Delta County Independent, Issue 46, Nov. 16, 2011 by Delta County Independent

NORTH FORK TIMES

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

SPORTS

CARING STUDENTS

VETERANS DAY SALUTE

SECOND HALF RALLY

Hotchkiss K8 adopts three brothers serving in Afghanistan, B1

Cedaredge dedicates bronze sculpture in town cemetery, C1

With win in Loveland, Bulldogs enter semifinal round of playoffs, B8

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Fracking risks aired at forum BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing of natural gas wells, or fracking, was the topic of keen interest in Hotchkiss. An oil and gas public forum organized by the Delta Conservation District (DCD) board of supervisors brought together experts in the field on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Over 60 people came to learn and ask questions about the practice, which some people fear could pose a threat to the North Fork Gunnison River’s watershed. John Benton, vice president of Rex Energy and a current member of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), quoted a Department of Energy report on the subject. The report’s conclusion “shares the prevailing view that the risk of fracturing fluid leaking into drinking water sources through fractures made in deep shale reservoirs is remote.” Fracking, which is done to release natural gas from deep shale layers, occurs far below and in isolation from aquifers. Two deep shale gas wells in Delta County have been treated by hydro fracturing. Benton said that in areas where there are shallow subsurface coal beds there have been instances of naturally occurring gas in associated aquifers. There have also been cases of improperly sealed gas wells that leaked into shallow water aquifers. However, Benton’s presentation also quoted a state report saying that there is “No documented

case of frac treatment contaminating ground water in Colorado.” Panel member Tresi Houpt disagreed somewhat. Houpt, a former COGCC member and former Garfield County commissioner, said, “The operative word there is ‘documented.’ ” There needs to be more research done on the subject, she believes. A second issue that concerns fracking’s foes is public disclosure of the small component in fracking fluid referred to as “chemicals.” Some disclosure is required now, but Houpt said that full and complete public disclosure is needed. Benton agreed that “the disclosure of chemicals movement is happening.” It is not the exploration companies, but rather the fracking companies who want to protect the products and methods that they believe give them a competitive business advantage. Benton said that technical advances which enable operators to fully contain their fracking fluids for recycling treatment are also being employed. Benton’s presentation also gave details on the industry’s strict regulatory environment; on ways that oil and gas exploration contribute economically; and, on ways the industry deals with the physical impacts of drilling operations. For example, he said it is virtually impossible for exploration to take place near surface water bodies. Also participating in the panel were Bruce Bertram, Delta County local govern-

Stechert is running for county commissioner BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Looking ahead, Hotchkiss resident Bob Stechert announced his candidacy for Delta County Commissioner at the Delta County Republican Central Committee meeting on Nov. 15. A Republican, Stechert is seeking election in the Third District. Stechert said that growth is critical to Delta County’s future and he will work to encourage growth in the private sector in the form of new and expanded business and agricultural opportunities as well as residential expansion. Stechert said he wants to ensure that growth does not jeopardize the quality of life enjoyed by Delta County residents. “Maintaining Delta County’s rural and open character is crucial to the welfare of ranchers, farmers, fruit growers, outdoor lovers and visitors, who are the heart of our community,” Stechert said.

He said he believes in financial integrity, transparency, equal access and responsiveness in government and will work to achieve and maintain these objectives in Delta County. Stechert is a Colorado native and has been a Delta County resident since 2000. He lives on Rogers Mesa west of Hotchkiss, where he owns and operates an orchard. His wife Nancy owns a small business in Hotchkiss. They have two children, Jonathan, a Hotchkiss High graduate, now a college junior, and Annie, a Hotchkiss High student. Stechert is a lawyer, who worked for AT&T for 20+ years, representing business interests. In that position he worked successfully to eliminate burdensome government regulations. He is a past member of the Delta County School Board. Stechert served in the U.S. Army, Infantry, and is a Vietnam veteran.

ment designee, and Eric Sanford, land operations supervisor for SG Interests. Sanford gave a brief account of the “split estate” issue. Mineral rights are not included in title insurance policies. Land purchasers are advised to have minerals independently researched by a competent professional before buying, he said. Continuing a year-long

effort to bring factual, authoritative information on current topics to the public, the Delta Conservation District board of supervisors hosted the forum as an extension from one if its own board discussions. The DCD has hosted a series of forums this year on irrigation water issues, managing small acreages, and selenium loading in local streams. Ralph D’Alessandro, DCD

board vice president, served as emcee for the event. He explained the purpose was to disseminate information to the public, especially on how exploration and production operations are protecting the local North Fork watershed and the quality of water. Co-sponsor was the Paoniabased environmental group NWCC, formerly WSERC and NFRIA.

Photo courtesy of Bill Heddles Recreation Center

Chess masters in the making The amateur chess tournament held annually at Bill Heddles Recreation Center drew 35 participants, including these young men. Participants from Delta, Fruita, Norwood, Cedaredge, Grand Junction, Olathe, Montrose, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Austin, Paonia and Crawford were divided into two groups for tournament play. Winners of the A Bracket were Erik Barkmeyer of Norwood, first; Feagil Katana of Paonia, second; and Lawrence MacKendrick of Eckert, third. The B Bracket winners were Maxwell Solko of Grand Junction, first; Justin Hanning of Delta, second; and Joey Timbreza of Austin, third.

Neighbors call ‘foul’ on hen house construction BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The attorney for opponents of the West Slope Layers hen house on Powell Mesa has notified the county of an alleged violation of terms of the project’s Specific Development approval, the DCI has learned. In a Nov. 14 letter to the county, Grand Junction attorney Earl Rhodes states, “The applicants (Edwin and Eileen Hostetler) as of Wednesday, Nov. 9, have commenced construction of the hen laying structure.” The letter asserts that construction is not allowed under terms of the county’s conditional approval until other criteria are met. “The specific terms of these conditions, including the

completed final plans, have not been satisfied, nor have the final plans been made public.” County attorney Christine Knight replied to Rhodes Nov. 15, “If Edwin and Eileen Hostetler have commenced construction, it indeed would be a violation of the (county’s) conditional approval.” Edwin Hostetler says the dirt work he is doing in preparation of erecting the hen house is not a violation of the approval. He explained his position saying the commencement of construction and the commencement of operations are two different things. “I can build the building,” Hostetler told the DCI. “But I can’t bring in the chickens [without the county’s final approval].”

The BoCC’s resolution approving Hostetler’s Specific Development application states, “All conditions of this agreement must be completed and approved prior to the commencement of operations... defined as the construction of the chicken house.” In a separate matter, the county Planning Department reports that a deposit for purchase of 40 acres on Redlands Mesa for Rocky Mountain Layers has been returned to Greg and Carmen Hostetler by property owner Julia Stark. Neighbor Travis Jardon told the DCI, “Julia Stark’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss to remove Julia as a defendant (to the neighbors’ lawsuit), but the judge denied that motion.”

INDEX

Public meeting

Is it OK to burn?

Delta Chamber seats new board

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The Board of Delta County Commissioners will host a public information meeting on the proposed Bear Ranch land exchange. The meeting will take place Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in Room #234 of the Delta County Courthouse. Bear Ranch representatives will outline the proposed land exchange. There will be an opportunity for public comments, with Robbie LeValley acting as facilitator.

During the wintertime inversion period, residents are asked to voluntarily not use their wood stoves and fireplaces on days when there is a temperature inversion which could trap woodsmoke. The program does not apply to residents who use gas logs, gas fireplace inserts, or EPA-certified woodstoves and pellet stoves (EPA-certified devices carry a label indicating certification). Find out if it’s OK to burn by calling 248-6990.

Following an annual election for the board of directors, the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce seated the following officers: Kristi Attarian, First Colorado National Bank, president; Gynee Thomassen, Classic Computers, vice president; Josh Applegate, Aflac, financial officer. Board members include Jennifer Balistreri, Lewis & Co, CPAs; Cathy Boyd, The Paper Works, Ink; Chad Cogdill, Twi-

light Multi Media; Bill James, Hometown Electric; Cherri Lilly, Alpine Fencing and Supplies; Michael Maigatter, Sherwin-Williams; Isaiah St. Peter, Edward Jones; Dawnette Simpson, Crossing Pathways; and Wendi Thompson, Adobe Marketing. Board members and executive director Linda Sanchez recognized outgoing board members Randy Sunderland and Tracy Wich for service to the Delta business community.

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Museum honors local veterans BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Norm Shetley (seated) shares his experiences of World War II for museum visitors as members of the Delta County Historical Museum board look on. Museum board members are (from left) Diana Pierce, Bernie Musser, Dona Lee Cockroft, Patsy Bruton, David Mangum and Fay Hannigan.

Thanksgiving meals will be delivered For the ninth year, Delta Christian Church is sponsoring a community Thanksgiving dinner. This year the dinner will be delivered to your home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, after 3 p.m. Call the church at 874-4322 with your name, address,

phone number and the number of meals you will need. Please have your reservations called in by Monday, Nov. 21. Church members enjoy being able to touch the lives of Delta residents through this ministry.

City of Delta lists Thanksgiving closures All City of Delta government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in celebration of Thanksgiving. Thursday’s refuse will be picked up on Wednes-

World War II veteran Norm Shetley greeted visitors to the Delta County Historical Museum on Saturday for a Veterans Day observance. Shetley, who has created for himself a community role as living history resource on events of World War II, has also shared his experiences with many hundreds of local school students. On Veterans Day he was enriching the lives of middle school students with lessons from history. “It’s not boasting,” he says, “but its education. It’s not heroics, but it’s to tell them how it was in war, and so maybe there can be less of it.” It had been a fine way for Shetley, owner of a Bronze Star, veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, and survivor of enemy fire and shelling attacks, to celebrate his 87th birthday on 11/11/11. Then the following day, Saturday, he set up displays of some World War II memorabilia at the invitation of the museum board of directors.

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day, Nov. 23. Friday’s refuse will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 25. Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Devil’s Bill Heddles RecreThumb Golf Club will be ation Center and its fitclosed on Thanksgiving ness department are day only. hosting a Thanksgiving workout Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Various instructors will lead the “Huff ‘n Puff Before You Stuff ’ workout. Admittance is a can of food. For more inforpresents mation, call Gary West, 874-0923, ext. 208.

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Annual Sugar Plum Festival & Book Fair ~Friday, November 18~ 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bill Heddles Recreation Center $10 - Tickets Available at the door • Food • Fellowship • Fun • Fabulous Table Decorations • Books at Discounted Prices • Wonderful Holiday Items by Artists • Chocolate Fountain • Gift Drawings

~Saturday, November 19~ Luncheon & Fashion Show $30 (price includes Friday evening) Limited Seating Call Amanda for tickets at 640-7389 Special Thanks to our Presenting Underwriter:

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Realtors collect coats, pet food RE/MAX Today is collecting for the needy again this holiday season. “Our coat drive and pet food donations were so successful last year, we decided to do it again this year,” said Kim Guthrie Burch, broker/ owner. “We know many are struggling this year and our agents want to give back to the community.” Gently used coats in all sizes are being accepted, and for the critters, please share pet food and any extra pet supplies you have. Items can be delivered to RE/ MAX Today 1109 Main Street, Delta between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until Dec. 15.

His many interesting artifacts and original photographs kept conversation lively as a steady stream of visitors stopped in to pay respects, visit with Shetley, and enjoy refreshments prepared by museum board members. Shetley’s fully-alive personality and engaging storytelling would make any afternoon with him a memorable one, even if the topic at hand were yesterday’s weather. His vivid recollections of events were entertaining and informative. They included his visits to Hitler’s bombed out personal mountain redoubt at Berchtesgaden known as “The Eagle’s Nest,” and to the just liberated Dachau concentration camp still bearing witness to recent horrors of the Holocaust. Also “liberated” by

troops during the military campaign were occasionsl stores of eggs, smoked ham, and black bread, Shetley recalls with a laugh. Shetley displayed a 1918 German Luger automatic pistol and another, Belgian made, sidearm. He shared rare photographs of a crashed Stuka dive bomber and of a captured Messerschmitt Me262, the world’s first production combat jet aircraft. He is especially proud of a more recent memento: an autograph of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf with four stars inscribed beneath the name. The retired general is a resident of Telluride. Shetley served with the 14th Armored Division and worked in communications. His unit entered Europe at Marseilles in

southern France in October, 1944, and had fought their way to Munich by war’s end. “It’s as close as I ever felt to being homeless,” he said. “We were constantly on the move. In seven months, there was time for only one real shower.” American soldiers took to heart their mission of spreading individual freedom and free enterprise as they made their way across Europe winning the war. The GIs quickly discovered that Frenchmen they encountered were willing to pay $20 a carton for American cigarettes, Shetley explained, smiling. The museum event was a way to honor veterans, and Shetley’s visit complimented a new display of local military uniforms there.

OPINION

LETTERS You can make Christmas more joyful for area kids Dear Editor: The holidays are upon us! And it appears the need of the North Fork children is greater than ever. Each year we send out applications through the schools to identify the most needy children for the Christmas party. Last week we picked up our first batch of applications. In the past, the first batch revealed 15 to 20 children. Last year we picked up an astounding 95 applications on the first run and this year 116! This is almost eight times more than we have picked up prior to last year! We are projecting a very large party this year and consequently a large number of needed gifts. So, once again, we are enlisting your help for the 20th annual North Fork Children’s Christmas Party. Remember, we are a charitable organization and all checks are tax deductible. Also know that 100 percent of your dollars are used for the children’s gifts and their party. This year the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We will have booths for face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, balloons, games, clowns, a puppet show and, of course, a visit from Santa carrying bags of gifts for all the children. Infants through 10

years of age will each receive a huge bag of gifts including toys, pants and shirts, jackets, shoes, books, crayons, bath towels, crib quilts and diapers (if applicable), underwear and socks, hats and gloves. Gift certificates will go to children over ten years of age that are in middle school. The cost to sponsor a child is $50. You may deposit your donation at the local bank of your choice: First State Bank of Hotchkiss, Paonia State Bank, Crawford Country Bank, First Colorado National Bank of Paonia or North Fork Bank. All of the banks have an account in the name of “North Fork Children’s Christmas Fund.” Or if you wish, you may send donations to P.O. Box 508, Crawford, CO 81415 or give donations to the committee members named below. Please make checks payable to North Fork Children’s Christmas Party. We are counting on you, our faithful friends, to

continue this community tradition. At the party of Christmas 2010, your generosity fulfilled the prayers and dreams of 195 children. Your kindness brought Christmas to these youngsters, in many cases making this the happiest day of their year! Please don’t forget us! The community presentwrapping day will be Saturday, Nov. 26, at 8:30 a.m. at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. Please join us! Volunteers have as much fun wrapping the gifts as the children do unwrapping them! If you would like to volunteer for the Christmas party, please call Pam Bliss at 921-5641 for details. And please, if you can, sponsor a child! We wish you the special blessings of the holiday season! Committee for the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party Pam Bliss Elaine Vervloet Linda Lario

Your votes are appreciated Dear Editor: The board of directors for the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District wants to thank everyone who supported ballot measures 5A and 5B. Going forward without the constraints of the TABOR amendment means that our future financial situation will reflect an improving economy, when that time comes. In the meantime, know that we are committed to

safeguarding the community of the North Fork Valley and will continue to strive to bring the best, safest and most costeffective mosquito control to you. Thank you for your support, especially in these economically challenging times. NFMAD Board Kevin Parks Tara Budinger Kris Kropp Rosemary Bilchak Catherine Gockley

Land swap is a good deal Dear Editor: Thank you for your coverage of the Central Rockies Land Exchange proposed by Bear Ranch. I think that it is important for people to try and find out as much as they can about this issue, since there is much misinformation circulating

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about it. Personally, I feel that with the parcels at Sapinero Mesa, the Lily Lake Trailhead and in Dinosaur National Monument, as well as the additions of trails and trailheads at Buck Creek Ranch and Jumbo Mountain, the public is getting a better deal than the Bear Ranch, but I am not going to complain about it. I have recently been up the BLM strip that cuts Bear Ranch into two pieces and I am confident the lands and access that the government and the public are getting in the exchange are of superior value to what they are giving up. I support the exchange and I am confident that as others review the facts, they will too. Peter Blake Environmental Excavation Hotchkiss

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

City begins hearings on 2012 budget BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

With sales tax revenues running slightly behind last year’s remittances, the City of Delta has developed a budget which anticipates flat revenues for 2012. Projected revenues and expenditures have been the topic of two work sessions conducted by the Delta City Council with input from city manager Joe Kerby and department heads. The first public hearing on the budget was scheduled Nov. 15, with final adoption anticipated on

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Dec. 6. A council summary prepared by the city manager notes the following “bullet points”: • City employees will not receive merit increases, but will see a 1.9 percent cost of living adjustment based on the Denver/Boulder Consumer Price Index. In addition, Mayor Mary Cooper reported that the city manager was provided with a house following his oneyear performance review. The house is owned by the city. The 2012 budget contains a line item under administration for a “housing allowance” in the amount of $7,800. • No new positions will be created, although hours will be increased for two lifeguards and two seasonal parks employees. • The allocation for weed abatement will be increased after numerous complaints about the appearance of the city this summer. The budget includes $31,000 for equipment to be operated by the parks department.

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BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county social services department continues to log increases in its food assistance and family Medicaid cases. September saw 1,648 food assistance cases compared with 1,624 the prior month. The county logged 1,427 cases a year ago. Family Medicaid cases increased to 1,168 in September from 1,134 in August. The department was handling 1,088 cases a year earlier. The report on case loads was delivered to the Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 17.

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and $5,000 to repair or replace the banner holders on light poles. • At Devil’s Thumb, golf course manager Rob Sanders says revenue projections aren’t rosy for the local course, or for the golf industry in general. “Every year we have to be more creative to generate revenue,” Sanders said at one work session. Some capital improvement projects are being put off; others have been completed with labor and funds from the men’s and women’s golf clubs. Expenditures have been trimmed to parallel declining revenues. A modest increase in membership fees is being considered in 2012. The golf course budget assumes that the food and beverage service will continue to be operated by a private concessionaire. Kerby said his goal is

to cap the transfer from the electric fund to the golf course at $480,000 in 2012. The anticipated 2011 transfer is $515,000. • The Delta Police Department is seeking no additional personnel, but is in the process of filling several vacancies. As a result of those vacancies, overtime costs were higher than anticipated for 2011, Chief Robert Thomas told council members. In 2012, he has requested funds to purchase high-powered AR15 rifles. Asset forfeiture funds will be used to purchase the weapons, so officers don’t find themselves “outgunned.” The Bottom Line Expenditures for 2012 — including construction of the alternate truck route — total approximately $48.7 million. Kerby cautioned that

the general fund balance could drop below $1 million by the end of 2012, and even lower by the end of 2013. He said he prefers that balance to remain around $1.5 million. Transfers are also draining the working capital in the city’s utility funds. In 2012, the municipal light and power fund is expected to transfer over $1 million to the general fund and the golf course fund. “We need to get serious about tightening our belts,” council member Bill Raley said. Kerby said plans for a citizens’ financial task force are moving forward, with the hope the group will help council members identify potential savings and/or sources of revenue. The composition of the advisory group is being finalized.

Chamber, Horse Country come up short in budget talks BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce was hoping the city would fully fund a part-time special events coordinator for 2012, but walked away from budget talks with just $5,000 for that position. The city also allocated $3,000 for a Buy Local campaign, the same as last year. In 2011, the chamber’s special events coordinator was charged with organizing Deltarado Days and four block parties. Chamber director Linda Sanchez said that with help from the city, the chamber could plan weekly block parties and increase the advertising budget. Council members were skeptical, however, about the chamber being able to sustain community interest throughout the summer. They also said they’d like to see more buy-in from participating vendors. A request for lighting at the Horse Country Arena also failed to gain traction with city

council members. Parks director Paul Suppes said paid usage of the arena has been “down considerably” during 2011. Horse Country proponents say the facility would be used more extensively if lighting was available. Suppes estimates the cost at $7,000. Mayor Mary Cooper suggested the city match whatever arena users can come up with. Many of those arena

users are from outside the city, council members observed. Updates for city hall, including a new phone system, and funds for a Pro Cycle Challenge organizational committee were also dropped from the 2012 budget, but are a goal for 2013, city manager Joe Kerby said. He would also like to increase the funds for building facade improvements.

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Population shift impacts city budget Managing Editor

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• Health insurance rates will not change for 2012, an unexpected piece of good news for the city and its employees. General liability insurance will see a one-time increase due to the alternate truck route construction. Increases in workmen’s compensation and unemployment insurance are also anticipated. • The budget reflects the electric rate increase approved by the city council in October. The average residential customer will see an increase of $6.29; commercial users will see rates increase by about $20.25 a month. • Online bill pay modules will be funded in the 2012 budget. When these programs are fully implemented, city residents will be able to pay utility bills and remit sales tax online. A move to online registration and payment for rec center activities is also anticipated in 2012. • A total of $10,000 has been budgeted for downtown revitalization, which includes $5,000 for community revitalization committee projects

From 2000 to 2010, the City of Delta’s population grew by over 39 percent, from 6,400 to 8,915. Among the municipalities within the county, the city also gained some footing. According to a formula developed by the county to divvy up a portion of county sales tax, the City of Delta was allocated 49 percent of the sales tax divided among municipalities during the past decade. As a result of the 2010 Census, that percentage increased to 52. The result is an increase in sales tax revenues for the city. It also means the city will pick up a greater percentage of the cost of countywide programs such as Juvenile Diversion and All Points transportation services. Ridership is also a factor in determining the contribution to All Points

Transit. During a presentation to city council members, Terri Wilcox, All Points Transit’s XX, said ridership averages 23.5 a day in city limits. Close to 90 percent of the riders are senior citizens, but transportation services are also available to the disabled of any age, those in search of jobs and, on a space available basis, the general public. Meal sites and medical appointments are the top destinations. Because All Points Transit is federally funded, it can not charge riders. Instead, a donation of $2 per ride is suggested. Few riders are motivated to make a donation; the average works out to just 21 cents per ride. That’s why city funding is critical to ensure access and mobility for Delta residents, Wilcox said. The city’s share is $16,670.

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The second annual Shannon Moralez Memorial Pool Tournament held Sept. 17 was a big success. With everyone’s help, $1,200 was raised to help a family and another $440 was raised for the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center’s foundation. The tournament was held to raise money for a family faced with medical treatment. With so many families needing financial assistance, the family of Shannon Moralez decided to offer three families $400 each, with the hope the small donation would lessen their burden. The three recipients were Shiloh Vanderlaan, Laurie Stahly and Chris Padilla.

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terian-St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. Having found a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant in his sister Staci, he had this procedure done in October 2008. Just as things were looking up, he contracted graft-versus-host disease which affected his intestinal tract as well as other major organs. Shiloh Vanderlaan The trips back and forth not have insurance to Denver for treatment and has been unable to were a hardship not only work due to his illness. on him but also on his He was presented with family. His family and the his funds Saturday, community held a couple Nov. 5, at Confluence of fund raisers to help the Lake near the area that family out with expenses. Shannon liked to fish. Since Shannon enjoyed Shannon’s cousins, Nate playing pool, one of the Moralez and Pete Garcia fund raisers was a pool Photo submitted presented Chris with a tournament. The benefit tournament was such a $400 cashier’s check. “We would not be able success that Shannon At this year’s “Daddy Daughter Dance” at the to help these families made the comment that Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Glen Black and if anything happened to without the support from Amelia Ungaro were crowned prince and prinour community, all the him, he would like the cess. Seventy-two couples attended an eveparticipants and every- tournaments to continue. ning of “Rainbows and Unicorns.” Mark your Every September, close one who supports this calendars for the Moms ‘n Sons Dance coming event,” they noted. “This to the anniversary date of up in February. event relies strictly on his death, a pool tournadonations and we cannot ment will be held to raise thank everyone enough money to help another family. Since Shannon for all their support.” Shannon Moralez was was treated at the Rocky diagnosed with leukemia Mountain Cancer Treatin 2003, but had been in ment Center, part of the remission for five years entry fee will continue to until July 2008. For the be donated to the center’s Ron and Ann Troxel graduated with a degree next 14 months, Moralez foundation. of Eckert announce the in accounting in 1997. He was in and out of Presbyengagement of their is an accountant for the daughter, Pennie Troxel, County of Los Angeles. to Henry “Hank” KokoHank and Pennie will senski, son of Sheila and exchange wedding vows Henry Kokosenski Sr. of on April 21 at the Eagles Norco, Calif. Nest Golf Club in Corona, The bride-to-be gradu- Calif. ated from Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale in 1978. She earned a B.A. in physical education in 1982 and a master’s degree in health education from Idaho State University in 1987. She is a management executive for the Kaiser Permanente facility in Fontana, Calif. Hank graduated from Photo submitted Norco High School in Pennie Troxel Nate Moralez and Pete Garcia, cousins of Shannon Norco, Calif., in 1981. He and Hank Kokosenski Moralez, present Chris Padilla with a check to assist served as a petty officer in the U.S. Navy from with his medical expenses. 1986 to 1992. He entered Cal Poly Pomona and

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

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BIRTHS Staci Ambler and Richard VanZomeren of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Carlee Jo VanZomeren, born Nov. 2, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Melissa and Bryan McCullough of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Ann McCullough, born Nov. 2, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 10.8 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Gracie Ainslie and William Yanish of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Sydney Taylor Yanish, born Nov. 4, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. Mindy Valencia and Jose Espinoza of Delta are the parents of a son, Manuel J. Espinoza, born Nov. 5, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9.4 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. Doug and Crystal Dean of Olathe are the parents of a daughter, Madison Lee Dean, born Nov. 5, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 6.6 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length.

daughter, Mia Marissa Galicia, born Nov. 8, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She Delta Emblem Club is weighed 6 pounds, 4.4 planning a bazaar and ounces and was 19.25 soup lunch Nov. 25 and inches in length. 26. Lunch costs just $5 Connie and Jason Loy and includes dessert. of Delta are the parents Afterwards, browse gift of a daughter, Kynlee ideas and home decor Rebekah Loy, born Nov. items at Westminster 9, 2011, at Delta County Hall. Hours both Friday Memorial Hospital. She and Saturday are 9 a.m. weighed 8 pounds, 2.2 to 4 p.m. ounces and was 20 inches in length.

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Private First Class Dylon Taylor of Delta graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Oct. 14. PFC Taylor successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of several recruits in Training Platoon 1071. Following PFC Taylor’s 10 days at home on leave he reported to Camp Pendleton for one month of military combat training. PFC Taylor will graduate Nov. 22. He will then report to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for Military Occupation Specialty School. Taylor will find out his Permanent Duty Station (PDS) following his training in Missouri.

Gladis Serrano and Jon Bustos of Delta are the parents of a son, Jesse Bustos, born Nov. 7, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Leo Galicia and Desirae Lopez of Delta are the parents of a

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STUFFED CROWN ROAST OF PORK It looks so elegant that everyone thinks I really fussed when I serve this roast. But it’s actually so easy! The biggest challenge is to remember to order the crown roast from the meat department ahead of time. My family loves the succulent pork and savory bread stuffing. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania Servings: 8 1 pork loin crown roast (5 to 6 pounds, about 10 ribs) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt MUSHROOM STUFFING: 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup butter, cubed 3 cups day-old cubed bread 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup apricot preserves 1 cup whole fresh cranberries, optional

Place roast, rib ends up, in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cover rib ends with foil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the bread cubes, salt and pepper. Spoon into the center of the roast. Brush sides of roast with preserves. Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into stuffing and meat between ribs both read 145°; remove foil. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, thread cranberries on a 20-in. piece of thin string or thread. Transfer roast to a serving platter. Loop the cranberry string in and out of the rib ends.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Keep listeria out of the kitchen If you eat food contaminated with bacteria called listeria, you could get so sick that you have to be hospitalized. For certain vulnerable people, the illness could be fatal. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria germs can grow and spread in the refrigerator. So, if you unknowingly refrigerate listeriacontaminated food, the germs could contaminate your refrigerator and spread to other foods and increase the likelihood that you and your family will become sick. Those most at risk for listeriosis — the illness caused by listeria monocytogenes — include pregnant women, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems and certain chronic medical conditions (such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and transplant patients). In pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious ill-

ness or death in newborn babies. Recently, a multi-state outbreak of listeriosis tied to contaminated cantaloupes has caused illnesses and deaths. Listeria has also been linked to a variety of ready-to-eat foods, including un-pasteurized milk and dairy products, Mexican-style or soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk, processed deli meats, hot dogs, smoked seafood, store-prepared deli-salads and packaged lettuce. Foodborne illness caused by bacteria can live in the kitchen and spread to foods. Consumers are advised to wash all fruits and vegetables under running water just before eating, cutting or cooking, even if you plan to peel the produce first. Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush. To further protect yourself and your family

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from listeria, the registered dietitians at Delta County Memorial Hospital suggests following these steps: Keep refrigerated foods cold. Chilling food properly is an important way of reducing risk of listeria infection. Although listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures, it grows more slowly at refrigerator temperatures of 40 degrees F (or less). Keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees F (or lower) and the freezer at 0 degrees F (or lower). Wrap or cover foods with a sheet of plastic wrap or foil or put foods in plastic bags or clean covered containers before you place them in the refrigerator. Make certain foods do not leak juices onto other foods. Place an appliance thermometer in the refrigerator, and check the temperature periodically. Adjust the refrigerator temperature control, if necessary, to keep foods as cold as possible without causing them to freeze. Place a second thermometer in the freezer to check the temperature there. Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can. The longer they are stored in the refrigerator, the more chance listeria has to grow. If you have leftovers in your refrigerator, it’s best to throw them out after three days, just to be sure. When in doubt, throw it out. Clean refrigerator regularly. Listeria can contaminate other food through spills in the

Five lifestyle factors lower diabetes risk A new study found that a combination of five healthy lifestyle factors may help reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, even if family history puts you at risk for the disease. People with diabetes have too high levels of glucose, a type of sugar, in their blood. Over time, high levels of glucose can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness and other problems. Several lifestyle factors can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. A National Institute of Health research team studied five lifestyle factors: having a healthy diet, keeping an

ideal body weight, being physically active, not smoking, and minimizing alcohol use. The team used data collected in the mid-1990s from more than 200,000 older adults. They then looked to see who had developed diabetes over the next decade. The analysis showed that the more healthy lifestyle factors adopted, the lower the risk for diabetes. Men with all five healthy lifestyle factors had a 72 percent lower risk for developing diabetes. Women had an 84 percent lower risk. “A family history of diabetes is strongly linked to type 2 diabetes,” says Mary Grosvenor MS,

refrigerator. Clean up all spills in your refrigerator right away — especially juices from hot dog and lunch meat packages, raw meat, and raw poultry. Consider using paper towels to avoid transferring germs from a cloth towel. Clean the inside walls and shelves of your refrigerator with warm water and liquid soap, then rinse. As an added measure of caution, you can sanitize your refrigerator monthly using the same procedures described below for kitchen surfaces. Clean hands and kitchen surfaces often. Listeria can spread from one surface to another. Thoroughly wash food preparation surfaces with warm, soapy water. As an added precaution you should sanitize clean surfaces by using any of the kitchen surface sanitizer products available from grocery stores, being careful to follow label directions. You can make your own sanitizer by combining one teaspoon of unscented bleach to one quart of water, flooding the surface and letting it stand for 10 minutes. Then rinse with clean water. Let surfaces air dry or pat them dry with fresh paper towels. Bleach solutions get less effective with time, so discard unused portions daily. More Tips A cutting board should be washed with warm, soapy water after each use. Nonporous acrylic, plastic, or glass boards can be washed in a dishwasher. Dish cloths, towels and cloth grocery bags should be washed often in the hot cycle of your washing machine. Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food.

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Source: Centers for Disease RD, CDE, Delta County Memorial Hospital certi- Control, Oct. 24, 2011 fied diabetes educator. “These results show that you may still be able to prevent or delay the disease by leading a healthy lifestyle.” According to researchers, not being overweight or obese led to the greatest protection. However, they found that overweight or obese adults with a greater number of the other healthy lifestyle factors had a lower risk of developing diabetes. This is good news because it suggests that overweight or obese adults can benefit by adopting other healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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I am also registering the following children in the Kids Fun Run: (t-shirt not included) Name Age Gender 1.______________________________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________________________ Registration Fee is $20 if pre-registered by November 14th and $25 if after, and kids are FREE! Tshirts after November 14 are first come first serve, as available. There is some risk associated with running events. I acknowledge and accept full responsibility for myself and my child (if registering for the kids fun run). ________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date Mail registration form to: Delta County Memorial Hospital, Attn: Education Dept. 1501 E. 3rd St., Delta, CO 81416 Healthc

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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Fight off frailty with weight training

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10 years Marianna Conner recently received a 10-year service award from Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Imagine not being able to stand up because you can’t carry your own body weight. To prevent this, incorporate resistance weight training into your routine, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “As we age, we slowly start to lose lean muscle mass, and resistance weight training is the only way to slow this down,” said Dr. Robert Roush, associate professor of medicine – geriatrics at BCM. “It’s never

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too late to start.” Resistance weight training can consist of weight lifting, using weight machines or any other exercise activity that creates some sort of resistance. This should go along with a regular cardiovascular exercise plan, said Roush, who is also with the Huffington Center on Aging at BCM. Always check with a qualified health care provider before starting any exercise routine. Try to find a gym with senior benefits or share a personal trainer with friends to learn proper technique. If a gym is not an option, try using stretch bands and dumbbells at home. Activities such as swimming, climbing stairs and walking at an incline can also provide resistance. Regardless of whether one goes to a health club or exercises at home, the key is to follow recommended regimens and proper technique.

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Businesses join forces Curves of Delta challenged neighboring businesses Rent-a-Center and Papa Murphy’s Pizza to raise funds for the Delta Doves during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The three businesses raised $700 by selling pink ribbons. In addition, any new member to Curves during October paid their member fee to the Delta Doves. The DOVES — Delta Organization of Volunteers to Educate and Support breast cancer — raises funds to assist women under the age of 50 in Delta County who cannot afford a breast imaging examination. Pictured above are Beverly Moore, Delta Doves president; Shyree Kirkpatrick, the co-owner of Curves; Robin Sanchez, manager of Curves; Justin Passow, manager of Rent-a-Center; Barbara Murdoch, Nita Casto, Patty Clark and Bee Hass, all of the Delta Doves. Not pictured is Paul Zweigle, manager of Papa Murphy’s. Laura Tarr, the owner of Tara’s clothing in downtown Delta, raised another $300 through ribbon sales.

November is COPD Awareness Month Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. The disease kills more than 120,000 Americans each year — that’s one death every four minutes — and causes serious, long-term disability. The number of people with COPD is increasing. More than 12 million people are diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and don’t even know it. Here are four things you can do to live a longer, more active life: • Be aware of the risk factors. • Recognize the symptoms. • Ask your doctor or health care provider about a simple breathing test. • Follow treatment advice. Four key risk factors for COPD: If you ... • have shortness of breath, chronic cough, or have trouble performing simple daily tasks like climbing stairs, grocery shopping, or laundry; • are over age 40 and

currently smoke or used to smoke; • have worked or lived around chemicals or fumes; • have certain genetic conditions ...you could be at risk for COPD. Four things you can do if you are at risk for COPD: • Talk with your health care provider about shortness of breath, chronic cough, or decline in activity level. • Get a simple breathing test, also known as spirometry. • Quit smoking. Need help? Talk to your doctor or health care provider. • Avoid pollutants or fumes that can irritate your lungs. Four things you can do to help manage COPD: • Take medication as directed by your doctor or health care provider. • Enroll in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. • Avoid pollutants or

fumes that can irritate your lungs. • Get flu and pneumonia shots as directed by your doctor or health care provider. Marcela Abuid MD has recently joined the Pulmonary Medicine Clinic at Delta County Memorial Hospital as a fulltime pulmonologist and is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 874-7668. Dr. Abuid offers patients her expertise in chronic lung and breathing disorders, known and suspected sleep disorders and broncoscophy. For additional information about COPD, contact the Cardiopulmonary Department at Delta County Memorial Hospital at 874-2251. For information on upcoming FreshStart™ Tobacco Cessation classes, please contact the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at 874-2412. Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, November 2011

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OBITUARIES

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John Blunck John Robert Blunck of Austin died after a lengthy illness on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 67. Cremation has taken place. At his request, no services will be held. Mr. Blunck was born June 10, 1944, in Iowa, to Vernon and Marjorie (Van Epps) Blunck. He married Linda on Dec. 8, 1990, in Grand Junction. She survives. Mr. Blunck was a rancher. He lived in Iowa and Phoenix before moving to Austin 25 years ago. He was a master carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Linda Blunck of Austin; a son and his wife, Jeff and Melanie of California; a daughter and her husband, Debbie and Paul Thoma; two stepdaughters, Jonna Crespin of Grand Junction, and Connie Piccoli of Durango; an aunt and her husband, Nancy and Alan George; a brother, Dick Blunck of Omaha; a sister, Virginia Stolte of California; 10 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Dream Catcher Therapy Center, 5814 Hwy. 348, Olathe, CO 81425, or the Delta County Humane Society, P.O. Box 11, Delta, CO 81416.

Camp Verde, Ariz., to Edward and Julia (Wright) Stewart. She spent her childhood and attended school in Camp Verde, Ariz. She married Joseph Francese on March 5, 1949, in Phoenix, Ariz. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. He died June 11, 2003. Mrs. Francese enjoyed singing, crafting, volunteering and anything creative. She was a member of the Catholic church and Sweet Adelines. She lived in Delta for many years before moving to Grand Junction in January 2008. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Jane Francese and Bill Weskamp of Grand Junction; three sons, Ed Francese and his wife Lilia of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Frank Francese of Grand Junction, and Joe Francese and his wife Sandra of Naples, Fla.; a sister and her husband, Wilma and Lee Erven of Delta; six grandchildren, Ted Francese and his wife Cristie, Anthony Francese, Jodi Francese, Milo Francese, Daniel Sanders and Gregory Sanders; and five greatgrandchildren, Bonnie Francese, Raeleigh Francese, Jayden Francese, Keaton Sanders and Logan Sanders. Mrs. Francese was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Francese. 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 taylorfuneralservice. com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Gerald Loucks Gerald G. Loucks, formerly of Cedaredge and Broomfield, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. He was 86. Mr. Loucks was born March 24, 1925, in Eckert, to Leo and Ruby (Denman) Loucks. He attended school in Tongue Creek, Eckert and Cedaredge. He graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1943. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force and served in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1945. After World War II he enrolled at the University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated in 1950 with a degree in petroleum geology. Mr. Loucks married Phyllis Beckley on Dec. 30, 1951. She survives. He worked for several companies, Skelly Oil, Murphy Corp., Texas Gulf, Kerr-McGee and Occidental Petroleum, before forming his own company, Sunburst Exploration Inc., with friends and colleagues, and later Paleogeological Resolutions Inc., a consulting firm. His career took him across the United States. In the oil industry he was considered the “Father of the Overthrust Belt” and in 1976 was awarded “Explorer of the Year” by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists. In 1977-78, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists invited Mr. Loucks to tour North America and lecture at various geological societies, universities and colleges. Mr. Loucks was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, the Wyoming Geological Society, Cedaredge VFW Post

#9221 and the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society. He enjoyed his family, geology, a beautiful yard and jitter-bugging. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Loucks; two sons and their wives, Bruce and Susan Loucks, and Clayton and Linda Loucks; a daughter, Sandra Loucks; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Loucks was preceded in death by two brothers. A funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the local arrangements.

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He lived in Defuniak Springs, Fla., before moving to Cedaredge 10 years ago. He enjoyed his ranch and horses. He was a carpenter. Mr. Pryor married Laura Ward on Oct. 27, 2007, in Delta County. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Tashia; a son, James; a brother, Edward Pryor of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; his mother and father-inlaw, Richard and Terry Cerise; two brothersin-law, Ted Ward and Kenny Ward; a sisterin-law, Jenny Ward; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pryor was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lavora Pryor; and a brother, John Pryor. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Evelyn Francese Evelyn Jane Francese of Grand Junction died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. She was 80. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta, with Reverend Chrysogonus Nwelle officiating. Inurnment will follow at Delta City Cemetery. Mrs. Francese was born May 3, 1931, in

college students. “Touchstone Energy cooperatives across the country are committed both to their communities at home and to our friends and family members who are making sacrifices for us overseas,” said Dan McClendon, DMEA’s general manager. “DMEA is pleased to help some of the families who are part of our own co-op be in better touch with their loved ones now serving in Afghanistan.” Other persons or businesses interested in donating to the Family Support Group of the 928th Area Support Medical Company of the Colorado National Guard can call 252-7769 or 249-9228. Checks can be made payable to the 928th Family Readiness

Michael C. Walker March 7, 1957 ~ Nov. 6, 2011 Michael C. Walker of Grand Junction went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at his home. He was 54. Mike graduated from Delta High School in 1975. He was a diesel mechanic and later became disabled due to severe neck and back injuries. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, movies, reading, art and the love of his family and friends. He was also an avid lover of animals. One of the highlights of his life was a monthlong visit to Russia. He lived in Oxnard, Calif., Denver and Vancouver, Ore., before moving back to Grand Junction. A celebration of life was held Nov. 15 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with his cousin, Ursula Lichtenberger officiating.

Inurnment followed at Cory Cemetery. Michael is survived by his mother and stepfather, Doris “Dee” and Don McAninch of Farmington, N.M.; his special cousins, Allen Shipman of Bullhead City, Ariz., Pam and Doug Balderston, Brian, Miranda and Rachelle, all of Trenton, Tenn., Amber Miller of Las Vegas, Nev., Taylor Miller of Anchorage, Alaska, Ursula and

Clay Lichtenberger of Oklahoma City, Okla., Ron, Ann and Ashlee Sunderland of Delta, Angelo and Carla Messano, and Gary Messano; two stepsisters, Julie and Gary Barger of Willard, Mo., and Sonia and Mark Henry of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; his special friends, Shelly Ginther, Phil Parker, David Rule, Herb Shipman and Patsy Rule; and many cousins and friends too numerous to mention. You meant a lot to Michael and his family and we thank you. Michael loved all of you deeply. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; an aunt, Eileen Shipman; and a cousin, Eric Balderston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or go to your local shelter and adopt a pet. Paid obituary

Virgena Gettman Virgena Marie Gettman of Cedaredge died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at her home. She was 33. Services are pending. Mrs. Gettman is survived by her mother, Teresa Stave of Cedaredge; her grandparents, Richard and Barbara Gettman of Cedaredge; two sons, Donovan Sinka and Dallas Willshire, both of Cedaredge; a daughter, Autumn Gettman of Cedaredge; and a sister, Leanne Gettman of Delta. Memorial contributions may be made to any suicide prevention organization. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice. com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

J.P. Pryor James “J.P.” Gaston Pryor of Cedaredge died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. He was 53. A celebration of life memorial potluck will be held at the Pondy Bar in Cedaredge on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. Mr. Pryor was born Dec. 28, 1957, in Tallahassee, Fla., to John and Lavora (Peters) Pryor. He spent his childhood in Ocala, Fla., and graduated from Ocala High School.

DMEA supports military families with phone cards Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA), through its Touchstone Energy community budget, recently donated $928 to the Family Support Group of the 928th Area Support Medical Company of the Colorado National Guard, a unit based in Montrose. The funds will be used to purchase and ship phone cards to those serving in Afghanistan so that they can be in touch with their family members over the holidays. The mission of the 928th is to provide emergency medical treatment, sick call, and ground ambulance evacuation of troops. Its approximately 80 members include medical professionals, educators, police officers, construction workers and

Group (FRG). Donations by check or phone cards can also be mailed to: National Guard Family Program Office, 928th FRG, 482 28 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81501. DMEA’s Montrose office, located at 11925 6300 Road, is also one of several drop-off locations accepting Christmas toys for kids of those serving in uniform. By donating a new, unwrapped toy you’ll be helping provide wonderful toys to give to military families that are struggling during this time of year. A collection box is located in the Montrose office lobby; toys will be accepted through Dec. 12.

Make a date to quit smoking Coloradans ready to quit smoking are urged to call their health care providers during the 36th annual Great American Smokeout Nov. 17 and make a plan to end their tobacco addiction. State and federal health care reform legislation requires employers and health plans to provide tobacco cessation coverage with no deductible. Surveys show that 90 percent of Colorado smokers want to quit. The best way to start is to make a commitment to quit and set a quit date. Work with your health care provider and tell friends and family about your quit date and how you plan to quit smoking. Make smoke-free home and car rules. Get rid of ashtrays or anything that triggers your smoking addiction. And, above all, keep trying. Research shows it may take most smokers more than one try to quit for good.

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Sheryl Hoffmann Sheryl Lynn Hoffmann of Delta died of breast cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home. She was 56. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Hoffmann was born Oct. 1, 1955, in Mountain Home, Idaho, to Robert and Myrna (Cook) Mayer. She spent her childhood in Boulder and graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder in 1973. She attended Western State Collage in Gunnison and Colorado State University in Fort Collins. She lived in Loveland before moving to Delta five years ago. She was a florist, a partner in the Delta Boot Shop and the wedding coordinator for the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge. She was a member of the Cedaredge Historical Society and produced their newsletters. She facilitated the Six Degrees Leadership Group in Delta. She was a resident of Sunrise Ranch Spiritual Community in Loveland. She enjoyed interior decorating, outdoor activities and her family and close friends. Mrs. Hoffmann is survived by her companion, Jim Sigle of Delta; a son and his wife, Chad and Joanna Hoffmann of Longmont; her mother and stepfather, Myrna and Glen Kelley of Boulder; two sisters and their husbands, Melinda and Rich Endres of Broomfield, and Jennifer and Don Greenwood of Longmont; and one nephew, Judson Greenwood of Broomfield. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Mayer. 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 handled the arrangements.

Shirley Ann Peak of Paonia died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home. She was 79. A private family service will be held at a later date at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paonia. Mrs. Peak was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Lafayette, to John and Olga (Catanni) Cartwright. She spent her childhood in Lafayette and East Carbon, Utah. She graduated from East Carbon High School in 1949. She attended Carbon College. She married Donald Peak on Sept. 17, 1951, in Price, Utah. He survives. Mrs. Peak lived in Gilman before moving to Paonia 48 years ago. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paonia. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles and her family. She volunteered at Paonia School helping children read. She is survived by her husband, Donald Peak of Paonia; four daughters, Barbara Pierce and her husband Ted of Paonia, Donna Ross of Grand Junction, Cindy Ungaro and Dave Stewart of Paonia, and Stephanie Sipe and her husband Greg of Hotchkiss; three brothers and their wives, Tom and Cindy Cartwright of Soda Springs, Idaho, Dave and Suzanne Cartwright of Price, Utah, and Wayne and Donna Cartwright of Kenilworth; three sisters and their husbands, Pat and Joe Hanke of Missouri, Judy and Frank Peczuh of Price, Utah, and Claudia and David Armstrong of Indiana; seven grandchildren, Nicole Walters and her husband Jeff, Amber Elsberry and her husband Blair, Heather Hales and her husband Tyson, Tyler Ross, Christan Lester and her husband Jared, Tanner Ross, and Jessica Rountree and her husband Cameron; and 11 great-grandchildren, Trevor Walters, Taylor Walters, Blake Elsberry, Libbey Hales, Peyton Hales, Caleb Hales, Garret Lester, Jerra Lester, Jaksin Lester, Kellan Rountree and Kameryn Rountree. Mrs. Peak was preceded in death by a brother, John Cartwright II; a sister, Barbara Thompson; and a grandson, Justin Sipe. Memorial contributions may be made to Paonia Hot Lunch Program, c/o Paonia High School, 846 Grand Ave., Paonia, CO 81428. View the Internet obit-

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Norma Medford Norma Medford, formerly of Cedaredge, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Hearthstone Health Center in Round Rock, Texas. She was 94. A funeral service was held Nov. 11 at the Cedaredge Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial followed at Cedaredge Cemetery. Mrs. Medford was born April 2, 1917, in Spencer, Wis., to Louie and Ethel Jensen. She graduated as valedictorian from Cedar Lake Academy in 1934. She attended Emmanuel Missionary College, now known as Andrews University. She married Menton Medford on Aug. 17, 1941, in Berrien Springs, Mich. They celebrated 50 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1991. Mrs. Medford worked at Boulder Hospital and was also employed as a food service director for Broadview Academy, Emmanuel Missionary College and Madison College. She retired after 30 years as head dietician at Porter Hospital in Denver. She moved to Cedaredge in 1985 and to Round Rock, Texas in 2006 to be closer to her son. She enjoyed her music for the church, family togetherness and snowshoeing in fresh powder. She is survived by two brothers, Caroll Jensen of Paradise, Calif., and Russel Jensen and his wife Marg of Austin; a son and his wife, Ed and Carol Medford of Round Rock, Texas; a daughter, Peggy Stiffler of Manzanola; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Menton Medford, and an infant son. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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minute essay on a specific subject selected by the VFW commander-in-chief as that year’s topic. The VOD allows students the opportunity to voice their opinion on the theme selected and, because the VFW is a patriotic organization, the theme is always related to patriotism. This year’s theme: “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” Each of the winners read their essays. For her part, Day said it takes someone special to serve in the military, willing to put their lives on the line. “The most honorable thing a person can do,” said Victoria, “is to serve in the military and fight for what we believe in, for what we think is right.” Fleming, noting that most wars have been fought in foreign lands, said 9/11/2001 brought us together as a nation. “Our military is important,” she said, and those who have served [in the military] deserve to be honored.” She also said that, in her opinion, our nation’s veterans have been treated unfairly. “Our veterans should come first,” she said. Marah said she was proud of her family’s long standing military history and respects them for their sacrifices. She added that their military service is a source of pride. Bryn then noted that her 14year-old brother Joseph is planning on entering the military when he comes of age, another source of pride for her. Bryn then recognized all the other students who had entered the VOD essay contest before dismissing the students and bringing this year’s Veterans Day Assembly to a close.

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Danny Martinez, a CHS senior, was named Orchard City’s student of the month for November.

OC names student of the month BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City Town Board has named Danny Martinez as its student of the month for November. Danny is a senior at Cedaredge High School. He is senior class president. He is a member of National Honor Society, works with the Partners program, and serves as photo editor for the school newspaper. He plays football, basketball, and track. He is considering college study in the field of sports medicine. Danny is the son of Anthony and Celeste Martinez of Eckert.

Chamber to meet on Dec. 7 The Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at noon at the WildFire Pizzeria in Cedaredge. The meeting will include the election of directors to fill five openings on the board of directors. Any member interested in serving on the board is asked to call 856-6961.

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Seeing Double is a disadvantage that comes Q: What along with being a twin?

“We have to share everything. We shared birthday parties when we were younger and even our senior pictures were combined.” -Joe and Michaela Laird

Do you plan on staying close after high school?

“We will stay close, but not only because we’re twins, we are also family. More than likely we will attend different colleges.” -Jake and Carly Wieben

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How often are you mistaken for your twin? “Everyday. We’ve become used to it though, even our friends get us mixed up.” -Kendra and Linda Pappan

would you compare your Q: How personality to your twin’s? shows more effort toward A: “Cody his grades.” -Luke Wieben “Luke is more outgoing.” -Cody Wieben

you ever have to compete Q: Do for attention? we compete A: “Sometimes for driving time. We share the same friends, but there’s times when we don’t want to be around each other.” -Tessa and Arie Wick

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Do you hang out with your twin outside of school or outside of your house?

“Yes, we hang out with the same friends. Both of us enjoy to play video games.” -Travis and Zane Hyatt-Martin

What is the greatest benefit about having a twin? “Having someone with you at all times, whether it’s through good times or bad.” -Jordan and Skylar Smith you interested in the same Q: Are type of girl? “No. I’m more of a CanadianA: Mexican kind of guy.” -Cade Wasser “No, I tend to go for AmericanAsians.” -Carter Wasser

Double the Difficulty By Cody Wieben Staff Writer For the most part, twins live individual lives. Only a few problems endlessly hover over them. They undoubtedly feel the immense pressure of other people’s comparisons between each other. From questions pertaining to which twin came out first to who people favor more, the judgments never end. They spend their entire lives as the “same”, even though they differ in many ways. They both live each of their lives attempting to prove their own individualities. Other people have no idea how much they complicate the reality

of living as a twin. By the time school begins, many twins tend to stay close to each other, physically and mentally. They both know each other, and they do not know anybody else. Other children have difficulty separating these twins as individuals later in life. They link the twins directly together for the rest of their lives. Soon the comparisons and ridiculous questions begin to accumulate. Twins will argue over anything that could amount to competition. The common people have no idea what they contribute to the complicated reality of living as a twin. From the petty arguing over toys to the sensitive feelings, living as a multiple cre-

ates uncomfortable situations. Twins live their lives in a constant circle of comparisons. They tend to easily annoy each other, but always keep an extremely close relationship. Many people have a difficult time with treating twins as individuals and not instantly comparing. They may say they do not, but at the end of the day, others will always compare. They do not blame each other for the complications; they blame other people who unknowingly create a difficult reality to live in. Twins have the capability to prove their individuality, people just need to learn how to take that shared spotlight and divide it equally.

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Senior Softball Swingers

Savannah McIntire

Brianna Henrie

Hope Shaw

Emily Rodriguez

Savannah witched from third base to shortstop throughout the season, and received All Conference. Savannah played three years of softball for the high school. Her on base percentage was 679% out of 1000%. Coach said, “Savannah was willing to switch positions or try slap hitting for the team. She took on a leadership role.”

Bri was the primary pitcher who received honorable mention. She played for four years. This season alone, Bri got 39 strikeouts and pitched 136 outs. Coach said, “She was always one of those easy going, get after it girls, and she was always trying to outdo herself.”

Hope was pitcher until she got an injury and switched to left field, Hope received honorable mention. She was the only one to hit a home run throughout the season. Coach said, “She’s the toughest kid I know, and no matter what she always wanted to be playing softball.”

Emily played right field this season, and has played softball for two years. Emily’s on base percentage was 700. Coach said, “She was always happy to improve herself no matter how long it took.”

Frankie Hajny Frankie played right field and has played high school ball for two years. Frankie always hustled to every ball that came to her, and she always was willing to work with the Freshman. Coach said, “The only lefty on the team, Frankadilla was always willing to work with others.”

Michaela Laird This year was the first time she played high school softball, and her position was right field. Michaela caught on very quickly and was one of the most improved players. Coach said, “For someone who hasn’t played, she always had a good attitude and showed significant improvement.”

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Running for the Bulldogs By Dakota Baldozier Staff Writer For the past two years, two our students have ran in a county cross team, Dakota Baldozier and Lars Knutson. Lars simply says, “That its not really to weird to run for a different school, I get along with everyone. Especially because everyone is so nice and welcoming.” The team is actually his favorite part of cross country, “I get to meet new people, that have great personalities and have the same aspirations as I do.” Even though you run individually cross country is still a team sport. “It feels like a team sport because we train together and earn points as a team, and the encouragement from the team is essential.” Cross country went great this year for Lars, he cut off 5 minutes from his time, and improved the most on his team. The work out that dropped his time the most is probably the mile

and 800 pace repeats. “Keeping your pace is so hard and the course we run for this work out is so slow and never ending,” he says. Dakota cross country season went just as well she dropped 3 minutes off of her 5k. “It’s a great feeling to know that your hard work paid off!” The most important part of the sport to her is the team aspect. “Knowing that your teammates are waiting for you at the finish cheer- Photo by Dakota Baldozier ing as loud as they can, pushes you to Lars Kunutson pumps his arms during the last 100 yard run that much harder,” she says. stretch of his race. The two Bruin runners encourage more people to go out for the sport this next upcoming season. “Its a perfect way to meet other people, and it pays off so well in other sports too,” Dakota states. In this sport, they have made it clear that it is a great opportunity to make new friends, stay in shape, and to shine in a fall sport.

#1 Fans Earn Recognition at Last Home Volleyball Game By Danni Floyd Staff Writer These two individuals deserve recognition as the best, fans ever. Alice and George Jones attended all of the home and away volleyball games this season. They came to support everyone on the team; they have no family here in Cedaredge to come watch. Alice went to high school in Denver and graduated in 1950. She and her husband moved here twelve years ago. Their friend’s daughter went to school in Cedaredge, and that’s how they first became involved in watching volleyball. They both love to watch because of the action, knowledge, and work ethic the team brings to the court. Alice taught Home Economics in high school and was also a librarian.

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She loves to work in the yard as well as baking. The 2011-2012 volleyball team thanked Alice and George for all their support at their last home game. Alice and George were astounded when they received their t-shirts as the number one fan! They really appreciate the acknowledgement and will wear them with pride next year. When Alice went to school, volleyball was very different from today’s volleyball. The game included different rules and a different point system. Alice states, “Play hard, be focused, and do your best! Each player is special to the team.” True fans come when we least expect them, and they remain until the game they love is over.

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Many people in the community don’t understand the difference between marching band and a regular sport. They never see how much work actually goes into creating a state champion band. “I wouldn’t even consider marching band to be a sport” Color guard Coach Brenda Suitor explains. “It takes an athlete and an artist to be good, which is twice the work for one person. It’s all about technique in both marching and music fundamentals. A band must be a unit, not a group of individuals, but each individual must be able to play their best, blend with the rest of the band, run across a field and entertain at the same time.” “Yes”, Mr. Bowles, the band director, agreed. “Everyone has to be ‘on’ for competition; there is no bench. We can’t just sit our only tuba player on the sidelines if she’s having an off day. We need her! We have one chance to win. There are no minutes counting down on a clock, no time to adjust your performance, no overtime for a last chance. We get seven and a half minutes to show the judges what we have, and we hope we’re better than the competition.” “We did basic blocks every day, just to practice the good,

fundamental marching that we needed.” This involved marching within a grid design. To assist with the visual part of the show, Brenda Suitor demanded that her flag girls strive for perfection as well. The hard work of both the band and guard paid off when the Marching Bruins were awarded “Best Visual” at the state competition. The only way to achieve perfection in marching band is to practice, something that the marching band did plenty of. “We figured it out, and for every minute of performance, we had at least 25 hours of rehearsal,” drum major Malca Gordon says. With all of the practices and so much to be done, many wonder how Bowles was able to organize successful rehearsals. “I tried to plan effectively and pick what we worked on that day. Practice had to be kept at a fast pace, but not so fast that it became monotonous. We needed to keep the intensity, push forward, and work hard. It paid off in the end.” As Brenda Suitor recollects on winning, she says, “I cried because this band, in my opinion, had to work three times as hard, and every student had to put forth 100% effort to win. I’m so happy for the kids who stuck with it! We’ve been waiting six years for this state championship, and we finally did!”

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Helping the Homeless By Candice McDermith Staff Writer CFES (College for Every Student) is pooling their resources and creating a leadershipthrough-service activity. Winter is fast approaching, and the Abraham Connections homeless shelter is in dire need of supplies. Black Friday is just around the corner along with the holiday season, and CFES has decided to take advantage of the low prices and bargain deals to advertise the demand for materials. By publicizing the Abraham Connections requests, we are hoping to collect a large quantity of essentials from students at CHS and the community. The materials we need most are twin-sized sheet sets

(including pillow cases), blankets, pillows, towels, washcloths, shower passes to the rec center, snack bags (ziplock bags filled with a bottle of juice or a can of soda and pre-packaged snacks like trail mix, granola bars, chips, crackers) and warm socks. CFES is a program where students practice their leadership skills and become involved in community service. Too often, most extracurricular activities are limited to the school, but CFES has broadened their horizons. They are reaching out to the community. All Delta County schools participate in CFES although CHS is spearheading this event. We focus on mentoring, leadership, and pathways to college.

Photos by Cody Wieben Members of the V.F.W. attended the Veteran’s Day assembly on November 11, 2011 at Cedaredge High School. The middle school was also in attendence during this day of recognition. Essay winners were Bryn Marah, Danica Flemming, and Victoria Day. Students, faculty, and members of the community took the time to remember the significance of freedom in America, as well as honoring those who have served in the military.

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Students of the month at CMS Each month teachers from Cedaredge Middle School nominate students from their classes for student of the month honors. The September students of the month and their nominating teachers’ comments are: Alex Giron: Mrs. Rupp states, “Alex has shown tremendous growth in

maturity from his sixth grade year. He is focused and determined to make this a good year for himself. I admire his determination!” Tyler Reynolds: Ms. McPherson states, “Tyler works very hard even with a broken arm. He is always positive, looks for the good in any situation,

and is always willing to help others.” Tre LaBossiere: Mr. Long states, “Tre is off to a great start. He shows tremendous pride in the work he is doing. Keep up the good work!” Summer Hood: Mrs. Dannels states, “Summer is an amazing young lady who has shown drive, determination, and character. No matter what is happening in the world around her, Summer is dedicated and pursuing excellence at every turn. Her smile brightens every room she enters and her laughter warms the heart. As her coach, I’ve seen her work diligently to develop her skills, to support her teammates, and to be a team leader. I’m very proud of her!” Mikkayla Wilderson: Mrs. Henderson states, “Mikkayla is an 8th grade marvel this year! Her progress reports have been stellar, her volleyball skills are terrific and her brand new attitude is great fun to watch. Keep up the good work, Mikkayla...you are amazing!” Jake Salyer: Mrs. Cerise

states, “Jake’s incredible work ethic, great attitude, and leadership potential make him a joy to have in class. He comes prepared everyday, works hard, and spreads a positive attitude throughout the room. The students look to him for leadership, and his presence sets the tone for the room.” Jake Allen: Ms. West states, ” He is always so polite to adults, a trait that should be recognized. I nominate Jake for Student of the Month for his outstanding respect towards adults here at CMS.” Emilee Houston: Mrs. Wasser states, “Emilee is a fantastic student! She comes to class each day with materials needed, homework and a positive attitude. Emilee is a student who knows her job and puts 100% effort into it each day!” Brittany Chlarson: Mr. Craig states, “Despite Brittany’s schedule changing several times she has Photo submitted started the year in a very The students of the month for September are Alex successful way. She is a Giron, Tyler Reynolds, Tre LaBossiere, Summer Hood, Mikkayla Wilderson, Jake Salyer, Jake Allen, Emilee joy in class and works Houston, and Brittany Chlarson. very hard. Seeing Brittany take a leadership role in a project for our Meteorology class was great.” The October students of the month and their The following students were named to the honor roll at Cedaredge Elemen- nominating teachers’s tary School for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: comments are: True Jiron: Mr. Long Halee Lowrance Briar Wagner Reganne McIntire Hunter Campbell Straight A’s states, “True always comJD Miller Aby Lozano Manney Wilson Jacob Chlarson 5th grade Kristen Maldonado Lee Moon Dillon Coe Whitney Woolley Emalee Brooks pletes his work on time. Rachel McCollaum 4th grade Katie Lindley Victoria Creech Courtney Freeman He is involved in class and Jamie Meyer Kiara Springer Natalie Barnard Jasmine Cruthers Garth Knutson is always willing to try his Breckin Morrell Fabian Barron Kaitlyn Toothaker Payton Donahue Nevaeh Martinez Zoe Wood Christoferr Myers Kayla Buckallew Joe Eiler Max Moore best. Great job!” Jade Price 3rd grade Faith Esquibel Hannah Carlson Keaton Sheppard Triston Waddell: Mrs. Nicole Price Lacey Cobb Kimbr Alanko Hannah Gardner 4th grade Henderson states, “Tristan Cris Alejandre Emma Purvis Elisabeth Cole Jordan Guereque Grace Hatheway is a wonderful example for Isaac Quick Alex Barron Taylor Hancock Paden Conner Elle Lewis Xavier Quintanilla Makayla Coslett Isaac Blair Kylee Hanson 3rd grade the younger students at AJ Robidoux Sterling Brown Owen Craig Elle Hockersmith Conner Brooks CMS. He puts forth maxiColby Rupp Jacob Brown Wyatt Lewis Sean Dale Kammie Henderson mum effort in all he does Sam Campbell Skyler Sakala Alayna Edwards Hannah Maclean Sophia McCrackin and shows honesty and Kiyoshi Salazar Jake Cok Ethan Fish Benny Miller Emma Stumpf Hailey Smith Trey Geyer Jessica Dexter A B Honors 3.99-3.0 Larissa Prisbrey integrity working with Reagan Todd Aspen Furubotten Jared Reynolds Brian Hoerr 5th grade the adults in our school. Daniel Garcia Blake Tullis Rebbecca Hofius Kaylee Smith Dalia Alejandre Tristan is what being a Justine Valdez Zach Hamilton Hannah Hohenstein Levi Smothers Cameron Baldozier Brody Wagner Ryan Imhoff Brady Healy Sydney Staples Mickenzie Balistreri Cedaredge Bruin is all Olivia Wick Winnie Hirsch Shelby Stone Michael James Wade Barnard about!” Dominic Hoeltzner Nevaeh Wilkerson Joshua Jenkins Emily Tullis Kyrie Barnes Skylar Kuhn: Mr. Craig Zoey Janssen Bailey Weiss Taj VanderLinde Seth Belden states, “I want to nomiMakayla Kehmeier Jake Kuemmerlin Michelle Varanai Wyatt Camp

nate Skylar Kuhn. He has consistently been an example of a good student. Skylar is prepared for class everyday and participates regularly. He is a joy to have in class and I am looking forward to having him in class the rest of the year.” Sarah Wells: Mrs. Kehmeier states, “Sarah always has a smile on her face. She is a hard worker, self-motivated, and keeps on track. She is great to have in class.” Nellie Freeman: Ms. McPherson states, “Nellie is a hard worker, great sense of humor, and fun to be around! Helpful to other students and is always polite to staff.” Mackenzie Dean: Mr. Davis states, “Mackenzie has a true desire to learn. Her work ethic is second to none and the quality of her work is exemplary.” Kenzie Henderson: Mrs. Cerise states, “Kenzie is a wonderful kid to have in class. She is attentive, focused, and always on task. She is quiet and hard-working. She is kind to everyone in the class and in very helpful to her peers (all of them). She really adds to the environ-

ment, bringing good workethic and compassion!” Kennedy Godwin: Mrs. Rupp states, “Kennedy always comes to class with a smile on her face, ready to tackle the work of the day. She is a diligent student who tries her very best in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities. I truly enjoy having Kennedy in class; she is a wonderful representative of the students we have at Cedaredge Middle School.” Brandon Ness: Mrs. Dannels states, “Brandon is a hard working student who brings laughter to almost every setting. Although he is a hard working student who does a good job, he stands out for the humor, fun and joy that are a natural part of who he is. His ability to help people find the lighter side of life is a gift that he gives to those around him!” Axyle Belveal: Mrs. Wasser states, “Axyle is an outstanding student in all ways. He is a fantastic example to his peers. He is always attentive, respectful of others, and responsible. Axyle makes CMS a better place!”

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The students of the month for October at Cedaredge Middle School are True Jiron, Triston Waddell, Skylar Kuhn, Sarah Wells, Nellie Freeman, Mackenzie Dean, Kenzie Henderson, Kennedy Godwin, Brandon Ness and Axyle Belveal.

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Aging weather network gets update Colorado State University was recently successful procuring a $112,000 Water Supply Reserve Account grant with the Gunnison Basin Roundtable, one of the nine statewide roundtables formed by the Colorado General Assembly’s Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act in 2006. The grant will provide infrastructure and data delivery improvements to the Colorado Agricultural Meteorological network, or “CoAgMet” managed by state climatologist Nolan Doesken and his staff at the State Climate Center in Fort Collins. The resulting improvements

will provide water users in parts of Western Colorado — the local agricultural community in particular — better quality crop water use data and easier access to that data. “CoAgMet is such an asset for CSU and the Agricultural community,” says Doesken. “As a tool it has two functions, the daily data, and the historical data. Together they make a great one-two punch for short and long term management of irrigated agriculture.” Doesken is referring to the predictive power of understanding the climatic history of a region’s growing conditions. Appreciating subtle

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shifts in freeze and thaw dates, growing degree days, and season length is invaluable data for the Climate Center and can be worth thousands of dollars to row crop farmers. Irrigation is what settled the west, allowing the desert to bloom and valleys like the Grand and Uncompahgre to flourish. In the modern era the viability of farming and ranching is being challenged by city centered industry and backcountry recreation. To remain competitive agriculture has turned to improved technology, especially irrigation technology. The most common improvements by western Colorado irrigators have been from old flood and siphon tube systems to gated pipe — you’ve probably seen the lengths of white PVC laid out in fields during the summer. Some producers have even successfully incorporated extra-efficient systems like sprinklers, and sub-surface drip that create the opportunity for profitable yield increases. Like with most hardware improvements, it only becomes worth the investment if the software follows suite — enter CoAgMet. “For me and this operation CoAgMet is critical,” remarks David Harold, Olathe area producer. “There’s always a period during the warmest part of the irrigation season where I need to juggle water,” he continues. “Being able to keep a handle on water use in my onions can be the difference between a money maker and a disaster.”

The roundtable grant includes funds to update measurement equipment on the existing four stations in the Uncompahgre Valley, add an additional station, and maintain all five through 2014. Additionally, the CoAgMet website — often criticized by irrigators for not being user friendly — will be updated. This is important news for a Lower Gunnison community that is wrestling with some serious water quality concerns, namely selenium. “As a Gunnison basin roundtable member,” says John McClow, Counsel with the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District “I see the longevity of CoAgMet playing a critical role in the Lower Gunnison’s water future, chiefly with the agricultural community where the selenium issue is of great concern.” Selenium is a contaminant flushed from local shale soils that affects endangered fish species: the razorback sucker and Colorado pikeminnow. The Endangered Species Act process has been drawing extra attention to this unlikely side effect of less efficient water management. “This project has value for the Lower Gunnison,” comments Barb Osmundson, a fish and wildlife biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Grand Junction. “While improvements in water quality continue to occur, the chance of successful fish recovery is also increased.” Osmundson is referring to the reduction in selenium concentra-

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Wendy Newman and Noah Newman of the Colorado Climate Center installed this CoAgMet weather station west of Olathe during the summer of 2010 as part of an upgrade to the reporting system. tions in local endangered fish habitat thanks to more efficiently operated irrigation systems. Support of this nature is timely for CoAgMet since the current economic recession had put a cloud over its immediate future. Other funding obtained around the state will not only keep the network healthy but help support additional improvements including a texting service that will

be piloted in the Arkansas during the summer of 2012. For more information on CoAgMet visit the website: http://ccc.atmos. colostate.edu/~coagmet/. For questions on CoAgMet services on the Western Slope please contact Denis Reich, Colorado State University water resources specialist in Grand Junction at 970201-8467; or e-mail denis. reich@colostate.edu

What’s bugging you? Problems of woody plants and their solutions BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

AGTECK of the West 2320 East Main • Montrose • 970-249-8936 Offer available July 1st through December 31st, 2011. Only at participating Dealers. Subject to credit approval. Some customers will not qualify. Customer must take delivery prior to end of the program period. See your local Dealer for more details.

Winter is fast approaching. I hope you have winterized your yard and protected trees and shrubs from deer damage. Try to get one more thorough soaking of your plants before snow and groundfreezing temperatures make further watering an iffy proposition. This will be my last column until spring of next year. I am ready to take a break from gardening chores, aren’t you? But first I would like to promote an organization that directly encourages

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the planting of trees and their proper care. The Arbor Day Foundation (arborday.org) is a national organization whose goal is to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Their main program is the Tree City USA® program, sponsored in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. It provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home. The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride. Currently both Delta and Cedaredge are Tree Cities in the Delta County area. Olathe, Montrose and Grand Junction are also nearby Tree Cit-

ies. As a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board, I am involved with the recertification each year of our town to continue as a Tree City. One of the most important and rewarding functions we promote is an Arbor Day celebration each spring. We also conduct a free sick tree day for the citizens of the Surface Creek area. Delta also has its own Arbor Day celebration and sick tree day. The board provides expert advice to the town on planting and maintenance of trees in parks, on school grounds and cemeteries, under utility lines and other public areas where trees are planted. The tree board in Cedaredge consists of six volunteer members and a town trustee. We are provided funds to carry out our activities. Our biggest challenge is to convince citizens to become board members. I believe some feel they would not be qualified. Others may be concerned about the amount of time involved. I can assure you that we are not burdened with a lot of lengthy meetings

nor are members required to be gardening experts. All that is required is for members to be interested in trees and the success of our programs in Cedaredge and other Tree Cities. If you think you might be interested in contributing to our programs by becoming a board member, please give me a call at 856-3279. We have a lot of fun working with school children during our Arbor Day celebration. We also get great satisfaction in helping folks with their tree problems. I’ll be back in April to bring you more information on what’s bugging you about your trees and shrubs. Until then, enjoy your respite from weeding, watering and other gardening chores. Curl up by the fireplace and read a good gardening book or plant catalog and dream about next year’s garden. Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a master gardener.

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Trudy Kareus, state executive director of the Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced that the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses begins Nov. 14. “Producers across the state experienced several natural disasters during the 2010 crop year that caused hardship and financial losses to many agricultural operations,” said Kareus. “The SURE program provides assistance to producers when disaster strikes, so I strongly encourage producers with 2010 crop losses to contact their local county FSA office to learn more about the program,” she said. To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer’s operation must be located in a county that was

declared a disaster for 2010 and have at least a 10 percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Producers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of the normal production on the farm. The following counties received a disaster designation during 2010: Adams, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Crowley, Custer, Delta, El Paso, Fremont, Garfield, Gunnison, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Logan, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Routt, Saguache, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Teller, Washington, Weld and Yuma. To meet program eli-

gibility requirements, producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on noninsurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmer or rancher do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits. For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact your Delta County FSA office at 690 Industrial Blvd., or call 8745726, ext. 2, or visit the website at www.fsa.usda. gov/sure.

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Priced To Sell…Simply amazing 3BR/2BA, 1300 sq. ft., 1992 manufactured home offers many upgrades. New solid doors, nice trim, new metal roof, spacious oversized 2 car garage and irrigation water on nearly one acre on Surface Creek Road. Priced to sell. $99,900 #657744

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Lovely & Charming…1995 manufactured home features 3BR/2BA, 1624 sq. ft., large living room, separate family room, dining room, large master suite, spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards & counter space. Privacy fenced back yard & even a fish pond. $165,000 #650986

Screamin’ Deals…Ready to go 3BR/2BA, 2176 sq. ft. home features large bedrooms, upstairs deck, fenced back yard, spacious kitchen. Close to downtown amenities. $69,900 #654383 Other Bank Owned properties in Hotchkiss & Paonia - 800 sq. ft. to 1400 sq. ft., $67,650 to $79,900.

Brand New…Be the first to live in this comfortable 3BR/2BA, 1527 sq. ft. home on .275 Acres with great views. Home features granite countertops, marble tile in bathrooms, bamboo floors. Insulated and finished 2 car garage. $189,500 #662182

Lovely Custom Home…Built in 2008, 4BR/2.5BA, 2188 sq. ft. home, designed to maximize space and easy flow floor plan. Home has accent lighting and great picture windows, large master suite. 2.89 acres with irrigation for gardens and More. $275,000 #660360

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CARD OF THANKS THE HAROLD B. ROSS family thanks each of you who brought food, prepared food, sent flowers, sent cards, came to visit, shared special thoughts of Dad, and prayed us through this difficult time. There just are no words to express our sincere gratitude. (1x46)

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EQUESTRIAN DREAM! Fenced 5+ acres is ready for horses with a barn, loafing shed & irrigation water. Immaculate 3226 sq. ft. Geo-Thermal home, pellet stove in the living room also in the family room, in the fully finished walk-out basement. Spacious MBR has French doors opening onto the covered deck. Landscaped yard, covered back deck to enjoy this beautiful property & views. 50’ x 44’ shop has extra storage upstairs and is RV ready. $395,000 Cedaredge, CO #662964

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D2 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 TRAILER SALES

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MYSTERY SHOPPING Evaluators needed for Delta and Hotchkiss grocery stores. Apply online at www.trendsource.com click Field Agents and then on the MSI site click Become a Field Agent. Please e-mail salexander@trendsource. com after so I know your application is in. (4x46) MAKE A FAST SALE! Advertise in the DCI Classifieds.

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HILLTOP IS HIRING fatherhood coaches in Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties to create and implement individual and family plans with fathers including case managements, groups, and job coordination. Bachelor's degree in Human Service or a related field; one year related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. For additional information or to apply to www.htop.org or 540 S. 1st Street, Montrose. EOE/ADA (2x46)

Join a team who is making a difference in the lives of seniors. Send resume to jkjones@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE/AA

Home Care Services RN 24 to 32 hours per week Provides home care, performs initial or annual assessments of participants in their home care environment and coordinates plan of care with appropriate resources. Requires an RN License, a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population and two years of experience in a home care or nursing home setting. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Home Care CNA 32 to 40 hours per week Assists participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care in their homes. Requires a current CNA license with a minimum of one year of experience working with the elderly population; home care experience preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Please submit resumes to lquon@voa.org or apply at Senior CommUnity Care Center, 11485 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418. EEO

Immediate Opening We are looking for a Sales Representative who would like to join the best team of insurance professionals in Western Colorado.

Hotchkiss/Paonia Delta Montrose The opportunity offers: ¹ Two year financial start up package ($36,000 first year, $48,000 second year) OR $30,000 base plus commissions ¹ Unlimited earning potential ¹ Broad product offering ¹ Farmers support for customers Voted #1 in the world in 2011 for Corporate Training * Must obtain Colorado Insurance License and Complete University of Farmers New Agent Training

The Delta County Clerk & Recorder’s Office is accepting applications for a Department Clerk I in the Motor Vehicle Unit. Duties include issuing vehicle registrations, titles and license plates. Qualifications include 2 years office setting experience, knowledge of vehicle titles, computer skills, strong customer service skills, ability to balance a cash drawer and willingness to perform other duties as assigned. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday and Friday. Salary Range $11.95 to $12.25 per hour Interested persons may submit a County Application to the County Administrator’s Office on or before Wednesday, November 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Applications may be obtained at the Administrator’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Ste 227, Delta, CO 81416 or by calling 970-874-2459. Applications may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty. com. A resume may be attached to the completed County application. Delta County is an EOE/ADA employer.

To learn more go to: www.farmersagent.com/bpomrenke and call me, Bret Pomrenke, District Manager (970) 243-4404

Get information on news and events, and tell us what you think, on-line at our web site.

And, for a more in-depth look at the top stories and features, make sure you get our paper, every week. Delta County Independent 401 Meeker St. • Delta 874-4421 www.deltacountyindependent.com

Specializing in Person-Centered Care Hiring for: RN Full-time Evening Minimum of 1 yr. experience in long-term care. Apply in Person. Sheila or Judy. 750 S. 8th Street Olathe, CO 81425

DELTA, COLORADO IS now accepting applications for Police Officer to establish a labor pool of interested applicants. Delta is located on the Western Slope and is surrounded by mountains with a population of approximately 8,915. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities - Devil's Thumb 18 hole regulation golf course, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Confluence Lake and Park with fishing and walking trails, mountain climbing, hiking, hunting and skiing within one hour drive, and other attractive and desirable amenities. Applicants must be certifiable, certified or lateral; certified preferred. Patrols an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order and prevention of crime, takes intensive field and basic training in the early period of employment. Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school. Necessary special requirements are: possess a valid Colorado driver's license, State certified in law enforcement, certain certifications and standards must be achieved and maintained according to departmental policies and law; must be 21 years of age or over at time of hire; will be required to pass a detailed background and criminal record check, a psychological exam, physical agility and written test. If an offer of conditional employment is extended, will be required to successfully pass a preemployment drug test. The 2011 salary range is $18.95/hour to $21.95/hour plus an excellent benefit package. Originals of both City employment application and supplemental police application must be completed and submitted to Human Resources, City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416. Required applications are available on City web page www.delta. co.gov. EOE/MF (2x45) WILLOW TREE CARE Center 2050 South Main Street, Delta, CO 81416. RN/ LPN-PRN positions available. Please apply in person. EOE. (2x45)

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PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421. BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 8567115. (tfnx12) FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers. Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 November 17, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) William C. Clark, who owns the old Moore farm just at the edge of town, is harvesting one of the biggest crops of sugar beets ever grown in this section of the state. He has seventy-five acres of the sugar producing product and each acre is yielding an average of twenty tons, which at $5 per ton, would , would bring him $100 per acre, but the quality is said to be excellent and will bring him the outside figure. This is the seventh or eighth crop of sugar beets grown on this land, and contrary to the usual rule, is by far the largest. *** It would seem that there is a good demand for farms in Delta county to rent. Two weeks ago a small ad was placed in the Independent offering a farm for rent. The farm was rented the day after the paper came out and it is claimed that there were more than fifty inquiries, some of the applications coming from a distance of several hundred

THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31)

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO change a child's life! Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We need your help! Call today for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with a child in our community. BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG Partners of Delta, Montrose or cat today. Call 970-527- and Ouray, 874-4661, www. 3350, or visit cawsonline. partners-west.org. or www. org. Delta County Citizens deltayouth@montrose.net. for Animal Welfare and (tfx13) Shelter (CAWS) PAONIA AMERICAN CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV Legion runs a year round regular meetings on the non-perishable emergency second Monday of each food pantry. This is for month at 7 p.m. at the the North Fork area. For Veterans Building, 15th & information, call 527-6252. Howard, Delta. For further (tfx49) information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19) SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD jewelry and silver or bits of ALANON FAMILY GROUP gold and silver scraps. The meets in Delta at 8 p.m. Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s sending them to: New Eyes Episcopal Church, 5th and for the Needy, 549 Millburn Palmer. If there is a prob- Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 lem of alcoholism in a or send them to: Gale family member or friend, Conger, Secretary of IOOF we can help you. You are Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. not alone. Call Shirley at 548, Delta, CO 81416. 323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information. THE AMERICAN RED Alateen meeting in Delta, Cross needs you. Become same time, same place. Call one of the Red Cross volfirst. (TFNx19) unteers who says, “We’ll Be There, Because Help Can’t THE PREGNANCY RE- Wait!” Call your local Red source Center needs staff Cross Chapter at 970-242volunteers to join our team 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW of those committed to pre- for information on the difsenting life and the truth of ference you can make in Jesus Christ. Why not call someone’s life as a disaster us at 874-5733 and find out volunteer. ((TFNx4)) more? (tfx26)

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THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Lou Nesbit at 970252-4260. (tfx41) HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) 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) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1) NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 9th and Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5)

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*** The apple show is in full swing this week, and if all said of it by the Denver papers is true, it is an immense success. *** It is rumored that the amount to be paid out to sugar beet growers by the factory about this date will reach something like $200,000. *** Local sugar beet growers can perhaps more fully realize the value and importance of their product when they learn that America can not supply the home demand for sugar and that every effort is being made to increase the acreage of beets by sugar manufacturing companies. The Havemeyer company are about to gain a 1,000 acre tract of land over in Pueblo and Huerfano counties and every foot of the ground will be given to beets. It will be the largest sugar beet field in the world. *** Read and Fairview schools had a basket ball game Wednesday, at which the score was 25 to 8 in favor of Fairview. The Fairview and Eckert girls play tomorrow at the Fairview grounds. *** The Crawford school board has had a force of men clearing of the school grounds the past two weeks. In a few more years the school grounds will be second to none in Delta county. *** A number of little creameries stuck here and there throughout the mountains where the beef steers used to range are paying out extra well this season for most of the people are still eating butter. Each one of these establishments is turning

out from five to ten thousand pounds of butter a year and have from fifty to a hundred customers who bring in the milk so that the money is circulating around the neighborhood where it will do the most good. The local creamery is the home factory and this is the very essence of success in every agricultural community. Still the woods are full of men who will not milk a cow for twenty cents a day and yet this means an income of sixty dollars a year from each cow, which is more than a beef steer is worth and we still have the cow to repeat the operation next year. No comparison can be made between the two lines of business. *** A special message to the Mountain States Telephone company Wednesday afternoon from the National Apple exposition in Denver conveyed the information that Delta county had taken up to that hour, eighteen first prizes, nine second and thirteen third in competition with all fruit growing districts of the United States and Canada. *** The Women’s Club of Delta will meet with Mrs. Will H. Mathers on Wednesday afternoon, November 19th, at 3 o’clock. Subject: “Immigration and Emigration.” Roll call. Pertinent propgraphs [sic]. A thanks offering will be taken. *** The union Thanksgiving service of the various churches of Delta will be held at the M.E. church at 10:30 o’clock in the morning of November 30th. The service will be participated in by the different pastors of the city. The sermon will be preached by Rev. A. Jacobs. An offering will be taken at the close of the service to be used by the Board of Charities. ***

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What’s happening at your local library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Kids’ Corner - Owls. Kids from kindergarten through fifth grades will make decorative owls for the holidays. Thursday, Nov. 17, at 3:45 p.m. Adult Craft Class - Holiday Ornaments! Adult crafters will create pressed-paper ornaments to add a homemade touch to the holidays. Supplies provided and donations accepted. Friday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Crafty Saturday! All kids will have fun coloring and decorating Thanksgiving placemats for the big “turkey day.” Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, contact the library at 856-3518. Storage Devices & eBooks - Computer Class. Learn how to download eBooks and store them on your home computer, MP3 player, iPod, iPhone, or other storage device. Saturday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Adult Computer Classes: Interacting with iPad. Learn what the iPad is all about at the Cedaredge Public Library on Friday, Nov. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Tween Book Club!

Read a new book each month and then join the fun to share what you liked about it at the Cedaredge Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 3:45 p.m. Open Tech Lab. Bring your computer questions, laptops, e-readers, iPads, etc., and library techies will be on hand to answer questions at the Cedaredge Public Library every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Thursdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is offering one-onone computer help each Wednesday in December 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 9213500. Delta One-On-One Computer Lab. Now offering one-on-one computer help once a month. The next session is Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up at the desk for one

hour of individual computer assistance with a librarian. 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. Treats for Troops Contest. Prepare your favorite holiday treats and bring at least 18 pieces or more to the Delta Library on Thursday, Dec. 1. Judging for small prizes will take place the next day. 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. Get ready to make photo Christmas cards by learning all about photographs on the computer on Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. One-On-One Computer Help. Now offering one-on-one computer help. Contact the Hotchkiss library at 8724153 to schedule a time. Basic Computer Class - Excel. Learn all of the basics in using Microsoft Excel to help you track finances. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m.

Review: From Russia with a fabulous trio BY CHARLIE HUFF Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association

Your Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association (DMCCA) brought to town three young men musicians, natives of Voronezh, Russia, who now reside in Oregon. Their manner and appearance were quite unassuming; however, after experiencing the first composition of their performance, it became immediately evident that each of the three was no ordinary musician, rather, each — Val on his huge balalaika (a triangularly shaped double bass), Vladimir on his three-string domra (an ancient Russian instrument similar to a mandolin), and Sergei on his bajan (a Russian multibuttoned, non-keyboard accordion) is a superb master of his instrument! Together, they are able to perfectly coordinate and combine their talents and skills to produce simply beautiful, fastpaced, even breathtaking music seldom heard in our country or anywhere

for that matter! The trio’s performance included selections from their arrangements and renditions of many of the “classics” and native Russian and popular American music. For nearly two hours they absolutely captivated our audience with their music — all from memory and the heart. Their stage presence was simple and honest and sincerely appreciative of the lavish applause extended them at the conclusion of nearly every number as humbly acknowledged each time by a sincere “Thank you” from their spokesman, Sergei. Then there were the uniquely comic facial expressions from time to time by Vladimir as he spectacularly brought his domra to life. And Val, standing tall and lanky behind and bent over his giant balalaika almost looked like a young cowboy about to ride off into the sunset on his onelegged horse! The audience’s fascination, affection, and appreciation for these three and their performance was

obvious as they showered their applause upon them with a standing ovation followed by two encores, each followed by another standing “o.” It was a show and performance that will long be remembered by the nearly capacity audience at the Performing Arts Center. If you weren’t able to be there, I hope you have caught at least a glimpse of what you missed. But, you don’t need to miss our next performance of the season on Monday, Jan. 20, when we bring you “Threestyle,” a trio of uniquely individual performers bringing us popular music and good comedy for the whole family. I hope to see you there. Season membership tickets and individual admittance will be available at the door if you are not yet a DMCCA season ticket holder. The performance begins sharply at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 9th and Grand in Delta. Hope to see you then. For further info check out our website at delta montroseconcerts.com.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Mondays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8724153. Paonia VAMPS - Vampires Are Made Purposely Silly - Book Club! Join the sixth-eighth grade girls, who will never read any vampire books but will read “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” by Mark Haddon and “Rules” by Cynthia Lord on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Basic Computer Class - Excel. Learn all of the basics in using Microsoft Excel to help you track finances. Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 to register.

Family Movie of a Children’s Classic. Two showings at the Paonia Library of a children’s classic based on a book by Wolfgang Peterson. Join the young warrior Atreyu and the faith of a young boy, Bastian, as they battle the unknown of “The Nothing” to save the creatures of Fantasia. Thursday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Teen Night - A Taste of Belgium. Learn about the customs and geography of Belgium. Sample Dutch food and learn basic phrases in the Dutch language using Mango Languages at the Paonia Library Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. A.M. Bookies. Join the morning book club where the theme for December is “heritage.” Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — that relates to family history and join the discussion, Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. at the home of

Judy Lafferty. Boys’ Book Club. Join the boys’ monthly book club where the book for December is “Hero” by Mike Lupica. Read the book and join in the discussion and fun activities on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the library. Basic Computer Class - Beginners. Start at the beginning and learn basic computer terminology, how to use a mouse and keyboard, create and save files, and basic Internet searches. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 to register. Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information, call 527-3470.

Free homemaking services are available for seniors Nobody should have to choose between a clean, safe home environment and their own safety. Yet, for many seniors, maintaining independence in their own homes can mean performing tasks that present physical challenges and possible dangers. That’s why the Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) works with Touch of Care, a family-owned business in operation since 2001 with a commitment to providing the highest quality home care services to each client, every day. Touch of Care has offices in both Delta and Montrose and, thanks to Region 10 AAA funding, serves eligible adults 60+ in Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties. Touch of Care staff is trained to do housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, meal preparation, and to assist with shopping and errands as well as trash removal. Eligibility for homemaker services is determined during the completion of a comprehensive but brief assessment. There is no charge for eligible older adults receiving homemaker services but a suggested donation amount is gratefully accepted. “This program really fills a gap,” said April Martinez, Montrose agency manager and assistant administrator for Touch of Care. “Medicare doesn’t pay for these services. There are lots of people who need help who don’t qualify for Medicaid, but can’t afford to pay for the services of a private homemaker. “Our homemaking services help keep people safe, and often times, out of a nursing home.”

By assisting with routine chores, Touch of Care ensures that older adults do not have to undertake chores that pose a physical risk, such as bending down to clean hard-toreach areas of their bathroom or kitchen, lifting a heavy vacuum cleaner or stretching too far to change their bed linens. Visit Touch of Care online at www.touchofcarepcp.com. or contact them at 249-6080 in

Montrose, 874-6115 in Delta or toll free at 866874-6115. The Homemaking Program receives significant funding through the Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (AAA). AAA is dedicated to developing a network of services for adults age 60 and over to assist them in maintaining their independence within their communities, and can be reached at 249-2436.

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Funds for schools Delta Kappa Gamma member Madaline Lake greets prospective buyers at the Cedaredge Apple Festival where the group sold apple wreaths and wildflower watercolors made by members of the Chi Chapter group. Proceeds from the sales went to fund the Schools for Africa project as well as Delta Kappa Gamma’s World Fellowship Fund, which sponsors women from Third World countries who are pursuing degrees in education. Delta Kappa Gamma members are female educators from Delta and Montrose counties. For more information about Delta Kappa Gamma, call 249-2560.

PUBLIC NOTICES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0167 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) BANK OF CHOICE HOLDING COMPANY Original Beneficiary(ies) BANKERS’ BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANKERS’ BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 1/12/2011 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/21/2011 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 648330 Original Principal Amount $9,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,786,805.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE EXHIBIT A (Legal Description) Lot 16 of West Mountain Ranch Subdivision,

County of Delta, State of Colorado Together with all of the following: (i) All easements and rights-ofway, air rights for further vertical construction and rights to the same belonging or in any way appertaining tot he Property; (ii) All minerals and mineral rights, including but not limited to oil, gas, gravel, and other minerals, if any, lying in, or under the surface of the Property to the extent owned by Grantor; (iii) All water and water rights owned by Grantor or related or appurtenant to the Property and all water and sewer taps belonging or in any way related to or appurtenant to the Property, if any; (iv) All strips and gores of land lying between the Property and streets, roads, highways or alleys, open or proposed, owned by Grantor; (v) All estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property owned by Grantor; (vi) The reversion or reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property; (vii) All improvements presently located or subsequently constructed on the Property; (viii) All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all fixtures and other property of every kind and nature now or hereafter located upon the Property and usable in connection with the present or future operation of the Property. Grantor shall have the

right to replace any fixtures or other personal property with comparable fixtures or equipment, provided that the Deed of Trust shall extend to and represent a lien against all such replacement items; (ix) All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all permits, licenses, franchises, certificates, and other rights and privileges obtained in connection with the Property or the use thereof; (x) All contracts for the sale of all or any portion of the Property, and the next proceeds therefrom, and all proceeds arising from or by virtue of the rental or other disposition of all or any of the Property and the right to receive and apply all of said proceeds to the payment of the Loan; (xi) All awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive and apply the same to the payment of the Loan, which may be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of the exercise of said right) or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; (xii) Any leases, sales contracts, and other agreements affecting the sale, use, or occupancy of the Property now or hereafter entered into, and the right to receive and apply the rents, issues, and profits of the Property to the payment of the Loan; (xiii) Any insurance policies required to be maintained hereunder and all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on any insurance policies required to be maintained hereunder or otherwise covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to

receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof for damage to the Property to the payment of the Loan subject to Grantor's right to effect repairs to the Property as provided herein; (xiv) The right, in the name and on behalf of Grantor (but without prejudice to the right of Grantor to do the same), to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property; (xv) All rents, issues, and profits in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property; (xvi) All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all plans, specifications, and drawings for the construction of improvements on the Property, whether presently existing or subsequently prepared; and (xvii) All other interests of every kind and character which Grantor now has or at any time thereafter acquires in and to the real and personal property described herein and all property which is used or useful in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, rights of ingress or egress and all reversionary rights or interests of Grantor therein. The property or its address is commonly known as: 725 Spotted Pony Court, Delta, Colorado 81416. Also known by street and number as, 725 SPOTTED PONY COURT, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY J. CHARLESWORTH #38109 Bieging Shapiro & Barber LLP 4582 S ULSTER STREET PARKWAY SUITE 1650, DENVER, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220 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 # 1617.008 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHARLES DEAN SCHROEDER aka CHARLES D. SCHROEDER aka CHARLES SCHROEDER aka CHARLIE SCHROEDER aka CHARLIE D. SCHROEDER, Deceased Case Number 11PR98 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative Tammi Scheetz c/o Conerly & Callahan, LLC, PO Box 729, Montrose, CO 81402 on or before March 23,

2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16 and 23, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Raymond C. Drake, Deceased Case Number 11 PR 97 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 21, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. /s/ Holly Hopkins Holly Hopkins 62495 Hwy 330 Collbran, Colorado 81624 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the Town of Crawford Board of Trustees shall conduct a public hearing. The Board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to conduct a public hearing upon the following proposals. Final Budget for 2012 Hearing date shall commence 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 7th day of Dec., 2011. Proposed 2012 Budget is available at Town Hall Office. Jackie Savage Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0148 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 17, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): Anette L. Houghton Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2004 Recording Reception Number: 576073 Original Principal Amount: $109,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $97,061.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 2, RESUDIVISION OF LOT 2, FERRARO MINOR SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 20447 E Rd, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/14/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/17/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KEITH A. GANTENBEIN, JR. #39213 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 11-11478 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0094 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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): RONALD L. FINLEY AND LORETTA L. FINLEY Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 4/19/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/27/2006 Recording Reception Number: 602960 Original Principal Amount: $203,162.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $198,117.20 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. LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE 4TH RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, FRANCIS MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 7220 PEACH VALLEY 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, 01/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/9/2011

Last Publication: 12/7/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 05/24/2011 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: 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 #: 9105.01837 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0162 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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): Tommy Ray Maslen Jr 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: 7/16/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/21/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636352 Original Principal Amount: $187,980.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,554.19 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. LOT 3, CEDAR ROCK SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 265 NW 10th, 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, 01/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/9/2011 Last Publication: 12/7/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 09/02/2011 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: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 11-10393 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0165 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 7, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) DAVID A SMITH AND KELSIE J SMITH Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 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 1/29/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/1/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 640694 Original Principal Amount $161,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,698.95 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5, VISTA GRANDE ESTATES,

PUBLIC NOTICES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED AUGUST 14, 1972 IN BOOK 2 AT PAGE 96, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 20980 VISTA GRANDE DR, AUSTIN, CO 81410-8286. 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, 01/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/9/2011 Last Publication 12/7/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/07/2011 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: MONICA KADRMAS, Esq #34904 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1269.07360 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011. Notice of Decision USDA-Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 & COC-67232 Paonia Ranger District Gunnison County, CO Federal coal lease applications to modify two existing coal leases were made by Arkland Company to the USDI Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-Colorado State Office to add approximately 1722 acres of National Forest System (NFS) surface lands managed by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests to prevent bypass of federal compliant and super-compliant coal reserves. The lease modifications are located in Sections 10, 11, 14, 15, 22 and 23, T. 14S, R. 90W, 6th PM, Gunnison County, Colorado (approximately 7 miles southeast of Somerset, CO) and are adjacent to existing federal coal leases on NFS land and private coal land. An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared which analyzes the effects of the Forest Service consenting to the BLM leasing these parcels and BLM issuing the lease modifications. At the leasing stage, the federal agencies evaluate the effects of subsidence (lowering of the land surface incident to coal removal) and identify where surface resources may require specific protection from subsidence or foreseeable surface uses. The quantity of mineable coal in the lease modifications would extend the existing operations approximately 19 months beyond those currently approved. No increase in coal production is anticipated nor will any additional jobs be created at the West Elk Mine as a result of BLM issuing the lease modifications. BLM manages the federal mineral estate for coal leases. Where the land surface is managed by the Forest Service, BLM must have consent from the Forest Service before leasing can occur. I have decided to select the Proposed Action Alternative (Consent to Lease with Stipulations) as described in the EA. Selection of this alternative provides the BLM-Colorado State Office my consent to lease the NFS lands included in Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 & COC-67232 as described above. My consent decision includes the application of terms and conditions, identified as stipulations, to protect surface (non-mineral) resources on NFS lands. My decision does not authorize actual mining or any surface disturbing activities; however, it is based upon the analysis in the EA which evaluated potential future use of the land surface similar to existing coal activities in the area with coal lease stipulations applied. My decision will be implemented through issuance of this Decision Notice (DN), followed by BLM’s actions of making a subsequent and independent decision on whether to lease or lease with additional stipulations, then BLM’s modification of the existing leases, and finally, mining activities may be permitted by Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety and/or Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Mountain Coal Company (Arkland’s local company) is responsible for securing/maintaining any Local, State or Federal permits and approvals, as applicable, and required by law for future mining operations of the lease modifications at the West Elk Mine. This decision is subject to administrative review pursuant to Federal Regulations at 36 CFR 215.11. Appeals (including attachments) must be in writing and filed (regular mail, fax, e-mail, hand-delivery, express delivery, or messenger service) with the Appeal Deciding Officer (§ 215.8) within 45 days following the date of publication of this legal notice in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel (newspaper of record). The publication date of the legal notice is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an appeal (§ 215.15 (a)). Those wishing to appeal should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. Pursuant to 36 CFR 215.13 (b), only those individuals or organizations who submitted comments during the official comment period (AprilMay 2010) may file an appeal. The addresses for filing appeals are: USDA, Forest Service, Region 2 Attn: Appeal Deciding Officer 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80410 Fax: 303-275-5134 to the attention of Appeals; Email: appeals-rocky-mountainregional-office@fs.fed.us It is an appellant’s responsibility to provide sufficient activity-specific evidence and rationale, focusing on the decision, to show why the Responsible Official’s decision should be reversed. At a minimum, an appeal must include the fol-

lowing (§215.14): (1) Appellant’s name and address (§ 215.2), with a telephone number, if available; (2) Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the appeal); (3) When multiple names are listed on an appeal, identification of the lead appellant (§ 215.2) and verification of the identity of the lead appellant upon request; (4) The name of the project or activity for which the decision was made (Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 & COC-67232), the name and title of the Responsible Official, and the date of the decision; (5) The regulation under which the appeal is being filed, when there is an option to appeal under either this part or part 251, subpart C (§ 215.11(d)); (6) Any specific change(s) in the decision that the appellant seeks and rationale for those changes; (7) Any portion(s) of the decision with which the appellant disagrees, and explanation for the disagreement; (8) Why the appellant believes the Responsible Official’s decision failed to consider the substantive comments; and (9) How the appellant believes the decision specifically violates law, regulation, or policy. Notices of Appeal that do not meet the requirements of 36 CFR§ 215.14 will be dismissed. Pursuant to 36 CFR 215.9(a), if no appeal is filed, implementation of this decision may occur on, but not before, the fifth business day from the close of the appeal period. Copies of the EA and full text of my decision may be downloaded from the internet at the following link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usdapop.php/?project=32459. For further information or to obtain copies of the EA or DN/FONSI, please contact Niccole Mortenson, Engineering and Minerals NEPA Project Specialist, at 970-874-6616 or nmortenson@fs.fed.us or Ryan Taylor, Geologist, at 970-527-4131 or rztaylor@fs.fed.us Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0149 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 16, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): Ray E. McDonald Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 8/3/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/7/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636759 Original Principal Amount: $79,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $77,189.94 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 23, IN BLOCK 2 OF SUNSET VISTA MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5216 Sunridge Dr, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/14/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/19/2011 Last Publication: 11/16/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/16/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 11-10475 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0152 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. 2011-0147 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.

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

Delta County Independent 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0161 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 1, 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): JAMES RYAN AND RHONDA J. RYAN Original Beneficiary(ies): BANK ONE, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. f/k/a JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 6/2/2000 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/13/2000 Recording Reception Number: 535228 Book No. and Page No.: Book: 857 Page: 329 Original Principal Amount: $30,408.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,492.75 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 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 SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 36, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, 280 feet East of the Northwest corner of said subdivision; thence West 280 feet to said Northwest corner; thence South on the West line of said subdivision 280 feet more or less to a point 1047 feet North of the Southwest 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. Delta County, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 2102 J 25 ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/9/2011 Last Publication: 12/7/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 09/01/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration

number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 1069.06110 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 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.

DELTA COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE 2012 The Board of County Commissioners of Delta County is accepting bids to provide all labor, materials, equipment and training to Delta County for the implementation of a complete turn-key telephone, voicemail, and unified messaging system for County offices in Delta and Hotchkiss, Colorado. Proposals are available at the Delta County Commissioners’ office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Proposals are also available on the Delta County website at www.deltacounty.com. Proposals must be submitted on County forms. Deadline for submitting Proposals to the above address is 10:30 a.m., December 6, 2011. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Bid opening is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., December 6, 2011 in Room 234, Delta County Courthouse. Bids will be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners for consideration at a regularly scheduled meeting. For further information concerning this project, please call John Latta at (970) 874-2445. For information concerning the bid documents please call Carolyn Clemens at (970) 874-2101. Delta County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding if it is in the best interest of the County. Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 2011.

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Delta County Independent 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, 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. 2011-0159 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.

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. 2011-0153 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 18, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): Paula A. Hunter Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 1/29/2010 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/8/2010 Recording Reception Number: 640833 Original Principal Amount: $270,417.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $265,874.20 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A The following described property: A Parcel of land located within the within the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of North 00 degrees 25' 48" East from the 1/4 corner common to Sections 20 and 29 (monumented by a 3 1/4" alum. Cap PLS 25972) to the C1/4 corner of Section 20 (monumented by a 1 1/2" Brass cap RLS 1456), with all other bearings relative thereto

and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Section line common to Sections 20 and 29 from whence the 1/4 corner common to Sections 20 and 29 bears North 88 degrees 46' 50" West 495.43 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 46' 49" East 299.85 feet; Thence South 88 degrees 52' 14" EAst 164.78 feet to the East line of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4; Thence along said line South 00 degrees 43'55" West 300.12 feet to the Section line common to Sections 20 and 29; Thence along said line North 88 degrees 46'50: West 165.03 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 41659 Reds Road, Paonia, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/21/2011, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/26/2011 Last Publication: 11/23/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/18/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 11-11016 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent October 26, November 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2011. 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.

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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0163 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 6, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Ronald Phillip Sokol Original Beneficiary(ies) MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in Interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2005-4 Trust Date of Deed of Trust 12/6/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/13/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 586360 Original Principal Amount $102,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $93,777.23 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 EXHIBIT A PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE NO 2011-0163 Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point whence the Southwest corner of said Section 12 bears South 57°45' West, 1578.7 feet; Thence South 87°49' East, 276.3 feet, said line previously described as South 87°48' East; Thence North 16°02' East, 425.9 feet; Thence North 87°48' West, 153.0 feet to the Orchard Ranch Ditch; Thence along the Orchard Ranch Ditch the following: South 54°00' West, 52.1 feet; Thence South 16°58' West, 55.6 feet; Thence South 24°00' West, 80.7 feet; Thence South 31°29' West, 60.3 feet; Thence South 08°37' West, 53.4 feet; Thence South 25°10' West, 73.4 feet; Thence South 10°35' West, 45.4 feet; Thence South 81°04' West, 28.3 feet; Thence North 64°30' West, 47.1 feet; Thence leaving the said Orchard Ranch Ditch South 00°17' West, 47.7 feet, more or less, to the POINT OF BEGINNING, County of Delta, State of Colorado

which currently has the address of 13178 HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD Also known by street and number as, 13178 Happy Hollow Road, Eckert, CO 81418. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/9/2011 Last Publication 12/7/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/06/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NATHAN S. SILVER #28836 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 # 11-05610CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0097 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 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): Jerry Neil Thompson and Doriselda Thompson Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/6/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/10/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636102 Original Principal Amount: $296,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $286,194.55 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, THOMPSON FAMILY MINOR SUBDIVISION. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 14148 Thompson 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, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/16/2011 Last Publication: 12/14/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 05/27/2011 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: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 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 #: 11-07496 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0166 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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) CARROLL G. CAMPBELL AND SHELLY F. CAMPBELL Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/26/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/31/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633281 Original Principal Amount $247,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 $240,398.05 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 50, GARY GRESHAM SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 1191 E 13TH ST, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/09/2011 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.02499 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0168 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) MARIO LOPEZ AND MARISOL LEDESMA Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 2/25/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/29/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623353 Original Principal Amount $190,244.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $181,452.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 10 OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 1 OF GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 570 BOND STREET, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.02560 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0169 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) JOSEPH DONNIE FRESQUEZ AND MONICA R. FRESQUEZ Original Beneficiary(ies)

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROMINENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Date of Deed of Trust 7/25/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/9/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 606530 Original Principal Amount $135,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,166.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Exhibit A SITUATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO: PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 WHENCE THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18 BEARS EAST 993.5 FEET; THENCE WEST 140.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE NORTH 225.0 FEET; THENCE EAST 140.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 225.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND RIGHTS, DITCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANTS THERETO. TOGETHER WITH ONE F(1) TAP IN THE TRI COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. Also known by street and number as, 1425 EAST 5TH STREET, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/14/2011 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: WAYNE E. VADEN #21026 Vaden Law Firm LLC 2015 YORK STREET, PO BOX 18997, DENVER, CO 20218 (877) 245-1529 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 # 11-051-02075 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE All American Resources, LLC; 30585 Hwy 92, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, 970872-3320, has filed an application for a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Austin Pit, and is located at or near Section 7, Township 15 South, Range 94W, 6th Prime Meridian. The proposed date of commencement is Feb., 2012, and the proposed date of completion is Feb, 2017. The proposed future sue of the land is Agricultural. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's office; 501 Palmer St., #211, Delta, CO 81416, or the above-named applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on December 27th, 2011. Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101 et seq. Comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board. Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LINNIE LENELDA BERES, a/k/a LINNIE LENELDS BERES, a/k/a LINNIE L. BERES, Deceased Case Number 2011PR100 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 19, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Misty Herman Person Giving Notice 101 Dodge St Delta CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23 and 30, 2011.

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CHURCH

Shoeboxes will be collected Nov. 14-21 While many Delta families are busy planning holiday activities, a group of local volunteers is focused on filling empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and notes of encouragement for needy kids overseas. Delta families are participating in the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind — Operation Christmas Child — an effort that has handdelivered 86 million gifts to kids worldwide since 1993. Operation Christmas Child, year-round project of Samaritan’s Purse is coming to its peak, as local businesses, churches and

schools prepare to collect gift-filled shoe boxes during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21. Participants can drop off their shoe box gifts at Calvary Baptist Church, which is bustling with activity to help kids in 100 countries know they are loved and not forgotten. The church is located at 1290 A Street in Delta and will be accepting shoeboxes Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 275-4772 or visit www.samaritans purse.org/occ.

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 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

First Baptist Church of Delta invites you to a Thanksgiving worship service Sunday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. The newly-started adult choir, directed by organist Leslye Ann Wick, will present, “I Am God with Fear Not My Child” by Speck, Zaloudik and Duren. This majestic piece of music is a multimedia presentation with orchestration and video.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA

Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening

First Baptist Choir plans multimedia presentation

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 Rev. Alisa Secrest Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Child care available

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Reaching the children and youth of Western Delta County I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 www.deltachristianchurch.org Ministry Staff: Don Bavor, Kirsten Alsdorf Buffy Zentmeyer; Jay Alsdorf Jeremy Kane; Jake Sullivan Sunday: Worship First Service 9:30 a.m. Second Service 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Independent, Fundamental

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

Delta County Independent

Thunder Mountain Church of Christ welcomes new pastor Managing Editor

Darin Hamm has answered God’s call to lead the congregation of Thunder Mountain Church of Christ. The non-denominational church is located at 800 Palmer Street in Delta. Bible study is held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. During a visit to western Colorado last summer, Hamm was asked to preach at the Thunder Mountain Church of Christ. Moved and comforted by his words, the congregation invited Hamm to become pastor of the church. After prayerful consid-

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

NORTH FORK

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH

800 Palmer St., Delta

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

SURFACE CREEK

290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Sundays: Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) For more information, call 970-856-6495 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816

Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

Darin Hamm

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Roy Trueblood, Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Janet Noble - Children Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Communion Worship 1st Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about Sunday: 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 with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 SUNDAY SCHOOL “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Rev. Steven Puls for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tom Seibert Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Wednesday 10 a.m. (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Youth Group and Adult Life Studies www.crawfordchristians.org ORTHODOX 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 www.saintandrewsdelta.org ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Father Daniel Jones HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. P.O. Box 7 Minister Windell Howard Please call: for feast day services schedule Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH ADVENTIST CHURCH Thursday: Lazear, CO – 872-2139 763 Meeker St., Delta Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Pastor: Seth Coridan Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. FREE CHURCH Christ Centered Country Church CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Independent and Fundamental Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefreechurch.org OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Pastor Bill Williamson 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 856-4458 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Nursery Available Delta Ward 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Heistand • 872-4881 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Youth Groups — schedules vary 9:45 a.m. Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA Worship Service 11:00 a.m. American Baptist Church Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. deltafirstbaptist.org UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Conley CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY National Historical Register site Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:15 a.m. 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. cedaredgecumc@tds.net Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday: Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. OF HOTCHKISS Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Saturday: 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Communion Worship First Sunday 3:45 p.m. Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. After School Program (K-8) Wed. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Bible Studies Available! COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Nursery & Attendant also available. FELLOWSHIP meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Ron Howard, Pastor more information. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church Provided CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Home Bible Studies Available 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 PAONIA Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 2nd and Onarga, Paonia ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Russell Fletcher 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Father Canice Enyiaka Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday: Worship 10:30 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Youth Group Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Child care provided every Sun. Sunday: Pastor Seth Coridan and on special occasions. English Mass 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

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

eration, he and his wife Lori moved from Owasso, Okla., with their three children, Nathan, 14, Madison, 12, and Morgan, 10.

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

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 658 Howard St., Delta www.allsaintslutheranco.org Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tom Lange, Pastor Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

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

Hamm worked in advertising and design for 10 years before returning to Lubbock Christian University to obtain a master’s degree and begin his ministry. He believes the church should be an asset in the community, as its members unite in the mission to be Jesus’ hands and feet. He is currently assessing the community’s needs and determining how the talents and skills of his church can be used to make a positive impact on the community. “I don’t know what God will have us do,” he said, “but if God brought us here he must have something in mind.”

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 Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!

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

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m. Choir 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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B A C K P A G E

Piece by piece Photo by Pat Sunderland

With her husband Gary serving as the videographer, Cheryl Phillips creates an online tutorial for quilt shop owners. The tutorial demonstrates how Cheryl’s quilting tools can be used in a class setting. She also provides handouts and a supply list.

sleep. The majority of Cheryl’s designs are based on circles, long-standing theory but she has also ventured into holds that “left brain” the world of pentagons, an thinkers are analytical. interest fueled by Fibonacci They’re able to look at a series sequences. To facilitate those of puzzle pieces and quickly designs, she developed a stardecide how they fit together in maker tool. a rational, sequential fashion. The “Cut A Round” is anothRight brain thinkers, on the er of her innovations.With that other hand, are creative inditool, quilters can cut perfect viduals who delight in handscircles as they piece and layer on activities that let their together the projects found in imaginations take over. “Drunkard’s Path,” “Circle A So that makes Cheryl PhilRound” and other books in lips a bit of a conundrum. the “Cut A Round” designer A talented quilter who takes series. And with a tool dubbed pleasure in combining colors “Simple Curves,” quilters can and patterns, she is also a incorporate gentle curves into mathematical whiz who is a wide variety of designs. intrigued by the power of numThe “Simple Curves” bers. She speaks passionately and another innovation, the of mathematical sequences, “Squedge” — a squared wedge geometric relationships, the — were among the seven new golden ratio . . . then uses tools Cheryl introduced at them as the basis for distincthe International Quilt Show tive quilt designs. in Houston a few weeks ago. The owner of Phillips Fine Cheryl says the response was Arts, Cheryl has been quilting beyond her wildest expectasince she was a young girl. In tions. Distributors, quilt shop the early ‘90s she came across owners and magazine writa wedge-shaped ruler which ers are all looking for quilting enabled her to take her designs ideas and products that conto the next level and led to the sumers will find fun, creative publication of her first book, and do-able. “Quilts Without Corners.” Each of Cheryl’s designs is In her book she acknowledgtested by quilters who take es Marilyn Doheny, who develher instructions, and the faboped the nine-degree wedge ric she has provided, and try ruler and opened the world of to replicate the picture on the circular quilts for Phillips and cover of the pattern. They let Cheryl know if they find any step confusing so she can clarify the instructions before the final booklet, complete with full color graphics, is assembled. Cheryl recalls making her first quilt when she was in third grade. She stitched together some of her mother’s scraps and gave the finished product to her grandmother, who was delighted with her effort. Cheryl says her mother always encouraged her children’s creative endeavors. Even today, when she and her brother get together at their mom’s house, they each have a doodle pad in front of them to jot down their ideas. Photo by Pat Sunderland One of Cheryl’s ideas hadn’t Cheryl has created 26 patterns, some of which include made the transition from comtools. puter screen to reality before it started generating sales. A fabric manufacturer provided her with digital images of a line of fabrics it planned to produce and asked her to create a quilt design utilizing those fabrics. She downloaded the images onto her computer screen and began playing around with a pattern which was eventually titled “Moroccan Tile.” The manufacturer featured the “virtual quilt” in its advertising and orders began pouring in for a pattern that had yet to be produced. Cheryl found herself in a similar situation after she appeared on HGTV’s “Simply Quilts.” At the time, she recalls, she and her husband couldn’t afford cable, yet she was asked to demonstrate “Wedgeworks.” Viewer response was immediate. Cheryl didn’t even have a credit card machine, so she sent out the books with an invoice. Her trust was not Photo by Pat Sunderland unfounded; very few people This quilt, an example of a “Bargello in the Round,” failed to mail back a check. utilizes a wedge tool. Each section is offset to create Altogether Cheryl has the bargello effect. appeared on “Simply Quilts”

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

other quilt makers. Since the publication of her first book in 1992, Cheryl has developed 26 quilt patterns, designed 16 useful tools, and written 10 books. All the products can be found on her website, phillipsfiberart.com, as well as quilt shops around the world. The nerve center of this operation is a small “fulfillment center” on 2nd Street in Delta, where the boxes being loaded onto the UPS truck are the only sign of a flourishing business. Cheryl rarely makes it into the shop, relying on office managers Juleen Feazell and Chris Anderson to handle the orders which come in by phone or through the Internet. She primarily works from her home in North Delta, where the second floor of her home is given over to designing and quilting. One bedroom contains two computers and multiple screens, where Cheryl moves virtual quilt pieces around, asking herself, “What if . . .” as she experiments with angles and geometric shapes. A sewing area occupies the second bedroom; an adjacent storage area is filled with fabrics. A self-confessed “workaholic,” Cheryl spends hours and hours lost in the creative process. She says she can get by with just a few hours of

three times and on Kaye Woods’ quilting show on PBS three times. Now she’s “starring” in her own tutorials, some of which can be found on her website and YouTube. What was once a source of extra income has become a way of life for Cheryl and her husband Gary. For many years, they manufactured the tools in house. As their business grew, they were running the laser machines 24 hours a day — and unknowingly causing Cheryl’s health to suffer. They were living in Fruita at the time, running Phillips Fiber Arts out of their home, when Cheryl’s health problems prompted them to begin looking for a new location. After making frequent trips to Delta to pick up screen printing from Ernie Norfleet, the owner of Corsair Graphics, Gary suggested Delta would be a great fit. Now Cheryl calls herself a Delta “rah rah” fan and can’t imagine doing business anywhere else.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Using colorful foam squares, Cheryl demonstrates how one of her new tools, “Simple Curves,” can be used to create many designs.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

While many of Cheryl’s designs are circular, she also provides framing templates that can be used to turn any quilt into a square or rectangle.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

This butterfly quilt was the basis for Cheryl Phillips’ first book, “Quilts Without Corners.” Cheryl says the book “is still selling wonderfully,” as is the sequel, “Quilts Without Corners Encore.” Cheryl has taught classes with those books across the country.