Delta County Independent, Issue 43, Oct. 26, 2011

NORTH FORK TIMES

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

SPORTS

ELECTION 2011

DRUMLINE

SPRINTING TO STATE

North Fork voters weigh pros, cons of two mosquito questions, B2

Cedaredge Bruins earn top spot at state marching band festival, C1

Runners wrap up cross-country season this weekend, B5

DELTA COUNTY

OCTOBER 26, 2011 VOL. 128, NO. 43

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Fencing school has tails wagging

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta received a gift last weekend from the North American Fencing Contractors Association (NAFCA) and its members.

Members of the association came to Delta from as far away as Maine and Florida to donate their experience, skill, tools and time, along with some valuable materials to build almost 1,600 feet of fencing at Confluence Park.

The 1.5-acre-plus enclosure will become a leash-free dog park.

The NAFCA conducts a school each year for its mem-

bers and newcomers to the fence building trades. This year, members of the association (which really seems more like a big, extended family) chose Delta as the site for their clinic.

Delta was chosen because of the association members’ high regard for one of their own. He is Fred Venette, a fencing contractor who began his nationwide fence-building career in 1958 and has since retired to Delta.

According to Venette’s colleagues at the weekend-long school here Oct. 21-23, the NAFCA conducted its school last year at Arlington Nation-

al Cemetery. Fred couldn’t make it.

So, Fred’s friends in the industry decided to have their annual school this year in Delta, and make it a reunion with Venette at the same time.

According to accounts, Fred contacted Linda Sanchez at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce about a project.

Sanchez knew of the city’s leash-free dog park idea, and the deal was good as done.

“We have conducted these schools all over the country,” Fred explained, “and we have never had such good cooperation as we have had from the

City of Delta. Everyone has been just great to work with on this project.”

Working days on the job site were complemented with round-table discussions in the evening about issues that had come up, how to solve problems, and how to build fences of quality with efficiency and profit.

Delta parks director Paul Suppes explained that the city donated the chainlink fencing, steel posts, rails, and some connectors all from its own inventory on hand. The NAFCA donated most of the fittings and all the labor.

An NAFCA member contractor, Alumi-Guard of Brooksville, Fla., donated several dozen handsome aluminum panels for the front section the park.

Delta’s Sawmill Outlet donated lumber supplies.

Suppes said the leash-free park is not ready for use.

“There will be an announcement when it is open. This is just the start,” Suppes said.

“Some more work still needs to be done.”

While the fencing contractors and their students (a group of 30 or more people) FENCING TO A3

School district asked to detail Constitution lessons

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A written request for what was taught “at every middle and high school, in every class and for every student,” on Constitution Day appears “more than can be done by staff.”

The request was made by James Anderson, who describes himself as a “concerned citizen.” Anderson has attended several school board meetings and has met one-on-one with superintendent Mike McMillan to discuss how Delta County Joint School District #50 is teaching the Constitution.

He was present at the Oct. 13 school board meeting and heard Paul Beller, president of the teachers’ coordinating council, highlight some of the activities taking place during Constitution Week in September. At Cedaredge Elementary School, students studied how the Constitution was formulated then invented a new law as an amendment to

the Constitution. This “outof-the-box” thinking led to close analysis of how laws are made, Beller said. A costumed James Madison visited the students at Crawford School and answered questions about the preamble, articles and the Bill of Rights. At Delta High School, English II students debated which of the amendments is most important. Paonia JuniorSenior High School students learned the who, what, where and why of the U.S. Constitution. Hotchkiss fourth graders studied the meaning of unfamiliar words used in the preamble. Cedaredge Middle School students discussed how the Constitution affects their lives.

Anderson has previously said he appreciates the school district’s efforts to teach the Constitution in the classroom and on the district website, but school board members said it “doesn’t seem to matter what we do or say — it’s

Former DA pleads guilty to felony PRESS RELEASE Colorado Department of Law

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Oct. 19 that Myrl Serra, the former district attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Colorado, has pleaded guilty in Montrose District Court to criminal extortion, a class four felony, and unlawful sexual contact, a class one misdemeanor. The unlawful sexual contact charge involved three victims. In pleading guilty, Serra acknowledged that sufficient evidence exists for a jury to find him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

As part of the plea agreement, Serra could face up to 12 years in prison and will be required to register

as a convicted sex offender.

A Montrose jury previously convicted Serra of three counts of violating the conditions of his bond, a felony, on Aug. 31. Serra also faces a mandatory prison sentence following his conviction at trial for a felony bond violation involving one of his three victims. The sentence imposed will run consecutive to any sentence the judge levies on the criminal extortion and unlawful sexual contact charges.

Serra is scheduled for sentencing at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, in Montrose District Court.

The 7th Judicial District covers Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Miguel and Ouray counties.

never enough.”

Anderson and his wife had left the school board meeting when board president Bill Kehmeier responded to their written request. He does not believe their request is reasonable, but said he will follow board policy and ask McMillan to provide them with a cost estimate for compiling the information they’ve asked for. This week, McMillan said the cost — an hourly rate for research and a fee for reproducing materials — could run into the “hundreds.”

“I believe the principals and teachers went above and beyond [in teaching the Constitution to our students], and they deserve a thank you,” said school board member Cheryl Hines.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Several dozen aluminum fencing panels were donated to the Delta leash-free dog park by a Florida contractor. They were placed atop the knoll in the dog park, on the northeast side of Confluence Lake.

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on behalf of its customers on a dollar for dollar basis, without realizing any profit or loss.

The GCA mechanism ensures that customers pay exactly the same amount the company paid to purchase natural gas for them. The new rates, if approved, will take effect Nov. 1 and will be reflected in the next billing cycle.

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now pay an average of about $103.73 per month instead of about $92.35 per month for their natural gas service. Residential customers who typically use 198 therms in January (when bills are usually the highest) will pay approximately $198.82, an increase of about $23.23, or approximately 13.23 percent, for their bill in January 2012, compared to January 2011. Small business customers who typically use 261 therms in January will pay approximately $254.29, an increase of about $30.62, or approximately 13.69 percent, for their January 2012 bill, compared to the same period in 2011.

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INDEX

Schools of Distinction

Parade of Lights

Trick-or-treat Delta

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Four schools in Delta County Joint School District have been named Schools of Distinction. Paonia Elementary, Cedaredge High, North Fork Montessori and Hotchkiss High were recognized at the Oct. 13 school board meeting. Kaitlynn Suppes, Thomas Duran and Presli Hulet, members of the district’s student marketing team, explained the factors that set these schools apart — academic performance, academic growth and, at the high school level, ACT scores and graduation rates. Superintendent Mike McMillan said it’s his goal to add a school each year to the 2011 ranking.

The 2011 Delta Parade of Lights will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. with the theme “Historic Hometown Holiday.”

The winning entry was submitted by DCI advertising director Roxanne McCormick, who won a free parade entry for her idea. Watch the local news for activities surrounding the parade and holiday season as Delta celebrates its historic hometown!

The parade is sponsored by the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo. For parade entries and information, call the chamber at 874-8616.

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce announces trick-or-treat for Delta businesses Monday, Oct. 31, beginning at 3 p.m. Motorists traveling on Main Street are urged to keep an eye out for the ghosts and goblins scaring up Halloween treets in downtown Delta.

Kids ages 2-8 are invited to the Li’l Boo Bash at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. The cost is $3 if registered by Oct. 28, or $5 at the door. Costume judging will take place at 7:30 p.m.

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OPINION

LETTERS Constitution has been refined over time Dear Editor: I’m a huge fan of the United States Constitution. I have sworn to uphold it a half dozen times during my service to the United States and other categories of government. I have a problem with those who only support the Constitution

as it was “originally” established by the Founding Fathers.

The “original” Constitution was a patchwork of fundamental ideas and compromises dispatching the yoke of tyranny from the people. The “original” has been much improved by 28 amendments and

Keep politics out Dear Editor: School board elections are supposed to be nonpartisan, but a group calling itself “Constitutional Patriots” have endorsed a slate of candidates, Mike Mason, Dave Evans and Katherine Svenson.

Bringing politics into school board elections may well bring dissension and paralysis to the board if these three are elected.

The term “Constitutional Patriots” appears to be code for the Tea Party.

I have noticed the three candidates refer to religion frequently. The Constitutional Patriots say the candidates will bring “religious curricula” to students. Groups with names very similar to this do not believe in

the separation of church and state and refer to this as a Christian country.

It sounds like they wish to exclude anyone who is not a Christian and they will decide who is one and who is not. Attempts to bring religion into the public schools result in divisiveness and expensive lawsuits.

It also appears — their statements have not been too clear — they are most interested in home schooling and to use vouchers for non-public schools.

It sounds like they have given up on public education. If this is their direction, are they really interested in improving the public schools?

Gene Goffin Crawford

Grateful Dear Editor: Twenty years ago I heard about a man that was a hospital administrator, Tom Mingen. A friend of mine had picked apples with him in high school. Several years later, Tom retired and moved home to Paonia.

When the administrator position of Delta hospital became vacant, Tom applied. During the past 10 years Tom was instrumental in building the entire hospital campus as well as developing the medical staff. He was the hospital employees’ best advocate. His best time was having coffee with anyone in the cafeteria.

His worst time was seeing employees lose their hours.

He didn’t need the job.

I didn’t fully understand why he would get up at

4:30 a.m. every day and often not get home until 9 p.m. He was involved in more civic organizations than I even knew existed. He stayed until the hospital was able to get a new administrator, John Mitchell, who is well qualified, personable and energetic.

A few weeks ago I had dinner with Tom and his wife Laurie at the Creamery in Hotchkiss. Tom told me how his mother would go to work at the Creamery and take him to the theater next door while his dad cut hair down the street. I figured out why Tom worked so hard. He wanted to share his experience and skills with the home he loves.

Thank you, Tom. The best to you and Laurie.

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a whole body of interpretations. The 10 amendments comprising the Bill of Rights were not adopted by the Founding Fathers but rather by white landowning members of the legislatures of 13 states nicely tucked up against the Atlantic Ocean. Nice job but still unsuited to deal with events as they unfolded.

We had to fight that pesky Civil War to abolish the slavery that was enshrined in the “original.” Then we had to grant citizenship regardless of race or color. Then we had to recognize that women and the poor and young people could also claim the rights of citizenship and the ability to vote.

There was, of course, the one step backwardone step forward regarding alcohol in the 18th and 21st amendments.

I’ll drink to that.

And some mighty struggles remain. What are we to do about the “rights” of non-Christians, immigrants, gay people, bloggers, dope smokers, activists and the sick and infirm? Can we defend the United States of America and retain our “right” to privacy? Should government regulate education and if so, how much? Who should pay taxes and how much?

As for me, I’m going to support the “whole” Constitution of the United States of America, keep a critical eye on the struggles that remain and vote on Election Day. Larry L. Wissbeck Paonia

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Tax increase is not the answer Dear Editor: This is in direct response to Mr. McMillan’s letter, which was published in the Delta County Independent Oct. 5.

Proposition 103 seeks to amend the Colorado Revised Statues by increasing individual and business income tax by nearly 8 percent (from 4.63 to 5.00 percent) and the sales and use tax rate will be increased by over 3 percent (from 2.93 to 3.00 percent) for five years. The proposition would require additional tax revenue to be spent on public education. The fiscal note indicates revenue of nearly $3 billion.

The proposition is bad because it fails to direct the legislature on what aspect of “public education” the revenue is to be allocated. Public educa-

tion is broadly defined to include everything from preschools to colleges and universities, along with libraries and museums, not to mention community education. In addition to the definition difficulties and the lack of direction as to allocation of resources, the proposition also fails to offer a plan as to how an increase in revenue will improve education.

Raising taxes on the middle class during tough economic times is not the answer to our state’s and our nation’s lag educationally speaking behind the rest of the world, most notably the EU nations, Japan and South Korea.

Students should learn to spend more time in the libraries reading and teachers should be empowered to actually teach. Parents are the third party in the

“educational contract’”and need to encourage their children and explore the world of knowledge in literature, science, the arts, history, geography, civics, etcetera.

Unemployment in Colorado is officially hovering just under 10 percent, the local unemployment rate is slightly lower. However, a study by the Economics International Corporation suggests consumer spending and business investments will decrease as a direct result of the proposition 103 tax hike, leading to circa 30,500 jobs being eliminated by fiscal year 2017. Such incriminating evidence is allegedly why Governor John Hickenlooper is unwilling to publicly support the proposition.

Matt Soper Delta

School board members should be open, involved

Dear Editor: My husband and I are graduates of Paonia High School, classes of 1956 and l958. We have been involved with the schools in many ways over the years. Our three daughters are also graduates of Paonia High School as are three of our grandsons. Our granddaughter is currently a junior at PHS. We have always attended school sporting events, concerts and plays over the years and have been acquainted with most of the teachers and principals. We currently have a daughter and son-in-law teaching in the Crawford and Paonia elementary schools.

In looking at the candidates who are running for the school board I have come to several conclusions. First of all what I would want in a school board member representing my district would be that they would be active in attending school events, know the names/grades of teachers Dear Editor: I would like to follow in their district as well up on saying thank you as the principals. Just to Paonia High School, showing up to hand out principal Randall Palmer, the PHS football team and to the many others who were responsible for honoring our 1959 state Dear Editor: football championship There is one thing that team. It was a night filled almost all voters in the with excitement, butter- North Fork Valley agree flies and great memories. on — mosquito control To read the paper clip- is an important issue. pings that Coach King’s Opinions vary about wife had sent was quite the best way to minitouching. mize these pests. WhatAgain, thank you for ever method you prefer, bringing back the great it takes money. If you memories of PHS foot- truly believe preventing ball. encephalitis, West Nile Dan Cholas virus and reducing flyDelta ing pests is worth your

Thanks for the memories

diplomas at graduation just doesn’t cut it. I want a representative that is open to hearing the problems of kids, parents and especially the teachers in their district. Teachers should not be afraid of losing their jobs or being transferred just because they happen to disagree with some policy of the district office. I want a school board that will be open minded and be ready to question some of the recommended policies handed down from the district office. They need to remember that the people at the DO work for them and they in turn answer to the public. For too long now so many things have just been rubber stamped by the board without fully looking into what they’re approving. This has gotten the district in trouble in the past and I can see it happening again if the board is not vigilant.

As far as returning religious curriculum to the Vision program, I don’t agree. I am a Christian and I have no problem with religious material being taught in the

home. In fact I would encourage it. However, since the Vision students are receiving taxpayer money the word “religious” opens up a very broad area. There are many forms and sects of Christian theology, some of which I don’t agree with. Let’s keep religious teaching in the churches and homes. One other area in which Mr. Mason is incorrect is that the Vision School test scores are higher than the public school. It is true that the Vision scores have risen in the past few years, but they are still lower than the public school scores.

Since I really am not familiar with the people running for the board outside the Paonia/Crawford area I don’t feel qualified to endorse any of them.

However, I do know the candidates running in my district and I whole heartedly endorse Shelly Clements. She has strong convictions, she is present at all school events, she will fight for kids and teachers first.

Earlana Sims Paonia

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Don’t sacrifice one land use for another Dear Editor: Coal exploration and development has been a fact of life in the North Fork Valley for many generations. Much of the economic base of our valley is dependent on the coal industry. If done right, it can remain that way.

However, the Oak Mesa Mine exploration process can add much more truck traffic to 3100 Road and negatively impact the quality of life on Rogers Mesa. There is an existing coal transportation corridor along Stevens Gulch that can access the Oak Mesa mine site thereby maintaining an established corridor and reducing the impacts at new locations. The development of another coal transportation corridor west of Oak Mesa will sacrifice property values in an established agricultural land use area for a different use. The impacts on Rogers Mesa are avoidable if existing coal roads in Stevens Gulch are used.

Jeff Crane Diane Hackl Hotchkiss

tax dollars, you should seriously consider measures 5A and 5B on the November ballot. There are good bi-partisan reasons to support these measures.

5A will “de-Bruce” the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District.

De-Brucing has become quite popular as taxpayers realize that local government agencies deliver some vital and cost effective services. De-Brucing does not involve immedi-

pling trapped mosquitoes for disease and targeted fogging of disease carrying adults. The heart of today’s control efforts is a volunteer staff of local citizens who trap and identify the ever-changing mix of flying pests.

Likely disease carriers are sent out for testing.

This is vital work and has been done by volunteers for three years now.

It is time to hire seasonal staff to do these time consuming tasks. It is simply not realistic to expect volunteers to continue to do this forever.

Three recent studies

by University of California, Columbia University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine show that legal exposures to chemicals used to fog mosquitoes are capable of reducing a child’s IQ by as much as seven points. That is enough to make the difference between striding and stumbling through life. This is another powerful reason to support the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District and on intensive trapping, their successful efforts to identifying, mapping, control mosquitoes.

Bill Brunner educating, and mitigating Paonia of standing water sites.

This is not the time to be skimping on funds.

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(970) 874-4421 Safer, more effective mosNews: quito control. editor@deltacountyindependent.com YES on 5a and 5b.

Advertising: Lulu Volckhausen ads@deltacountyindependent.com Paonia ate tax increases. Rather it removes harsh requirements of the Bruce Amendment that prevent government entities from re-couping revenues when times improve after an economic downturn such as the one we are in today. The money available for mosquito control today is significantly less than was available when widespread fogging was the control method of choice. Even to return to the methods of a few years ago would require more money.

Similarly, there are good reasons to support 5B, which will increase the mill levy for mosquito control. On reflection, many will admit that the situation is better today.

There has not been a single case of West Nile in the North Fork since indiscriminate fogging was replaced with targeted larval control, sam-

Vote yes on 5A and 5B Dear Editor: Regarding the 5A and 5B ballot issues I’d like to point out that a yes vote will bring: A. Seven summer jobs and approximately $44,000 cycled back into the local economy.

B. More available moneys for water mitigation and elimination of mosquito breeding sites.

You also get more comprehensive and aggressive mosquito control that is safe for the environment and the people who live in it.

Since the start of the IPM (intergraded, pest, management) method of control, there have been no human cases of WNV. However, running the district in this manner relies

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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School board completes superintendent evaluation

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Photo by Ron Sunderland

The tension mounts Field conductor Jake Johnson and members of the Delta High School band await the results of judging at the state marching band championships in Parker Oct. 24. The Panthers performed their field show, “Far East,” in the semifinals and after finishing third, advanced to the finals later in the day. They again finished third behind D’Evelyn and Englewood high schools. The trip to the Front Range brings a successful marching season to a conclusion for the hardworking band members and their directors, Andrew Bruington and Ryan Bigley.

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course were given certificates of accomplishment.

Bill Iams and his wife, Barbara, from Amity, Pa., did all the grocery shopping and cooking for the school participants. They echoed the sentiments of others in the school saying, “We have never met such friendly people as we have here in Delta.”

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Richard Warf was sentenced to an additional 45 days in jail and lifetime probation after pleading guilty to incest in Delta District Court.

Warf, 60, originally faced seven counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust; seven counts of aggravated incest; and two counts of incest. He was in jail for 104 days before being released on a personal recognizance bond in August.

When he appeared in court Monday for sentencing, he was again dressed in prison orange.

Public defender Amanda Hammond said Warf had turned himself in, anticipating additional jail time. He was also uncertain whether his landlord was going to allow him to remain in his rental property with his wife.

Judge Charles Greenacre followed the recommendations made by a sex offender board, which will include sex offender treatment for an indefinite period of time.

Deputy district attorney Wiley Christopher disagreed with the findings of the sex offender board. He cited the number of victims (three), the age of the victims (two pre-pubescent) and Warf ’s lack of empathy toward the victims.

“That is what treatment is for,” Hammond responded. “If he continues to deny responsibility for his actions, his probation will be terminated and he’ll be back here for re-sentencing.”

The judge said it will be up to Warf to seek termination of his probation, if he is able to successfully complete the treatment program.

A recently-completed evaluation of superintendent Mike McMillan concludes that fiscal management is likely his strongest asset. In June 2004 the district fund balance was $755,000 in the red. In June 2011, the fund balance was $3.8 million in the black.

“This is an increase of $4.5 million over a sevenyear period,” the evaluation notes. “In the instability of today’s economy, Mr. McMillan continues to provide for the needs of students and staff and is looking for ways to keep the district in a strong financial position.”

McMillan also received high marks in the areas of instructional leadership, curriculum planning and development, policy/governance, and values and ethics.

In the area of communications and community relations, the board feels McMillan has established effective two-day communication with students, staff, parents and the community. They did make one suggestion in this area — that McMillan look at ways to build better community support for the district.

“Mr. McMillan’s human resources management has improved throughout this year,” the evaluation continues.

“One of the biggest concerns of this board was the way in which the personnel department was split between two directors with no continuity being provided for. Mr. McMillan now has one director dedicated to personnel management. This will allow for a more consistent implementation of personnel selection, development, retention, promotion and dismissal.”

The board stated it would like to see performance evaluations for principals and directors conducted on a more consistent basis.

“In addition to these, the board feels it is important to be developing a plan of continuity with someone who can take over if something was ever to happen to Mr. McMillan and for some reason he was unable to continue as superintendent.”

The report concludes, “In overview, the board feels that Mr. McMillan’s ability to lead our district has been very strong.

Under his leadership we have been able to strengten our financial position,

we have received several large grants allowing us to continue to improve our curriculum and instruction, all 18 schools have received a performance rating of “Accredited,” we have received a BEST grant for the construction of a new elementary school in Cedaredge, the Delta Montrose Technical College is no longer in the red financially, and all technical college classes are full and some with waiting lists.

“Our district is made up of five separate and unique communities.

Each of these communities has varied demographics which cause additional challenges

for the leadership. Continued communication between Mr. McMillan, the board, teachers and staff, parents and community are vital to the district’s success.”

After the superintendent’s evaluation was presented at the Oct. 13 school board meeting, board members reviewed a draft of the goals which will form the basis for future superintendent evaluations. The list of district goals covered the areas of achievement, accreditation, parent/community relations, transportation, financial goals, personnel goals and Delta-Montrose Technical College.

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Saturday, October 29 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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A4 Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Women with cancer meet for lunch, support The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is Oct. 28.

Women with any type of cancer are invited to join this support group of women supporting women. For more information or a ride, call 872-3309 or 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

Friday, Oct. 28

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BIRTHS Siera and Steven Pinocci of Montrose are the parents of a son, Aiden James Pinocci, born Oct. 21, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

JW and Kylee Goode of Montrose are the parents of a daughter, Braidy Nadine Goode, born Oct. 20, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Epigmenio and Marsela Meraz of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Maribelle Victoria Meraz, born Oct. 17, 2011, at Delta County

Loy, Wright exchange vows on Grand Mesa

Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 11.4 Jennifer Deann Loy ounces and was 18.5 and Shawn Wright, both inches in length. of Delta, exchanged vows Josie Roberts and in a double-ring ceremoPecas McClellan of ny at Thunder Mountain Paonia are the parents Lodge on Grand Mesa. of a daughter, Natalie Army Chaplain Miller Kathleen McClellan, Eichelberger officiated at born Oct. 17, 2011, at the ceremony, which took Delta County Memorial place Sept. 18, 2011, at Hospital. She weighed 6 1 p.m.

The bride is the pounds, 1 ounce and was daughter of Deborah and 18 inches in length.

Junior Loy of Delta. The Denie Noble and Dan- groom’s parents are Shiriel Woodhouse of Cedar- ley Wright-Blakley and edge are the parents of James Blakley, both of a daughter, Rylee Jae Grand Junction.

The lodge was decoWoodhouse, born Oct. 15, 2011. She weighed 6 rated with candles, roses pounds, 7.8 ounces and and bells. Recorded counwas 19.5 inches in length. try music was played by Her grandparents are Becky Weeks.

The bride wore a strapDena Petrozzi and Samless white satin floormie Petrozzi.

Senior meals listed PARTY

Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Monday -Thursday), Delta Community Center (MondayFriday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thurs-

– Dinner Downstairs –

6-9 p.m. — Order the special or from the menu

– Karaoke –

In the Clubroom

– Costume Contest – Prizes Awarded

Come join the fun!

All Elks and their guests welcome

Sunday BRUNCH

Sunday, Oct. 30 Served by the officers from 9-11 a.m.

All Elks & their guests welcome

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ILY FU M N FACORN MAZE AND

PUMPKIN PATCH Open Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Don’t Miss The 9th Annual

Punkin Chunkin’ & Fall Fest Saturday, October 29 • 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Corn Maze Turns Haunted After Dark DeVries Fruit & Veggie Stand The Friend-ly Farm

South of Olathe on Hwy. 50 between mile marker 85 & 86

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day) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435.

The menu through Nov. 30 follows: Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Chili relleno casserole, western corn, mixed greens salad, Spanish rice and fruit cocktail.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, pickled beets and cake.

Thursday, Nov. 3 — Meatloaf, parmesan garlic potatoes, Oriental blend vegetables, carrot and raisin salad and spiced applesauce.

Friday, Nov. 4 — Potato crusted cod, fettucini primavera, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw and blueberry crisp.

Monday, Nov. 7 — Baked lasagna (meat or veggie), winter blend vegetables, tossed salad, French bread and fruit dessert.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, pineapple coleslaw, French cut green beans, breadstick and cherry crisp.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 — Baked cod, spinach and cheese salad, apple-yam bake, mixed vegetables and sliced pears.

Thursday, Nov. 10 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, parmesan pea salad, wheat roll and cake.

Friday, Nov. 11 — Dijon chicken breast, baked potato, country spinach, V-8 juice, bananas and mandarin oranges.

Monday, Nov. 14 — French dip, western corn, creamy cucumber salad, cauliflower au gratin and fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 — Baked Cajun fish, threebean salad, potatoes O’Brien, Harvard beets and apple-corn muffins.

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Wednesday, Nov. 16 — Chili con carne with cheese and diced onion, waldorf salad, cabbage and carrots and cornbread.

Thursday, Nov. 17 — Oven-fried chicken, pork and beans, honey bee ambrosia, mixed vegetables and fruited Jell-o.

Friday, Nov. 18 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas with pearl onions, tossed salad, Italian bread and peach crisp.

Monday, Nov. 21 — Ham loaf, whipped sweet potatoes, carrot and raisin salad, mixed vegetables and diced pears.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 — Beef tips with mushroom sauce, brown rice, broccoli, calico vegetable salad and cinnamon roll.

Wednesday, Nov. 23 — Roast turkey dinner, stuffing and gravy, green bean casserole, tossed salad, wheat roll and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

Thursday, Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving. No meal service.

Friday, Nov. 25 — Beef burritos, refried beans, Spanish rice and sunset yogurt dessert.

Monday, Nov. 28 — Chicken noodle soup, green beans, cottage cheese and peach salad, cheddar drop biscuit and glazed chocolate squares.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 — Scalloped turkey and potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, mixed vegetables, cranberry juice and Jell-o.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 — Liver and onions or beef patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pickled beet and onion salad, and warm cinnamon apple slices.

Loretta Fancher turns 100 Friends and family are invited to visit former Hotchkiss resident Loretta Fancher Saturday, Oct. 29, to help her celebrate her 100th birthday. Mrs. Fancher lives at the San Juan Living Center, 1043 Ridge Street, Montrose.

length gown. It featured a heart neckline, apple red trim and beaded lace on the bodice, with apple red trim along the bottom of the gown and on the train. She carried a bouquet of yellow and red roses.

Crescent Combs of Grand Junction, a cousin of the bride, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Michelle Knob of Grand Junction, a friend of the bride, and Katie Loy of Delta, the bride’s sister-in-law. They wore strapless satin floorlength gowns in apple red and jade green.

The best man was Jason Atchley of Delta, a friend of the couple. The groomsmen were Justin Loy of Grand Junction and Jeff Loy of Delta, brothers of the bride. The groom’s brothers, Steven Wright of Grand Junction and Joseph Wright of Delta, served as ushers.

Lexy Loy and Bailey Loy, the bride’s nieces, were the flower girls. The ring bearer was Dominick Weeks, the bride’s nephew.

The bride’s mother wore a two-piece dress made of black lace. The groom’s mother chose a light blue pantsuit.

Immediately following

the ceremony a reception was held at Roscoe’s, the lodge’s restaurant. A dinner of chicken marsala was served while country music played in the background. A three-tier cake was covered with white frosting and decorated with red roses, white ribbons and white pearls.

Two layers were made of chocolate; the third layer was white.

Paige Wright of Grand Junction, sister of the groom, presided at the guest book. The matron of honor and bridesmaids helped at the gift table and with cutting the cake.

Special guests included Larry and Charlotte Wright of Thornton, uncles of the groom, Jim and Sharon Wright of Sterling, an uncle of the groom, and Lee Wright, an uncle of the groom from Arizona who brought his daughter Brenda.

The couple spent a week at the IOOF cabins on Grand Mesa and are now settling into their home in Colorado Springs.

The bride, a 2005 graduate of Delta High School, is a preschool teacher.

The groom, who is also a 2005 DHS graduate, is a U.S. Army transportation specialist.

Jennifer (Loy) and Shawn Wright

Roses are red, Your eyes, crystal blue Keep that bass groovin’ rhythm With “riffs” and “licks,” Dean, you rule!

Happy 50th Birthday!

Dean Burbank With love, From your family and friends

2nd Annual

Delta Middle School

Craft Fair & Winter Festival A fund raiser for DMS 8th Grade students attending the Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York City trip through the Close Up Foundation (www.closeup.org)

Saturday, December 10 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Delta Middle School Gym Booths will be available for community businesses and individuals to sell winter crafts and gifts.

Food, Games, Face Painting and Silent Auction!

Email Hailey (Eck) Hancock at hhancock@deltaschools.com or call 874-8046 with ideas or questions.

BOOTH REGISTRATION FORM

PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL Everyone will get a kick out of this creamy, savory spread from field editor Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia. The zippy cheddar ball can be made a day ahead.

Servings: 20 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 celery rib or broccoli stalk Sliced apples and assorted crackers

In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers.

Each Issue of Taste of Home, a friendly, full-color food magazine, includes over 85 taste-tempting recipes. For a sample copy, send $2 to Taste of Home, Suite 4321, PO Box 990, Greendale WI 53129-0990. Visit our Web page at www.tasteofhome.com.

Name Phone Email: Mailing Address I want a basic booth ($30.00 fee) I want a booth with access to electricity ($40.00 fee) What are you selling?

Return to Mrs. Hancock at Delta Middle School with payment by Tuesday, Nov. 29 with cash or check (payable to Delta Middle School)

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

SCHOOL

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Kids, don’t miss the fun of ‘Halloween High’ Oct. 27 The Delta High School National Honor Society is hosting its annual Halloween High on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the high school from 6

to 8 p.m. This is a great time for all kids of Delta County to come out and sport their new Halloween costumes, and even win a “best costume”

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Virtuous Kids and Teachers Lincoln Elementary School and the Delta Kiwanis Club recently honored the Virtuous Kids pictured above: Mr. Leon (helpful and kind), Mrs. Green (generous and thoughtful), Mrs. Davis (helpful and kind) and Mrs. Beckwith (helpful and kind); (middle row) Nayeli Rodriguez (compassion), Hunter Goff (diligent), Yovana Caballero (diligent), Jonathan Baty (helpful) and Lexie Leighton (respect); (bottom row) Brooke Suppes (diligent), Landon Clay (respectful and responsible), Mayte Alvarado (diligent), Jaris Elliott (determined), Logan Clay (respectful and responsible), Colton Davenport (responsible), Aushara Hostetler (helpful) and Aubrey Fraser (helpful).

Navy Seaman Matthew Ramirez, son of Sarah Halberg of Delta and Dan Fergeson, both of Delta, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Ramirez completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and

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confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly “Navy’’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Ramirez is a 2011 graduate of Delta High School.

prize. This event will include face painting, cookie decorating, bowling, fishing, coloring, pin the jack o’ lantern, a cake walk and more.

All this fun comes free to all, however the NHS students are asking that people bring some canned food to donate to the Delta Food Pantry.

The goal of this Halloween party is to let children have a safe night celebrating Halloween and help those in need of food in the community.

The NHS held a Homecoming dress boutique this year with funds supporting the Dolphin House. Members plan to paint the school bathrooms and many more community service projects. The NHS would like to thank the community for all of their continued support over the years!

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (front row, left to right) Morgan Farmer, Nathan Brewer, Tyren Schaefer and Ava Shaball; (back row) Jeramiah Porter, Kalli Carmichael and Kyra Gibson.

Breakfast Thursday, Oct. 27 — Breakfast burritos, cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Friday, Oct. 28 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, toast, fruit and milk.

Monday, Oct. 31 — Breakfast on a stick, oatmeal, toast, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Turkey sausage biscuit, cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Oatmeal, cereal, toast, fruit and milk.

Lunch K-5 Thursday, Oct. 27 — Italian baked sandwich, tossed salad, fruit, chocolate cake and milk.

Friday, Oct. 28 — Chicken patty sandwich, mixed oven fries, fruit, oatmeal cranberry cookies and milk.

Monday, Oct. 31 — Sloppy joes, vegetables, fruit, blueberry cake and milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Navajo taco, vegetables, fruit, Jell-o and milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, fruit, vegetables, hot rolls and milk.

Lunch 6-12 Thursday, Oct. 27 — Italian baked sandwich, chicken salad sandwich or chef salad, tossed salad, fruit, chocolate cake and milk.

Friday, Oct. 28 — Chicken patty sandwich, hamburger or chef salad, mixed oven fries, fruit, oatmeal cranberry cookies and milk.

Monday, Oct. 31 — Sloppy joes, meatball sub or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, blueberry cake and milk.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 — Navajo taco, chicken rice burrito or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, Jell-o and milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 — Chicken and noodles, turkey and cheese wrap or chef salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruit, hot rolls and milk.

Community Trick or Treat

Join us Monday, October 31 for cookies, punch & candy 5:30-7:30 p.m.

1380 Aspen Way Delta 874-1421

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (left to right) Blake Naranjo, Ashley Lahoe, Jennifer Reyes, Carson Roithmayr, Brytni Sheets and Alyssa Montgomery.

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (left to right) Alex Vette, Allison Davis, Ivy Holbrook, Daeker Conley, Damion Verdeja, Hayley Burwell, Emma Wise and Emma Roithmayr.

Train for a job in health care In response to the current economy and high unemployment rates, Delta-Montrose Technical College is hosting two information sessions on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to provide the community with information on training the school offers in conjunction with Career Step, a leading online healthcare education company, for careers in the growing healthcare industry.

The sessions will be held in the Uncompahgre Room on the campus at 1765 U.S. Highway 50 in Delta.

AIC Joshua Holveck graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, in October.

Airman Holveck is training in firefighting at a technical school in San Angelo.

A 2011 graduate of Delta High School, Airman Holveck is the son of Jim and Kathie of Austin.

DHS

CALENDAR Thur., Oct. 27

Fri., Oct. 28 Sat., Oct. 29 Mon., Oct. 31

College Visit to Western State, 7:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.; Freshman Football at Home vs.

Hotchkiss, 4:30 p.m.; DHS Halloween Party, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at DHS. Football at Glenwood Springs, 7:00 p.m.

Cross Country State Championships in Aurora, 9:00 a.m.

Freshman Football at Home vs. Gunnison, 4:00 p.m.; DHS 50/50 Food Drive Challenge.

PETE BLAIR, CPA SCHOOL BOARD THE REASONABLE CHOICE Paid for by Debby Blair

ST. MICHAEL’S ANNUAL

BAZAAR “

The Stampede”

NOVEMBER 4, 5 & 6 Something for the entire family! R A • Children’s Carnival • Raffles • Country Store FFLES • Chinese Auction • Family Bingo Saturday & Sunday

FAMILY DANCE ON FRIDAY (included in dinner price) Music by Rhythm Knight BARBCUE DINNER & FAMILY DANCE

Sponsored By:

Pest Away Spraying 874-4841

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MEXICAN DINNER

ROAST BEEF DINNER

Saturday, Nov. 5 Friday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Nov. 6 Starts at 3:00 p.m.

Starts at 4:00 p.m.

Starts at 11:00 a.m.

Raffle Drawings held Sunday at 5:00 p.m. - Need not be present to win

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 628 Meeker St. • Delta

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ACTIVITIES

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Druha Trava returns to Paonia Community Calendar The legendary Czech band Druha Trava is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with two new CDs it will introduce to U.S. fans when it returns to America in mid-October for a monthlong tour. Famed on both sides of the Atlantic for its “Czechgrass” fusion of acoustic, bluegrass, folk and rock, Druha Trava will visit Paonia Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

Both of the new CDs were recorded in Nashville and produced there

by Nashville producer Steve Walsh. “It was a fantastic experience to record in Nashville, and working with Steve really inspired us,” said DT’s banjoist Lubos Malina.

One of the CDs, “Marzipan from Toledo,” is the first album in 10 years of new Czech songs by DT’s singer/songwriter/frontman Robert Krestan. The second CD, specifically aimed at the U.S. market, is the first-ever collection of English-language versions of Krestan’s songs from earlier CDs that will be familiar to fans in their original Czech.

Racquetball tournament is Nov. 14-21 Bill Heddles Recreation Center’s “in-club” racquetball tournament is scheduled for Nov. 1421. Play is in the evening only beginning at 5 p.m. Finals will be Friday night in conjunction with a tournament pizza party.

Entries are available at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The entry fee is $25 and includes a tournament T-shirt, awards, pizza party and bragging rights.

For more information, contact Gary West at 874-0923.

“We’ve been wanting to do this for years, so that our U.S. fans can get a better appreciation of Robert’s songs,” Malina said. “And it’s finally happened.”

Druha Trava (which means “Second Grass”) was formed in 1991 by singer-songwriter Robert Krestan, banjo and wind instrumentalist Lubos Malina, dobro player Lubos Novotny and other veterans of the Czech acoustic music scene. Today’s lineup also includes guitarist Emil Formanek, bassist Tomas Liska and percussionist David Landstof.

DT “uses American roots music as a launching pad for its own synthesis of jazz, pop, folk and even classical motifs,” stated an article about the band in The New York Times.

“In doing so it transforms a quintessential American idiom into a richly textured, highly personal statement that defies genre classification.”

The winner of multiple Czech music awards, DT has a loyal following at home and in the United States. It first performed in the U.S. in 1993 and since 1994 has toured North America every year

Druha Trava

St. Luke’s plans annual fall festival St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting a fall festival featuring music and inspiration by Jeri Arbaney, native East African jewelry and crafts and a luncheon.

The doors open at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

Spend time browsing the jewelry and crafts offered by African Team Ministries.

Tickets to the luncheon are $15 and are available by advance

S. Fourth Street, Grand Junction.

Several performers are coming from eastern Colorado, and one from Arizona, to join local poets and musicians for the two-day event. Each brings a unique regional and personal style to the program. Daytime pro-

Olathe plans spooky events The Town of Olathe Activities Department is hosting the second annual Fear Factory Asylum Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Monday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Olathe Community Center, 115 Main Street in downtown Olathe.

Admission is $3.

Personal training available Receive personal training for whatever your needs may be, from weightlifting and swimming to running and biking. You can even learn the latest Zumba moves.

Individual sessions are $30; four sessions are $100. A certified trainer will give you fitness motivation and direction.

Learn more by calling Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 874-0923.

Listen to gospel favorites

registration only. To reserve your tickets, call Yvonne Rowland at 8749690. Door prizes will be offered.

Proceeds from the fall festival will benefit St. Luke’s community ministries and African Team Ministries, which provides orphan and refugee relief, missions and evangelism in East Africa.

The church is located at 5th and Palmer streets in Delta.

GJ museum will host cowboy poetry gathering Cowboys and ranch folks will be taking the stage to share their poetry, songs and stories as the Museum of Western Colorado presents the 2011 Grand Junction Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Nov. 4 and 5. The event takes place at the Whitman Educational Center, 248

except 2008. The band has recorded more than a dozen albums, including collaborative CDs with American stars Peter Rowan and Charlie McCoy.

Bring a non-perishable food item and receive $1 off the price of admission. The haunted house proceeds support youth activities and the Olathe “Backpack” program.

For more information, please contact the Olathe Activities Department at 323-6006 or e-mail bsale@ci.olathe.co.us.

Olathe Volunteer Fire Dept.

9th Annual

Punkin Chunkin’ and Fall Festival Saturday, October 29 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

At: DeVries Fruit & Veggies The Friend-ly Farm South of Olathe on Hwy 50 between mile markers 85 & 86

Launching Pumpkins

All Day

grams will be presented from 1 until 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday with a suggested donation of $1 admission. Evening performances will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with each program featuring different poets and musicians. Admission is $5 per person. There will also be open sessions on Friday at 3 p.m and on Saturday at 12 noon when anyone is welcome to come on stage and share a poem, story or song.

The Grand Junction Cowboy Poetry Gathering is presented by the Museum of Western Colorado, Ed and Lois Gardner, and Colorado Creative Industries. For more information contact Ronna Lee Sharpe at the Museum of Western Colorado, 361-1136 or rsharpe@westcomuseum. org.

There will be an old fashioned fifth Sunday community gospel sing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Grand Mesa Baptist Church, S.E. Jay Ave at Hwy. 65 in Cedaredge.

Come and hear the music like you remember it, with special groups and inspired congregational singing. Stay for refreshments afterward. Everyone is invited to attend.

For more information, contact the church at 856-4672 or Roger Congdon, 856-7915.

Non-profit workshop to be held in Delta The ability of an organization to make effective use of the energy, time and talents of its employees and volunteers is essential to accomplishing the organization’s mission.

Nonprofit organizations should place a high priority on exercising fair and equitable practices that attract and retain qualified volunteers and employees. Learn how to establish specific policies and practices that promote cooperation and open communication among employees, volunteers and other stakeholders so that they can effectively work together to advance your organization’s mission.

The Western Colorado Non-profit Council presents “Human Resources: Effectively Using Time, Talents and Energy” in Delta Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. The workshop will be repeated in Montrose Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register, e-mail coordinator@westernrpd. org.

USO — Barbershop Style “Takin’ It To The Troops”

Admission is FREE — But donations are accepted

Fund raiser for Olathe Firemen’s Association

For More Information Call 323-6559

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Delta Center, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or underinsured children ages birth-18. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sara, 874-9517.

Thursday, October 27

PUBLIC FORUM to provide information on current revitalization efforts and updates on alternate truck route, 5:30 p.m., Westminster Hall, Presbyterian Church, Delta. Hosted by Delta Community/Downtown Revitalization Committees and Delta County Economic Development.

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia.

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 53 numbers for $179, blue is 59 numbers and grey is 59 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

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, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street.

Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624.

HALLOWEEN HIGH, 6-8 p.m., Delta High School. No charge.

Hosted by Delta High School National Honor Society.

Friday, October 28

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 29

FALL FESTIVAL, 11 a.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Delta. Lunch, musical program by Jeri Arbaney, native East African jewelry and crafts, door prizes. For more information, call 210-0888.

KIDS’ HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AND HAUNTED HOUSE, 2-5 p.m., Presbyterian Church of Delta, 135 East 4th Street, Delta. $1 per child or one non-perishable food item.

Sunday, October 30

OLD-FASHIONED 5TH SUNDAY COMMUNITY GOSPEL SING, 6 p.m., Grand Mesa Baptist Church, S.E. Jay Avenue at Highway 65, Cedaredge. Refreshments afterwards. Everyone invited.

For more information, call the church, 856-4672 or Roger Congdon, 856-7915.

Monday, October 31

LIL’ BOO BASH, 6-8 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. $3 per person if registered by October 28 or register at the door for $5 per person for ages 2-8. No charge for adults. Games, prizes, pumpkin decorating, face painting and more. Costume judging at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 874-0923.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 2 p.m., Conference Room B, Montrose Memorial Hospital. Dr. Eugene Dawson discusses ways to cope with change and how to deal with depression. For more information or transportation arrangements, call Cora, 252-2996. Parkinson’s Support Group mission is to educate, provide resources, and support caregivers and their families.

Tuesday, November 1

ELECTION DAY BAZAAR AND POTATO BAR, Paonia United Methodist Church, Third and Onarga, Paonia. Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Potato bar: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $6.50 for potato bar, $7 for carry-out. Everyone welcome. For take-outs, call 5273348.

“HUMAN RESOURCES: EFFECTIVELY USING TIME, TALENTS AND ENERGY” WORKSHOP, 2-5 p.m. Presented by Western Colorado Non-profit Council. To register, e-mail coordinator@westernrpd.org.

November 3 & 4

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND YARD SALE, Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1721 H Road, Delta. Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 874-0848.

All proceeds go to support local missions and families who are experiencing hardships.

November 4, 5 & 6

ST. MICHAEL’S ANNUAL BAZAAR — Kids’ carnival, dinners, family bingo, dance, raffles. For more information, call St. Michael’s Church, Delta, 874-3300.

Saturday, November 5

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. “Cinderfellow” dance. 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, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

LEGENDARY CZECH BAND DRUHA TRAVA CONCERT, 8 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary this year.

Monday, November 7

VFW AND LADIES’ AUXILIARY POST 3571 MEETING, 7 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, 860 Highway 92, Delta. Dinner and fellowship at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8

FRIENDS OF CEDAREDGE ANIMAL CONTROL ANNUAL MEETING, 12:30-2 p.m., Cedaredge Library. Public welcome.

Thursday, November 17

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

Friday, December 2

DELTA PARADE OF LIGHTS, 6 p.m. Theme: “Historic Hometown Holiday.” Parade sponsored by Delta Area Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo. For parade entries and information, call the chamber, 874-8616.

Saturday, December 3

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.

Tuesday, December 6

DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center, Delta. Free admission.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 795 1600 Road

Launching up to 4000’ in the air • Booths • Kids Activities • Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze - turns haunted after dark

Wednesday, October 26

PROUDLY Presented by

The Del-Rose Chorus Sweet Adelines International

Thursday, December 8

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center, Delta. Free admission.

Tuesday, December 13

COMBINED DMS/DHS CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT, 6:30 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center, Delta. Free admission.

Saturday, December 17

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Christmas dance. New dancers welcome. 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, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

Tickets: In Advance - Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8 At the Door - Adults $12, Seniors/Students $10 Children 6 and under: FREE

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St. Luke’s honors health professionals In honor of St. Luke the Physician, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Delta held a prayer service to honor doctors, nurses, therapists, lab techni-

cians, volunteers and others who work in the medical field. The church had the opportunity to hold the healthcare professionals up in prayer and express appreciation for their dedication and commitment to the medical profession.

A number of local pastors as well as chaplains from the hospital were in attendance. Several members of the hospital board were also present.

Tom Mingen, the outgoing administrator of Delta County Memorial Hospital, was honored. At the same time, a warm welcome was extended to the new CEO, John Mitchell.

Max Kendrick, senior

Youth will collect canned goods on Halloween Youth from the Delta Christian Church will be trick-or-treating this year, but not for candy.

Instead they will be collecting canned goods for the homeless in the area.

Your support of their efforts will be greatly appreciated.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

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

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

chaplain at DCMH, said a few words extolling the contributions that Tom Mingen has made to the hospital in the past 10 years. Even though Mingen was not present, he was held up in prayer. A cross was made by Paul Miller, a member of St. Luke’s, as a sign of gratitude for Mingen’s many years of service to our community. The cross was accepted by John Mitchell on his behalf.

Mitchell was presented with a photo of the San Juan Mountains and a prayer which read, “As the New Day begins may you forever be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Also honored was the first recipient of “St.

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 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 Rev. Alisa Secrest Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Child care available

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Reaching the children and youth of Western Delta County I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 www.deltachristianchurch.org Ministry Staff: Don Bavor, Kirsten Alsdorf Buffy Zentmeyer; Jay Alsdorf Jeremy Kane; Jake Sullivan Sunday: Worship First Service 9:30 a.m.

Second Service 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Independent, Fundamental

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

Luke’s Good Samaritan Award,” Dr. Eric Schmidt of Delta County Memorial Oncology Center. Dr. Schmidt was recognized by his staff for the dedication and compassion he gives to every patient that comes through the center.

“As a community we are all indeed grateful for his work and the time he gives to providing care for those in need,” said Father Tom Seibert. “It is our desire to make this community-wide prayer service a tradition here at St. Luke’s as we continue to hold up those in the medical profession in prayerful support for all the good they accomplish in our community.”

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

ORTHODOX 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 www.saintandrewsdelta.org Father Daniel Jones Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

Please call: for feast day services schedule

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 Minister Windell Howard P.O. Box 7 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Children’s Sunday School during worship ADVENTIST CHURCH Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Thursday: 763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

Pastor: Seth Coridan Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

Christ Centered Country Church FREE CHURCH Independent and Fundamental CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefreechurch.org OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Pastor Bill Williamson 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 856-4458 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m.

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Nursery Available Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

American Baptist Church Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. deltafirstbaptist.org UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

Pastor James Conley CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY National Historical Register site Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. cedaredgecumc@tds.net Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday: Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

OF HOTCHKISS Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: 9:45 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday 3:45 p.m.

Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. After School Program (K-8) Wed. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Bible Studies Available!

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Nursery & Attendant also available.

FELLOWSHIP meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Ron Howard, Pastor more information.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church Provided CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Home Bible Studies Available 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 PAONIA Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

2nd and Onarga, Paonia ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Russell Fletcher 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Father Canice Enyiaka Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Saturday: Worship 10:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Youth Group Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Mass 5:30 p.m.

290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Child care provided every Sun. Sunday: Pastor Seth Coridan and on special occasions.

English Mass 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH

800 Palmer St., Delta

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.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 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.

His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.

Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m.

Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m.

Youth Group 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

Please join our family for a variety of music and worship.

Something for everyone!

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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.

Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Janet Noble - Children Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Communion Worship 1st Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org 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 Sunday: SURFACE CREEK 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 FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 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: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 5:00 p.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Evening (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: 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 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

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

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

Photo submitted

In honor of St. Luke the Physician, St. Luke’s of Delta celebrated feast day Oct. 18 by honoring those in the medical profession. Dr. Eric Schmidt (left) was the recipient of the first St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Award, in recognition for the care and compassion he provides at the hospital’s Oncology Center.

(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.

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

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

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

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 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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OBITUARIES

Kathleen “Kathy” Doris Miklich of Denver died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Denver. She was 60.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church with Pastor Deb Edwards officiating.

A private inurnment will be held at Cedaredge Cemetery.

Ms. Miklich is survived by her parents, Richard and Doris Miklich of Cedaredge; a brother, Richard “Rick” Miklich of Colorado Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2480 W. 26th

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Holiday Bazaar & Yard Sale November 3 & 4 — Thursday — 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

— Friday— 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene 1721 H Road • Delta 874-0848 All proceeds go to support local missions and families who are experiencing hardships.

PUBLIC FORUM Thursday, October 27 5:30 p.m.

Delta Community/Downtown Revitalization Committees in collaboration with

Delta County Economic Development will be hosting a

PUBLIC FORUM Thursday, October 27 5:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall at the Presbyterian Church Information will be provided on current revitalization efforts and updates on the alternate truck route.

Ave., Denver, CO 80211, or Denver Max Fund, 1025 Galapago Street, Denver, CO 80204.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Zane Kunkel Zane Kunkel of Broomfield, formerly of Cedaredge, died Oct. 6, 2011. He was 52.

Mr. Kunkel was born Oct. 13, 1958, in York, Pa., to Jeanette and John Kunkel.

He enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.

He was an avid fan of Colorado Buffaloes and Green Bay Packers.

Mr. Kunkel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Julie Kunkel of Broomfield; a daughter and her husband, Andrea and Andrew Ventura of Commerce City; two sons, Barry Kunkel and his fiancée Beckie Stollsteimer of Thornton, and Preston Kunkel and his wife Jess of Longmont; a granddaughter, Sophie Ventura; his parents, Jeannete Kunkel of Cedaredge, and John Kunkel of Delta; two sisters, Kristal Albritten and Chris Crawley of Cedaredge, and Laurie Thornton and Carl Rice of Akron; three brothers and their wives, Greg and Deb Kunkel of Red Lion, Pa., Geoff and Susan Kunkel of Cedaredge, and Jonathan and LaTonya Kunkel of Sugarland, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the south club level of Folsom Field in Boulder.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zane Kunkel Memorial Fund at any First Bank in Colorado.

Peggy Kramer Peggy Ilene Kramer of Delta died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at her home.

She was 76.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

Mrs. Kramer was born Nov. 11, 1935, in Eckert, to William and Thelma (Chambers) Doyle. She spent her childhood in Eckert and graduated from Delta High School in 1953.

She married Robert Kramer on Nov. 16, 1974, in Grand Junction. They celebrated 36 years of marriage. He survives.

Mrs. Kramer was a bookkeeper. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, sewing, camping, her family and driving big tractors. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Kramer

of Delta; two sons, Jim Ventrello and his wife Laurie of Delta, and Mark Ventrello of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother and his wife, Jim and Joan Doyle of Delta; a stepbrother, Jerry Wethington of Grand Junction; a sister-in-law, Elsie Doyle of Brunswick, Mo.; a stepsister, Connie Swaro of Cory; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Kramer was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Doyle.

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

View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Utah, Shauna Brady of Spanish Fork, Utah, and Cody Schiller of Montrose; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Schiller; and three sisters.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montrose. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at 9:30 a.m.

Burial will follow at Olathe Cemetery.

Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Charles Winston

Betty Lou Hutchison

Bob Schiller Jr. Robert “Bob” Clark Schiller Jr. of Olathe died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was 85.

Mr. Schiller was born July 15, 1926, in Garden Grove, Calif., to Robert and Edna (Gerstenlauer) Schiller. He spent his childhood in Garden Grove, Calif., and graduated from Garden Grove Union High School in 1944.

He enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946.

Mr. Schiller earned a degree in forestry from Colorado State University He married Shirley Gearhart on June 22, 1950, in Aztec, N.M. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah Temple on Oct. 14, 1972. She preceded him in death.

Mr. Schiller was the entrepreneur of Schiller Insurance Agency in Montrose, which is 60 years old and in its third generation of a familyowned business.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he held numerous callings, the Boy Scouts of America and involved in the John Birch Society. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed the mountains, hunting, fishing, backpacking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, pinochle, square dance calling and spending time with his family. He and his wife were memebers of the Black Canyon Twirlers Group. He and his daughter Rhonda climbed all of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks.

Mr. Schiller is survived by his children, Rhonda Bates of Montrose, Kibbie Ward of Crawford, Clark Schiller of St. George,

nison Watershed Team Roping event. She was a volunteer for the Pioneer Museum in Gunnison and a member of Colorado Trappers Association.

She is survived by three sons and their wives, Bruce and Dana Hutchison of New Mexico, Glenn and Sue Hutchison of Gunnison, and Gordon and Bobbi Kay Hutchison of Delta.

Mrs. Hutchison was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hutchison; and a sister, Eunice Joelson.

A graveside service was held Oct. 20 at Powderhorn Cemetery in Powderhorn.

Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory handled the arrangements.

Betty Lou Hutchison of Gunnison died Oct. 13, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. She was 83.

Mrs. Hutchison was born Sept. 10, 1928, in Braymer, Mo., to Johnny and Daisy Mae (Kleitz) Wooden. She spent her childhood and graduated from high school in Braymer in 1946.

She married Sam Hutchison in 1947 in Montrose. He died on July 6, 2003, in Gunnison.

Mrs. Hutchison enjoyed her family, cooking, family gatherings, picnics, fried chicken, chocolate cake, singing, dancing, playing the guitar and quilting.

She never missed a Gun-

Charles Leroy Winston of Berthoud died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 85.

A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. at Berthoud Green Lawn Cemetery.

Mr. Winston is survived by his wife, Maxine Winston of Berthoud; a son and his wife, Francis and Sharon Winston of Crawford; a daughter and her husband, Susan Winston and Winston Vickers of Long Beach, Calif.; a stepdaughter and her husband, Sharon and Rod Tseu of Sterling; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416, First United Methodist Church of Berthoud, P.O. Box 506, Berthoud, CO 80513, or Hospice in Loveland.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Learn how to start a non-profit The Western Colorado Community Foundation will offer a free workshop for anyone thinking of starting a new non-profit organization or who is in the midst of that process.

Participants will explore the options for pursuing a project or cause, what to consider before starting a non-profit, and what it takes to apply for non-profit status. The challenges of sustaining a non-profit organization and demonstrating accountability will also be addressed.

Illene Roggensack, President of Third Sector Innovations, will present the workshop. Roggensack has been involved in organizational development as a business owner, non-profit executive director, board member, volunteer and consultant for 24 years. Roggensack holds an MBA, a BA in journalism and recognition as a Certified Fund Raising Executive by the Association of Fund Rais-

ing Professionals.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the downtown Grand Junction Alpine Bank Building, 225 North 5th Street.

Register by calling the Community Foundation at 243-3767. Bring your lunch if you wish.

DHS pool play set Delta’s Lady Panthers’ volleyball schedule for Saturday, Oct. 29, begins with Sand Creek at appproximately 9 a.m. at Central High School.

The Panthers’ second match in Pool B play is with Cortez at approximately 10 a.m.

Afternoon sessions between Pool A and B begins at 1:30 p.m. at Palisade High School.

Sons of Norway celebrates Thanksgiving

Chalmer & Marge Swain

Taylor

Funeral Service & Crematory Mesa View Cemetery

Vestafjell Lodge of the Sons of Norway will celebrate Thanksgiving and elect 2012 officers at the next meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, Grand Junction.

Janice Hogue will present the program on “Traditional Story Telling.”

Please bring a generous side dish to accompany the turkey provided by the lodge for the holiday meal.

Guests are welcome.

For more information call 245-5649 or 249-8691, or visit the website, www. vestafjelllodge.org.

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Employee ‘coined’ Correctional Officer Thomas Clements was presented with the Colorado Department of Corrections Recognition Coin Award. This award was presented to Clements for heroic actions above and beyond the call of duty. Clements came upon a vehicle rollover accident on Highway 92 on Oct. 4. He rendered emergency first aid to a female passenger trapped inside the vehicle. Clements attempted to save her life by holding her up to relieve pressure from the seat belt and keep her airway open until emergency response personnel arrived. Major Mark Lisak, acting warden, expressed his sincere appreciation to Clements for his courageous actions at the scene of the accident. Delta Correctional Center salutes CO Clements!

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Hotchkiss still working to solve water problem

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Mike Owens, Hotchkiss public works director, told the Oct. 13 town council the department is continuing to work with Pall Corporation in finding a solution to the disinfection byproducts found in the furthermost parts of the town’s distribution system.

Joanne Fagan, town engineer, noted in her report to the council that the department had installed a coagulant mixer in the raw water feed line and increased the coagulant dose. Pall provided testing equipment for the staff “to monitor the total organic carbon (TOC) in the raw and

treated water on site rather than needing to wait weeks to get results. The amount of TOC in the treated water is an indicator of the amount of disinfection byproducts that is likely to be formed in the distribution system.”

The results show that “the increased coagulant dose coincided with a drop in treated water TOC and in the concentration of one of the families of the byproducts (HAA5), but not with the other (THM).”

Further test results will be completed in October which will determine if Pall will have to take further action in controlling the THM. Photo by Kathy Browning

Arrests are up in Hotchkiss

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office is being kept very busy.

Like August, September has shown higher than normal incidents.

In his report dated Oct. 11, Marshal Dan Miller stated the department had higher warrant arrests and followup investigations of criminal cases in August.

“We are still seeing an increase in calls and reports.

We have made twice as many arrests so far this year than what we did all of last year,” Miller reported.

The Marshal’s Office has

made 82 adult arrests this year compared to 48 arrests for all of 2010.

Incidents for September included 54 traffic offenses, five traffic accidents, 20 vehicle serial number inspections, seven fugitives from justice, eight alarms, six medical assists, seven animal calls, eight agency assists, eight suspicious persons or circumstances, four civil problems, two reports of domestic violence, one case of harassment and intimidation, one burglary with a forced entrance to a residence, two larcenies, one fraud or swindle case and other incidents.

Autumn in Hotchkiss If people seem extra happy nowadays, it could be because everybody is loving the warm temperatures, blue skies and golden colors. There’s so much color all around and quite a few trees still have green leaves. One person said they hope it lasts like this until after Thanksgiving. No harm in hoping. Enjoy this while you can.

Habitat designed to save Gunnison Sage-grouse

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

There are two kinds of Sage-grouse in the western part of the United States.

Until 2000 the two were thought to be just one species, the Greater Sage-grouse.

But with further study it was learned that the species in Crawford and Gunnison is the Gunnison Sage-grouse. It is found exclusively west of the Continental Divide and south

of the Colorado River. There are seven distinct populations, one is in Utah.

Crawford is one of those populations, but the numbers have been shrinking. The causes are not entirely understood for the lower populations. Ravens are believed to be a predator. To help cut down lofty perches in pinyonjuniper or on fence posts where the ravens can perch and spy for Gunnison Sage-grouse

Water line to be finished Nov. 4

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Chuck Pinner, business manager for Sapphire Construction, believes meeting the new Town of Hotchkiss’ deadline of Nov. 4 will be very close.

The Town of Hotchkiss is completing a massive undertaking putting in a water line from within town limits and under the North Fork River to provide proper water pressure all the way to Hotchkiss High School. Pressure has been a difficult problem to solve since the water line was first installed.

“Three weeks worth of rock” is what has been removed from the river according to Leonard McCulloch, public works supervisor. River water is being routed around the area.

Sapphire Construction tried four different ways to get the river water level down so cement encasements for the water pipe could be poured.

The ground and water levels are equal and the crew has had to install hoses and a pump to keep water out of the

trench.

In town engineer Joanne Fagan’s report to the council on Oct. 13, staff had reservations and concerns about the first cement pour. Ten days after it was poured, Sapphire agreed that the original pour did not go as planned. A new superintendent for the project, Pinner, was brought on the project. Sapphire and public works are using “more conventional methods to construct the encasement” and progress is proceeding though slower than originally hoped.

Pinner’s plan to control the groundwater is working, Fagan said.

The original construction completion deadline was Oct. 3. Mike Owens, public works director, and Fagan recommended the council approve the contract extension to Friday, Nov. 4. The council agreed.

Pinner told the council that the project has been like “digging in soup” and that it has been difficult. There are 73 feet of cement boxes in the trench and 68 feet of pipe.

Now that the river water has been controlled, the project

should be finished by the new deadline.

Photo by Kathy Browning

The heavy equipment operators have had a big task working in the large trench dug for the new Hotchkiss water line. It’s 31 feet down from the bridge to the ground. Some river water still flows into the ditch, but Sapphire Construction is pumping the water away from the work site. The rest of the river is being routed around the work area. The project deadline is Nov. 4.

eggs and young, a collaborative operation is underway to create a better habitat.

Doug Homan heads up the Crawford Area Gunnison Sage-grouse Working Group which developed a conservation plan. Helping support the working group are the Black Canyon Audubon Society, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Division of Wildlife, National Audubon Society through Together Green funded by Toyota and in-kind support from the U.S. Geological Survey and Black Canyon National Park.

A grant from the National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has provided for 1,170 acres of pinyon-juniper forest removed by hydro-axing. Rue Logging did the hydro-axing for $69,849.

Another 512 acres has been cleared through slashing at a cost of $11,504. Water storage tanks, costing $29,000, and $15,000 in seed were purchased through the grant.

Total costs for the habitat improvement is $125,353.

To help improve the numbers in the Crawford area by the Black Canyon, some Gunnison Sage-grouse have been transplanted. Sagegrouse are trapped and equipped with GPS radios so their movements can be tracked.

The working group knows from its studies that patches of ground known as leks used for ceremonial displays by the male Gunnison Sage-grouse are no longer being used. Pinyon-juniper forests have overtaken the former sagebrush.

That could be one answer of why a lek is no longer used.

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Spooky fun for kids

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Photo by Kathy Browning

Two blue water pipes are shown going into the first cement encasement. Encasements will protect the pipe under the North Fork River. All other water pipe for the project has already been installed.

Halloween is fast approaching and it’s time to do finishing touches on costumes, get candy ready and decorations completed.

Here are three events for kids in the North Fork Valley, all taking place on Monday, Oct. 31.

From 4 to 8 p.m., join the Hotchkiss FFA Halloween party at Heritage Hall at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. The FFA has many fun games for the kids to participate in and it’s a great place for everyone to see your costume.

The Crawford Friends Church is sponsoring the Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 8 p.m. Come and enjoy the bonfire, pumpkin painting, hay rides, candy, face painting, hot dogs and games. The church is located at 3842 Stearman

Lane right off Highway 92.

Each year, Scott and Viva Kellogg decorate their house

at 218 Minnesota Avenue in Paonia for Halloween. Stop by if you dare. Spooky!

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Fall’oween, seems just about everyone is enjoying the last fall colors. On Halloween stop by the Kellogg’s house at 218 Minnesota Avenue in Paonia to meet these guys after you’re done sightseeing.

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Pros and cons of mosquito district questions

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Voters within the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District (NFMAD) will decide the fate of two ballot measures, 5A and 5B, which would de-Bruce and allow a mill levy increase. Tara Budinger on the current board of directors presents why they are asking voters to vote yes on both measures. Bill Kolb, a former president of the board, provides the opposing view. Both viewpoints have been edited due to space limitations.

Opinions expressed are theirs and do not reflect the opinion of the DCI. Tara Budinger Vote Yes on 5A and 5B NFMAD operates on an annual budget of around $110,000 to control disease-bearing mosquitoes in a rural area of approximately 50 square miles. This is the smallest mosquito control budget per square mile in the state of Colorado. For example, the Alamosa district, with a comparable boundary area, has a budget of about $400,000 - $500,000 and the Grand River District in Mesa County, with a 75-squaremile area, has a budget of upwards of $1 million.

The bulk of the revenue supplying the district comes from property taxes. Due to the TABOR amendment, authored by representative Douglas Bruce, the rate of revenue growth from year to year is limited, and any mill levy increases must be put to a vote of the taxpayers. Thus, when property values rise, the mill levy is lowered to compensate. When property values fall, as they did during our last assessment, the mill levy remains the same. This creates a “ratcheting down” effect over time.

De-Brucing does not

raise taxes, but allows the district to keep any excess revenue collected beyond the TABOR limits. In this year’s case, that means only about $1,400. However, over time it curbs the revenue squeezing that is affecting our ability to provide adequate service. This is why we are asking you to vote yes on measure 5B. As a result of this ratcheting down effect over the years, the mosquito district budget has remained very small even as the cost of products rises and new technology and legal regulations require us to update our methods. The new property assessments will result in an approximate 10 percent reduction of our revenue, forcing us to use the reserves set aside for new equipment just to maintain basic services. We may have to look at ways to shorten the season at both ends, concentrating on the disease-bearing mosquitoes exclusively if resources are stretched too tightly.

Measure 5A asks for a mill levy increase from the current 1.802 to 3.604. This would make up for the inadvertent down-sizing of the budget over the years and give us the resources to improve the quality of mosquito control and disease prevention. The new budget of approximately $200,000 would still be small compared to other mosquito districts but would be more in line with the actual costs of running an adequate program.

In recent years the board has relied exclusively on volunteers to trap and monitor mosquito populations and has foregone meeting time payments to which they are entitled, electing to fold the money back into the operations budget.

The crew has gotten

very good at equipment repair to save money on replacements, and we are still using the same wellused trucks. We have reduced administrative overhead considerably, cutting our insurance costs in half through the efforts of our accountant, who volunteers some of his time as well.

Since 2008, we have implemented an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program, which has been adopted by virtually all mosquito districts across the country. This method attacks mosquitoes at all stages of their development rather than focusing on killing them as adults. The result is a more effective program that dramatically reduces the use of pesticides that can have a negative impact on water quality, beneficial insects and possibly human health.

New national permitting regulations that are about to come into effect will require the elements of an IPM program, including regular monitoring of mosquito counts and accurate treatment record-keeping. NFMAD is well-prepared to comply with these mandates, which will no longer allow calendar spraying or lack of monitoring. This increase in the quality of the program does have a cost. IPM is more labor-intensive, and as we find and treat more breeding sites, the amount and cost of the products we need to use rises as well.

In 2008, there were approximately 120 breeding sites being monitored and treated. We are now treating and monitoring over 400 sites. Each breeding site that is treated with larvicide prevents 1,000s of mosquitoes from ever flying, biting or breeding.

During the past two years, the district has

begun partnering with landowners to help them reduce or eliminate their breeding sites. We would like to spend more of our resources on these site mitigation projects. They save the district and the taxpayers money in the long run. Voting yes on Measure 5A will fund the district adequately.

Bill Kolb Vote No on 5A and 5B The money is there.

And they don’t need any extra money. It needs to be used properly. The last year I was in office, we had a budget of $90,000 at the beginning of the year and had $41,000 at the end of the year. The district was able to purchase two Smart Flow foggers for $14,500 a piece. Plus we purchased a truck from the Forest Service for approximately $7,000. It shows you, if you manage properly, there is money at the end of the year.

Also, without fogging the district is saving about $3,200 a month for five months from May to September.

I don’t feel the district needs more money. They should be able to get by with what they have. It seems the whole country needs more because of over expenditure. This is just one of the for instances. It’s not just them, it’s everyone needing more and needing more. The district needs to buckle their belt up and utilize what they have properly.

The larvicide being currently used, Agnique, cannot be seen when it is applied to water. Golden Bear was formerly used and it leaves a film on the water which makes it easy to see. Using the current larvicide which is difficult to see, means larvicide is being wasted.

Agnique is also used to kill the pupae. The only way to kill the pupae is

NFMAD budget public hearing is Nov. 14 in Paonia The North Fork Mosquito Abatement District will have a public hearing on the proposed 2012 budget on Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Paonia Library Community Room. The public is welcome.

to change the surface tension of the water so the pupae can’t take a breath and drowns.

Agnique is more expensive than the Golden Bear. Agnique is being wasted especially on large fields. Golden Bear is less expensive and works very well.

I’ve been told larvicide is being sprayed on dry ground which is a waste.

Previously, all the board members would attend seminars by chemical manufacturers so they would understand how to use the chemical. I’m not sure if the present board gets this training.

I checked many sites which the district treated in former years and found all stages of larvae present. I don’t believe the district uses the 150-day tablets which are a safety net if you can’t make it back to a site.

A 2008 profit and loss comparison shows the district spent $10,563 in chemicals for the entire year. Adulticiding with two trucks cost $3,200 a month.

We purchased new equipment, now the district is selling a lot of equipment.

The district is no longer applying treatments for the entire mosquito term from April 1 until

Budget figures for the past two years, as well as comparisons proposed for the 2012 budgets, outlining expenditures whether Measure 5A passes or not are available to the public at the Paonia and Hotchkiss libraries.

the first freeze. I have talked to farmers, those who work in the fields and are amongst the mosquitoes, and they are absolutely not happy with the district.

I see a problem when equipment we purchased is being sold and the field crew is not working through the entire season. There is a problem.

To run the district properly it takes time out of your private and family time. You have to have total dedication to run the district properly. Everyone of my board members knew every breeding site and what treatment would be applied.

We used melathion because it cost the least.

Biomist cost three times what melathion cost. It was time for the district to change chemicals.

The money is adequate.

It is there. It needs to be used properly. Product cannot be mismanaged.

Even though we had a field manager, the board was totally involved. The field manager’s job is a temporary job until a better job comes along. A full-time employee with the mosquito district is a waste of money.

I am not in favor of de-Brucing the mosquito district nor in increasing the mill levy. Current funding is adequate.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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Sage-grouse FROM PAGE B1 increased recreation in the area. Some leks have been created by ponds used by livestock. Some leks date back to areas brushbeat in 1994 and 1996.

Nests are usually found at the base of sagebrush plants taller than 18 inches and within a couple of miles of the lek.

Hens with young chicks look for areas with forbs and grasses and live sagebrush canopy cover. Hens with late broods look for moist sites near stockponds and upper drainages which have forbs and grasses for foraging and there is adequate shrub cover for escape from predators. In the fall, Gunnison Sagegrouse shift their diet by necessity from the forbs to sagebrush. They eat black, mountain and basin big sagebrush in the winter.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considered the Gunnison Sagegrouse for protection under the Threatened and Endangered Species Act in 2000, but decided against it in 2006.

In Sept. 2010, Fish and Wildlife Service declared

the Gunnison Sagegrouse should be under the Endangered Species Act but due to “higher priorities and lack of funding within the USFWS budget” it would not happen. The Gunnison Sagegrouse was listed as number two, which makes it a high priority.

Other agencies and organizations list the Gunnison Sage-grouse as a sensitive species, a species of special concern or one of the top ten endangered bird species in North America.

Homan is hoping that with the habitat improvements which will allow the sagebrush and forbs to multiply across the landscape, the population of the Gunnison Sage-grouse will increase naturally, and that the birds will not be placed on the endangered species list in the Crawford area. The highest count of males at leks was 64 in 1999. The lowest count was just four males in 2010.

Some of the goals, objectives and strategies developed to increase the population include: •Spring lek counts on

active and recently active leks.

•Survey historic, vacant, potential and linage habitat for Gunnison Sage-grouse presence.

•Locate new and undiscovered leks.

•Reduce the probability of extinction to less than one percent in 50 years through augmentation with wild-trapped or captive produced birds.

•Capture grouse over the next 10 year period and fit them with tracking devices.

•Monitor motorized use in sage grouse habitat.

•Recommend and

review projects and research factors that influence population viability.

•Investigate the effects of variable climatic conditions on Gunnison Sagegrouse.

•Institute recreational harvest of grouse when and if populations can sustain it.

•Protect habitat of sufficient size, quality and juxtaposition so that the long-term future of the Gunnison Sage-grouse is ensured.

For more information on the Crawford Gunnison Sage-grouse Working Group, contact

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Male Gunnison Sage-grouse put on special displays to attract females. The strutting takes place in clearings called leks. In the spring, the males puff out their chests and vocalize with their yellow air sacs. The females are quite taken by it all.

Doug Homan, coordinator, at doug.homan@gmail. com or 872-2175.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Rue Logging performed the hydro-axing of pinyon-juniper forests which encroached on the native sage brush and negatively impacted the habitat for the Gunnison Sage-grouse in Crawford’s Black Canyon area.

Museum honors those who made a difference Photo by Kathy Browning

The HotchkissCrawford Historical Museum is continuing their special exhibits and guest speakers for “Those Who Made A Difference.”

The exhibit features Harry Addams, George Duke, Sr., Enos T. Hotchkiss, Swan Linman, Leslie Savage, Martha Savage and Kathleen Wheeler.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, A Hotchkiss resident, at 1:30 p.m., Chuck FarmHill asked for a special zoning permit, because food vender carts are not currently in the town’s zoning regulations. The cart will not be operational during inclement weather.

Hill told the council he has all the same health licenses that any other Melissa Shaw, an artbusiness would have. He uses a commercial kitch- ist-in-residence at Elseen for preparation. The where Studios in Paonia, cart will be removed at will be lending her skills the close of each busi- as a theatre set designer ness day. Car wash owner to the Blue Sage Center David Keegan had given for the Arts in Paonia, Hill permission to use the where she will be helping Lynn Wetherell and Mary car wash property.

Mayor Wendell Koontz Reilly design a haunted commended Hill for doing house for the Blue Sage’s “everything right” on Masked Ball Halloween this second request. The event on Saturday, Oct. mayor requested a copy 29, at 8 pm.

Shaw, a resident of of his sales tax license.

The council approved New York City, received the special zoning use for her Masters of Fine Arts the vendor cart until the degree from Sarah Lawtrustees adopt a vending rence College in New license or until Oct. 30, York, where she currently teaches. While her two2012. week residency at Elsewhere Studios is primarily focused on translating her solo-performance piece, “On How to Dress Your Children the Day You Are Going to Pretend That They Have Polio,” into a memoir, she also desires to get involved in the community.

In addition to helping with the Blue Sage’s Halloween event, Shaw will be teaching an improvisational theatre class at the Blue Sage on Monday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Shaw has

Using a radio GPS locator, working group coordinator Doug Homan tracks a Gunnsion Sage-grouse.

Homan regularly counts the sage grouse population hoping that improvements to the habitat will improve their numbers.

Hot dog stand wins approval

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

A mobile hot dog stand first won a recommendation of approval from the Hotchkiss Planning Commission, and then came away with approval by the Hotchkiss Town Council on Oct. 13 Lawrence Hill, the proprietor, had requested the special zoning use review. Hill had come before the council around the time of the county fair to request the town’s permission in setting up his hot dog stand at the car wash at 350 East Bridge Street. At that time, Hill was unaware of the procedures required and his request was denied.

His food vender cart will also have sausages, sandwiches, roast beef and other “to go” food items.

Hill had previously been set up in Paonia, but the location did not work out.

er will speak about Enos Hotchkiss and Dahlgren Andrews and Martha Savage. On Nov. 5, Margaret Deutsch will speak about the life of Leslie Savage.

The museum is open Saturdays, 1-4. It is located at Second and Hotchkiss Avenue.

Visit the HotchkissCrawford Museum and nominate your favorite person who made a difference.

Masked Ball at Blue Sage is Saturday

Photo by Kathy Browning

Murder and dinner Last Friday night, Memorial Hall was filled with people enjoying dinner theater brought to them

by Rendezvous with Murder. The guests ate dinner with the cast of characters in the murder mystery who would drop clues about who committed the murder. Above are two of the Calzone family ably portrayed by Sheryl Farmer and David Magnum. The entire evening, including a live auction called by Gabby George, was to raise funds for Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Seventh Judicial District. The Hotchkiss FFA served the dinner.

TRICK OR TREAT STREET at

Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center Please join us for a community Halloween activity!

Monday, October 31 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Gentle reminder to parents: please do not visit if you or your children are ill. Thank you.

PAONIA CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER 1625 Meadowbrook Blvd • Paonia 527-4837

Melissa Shaw studied improvisational theatre with Keith Johnstone, Whoopi Goldberg, and Julian Boal, among others, and says that the first secret to succeeding at improv is simply to say, “Yes.” The haunted house at the Blue Sage’s Masked Ball event is a haunted bank theme and will include haunted tours of the two buildings’ basements. Admission to the “Vault of Haunts” will be $5 and includes admission to the Masked Ball.

For more information on Shaw’s class or the Masked Ball, contact the Blue Sage at 527-7243.

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Delta County Independent

West Elk Mountain Rescue offers tips for safe outings West Elk Mountain Rescue has been busy this fall searching for lost persons. WEMR was called out three times (two lost hunters and one lost climber) via SPOT satellite GPS locator units in the past few weeks.

All were cases of the users “jumping the gun” so to speak and pressing the emergency button when a wait of a little while could have been useful to avoid unneeded mobilization of volunteers and vehicles. A fourth search and rescue call out was for an over-

due hiker. He managed to take a wrong turn and end up 14 miles northwest of his vehicle a day later, safe and relatively unharmed for his experience.

Remember, in case of an emergency to contact the county sheriff.

But make adequate trip plans! Let someone know your exact destination by name and GPS location if you have it, vehicle details, a realistic return time and how late should be a cause for concern.

Make sure everyone in the group is physically

Paonia Methodists host potato bar and bazaar Nov. 1

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To check eligibility, please call above listed phone number.

When the frost is on the pumpkin, and crunchy apples are being harvested, it is time to be thinking about attending the annual Paonia United Methodist Potato Bar and Bazaar at Third and Onarga in Paonia.

Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the church Fellowship Hall, the bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the potato bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to chairman Jan Probert.

Enjoy a delicious baked potato. Add sour cream, ham, cheese, butter, broccoli or all of the above. Pie and a beverage are included. A new item offered on the menu is a bowl of chili. The potato bar is $6.50 and takeouts in the Paonia area are $7. Contact phone is 527-3348.

Local projects supported by proceeds from the event are the Helping Hands Backpack Lunch Program and American

Legion Food Bank. Last year each project was given $1,600.

At the bazaar as a part of the silent auction, there will be a vintage quilt on display. The quilt is an old-fashioned 1930 design pieced in light fabrics by Nancy VanAken, Beverly Clemmer, Bertie Smith, and Marilyn Ellenberger. Gift certificates from Paonia merchants will also be offered at the silent auction, as well as donated items from local businesses.

Diane Fletcher and Peggy Sharp, co-chairmen of the heritage treasure table, report that jewelry and heirlooms, including cut glass, crystal, and silver plate pieces are for sale. Also, a table of craft items including a Christmas tree skirt will be a part of the bazaar.

Everyone is invited to enjoy this fall event which helps out Paonia community projects.

Sunday outing to compare access

Thur., Oct. 27 PLAN Test for Freshmen; Play Practice, 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 28

Football at Home vs.

Rangely, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 29

Volleyball Districts at Soroco.

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HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Oct. 27 JV Football at Delta, 4:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 28

Volleyball at District Tournament, Football at Meeker, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 29 State Cross Country at Denver; Volleyball at District Tournament.

Sponsored By:

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

According to The Conservation Center, Sam Brown and Tara Miller are leading an outing on Sunday, Oct. 30, for a same-day comparison of the existing access and the proposed new access to the Ragged Mountain Trail as proposed in the Bear Ranch land exchange.

The outing is somewhat strenuous. Bring hiking boots with ankle support, lunch, water, clothing layers, including orange vest or other

colorful clothing, as well as personal items such as binoculars or cameras.

Participants are encouraged to contact Brown or Miller at tarasam@tds.net or call 527-6570.

The outing begins in the parking lot of Don’s Market in Paonia at 9 a.m. for carpooling. Participants may also join the group at the picnic tables on Gunnison County Road 2 at 10 a.m.

Expect to be back at Don’s Market around 4:30 p.m.

prepared for the trip and travel in groups, not solo!

Make sure you have the following with you as a MINIMUM when you travel in the woods: • More food and water than you think you will need; • Map, compass and GPS; • Adequate clothing, including rain/snow wear; • Eye protection and sun screen; • Dry extra clothing; • Waterproof fire starter; • Personal first aid equipment; • Shelter – bivouac or tarp; • Emergency whistle (plastic);

• Signal mirror (mirror sunglasses could work); and • Sleeping bag or space blanket.

Know where you are going, do some research and don’t take risks!

WEMR wants you safe and having a good wilderness experience. It is a non-profit organization made up of back country users who volunteer their time to help other backcountry users in the West Elk Wilderness and surrounding areas.

Donations are gladly accepted, mail to P.O. Box 1044, Paonia, CO 81428.

WEMR will send you a tax-deduction letter and invite you to one of our meetings if you’d like.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Let’s all read Hotchkiss mayor Wendell Koontz and Hotchkiss Library manager Rhonda Duclo hold the latest posters in the “Read” campaign. The mayor and his wife Esther are featured in the posters.

Duclo presented the posters during the Oct. 13 town council meeting.

PEOPLE Navy Seaman Timothy Neville, son of Terry Neville, of Hotchkiss, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Neville completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Sta-

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tions.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly “Navy’’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Neville is a 2008 graduate of Hotchkiss High School.

Paonia Police Blotter The Paonia Police Department has released their incident report for Oct. 1-15.

Officers responded to the following: Oct. 1 — 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a suspicious incident, 500 Block of Box Elder Ave. for an agency assist and 300 Block of Grand Ave. for a fireworks incident.

Oct. 2 — 200 Block of Main Ave. for a disturbance incident, 41000 Block of Lamborn Dr. for an agency assist and 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a disturbance incident.

Oct. 3 — 100 Block of Grand Ave. for an agency assist, information incident in the 100 Block of Grand Ave., Apple Valley Park for dogs off their leashes, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a civil problem, 400 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist and 200 Block of Onarga Ave. for a disturbance incident.

Oct. 4 — 200 Block of Rio Grande Ave. for a 911 hang up, traffic stop in the 900 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Niagara Ave. and arrest for suspicion of DUI in the 50 Block of

3rd St. Oct. 5 — 200 Block of North Fork Ave. for a dog running at large and 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a disturbance incident.

Oct. 6 —300 Block of 3rd St. for a suspicious incident and 200 Block of North Fork Ave. for a barking dog.

Oct. 7 — Paonia Town Park for a report of a stolen dog, 100 Block of 3rd St. and 300 Block of Grand Ave. for dogs running at large, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 100 Block of 3rd St. for a traffic accident, 900 Block of 2nd St for a dog running at large, 700 Block of 5th St. for a parking problem and traffic stop in the 300 Block of 3rd St. Oct. 8 — 500 Block of Oak Ave. for a criminal mischief incident, 300 Block of Onarga Ave. for a parking problem, 100 Block of Dorris Ave. for code enforcement incidents, 900 Block of 3rd St. for a code enforcement incident and traffic stop in the 700 Block of 2nd St. Oct. 9 — 800 Block of 5th St. for a parking problem, 400 Block of Box

Elder Ave for an alarm incident, 40000 Block of D Rd. for a search warrant, Apple Valley Park for a dog off its leash and 300 Block of Price Rd. for a civil problem.

Oct. 10 — 300 Block of Oak Ave. for an agency assist, 200 Block of Colorado Ave. for a dog running at large, traffic stop in the 400 Block of 2nd St., 300 Block of 2nd St. for a parking problem, 100 Block of Grand Ave. for a code enforcement incident, 600 Block of Orchard Ave. for an agency assist and 300 Block of Price Rd. for a citizen assist.

Oct. 11 — 200 Block of Main Ave. for a code enforcement incident and 200 Block of Oak Ave. for a citizen assist.

Oct. 12 — 200 Block of Main Ave. for a code enforcement incident, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, traffic stop in the 600 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 1200 Block of 2nd St., 500 Block of 4th St. for a citizen assist and traffic stop in the 800 Block of 3rd St. Oct. 13 — 800 Block of 2nd St. for a code enforce-

ment incident, 200 Block of Lamborn Ave. for a dog running at large, Paonia Rehab Center for a citizen assist, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a disturbance, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a traffic hazard, traffic stop in the American Legion parking lot and traffic stop in the 600 Block of 2nd St. Oct. 14 — 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a citizen assist, 500 Block of Oak Ave. for a dog running at large, traffic stop in the 500 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 700 Block of 6th St., 100 Block of Main Ave. for a suspicious incident, 1000 Block of 2nd St. for a dog running at large and traffic stop in the 600 Block of 3rd St. Oct. 15 — traffic stop in the 40000 Block of Mathews Lane, 200 Block of 1st St. for a citizen assist, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a welfare check, to the 700 Block of 5th St. for goats and sheep in the roadway, 200 Block of 2nd St. for a loitering incident and 200 Block of Main Ave. for a parking problem.

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HHS qualifies CC teams

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Thanks to numerous outstanding performances at the Oct. 19 3A Region 1 Cross Country meet, Hotchkiss qualified a girls and a boys team for this Saturday’s state 3A cross country meet at Aurora.

A fourth-place finish by junior Cody Bartlett, combined with impressive times by teammates Kurt Katzdorn, Trevor Walters and Jason Sturgis resulted in a 49-point second-place team finish for Hotchkiss. It’s the first time since 2008 that a boys team qualified for state.

The top teams were all close in points, with Pagosa Springs finishing first with 42, Gunnison third with 55, and Buena Vista fourth with 72.

The boys “ran as we hoped they would do,” said coach Kelly Cowan, who was confident going into the race that they would finish in the top four. But Bartlett’s performance was a bit unexpected. “It didn’t totally

Photo by Tamie Meck

Natalie Anderson runs with the lead pack in the 3A Region 1 cross country meet. Anderson finished fourth.

catch me off guard that he ran that well,” said Cowan, but to see him finish fourth and ahead of all of his teammates did.

Bartlett held a slight lead over two Buena Vista teammates down the stretch, and glided confidently across the finish line. Even he was a bit surprised.

“I didn’t expect that because this whole time I’ve been running on JV,” said the junior transfer student and 2010 state qualifier from Windsor.

“At practice I’m behind Trevor (Walters) and Kurt (Katzdorn). Today I came to race.”

As a transfer, Bartlett had to comply with the Colorado High School Activities Association’s transfer rules. Wednesday’s meet was only his third varsity race of the season. Since then, Bartlett has consistently reduced his time by about a minute per week, and on Wednesday he bettered his former personal best time by 1 minute, 5 seconds.

Bartlett said he passed teammate Walters and slid into fourth place, where he stayed for the remainder of the race, somewhere around the 1.5-mile mark. Katzdorn finished 54 second behind him, followed by Walters and Sturgis who were 15th, 16th and 17th place respectively.

Between Katzdorn to Sturgis, the trio finished just .39 seconds apart.

Senior Vikash Hypio placed 31st overall and fifth for Hotchkiss. It is the first time the senior will compete at state in cross country.

“I knew that we were going to make it to state,” said Hypio, who stepped up to post the best time of his career. He wasn’t sure what place he was running in throughout the course, and knew that his toughest competi-

tors were his own teammates. Hypio said he ran a conservative race at the start, but picked it up at the end, finishing with enough kick to pass several runners down the stretch.

Ethan Ferguson was sixth for Hotchkiss and 33rd overall, with Joe McChesney finishing 56th and Jacob Helleckson in 61st. All Hotchkiss racers completed the course in under 20 minutes.

The Hotchkiss girls team placed third with 65 points, edging out Gunnison, which was fourth with 67 points, and Pagosa Springs, fifth with 73 points. The top four teams advance to state.

“I think we snuck in there with the girls,” said Cowan.

The girls had a similar finish last year, he added, placing third with few points between them and fourth place. “And then they ran well at state.”

The four top team finishers also finished in the

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cody Bartlett holds onto fourth place as he nears the finish line at the 3A Region 1 cross country meet.

top 30. Natalie Anderson led Hotchkiss to finish fourth overall in 19:39.81 and 25 seconds ahead of fifth-place Centauri.

Taylor Polson finished 10th overall in 20:26.44, with Chelsy Reed finishing 26th and Vela Bair 29th. Tiffany Clock was 31st, and Jenni Celis and Erin Jones raced each other to the finish, with Celis coming in at 36th in 22:11.02 and Jones at 37th in 22:11.08.

Anderson finished more than half a minute behind her season-best time.

“It definitely wasn’t one of my better races,” said the sophomore. She tried to keep up with the pack — Kinsey Cichowitz of Buena Vista, Eva Lou Edwards of Bayfield and Emily Bryant of Pagosa Springs, who finished one, two and three, “but it just wasn’t there today.” Anderson’s race was impressive enough, as the times of the top four finishers also met MileSplit’s national silver standard time.

The foursome were still running as a pack at the 1-mile mark. In the end, Anderson was 40 seconds behind Cichowitz, “But that’s OK. I ran really tight,” said Anderson. “I just wasn’t mentally all there.” The true test, she added, is at state.

Aspen, which placed four runners in the top 13, won the girls meet with 42 points, “And that is a real surprise,” said Cowan. “They ran exceptionally well today.”

Bayfield placed second with 62 points.

With its central location and optimal conditions, the Confluence Park course is being considered for future regional meets, starting next year. “It’s great to have it here,” said Cowan. “From our standpoint we don’t have to travel and spend the night like we did last year.”

Photo by Wayne Crick

From left, Kurt Katzdorn, Trevor Walters, and Jason Sturgis finish in 15th, 16th, and 17th place respectively at last week’s 3A Region 1 cross country meet at Confluence Park in Delta.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Erin Jones, left, and Jenni Celis race to finish sixth among Hotchkiss racers at last week’s regional qualifying meet in Delta. Celis beat Jones to the finish line by less than half a second to qualify for the girls’ state-bound team. Jones is an alternate.

Delta CC squads enjoy success at regional run

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

This year’s Colorado 4A Regional 5 Cross Country Meet was hosted

by Delta at Confluence Park on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Delta High School’s Lady Panthers qualified their entire squad to attend the state meet slated to be held in Denver this weekend. Two from the boys team, Jake Ames and Daniel De La Rosa, will represent the Panthers in the state meet as well.

The Lady Panthers entered eight runners in last week’s regional competition in Delta and by virtue of the team’s fourth-place finish, all eight are eligible to participate in this week’s state championships.

Battle Mountain’s Mandy Ortiz won the individual title with her time of 18:46.28. Close behind Ortiz were the Whiting sisters from Delta. Clarissa Whiting placed second with a time of 19:04.27 and Cleo Whiting was third in a time of 19:09.37.

The top 15 runners from the 4A division are automatically qualified for state and the Lady Panthers’ Carissa Sidor placed 12th in a time of 20:01.89 and would have made the trip to state even if her team had not placed fourth in team standings.

The remainder of Delta’s qualifying team members include Kyla Ownbey (52nd; 22:01.63), Vanessa Pinela (61st; 22:27.59), Julia Stinson (70th; 23:19.60), Leda Stinson (77th; 24:33.20), and Sarah Glidden (81st; 26:06.73).

Battle Mountain (43), Durango (53), Moffat County (107), Delta (130), and Glenwood Springs

were the top five teams in last week’s qualifying race.

In the boys race, Ames established an early lead and then held on to set the Delta High School record with his time of 16:19.64 and a third place finish.

Moffat County’s Alfredo Lebron ran a 15:47.65 to win the individual title with Andrew Mansfield of Glenwood Springs sec-

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Daniel De La Rosa (second from left) and Jake Ames (in front) focus on getting good starts in last week’s Colorado 4A Region 5 Cross Country Qualifying Meet in Delta. De La Rosa placed 11th and Ames finished third to qualify for state.

ond in a time of 16:08.89.

Moffat County won the team title with 68 points with Durango (84), Glenwood Springs (99), Eagle Valley (142), and Montrose (148) completing the top five spots.

Delta finished with 169 points to place eighth in the team race.

De La Rosa will join Ames at state after placing 11th with a time of 17:07.52.

For the Delta girls team it is the first time in a long time that a Delta girls’ team has qualified for state since the program’s beginnings in the 1980’s. In 1993, Theresa Davis was a state champion for Delta with a time of 19:13.6. Davis was third at state in 1992.

As for getting to state, “It’s a relief to have the opportunity to go to state.

We’ve trained so much over the summer,” stated the Whiting twins.

Carissa Sidor; “I wanted a better placing but it’s an amazing opportunity to go to state,” stated a smiling Sidor.

Sidor led the race in its beginnings because she felt it was important to get a quick start to have an advantage.

In the boys’ race, Ames echoed Sidor’s thoughts on a good start. “It’s important to get a good start to be in the right group to have a chance at winning.”

Photo by Wayne Crick

Clarissa Whiting (left) and Cleo Whiting placed second and third, respectively, in last week’s 4A Region 5 Cross Country Qualifying Meet. Their performances helped the Lady Panthers team earn a berth in this week’s state meet in Denver.

Photo by Wayne Crick

The Delta High School girls’ cross country team, pictured above, placed fourth in last week’s qualifying meet. Members of the team include: front row, left to right, Carissa Sido, Kyla Ownbey, Clarissa Whiting, and Cleo Whiting. In the back row is Julia Stinson, Vanessa Pinela, Leda Stinson, and Sarah Glidden.

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Hotchkiss claims North Fork Bowl trophy for fifth consecutive year

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Photo by Tamie Meck

Jaime Rodriguez takes advantage of a gap created

by Jacobe Galley, left, and Zack Taylor to pick up yardage in last week’s 48-0 win for Hotchkiss. With the win, the Bulldogs hold onto the traveling trophy for the fifth straight year.

For the fifth consecutive year, the undefeated Hotchkiss Bulldogs claimed the North Fork Bowl football trophy Friday night, on their own turf, trouncing the Paonia Eagles, 0-48.

“What we pride ourselves on is that we have a lot of weapons,” said Hotchkiss head coach Zac Lemon of his 1A Western Slope League champion team after the game. “It’s just hard to stop us.”

Hotchkiss pulled out many of those weapons, and tweaked a few others, to hold the Eagles to just five first downs and in their own territory for most of the game.

Jaime Rodriguez ran for 142 yards and four touchdowns, including a fumble recovery for a 43yard score.

“Tonight was Jaime’s night,” said Lemon.

Quarterback Braeden Horton was five of seven for 73 yards, including a 25-yard TD pass to Conner Beard.

Paonia coach Scott

Rienks knew he needed a flawless game out of his players to be in it, but he maintained a reasonable outlook going into the game. “We’re playing the No. 1 team in the state,” said Rienks. “We really don’t have the pressure on us.”

Paonia played a tough game to the end and, unlike most of the Bulldogs’ opponents, held them to just nine points in the first period. The Bulldog offense had to contend with lineman Tony Darling, who stopped more than one key play to keep first-period scoring at a minimum.

On their (Paonia) opening possession, quarterback Anthony Roeber ran for an Eagle first down, but Paonia lost half of its gain on a false start.

Paonia then fumbled and recovered for a loss, forcing them to punt.

Hotchkiss failed to score on their first possession, handing Paonia the ball on their own 45.

The Eagles missed a scoring opportunity on a pass from Roeber to Taylor

Katzer, who had nothing but daylight between him and the goal line.

The pass came in behind Katzer and he never got a grip on it.

The game took a turn when the Eagles found themselves in a fourth -and-long situation deep in their own territory after Galley sacked Roeber for a loss.

Paonia’s snap from center sailed over punter Adrian Lopez and into the end zone for a safety.

Paonia wasn’t about to roll over, and got a break when a long, low punt and a 15-yard penalty gave the Bulldogs possession at their own 25.

Hotchkiss then marched the ball 75 yards for the score, starting with a 15-yard run

by Galley and a 15-yard pass play from Horton to Tell Hawk, and ending with a 29-yard touchdown run by Rodriguez with 35 seconds remaining in the first period.

A punt fake by Paonia was fumbled out of bounds in the second quarter, giving Hotchkiss

the ball at their own 45 to set up another Rodriguez TD and give the Bulldogs a 15-point lead.

With Roeber trying to drag him down, Conner Beard carried the ball across the goal line on a 15-yard pass play from Horton for a 22-point Bulldog lead. A touchdown run by Galley ended the half with the Bulldogs at a 28-point advantage.

It took the Bulldogs all of 48 seconds to score in the second half, with Galley carrying the ball 32 yards on first down to set up another Rodriguez score.

Rodriguez scored again with 7:29 remaining in the third quarter to give the Bulldogs a 41-point lead and set the continuous clock running in motion.

The Bulldogs brought in the second string for the fourth quarter.

“We bent but never broke,” said Lemon.

Paonia “played a physical game and they did really well... We just had to adjust to that.”

Photo by Tamie Meck

After an eight-yard gain, Jaime Rodriguez is stopped

by Paonia lineman Tony Darling in the third period.

Rodriguez rushed for 142 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 48-0 win over the Eagles.

The game was played in Hotchkiss.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Pretty in Pink Coaches, managers, and members of the Plateau Valley, Rangely, and Paonia volleyball teams pose in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in between matches at the Oct. 8 triangular held in Paonia. Proceeds from the game and private donations resulted in a $500 contribution to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

Lady Eagles win WSL title

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Paonia Lady Eagles sealed the 2A District 5 title after defeating visiting Vail Mountain School last Wednesday.

“They’re a solid team,” said head coach Krista Carsten of Vail Mountain. But it was not their night. The inconsistent and often errorproned visitors missed key serves, fell short on attacks, and, after winning the first two games, virtually handed Paonia

the win. “They helped us out a lot,” said Carsten.

Vail Mountain is a young team with no seniors, but they have 5foot-9 freshman outside hitter, Katherine Boyland, who plagued the defense throughout her rotation.

“We heard about her before the game,” said senior Jessica Altman, who recorded several digs against Boyland.

“We worked to prepare for that outside hit.”

After a less than optimal warm-up, Paonia trailed by as much as three in the opening game, eventually losing, 30-28. After being down 20-9 in game two, Paonia capitalized on Vail’s seven consecutive serve and ball handling errors to get within two, with Vail ultimately pulling off a 27-25 win.

Then Paonia put the game into high gear to post three consecutive

and convincing wins (1225, 14-25, 5-15).

After an earlier season win over Rangely, the Lady Eagles lost in five Saturday at Rangely.

“We weren’t ready to play and Rangely definitely was,” said Carsten, adding that the week off for fall break always seems to throw the team off its normal routine.

Paonia was plagued again by service errors (14), noted Carsten, and recorded only four aces.

Rangely was “a much improved team” than the one Paonia defeated in early October. “They served tough (recording 10 aces), which took us out of our offensive game.”

Paonia also “lacked intensity and focus,” and couldn’t get into an offensive rhythm...”

In total points, Paonia was outscored 96-104.

Ce’rra Carsten and Abby Campbell recorded 25 of the team’s 48 kills, and

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia senior Jessica Altman makes a dig against Vail Mountain last Wednesday (Oct. 19). The match, which the Lady Eagles won in five to seal the district title, was the last home performance for Altman, a four-year veteran of the team.

Carson Pipher and Kayla Wingfield led the defense with 18 and 21 serve receptions respectively; Carsten and Altman led the team in digs.

Coach Carsten recognized Campbell for her “consistency at the net, hitting around the block well, and making minimal errors.”

On Saturday, Paonia defeated Crested Butte in four (23-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21). Again, the team played flat, but pulled out the win, said Carsten.

The Titans were hitting high and deep, allowing Paonia to record 71 digs for the match. Campbell and Carsten combined for 32 of the team’s 48 kills.

Altman said after the win over Vail Mountain that she and her teammates anticipate tough competition at districts, that no team can be overlooked, and that they hope to have fun. “We play better when we’re having fun,” and vice versa, said Altman.

Junior varsity players Katelyn Morgan, Kayla deVillbiss and Claire Tracy will join the varsity squad for post-season play.

As the No. 1 seed, the Lady Eagles will have a bye for the first round of playoffs. No. 2 Hayden will play West Grand (7), Soroco (3) will face Meeker (6) and Vail Mountain (5) will play Rangely (4) this Tuesday. Winners advance to districts this Saturday at Oak Creek (Soroco). The top two teams will advance to regional competition.

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Delta gridders lose 41-27

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

It may have been a loss on paper and a mark in the losers’ column, but last Friday’s loss to Battle Mountain was anything but a loss for the Delta Panthers’ football team in Edwards.

Delta lost to the 4A’s number two team by a 41-27 score but was in the game right down to the final minutes of play.

The Panthers (2-2 and 4-4) battled back from a 20-7 first quarter deficit to outscore the Huskies 10-7 in the second stanza

and trailed 20-17 with 5:43 left before halftime.

Both teams benefited from big plays all night long. Delta fans were stunned on the opening kickoff when Huskies’ running back Reve Sanders collected the kick and raced 95 yards for the game’s first score. Heivan Garcia booted the extra point making it 7-0 with 11:45 left in the first quarter.

The Huskies got their second score a little over half way in the first when Battle Mountain’s Tim Licciardi scooped up

a blocked Panther punt and worked his way for seven yards and a touchdown with 6:39 left in the period. Garcia’s kick gave the Huskies a 14-0 lead and left Delta fans gasping.

The Panthers put six points on the board with 2:08 left in the first quarter on a Mitch Whiteside to Taylor Smith pass that covered 53 yards. The play finalized an eightplay drive that covered 74 yards. Miguel Ramirez booted the extra point to cut Battle Mountain’s lead to 14-7.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta quarterback Mitch Whiteside (7) flips the ball to running back Zach Decker as Alex Standish attempts to block a Battle Mountain defender. The Panthers played well against the Huskies but could not stop their offense in a 41-27 loss in Edwards.

The Huskies countered with Zach Guido’s first of two touchdowns on a four-yard run with 1:38 left in the first quarter. Garcia’s kick failed leaving Battle Mountain ahead 20-7 after one quarter of play.

Delta took their last drive of the first quarter into the second period and finally scored on a Mitch Whiteside twoyard plunge up the middle. Ramirez’s PAT kick was good leaving Battle Mountain ahead 20-14.

The drive took nine plays and covered 70 yards and left 9:50 remaining in the first half of play.

After a three-and-out on Battle Mountain’s next possession, the Panthers moved the ball to the Huskies’ 20-yard line where Ramirez kicked a 37-yard field goal to make the score 20-17 with 5:43 left in the opening half.

A 22-yard pass play to Zach Decker highlighted the Panthers’ drive.

Battle Mountain scored on their next possession when Sanders toted the ball the final 14 yards to paydirt with 3:07 left in the second stanza.

Garcia’s kick finalized the six play, 65-yard drive to make the score 27-17 at halftime.

Delta got the ball first in the second half and moved the ball from their own 28 to the Huskies’ one-yard line. From there, Mitch Whiteside eased the ball into the end zone cutting Battle Mountain’s lead to three at 27-24 after Ramirez’s extra-point kick. The drive took nine plays to cover the 72 yards to the end zone.

The excitement of a three-point deficit did not last long as the Huskies stormed back with a 72yard run by Sanders on the first play from scrimmage following the kickoff after Delta’s score.

Garcia’s kick gave the Huskies a 10-point lead at 34-24 with 8:06 left in the third.

Delta moved the ball 80 yards in 13 plays to register their next score.

Ramirez cut Battle Mountain’s lead to seven with his second field goal; this one from 20 yards out, to make the score 34-27 with 2:36 left in the third.

Battle Mountain scored the game’s final touchdown with 1:50 left

on the clock when Guido carried the ball in from 15-yard outs. The kick by Garcia produced the final score of 41-27.

Sanders finished the game with 202 yards on 15 carries. Guido had 100 yards on nine carries.

Offensively, Zach Decker rushed for 54 yards on 12 carries and Alex Standish had 31 yards on 12 carries. Mitch Whiteside had 26 yards on 12 carries.

The Panthers finished with 144 rushing yards and had 172 yards through the air on nine of 29 passes. Battle Mountain had 373 total yards and the Panthers finished with 316 (unofficially).

Smith had six receptions for 105 yards for Delta.

Defensively, Alfredo Roseales led the Panthers with five tackles with teammates Smith Standish, Chris Lopez, Morgan McCracken, and Sean King contributing four tackles each.

Delta is at Glenwood Springs this Friday (Oct. 28) for a 7 p.m. starting time against the 2-2

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DHS netters split games

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers finished the regular season at 7-5 in the 4A WSL volleyball standings and 11-7 overall after losing to Palisade on Oct. 18 and defeating Glenwood Springs on Oct. 22.

Against Palisade, the big difference in the match was Audrey Steinkirchner’s 31 kills and a lack of confidence for the Lady Panthers at key times in the match.

Delta came out with the right mindset as they played a smart first set to win 25-23.

Palisade began using Steinkirchner more in the second set and hammered out a 25-19 win over the Panthers. Delta played well enough to win

in the third set but errors resulted in a 25-21 win for the Lady Bulldogs.

Palisade’s momentum in the fourth set powered the Bulldogs to a 25-12 win.

Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich, and Katie Kahrs all had four kills for Delta.

At the net, Callie Gafford had eight blocks while teammates Taylor Zunich and Brooke Taylor had seven and five blocks respectively.

Natalie Larkin had 30 digs and Kahrs 26 to lead the Panthers in that department.

Saturday’s match with Glenwood Springs was all Delta in a sweep; 2725, 25-19, and 25-17.

Palisade won the league title with a 10-2

mark and 15-4 overall.

Eagle Valley was second at 9-3 and 14-5 with Delta and Steamboat Springs tying for third in league with 7-5 records. Steamboat Springs is 12-10 overall and Delta is 11-7.

With the Sailors sweeping Delta in the regular season, they officially place third in the league’s final standings.

Sites for this week’s district play has the Lady Panthers playing in Palisade this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 28-29).

Palisade will host the weekend play as the number one seed with Cortez coming in as SWL’s number two team getting the second seed. Delta will be the third seed with Glenwood Springs, Sand Creek (CSM’s seventh

place team) drawing the fifth seed, and Summit (J8) completing the bracketing at the sixth seed.

The actual pairings of teams was not available prior to the completion of this story.

In District 8 hosted by Durango, Eagle Valley and Steamboat Springs will join Pueblo Centennial, Montrose, and Pueblo East in their quest for a state playoff berth.

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Hotchkiss in soccer playoffs

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss soccer team ended regular-season play last week with wins over Grand Valley and Colorado Rocky Mountain School.

The Bulldogs (9-51 overall and 4-3-0 in Region 3) ended the season in fourth place. They advance to first-round playoffs and are seeded 28th in a 32-team bracket. They will face No. 5 Faith Christian (9-2-4 overall, 4-0-3 in Region 6) in Denver Thursday.

MaxPreps (www.maxpreps.com) standings rank Hotchkiss at No. 21 of 60 division teams, so the low seeding was a bit of a surprise, said coach

Elaine Wood. She anticipates that Faith Christian will be tough. Coaches are given an opportunity to vote on the top 12 teams, she said, and she voted Faith Christian at No. 1 after looking closely at their schedule and finding wins over 4A and 5A school including Arvada, Pomona and Lakewood.

The Classical Academy (14-1) is ranked No. 1 by MaxPreps, with Basalt (12-1) at No. 2.

Hotchkiss hosted its final home game of the season against Grand Valley on Oct. 18.

Playing their last game at Crossroads Park were seniors Miguel Ramirez, Ben Justman, AJ Huey,

Edgar Macias, Jose Zapata, Irvin Hernandez, Josiah Fuller and Danny Etter, who were all on the field for the opening minutes of the game.

The Cardinals (1-13), a developing second-year team with a first-year coach, were coming off their first win of the season and fought a hard battle on the field. The Bulldogs had a 0-3 lead at the half, thanks to goals by Justman with an assist by Ramirez, Jorge Quinonez, and a third goal that inadvertently came off of a Cardinal. Knowing they had a sure win, coach Eddie Sanford instructed the team to focus on honing areas of weakness in

preparation for post-season play.

Hernandez managed to score the final goal of the game.

Goals by Hernandez, Fuller and Ramirez gave the Bulldogs a 3-0 win Thursday at CRMS. After missing two games, goalie Jonathan Holiman returned to make 10 saves and help hold the Oysters scoreless.

The team put together a great game by passing well and maintaining possession and control throughout, said Wood.

CRMS was the Bulldogs’ first and last game of the season, and the Oysters were a tougher team than at the start of the year, but Hotchkiss

still dominated.

The undefeated Basalt Longhorns clenched the 3A Region 3 title with a win Thursday over Vail Mountain School

and will be seeded sixth.

Also advancing from the WSL are Roaring Fork (9-5, No. 15), Coal Ridge (11-3-1, No. 17), and Rifle (7-8, No. 30).

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Hotchkiss senior Miguel Ramirez, right, and Grand Valley’s Sergio Franco keep their eye on a pass by Ramirez in the Bulldogs’ last home contest.

V-ball ends for Bulldogs

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Bulldogs split the final two matches of the season, defeating Rifle (2-17) and falling to Grand Valley in four. Both matches were played Saturday at Hotchkiss High School.

Hotchkiss posted a 1225 win in game one over Rifle, with Savannah Rocha acing a serve for the win. Hotchkiss took an early seven-point lead in game two for the win, but Rifle took an early lead to win game three, Photo by Tamie Meck 25-17. Hotchkiss sealed The Bulldogs’ Chelsea Hotchkiss takes a kill shot the match with a 20-25 against Rifle’s Carly Bare Saturday. Hotchkiss won the match.

win in game four.

Despite an early lead over Grand Valley in game one, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to hang on, falling to the Lady Cardinals, 2522. Hotchkiss turned it around in game two, taking an early sevenpoint lead to win, 24-26.

But they were unable to recover from a 12-0 lead in game three, with Grand Valley walking off with a 25-10 win. Grand Valley middle Jazmin McFarland, ranked third in the league in kills, got more ruthless at the net as the match wore on,

ultimately recording 14 kills and helping to fire up her team for the 25-19 win in game four.

The Lady Bulldogs end the season with a 315 WSL record and were 3-16 overall. The top five teams in the 10-team 3A Western Slope League, Olathe, Gunnison, Roaring Fork, Coal Ridge and Aspen, advance to this week’s district tournament.

Hotchkiss will lose five seniors — Chelsea Hotchkiss, Kelsey Spadafora, Lindsey Todd, Sam Henderson and Brandy Dutton. Despite missing

much of the season and playing in only 27 games, Todd was ranked fifth in the league in blocks with 26 and 24 solo blocks.

Hotchkiss and Spadafora are ranked in the top 10 in the league in digs — Hotchkiss with 183 and Spadafora with 200.

Under coach Christa Hawk they will have plenty to build on in juniors Savannah Rocha, Kristina Deloury and Faline Farmer and sophomores Jessie Violett, Kelli Buhrdorf, Daryl Batt, and Kylie Hodges, who recently moved up from the junior varsity squad.

Cedaredge ends volleyball year

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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Cedaredge’s Tani Zamarripa dinks the ball against Hotchkiss senior Lindsey Todd attempts to get the a Rifle player last Saturday in Cedaredge. The Lady ball over the net on a third touch (and makes it) Bruins won their final match of the season by a against Rifle on Saturday. score of 3-0.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge High School’s volleyball season has come to an end following last week’s three matches. The Bruins lost two of the three contests and finished the season at 5-13 in WSL 3A play and was 5-14 overall.

The first match of the week was with Olathe’s Lady Pirates who finished in first place with a 16-2 and 17-2 slate.

Saturday’s schedule had the Lady Bruins playing Grand Valley and Rifle in a double header.

Cedaredge lost to the Cardinals and defeated Rifle.

Olathe had to play hard the whole match and did not win by large margins in two of the three sets.

The Pirates won the first set 25-19 and earned a closer 25-20 decision in the second set.

Olathe finished the

match with a more convincing 25-16 win in the third set.

On Saturday, Cedaredge pushed the Grand Valley Cardinals to four sets before losing a 3-1 decision. Grand Valley finished one match ahead of the Lady Bruins with their 6-12 and 613 records for league and overall play.

Cedaredge had the matches first win with their 25-17 victory in the opening set.

The two teams played virtually even the rest of the way with Grand Valley winning the second set 26-24 followed by wins of 25-21 and 25-23.

Cedaredge was the aggressor in this match with easy wins of 25-14 and 25-11 to take a 2-0 lead.

Rifle put up a scrappy fight in the third set before losing 25-23 to the determined Bruins.

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Ellen McKinney (6) got a hand on the ball and blocked it down for a point in the Lady Bruins 3-0 win.

Bruins score 41-31 grid win

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

After last week’s big 41-31 win over Roaring Fork, the Cedaredge Bruins upped their league record to 2-3 with an overall mark of 3-5.

Information for this contest was not easy to access. According to head coach Brandon MilHolland a few of the highlights included some long runs by the Bruins.

Reid Gates opened the scoring for Cedaredge with a 72-yard run and then later in the game scored on a punt return that produced six more points.

Luke Wieben was another player who scored for the Bruins on a punt return. As details come to the DCI’s Sports Department that informaton will be passed along to our readers.

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Cedaredge shapes its 2012 budget

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Shaping the 2012 budget took up the major portion of the Oct. 20 meeting of the Cedaredge Board of Trustees.

Trustee Michael Meskel, in a memo to the mayor, trustees, the town administrator and department heads, raised questions and voiced his opposition to a laundry list of items in the proposed 2012 budget.

Meskel’s concerns included proposed salary increases for town employees; a proposed $2.50 per hour across the board wage increase for each of the town police officers; the reinstatement of employee retirement benefits from four to six percent; sharing the cost increase in employees’ health insurance; the purchase of a new K9 vehicle for the PD; the rationale for having a K9 program; a request to hire a full time person for custodial purposes, and the amount budgeted for the Main Street Improvement project.

Meskel who claimed to have “empathy for our employees’ low wages and constantly increasing cost of living,” recommended that the suggested salary increases be reduced or eliminated until the town coffers can be increased. Meskel added, “We could reinstate the two percent retirement match.”

As for the requested $2.50 per hour increase in the police officers’ salaries, Meskel said, “I have been reminded weekly by citizens [that] we have too many officers on the force and [we] replace vehicles way too often.”

Chief Robert Yant told the trustees that no one has come to him complaining that the town has too many officers.

Meskel said people don’t complain to the police department because they are afraid.

Earlier in the budget process Chief Yant told the trustees that the starting salary for a Cedaredge police officer is $11.78 per hour, as compared to Delta at $19.49 per hour.

Meskel said, “Eliminating one officer would provide additional budgeted salary for the remaining officers to at least reach the requested $2.50 per hour increase.”

Meskel questioned the CPD’s request for a new K9 vehicle, as well as the rationale for having a K9 program.

“Do we have a drug problem in Cedaredge?” he asked.

Chief Yant responded emphatically, “Yes! We do.” The trustees were then reminded that it was the townspeople who raised the funds needed, through donations and fundraisers, to purchase a canine K9 officer for the CPD, an indication of their support for the program.

Chief Yant also noted that Buddy is an integral part of the 7th Judicial District Drug

Task Force and is the town’s contribution to the unit.

When Meskel commented that Buddy is not functioning at full potential, Sgt. Dan Sanders defended his partner, “The only thing Buddy does not do is bite.”

When trustee Nelson Cederberg indicated that he too objected to the purchase of a new K9 vehicle, Sgt. Sanders responded, “You’re hung up on K9 vehicle.” Sanders explained that the vehicle in question is not “just for Buddy,” but that it was also used to transport prisoners.

Tr u s t e e Nancy Sturgill added, “I think the town needs at least one fourwheel drive vehicle.”

Trustee Gene Welch said he was embarrassed by the salaries paid to the police officers. He also noted that the proposed five percent salary increase for the town employees is discretionary, based on merit and up to the department heads, and that the town is committed to reinstating the two percent retirement benefit.

Sturgill added, “We need to reward these people for the work that they do.”

Earlier in the discussion, Mayor Pat Means asked each trustee to give a thumbs up for each account reflected in the draft budget that they have no major problems with, adding, “I don’t want to spend an hour on this now.”

With that the discussion shifted to reconsidering a loan from the Water Fund to the Golf Course Fund (see related article below). The trustees approved a motion directing the town administrator to prepare the 2012 budget to include the loan from the Water Fund, with Meskel casting the only “no” vote.

Photos by Ron Sunderland

State champs!

The Cedaredge High School marching band scored big to win the 1A championship on Monday in the Colorado Bandmasters State Marching Band Championships in Denver. The band edged out Monte Vista by .50 points for the championship, with strong scores for both musical and visual performances. Platte Valley was third. Cedaredge went into the state competition with a strong performance the week before in Grand Junction at the CBA Western Regional Qualifying Marching Festival. The Bruins are under the direction of Michael Bowles and field conductor Malca Gordan.

CHS senior to compete in Teen USA pageant

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A Cedaredge High School senior is poised to compete with some 50 other entrants selected to vie for the Miss Teen Colorado USA title in Denver this weekend.

Samantha will be competing against other young women from Colorado for the honor, which includes college scholarships and a trip to the national finals for the fortunate winner.

Samantha is already a winner just by virtue of being chosen to compete. The qualification process included submitting a written essay and a contest committee evaluation of her academics, grades, and curriculum quality in school.

Cedaredge takes mulligan on golf course loan resolution Trustees decide to purchase equipment rather than lease

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

When the Cedaredge Board of Trustees met in regular sesson on Thursday, Oct. 20, the trustees approved a resolution to rescind a resolution that was approved during a special meeting held Thursday, Oct. 13.

During that special meeting the trustees approved Resolution 28-2011, approving a loan from the Water Fund to the Golf Course Fund. The loan was to assist in the lease/

purchase payments of grounds maintenance equipment for the golf course, based on a a five-year lease/option proposal from TORO through LL Johnson.

In September town administrator Kathleen Sickles was directed by the trustees to include the proposal in the 2012 budget and golf club superintendent Adam Conway was directed to begin contract negotiations with Toro.

However, as the proposal was reviewed several discrepancies (including loan origination fees and unexpected costs in excess of $7,000) were discovered. As a result the trustees approved another resolution to rescind Resolution 28-2011 and approve

Cards for troops ready to be signed

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

People who want to say thanks to a local military unit serving in Afghanistan may

She was selected out of a field of some 500 to participate in the pageant events.

Samantha was busy last week preparing for the upcoming weekend events of hourslong practice sessions and actual pageant competition.

She was working with Connie Williams at the AppleShed on making the final touches to two formal gowns for the competition.

“It’s really important for young people to learn how to handle themselves in a formal setting with formal dress,” Williams said.

Many of the young women competing at the pageant will be from the Front Range cities where their families can hire professional coaches to pre-

stop by Fritchman Orchards store to sign a Christmas card.

The 928th Area Medical Support Company of the

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A Christmas card for the troops overseas stands next to a framed photo of CHS graduate Erron Fritchman, shown with Gen. David Petraeus, which will be on display at Fritchman Orchards store through the end of October.

Montrose National Guard is scheduled to return home from a deployment to Afghanistan on Jan. 15.

Among the unit’s 58 members is Erron Fritchman, a graduate of Cedaredge High School and Mesa State University.

The 928th is known as “The Mile High Medics,” and sometimes as “The Witch Doctors.”

Fritchman’s Orchard has Christmas cards available that people can sign. The cards will be sent to the unit to brighten their last Christmas celebration overseas.

Erron Fritchman is the grandson of Darlene and Ellis Fritchman, and the son of Leesa Fritchman and Bill Palmer.

Fritchman Orchards store will be open through this coming weekend.

the outright purchase of the equipment.

The equipment purchase is to be accomplished by a fouryear loan of approximately $242,000 from US Bank, with monthly payments of around $5,500, and an additional twoyear loan from the Water Fund to support the payments of the original loan, making those payments during the months of the off-season, resulting in a total loan from the Water Fund of $81,671.71.

The loan advancements from the Water Fund are to be repaid at 3.32 percent interest, with repayments scheduled to begin one month following the final loan payment to US Bank.

In four years, when the loan from US Bank is paid off, the Town of Cedaredge will own the grounds maintenance equipment. In six years, according to the amortization schedule, the Water Fund will realize $5,690.71 in revenue from interest, and the golf course will own the grounds maintenance equipment outright, with at least four or more years of service, and no further loan payments.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Samantha Henrie displays winning style as she prepared last week to participate in the Miss Teen Colorado USA pageant in Denver this coming weekend. pare them. Williams is serving as Samantha’s guiding spirit for the upcoming event.

“Answer those judge’s questions from the person that you are deep inside. And always remember that you can come back home to Cedaredge with that crown,” she encourages Samantha.

“It’s an almost overwhelming feeling to know I can have the confidence and ability to compete,” Samantha said.

“I’m so thankful to Connie and everyone else who has helped me, including my family and friends at Delta City Market” for helping with the competition costs, she added.

Help with the fabric needed for making custom alterations to Samantha’s gown was provided by Clubb’s Fabrics in Delta.

Samantha is the daughter of Shannon and David Henrie.

Lions Club kicks off coat drive

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

The Surface Creek Valley Lions Club is looking for donations of clean winter clothing to be given area residents living in the valley in need of coats and sweaters before the cold temperatures arrive.

According to Lions Club Project Manager, Bill Miller, the clothing will be made available at the Surface Creek

Community Service Food Bank during regular business hours, Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Thursdays between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., beginning on Thursday, Nov. 3.

In the meantime, donated clothing may be dropped off at the Food Bank during the above hours.

For more information call Bill Miller at 856-6152 or Pat Means at 640-6614.

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Cedaredge PD earns standards accreditation praise for all his staff, this award. Yant said he to the town. noted that the Cedaredge was proud of these offiThe CPD is the third The Cedaredge Police Police Department is the cers and the entire staff law enforcement agenDepartment has earned 35th police department in for the work they do and cy that Chief Yant has the prestigious Profes- the state to have received the services they provide accredited. sional Standards Accreditation through the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. The certificate of achievement was presented to Cedaredge Police Chief Robert Yant

by Telluride Police Chief James Kolar during the Oct. 20 meeting of the Cedaredge Board of Trustees.

This accreditation certifies that the Cedaredge Police Department has successfully met 186 standards of professional excellence. Chief Photo by Bob Borchardt Kolar noted that of the During the Oct. 20 meeting of the Cedaredge Town Council, Telluride Police more than 200 local law enforcement agencies in Chief James Kolar (left) presented a certificate of Professional Standards Colorado, fewer than 15 Accreditation for the Cedaredge Police Department. On hand for the presentapercent have attained tion were Sergeant Dan Sanders, Officer Chris Curtis, Officer Roy Spiker, Chief Robert Yant, Officer Jake Hernandez and Officer Monty McDermith. this recognition.

Chief Yant, with

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

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Bothersome barricade The cable barricade separating Orchard City’s new pavilion from the parking area is set to go away. The town’s public works crews were instructed at the Oct. 12 trustee meeting to remove it. After witnessing elderly guests at the town picnic in August, some with walkers, having difficulty negotiating the barricade, town trustee Gale Doudy and other board members suggested that it be removed.

Theives swipe two flags from town park

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The two flags flying over Orchard City Town Park are crisp and new.

That’s because they are replacements for the American and Colorado flags that were stolen from the park’s unsecured flag pole recently.

The flag theft took place sometime during the long Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 8-10.

The town had the spare flags to put up in place of the stolen ones and public works crews are looking into ways of securing the flags to prevent a repeat occurrence of the theft.

In other business at

their Oct. 12 regular meeting, the town board dealt with the following matters: • Trustees adopted a resolution setting its meter reading charge for outside water meters at $4 per month.

• The town board approved renewal of a 3.2 carry-out beer license for the Cory Store.

• Trustees approved the final plat for the Double R subdivision.

• A report from the trustees water committee indicated that study of a low-head hydropower unit at the town treatment plant is producing encouraging results.

More study is needed.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Orchard City’s public works department is working to figure a way to prevent a reoccurrence of flag theft that took place at Town Park earlier this month.

‘Super Saturday’ brings LDS volunteers together

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

where needed, through the WIC program.

The fleece blankets are made of two layers of fleece, with slits cut along all edges, then tied together with square knots.

Two weeks previously, members of the congregation took part in a community project that included painting a house, gathering unwanted dead trees

from properties, cut and chopped, delivered, and stacked 11 cords of wood for people in the community who could use it for winter warmth. They also winterized homes for some who could not do the work themselves.

Childcare was provided throughout the day. A pot-luck dinner was ready when workers returned to the church.

Stone soup was the main dish at Super Saturday, an event held by the Relief Society, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge on Oct. 22.

The women brought a wide variety of soup making ingredients that were added to crock pots, each containing a well washed rock. Two informative morning and afternoon sessions were held: “The Importance of Music in the Home” and “Making Holidays – Holy Days.”

Activities were planned by chairman of the activities committee Jennifer Bowler.

She commented, “How wonderful it is when we all contribute and work together!”

She told of the quilts being made to be given to needy families, polar fleece blankets for children with terminal illPhoto by Verna Barr nesses, and diaper bags Women from the Relief Society, LDS Church, Liz that will be distributed, Fogle holding baby Ephraim, Anna Gilmore, Jennifer Bowler, Cheryl Posegate and Linda Bundock assemble the last three of 25 polar fleece blankets that will be given to kids with terminal diseases.

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RSVP honors community volunteers

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Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Volunteers of America held a recognition party for their Delta County volunteers at the Delta Senior Center on Oct. 21. Ten special guests were each named Volunteer of the Year.

Program participants were Eva Veitch from VOA, RSVP coordinator Chris Miller, RSVP board member Paul Ash, and Medicare representative Judy Dietrich.

Scott Kolb and Dick Sims provided entertainment with their music prior to awards.

The 2011 volunteers were: Surface Creek Valley Isal Shields was chosen as Cedaredge Senior Center Volunteer by Senior Center board members.

Shields helps prepare and serve lunches four days a week. She makes sure that the kitchen is cleaned and ready for the

Halloween fun at LDS church The public is invited to attend a Halloween party at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints in Cedaredge on Saturday, Oct. 29.

A potluck dinner will start at 6 p.m., followed by a Monster Mash (dance for children).

Those attending are encouraged to dress in costume and to take part in a costume parade, (no masks, though face painting is OK).

Trunk or Treat, an event held in the church parking lot, will start at about 7 p.m. Vehicles will be decorated, trunks opened and treats will be offered to children.

next day. Seniors attending the meal site for lunch look forward to seeing Isal’s smiling face.

Gerry Grosshans is one of the Cedaredge Clowns. He volunteers his time at three nursing homes in Delta County, helping others to provide entertainment for seniors who don’t have the ability to get out and about.

He plays the harmonica, dances, and sings while dressed in his clown costume, bringing smiles to their faces and providing a bit of cheer. Grosshans is Cedaredge Clowns Volunteer of the Year Lynn Miller is Volunteer of the Year for the Cedaredge United Methodist Church Thrift Shop.

Lynn is a hands-on volunteer, working in the store, marking items, arranging items and cleaning the store. She runs the cash register and takes pride in her work.

Carol Bryant is a greeter, interpreter and tour guide at Pioneer Town and Welcome Center in Cedaredge. She has been volunteering at the Welcome Center for two seasons. She has been serving on Monday mornings and makes herself available as a back-up in case someone can’t cover their day.

Mary Jane Place is

VFW sets fund raiser The Cedaredge VFW Post and Auxiliary is hosting a fund raiser pancake breakfast for Veternas Day. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at the Cedaredge Community Center.

Cost is $6 for adults, $2 for kids ages six to 12, and kids under six eat free.

named Volunteer of the Year for her volunteer service by Senior Com– Unity Service, PACE program in Eckert. Place helps 20-30 participants every week with activities at the facility. She developed a game, based on Name That Tune, that has gone over well with those who participate.

Her supervisor stated that she is a hands-on volunteer and loves working with the seniors. She also volunteers at Delta County Memorial Hospital on a weekly basis.

North Fork Geraldine Carrow is Paonia Senior Center’s choice for Volunteer of the Year. She helps with registration, and collects money for the meals, and is always available to help with whatever needs to be done. She has been volunteering for many years at the meal site.

Lois Cotton has been selected as Volunteer of the Year for Hotchkiss Senior Center. She has been a long-time supporter of the senior center and meal site. She delivers Meals on Wheels, sometimes three times per week. She works at the registration desk. When Cotton was taking care of her mother, Evelee Cotton, she brought her to the meal site every day for lunch. She was recently elected to the Senior Center Board of Directors.

Delta Freida Goings has been selected as Volunteer of the Year representing the Delta Senior Center and Thrift Store. Goings gives of her time as a volunteer managing the thrift store five days per week. She is responsible for organizing the monthly birthday celebrations. Over the past two years she has turned the Thrift Store into a well managed operation generating monthly rev-

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Tops in community service, Volunteers of the Year were honored by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) on Oct. 21. They are, back from left, Chris Miller, RSVP Delta County coordinator; Carol Bryant, Pioneer Town Welcome Center; Mary Jane Place, Senior Community Care/PACE; Gerry Grosshans, Cedaredge Clowns; and Frieda Goings, Delta Senior Thrift Store. Shown in the front row from left are Geraldine Carrow, Paonia meal site; Isal Shields, Cedaredge meal site; Bernie Musser, Delta County Historical Museum; Joyce Raley, Delta Area Chamber of Commerce; and, Lynn Miller, Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church Thrift Store. Not pictured is Lois Cotten, Hotchkiss Senior Center.

enue that helps to defray costs to operate the store and center. She is known as being a hard worker and is always doing more than is expected.

Joyce Raley was named Volunteer of the Year for the work she does at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber executive director Linda Sanchez submitted her for the honor.

Bernice (Bernie) Musser is Delta County Historical Society’s Volunteer of the Year. More than that, she was honored as a volunteer of the decade!

Bernie and her husband, Jack (now deceased), have supported the society with their annual membership for over 40 years of the 47-year-old society. After moving to Delta from

Escalante Canyon, about 30 years ago, Musser has been a regular volunteer at the Delta museum.

Over the years, she has served in every office of the society, serving several terms as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer over her tenure. She has been a member of the board of trustees, in some capacity, longer than most can remember.

For the past several years, she has been responsible for the society’s Volunteer Guild, scheduling volunteers for host and hostess duties when the museum is open. It is a time-consuming job encompassing many phone calls, and Musser has always met the challenge as needed.

Noted on the program: Volunteers are seldom

paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!

Apple sale helps library Each year Fritchman Orchards donates the “end of season” apples to benefit a community organization. This year the Friends of the Cedaredge Library will help sell apples on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the packing shed, located at 13686 Highway 65.

This is the final day Fritchman Orchards will offer fresh apples, and the packing shed will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy cookies and coffee while picking up those final apples of the season to benefit the Cedaredge Library.

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Hotchkiss forum looks at oil and gas development Want to learn more about oil and gas drilling?

Come to a forum on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall at 175 North 1st Street in Hotchkiss.

The Delta Conservation District is sponsoring a panel session for the public to discuss oil and gas drilling in Colorado and, more specifically, its impact in Delta County and the Delta Conservation District. Panel members will include John Benton, a current member of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), Tresi Houpt, a former member

of the COGCC, and the Delta County Local Government Designee (LGD) Bruce Bertram.

John Benton was appointed by Governor Hickenlooper in August 2011 to the commission and is a longtime industry member. He currently is vice president, Rockies regional manager for Rex Energy Corporation in Denver. Rex Energy is an independent energy company founded in March 2007 engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of oil and gas. Tresi Houpt was a Garfield County Commissioner

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She was appointed as the local government official to the COGCC in July 2007 and served until her county commissioner term ended this year. She was integrally involved with the new rule making adopted by the COGCC. Bruce Bertram has been the county’s LGD since 2002 and, as such, serves as the county’s liaison to the COGCC. Panel topics will include the history and function of the COGCC, the new rules adopted by the commission, industry practices, the proposed

new hydraulic fracturing rule, safety concerns with air and water, and potential impacts on domestic and agricultural water supplies. Drilling activity within Delta County and its watersheds also will be discussed, as will the role of the LGD. A question and answer period will follow the panel discussion.

Locally grown organic fruit pies and coffee will be served. Call Kristie Martin at 8745726, ext. 121, or email kristiemartin@co. nacdnet.net to reserve your slice of pie.

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Employee recognized Linda Hansen, R.N., was recently selected as Employee of the Quarter, Delta Correctional Center, Department of Corrections, for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2011-12. She was selected as a result of her commitment to keeping the medical department running smoothly in the absence of the medical supervisor. Major Mark Lisak, acting warden, thanked Linda for going the extra mile and responding to unforeseen circumstances in a timely manner.

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Did you ever think you’d like a nice quiet library job, where you could indulge your favorite hobby of reading? During my years in libraries, I have interviewed many people who had such a dream and I often asked them to sit and observe our library business for a couple of hours and then come back to talk.

Many of those people were shocked at the actual workload of a typical library and withdrew their applications.

And for those who thought libraries might be losing business in the modern world, watching the volume of business was a revelation.

The following account from one of our own staff members gives a picture of the real truth: Sometimes, when asked to report on what we have accomplished at the library during the month, I think, hmmm...

I really haven’t done anything noteworthy, exciting, or out of the ordinary. Typically, I come to work, do whatever is needed, go home, and start all over again the next day, and the next, and so on.

Then I asked myself, “Just what is a typical day at our public library?” They tend to go something like this: Tuesday morning: Open doors to a waiting crowd of 6 -10 people.

Six of those will head straight to the computers with the remainder anxious to pick up more reading material or videos.

Meanwhile, back at the computers, patron # 5 is having trouble getting into their e-mail.

Solve a minor “url” problem, then back to the circ

desk to continue checking in the HUGE piles of books returned over the weekend.

The phone has been steadily ringing all morning. “Are you open?” “Is my book request there yet?” “How do you spell ‘constitutional’?” “Do you have any information about Lyme’s disease?”

Patron at computer # 2 needs help with scanning a document. Back to the circulation desk for more checking in.

Now patron #2 needs to e-mail the scanned document and needs help.

Simple enough, until you find out they do not have an e-mail account. Help patron set up an e-mail account.

Back at the circulation desk, the piles are mounting high, resembling many little leaning towers of Pisa. Thankfully, a volunteer has just arrived to help shelve the bulging book cart, so the Pisa towers can now be placed on the cart.

Oh oh . . . the Internet just went down. Unplug routers, wait, restart computers, and apologize to patrons. Now back to the circulation desk for more check-ins. Some days there must be many hundreds of books coming back in.

It is almost 11 a.m. The courier will soon arrive.

We have four or five 40pound totes filled with books going to the four other libraries in the district. Each tote consists of many “hand sized” piles of books, banded and designated for the proper location.

11:30: The courier arrives wheeling in a handcart containing totes piled so high that I cannot see over the top. This is not unusual since I am short, but this day the totes tower over the tallest staff member. Begin checking and sorting tote after tote after tote. This continues until 1 p.m., when I go to lunch and another employee takes

over the circulation desk.

The leaning towers begin to mount once again.

I return from lunch with more piles. These are piles of mail, including subscription magazines, which are entered into the database, barcoded, and placed on display.

Speaking of displays, it is now time to change the bulletin board, the spinner, the end caps and other various promotional displays. Now: Time to create signage for upcoming programs and events, including a large display calendar and smaller handouts to remind patrons of the various activities, classes and programs. I must not forget that the “Friends” need signage for their book sale and their upcoming program as well.

The patron at computer #4 needs help with an online job application.

The patron has never used a computer before.

Oops . . . first, they are going to need an e-mail address. Help patron with the necessary steps to complete the process.

Gently encourage them to attend our free computer classes and look at our online tutorials.

3:00: Take a breath, look around and notice there are more piles of books requested by patrons from other libraries. Fortunately, half of these patrons will receive an e-mail notice, and the other 20-30 will all need to be telephoned. The totes are nearly empty now, the circulation desk is clear, our beloved volunteer is ready to collapse as she apologizes for not finishing 4:00: I grab some minutes to prepare some puppets for tomorrow’s preschool group story time.

4:30: Oh, did I mention checking books out?

Both phone lines are ringing, incoming fax . . . six people waiting in line . . . gotta go.

(It’s never finished in a library!)

So, if anyone asks if libraries are still relevant...you have your answer.

And if you want to join our hardy volunteers, give us a call!

Photo courtesy Rick Spalenka

Parkinson’s Support Group meets next Monday

PLEASE RSVP by October 27 - (970) 872-1000

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Montrose Memorial Hospital will host the Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Monday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. (Please note the new time.)

The group will meet in Conference Room B at MMH. This month will feature Dr. Eugene Dawson who will discuss ways to cope with change and how to deal with depression.

The Parkinson’s Support Group mission is to educate, provide resources, and support caregivers and their families.

For more information or transportation arrangements, call 2522996.

Turkey time Rick Spalenka of Cedaredge photographed these wild turkeys enjoying a snack from a crab apple tree. As Rick described it, “The advantages of an edible landscape.”

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MY WIRELESS VERIZON in Delta is now hiring a fulltime sales associate. Make up to 35k a year. Please apply online at www. mywireless.com. (2x43)

CNA — Full-time 10 p.m.-6 a.m.

LPN — Full-time Valley Manor Care Center is currently looking for qualified individuals to join the organization. Qualified candidate must have current licenses, be a team player, previous long-term care experience preferred, & computer experience. Primary care nursing philosophy is a must with the ability to plan and provide direct care. All qualified candidates please submit your resumes or applications to:

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PCM IS LOOKING FOR Certified Nurse Aides to assist with in-home care in Crawford, CO. Current CNA certification and current BLS/CPR required. $12 per hour. Apply online at procasemanagement.com/ careers or contact recruiting at 866-902-7187. We are an equal opportunity employer. (4x41) PRN NURSE OR MA – Pay depending on experience. Bilingual a plus but not required. All licenses and certifications must be up to date. Apply at Delta Family Physicians or call 970-874-5777. (2x42)

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 October 27, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) Business houses and dwellings have been completed in Delta this year costing a total of $200,000, which is not so bad in an off-year. *** At a late hour last Thursday night a runaway team with a light conveyance traveling behind was stopped by persons who happened to be on the streets at that time and for an hour or more it was feared that the driver might have fared badly in the accident. Later, he was located and had come out of the ordeal without a single scratch. *** J.A. Bunker, postmaster at Paonia, was in the city Monday taking pointers from a government inspector as to the workings of a postal savings bank. A postal bank is soon to become a part of Uncle Sam’s business in the Paonia postoffice and Mr. Bunker wants to know just how to bank before becoming a banker. Mrs. Bunker accompanied her husband to this point and was the guest of Mr. and

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TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY Administrative Assistant.

The town of Orchard City is seeking a friendly person with high work standards; who is detail oriented and a team player. Under the general supervision of the Town Clerk/Treasurer, the Administrative Assistant will perform receptionist activities. Selected candidate will assist with bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. This position may require attendance at a minimum of one evening meeting per month. Wages will be commensurate with overall qualifications and experience. Prior municipal experience strongly preferred. Please submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to Town of Orchard City, Attn: Position Announcement, 9661 2100 Rd., Austin, CO 81410. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. EEO Employer. (2x42)

Need printing done?

Call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.

HOUSESITTER AVAILable for winter snow birds.

Call Patricia at 970-4979782. (1x43) RESIDENTIAL CLEANup. Inside or out. Will haul off almost anything, anywhere, any place, any time.

970-252-1712. Free estimates. (8x35)

PUBLIC SERVICE 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.

BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First MEDICAL OFFICE IN Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Delta is seeking a part-time Street in Wick Hall behind afternoon office assistant. the church, west end. Call Medical office, basic office Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856and computer skills helpful. 7115. (tfnx12) Bring resume or application to 697 1675 Rd. or call 970- FREE DIAPERS FOR UP 874-9595. (3x42) to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their DVERTISING baby arrives — free diapers.

Healthy moms have healthy MAKES babies. Enroll in the Baby & SENSE Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta ALL County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

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We are hiring great nurses and staff in Montrose, Colorado!

TRAILER SALES

TORSION TRAILER AXLE 3500 lb. rated torsion axle with 5-lug (4 1/2" pattern) spindles included.

Dimensions are 82” track length, 65” frame width, 30 degree angle??? $175 874-4558, leave message. (tfnx41)

Hotchkiss/Paonia Delta Montrose

Join our team. Visit our careers site at wellsfargo.com/careers to apply.

ALUMINUM DIAMOND plate box for small pickup.

Mounts on rail of pickup bed with 2 doors, easy access side entry. Dimensions: 60" Lx15”Tx17”W Good condition. $125. Call 874-4558, leave message. (tfn41)

TRAVEL TRAILER-2004, 28' Wildcat Deluxe. Like new, tip out, full size bed, couch makes into bed also.

In Delta. Call 970-250-4041.

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We are looking for a Sales Representative who would like to join the best team of insurance professionals in Western Colorado.

WEB DEVELOPER. HIGH Country News seeks a fulltime energetic, technically savvy junior Web guru to oversee the maintenance and improvement of hcn. org from its office in rural Paonia, CO. The Web developer works closely with other staff to ensure that editorial, advertising, circulation, fund-raising and merchandise are well served on the Web. Ideal candidate will have experience developing and maintaining complex, dynamic data-driven websites and content management systems, including Plone/Zope platform; understanding of business aspects of Web sites, including technical support for customers and staff (IT); solid communication skills; and a passion for the rural West and HCN's editorial beat. Salary DOE. Excellent benefits. HCN is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to fair and diverse workplace. Send letter, resume, and samples of work to jobs@hcn.org.

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SERVICES

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has an opening for a full time entry-level driver. Must live in Delta County. 40 hours per week Mon.-Fri. plus on call. Have good driving record, be personable and have excellent communication skills.

Medical and 401K benefits.

Pick up application 1450 East 3rd Delta

Specializing in Person-Centered Care Hiring for: Full-time RN — 2-10 Minimum of 1 yr. experience in long-term care.

Apply in Person.

Denise or Judy.

750 S. 8th Street Olathe, CO 81425

Mrs. Harry Williamson. *** A number of Crawford citizens have donated money toward building a jail for the town of Crawford which we think will come in mighty handy. *** Herman O. Bear, a former well known resident of this city, had charge of an east-bound Rio Grande fruit train last Thursday morning when a head-on collision with west-bound passenger No. 1 occurred at a point near DeBeque, but fortunately not a single person was even injured.

The engine crews of both trains saw the impending clash in time to check their speed and thus prevent what might have been proven a death dealing affair. Both engines, however, were badly crippled and are now in repair shops of the company.

Many passengers were aboard West-bound No. 1, but aside from a good shaking up, they would not have known of the accident. They do, however, fully realize the narrow escape from very serious results. *** Brick work is now in hand on the new Carnegie library and is being pushed to completion. *** The east-bound passenger train Tuesday morning ran into a huge boulder a few miles west of Delta, and the cow-catcher clearly evidenced the force of that collision. One side of the big fender was shattered sufficiently to warrant repair in the shops. The engineer saw the big rock in time to check his speed and thus prevent a serious wreck.

A delay of about thirty minutes was occasioned by the accident. *** N.H. Castle, Judge M.R. Welch and E.J.

Richards went up to the Grand Mesa lakes last Sunday and remained until Tuesday. So impressed were these gentlemen with the opportunities offered by the mesa that they have begun to agitate plans to incorporate a company to own that resort for the benefit of its members and the people.

They cite that by the building of a good road and a hotel, Grand mesa resort would have all similar resorts of the state beaten out of eight, and that the cost of improvements would not be beyond the reach of a moderate company of home people.

The idea is an excellent one and we hope to see it speedily carried out. No one of the thousands who have visited Grand mesa lakes will question for a moment their marvelous resort possibilities and the opportunity to improve and develop these possibilities has long remained neglected. This section should be better known today to pleasure seekers than Estes park.

Mr. Richards is especially enthusiastic over the proposition. He says he has seen all the Colorado mountain resorts and that this has them all outclassed; that he had no idea that the trop of Grand mesa was such a wonderful spot and he will subscribe, he says, to stock in the proposition as soon as it can be gotten under way. *** The gathering of the apple harvest is now progressing on the latter half of the work and another week or ten days will see the apples all picked.

Packing and hauling will continue for several weeks, however. A shortage of boxes and cars has hindered the work some this past week. Practically all the orchards are yielding far more than the estimates placed the yield before picking started. Some are packing out about twice as many boxes as were arranged for. ***

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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What’s happening at your local 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 Adult Craft. Pumpkins and paints will be provided for you to paint your vision of Halloween.

Friday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Craft.

Children ages preschool to nine years can paint a pumpkin. Enjoy the stories “Pumpkin Moonshine” by Tasha Tudor and “The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin” by Margaret Wise Brown. Snacks will be served. Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.

Open Tech Lab. Bring your computer questions, laptops, ereaders, 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 Friday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Got Games? Share and play games with other teens, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

Grief Support Group, sponsored by Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, meets every Tuesday at 2 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.

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 856-3518.

Crawford Free Basic Computer Classes. Crawford Library is offering free basic computer classes.

Set up an e-mail account, learn basic keyboarding skills, and use Microsoft Word to write a resume.

Classes will be offered for four weeks on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, starting Oct. 24.

Call 921-3500 to register.

Tot Time. Dress up in your Halloween costume and come show everyone at your storytime on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Free Computer Class. Learn to use scanners and attachments on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 5 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 921-3500.

Delta One-On-One Computer Lab. Now offering one-on-one computer help once a month. The next session is Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up at the desk for one hour of individual computer assistance with a librarian.

Afraid to Buy and Sell Online? A free computer class will help you learn safe techniques for ordering, selling, and paying online. Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 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 Working with Photos. Learn all about creating photo cards and letters on the computer on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.

Teen Wii Night. Come play games together on Wednesday, Nov. 2, starting at 6 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 A.M. Bookies! Join the Paonia library’s morning book club where the theme for November is “indigenous peoples.”

Read a book with that

theme and join the discussion, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m.

Boys’ Book Club.

Join the boys’ monthly book club at the Paonia Library where the book for November is “Science Fair” by Dave Barry.

Read the book and join

the fun Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m.

Girls’ Book Club.

Meet your friends at the girls’ monthly book club and discuss the book “Dewey” by Vicki Myron on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m.

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.

All libraries will be closed for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11.

LEAP offers help with home heating bills Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which provides financial assistance with home heating bills, will begin accepting applications Tuesday, Nov. 1, and will continue to do so until April 30, 2012.

LEAP is a federally funded program that provides cash assistance to help families and individuals pay a portion of winter home heating costs.

The program pays the highest benefits to those with the highest heating bills and lowest incomes by family size.

“Due to a decrease in federal funding, the Colorado Department of Human Services had to make the difficult decision to reduce the income criteria for the LEAP program from 185 percent to 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines,” explained Todd Jorgensen, director of LEAP. According to Jorgensen, a family of four’s maximum household income may not exceed $2,794 per month; previously that amount was $3,400.

“Understandably this change to LEAP’s

income eligibility levels may cause a hardship for many Colorado families and we encourage Coloradans not meeting the new criteria to call the HEAT HELP line, 1-866HEAT HELP, to receive information on additional community resources.

According to Jorgensen, the average LEAP benefit is estimated to be $325 per household.

Last year, 149,199 Coloradans applied for LEAP, and 125,097 households received an average benefit of $373.

To qualify for LEAP, applicants must be responsible for paying heating costs directly to an energy provider, fuel dealer or as part of rent; be a permanent legal resident of the United States and Colorado or have household members that are U.S. citizens.

LEAP applicants must provide a copy of valid identification and a completed affidavit indicating that they are lawfully present in the United States. Completed LEAP applications can be faxed, mailed or delivered to the appropriate county office. Potential program applicants may obtain an

application through the following: • Call 1-866-HEATHELP (1-866-432-8435) to have an application mailed.

• Visit any county department of social/ human services across the state. To locate your county’s office, visit the program’s website at www. colorado.gov/cdhs/leap.

• Download and print an application from www. colorado.gov/cdhs/leap.

LEAP eligible households may also qualify for the Crisis Invention Program [CIP] and the Governor’s Energy Office’s Weatherization Program. The CIP operates year-round and provides assistance with a home’s primary heating source such as a furnace or wood-burning stove. The Weatherization Program improves the energy efficiency in homes throughout Colorado, thereby permanently reducing heating costs.

To find out if you qualify for LEAP, call toll free 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) or visit www.colorado.gov/cdhs/ leap to view the most current program application requirements.

PUBLIC NOTICES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0155 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 23, 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): DONNA J. SMITH AND LINDY L. SMITH Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 4/23/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/27/2007 Recording Reception Number: 614560 Original Principal Amount: $247,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $129,632.09 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. LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 10 OF FOOTE AND WILLIAMSON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 116 NORTH FORK AVENUE, 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, 12/21/2011, 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: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/23/2011 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 #: 9105.02058 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0154 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 19, 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): Margot A Biondi Original Beneficiary(ies): Montrose Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 8/22/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/23/2007 Recording Reception Number: 618131 Original Principal Amount: $138,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $131,908.15 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 PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE NO 2011-0154 Part of the NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4 of Section 11, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4 Section 11 whence the North 1/4 corner of said Section 11 bears North 2°40' East 695 feet; thence South 2°40' West 270 feet along the East line of said NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4; thence laving the East line of said NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4 North 56°55' West 380 feet; thence North 79°20'; East 336.8 feet to the point of beginning.

Delta County, Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 13894 & 13898 Pumpkin Hollow 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, 12/21/2011, 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: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/19/2011 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: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 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 #: 11-11231 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0153 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 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): Paula A. Hunter Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2010 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/8/2010 Recording Reception Number: 640833 Original Principal Amount: $270,417.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $265,874.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 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 The following described property: A Parcel of land located within the within the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of North 00 degrees 25' 48" East from the 1/4 corner common to Sections 20 and 29 (monumented by a 3 1/4" alum.

Cap PLS 25972) to the C1/4 corner of Section 20 (monumented by a 1 1/2" Brass cap RLS 1456), with all other bearings relative thereto and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Section line common to Sections 20 and 29 from whence the 1/4 corner common to Sections 20 and 29 bears North 88 degrees 46' 50" West 495.43 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 46' 49" East 299.85 feet; Thence South 88 degrees 52' 14" EAst 164.78 feet to the East line of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4; Thence along said line South 00 degrees 43'55" West 300.12 feet to the Section line common to Sections 20 and 29; Thence along said line North 88 degrees 46'50: West 165.03 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 41659 Reds 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, 12/21/2011, 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: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/18/2011 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: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976 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 #: 11-11016 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Rm. #338, Delta, CO 81416 Telephone No.: (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: ARTURO A. GARCIA, JR. for Minor Child: TONI RENEE GARCIA AXTELL For a Change of Name to: TONI RENEE GARCIA Case Number: 2011 CV 237 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on Oct. 6, 2011, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Delta District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of TONI RENEE GARCIA AXTELL be changed to TONI RENEE GARCIA. MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By /s/ Sue Bruner Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF STEVEN DON GRAY a/k/a STEVEN D. GRAY, DECEASED Case No. 11-PR-91 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Montrose County, Colorado on or before February 20, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

DAVID LAMAR GRAY 1221 Sherwood Dr. Montrose, CO 81401 Tel: 970-249-3039 Dennis R. Devor, Reg. #8024 130 N. Park Avenue P.O. Box 3310 Montrose, CO 81402 Tel: (970) 249-7000

Fax: (970) 249-8440 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority for the ensuing year of 2012. A copy of which has been filed at the office of the Project 7 Water Authority, Project 7 Water Treatment Plant, 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority to be held at 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, on October 27, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.

Any interested elector may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his comments thereto.

Dated September 26, 2011 Board of Directors Project 7 Water Authority By/ Mary Cooper Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

NOTICE Applications for appointment to Board of Directors of the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District (GMWCD) to fill the unexpired term for subdivision No. 4 ending April 11, 2012 will be accepted by the District Court, Seventh Judicial District, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Delta, CO until Nov. 4, 2011. Applicants must have residence in the District for at least one year and be the owner of real property within the District.

Applications should be accompanied by a resumé reflecting agriculture, municipal, industrial, or other interests in the beneficial use of water within the District.

Description of the Districts' boundaries are available from C.W. Armstrong, Secretary of the District, PO Box 129, Cedaredge, CO., 81413. Phone: (970) 856-7683. /s/ C.W. Armstrong Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Delta County Memorial Hospital District for the ensuing year of 2012; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Delta County Memorial District at 1501 East Third Street, Delta, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Delta County Memorial Hospital District to be held at 1501 East Third Street, Delta, Colorado, on November 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. Any interested elector of Delta County Memorial Hospital District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOIS MAE PATTERSON, a/k/a LOIS M. PATTERSON, a/k/a LOIS PATTERSON, Deceased Case Number 2011PR89 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before February 27, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeannie Stroh Person Giving Notice

32496 J Road Hotchkiss CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joe M. Ward, Deceased No Case # No Estate All Persons having claims against the above-named person may contact in writing to the Personal representative at 1285 H 25 Road Delta, Colo 81416 Lee West Person giving notice 1285 H 25 Road Delta, Colo. 81416 This notice will run 12th - 19th - 26th of Oct. 2011.

Creditors or claims must received on or before 2-28-2012.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

SALE OF DITCH STOCK Notice is hereby given to the stockholders hereinafter named in the Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company that assessments on their stocks are in default: With and accumulations, be paid on or before Thursday, November 10, 2011.

The same will be forfeited and will without further notice be sold at The Redlands Mesa Grange, Hotchkiss, CO on said Thursday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m.

The said delinquent stock and the amounts due are thereon are: Kathy Horvath No. 1623 89 shares $1,070.90.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 26 and November 2, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHERYLL ANN JONES, a/k/a CHERYLL A. JONES, a/k/a CHERYLL JONES, Deceased Case Number 2011PR92 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before February 27, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin D. Jones Person Giving Notice 822 Dunvegan Drive Prattville AL 36067 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

BUDGET NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the North Fork Pool, Park and Rec. District for the ensuing year of 2012. That a copy of such proposed Budget has been filed in the office of D & S Underground, Hotchkiss and A Wild Hair Salon, Hotchkiss where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the North Fork Pool, Park and Rec. District to be held at the office at 333 Bulldog St. in Hotchkiss on Nov. 14, 2011, 7 p.m.

Any interested elector within such NFPPRD may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections there-to at any time prior to the final adoption of the board.

Teresa Driscoll Secretary NFPPRD POB 2093 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Rm. #338, Delta, CO 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Adult: Susan Diane Goldstein For a Change of Name to: Zoe Zappa Case Number: 11C94 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on August 24, 2011, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Delta County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Susan Diane Goldstein be changed to Zoe Zappa.

Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ Angelina Arrequin

SALE OF DITCH STOCK Notice is hereby given to the stockholders hereinafter named in the Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company that assessments on their stocks are in default: With and accumulations, be paid on or before Thursday, November 10, 2011.

The same will be forfeited and will without further notice be sold at The Redlands Mesa Grange, Hotchkiss, CO on said Thursday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m.

The said delinquent stock and the amounts due are thereon are: Jeffrey & Karen Milstein No. 1850 88 shares $1,059.50.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 26 and November 2, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALICE L. HODGES, formerly ALICE L. WILSON, Deceased Case Number 2011PR94 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 March 2, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

James A. Hodges Person Giving Notice 39741 Mathews Lane 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 October 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss for the ensuing year of 2012 on October 13, 2011, a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, where the same is open to public inspection; such budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss on December 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at 276 W. Main, Hotchkiss, Colorado.

Any interested elector within the Town of Hotchkiss may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: OCTOBER 24, 2011 Town of Hotchkiss Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

D4 Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

Commissioners Proceedings September 2011 Delta County Government Salaries 412,897 A-1 Collection Age Serv 1,569 Abeyta,Daniel Serv 36 Accurate Concrete Serv 195 Adamson Police Pr Serv 1,094 Aflac Caic Serv 1,774 Alsco Serv 914 American Family Li Serv 2,904 America’s Best Valu Serv 132 Americenter Serv 48 Amerigas-Delta Co Serv 130 Anderson Farm Su Serv 78 Ansafone Contact CServ 48 Aptitude Solutions Serv 3,119 Aramark Serv 13 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 200 Avionics Specialist Serv 1,200 B & F Distributing I Serv 239 Ballard,Laura Serv 488 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 95 Best Western Lake Serv 308 BI Incorporated Serv 373 Biddle Consulting Serv 399 Big John’s Lumber Serv 784 BMW Riders Of We Serv 200 Boren, Lance Serv 575 Boss In Montrose Serv 77 Braslin,Andrew Serv 42 Brethouwer Do,N Serv 1,250 Brickyard Serv 46 Brones, Meredith Serv 92 Callaway Packing, I Serv 3,617 Callicutt/Webb Serv 258 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,595 Caremark Serv 1,430 CEBT Serv 113,279 Cedaredge Market Serv 118 Cedaredge Tire & A Serv 490 Central Distributing Serv 2,577 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 City Of Delta Serv 13,193 Colo County Attorn Serv 450 Colorado Apco Serv 225 Colorado Cabinetry Serv 1,590 Colorado Coroners Serv 350 Colorado County Tr Serv 102 Colorado Departme Serv 356 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 858 Consolidated Electr Serv 25 Contech Constructi Serv 900 Corsaire Graphics Serv 91 County Sheriffs Of Serv 0 COVA Serv 50 Creations By Ja-Me Serv 713 Cross,Sandy Serv 81 Davey,Margaret A. Serv 117 Davis,Oscar Serv 117 Delta Auto Parts Serv 1,282 Delta Car Care Serv 1,293 Delta Co Administr Serv 50 Delta Co Memorial Serv 263 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 17,723 Delta Conservation Serv 2,500 Delta County Clerk Serv 8 Delta County Healt Serv 29 Delta County Indep Serv 1,084 Delta County Sherif Serv 143 Delta County Treas Serv 122,176 Delta County Treas Serv 55,359 Delta County Usefu Serv 11,979 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 538 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 1,244 Delta Housing Auth Serv 10,631 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 4,962 Delta’s Best Storag Serv 110 Disner, Dick Serv 94 District Attorneys O Serv 124,667 Double J Disposal I Serv 626 Doubletree Serv 315 Doughty Steel & M Serv 511 DTS Fluid Power In Serv 251 Dubs Towing Serv 84 Duckwork’s Auto Serv 197 Eagle County Sheri Serv 372 Eaton Sales & ServiServ 18 Eddins,Ann Serv 34 Elan Financial Servi Serv 349 Enterprise Fund Serv 1,084 Evco House Of Hos Serv 477 Experient Corp Serv 800 Family Support Re Serv 214 Federal Express Serv 29 Fedler Spraying Llc Serv 1,575 Fedler,Luke Serv 110 Fiedler,Robert Serv 99 Flex One/Aflac Serv 139 Floyd,Curtis And B Serv 300 Form Magic Inc Serv 86 Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 146 Garcia, Theresa Serv 109 General Fund Serv 18,722 GM Toolco Serv 465 GMCO Corporation Serv 2,465 Grainger Serv 4,804 Grand Junction Pip Serv 6,672 Grand Junction Pol Serv 300 Grand Mesa Discou Serv 3,060 Graphox Design An Serv 1,787 Great Experiences Serv 850 H & H Hydraulics In Serv 0 Halsen Products Co Serv 278 Hanson Internation Serv 438 Hart Intercivic Inc Serv 2,329 Hartman Brothers Serv 27 Headsets.Com Serv 34 Healy,Paul Serv 12 Hebertson, Lisa Serv 342 Hellman Motor Co Serv 735 Henry,Suzanne J Serv 10 Hewlett-Packard Co Serv 715 HHH Inc Serv 51 High Country Gas Serv 40 High Mountain MacServ 120 Home Depot Credit Serv 171 Honeywell Inc. Serv 870 Hovde, C. Bruce Serv 50 Hoyer,Gifford And Serv 300 Ikon Office SolutionServ 628 Intrado Inc Serv 2,280 John Deere Financi Serv 557 Jones, Ron Serv 5 K T Electric Inc. Serv 477 Ken’s Pit Stop Serv 55 Keyman Security Ll Serv 284 Kimball-Midwest Serv 386 King Soopers Cust Serv 149 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 137 Laird Automotive LlServ 413 Lasting Impression Serv 48 Lawson Products In Serv 434 Lemoine Jr,William Serv 3,378 Leonard, Elizabeth Serv 12 Lexisnexis Risk Dat Serv 100 Lindley,Leasha Serv 28 Luna,Patricia V Serv 165 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 886 MacDonald Equip Serv 853 MacFarlane, Priscill Serv 28 Maplogic Corporati Serv 200 Mark’s Plumbing P Serv 378 Master Petroleum Serv 46,660 McCulloch,Jeanie Serv 461 McKee,Frederick D. Serv 87 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,907 Mesa Extension Fu Serv 120 Midwestern Colora Serv 342 Monsen Engineeri Serv 1,296 Montrose Ford-Nis Serv 412 Morton,Duane Serv 12 Motorola Solutions Serv 1,619 Mountain Pest ContServ 55 Munro Supply Inc. Serv 94 National Barrel Hor Serv 300 Networks Unlimite Serv 545 Neve’s Uniforms In Serv 929 Nimthor Inc Serv 130 Norchem Drug Test Serv 14 North Fork Aviation Serv 500 North Fork Medical Serv 200 Northeastern Wisc Serv 175 Nortnik, Joe Serv 55 Notary Law Institut Serv 26 Office Depot Serv 3,562 Olathe Spray Servi Serv 935 OMNI Institute Serv 500 Overholt Truss Serv 2,400 Pack Shack Serv 100 Pest Away Sprayin Serv 50 Pickering,John Serv 1,140 Pitney Bowes Serv 287 Pizza Hut Serv 46 Postmaster Serv 160 Power Equipment Serv 501

Prendergast, Tony Serv 175 Psychological Reso Serv 110 Public Trustee Assn Serv 99 Qwest Business Se Serv 4,535 Reserve Account Serv 2,261 Respond First Aid SServ 65 Roadpost Usa Inc Serv 241 Robertson,Guy Serv 300 Rocky Mountain Su Serv 995 Save-On-Tools Serv 425 Secretary Of State Serv 50 Serpent Serv 6,162 Shackelford,NathanServ 125 Sherwin-Williams Serv 19,558 Shock’s Chop Shop Serv 200 Shrums Automotiv Serv 230 Smiling Aviation In Serv 1,630 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Sourcegas Llc Serv 930 Spear R Land And Serv 855 Speas,Jan Serv 12 Specialized Armam Serv 325 Stewart Mesa Wate Serv 211 Stogsdill,Steve Serv 55 Stratman, Greg Serv 33 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,201 Superior Alarm & F Serv 60 Swana Colorado R Serv 230 Sysco Intermountai Serv 2,587 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 1,608 Taylor/Mark Serv 5 TDS Telecom Serv 1,586 The Pathology Gro Serv 1,210 The Place I Go Serv 385 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 2,427 Town Of Frisco Serv 70 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 324 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 25 Town Of Paonia Serv 106 Tri County Rodeo C Serv 700 Trispoke Technolog Serv 119 Tuck Communicati Serv 85 Union Pacific Railro Serv 1,993 United Companies Serv 8,316 United Reprograph Serv 64 USA Mobility Serv 14 Valuewest Inc Serv 2,430 Vance,Gary Serv 263 Ventrello,Jim D Serv 15 Verizon Wireless Serv 1,234 Wagner Equipment Serv 11,360 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 1,079 Waste Managemen Serv 319 Weldon,Chris Serv -14 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 84 Wells Fargo Serv 8,329 Western Colorado Serv 2,364 Western Slope Trail Serv 5,820 Western States Fire Serv 5,300 Wiitanen, Monica Serv 131 Wilmore And Co Pr Serv 1,302 Worthington,Micha Serv 405 Zamarripa,Fred Serv 27 Zep Sales And Serv Serv 868 Grand Total 1,170,417 I,C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this19th day of October , 2011. /s/C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of October, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013 Published in the Delta County Independent this 26th day of October, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0136 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 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): Bill E. Loos and Cindy M. Loos Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 10/2/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/4/2007 Recording Reception Number: 619380 Original Principal Amount: $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 8 AND ALL OF LOTS 9 AND 10 IN BLOCK B OF HOTCHKISS SECOND SUBDIVISION TOT HE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 553 E Bridge St, 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, 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: 9/28/2011 Last Publication: 10/26/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 #: 11-10314 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 28, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0137 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 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): RICHARD DEE HORN AND EDDIS BARBARA HORN Original Beneficiary(ies): FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACQUISITION LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 12/27/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/4/2006 Recording Reception Number: 599232 Original Principal Amount: $225,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $92,817.49 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 1 OF MOAD HORN SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 13117 HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD, 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, 11/23/2011, 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: 9/28/2011 Last Publication: 10/26/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/26/2011 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: LINDSAY J. MILLER #42372 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: JLF 11728 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent September 28, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0134 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 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) STEPHEN W. MASSANO AND ILA R. MASSANO Original Beneficiary(ies) WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 1/30/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/21/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612329 Original Principal Amount $173,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,183.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M., described as beginning at the SE corner of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 said Section 30, thence West along the South line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 a distance of 483.6 feet; thence North 156.0 feet; thence East 483.6 feet, more or less to the East line of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 30, thence South along said East line 156.0 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as, 1795 PIONEER ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416-2741.

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 9/28/2011 Last Publication 10/26/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/21/2011 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 # 5600.58404 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 28, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0074 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 18, 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): John L. Ross and Linda Ann Ross and John L. Ross, Jr. Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 2/26/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/2/2004 Recording Reception Number: 577238 Original Principal Amount: $164,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,124.41 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. SW1/4SW1/4SW1/4, SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THAT PORTION DEEDED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION RECORDED JULY 20, 1954 IN BOOK 332 AT PAGE 12.

DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 39369 Hwy 92, 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, 11/30/2011, 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: 10/5/2011 Last Publication: 11/2/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 04/18/2011 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: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 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 #: 11-05269 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0139 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 3, 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): RHONDA J. RYAN AND JAMES R. RYAN Original Beneficiary(ies): TMS MORTGAGE INC., dba THE MONEY STORE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A., successor by merger to WACHOVIA BANK, Date of Deed of Trust: 4/16/1999 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/21/1999 Recording Reception Number: 524223 Book No. and Page No.: Book: 829 Page: 572 Original Principal Amount: $91,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $66,169.95 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Legal Description A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., 280 FEET EAST OF THE NW CORNER OF SAID SUBDIVISION, THENCE WEST 280 FEET TO SAID NW CORNER; THENCE SOUTH ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT 1047 FEET NORTH OF THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36; THENCE EAST 25 FEET TO THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE NORTH 74°33' EAST 128 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF A LATERAL OF THE BUTTE DITCH; THENCE ALONG SAID CENTER LINE SOUTH 89°33' EAST 129 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT DUE SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2102 J25 ROAD, CORY, CO 81414 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, 11/30/2011, 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: 10/5/2011 Last Publication: 11/2/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/03/2011 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 #: 9105.02184 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0138 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 3, 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) MICHAEL P. PERETTI Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for PRIMELENDING Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK,NA Date of Deed of Trust 9/30/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/1/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 638054 Original Principal Amount $196,638.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,677.69 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 5 & 6 in Block 2, of Knob Hill Addition, also known as Nob Hill, to the Town of Hotchkiss described as follows: Beginning at a point 165 feet North 0°10' West 250 feet east of center of the SW1/4 of Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th Principal Meridian being the Northwest corner of Lot 5; Thence East 112.5 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 6; Thence South 0°10' East 117 feet; Thence West 112.5 feet; Thence North 0°10' West 117 feet to the point of beginning.

Also a 22 1/2 foot strip of land adjoining Lot 6 in Block 2 of the Knob Hill Addition to the Town of Hotchkiss on the East and more particularly described as beginning at a point 165 feet North and 362.5 feet East of the center of the SW1/4 of Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th Principal Meridian being the NE corner of said Lot 6, Thence East 22 1/2 feet; Thence South 117 feet; Thence West 22 1/2 feet; Thence North 117 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as, 390 ASH LANE, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-9363.

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, 11/30/2011, 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 10/5/2011

Delta County Independent Last Publication 11/2/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/03/2011 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 # 9105.02305 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0072 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 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): Matthew K. Thomas and Melony K. Thomas Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 12/22/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/2/2007 Recording Reception Number: 610980 Original Principal Amount: $160,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $150,979.15 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 South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian; Thence North 148.5 feet along the West line of said subdivision; Thence North 89°43' East, 183.33 parallel to the South line of said subdivision; Thence South 148.5 feet to the South line of said subdivision; Thence South 89°43 West, 183.33 feet along the South line of said subdivision to the POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress, 25 feet in width across the Southerly Boundary of Grantor's property located in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian and more fully described in Deed Recorded March 3, 1966 in Book 405 at page 202 of the records of the Delta County Clerk and Recorder, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 1002 E 11th 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, 11/30/2011, 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: 10/5/2011 Last Publication: 11/2/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/02/2011 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 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 #: 11-05271 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE - CORRECTED - PUBLICATION FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0135 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 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) MICHAEL K. OVESON AND JESSICA J. OVESON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A MAJOR MORTGAGE USA, AN UTAH CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 9/15/2009

County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/21/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 637771 Original Principal Amount $204,924.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $200,258.80 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. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description EXHIBIT "A" A tract of land in the SE1/4SW1/4 of Section 2, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M., being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the S1/4 Corner of said Section 2; Thence North 02° 31' 12" East a distance of 590.06 feet along the Section centerline; Thence South 77° 41' 02" West a distance of 641.03 feet to a point between the Farmers Ditch and the Old County Road bed, being the true point of beginning; Thence South 11° 24' 41" East a distance of 123.35 feet to the North right of way line of Colorado Highway No. 133; Thence along a 5780 foot curve left, said curve having a chord bearing South 69° 58' 44" West a distance of 28.77 feet; Thence South 69° 08' 05" West a distance of 396.1 feet; Thence South 83° 10' 05" West a distance of 103.1 feet; Thence South 68° 09' 14" West a distance of 48.23 feet; Thence leaving said right of way and running North 32° 36' 56" East a distance of 260.2 feet; Thence North 77° 41' 02" East a distance of 388.57 feet to the point of beginning.

NOTE: Bearings are based on South 88° 02' 55" East along the West half of the South line of Section 2 from Polaris observation.

County of DELTA, State of Colorado and Also known by street and number as, 38361 HIGHWAY 133, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-7315.

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 the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-103(2)(a), 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.

Corrected First Publication 10/5/2011 Corrected Last Publication 11/2/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 9/28/2011 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, business 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 # 9105.02274 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2011.

County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338 Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: OLENA HULTEEN for Minor Child: OLEKSANDR BARANOV For a Change of Name to: ALEXANDER HULTEEN Case Number: 11C88 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of a Minor Child finds: That the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements.

That the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.

That the Petitioner has submitted the documentation required in §1315-101(b), C.R.S. from the fingerprint-based criminal history record check or has provided appropriate certified copies of any dispositions that would constitute a felony conviction in this state or any other state or under federal law.

That the change of name is in the best interest of the minor child.

That the minor child, who is fourteen years of age or older, has submitted the documentation required in §13-15-101(b), C.R.S. from the fingerprint-based criminal history record check or has provided appropriate certified copies of any dispositions that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult in this state or any other state or under federal law.

The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: 1. Name of Olksandr Baranov is requested to be changed to Alexander Hulteen.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to be made within 21 days of the date of this Order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive a Final Decree for a Change of Name.

Date: 10/6/11 /s/ Sandra K Miller Judge Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0145 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): NANCY E. TABILI ARROWOOD Original Beneficiary(ies): BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LLP Date of Deed of Trust: 7/17/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/21/2006 Recording Reception Number: 605839 Original Principal Amount: $110,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $104,106.46 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. PARCEL A, ACCORDING TO THE PARZYBOK/PARZYBOK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT #01BA048 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 05, 2001 IN PLAT BOOK 26 AT PAGE 31, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 516 WOODS 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, 12/07/2011, 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: 10/12/2011 Last Publication: 11/9/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/10/2011 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: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 11-910-19552 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0144 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 9, 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): MONICA R. TRANI Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: 10/29/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/1/2004 Recording Reception Number: 584951 Original Principal Amount: $120,267.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $107,608.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 10, 11 AND 12 IN BLOCK “A” OF PEACH PLAT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 921 HASTINGS 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, 12/07/2011, 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: 10/12/2011 Last Publication: 11/9/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/09/2011 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:

SHEILA J. FINN #36637 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: JLF#12788 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0143 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 9, 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): NORMA J. PHILIPPS AND BONNIE JEAN PECK Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK,N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 7/23/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/28/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636539 Original Principal Amount: $142,301.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $140,558.78 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 PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1709 PIONEER CIR, 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, 12/07/2011, 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: 10/12/2011 Last Publication: 11/9/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/09/2011 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 #: 9105.02333 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0142 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 9, 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): Robert J Jones and Lorea L Jones Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lane Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: 4/27/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/3/2006 Recording Reception Number: 603120 Original Principal Amount: $192,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $169,736.40 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 6 OF THE PAY SUBDIVISION OF THE JACKSON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1006 Haley Place, 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, 12/07/2011, 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: 10/12/2011

Last Publication: 11/9/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/09/2011 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: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 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 #: 11-10408 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0141 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): Terrie A Young and Charles F Young Original Beneficiary(ies): MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 6/3/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/8/2005 Recording Reception Number: 592206 Original Principal Amount: $87,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $80,311.86 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 SOUTH 5 FEET OF LOT 6 AND THE NORTH 21 FEET OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 OF STOCKHAM BROTHERS AND ZANINETTI’S SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 130 SW 2nd Street, 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, 12/07/2011, 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: 10/12/2011 Last Publication: 11/9/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/05/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 #: 11-04392CO ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0148 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): Anette L. Houghton Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2004 Recording Reception Number: 576073 Original Principal Amount: $109,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $97,061.02 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, RESUDIVISION OF LOT 2, FERRARO MINOR SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 20447 E Rd, 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, 12/14/2011, 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: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/17/2011 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: 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 #: 11-11478 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0149 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): Ray E. McDonald Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 8/3/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/7/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636759 Original Principal Amount: $79,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $77,189.94 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 23, IN BLOCK 2 OF SUNSET VISTA MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5216 Sunridge Dr, 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, 12/14/2011, 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: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/16/2011 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: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 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 #: 11-10475 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0147 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): Jeffrey R. Perkins and Amy L Perkins Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Bank of the West, A California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust: 6/29/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/3/2007 Recording Reception Number: 616624 Original Principal Amount: $188,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $179,840.76 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 23 IN BLOCK 2 OF GARNET MESA ESTATE SUBDIVISION, TOGETHER WITH A 1/85 INTEREST IN THE HOMEOWNER’S PARK, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 691 Cypress Wood Lane, Delta, CO 81401 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/14/2011, 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: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/16/2011 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: 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 #: 11-05161CO ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Mountain Coal Company, LLC (MCC), P.O. Box 591, Somerset, CO 81434, (970) 929-5015, has filed a Phase II Bond Release Request Application to MCC’s Mining and Reclamation Permit No. C-80-007 with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board), under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The permit was originally issued by the Board in July 1981, and subsequently renewed in August 1986, January 1993 (effective August 1991), July 1996, July 2001, and April 2007 (effective July 2006.) The current five-year permit term expires July 31, 2011 and is in the process of renewal. The State of Colorado holds a surety reclamation bond in the amount of $15,000,000.00 for the mine that exceeds the current reclamation liability. The West Elk Mine fiveyear permit area contains lands in Sections 9-11, 13-36, T13S, R90W, 6th PM; and Sections 23-26, T13S, R91W, 6th PM, and Sections 1-5 , 8-12, T14S, R90W, 6th PM in Delta and Gunnison Counties. The location of the lands can be found on the USGS 7.5 minute Somerset and Minnesota Pass Quadrangle Topographic Maps. The current permit area encompasses approximately 17,154.9 acres.

MCC is requesting Phase II Bond Release for reclaimed methane drainage wells, the Thermal Event area, Lone Pine area, and roads in the Dry Fork of Minnesota Creek and West Flatiron Areas. This area covers approximately 67.6 acres of private and National Forest System lands specifically located within portions of Sections 14, 15, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36, Township 13 South, Range 90 West, and Sections 1 and 2, Township 14 South, Range 90 West. These drill sites and roads were necessary for coal exploration and methane drainage over the past fifteen years. MCC is requesting a release of reclamation bond liability of an additional twenty-five percent ($400,000.00) above the amount calculated under the initial Phase I release, for a total release of 85% of the applicable bond amount posted for those sites, as allowed by Colorado statute and Rule 3.03. This amount will be verified by the State of Colorado. The reclaimed areas have met the applicable vegetation bond release criteria for Phase II bond release and MCC has provided a demonstration that surface runoff from the reclaimed areas does not contribute sediment levels above that of adjacent native undisturbed areas.

Reclamation of the various drill site locations and roads within MCC’s permit were completed between 1996 and 2007. This included proper plugging and abandonment of drill holes, as well as backfilling and regrading of drill pad locations and roads, and replacement of salvaged topsoil. The well sites and roads proposed for bond release have been revegetated using various methods of seeding, fertilizing, and mulching, including the installation of straw and erosion control matting.

A copy of the Phase II Bond Release application is available for review at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203, phone (303) 866-3567, and the Gunnison County Planning Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230. Comments or objections concerning the application should be directed to the CDRMS at the above address not later than 30 days after the first date of publication of this notice (published 4 times consecutively) in order to be considered.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0151 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): STANLEY L. ARNETT Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 7/22/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/27/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636512 Original Principal Amount: $134,887.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $131,676.19 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

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 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. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 12, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th P.M. Beginning at a point 6.15 chains South and 20 feet West of the 1/4 section corner between said Section 7 and 12, Township 15 South, Range 95 and 96 West of the 6th P.M. Thence West 147 feet to the Corner of the Cheney Tract; Thence South 203 feet; Thence North 65° East 160 feet; Thence North 139 feet to the place of beginning.

Excepting any portion of subject property which may lie within the parcel more particularly described in Deed recorded in Book 445 at Page 1093.

County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 740 1600 ROAD, 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, 12/14/2011, 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: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/17/2011 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: 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 #: 9105.02972 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0152 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 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): JOHN A VIGIL AND KAREN L VIGIL Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WF1 Date of Deed of Trust: 12/15/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/20/2005 Recording Reception Number: 598881 Original Principal Amount: $304,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $286,014.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT F OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF ORCHARD CITY RANCHETTES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 22280 OSPREY ROAD, ECKERTORCHARD CITY, CO 81418-9203 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/21/2011, 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: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/18/2011 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 #: 9105.01988 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

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COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0157 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 24, 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): DELL D. JOHNSON AND LYNETTE JOHNSON Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 5/23/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/23/2008 Recording Reception Number: 625955 Original Principal Amount: $157,528.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $161,735.09 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. LOT 1 OF HOLTON MINOR SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 22680 E ROAD, 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, 12/21/2011, 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: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/24/2011 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 #: 9105.02400 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to Approve Permit Renewal Application No. 6 (RN-6), submitted by Mountain Coal Company, LLC for a coal mining permit at the West Elk Mine (Permit No. C-1980-007). The proposed renewal will allow for continued mining and/or reclamation operations at the site.

The West Elk Mine is located in Gunnison County, approximately 9 miles east of Paonia, Colorado, Colorado. Coal interest at this underground mine is Federal and private, and the surface to be affected is Federal and private land.

The permit area encompasses approximately 17,154.90 acres.

This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 34-33-101 et seq., C.R.S., and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

A copy of the “Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance”, including any stipulations, is on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the Gunnison County Clerk’s Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must be made within thirty (30) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 26 and November 2, 2011.

DELTA COUNTY 2012 BUDGET NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners hereby gives public notice that the proposed 2012 Delta County Budget, as presented to the Board for consideration, is now available for public inspection.

Copies of the proposed 2012 budget are available for review in the Administration Office, Room 227, County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado, and online at www.deltacounty.com.

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Budget, on proposed capital improvements, and on the County’s proposed use of Highway User Tax Fund moneys. The public hearing will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room 236 in the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado.

The Board will consider adoption of the budget at its regular meeting on Monday, December 19, 2011.

Any interested person may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any comments thereto no later than 5:00 p.m. November 16, 2011.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

Legal Deadline 10 a.m. Mondays

D6 Wednesday, October 26, 2011 COUNCIL BILL NO. 3, 2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, VACATING SEGMENTS OF SIXTH AND SEVENTH STREETS, AND ALSO CONNECTING ALLEYWAYS, ALL OF WHICH TRAVEL AREAS LIE BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF SILVER STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY LIMITS. WHEREAS, under Article I, Section 3 of Delta's Municipal Charter and under C.R.S. 31-15-702(1)(a), the City has general municipal power to vacate streets and alley-

ways, particularly those that are determined not to be needed for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is no need to maintain present or future rights of general public access across or upon any of the following street segments and alleyways located between the west line of Silver Street and the east line of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way in the territorial limits of the City of Delta: (1) the segment of Sixth Street which separates Block 42 from Block 41 as shown by Plat "C" of the City of Delta, (2) the segment

PUBLIC NOTICES of Seventh Street which separates Block 14 from Block 42 as shown by Plat "B" of the City of Delta, and (3) the alleyways located in said Blocks 14 and 42 which either connect or originate from the aforementioned segments of Sixth and Seventh Streets; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned street segments and alleyways are depicted on the partial boundary survey map prepared by E. Schaaf and Associates and deposited into the surveyor records of Delta County, Colorado on August 21, 2003 under Deposit No. 2003658, a copy of which map is attached hereto as

Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that vacating the aforementioned street segments and alleyways will not result in the isolation of any private land from public access, and is especially warranted by circumstances surrounding a new City project for development of a roadway to be known as Confluence Drive, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that its actions contemplated under this ordinance will otherwise comply with applicable provisions of law set forth in C.R.S. 43-2-101 et seq.

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NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Delta, Colorado as follows: 1. The platted segments of Sixth and Seventh Streets, as well as the platted alleyways originating from those segments, as more specifically described hereinabove, are hereby permanently vacated; provided, however, that the areas of said vacated street segments and alleyways are nevertheless hereby continuously reserved for the construction, maintenance, repair and use of all public utility lines and related facilities deemed necessary by the Delta City Council. (Note:

the street and alleyway areas vacated hereby shall not be deemed to include any property conveyed to the City of Delta by deed dated November 23, 1992 and recorded August 18, 1998 under Reception No. 517062 of the Delta County, Colorado records.)

2. Title to each vacated street segment and alleyway, subject to the aforementioned reservation regarding public utility lines and related facilities, shall vest in the owners of adjoining lands according to the provisions of C.R.S. 432-302(1)(c).

3. The City's Mayor and Clerk, in

consultation with the City Attorney, are hereby authorized to make, execute, obtain and record any and all documentation that they may deem necessary or prudent for the proper implementation of this ordinance and for the revision of official maps of the City.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk

4. Animal sales yards.

5. Mineral extraction and processing.

6. Trash disposal and recycling facilities.

7. Quarries and gravel operations.

Section 5. Section 17.04.200 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 6. The table of standards appearing in Section 17.04.220 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to (1) eliminate all standards for the former B-4 zoning district being eliminated pursuant to Section 2 of this ordinance and (2) to consolidate the duplicated standards for the former I-1 and I-2 zoning districts into one set of standards for the new I District being created pursuant to Section 4 of this ordinance.

Section 7. Subsection B.1. of Section 17.04.210 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "B. USES BY RIGHT: 1. Those uses that are uses by right in the I zoning District; excluding however any and all sexually oriented businesses defined and regulated under Chapter 8.32 of this Code."

All other provisions of said Section 17.04.210 shall remain unaltered and as presently written.

Section 8. Subsection A. Of Section 8.32.020 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "A. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate or estab-

lish any sexually oriented business outside of the "I" Zoning District or on any premises abutting the premises of: 1. Any church; 2. Any public or private school; 3. Any residentially owned property; 4. Any public park; 5. Any licensed childcare facility or daycare business; 6. Any property, public or private; that is used for and equipped with facilities for recreation, especially by children. Any area dedicated for use by children, whether or not incidental to school use, is included within the scope of this subsection."

All other provisions of said Section 8.32.020 shall remain unaltered and as presently written.

Section 9. The City's official zoning map shall be modified as soon as practicable by City staff to reflect (1) the elimination of the B-4 District and the reclassification of all areas affected by such elimination so as to be included within the B-2 District, and (2) the consolidation of the former I-1 and I-2 Districts into the new I District.

Section 10. This ordinance shall become effective on the thirty-first day following publication pursuant to provisions of the Delta Municipal Charter.

Section 11. The repeal and amendment by this ordinance of various provisions of the Delta Municipal Code shall not affect any offense or act committed, any penalty incurred, or any contract,

right or duty established or accruing, before the effective date of this ordinance.

Section 12. The provisions of this ordinance are expressly declared to be severable Therefore, if any provision of this ordinance, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given proper effect without the invalid provisions or applications.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

EXHIBIT “A”

Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, 2011.

COUNCIL BILL #4, 2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO DELETING AND AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLES 17 AND 8 OF THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE B-4, I-1 AND I-2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND RE-CLASSIFY THE AFFECTED AREAS WITHIN NEW OR OTHER EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS. WHEREAS, City staff members have recommended the modification of provisions of Title 17 and 8 of the Delta Municipal Code concerning business, commercial and industrial zoning in order to eliminate certain unnecessary duplications, generally simplify the pertinent zoning district scheme and bring it into better conformity with the City's current master plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that staff's recommendations will promote public health, safety and welfare and are therefore appropriate for implementation by this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the changes in legislation recommended by City staff will not adversely affect vested property rights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subsection D.1. of Section 17.04.150 of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "D. The following uses are not

to be construed as a "use by right" or "conditional use" in the B-2 District: 1. Bulk feed and storage and sales establishments."

All other provisions of said Section 17.04.150 shall remain as presently written.

Section 2. Section 17.04.170 of the Delta Municipal Code, creating and defining a B-4 zoning district, is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 3. Section 17.04.150A. is hereby amended to read as follows: "A. INTENT: The B-2 District is intended for a large variety of uses to conveniently serve customers.

(It shall include all areas previously classified before November of 2011 as being within the B-4 District.)"

All other provisions of said Section 17.04.160 shall remain unaltered and as presently written.

Section 4. Section 17.04.190 is hereby amended to read as follows: "17.04.190 I District.

A. INTENT: The purpose of the I District is to accommodate manufacturing, commercial, and most industrial uses which need adequate space, light, and air, and whose operations are quiet and clean provided that they do not create a nuisance to other property by reasons of dust, odor, noise, light, smoke, vibration or other adverse effects which cannot be effectively confined on the premises. This promotes the creation and maintenance of an environment which will serve the

mutual interests of the community as a whole, of any adjacent residential areas and of the occupants of the industrial area.

B. USES BY RIGHT: 1. Uses which meet the intent of Subsection (A) and the performance standards of Subsection (C) of this Section, not including residential uses, are uses by right. Typical examples of such manufacturing and non-manufacturing uses include warehouses, wholesalers, and manufacturing contained within buildings and accessory retail sales.

2. Industrial uses, including those with accessory retail sales operations such as: a. Manufacturing of any product. b. Wholesaling of any product. c. Warehousing and storage. d. Bulk Storage e. Processing of any manufactured product. f. General service and repair of automobiles, trucks, farm implements and construction equipment. g. Parking lots. h. Fabrication of any product. i. Agricultural products processing. j. Offices k. Freight hauling facilities. l. Sawmills or planing mills. m. Aboveground fuel storage facilities for hazardous fuels.

3. Parks and open spaces.

4. Government buildings and facilities.

5. Public utility service facilities.

6. Electronic and telecommunications antennas, receivers and transmitters.

7. Accessory uses.

8. Sexually oriented business complying with the provisions of Chapter 8.32.

C. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: 1. No use shall be established, maintained or conducted in any I District that will result in any public or private nuisance.

2. No industrial structure shall be constructed within one hundred feet (100') of any existing Residential District, unless effectively buffered by landscaping, berms, fencing, or screening.

3. No use shall be established in the I District which results in an unreasonable hazard to the community or creates a public or private nuisance.

4. No noise, dirt, smoke, or odor shall be observable off of the premises.

5. Automobile wrecking and salvage yards and junk yards shall have screening.

6. Additionally, all outdoor storage may require screening to prevent industrial blight.

D. CONDITIONAL USES: 1. Any commercial or industrial use other than the uses by right which complies with the performance standards of Subsection C and is consistent with the intent of Subsection A above. Ord. 4, §1,1999; Ord. 8, §4, 2004.

2. Automobile wrecking and salvage yards.

3. Junk yards.

PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified that a special meeting of the Western Extension Domestic Water Company Will be held on Wednesday, the Second day of November, 2011 at the Jim Link residence, 38406 Coburn Rd, Paonia, CO. The plan to upgrade the water main in the upper Coburn Road area will be presented for shareholder approval.

Published in the Delta County Independent October 12, 19 and 26, 2011.

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B A C K P A G E

Working on their ‘bucket list’ Photo by Bob Borchardt

Cherrie Gilliam, Barb Hoffart, Eve Friemel, Carole Robertson, and Marilyn Stumpf (holding “Peanuts”) have been working on their “bucket lists.” As a group they have enjoyed many adventures . . . next on their list is a hot air balloon ride.

ucket lists became a common term after Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman paired up in “The Bucket List” in 2007.

The movie told the story of two terminally ill men who become friends on a road trip around the world to accomplish things on their “bucket list” — things they’ve always wanted to do before they “kick the bucket” but lacked the courage to do on their own.

While making a “bucket list” has become popular, more often than not, accomplishing those things on their list is not always easy to do alone but can often be accomplished with a little help from one’s closest friends. So it is with five senior citizens (aka mature ladies) living in the Surface Creek area.

The five ladies — Marilyn Stumpf, 68, has two children, Cherrie Gilliam, 66, has six, Carole Robertson, 68, has two, Barb Hoffart, 69, has three and Eve Friemel, 73, is the mother of four. All are active members of the St. Philip’s Catholic community in Cedaredge.

Marilyn, Cherrie, Barb and Eve got together nearly 15 years ago, through church sponsored social gatherings.

Realizing that they had a lot in common, they continued

getting together at dinner parties, playing dominoes and eventually camping out together before pooling their bucket lists. For these ladies, putting together a “bucket list” was not a fad, but a list of unfulfilled dreams that they were determined to do together.

And through the group’s encouragement and participation in each others “dream list” of things to do, they have helped each other realize some of those dreams.

“These ol’ gals just wanna have fun,” laughed Marilyn.

The ladies are all now Cedaredge area residents, but they came here from different parts of the country; Cherrie is from Arizona, Barb is from Minnesota, Marilyn is from Iowa, while Carole and Eve are both Colorado natives.

Marilyn said these wonderful ladies get together every year just to do something fun, and exciting. In years past they’ve gone whitewater rafting together, and this year they traveled to Glenwood Springs to spend the night and to do the zip line, an adventurous ride while suspended from a pulley attached to a fixed cable.

Marilyn said their “zip line” experience included crossing a swinging bridge before being connected to the zip line. The zip line provided the anxious,

although enthusiastic, ladies with a fantastic view of Glenwood Canyon and the Colorado River.

For Eve, who has been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, crossing over the river on the swinging bridge was the most terrifying. “It was at least 1,000 feet high,” laughed Barb.

Carole, the newest member of the group, said that at the time she was hesitant to cross over the swinging bridge, but then thought to herself, “If Eve (the oldest member of the group) can do it, so can I.” “We all made it,” laughed Marilyn, “and we had a blast doing it.”

In July 2005, the original group of four (Marilyn, Cherrie, Barb and Eve) made their first, so called “easy whitewater” rafting trip on the San Miguel River, through the rugged San Miguel Canyon.

Marilyn, who had some experience canoeing and Cherrie, who had absolutely no prior experience, were put up front on the raft to guide them through the rapids, while Barb, who had some rafting experience, was in the rear helping to steer the raft down this beautiful and scenic river.

Cherrie said the guide, who evidently thought this trip was going to be a piece of cake because this crew was

Carole Robertson

Eve Friemel

Marilyn Stumpf

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

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It was all smiles as Cherrie Gilliam, Barb Hoffart, Eve Friemel, Carole Robertson, and Marilyn Stumpf began their adventure of zip lining across the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. Above are candid shots of three as they zipped along.

Barb Hoffart and Eve Friemel during the group’s rafting outing on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. a bunch of elderly ladies, gave them some instruction and told them not to fall out of the raft, “because you can’t get back on the raft.” With that said, away they went.

Eve said, “I was not in the least bit concerned about falling out of the raft.” Although she had no rafting experience, she was raised on, and learned how to swim in the Roaring Fork River.

Marilyn said as soon as the float trip began, Eve appeared anxious and all that she and Cherrie could see were big rocks, red cliffs and white water hurtling by. She added, “Eve and Barb were frantically bailing water out of the raft as fast as they could.”

“We got to the takeout point faster than anyone else that day,” she laughed.

According to the ladies, other groups rafting on the river that day even went so far as to ask them if they had a outboard motor on their raft. Marilyn joked that Eve and Barb had it easy. “They got to see the scenery,”she said, “while we had to do all the work.”

They all agreed that their second raft trip was a just little bit easier. On this trip, the ladies put in at No Name with four other “younger” people on board, floating down the calmer waters of the Colorado River, below the Shoshone Rapids, through Glenwood Canyon and past the junction of the Roaring Fork River, before returning to Glenwood Springs via a shuttle bus. Marilyn noted they even had the opportunity to get out of the raft and soak in a hot spring before reaching the take out point.

Eve said these ladies are the best friends anyone could ever have, and that some of their various adventures (collectively and individually) include off-roading on all-terrain vehicles with the Thunder Mountain Four Wheelers, service trips to work with the poor in Mexico, snowmobiling, camping and fishing.

Next “to do” on their bucket list? A ride in a hot air balloon.

Barb said she is looking forward to doing even more things with this group of

Cherrie Gilliam watches as one of the rafts is loaded after their river adventure. ladies, and Eve, noting that her cancer has returned, said that with a lot of prayer, she too was “ready to do anything.” Eve said the next thing on her bucket list was to take that ride in a hot air balloon.

Carole agreed, adding that “You’re only as old as you feel, and I’m looking forward to doing a lot more things with them.”

Cherrie said it was Marilyn who first got her on, and taught her to ride an ATV. “These ladies are great,” she said with a chuckle, “and since moving to Cedaredge, I’ve had more fun with them than I’ve ever had before.” One of the things on her bucket list is to get the ladies to take the tour through the Glenwood Caverns and the historic Fairy Cave. “But,” she laughed, “for some reason I haven’t been able get them to even want to go into those caves.”

Marilyn said she has a long list of things to do, including jumping from an airplane with a parachute. “I’ve been wanting to do this since I was 21,” she said. “Now maybe I can do it for my 70th birthday.”

As far as the ladies go, Marilyn said that ever since they met, “We just had fun, and we couldn’t get enough of each other.

“And now, if any one of us needs anything at all, all we have to do is call the others and they will be there to help.”

St. Christopher obviously has his work cut out with these “ol’ gals!”