere Road water line to the west. The trustees discussed “eight or nine” water taps in the Tongue Creek area which use no town

water.

Even so, the owners of those taps pay the town’s monthly minimum water charge to avoid having their expensive outside-of-town taps revoked

by Orchard City. No water is served to those taps because of a dispute with a private

pipeline that carries town water to them.

The town board discussed the Nowhere Road pipeline proposal during a Sept. 7 work session. No action was taken, but the matter is on the town board’s agenda for Sept. 14.

Cedaredge is $11.78 per hour, compared to Delta’s starting salary for a police officer at $19.49 per hour, Chief Yant told the trustees that his officers are “here because they want to be here. It’s time we reward them for their loyalty and for the work that they do.” Yant emphasized that the CPD’s highest paid officer only makes $17.51 per hour, nearly $2.00 per hour lower than the starting salary in Delta.

Yant said, “Our officers are being courted by other police departments, offering them higher salaries. But they want to live here and raise their families here.”

Chief Yant noted that he would offset the $2.50 per hour raise request by cutting his 2012 budget down from last year’s.

Other discussions included animal control and support for the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control; capital improvements (including a $5,000 down payment for a new tractor to be shared by public works and the golf course (the golf course picking up 80 percent of the cost of the tractor); facilities and park maintenance; whether or not to renovate or build a new Community Center; purchase of a new K-9 Unit vehicle; purchase of a small used pickup for use by the administrative staff.

The next budget work session is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Community Center, starting at 5 p.m.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Picture perfect A nice buck stops for a photo as if asked to pose near a blue spruce close to Cedaredge.

Perhaps he knows that higher up on Grand Mesa, archery hunting season is underway.

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First responders honored during concert

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Saturday, Sept.

10, the Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO), under the direction of the Michael Kern, performed its 5th annual ”Picnic With the Pops” at Cedaredge Town Park.

The event drew a large gathering — some might even call it a standing room only crowd. The annual event is sponsored by both the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Symphony Association.

The performance

included theme songs from some of Hollywood’s greatest movies, a medley of Louis Armstrong’s music and songs, followed by a medley of patriotic songs in memory of the men and women who lost their lives during the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001; and as a tribute to the nation’s veterans who have served in the military since 9/11.

As part of the 9/11 ceremony, Kern asked Cedaredge Police Chief Robert Yant, Cedaredge Police officers Jake

Hernandez and Monty McDermith, Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kevin Walker along with EMT Kirby Clock to come forward to be recognized for their service to the community.

The VSO Chorus, under the direction of Lenore Hample, joined the orchestra for part of the performance. Coupled with an old fashioned icecream social, the outdoor concert is an event everyone, young and old, can truly enjoy.

And, for what has now become an anticipated tradition, local resident Mark Eckhart once again set off his cannon to end the night’s performance, bringing the crowd out of their seats for a standing ovation.

The VSO started back in 1970 in the Charles Lowell home located on Surface Creek. His wife, Wilma, gathered their

Photo by Bob Borchardt

During the Picnic with the Pops concert of the Valley Symphony Orchestra in Cedaredge on Saturday, Sept. 9, a special tribute for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 was held. Recognized for their service to their community are Cedaredge Chief of Police Robert Yant, officer Jake Hernandez, Cedaredge volunteer firefighter Kevin Walker (chief), EMT Kirby Clock and officer Monty McDermith.

three children and a few friends to become the Valley Symphony of the Uncompahgre Valley.

First rehearsals and first concerts took place in a barn located in Cedaredge, and as participants from

surrounding communities joined, rehearsal locations varied. Eventually the concert performances were moved to Delta and Montrose.

With “Picnic With the Pops,” the VSO

has returned home to Cedaredge.

For more information call VSO Concert Master Debra TenNapel at 856-7437 or go online at www.valleysymphony. net.

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Director Mike Kern

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Commemorating 9-11 District 10 American Legion posts conducted a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 11, to commemorate those who were killed during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. An honor guard represented those who were remembered during the ceremony. Pictured in the back row (left to right) are Bill Hendrick, bugler; and members of the honor guard–Jake Hernandez, Cedaredge Police Department; Staff Sgt. Honor Guard–Jake Hernandez (CPD), Staff Sgt. Chris Abrahamson, U.S. Army, representing those who have served in the military since the 9/11 attacks); Kevin Cline, USAF Retired; Fred Laurent, Cedaredge volunteer firefighter; Arlo Hansen, Cedaredge volunteer firefighter; Kirby Clock, EMT; Rita George, civilian; and Staff Sgt. Ernie George, U.S. Army. Seated at the table are Bill Miller, second vice commander, American Legion Post 104; Jim Gillis, department commander; Ruth Dolezal, secretary/treasurer, American Legion District 11; Karen Boehler, president-elect, American Legion Auxiliary; Steve Garrett, commander, District of Colorado Sons of the American Legion; Pat Means, Cedaredge mayor. Behind the podium are Larry Kontour, District 11 commander; and Lee White, District 11 junior vice commander.

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Problems of woody plants and their solutions CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Sept. 15

Fri., Sept. 16 Sat., Sept. 17

Mon., Sept. 19 Tues., Sept. 20

Wed., Sept. 21

Softball at Home vs. Gunnison, 3:00 p.m.; Volleyball at Gunnison, 3:00 p.m.; Tennis at Home vs. Central at Delta.

Football at Home vs. Bayfield, 7:00 p.m.; Band Football Performance, 8:00 p.m.

Volleyball at Home vs. Aspen, 10:00 a.m.; Softball at Home vs. Fruita, 11:00 a.m.; Volleyball at Home vs. Basalt, 4:00 p.m.

Golf at Regionals (Rifle), TBA; JV Football at Home vs. Hotchkiss, 4:30 p.m.

Golf at Regionals (Rifle), TBA; WSL Meeting at Coal Ridge, 10:00 a.m.; Parent/ Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Tennis at Home vs. Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.

Softball at Delta, 3:00 p.m.; Band Night Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m.

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BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

Piñon pines are one of the best trees for our area.

I personally like piñons very much and planted a couple on my property in 2009. Why do I like piñons so much you might ask?

They are well adapted to our area, they are relatively pest free, require very little water, are slow growing and relatively small in size, and are good visual screens and windbreaks.

They also will provide shelter and food for birds.

Because piñons are very drought-tolerant trees, homeowners frequently over water them. That doesn’t mean that they don’t need water, especially in the first years after

planting. I would soak around the tree every two weeks during the first year following planting. The second year I would water every three weeks, the third year every month.

After this I would water only during extended dry periods. If you have native piñons on your property, they may never need watering unless under severe drought stress.

Remember that the overall goal in taking care of trees is to do whatever is necessary to avoid stressing them. Once they are stressed, all kinds of pest problems can develop. The pests I will discuss now are dwarf mistletoe, twig beetles and Ips or engraver beetles.

Dwarf mistletoes are obligate parasites deriving all their food from their host tree. They spread by explosive fruit that shoot out seeds. They produce witches’ brooms and can cause trees to grow more slowly and predispose trees to other pest problems. Infected branches can have yellow needles and can eventually die back. This mistletoe is usually confined to native trees unless infected trees are moved to urban areas or transplanted trees are placed near infected native trees. This is not the mistletoe we hang during Christmas to steal a kiss under. However, this mistletoe can be the kiss of death for a heavily infested piñon tree.

Removing severely infested trees and pruning infected branches on less severely infested trees are the primary management approaches. Maintaining a 50 foot buffer area between infested and uninfested trees is another management approach in large acreage landscapes.

The use of the chemical growth regulator Florel can remove mistletoe shoots and reduce seed production but it does not kill the parasitic plant. This prod-

uct only slows the spread of the mistletoe. Multiple applications may be necessary to maintain suppression.

The next pest, the twig beetle, is a tiny beetle less than 1/16th inch long as an adult. Their immature stages tunnel under the bark of twigs and small branches, creating galleries filled with sawdust.

When the larvae mature, adult beetles emerge from infested twigs and small branches, leaving very tiny holes which we can see upon careful examination.

This tunneling activity can girdle and kill infested twigs and branches.

Enough damage can result in the loss of the tree.

I have been trapping this beetle north of Cedaredge for the last 2 1⁄2 years in an effort to determine the need for and the timing of control measures. We had a high population in late 2009 and again in the spring of 2010. Twig beetle numbers in 2011 have been very low and have not warranted concern. This beetle has two generations a year but thus far second generation numbers have been too low to be a threat. The insecticide to use is from the class of insecticides we call pyrethroids. I provide a heads up each year in this newspaper to those that think they may have a problem so that they can spray in a timely manner.

The last pest I’ll cover is an engraver beetle called the Ips beetle. This is not the same Ips that attacks stressed spruces in our area. Adults are 1/8 to 1/4 inch long and reddishbrown to black. Adults lay eggs along galleries. Once the larvae hatch, they feed just inside the bark. Two to three generations are produced in most years.

This pest devastated the native piñon forests in the four-corners area of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Trees in this area were under severe drought

stress and very vulnerable to attack. We have not experienced this pest to my knowledge during the years since I moved here.

Evidence of their presence is yellowish or reddish-brown sawdust in bark crevices or around the trees’ base. Needles of infested trees will begin to yellow and then turn reddish brown. On newly transplanted trees I would recommend proper watering to avoid stress and the use of preventative sprays with pyrethroid insecticides.

Remember that maintaining a healthy tree is the key to avoiding many of our pest problems. Even if you are unlucky enough to have a problem, a vigorous tree will have a better chance of survival.

Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a master gardener.

Hunter ed class offered The Colorado Division of Wildlife hunter education instructors will be conducting a temporary hunter education course Oct. 21 and again Nov 4.

Class hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club indoor range. This card expires Dec. 31, 2011. Register by calling 252-6000. Class fee is $20.

Another permanent class will be held December 5, 7, 12 and 14.

All persons purchasing any type of Colorado hunting license and who were born on or after January 1, 1949 must have a Hunter Education card.

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WHAT’S BRUIN INSIDE

Cedaredge High School welcomes two new students from across the world.

Photo by Danny Martinez Junior Carter Wasser stiff-arms his opponent as he protects the ball.

Tradition Starts Here

By Sierra Williams Staff Writer Man up, pad up, and show ‘em what you’re made of. The Cedaredge High School football team is ready to put their hard work to use. Be prepared to witness some hard hits, impressive tackles, and of course, touchdowns. When asked about his goals for the team, Coach Milholland commented, “My goal is to make our opponents feel like they have played the Bruins when they wake up the next day.” The team is already on track to meet that goal.They dedicated themselves to football both in the weight room and on the field this summer, and they have already proven that hard work leads to success.

Coach Milholland stated, “The scrimmages against Grand Valley, Meeker, and Rangely were an example of our guys believing they can do better than what people give them credit for.” The guys played to their potential when they swept the scrimmages and showed that they were a better team. “The teams learned a thing or two about the Bruins,” Milholland said with a smile on his face.

Sam Williamson, Miguel Barajas, Luke Wieben, and Drew Beach were selected the captains of this year’s team. They were voted on by their teammates for their outstanding work ethic and leadership both on and off the field.

When asked how he plans on influencing the team, Drew Beach said, “I plan on being a positive

leader and pushing my team to their fullest ability.” Aside from the leadership they have shown, the captains are also very encouraging toward their teammates.

When times are rough, the team can count on them to have an uplifting spirit and point the team in a positive direction. “They want to make a change,” Coach Milholland answered when asked what his favorite aspect of coaching has been.

The Bruins have many attributes working in their favor.

Their team chemistry, good attitude, and hard work will pay off this season. This year is a new year for the Cedaredge High School football team. The past is over, and the future looks very promising, but now is the time.

Agricultural Pride

By Lars Knutson Staff Writer The fun never stops with FFA. Most extra-curricular activities cease with the end of school. However, Cedaredge FFA they just keeps on going.

FFA has been going strong this whole summer and has plans to do more this school year. At Colorado State FFA Convetion, Cedaredge FFA sent thirty-eight members.

Twelve members competed with their teams at state. The Parli-Pro team took 2nd place while the Quiz Bowl team took first and will compete at nationals in October.

Some of the more notable events included competition at the Delta County Fair, a petting zoo at Willow Tree Care Center and COLT Camp.

Traveling alone can be very intimidating, but David White and Sidney Navarro did. They represented our chapter at the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. and traveled with just their belongings. When

asked about the trip, David White answered, ”I liked it a lot. It helped me improve my leadership skills and my maturity levels. It was a great experience.”

FFA has many events planned for this fall. Among them was “A Taste of Ag” tailgate party on the September 9th. They served foods that were collected locally.

A member for four years and Cedaredge FFA Chapter Reporter, Sidney Navarro said, “Putting your leadership skills into play at any event we attend is positive towards FFA and our community.

I like the public recognizing the skills we have learned.” She also shared that, “It’s a great feeling to know that we are helping society to progress through our passion of agriculture.”

As the year progresses, the community needs to become part of the activities sponsored by the FFA. They are planning to direct their efforts to becoming more visible and a part of this community.

With this as a game plan, everyone

wins. If interested, please contact Miss Johnson, FFA Advisor, at 8566882.

Watch for announcements in the paper to find out more about the schedule of Cedaredge FFA’s activities and events.

Photo by Danny Martinez Attendees of the 2nd Annual Taste of Ag Tailgate Party hosted by the Cedaredge FFA was a huge success. The event was held before the Cedaredge Bruin and Hotchkiss Bulldog Football Game.

A new school year introduces additional members to the faculty.

Head Coach Heather Dunbar explains her expectations for the volleyball team.

Golf challenges players one swing at a time as they prepare themselves for victory.

The softball team starts confidently with high hopes for this year’s season.

The boy’s tennis team has upbeat spirits about a successful season as they enjoy practicing on their new courts.

Senior Michael Barnosky proves to be successful in the field of aviation.

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Mrs. Suppes

By Candice McDermith Staff Writer

With a smooth transition from to Cedaredge High School, Janine Suppes has brought a wonderful sense of humor to Bruin Country.

Although she has lived near us for ten years, Mrs. Suppes has recently decided to teach at Cedaredge High School. “I live in Hotchkiss.

I have lived there for ten years, and I previously taught at Delta,” explains Mrs. Suppes.

Despite Mrs. Suppes’ extraordinary ability to connect with students and teach with an up-beat attitude, she has not always been

Mr. Cannell

By Dante Markley Staff Writer First year teachers are often shy and show signs of nervousness.

Not CJ Cannell. This first year teacher can only describe himself as energetic. Students are not shy around him either, most likely due to his outgoing personality.

Mr. Cannell is a first year math teacher who is already acting as a great addition to our math department. He graduated high school

By Jaclyn Levitt Staff Writer Cedaredge’s new music teacher has a bit of a problem. “I can’t sing!” he says with a laugh. “I don’t think anybody would say that I could sing.” Michael Bowles, formerly of Kinard Middle School, may not be able to sing beautifully but he does enjoy coaching his choir. “Out of all the classes I teach, I think Concert Choir is my favorite class.”

Mr. Bowles has been involved

By Raven Moreland Staff Writer Mr. Andersen is a new face to the students of Cedaredge High School. He is currently the new Algebra I, Geometry, Applied Math and Technology teacher here at CHS. He moved back to Cedaredge from Washington be-

a teacher. “Before I taught, I sold health and life insurance, and I used to do background investigations for huge financial transactions,” says Suppes.

Although Mrs. Suppes did not start out as a teacher, she definitely loves her job. “ I love teaching high school because students are really developing into their adult selves.

They can have great discussions about things that they really feel strongly about.”

Mrs. Suppes had her future mapped out. “Ever since high school, I’ve loved history. My first goal was to become a history teacher, and while I was getting my teaching degree, I became a resource aid. So, I realized I had a talent for helping students who needed extra support with their academics,” comments Mrs. Suppes.

Being a full time teacher definitely takes hard work, but Mrs. Suppes still finds time to do things she enjoys. She says, “I love fish-

from Paonia High School and went on to graduate from CSU. Mr. Cannell entered education for the students. “I enjoy math and I enjoy the students. I’m here to make them better, plus I can coach,” says Mr. Cannell.

As much as he enjoys it now, Mr. Cannell didn’t always want to be a teacher. He had other job ideas for a while. “I used to want to be an architect. I grew out of that phase in middle school, and then I wanted to be a teacher,” comments Cannell. Cedaredge High School is fortunate that he

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Mr. Parsons

By Jessica Sullivan Staff Writer Mr. Parsons is a new teacher here at Cedaredge High School. He has a lot of new talents and interests to bring here. He is originally from Redding, California, but went to college at York College in York, Nebraska. If you can’t find him teaching, you might be able to find him up on the Grand Mesa.

He enjoys almost anything that

chose to teach.

Like his father, Mr. Cannell wanted to be a teacher. He has other incentives for being a teacher, though. Coaching is a benefit that Mr. Cannell has been able to experience. He is currently a coach on the football team.

Other than the love of coaching, Mr. Cannell also enjoys Cedaredge.

“I love it. The staff, the students, the town are all great,” says Cannell. Cedaredge High School is to have such a great teacher. Students can only be happy that Mr. Cannell is now a part of CHS.

with music for fifteen years, and enjoys passing on his knowledge.

“I love giving people their first experience in music because if the first experience is good, it stays with you forever.” In fact, his favorite memory was his first concert with his sixth-grade band.

“They were new, but very good.

We played up at the high school nearby. It was really cool,” explains Mr. Bowles.

He met Mr. Markley at the job fair in Greeley, CO, and liked him immediately. He interviewed for the band and choir here to see if he was a good fit. From the first, he liked the town of Cedaredge.

“It reminds me of the town my

cause he loves this area, and he plans to retire here.

Mr. Andersen has taught a total of twenty-one years. His career started in the army where he taught for six years. After the army he taught at Washington State for fifteen years. When asked if he could teach anything else he responded with, “Woodworking, I’m kind of an artist; I enjoy making antique clocks.” Mr. Andersen has a sweet ride. His car is 78’ Silver Anniversary Corvette.

ing, reading, and hanging out with my family.”

At Cedaredge High School, Mrs. Suppes teaches Career Development, Special Education, and Student Council. Although having a new teacher for a class like student council is sometimes difficult, Mrs. Suppes’ goals for STUCO sound promising. “I don’t know what activities they did previously, but my focus will be on leadership growth, organizational skills, and developing professional traits that they will use beyond high school,” she adds.

Mrs. Suppes has experience with helping students decide what they are interested in doing with their futures, and when asked if she had any advice for teens who do not know what they want to do after high school, Mrs. Suppes replied with words full of wisdom.

“Try everything that CHS has to offer, and don’t close off any possibilities.”

grandparents lived in,” he said. “I guess that’s why I like it.”

Mr. Bowles has already started putting his music student’s noses to the grindstone. The Cedaredge Marching Bruins will perform every home football game, and the choir will be singing in late October. It might be a hard job, teaching both at the middle school and the high school, but Mr. Bowles wouldn’t change his career. “I loved band when I was a senior in high school. I knew teaching music was what I wanted, “ he adds.

“My father was a mechanic who worked on old cars; he taught me how, and I’ve been working on them ever since.”

Mr. Andersen says that his favorite thing about teaching is when a student understands the material. Some students say they hate math, but Mr. Andersen sees it differently. Despite what others may have told you about how hard math is, “If you try, it’s easy,” says Andersen.

has to do with the outdoors such as hunting and fly-fishing. This is a great thing considering where he is now. One of his favorite hobbies even has to do with the outdoors, which is tying flies. He, his grandpa, and his dad all tie flies as a pasttime.

One of the other interests he has is drama and acting. When he was in high school, he was an actor, but when he was in college, he was able to add directing to his resume.

When asked what his favorite play is, he replied, “ The Imaginary g y Invalid by Moliere.”

He and his wife Janae are both teachers here in Cedaredge. She is a kindergarten teacher at Cedaredge Elementary School. They met at York College in Nebraska.

Both of them were auditioning for a play there. When asked what he thinks of it here, he did not hesitate to reply that he loves it!

Mr. Parsons was meant to be a teacher and will be for a while if he has his way. He is very encouraging and helpful. He said that his favorite thing about teaching is “Watching people learn and improve and change.”

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New Season, New Coach, Same Great Game

By Jordan Smith Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball season has kicked off to a great start with many new positive changes including their new head coach, Heather Dunbar. Through her transition from assistant coach to head coach she has faced many challenges, and benefits. Coach Dunbar comments, “I love getting to plan my practices and input the strategies that I want to see in a volleyball team. The challenge is keeping 28 girls involved and on the court at all times.”

Just like any coach with any sport she has expectations. Coach Dunbar says, “I expect more out of the team and myself as well. I also expect to have a successful season.”

Not only is coach Dunbar a volleyball coach, but a 6th grade teacher as well. She says, “It is

always tough balancing coaching with teaching. It seems like there are fewer hours in my days than past years. When the players are working hard in the classroom and on the court you are paid back for your time. I knew it when I signed up.” Helping her are her two assistant coaches. “The other two coaches are amazing. They are life savers and we are all lucky to have them involved,” she adds.

When asked about her baby, coach Dunbar said “We will see baby Dunbar for sure, like a little kangaroo baby in its pouch. I am very blessed to have amazing family and friends and know we will be looked after. Probably the youngest volleyball and football fan.”

Coach Dunbar adds, “I am excited about my new position and I can’t wait to see the girls step it up like they have all summer.”

Swinging for the Team

By Keeley Bobo Staff Writer This year’s tennis team features a talented group of young men whose ambition and drive will lead the Bruins to victory.

“Our goal, always, is to get better at playing tennis and to enjoy it.”

Says Coach McFadden as he talks about the season. Dylan McCain states, “I enjoy hanging out with friends, and playing and doing the best I can possibly do!” He has high expectations for the team this year.

“This year we have a lot more potential then we’ve had in the

past and the new tennis courts help.” His goal is, “to place high in regionals and go to state!” The men of the Cedaredge Tennis team have practice every afternoon. With this kind of dedication it will be no challenge to get to regionals!

Mr. McFadden has been a dedicated tennis coach for Cedaredge High School for 34 years.

He coaches boys and girls varsity beside the esteemed coach Miss Benson who has been the JV coach. “I enjoy the interaction with the kids,” Mr. McFadden states.

Photo by Danny Martinez New Head Coach Heather Dunbar blows her wistle to start the volleyball team’s practice with a warm up jog and many drills that include blocking at the net and setting up play strategies for the game.

A Mental Game

By Dakota Baldozier Staff Writer

A small town golf team is off to a great start. After talking to James LeDonne and Justin Marker, it became obvious how hard working the Cedaredge Golf Team is.

After asking James what it takes to get to state, he replies, “It takes determination and hard work and a good mental state. I can’t get down on myself because that it was has happened in previous year and I’ve always been just short from making it.”

With this being Justin’s first year he said, “I was expecting this year to be hard.” Justin’s expectations are fulfilled.

A few tournaments have already come and passed. The boys have only been improving more and more. In their home tourna-

ment, the team received second place.

Justin says, “I’ve had small improvements all throughout the season.” They are proud to see that all the hard work has made a difference in this year. Long, hot hours finally paid off.

“The difference between this year and last,” James states, “is I take it more serious because I want a future in golf. I’m learning how to play smart golf, instead of hitting the ball around.”

With the longest part of the season still left, the most important tournament is regionals in Rifle, Colorado.

James is determined. “I can prove that I do deserve to go to state, and all the hard work will pay off, and I want to see how well I will do under this much pressure.”

Photo by Danny Martinez James Ledonne glances to see where to place his putt.

Photo by Danny Martinez Coach McFadden and the tennis boys group up before the next activity of their afternoon practice.

Photo by Danny Martinez Top: Senior Hope Shaw fires a pitch to her catcher in hopes to land a strike.

Photo by Danny Martinez Left: The Bruin football team stands ready in their three point stances ready to block for the quarterback.

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Photo by Cody Wieben Madina Korgan sits in Mrs. Gillis’ English class. She has been studying English for three years in her home country of Kazakhstan.

Cedaredge High School Photo by Lindsey Gardner Han Sueng smiles before he begins an activity in Mr. Parson’s Economics class.

Icheon, South Korea to America 10th Class to Sophomore at CHS

By Skylar Smith Staff Writer

By Atlantis Campbell Staff Writer Having flown all the way from Kazakhstan, Madina Korgan is finally here. She has come to America for the 2011-2012 school year.

Madina is 15 years old and has studied English for three years.

Many differences occur between Kazakhstan and America.

One difference being that in Kazakhstan they don’t have middle names. As for education, “At school instead of elementary, middle and high school we have first class, second class and so on up to twelfth class,” states Madina. Also at school they have no lockers, no school buses and have to wear uniforms.

In America, Madina is excited to get to try new activities such as horse back riding, snowmobiling and skiing. “I can’t wait to get to experience the holidays here,”

says Madina “It is so cool all your different ways of celebrating, especially Halloween.” Weight class is another big class she is excited for, as she is ready to “build some muscle,” she says.

Many people in Kazakhstan learn English along with Kazak and Russian, the two main languages spoken there. “I decided to learn English because I am a huge fan of Linkin Park, as it has been my life long dream to see one of their concerts, and I wanted to be able to understand their songs, then as I started learning English I realized what a beautiful language it is,” says Madina.

“Last week I got to see one of their concerts which was a complete dream come true.” Madina is ecstatic to be here in the U.S., and can’t wait to expand her knowledge of America while she is here.

Homecoming 2011

School Rules Monday: Tropical All costumes and dress must be school appropriate. We must be able to see your face!!

Dress Up: Hawaiian Teachers do have the right to make you Tuesday: Safari change or clean up anything that they think is inappropriate to them.

Dress Up: Khaki and Pith hats *Talent show Friday: Blue & White Wednesday: Champions Juniors & Freshman: Dress Up: Favorite Champ Wear Blue * Movie Night Seniors & Sophomores: Thursday: Class Themes Wear White Seniors: Asian * Parade * Football game Juniors: Caribbean Saturday: Sophomores: Poler Homecoming Dance!!

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The views expressed in the Bruin Tracks do not necessarily represent the opinions of Cedaredge High School or its staff. The Bruin Tracks is a public forum for student expression, striving for journalistic excellence; it is created as part of the Journalism class at Cedaredge High School.

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“Migug Annyeonghaseyo” This is a phrase that might be spoken by a new face at CHS, a foreign exchange student from South Korea, Han Seung. In English, the phrase translates to “Hello, America.”

Han came to Cedaredge from a South Korean city called Icheon to participate in a foreign exchange program. “I wanted to come to America to learn English and study American Literature”, says Han. When asked why he chose to study in Cedaredge, he simply replied, “It was chosen for me!”

It takes a unique and brave person to travel across an ocean to a new country, filled with different cultures and a completely new language. Han greets everyone with a smile in the hallways and in class, but he had concerns of his own about coming to the U.S. “I was nervous that I would be teased because I am a different race than anyone here” Han comments. To his relief he adds,

“I have not been teased and everyone is very friendly. I’m glad!”

The student body couldn’t be more welcoming to him as the year starts off.

Because Korean and American cultures differ so much—especially when it comes to education—Han was asked to share a few examples of exactly how different Cedaredge High School is compared to his school in Korea.

“The schools are very different. In Korea, you can’t go to the bathroom or eat in class. Students are not allowed to choose their classes or where they sit. There is much more freedom here.” We can all learn from Han not to take our privileged freedom for granted.

When Han leaves Cedaredge and returns to Icheon in May, he will bring home many lessons from his experience. Other than a new language and knowledge of a new culture, he will also have a memory that will last a lifetime. Cedaredge High School is honored to be part of such an experience.

Photos Submitted Senior Michael Barnosky had received his private pilot balloon license around his sixteenth birthday.

Flying Over the Limits

By Skylar Smith Staff Writer Cedaredge High School’s very own Michael Barnosky has been interested in aviation ever since he can remember. Because his parents, Sue and Jim, are pilots, Michael has access to several hot air balloons and an airplane, making it an easy and exciting hobby to be interested in.

When he was only 9 years old, a family vacation led Michael to stumble upon his love for flying. After a festival, Sue and Jim purchased their first balloon. Riding along with his parents for every one of their training flights was the first step in Michael’s journey to becoming the youngest registered pilot to fly in the Colorado Balloon Classic.

At 14, he received a scholarship for a private pilot ground school. After completing the aviation course, Michael took and passed glider, balloon, and airplane

written tests when he was only 15. During this time, he soloed a glider in Arizona and a balloon for the first time.

Around his sixteenth birthday, Michael received his private pilot balloon license and completed a solo in the family airplane. He completed his “aviation trifecta” after he added a glider rating to his growing aviation resume. Michael had earned all of this before he even had his driver’s license, which he received about a month later.

An experienced pilot for his age, Michael has already flown as a registered pilot in several balloon events. He shows Cedaredge High School his excellent academic performance and the leadership that he has learned earning his achievements in aviation. Michael aims to attend a service academy and study aerospace/ aeronautical engineering, a field that holds promise for this pilot’s bright future.

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Yard sale raises $3,000 for Habitat

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

More than $3,000 was raised for Habitat for Humanity of Delta County at its yard sale held Sept. 8-10 in Cedaredge.

The funds will help complete the interior of the the Habitat home in

Cedaredge.

Pat Ford of Ouray, owner of the Duckwall building, donated the use of the building and several antiques for the yard sale.

Terry Hotz, organizer of the event, said she wanted to thank the peo-

ple who took part in the yard sale, through their donations of the numerous items to be sold and for those who purchased those items. Hotz said the bargain hunters were all “extremely generous.�

Hotz said some of the unsold items were donated to other non-profits.

When the inside work and sweat equity are completed, Habitat’s “partner family� (Martin and Maria Alejandro and family), will be able to move into their new home located at 760 NW Birch Ave. Hotz said they are hopeful the family will be in their new home by Thanksgiving.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

After the storm Low clouds hug the slopes of Grand Mesa as morning sunlight sets aglow renewed mountain air and landscape.

Birds of the Western Slope Photo by Bob Borchardt

Terry Hotz visits with some potential buyers during the yard sale hosted by Habitat for Humanity in Cedaredge last week.

Commodity distribution set Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, Sept. 22, at the following locations: Delta — First Assembly of God gym, 762 Dodge Street.

Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street.

Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds.

Distribution begins at 9 a.m., and ends at 1 p.m., or earlier if items are no longer available.

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines of $1,679 monthly for a family of one, $2,268 for a family of two, $3,446 for a fam-

ily of four, and $4,624 for a family of six.

A typical household will receive the following as long as the items are available: frozen potatoes, frozen chicken, frozen strawberries, frozen beef, canned peas, canned pears, canned applesauce, canned corn, canned spinach, grapefruit juice, canned peaches, milk, pasta, vegetable soup, cereal, pinto beans, figs and spaghetti sauce.

Please bring some form of identification.

If picking up commodities for another household, an ID and a note from that household is required.

For more information, call 874-2039.

Submit nominations for this year’s Golden Gala awards The Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce would like to honor an outstanding individual (or couple) as Citizen of the Year at the Golden Gala on Sept. 30 at the Cedaredge Community Center. Chamber members are eligible to nominate anyone in the Surface Creek Valley who they feel is deserving of this award.

In addition, nominations are also being accepted for Business of the Year. For this nomination you may want to consider a business that you feel has gone over and beyond expectations for their customers, and you would like to take this opportunity to show your gratitude. Nominated businesses must be a member of CACC. (Refer to the chamber website for businesses which are eligible for

this award.)

Both the Citizen of the Year and the Business of the Year will be our special guests at the Golden Gala and will be presented with their awards at that time.

Please submit a short description stating why you feel your nominees should receive this year’s awards. Please include your name and phone number, along with the name and phone number of the person or business you are nominating.

Your nominations must be received no later than Sept. 16 at either the chamber office, 245 W. Main St, P.O. Box 278, or by e-mail to Cedaredgechamber@ cedaredgechamber.com.

The final selection in both categories will be by a vote of the CACC membership.

A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn The Breakfast Bird Here it is early September, and I wonder where the summer went!

But Allen and I sit content over our breakfast, watching the cloud shadows drift across the face of Grand Mesa, a constantly changing play of shadow and light.

I’m aware of movement on the west cottonwood tree . . . halfway up to the leaves. Woodpecker? Now I’ve lost it!

Watch . . . nothing. Back to my breakfast cereal.

There it is again . . . up the tree trunk, small.

Too small for a woodpecker.

What could it be?

White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis

Gone again.

Ah-ha! There it goes from the west cottonwood over to the east one . . . gray back, white underneath . . . undulating flight . . . very small.

Work session a preview of agenda of Sept. 15 meeting

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

No one turned out to speak at a public hearing on Thursday, Sept.

8, for the newly updated Master Plan for the Town of Cedaredge. After closing out the hearing, the trustees began their monthly work session to discuss various items on “regular meeting� agenda for the Sept. 15 meeting.

Those items included adoption of the revised Master Plan; a proposed name change of the DeerCreek Village Golf Course; options to be discussed with the Delta County Transit Advisory Committee for the distribution of costs of service provided by All Points Transit; support for the Orchard City Centennial via proclamation; dedication of the resurfaced tennis courts; and a liquor license application from YuHui Xang, owner of the Hong Palace restaurant.

Other discussion items included proposed modifications to the premises of Mesa Liquors; a lease proposal for the golf course grounds and maintenance equipment; an agreement between Cedaredge and the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA);

the National League of Cities (NLC) Sewer Line Warranty Program; and options for the selection of the auditor for the 2011 audit.

Regarding the agreement between the town and SIPA, town administrator Kathleen Sickles said the agreement would offer resident the opportunity to pay their utility bills with a credit card. Sickles said she has had a lot of residents ask for such a service. Sickles noted that if the SIPA agreement is approved, credit card payments would also include a “convenience fee,� charged to the cardholder. Sickles explained that SIPA is a self funded program, and that the convenience fee would go to the state.

All the above items will be on the agenda of the Sept. 15 regular meeting of the Cedaredge Board of Trustees.

Maybe about half a robin.

It disappears behind the trunk, still keeping low on the tree. I stop and think: not a woodpecker, too small for a sparrow or a junco. White belly, so it’s not a brown creeper. Nuthatch?

Can’t see it now.

Wait . . . on the second main trunk . . . I can see a shadow going up the tree. Now down the tree. It’s a nuthatch for sure, no other bird walks down the tree. On rare occasions we have a nuthatch in our trees in the winter, but this is only early autumn. And usually our Lewis’ woodpeckers chase out any bird that’s on the trees.

Sadly our colony of Lewis’ has declined so no chase today. Now I see a black and white head peeking around the trunk, and there’s the rest of the

little bird. It’s walking sideways . . . now down.

From what I’ve read, the nuthatch accomplishes this with strong feet and toes, no tail-balancing at all as with woodpeckers.

And I realize that we’ve been so busy with the bird that we didn’t finish breakfast — the perils of country living!

I know that these birds glean insects and larva from the crevices of the tree bark . . . I’m sure that this one is finding some of our Lewis’ hoard. And I recall that when they nest, these little birds protect their nest by brushing a stinging insect around the entrance . . . seems like blister beetles were the bugs of choice. Down the tree again. But now it flutters off to the west . . . gone. What a fine breakfast-bird!

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Wrangled cash turned into state fair champ Almost a year ago, dur- Tyler Simpson partici- caught a calf. ing the National Western pated in the Colorado The Heifer Wrangle is Stock Show in Denver, FFA’s Heifer Wrangle and similar to the National Western Catch-It-Calf Contest. In both cases, participants try to catch Sponsored by calves in an arena. In Rogers Mesa neither case do winners Temperature get to keep the calves Date H L P they catch. In the case of Lumber Catch-It-Calf contest, Sept 6 73.1 52.2 .00 Company, Inc. the winners are presented Sept 7 78.3 51.5 .00 with steers that they feed Sept 8 83.6 48.4 .00 200 S.W. 2nd St. for the next year’s Stock Sept 9 83.2 49.4 .00 Cedaredge Show. But winners of the Sept 10 81.3 46.0 .00 856-3185 FFA Heifer Wrangle are Sept 11 81.4 48.2 .00 each presented $1,000 7:30-5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri Sept 12 80.0 50.5 .18 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun to purchase a heifer. from Rogers Mesa Research Center The heifer can be of any breed, and there are no stipulations as to where to buy her.

PUBLIC NOTICE So, in January, Tyler selected a heifer from Lazy J B Ranch herd of DELTA COUNTY FAIR BOARD Angus cattle. The heifer, VACANCIES named “Eisa” is a registered black Angus.

The Delta County Board of Commissioners is solicIt is a requirement iting applications from persons interested in servthat heifers from the ing as representatives on the Delta County Fair FFA Heifer Wrangle be Board. The Fair Board is responsible for producing shown at the Colorado the annual Delta County Fair. The Fair Board typiState Fair. Out of about cally meets in the evening of the first Tuesday of 18 entries in the Heifer each month. Board position terms are for 3 years Wrangle Contest, Eisa and will expire October 1, 2014. was Champion. In addition, Tyler was the 3rd Interested persons are requested to submit a letplace showman, and he ter of interest stating their qualifications and interwas all-around champion est in serving. Letters should be delivered, mailed for total points in showor faxed to the address below by September 26, manship, class placing 2011. Any questions can be directed to Dorothy and record book.

Mergelman, Fair Board Chairman at 856-6676.

Eisa was entered at the Delta County Fair, Delta County Board of Commissioners too, where she was named Attention: Carolyn Clemens Supreme Female.

501 Palmer Street, Suite 227 Tyler’s sponsor for the Delta, Colorado 81416 FFA Heifer Wrangle is Kenny and Teresa Burns, (Fax # 874-2114) representing the Colorado E-mail: cclemens@deltacounty.com Elks. Tyler writes a letter

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Tyler Simpson with his Angus heifer Eisa is photographed with his sponsors, Kenny and Teresa Burns, representing the Colorado Elks. Simpson invested $1,000 he won in the FFA Heifer Wrangle to buy Eisa and groomed her into a state fair champion. to Mr. and Mrs. Burns each month, a requirement of the program.

Eisa will have her first calf in April. Then, after his sponsor looks over Tyler’s record book, Eisa and her calf will belong to Tyler.

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Jessica Black waters plants at the Cedaredge library. celebrate food and gardening. Children read these and other tales while learning literacy skills through books, gardening and cooking.

“During the eight-week program, children engaged in fun, hands-on gardening and cooking activities that taught them the essential skills relevant to our landscape,” explained Jessica McGrath, literacy manager.

“They built worm bins to understand compost, canned pickles and made freezer cherry jam to learn about food preservation,” McGrath said.

“They also made bird feeders and discussed pest management in the garden, tasted local honey and made candles while learning the role of pollinators in the garden, and much more.”

In addition to learning about local agriculture, children connected with their local library.

Many children reported that their favorite part of the program was reading stories.

“My favorite thing to

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Carol Foreman, manager of the Cedaredge Library, noticed that the program “greatly increased library use by children aged 4 through 12, and as a result adult usage went up too.”

The program was supported by funds from the Kampe Foundation. All produce for the snacks was sourced locally from the following local farms: Thistle Whistle Farm, Zephroys Farm, Delicious Orchards, Austin Family Farms, Peace and Plenty Farm, Abundant Life Farm, Sparky’s Farm, and Big B’s Orchards. Also thanks to Hardin’s Natural Foods and Kid’s Pasta Project for supporting the program. The program also was supported by an amazing group of volunteers. A special thanks to Shannon Castle, Julian Chavira, Marlene Grippa, Barbara Kennington, Anne Turbett, Sienna Slater, Leo Avila and Miguel Salazar.

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(2x36) NICE TWO BEDROOM, one bath duplex with garage in Delta. $600 per month, $500 deposit. No pets. 252-9550. (tfnx37)

Corporate Housing Available FOR LEASE - Office Building in downtown Delta with great parking Rentals 2 bedroom - 1 bath duplex - Delta 1 bedroom - 1 bath apartment - Austin

874-9803 • 874-4006 ADVERTISE 874-4421

HORIZONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418 Studio Apartment Senior Living 55 and older.

Includes all utilities except satellite and phone $611 per month Additional services available

Horizons Retirement Community 970-835-3113

Delta Village APARTMENTS 289 Stafford Lane • Delta Elderly and/or Disabled Housing Rental Assistance Available

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday • 9 a.m.-noon

TTY# 1-800-659-2656

970-874-3333

RENTALS

CEDAREDGE HOME two bedroom, two bath, office, two car garage, 1475 square feet. Near market and downtown. No smoking. Easy care yard. Ramps and walk-in shower. $875 per month. Call 856-3032.

(3x37) SECOND STORY apartment for rent in Delta.

One bedroom with storage unit, laundry, deck. All utilities except electric paid.

874-4436, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2x37) NICE, SPOTLESS CLEAN three bedroom, one bath home close to Delta High School. Quick access to Hwy. 50 via Pioneer Road.

Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. Full, clean, unfinished basement, great for storage, hobbies or informal living area. Attached garage. First month’s rent $825, $1,000 deposit.

Small pets upon landlord approval only, and with pet deposit. No smoking. Lease required. Ready to show now. Available Oct. 1. 970901-3804 (2x37)

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1967 1 story Ranch, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, remodeled bath & kitchen. Country-style Eckert location, covered back porch, wheelchair accessible doors, 1 mile north of Fritchman’s store on Hwy. 65.

2-car garage, gravel drive.

Shown by appointment.

LIKE NEW, FOUR BEDroom, 1/2 acre with privacy fence all around. Fully landscaped. Best offer preferred at market price. By Stone Mountain Village. Ask for Dan. 970-209-3887. (4x35) GRAND JUNCTION affordable horse property.

1.5 acres with two bedroom, two bath mobile.

Three shares of water included. $119,900. 3020 E Road. Becky at 970-9852490. (4x34)

ONE BEDROOM HOUSE large rooms, fenced yard.

Pet negotiable. Washer and dryer, remodeled. $525 per month. Purchase option.

240-9999. (4x35) HOTCHKISS APARTment, cute, one bedroom, one bath, two car attached garage, washer/dryer. Great location. $550 per month plus deposit. Call 719-2523512. (4x35) FIVE BEDROOM, THREE bath home in the Meadows for rent with lease option to buy. $1,550 per month. Half acre lot, near schools. Call 443-416-6387. (4x33) SUBSCRIBE! 874-4421

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EVE FRIEMEL NEEDS your prayers. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified and loved throughout the world. Saint Jude pray for us. Toby.

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Eckert — Possible owner carry terms on this 3BR singlewide on a large fenced lot. One car garage, covered deck in front & back, partial basement under back deck. $89,900 #656979 pictured Cedaredge — Owner Financing Available — 2BR singlewide with new skirting, oversized 1 car garage, fenced back yard. 2 unheated sunrooms not included in sq. ft. $42,500 #661473 Cedaredge — Roomy 3BR/2BA, 1373 sq. ft. site built home with a sunroom, den & lots of built-in storage. Fenced yard, garden area, det. 1 car garage. $99,000 #661908 Eckert — Surface Creek on 2 sides of this half acre with 2 mfd. homes. 1976 3BR/2BA doublewide, covered patio. 1971 2BR/1BA singlewide, carport & storage. $70,000 #657312 Cedaredge — 1996, 3BR/2BA, 1216 sq. ft. singlewide on 50x100 lot. Nice starter home or income property, storage shed, close to shopping & the golf course. $55,000 #660599 Delta — 1082 sq. ft. site built home has an updated kitchen & bath, NEW cabinets, fixtures, vinyl windows, steel siding. Nice shade trees and lawn, plenty of room for a garden. $75,000 #652064

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DREAM BY A STREAM! Authentic Handcrafted 4BR/2BA LOG Home on 7 Acres in Wonderful Meadow View Estates! Irrigation Water, 3 Pastures, Large Corral, Tack Shed, Det. 2-Car Garage, Hayport. Magnificent Treed Setting w/Yr-Rnd Creek running right by the home. Grand Mesa Views & the Perfect Horse Property! Cedaredge — #633170 — $399,000

CRS, ABR, TRC, SRES, SRS Broker Owner

970-640-6787

THREE BEDROOM, 1.5 bath country home on large lot just north of Delta. There SELLING YOUR HOUSE? is irrigation water and a Advertise it in the DCI Clasdetached garage. $735 sifieds. 874-4421. per month. Call 209-3984.

(4x36) SECOND STORY APT. for rent in Delta. Two bedroom, two bath, 1,100 square feet. Storage unit, laundry facility. Deck on roof. All utilities except electric paid. Phone 874-4436, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2x36)

2-HOME COUNTRY PROPERTY! Very Pretty & QualityBuilt Main Home & Guest Home — Both have att.

Garages & partial Brick Siding. ALSO INCLUDES a Studio/Office/Rec Bldg & Large Garden House w/Dog Run. Beautiful Yard & Setting on .9 Acre w/Irrigation Water. LEASE-OPTION AVAILABLE TOO! Delta — #632901 — $379,000

CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR Broker Owner

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WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

D2 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 PETS

YEAR OLD AKC YORKIE terrier. Male, very friendly, loves children and other dogs. $800 with papers.

970-712-4979. (3x34)

PRODUCE

50 LBS. POTATOES FOR $15. Apples, onions and more. DeVries Buffalo Ranch.

970-323-6559. (tfnx45)

WANTED

WANTED TO BUY 19641966, 1/2 ton, 4 wheel drive, Chevy truck parts or whole.

979-836-0079. (4x36) THIRD SEASON DEER land owner tags wanted for unit 62. Interested in years to come as well. Call Derek at 530-330-1924. (12x29)

FOR SALE YAMAHA CLARINET for sale. Excellent condition. Re-glued and re-corked. Asking $200. Please call Kathy at 527-6655. (3x36)

CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

An underground coal mine near the town of Paonia, Colorado is seeking an Accountant to provide accounting support to the underground and surface operation. As a member of the Bowie Resources LLC team, this position will provide preparation of monthly operating reports, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, budget and forecast preparation, preparation of monthly cost allocations and journal entry preparation.

Dissemination of and adherence to all company policies, procedures and GAAP is integral in the business process. The position will provide practical, critical business advice and creatively facilitate appropriate options to solve problems and seize opportunities. The Accountant reports to the Bowie Resources LLC VP/General Manager with an indirect reporting relationship to the CFO at the corporate office in Kentucky.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1992 FORD JAMBOREE motor home. 55,000 miles.

Two owners, minor body damage, runs good. $8,000 OBO. 970-640-6787. (2x36) 3-PLACE ATV UTILITY trailer. 6'x15' with diamond plate floor. Low profile railing and fold-up loading gate, new 14" tires. $1375.

874-4558 if no answer, leave message. (tfnx37)

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TRAILER SALES 2011 ENCLOSED DUAL axle trailer. 7x16, electric brakes, spare tire. Call 2521933. (1x37)

MISC.

Hiring for: RN for Staff Development Coordinator Full-time RN Restorative Nurse Experience Preferred RN - LPN Full-time Evening Minimum of 1 yr. experience in long-term care.

Apply in Person.

Denise or Judy.

750 S. 8th Street Olathe, CO 81425

The company offers a competitive pay and benefit package that includes vacation, relocation, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, performance bonus plan. If you qualify for the above vacancy and want an excellent opportunity to work in a team environment for a company that values safety and its employees, please send or e-mail your resume to the following: Apply: Bowie Resources, LLC Attn: Human Resources PO Box 1488 Paonia, CO 81428 email: lgrako@bowieresources.com

Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc. is hiring experienced welder/fabricators.

Must have own tools and being able to read blueprints is preferred.

Bowie Resources, LLC PO Box 1488 Paonia, CO 81428 Telephone Number 970-527-4135

Competitive salary.

Apply in person: 59833 Hwy 50 Olathe, CO 81425

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Admission/Marketing Director

Occupational Therapist Full time OTR/COTA Colorado Licensed Montrose Rehabilitation Center at Valley Manor Care Center is currently looking for a dynamic therapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidate must have current licenses, be a team player, preferably experienced in adult inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, long-term care and computer skills.

• Competitive Salary • Excellent benefits • Strong mentoring and support • Opportunities for professional growth

Please apply by submitting your resume to: Valley Manor Care Center 1401 S. Cascade Montrose, CO 81401 or Fax: 970-249-6880 or Email: lgilbert@voa.org EOE/AA

From Laid Off to Living© Support Groups Being laid off is one of the most stressful and difficult situations that individuals and families can go through, regardless if it happened yesterday or last year.

Sponsored by the Workforce Center, the From Laid Off to Living© support sessions will help guide you through the emotional transition of job loss while offering strategies for managing the change process.

This FREE course starts September 20, and takes place from 9–11 a.m. each Tuesday for six consecutive weeks at the Delta Workforce Center.

Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited.

For registration and to learn more, call Cathy at 249.7783 x19 or email ccrim@cwfc.net.

YARD SALES

Willow Tree of Delta is seeking a highly skilled sales professional to coordinate admissions. Experience in long-term skilled nursing care is preferred. Candidate will be responsible for internal & external marketing to include: conducting tours, follow-up with inquiries, completing admission paperwork, marketing to local hospitals, physicians & community outreach programs, conducting patient assessment, established referral base a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Please come in to complete an application.

2050 South Main, Delta, CO 81416 EOE

FULL-TIME PROPERTY management position. Low Income Housing Tax Credit compliance experience and/or HUD Public Housing program knowledge a plus; will train the right person.

Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to: Delta Housing Authority, Attn: J. Rosenquist, 501 14th Street, Delta, CO 81416, EOE. No phone calls. (2x36) THE PRESBYTERIAN Church of Delta is seeking a part-time secretary, mornings, Monday-Friday.

Good communication skills, a friendly personality and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and newsletter design are required.

Please submit resume to P.O. Box 143, Delta, CO 81416 by Sept. 30. (2x37)

Need printing done?

Call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.

SERVICES

YARD SALE ACROSS from Cedaredge Park.

Friday and Saturday, 180 SW 5th Street. Everything must go. (1x37)

HORIZONS CARE CENTER

1550 I ROAD, NORTH Delta. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m to 3 p.m. 12' aluminum boat with trailer, truck bed trailer, metal stands, puzzles, toys, windchimes and other misc. No early birds. (1x37)

Therapy Director CNA, PRN

11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge?

Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

Join a team who is making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Send resume to jkjones@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE/AA

MULTI-LINE INSURANCE agency seeks agent for Hotchkiss office.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Send resume to Human IN BALANCE YOGA Resources, P.O. Box 1958, tailored just for you. De- Pueblo, CO 81002. (2x36) stress, tone muscle, sleep soundly, improve vitality at LOOKING FOR QUALITY North Fork Karate, Thursday, employees? Advertise here 7 p.m. 478-297-6606. (4x36) in the DCI Classifieds.

EDUCATION

MISC.

Specializing in Person-Centered Care

BS degree in Accounting with emphasis in Business Administration or Finance and 3 years of accounting experience in coal or other energy related fields is required. CPA is preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem solving skills. In addition, to perform this job successfully an individual must have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software, Accounting software; Inventory software and Order processing systems. Ability to establish rapport and mutual respect with a diverse group of people coupled with strong written and oral communication skills.

NEED FOR POW WOW? 15-foot tipi poles for sale.

I bought 18 tipi poles new in 2007 for $240, selling for $144. They're in great condition and have been stored vertically. Must sell!

Call 874-6105 (tfnx37)

1992 OLDS 88 ROYALE LS, 4dr, sd/luxury car.

145,000 miles. All the extras. Little old lady one owner. $2,000. 970-6406787. (2x36)

HELP WANTED

Bowie Resources LLC Accountant

FAST TREES, GROW 6-10 feet yearly. $13.95$18.95 delivered. Potted.

Brochure online www.fast trees.com or 800-615-3405.

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AUTOMOTIVE

HELP WANTED

Delta County Independent

RESIDENTIAL CLEANup. Inside or out. Will haul off almost anything, anywhere, any place, any time.

970-252-1712. Free estimates. (8x35) JUST NEED DIAL UP Internet? Dial up for Facebook and e-mail. $8.99 to $11.99 for unlimited Internet (A phone line is required) 855-762-7650 Toll free. (4x35)

SUBWAY RESTAURANTS in Delta are currently accepting applications for assistant manager. Apply online at Subway.com, then submit resume in person at either Delta locations. (4x34)

PROPER RECLAMATION techniques for site specific conditions. Brush/willow cutting. Schedule fall seeding projects. High Altitude Reclamation, LLC. 970-9019004. (5x35)

WANT TO MAKE A QUICK sale, advertise in the Delta County Independent's Classifieds. Call 874-4421

DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE or apartment for rent? Get results through the DCI Classifieds.

PUBLIC SERVICE

Classified Ads can fit any budget. Call 874-4421 for one of our ad representatives to help with your advertising needs.

PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC SERVICE

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)

PAONIA AMERICAN Legion runs a year round non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for the North Fork area. For information, call 527-6252. (tfx49)

NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 9th and BEGINNING THIS MONTH Palmer, Delta, Mondays and the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) Group will host a special BECAWS! DONATIONS speaker meeting on the last needed.

Credit cards Thursday of each month. accepted. Call 970-527Everyone is welcome. 7-8 3350, or visit cawsonline. p.m. in Cedaredge at First org. Delta County Citizens Baptist Church, 370 W. Main for Animal Welfare and Street in Wick Hall behind Shelter (CAWS) the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856- DELTA FOOD PANTRY 7115. (tfnx12) needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in FREE DIAPERS FOR UP need. Donations of non-perto one year! Pregnant ishable food may be brought women in Delta County can to 628 Meeker. (tfx36) now get help to quit smoking and get something they HELP!!!

KEEP THE can really use after their animal population under baby arrives — free diapers. control, and SAVE an aniHealthy moms have healthy mal's life. Adopt your new babies. Enroll in the Baby & cat or dog from the Delta Me Tobacco Free program County Humane Society. today. Contact the Delta Adoption fee is minimal.

County Health Department Call 874-2149. (DCHS) at 874-2165 or your local THERE IS A VFW MEETING physician. (TFNx2) on the first Monday of each THE DISTRICT ATTORN- month. At 6 p.m. there is ey's Office provides ser- a potluck and the meeting vices to those who have is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans been victimized by a crime Building, 15th & Howard, of domestic violence, Delta. For further informaassault and other crimes. tion, call 874-5150 Paul To learn more about the Carter. (tfx31) victim assistance services provided by the District BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG Attorney's Office, please or cat today. Call 970-361contact Lou Nesbit at 970- 8600, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens 252-4260. (tfx41) for Animal Welfare and HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Shelter (CAWS) Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV thru December 24. $3 admis- regular meetings on the sion or free to members. second Monday of each Come see our museum at month at 7 p.m. at the 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Veterans Building, 15th & Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter ALCOHOLICS ANONY- 874-5150. (tfx19) mous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. change a child's life! Children Monday at noon, Tuesday at are waiting for senior partners noon, Wednesday at noon, in Delta County right now! Can 5:30 ladies only. Thursday you spare 3 hours a week? We at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday need your help! Call today at noon, Saturday 12:15 for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) a child in our community.

DO YOU HAVE AN UN- Partners of Delta, Montrose wanted item that is taking and Ouray, 874-4661, www. up space in your closet? partners-west.org. or www.

Sell it through the DCI deltayouth@montrose.net.

Classifieds! Call 874-4421. (tfx13)

SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD jewelry and silver or bits of gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 or send them to: Gale Conger, Secretary of IOOF Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. 548, Delta, CO 81416.

THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

THE AMERICAN RED Cross needs you. Become one of the Red Cross volunteers who says, “We’ll Be There, Because Help Can’t Wait!” Call your local Red Cross Chapter at 970-2424851 or 1-800-HELP NOW for information on the difference you can make in someone’s life as a disaster volunteer. ((TFNx4)) UNEMPLOYED? JOIN others for a time of networking, encouragement, and skill improvement.

Latent Resources meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Delta United Methodist Church (5th & Meeker). Attendants and visitors are encouraged to dress professionally and bring a note pad and a willingness to learn and be challenged. Find us on facebook.com & twitter.com - search "Latent Resources", or call James at 970-9019463.

HEALTHY BABIES START with early prenatal care.

Delta County Health Department. Offers access to immediate, temporary Medicaid for pregnant women who qualify. 8742165. (tfx25) BECAWS! DISCOUNT spay and neuter coupons available. Call 970-3618600, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCiation Caregivers' Support Group, Delta. Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Grand Mesa Oncology Center, 1501 E. 3rd Street, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Tips for preventing bear conflicts this fall For Colorado residents, September’s shorter days and cool, crisp mornings signal that it’s time to wrap up summer projects and prepare for winter weather. For black bears, the arrival of fall is more like a warning: “Time to eat as much as possible — if you want to live.”

With bears now entering their binge-eating season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are urging residents and visitors to take special care to secure trash, birdseed and other easy sources of food. Bears that learn to find meals around homes and businesses often become problem bears that end up being destroyed, wildlife managers say.

“It’s just amazing how much one bear needs to eat,” said Watchable Wildlife coordinator Trina Romero. “And that’s the only thing bears care about right now — eating nearly everything in sight.”

Black bears don’t technically hibernate — it’s more like a long sleep.

However, the result is the same — Colorado bears need to pack on enough fat to survive four or five months without a meal, so during late summer and fall, bears enter a condition called “hyperphagia,” which compels them to eat for as much as 20 hours a day.

During hyperphagia, a bear may increase its intake of food from 8,000 calories to 20,000 calories per day. That’s about the number of calories found in 70 McDonald’s cheeseburgers. While Colorado bears have evolved to survive on a diet of berries, acorns and the occasional prey item, they will readily take advantage of an easy meal consisting of trash or poorly stored food. Every year, the combination of hungry bears and careless humans creates conflicts that Colorado’s wildlife managers are charged with sorting

out.

The typical consequences of poor food and trash storage are a garbage-strewn lawn or a camping trip cut short.

In some cases, it can even lead to a damaged kitchen. However, for bears, the consequences are often fatal. Because a wildlife manager’s priority is human safety, problem bears are tranquilized and relocated only once. The second time they get in trouble, they are destroyed. So are bears that enter homes or show aggression toward people just once.

“It’s unfortunate, but some bears are killed simply because people can’t be bothered to secure their food or trash,” said area wildlife manager JT Romatzke. “Public safety has to be our first priority, but I can tell you that putting a bear down because of someone’s thoughtlessness is one of the worst parts of my job.”

The problem is compounded by a bear’s natural intelligence and excellent memory. Once a bear learns how to get an easy meal, they will apply that knowledge again and again in the following years. Sows can teach their cubs the same behavior, creating a cycle that can bring them into a conflict with people.

Although wildlife managers have the option to relocate a nuisance bear, it is an option that is becoming increasingly difficult as development continues to encroach on bear habitat. In addition, it is not uncommon for relocated bears to return in search of the easy meals that got them into trouble in the first place, or resume their bad habits in their new habitat.

Although bears do not typically attack humans, they are large, powerful animals and their determination to eat makes them dangerous when they learn human items

and places are a source of food. This summer saw several high-profile incidents involving bears that entered tents in search of food and injured the occupants.

“These bears were likely rewarded in the past and learned that people and tents mean an easy meal,” said area wildlife manager Perry Will. “We do have concerns about some bears, but overall, we have quite a few more concerns about people who don’t follow the rules.”

According to Kevin Wright, the district wildlife manager in Aspen, what’s especially disheartening for wildlife managers is how quickly people who live in bear country forget about their responsibility to help prevent problem bears.

“Considering the consequences, you’d think folks would learn the first time a bear gets into their trash, or their home,” he continued. “These should

be habits that people practice year round. But for too many people, we have to remind them again and again.”

Complicating matters, a single person’s negligence can lead to problems for many, explained Breckenridge area wildlife manager Shannon Schwab.

“A problem bear is everyone’s problem,” said Schwab. “If even one person doesn’t care enough to take precautions and a bear gets into their trash or their house, it increases the chances that the bear will move on to the neighbor’s house, and so on. Multiply that by thousands of bears across the state that are now preparing for winter and you can see why it is so important for everyone to do their part.”

Tips regarding hiking, camping and hunting in bear country can be found in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s website, dowtest.state.co.us.

PUBLIC NOTICES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0125 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2011, 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): Larry D. Perkins and Glenda E. Perkins Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American National Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 9/22/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/27/2006 Recording Reception Number: 608131 Original Principal Amount: $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $190,201.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A PART OF THE SE1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., THENCE NORTH 00°10' EAST 139.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°28' WEST 373.1 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06°25' WEST TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 154.3 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°27' EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 389.8 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 11023 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/09/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/14/2011 Last Publication: 10/12/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/12/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KEITH A. GANTENBEIN, JR. #39213 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, 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 #: 11-09548 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2011.

Case Number: 11C91 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on 8/22/11, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Delta County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Johnny Lee Moses IV be changed to Jacen Samuel Spampinato. /s/ Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ Daniel Ruiz Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Delta seeks qualified Energy Service Companies (ESSCO) to provide Performance Contracting Services to the City of Delta. To be eligible for consider-

ation the ESCO must be pre-qualified and registered with the State of Colorado Governor's Energy Office Performance Contracting program (GEO/EPC). Only GEO/EPC firms will be considered.

The City of Delta intends to follow the State Secondary ESCO Selection Process to award the performance contract.

Proposals are due no later than October 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., and can be mailed to City of Delta 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado 81416 Attention Rod Myers. Late proposals shall not be accepted and it is the responsibility of the offerors to ensure that the proposal arrives at City Hall by 3:00 p.m. on the above date. A pre-bid conference and facilities inspection will be held on September 14, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Delta City Hall 360 Main Street.

This pre-bid is mandatory.

Complete bid packets can be downloaded from the City web page at www.cityofdelta.net. /s/ Rod Myers Fleet/Facilities Manager Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LODEMIA GLEASON, Deceased Case Number 2011PR77 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before January 3, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Ron E. Jones Person Giving Notice 13022 Highway 65 Eckert CO 81418 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer #338 Delta, CO 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: Olena Hulteen for Minor Child: Oleksandr Baranov to Change the Child's Name to: Alexander Hulteen Case Number: 11C88 NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION Notice to: Gennady Baranov, noncustodial parent.

Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m.

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 November 15, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) The North Fork excursion yesterday brought down a hundred or more North Forkers, accompanied by the Hotchkiss band and Paonia Business Men’s ball players. They were a large and substantial bunch, and mingling in the fair crowd, greatly enjoyed the day.

The package race with six riders entered, created much excitement. Each rider had to ride to a package, neatly tied up, dismount, open same, put on its contents. Then mount and ride once round the ring, dismount and replace in the package what they had taken from it. The packages contained mostly ladies apparel, dresses, hats and corsets, and the men were both slow and awkward in getting into them. One rider did not get dressed and started until the balance had finished the race.

Delta won the ball game between the Business men’s teams of this city and Paonia, played at mesa park yesterday forenoon. As the score was a little

Location: 501 Palmer Rm 338 Delta, CO 81416 for the purpose of requesting a change of name for Alexander Hulteen At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child.

To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. /s/ Olena Hulteen Parent/Petitioner 26075 Redlands Mesa Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia Claire Murphy, also known as Virginia C. Murphy, Deceased Case No. 11PR79 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before January 9, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan C. Manney Personal Representative 103 C St. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-643-7777 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ernest C. Graham, a/k/a Ernest Graham, Deceased Case No. 11 PR 76 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before January 2, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Scott R. Graham Personal Representative 1344 E. Sherwood Drive, #4 Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-241-7769 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Hotchkiss Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing on September 28, 2011 at 6:30 p.m., at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, Colorado to consider a Special Zoning Use Review. The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees will consider this same request at a Public Hearing on October 13, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, CO. The request is to place a mobile food cart at 350 E Bridge Street.

Lawrence Hill filed the request.

Concerns and comments may be presented at the Public Hearing or by filing written comment to the Town Clerk’s office at P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 prior to either of the public hearings.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Tyrun L. Tatman, whose last known address is 240 Short St., Delta, CO 81416, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #108, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Heath Hanley, whose last known address is 845 1/2 Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #9, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items, Pool Table & Golf Clubs.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Scott D. Everhart, whose last known address is P.O. Box 847, Cedaredge, CO 81413, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #171, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.,

large for a record game, we omit it.

One of the interesting features expected at the fair ground today will be the wedding advertised.

The management expect to be able to pull it off according to program. *** The foundation of the new Delta library building is in and ready for the walls. *** Some boys engaged in a horse race up Main street Sunday night. They were overhauled by Delta’s vigilant marshals and the race cost the three of them about $17. *** A petition has been circulated the past week, protesting against a change of text books in the schools at the expense of the patrons of the schools.

The petition alleges in its preface that free use of books had been voted upon and carried, and that, under the law, the matter of compelling patrons to pay for same, must again be left to a vote at a regular school election, that it would create upon many a hardship, etc. *** Al A. Neale, who attended the fair at Delta on Tuesday, returned home last evening, and in connection with his trip he broke the record for auto riding between that city and Montrose.

The distance was covered by Mr. Neale in one hour and two minutes, which clipped six minutes off the previous record of one hour and eight minutes, held by Mr. Pepper. Mr. Neale reports fine exhibits at the Delta fair with indications of a good crowd. *** Delta’s jail had a pair of musical geniuses in its two prisoners. One plays the mouth organ exquisitely and the other accompanies him on a common

at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Carolyn Torbett, whose last known address is 1105 Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #170, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Thomas R. Keadle, whose last known address is 219 Hillview Dr., Boise, ID 83712, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #54, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Stephanie M. Robinson, whose last known address is 49 Road 2400, Aztec, NM 87410, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #125, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby

given that the following property of Pam S. Shiplett, whose last known address is 9008-2210 Lane, Austin, CO 81410, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #126, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 Et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Katy J. Conner-Black, whose last known address is 564 1/2 - 31-3/4 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504, which property was stored at C & N Storage, Unit #114, will be disposed of on September 29, 2011 at 10:00 A.M., at C & N Storage, 15004 G Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

The storage unit contained the following items: Miscellaneous personal and household items.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Selecting a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the Town of Crawford Town Council for the remaining term of office, (Now-April 2012).

Interested applicants must be a resident of Crawford, must be 18 years of age or older, and must be a registered voter.

Interested applicants must submit a resume before Sept. 30, 2011 to the Town of Crawford PO Box 56 Crawford, CO 81415 Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 et. seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Terry Cork whose last known address is 110 Second Street, Bradford, Ill 60413 whose property is stored at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, Unit 35, will be sold to the highest bidder at 2 PM on September 24, 2011, at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, 1355 SW 9th Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

The storage unit contains the following property: misc. goods.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 14 and 21, 2011.

poplar tree leaf, the notes being a trend of flute and picello [sic], the two forming an orchestra of no mean merit. *** Judge Stewart presided over a case in the Montrose county court last week which lasted two days, over the ownership of a calf. Unlike Solomen, he did not decide the case by advising that the calf be cut into and half be given to each, although that probably would have been a good way. *** Electricity as an agency to destroy the codling moth and other bug pests, is the latest innovation introduced in a modern apple orchard. The test was made in a six year old orchard and more than a score of second brood moths and many green aphis were killed in a few minutes.

The apparatus consists of a storage battery to charge the incandescent light globes, each of six candle power, which are netted with fine steel wire, coated with copper and tin alternately. Attracted by the bright light in the trees, to which the globes are carried at the ends of a covered wire, the moths fly against the netting, complete the circuit, and are killed, the bodies falling into a receptacle placed beneath the globe.

It is estimated that one battery to an acre of trees will keep the moths under control, thus eliminating the usual spraying and saving many dollars annually for help, equipment and fluid.

If commercial electric light wires are extended to the orchard tracts as they are in many other areas, the expense of batteries may be saved by making direct connection. The cost of covering the globes with wire nets is a small item and any electrician can do the work. ***

D4 Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0105 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 13, 2011, 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): DEBORAH M. SELLS Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 12/30/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/19/2006 Recording Reception Number: 599698 Original Principal Amount: $106,206.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $104,804.84 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE REAL PROPERTY SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 3 OF THE 3RD AMENDED PLAT OF THE HESSEL SUBDIVISION Also known by street and number as: 230 SE INDEPENDENCE AVE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413 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, 10/12/2011, 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: 8/17/2011 Last Publication: 9/14/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/13/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DOUGLAS W. BROWN #10429 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 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 #: 1701-F15 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 17, 24, 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0104 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 13, 2011, 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): Monty L Simpkins Original Beneficiary(ies): Navy Federal Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Navy Federal Credit Union Date of Deed of Trust: 9/12/2003 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/19/2003 Recording Reception Number: 571589 Original Principal Amount: $172,806.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $154,377.78 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 5 OF CEDAR RUN ESTATES Also known by street and number as: 11465 Kelly Lane, Orchard City, CO 81410 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, 10/12/2011, 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: 8/17/2011 Last Publication: 9/14/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/13/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, 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 #: 11-06897 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 17, 24, 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 483, Paonia, CO, 81428, has submitted to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety a complete application for the renewal of a valid existing permit to conduct mining in Colorado for its Bowie No. 2 Mine, mining permit No. C1996-083.

Most of the mine facilities are located north of Bowie Road near the town of Bowie, CO. A pump station, three sediment ponds, a coal mine waste disposal area and unit train loadout are located south of Bowie Road. The Fire Mountain Canal is located south of the mine facilities and north of the unit train loadout.

The North Fork of the Gunnison River is located south of the mine permit boundary. The proposed mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map within the following sections.

Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 2: SW/4NW/4,SW/4 Sec. 3: ALL Sec. 4: ALL Sec. 5: S/2SE/4, SE/4SW/4, S/2NE/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NW/4NE/4SE/4, E/2SW/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NE/4SE/4 Sec. 6: Lots 5, 6, 7, SW/4NE/4, SE/4NW/4, E/2SW/4, SE/4 Sec. 7: ALL Sec. 8: NE/4, W/2 , W/2SE/4 Sec. 9: NE/4, NW/4, SE/4, NE/2SW/4, SE/4SW/4, NE/4SW/4SW/4 Sec. 10: ALL Sec. 11: SW/4, NW/4 Sec. 14: NW/4 except that portion south of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way Sec. 15: NE/4, NW/4, Portions of the N/2SE/4, SW/4SE/4, S/2SW/4, excluding all privately held lands not owned or controlled by Bowie Resources LLC or the Union Pacific Railroad.

Sec. 16: N/2NE/4 Sec. 17: NW/4, W/2NE/4 Sec. 18: Lots 1,2, NE1⁄4, E/2NW/4 Sec. 22: Portion of NW/4NW/4, on lands owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Township 13 South, Range 92West, 6th PM Sec. 1: SE/4 Sec. 12: Lots 1,2,7,8,9, and 10 Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 27: SW/4, S/2SE/4, S/2 NE/4SE/4, S/2NW/4SE/4 Sec. 28: E/2 SE/4 Sec. 33: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10,11, 12, 14, 15, 16, SE/4NW/4, S/2NE/4, NE/4NE/4 Sec. 34: ALL Sec. 35: SW/4 Lot 18, NW/4 Lot 19 The approved the Bowie No. 2 Mine permit contains 8,301 acres of land, 4,637 acres of private surface and 3,664 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the proposed permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 6,344 acres.

A copy of the permit renewal application is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567. Written comments, objections, or a request for an informal conference on the application may be submitted to and additional information may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety at the above address and must be received by the Division within 30 days after the last publication for this notice.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0103 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 10, 2011, 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): STACEY AINSLIE Original Beneficiary(ies): 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 OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23 Date of Deed of Trust: 10/24/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/2/2006 Recording Reception Number: 609330 Original Principal Amount: $173,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $169,047.82 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

PUBLIC NOTICES and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land beginning 208.7 feet west of the Northwest corner of the W1/2 of the E1/2 of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M., running thence South 278 feet; Thence West 121.3 feet; Thence North 278 feet to the subdivision line; thence East on subdivision line 121.3 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 1030 E 5th Street, Delta, CO 81416 Also known by street and number as: 1030 E 5TH ST, DELTA, CO 81416-2516 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, 10/12/2011, 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: 8/17/2011 Last Publication: 9/14/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/10/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MICHAEL MEDVED #14669 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 10-010-15579 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 17, 24, 31, September 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0111 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 22, 2011, 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): KIM L. DABNEY AND WILLIAM E. DABNEY Original Beneficiary(ies): SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust: 10/6/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/17/2005 Recording Reception Number: 596605 Original Principal Amount: $73,375.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $72,842.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 5, PORTER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 275 NW 3RD ST., CEDAREDGE, CO 81413 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, 10/19/2011, 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: 8/24/2011 Last Publication: 9/21/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/22/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DENNIS E BAKER #9619 Younge & Hockensmith PC 743 Horizon Court Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO 8150-6 (970) 2422645 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 #: ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0109 To Whom It May Concern: This

Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 20, 2011, 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): TERRY D. HEDRICK Original Beneficiary(ies): DIRECT LENDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LPP MORTGAGE LTD. Date of Deed of Trust: 3/29/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/9/2007 Recording Reception Number: 613948 Original Principal Amount: $166,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,362.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 3 OF JACKSON SUBDIVISION OF THE JACKSON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 725 E 10TH ST HILL, DELTA, CO 81416 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, 10/19/2011, 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: 8/24/2011 Last Publication: 9/21/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/20/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CATHERINE A. HILDRETH, Esq. #40975 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 #: 1057.00652 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0108 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 17, 2011, 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): CHARLES J. EULER AND JONI MICHELE WAINRIGHT-EULER Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 3/19/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/24/2008 Recording Reception Number: 624077 Original Principal Amount: $179,655.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $184,738.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 13 AND 14 IN BLOCK “A” OF PEACH PLAT OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 945 HASTINGS ST, DELTA, CO 81416 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, 10/19/2011, 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: 8/24/2011 Last Publication: 9/21/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/17/2011 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, 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 #: 9105.01931 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0113 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 28, 2011, 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): RED HAT PRODUCE, INC. Original Beneficiary(ies): U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 4/16/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/22/2008 Recording Reception Number: 624945 Original Principal Amount: $600,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $561,677.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel No. 1 (shown on Surveyors Plat dated May 21, 1990 at Reception Number 90-SP-036) A tract of land situate in parts of Lot 1 of Section 1, T15S, R95W and Lot 4 of Section 6, T15S, R94W all in the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of Lot 4 of Section 6 from whence the NW corner of Section 6, T15S, R94W of the 6th P.M. bears N00°21'55"E a distance of 560.09 feet and considering the West line of the NW1/4 of said Section 6 to bear N00°21'55"E and all other bearings relative thereto; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right a distance of 320.00 feet, the long chord of which bears N80°53'11"E 319.76 feet, the radius of said curve being 2425.00 feet; Thence S00°21'55"W parallel with the West line of Lot 4 of Section 6 to the North right of way line of the D&RGW RR a distance of 100.50 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left a distance of 320.41 feet, the long chord of which bears S80°27'58"W 320.16 feet to the west line of said Lot 4, the radius of said curve being 2325.00 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left a distance of 80.21 feet, the long chord of which bears S75°34'12"W 80.21 feet, the radius of said curve being 2325.00 feet; Thence N00°21'55E parallel with the east line of Lot 1 of Section 1 a distance of 103.75 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right a distance of 80.00 feet, the long chord of which bears N76°10'22"E 79.99 feet, the radius of said curve being 2425.00 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel No. 2 (shown on Surveyors Plat dated May 21, 1990 at Reception Number 90-SP-036) A tract of land situate in part of Lot 4 of Section 6 from whence the NW corner of Section 6, T15S, R94W of the 6th P.M. bears N00°21'55"E a distance of 817.74 feet, and considering the West line of the NW1/4 of said Section 6 to bear N00°21'55"E and all other bearings relative thereto; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right a distance of 48.48 feet, the long chord of which bears N76°12'52"E 48.48 feet to the West line of Lot 16 in Block 7 of the Town of Austin, the radius of said curve being 2175.00 feet; Thence South along the West line of said Lot 16 to the SW corner thereof a distance of 18.06 feet; Thence East along the South line of Block 7 a distance of 175.92 feet; Thence South 25.00 feet; Thence East 295.00 feet; Thence East N66°36"E 42.80 feet; Thence N77°10'E 87.90 feet; Thence North 8.00 feet; Thence N77°10'E to the East line of lot 7 Block 6 of the Town of Austin a distance of 127.28 feet; Thence North along said East lot line to the South right of way line of the D & RGW RR a distance of 39.76 feet; Thence along the South right of way line of the D & RGW RR the following courses and distances; S87°25'46"W 119.76 feet N02°34'14"W 60.00 feet; S87°25'46"W 202.42 feet; Along the arc of a curve to the left a distance of 447.58 feet, the long chord of which bears S81°41'43"W 446.83 feet to the West line of Lot 4 of Section 6, the radius of said curve being 2235.00 feet; Thence S00°21'55"W along said Subdivision line a distance of 62.00 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel No. 3 (shown on Surveyors Plat dated May 21, 1990 at Reception Number 90-SP-036) A tract of land situate in part of Lot 1 of Section 1, T15S, R95W of the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Lot 1 of Section 1 from whence the NE corner of Section 1, T15S, R95W of the 6th P.M. bears N00°21'55"E a distance of 817.74 feet, and considering the East line of the NE1/4 of said Section 1 to bear N00°21'55"E and all other bearings relative thereto; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left a distance of 278.82 feet, the long chord of which bears S71°52'44"W 278.63 feet to the North line of block 11 of the Town of Austin, the radius of said curve being 2175.00 feet; Thence East along the North line of Block 11 to the NE Corner of Lot 1 of said Block 11 a distance of 242.23 feet; Thence South to the SE corner of Lot 1 of Block 11 a distance of 100.30 feet; Thence West along the South line of Lots 1 thru 16 of Block 11 to the SW Corner of Lot 16 a distance of 400.00 feet; Thence North along the West line of Lot 16 a distance of 29.82 feet; Thence along the arc of curve to the left a distance of 277.94 feet, the long chord of which bears S59°59'42"W 277.75 feet to the West line of the E1/2 of Lot 1 Section 1, the radius of said curve being 2175.00 feet; Thence N00°28'23"E along said subdivision line to the South right of way line of the D&RGW RR a distance of 60.10 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right a distance of 725.87 feet, the long chord of which bears N66°32'44"E 722.68 feet to the East line of Lot 1 of Section 1, the radius of said curve being 2225.00 feet; Thence S00°21'55"W along said subdivision line a distance of 51.69

Delta County Independent feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel B (shown on survey recorded September 20, 1983 at Reception Number 406936 in Book 7 at Page 60) A parcel of land located in Lot 1 (NE1/4 of the NE1/4) Section 1, T15S, R95W, 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North Right of Way of The Denver and Rio Grand Western Railroad whence the NE corner of Section 1, T15S, R95W 6th P.M. Bears N19°11'57"E 786.89'; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left 446.44' whose radius is 2290.00' and whose long chord is S63°39'52"W 445.74'; Thence leaving the north right of way of the railroad N00°08'48"E 121.25'; Thence N64°30'35"E 359.91'; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right 49.97' whose radius is 2390.00' and whose long chord is N69°13'35"E 49.97'; Thence S16°00'00"E 100.00' to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel C (shown on survey recorded September 20, 1983 at Reception Number 406936 in Book 7 at Page 60) Part of Lot 1 (NE1/4 of the NE1/4) of Section 1, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North right of way line of The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad whence the NE corner of Section 1, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. bears North 19°11'57" East 786.89 feet; Thence North 16°00'00"West 100.0 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right 219.66 feet, whose radius is 2390.0 feet and whose long chord is North 71°59'44" East 219.58 feet to the NW corner of that tract of land as described in deed recorded in Book 71 at Page 63; Thence South 00°07'17" East 103.77 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left 191.27 feet, whose radius is 2290.0 feet and whose long chord is South 71°38'32" West 191.22 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 22121 MAIN STREET, 22079 MAIN STREET, 21948 AUSTIN RD,, 21942 AUSTIN RD, 21946 AUSTIN RD, 21922 AUSTIN RD, AUSTIN, CO 81410 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, 10/26/2011, 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: 8/31/2011 Last Publication: 9/28/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/28/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHERI L. KELLY #27501 Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4000, DENVER, CO 80203 (30 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 #: 10287.516 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0107 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 16, 2011, 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): THOMAS J. STRIDER AND MARIE E. STRIDER Original Beneficiary(ies): UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE Date of Deed of Trust: 5/12/1992 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/12/1992 Recording Reception Number: 459800 Book No. and Page No.: Book: 684 Page: 679 Original Principal Amount: $40,014.78 Outstanding Principal Balance: $30,316.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 7, BUSINESS MEN’S SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF DELTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. EXCEPT AND SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND RESERVATIONS VISIBLE OR OF RECORD AND SUBJECT TO THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY GEOFFREY D. ATCHLEY IN FAVOR OF FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION RECORDED IN BOOK 513 AT PAGE 426 OF THE DELTA COUNTY RECORDS. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1351 HOWARD STREET, DELTA, CO 81416 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, 10/19/2011, 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: 8/24/2011 Last Publication: 9/21/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/16/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THOMAS L JAPHET # 15425 Office of the General Counsel U.S. Department of Agriculture, 740 Simms St., Room 309, Golden, CO 80401-4720 (303) 275-5555 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 10-0326 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0106 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 16, 2011, 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): HOLLIE R. FERRIER Original Beneficiary(ies): AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES RFC 2007-HE1 Date of Deed of Trust: 7/12/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/13/2006 Recording Reception Number: 605505 Original Principal Amount: $152,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $152,622.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SE1/4 NW1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 91 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., ALSO LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASED ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF "NORTH" BETWEEN THE CONCRETE MARKER AT THE STIPULATED CENTER OF SAID SECTION 31 AND A REBAR AND PIN MARKING THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE BEGINNING AT THE STIPULATED CENTER 1/4 CORNER AND RUNNING NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF "B" STREET 526.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 350.0 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING/ THENCE WEST 330.0 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF "D" STREET; THENCE NORTH 180.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GREENWOOD AVENUE; THENCE EAST 330 FEET ALONG SAID LINE; THENCE SOUTH 180.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 220 FEET. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 296 GREENWOOD AVE, CRAWFORD, CO 81415 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, 10/26/2011, 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: 8/24/2011 Last Publication: 9/21/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/16/2011 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, 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 #: 5050.00112 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 24, 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

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Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0116 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 29, 2011, 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): CHARLES D. ANDERSON, JR. AND LAURA GWEN ANDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies): LIBERTY HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-4 Date of Deed of Trust: 4/2/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/7/2004 Recording Reception Number: 578369 Original Principal Amount: $372,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $335,573.14 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 3 OF AUTUMN GOLD MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1079 3200 ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419 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, 10/26/2011, 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: 8/31/2011 Last Publication: 9/28/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/29/2011 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, 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 #: 3202.59602 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0115 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 29, 2011, 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): NANCY E. TABILI ARROWOOD Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/1/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/6/2004 Recording Reception Number: 581175 Original Principal Amount: $97,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $96,575.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A, LINE RIDER LEGAL DESCRIPTION PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE NO 2011-0115 Parcel A, according to the Parzybok/ Parzybok Boundary Adjustment #01BA048 recorded September 5, 2001 in the Plat Book 26 at page 31.

COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 516 WOODS, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419 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, 10/26/2011, 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: 8/31/2011 Last Publication: 9/28/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/29/2011 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, telephone

number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL K. DUNNING #10181 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 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 #: 1701-F13 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0114 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 28, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): BRANDON GLIMPSE AND SHANNON GLIMPSE Original Beneficiary(ies): NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2006NC4 Date of Deed of Trust: 2/24/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/3/2006 Recording Reception Number: 601061 Original Principal Amount: $157,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $158,180.95 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 3, Township 15 South, Range 93 West, 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South right of way line of County Road I-50 whence the West 1/4 corner of said Section 3 (an existing monument by PLS #12766) bears North 86°12'08" West 752.52 feet, considering the center line of the existing main track of the Denver and Rio Grand Western Railroad Company across the said NW1/4SW1/4 to bear North 70°00'00" West from the railroad right of way map and all other bearings to be relative thereto; thence South 01°18'15" East 312.94 feet to the Northerly line of the said railroad right of way; thence North 70°00'00" West 177.26 feet on the said right of way line to the Southeast corner of the excepted parcel described by the instrument recorded in Book 505 at Page 824; thence North 04°20'20" East 255.96 feet crossing an existing fence corner to the said South right of way of I-50 Road; thence South 88°46'35" East 140.12 feet on the said road right of way line to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 31136 LAZEAR ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419 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, 10/26/2011, 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: 8/31/2011 Last Publication: 9/28/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/28/2011 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, 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 #: 9106.01624 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0119 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 5, 2011, 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): Douglas W. Green and Terrie J. Green Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust: 12/12/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/23/2009 Recording Reception Number: 639894 Original Principal Amount: $204,859.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $203,036.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of

debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7, ORCHARD LANE SUB ADD #1. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM GARY R. SHEVELAND AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 866 PAGE 106 DATED 10/06/2000 AND RECORDED 10/11/2000, DELTA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 13198 Orchard Ave, Eckert, CO 81418 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/02/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/7/2011 Last Publication: 10/5/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/05/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL J. VALORZ #42496 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 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 #: 11-02653CO ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0062 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 2011, 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): Jeanne L. Nash Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 2/16/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/26/2007 Recording Reception Number: 612440 Original Principal Amount: $417,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $416,503.81 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 2, REPLAT OF CYPRUS VALLEY ORCHARD MINOR SUBDIVISION DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16213 Grange Road, Paonia, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/02/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/7/2011 Last Publication: 10/5/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 03/22/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KEITH A. GANTENBEIN, JR. #39213 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, 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 #: 11-02142 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0120 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 6, 2011, 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): PEDRO ELIAS Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS

FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 5/11/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/15/2007 Recording Reception Number: 615079 Original Principal Amount: $94,393.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $89,750.22 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 19 AND 20 IN BLOCK 31 OF PLAT “C” OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 638 SILVER STREET, DELTA, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/02/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/7/2011 Last Publication: 10/5/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/06/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 9105.02128 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0061 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): GARY JENSEN Original Beneficiary(ies): MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON f/k/a THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-through Certificates series FH06-FA7,by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Date of Deed of Trust: 9/11/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/18/2006 Recording Reception Number: 607796 Original Principal Amount: $300,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $284,409.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION The E1/2 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., also commencing at the Southeast corner of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 23, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M.; thence South on Section line 8 rods; thence West parallel with Quarter line 20 rods; thence North parallel with Section line 8 rods; thence East on the Quarter line 20 rods to place of beginning.

Also the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 and the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 14, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 39003 & 39007 L75 ROAD, PAONIA, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/02/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/7/2011 Last Publication: 10/5/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 03/22/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 7000.00530 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0118 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 30, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): JOSEPH M. LITWAK WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS JOSEPH LITWAK, A MARRIED MAN AND KEVIN LYONS, A MARRIED MAN Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 5/15/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/17/2006 Recording Reception Number: 603667 Original Principal Amount: $144,435.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $144,435.00 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land situate in part of Lots # 11 and 12 of Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at Corner #6 of Tract 55, Section 31, T12S, R94W 6th P.M. Thence South 00°22' West 1325.40 feet more or less to the North line of Tract 66 in said Section 31; Thence South 89°10' West along the North line of said Tract 66, 954.2 feet more or less to the East right of way more or less to the East right of way of Colorado Hwy #65; Thence along said East right of way line North 69°38' West 152.15 feet; Thence North 71°10' West 252.0 feet more or less to the West line of Lot #11 of said Section 31; Thence North 00°34.5' West 1195.05 feet more or less to the NW corner of said Lot #11, which coincides with Corner #1 of Tract 63 in said Section' Thence North 89°35' East along the South line of Tract 55 a distance of 1355.69 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: TBD Hwy 65, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Also known by street and number as: TBD HWY 65, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/02/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/7/2011 Last Publication: 10/5/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/30/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL K. DUNNING #10181 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 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 #: 1701-F19 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Oxbow Mining, LLC. (OMLLC), P.O. Box 535, 3737 Highway 133, Somerset, Colorado 81434, has filed a complete application to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS) for Permit Revision PR-06 to its existing approved Permit No. C-1981022. The PR provide for an addition to the Permit Area to provide for 1) an updated mine plan and 2) a 2,247.43 acre addition to the Permit area. The additional Permit Area is made necessary to accommodate the inclusion of an existing Federal coal lease COC-61357 lease modification of 156.77 acres and a new Federal coal lease COC-70615 of 785.79 acres. All lands proposed for addition to the Permit Area are either managed by the USFS or the BLM. No additional private lands are proposed in the addition to the Permit area.

OMLLC's approved Permit Area is located in Gunnison and Delta Counties and north of the town of Somerset and the North Fork of the Gunnison River. OMLLC's current and proposed Permit Area would be included on the areas presented by the Somerset and Bowie USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps and is generally described as follows: Township 12 South, Range 90 West. 6th PM All or parts of Sections 27-34 Township 12 South. Range 91 West, 6th PM All or parts of Sections 25-27

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 and 34-36 Township 13 South, Range 89 West 6th PM All or parts of Sections 6 and 7 Township 13 South, Range 90 West 6th PM All or parts of Sections 1-12 and 17 Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM All or parts of Sections 1-3 and 11-13 The revised permit area will contain approximately 15,676.51 acres of surface lands of which 5,551 acres are located on private land and 10,125.51 acres are on Federal land.

Complete copies of the PR-06 application are on file at the CDRMS offices located at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, Phone: (303) 866-3567; at the Gunnison County Planning Office, the Delta County Planning Office and at the Paonia Public Library. Comments or objections concerning the application for revision should be directed to the CDRMS at the above address not later than 30 days after the last date of publication of this notice in order to be considered.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 31, September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0124 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): JOSE M. CAMACHO AND ELIZABETH CAMACHO Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust: 11/29/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/1/2006 Recording Reception Number: 610153 Original Principal Amount: $164,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $158,530.73 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT B, CAMPBELL SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 705 CRAWFORD AVENUE, DELTA, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/09/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/14/2011 Last Publication: 10/12/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/12/2011 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, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 1269.06652 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0121 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): David S. Shepard and Denise H. Shepard Original Beneficiary(ies): Community First Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage PassThroughCertificates, Series 2005-AR3 Date of Deed of Trust: 4/26/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/4/2004 Recording Reception Number: 579273 Original Principal Amount: $384,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $336,478.89 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

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LOT 2 OF PAINTEDFORK MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2241 Q 15 Lane, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/09/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 9/14/2011 Last Publication: 10/12/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/08/2011 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, 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 2201, 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 #: 11-08696 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0126 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 13, 2011, 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) STANLEY E. KENYON AND STACEY LEE KENYON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 1/26/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/30/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 631773 Original Principal Amount $188,237.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $183,022.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 AND THE NORTH 1/3 OF LOT 9 BONINE SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 13104 HILLCREST ROAD, ECKERT, CO 81418.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 11/23/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 9/14/2011 Last Publication 10/12/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/13/2011 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 # 9105.02197 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LEONARD DALE BALDWIN a/k/a LEONARD D. BALDWIN, a/k/a LEONARD BALDWIN, a/k/a DALE BALDWIN, Deceased Case Number 2011PR75 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before January 5, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

L. Dale Baldwin Person Giving Notice PO Box 1546 Paonia CO 81428 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay Clay and Dodson, P.C. PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent September 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

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Do the right thing Learn about today’s ethical crisis and what can be done at a webcast hosted by Grand Mesa Bible Church, 710 Crawford Avenue, Delta. “Doing the Right Thing” will be presented Saturday, Sept. 24.

The doors open at 9 a.m.; the first speaker is scheduled at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call 874-8315 or go to www.doingtheright thingevent.com or www. grandmesabiblechurch. com.

The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge, 370 W. Main St., invites kids between the ages of 3 and 18 to a very exciting program. AWANA meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. during the school year, except for school breaks and holidays.

The acronym, A-W-AN-A, comes from a Bible verse that says that

Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. Founded in 1950, the AWANA ministry is an international, nondenominational, Bible centered ministry committed to the evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. The content of the AWANA curriculum is God’s Word, the Bible. The goal of AWANA is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel

of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. From preschool to high school, kids have fun playing games, memorizing Bible verses, and participating in large group singing and teaching.

A nominal fee is charged to cover the costs of books, uniforms, and materials. But no one is turned away for lack of funds. Funds are avail-

Delta First Church of God is hosting a “free for all” event Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everything is free — clothes, furniture, decor, books and much, more! It’s like a

garage sale where nothing has a price. There will be booths for free Bibles and free prayer requests. After all, salvation is free. Come and see what else you can get for free!

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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 9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week.

We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home.

“Our church could be your home.”

“We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunshine Club, a free Christian based after school club for kids in grades K-5, resumes Sept. 22. The non-denominational club meets in the discovery kitchen at Garnet Mesa Elementary School Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., through Dec. 10. The club is sponsored by the Presbyterian

Contact Pastor Bob or Linda Aubery for more information at 874-4647.

The event will be held at the church at 1102 Howard Street (corner of 11th and Howard) and is open to all.

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NORTH FORK

ORTHODOX

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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF GOD (Anderson Affiliate) 188 N. First Street, Hotchkiss • 872-3664 P.O. Box 477 • Visitors Welcome Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m.

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 Pastor John Robbins Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Heistand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

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

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

OLATHE

BAPTIST CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor Vickie Richards-Street, Pastor Assoc.

Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m.

Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Bible Studies Available!

Nursery & Attendant also available.

OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Latin Mass After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.

59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Daily masses as scheduled meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

MONTROSE

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Pastor Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH

290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Sundays: Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) For more information, call 970-856-6495 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Church of Delta.

This semester kids will be learning about “Heroes of the Bible.” There will be a time of Bible lessons, games, crafts and snacks.

For more information or to pick up a registration form, contact Becky Branton at the church office, 874-4893 or 2163664.

235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 Wednesday: Minister Windell Howard P.O. Box 7 Youth Group 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jo DeVinny Thursday: Sunday: Ladies Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: Please join our family for a variety of Year Round 10:30 a.m. music and worship.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Children’s Sunday School during worship Something for everyone!

Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Thursday: Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Christ Centered Country Church FREE CHURCH Independent and Fundamental Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefreechurch.org Pastor Bill Williamson ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC 856-4458 CHURCH HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Nursery Available Pastor John Heistand • 872-4881 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Youth Groups — schedules vary 9:45 a.m.

Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd. Tues.

9:30 a.m.

Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

OLD KING JAMES BIBLE CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY National Historical Register site

800 Palmer St., Delta

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

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

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

SURFACE CREEK

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

alley behind the sanctuary. For information please call the church office, 856-3830, Pastor Abbott, 856-3005, or the AWANA commander, 835-8490.

Sunshine Club resumes Sept. 22

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Roy Trueblood, Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m.

Janet Noble - Children Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Communion Worship 1st Sunday Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 cedarag.org Pastor Gary Culp RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about SURFACE CREEK Sunday: Bible studies and Prayer times Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

21987 Austin Road • Austin Annointed preaching to follow Jacopper@tds.net Where the fire & glory of God are manifested John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday: 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. deltafirstchurchofgod.com with Children’s Church and nursery provided Bob and Linda Aubery Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 Prayer Chain P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NORTH FORK CHURCH Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net OF CHRIST Senior Pastor Dik Abbott 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday: Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

(The LORD Cometh) Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Gaylen Kinser All Welcome Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 “Loyal to the orthodox Christian for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Steven Puls faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Tom Seibert Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

(Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Sunday Worship Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 Wednesday 10 a.m.

(1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Breakfast Adult Bible Study 11:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. (nursery provided) (at Ole Bakery) ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE www.crawfordchristians.org

4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 American Baptist Church Rev. Alisa Secrest 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. deltafirstbaptist.org Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Pastor James Conley Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Child care available Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday: Reaching the children and youth of Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

Western Delta County AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Saturday: www.deltachristianchurch.org Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.

Ministry Staff: Don Bavor, Kirsten Alsdorf High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

Buffy Zentmeyer; Jay Alsdorf Jeremy Kane; Jake Sullivan Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m.

Second Service 11:00 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

Ron Howard, Pastor For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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.

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Father Canice Enyiaka Independent, Fundamental Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH English Mass 10:00 a.m.

(Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH

Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

able for scholarships.

The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge is located at 370 W. Main Street. Most of the AWANA activities are held in Wick Hall on the

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DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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(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.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 658 Howard St., Delta www.allsaintslutheranco.org Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tom Lange, Pastor Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

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.

LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 33 N. Uncompahgre Ave., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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S ERVICE D IRECTORY THE FINEST SERVICES IN DELTA COUNTY

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Roberts Enterprises Serving All Of Delta County Residential & Commercial

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Laser Assisted Custom Excavating

Located on Hwy. 65 • Cedaredge, CO

874-4294

Brush & Tree Mulching • Brush Hogging Fenceline Cleanup Insu red Fuel Reduction For Fires Cleanup of Russian Olive, Elm, Cottonwoods, Tamarisk, Willow, Brush Providing skidsteer, backhoe & small dozer for landscaping, rototilling, cement ditch cleaning, digging, fence post holes and more

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INDEPENDENT 401 Meeker St. Delta, CO 81416

970-874-4421 VACUUM SERVICE

Commercial & Residential Services • Sales • Service • Parts • Bags • Belts • All Makes & Models • Miracle Mate Authorized Warranty Service 1789 Roundup Rd., Delta • 874-6105 www.lbvac.com

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Delta County Independent

B A C K P A G E

A love of the deep blue Photos submitted

Before becoming a police officer, Bob Yant was a diver and certified instructor. Above he teaches other instructors about cold water and ice diving at Aurora Reservoir in Denver.

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

hether walking on the bottom of the ocean or sitting behind his desk as Cedaredge’s “top cop,” Robert “Bob” Yant’s favorite color is obviously blue.

Born and raised in Culver City, Calif., Bob is one of five children born to Ted and Isabelle Yant. Bob graduated from Culver City High School before attending Columbia Southern University.

“The question for a youth living in southern California back then, was whether or not you were going to surf,” explained Bob, “and I didn’t like to surf, but I loved to dive.”

As a youth living in southern California, hanging out in SCUBA diving shops and watching the then popular TV series, “Sea Hunt” (starring Lloyd Bridges) and going to see deep sea diving movies like “Reap the Wild Wind,” “Wake of the Red Witch” and “Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef,” Bob said he became “hooked” on SCUBA diving and at age 12, he was invited by a group of Navy Frogmen to participate with them in a diving demonstration that required jumping out of a plane.

(Sadly, according to Bob, his mother said “no” to the invitation).

In his early teens, before becoming a commercial diver, Bob went to work for a diving equipment manufacturer, demonstrating their diving equipment at Pacific Ocean Park using a glass tank filled with water (including how to eat underwater).

Later, as a commercial diver still in his teens, Bob rented his diving equipment.

“Back then you didn’t have to be certified to rent diving equipment,” he explained.

But in 1962, that all changed.

“In order to buy or rent equipment from a dive store, you had to be a certified diver,” Bob said. He became certified by the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Underwater Unit.

The helmeted diving suit he used as a commercial diver consisted of a diving helmet, a weighted waist belt, and ankle weights, weighing in at almost 200 pounds. “And you had

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At work in a different “blue,” Bob Yant works as Cedaredge Chief of Police. to keep moving,” he laughed.

In the water the 200 pounds of diving gear was “almost weightless,” — aka “neutral buoyancy,” he explained.

Weightlessness was achieved by regulating the air in the divers suit. Once, during a dive, Bob had so much air in his suit that he became wedged between two outcroppings and had to force some of the air out by pressing his diving suit against the upper outcrop to free himself.

After becoming certified Bob (still a teenager) started his own business recovering lost items, inspecting and cleaning moorings in the waters off Marina Del Ray. “Boaters were always losing stuff and the moorings always needed cleaning,” he said.

In 1972, he enrolled in a diving instructor certification course in Monterey. The course included extensive testing and was designed for the student to fail. “But I didn’t fail,” he smiled, “I made it.” He became a fulltime instructor at the College of Oceaneering for two years, teaching commercial diving.

“I loved teaching,” he smiled.

“Teaching first timers is both fun and exciting . . . something new everyday.” Bob said many of his students told him that they had wanted to learn how to SCUBA dive their whole lives and didn’t know why they had waited so long to learn.

In 1982, after spending years teaching (in both warm and cold waters) and

managing dive shops around southern California, Bob taught various aspects of diving (hyperbaric medicine and chamber orientation, underwater navigation, search and recovery, etc.) to members of the armed forces, at the Air Force Academy and at Pearl Harbor. He also taught military special forces for the government of Columbia and commercial diving for the governments of India, Israel and China.

He also worked as a “dive medic” for offshore drilling rigs, dealing with medical issues and communications.

And, due to security concerns and boycotts during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Bob trained divers in underwater bomb detection as a precaution to protect both athletes and those in attendance from harm.

In 1976, as a diving instructor in Hawaii teaching diving instructors, Bob met and married his wife Lana, and it was in Hawaii that Bob taught Lana to SCUBA dive. For his efforts, Bob said Lana made him pick out, “face to face,” the fish they were going to have for dinner that night. When asked about the denizens of the deep, specifically sharks, Bob said, that in the waters off Hawaii, tiger sharks were the most dangerous. “But I’ve never had a problem with sharks,”he said, “Most of them just want to get away.”

When one of his students asked if there was a sure-fire way for a diver to know whether or not a shark is about to attack, Bob answered, “Sure, when you hear — Dah-dum!

Dah-dum!

Dah-dum-dahdum-dah-dum,” mimicking the theme from “Jaws.”

Noting that there are now several levels of certification, of which he has achieved the highest levels (Master Instructor and Course Director), Bob said in the early days, the number of Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified diving instructors was less than 3,000. Today there are more than 135,000 PADI certified diving instructors worldwide.

Also a certified ice-diving instructor, Bob said those

Bob has taught diving around the world. Here he poses for a photograph with a class of 18 students from the Peoples Republic of China.

Bob Yant with wife, Lana, and their dog, Henry, at home in Cedaredge.

Bob and his son Ken, who was 3 at the time, sit at ocean’s edge.

Another son, Matt, tries on his father’s diving helmet.

who dive under the ice need to use life lines in order to find their way back to the ice holes in an emergency, and to communicate with the people on the surface by pulling on those life lines. Displaying his unique sense of humor, Bob said it was fun to wave to ice fisherman from underneath the ice, “just to see the expression on their faces.”

When asked why he stopped the exciting and glamourous career of deep sea diving and changed to careers in law enforcement, Bob said that as a diver or diving instructor he was always an independent contractor trying to raise a family with no benefits and no guaranteed income. He also noted that it got to where he couldn’t handle cold water anymore. “That meant living in Texas, Florida or California,” he explained, “and we didn’t want to live in any of those states.”

Bob also said that his love of law enforcement (which actually began back in 1969 as an officer for the State of California), was second only to his love of SCUBA diving, and that it seemed only natural for him to pursue a career in law enforcement, and so he did. His career has taken him from the Colorado Mountain College Police Academy (he graduated in 1995), through the ranks of reserve officer, patrol officer, detective and as police chief of four separate small Colorado rural commu-

nities, including Cedaredge, where he and Lana now live.

The two moved to Cedaredge in 2010 after Bob was hired to be the town’s Police Chief.

Lana was hired as the activity director for Senior CommUnity Care (PACE) in Eckert.

They have three children and two grandchildren.

But even now, as Chief of Police, Bob remains a PADI certified Master Instructor and one of only 1,300 certified Course Directors worldwide.

Bob Yant in deep sea diving equipment taken at the College of Oceaneering where he was an instructor for two years.