Delta County Independent, Issue 44, Nov. 2, 2011 by Delta County Independent

NORTH FORK TIMES

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

SPORTS

UP FOR TRADE

ON THE ROAD

UNDEFEATED

Bear Ranch takes another stab at controversial land swap, B1

Cedaredge FFA travels to Kentucky for convention, C2

Hotchkiss enters postseason play with 9-0 record, B5

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CAWS poised to take over animal shelter BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

If negotiations are successful, the City of Delta animal shelter will soon be operated by CAWS, or Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter. The animal welfare organization is based in the North Fork Valley. In the meantime, Delta Police Department officers are dealing with reports of vicious dogs, but there’s no animal control officer to respond to reports of loose dogs, barking animals, or nuisance cats or dogs. The animal shelter is

being operated in a very limited capacity with two parttime shelter technicians. This state of affairs brought several animal lovers to the Delta City Council meeting Oct. 18. Fran Goetz questioned why the city can support the golf course, but have no funds for animal control. Instead, city officials expect animal welfare non-profits to handle stray and abandoned animals. Debbie Faulkner of Crawford said the Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary is getting “20 calls a day” from

residents, with over half coming from Delta citizens. “We’re maxed out, and we’re having to tell people no,” she told city council members. More animals are being dumped than ever before, she added. This activity is “rampant” because people seem to think they won’t get in trouble if there’s no animal control officer on the job. Both she and Goetz said the abandoned animals pose a community health risk which increases liability for

the city. Chris Miller attended the meeting to invite council members to a RSVP volunteer recognition ceremony but took the opportunity to express her concerns about safety and nuisances caused by animals running at large. The decision to reduce animal control is largely due to budget constraints, Delta Police Chief Robert Thomas said shortly after the services were “drastically” curtailed in the spring. Thomas said his priority is keeping police offi-

cers on the street, a direction which has the endorsement of city manager Joe Kerby. At a budget work session preceding the city council meeting on Oct. 18, Chief Thomas expanded on animal control operations. Actual expenditures for animal control were $85,940 in 2010, and are estimated at $53,940 in 2011. With the support of CAWS, Thomas said he expects 2012 expenditures to drop even more, to $47,264. ANIMAL SHELTER TO A3

Search scaled back for hunter BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

An intensive search for a missing Ohio hunter has been scaled back, Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee reports. Terry Baughn, 75, of Howard, Ohio, was hunting with others in the Bailey Reservoir area near Leroux Creek when he failed to return to camp. The sheriff ’s office was alerted at about 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Baughn is an experienced outdoorsman who has hunted in the same area for more than 40 years. His ATV was located the first night, at the spot where his hunting party had split up. At daybreak Wednesday, more than 15 members of Delta County Search and Rescue were dispatched to the area. Fresh snow had fallen during the night, making the search difficult. The extensive search was expanded with the assistance of West Elk Search

& Rescue, the Montrose County Posse, Hotchkiss firefighters, a helicopter and a dog from Douglas County Search & Rescue. A number of volunteers from the area, including several sheriff ’s deputies, also turned out to help. The search has been concentrated on Green Mountain. On Tuesday, Sheriff McKee said the helicopter would make one more sweep. “The weather has been good and we’ve had a little snowmelt, so it may be worth another shot with the helicopter,” McKee said. McKee met Monday with Baughn’s family members, and said they plan to remain in the area for a little longer. “The family understands we’re in a recovery mode at this time,” the sheriff said. “We were all hopeful for a couple of days, but the nights have been extremely cold and that first night a foot-plus of very, very wet snow covered the area.”

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Halloween happenings Five-year-old Jacob Springer carefully “shaves” a balloon at the Li’l Boo Bash hosted by Bill Heddles Recreation Center on Halloween. Assisting with this activity was Chandler Wear, one of several volunteers from Calvary Baptist Church who helped out with the popular Halloween festival. Monday’s weather was exceptionally mild, much to the delight of the little trick-or-treaters and their parents.

County halts North Fork road work BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county’s District #3 road department has logged many complaint calls about roads in the Garvin Mesa area north of Paonia, Farm-

ers Mine Road and Garvin Mesa Road. But District #3 road crews’ well-along efforts to make improvements have led to more calls for the work to stop.

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Neighbors living on the narrow, one-lane Garvin Mesa Road north of Paonia don’t want county road crews to remove the field stone walls lining the roadway.

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Residents on Garvin Mesa Road have succeeded in getting the county commissioners to call a temporary halt to the road work. The Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 17 suggested they allow time “to take the matter under advisement,” said Bruce Hovde, commission chair. Residents are alarmed by work plans that call for removal of field stone walls along Garvin Mesa Road, a narrow, one-lane road. Removal of the walls would allow widening and provide fill material for the work on Farmers Mine Road, explained Ralph Clark, District #3 road supervisor. The walls evoke the area’s pioneering spirit and may even have historical significance, residents say. Removal of the walls would allow widening of the Garvin Mesa Road, an improvement that one resident, Carrie Tarran, told the BoCC she is opposed to.

Election results can be found online On Tuesday morning, the Delta County Elections Department reported voter turnout was nearing 50 percent in the Nov. 1 coordinated election, with a total of 6,787 ballots returned by mid-morning. Voters were selecting three school board members and weighing in on a proposition which would raise taxes to fund public education. For voters in the North Fork, the ballot also contained questions from the Town of Paonia

and North Fork Mosquito Abatement District. The Town of Paonia asked voters to increase utility bills by $3 a month to fund the construction and maintenance of sidewalks and pathways. The North Fork Mosquito Abatement District asked for a mill levy increase and to be allowed to collect and retain all revenue collected by the entity. Look for the results online at www.deltacountyindependent. com or call 874-4421.

She said the planned widening would remove a tree she wants to keep. It would bring traffic too close to a new studio addition on her home, and too close to her grandchildren’s play area in the yard. The first people to object to the project were Brent and Karen Helleckson. On Sept. 19 they asked the BoCC to hold off on the planned Garvin Mesa Road work. That, they explained, was because simultaneous road work on Farmers Mine and Garvin Mesa would impair tourist season traffic to their winery via its only two access routes. The commissioners agreed to the Hellicksons’ request and no work had been started on Garvin Mesa Road by Oct. 17, when Tarran and eight of her neighbors also lodged their objections to planned widening work on Garvin Mesa Road. The neighbors don’t want the lane changed or widened.

They don’t want the field stone walls removed. They say the county should take its fill material from a narrow stretch of Garvin Mesa Road that ascends the mesa’s south face and needs widening for safety. Clark explained that option is too massive a project for road crews to tackle at this time. The situation has been compounded by a dispute over county right-of-way. According to Ken and Oogie McGuire who live on the east side of Garvin Mesa Road, “The east (wall) is ours, and according to the county (most recent version) they do not have any rights or easement to it. So it will stay.” As for the field stone wall on the west side of the road, McGuire explains, “The west one is Hellecksons’ and Carrie Tarran’s, and according to the county they have a 30-foot deed to the area dating from 1984 or so.”

Delta man arrested for exploitation Kirby Gale Kishbaugh was arrested on Sept. 23 by the Delta County Sheriff’s Office, on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child (containing 20 or more images). The arrest came after an extensive investigation into the allegations. On April 6, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at Mr. Kishbaugh’s residence for evidence of child pornography after receiving information from

the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. In an unrelated incident, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at the residence of 20925 Jarvis Road on Sept. 28. The search warrant was issued for the suspicion of sexual exploitation of a child, after receiving information from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The case is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time.

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OPINION

Animal rescue groups need your help

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Good neighbors Robert Frost, in his poem, “Mending Walls,” artfully shaped the question of good neighbors. In Delta County, the debate is less peaceful. The central characters are Bill Koch and Ed Marston, with plenty of other neighbors weighing in. Marston left the crowded and well developed East years ago to build a career around writing and championing the value of the wide-open spaces and abundant public lands of the West. Koch’s corporate holdings include energy companies such as Oxbow Mining and Gunnison Energy, along with Bear Ranch near Paonia Reservoir in Gunnison County. The two now find themselves neighbors. Bear Ranch has long been a working ranch, and is also being expanded into an exclusive, private getaway. When a proposed land swap between the federal government and Bear Ranch was announced, Marston railed that the public’s interest was being shortchanged . . . and in his own back yard! The initial land swap proposed an exchange of some 1,800 acres of federal land near Kebler Pass Road for around 911 acres near the Curecanti National Recreation Area near Blue Mesa Reservoir and 80 acres within Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. The exchange was introduced in legislation by Rep. John Salazar and was later withdrawn, buying time for locals to rally folks to their cause. Frustrated by the lack of knowledge — and interest — by his neighbors in Delta County, Marston and others are campaigning to build support for their position. And thus a battle of wills is playing out between two “neighbors” adept at the game of public opinion. Bear Ranch responded to criticisms

by improving public access points to public land, enhancing opportunities for regional trails between Crested Butte and Carbondale, and sweetening the deal by adding access to Jumbo Mountain in Delta County. A small fortune has been spent in design and land acquisition, as well as an advertising campaign to build awareness of the jobs and other positive contributions to the neighborhood. Ranch managers have organized tours for select groups, showing them the land in question and the improvements being offered. In other words, they are working hard to make this a win-win situation. The opposition has also organized tours in an attempt to show what they believe is being lost. They’ve also reached into their bag of tricks in attempts to discredit Bear Ranch. Last winter a Paonia couple crossed two closed gates to go snowshoeing. After pleading guilty to trespass, they turned to the media to discredit Bear Ranch. With claims of missing signs — refuted by Bear Ranch manager Rob Gill — the couple accused Bear Ranch as being unneighborly for enforcing their private property rights. While this drama is simmering, another pot has been put on to brew as efforts ramp up to develop a new mine on Oak Mesa near Hotchkiss. It’s flash point between reasonable energy development and environmental groups, so expect plenty of unfriendly battles to erupt. People can’t pick who their neighbors are. They can only hope they turn out to be good. Judging by their actions so far, I believe the folks at Bear Ranch, Gunnison Energy and Oxbow Mining are trying hard to be good neighbors. —Randy Sunderland

Our Founding Fathers discovered the truth Dear Editor: There was a time in the not so distant past when I would have agreed with the two letter writers about their views on religion in the schools. These times of transformation have led me to learn for myself the story of how our nation came to be. There is no escaping the fact (and facts, as John Adams said, are stubborn things) that our founders believed in and were guided by Providence. They didn’t all get along with each other and disagreements were common, but they were united in their belief in principles and goals: that our rights come from God (not government) and that man can govern himself if he is moral and virtuous. In the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which was written under the Articles of Confederation

and signed in the same summer as the Constitution, there is a paragraph encouraging public education. It begins, “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind...”. Notice that religion is listed first and knowledge last. Think about it. In God We Trust is written on our money. There is a verse from the Bible written on the Liberty Bell and there are biblical references in word and painting in many of our government buildings in Washington, D.C. Our Christian roots cannot be denied. Oh happy day when each day of public school begins with the pledge, the national anthem, and a short prayer. That is change I can believe in. The founders referred to the laws of nature and nature’s God. They meant

that no man is entitled to rule another man as God is entitled to rule man. Neither is man entitled to rule another as we would rule a dog or pig. The government exists to protect our liberties, not dole out goodies or regulate our lives. The founders believed in governing by goals, not rules. Each individual carries the responsibility and burden for his successes or failures. It’s about equal opportunities, not equal outcomes. The reason our Constitution has worked better than any other is because our founders knew they were onto the TRUTH. The sooner we learn it for ourselves, the better for our nation. For those interested in learning more truth, begin your journey by reading “The Five Thousand Year Leap” by W. Cleon Skousen. Katrina Yochim Cedaredge

Remembering Howard Berkman Dear Editor: Howard Berkman, talented local musician and friend, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, after a brief illness. This came as a great shock to me mostly because of our association at the gym in Hotchkiss where we both worked out regularly. Howard was affectionately known as a “gym rat” and I have never seen a more fit 62-year-old man. Aside from our friendship there, Howard and I shared a love of music and had careers as musi-

cians and regularly had gigs at the same western Colorado clubs and concerts. Howard was a great guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer with a long and colorful past stretching from Chicago to Europe, South America and the U.S. eventually ending up in Colorado about 25 years ago. I met Howard at Pizza My Heart in Paonia in 2003, where he regularly rocked the joint as a solo and combo leader. He was often labeled as

A shining star Dear Editor: In a world of people only concerned about themselves and “It’s all about me,” there is a shining star in our midst. Late Sunday evening we were coming back to Delta and right outside of DeBeque we had the pleasure of a six-point buck totaling our car. It was late, dark and cold. Believe it or not, several people stopped to make sure we were alright. One man stopped and insisted he stay with us until the State Patrol came. He told us that he was just coming off a 19-hour shift on the oil rig and was on his way home for his weekend. He provided us with his warm truck and coats

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and walked along the highway with a flashlight to find the buck that turned our world upside down. David Rogers is the true meaning of a good neighbor. Literally he only lives down the road from us. We had not met David until that night, but we are so very thankful that he stopped. We appreciate that he took so many hours out of his life on that dark highway to make us feel safe and secure. I know our world is a better place because there is someone as kind as David out there. Thank you for everything, Kirby, Laura and Morgan Pulliam Delta

a blues musician, but he was much more diverse than that, playing and writing jazz, ballads and folk songs of great depth and complex musical structure; he was also a bright, well-read, welltraveled character who could spin a yarn and keep the room enthralled with the best of them. I know I’m not alone in saying his music and presence will be greatly missed here in Paonia and beyond, but I will miss him most as a great friend. Michael M. Gwinn Paonia

Dear Editor: A day doesn’t go by without a phone call reporting a missing dog or finding a dog. Most of the missing or strayfinding dogs are void of a collar or they have a collar but no identification. These reports would be lessened and resolved if owners would please write their phone number with a marker on the collar. Tags are great but in my personal experience, they fall off. Chipping your dog is good but not everyone can afford to do that. My dogs and foster dogs have our phone number written in large numbers. You can read them from a short distance away. Believe me,

after nine years of fostering the phone number plan has come in handy. This is a simple way of identifying owners if you find a dog on your doorstep or your pooch wanders away. The finders or rescue group will call you and the reuniting begins. On the subject of wandering dogs, my experience has been that most wanderers are unneutered males or females in heat. You have no idea how far these doggies will travel for romance. Your dog isn’t minding the sheep; they are in town courting Frieda the Floozy. (No offense to floozies). Delta County’s rescue groups are here to help but they are not matchmakers and

caretakers of all the offspring that come from a night on the town. This is time consuming and expensive and could have been avoided. So, let’s cut down the number of calls to the rescue help lines by writing your phone number on the collar — a simple process that eliminates the identification problem and speeds up the homecoming. Also neuter and spay your dogs. Most of the wanderers would be content to stay at home and read a juicy novel and the rescue help lines will ring only maybe 10 times a day! Progress. Mary Martindale Foster Home Crawford

Garvin road improvements will enhance safety Dear Editor: In answer to the letter in the Oct. 12 DCI by Carrie Tarran referencing the improvements of Garvin Mesa Road. That’s right! IMPROVEMENTS. Through the hard work of several county commissioners and road crews, we are slowly getting county roads that are not only passable, but safe for those who have a right to use them. I commend Olen Lund, Ralph Clark and the road crews for their planning and hard work. No, I am not a resident of Garvin Mesa, but I have to drive on it on a regular basis. I travel this section of road 168 mornings a year and nearly as many evenings. I am the driver of the school bus assigned to the north mesas. I have driven this route for the past seven or eight years and take difference with Ms. Tarran’s assessment. The previous driver on this route agrees with me. I meet others almost every morning on the face of Garvin. We slow down, pull reasonably to

the right and give one another a friendly wave as we pass. Occasionally, we may have to arrange our meeting to a wider spot, but experienced drivers understand this and execute to perfection. As far as the S-turns on top, it’s really as simple as slow down and hold right. Don’t worry, there is plenty of room. I admit it would be nice to have them straightened and widened some. Ms. Tarran asserts there is no need to widen the section of road on top before the Red’s Road turn. This is a section of road that is continously washed out, extremely hard on vehicles and in wintertime is a total nightmare during snowstorms and the aftermath of drifting. These rocks were placed there subsequent to removal from fields. That is how they did it then. This is the present and we deserve public roads that are safe for residents and commerce — roads that allow for the passing of two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. If a need would ever arise

for an ambulance to reach a vehicle in the middle of this section, that ambulance would have to back out of the area and access would be nearly impossible. Also, for information purposes, I never haul kids up Garvin in the morning or down in the evening. I do normally have to travel both directions, so Ms. Tarran’s idea of a one-way designation is not possible. Of course, we could change the historical needs of school bus transportation to fit her desires. I remember being asked by a new resident on Garvin if it was necessary for the bus to travel this road. The answer then was “yes” and the answer is still “yes.” Hauling our kids to school is a priority. The saving of a willow tree is not. In closing, I again want to thank Delta County for doing what is right for the community as a whole instead of being influenced by the desires of a few. Ron Rowell Paonia

Paonia Elementary is a model of success Dear Editor: Our oldest daughter is working her way through the sixth grade at Paonia Elementary School and will soon make the transition to junior high. As I contemplate the last seven years, I am compelled to take a moment to recognize the significance that Paonia Elementary has had in our families’ lives and to applaud the overall excellence of the school. As is the case with any new parents making those first critical decisions involving their children’s education, we wanted the best for them. We were hesitant and had several concerns regarding each of the diverse choices that were laid before us. Having a personal and generational background in public education, my wife and I decided, in the end, that we would place our trust in Paonia Elementary School. Although we haven’t always agreed with every decision made, the administration and teachers have been more than accommodating and open to suggestions. The school has always made a

KUDOS KUDO S Dear Editor: On behalf of the Abraham Shelter we would like to express our thanks to those men and women who helped raise $1,400 for the Delta shelter by participating in the walkathon Saturday, Oct. 15. We are very grateful for their commitment and dedication to provide shelter for those in need. May God bless them. Dear Editor: A special thanks to all that supported the Pumpkin Patch Festival at Red Shed Produce on Oct. 15. Monies raised will provide children in the Delta Tandem Family program a Christmas party and gifts. Cunningham Orchards, McDonald’s, Safeway, Callaway Meats, Leon Farms, Lady Bug Pest Service, Victory Crossroad Church, all made generous donations to help our fund raiser. Around 100 children enjoyed the bump and jump, pumpkin painting, carnival games, and hayride. Thanks to the many people that volunteered. Thanks Delta for being so generous in this tight economy!

concretive effort to make us feel welcome, which invited us to offer our support and commitment back to the school. This sense of openness is apparent from the moment you walk in the building and extends throughout every office and classroom. This only works because the teachers are advocates for their students and each other while the principle is a committed and equal advocate for the teachers, students and parents alike. Finding unique and creative strategies to meet a diverse group of children at their need levels is a challenge. The innovative curriculum the school has adopted focuses on a cyclic reintroducing of important concepts, ensuring that students have a solid foundation on which further knowledge can be built. By focusing on this, as well as each individual child’s need level, the learning environment has been adapted to the children instead of the other way around. It is our opinion that this has been the key to success at Paonia Elementary. This success can be measured in various ways. I encourage you to talk with parents of students from PES and ask them if

they believe the school is meeting their children’s educational, social and emotional needs. If you want to measure success with statistics, the school was given a “distinction” performance level of 96.9 percent in the state of Colorado last year and looks to be on track to receive further awards. To me, the success is all too evident in the confidence that both of our daughters present on a daily basis. Our valley is unique and it is already a challenge to meet the needs of the many diverse people with fluctuating employment schedules and various socioeconomic backgrounds. When this is coupled with a shrinking budget, and a generally underfunded school system, it makes for even more of a formidable challenge. I am proud to say that this challenge has been met by the principal and the excellent teachers and staff at Paonia Elementary school. Their accomplishments has not gone unnoticed. The school, its administration and teachers should all be commended and the school should be held up as a model of success. Thank you so much Paonia Elementary. Stuart Carlson and Family Paonia

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Truck route construction to begin in February BY RANDY SUNDERLAND General Manager

Recognizing that the truck route will impact businesses along Main Street, a group of volunteers are working to keep Delta’s business district vibrant and welcoming. Their work, along with a progress report on the truck route, was presented during a meeting hosted by the City of Delta and Delta County Economic

Veterans Day closures announced All City of Delta government offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Devil’s Thumb Golf Club will be open regular hours. Friday’s refuse will be picked up Monday, Nov. 14.

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Development on Thursday, Oct. 27. Thursday’s meeting began with an overview of Delta’s truck route. Public works director Jim Hathaway told the audience of about 30 that the truck route has been a long time coming. It first showed up in city minutes of a July 1947 meeting when C.A. Fowler asked council to look for ways to reroute truck traffic from Main Street. After several unsuccessful attempts, the city completed a routing study in 2006 and in 2009, 77 percent of the city’s voters gave overwhelming approval for the city to issue bonds to pay for the project. In September 2010 the city issued $22 million in bonds for the truck route. The project got another shot in the arm when the Department of Local Affairs awarded a $2.8 million grant. The county is also contributing $100,000 plus in-kind contributions such as gravel from the Hartland Dam diversion. Hathaway noted that along with diverting commercial traffic from Main Street, the truck route will provide elevated crossing

over the railroad. “No longer will we be a divided community due to train crossings,” said Hathaway, noting there are 12 train crossings daily. That total is expected to grow to 36 over the coming years. He cited traffic studies which counted 1,300 commercial vehicles traveling along Main Street daily in 2006. The truck route is expected to reduce that total to 400. Passenger traffic through downtown is expected to be reduced by 40 percent, a primary concern. Hathaway elaborated that about 60 percent of passenger vehicles are pass-through traffic, as is 90 percent of commercial traffic. “We project some

decrease in traffic,” said Hathaway, “but we are trying to capture folks to go through downtown.” Some design features will help in that effort. The north access to the route will require drivers to make a decision to turn off Highway 50. Coming from the south, northbound drivers will have to cross traffic to access the truck route. Although the south access will not initially have a signal, it will be designed for one at a later date. Also helping in the effort to divert traffic back to downtown will be improvements to the visitor center at Palmer and Gunnison River Drive. “This kind of fell into our laps,” said Hathaway as he

Another challenge, said Hathaway, has been acquiring right-of-way, involving roughly 30 parcels and re-routing rail lines. Property acquisition cost more than anticipated. “Some have gone smoothly, some have not, said Hathaway. “We have been moving forward and pleased with the cooperativeness of affected property owners . . . generally.” The project will be managed by SEMA, the same firm responsible for much of the Riverside Project in Grand Junction. Construction should begin Feb. 1, 2012, and is expected to be completed in 18-20 months.

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explained that a $328,000 grant was shifted to Delta when a Paonia visitor center project stalled. The first phase of this project will include parking improvements and two RV dump stations. One of the biggest challenges, according to Hathaway, has been to trim costs while maintaining four lanes the length of the new route. The city turned to the contractors for ideas, and were able to find significant savings. When asked if the route would be two or four lane, Hathaway said, “Our intent is four-lane construction and it looks like we will have the money to do so.”

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Formed in June following a community review by Downtown Colorado Inc., the Community Revitalization Project — actually four working groups — is a collaborative effort of citizens, business people, city staff and elected officials. City manager Joe Kerby explained that Downtown Colorado Inc. was invited to Delta after he and council members listened to their presentation at the Colorado Municipal League convention. The outcome of their November 2010 visit was a list of action items, and an organizational effort which spawned four working committees in June. A similar effort for Cedaredge was launched at the same time. On Thursday, Oct. 27, the four committee chairs outlined the work of each group. Paul Suppes, design committee, said their focus is to improve the walkablility and accessibility of downtown Delta and to make it a memorable experience. New and attractive signs to direct drivers to off-street parking is a priority. Another is public restrooms. Suppes said one option might be to contract with exist-

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ing businesses to provide public access to their restrooms. The group is also talking about another pocket park on the south side of downtown, and improved kiosks to direct visitors to stores and services. They also are talking about more sidewalks leading east towards Safeway and Walmart, and south beyond 10th and Main to improve pedestrian access. The design committee meets the third Wednesday at the month at 6 p.m. in the Columbine Mall. Steve Jones reported the promotions committee is working to promote Delta’s downtown and surrounding areas and to get those driving through to stop and take a closer look. One way is to increase awareness of what Delta has to offer. They also hope to increase participation by area residents in local events. They are working to consolidate the many event calendars into a single comprehensive online calendar. They also have talked with a Western Slope group looking for a site for a Renaissance Fair, possibly as early as 2012. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., at various locations. Gynee Thomassen said the economic restructuring committee has drafted a local purchasing preference policy, and will submit it to Delta City Council in the near future.

The policy proposes an eight percent preference for local businesses, and details how businesses may qualify. It has also nearly finished work on an online Delta connection web page with links to Delta County agencies and organizations. The group does not have established meeting dates and sites, and utilizes e-mail for much of its work. Hayley Suppes reported on the work of the organization committee. It is tasked with monitoring the work of the other groups to avoid duplicating efforts. It also defined the primary project boundaries as the area between the north and south entrances to the truck route along both Highway 50 and the truck route, with secondary emphasis along the Highway 92 corridor. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday at Delta City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. Suppes made an empassioned invitation to become part of the revitalization effort. “Unless business owners and those directly impacted by the truck route get involved, we don’t have much of a project.” Suppes pointed out each group has seven to eight active members with a lot of passion, but more involvement is vital. “If this matters to you, take the initiative to get involved . . . ask what is going on, what you can do to help.”

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USO — Barbershop Style “Takin’ It To The Troops” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 795 1600 Road PROUDLY Presented by

The Del-Rose Chorus Sweet Adelines International Tickets: In Advance - Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8 At the Door - Adults $12, Seniors/Students $10 Children 6 and under: FREE Tickets Available at Finishing Touch in Delta, The Gazebo in Cedaredge or DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose

$8.00 Adults $5.50 Child/Senior Matinee $6.50 Adults, $5.50 Child, $4.50 Senior

Animal shelter

3-D Movies: Evening — $10.50 Adults, $8.00 Child/Senior Matinee — $8.00 Adults, $6.50 Child/Senior WED., NOV. 9 All seats $5.00 (3D $8.00)

WEEKLY SPECIAL: 2 Medium Drinks, 1 Medium Buttered Popcorn & a Dibs Ice Cream — a $12.50 value for $10.00 Visit www.montrosemovies.com for movies and showtimes

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7:10 & 9:05 p.m. 3:10 p.m. Matinee Saturday & Sunday

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The Rum Diary

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7:05 & 9:10 p.m. 3:05 p.m. Matinees Saturday & Sunday

7:10 & 9:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Matinees Saturday & Sunday

Starring Brian Boland

Starring Dennis Quaid

“Paranormal Activity R 3”

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Voice of Antonio Banderas

“In Time”

Puss in Boots PG-13

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FROM PAGE A1 His goal is to apply the savings towards additional patrol officers. He also believes animal control demands a regional solution. “We can’t continue to fund the animal shelter as we have in the past,” he said. CAWS proposes to assume the cost of one of the shelter’s two part-time technicians; the other will remain with the City of Delta and, after training, will enforce the city’s animal control ordinances. Hopefully the training will be completed in late November or early December, Thomas said. JoAnn Kalenak, who has been representing CAWS during the lengthy negotiations with the city, planned to make a presentation to city council Nov. 1.

Shop Olathe and SAVE$ SAVE$ She said CAWS hopes to spend several months “shadowing” city staff. “We have never had a shelter, so we need their expertise,” she explained. CAWS also needs several months to build a volunteer base, raise donations and pursue grant funds. “Our budget calls for $7,000 in community donations and $14,000 in grants,” she explained. There will be some paid staff, but operation of the animal shelter will rely heavily on volunteer support. CAWS will also be collecting fees from the public and the city. The city’s 2012 budget allows $10,000 for “professional services.” At the Nov. 1 meeting, city council members had an opportunity to review CAWS’s budget. “It’s a partnership that we’re very excited about,” Kalenak said. “We all think it’s going to work.”

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Colorow hosted pie social Colorow Care Center held a pie social for its elders and families Oct. 15. Eight businesses prepared homemade pies for judging by a panel of five elders. The grand prize ribbon went to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Alpine Hospice was awarded the first place ribbon. The second place ribbon went to Hartman Brothers, and the third place ribbon to Delta-Montrose Home Health. Jody Brown sang and played his guitar for entertainment.

BIRTHS Alejandra Zavala and Alex Martinez of Delta are the parents of a son, Jovany Alejandro Martinez, born Oct. 20, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches in length.

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Blanche Ryan

Blanche Ryan is turning 90

On Sept. 24, Veterans of Foreign Wars Lee Marts Post 3571 members and their Ladies Auxiliary hosted an educational flag retirement ceremony for area Scouts. During the year, post and auxiliary members receive dozens of damaged flags from the Delta area. For years they have had a private retirement ceremony for these U.S. and Colorado flags. Last year they partnered with area Scout leaders to give the Scouts a chance to learn

the proper disposal techniques for honored, but worn, flags. The ceremony opened with the presentation of the U.S. flag, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the Star-Spangled Banner with Jenny Baker on flute, and prayer from post chaplain Dave Rowland. Post Commander Paul Carter and auxiliary president Linda Stahly explained the history of the flag and etiquette for retiring flags. The Scouts pres-

ent, representing Girl Scout Troops 1181 and 82, and Boy Scout Troop 497, took part in the retirement of nearly one hundred flags following the honored ritual used by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The City of Delta allows the VFW to use the grounds of Fort Uncompahgre for this ceremony. The ashes of the retired flags were buried by fort factor Ken Reyher in the Fort Uncompahgre cemetery.

The family of Blanche Ryan invites friends and family members to a 90th birthday celebration Saturday, Nov. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Delta, 135 E. 4th Street, Delta. No gifts, please — your presence is gift enough. Everyone knows how much she enjoys sending birthday cards, so let’s shower her with lots of cards and birthday wishes.

Annual Harvest Dinner planned

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Smoke rises over the heads of the Scouts and VFW members who participated in a flag retirement ceremony at Fort Uncompahgre. Fort factor Kenneth Reyher is pictured at the far right.

Brandon and Rachel Reiher of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Brynleigh Dean Reiher, born Oct. 23, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length.

Eckert Presbyterian’s annual Harvest Dinner is scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, cole slaw, a dinner roll and your choice of dessert and beverage. The price is $10 Pedro Gutierrez and for adults, $5 for children Maria Valdez of Delta are 6 to 12 and free for kids the parents of a daughter, under the age of 6. Valeria Gutierrez Valdez, born Oct. 21, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 1.8 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

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Colorow resident turns 103 Elsie Ahlberg celebrated her 103th birthday on Oct. 23. She was joined by family members at Colorow Care Center, where she resides. Elsie has five children, 17 grandchildren, 37 greatgrandchildren, numerous great-great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-great-grandchild. She was born at home in Berryman, Mo., one of five children. At Colorow, she has her own flower garden and two tomato plants that she nurtures on a daily basis.

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NOVEMBER 4, 5 & 6 Something for the entire family! R A • Children’s Carnival • Raffles • Country Store FFLES

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

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IOOF meetings resume The meetings of Delta IOOF Lodge #116 resumed in September. District lodges hosted the Labor Day coffee stop, which was quite successful thanks to Cedaredge Foodtown, Cory Stop ‘n Save and the wonderful Rebekahs who baked cookies and donated their time to run the coffee stop. Thanks also to those who stopped, rested and possibly saved lives. A total of 477 people representing 15 states signed the register. Some had been stopping for many years. IOOF members have been preparing for the District 18 meeting in Delta in October. Grand Lodge will also be held in the future.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3571 of Delta recently replaced the tattered “Old Glory” that flies over the Delta Ambulance garage in Delta. Jim Baker (far right) is seen presenting the new flag to Kirby Clock, manager and EMT-I as (left to right) TMT Denny Clishe, administrative assistant Heather Aguayo and paramedic Dustin Muth look on. The old flag was retired by the VFW.

During the month of November, businesses in Fruita, Grand Junction, Delta, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Cedaredge, Crawford and Paonia are selling turkey hands for Partners. Wendy’s is sweetening the pot with a freebie — for every turkey hand sold, they’ll give you a free Frosty or coffee. Wendy’s goal is to raise $5,000. They did it with spring eggs and they say they can do it again with turkey hands. Wherever you buy a hand, you’ll be making a contribution to an organization that’s making a difference in kids’ lives.

Gale Conger reported on progress at the cabins on Grand Mesa. He and his crew have been painting and putting in new lights and plugins. He also reported on

a new project, a family night salad supper the last meeting night of the month. Family and friends are invited. Gale Conger Delta IOOF #116

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RIBBON PUMPKIN BREAD “No one will guess they’re eating lighter when you serve moist slices of this pretty pumpkin bread with a ribbon of cream cheese inside,” assures field editor Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania. Servings: 28 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 egg whites BATTER: 1 cup pumpkin 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon canola oil 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

For filling, combine the cream cheese, sugar, flour and egg whites in a bowl; set aside. In a bowl, beat the pumpkin, applesauce, egg, egg whites and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add to pumpkin mixture. Stir in walnuts. Divide half of the batter between two 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Spread each with filling; top with remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

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SCHOOL

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Relationships are key to successful online learning BY WILLYN WEBB Delta Virtual Academy

Delta Virtual Academy is off to a great start! The online academic programs offered through the state accredited, highly qualified teachers of Aventa is supported locally. The local relationships really make the difference. Sandy Vickrey, with her 25+ years of experience in education, provides caring and knowledgeable mentoring. “Making weekly contact with each student is critical,” Vickrey believes. “Students should know where they stand acaPhoto submitted demically and that they Sandy Vickrey helps Amy Felix, holding her son are always just a call, email or text away from a Fabien, with an online class question.

GMES honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Garnet Mesa Elementary School for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Third Grade Straight A’s Aubree Andre Alyssa Bayles Kaitlyn Branson Nolan Bynum Emily Carmichael Diego Chavez Ayana Dahinden Allison Davis Judith Escarcega AnnaMaria Gilliam Quintin Greenhalgh Grace Hall Mason HatterHollowwa Edward Hecht Alexa Huff Oscar Lujan Keely Porter Rhetta Rice Bernice Rosales Chloe Sanchez Wyatt Smith Ashlynn Webb Tighan Wilkinson A/B Honor Roll Dillyn Ainslie Kateland Bright Eric Calzada Caitlyn Carlquist Cynthia Castro Payje Clark Merielle Comerer

Daeker Conley Gabriela Duarte Amanda Fernandez Rosalea Gallegos Shania Garcia Ylissa Gilliam Genesis Gomez Emilio Gonzalez Enrique Gonzalez Sadearah Hanson Alaiha Hoffbauer Aspen Jackson Colton Johnson Collin Jones Ezra Kathrein Rowdy Liverman Jack Loveland Diego Mendoza Michelle Merritt Noah Nortnik Breeya Ortiz Jesse Quist Melissa Rubio Logan Schuster Nicholas Sharp Hannah Sterns Stephen Urbanski Ashley Velasquez Alexis Villalobos Megan Weber Fourth Grade Shalyn Foley Sara Geddes Madison Gieck

Cassandra Saenz Olivia Santonastaso Justice Tew Chaycelynn Urquhart A/B Honor Roll Emily Alcaraz Abagail Aldaco Remi Baldwin Lennise Ball Sarah Bules Brandon Butler Noeli Castro Sebastian Chavira Martin Corral Sheldon Cox Grant Freed Kayla Gisoldi Kiara Guzman Odin Higgs Sean Horn Regina Huckabay Julianna Huff Austin Kasamis Mikka Keune Cade King Shad Lewis Gauge Lockhart Javier Martinez Kylee McCoy Austin McDonald Jose Medina Miguel Morales Tania Munoz Garrison Paniagua

Stephanie Ponce James Ray Carson Roithmayr Kyleiah Rundle Miliana Sepulveda Brytni Sheets Ember Smith Scott Wells Kylee Wilbur Taylor Wilson Nathan Workman Fifth Grade Straight A’s Shania Ballard Joseph Bules Lauren Davey Caleb Frazier Isaiah Hager Krislyn Haskins Benjamin Hayner Noah Higgs Katelyn Lancaster Samantha Lane Melissa Lundy Rosa Meraz Dystanee Perez Darion Strait Richard Torbett A/B Honor Roll Dominick Abeyta Britney Acosta Erica Anderson Taylor Armendariz

Abbie Carmichael Rowyn Carmichael Julian Chavira Zion Conley Kade Connally Shanaya Deuschle Tori Dockter Oscar Gomez Camee Graff Kelvin Graham Hunter Heath Joel Hladik Azalee Hoffbauer Kalleb Hunter Tucker James Micah Kathrein Ashley Lahoe Trevor Ledesma Amelia Lousignont Elena Melgoza Trevor Myers Lizbeth Padilla Martin Perez Kimberly Reynoso Kaley St. Peter Jackelin Suarez Jenna Sutliff Megan Tracey Abigail Turk Oryan Whetstone Trevor Whiteside

live person who can help them.” Counseling support, including a weekly teen parent group, is provided by Willyn Webb, a school counselor and licensed professional counselor with private practice experience. Webb utilizes the 21st century tools of group texting and Facebook to support the teen parents as they work on online classes and manage homes and children. “Reaching students where they are, building connections, and treating them as part of our school family sets them up for online success,” Webb said. The teen parent group provides the young parents an opportunity to connect and share their struggles and successes with each other, receive parenting instructions, and connect with their online mentors. The use of the infant and toddler room in the Delta Center is a wonderful place to hold the parenting group and the relationship between the programs builds a lasting connec-

tion as the children reach preschool age. Delaine Hudson, principal of Delta Opportunity School and Delta County Virtual Academy, also connects regularly with the online students. Academic support, enrichment classes, a computer lab open until

6 p.m., and relationships are all available to the online students through the welcoming partnership with the staff of DOS. According to Mrs. Hudson, “Having face-toface relationships helps the online students feel a part in our learning community.

In Appreciation of our Veterans, you are invited to our Veterans Day Cookout (Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips and Drinks)

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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: (back row) Keyanna Morales, Summera Bright, Maleaya Vasquez and Joseph Santonastaso; (front row) Jeshua Ochoa, Tyler Carlquist, Zoey Rasmusen and Lilliana Anderson.

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Costumed winners The winners of the costume contest at the city’s Li’l Boo Bash were (clockwise from top left) Christian and Harrison Suppes, age 2 and under; Avery Harper, age 3-4; Sophia Gazzillo, age 7-8 and Josh Kolman, age 5-6.

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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) Diego Mendoza, Noah Nortik, Damian Holloman, Ayana Dahinden, Raelee McCurdy, Gabriel Garcia and Johnathan Wagner.

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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth 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) Logan Cooper, Joseph Bules, Trevor Meyers, Austin McDonald, Ember Smith and Garrison Paniagua.

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BUSINESS

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Vehicle hits pole and fire hydrant BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A one-vehicle accident on State Highway 65 near Trickle Bridge south of Cedaredge Monday resulted in an hours-long traffic detour between Hamilton and Noel roads. Any injuries were very slight to the Cedaredge woman driving the vehicle that left the road, reported Master Trooper

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Scott Santilli of the Colorado State Patrol. A DMEA power pole was damaged in the accident and an Orchard City fire hydrant was also hit. Master Trooper Santilli said the 11 a.m. mishap was caused by the single vehicle leaving the roadway. The Cedaredge woman driving the vehicle was cited for careless driving. Trooper Santilli said a medical condition may have contributed to the accident. DMEA reported that at 11:24 a.m. power was shut off to four members in order to replace the damaged pole. Work restoring the Orchard City water line continued for several hours.

E-mail ads to: ads@deltacountyindependent.com Christian Science Society, Delta welcomes you to our Church Services.

Our mission is to “commemorate the word and works of our Master [Christ Jesus] which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.” (Mary Baker Eddy)

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (children up to age 20) Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. 751 Meeker (corner of 8th & Meeker) Delta 874-8083

Wells Fargo donates to local non-profits BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

215 Silver Street, Delta (near Confluence Park) 874-8342

Our Pastor is the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy.

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Making the community successful are local non-profit organizations like the ones who received donations from Wells Fargo. Shown from left are Mitch Collett, Wells Fargo; Mariah Emond, Prevention and Recovery Delta County; Ken Black, Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank; Elaine Brett, West Slope Food and Agriculture Council; Brenda Holland, All American Families Plus; Lisa Tullio, Prevention and Recovery Delta County; and Sheriff Fred McKee and Sharon Grotrian, Delta County Area CrimeStoppers.

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Traffic on Highway 65 south of Cedaredge was detoured along Hamilton and Noel roads following a late morning, single-vehicle mishap at Trickle Bridge.

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Five hard-working and worthy non-profit community service organizations in Delta County are recipients of contributions from Wells Fargo Bank this year. In presentations made at the bank’s Delta branch on Tuesday morning, checks were distributed to representatives of Delta County Area CrimeStoppers, Western Colorado Food and Agricultural Council, Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank, All American Families Plus, and Prevention and Recovery for Delta County/MethFree Delta County. In making the presentations, branch manager Mitch Collett said, “Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen our communities. We share our success in the community by giving back to non-profits

and educational institutions that address vital community needs and issues.” Accepting for CrimeStoppers were Sharon Grotrian, board president, and Sheriff Fred McKee, law enforcement coordinator. McKee said that CrimeStoppers “is a program that works for law enforcement and provides a method for citizens of our community to report criminal activity anonymously.” Elaine Brett accepted for West Slope Food and Agricultural Council. She explained the group’s Farm-to-Schools program that is putting fresh, locally grown food on student lunch trays every day in the North Fork Valley. Ken Black accepted on behalf of Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank. Black said the need for food assistance is growing, and that the

Surface Creek food bank has in recent months experienced double-digit percentage increases in requests for help. Brenda Holland, executive director for Families Plus, explained that the organization mentors children and families. Families Plus provides support services and family activities that help parents be successful in creating strong families and raising healthy kids. Accepting for Prevention and Recovery Delta County were Mariah Emond, counselor, and Lisa Tullio, case manager. Staff and volunteers of the organization work with, and in support of the two local drug courts. The program’s success derives from its mission of working one-on-one with substance abusers reintegrating them into productive social roles and sober lifestyles.

Physician assistants highlight the benefits of preventive care Obesity ... diabetes ... hypertension ... cardiovascular disease. One of the most frustrating realities in health care is that the illnesses most dangerous and most costly are also often the most preventable. A recent report by the National Prevention Council finds that half of all Americans do not get the preventive care they need, yet tens of thousands of lives would be saved if they did. The solution to this problem lies in putting prevention first. While our health care system excels at treating Americans to help them live longer with chronic disease, it often ignores the steps that are necessary to keep them from developing life-long illnesses in the first place. An emphasis on prevention also helps patients to see themselves as partners with their health care providers in providing the most effective, high quality care for themselves and their families. Physician assistants (PAs), are essential mem-

bers of today’s integrated health care team, and have long recognized the valuable role that prevention plays in improving overall health and saving the nation millions in health care costs. Educated in the same manner as physicians, PAs alleviate the workload of overburdened physicians, allowing them to spend more time caring for patients with advanced or complex conditions. “By putting prevention first we can help patients and their families avert a lifetime of limitations and significant health complications,” said Jeannie Mueller PA-C, RD, CDE of Surface Creek Family Practice. “It’s time for all of us to shift our thinking toward a more pro-active approach to providing top quality health care.” When used effectively as part of an integrated health care team, PAs can spend more time with patients, listening to their individual concerns and detecting the warning signs and symptoms of chronic illnesses of which

Cancer survivor is in the pink BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

check-out kiosks. The Pink Day event at the story was a voluntary event for employees who chose to wear a pink top to work in observance of the month.

patients and sometimes even their doctors may not be aware. National Physician Assistant Week is observed each year from Oct. 6-12. The week serves to celebrate the significant impact PAs have made and continue to make in health care, to expand awareness of the profession and to salute the outstanding growth of the PA profession. AAPA seeks to promote quality, costeffective, accessible health care, and to promote the professional and personal development of PAs. “We always honor and respect the tremendous contributions of physician assistants, but especially so during PA Week,” says AAPA president Robert Wooten, PA-C. “PAs across the country do an extraordinary job of making a difference in the lives of countless patients every day. This week in particular, we want to spread the word that Physician Assistants are integral to transforming patient care in America.” By standardizing preventive care for all patients, the health care system can improve the present and future health of individuals, families and communities across the nation. For more information about the physician assistant profession, visit the American Academy of Physician Assistants web page at www.aapa.org.

Judi Culp, an associate at Delta Walmart since its opening, was especially happy and proud when her store management announced that Saturday, Oct. 22, would be “Pink Day.” The occasion was in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Judi is a two-time survivor of bouts with the disease, and a one-time victor over a brain tumor, making her triple crown champion over cancer. She said that every single day is like a new life experience for her. “I can also think of three other employees at the store who are also breast cancer survivors,” said an energetic and full-ofPhoto by Hank Lohmeyer life Judi. Her assigned Judi Culp of Delta (center) is shown with other work station at the store employees and management at the Delta Walmart is often at the automated on “Pink Day.”

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Community Calendar Museum plans veterans’ events 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.

Thursday, November 3

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 54 numbers for $204, blue is 60 numbers and grey is 60 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.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Delta County Historical Museum is setting up a special display and events in observance of Veterans Day. On Saturday, Nov. 12, which is the day following the national observance, local World War II veteran Norman Shetley will visit the museum at 3rd and Meeker from 1 to 3 p.m. to talk with visitors and share his experi-

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.

November 5 & 6

PRE-CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, All Saints Lutheran Church, one mile north of Cory Store. Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch available.

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. USO — BARBERSHOP STYLE “TAKIN’ IT TO THE TROOPS” CONCERT, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road, Delta. Presented by Del-Rose Chorus and Sweet Adelines International. Tickets: in advance — adults $10, seniors/students $8; at the door — adults $12, seniors/students $10, children 6 and under are free. For more information, call 874-3028.

Sunday, November 6

OPERATION 15 CHILI LUNCH AND QUILT AUCTION, 12 noon2 p.m., Cedaredge Assembly of God Church, 1596 SW 9th Street, Cedaredge. Lunch includes: chili, crackers, celery and carrot sticks, dessert and a drink on a donation basis. Three quilts auctioned between noon and 12:30 p.m.: a baby quilt, a machine-quilted lap quilt and a machine-quilted full/queen sized quilt. For more information, call 856-3586 or 527-3293.

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. HEALING SERVICE, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer streets, Delta. For more information, call Elizabeth Wilcox, 874-9882.

Tuesday, November 8

FRIENDS OF CEDAREDGE ANIMAL CONTROL ANNUAL MEETING, 12:30-2 p.m., Cedaredge Library. Public welcome. OIL AND GAS PANEL DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m., Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 North 1st Street, Hotchkiss. Hosted by Delta Conservation District and NFRIA-WSERC. Discuss impact of oil and gas drilling in Colorado and Delta County.

Wednesday, November 9

HARVEST FESTIVAL DINNER, 4-7 p.m., Eckert Presbyterian Church, 13025 Highway 65, Eckert. Roast beef dinner. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Carol Vela, 835-3388. FREE HEALTH CLINIC for uninsured children, Delta Center, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517.

Thursday, November 10

TRIO VORONEZH brings Tchaikovsky to Russian folk songs, gypsy dance music and songs by Gershwin, 7:30 p.m., Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. Sponsored by Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association. For more information, call Charlie Huff, 921-4142, Bob Brown, 835-4480 or Sue Roushar, 249-9154 or visit: deltamontroseconcerts.com.

Friday, November 11

ALL DELTA COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED for Veterans Day.

Saturday, November 12

FALL FESTIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Stolte Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Biscuits and gravy breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m. Navajo taco lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. For more information, call JoAnn Price, 835-3065. Craft fair, bake sale, Santa, clowns, face painting, gifts, decor items. PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Stolte Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Child can visit with Santa and get a Christmas photo for $10. For more information, call JoAnn Price, 835-3065. HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., two locations: Community Center and Stolte Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Original, useful items for the home and for holiday gift giving by local artists and craftsmen. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. For more information, call JoAnn Price, 835-3065.

Sunday, November 13

VESTAFJELL LODGE OF THE SONS OF NORWAY THANKSGIVING AND ELECTION OF 2012 OFFICERS, 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, Grand Junction. Janice Hogue presents program on “Traditional Story Telling.” Bring a generous side dish to accompany the turkey provided. Guests welcome. For more information, call Barb, 245-5649 or Thor, 249-8691 or the web site: www.vestafjelllodge.org.

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The Delta County Historical Museum is planning a Nov. 12 Veterans Day program, including a display of military uniforms.

AARP class makes better drivers Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta will host the AARP Driver Safety Program from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at 830 Gunnison River Drive. Save money on insurance and keep up on newer traffic laws. Membership in AARP is not required. The fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers, and free for veterans and their spouses in November. A second class is scheduled for Nov. 21. Pre-registration is required. Call the rec center at 874-0923.

The sixth annual Cedaredge Holiday Craft Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Cedaredge Community Center and the Stolte Shed. The community center is full of local crafters and cottage industry businesses which will offer their finest handcrafted products. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offer a noon lunch for only $5. The Stolte Shed at Pioneer Town, a new location added to this year’s craft festival, will offer at 7:30 a.m. ßa breakfast of biscuits and gravy, fresh doughnut holes and funnel cakes. Navajo tacos will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for just $5. The Stolte Shed will also house a craft fair and bake sale. Photos with Santa for the youngsters or pets can be purchased. For $10 you will receive a sheet of various sized photos. Clowns making balloon animals and an artist face painter are all part of the fun. Come get

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

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.

Thursday, December 8

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center, Delta. Free admission. Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com

the “Lost Battalion;” a complement of 554 men that was surrounded by numerically superior German force in the Argonne region. Almost 200 were killed and 150 others taken prisoner or listed as missing in action. Seven members of the unit received the Medal of Honor, including a private — Archie A. Peck. The 6th Infantry division was active in WWI, WWII, and during the Cold War. The Museum exhibit also features a shadow box display with military honors earned by Judge John A.F. Wendt Jr. including a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Russian trio brings a broad repertoire to Delta Discovered playing Bach in a Frankfurt, Germany, subway station, Trio Veronezh has since acquired world renown. The trio has toured the United States several times. They made their orchestral debut with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Doc Severinsen. Trio Veronezh brings a wide-ranging program — from Bach and Tchaikovsky to gypsy dance music and popular songs by Gershwin — to the stage at the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue in Delta, on Thursday, Nov. 10, The 7:30 p.m. concert is sponsored by the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association. Trio Veronezh’s astonishing virtuosity and delightful artistic innovation gives the trio the ability to alter the way audiences experience classical, folk and contem-

porary repertoire. Their ever-expanding concert material is arranged by the trio’s members and performed with extraordinary virtuosity entirely from memory. Classically trained at the conservatory in Veronezh, Russia, these three spectacular missions formed the trio in 1993 in their hometown. They play traditional Russian folk instruments — a double-bass balalaika (large triangular shaped Russian national instrument), a dombra (a short necked ancestor

into the holiday spirit. The sixth annual Holiday Craft Festival is sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church. For more information, call 835-3065.

of the mandolin) and a bajan (a chromatic-button accordion with various registers). They made their U.S. debut at the Oregon Bach Festival in 1996, becoming the sleeper hit of the summer. Invited to return, they brought down the house at Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. For more information, contact Charlie Huff at 921-4142, Bob Brown at 835-4480 or Sue Roushar at 249-9154, or visit the website,deltamontrose concerts.com.

• TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:458:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. • BOXING FOR KIDS - It’s back on Saturdays from 10:00-

Trio Veronezh

‘Heavenly harp’ showcased in upcoming performance The Western Slope reserved, and start at $9 Concert Series presents in advance and $12 at the popular harpist Elise door for adults. Helmke, assisted by clasHow often does one sical guitarist Javier de los Santos in three concerts — on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roper Ballroom in Grand Junction; Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets are available online at www.Junction Concerts.com and Roper Music in Grand Junction, Paonia Farm & Home, and the Montrose Elise Helmke Pavilion. All seats are

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Saturday, December 3

County residents in military service. Highlighted in the Museum display are unforms worn by Dorothy Lanning, Women’s Army Corps, WWII; Archie R. Marksberry, Army medic, WWII; Homer Veatch, Navy WWII; James K. Wetzel, Air Force, Korean War era; Elton Bowers, Navy, WWII; and G.D. Bailey, Navy, WWI era. In addition, there are uniforms representing two famous units from WWI: the 77th Infantry and the 6th Infantry Division. The 77th was the first U.S. infantry unit composed of draftees to arrive in France in WWI. Its members comprised

Holiday craft festival expands to two venues

Thursday, November 17

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.

ences. According to Museum director Jim Wetzel, Shetely is a regular visitor to local school history classes serving as an instructional resource for students learning about their American heritage. There will be refreshments during the reception, and visitors on that day will also be able to view the museum’s new display of military uniforms. Last week, Wetzel, with the assistance of private collector and curator Steve Dunivan of Delta, completed a display of military uniforms from World War I, World War II and Korea that have been worn by Delta

11:00 a.m. AARP DRIVERS SAFETY Monday, Nov. 14 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions (great gift idea) to get you started on your workout routine. • COMMUNITY CPR/FIRST AID - Saturday, November 12 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE - Registration going on now for our 5-on-5 Basketball League until November 13. Women’s, Recreational and Competitive Leagues. • YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES - 3rd-6th grades •

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have the chance to hear the magnificent harp up close? Helmke’s artistry and agile fingers create an experience like no other! Assisted by popular virtuoso classical guitarist Javier de los Santos, this will be a memorable concert. Their program will include works by Haydn, a baroque Flamenco, the gorgeous Rodrigo guitar concerto, arranged for harp and guitar, and more. This is a performance not to be missed! Get your tickets early. Call (970) 241-0741 for more information.

8:30-10:30 a.m. Kids 12 and and K-2nd. Leagues are registering now. Call the under are free. Breakfast Recreation Center for all the provided by Delta Kiwanis. details. • KIDS GARAGE SALE - in conjunction with Breakfast AMATEUR CHESS TOURNAMENT - Saturday, November with Santa on Saturday, 12 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 December 10 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. a.m. Register in advance for DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE your booth space. This great event is back again on Saturday, November 12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dance and fun start at 6:00 p.m. RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONHOLIDAY SHIPS - In-club event schedCRAFT uled November 14-21 beginning at 5:00 p.m. FAIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT Saturday, FAIR - At the recreation center on Saturday, December Dec. 3 3 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come shop our show with over 55 vendors participating in this great event! Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Cultural Dept. for more information on any Saturday, December 10 from of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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Howard Pridy Howard M. Pridy of Olathe died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. He was 87. Mr. Pridy was born May 26, 1924, in Long Beach, Calif., to Art and Mary (Cotter) Pridy. He spent his early childhood in Long Beach, Calif. He and his family moved to Olathe when he was seven. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1942. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1945 and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. He was

honorably discharged. Mr. Pridy married Earlene Holden on April 10, 1955, in Delta. He was a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed working with his herd of 300 pair of cattle and all aspects of farming, animals, the outdoors and spending time with his family. After retiring he and his wife camped and traveled. They spent their winters in Arizona. He continued to help his son Steve on the family farm. He was a member of Fellowship Church in Grand Junction, Grand Mesa Campers, and a longtime board member and past president of Olathe Potato Growers Association. Mr. Pridy is survived by his wife, Earlene Pridy of Olathe; three sons, Stephen Pridy and his wife Janmarie of Olathe, Chris Pridy and his wife Gigi of Montrose, and Daryl Pridy of Grand Junction; two daughters and their husbands, Georgia and Jack Northrup of Olathe, and Lisa and Greg Parish of Montrose; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a nephew.

Annual An nual

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.

The Cedaredge Rotary Club is pleased to announce

The King N’ Trio

are returning for another Benefit Concert

Saturday, November 5 6:30 p.m. at the Appleshed in Cedaredge $15 or 2 for $25 in advance / $15 at the door Tickets available at Starr’s Guitars • Cedaredge Food Town • Mesa Liquors Hellman Toyota • Delta Hardware To Benefit: • Cedaredge Rotary Club High School Scholarship Funds • Dictionaries for every 3rd grader in Cedaredge Elementary and Vision Schools

OBITUARIES He was preceded in death by a sister, Lela Gillie; a granddaughter, Lindsay Pridy; and a nephew. A funeral service was held Nov. 1 at First Baptist Church of Delta. Interment followed at Olathe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090B N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Valley Lawn Funeral Home in Montrose handled the arrangements.

Mary Herrera Maria Genoveva “Mary” Herrera of Delta died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. She was 89. Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Visitation will follow until 9 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Delta City Cemetery. Mrs. Herrera is survived by three sons and their wives, Isidore “Shorty” and Sylvia Herrera, and Eddie and Elisa Herrera, all of Delta, and Ray and Donna Herrera of Cedaredge; two daughters and their husbands, Sinfer and John Cabrera, and Helen Herrera and Richard Archuleta, all of Delta; and 114 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Eugene Still Eugene W. Still, formerly of Cedaredge, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Villa Manor Care Center in Lakewood. He was 91. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Still was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Sistersville, W.Va., to George and Jessie (Webb) Still. He spent his childhood in West Virginia and graduated from Pine Grove High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from June 13, 1942, until he was honorably discharged on Oct. 21, 1945. He received European, African and Middle Eastern Theater ribbons, two Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Still married Doris Fisk in 1945, in Hastings, W.Va. They moved to Colorado in 1953 and had four children. The marriage ended in divorce in 1962. He married Jackie Thayer on Oct. 27, 1972, and moved to Cedaredge. She preceded him in death in 2005. He moved to Lakewood in 2009 to be closer to his family. He worked for Colorado Central Power (which later merged with Public Service and is now Excel Energy). He retired in 1983 as an assistant systems operator after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American

Legion. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and reading. Mr. Still is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Diane and Brian Schlagel of Strasburg, and Connie and Joe Martin of Littleton; a son, Jerry of Highlands Ranch; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Bobbe and Steve Morrison of Grand Junction, and Carrie and Dan Olejnik of Littleton; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 7887 East Belleview, Suite 1100, Englewood, CO 80111. 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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Junction; his grandchildren, Holly (Justin) Hopkins and their children, Delaney and Trace of Colbran, Michale (Cindy Wilson) Brown of Montrose and his children, Brock and Kylee of Grand Junction, and Timothy Drake of Grand Junction. Mr. Drake was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Drake; a son, Daniel Drake; and a great-grandson, Dylan Pais. 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.

Kathy Miklich Raymond Drake Raymond C. Drake of Cedaredge died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at his home. He was 83. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mr. Drake was born April 29, 1928, in Riverside, Calif., to Earl and Dora (Kimberling) Drake. He spent his childhood in Riverside, Calif., and graduated from Riverside High School in 1947. He married Roberta Jeffreys on Aug. 27, 1950, in Riverside, Calif. They celebrated 36 years of marriage. She died Oct. 4, 1987. Mr. Drake worked for the California Department of Fish and Game and was a captain at the City of Riverside, Calif., Fire Department where he retired in 1975. After retiring he moved to Colorado in 1979. He worked for the town of Cedaredge, and later as jail administrator at the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office until he retired in 1988. He enjoyed hunting big game, four-wheeling, shooting trap, photography and music. He was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by two daughters, Nola Milts of Cedaredge, and Debi McPeek and her husband Norman of Grand

Kathleen “Kathy” Doris Miklich of Denver died 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 Reverend Debra Edwards officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Cedaredge Cemetery. Mrs. Miklich was born April 4, 1951, in Denver, to Richard and Doris (Nerim) Miklich. She spent her childhood and attended school in Denver. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 1969. She earned a teaching degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1973. She was an executive secretary for the Denver Police Department for over 35 years. She was a member of Lakewood Methodist Church and Eastern Star, both in the Denver area. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and working on computers. Mrs. 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 Ave., Suite 120B, Denver, CO 80211, or the Denver Max Fund, 1025 Gala-

pago Street, Denver, CO 80204. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Jacob Garrison Jacob “Jake” Carl Garrison, also known as “Bill,” died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. He was 78. Mr. Garrison was born Feb. 9, 1933, to Carl and Lydia (Kunkel) Garrison. He spent his childhood in Pea Green and graduated from Olathe High School in 1951. He attended boot camp in San Diego, Calif., and traveled to Japan, Korea and China as well as many other places during his military service. He was a tailgunner in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Garrison received his degree in range management and forestry from Mesa College in 1954. He was an ergonomist for the USDA. He retired in 1974 and returned to Pea Green where he ran the family farm until November 2010. He moved to Olathe to live with his nephew Shane. Mr. Garrison is survived by three nephews, Shane Garrison and his wife Lauri, David Evans, and Darwin Warfield and his wife Deborah; four nieces, Kathy Woolsey and her husband Steve, Kim Perschbacher and her husband Chuck, Sheryl Garrison, and Sheila Miller and her husband Jeff; 12 greatnieces and nephews; and 11 great-greatnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eva June; and a brother, George. At his request no services will be held. A celebration of life will be held at Pea Green Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. 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.

Just for seniors

Chalmer & Marge Swain

Taylor

Funeral Service & Crematory Mesa View Cemetery

The Delta Senior Resource Council and Bank of the West joined forces to host “Be Aware,” a workshop for the area’s senior citizens. The day-long event included lunch, educational presentations, entertainment and vendors. Pictured above is the Sunnyside Band. On the right is Madeline Simineo of Delta, the winner of an electric grill, one of several door prizes offered by the show’s vendors. Simineo is pictured with Leah Lewis, Delta Senior Resource Council coordinator, who said this year’s event — the second — was extremely successful. Bill Heddles Recreation Center was the site of the Oct. 27 event.

Photos by Pat Sunderland

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Hotchkiss water is in compliance The Town of Hotchkiss announced on Monday that the fourth quarter samples of domestic water show the levels of disinfection by-products are no longer not meeting state standards. Mike Owens, Hotchkiss public works director, stated the samples prove the Town of Hotchkiss is back in compliance with the running annual average on both the TTHMs and the HAA5. “The MCL for TTHMs is

.80 parts per million based on a running annual average. Our fourth quarter TTHMs sample results has our running annual average at .79 parts per million just squeaking by but in compliance,” Owens said. “The MCL for HAA5 is .60 parts per million based on a running annual average. Our fourth quarter HAA5 sample results has our running annual average at .49 parts per million and back in compliance.”

Paonia won’t vacuum leaves To reduce costs, the Town of Paonia will no longer be running the leaf vacuum along its streets. Do not rake leaves into the street. Blue or biodegradable bags may be picked up at the

town hall at no charge. Please fill the bags with leaves only, and then place on the curb for anyone wanting composting material. Call town hall at 527-4101 with any questions.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Morning fog by Paonia Reservoir The view from pilot Larry Garrett’s plane shows the frequent occurrence of morning fog along the Paonia Reservoir. Areas north of the reservoir are part of the proposed Bear Ranch land exchange, known formally as the Central Rockies Land Exchange. Proponents of new elements of the land exchange believe it could improve access to public lands and recreational opportunities.

Bear Ranch hopes second try at land swap will work for North Fork BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Last year’s attempt to pass a federal land exchange between Bill Koch’s Bear Ranch, the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service died in a congressional committee in Washington D.C. Since then, much energy has been expended on working out a solution. Tom Glass, founder of Western Land Group, and Rob Gill, manager of Bear Ranch, found out that the concerns of those who live in the North Fork Valley needed to be addressed if there was going to be hope for a successful land exchange in 2012. The current proposal, which is still being tweaked, includes some of the original land exchange proposal and some new properties specifically included for residents of the North Fork Valley and Delta County. Bear Ranch wants to acquire 1,843 acres of BLM land and three acres of Forest Service land which divides or is adjacent to the ranch. Billionaire Bill Koch, owner of Bear Ranch, Oxbow and Gunnison Energy, had purchased other ranches creating a much larger ranch which encircles a corridor of BLM land used to access the Raggeds Wilderness. The ranch wants to acquire the corridor of BLM land to eliminate trespassing and to control what hunting is done on their private property. Brad McCloud, a public relations representative working for the ranch, speaks about the BLM corridor which at one point is only a quarter of a mile across. “The problem for Bear Ranch is when people are hunting, bullets don’t know to stop at 450 yards. Because of the way it’s set up and is so narrow, it’s hard to not have trespassers, either intentional or not intentional.” All but three acres of the acquisition would be placed in a permanent conservation easement by Bear Ranch. Mineral rights would remain with the United States. The existing road on the BLM corridor will remain open for non-motorized use until a new trailhead, proposed at Buck Creek Ranch, and the Ragged Mountain parallel trail are completed and opened to the public. Darien Ranch would acquire a permanent right-ofway along Rapid Creek near Marble for a small hydro project intake and pipeline. The National Park Service would receive 911 acres of Sapinero Mesa which is on the south side of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Bill Koch purchased the land for over $2 million

Photo by Kathy Browning

Buck Creek Ranch is a property proposed for the new Bear Ranch land exchange. Bear Ranch owner Bill Koch would like to purchase this ranch because it offers a variety of options for motorized and non-motorized trails to the Raggeds Wilderness. Tom Glass of Western Land Group describes Buck Creek Ranch as “one of the greatest hunting ranches in this area because of the way the owners have managed it over the years.” The closing may be in November. just for the land exchange. It offers a clear view of the Dillon Pinnacles. The Curecanti National Recreational Area has about 1 million visitors each year. Secondly, Koch has agreed to purchase 80 acres in Utah for the Dinosaur National Monument. In the exchange, this would be acquired by the National Park Service. The Forest Service will acquire a .42 acre trailhead near Marble. This will be a new public access to the south and southwest side of Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Bear Ranch, in a separate agreement than the land exchange, will convey a 300 foot right-of-way to Gunnison County along County Road 12. This is for a future road bike path from Erickson Springs to the Paonia Reservoir. In the proposed land exchange, the Forest Service and BLM will have new motorized and non-motorized access to the Ragged Mountain Trail and a new trailhead. The Spring Creek ATV trail will be re-routed through Buck Creek Ranch. BLM will receive 20 acres purchased by Koch which will provide permanent public access to Jumbo Mountain recreation area. Bear Ranch will fund the Forest Service study, design and construction of a nonmotorized trail to run parallel to the Ragged Mountain Trail between Spring Creek and Forest Road 795. This was recommended by the

Gunnison County Trails Commission for the Crested Butte to Carbondale Trail. Tom Glass and Brad McCloud have been giving tours of Buck Creek Ranch and Jumbo Mountain to show interested citizens, Delta County Commissioners, hunters, mountain bikers, ATV enthusiasts, public officials, members of activist groups, media, opponents and supporters of the land exchange the many positives of acquiring the two new properties and adding them to the land exchange. If Koch is successful in purchasing Buck Creek Ranch for $3.2 million in November, the property would provide a variety of options for motorized and non-motorized access to the Raggeds Wilderness, the Ragged Mountain Trail, Tomahawk Reservoir and Spring Creek. Another purchase of 20acres of Whistling Acres on Minnesota Creek Road will provide the first permanent and open public access to Jumbo Mountain. Jumbo Mountain right now has over 125 miles of trails, all considered rogue and illegal by the BLM. There will be an expansive trailhead for parking. Currently, there is only a permissive entrance to Jumbo Mountain at the end of Pan American Avenue. Private property owners have, within their rights, limited access to Jumbo Mountain. Neither dogs nor motorized vehicles are allowed through the nar-

row gated entrance, although BLM does not have provisions against either for Jumbo Mountain. Glass pointed out that the entrance works well for the neighborhood and town, but not for those who want to have full benefit of the recreational opportunities at Jumbo Mountain. “I just feel incredibly fortunate that both of these properties [Buck Creek Ranch and Whistling Acres Lot 10] were available at this time. It’s a great gift,” Glass says. “We don’t need either of these properties to equalize value in the exchange. That’s important to know. We’re doing this because the Bear Ranch manager and I convinced Bill Koch that he really needed to have something with clear benefits for the people of the North Fork Valley, and I think these two parcels do that.” Spring Creek Trail is the best motorized access between McClure Pass and Erickson Springs. Yet the steep, deeply rutted trail has a dramatic increase in elevation that makes it problematic. “One of the things we learned from Spring Creek to Erickson Springs is how can you do the switchbacks when it is so narrow, and how can you spend the money and have it [accomplish] anything. It’s almost unimprovable. There is continuing resource damage,” Glass said. He has asked the Forest Service and BLM to “have a conversation” about the Spring Creek strip. “The For-

est Service has made a very good unofficial case that they should really be managing those strips because they provide access to the National Forest. And they view the BLM as an impediment to their management because they can’t get the improvements done. If it was Forest Service, they could do the NEPA internally.” With the new trails, which are in the conceptual stage right now, Glass says the Ragged Mountain Trail will be “a world renown trail where people will be able to use that in a non-motorized way. And it will fit the motorized portions from Erickson Springs to Spring Creek that will be one of the classic rides that anyone who comes to Colorado will want to take. There is no more beautiful ride that you would want to take.” The trailhead at Jumbo Mountain will be a short distance from Elephant Hill. There is continuous public land all the way from Elephant Hill to Crawford. The North Fork Trails group is working on trails in that area. “It will definitely put Paonia on the map for horseback riding and other activities.” The Gunnison County Trails Commission is very interested in helping to create new trails at Buck Creek Ranch. The Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA) is interested in helping with Jumbo Mountain. North Fork Trails is becoming associated with COPMOBA. The local mountain biking community invited David Wiens, founder of Gunnison County Trails Commission and six-time winner of the Leadville 100, to speak on how this area could become a destination mountain biking location. As told to Glass by John Eckert, co-owner of Galaxy Bike and Sport in Paonia, Wiens shared the reason Crested Butte is a destination point. It isn’t just because of their trails. People aren’t Olympic athletes and they want to bike the lower loop which is still a famous trail but allows people to coast into Crested Butte for lunch. Jumbo Mountain could be the means to have Paonia become a destination location for mountain bikers. On the first try to win approval for the land exchange, Glass, Bear Ranch and the U.S. Congressional delegation of then Rep. John Salazar and Sen. Mark Udall and Sen. Michael Bennet ran into a firestorm of protests. Because of that, neither Bear Ranch nor Glass have yet approached the delegation about entering the new legislation in the first quarter LAND SWAP TO B2

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Cooperative effort removes tamarisk, other invasive plants along North Fork BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

A cooperative effort between NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center, West Elk Mine CAP Program, LDS Church, Western Colorado Conservation Corps, Delta Conservation District and Colorado Canyons Association has reduced the number of tamarisk and other invasive plants along a stretch of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. Last month an inventory was taken of the plants on the Curry conservation easement along two miles of the river. The density of native and invasive plant species was measured, and a plan evolves on how to remove the invasives and promote the regrowth of native species. On Oct. 21, volunteers worked on a half-mile of the easement. Tamarisk, Russian olive and

Siberian elm were cut out and stumps of the invasives were treated with herbacide. Tamarisk and Russian olive were introduced in the 19th century as ornamentals. Tamarisk is now seen as a problem as it out-competes native plants for moisture and displaces them along river eco-systems in the West. Webb Callicutt, Delta County weed coordinator, trained volunteers on how to apply the herbacide. Rosa Brey of the Colorado Canyons Association explained why it was partnering on this project. “We are a Grand Junction based group and are looking to expand our membership and our volunteer base in Delta and Montrose counties,” Brey said. “The other reason we are involved is because this river flows into the Gunnison which flows through several of

our conservation areas. So if we can get tamarisk eradicated on the upstream sections of the river, then there will be fewer seeds that will flow down the river and down into the conservation areas.” Ralph D’Alessandro, vice president of the Delta Conservation District, said, “We are concerned with preserving the natural resources and this watershed is an important area. These invasive weeds are in an area we are concerned with. We help fund Delta County and conservation groups to control invasive weeds. “We hope to have a large project out here next summer or fall with Colorado Conservation Corps and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and The Conservation Center.” He noted that Dave

Photo by Kathy Browning

Anna Santo shows volunteers a map of the area of the Curry conservation easement they were about to attack with saws, pruners and hand tools to remove invasive tamarisk. The Conservation Center is responsible for doing some maintenance on the property.

Stiller and he walked through the area in 2010 and there was virtually no tamarisk and in just 18 months they have sprouted into a thick for-

est. Sarah Sauter of The Conservation Center commended the efforts of the volunteers. “This is a pilot project to see

if volunteers would come out, and if we could make a dent. “We’ve had amazing support and overwhelming volunteer interest.”

Doug Gill doesn’t trust verbal promises that switchbacks will be created for a non-motorized trail at the east end of the ranch at the Ragged Mountain trail. Gill says those hiking and biking will have to climb 1,450 feet. Gill reports that a motorized trail on BLM land “through sunbaked scrub oak and pinon pine, straight up without switchbacks” will have a 1,030 foot gain for hikers and bikers and only a 450 foot gain for motorized users. Gill wants the current Bear Ranch route to remain so there will be “more motoring, less climbing on foot.” Bear Ranch plows County Road 2 in the winter for their own access which makes it a good winter access for public users of the BLM land. The total elevation gains for the BLM corridor which Bear Ranch wants for the land exchange are 950 feet for motorized vehicles and 480 feet on foot. Ed Marston does not seem to have changed his opinion of the land exchange after his tour of Buck Creek Ranch and Jumbo Mountain. “I think it is a terrible idea to rearrange the public lands to meet the desires of one person. However, Bill Koch has finally put a deal on the table that is at least worth talking about. I think it’s a bad deal. Buck Creek Ranch is steep, heavily roaded and no substitute for the

BLM land. But we all should have the chance to make our opinions known. And so I hope the Town of Paonia will create a public process to consider the proposed land exchange,” Marston said. Glass would like to have a public meeting in Paonia or Delta after the tours have stopped due to snow. Hopefully, a public meeting could happen before Thanksgiving. The Town of Paonia and the Delta County Commissioners when asked by Bear Ranch and Glass last year refused to have meetings on the land exchange stating they have no authority because the exchange is in Gunnison County. However, now with direct impacts to Paonia and the inclusion of Jumbo Mountain, perhaps a meeting will happen. The Delta County Commissioners will be asked for a letter of support for the land exchange. As of now, the commissioners are steering clear of the issue. Gunnison County Commissioners have written a unanimous letter of support for the land exchange to go forward. “We listened very carefully to the criticism of our proposal last year, and worked hard to identify access improvements and property that would provide access, trailheads and access improvements that we hadn’t ever considered before,” Glass said.

Land swap FROM PAGE B1 of 2012. Sen. Udall, Sen. Bennet and Rep. Scott Tipton, who defeated Salazar in the last election, have been invited to tour Buck Creek Ranch and Jumbo Mountain, but have not done so. “To be perfectly frank, I think they felt burnt and were angry at me for all this controversy and maybe a little mad at Ed Marston for raising the controversy,” Glass said. “I have to give Ed Marston credit for standing up for the North Fork Valley. I have to give Bill Koch credit. When I found this ranch and showed him all the problems it would solve, he was ready to add it to the deal and make it a huge win for the North Fork and loved it would provide the access to the Ragged Mountain Trail,” Glass said. People have been forthright in telling Glass that they are opposed to the land exchange because Bill Koch is rich. Some ranchers believe too much land good for ranching is becoming public land. They are opposed to Buck Creek Ranch being conveyed now or in the future to the federal government. Others do not want Jumbo Mountain to become well known. They would like to keep it for their own use and not for those outside the area. While Glass points out the many opportunities for motorized and nonmotorized access provided by Buck Creek Ranch,

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Hotchkiss K-8 honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Hotchkiss K-8 for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Third Grade 3.0-4.0 Tristan Andregg Izaiah Baxter Jaden Borgman Isabella Brezonick Steffen Brodie Connor Bronkan Kaleb Carr Trey Caywood-Hunt Yahir Chavez Jade Cockroft Micah Cooper-Sponseller Casey Dagnan Caidence Danielson Hector Elizalde Genevieve Fisher Tessa Griffith Traycer Hall* Joslyn Kendall Lauryn Kiefer Hunter Lee Nathaniel Mattler Christian Matus Blake Mautz Taneal Mautz* Oliver Mendoza Gracie Pham Cassidy Reed Makaylie Reed Tawny Roberts* Derek Sanchez Photo submitted Anthony Scanlon This work crew tackled two trees on the Hotchkiss K-8 school grounds that Mia Schillawski Adam Smith needed to be cut back. Erin Smith* Isabella Spano* Ava Taylor Grace Trefren ShyAnne Tweddell Ian Van Horn Jacob Ware* Joseph Ware* Trever Wingfield

Hotchkiss K-8 spruced up during fall break During the fall break, the Hotchkiss K-8 PIT Crew (Parent Involvement Team) sponsored two days of beautification. Parents, staff, students and community members worked together on a variety of projects around the school. They painted and stained the two wooden bulldogs in front of the school, repainted the paw prints on the sidewalk, cut down two trees, pulled an endless number of weeds, raked and planted grass near the asphalt parking lot, trimmed the Lewis and Clark Garden (the area between the two buildings), woodchipped the hillside, put a beautiful concrete “H” on the hillside (it is now known as “Little H Hill”), removed

the old light poles in the tennis court, tore down the tennis court fences and picked up trash. The tennis courts will be replaced with a concrete basketball court for the lower elementary grades. Also still in progress — cleaning out the Lorah Lane ditch and putting in pipe; excavating the hillside and landscaping around the Little H hill; putting a sidewalk in from Lorah Lane; installing two concrete basketball courts; and planting flowers in the spring. Principal Carrie Coats recognized the contributions from local businesses, including Dr. Matt Drbohlav, Beavers Construction, Weekender Sports, Oxbow Mining, Mountain Coal

Company, Big B’s, ReclaMetals, David Schelle of Tree Care, the Town of Hotchkiss and Kevin Kiefer. The Kievers and Ms. Coats donated hamburger patties for the volunteers. “A gigantic thank you to all the volunteers who came out and worked for either all 16-plus hours or just a few hours,” said Ms. Coats. “Every minute, every ounce of help was greatly appreciated! The Hotchkiss Pride was seeping from our volunteers. I know I have said it before, but I am going to say it again and again, we have amazing students, staff members, parents and community members! The HK8 school grounds look fantastic!”

Fourth Grade 3.0-4.0 Tristen Allen Shayne Bayles* Madison Bennett Kristal Camacho Preston Davidovich Jaycie Duncan Shay Glaser Brian Gonzalez Nadia Hill* Gianna Jensen Adam Kasper Brian Kimbell Sydnie Martens-West Jordan Mautz Jade Miller Grey Neal* Kiley Olson Ethan Owens Jerome Reed Emily Rhodes Justin Schultz Grady Simpson Tycee Taylor Jordyn Vanmeter Elsie Vazquez Colby Wilson Fifth Grade 3.0-4.0 Alaya Beasley Billy Bronkan Cesar Camacho* Sergio Campos Trenton Carr Carson Collins* Alyssa Chinn Mariah Griffith Marvin Guereque Quinn Husted Nick Jung Jacob Lange Kaleigh Little Caitlyn Littlefield Emmanuel Loya

Jesus Macias Amber Mattler Taralee Mautz Landen Mayberry Xavier Miller-Barnes Tristan Nolte* Kevin Oropeza Joshua Pachl* Presley Pene* Natasha Pham Katie Powers Ashley Sanchez* Bryce Shelden Logan Smith Ruby Speicher Dylan Toothaker Jacob Trefren* Bruce Turnbull* Cory West Taylor West Janaya White Lexi Wrich Jamison Yanish Sixth Grade 3.0-4.0 Noah Bagwell Trevor Ballard Kevin Chavez Keaton Coe Jordan Denison Kaylee Elgin Sophia Fisher* Macey Floyd Yasmine Gaub Jonathan Gonzalez Kambry Hall Chase Hiatt Josie Hiatt Shelby Hiatt Kimberly Jurado Jackson Little Courtney Mattler Lane Mayberry Jennifer McDonald Jaren Oates

McKenna Palmer* Margaret Parsons Madison Reed Fatima Rodriguez Anders Schopp Jordan Tamayo* Isaac Van Horn* Chandler Widner Seventh Grade 3.0-4.0 Emily Bagwell Cyrus Baxter Blake Bayles* Ethan Booth Jade Chinn Conner Collins Colton DeLuzio Mari Elisaldi Roggen Frick Ryan Hafley Colton Hall* Lily Harvey Jamal Helm Wyatt Jensen Parker Katzdorn* Wade Katzdorn Morgan Keeler Blaise Keenan Caralyn Littlefield Christopher Lovato Triston Mautz Logan Mayberry Mia McCurdy Mikienzie Morlang Joseph Nault Nick Norton Logan Porter Lacey Rodriguez Eve Simmons Alexis Triantos Joshua Verdeja Eighth Grade 3.0-4.0 Alejandro Aguilera Mae Anderson

Nate Arreguin-Cole Chase Bizer Nikki Brasiel Daniel Calderilla Nick Cambria* Cole Carvill Cialee Daniels William Drbohlav* Alondra Gallegos Samantha Galley Brandi Goddard* Fernando Govea Madison Guthrie Sierra Griffith Cole Hoage Noel Jaramillo Emily Keleher Patrick Keleher Megan Lange Jacob Lewis Hailey Lofley Ashley Lovato Cameron Matus Echo Miller-Barnes Kayla Milstein Rory Molacek Trentyn Nicholas Andrew Oviedo* Clayton Oxford Katy Parsons Siena Podgorny Ryan Porter Justine Roop Angela Saenz Sophia Schelle* Jaden Simpson Luke Smith Morgan Spedon Colton Spencer Haley Stacy Kayla Trefren* Brook Tutor Quentin Varner Cody West* Jimmy Wiens

Hymn for Her to perform at the Paradise Theatre The Paradise Theatre in Paonia presents an evening of unique Americana, roots, and pop-punk on Thursday, Nov. 10. Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing are “Hymn For Her,” a band that hails from Philadelphia, but recently, anywhere they can park their trailer. H4H live, tour and record in their 16-foot, 1961 Bambi Airstream (comes with dog and baby). Both players are multiinstrumentalists and one tight unit. They describe their music as “stomp-

grass punk folk with a hint of Americana.” Tight plays a three-stringed broom handle/cigar box guitar, banjo and sometimes even a glockenspiel as she shares vocal duties with Waxing, who also plays acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, and/or harmonica all while handling percussion on bass drum and hi-hat. Bullet microphones and an arsenal of effect pedals give this band a sound like no other. Shows sometimes might include a Led Zeppelin or other classic tune given the Hymn For Her

twist! Opening the show is a local favorite, JoeAlan Meador, whose style is original and captivating. The show starts at 7:30; the doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.paradiseof paonia.com as well as at KVNF Public Radio and the Paradise Theatre Box Office for $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Kids’ Corner - Gadgets & Goo! Kids from K-5 will create exciting creatures with salt dough, Thursday, Nov. 3, at 3:45 p.m. 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. 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.

Teen Scene - Got Games? Share and play games with other teens, Nov. 5 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. Teen Scene - Tin Can Luminaria. Teens will have fun making luminaries out of tin cans on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 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 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. Free Adult 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 Computer Class Shop and Sell Online. 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.

Hotchkiss Emblem Club honors past presidents Hotchkiss Emblem Club #306 met Oct. 4 following a potluck honoring past presidents. The tables were decorated in fall colors and scarecrows by hostesses Donna Cochran and Laura Reich. Each past president received a gift of a bracelet. Margaret Deutsch, junior past president, was presented with an engraved plate. Roll call found recording secretary Katie Moran, third trustee Nikki Carpenter and guard Margie Brungardt absent. There were eight past presidents present. Financial secretary Karen Emmons and treasurer Jo Ann Anderson

gave their reports, which were filed for audit. The sunshine committee took a fruit basket to Margaret Pearce following knee surgery. The ways and means report was given at the last meeting. Gwen Carpenter reported on community service; Gladys Carpenter is working on drug awareness. Under old business, JoAnn sent the revised standing rules in for approval. Under new business, Paonia High School asked the club for help for Grad Night. The charity ball was set for Oct. 8. Donna Williams and Betty Portman offered to run the

cake wheel. The quarterly meeting was held in Durango Oct. 8. A group has started planning for state convention in June. The draping of the charter will take place at the November meeting. Officers are asked to wear white gowns. Sixteen signed the register. There were no October birthdays. Karen Martin thanked the hostesses. She also read an article on the establishment of Stanford University and a statement about men before closing the meeting. Katie Moran Club press correspondent

Teen Time - Thanksgiving. Teens will create thankful trees or milk jug turkeys, Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 4:15 p.m. 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. Family Day Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? Families will write all that they are thankful for on as many leaves as needed to create their very own thankful tree. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. Supplies will be provided. 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. 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 872-4153. Paonia Teen Night - A Taste of France. Teens can get “a taste” of France by pursuing world trivia and geography through games, food, literature and more at the Paonia Library Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 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. Evening Book Club. Paonia Library Book Club selection for November is “Winter of our Discontent” by John Steinbeck. Read the book and join the discussion, Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 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.

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Hotchkiss K-8 recognizes October Blazing Bulldogs The Blazing Bulldog Award was created by principal Carrie Coats in an effort to recognize students who deserve a “pat on the back.” Every month, this program rec-

Crawford honor roll

ognizes students in one or more of the following categories: attendance, display of community of caring (citizenship), effort, accomplishments, or other. Teachers are asked to nominate students in one of these areas every month. The Blazing Bulldog recipients receive a certificate, a coupon from

Banana Fun Park, and a coupon for a doughnut or small fountain drink from Hotchkiss City Market. Their names and pictures are posted outside the office, and the students are recognized in the Delta County Independent and the Wednesday Express. Pictured are the October 2011 Blazing Bulldogs.

The following students were named to the honor roll at Crawford School for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Photo submitted

Storybook day at Crawford The second graders at Crawford School picked their favorite book and then dressed up like a character in that book for Halloween. Each student then introduced the title of the book and the character they dressed up as in front of their fellow students. Afterwards they paired up with schoolmates and read their books to each other. Among the students is one of the second grade teachers, Theresa Davis, who was the mouse from “The Mouse and the Motorcycle.” She even brought her motocycle to authenticate her character, much to the delight of the students.

New concert piano arrives at Blue Sage The Blue Sage Center for the Arts’ Classical Music Committee is excited to announce that after months of planning, searching and fund raising, it successfully located a concert piano for the Blue Sage. The piano, a seven-foot Schimmel semi-concert grand, arrived Oct. 18. The Blue Sage will use this instru-

ment to continue developing its music program, for community-oriented activities such as open mic nights, and for use by community members for recitals, performances, and private events. This piano fulfills the requirements set out by the committee and was recommended by industry-experts as the most

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appropriate piano for the Blue Sage considering its concert space, budget and the scope of its music program. Schimmels are superbly crafted instruments, and recognized as quality concert pianos that can withstand the level of use the Blue Sage desires with a minimal amount of maintenance. The committee located the exact model from a dealer in Hutchinson, Kan., who offered the German-made seven-foot Schimmel Diamond Edition CC213 semi-concert grand piano (barely used), for $26,000. The piano will make its debut at the “Music in the Valley” benefit concert on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. This concert will feature local talent from all genres of music including classical, opera, choir, Irish, folk, jazz and pop. Proceeds will benefit the Blue Sage’s 20112012 music series and a fund for the ongoing maintenance of the piano, as well as the Lamborn School. There is a $10 suggested donation. On Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. the Blue Sage will kick off its 2011-2012 classical music series with a piano trio concert featuring performances of the Mendelssohn piano trio in D Minor Op. 49 and Beethoven’s piano trio, Op. 1 No. 1 in E-flat Major. The “Masters of the Piano Trio” concert will feature Des Moines Symphony assistant Concertmaster, Julie Fox Henson, on violin, Alan Henson on cello, and Blue Sage artist-in-residence, Susan Ellinger, on piano. Tickets will be $13 in advance and $15 at the door with a special student price of $10. Over the course of the next two weeks the Blue Sage invites all community members to come and see the piano as Susan Ellinger “breaks it in.” On selected days the Blue Sage will place a “Brown Bag Lunch with a Schimmel” sign in the hall window, indicating that from 12:30-1 p.m., any individual may come in and enjoy the piano being played while eating lunch. For more specific information contact the Blue Sage at 527-7243. The Blue Sage thanks all of the donors who generously contributed to the piano and made this gift to the community possible, and also to all of the volunteers on the Classical Committee for dedicating many hours to making the dream a reality. “The purchasing of this piano is a true community achievement and a testament to the pride our community has in its vibrant and highquality music culture,” said executive director Annette Pretorius. “All of us are immensely excited to see our music program continue to evolve.”

4.0 Elijah Kirk Black and Orange Honor: 3.5-3.9 Jace Peebles Jacob Palecki Emma Nielsen Electra Lovato Gillian Knott Ivy Kirk Candace Johnson Jazmyn Hart Ethan Guy Joseph Burris George Arroyo Jr. James Scriver William Scarlett Malykai Klaseen Hunter Gallob

Richard Crane Maria Burris Carson Beck Colton Peebles Alanna Drennan Ellieyana Lowe Cubs’ Honor: 3.0-3.4 Braxton Trujillo Mikayla Burnett Zachary Brown Daniella Baxter David Gallob Natashia Brown Kash Williams Alyssa Palecki Taylor White Lillian Kuban Mary Esquibel

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These four students were not in school when the group photos were taken, but are deserving of recognition as October Blazing Bulldogs.

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Pictured are the kindergarten, first and second grade Blazing Bulldogs. From the kindergarten class, CeCe Houseweart, Victor Mendoza, Elijah Rung, Krystal Saenz, Cali Ware, Baylee Wilson and Tristan Wilson; first grade, Koda Ator, Jaycee Hice, Keira Lewis, Tia Moore, Kailey Linman and Ian Aguilera; second grade, Pablo Camacho, Emily Davidovich, Izzi Houseweart, Emma Miller, Brody Nolte, Parker Pene, Drayden Taylor and Araina VenJohn.

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Recognized as October Blazing Bulldogs were third graders Tristan Andregg, Connor Bronkan, Jade Cockroft, Micah Cooper-Sponseller, John Lofley, Taneal Mautz, Cassidy Reed, Tawny Roberts, Erin Smith, Isabella Spano and ShyAnne Tweddell. Fourth grade recipients included Jerome Reed, Emily Rhodes, Grady Simpson and Colby Wilson.

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The sixth, seventh and eighth grade Blazing Bulldogs are pictured above. From the sixth grade, Yasmine Gaub, MyKayla Helm, Josie Hiatt, Shelby Hiatt, Jaren Oates, Wyatt Pearce and Anders Schopp; seventh grade, Emily Bagwell, Blake Bayles, Ethan Booth, Raymond Cecil, Mari Elisaldi Martinez, Mario Espinoza, Joseph Nault, Lacey Rodriguez and Evie Simmons; eighth grade, Daniel Calderilla, Tyler English, Noel Jaramillo, Ashley Lovato, Echo Miller-Barnes, Angela Saenz, Sophia Schelle, Julian Smith and Katie Wiens.

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Hotchkiss grid team wins BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs posted their third shutout win of the season, routing Meeker 47-0 Friday to end their season at 9-0. As conference champions, the Bulldogs earned the home-field advantage for first-round playoffs and will host No. 15 Sar-

gent (5-4 overall, 4-1 in Southern Peaks league) this Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The Bulldogs rushed for 422 yards in 42 carries against the Cowboys, with Jaime Rodriguez and Jacobe Galley combining for 279 yards and five touchdowns. Josh Hardin contributed a touchdown run, and quarterback

Braeden Horton scored his 12th touchdown of the season. Coach Zac Lemon said Horton has done his job well this season. “Our expectation was for him to lead us to victories, and that’s what he’s done. That’s the most important thing,” said Lemon at a recent practice. This season, Horton completed 30 of 68 passes for 401 yards and eight touchdowns, and had 47 carries for 530 yards. Not a bad season for the first-year starting quarterback. Did he meet his goals for the season? “Not yet,” said Horton before Friday’s game. “Our goal is to be state champions and that was my goal. So we haven’t reached the ultimate goal yet.” Horton was introduced to football in preschool, and said he’s played

“almost everywhere” on the field over the years. Horton grew up in Hotchkiss, but spent his eighth-grade year at Lyons, and that’s when he discovered that he has the talents of a quarterback. He returned to Hotchkiss his freshman year. Because Hotchkiss had a strong quarterback in Ryan Spor, who graduated in 2010, Horton gained most of his experience at quarterback at the junior varsity level, and was a starting linebacker and in the receiver rotation his junior year. Hotchkiss is an option team, and Horton knows he needs good coverage if he’s going to have the time to choose the best option for each play, and that the opposing defense will get tougher as the Bulldogs move deeper into the playoffs. “They’ll

be there,” said Horton of his blockers, “and I’ll have time to make decisions.” Horton, a linebacker with 27 tackles for the season, is also confident the defense will be there down the line. “They improve each week,” he said. “They’ll be there.” Looking to first-round competition, the No. 2 seed Bulldogs anticipate a repeat of the 2010 playoffs, when they outscored their opponents 96-17 in their first two games. It should work the same this year, said Lemon. “Hopefully we can continue that trend.” Led by power house running backs Galley and Rodriguez, the Bulldogs lead the state in rushing and in scoring, averaging almost 356 yards rushing per game for a total of 3,203 yards and 51 touchdowns.

The closest opponent this season, Cedaredge, lost to the Bulldogs by 23 points. The most points scored against the Dogs was 20, by 2A Aspen. With so little pressure on them throughout the season, Lemon said he’s not concerned the team will be caught off guard as they progress deeper into the playoffs. He’s preparing his team for playoffs the same way he’s prepared them for each game. “We do prepare every game like it’s the state championship, regardless of who we’re playing,” said Lemon. “We’ve done that so far and it’s worked for us.” The winner of Saturday’s game will face the winners of the Monte Vista (7-2, No. 7) and Resurrection Christian (6-3, No. 10) game. Playoff brackets can be found at www.chsaa.org.

Bulldogs end soccer play Photo by Tamie Meck

BY TAMIE MECK

DCI Sports Writer Hotchkiss quarterback Braeden Horton led the BullThe Hotchkiss Bulldogs to a 9-0 season and into the 1A state playoffs. Despite a winning season that included 12 touch- dogs saw their hopes for downs by Horton, the first-year quarterback has yet advancing dashed Thursday when they lost, 0to reach his goal for the year — winning state. 3, to No. 5-seed Faith Christian in the opening round of 3A state soccer playoffs. “For some, this could be the last soccer game they play for the rest of their lives,” said senior Ben Justman at last senior Vela Bair rounding week’s practice. Justman BY TAMIE MECK out the Hotchkiss points plans to play for Colorado DCI Sports Writer The Hotchkiss girls to place 53rd. Freshman College. “We win or we cross country team placed Tiffany Clock and Chelsy are done.” third at Saturday’s 3A Reed placed 75th and The Bulldogs ended state cross country 86th respectively. the season at 9-6-1 and in Cody Bartlett and fourth place in 3A Region championships with 133 points. Natalie Anderson Trevor Walters crossed 3 standings. They entered outpaced her teammates the finish line two sec- playoffs as the 28th seed. to place fourth overall onds apart to place 26th Coal Ridge (No. 17, 11-4) with a time of 19:22.07, and 27th respectively. and Roaring Fork (No. behind winner Tabor The boys team scored 200 15, 10-6) were also elimiScholl, a freshman from points to finish in ninth nated — the Titans in Middle Park, and two place out of a field of 19 the first round against seniors, Shelby Stable- schools. It was the first Alamosa (No. 16), and ford and Regan Mullen of time since 2008 that the Roaring Fork in the secThe Classical Academy. boys qualified a team to ond round after defeatTCA claimed their 10th run at state. The Clas- ing Bruce Randolph (18) consecutive state 3A title sical Academy won their and falling to No. 2 The with 20 points and four fourth consecutive state runners in the top 10, title with 36 points. Kurt Katzorn and with Salida placing secJason Sturgis placed ond with 106 points. Sophomore Taylor third and fourth for completPolson placed second Hotchkiss, for Hotchkiss and 26th ing the 5,000-meter overall with a time of course in under 20 21:05.27. Jenni Celis minutes. Seniors Joe placed 50th out of a field McChesney and Vikash of 127 runners with a Hypio placed fifth and time of 21:58.72, with sixth for Hotchkiss.

Lady Bulldogs third at state XC

Classical Academy in the round of 16. Basalt is the only league team to remain alive in the playoffs. The Bulldogs knew Faith Christian would put up a fight, said senior Josiah Fuller going into the playoffs. At 9-2-4, Faith Christian had the same number of wins, but more ties, he noted. But being seeded at 28 “definitely eases the pressure on us.” The team is playing well in most areas, said Fuller, but where they need work is in putting the ball into the back of the net. “We’ve had some chances, and we are playing solid defense,” said Fuller, who hasn’t missed a soccer season since he began playing at age 4, “We’re just not able to score against tougher teams.” The Bulldogs breezed their way to wins in their final two games of the season, but that might

not be a good thing, noted four-year veteran Irvin Hernandez. With big leads, the team was able to focus on areas of weakness in preparation for the playoffs. “We would have liked harder games in order to get more playoff ready,” said Hernandez. “Ours is a defensive game,” he added. If the Bulldogs can score, the pressure will be on Faith Christian. Hernandez said he focused his final games of the season on playing his best, and on setting examples for the younger players. After missing out on all-conference honors his junior year due to a red card, Hernandez said he faced competition with a different mind set this year. “The team works on it,” said Hernandez, noting that Hotchkiss received no red cards this season. “There’s always someone who calms them down” when a player gets upset.

After late-season losses to Coal Ridge and Roaring Fork, the Bulldogs adjusted their strategy, resulting in a 4-3 win over Rifle. In their second season game against Roaring Fork, the Bulldogs held the Rams to just one goal, but failed to score. Justman, who recorded four goals and four assists for the season, despite missing half of the season to head injuries, credited coaches Elaine Wood and Eddie Sanford for a successful season. Coach Sanford helped the team through several tough issues, “by telling it like it is,” and Wood’s game philosophy of “Defense, defense, defense,” works, he said. If the team can stay focused, stay with Faith Christian and not get down when they get scored on, it’ll be a good finish to the season. Said Justman, “We don’t want to leave anything on the field.”

Photo by Tamie Meck

Wearing Bulldog red-and-white ribbons in their hair, teammates (from left) Jenni Celis, Taylor Polson, Natalie Anderson and Chelsy Reed (third from right) start the 3A girls state cross country race.

Under coaches Elaine Wood and Eddie Sanford, the Hotchkiss soccer team finished the season at 9-6-1 after losing to Faith Christian in the first round of state playoff action. This year, the Bulldogs celebrated 10 years of boys soccer in Delta County, which included a state championship in 2008. They will graduate eight seniors.

Natalie Anderson (3rd)

Trevor Walters (27th) and Cody Bartlett (26th)

Vikash Hypio

B6 Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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Delta volleyball year ends BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Panthers finished the regular season at 7-5 in league play and 11-7 overall. These numbers left Delta in fourth place with a berth in last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class 4A District 7 volleyball tournament in Palisade. Delta began Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition at Grand Junction Central High School in Pool Play with Sand Creek (Colorado Springs) and Cortez. Palisade hosted Glenwood Springs and Summit in a second Pool Play site. The Lady Panthers and Palisade won their respective pools and were on track to meet in a title game Saturday evening. But, on the way, Glenwood Springs had other thoughts on who would play for the top seed from District 7 with a 3-2 win over Delta. Delta began the day with Sand Creek at Central High School. The Panthers had an easy time with the Lady Scorpions in set one with a 25-14 win. The second set

was not as easy but was a victory for Delta (25-22). Sand Creek was determined in the third set and managed to out-point the Lady Panthers by a 25-21 margin and trailed 2-1. Delta regained their momentum in the fourth set to roll over the Scorpions 25-10. The Panthers faced Cortez in their second match of the morning. A loss to Sand Creek in the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first match meant it was win or be eliminated for Cortez. Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first set against the visiting Panthers was a 25-22 loss and left Delta looking for their lost momentum. The second set with Cortez was a thrilling 2624 win for Delta, tying the match at 1-1. Cortez took a 2-1 lead in the match by winning the third set by an identical 26-24 decision. Delta came back in the fourth set to win another closely contested battle by a 25-22 score. The final set was a back-andforth contest that eventually went to Delta by a 16-14 margin.

The win gave Delta the right to face Glenwood Springs, a winner over Summit and loser to Palisade. Delta, having played the Lady Demons twice in regular season play, had won both matches earlier in the season. The adage of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the third time is a charmâ&#x20AC;? came to life for Glenwood Springs as they edged Delta 3-2 in the match that would have sent them on to the next round had they won. The Lady Demons were confident in the opening set and held on to win by a 25-21 score. Delta bounced back to tie the match with a 25-22 win in the second set.

More of the same close play in the third set led to a 25-22 win for the Lady Demons forcing a mustwin for the Panthers in set four. Delta outlasted the Demons for a 25-23 win in the fourth set taking the match to a winnergoes-on fifth set. Unfortunately for the Panthers, Glenwood Springs had fewer errors and won the match with a 15-9 decision. Palisade was tested by the Lady Demons in the championship match but eventually prevailed in a 3-2 victory. Both teams advance to the next round.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Senior Katie Kahrs grimaces as the ball slips through her hands on a hit from a Glenwood Springs player last Saturday. Kahrs was honored as a First-team All-conference member of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4A WSL volleyball team.

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Delta girls 17th, Ames 15th at XC state meet BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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day at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora as she finished ninth in individual competition. Whitingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finish helped the Lady Panthers earn a 17th place in the team race. Whitingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time of 19:34.73 was nearly 10 seconds faster than regional cross country winner Mandy Ortiz of Battle Mountain who placed 11th. Cleo Whiting finished at 20:37.08 to place 38th and Carissa Sidor was 78th in a time of 21:27.68. Kyla Ownbey had a time of 23:26.13 to finish 153rd and Julia Stinson was 163rd in a time of 24:24.23. Other Delta runners for the Lady Panthers were Vanessa Pinela (166th; 24:40.93) and Leda Stinson (168th; 25:00.48). Denver Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sydney Scott won the individual title after posting a time of 18:52.08. In the team race, Thompson Valley placed first with 132 points with Mountain View second with 164. Cheyenne Mountain (184), Battle Mountain (235), and Centaurus (235) completed the list of top five teams. Delta had a team score of 441 to earn the 17th place. There were 55 runners in last weekends

cross country race that met the National Silver Standard mark for cross country runners. Fortyfour of those runners were female with Clarissa Whitingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninth place time recognized as one of the 44 times to meet the elite standards. In the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; race, Amesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time of 17:13.72 earned him the 15th place in individual results. De La Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17:42.27 was 41st among competitors.

Centaurus won the boys title with 109 points and Broomfield was second with 175 points. The next three places included Cheyenne Mountain (189), Air Academy (199), and Thompson Valley (199). Moffat County had the 4A WSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top team finish at number six (230) with Glenwood Springs (457) and Eagle Valley (646) placing 18th and 25th respectively.

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Clarissa Whiting finishes second in district qualifying races held at Confluence Park in Delta. Whiting placed ninth at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state XC meet.

Jake Ames finished 15th at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state cross country meet. In the picture above, Ames nears the finish at districts where he placed third.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Bruins maul Cowboys 42-8 in 2A tilt BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Luke Wieben had an awsome first half against Gunnison’s football team last Friday night in Cedaredge. The hardrunning senior running back paced the Bruins’ 42-8 win over Gunnison with four first-half touchdowns. Wieben scored the game’s first touchdown on an 88-yard kickoff

return to start the game. Weiben’s score came with 11:46 left in the first quarter. Sterling Rose kicked the extra point to make the score 7-0. The rest of the first quarter settled into a defensive struggle with five penalties and four punts keeping the offense for both teams out of the end zone. Sophomore quarterback Trent Walker completed a pass to

Reid Gates for 12 yards and Wieben scampered 27 yards in one play to highlight the Bruins play the rest of the opening period. Cedaredge began their second scoring drive at the end of first-period play. The drive began on the Bruins 35 and ended on an eight-yard run by Wieben in the second stanza. Wieben’s scor-

ing run capped a sevenplay, 65 yard drive with 10:52 remaining in the first half. Rose kicked the extra point to make the score 14-0. The Bruins scored their third touchdown near the mid-point of the second period when Wieben crossed the goal line with his third touchdown with 7:42 left in the quarter. Wieben ran the ball

in from seven yards out to end a three-play 26 yard drive. Rose booted the extra point for a 21-0 score. The final score of the first half came with 1:57 left in the second quarter. Wieben’s four-yard scoring jaunt gave him four touchdowns in the opening half. The drive took 10 plays and covered 64 yards, with 39 of

the 64 yards coming from Wieben. The PAT kick by Rose made the score 28-0 at halftime. The Bruins went on to score another 14 points in the second half while giving up a touchdown and two-point conversion to the Cowboys. Cedaredge is 3-3 in league play and 4-5 overall while the Cowboys fell to 1-5 and 4-5.

Lady Panthers, coach earn softball accolades BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s softball team landed six players on the 4A WSL’s elite all-conference team and had the league’s Player of the Year and Coach of the Year. After capturing the league title this past season, the Panthers advanced to regional play in Loveland where they were eliminated following two straight losses. Players listed on the elite softball roster for Delta include Kaitlyn Johnson, Kasha Culver, April Easter, Bryanna Music, and Amanda Ortega who made the first team list. Darrian Horn was an honorable mention selection for the Lady Panthers. More accolades came to the Panthers with Johnson being selected as the 2011 Player of the Year and coach Matt Hall was honored as the Coach of the Year in the WSL’s 4A division. Johnson has been

chosen to participate in the Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports (CCGS) AllState Softball Games and is to play in the 4A game slated for Sunday, Nov. 6 at Christopher Fields in Westminster, CO. The CCGS began sponsoring an All-State Softball Game in 1986 to provide girls a showcase for talent. Each senior athlete is nominated by coaches in her league; while coaches representing all the leagues make the final selection of 72 athletes. Players are chosen based on talent, dedication, team play and leadership. Johnson’s parents are Chris and Kim Johnson of Crawford. Her GPA is 3.83 and she is planning on studying political science in college. Johnson finished the season with a .333 batting average (on base percentage of .531 and a .422 slugging percentage) and fielding percentage of .923.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge running back Luke Wieben (28) weaves his way towards the end zone against the visiting Gunnison Cowboys last Friday evening. Wieben lead the Bruins’ offense in the first half with four touchdowns for a 28-0 Cedaredge lead at halftime.

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Kaitlyn Johnson flashes a big smile prior to a meeting at the plate during a recent softball game in Delta. Johnson, a senior from Paonia, has been selected to play in this year’s CCGS All State Softball Game on Nov. 6 in Westminster.

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This is the fourth in a series of conversations with Delta High School coach Bruce Keith. Lesson 4 — Success and motivation Success is peace of mind that comes from doing your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. —John Wooden Football fans everywhere watched with keen interest in 2007 as the New England Patriots piled up win after win en route to an undefeated regular season. They were in rarefied air, drawing consistent comparisons to the 1972 Miami Dolphins who captured the Super Bowl title and finished as the only undefeated team in NFL history. Poised to join the 1972 Dolphins on the mantle of NFL glory, the Patriots were 18-0 entering the Super Bowl. They were heavy favorites, competing more against history than the New York Giants, but then the unthinkable happened...they lost. ESPN analyst Sean Salisbury called their season a failure. A failure? How exactly does one classify an 18-1 season as a failure? Salisbury said that for a team like those Patriots to not win the Super Bowl would have to go down as a failure. They fell short. But how many times that season did they not fall short? Did anyone watch Tom Brady that year? How about those receivers? How about that defense? Like them or not, those Patriots did some amazing things on the field. Salisbury’s analysis of their season stinks. What he’s saying is

that success is reserved for only one team a year, and that’s the team that wins their last game on the biggest stage. Ask anyone who’s ever given all in the pursuit of victory but still come up shortthat definition of success is bogus. In the what-have-youdone-lately world we live in, where thousands would rather be famous than good at something, thank goodness there are still those who don’t define success in those terms. Thank goodness we still have coaches like Bruce Keith. Q: How do you define success? A: With my dad and with Coach Spitzer, it was assumed you’d do your best. The greatest compliment Coach Spitzer ever gave me was to say, “You’re the hardest worker I ever had.” I could control my work ethic. I couldn’t control whether I was big or fast or strong enough, but I could control how hard I worked. Success is to give it your best shot all the time and learn to deal with the hand you’re dealt. Do the best you can. When you’re down, you’ve got to hold your own individual pep rally and get yourself going. Champions do that — and they don’t all necessarily have a ring or a watch. There are a lot of great people out there who never won a championship, but they’re champions because they did the best they could. Q: What’s driven you all these years? A: Fear of failure (laughs). That’s why you try to cover everything. You toss and turn at night thinking you forgot some-

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thing, so you get organized to the point where you know you’re hitting everything it takes to prepare your football team — 13 phases of the kicking game and all that. You build a plan. Sometimes you have the opportunity to do the right thing but you’re not prepared, so you screw it up. And that’s happened to me just like it’s going to happen to anybody. So you do your best to go in saying, “We have prepared the best we can.” I never wanted to shortchange the kids. I believe if you prepare properly and consistently with a lot of thought and effort, you’ll be in the right place when opportunity comes knocking. Q: How did you motivate kids through the years? A: I very rarely tried to intimidate a kid. If you constantly holler and scream at kids, after a while they shut down. It’s the same with raising your own children. Somewhere along the line you’ve got to be rational enough to convince them of what you’re trying to do. Kids today want to know why you’re asking them to do something a lot more than they did in days gone by. I think kids like to compete and they like to be successful. Sometimes coaches forget that kids want to be taught. The kids’ number one concern is whether a coach can make them a better player. If you have the knowledge and ability to make them a better player, you can motivate them. Of course, they’re not all the same. You could sell a billion books if you could figure out how to motivate everyone you’ve got.

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B8 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 FOOTBALL Western Slope League (1A) Team Standings TEAM Hotchkiss Hayden Paonia Rangely Lake County Meeker

L 5-0 4-1 3-2 1-4 1-4 1-4

Team Results for Season HOTCHKISS BULLDOGS HHS 35 Sept. 2 vs Roaring Fork 00 Sept. 9 @ Cedaredge 44 Sept. 16 vs Aspen 46 Sept. 23 vs Sargent 54 Sept. 30 @ Rangely 61 Oct. 7 vs Lake County 66 Oct. 14 @ Hayden 48 Oct. 21 vs Paonia 47 Oct. 28 @ Meeker SEASON RECORD: 5-0; 9-0 PAONIA EAGLES PHS Sept. 2 vs Cedaredge 6 21 Sept. 9 vs Grand Valley 7 Sept. 16 @ Basalt 32 Sept. 24 @ Dolores 6 Sept. 30 @ Hayden 34 Oct. 7 vs Meeker 37 Oct. 14 @ Lake County 0 Oct. 21 @ Hotchkiss 49 Oct. 28 vs Rangely SEASON RECORD: 3-2; 5-4 Western Slope League (2A) Team Standings TEAM L Olathe 5-1 Aspen 4-2 Basalt 3-3

OA 9-0 5-4 5-4 2-7 2-7 1-7

FOE 6 00 20 12 6 0 13 0 0

FOE 41 14 32 0 13 0 16 48 15

OA 6-3 6-3 5-4

Cedaredge 3-3 Coal Ridge 3-3 Roaring Fork 3-3 Grand Valley 2-4 Gunnison 1-5 Team Results for Season CEDAREDGE BRUINS CHS Sept. 2 @ Paonia 41 3 Sept. 9 vs Hotchkiss 3 Sept. 16 vs Bayfield 36 Sept. 23 @ Grand Valley 7 Sept. 30 @ Olathe 21 Oct. 7 vs Coal Ridge 0 Oct. 14 vs Aspen 41 Oct. 21 @ Roaring Fork 42 Oct. 28 vs Gunnison 00 Nov. 4 @ Basalt SEASON RECORD: 3-3; 4-5

SPORTS 4-5 4-5 3-6 3-6 4-5

FOE 6 26 27 14 31 35 30 31 8 00

Western Slope League (3A) Team Standings TEAM L OA 9-0 Rifle 6-0 Battle Mountain 5-1 8-1 Palisade 4-2 7-2 Glenwood Springs 4-2 6-4 Delta 2-4 4-5 Moffat County 2-4 2-7 Eagle Valley 1-5 1-7 Steamboat Springs 0-6 0-9 Team Results for Season DELTA PANTHERS DHS FOE 12 Aug. 26 @ Aspen 35 24 Sept. 9 vs Cortez 14 14 Sept. 16 @ Coal Ridge 6 14 Sept. 23 @ Moffat County 21 37 Sept. 30 vs Steamboat Spgs 14 27 Oct. 7 @ Eagle Valley 3 7 Oct. 14 vs Rifle 41 27 Oct. 21 @ Battle Mountain 41 14 Oct. 28 @ Glenwood Spr 34 00 Nov. 4 vs Palisade 00 SEASON RECORD: 2-4; 4-5

VOLLEYBALL Western Slope League (1A/2A) Team Standings TEAM L OA 8-1 20-3 Vail Christian Hayden 7-5 12-9 Paonia 6-3 13-9 Soroco 7-5 10-7 West Grand 6-6 8-12 Rangely 5-4 10-11 Meeker 4-5 13-9 Vail Mountain 4-5 8-12 Plateau Valley 4-5 7-14 North Park 0-12 2-19 Team Results for Season PAONIA EAGLES PHS 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 0 1 2 3 3 3 0 3 1 3 2 3

Sept. 2 vs Cedaredge Sept. 8 @ Hotchkiss Sept. 9 vs Grand Valley Sept. 13 @ Norwood Sept. 16 vs West Grand Sept. 17 vs NP @ Hayden Sept. 17 @ Hayden Sept. 24 vs VC @ PV Sept. 24 @ PV Oct. 1 vs Soroco Oct. 7 vs Meeker Oct. 8 vs Plateau Valley Oct. 8 vs Rangely Oct. 11 vs Delta Oct. 15 vs Mee @ VC Oct. 15 @ Vail Christian Oct. 19 vs Vail Mountain Oct. 21 @ Rangely Oct. 22 @ Crested Butte Oct. 29 Districts 3 Oct. 29 vs Meeker 2 Oct. 29 vs Rangely 2 Oct. 29 vs Hayden SEASON RECORD: 6-3; 13-9 Western Slope League (3A) Team Standings

FOE 1 0 2 3 0 1 2 3 3 3 0 0 1 3 1 3 2 3 1 1 3 2

TEAM L Olathe 16-2 Gunnison 15-3 Roaring Fork 15-3 Coal Ridge 14-4 Aspen 8-10 Basalt 6-12 Grand Valley 6-12 Cedaredge 5-13 Hotchkiss 3-15 Rifle 2-16 Team Results for Season CEDAREDGE BRUINS CHS Sept. 2 @ Paonia 1 0 Sept. 3 @ Roaring Fork 0 Sept. 3 @ Coal Ridge 0 Sept. 8 @ Olathe 0 Sept. 15 @ Gunnison 0 Sept. 17 vs Aspen 3 Sept. 17 vs Basalt 3 Sept. 24 @ Grand Valley 2 Sept. 24 @ Rifle 0 Sept. 27 vs Coal Ridge 0 Oct. 1 vs Roaring Fork 1 Oct. 3 @ Hotchkiss 3 Oct. 6 vs Hotchkiss 0 Oct. 13 vs Gunnison 3 Oct. 15 @ Aspen 2 Oct. 15 @ Basalt 0 Oct. 18 vs Olathe 1 Oct. 22 vs Grand Valley 3 Oct. 22 vs Rifle SEASON RECORD: 5-13; 5-14 HOTCHKISS BULLDOGS HHS Sept. 1 vs Olathe 0 0 Sept. 3 @ Coal Ridge 0 Sept. 3 @ Roaring Fork 0 Sept. 8 vs Paonia 0 Sept. 17 vs Basalt 3 Sept. 17 vs Aspen 0 Sept. 20 vs Gunnison 0 Sept. 24 @ Rifle 1 Sept. 24 @ Grand Valley

Delta County Independent OA 18-4 18-4 17-5 14-8 8-14 6-13 6-13 5-14 3-16 2-17

FOE 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 0

FOE 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3

0 0 0 3 2 2 2 0 3 1

Sept. 29 @ Olathe Oct. 1 vs Coal Ridge Oct. 1 vs Roaring Fork Oct. 3 vs Cedaredge Oct. 6 @ Cedaredge Oct. 15 @ Basalt Oct. 15 @ Aspen Oct. 18 @ Gunnison Oct. 22 vs Rifle Oct. 22 vs Grand Valley Oct. 28 Districts Nov. 4-5 Regionals Nov. 11-12 State SEASON RECORD: 3-15; 3-16

3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 3

Western Slope League (4A) Team Standings TEAM L OA 19-4 Palisade 10-2 Eagle Valley 9-3 15-7 Delta 7-5 13-8 Steamboat Springs 7-5 12-12 Glenwood Springs 5-7 12-11 Moffat County 2-10 5-13 Battle Mountain 2-10 4-15 Team Results for Season DELTA PANTHERS DHS 3 1 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 0 3 3 1

FOE Sept. 2 Montrose 0 Sept. 6 vs Olathe 3 Sept. 8 @ Central 0 Sept. 16 vs Steamboat Sp 3 Sept. 17 vs Moffat County 0 Sept. 22 vs Eagle Valley 3 Sept. 24 vs Battle Mountain 0 Sept. 27 vs Palisade 2 Oct. 1 @ Glenwood Springs 1 Oct. 5 @ Montrose 3 Oct. 7 @ Steamboat Sp 3 Oct. 8 @ Moffat County 2 Oct. 11 @ Paonia 0 Oct. 13 @ Eagle Valley 3 Oct. 15 @ BM 2 Oct. 15 vs MP @ BM 1 Oct. 18 @ Palisade 3

Oct. 22 vs Glenwood Springs0 Districts 3 Oct. 29 vs Sand Creek 1 3 Oct. 29 vs Cortez 2 2 Oct. 29 vs Glenwood Spgs 3 SEASON RECORD: 7-5; 13-8 SOCCER Western Slope League (3A) Team Standings TEAM L OA 14-1-1 Basalt 7-0-1 Roaring Fork 7-1-0 10-6-0 Coal Ridge 6-1-1 11-4-1 Hotchkiss 5-3-0 9-6-1 Rifle 4-5-0 5-10-1 Aspen 3-5-0 7-8-0 CRMS 2-7-0 3-10-0 Vail Mountain 2-8-0 3-11-0 Grand Valley 1-7-0 1-14-0 Team Results for Season HOTCHKISS BULLDOGS CHS 2 5 6 4 2 5 4 1 6 1 0 4 0 4 3

Sept. 2 @ Montrose JV Sept. 3 vs Telluride Sept. 3 @ Fruita Sept. 6 vs CRMS Sept. 8 @ Rifle Sept. 10 vs Aspen Sept. 17 @ Coal Ridge Sept. 22 @ Roaring Fork Sept. 24 vs Vail Mountain Sept. 27 vs Basalt Oct. 8 @ Basalt Oct. 13 vs Rifle Oct. 15 vs Roaring Fork Oct. 18 vs Grand Valley Oct. 20 @ CRMS

Playoffs 0 Oct 27 vs Faith Christian SEASON RECORD: 5-3; 9-6-1

FOE 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 4 1 2 4 3 1 0 1 3

Paonia ends v-ball season at districts BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Eagles ended their volleyball season Saturday after defeating Meeker and losing to Rangely and Hayden at the 2A District 5 tournament. Rangely and Meeker were both 21 and will advance to this week’s Region C playoffs. Hayden was also 1-2 and was eliminated after losing to Rangely in four. After earning a bye in first-round play, Paonia faced Meeker (11-8 overall, 4-5 WSL) Saturday morning, pulling off a 3-1 win (18-25, 25-20, 26-28, 16-25). Meeker played similarly to their last two matches, which the Lady Eagles won, but the main difference was in senior Lady Cowboy Kathryn

Doll. “She is definitely a presence at the net,” said coach Krista Carsten. As a result, “Meeker’s offense was a lot stronger,” a point made obvious by their wins over both Rangely and Hayden. Paonia then lost in five to Rangely (25-19, 26-24, 18-25, 23-25, 1513). Paonia had split the two regular-season games with the Panthers. “It was by far our best defensive effort,” said Carsten. Rangely made few mistakes in the first two games, and Paonia frustrated them and forced errors in games three and four. Paonia was down 14-9 in the final game, but battled back to a 14-13 game. The match ended “on an overpass that Ce’rra (Carsten) buried at the 10-foot line and

the official called her in the net.” Carsten credited her team for being down two games and bouncing back to take the match to a fifth game. The Lady Eagles ended the season with a 3-2 loss to Hayden (29-27, 15-25, 21-25, 25-21, 13-15). It was the first win of the day for the Lady Tigers, who had lost in four to Rangely, and in five to Meeker. It was a hard-fought match, said Carsten. The Eagles were challenged by two senior Hayden middle hitters, both more than six feet tall. “Our defense did a nice job digging the angles, but we had quite a few balls drop in at the 10-foot line and several hit in the deep corners.” The Lady Eagles end the season at 13-9 overall and 6-3 in Western Slope League competition.

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Paydirt bound Paonia senior running back Dustin Braslin scores the first of seven Eagle touchdowns against Rangely last Friday night. All of Paonia’s touchdowns were scored by senior players.

Eagles end grid season on high note with win BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Friday was the ultimate senior recognition night for Paonia, as the more experienced of the Eagles players, led by quarterback Anthony Roeber, scored seven touchdowns and nailed all seven extra points to overcome Rangely, 1549, in their final WSL 1A game of the season. The game was dedicated to the team’s nine senior players, and to giving them extra time on the field, said head coach Scott Rienks. However, the big win wasn’t enough to earn the Eagles a first-round state playoff game. The Eagles running game gained 189 yards rushing in the first quarter against the Panthers, and finished with 385 yards for the game. Roeber passed for 99 yards and rushed for eight. A highlight of the

game was a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third period by senior running back Adrian Lopez. The Eagles didn’t let an interception and 90yard touchdown run by Rangely’s Colton Coombs on their opening possession deter them. They shook it off, and answered on their next possession with a 15-yard TD run by Dustin Braslin. Six minutes into the first period, Braslin intercepted a long Panther pass at the Eagles 15, then made a 75-yard first-down run on a handoff from Roeber to the Panther 30. On first down, Lopez ran left to score untouched and give Paonia a 7-14 led with 3:33 remaining in the quarter. One of the team’s goals, said Rienks, was to get KC Christian, who gained more than 500 yards this season without a touchdown, to score. Christian

scored his first of two touchdowns from the two yard line in the opening seconds of the second period, and carried the ball from the 30 on a Roeber handoff. Between Christian’s two scores, Cody Clawson snuck in another Eagle TD from the two, thanks to a 10-yard first-down carry by Christian. While he has been a backup running back and tight end, “He’s actually a really good running back,” said Rienks of Clawson, who also plays at linebacker. “He’s just been behind Dustin (Braslin) and Adrian (Lopez), and they never get tired or injured.” The Eagles ended the half with a 35-7 lead — the same score MaxPreps predicted for the game’s outcome. Lopez scored both Eagles third-period touchdowns — on a 51yard punt return, made

possible, said Rienks, by “a lot of good blocking,” and on a 12-yard run off the left side on a handoff by Roeber — a repeat of the run Lopez scored on in the previous play, but which was called back due to a holding penalty against Paonia. With a 7-49 lead, the continuous clock was set in motion less than six minutes into the third period. Rangely’s Justin Goddard scored a final touchdown and a two-point conversion with 2:15 remaining in the game. Senior lineman Kyler Bear led the team in tackles with 11, including one sack. Sophomore Tony Darling made seven tackles, and linebacker Christian and safety Lopez six. Daniel Ford, the Eagles center and defensive lineman, made four tackles, as did Morgan Rieder and linebacker Braslin.

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Delta’s Skylyn Webb pounds the ball against Cortez on Saturday (Oct. 29) in District 7 4A action. Delta defeated Cortez to advance to championship play against Glenwood Springs and Palisade. Glenwood ended the Lady Panthers’ run with a 3-2 win.

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Main Street project is focus of public forum BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Thursday, Oct. 27, a small group of business owners, trustees and interested residents gathered at the Cedaredge Community Center for a presentation offered by town administrator Kathleen Sickles regarding the Main Street/Highway 65 Enhancement Project. Her presentation included drawings of the design concept; an updated timeline; and an overview of the proposal. Ron Alexander with the Colordao Department of Tranportation (CDOT) and Pete Isaacson with Buckhorn Geotech were on hand to answer questions. Sickles said the town was awarded a $205,000 federally funded grant for the enhancement of the intersection of Main Street and Hwy. 65. The grant requires a $51,000 match from the town (for a total of $256,000) to fund the project. Sickles said that when the grant was originally awarded in 2007, the project was to: • Landscape the island at the intersection; • Provide a pedestrian safe zone; • Build out the curb on the northwest corner of the intersection to protect pedestrians from cars making a right turn. Updates in 2011 to the above include: • Removal of useless or unreadable signs; • Providing space for directional signage and permitted events; • Match design features to West Main Street design; and • Connect proposed trails to the intersection. Sickles noted that the grant was awarded for the project to begin July 1, 2010, and to be completed by June 30, 2013. Sickles said the town has initiated a professional survey of the area; hired a landscape architect; and agreed to hire an engineer to prepare scoping and cost estimates for the

required Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Sickles added that the town is waiting for the final IGA and authorization to spend the funds before proceeding; preparing and initiating a Request of Qualifications for a design engineer, with selection based on the IGA and CDOT’s approval of the design engineer’s qualifications. Once the design engineer is selected the town would like to involve the public in the process via a Main Street and Hwy. 65 Enhancement Group. Those interested in participating would work with town staff, and the design engineer on the enhancement project. The project would follow CDOT requirements. Sickles also told the group that access to the CDOT Local Agency Manual and information regarding the status, changes and updates of the enhancement project can be found on the town’s web site at www.cedaredgecolorado.com. Trustee Gene Welch noted later that Thursday’s meeting was simply an introduction to the enhancement project, with more meetings to come. Welch said the proposed project is subject to change, including public input. After her presentation, Sickles opened the gathering up for questions, with the most concern appearing to be whether or not business owners would have to pay one-half the cost of sidewalk replacement. Sickles assured the group, “Construction costs for sidewalks within this [enhancement] project will not be charged to adjacent property owner.” Included in Sickles presentation was a design concept of the proposed streetscape for the Main Street/Hwy. 65 intersection, a landscape master plan and a topographic/boundary survey. Her handouts also included a feedback survey. Sickles asked that comments be returned to Town Hall no later than Dec. 15.

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Surface Creek moonrise A bright moon rises in clear autumn skies over a sagebrush-entangled fence line in Surface Creek.

Police investigating destruction of mailboxes BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Early Wednesday morning, Oct. 26, Officer Roy Spik-

er of the Cedaredge Police Department received a report of mailboxes in the middle of the intersection of SE

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Vandals apparently pulled these cluster mailboxes in the DeerCreek Village subdivision from their pedestal and pried open several boxes on Oct. 26.

Stonebridge Drive and SE Jay Avenue, in the DeerCreek Village subdivision. When he arrived on the scene, Spiker found cluster mailboxes in the middle of the street and the individual boxes appeared to be pried open. Spiker said mail had been scattered all over the street. Spiker said with no evidence of an automobile hitting the mailboxes, chances are it was vandalism, perhaps even involving a vehicle to pull the cluster mailboxes off the pedestal. Spiker said, “It looks as if it was done intentionally, but there are a lot of possibilities.” The incident is still under investigation. He added, “Tampering with the mail is a federal offense.” Anyone with any information is asked to call Officer Spiker at the Cedaredge Police Department, 856-4301.

CHS band success is inspiring BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

When the 21-member Cedaredge High School Marching Band went into the state finals at Parker two weekends ago they were clearly underdogs. The Bruin Marching Band entered the final round of competition in second place, behind five-time consecutive Class 1-A champion Monte Vista, a unit competing with 77 members, almost four times the number from Cedaredge. What happened next is the stuff of school legend; but, legend founded in verifiable fact. Under the direction of first-year band master Mark Bowles, the 17 marching musicians and five color guard members dug deep inside themselves and gave

the performance of a lifetime, their best one ever. Leaving the field following the performance, Bowles told an onlooker, “We’re going to win this,” even though as he spoke defending champion Monte Vista was confidently marching onto the field for their final round. When the points were tallied, Bowles and the 21 CHS band members, 10 of whom are freshmen and had never performed in marching band before this year, were the 2011 Class 1-A State Champions by a mere one-half point over defending champ Monte Vista. Not since 2005 had the Surface Creek Valley’s high school come home with a championship trophy. Under then director Jay Duclo the

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Cedaredge High School assistant principal Randy Brown raises the state trophy high after receiving it from band field director Malca Gordon. District superintendent Mike McMillan was also on hand for the celebration Friday morning in Cedaredge.

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In an encore performance, the Cedaredge High School marching band performed its championship routine before their fellow students and the community on Friday, Oct. 28. school’s bands made a habit of earning such distinctions. Now, it’s beginning to feel like old times once again in the CHS music department. Only two seniors will graduate from the unit next year. With a corps of championship savvy freshmen and its enthusiastic new band master who is on his first teaching assignment since graduating from Colorado State University last May, the school’s music future is bright. “This is by far the coolest thing that has ever happened to me,” said the 23-year-old Bowles. “I was astounded by what we accomplished. I really believed we would win after that final performance. “And the kids really rose to the occasion. We didn’t practice hard between the morning and afternoon performances. Before our final show we pretty much just traded hugs and thanked one another for the experience and for a great year,” Bowles explained. “I

told them that we could win. “Then, just as we were marching into the stadium the final time, the Delta High School band bus pulled into the parking lot and their members waved and cheered us on with shouts of encouragement. “For these Cedaredge kids to have been part of a state championship unit is an experience that can’t ever be taken away from them.” The young CHS band members left their hearts on that playing field in Parker. In order to win, they had to because, as Bowles explained, the small unit was at a distinct disadvantage in the competition that favors bigger units in at least two of the three judged performance categories. He believes it was his musicians’ outstanding individual music performance skills that tipped the judges’ scoring in their favor. Championships don’t come about from luck. There is always lots of hard work

involved and the CHS championship was no exception. Bowles reckons that for every hour of classroom time the band put in, there were at least another ten hours of non-class-credit work, honing every aspect of the unit’s performance to a gleaming, sharpened edge. Bowles is quick giving credit to the efforts of band parents and school staff without whose contributions the experience could never have happened for these young people. The 21 members of the CHS 2011 State Championship Class 1-A Marching Band are Emily Anderson, Shelby Arter, Anastasia Burgess, Amie Collier-Coronado, Malca Gordon, Savannah Herman, Kaitlyn Kissner, Jaclyn Levitt, Justin Marker, Tyrell Pullins, Emily Roberts, Crystal Rodriguez, Madison Signs, Taylor Signs, Skylar Smith, Hayley Suiter, Zoe Suiter, Lucas Vader, Jordan Warner, Arie Wick and Tessa Wick.

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FFA members enjoy national gathering BY SIDNEY LYNN NAVARRO Cedaredge FFA

Imagining 50,000 people all in one area with the same passion seems absurd. However, every year FFA Chapters from Alaska to Puerto Rico and from Maine to Hawaii gather for the National FFA Convention. On Saturday, Oct. 15, 14 Cedaredge FFA members left their one stoplight town to begin their journey to the 84th annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Of the 14, Atlantis Campbell, Samantha Worley, Christian Forkner, and Austin Bowen competed at the National FFA Quiz Bowl competition. Early Sunday, Oct. 16, the students, along with advisor Katie Johnson and parent chaperone Annie Bowen, left Denver en route to Indiana by airplane. Once in the Hoosier

state, the flock headed south to Louisville, Ken., for three days filled of ag industry tours. In the thoroughbred racing industry, the students enjoyed the tour of Churchill Downs, (Home of the Kentucky Derby), watching the morning workouts at Keeneland Racetrack, and visiting WinStar Farms where thoroughbred studs such as Distorted Humor, Tiznow, Super Savor, and Big Brown enjoy their very own stalls and pastures. Besides the horse racing industry, they also toured Tuckers’ Tobacco Farm, Four Roses Whiskey Distillery, Hunters’ Honey in which they made their own honey, Louisville Mega Caverns, and the National FFA Center. From learning about the $100,000 stud fee

of Distorted Humor, to the process of harvesting tobacco, to the life of a honey bee, and finally the impact FFA has made upon America, the students were exposed to a variety of agriculture related industries and adventures. On Thursday, Oct. 20, the 84th annual National FFA Convention officially began. The students explored the Indiana Convention Center which was full of ag college reps, industry companies, and an ocean of blue corduroy jackets. As for sessions presented by the National FFA officers, including Colorado’s own 2010-2011 National FFA Secretary Landon Schaffert, was the highlight of the trip. From amazing motivational speakers such as Dave Roever and the artistic passion from

David Garibaldi to celebrating the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans in the FFA and the concert featuring Steel Magnolia, Little Big Town, and Blake Shelton the excitement and encouragement of a promising life through a secure pathway enveloped the FFA members. As the trip drew to an end, memories such as yelling “Ayeee” throughout Indianapolis Downtown Mall and having hundreds of FFA members reply with an “Ayeee,” laughing at people’s reaction to “our town has one stop-light,” or the crazy adventures that the GPS led them to, the trip to National FFA Convention was inspiring and breathtaking as the passion of agriculture exceeded the estimation of those attending.

In the upcoming days, Cedaredge FFA will be beginning their annual fruit and meat sales, serve the Delta County Livestock Association annual banquet dinner, and Adopt a Family for

the holidays. We would like to thank everyone who made our National Convention trip possible, especially Annie Bowen for spending a week straight with 14 teenagers.

Orchard City asked to donate to development group BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The vice-president of Delta County Economic Development, Tom Huerkamp, visited the Orchard City Town Board meeting on Oct. 12 and asked trustees for a $1,000 donation to the organization. The trustees, in the process now of finalizing 2012 budget plans, made no commitment but took the request under advisement. Huerkamp also introduced Sarah Carlquist, DCED’s new administrative assistant. In other business at their Oct. 12 regular business meeting, the Orchard City trustees dealt with the following matters: • Mayor Don Suppes

stated that the town’s Fairview Road culvert replacement project “will benefit one of the local ditch companies greatly.” Some town trustees also serve on various ditch company boards, and Suppes reminded them to consider the town’s contribution to their systems when they adopt their own 2012 budgets. The town’s road work involves improvement of two head gates. The mayor said he would like irrigators to help pay the cost for reconstructing them. • A roads committee report indicated that the results of this winter’s snow plowing will determine whether a road’s seal coat project this summer has been a success.

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During a tour of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ken., the Cedaredge FFA members learned more about the horse racing industry.

Art reception opens Churchley exhibit Around the Corner Art Gallery will host an artist reception for Barbara Churchley on Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 8 pm. Churchley resides in Cedaredge, and her paintings reflect her personal connection with the beautiful western landscape in which she lives. Her paintings in pastel and oil are interpretive and expressive. Her passion for the outdoors has taken her to the summit

of all 53 ranked 14,000-ft. peaks in Colorado, and a few other unranked ones for fun. She has explored the landscape “up close and personal” through multiple marathons, hikes and backpack trips. Barbara finds inspiration by painting en plein air at home and during her travels. Barbara was recently honored as a top 20 finalist in “Southwest Art” magazine’s “Artistic Excellence” competition.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Operation 15 benefit is Nov. 6

Photo by Verna Barr

Joyce Jensen and Jo Anne Koehler are making German-style noodles in the kitchen at All Saints Lutheran Church. When cut and dried, the noodles will be packaged to sell at the church’s craft and bake sale this weekend.

Craft and bake sale at All Saints BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Members of All Saints Lutheran Church invite the community to their annual craft and bake sale on Friday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located one mile north of the Cory Store on Highway 65. Shoppers can get an early start on their Christmas gift shopping, find a new item to brighten their own home décor, and stock up their freezer with home-baked goodies for holiday eating or giftgiving.

Twenty silent auction items will be offered for your bid. Among those items are a wall hanging, calligraphy poetry mounted and ready for framing, a guided fishing trip, a cribbage lesson, and donations from local merchants. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Jams and jellies, cakes, pies, breads, cookies and biscotti will be offered at the bake sale. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days. Enjoy sloppy joes, potato salad or chips, and beverage for $6.

Operation 15 is quickly coming to a close. To continue trying to reach the goal, there will be a chili lunch, craft sale and quilt auction on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Cedaredge Assembly of God Church, 1596 SW 9th St., immediately following the morning service. Serving for lunch will start around noon and go until about 2 p.m. The lunch menu includes chili, crackers, celery and carrot sticks, dessert and a drink. Lunch will be on a donation basis. There will be at least three quilts auctioned — a baby quilt, a machine-quilted lap quilt and a machinequilted full/queen sized quilt. The auction will be held between noon and 12:30. Operation 15 is a dream in the heart of Rachel Pemberton to raise $15,000 for 15 different non-profit ministries by

her 15th birthday on Nov. 27. Among the ministry recipients are Samaritan’s Purse, Focus on the Family, Voice of the Martyrs and Blood:Water Mission. Please see www.operation15.com for a complete list of ministries and to follow the financial progress of the project. Rachel

Harvest Dinner planned Eckert Presbyterian’s annual Harvest Dinner is scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, cole slaw, a dinner roll and your choice of dessert and beverage. The price is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for kids under the age of 6.

hours (Mondays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Thursdays between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.), and the clothing will be made available at the Food Bank during the regular business hours beginning on Thursday, Nov. 3. For more information call Lions Club project manager Bill Miller at 856-6153 or Pat Means at 640–6614.

tributing, send a check to Cedaredge Assembly of God, P.O. Box 298, Cedaredge, CO 81413, with the notation “Operation 15.” For any questions, call 856-3586 or 527-3293.

Cedaredge 6th Annual

Holiday Craft Festival SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

2 LOCATIONS CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY CENTER 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Crafts • Arts • Gifts • Baked Goods Lunch: Meatball Sub, Beans and Chips - $500

STOLTE SHED AT PIONEER TOWN All Day – Craft Fair & Bake Sale Breakfast: 7:30-10:00 a.m. - Biscuits & Gravy Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Navajo Taco - $500

Photos With Santa • 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-3:30 p.m. Face Painting • Clowns • Balloon Animals Sponsored by Cedaredge United Methodist Women • 835-3065

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Nov. 3 Volleyball End of Year Banquet, 6:00 p.m.

Lions are collecting warm winter clothing 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. Donated clothing may be dropped off at the Surface Creek Community Service Food Bank during the food banks regular business

and her family appreciate everyone who has donated or purchased items toward this cause and are very grateful to have raised almost $7,000 in four months. If interested in con-

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Benefit concert The “King N’ Trio” — Chris Unfug, Merritt Kinsey, David Durham and Russ Wiliams — is coming back to Cedaredge for a benefit performance on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the AppleShed, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each, or two for $25 in advance and/or $15.00 each, at the door. Tickets may be purchased from any Cedaredge Rotarian, Starr’s Guitars, Surface Creek Bank, Cedaredge Food Town and Mesa Liquors, all in Cedaredge, or in Delta at Delta Hardware or Hellman Motors. Proceeds benefit the Cedaredge Rotary Club’s scholarship fund and to purchase dictionaries for elementary students.

Fri., Nov. 4

Football at Basalt, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 5

SAT Testing.

Tues., Nov. 8 FFA Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 9 Early Release Day. Sponsored by:

CEDAREDGE FLORAL & PHARMACY 215 W. Main

110 Independence

856-7762

856-3161

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Women’s luncheon features guest artist The Delta County Women’s Connection’s next bi-monthly luncheon will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Susan Chermak, a free-

lance artist, designer, calligrapher and sign writer for over 40 years. There will also be several displays of fine art by local artists. The artists were selected and organized for this event by Daphna Russell, a local sculptor and art instructor. She is also acting curator of education John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art; curator of educational services, Wichita Art Museum; curator of community services, Dayton Art Institute; a consultant with the E.B. Crocker Gallery, and an instructor of art history, art education and sculpture. The art will be for sale following the luncheon.

Healing service planned A healing service will be held at St Luke’s Episcopal Church Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 5th and Palmer, Delta. For further information call Elizabeth Wilcox at 8749882.

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

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

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

C and J’s Cafe will cater the menu. For $8 the menu includes lasagna, salad, bread, drinks and dessert. Reservations need to be made by Nov. 7 by calling 856-6446 or 856-4650 or e-mailing joyce.reusch@mygait.com Free child care is available by reservation. Bring a sack lunch for your child. If you cannot make it to the luncheon, please cancel. About the Speaker Susan Chermack was born and raised in Nebraska, but has spent all of her adult life in Colorado. Her art training began with the Minneapolis Art Institute. She also attended John F. Kennedy College and

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.”

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took five years of commercial art classes at Pikes Peak Community College, as well as numerous workshops and seminars. She also is a certified oil painting instructor with the Dallas-based Robert Garden School of Art. She teaches oil classes regularly in her studio north of Salida. In addition she is a calligraphy instructor and has done work for the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Her main area of work has been mural painting for the United States Air Force Academy. She started with one large 7x40foot mural in the press box nearly 20 years ago, and has since produced

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over 60 projects and paintings for the academy, with the largest being over 800 square feet. In addition to the USAFA, she has also painted

Grief support group meets in Paonia GriefShare recovery seminar and support group meets at 6:30 p.m. at Paonia Friends Church Tuesdays from Oct. 25 to Jan. 16. The church is located at 409 3rd Street. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “The

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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 Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Roy Trueblood, 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 RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH cedarag.org 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: Bible studies and Prayer times SURFACE CREEK Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed preaching to follow 21987 Austin Road • Austin Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Jacopper@tds.net FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Sunday: deltafirstchurchofgod.com Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bob and Linda Aubery with Children’s Church and nursery provided Sunday School Classes Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 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 Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. (The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine 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. Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 “Loyal to the orthodox Christian SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Steven Puls faith as received by Anglicanism” for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. 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. and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study Non-denominational First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Pastor Jerry Dutton Wednesday 10 a.m. (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. www.crawfordchristians.org (at Ole Bakery) ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 American Baptist Church Rev. Alisa Secrest 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. deltafirstbaptist.org Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Pastor James Conley Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Child care available Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday: Reaching the children and youth of Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Western Delta County AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Saturday: www.deltachristianchurch.org Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. Ministry Staff: Don Bavor, Kirsten Alsdorf High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Buffy Zentmeyer; Jay Alsdorf Jeremy Kane; Jake Sullivan Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m. Second Service 11:00 a.m. FELLOWSHIP Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. Ron Howard, Pastor For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Father Canice Enyiaka Independent, Fundamental Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH English Mass 10:00 a.m. (Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Tiny Treasures Preschool THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH

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

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

Journey of Grief,” “The Effects of Grief,” “When Your Spouse Dies,” “Your Family and Grief,” “Why?” and “Stuck in Grief.” For more information call 527-6151, 5275299 527-7553. There is a workbook to purchase for $12. Scholarships are available.

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

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 Minister Windell Howard P.O. Box 7 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Children’s Sunday School during worship Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Thursday: Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Christ Centered Country Church FREE CHURCH Independent and Fundamental Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefreechurch.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Nursery Available Pastor John Heistand • 872-4881 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Youth Groups — schedules vary Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Call for time and place Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY National Historical Register site

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion Worship First Sunday Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Bible Studies Available! Nursery & Attendant also available. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

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

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Pastor Matthew Frey Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery 10:15 a.m. and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Sunday School/Bible Study Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. more information.

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Pastor Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH at the Northwest corner of City Park OF CHRIST 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 800 Palmer St., Delta Cedaredge, CO 81413 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Sundays: Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Bible Study following worship service Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Visitors Always Welcome. For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) For more information, call 970-856-6495 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816

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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: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. 10:30 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.

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Fish barrier protects native cutthroats In August, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) teamed with Bear Ranch and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to fund and install a fish barrier on Deep Creek, near Paonia. Deep Creek contains a healthy population of native, greenbacklineage cutthroat trout. A former barrier, located on Bear Ranch property, prevented nonnative trout from moving upstream. Unfortunately this barrier washed out in the spring of 2010. This allowed the potential for non-native trout to invade habitat currently occupied by cutthroat trout. Installation of the new fish barrier protects six miles of stream for cutthroat trout. This project was possible through a partnership between Bear Ranch

and the GMUG National Forest. Barrier construction was engineered and coordinated by the GMUG, using funds from a $25,000 grant from the USFWS-Western Native Trout Initiative. In addition to agreeing to have the barrier installed on their property, Bear Ranch contributed time, equipment, and materials to help build and install the structure. According to Rob Gill, Bear Ranch manager, “We recognize that fish and wildlife habitat doesn’t begin and end at property boundaries. We think this was a great project and are pleased to work with the Forest Service and other agencies in order to improve habitat.” Gill added, “These are the types of projects that fit well with our ranch management plan.” Mike Carrillo, fisheries

biologist for the GMUG, added, “By working in partnership with Bear Ranch we were able to locate the barrier further downstream to protect an additional two miles of Deep Creek, below the forest boundary.” This project is the second part of a three-year

effort to help protect this Department of Parks and from Deep Creek from population of greenback- Wildlife will partner to the forest boundary to lineage cutthroat trout. remove non-native trout the barrier. Phase 1 occurred in 2010 with the installation of a screened head-gate on Sponsored by Fillmore Ditch. In the Rogers Mesa final phase of the project Temperature the GMUG, Bear Ranch, Unlimited Inc. Date H L P Bureau of Land ManageOct. 25 62.8 40.1 .40 A Fully Insured Corporation ment, and the Colorado LEADER IN POLYURETHANE FOAM TECHNOLOGY Oct. 26 44.8 29.5 .51 Oct. 27 41024 Lamborn Mesa Oct. 28 No data Road • Paonia Oct. 29 available 527-6110 • 1-800-399-FOAM Oct. 30 Oct. 31

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Oil and gas development forum set for Nov. 8 in Hotchkiss The Delta Conservation District (DCD) and the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center (NWCC) are sponsoring a public forum on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall at 175 North 1st Street in Hotchkiss to discuss oil and gas drilling in Colorado. The panel session will discuss specifically the impact of drilling in Delta County and the watershed that affects the county and the DCD. Air quality and water quality and quantity as they may be affected by drilling are

specific concerns of the DCD within the district and their impact on the agriculture and natural resources within the district. Panel members will include John Benton, a current member of the Commission Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (“COGCC”), Tresi Houpt, a former member of the COGCC, as well as the Delta County Local Government Designee (“LGD”) Bruce Bertram. Panel topics will include the history and function of the COGCC,

Deadlines near for crop insurance Trudy Kareus, state executive director of the Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA), urges producers who want to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to do so before the sales closing date as listed. NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters. The following Delta County crops have a NAP application closing date of • Monday, Nov. 21 — apricots, cherries, grapes, hops, pears, plums and prunes • Thursday, Dec. 1 — alfalfa, grass, honey, and mixed forage. In order to meet eligibility requirements for NAP, crops must be commercially-produced agricultural commodity crops for which the catastrophic risk protection level of crop insurance is not available. If the Risk Management Agency (RMA) offers coverage for a crop in the county, then NAP coverage is not

available for that crop. In the event of a natural disaster, NAP covers the amount of loss greater than 50 percent of the expected production based on the approved yield and reported acreage. Producers must file the application and service fee by the deadline date. The service fee is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. Producers, except socially disadvantaged, limited resource, or beginning farmer or rancher, are reminded that to meet the current eligibility for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), they must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance from either RMA or FSA for all insurable crops of economic significance. For more information on sales closing dates, NAP, or SURE contact the Delta County FSA office at 690 Industrial Blvd, Delta, or call the office at 874-5726 ext. 2, or visit www.fsa.usda. gov.

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

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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 874-5726, ext. 121 or e-mail kristie. martin@co.nacdnet.net to reserve your slice of pie.

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BLM seeks input on gas development The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an oil and natural gas development proposal 15 miles east of Grand Junction near Whitewater. Fram Operating, LLC, is proposing to develop up to 108 wells from 12 new well pads over four years beginning in 2012. About one mile of new roads and 27 miles of pipeline would be constructed. The proposal area covers 26,000 acres in Mesa County. This proposal replaces a much larger development proposal for the Whitewater area submitted by Fram in spring 2010 that included lands in both Delta and Mesa

counties. Because Fram has withdrawn that earlier proposal, the public comments BLM received on that proposal will not apply to this new proposal. Fram and BLM will hold a public open house meeting Nov. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grand Junction Doubletree Inn, 743 Horizon Drive. Written comments will be most helpful if received by Dec. 1, 2011, and should be sent to the Grand Junction Field Office at 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Comments may also be submitted via email at gjfo_ webmail@blm.gov.

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Hartland progress Work on the Hartland Dam reconstruction project has been progressing in the recent good weather. A temporary coffer dam has been built to divert the river while workers install the first of 16 foundation supports for a fish passage on the river’s south side. Another fish passage will be added on the north side. A 30foot-wide navigable passage for river rafters will be located center-stream.

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Spooky special effects Photos by Tamie Meck

Every year, former special effects artist Rex Whitney of Paonia puts his skills to work to create a Halloween costume worthy of envy. This year, he transformed Ashley Westin into 12-year-old Regan, the sweet little girl possessed by Satan in the 1973 horror classic, “The Exorcist.” The finishing touch was coating her teeth with a special enamel paint. The color? Why, “Decay,” of course.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

t’s a tradition for Ashley Westin and Tucker Lee to dress up for Halloween. Last year, with the assistance of a professional special effects artist, Lee was transformed into a decrepit old man. While he arrived at Paonia’s costume parties too late for judging, everyone agreed he had a winning look. In his creepy, wrinkly mask, Lee was unrecognizable, even to his friends and his dogs. This year, Westin got the professional makeover, turning her face over to former special effects artist Rex Whitney, who was responsible for turning Lee into an old man. Westin said she only remembers one Halloween in her 22 years when she didn’t dress up, but this was her best costume ever. Saturday afternoon, Whitney transformed Westin into Regan, the sweet little 12-

Wearing only her tinted contacts, Ashley Westin poses before she is transformed by special effects artist Rex Whitney.

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A transformed Tucker Lee turned heads at last year’s Halloween parties in Paonia. His mask and makeup were created by Rex Whitney, who brings out the tools of his former trade only on Halloween.

year-old girl possessed by the devil in the 1973 classic horror film, “The Exorcist.” Dressed in a period nightgown, her diminutive frame completed the costume. Cue “Tubular Bells.” “It’s something I’ve messed with since I was a kid,” said Whitney, who spent about 10 years as a special effects artist in the movie industry. “I just have always loved this stuff.” Whitney got into the business “way back in the ‘80s.” While living on the Front Range, he chanced upon the owner of a Fort Collins-based mask-making business and got a job. Whitney specialized in “derma camouflage,” gaining his education from experience, including making many of the Halloween masks seen at Boulder’s annual Halloween Mall Crawl, and by studying the book, “The Art of 3-D Makeup.” In 1987, Whitney went to work for FX West, a special effects company out of Denver that is still in operation. His biggest credit was in working on the 1990 Dracula movie, “Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat,” starring David Carradine as Count Dracula. He also helped on the set of “Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead.” He jokes about hooking up with a group from Boulder to make “Cannibal The Musical,” a 1993 low-budget flick about the illfated Alferd Packer party; and working with former Denver Bronco Lyle Alzado and actor Anthony Perkins in “Destroyer” in 2001. Most of FX West’s work at the time was through Denverbased Viacom. But after almost 10 years, Viacom pulled out of Denver. The move left several artists looking for work, and Whitney with a choice: He could follow the work and move to Los Angeles or Orlando, Fla., or he could stay in Colorado. “It was Paonia or a big city,” said Whitney. Once work ran out, “I opted to be done with it,” he said. “What are you going to do with films here?” Since 1995, Whitney has worked casting bronze sculptures for the Lands End Sculpture Center foundry. Whitney reserves his talents for Halloween, and does this just for fun, although two weeks ago he worked the Zombie Prom at Mesa Theater in Grand Junction. “Oh, the girl that got bit in the cheek,” he laughed recalling the benefit event. “Everybody hated that one.” The process begins with the making of the latex foam rubber mask. He employs the same process first used in “The Wizard of Oz,” which is still used today, although silicone is the latest material, said Whitney. Despite advances, he prefers foam latex because of its light weight and its resilience, and because, unlike silicone, “It just hangs there all

night long.” The process began in September with a clay cast of Westin’s face. Whitney then created a negative from the cast, and between the two, he created the mask of Regan, including her puffy, pallid skin and its many deep, selfinduced gashes. A lot of technical steps go into the process, “but it’s all about that,” said Whitney, pointing to the light-weight, pliable mask. Westin’s transformation began with Whitney adhering the mask with a water-based “prosthetic adhesive.” Working with a variety of materials he pulls from his box of tricks — Q-tips, sponges, glues and such — Whitney begins at the forehead, then attaches the nose, upper lip, cheeks and chin, and ends with the delicate eye area. The trick is to avoid wrinkles, which can be a dead giveaway that it’s only a mask. It’s a lengthy process, in this case, about an hour and a half, but from then it goes quickly. “Once you get this on, it’s, ‘OK, now we can paint.’ I love this part,” said Whitney as he completed the final process of blending the mask’s edges into the skin with latex. He then switches from adhesives to makeup, with names like “Cinema Secrets” that come in a variety of fleshand-blood tones. Once the makeup was complete, he reached into his kit, grabbed a tube of KY Jelly and dabbed it into the gashes with a Q-tip to give them a fresh, oozy appearance. Westin also used it in her hair to give it a stringy, oily look. “KY’s great stuff,” he said, “and it’s watersoluble. Washes right out.” Blair’s character was in a state of decay, said Whitney, and so were her teeth. To complete her look, he painted Westin’s pearly whites with a temporary enamel tooth coloring labeled “Decay.” To prepare themselves for their parts, Westin and Lee watched “The Exorcist.” They visited local second-hand stores Saturday morning, where they found the perfect nightgown, and a trench coat for Lee’s character. His clerical collar was crafted from poster board. Their biggest expense was Westin’s tinted contacts, which were $40 each. Westin also cut her bangs a la Linda Blair, a hairstyle she hadn’t worn since she was 6. The costume won Westin the grand prize “Aluminum Fist” from Revolution Brewing, which, coincidentally, was created from melted aluminum cans and cast at Lands End Sculpture. Westin admitted that her new look made her feel different, somehow. After gazing at her reflection, she grinned, her mask moving with her face. “I think I can do the possessed thing,” she said with an evil laugh. “It’s gonna be great.”

The transformation of Ashley Westin into Regan from “The Exorcist” began in September when former special effects artist Rex Whitney created a clay mold of her face (on table) from which to make the mask.

Many hands work to adhere the foam latex mask to Ashley’s face.

Father Damien and Regan, AKA Tucker Lee and Ashley Westin, go all out for Halloween. Ashley even cut her bangs, something she hasn’t had since she was 6, in order to look more like Linda Blair’s possessed character.

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 November 3, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) The physicians and several of our enterprising business men are urging the necessity and the benefit of a public hospital established in Delta, and with this object in view a public meeting was held at the court house Monday evening. The meeting was called to order promptly at 8 o’clock, immediately after which Prof. P.M. Condit of the Delta schools, was chosen to preside as chairman and N.J. Bradley secretary. Those present and the organizations represented were as follows: Mrs. Perkins, Macabees; Mrs. J.E. Hillman, Pythian Sisters; Mrs. Colony, Vivian Circle; Mrs. H.A. Smith, Women’s Club; J.E. Moore, I.O.O.F.; F.D. Kinsley, Elks; John R. Charlesworth, K. of P.; H.V. Williamson, Masons; C.D. Kinsley, Moose; T.B. Geer, Eastern Star; E.M. Getts, W.O.W.; L. Burgess, Doctors; W.A. Hillman, M.W.A. Dr. F.D. Kinsley presented an outline plan for a ten room hospital at the probable expense of maintaining which would be $6,000 per year, which

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HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44)

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HEALTHY BABIES START with early prenatal care. Delta County Health Department. Offers access to immediate, temporary Medicaid for pregnant women who qualify. 8742165. (tfx25)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5)

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amount should be pledged by the various lodges and organizations of the county. Each one present spoke in behalf of the organization they represented, showing all to be strongly in favor of the object of the meeting, but only one being authorized to make any pledge of financial assistance, the exception being Frank D. Kinsley, who in behalf of the Elks offered $300 for the first year. Much encouragement was given the movement by the statement being made that a free site for the erection of a building had been offered by some good citizen and others were said to be known to be ready to assist the effort in a financial way. *** This year the average small boy of Delta was just as enthusiastic and energetic in his observance of Halloween as ever, and that evidence of the fact are yet apparent in all parts of the city and you can still hear an occasional howl from some property owner who was damaged to a more or less extent. The fences and out buildings in many localities were removed to foreign localities. Wagons, buggies and in fact everything left loose was kept going and some of these are as yet to be located. A wagon heavily loaded with hay was turned loosen the Garnet mesa roadway into the city, and this, of course, is strewn about as though in the line of a Kansas cyclone. The officers were busy for several hours that night in an effort to prevent actual damage, but in spite of this vigilance, some damage resulted. *** The Halloween barbeque given by the high school classes on Tuesday evening in the basement of the new high school building [old Lincoln School], afforded much pleasure for the large crowd of pupils in attendance. There were four classes in charge of

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the affair and each class presented a program of some character for entertainment of the others, who paid a nickel admission fee. Sandwiches, coffee, etc., were sold during the evening and as a result several handfulls [sic] of nickels came into the treasury. *** November, the month which opens with apples and closes with turkey, roast pig and pumpkin pie, is here. *** Brick work on the new Stockham building on Main street adjoining the Hillman building, has been completed and carpenters are now engaged in their part of the contract. *** Taxes on realty have been hustling into the county treasurer’s office at a lively rate this week, owing to the publication of the delinquent tax list. *** A flock of wild geese became confused by the city lights in the blinding storm last Thursday night and lit in the court house park. An eye witness affirms that, headed an intellectual looking gander, they marched straight to the Carnegie library as if in search of Mother Goose melodies. *** The Delta county commissioners have appropriated $2,500 to be used with $2,500 from the state highway commission for building state primary road from Montrose to Grand Junction through Delta. It is probable that the money will be granted as soon as possible. *** The good work still goes on in Hotchkiss. Cement sidewalk is being laid this week on the west side of A street and below Bridge street. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 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 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. 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

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 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.

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.

D4 Wednesday, November 2, 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 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,

PUBLIC NOTICES 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. 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. 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 2Â°40' East 695 feet; thence South 2Â°40' West 270 feet along the East line of said NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4; thence laving the East line of said NEÂ1/4NWÂ1/4 North 56Â°55' West 380 feet; thence North 79Â°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

Delta County Independent 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. Commissioners Proceedings September 2011 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 151,535.27 Adobe Buttes Landfill SERV 7.25 AFLAC- Flex One SERV 59.40 AFLAC CAIC SERV 709.62 AFLAC SERV 855.08 Anderson, Leone SERV 46.60 AT&T Mobility SERV 118.53 Atchley, Paul SERV 113.60 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Blaine, Susan SERV 106.40 Bowler, Brian SERV 64.80 Bullard, Angela SERV 46.40 CEBT SERV27,808.85 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 CO Correctional Ind. SERV 157.37 Courtyard SERV 124.00 Courtyard Tech Center SERV 268.00 Cressler, Lori SERV 32.00 Delta Co Gen Fund SERV 8,542.74 Delta Co Health SERV 733.48 Delta Co Independent SERV 56.68 Delta Co School Dist SERV14,300.92 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 17.80 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 412.42 Delta Co Treas SERV32,074.94 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,584.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 946.64 Delta Co Treas SERV16,475.90 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Denver County Sheriff SERV 65.50 Doyle Petroleum SERV 624.98 Experian SERV 77.00 Garver, James SERV 114.40 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 362.39 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 6,944.64 Hellman Chevrolet SERV 46.99 Hellman Motor Co. SERV 262.38 Hotchkiss Automotive SERV 64.26 LaQuinta Inn SERV 452.00 Laboratory Corp SERV 57.00 Lashmett, Heather SERV 148.81 Lemoine, William SERV 761.00 Lexis Nexis SERV 50.00 Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 121.59 Main Street Printers SERV 152.00 Melgoza, Deborah SERV 68.40 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 57.50 Office Depot SERV 1,775.30 Records Management SERV 176.70 Ross, Kristi SERV 16.80 Rowe, Sue SERV 80.00 Roy, Kelleen SERV 71.00 Salazar, Rhonda SERV 38.00 Smith, Susan JP SERV 64.60 Sun Life Financial SERV 569.28 Talx Corporation SERV 39.00 Taylor, Katherine SERV 13.00 Tweddell, Jeanette SERV 16.80 UPS Store SERV 35.89 Walmart SERV 1,319.89 Western Slope Psych SERV 4712.50 + Total 280,071.56 I, C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of Social Services 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 this 2nd Day of November, 2011. /s/ C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd Day of November, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0159 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 30, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): JOHNNIE FOXX AND DONNA FOXX Original Beneficiary(ies):

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 12/22/2003 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/5/2004 Recording Reception Number: 575273 Original Principal Amount: $92,720.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $93,293.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 12, PLAT “B” OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 739 DODGE 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, 12/28/2011, 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: 11/2/2011 Last Publication: 11/30/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/30/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 #: 9105.02391 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

Health Board Proceedings September 2011 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV48,463.32 AFLAC SERV 242.17 AFLAC –Flex one SERV 13.20 AFLAC CAIC SERV 168.24 Bureau Prescrip Health SERV 80.00 CEBT SERV 8,663.62 CNA Surety SERV 133.88 CDPH & E SERV 800.00 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 CO Dept of Revenue SERV 645.00 Decade Software SERV 624.75 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,184.00 Delta Co General Fund SERV 4,859.42 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 101.88 Delta Co Independent SERV 269.79 Delta Co Hospital SERV 778.47 Delta Co Treas SERV10,522.92 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,521.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 206.66 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,301.68 Delta Family Physician SERV 625.00 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Don French SERV 74.00 Glaxosmithkline SERV 2,800.35 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 89.13 Henry Schein, Inc SERV 234.57 High Country Shopper SERV 198.30 Hilton Garden Inn SERV 218.00 Kevan, Sam SERV 93.75 King Soopers SERV 428.66 Koehler, Bonnie SERV 368.60 Kwiki Tire SERV 891.28 Main Street Printers SERV 589.00 Medical Sys of Denver SERV 52.80 Meguiar, Monica SERV 128.80 Merchant Herald SERV 109.00 Metropolitan Path SERV 324.00 Moore Medical SERV 207.61 Mountain Valley News SERV 42.00 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 116.00 O’Brien, Karen SERV 20.00 Office Depot SERV 30.45 Payment Remittance SERV 497.95 Probert, Karen SERV 25.60 Sanofi Pasteur, Inc SERV 4,610.79 Smith Medical SERV 873.92 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 TEVA Pharmaceuticals SERV 240.00 Verizon Wireless SERV 20.22 Walmart SERV 170.00 Total 100,500.01 I, C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of Health 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 this 2nd Day of November, 2011. /s/ C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2nd Day of November, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 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.

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Delta County Independent TOWN OF HOTCHKISS SEPTEMBER 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 9,039.98 Chase …………………… 1,492.36 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,200.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Liberty National ……… 114.92 OCPO …………………… 85.00 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 Hotchkiss Post Office… 198.86 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 158.73 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 1,791.50 California Contractor Supplies …………… 99.50 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Colo Depart of Health 465.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta Fire Safe, LLC … 219.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,567.16 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,872.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 79.04 Gambles of Hotchkiss 414.95 Grainger, Inc ………… 493.20 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 4,335.77 Greg's Lawn Service … 270.00 HACH Co ……………… 107.95 Hotchkiss Automotive 658.49 Intermountain Sweeper Co …………………… 51.46 Kangaroo Express …… 48.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 30.51 Leroux Creek Water Users Assoc ………… 1,975.00 Master Petroleum Co 1,800.34 Neil Tripp ……………… 545.00 Neve's Uniforms & Equipment ………… 529.00 Pack Shack …………… 95.05 Paonia Auto Parts …… 2.05 Pest Away Spraying … 1,170.00 Phil's Auto …………… 125.00 Randall Industries …… 1,465.00 Sapphire Construction 100,712.48 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 80.87 The Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins …………………… 668.16 The Paper Works, Inc 233.40 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 270.00 USA Blue Book ……… 232.23 Utility Notification Center ……………… 40.25 Weekender Sports, Inc 139.93 Wilbur-Ellis Company 416.11 Earthbound …………… 25.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Hotchkiss Automotive 241.37 Kangaroo Express …… 64.00 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 RDJ Specialties, Inc … 382.11 Sprint …………………… 184.44 TDS Telecomm ……… 650.85 Jan Mccabe …………… 48.87 Totals: ………………… 156,059.22 P/R ……………………… 33,795.53 ……………………… 189,854.75 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011. TOWN OF HOTCHKISS AUGUST 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 9,039.98 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,285.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Hotchkiss Post Office… 242.83 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 Tim Hinz ……………… 55.20 U.S. Dept. of Treasury 106.59 Chase …………………… 43.89 Rescue Tree Service, Inc …………………… 3,960.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 35.79 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 509.00 California Contractor Supplies …………… 187.68 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Commissioners …… 2,500.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,333.73 Double J Disposal Inc 7,987.50 Duckworks Auto Parts 79.96 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Fire Mtn. Canal & Reservoir …………… 723.40 Gambles of Hotchkiss 284.61 Grainger, Inc ………… 74.11 Greg's Lawn Service … 240.00 Hotchkiss Automotive 119.95 House of Flowers …… 55.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 91.74 Master Petroleum Co 1,215.67 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 100.00 Neil Tripp ……………… 515.00 VOID - OCPO ………… .00 Pack Shack …………… 687.70 Pest Away Spraying … 1,170.00 Sapphire Construction 64,132.53 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 92.33 Sprint …………………… 184.44 TDS Telecomm ……… 664.47 The Paper Works Ink … 99.38 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 726.00 Utility Notification Center ……………… 14.49 OCPO …………………… 85.00 Pioneer Products, Inc 1,306.37 Memorial Hall, Inc …… 500.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 76.00 High Country Car Wash 35.80 Hotchkiss Post Office… 264.00 Totals: ………………… 113,812.89 P/R ……………………… 33,529.29 ……………………… 147,342.18 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0160 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 31, 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): Serapio Munoz Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust: 1/8/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/9/2007 Recording Reception Number: 611220 Original Principal Amount: $178,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,151.43 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A Lot 32 of Phase III-Pleasant Valley

Major Subdivision. Delta County, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: Lot 32 Pleasant Valley 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, 12/28/2011, 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: 11/2/2011 Last Publication: 11/30/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/31/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 11-10766 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS JULY 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 8,687.01 Chase …………………… 131.51 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,321.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Hotchkiss Post Office… 242.31 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 Tim Hinz ……………… 919.20 U.S. Dept. of Treasury 77.99 Petty Cash Account … 190.43 U.S. Tractor and Harvest Inc …………………… 38,271.00 American Water Works Assoc ………………… 295.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 509.00 California Contractor Supplies …………… 107.88 Caselle, Inc …………… 1,872.00 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Consolidated Consulting Serv ………………… 4,672.50 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 130.60 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,483.52 Double J Disposal, Inc 8,154.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 90.70 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Gambles of Hotchkiss 809.76 Geotechnical Engineering Group ………………… 1,166.80 Grainger, Inc ………… 156.24 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 600.00 Greg's Lawn Service … 330.00 HACH Co ……………… 359.47 Hotchkiss Automotive 800.97 Hotchkiss Rentals …… 3.65 JM Plumbing & Heating Inc. …………………… 574.06 Kangaroo Express …… 47.50 Master Petroleum Co 1,139.81 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Midwest Radar & Equipment ………… 120.00 Munro Supply Inc …… 2,666.54 Neil Tripp ……………… 515.00 Overland Ditch & Reservoir …………… 750.00 Pack Shack …………… 841.99 Pine Valley Eco Products, Inc …………………… 884.00 Pioneer Products, Inc 1,306.33 Randall Industries …… 1,610.00 Right Choice Solutions, Inc. …………………… 802.63 Royal Chemical Inc … 6,233.52 Sapphire Construction 70,437.03 Scott Electric, Inc …… 2,339.10 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 107.24 Sprint …………………… 184.44 Steve's Backhoe Service ……………… 360.00 TDS Telecomm ……… 665.53 The Animal Doctor …… 154.50 The Paper Works Ink … 142.28 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 750.00 USA Blue Book ……… 905.03 Utility Notification Center ……………… 25.76 Chad Lloyd …………… 261.15 North Fork Baseball … 100.00 U.S. Dept. of Treasury 120.00 Colorado State Treasurer …………… 287.52 Totals: ………………… 178,564.75 P/R ……………………… 32,811.73 ……………………… 211,376.48 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0090 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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): CURTIS D. WATSON AND JO P. WATSON Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 10/6/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/12/2004 Recording Reception Number: 584330 Original Principal Amount: $183,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $166,624.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 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

Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 2, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South boundary of the County Road rightof-way whence the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 2 bears North 89°40' West, a distance of 346.0 feet; Thence North 465.0 feet; Thence South 89°40' East, 399 feet; Thence South 465.0 feet to the South boundary of the County Road right-of-way; Thence North 89°40' West along the South boundary of the County Road right-of-way, 399.0 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 20891 IRIS ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410-8241 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, 12/28/2011, 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: 11/2/2011 Last Publication: 11/30/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 05/17/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 9105.01841 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS JUNE 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 8,687.01 Chase …………………… 294.83 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,254.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Hotchkiss Post Office… 154.83 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 Tim Hinz ……………… 913.60 Apple Time, Inc ……… 237.71 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 792.50 California Contractor Supplies …………… 269.90 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Colo Assoc of Chief of Police ………………… 150.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 1,016.75 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,166.84 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,962.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 65.51 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 VOID - First State Bank of Colorado …………… 14.92 Gambles of Hotchkiss 803.75 Grainger, Inc ………… 1,484.10 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 786.90 Greg's Lawn Service … 240.00 HACH Co ……………… 217.54 Hartman Brothers Inc 192.00 High Country Car Wash 51.45 Hotchkiss Post Office… 76.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 176.51 Kwiki Tire II, Inc ……… 10.00 Lasting Impressions … 179.97 Master Petroleum Co 1,181.83 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Municipal Solutions Inc 21,703.37 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 Pack Shack …………… 345.11 Pest Away Spraying … 53.00 Pioneer Products, Inc 1,306.33 Potable Divers, Inc …… 3,650.00 QDS Communications, Inc …………………… 450.00 Sapphire Construction 38,549.94 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 179.60 Sprint …………………… 184.44 The Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins …………………… 671.82 The Paper Works, Ink 44.89 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 VOID - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 1,360.00 USA Blue Book ……… 208.39 Utility Notification Center ……………… 12.88 Wilbur-Ellis Company 416.11 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. …………………… 1,090.00 TDS Telecomm ……… 661.32 Bank of the West …… 25,550.00 UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc ……… 26.13 Totals: ………………… 138,120.03 P/R ……………………… 31,846.96 ……………………… 169,966.99 Published in the Delta County Independent 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.

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 Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2 and 9, 2011.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS MAY 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 8,687.01 Chase …………………… 1,002.67 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,220.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Hotchkiss Post Office… 243.11 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 Tim Hinz ……………… 424.00 Wilde's Window Cleaning …………… 274.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 4.96 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 1,987.00 Canyon Systems, Inc … 2,557.80 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 99.23 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,012.84 Double J Disposal, Inc 8,071.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 78.35 Earthbound …………… 299.00 First State Bank of Colorado …………… 125.00 Gambles of Hotchkiss 339.06 Grainger, Inc ………… 157.74 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 1,279.96 Hotchkiss Rentals …… 6.60 Intermountain Sweeper Co. …………………… 431.48 Jan Mccabe …………… 31.81 Master Petroleum Co 1,254.61 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Munro Supply Inc …… 35.70 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 Pack Shack …………… 277.65 Pest Away Spraying … 4,356.00 Pioneer Products, Inc 1,306.15 Right Choice Solutions, Inc. …………………… 783.63 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 238.56 Sprint …………………… 184.44 The Paper Works, Ink 150.07 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. …………………… 85.00 United Companies …… 429.99 USA Blue Book ……… 202.81 Utility Notification Center ……………… 20.93 Winston Water Works, LLC …………………… 623.00 Amerigas ……………… 523.73 Destination ImagiNationHK8 …………………… 500.00 TDS Telecomm ……… 659.76 Family Support Registry ……………… 251.00 Wilde's Window Cleaning …………… 497.98 Totals …………………… 53,738.88 P/R ……………………… 31,642.72 ……………………… 85,381.60 Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 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.

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

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of The Big Ditch Company will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two directors will be elected for two year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Bob Morris, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent October 19 and November 2, 2011.

Notice of Rate Hearing DMEA Rate Tariffs & Fees Notice is hereby given that the Delta-Montrose Electric Association Board of Directors propose changes to the Association’s Rates, and sets the date of the Public Hearing for Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., at the DMEA Headquarters facility located at 11925 6300 Rd., Montrose, Colorado. Immediately after this hearing, and after taking member comments into consideration the DMEA Board of Directors may adopt changes to its existing rate tariffs as part of the scheduled Board of Directors meeting. This advance notice also informs our members that further detailed information pertaining to the proposed rates will be provided electronically on DMEA’s website (www.dmea.com) two weeks prior to the public rate hearing. DMEA members wishing to comment on the proposed change can file written comments with the Association by November 29, 2011, at DMEA’s business office or via email to public.relations@dmea.com or members may make comments of the public hearing on November 29, 2011. Changes ultimately made by the Board may or may not be the same as those proposed or those currently in effect. Daniel R. McClendon General Manager, DMEA Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

Board of County Commissioners of Delta County PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for Specific Developments The Board of County Commissioners of Delta County, by this notice, will conduct a public meeting on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Delta County Courthouse, Room 236 Delta, CO 81416 to receive public comment on certain amendments to the Delta County Regulation for Specific Developments adopted by Resolution 2009R-055, effective July 13, 2009. The amendments include a new section for E + P Waste Facilities for Oil and Gas in Appendix 1 and an Appendix 3 for Commercial Mobile Home Parks. The draft is available for review on the Delta County website, www. deltacounty.com and at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. Written comments may be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners until November 7, 2011. BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT INSTALLATION OF BONDED EPOXY OVERLAY ON DECK 25 MESA ROAD BRIDGE AT ROUBIDEAU CREEK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 29th day of November, 2011 final settlement will be made by the COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC, with G.A. Western Construction Co., hereinafter called the “Contractor” for and on account of the Installation of a bonded epoxy overlay on the deck of 25 Mesa Road Bridge at Roubideau Creek located in Delta County, Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the Subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed by 3:00 p.m. on November 29, 2011 with the Delta County Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416.

Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Delta, State of Colorado, A Body Corporate and Politic, from any and all liability for each claim. Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 2nd day of November, 2011. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE & POLITIC 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 BY: C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT INSTALLATION OF BONDED EPOXY OVERLAY ON DECK 3400 ROAD BRIDGE AT THE NORTH FORK RIVER AND B ROAD BRIDGE AT THE UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 29th day of November, 2011 final settlement will be made by the COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC, with G.A. Western Construction Co., hereinafter called the “Contractor” for and on account of the Installation of a bonded epoxy overlay on the deck of the 3400 Road Bridge at the North Fork River and B Road Bridge at the Uncompahgre River. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the Subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed by 3:00 p.m. on November 29, 2011 with the Delta County Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Delta, State of Colorado, A Body Corporate and Politic, from any and all liability for each claim. Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 2nd day of November, 2011. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE & POLITIC 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 BY: C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT DELTA COUNTY DISPATCH OFFICE REMODEL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 29TH day of November, 2011, final settlement will be made by the COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC, with PNCI Construction, Inc. hereinafter called the “Contractor” for and on account of the Delta County Dispatch Office Remodel Project located at the Delta County Criminal Justice Complex, 555 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the Subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. All such claims shall be filed by 3:00 p.m. on November 29, 2011 with the Delta County Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Delta, State of Colorado, A Body Corporate and Politic, from any and all liability for each claim. Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 2nd day of November, 2011. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE & POLITIC 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 BY: C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District for the ensuing tax year of 2012. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed at 26767 County Road 12, Somerset, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District to be held at 26767 County Road 12, Somerset, Colorado on the 8th day of November, 2011 at 6:00 o’clock p.m. Any interested elec-

tor within the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto at the aforementioned location. Dated the 28th day of October, 2011. RAGGED MOUNTAIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Park Reservoir Company will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two-year terms, an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Chann Fogg, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent November 2 and 16, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Fork Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2012. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at Hwy 92 and 3100 Road, Hotchkiss, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such a proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors which will be held at the Rogers Mesa Fruit Company, Hwy 92 and 3100 Road, Hotchkiss, Co. on November 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the North Fork Water Conservancy District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to any adoption of the budget. Board of Directors, North Fork Water Conservancy District, Jean Hampton, Secretary/Treasurer. Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia for the ensuing year of 2012; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk, where the same is open to public inspection; such budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia on December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at 214 Grand Avenue, Paonia, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Town of Paonia may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 26, 2011 Town of Paonia Barbara J. Peterson, Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 Notice is hereby given that proposed budgets for the ensuing year 2012 have been submitted to the Delta County Fire Protection District #3 Board. That copies of such proposed budgets for the District's General and Pension Funds have been filed in the office of the District, where the same are open for public inspection. That proposed budgets will be considered at the scheduled board meeting of the Delta County Fire Protection District #3 to be held at the Cedaredge fire station on November 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector in such Delta County Fire Protection District #3 may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budgets. Contact person for the Delta County Fire Protection District is Bruce C. Bertram, Secretary to the Board, P.O. Box 804, Cedaredge, CO 81413. Published in the Delta County Independent November 2, 2011.

BUDGET NOTICE A proposed budget for 2012 has been prepared for the Delta County Ambulance District. Any interested elector may inspect the proposed budget at Delta County Ambulance District Station #1, 60 Heinz Street, Delta, Colorado, during regular hours (9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday), or attend the budget hearing. The budget hearing will be held at 6:30 P.M., on November 15, 2011 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Electors may file or register comments at any time prior to the final adoption. By Linda Lowitz, Board Treasurer Published in the Delta County Independent November 2 and 9, 2011.

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