Delta County Independent, Issue 48, Nov. 30, 2011

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WHITE CHRISTMAS

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Cast of 70 presents fun-filled holiday revue, B3

Parade will light up Cedaredge this Saturday, C1

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Tri-State will move power lines

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Tri-State Generation and Transmission last week prepared for work to relocate power lines and support structures near Blake Field. The lines are part of the Delta County Transmission Improvement Project (DCTIP).

Two of the company’s line support structures located on a hilltop a half mile from Blake Field’s runway were deemed a “hazard to air navigation” last winter by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Earlier this month, FAA issued a new official determination of “no hazard” on TriState’s plan to relocate and reposition the two structures.

The Delta County Commissioners last spring blocked TriState’s energizing the lines until the company could show FAA’s approval of their siting.

The stipulation was aimed at

answering strong concerns from the local private pilots community and to protect the county from liability if the lines were ever involved in an air mishap.

The county engineering department’s Bob Basher explained Tri-State’s work plan to the BoCC on Nov. 21. In relocating the lines to terrain that will bring them within FAA’s requirements, the supports will actually be moved six feet closer to Blake’s runway, Basher said.

He also explained that the power line supports would be placed in deep foundational caissons to protect them from effects of possible soil erosion on their adobe hilltop perch.

The county commissioners were hopeful that the red, continuous-beacon warning lights and line markers that Tri-State installed will remain in place. Tri-State had installed the safety lights and

marker spheres in hopes the county would then allow the lines to be energized.

But Tri-State’s Sarah Carlisle told the DCI that as the supports and lines are repositioned, “The marker spheres will remain on the line. The lights on these structures will be removed.”

Carlisle last week also said

that Tri-State was awaiting official FAA notification that nine other DCTIP line supports have received a “no hazard” determination. Seven of those nine, located north of the Blake runway, had also been deemed in violation of FAA obstruction standards last winter.

The FAA last week had

already posted determinations on its website that the nine structures are indeed “no hazard.” The FAA’s statement also said, “Based on this (FAA) evaluation, marking and lighting are not necessary for aviation safety,” on the nine supports, which had also been voluntarily lighted POWER LINES TO A3

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Fiery skies Sylvia and James Bonati snapped this photo from their home on California Mesa on Thanksgiving Day. “We were looking west and saw the sky ablaze,” Sylvia said. The sunset was so beautiful she wanted to share it with DCI readers.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Workers last week were preparing to relocate two power line supports installed more than a year ago overlooking Blake Field’s runway. The two supports were found to be out of compliance with federal obstruction standards for the airport.

City moves forward with stormwater utility

BY PAT SUNDERLAND

Transportation fee generates $48,000

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A fee intended to generate $130,000 for Delta County Joint School District #50 will instead net just $48,000, school district officials estimate.

The transportation fee was proposed by the school district’s Budget Task Force, and affirmed by the school board, as one of several costcutting and revenue-generating measures intended to close the gap in the 20112012 school district budget.

Because of reduced state funding, the district was struggling to cover a $1.2 million shortfall in this year’s budget.

Under the transportation fee, riders are charged $5 per month or $45 per year. A family maximum of $135 was established.

The majority of families paid for the entire year during fall registration, generating $39,500 for the district.

Other families opted to pay half at the beginning of the fall semester and the other half at the beginning of the second semester. The school district expects another $8,600 when classes resume after the holidays, for a total of $48,100.

It wasn’t until after the measure was adopted that school board members learned the fee could not be charged to students who are eligible for free or reduced lunches.

In Delta County, that means nearly 50 percent of the students can apply for a “free ride.” The actual number of waivers has been 1,226.

The school district also reports a drop in ridership.

The number of students riding the bus this year is down by about 800.

Continuation of the new fee will be considered by the Delta County Board of Education this spring, after a final review of the measure has been completed.

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The City of Delta has embarked on the next step in the process to create a stormwater utility program. The results of a needs analysis study, identified as Phase 1 in the process, were presented to the city council earlier this month. By a unanimous vote, they agreed to proceed with Phase 2, program development, and Phase 3, establishing rates and implementing a billing system which will be applied to every home and business in the city.

The City of Delta has been working with URS to develop a long-term strategic plan for addressing the city’s stormwater needs.

Although there is some infrastructure in place, the downtown stormwater collection system is “significantly undersized and lacks the capability to convey the 100year storm event.” As a result, low-lying areas with no outlet tend to flood after heavy rains.

In the city’s newer commercial areas, developers have been held to the relatively new city standard of “zero discharge.” Those devel-

opers have opted for detention ponds, where the water is held until it evaporates, or retention ponds, where water is held for a shorter time and then discharged into a nearby ditch.

In most areas of Delta, however, the stormwater collection system is minimal.

Large sections of the city have no curb and gutter or welldefined roadside ditches. In those areas, roadways direct runoff flows.

The other impetus for stormwater management is the threat of more stringent state and federal water quality regulations, which are designed to protect the city’s water resources as well as the water quality in the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers.

The solution is expensive.

URS estimates a 10-year capital improvement plan could approach $25 million, and that’s just to provide the downtown area with adequate drainage for a 100-year storm event.

Formation of a stormwater utility is viewed as the most effective method of creating a reliable source of funding for improvements. Stormwater funding has typically been

part of the Citywide Capital Improvements Fund, which also covers street improvements, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, ADA upgrades and other facility improvements. URS notes that other municipalities attempting to balance the same challenges have developed stormwater revenues through a separate utility.

URS will be working with Environmental Rate Consultants during Phases 2 and 3, and expects to complete the project by April 2012.

The city has also applied for a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000 to begin work in the 2nd Street corridor in conjunction with the construction of the alternate truck route.

The city is expected to provide matching funds of $100,000.

During a special meeting held Nov. 21 to authorize the grant application, the city council also adopted a resolution prohibiting the use of excessive force aginst individuals in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. The assurance is required from municipalities seeking CDBG funding from the State of Colorado.

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Board Vacancy

Parade of Lights

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Delta County Libraries is seeking to fill two board vacancies. An at-large term ends Jan. 31, 2016. There’s also an opening for a Hotchkiss representative. That term runs from Jan. 31, 2012, thrugh Jan. 31, 2016.

The board meets once a month on a weekday afternoon, rotating among the libraries in our district.

Applications are available at the district libraries and on the district website, www.deltalibraries.org. Return applications to any library or mail to: Board President, Delta County Libraries Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 858, Delta, CO 81416.

Don’t miss Delta’s Parade of Lights Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 6 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Historic Hometown Holiday.” The parade will be led by the Junior ROTC Color Guard from Delta High School and an M19 anti-aircraft armored vehicle, courtesy of Bear Ranch.

The parade runs from 9th to 3rd streets.

Veterans are invited to join the VFW as they celebrate their 75th year. The VFW is planning a historic float featuring veterans from every branch of the service. If you are a veteran, please call the chamber at 874-8616 for details.

VFW Post 3571 of Delta and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7. The event will be held on the bank of the Gunnison River, just beyond the powwow arbor in Confluence Park. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a wreath will be placed in the Gunnison River in honor of those who died on that fateful day 70 years ago. The public is cordially invited to attend, with a special invitation to World War II veterans and their families. For more information, call 874-9203 or 874-8172.

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OPINION

LETTERS Bear Ranch land exchange — good for Delta County?

Dear Editor: The Bear Ranch is asking the Delta County Commissioners for a letter of support for their proposed land exchange.

Due to the fact that Koch is amongst the very top tier of wealthy Americans with all the implications that holds for wielding influence and power, we can only hope that the commissioners will base their decision on what is in the best interests of the rest of us people of this valley, now and for the generations to come.

Public lands are key to the economy and quality of life here. And though we are blessed with an abundance of public land, access is much more restricted. It is ironic that what the Bear Ranch offers us locally in exchange for losing 1,846 acres of a public land access corridor is — access easements to public lands.

That access corridor was provided by an act of Congress almost 100 years ago because it was seen as important for the public good. It contains a gentle gradient road that, when dry, you can drive a car or pull a horse trailer up. It provides better access to the aspen forest elevations in that area than any other route.

From the end of that BLM road you can step onto national forest and walk or horseback ride in three different directions, including direct access to the Deep Creek Lakes, which are amongst the most spectacular high alpine basins in all of Colorado.

It pains me to give away secrets like this, but the stakes are high. From the end of that road you can access superb alpine big buck hunting, excellent mid and late season elk hunting and one of the few Colorado haunts for viewing or hunting the elusive mountain goat. It is also a short walk in to some of the best small creek fishing

in this whole region, for nothing less than the rare native greenback cutthroat trout.

Most benefits of the land exchange go to Utah, Gunnison and the Crested Butte mountain bike community. When you really look at what our area gets, the beneficiaries are few. In the Ragged Mountain area, there will be improved parking and a short stretch of relocated, easier ATV trail at the Spring Creek Trailhead. The few hundred feet of the rutted, steep current ATV trail could be improved in its existing location, though the parking there is a problem. The proposal includes building several miles of a new, non-motorized (bike) trail from the Spring Creek area all the way to Munsey Creek that would parallel the existing motorized trail. This trail extravaganza would degrade hunting quality, wildlife habitat and make life more difficult for ranchers with grazing permits.

The Bear Ranch is also offering a new access point to the mountain bike trail networks that locals have developed over the last couple of decades on Jumbo Mountain behind Paonia. Since locals have been biking the area for decades, access doesn’t seem to be a burning issue. But this would provide motorized access — creating a whole new set of issues, maybe even the desire for more dual trail systems.

As I see it the big winners would be: Koch and his congressional hunting buddies who wouldn’t have to deal with the pesky public anymore on their hunting outings, the Thunder Mountain ATV group with their Koch donation and improved ATV access, Crested Butte mountain bikers and Gunnison with its potential new Curecanti Visitor Center.

Losers would be hunt-

KUDOS Thankful Dear Editor: I would wholeheartedly like to thank all those who helped with the North Fork Community Dinner Thanksgiving Day. The outpouring of volunteers was incredible and unselfish with their time on this holiday. I also need to thank all the individuals and businesses that donated money to enable such a great feast: Town of Hotchkiss, North Fork Bank, DMEA Round-up, Town of Crawford, Kevin Clark, Ace Hardware, DCFCU, Briscoe & Associates, Tri-R Liquors and all of the generous souls that just handed me cash as they saw me. Special thanks to Janet.

Hope to see many of you Christmas Day. Larry Jakubiak Hotchkiss Community Dinners Organization

ers getting thousands of acres of hunting habitat degraded, loss of 1,846 acres of quality public hunting land and loss of a quality access and dispersion point into the national forest. Literally, hunters would also lose an elk herd. Once the hunting seasons start, elk will move into areas with less hunting pressure such as an enlarged private ranch with poor access to the public lands surrounding it. Fishermen will lose, hikers and horseback riders will lose, campers and folks who would like to take a drive or a walk from the Paonia Reservoir State Park will lose, the hunting and recreation economies of Delta County will lose. Most importantly, future generations will lose opportunity.

It is true that the BLM access corridor through the Bear Ranch has been little used for decades.

But as our population grows, I can guarantee that every access to public lands will become more valuable. Our BLM and FS land managers know this and are not keen to give this access away. Call or write the county commissioners and tell them to listen to the land managers. Tell them to do what is best for we the people of Delta County. Tell them not to give away our public lands to the Bear Ranch Land Exchange.

Tony Prendergast Former FS Wilderness Ranger Gunnison National Forest

Only people, not corporations, can be taxed Dear Editor: On Saturday, Nov. 19, Congressman Scott Tipton held a public meeting in Paonia. The meeting started with the congressman explaining the severity of the economic situation that our nation is facing. The national debt has now passed 15 trillion dollars. Fifteen trillion is truly an astronomical figure (15 million millions). Many people in attendance began to focus their attention on the need to tax the rich and corporations as a means of dealing with the financial crisis. It seemed they were not willing to place a lot of attention on cutting spending but instead were looking to increase revenue. Taxing of the rich is a subject I will not attempt to address in this letter but I do want to speak to the subject of taxing corporations.

A little common sense thinking should reveal that a corporation can not truly be taxed. What happens when taxes are levied against a corporation?

A corporation is in business to make a profit for its stockholders.

In order to maintain a favorable profit margin,

increased costs of doing business will be passed on to customers in the form of increased prices. In this way the tax is passed on to the average citizen.

If the increased cost of doing business can’t be passed on as increased prices then dividends and the worth of the corporate stock will be reduced. The latest information I have is from three years ago but at that time a little less than 70 percent of all corporate stock was held in retirement accounts and mutual funds. This means that the retirement fund of the fireman, teacher, miner, etc. loses value. Again the average citizen takes the hit. A little less than 30 percent was held in individual corporate stock. Here, citizens of all economic levels take the hit. Just 1.8 percent went to the much demonized corporate “fat cats.”

If the above can’t be done, then the corporation may go out of business. In this case the public loses the jobs and products or services provided by that business. Again the average citizen is the loser.

There is one more option and that is to take

operations overseas. The U.S. has the second highest corporate tax rate in the world. This along with less regulation, cheaper labor and other incentives has lured much of our industry away from America. Who loses? The American worker.

At Congressman Tipton’s meeting there was discussion about closing corporate tax loopholes.

For the reasons stated above the closing of loopholes will increase costs that roll downhill to the average American. The free market system (competition) will keep prices and profits to a reasonable level provided that corporations and government don’t get in bed with each other and that in itself has become a major problem. That discussion would involve eliminating lobbying, bailouts and government and corporate corruption.

I’m sure there are those who would add to or argue with my reasoning and that is OK but there is one irrefutable fact and that being, when you get to the bottom line, only people can be taxed.

Vic Ullrey Paonia

Is golf more critical than animal control?

Dear Editor: I am disappointed, yes even outraged, by the fact that $515,000 is being transferred from the electric fund to Devil’s Thumb Golf Club, and yet we have no animal shelter and rely on parttime animal control.

That’s half a million dollars.

If the agreement with CAWS does not come to fruition, or if for some reason doesn’t work out,

Where’s the outrage?

Dear Editor: Recently it was reported that Roy Lynn Nelson, a former mayor of Delta, was sentenced to a few months in the county jail after having been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. This report and the recent events engulfing Penn State University that led to the administration’s total collapse and replacement bring to my mind the painful memories of my own family’s horrific experiences with a child molester.

To the inexperienced individual sexual assault on a child may seem a vague and perhaps distant event but to those who have lived through the carnage it is all too real. We should stop and pause for a moment and consider our statutes here in the State of Colorado.

Is it reasonable that we consider sexual assault on a minor by person in a position of trust to be a Class 3 felony in cases where the victim is less

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than 15 years of age?

The potential penalty for a Class 3 felony crime is four to eight years imprisonment. I believe this falls far short of justice when considering the lifelong suffering and severe emotional issues that normally result from pedophilia.

Cases similar to that which Jerry Sandusky has allegedly committed in Pennsylvania should be considered as a Class I felony and carry the possibility of execution or life imprisonment. We the citizenry are criminally negligent in not demanding that sexual assault on a child be considered as a far more serious crime.

Very often those charged with sexual assault have sodomized or had sexual intercourse with their wholly defenseless and unknowing victims. Is a slap on the wrist what we consider justice in our state for raping a child?

Where is the outrage?

David L. Cox Grand Junction

the fall-back plan is what we have now — part-time coverage of animal control.

Are citizens more concerned with a full-time animal control and shelter, or a golf course?

Golf is a wonderful sport, but not when the citizens of Delta subsidize it to the tune of half a million dollars.

Kay Douglas left $86,000 in the 1980s to the city for an animal shelter and a spay/neuter program. In 2007, what

was left — $43,000 — was used to update the shelter. What happened to the other $43,000?

Please attend and speak up at your next city council meeting. Call city hall to see when the meeting is, write letters to the newspapers, and to your city council members and city manager.

What it gets down to is: Do you want a golf course or do you want animal control and a shelter?

Fran Goetz Delta

Dog park is better than a treat Dear Editor: We had such a good time running free at the new dog park today, as we are getting bored going around the lake and live in an apartment during most of the day. Plus we have been in some trouble lately scuffling with other dogs walking on city streets.

Thanks to all of the people that contributed time and money to Delta’s new dog park. It’s great! Even better than a special treat.

Jo-an Barnett on behalf of Dobie and Austin (Two mixed breed cattle dogs) Delta

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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New county permit proposed

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A proposed county ordinance would establish an administrative process under which required county road access permits, county address permits, and county septic permits would be grouped into a new “Development application for new residential and commercial construction.”

The development application is not a building permit, county plan-

ner Dave Rice said. It could in future include other than the three currently required county permits.

The proposed ordinance was given first reading at the BoCC’s meeting Monday, Nov. 21. Second reading and a vote by commissioners is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Intent of the proposed ordinance would make it unlawful to: • Fail to complete a development application “on any new residential or commercial construction” in unincorporated Delta

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County aids PR4DC work

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

by Tri-State.

The BoCC opted neither to make comment on nor take action on TriState’s work proposal and preferred instead to wait until the county Airport Advisory Board holds its next meeting on Dec. 1.

The DCTIP project is a cooperative effort of three partners — TriState, DMEA, and the City of Delta. Its purpose is create a grid loop from Starr-Nelson Road to a new Doughspoon Road substation, and then extend it to DMEA’s Garnet Mesa substation.

The increased 115 kV capacity will serve as a backup to the DMEA and City of Delta service areas. Project engineers have said it will help prevent a widespread power outage like the one that occurred two summers ago.

The Board of County Commissioners has forbid the Starr-Nelson to Doughspoon segment from being energized by Tri-State. That is because of safety concerns from the local pilots community and potential liability to the county if an air mishap occurred involving lines approved by the county, but deemed hazardous by the FAA. The repositioning and new FAA determinations are intended to allow the lines to be energized so that work on the project can proceed.

alties, and criminal prosecution. It does not set fees.

The proposed ordinance does not require that all three permits (access, address, and septic) be purchased at same time, but it spells out the sequence in which they must be obtained.

The ordinance would apply to all land in the incorporated county including state and public lands.

The organization originally known at the Delta County Meth Task Force and Meth Free Delta County is no longer a county government effort. But the organization and its work still receive support from the county government, which recognizes the value of its efforts.

The volunteer organization has become an independent non-profit doing business as PR4DC (Prevention and Recovery For Delta County). The name emphasizes the organization’s expanded focus on prevention, and in its work with clients whose substance problems involve other drugs besides methamphetamine.

The work done by the group, and especially by the volunteers who make its success possible, is credited with providing big benefits to the county, particularly to law enforcement. Through its counseling and support work, PR4DC reduces repeat drug offenders, supports the successful work of the county drug courts, and has helped relieve overcrowding in the county jail facility.

Most importantly, PR4DC also restores individuals to productive roles in the community and reunites and strengthens families.

PR4DC is no longer funded by the county, other than a $15,000 donation budgeted for 2012. The director of PR4DC is no longer a county employee.

However, in addition to its cash contribution, the county provides the organization with other support. The BoCC recently approved a memorandum of understanding providing PR4DC the following: • Office space in the courthouse; • Phone use, long distance charges not included; • Use of copiers with a stipulation that PR4DC supply its own paper; • Fax use; • The county donates its $15,000 annually only as funds availability allows; • The group may have use of reserved meeting room space as available; • The county provides basic tech support for PR4DC staff-use computers; • Desktop computer use and basic computer tech support are provided; • And, Internet website posting and updates are available to the group at deltacounty.com.

PR4DC accepts donations from individuals, groups, businesses, and individuals. The organization also raises funds for its work through private grant funding.

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Turkey trot Ray Jensen found some unique headgear for a 5K run sponsored by Delta County Memorial Hospital Saturday, Nov. 26, at Confluence Park. The event was a fund raiser for the hospital foundation, which provides scholarships for students entering the medical field. The winners of the first annual event were Dustin Ownbey in the men’s division and Phaelen French in the women’s division.

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Disconnection of the Jennings Landing subdivision from the City of Delta has raised an issue of road maintenance between the city and county.

Delta community development director Glen Black told the county commissioners on Nov. 21 that the owner/ developer of the unbuilt subdivision has requested the disconnection from the city. The owner now believes his chances of selling the land are better if it remains agricultural, Black explained.

So, the city wants to “give back” to the county a section of E Road that was annexed along with the subdivision property that borders Sweitzer Lake State Park.

The county, however, isn’t eager to take back the section of steep road, and its maintenance.

County commission chair Bruce Hovde told Black and Delta utilities director Steve Glammeyer, “There is no reason for the county to take it

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back, except as a favor to the City of Delta.”

The meeting resulted in no decision on the proposal.

The county and city are also involved in discussion about possible annexation of the commercial part of Blake Field. The possibility of a large commercial hangar being built there has raised the issue of city annexation to get needed utilities.

If the commercial project were to proceed, it is likely that at minimum the developer would have to sign an annexation agreement with the city to get water and sewer hookups.

Correction In a Nov. 16 article about Veterans Day, the name of Dannica Flemming was mispelled.

Flemming was one of two Cedaredge High School winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contest sponsored by VFW Post 9221. The DCI regrets the error.

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Senior meals listed Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge

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Munchies and Broncos football in the Clubroom following the service.

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Community Center (Monday -Thursday), Delta Community Center (Monday-Friday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

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

The menu through Dec. 29 follows: Thursday, Dec. 1 — Beef pizza, tossed salad, wax beans with red pepper and tropical fruit mix.

Friday, Dec. 2 — Ham loaf, green pea salad, baked beans and honeyglazed carrots.

Monday, Dec. 5 — Potato-crusted cod, scalloped potatoes, peas and pearl onions, pineapple coleslaw, breadstick and fresh honeycrisp apple.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 — Ground beef stroganoff over noodles, Harvard beets, three-bean salad and fresh orange.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 —

Eleven O’Clock Riders

JOY RIDE STARTS AT 9 A.M. Meet at the Elks and ride to area nursing homes to distribute gift bags and spread some cheer.

CHILI & CLAM CHOWDER SUPPER WITH SANTA STARTS AT 5 P.M. in the Elks Dining Room.

Bring the kids or grandkids to visit Santa!

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Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, tossed salad, wheat roll and cake.

Thursday, Dec. 8 — Sweet and sour chicken over brown rice, spinach and cheese salad, Oriental vegetables and fortune cookie.

Friday, Dec. 9 — Chili con carne with cheese and diced onion, cauliflower, cran-apple juice, cornbread and Jell-o.

Monday, Dec. 12 — Beef patties with carrot and onion gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian stewed tomatoes, wheat roll and Sheila’s applesauce delight.

Tuesday, Dec. 13 — Half tuna salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, corn chowder, cottage cheese, peas and carrots, and molasses snap cookie.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 — Barbecue beef on a whole wheat bun, mixed vegetables, potato salad and sliced peaches.

Thursday, Dec. 15 — Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, kidney bean salad, orangeglazed carrots and cake.

Friday, Dec. 16 — Pepper steak, baked sweet potato fries, California vegetables, Italian bread and banana.

Monday, Dec. 19 — Chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, lettuce/ tomato/onion, refried beans and fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, French-cut green beans, tossed salad, breadstick and one-cup dessert.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 — Beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery and onion, Waldorf salad, western corn, cheese onion biscuit and fresh orange.

Thursday, Dec. 22 — Glazed ham dinner, whipped sweet potatoes, pineapple coleslaw, green beans and angel food cake with strawberries.

Friday, Dec. 23 — Closed for Christmas.

Monday, Dec. 26 — Meatball and barley soup, mandarin spinach salad, V-8 juice, wheat roll and fruited Jell-O. Tuesday, Dec. 27 — Beef burritos smothered in red sauce, lettuce/ onion/tomato, cinnamon apple slices and cinnamon knots.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 — Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, California vegetables, pickled beets and diced pears.

Thursday, Dec. 29 — Oven baked chicken, hoppin’ john, vegetable pasta salad, Italian stewed tomatoes and apple crisp.

Friday, Dec. 30 — Closed for New Year’s.

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Officers installed Porfe Tafoya, vice president, Tom Heffernan, president, Ron Mills, treasurer, and Dorothy Lewis, secretary, were installed as 2012 officers of Chapter 1039 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). The primary mission of NARFE is to protect the earned benefits of active and retired federal employees. NARFE’s charity is Alzheimer’s; the organization raises about $1 million a year for research into a cure for this terrible disease. If you are a federal employee or retiree and would like to join NARFE, call Tom Heffernan at 964-4306.

VFW post celebrates 75 years of service in Delta Lee Marts VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary 3571 are planning their annual Christmas dinner Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m., at the Oddfellows

Commodity distribution scheduled Dec. 15 Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, Dec. 15, at the following locations: Delta — First Assembly of God gym, 762 Dodge Street.

Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street.

Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds.

Distribution begins at 9 a.m., and ends at 1 p.m., or earlier if items are no longer available.

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines of $1,679 monthly for a family of one, $2,268 for a family of two, $3,446 for a family of four, and $4,624 for a family of six.

A typical household will receive the following as long as the items are available: frozen pork, frozen chicken, applesauce, grapefruit juice, cream corn, beef stew, canned apricots, milk, rice, tomato juice, cere-

Saturday, December 3 • 10 a.m. - Noon Advent Worship Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mornings Childcare Available Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 a.m.

December 4, 11 & 18

Christmas Dinner & Program Sunday, December 11 after worship for all ages Westminster Hall

Christmas Eve Worship 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 24 Candlelight Service with Special Music

Christmas Music & Progam

Christmas Day Worship

Sunday, December 18

10:30 a.m., Sunday, December 25 Worship with Communion & Special Music

2:30-4:00 p.m.

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al, vegetable soup, pinto beans and tomato sauce.

Please bring some form of identification. If picking up commodities for another household, an ID and a note from that household is required.

For more information, call 874-2039.

home on Main Street until 1977 when they joined with the American Legion and formed a vet center. They recently acquired a building and land in North Delta that will become their post home. They also plan a veterans museum and a veterans family center.

At the annual celebration, the Patriot Pen students and Teacher of the Year will be honored.

All veterans and their families are invited to attend this special occasion. Please contact Linda or Mike Stahly at 874-9203 to RSVP or for more information.

Wine, Buffalo & Chocolate Holiday Trail Saturday, December 3 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Join us for a holiday tour. Taste great wines paired with appetizers & chocolate & meet the winemakers and farmers.

Stock up on gifts & goodies for the holidays!

Take the tour, visit all three stops, & get a free commemorative Christmas ornament.

Leroux Creek Vineyards 12388 3100 Rd., Hotchkiss Wine tasting ~ Leroux Creek Spa products & gift items Yvon’s Terrine & Pate

Liliputian Winery 31424 Hwy. 92, Hotchkiss Wine Tasting ~ Local handmade truffles Goat cheese tastings from Avalanche Ranch High Wire Ranch 27497 Buffalo Rd., Hotchkiss Buffalo & Elk Sausage/meat tasting Farm Tours ~ Meet the animals Drost’s Chocolates from Eckert Colorado Wine Tasting by S. Rhodes Vineyards For more information call 970.872.3019

BIRTHS Matt and Amanda Coble of Crawford are the parents of a daughter, Iris Marin Coble, born Nov. 19, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 6.8 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Jordan and Jesyka Frigetto of Montrose are the parents of a daughter, Allie Frigetto, born Nov. 21, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Christian Fellowship • Refreshments • Crafts FOR ALL AGES

Hall on Highway 92.

The occasion also marks 75 years of service. Lee Marts VFW was started on Dec. 22, 1936.

They had their own post

AARP driver safety course offered Dec. 12

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MEATY CORN BREAD CASSEROLE This casserole is as indulgent as it is delicious; this is stick-to-your-ribs, downhome comfort food at its finest.—Justina Wilson, West Salem, Wisconsin Servings: 6 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage 1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 cup water 1 envelope brown gravy mix 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix 1 tablespoon real bacon bits 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 envelope country gravy mix

Bill Heddles Recreation Center will host the AARP Driver Safety Program from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at 530 Gunnison River Drive. Save money on insurance and keep In a large skillet, cook beef up on newer traffic laws and sausage over medium heat with this half-day course.

Membership in AARP is DELTA COUNTY not required. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members Pre-registration is required. Call 874-0923.

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until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, water and brown gravy mix. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.

Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish.

Prepare corn bread batter according to package directions; stir in the bacon bits, pepper and garlic powder. Spread over meat mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into corn bread layer comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare country gravy mix according to package directions; serve with casserole.

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Mathletes compete at DMS On Nov. 22, Delta Middle School hosted a MathCounts competition with 12 sixth grade teams and 15 seventh/eighth grade teams from around the county. Mathletes competed in a sprint round, target round and team round. The high scoring individuals faced off in the countdown round.

Congratulations to all the students and coaches who participated in this great competition.

The results were: Individual (Grade 6) — Jonas Johnson, Paonia Elementary, first; Alexis Quinn, Delta Middle, second; Caden Meil-

ner, Paonia, third; Lucy Streich, Delta, fourth.

Individual (7/8) — Victoria Gallegos, Delta Middle, first; Elijah Miller, Colorado West Christian School, second; Dagan Rienks, Paonia Junior High School, third; and Chelsea Meilner, Paonia, fourth.

Team (Grade 6) — Delta #1 (Kaleb Hawkins Alexia Quinn, Daniel Mendoza, Lucy Streich), first; Paonia #1 (Caden Meilner, Elliana Kuhl, Tess Gore, Randi Rapke), second; CWCS #1 (Grace Gerhard, Ty Hostetler, Sierra Lucero, Kendrick Richardson), third.

The Delta team was coached by Danielle Lopez. Bob Bushta is the Paonia coach, and Ali Lindberg is the CWCS coach.

Team (7/8) — Paonia #4 (Colby Simpson, Dagan Rienks, Blake Benson, Dominic Harmon), first; Cedaredge

#2 (Kayla Gash, Sierra Baldozier, Shane Gates, Kerry Ribbens), second; Paonia #1 (Nathan Giffin, Noah Haswell, Chelsea Meilner, Haley Park), third; Delta #1, fourth.

The Paonia team is coached by Tim Esgar; Cedaredge is coached by Kris Keller.

Sixth grade individual winners

Seventh/eighth grade first place team Seventh/eighth grade individual winners

Seventh/eighth grade second place team

Sixth grade first place team

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Taylor Ellington, Roxy Huerta and Saw Blessing; (standing) Michael Dowd, Agustin Montoya and Gabriel Fernandez.

Seventh/eighth grade third place team

Competition showcases dribbling, shooting

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (left to right) Anna Gilliam, Kaitlyn Carlquist, Michelle Merritt, Shania Garcia, Jaci Murdock, Kaelynn Porter, Timothy Horn and Benjamin Carrasco.

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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (left to right) Oryan Whetstone, Krislyn Haskins, Jose Pantoja, Kalleb Hunter, YeYe Nwet, Mikka Keune, Kayla Gisoldi, Katharine King and Andrea De La Torre.

The Denver Nuggets Basketball Skills Challenge is coming to Bill Heddles Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 17.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the competition starting at 10 a.m.

This free basketball skills competition is open to boys and girls ages 7 through 14. Participants will be divided into gender and age groups (age as of April 30, 2012).

Youngsters will showcase their talents in dribbling, passing and shooting. This youth program is produced by the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Parks and Recreation Association with support from the City of Delta.

Top scorers from each age group advance to sectional competition, and from there to state competition.

For more information, call Whitnee Lear at 8740923.

Students of the Month Brought to you by the Delta County Independent and the Delta High School Booster Club Madelyn Byers

Morgan McCracken

Age: 17

Age: 17

Parents: Steve and Cassie Byers

Parents: Kyle and Cyndi McCracken

Year in school: Senior

Year in school: Senior

Favorite subject: History

Favorite subject: Chemistry

Favorite teacher: The Magtutu Power Couple!

Favorite teacher: Mr. Magtutu

The most influential person in my life: My parents

The most influential person in my life: My father

Please tell us why: They have encouraged me to make something of myself and to keep focused on my goals. I would be nothing without them!

Please tell us why: My father has taught me the value of hard work and has taught me how to persevere through hard, stressful times.

After graduation, I plan to: attend a four-year university, possibly CSU, University of New Mexico, or University of Oregon. I plan to be a high school history teacher.

After graduation, I plan to: go to CSU and major in chemistry. Then, after I graduate, start a family of my own.

Favorite saying: “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There’s no one alive who’s youer than you!” ~ Dr. Seuss In my spare time I like to: spend time with my family. I also enjoy watching the History Channel, watching ‘80s movies, and reading. My spare time is also spent with my boyfriend and his family.

Favorite musician/song:I love music so much, but if I had to choose it’d be John Mayer.

Favorite movie: Either be Dirty Dancing, The Notebook or Edward Scissorhands.

Madelyn played basketball and volleyball until her senior year. She is a hostess at Daveto’s and also works at Doghouse Espresso. She’s a three-time academic letter winner and in the top 10% of her class.

Favorite saying: “Don’t get mad, get even.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt In my spare time I like to: spend time with my family, spend time with my girlfriend and her family, hang out with my friends, and train for wrestling.

Favorite musician/song: Gym - Class Heroes/Stereo Hearts Favorite TV show: Swamp People on the History Channel Morgan played football and loves to wrestle. His goal is to win a state championship in wrestling this year. He is president of the Delta FFA chapter. He is active in the Band of Brothers, a men’s ministry, at the Assembly of God.

Sixth grade second place team

Sixth grade third place team

Kids’ garage sale planned Dec. 10 The City of Delta Recreation Department is hosting a kids’ garage sale. Kids, here’s your chance to make a little money to use for Christmas shopping, or to find special gifts at bargain prices. Kids may rent a table to sell toys, games, books and sporting goods.

Please do not bring food items to sell. Remember

to bring money for making change, and a parent to assist as needed.

This special event will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-register by Dec. 3 for just $5.

Tables are limited. For more information, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923.

It’s time to register for youth basketball Little hoopsters, lace up your hightops and dribble on down to Bill Heddles Recreation Center for another great season of basketball.

Grades K-2 will meet Saturday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. from Jan. 7Feb. 18. The fee is $35 for the seven-week program.

Boys and girls in

grades 3-6 will begin practicing in December.

The games begin in January and will be played Saturdays at the rec center and in neighboring communities. The fee is $40.

For more information or to register, contact the front desk at the rec center at 874-0923.

DHS

CALENDAR Thur., Dec. 1 Wrestling vs. Montrose at Home, 6:00 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 2 Boys Basketball at Cortez Tournament; ASVAB Test (if interested in military); Girls Swimming at Durango; Parade of Lights, 6:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 3 Boys Basketball at Cortez Tournament; Wrestling at Co. Mesa University.

Mon., Dec. 5 Freshman Basketball at Paonia.

Tues., Dec. 6 Wrestling at Eagle Valley; Boys and Girls Basketball at Grand Junction, 4:00 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 7 Freshman Basketball at Home vs. Montrose.

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OBITUARIES

Austin, and Darrel and Lyuda Miller of Boise, Idaho; a daughter and her husband, Teresa and Mike Calhoun of Delta; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Walter Venable Walter “Walt” Lee Venable of Navasota, Texas, died Nov. 11, 2011, at his home. He was 73.

At his request, no services were held.

Mr. Venable was born June 29, 1938, in Edmond, Okla., to Paul and Eva (Owens) Venable.

After high school he joined the Air Force in 1956. He was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. He was honorably discharged in 1962.

Mr. Venable received his associate of arts degree from Clarke Memorial College in 1963. He was a pastor in Aurora and at Shiloh Baptist Church in Waller, Texas, in the late ‘60s. He was a Texas highway patrolman in Caldwell, Texas, for three years in the early ‘70s.

He was a truck driver for several companies and retired from Walmart in Marcy, N.Y., after 15plus years of service. He received several awards for his driving skills and impeccable safety record.

He enjoyed airplanes and taking people for rides in his antique cars.

He received his commercial pilot’s license and flew during the 1970s and 1980s. When he could no longer fly he enjoyed virtual flying with his computerized flight simulator. He went on several trips over the last few years to visit family, including a motorcycle trip to Colorado with his son. He recently moved to Texas.

Mr. Venable is survived by his daughter and her husband, Laree and Russell DeFranco of Pendleton, N.Y.; a son, Mark Venable of Navasota, Texas; a sister and her husband, Dorothy and Willard Proctor of Delta; a brother-in-law, Earl Bonine of Delta; a sister-in-law, Mary Brite of Colorado Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Irvin Venable, Bill Venable and Charlie Venable; and two sisters, Evelyn Bonine and Vona Pumphrey.

Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 3833 S. Texas Ave., Suite 100, Bryan, TX 77802.

Earl Miller Earl D. Miller of Delta died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 83.

A private family service will be held.

Mr. Miller is survived by four sons and their wives, Douglas and Gaye Miller of Grand Junction, Dale and Brenda Miller of Rio Vista, Calif., Duane and Kathleen Miller of

Alma Case Alma Elizabeth Case died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 93.

Mrs. Case was born Nov. 18, 1918, in Leadville, to Joe and Cora Carter.

She married Bill Case on May 8, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1982.

Mrs. Case lived in Leadville before moving to Appleton in 1951, where she lived for 31 years.

She moved to Fruita and then to Hotchkiss to be near her daughters. She moved to Horizons Care Center in 2006.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Ruth and Chuck Acord of Clifton, and Karen and Ron Smith of Hotchkiss; a son and his wife, Larry and Mary Case of Hotchkiss; a brother and his wife, Joe and Mary Carter of Grand Junction; eight grandsons; 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat-great-granddaughter; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Case was preceded in death by her husband, six sibling, and one great-great-grandson, Logan.

A funeral service was held Nov. 25 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203.

Betty Bishop Betty Ruth Bishop of Paonia died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 84.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Bishop was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Palmer Lake, to Eldo and Thelma Klusmire. She spent her childhood and attended school in Palmer Lake.

She moved to Aspen when she was 18.

She married Martin Bishop on May 19, 1945, in Aspen. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Bishop enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping and her family and friends. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Basalt, and the Eagles in Aspen. She moved to the North Fork

Community Christmas Memorial Service Tuesday, December 6 7:00 p.m.

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nine years ago with her daughter.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Bishop-Dreffer of Paonia; two granddaughters, Sabrina Dreffer and Jacquline Dreffer Tankersley; a great-grandson, Fynneus Tankersley; a greatgrandchild on the way; a niece, Betty Lou Smith of Paonia; and three nephews, Newt Klusmire of Denver, Jon Klusmire of Bishop, Calif., and Pete Klusmire of Silt.

Mrs. Bishop was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Bishop; two brothers, Newt Klusmire and Bob Klusmire; and a sister, Marie Jones.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Stephen McAlpine Stephen L. McAlpine of Eckert died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. He was 48.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. at Cedaredge Assembly of God. Mr. McAlpine was born Oct. 22, 1963, in Radondo Beach, Calif., to Bud and Margie (Garth) McAlpine. He spent his childhood in California and graduated from Estancia High School in 1982 in Costa Mesa, Calif. He attended Orange Coast Community College.

He married Dianna Beer on Sept. 17, 1993, in Yorbalinda, Calif. They celebrated eight years of marriage. She died in March 2002.

Mr. McAlpine and his daughter moved to the Surface Creek area in 2002, where he was a water treatment technician for the Town of Cedaredge. He was a professional Frisbee golfer and enjoyed table tennis, fishing and dirt biking on Grand Mesa and the Gunnison Gorge.

He is survived by a daughter, Ashley McAlpine of Cedaredge; his parents, Bud and Margie McAlpine of Cedaredge; and a brother and his wife, David and Laura McAlpine of Fountain Valley, Calif.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Callie Searle Callie Ann Searle was born July 29, 1942, in Craig, to Commadore and Grace (Leggett-Rickerby) Hultz. She spent her childhood in Baggs, Wyo., Craig and Steamboat Springs.

She married Paul Carr on May 29, 1960.

The marriage ended in divorce. She married Raymond Searle on Oct. 14, 1971. They moved to Montrose in 1985 where they owned and operated a propane/RV store and a used book store.

Mrs. Searle enjoyed reading, crafts, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

She owned the Book Trader.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Gynee and Scott Thomassen of Delta, and Patricia and Michael Searle-McDowell of Montrose; her grandchildren, Angela Smith and her husband Tim of San Francisco, Calif., Randi Carr and Britni Carr, both of Oregon, Nyssa Thomassen of Ganado, Ariz., Camdyn Thomassen of Denver,

Sydni Searle-VanGundy and her husband Dillon of Fort Carson, and Ty Searle of Montrose; and a brother, Dean Rickerby and his wife Mary of Cedaredge.

Mrs. Searle was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Searle; her son, Ty Carr; her parents; and five brothers, Robert Rickerby, Rodney Rickerby, Richard Rickerby, Dale Rickerby and Gene Hultz.

At her request cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402.

Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose handled the arrangements.

Sarah Lindeman Sarah F. “Sally” Lindeman, formerly of Montrose and Delta counties, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Denver. She was 92.

She was buried with her husband at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Nov. 25.

Mrs. Lindeman was born Oct. 7, 1919, in Rocky Ford, to John and Hester Masters. She and her family moved to Fort Bent when she was one month old, where she spent her childhood. She attended school in Fort Bent and Rocky Ford.

After high school she became certified as a cosmetologist in California.

She worked for two years in Beverly Hills and Hollywood salons.

She married Arthur Lindeman in August 1942. They farmed on East Mesa in Montrose County. They sold their farm in 1988 and moved to Delta. She moved to Denver in 2000 to be closer to her children.

Mrs. Lindeman was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Olathe PTA. She was a sustaining life member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 45 years and held different offices and traveled to many meetings in various parts of the country. She attended The Windsor Garden’s Community Church for the past 11 years.

She is survived by five children, Allen Lindeman, Brenda Foster and her husband Gary, Connie Calloway and her husband Rock, Daryl Lindeman and his wife Nancy, and Earl Lindeman and his wife Tracy; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lindeman was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lindeman; a grandson, John Lindeman; a daughterin-law, Kitty; and three of her four sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, 7465 E. 1st. Ave., #D, Denver, CO 80230, or Colorado Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 681, La Junta, CO 81050.

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Dick MacAdam Richard Lee “Dick” MacAdam of Cedaredge died after a long battle with cancer on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at Veterans Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 64.

Mr. MacAdam was born April 7, 1947, in Oshkosh, Wis., to Albert “Jack” and Julia (Schaffer) MacAdam. He graduated from Lourdes Catholic Academy in Oshkosh, Wis. He served as a diver in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. MacAdam was previously married to June (Schabloski) MacAdam.

He was a carpenter.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and all things in nature.

Mr. MacAdam is survived by his mother, Julia of Oshkosh, Wis., formerly of Cedaredge; two brothers, Clarence “Jack” MacAdam of Augusta, Ga., and Steve MacAdam of Cedaredge; three sisters, Mary Bruflat of Neillsville, Wis., Darlene Barrailler of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Julie “Sissy” Brooks of Oshkosh, Wis.; two sons, CTNCS Dean MacAdam of Pensacola, Fla., and Luke MacAdam of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Angie Brewer and Molly MacAdam, both of Oshkosh, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn MacAdam; a son-in-law, Brian Brewer; and four grandchildren, Nathan, Jordan, Emily and Jenna.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack MacAdam.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Beverly Hanson Beverly Hanson of Hotchkiss died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at her home. She was 82.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta.

Burial will follow at Mesa View Cemetery.

Mrs. Hanson was born Oct. 11, 1929, in Duluth, Minn. She spent her childhood in Esko, Minn, and graduated from Esko High School in 1947.

She married Hilding Hanson on April 1, 1950. They moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1956.

After retiring they moved to Hotchkiss in 1992.

Mrs. Hanson enjoyed laughter, music, dancing, traveling, sports and her family. She was a member of PTA, Girl Scouts,

AFS and was active in church.

She is survived by her husband, Hilding Hanson of Hotchkiss; a son and his wife, Craig and Susan Hanson of Bermuda Dune, Calif.; two daughters, Barbara Tronowski and her husband Jon of Glendale, Calif., and Patty Scott of Hotchkiss; two brothers, Richard Richardson and his wife Kathy of Esko, Minn., and Stanley Richardson of Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hanson was preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Murto.

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

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Shirley Trout-Simpson Shirley Jean TroutSimpson of Austin, Texas, died Nov. 14, 2011. She was 78.

Mrs. Trout-Simpson was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Thompson, Utah, to Edward “Eddie” and Eva Ricord. She spent her childhood in Hotchkiss.

She married George “Stubby” Simpson on Dec. 31, 1950, and graduated from high school the same year. They celebrated 22 years of marriage.

He preceded her in death in 1972.

Mrs. Trout-Simpson spent two seasons in Alaska where she worked on fishing boats and in salmon canneries. She was an excellent marksman and was a security guard for a couple of years. She was an animal control officer for the Grants Police Department for 10 years before retiring.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Tomlin; a son, Robert Simpson; four grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Trowbridge; and a brother, Charles Ricord.

Mrs. Trout-Simpson was preceded in death by her husband, Stubby Simpson; a daughter, Sharon; and three sisters.

A graveside service was held Nov. 19 at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

DPD charges man, teen with trespassing On Nov. 28, at about 8:42 p.m., officers of the Delta Police Department responded to a call from a vehicle owner stating he caught two individuals entering his vehicle.

As a result of the investigation two individuals are being charged with alleged first degree criminal trespass.

Evan Reed Brunemeier, 18, of Delta was arrested and jailed for alleged first degree criminal trespass and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He is being held at the Delta County Jail on a $5,000 bond. A 14-year-old male of Delta was also charged with alleged first degree criminal trespass. He was released to his parent on a delinquency promise to appear.

The Delta Police Department urges citizens to take extra precaution in securing their vehicles and removing any valuable items, as well as locking the doors and windows of

your home. Individuals are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately by calling the Delta County Dispatch Center at 8742015.

Earn money as a rec center lifeguard Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class Dec. 19-23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can earn American Red Cross CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard certifications.

Register by Dec. 14; the cost is $125.

Before you register you

might make an appointment with Lisa Moreland to swim a 100-yard front crawl, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard elementary backstroke and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 10 feet of water.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call Lisa Moreland at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 874-0923.

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All Points Transit announces rate increase Effective Jan. 1, All Points Transit will raise rates for its local DialA-Ride Service to keep pace with the rising costs of service and fuel. DialA-Ride is a door-to-door transportation program that serves seniors and persons with disabilities in Delta County, Montrose County and Norwood in San Miguel County.

Seniors 60 years of age and older are asked for a donation to ride.

The current suggested donation for a local trip is $1.50 per stop or $3 round trip. As of Jan. 1, the suggested donation for seniors will be $2 per stop or $4 round trip on local trips.

“We understand that 50 cents per ride could be significant for some individuals who use the service, and All Points Transit wants to remind all seniors 60+ that this is a suggested donation only,” said All Points Transit executive director Terri Wilcox. “However, we could increase our revenue by as much as $20,000 more per year this way, with the funds going towards continuing and improving service for those who need it.”

The rate for persons with disabilities making a local trip is $5 per stop or $10 round trip, while Medicaid participants travel at no cost on

Erika Kimber

DHS graduate designs USFS logo Erika Kimber, a 2010 graduate of Delta High School and sophomore at Colorado State University, designed a Forest Service logo for last summer’s USA Pro Challenge Bike Race. The logo was used on banners, brochures and race guides for the event throughout the state.

Kimber is a graphic design major and has worked for the Forest Service for the last three years. In addition to the logo, Kimber developed a wildflower page on the

GMUG website, surveyed trails on the forest using global positioning system equipment, and updated road and trail databases.

Erika is the daughter of Terry and Brenda Kimber.

Charlie Richmond, GMUG forest supervisor, said, “The Forest Service hires several local Western Slope students each summer and they are all very talented. I have no doubt that Erika will be successful wherever her path leads her in the future.”

Library happenings 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 Squash Book Photo Album. Kids from kindergarten through fifth grade can keep track of all their holiday memories with a handmade Squash Book photo album. Thursday, Dec. 1, at 3:45 p.m.

Who’s Who in Whoville Genealogy Class! Learn how to find your ancestors and chat with other family history researchers at the Cedaredge Library Friday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Scene - No Knit Scarf. Teens who need a last-minute Christmas gift, can have fun making scarves without knitting a single stitch. Come and learn the no-knit knitting technique on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.

Adult Computer Classes - Ins and Outs of E-mail. Inundated with your inbox and obstacles with your outbox? Learn everything you need to know about email at the Cedaredge Public Library on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

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

Adult Computer Classes - Lowdown on Downloading! Learn how to download ebooks, music, and for your Kindle™, Sony eReader™, iPad, and more at the Cedaredge Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

Crawford Holiday Card Making. Create your own handmade greeting cards for the holidays at the Crawford Public Library, Friday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided.

One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help each Wednesday in December from 3 to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 9213500.

Delta 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.

Computer Class Facebook and Skype.

Connect with friends and family for the holidays.

Learn how to Skype and set up a Facebook page at the Delta Library on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.

Local Authors’ Book Signing. Meet local authors Diane Hammond, Bertie Stroup Marah, Danny Campbell, Jim Wetzel, David Delo and Evelyn Horn as they get together to sign their latest books. Thursday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss One-On-One Computer Help. Now offering one-on-one computer help Tuesday and Friday mornings. Contact the Hotchkiss library at 8724153 to schedule a time.

For more information, contact the library at 8724153.

Paonia 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.

Movie for Adults Two Showings of a New DVD Release. Enjoy a movie based on the bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett. Thursday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.

Evening Book Club.

Join other movie buffs in watching a film based on the best-selling novel

by Kathryn Stockett.

The film is set in Mississippi during the 1960s and stars Octavia Spencer, Sissy Spacek, Emma Stone and more. Thursday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring a chocolate pie to share.

Subscribe to the DCI. Call 874-4421.

Holiday Ideas Start Here

Christmas tree permits available Christmas tree permits offered by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management are on sale in Delta and Paonia and other locations in western Colorado. The permits allow the public to cut a Christmas tree for personal use on national forest and BLM lands.

Tree cutters must have a valid permit with them.

A BLM permit is valid for trees located on BLM lands only, just as a Forest Service permit is only valid for trees located on national forest system lands. Permit costs range from $8 to $10 (per tree) depending on which BLM or Forest Service office issues the permit and where one plans to cut their tree.

The permits come with information explaining

approved trips.

All Points Transit is a 501c3 non-profit organization that, in addition to Dial-A-Ride service, also runs the Montrose City Bus. The mission of All Points Transit is to “provide safe, reliable transportation by promoting accessibility and independence for seniors, persons with disabilities and the general public in our service area.”

For more information about the rate increase, contact Terri Wilcox at twilcox@allpointstransit. org or 249-8865.

regulations and helpful tips. The U.S. National Forest and BLM offices also sell maps and offer free advice on the best areas for tree harvesting, species availability and any restrictions of note.

Permits are on sale at the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, 2250 Highway 50 in Delta and at the Paonia District Office on North Rio Grande Avenue.

Please plan ahead and be prepared for winter conditions and keep vehicles on the road (or appropriate parking area).

Some walking through snow may be necessary to get your tree; wear warm clothes and boots.

Pack emergency supplies, carry the appropriate map and leave word with friends or relatives of your planned destination. Vehicles equipped for winter conditions with 4-wheel drive, snow tires or chains are encouraged.

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Woodworkers build Christmas spirit

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Woodworkers Guild of Western Colorado has a passion for woodworking that is matched only by a passion for sharing their

knowledge and skills with needy children in the area.

They recently donated an incredible variety of wooden toys ranging from race cars to doll cradles to the Toys for Tots

Cookie Walk & Luncheon

Friday, December 2 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sloppy Joes, chips, salad, beverage and pie.......$8.00 SPONSORED BY THE DELTA UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

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drive in Delta.

Established in 2006, the Woodworkers Guild of Western Colorado is comprised of woodworkers from area communities. For the past years they have made wooden toys for donation to needy children for Christmas.

The Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign was one of several charitable organizations that benefited from their creative abilities. Long before the holiday season arrives, members begin the process of planning and constructing sturdy, unique toys for a wide range of

Managing Editor

The Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry would like to thank the following for their generous donations and commitment to our Community Food Giveaway on November 19: Meadow Gold Dairies Varner Equipment Walmart City Market College for Every Student Delta High School Hines Farms Food Bank of the Rockies Members of Delta First Assembly of God

works of art which will be treasured by each recipient.

Guild members have completed other notable projects in the community. They constructed craft tables for use in the Children’s Museum of Montrose, constructed livestock silhouettes which are used by 4-H’ers in the Montrose County Fair parade, and helped the

Olathe Cub Scouts build their Pinewood Derby race cars. They built a children’s playhouse which was raffled for a Habitat for Humanity fund raiser, constructed a large wooden replica of the National Guard logo for the medical unit in Montrose, and designed and constructed donation boxes for Sharing Ministries.

Toy sign-ups, collections begin

BY PAT SUNDERLAND

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ages, from tots to teens.

Over the past five years, guild members have donated over 650 handcrafted wooden toys. This year they made over 200 toys for donation to local charities.

The cradles in the accompanying photo were a collaborative effort with members of the Montrose Visual Arts Guild, who added one-of-a-kind images to each cradle.

Members of the Friendship Quilters stitched together small quilts for the baby dolls nestled inside each cradle. All of the wooden toys are

The Marine Corps Foundation’s Toys for Tots program is off and running. Collection boxes can be found at the following businesses: Alpine Bank, Bank of Colorado, Bank of the West, Beauty & the Bling, Big O Tires, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, DeltaBank, Delta City Hall, Delta County Independent, Delta Christian Church, Delta County Federal Credit Union, Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, Delta Elks Lodge, Delta Hardware, Family Dollar, First Colorado National Bank, Hellman Chevrolet, Hellman Motors, Interwest Realty, Sherwin Williams, U.S. Forest Service, Walmart and Wells Fargo.

At the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, an angel giving tree has been set up. Stop by 3rd & Main and select a name off the tree.

Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and can be made online at www.toysfortots.

org or by mailing a check to Toys for Tots, 236 S. 3rd Street #186, Montrose, CO 81401. Please designate DELTA in the memo line.

Families in need who wish to sign up may stop by the Delta County Independent at 401 Meeker Street, Delta, to fill out a short form. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 9.

In collaboration with the St. Nicholas Project, kids will not only receive toys, they’ll also be getting warm winter clothing. The St. Nicholas Project is working with area churches to distribute holiday food baskets for distribution. Donations for this project are being accepted at the Delta Federal Credit Union. They may also be mailed to 1340 Highway 92, Delta, CO 81416.

More information is available by calling Pat Sunderland, Toys for Tots co-coordinator, at 8744421, Jason Atchley, St. Nicholas Project, at 7789748, or Mary Ann Hennessey, St. Nicholas Project, at 234-6202.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Cradles, tops, cards, pull toys, board games and versatile boxes were among the wooden items crafted for toy drives in Montrose and Delta. Above, Jim Norfleet displays some of the woodcrafts at a meeting of the Delta Kiwanis Club. He was accompanied by Len Johnson.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Community Calendar Chapel of the Cross Wednesday, November 30 presents Gotta Be Girls FREE HEALTH CLINIC, Hotchkiss K-8. Free immunizations, wellchild checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or under insured children ages birth-18. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517.

Thursday, December 1

LIGHTS OF LIFE CEREMONY, 5:30 p.m., Hospice Office, 195 Stafford Lane, Delta. For more information, call 970-255-7210 or visit: www.hospicewco.com.

BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street.

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

DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763.

December 2 & 3

PAONIA HOLIDAY ART FAIR, Blue Sage Center, 228 Grand Avenue, Paonia. Friday: 3-8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Great local gifts for holiday giving. Refreshments and entertainment.

HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE with goods and goodies, Elisabethan, 111 B First Street, Paonia. Also from half a dozen artists and crafts people. Friday: 4-8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday, December 2

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

COOKIE WALK AND LUNCHEON, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Delta United Methodist Church, 477 Meeker Street, Delta. Hosted by United Methodist Women of Delta. Homemade cookies and candies for sale. Also serving lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: sloppy joe, chips, salad, beverage and pie served for $8. Half the proceeds go to missions and half to the fellowship building fund.

December 3 & 4

PAONIA PLAYERS PRESENT, “Home For The Holidays: A Celebration of the Season,” Paradise Theater, Paonia. Saturday: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. Advance tickets available at KVNF and Paradise Theater. Music and dance revue.

Saturday, December 3

GOTTA BE GIRLS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Admission free but tickets must be obtained in advance through Gazebo Florist, 856-3536 or Leisure Time Sports, 856-3000.

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

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

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. 55+ vendors have handmade items for sale — jewelry, hand-sewn pieces, wooden masterpieces of all descriptions, fiberarts, country classics, pottery, candlecraft, bead work, embroidery, finely decorated eggs. Free to the public. For more information, call 874-0923.

FREE BABYSITTING provided by Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Santa also at the chamber office, 301 Main Street, Delta.

COMMUNITY ADVENT WORKSHOP, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Presbyterian Church of Delta, 4th and Meeker streets. Christian fellowship, refreshments and crafts for all ages.

WINE, BUFFALO AND CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY TRAIL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Leroux Creek Vineyards, Liliputian Winery and High Wire Ranch, outside of Hotchkiss. For more information, call 872-3019.

“TEN FRIENDS” ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Chipeta Room, Ute Indian Museum, 17253 Chipeta Dr. (Highway 550 South), Montrose. Free admission. For more information, call Janice Reynolds, 2408377 or email: sorjrey@q.com.

Sunday, December 4

WINTERSTART 5K SKI RACES, Skyway, Grand Mesa. A 5K classic race at 11 a.m. followed by a 5K freestyle race at 12:30 p.m.

Registration is on race day only, $10 for GMNC members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities welcome. For more information, call 434-9753 or go to: www.gmnc.org.

Monday, December 5

LEE MARTS VFW POST AND LADIES AUXILIARY 3571 CHRISTMAS DINNER, 6 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, Highway 92, Delta.

Celebrating 75 years of service. Also awarding the patriot pen students and the teacher of the year. All veterans and their families invited. Call Linda or Mike Stahly at 874-9203 for more information or with the number of people planning on attending.

Tuesday, December 6

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

ADVENT MINI-CONCERT, 12:10-12:55 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer streets, Delta. Public invited. For more information, call Nyla, 874-9485 or St. Luke’s, 874-9489.

Today’s concert: A Special Men’s Choir performs.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE, 7 p.m., Taylor Funeral Service & Crematory, 682 1725 Road, Delta in conjunction with Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

A special Christmas tree will be decorated to remember each loved one. Special snowflake ornaments provided, special music, words of inspiration and encouragement, and practical suggestions and strategies to help grieving people cope.

For more information or transportation to the service, call 874-9988.

Wednesday, December 7

PEARL HARBOR DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, 11 a.m., bank of the Gunnison River, just beyond the pow wow arbor, Confluence Park, Delta. Hosted by VFW Post 3571 of Delta and its Ladies Auxiliary. Public invited to attend. For more information, call Linda Stahly, 874-9203 or Sandy Baker, 874-8172.

PITKIN MESA CLUB IN PAONIA MEETING, 1:30 p.m., home of Holly Rubinoff, 40007 Panorama Road. All women residents of Pitkin Mesa welcome. Bring a gift for exchange (something under $10.)

INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL TECHNIQUES DEMONSTRATION, by Western Colorado Conservation Corps, 11 a.m., City Market, Hotchkiss. RSVP to Anna Santo, 527-5307 ext. 204 or anna@t heconservationcenter.org.

Thursday, December 8

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

December 9 & 10

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE, community room and book barn, Paonia Public Library. Friday: 4-6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday, December 9

HANDEL’S MESSIAH PERFORMANCE, 7 p.m., Eckert Presbyterian Church. Presented by North Fork Community Chorus. Admission by donation. Proceeds go to benefit local charities and the piano fund at the North Fork Baptist Church.

STROLLING SCONES CD RELEASE PARTY featuring Ellen Hutto and Brothers Groove, 8 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. $10 admission at the door.

Saturday, December 10

KIDS GARAGE SALE, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Pre-register by December 3, tables limited.

Reserve your spot for $5 to sell toys, games, books and sporting goods. Do not bring food items to sell. Bring money for making change. Parents should assist child as needed. For information, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 874-0923.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Kids under the age of 12 are free; 13 and up is $3. Bring cameras to take a picture with Santa. For more information, call 874-0923.

The Chapel of the Cross at Pioneer Town announces its annual Christmas concerts. Two concerts will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free but tickets must be obtained in advance through Gazebo Florist, 856-3536, or Leisure Time Sports, 8563000.

Performing at this year’s concerts will be the exciting acoustic band Gotta Be Girls who are rapidly becoming the most popular female band on the Western Slope. They consist of five female musicians who met in Montrose.

The group started as a duo in 1987 with Glenda Fletchall and Karen Mercer. The two decided that their name had to be something about girls, so Gotta Be Girls was born.

Their sound has been compared to artists like Indigo Girls, Bonnie Raitt and Joni Mitchell.

After a long break, Karen and Glenda resumed playing in 2007 adding three new members — Barb Bernhardt, then Margaret Freeman and most recently Susan Walton. Tight harmonies

Grand Mesa race series begins Dec. 4

highlight their acoustic instrumentation of guitars, mandolin, banjo, bass and percussion. This concert will include Christ-

mas songs, original tunes and selections from other musical genres including folk, swing, blues, bluegrass and pop.

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Kids, have Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10 Kids, come on down to Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta for Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast provided by the Delta Kiwanis.

The kids can also make crafts and jump in the inflatable bump house.

The event is free for kids under the age of 12 and $3 for ages 13 and up. Remember to bring your cameras if you would like to have your picture taken with Santa.

For more information, call 874-0923.

Orchestra, choir combine talents for Christmas concert Valley Symphony Association is pleased to announce a special Christmas concert combining the talents of the 80-voice Valley Symphony Chorus under the direction of Lenore Hample and the Valley Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Mike Kern.

Wonderful arrangements of popular Christmas carols by John Rutter and many other holiday favorites will be featured, including “Sleigh Ride,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “White Christmas,” the “Hallelujah Chorus”

The WinterStart cross country ski races will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Skyway on Grand Mesa.

There will be a 5K classic race at 11 a.m., followed by a 5K freestyle race at 12:30 p.m. Registration is on race day only and costs $10 for Grand Mesa Nordic Council members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities are welTalented local danccome. For more informa- ers from Ouray County, tion, call 434-9753.

Montrose, Silverton and Telluride usher in the holiday season at the Montrose Pavilion Dec. 2 and AARP driver 3, in Weehawken Dance’s enchanting production of safety course The Nutcracker. offered Dec. 12 Under the artistic Bill Heddles Recre- direction of Natasha ation Center will host Pyeatte, the show has the AARP Driver Safety become an eagerly-anticiProgram from 8 a.m. to pated Christmas tradi12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. tion in the region over 12, at 530 Gunnison the past five years. It River Drive. Save money presents highlights from on insurance and keep Tchaikovsky’s traditional up on newer traffic laws Christmas ballet, The with this half-day course. Nutcracker Suite, and feaMembership in AARP is tures about 125 dancers not required. The cost is (ages 2.5 through adult), $12 for AARP members in a production that is as and $14 for non-members lavish as Tchaikovsky’s Pre-registration is masterpiece, itself.

From the Waltz of the required. Call 874-0923.

Snowflakes to the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, every scene glitters with its own dreamy radiance, reflecting Pyeatte’s talent, vision, and boundless energy as a teacher and choreographer.

Historically, Weehawken Dance has utiThe 35th annual lized the Wright Opera Olathe Miracle on Main House in Ouray for its Street parade and visit performances. The deciwith Santa will be held sion to shift The Nuton Friday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m.

Parade line-up is at 5 p.m. on Hwy. 50 Business Loop in front of Olathe High School. No pre registration is required.

The parade route The Valley Youth will head west on Main Orchestra is pleased to Street, south on Church announce its 2011 ChristStreet and east on Hwy. mas concert at the Delta 348 ending in front of the United Methodist Church Olathe American Legion on Saturday, December Post 24 where kids of all 10, at 2 p.m. ages can talk to Santa.

Under the direction In conjunction with the of conductor Debra TenMiracle on Main Street, Napel, the orchestra will the Olathe Rebekahs will perform works by Bach, offer a chili dinner at the Corelli, Tchaikovsky and Legion Hall.

Vivaldi. The orchestra

from Handel’s Messiah, “Away in a Manger” (featuring a children’s chorus), an audience Christmas carol sing-along plus much more.

Concerts will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion auditorium.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students 17 and under. Because this is a popular holiday concert, advance ticket purchases are encouraged and are

available at Clubb’s in Delta, and Homer L. Sims Agency, Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose. Tickets are also available at the Montrose Pavilion Office by credit card either in person or by telephone (249-7015) and online at www.valleysymphony.net. Tickets may also be purchased at the door prior to either concert.

For more information, call 209-2295, visit www.valleysymphony.net or e-mail info@valley symphony.net.

Beloved ballet to be presented in Montrose cracker to the Montrose Pavilion this year was a difficult one, driven by inadequate backstage space at the 120-yearold Wright Opera House, explained Weehawken Creative Arts executive director Ashley King.

Weehawken hopes to return to the Wright once again as renovations take place under the new ownership of the Wright by area non-profit, Friends of the Wright Opera House.

“Ideally, as the Friends of the Wright Opera House begin to make exciting changes to the space, we

look forward to seeing the facility grow and evolve and we look forward to being a part of that as it does,” King said.

In the meantime, many Nutcracker participants are thrilled at the prospect of mounting this year’s show at the Montrose Pavilion’s large professional performance space, bringing their various communities together in holiday spirit and tradition.

Tickets are on sale now at www.weehawken arts.org and many local outlets.

Miracle on Main Street

Youth orchestra presents Christmas concert Dec. 10

Band embarks on ‘A Christmas Journey’ The Montrose Community Band annual Christmas concert is Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The free concert entitled “A Christmas Journey” features many classic and modern holiday favorites such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Cowboy Christmas,” selections from Polar

Express, “Secret Agent Santa” and more. The band is pleased to have Kari Hepner, a former band member, as emcee and Colorado Tool and Sport as the sponsor for this concert.

For more information visit ww.montroseband. com or call Tina Woodrum at 596-1188.

will be joined by members of the Dance West Repertoire who will dance to a selection from the Nutcracker. Entrance to the event is by donation and

there will be a reception after the performance.

More information is available by calling 252-0552 or visiting www.valley symphony.net/vyo.

North Fork Chorus presents Messiah The North Fork Community Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah in two performances — Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at Eckert Presbyterian Church and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church in Paonia.

Admission is by donation. Proceeds will go to benefit local charities and the piano fund at the North Fork Baptist Church.

The chorus and orchestra are under the direction of Jan Tuin. Soloists include Dee Holt, sopra-

no; Van Tuin and Jerry Sanders, bass; Colleen Thliveris and Barbara Bailey, altos; and Vern Davis, tenor.

Now in its 12th year, the North Fork Community Choir was founded by music educator Dale Soucek in 2001. This year, Soucek directs several a capella choral selections to open the program.

Admission is by donation. Proceeds will go to benefit local charities and the piano fund at the North Fork Baptist Church.

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Social Security accounts for 9.6% of income

BY BILL BISHOP ROBERTO GALLARADO The Daily Yonder

If Delta County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 9.6 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $90,525,666 in 2009.

Delta County is more dependent on Social Security payments than is the rest of the country. Nationally, 5.5 percent of total personal income in 2009 came from Social Security payments. In Colorado, 4.0 percent of all income comes from these payments.

In Delta County, 7,615 people receive some form of Social Security payment, either an old age pension, a survivor benefit or a disability check, according to the Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Social Security beneficiaries represent 24.3 percent of the

‘Ten Friends’ craft show set for Dec. 3 The annual “Ten Friends” Arts & Crafts Show will be held in the Chipeta Room at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, in conjunction with the museum’s annual holiday open house. The craft show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Local artists and crafters will have pottery, mixed media art, bookmarks, jewelry, pressed flowers, wreaths, knitted items, metal art, woodcarvings, photography, retro-style aprons, baskets and much more.

total county population.

In rural counties such as Delta and counties with smaller cities, Social Security payments constitute a much larger chunk of the local economy than in urban areas.

A greater percentage of people in rural America receive these payments than in urban counties, and so rural counties have higher average payments per resident.

“In many rural places, Social Security is a very critical element of the local economic base,” said Peter Nelson, a geographer at Middlebury College in Vermont. “It’s less important to a place like Los Angeles because there is so much additional economic activity going on there.”

Total Social Security payments in Delta County amounted to $2,890 per person in 2009. The national average was $2,199 per person, and in Colorado it was $1,714.

Social Security payments in Delta County have been changing as a proportion of total income.

These payments amounted to 8.0 percent of total income in 1970, 9.3 percent in 1980, 12.3 percent in 1990, 9.2 percent in 2000 and 9.6 percent in 2009.

Social Security payments are particularly important to rural counties and small cities because the money is largely spent in the community. “The seniors who get these payments are primarily going to spend their money locally,” said Mark Partridge, a rural economist at Ohio State University. “And they are a key reason why some communities are still viable. If this money dried up, there wouldn’t be a lot of these small towns.”

Social Security payments amount to 5 percent of the total income in urban counties. In counties with small cities, these payments amount to 8.2 percent of total income, and in rural counties such as Delta County, Social Security totals 9.3 percent of all personal income.

Judith Stallmann, an economist at the University of Missouri, explained that Social Security payments help generate the sales that keep a rural business afloat.

“We find that Social Security income can be the difference between success and failure for some local businesses,” Stallmann said. “If you took away, say, 10 percent of the demand, would that local business be able to remain open? Often it’s that 10 percent that keeps them going. Social Security is providing that margin.”

Social Security payments go to those over the age of 62 who have filed for benefits, to survivors of insured workers and to those with disabilities.

The program is mainly funded by payroll taxes. In Delta County, 76.0 percent of recipients were retirees in 2009, 10.6 percent were survivors and 13.3 percent were disabled.

Changes to Social Security are being discussed in Congress, which is looking for ways to balance the larger federal budget. If benefits are cut — or if the eligibility age is increased — rural counties and small cities would be disproportionately affected, according to Peter Nelson.

“Cuts would have a bigger negative impact on rural places, absolutely,” Middlebury’s Professor Nelson said. “They are more dependent on Social

Security.”

Bill Bishop is co-editor of The Daily Yonder (www.dailyyonder.com/), an online publication covering rural America, published by the Center for Rural Strategies (www.

ruralstrategies.org/). He has owned a weekly newspaper in rural Texas and he has worked for newspapers in Texas and Kentucky. Dr. Roberto Gallardo is a research associate with the Southern

Rural Development Center at Mississippi State University (http://srdc. msstate.edu/). This study was made possible with a grant from the National Academy of Social Insurance.

URS earns engineering award for river diffuser The wastewater effluent river diffuser installed in Delta by URS Corporation received an engineering excellence award at a gala event hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado on Nov. 7. The awards are selected each year based on engineering innovations, project uniqueness, social, economic and sustainable development considerations, and future value to the engineering profession.

To meet the requirements of a new permit for discharging wastewater effluent into the Gunnison River, the City of Delta faced several treatment plant upgrades and costly improvements.

In addition to the discharge permit, the presence of threatened and endangered fish species compelled a diffuser to meet river water quality requirements.

URS Corporation designed and launched Delta’s new wastewater effluent river diffuser with enhanced dispersion to meet Gunnison River water quality standards. The new diffuser eliminates the need for additional expensive treatment processes.

This unique project was completed two and a half years before deadline and was $364,000 under

budget. The innovative processes utilized for the project and its significant time and budget savings has inspired others to consider similar approaches to pending infrastructure improvements.

URS Corporation was one of five distinguished Colorado engineering firms honored with seven engineering excellence awards. These projects will now advance to the ACEC National Competition that will be held on April 1 in Washington D.C. “The Engineering Excellence Awards spot-

light projects that feature innovations and sustainable solutions, using the technical expertise and practices that engineers employ every day for the ongoing health, welfare and safety of communities,” said ACEC/CO 2011/12 president Eric Young, PE. “These award winning projects demonstrate how Colorado engineering firms are responding to the needs of our residents as they apply relevant, sustaining solutions to a vast range of local and national infrastructure revitalization,” he added.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

A unique solution to wastewater discharge into the Gunnison River earned honors for URS Corporation. The project was located at the City of Delta’s sewer treatment plant.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Monday, Dec. 5

Saturday, Dec. 10

Treat for Troops contest. Prepare your favorite holiday treats and bring at least 18 pieces to the Delta Public Library. Co-sponsored by VFW Post 3571 of Delta and Auxiliary. Treats will be shipped to troops overseas.

Lights of Life ceremony at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 195 Stafford Lane, 5:30 p.m.

Lee Marts VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary 3571 are planning their annual Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall on Highway 92. The occasion also marks the post’s 75th anniversary.

Cedaredge Middle/High School choir concert, 7:30 p.m. at CHS.

Valley Youth Orchestra Christmas concert, 2 p.m. at Delta United Methodist Church. The orchestra will be joined by members of the Dance West Repertoire who will dance to a selection from the Nutcracker. Admission is by donation.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Friday, Dec. 2

Special men’s choir performs at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, 12:10 p.m.

Delta Middle School band concert, 7 p.m. at Delta Center for the Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue.

Community Christmas Memorial Service, 7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service & Crematory, 682 1725 Road. Co-sponsored by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

North Fork Community Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah at 3 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church in Paonia. Admission is by donation.

Proceeds benefit local charities and the piano fund at the North Fork Baptist Church.

The Montrose Community Band annual Christmas concert, 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The free concert entitled “A Christmas Journey” features many classic and modern holiday favorites.

Thursday, Dec. 8

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Annual cookie walk and luncheon hosted by the United Methodist Women of Delta. 477 Meeker from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. Theme: “Historic Hometown Holiday.” Sponsored by Wells Fargo and the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce.

Paonia Holiday Art Fair, Blue Sage Center, 228 Grand Avenue, 3 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 Shop Local. Drop your kids off at the chamber office. From 9 a.m. to noon, board members will entertain them with snacks, games and crafts while you shop local in Delta. Santa will also be at the chamber office.

Wine, Buffalo and Chocolate Holiday Trail at Leroux Creek Vineyards, Liliputian Winery and High Wire Ranch. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 872-3019.

Holiday craft fair at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Paonia Holiday Art Fair, Blue Sage Center, 228 Grand Avenue, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Advent Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon at Presbyterian Church of Delta, 4th & Meeker.

Free. All ages are welcome.

Valley Symphony Chorus and Valley Symphony Orchestra combine for a special Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center.

Tickets available at the door.

Paonia Players present “Home for the Holidays: A Celebration of the Season,” at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Matinee at 1 p.m.; evening performance at 7 p.m.

Christmas concerts at the Chapel of the Cross, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free but tickets must be obtained in advance through Gazebo Florist, 8563536, or Leisure Time Sports, 856-3000.

Chili and potato dinner sponsored by the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall.

Cedaredge Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. After the parade, stop by the chamber office to visit with Santa.

Sunday, Dec. 4 Paonia Players present “Home for the Holidays: A Celebration of the Season,” at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Matinee begins at 1 p.m.

Valley Symphony Chorus and Valley Symphony Orchestra combine for a special Christmas concert at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets available at the door.

Bazaar, bake sale and chili dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5th and North Fork, Paonia. Bazaar begins at 11 a.m.; chili dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Delta High School band concert, 7 p.m. at the Delta Center for Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue.

Garnet Mesa Elementary’s fourth graders perform at area nursing homes, 10:15 a.m.

Paonia Elementary K-5 presents “December in Our Town,” 6:30 p.m. in the PHS gym.

Cedaredge High School/Middle School winter band concert, 7 p.m. at CHS.

Friday, Dec. 9 Deadline to sign up for Toys for Tots at Delta County Independent, 4th & Meeker. For Delta families only.

Garnet Mesa Elementary’s fourth graders perform at Horizons, 10:15 a.m.

GMES kindergarten holiday concert begins at 12:40 p.m. Bank of the West, Willow Tree and Crossroads.

Annual Holiday Book Sale in the Paonia Library Community Room and Book Barn, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

North Fork Community Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. at Eckert Presbyterian Church. Proceeds benefit local charities and the piano fund at the North Fork Baptist Church.

Saturday, Dec. 10 Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The Delta Kiwanis will serve a pancake breakfast. Kids can also make crafts and jump in the inflatable bump house. Free for kids under 12; $3 for ages 13 and up. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa.

Free holiday movie, “Cars 2,” at Paradise Theatre, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Paonia Chamber of Commerce and Paradise Theatre.

Free Gingerbread House Festival, noon to 5 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center, Paonia.

Holiday Swing Dance at the Blue Sage Center, Paonia, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Dale and Barb Soucek perform at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, at 12:10 p.m.

Combined Delta Middle School/Delta High School choir concert, 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue.

Hotchkiss K-8 winter concert. Band grades 6-8, 6 p.m. grades 3-5, 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14 Lincoln Elementary School’s holiday program, 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Center for Performing Arts.

Hotchkiss High School choir and band Christmas concert, 7 p.m. at HHS. Hotchkiss K-8 K-2 Winter Concert, 6 p.m. in the gym.

Thursday, Dec. 15 Crawford School’s winter program, 6 p.m. at the school.

Paonia Junior/Senior High School band/choir holiday concert, 7 p.m. in the PHS commons.

Friday, Dec. 16 35th annual Olathe Miracle on Main Street Parade and visit with Santa, 5:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Miracle on Main Street, the Olathe Rebekahs will offer a chili dinner at the Legion Hall.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Santa visits the Hotchkiss Fire Station, 195 W. Hotchkiss Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Singer guitarist Jeri Arbaney performs at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, at 12:10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25 Free Community Christmas Dinner at the Hotchkiss Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring salads and desserts.

Free Community Christmas Dinner at the Stolte Shed, noon to 2 p.m.

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Bear Ranch land swap forum is postponed

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Neal Schwieterman, Paonia mayor, announced on Monday, Nov. 28, that the date for the public information meeting on the proposed Bear Ranch Land Exchange has been postponed from Dec. 6 to Wednesday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m at Paonia Town Hall.

Numerous phone calls

were received at town hall requesting the change of date.

The opening game for the high school basketball season between Hotchkiss and Paonia is Dec. 6.

Mayor Schwieterman will be the meeting facilitator.

The public will have the opportunity to share their comments and ask questions.

BLM using aerial seeding in fuels project Mystery plane applying native plant seeds in the North Fork

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Were you among those last Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day morning who saw a yellow crop duster plane over Pitkin and Garvin Mesas? The Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a number of inquiries about what was happening. Many wondered if toxic material was being sprayed on the mesas.

The answer is no. It was all seed being dropped from the plane and no liquid.

As part of the Paonia fuels reduction project, BLM was seeding the area. Planning for the fuels reduction project goes back to 2006 when Ron Rowell was Paonia fire chief.

Ken Holsinger, BLM natural resource specialist, explained on Monday that native seed species were “applied on BLM lands west of the Farmers Mine Road and west of the subdivision at the top of Fire Mountain Road on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and finished up on Nov. 24 at 9 a.m.

“The reason for doing so is to establish native herbaceous vegetation in the areas where BLM has thinned or will be thinning the juniper woodlands to reduce the potential for wildland fire spread onto or off of BLM managed public lands. The seed mix has been designed to compete with invasive cheatgrass that has or may become established within the thinned areas.”

The native seed applied

included western wheatgrass, bottlebrush squirreltail Indian ricegrass, sand dropseed, slender wheatgrass, sandburg bluegrass, annual sunflower, Rocky Mountain penstemon, northern (Utah) sweetvetch Lewis flax, four wing saltbush and Wyoming big sage.

“I didn’t realize it would garner as much interest as it did. I did call all the people who are neighbors of the BLM up there to let them know what was going on. I guess more folks than just that were interested,” Holsinger said.

No more seeding treatments will be done this year, but more acres are planned for next year as a part of the same fuels reduction project. So, about this time next year, different areas nearby will be seeded.

“Potentially we will be doing some herbicide next year as well,” Holsinger said.

“That’s not a foregone conclusion. We have to see how this stuff responds to our treatments and the seeding.

If we have a need, we’ll do it, but it’s not for certain.”

BLM will contact the public several weeks in advance of any herbicide treatment.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Lynx or bobcat?

Doug Homan, formerly with the Division of Wildlife, confirmed this is a bobcat for the following reasons: its habitat, it doesn’t have a black tipped tail, both bobcats and lynx have tufts on the ears but the lynx tufts are longer, lynx have larger facial tuft and longer legs, and in the fall and winter bobcats have a grayish pelage which makes them look more like a lynx. This bobcat was spotted Sunday on Fruitland Mesa.

Holiday Art Fair is a 19-year tradition

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Paonia is the place to be this weekend. It’s known for it’s longstanding festivals and events. And this Friday, Dec. 2, from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., one of it’s finest traditions will happen — Paonia’s 19th Annual Holiday Art Fair. Fair organizer Lea Rolfsen sums it up by saying, “It will be a jolly good time.”

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts will be the place to come for those unique, one of a kind gifts by some of the most talented artists and artisans in the area and beyond.

Among the gifts on display will be handblown glass, jewelry, skin care products, cutlery, batiks, natural fiber

clothing, North Fork Community Montessori School baked goods, beeswax candles, live wreaths, Peruvian hats, wool clothing, Celia Roberts photography, Michael McKenna pottery and drums. To help you relax and make this shopping trip stress-free, enjoy a chair massage right at the Blue Sage Center.

Adding to the holiday spirit will be live music by Sticky Mulligan, David Shepard, North Fork Freedom Chorus and South Lights.

Complimentary coffee and tea will be available.

This Friday and Saturday, leave the big box stores behind, and come enjoy shopping in the convivial small town atmosphere of Paonia and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

Photo by Kathy Browning

The Holiday Art Fair will start this Friday and go all day on Saturday. One of the gift items available will be Peruvian hats.

Crawford work session is mainly about money

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The November Crawford work session began with a request in reducing the cost to rent the community room at town hall for a non-profit organization. The request came from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

The room is rented for $10

a night. The Crawford AA group asked for a variance in the room rental fee. The AA representative asked for a $25 a month rate for the nonprofit group. The AA needs a meeting room every Tuesday for one and a half hours. “This comes under the heading of it can’t hurt to ask,” said the AA representative.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Thanks through service A platoon of volunteers helped to prepare, serve and clean up so the North Fork Valley residents could come and enjoy a delicious dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Each year the free dinner is held at the Hotchkiss Senior Center. The next free dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. As always everyone is welcome. Larry Jakubiak, owner of the North Fork Valley Restaurant and former Hotchkiss mayor, heads up and organizes these community dinners. Jakubiak (left, middle row) is surrounded by all of this year’s generous volunteers. See you at Christmas.

The first remarks made were from trustee Bruce Green who noted that it’s hard to pay $10 for each meeting when only four people attend. They formerly met at the United Methodist Church, but a change in their schedule would mean the AA group would have to be done with their meeting by 6 p.m. The AA group needs to meet in the evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The AA would like to meet in the town hall community room on a long-term basis.

“Hopefully forever,” the representative said.

Mayor Jim Crook and trustee Susie Steckel noted that the upstairs is going to be undergoing a renovation with the first work being done on doors and windows. Once the renovation is done, the mayor said, there will be no way the room will just be rented for $10.

“We haven’t had anyone come to us on a regular basis since the yoga [class], and that’s when we lowered it to $10,” Crook said.

Trustee Bruce Green noted that the AA is a worthwhile cause. Trustees Bill Mosey and Mike Tiedeman agreed.

Mayor Crook said the council will vote on the request at their next meeting on Dec. 7.

If approved, AA will pay the regular $10 fee on Dec. 6 and then $25 for the rest of the month and thereafter. He also suggested if the AA meetings begin having more participation, that the AA should pay the regular fee to rent the room.

Jackie Savage, town clerk, suggested the AA group could

meet in one of the smaller rooms upstairs rather than the large community room.

The trustees reviewed the proposed 2012 budget. They discussed the water and sewer fund which have negative balances. According to Bruce Bair, public works director, accountant Pete Blair said the water and sewer funds will need to not be enterprise funds for one year in order to eliminate the negative balances. Money would be taken from the general fund during that one year, and then the water and sewer funds would revert to being enterprise funds after that.

Mayor Crook explained that $84,000 held in a Hotchkiss bank was designated for the sewer fund. That account was closed by the mayor and then town clerk Margaret Pearce to pay off a sewer bond. A second account was designated for the water fund. Both accounts had been dormant for nearly 20 years, Crook said.

A representative from Blair and Associates will be asked to attend a January council meeting or work session to explain the 2010 audit and other questions the board has.

The trustees discussed donating $250 to the Hotchkiss Community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and paying $332 for Colorado Municipal League (CML) dues. The voting on both will take place at the next council meeting, but the discussion was positive about the reasons to support both. The holiday dinners in Hotchkiss are open to all and WORK SESSION TO B2

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Crawford’s holiday cheer

Leading Crawford’s Parade of Lights last Friday were walking presents festively wrapped in Christmas paper and topped with bows.

Photos by Kathy Browning

Parents with their children were lined up out the door, down the steps and on the sidewalk of the Crawford Community United Methodist Church to wait their turn to speak with Santa Claus. Jenny Kontour brought her two daughters, 22-month old Laurie, held by her mom, and four-year old Mairi, sitting on Santa’s lap. The church and town hall had a delightful assortment of gifts.

The Delta County Fair Queen and Princesses rode Everyone had on their Santa hats or reindeer ant- in the parade on Friday. Below, the Grinch rode on a float with a reindeer who resembled a dog. lers on this Christmas float.

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Work session FROM PAGE B1 a number from Crawford attend the dinners. CML provides valuable information to town staff and trustees through weekly updates on state laws, election information for the town clerk, information for those newly elected plus CML has volunteered to help the town on other matters, such as the current discussions between the town and PERA. Delta Housing Authority requested the town pay $250 for a rehabilitation at 403 Cedar Street. The town council makes a donation of $250 for up to three dwellings a year.

The housing authority pays for the rest of the rehab.

The Town of Crawford will have the winning contractor for the renovation of town hall windows remove the windows and the town will either donate them to an organization like Habitat for Humanity or sell them along with their aluminum frames.

Bruce Bair, public works director, reported new tires for the front of the snow plow were purchased for $850 from Kwiki Tire II. Don Ludwig made five new Christmas decorations. Christmas lights and decorations were installed before Thanksgiving.

Bair also asked about a request from a property owner in the Deutsch Subdivision behind the Desparado. The property owner had submitted a preliminary engineering report to Bair.

He wants to tap into the main off Highway 92. Two sewer taps were being requested. The county planner asked the Town of Crawford to comment on the proposed sewer plans for the property. “After looking at the plans and the

fall they have, it’s steeper in places than sewer lines ideally should be, but we have the same situation here in town. . .where we can’t have a nice medium grade,” Bair said. A one percent grade is preferred, but in town some are nine to 10 percent grades.

Bair’s experience has been that the trouble with the town’s mains are when there has not been proper compaction resulting in gullies in the line. “I have yet to have a problem with a steep grade in town with sewer lines,” Bair said.

If the sewer line is approved, it will be a service line which is the land owner’s sole responsibility, not the town’s. The town will also not be responsible for maintaining the lift station.

Mayor Crook responded there are potentially three taps involved.

The property being subdivided has not been approved by Crawford Area Planning Commission nor the Delta County Planning Commission. The mayor said if the party wants to use the subdivision’s lift station he has to pay for all dues that are past due.

Because three taps will eventually be involved, if approved, the mayor recommended that Bair use a six-inch service line rather than three four-inch lines.

The six-inch service line will then be connected into the town’s eightinch line.

The next town council meeting and budget public hearing will be on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

That town council meeting will be recessed until Dec. 14 at 8 a.m. when the council will vote on the 2012 budget.

The public can request a copy of the proposed budget at town hall.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

‘Home for the Holidays’ is a joyous celebration in Paonia

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

One of the things people look forward to doing at the holidays is going to see a really great concert or play that gets them in the holiday spirit.

This weekend the Paonia Players are presenting their revue, “Home for the Holidays: A Celebration of the Season.”

Merrily Talbott wrote and directed the revue which has a total cast of 70. Among the performers are Craig Childs and Laura Lee Yates as Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Sunshine Singers, the Paonia Pop Stars, Merry Mob Dancers, Marc Wilson and Margot Richardson, Chelsea Bookout and Cooper Woods-Darby, Sticky Mulligan, Dee Holt, Shawn Larson, a barbershop quartet, the Hot Toddies madrigal singers, Jon Hickam, Dan Stech, Christy Eller, Carolyn Yates and more.

Director Talbott held auditions the beginning

Photo by Jim Brett

Out of a 70-member cast, 32 are kids from director Merrily Talbott’s after school program, The Sunshine Singers and the Paonia Pop Stars. “Home for the Holidays: A Celebration of the Season” is presented by the Paonia Players. There will be matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and a Saturday evening show at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

of October. Thirty-two members of the cast are kids in Talbott’s after school program, the Paonia Pop Stars and the

Sunshine Singers.

Twelve Merry Mob Dancers are going to thrill and delight the audience.

Talbott promises, “There will be something for everyone. It will be touching and funny and very entertaining. You’ll

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laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll get into the holiday spirit.”

The Paradise Theatre stage will have a simple, colorful Christmas set.

There will be two performances on Saturday, Dec. 3, with a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m.

The show will close with a matinee performance on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m.

“I hope a lot of people will come out to see the revue. It’s more than a kids’ show. It’s more than a Christmas show,” Talbott said. “It’s a celebration of local talent with some surprises and audience participation.

People are going to be really happy when they walk out the door.”

Advance tickets are $5 for kids under 12 and $10 for adults and are available at Paonia Farm & Home, KVNF and the Paradise Theatre.

For more information, contact paoniaplayers@gmail. com.

BAZAAR, BAKE SALE & CHILI DINNER Thursday, Dec. 8

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HANDMADE CRAFTS & BAKED GOODS Dinner served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Paonia chamber annual meeting Dec. 7

Photo by Celia Roberts

Enthralling with the classics Beethoven and Mendelssohn would be thrilled to know that their works are still being performed in the 21st century and most impressively in Paonia last Saturday, Nov. 26. The sold-out concert was called “Masters of the Piano Trio” with Julie Fox Henson on violin, Susan Ellinger on piano and Alan Henson on cello. Ellinger is the center’s artist-in-residence. The trio performed Beethoven’s Piano Trio in E flat major Op. 1 No. 1 and Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor Op. 49. The Blue Sage Center for the Arts audience rewarded the trio with a well-deserved standing ovation.

Mendelssohn is one of those artists known simply by one name, oddly it’s his middle name! His first name is Felix and his last name is Bartholdy.

Admission tickets only cover about 30 percent of the costs to put on a classical series, even at large classical venues. The rest is ideally covered through grants and generous sponsors and donors. Sponsors for this program at the Blue Sage Center were Kate Zachman, Georgia Finnigan and Friends, Carol and James Schott, Ann Ellinger and Andrew Giffin and Judy Lafferty.

The Paonia Chamber of Commerce will be nominating six new board members at their annual meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Glennie Coombe Gallery.

The chamber is looking for engaged, committed and personable community members who are business/commerce oriented and are interested in supporting and promoting the unique resources and quality of life in Paonia through the chamber’s work advancing sustainable commerce and intentional development.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, contact Alexis Halbert, president pro-tem,

by Dec. 1 at 527-3886 or alexishalbert@gmail.com.

The Dec. 7 annual meeting at the Glennie Coombe Gallery at 140 Grand Avenue will include light food, wine and merrymaking from 5-6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6. The chamber will review this past year’s activities, elect new board members and discuss the results

Rotary celebrates a landmark birthday and a new member

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Lewark then inducted Dahlgren into the club after asking him several questions, “Will you attend meetings?” “Will you eat your greens with lunch and sing?”

Then in earnest Lewark said, “It is my honor to present to you this certificate acknowledging your membership.”

Dahlgren responded, “[My wife] Pat and I are enjoying our new home here and all the great people we have met.

Everybody has been very Photo by Kathy Browning welcoming. I’m looking forward to the Rotary fel- Don E. Foster (left), longtime member of the Paonia lowship and participating Rotary Club, was recognized on his 90th birthday in some of the services by president elect Norm Lewark (right) on Nov. 17.

Rotary does.”

The Rotary Club of Paonia had fun recognizing both an old and a new member at their Nov. 17 luncheon meeting.

Don E. Foster has been a Rotarian for 52 years.

Norm Lewark, president elect, noted that according to International Rotary by-laws people who join the Rotary don’t age.

“So Don is officially 38 today. In honor of that we are presenting him with this certificate of merit and appreciation,” Lewark said.

Following that presentation Russell Fletcher, membership chairman, announced the club was growing in numbers, perhaps 39 or 40 members total, with the addition of Glenn Dahlgren.

Dahlgren’s sponsor is Bill Bishop. “Glenn is unusual because he sought us out,” Bishop said. “He’s interested in community service.”

Dahlgren grew up in Seattle. He worked with the Veterans Administration in their real estate office helping veterans, many of whom were disabled. “He has been doing community service for a great many years,” BishPhoto by Kathy Browning op said. “It’s my great Membership chairman Russell Fletcher (left) introduces Glenn Dahlgren, his pleasure to welcome him wife Pat, and sponsor Bill Bishop on Nov. 17. Dahlgren has joined the very to our Rotary Club.” active Paonia Rotary Club.

of the strategic planning initiative. This event is open to the public.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the chamber at 527-3886.

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Creamery hosts three groups in December The Creamery Arts Center will host three special groups in December.

In the upstairs gallery, The Churro, two local art groups will combine in a special show, “FINE ARTS X2.” The Delta Fine Arts Association and the Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association will present an exhibition of art in several mediums.

In the Creamery’s Peach Gallery, Dani Tupper and students display the finished products of many years’ lessons.

“The Wall” area between the Peach and Youth Galleries will feature the unique photographs of Sandy Williamson.

The opening reception is on Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Since 1980 Delta Fine Arts has worked to develop and promote public appreciation and awareness of the visual arts, the artists, and their creative contributions to the life of Delta County and the Western Slope.

DFA works to educate and inspire arts, young people, and the general public through exhibitions, programs, and workshops, always striving to encourage high standards of excellence in all media.

The Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association is the oldest art group in Delta County. Their first public

art show was in October 1959 at Memorial Hall.

Currently, this group is hoping to expand its membership. HFAA is pleased with the range of artists who currently participate and encourages the larger group of talented artists and craftspeople that live in the area to join them. By expanding its membership and exhibit participation, the HFAA hopes to reinvigorate the organization. All ages are welcome to attend their monthly meetings, which are held on the third Monday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hall Dani Tupper has been afforded the opportunity to paint the diverse beauty around the world, having lived in 10 states, in Spain and Australia. Tupper has taught watercolors for many years. Dani’s students will display their efforts from an ongoing Tuesday class. The pieces they will be showing are of their choosing so there will be a variety of subjects and styles. Students participating are Betty McKinney, Judy Chapman, Patty Capon, Ann Knudson, Sherry Polcyn, Wanda Brunemeier, Sonja Marstad, Patricia Weller, Roxanne Koehler and Carol Ann Rasmussen.

Educated in Texas with a degree in art and a masters in education, Sandy Williamson taught

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Sat., Dec. 3 Tues., Dec. 6

Wed., Dec. 7 Thur., Dec. 8

HHS Wrestling Invitational Tournament.

JV/Varsity Basketball at Paonia, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Winter Sports Awards, 6:30 p.m.

C Team Basketball vs.

Paonia, 4:00, 5:30 p.m.

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Thur., Dec. 1 Fri., Dec. 2

Sat.., Dec. 3

Mon., Dec. 5 Tues., Dec. 6 Wed., Dec. 7

Basketball C Team at Home vs. Olathe.

Paonia High School Wrestling Alumni Night; Wrestling at Home vs. Grand Junction, Varsity at 6:00 p.m., JV at 7:00 p.m.

Speech at Fruita; JV Wrestling at Montrose; Wrestling at CMU Duals; Girls Basketball at Home vs. Montrose.

Basketball C Team at Home vs. Delta.

Basketball at Home vs. Hotchkiss.

Winter Sports Pictures.

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young children for eight years. She will be showing “Storm Over Needle Rock,” which won a blue ribbon at the Black Canyon Art Show last spring and several beautiful photos of horses and landscapes. Williamson’s use of extraordinarily vivid colors, her choice of angle and subject matter are a delight to the viewer.

Come in and support our artists and these worthy non-profit organizations at the opening reception Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments, wine and microbrews will be served. The shows run until Jan. 9th.

The Creamery Arts Center is located at 165 W. Bridge St. in Hotchkiss and is open Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Montessori chefs host potluck Even the littlest “chefs” worked hard to put together the Thanksgiving potluck for North Fork Community Montessori. Hotchkiss High School graciously opened up their commons room for the annual event on Thursday, Nov. 17. There were 200 people and, as always, the food was delicious, and the entertainment was lovely. The children sang Thanksgiving songs and showed off what they’ve learned in Spanish.

Emblem Club finalizes plans for Christmas party Hotchkiss Emblem Club met Nov. 7 at the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge.

Refreshments were served

by Margaret Deutsch and Sandy Long.

President Karen Martin opened the meeting.

First vice president Donna Cochran announced it was time to drape the charter for all departed sisters. Past president Karen Emmons draped the charter.

Roll call found first assistant marshal Laura Reich, third trustee Nikki Carpenter and first guard Margie Brungardt absent. Nine past presidents were present.

The minutes were read and approved. Recording secretary Ruth Carson reported scholarship applications must be in by April 1. She also read the bills and made a motion they be paid. The vote carried.

Financial secretary Karen Emmons and treasurer JoAnn Anderson made their reports, which were filed for audit.

The ways and means committee served 52 at a taco dinner in October.

They made $155.25. Ruth thanked Karen Martin, Karen Emmons, Donna Williams, Donna Cochran, Henrietta Keenan, Christa Emmons and Bill Carson for their help.

Gwen Carpenter gave the community service report. There was no report from membership.

Gladys Carpenter report-

ed the drug awareness committee is giving away red ribbons, pencils and bookmarks.

Fifteen members signed the register. The jackpot was won by JoAnn Anderson. Betty Portman celebrated a November birthday and Katie Moran celebrated a December birthday.

Ruth reported on the state meeting in Durango on Oct. 8. The club made $184 at the charity ball cake wheel. Ruth and Karen served a fried chicken dinner for the Elks. Fifty-four attend-

ed. The next taco supper was set for Nov. 18. A bake sale will support St. Jude’s. The Christmas party is Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. the Elks are invited. A sign-up sheet was passed around and members were reminded to bring a $5 gift for the gift exchange, canned goods for the Elks Christmas baskets, and $1 for themselves and their guests.

Karen Martin, Donna Williams and Gladys Carpenter will decorate.

Margaret Deutsch will see about entertainment.

Gwen made a motion

to give the Elks a $100 check for Christmas baskets. The vote carried.

The club also voted to give $25 to a drug awareness program.

Karen Emmons read two articles for the good of the order. Gladys will have the good of the order next month. Betty Portman and Katie Moran will provide refreshments. The club sang Karen’s song and the Emblem Club song before the meeting was closed.

Katie Moran Club press correspondent

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Thanks Rotary The third grade students at Hotchkiss K8 gathered for a group photo with their new dictionaires, presented by the Rotary Club of Paonia. Principal Carrie Coats passed along the gratitude of the students, noting, “We absolutely love receiving these and use them all year long and beyond the 3rd grade.

Thank you, Paonia Rotary!” As the Rotary members made the presentation, the students looked up “service” to undertand that the Rotary Club of Paonia is a service organization. They also looked up “polio” to better understand Rotary’s Polio Plus international eradication program.

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

Officers responded to the following: Nov. 1 — 600 Block of Orchard Ave. for a criminal mischief incident, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for an agency assist, 400 Block of Vista Dr. for a welfare check, 39000 Block of Mathews Ln. for an agency assist and 200 Block of Highway 133 for an agency assist.

Nov. 2 — 200 Block of Main Ave. for a dog running at large, 50 Block of Alder Dr. for an agency assist and 600 Block of 6th St. for a domestic violence incident.

Nov. 3 — 200 Block of Grand Ave. for an agency assist, traffic stop in the 200 Block of Niagara Ave., 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a code enforcement incident, 400 Block of Vista Dr. for a 911 call, 300 Block of Main Ave. for a welfare check and traffic stop in the 100 Block of 1st St. Nov. 4 — 400 Block of 2nd St. for a burglary incident, traffic stop in the 200 Block of Niagara Ave., 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, traffic stop in the 50

Block of 1st St., 39000 Block of Hayden Rd. for an agency assist, traffic stop in the 200 Block of 2nd St., 40000 Block of Mathews Ln. for an agency assist and 300 Block of Box Elder Ave. for a harassment incident.

Nov. 5 — 200 Block of 3rd St. for a parking problem, traffic stop in the 50 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 600 Block of Oak Ave., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave. and 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist.

Nov. 6 — the bridge on Samuel Wade Rd. for an agency assist, 600 Block of 2nd St. for a dog running at large, the west side of Paonia for an agency assist, traffic stop in the 50 Block of Pan American Ave. and 500 Block of Oak Ave. for a domestic violence incident.

Nov. 7 — 400 Block of Vista Dr. for a suspicious incident, 600 Block of 2nd St. for a dog running at large, 500 Block of Oak Ave. for a theft, 300 Block of Main Ave. for a suicide and 800 Block of Grand Ave. for a traffic accident.

Nov. 8 — 300 Block of Grand Ave. for a dog running at large, 700 Block of 4th St. for a lost and

found incident and 200 Block of Clark Ave for a vicious animal incident.

Nov. 9 — 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a harassment, report of two lost backpacks, within the town limits and 300 Block of Onarga Ave. for a 911 call.

Nov. 10 — 500 Block of Oak Ave. for a missing person report, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 200 Block of Main Ave. for a domestic violence incident, 500 Block of 4th St. for a domestic violence incident and a warrant arrest in the 500 Block of 4th St. Nov. 11 — 200 Block of Main Ave. for a welfare check, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a parking problem, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a lost and found incident, traffic stop in the 100 Block of 2nd St. and arrested a female for suspicion of DUI in the 700 Block of 2nd St. On Nov. 11, Leaf Angel Glimpse, 21, was arrested in the Paonia town limits, for the following charges: second degree burglary, criminal mischief more than $1000, and theft under $500 for the Subway burglary.

Paonia Police currently have leads on the other downtown burglaries.

Nov. 12 — 800 Block of 4th St. for a suspicious incident and 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a lost and found incident.

Nov. 13 — 200 Block of Poplar Ave. for a civil problem, 200 Block of Poplar Ave. for a disturbance, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a parking problem, 200 Block of Minnesota Ave. for a dog running at large, 300 Block of North Fork Ave. for a criminal mischief incident, 500 Block of Box Elder Ave. for a theft from vehicle incident, 300 Block of Poplar Ave. for a child abuse incident, 50 Block of Pan American Ave. for a dog running at large, 50 Block of Alder Ct. for a suspicious incident, 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a burglary incident and 300 Block of Box Elder Ave. for a suspicious incident.

Nov. 14 — 600 Block of Orchard Ave. for a citizen assist, 400 Block of Vista Dr. for an agency assist and 200 Block of 2nd St. for a drug violation.

Nov. 15 — 400 Block of Box Elder Ave. for a dog running at large, 50 Block of Samuel Wade Rd. for a traffic hazard, 39000 Block of Hayden Rd. for an agency assist and 200 Block of Meadowbrook Blvd. for a disturbance.

AGRICULTURE

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Protect crops from wildlife damage Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding agricultural producers to inspect their fences and enclosures as a precaution to prevent winter damage

from wildlife.

Every winter, deer and elk look for haystacks, orchards, nurseries and even barns in search of easy meals, explained

Mark Caddy, game damage coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

“It’s always time to think about how to protect crops and hay

Rodeo queen, princess attend Pueblo convention Nov. 4-5, the Delta County Fair rodeo royalty attended the 2011 Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows (CAFS) in Pueblo. Queen Lindsey Todd and princess Arla Nelson represented Delta County. Junior princess Tess Gore had a prior commitment and was unable to attend.

The CAFS convention featured Miss Rodeo Colorado, Kelsie Purdy, and the lady-in-waiting, Cassidy Cabot.

Todd and Nelson attended royalty workshops which taught rodeo royalty responsibilities, rodeo etiquette, dining etiquette, fashion, horsemanship and rodeo safety. They also learned a line dance which was presented to all attending the Saturday evening banquet.

“We learned many things about rodeo royalty, met a lot of new people, and we are happy to be able to represent Delta County at the convention,” Todd said.

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Delta County Fair Queen Lindsey Todd (right) and princess Arla Nelson attended the Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows, where they learned more on how to represent Delta County in the coming year.

stacks,” Caddy said. “By installing and repairing fences before the weather gets too cold, agricultural producers can save themselves a lot of hassle and thousands of dollars.”

Through its game damage prevention program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife works with landowners and agricultural producers to provide a variety of fencing and protection materials. To determine eligibility for participating in the program, producers should contact the nearest Colorado Parks and Wildlife office. A district wildlife manager will visit your property to discuss damage issues, protective solutions and techniques, and requirements and eligibility for participating in the program.

Game damage protection is provided to farmers, ranchers, livestock owners, beekeepers, and orchard and nursery owners who operate businesses. Cooperators also must be willing to allow some hunting on their properties — if it can be safely accommodated — for the species causing the damage.

For those eligible, the agency will deliver the materials at no charge directly to the building site. The landowner is responsible for assembling the enclosure and for maintaining the protective fences.

Caddy urges those

already participating in the program to inspect their protective enclosures now to make sure there are no weak spots or breaks. As snow piles up and animals start looking for food sources, a small break in a fence can become a big problem during the winter. If problems can’t be easily fixed, materials can be ordered from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to make the repairs.

Those who are not participating in the program but who are concerned about possible game damage problems should call a local agency office.

J Wenum, area wildlife manager in Gunnison, said protecting hay stacks is especially important. A herd of elk can devastate

a rancher’s crop. Specially designed stack yard enclosures provide protection that can last for years.

“Building a stack yard is not a guarantee, but it is a significant step in lessening conflicts,” Wenum said. “Elk are like most animals, if they are not getting the reward of a food source, they’re going to move on.”

To learn about the game damage program, call the nearest agency office. You’ll be contacted by a district wildlife manager who will start the process for enrolling in the program.

The Parks and Wildlife office in this region is located at 2300 S. Townsend Avenue, in Montrose. The phone number is 252-6000.

Free AIDS tests are offered World AIDS Day is held on Dec. 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

It’s also an appropriate time to consider AIDS testing. The Western Colorado AIDS Project at 805 Main Street in Grand Junction is offering free AIDS tests from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 1. Tests are normally administered the second Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the fourth Monday of each month from noon to 4 p.m., and cost $25 each.

The Delta County Health Department also offers testing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

For more information, call 874-2183.

RED FEATHER BOWMEN Photos submitted

Hands-on learning On Friday, Nov. 18, the Taliesins group from the Thunder Mountain Colorado Living History Guild brought the Renaissance to life at the Kids Kingdom playground next to the North Fork Pool in Hotchkiss. They even fired off a full-sized model of a real, Renaissance-era cannon, with real gunpowder! They also brought a full-sized catapult, and many other interactive tools, crafts, and weapons of the time to provide an interactive learning experience to students of the North Fork Community Montessori School. The Upper Elementary class just finished a month-long research project about the Renaissance, and the children had a blast as they experienced the many demonstrations offered by the Guild. In fact, it was hard to tell which was louder–the cannon boom, or the subsequent squeals of delight from the gathered crowd! Later, the children presented their multi-genre projects, which included a village, a ship, Renaissance treats, a castle, and a miniature replica of the Florence Duomo. The students enjoyed a similar experiences when the Black Canyon Astronomical Society set up telescopes at the end of the last research project on the universe. The children got to look at an asteroid, a comet, the rings of Saturn, and 13 different galaxies. These research projects encourage differentiated, multi-modal learning for the students at Montessori, which is part of the Delta County school system.

Weed guide available Colorado State University’s Delta Extension Office is now offering “Weeds of the West,” a 628-page guide to every weed you may ever encounter in the western United States. This is the same book Master Gardeners use, but it can be yours for $29.00 each.

For a small fee, we’ll even ship.

Call 874-2195 to get your copy.

Red book and other gift ideas are available Integrated Resource Management (IRM) “red books,” which offer a wide variety of management information for beef cattle producers, including tips on nutrition, reproduction, genetics and finance, are now available at the Delta Extension Office.

Red books are available for $5 each. To purchase your copy, stop into the Delta County Extension Office, located at 525 Dodge Street, in Delta. The office is open Monday through Friday,

from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1-5 p.m. They can also ship at a cost of $1.95 per book.

For more information, contact the Delta County Extension office at 8742195.

The Extension Service also has other ideas to help fill out your gift list.

“Images of America: The Uncompahgre Valley” tells the story of places and people around Delta County. Or consider picking up one of the final copies of “When the Grass Stood Stirrup High.”

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Sat., December 17 Indoor Range at Paonia Teen Center Shoot at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Entry fee: One Toy Per Shooter or Cash Donation Come on out and have fun shooting and bring a smile to a child this Christmas!

For more information call 261-6531 or 929-5356

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Hurry in — supply is limited!

Apples are going, going, going.

Get yours now for those holiday pies.

Also jams, syrups and honey.

HI-QUALITY PACKING, INC. 215 Silver Street, Delta (near Confluence Park) 874-8342

Christian Science Society, Delta welcomes you to our Church Services.

Our Pastor is the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,

by Mary Baker Eddy.

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

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (children up to age 20) Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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Holiday book sale in Paonia The holiday season is upon us once again, so come to the annual Holiday Book Sale at the Paonia Public Library.

Books are appreciated gifts — previously loved books and their reasonable prices are doubly appreciated.

Come and browse through the hundreds of used books being offered and go away with your holiday gift shopping complete. To top it off, all profit goes to enhance the library in one way or another. A win-win situation.

The book sale will be held Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room and Book Barn at the Paonia Public Library, 2 3rd Street.

On Saturday, the book sale coincides with the hay ride offered by Homestead Market. The horses will pull the hay wagon from the Market to the library, with a stop at the Blue Sage gingerbread house, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (horses get tired walking on pavement, so their hours are restricted). To add to the fun that day,

Delta County School District

Holiday Programs 2011 20 DELTA HIGH SCHOOL December 8 — DHS Band Concert at Center for Performing Arts, 7:00 p.m.

December 13 — DHS/DMS Choir Concert at Center for Performing Arts, 6:30 p.m.

DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL December 6 — DMS Band Concert at Center for Performing Arts, 7:00 p.m.

December 13 — DMS/DHS Choir Concert at Center for Performing Arts, 6:30 p.m.

DELTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL December 15 — Graduation at Center for Performing Arts, 6:00 p.m.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL December 14 — Holiday Program, 6:30 p.m.

GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL December 8 — 4th Grade Program at Willow Tree & Crossroads, 10:15 a.m.

December 9 — 4th Grade Program at Senior Center & Horizons, 10:15 a.m.

Kindergarten Holiday Concert at Bank of the West, 12:40 p.m.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL December 5 — Choir Concert at CHS, 7:30 p.m.

December 8 — Winter Band Concert at CHS, 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL December 5 — Choir Concert at CHS, 7:30 p.m.

December 8 — Winter Band Concert at CHS, 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TBA — Caroling Downtown, TBA

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The Book Sale Elves are ramping up the humor.

Pictured from the left are Anne Every, Judy Martin, Laura Major, Jacque Koehler, Marje Bryson and Judy Lafferty. the Paradise Theater is Paonia.

This year at the book putting on a kids flick in sale there’s a table of the afternoon. What a beautiful books that are great series of events in

perfect for gifts ($2), as well as selected seasonal books. And there is also a large selection of DVDs and audio books. Audio book tapes are only 50 cents each, while CDs and DVDs are $1. In keeping with the spirit of the season, there will also be a table of free devotional books and Bibles.

Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2, with some quality books at higher prices. Children’s books are only 25 cents (what a great way to start kids reading!).

So come to the Paonia Public Library on Friday, Dec. 9, or Saturday, Dec. 10, and satisfy your reading, listening, and watching lust while supporting the library. There will be coffee, hot apple cider and cookies, too.

Cabin Fever Film Series kicks off in Paonia The Paradise Theatre in Paonia presents the annual Cabin Fever Film Series: World Culture on Your Hometown Screen.

Cabin Fever has been a long-standing tradition in the film programming at the Paradise Theatre, bringing independent, art house and foreign films to the big screen. While Cabin Fever is definitely for serious film lovers, the programming covers a variety of genres and styles, and there is usually something for everyone.

There are seven films presented in the series with four screenings each. “Traditionally, the series was for two screenings only in the middle of the week. We wanted to make it available to a broader audience since this is some of our favorite film programming of the year, so we’ve added a Friday night show as well as a Sunday matinee,” says artistic director Regna Jones. “We hope that folks from out of the area will take advantage of the Sunday matinee shows to visit Paonia, maybe have some lunch and enjoy a great movie experience.”

The series will open on Wednesday, Dec. 7, with “The Tree of Life,” which is the 2011 winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

From Terrence Malick, the acclaimed director of such classic films as “Badlands,” “Days of Heaven” and “The Thin Red Line,” “The Tree of Life” is the impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of child-

hood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

Other films in the series will include: “Los Viajes del Viento” (The Wind’s

Journey), “Haevnen” (In a Better World), “Like Crazy,” “The Artist,” “Becoming Bert Stern” and “Melancholia.”

The series runs every other week on Wednesdays and Thursdays at (7:00); Fridays at (8:00ish); and Sundays at (3:00). All seats are $8, and patrons can support the series up front by purchasing a Cabin Fever Gold Pass for just $40.

Wine, Buffalo and Chocolate Trail Dec. 3 Don’t miss the Wine, Buffalo and Chocolate Holiday Trail tour outside of Hotchkiss this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taste great wines, sample a little good food and meet the wine makers and farmers.

Take the tour, visit all three stops and get a free commemorative Christmas ornament. Here are the stops: Leroux Creek Vineyards, 12388 3100 Road, Hotchkiss — Wine tasting Leroux Creek Spa products and gift items

plus Yvon’s Terrine and Pate.

Liliputian Winery, 31424 Highway 92, Hotchkiss — Wine tasting plus local, handmade truffles and goat cheese tastings from Avalanche Ranch.

High Wire Ranch, 27497 Buffalo Road, Hotchkiss — Buffalo and elk sausage and meat tasting, farm tours, meet the animals, Drost’s Chocolates from Eckert, Colorado wine tasting by S. Rhodes Vineyards.

For more information call 872-3019

Learn invasive plant control techniques A crew from the Western Colorado Conservation Corps (WCCC) will spend the next two weeks clearing invasive tamarisk, Russian olive, and Siberian elm from the banks of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, north of Hotchkiss.

Eric Hughes, WCCC project manager, and

crew members will host a demonstration of their techniques for cutting and treating invasive plants for anyone interested on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Meet at City Market in Hotchkiss at 11 a.m.

RSVP by e-mail to anna@ theconservationcenter. org or call 527-5307 ext.

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CRAWFORD SCHOOL December 15 — Winter Program at Crawford School, 6:30 p.m.

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL December 14 — Choir & Band Christmas Concert at HHS, 7:30 p.m.

HOTCHKISS K-8 SCHOOL December 13 — 6th-8th Grade Band Concert at HK8 - Don Tate Gym, 6:00 p.m.

December 13 — 3rd-5th Grade Winter Concert at HK8 - Don Tate Gym, 6:45 p.m.

December 14 — Kindergarten-2nd Grade Winter Concert at HK8 - Don Tate Gym, 6:00 p.m.

December 14 — 7th/8th Grade Drama Play at HK8 - Chow Pound, 6:30 p.m.

PAONIA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL December 15 — Band & Choir Holiday Concert (7-12) at PHS Commons, 7:00 p.m.

PAONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL December 8 — K-5 “December in Our Town” at PHS Gym, 6:30 p.m.

DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J 7655 – 2075 Road • Delta, CO 81416 970-874-4438 970-874-5744 (fax)

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Aspiring writers Students at Hotchkiss K8 have been meeting after school one day a week for the past month to write a story for a contest. A panel of teachers read their stories and selected winners for different age categories. The winners (to the right) were Indigo Miller-Barnes in the primary division, Lauryn Kiefer in upper primary, Tristan Nolte in the 4th-5th grade, and Carson Collins, who earned an honorable mention for a great story, but was 100 words over the contest limit.

Principal Carrie Coats congratulated all of the Young Writers Club, and thanked Mrs. Nolte for sponsoring the club for grades K-5 and Ms. Hamrick for sponsoring the 6-8th grades.

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Parade will light up Cedaredge on Saturday

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

The Cedaredge Parade of Lights begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, with lineup on the south side of the Town Park, on SW Second Avenue, starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will run north on SW 5th Street to W. Main Street, and then east on West Main to Hwy. 65, turning south on Hwy. 65 back to SW 2nd Avenue at the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department firehouse.

Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce administrator Carol Peterson noted that the theme for this year’s parade is, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.”

According to Peterson, there’s still time to enter your float in the parade. Entry is free and the entry forms are available at the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 245 W. Main, or at Cedaredge Food Town, 210 SE Independence Avenue.

Peterson noted that for the first time ever, with support from DMEA, the top three floats will each receive cash awards — $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. There will also be a cash award for the best LED entry, another first for

the parade of lights.

A live performance featuring “Gotta Be Girls” (Glenda Fletchall, Karen Mercer, Barb Bernhardt and Margaret Freeman) will take place at the Chapel of the Cross at 5 p.m., prior to the parade, and again at 7 p.m., following the parade.

The concerts are free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at Leisure Time Sports, 110 SE Frontier Avenue, or at The Gazebo Florist, 105 W. Main Street.

The Methodist Church will host a chili and potato dinner at the Masonic Hall on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Adults can buy a potato with all the fixin’s, dessert and drinks, or a bowl of chili, dessert and drinks for $5, or both for $8.

Children (10 years and under) can buy a potato with all the fixin’s, dessert and drinks, or a bowl chili with dessert and drinks for $3, or both for $5.

The Cedaredge Town Hall will have hot apple cider on hand to take some of the chill off and, following the parade, Santa will be at the Chamber office to listen to the children’s Christmas want lists.

For more information call the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce at 856-6961.

Helpers needed for Christmas dinner

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Now in its 12th year, Jack and Bev Gardner are taking their turn at preserving the annual tradition of a free Christmas dinner for Cedaredge area residents, started by Bob and Sally Beeson.

The Beesons turned their inspiration of a free Christmas dinner into a reality by garnering support from the Cedaredge United Methodist Women (UMW), and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Cedaredge Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9221.

After the Beesons became “snowbirds,” the Gardners and Les and Dorothy Mergleman jointly took up the challenge to continue the tradition. The two couples have divided the responsibility with the Merglemans organizing the Christmas dinners on even numbered years, and Gardners preparing on the odd numbered years.

The Gardners, with the help of Sandy Dix, will take their turn this year. The menu will inclue turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rolls, drinks, and will be topped off with desserts of every kind, provided by the ladies from the Cedaredge United Methodist Church, according to Bev. People can also bring their

favorite desserts to share.

Truly a community effort, Bev said, “The dinner would not be possible without the generous donations of clubs, businesses and individuals who help monetarily. We thank each and every one of them for their support and generosity.” She added, “Donations are always appreciated.” This year’s proceeds [from donations] will go to the Surface Creek Community Food Bank.

Volunteers are needed on Christmas Eve to help with set up and on Christmas Day to help prepare and serve food, and then help with clean-up.

Bev said they have been fortunate in the past with support from so many volunteers, and that they are appreciated, “But,” she added, “we can always use more.”

Dinner will be served up on Christmas Day at the Stolte Shed, located in Pioneer Town, just off SW 2nd Avenue at the intersection with Highway 65 in Cedaredge, from noon until 2 p.m. It’s free, and everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Jack or Bev at 856-6780 or, if you would like to volunteer to help, please call Sandy Dix at 250-4468.

Donations can be mailed to Bev Gardner, at 280 SW 11th Avenue, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

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Getting ready Early Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, Roger McDaniels and a crew from the Delta Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) were busy putting the Christmas garlands up on Cedaredge W. Main St., in time for this year’s Cedaredge Christmas Parade of Lights. As in past years, decorating Main Street is accomplished via the combined effort of DMEA, the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cedaredge.

County will contribute to visitor center funding

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Grand Mesa Visitor Center, headed towards becoming a Forest Service funding orphan next year, will receive a $10,000 contribution from the Board of County Commissioners for 2012 operations.

“At this point,” said Connie Clementson, Grand Valley district ranger, “the GMUG’s 2012 funding for the Visitor Center is zero dollars.” She was speaking to the Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 21. “We are hoping for more,” she added.

The $10,000 level of support from the county continues a history of support dating back to the landmark log mansion’s construction in 1991.

The commissioners made the decision to put the $10,000 support donation in the county’s 2012 budget during Clementson’s presentation at their Nov. 21 meeting. A public hearing on the county budget document is scheduled for Dec. 5.

The Visitor Center was on track for GMUG operations funding orphanhood last year also, Clementson said. But $40,000 was allocated for it at the 11th hour.

Without another 11th hour reprieve this year, the operations budget for the center will be carried by the Delta BoCC, by the for-profit lessee ANG Outfitters, and by the Rocky Mountain Nature Association which sells books and interpretative materials there.

Together, the three will contribute a total of $30,000 for the Welcome Center’s 2012

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The USFS Grand Mesa Visitor Center, located in Delta County and used largely by tourists and day trippers from elsewhere, will benefit from a $10,000 contribution from Delta County. The county helped fund construction of the building in 1991.

operations. ANG, which stays open winters, also provides some maintenance services during those months, Clementson said. The Visitor Center received a $600,000 structural refurbishing two years ago from the Forest Service.

Bill Miller of Cedaredge, chairman of the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway Association, thanked the commissioners for their support. He added, “The county’s support is essential to the Byway and to the Visitor Center.”

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Bylaws change in works for Upper Surface Creek Water

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Late Autumn Fans of gorgeous sunsets can find no better place or time for viewing than Delta County under a cloud-strewn, late autumn sky.

Susan Hansen said that the county’s $10,000 contribution would come from federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) money. That money is paid to the county “in lieu of” property taxes that would otherwise be collected on public lands if they were in private ownership.

Clementson said that in fiscal year 2011, 46,175 people came through the Visitors Center, not counting the 300 people per day who are estimated to stop only for the available restroom facilities.

Upper Surface Creek Domestic Water Users Association is proposing a change to bylaws it hopes will help streamline some real estate transfers in its service area.

“In cases of foreclosure, death of the owner, divorce, etc., the whereabouts of (membership/stock) certificates often is unknown when the water tap is to be transferred to a new owner, resulting in extra expense and time to obtain a lost document bond. These bonds are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain,” according to the 2011 annual meeting call.

At the private water company’s annual meeting on Dec. 13, the Association’s members will be asked to amend bylaws to “eliminate the need for (membership/stock) certificates,” The company’s membership certificates, or stock certificates, since its inception in 1955 have been the required proof of right to domestic water service from the Upper Surface Creek system.

The call letter states, “After consultation with our attorney, the board is proposing to eliminate the need for the certificates.

“The structure of the Association will remain unchanged, but the bylaws will need to be amended to eliminate all reference to membership certificates.”

Last summer, the DCI told the story of a home buyer who after closing on the purchase of a foreclosed property had his water meter removed by USC Water. The reason: the Eastern U.S. bank which had foreclosed did not transfer the required company stock certificate at closing, and knew nothing about it.

That situation, and others like it, have eventually been worked out successfully.

But if the bylaws change is adopted by members at the annual meeting, the cumbersome procedures involved will be streamlined.

Upper Surface Creek Water provides domestic water service to Redlands Mesa, Cedar Mesa, and the Upper Surface Creek area north of Cedaredge.

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Library shows that laptops can be useful to council

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

As a demonstration of their potential usefulness during town council meetings, Cedaredge Public Library manager Carol Foreman provided each trustees with a laptop computer to use during the Nov. 17 meeting. It was part of the nationwide Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) According to Foreman, the Cedaredge

Public Library is one of the Delta County libraries to receive a technology grant through the Colorado State Library as part of the BTOP. According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration website, the mission of the BTOP is “to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, encourage sustainable adoption of

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Dec. 1

Fri., Dec. 2 Sat., Dec. 3

Mon., Dec. 5

Tues., Dec. 6 Wed., Dec. 7

Girls Basketball Tournament at Meeker, TBA; Boys Basketball C Team at Home vs. Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.

Girls Basketball Tournament at Meeker, TBA. SAT Testing; JV Wrestling at Montrose, TBA; Wrestling at Maverick Duals, TBA. Basketball C Team at Home vs.

Olathe, 4:00 p.m.; All Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m.

FFA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

FFA District Event & Speaking Contest, 3:00 p.m.

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broadband service, and develop and maintain a nationwide public map of broadband service capability and availability. Projects include the deployment of new or improved broadband Internet facilities (e.g., laying new fiber-optic cables or upgrading wireless towers) and to connect ‘community anchor institutions’ such as schools, libraries, hospitals, and public safety facilities.”

According to the website, “These networks help ensure sustainable community growth and provide the foundation for enhanced household and business broadband Internet services” and “to establish new public computer facilities or upgrade existing ones that provide broadband access to the general public or to specific vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, the unemployed, seniors, children, minorities, and people with disabilities.”

During the town council meeting, after removing from the agenda items regarding a vacancy on the board, the Cedaredge Board of Trustees approved resolutions to conduct next April’s municipal election by mail and conducted by the Delta County Clerk.

The council also modified the town’s participation in the town employees retirement fund. In November 2010, the trustees approved a resolution to temporarily reduce the town’s contribution to the full time employees retirement plan from 6 to 4 percent for 2011, saving the town an estimated $20,500 in labor costs.

Under the new resolution the employees will have the option to contribute a minimum of 3 percent and up to 6 percent of their salaries to the retirement fund, with an equal amount to be contributed by the Town of Cedaredge.

The trustees also approved a resolution establishing a water and sewer relief fund of $750 for 2012 to assist individuals subject to financial hardships with the payment of their 2012 water and sewer bills. That assistance is not to exceed

$100 and applicants will need to submit a copy of a completed 2010 or 2011 Colorado Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate Application to determine eligibility. It was noted that AARP volunteers and/or the library can help with filling out the applications.

A public hearing on the 2012 budget is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Dec. 1, starting at 7 p.m.

The 2012 budget can be found on the town’s website at www. cedaredgecolorado.com

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Parade support DMEA board member Nancy Hovde (center) presents a $500 check from DMEA/Touchstone Energy to Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce president Eileen Liles (left) and chamber administrator Carol Ann Peterson (right) for sponsorship of the upcoming Parade of Lights in Cedaredge, Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Somber November The subdued tones of a mid-November landscape dominate this view with the San Juan Range in the distance seen from Unitah Road. For much of the month the Western Slope has enjoyed mild temperatures and few winter storms.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn The Whooping Crane 1) Five-feet-tall, our tallest bird 2) Seven foot wingspan 3) White plumage with black tipped wings; juvenile is white/mottled brown 4) Weight about 15 pounds In 1941 there were less than 20 left alive on our planet. Through the efforts of many concerned citizens and dedicated professionals there are now nearly 600. About 160 are in captive breeding flocks.

The original wild flock (278) migrate from their nesting grounds at Wood Buffalo National Park (Alberta, Canada) to

the Texas Gulf Coast at Aransas. The migration route is 2,500 miles — one way!

Our sandhill crane flock included some whoopers during the Cross-fostering Project Whooper eggs were placed in sandhill nests during the 1970s and 1980s. These birds failed to reproduce and in 1996 and 1997 some were led along an alternate route Photo from International

by Kent Clegg from Crane Foundation webhis Idaho ranch to the site. that enticed me to AranBosque.

Now the main effort sas, Texas last Februis in eastern United ary, and they were the States, with the birds topic of my PowerPoint being led by ultralight presentation for the Fesaircraft from Wisconsin tival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache on to Florida.

These were the birds Nov. 17.

Coat drive underway The Surface Creek Valley Lions Club is looking for donations of clean winter clothing to be given area residents living in the valley in need of coats and sweaters before the cold tem-

peratures arrive.

Donated clothing may be dropped off at the Surface Creek Community Service Food Bank during the food bank’s regular business hours (Mondays from 9

a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Thursdays between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.), and the clothing will be made available at the Food Bank during the regular business hours.

For more information call Lions Club project manager Bill Miller at 856-6153 or Pat Means at 640–6614.

Remember Pearl Harbor at VFW dinner VFW Post 9221 and Auxiliary will host its annual Pearl Harbor remembrance and free community Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Cedaredge Assembly of God. All area veterans and their families are invited to attend.

The post will be accepting canned goods for the Cedaredge Food Bank.

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Artists invited to enter Winefest contest Colorado Winefest is calling for artwork to represent its 2012 Denver (June 9) and Palisade (Sept. 13-16) events.

The Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) welcomes the submission of original artwork for the contest.

The winning artwork will represent the Colorado wine industry in posters, advertising and promotional pieces.

The contest is open to all residing Colorado fine art and graphic design artists.

“We are always pleased with the entries we receive,” Sandie Cooper, CAVE administrator, said. “When choosing a piece to represent Winefest, we look for something that represents the growing wine industry in our state, and we ask that it’s not region specific.”

The contest timeline is: • Jan. 9, 2012: Entry due to CAVE/Colorado Winefest office in Palisade • Jan. 11, 2012: Judging by Colorado Winefest

Volunteers needed for AARP Tax-aide AARP Foundation TaxAide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Colorado taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2011 tax returns.

Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate.

Tax-Aide is particularly in need of volunteers who are bilingual in English/Spanish to support the increasing number of Spanishspeaking taxpayers seeking assistance.

AARP Foundation TaxAide volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses.

They help taxpayers at sites around the state, learning new skills while giving back to countless communities.

“We’ve assisted thousands of people in preparing and filing their tax returns,” said Angela Cortez, AARP Colorado spokeswoman. “We could not do it without our hundreds of volunteers, who make an indelible mark

on the communities they help.”

For more information visit www.aarp.org/ tavolunteer8 or call tollfree 1-888-687-2277.

Deadline for application is Dec. 15.

Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS.

Art Committee • Jan. 13, 2012: Artists’ Opening Reception at The Blue Pig Gallery, 101 W. 3rd, Palisade, 5:30-7:30 pm.

All eligible entries will be displayed at The Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade and be for sale, excluding the winning entry, which will be purchased

by CAVE for the 2012 Winefest events.

For more information on the contest, including entry forms, visit www. coloradowinefest.com.

The second annual Colorado Winefest-Denver is June 9, 2012, and the Colorado Mountain Winefest is set for Sept.

23-16, 2012, in Palisade.

Plants of the Western Slope A look at local flora with Evelyn Horn Editor’s note: In this season of Thanksgiving, Evelyn remembers the spectacular fall colors on the Land’s End Road on Grand Mesa.

These photos by Evelyn capture the myriad of colors from scrub oak, or Gambel oak — Quercus Gambelii, the classical name for oak, in honor of William Gambel, a 19th century collector.

Enjoy and give thanks for the beauty around Delta County.

Book signing for local author Cedaredge author Nick Streza will be signing copies of his book, “Progress in America: Redefining the American Dream,” on Saturday, Dec. 10. He will be at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Grand Junction from 2 to 4 p.m.

For more about Streza visit progressinamerica. com or read his commentary online at www. deltacountyindependent. com.

If you have a photo to share, please send it to editor@deltacountyindependent.com

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Winter sports set to go

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The 2011-12 winter sports season gets underway in another week with action in wrestling, basketball and swimming.

This year’s wrestling lineups will feature new weights in 10 divisions.

The 103 category is now at 106 to start the list of changes.

The 112 division moves to 113 with 119 changing to 120 pounds and 125 up one pound to 126.

There’s a two-pound jump at the next weight class with 130 pounders moving to 132. The new weight classification for the 135 pound class will be 138.

Wrestlers who competed in the 140 pound division move up to 145 or drop to 138.

Competitors in the 160 pound classifications will continue to compete at

that weight while the 171 pound classification drops to 170 pounds.

The next three weight classifications are new with competition at 182, 195, and 220 pounds.

The old weight divisions falling by the wayside include 189 and 215.

At the top end, those athletes who are heavyweights are still grouped in the 285 pound category.

Wrestling coaches and other experts say these changes are the most significant weight changes in the past 23 years.

Area squads that are beginning their seasons this week include Delta, who hosts Montrose on Thursday (Dec. 1) at 7 p.m., Paonia on Friday at Grand Junction beginning at 6 p.m.

Three of the four Delta County schools will attend the Maverick

Duals at Colorado Mesa University on Saturday.

Cedaredge, Delta and Paonia are all slated to compete at CMU. The Hotchkiss Bulldogs are scheduled to host their annual invitational on Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 9 a.m.

The Panthers will be part of a triangular when they travel to Eagle Valley for competition with the Devils and Moffat County on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Basketball enthusiasts will have to wait to see their teams play at home due to a heavy out-oftown schedule this week.

Cedaredge’s girls will hit the road for a tournament in Meeker beginning on Thursday, Dec. 1 and ending on Dec. 3.

Delta’s boys open their basketball season with a trip to Cortez for the Cortez Invitational Tourna-

ment on Dec. 2 and 3.

Paonia’s girls open their season this Saturday, Dec. 3, with a game against the Lady Indians’ junior varsity squad.

That game is set to begin at 2:30 p.m.

There are two sites for area teams to tipoff on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Delta’s Panthers play Grand Junction’s Tigers, in Grand Junction, with girl’s varsity play beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the boys contest set for 7 p.m.

Hotchkiss will travel up the valley to face Paonia’s Eagles for games at 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 6.

Delta County’s only swim team is based in Delta. Swimming competition begins on Friday, Dec. 2, when Delta travels to Durango for their first meet beginning at 4 p.m.

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Delta’s Jake Ames shoots a three-pointer during last week’s varsity basketball scrimmage against Hotchkiss. Delta travels to Cortez on Friday for tournament play on Dec. 2 and 3. Hotchkiss opens its season in Paonia on Dec. 6.

PHS grapplers invite alumni to dual versus GJ

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

CMU’s Michael Bear hits a trey for three of his team-high 20 points against Southern Virginia last Friday night.

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Shane Anderson (white singlet) and Tyler Cordova battle for a starting spot on this year’s Delta High School wrestling team last Saturday evening.

Annual Bank of the West hoop tournament set

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The 18th annual Bank of the West Basketball tournament is slated to tipoff on Dec. 16-17.

All four Delta County boys and girls teams are scheduled to participate in the tournament.

Last year’s winners

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Waiting their turn....

Former Cedaredge basketball standout Rachelle Litsheim (second from left), and Paonia’s Grayson Pipher (fourth from left) wait for their chance to play in last weekend’s Clarion Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament at CMU.

were from Delta High School as the boys and girls won their respective divisions. The tournament MVPs were also from Delta with Eli Baier winning the boys’ honor and Jenni Jones the girls’ trophy.

Action begins at 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Paonia High School wrestlers open their season this Friday night with the annual dual against Grand Junction High School.

All PHS wrestling alumni — and there are still plenty living in the area — are encouraged to attend. Each alumnus will be introduced about 15 minutes prior to the start of varsity matches, scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Junior varsity matches begin immediately following the varsity matches.

With a combination of good numbers, seasoned veterans and enthusiastic young wrestlers, this year’s Eagles team could be the best since the 2009 state championship team.

This will be one of only four home duals this season for the Eagles, whose schedule takes them this Saturday to the annual

Mesa Maverick Duals at Colorado Mesa University.

Despite tough earlyseason competition, last year’s Eagles team went 5-0 at the duals.

The junior varsity squad will wrestle Saturday at Montrose. The Eagles host Olathe on Dec. 9, and won’t have another home match until Jan. 13, when they host Cedaredge.

This year there are new weight classifications for all levels of high school wrestling competition. According to the Colorado High School Activities Association, high schools in Colorado and surrounding states will still have 14 classes, but they have been adjusted up slightly and are now as follows: 106 pounds, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220, and 285.

The adjustment is expected to result in fewer forfeits at weigh-in.

Bank of the West Tourney Winners Year

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia senior forward Daniel Ford will be a player to watch when the Eagles host Hotchkiss High School Dec. 6.

Boys

Girls

BY TAMIE MECK North Fork high school basketball season opens when the 3A Hotchkiss Bulldogs and 2A Paonia Eagles meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at PHS. Junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m., followed by the girls varsity game at 5:30, and boys varsity game at approximately 7 p.m.

The Hotchkiss boys

Boys

Girls

1994

Delta

Hotchkiss

Jeff McPherson-Hotchkiss

Jaime White-Delta

1995

Hotchkiss

Hotchkiss

Jess Wiening-Hotchkiss

Becky Allen-Hotchkiss

1996

Delta

Hotchkiss

Zac Gergley-Cedaredge

Sue Ann Wiening-Hotchkiss

1997

Delta

Delta

J.R. Chatterton-Delta

Amanda Widner-Hotchkiss

1998

Delta

Paonia

Jeremy Allinson-Delta

Kriss Allen-Paonia

1999

Delta

Hotchkiss

Nick Garver-Delta

Mickaela Kenkel-Hotchkiss

2000

Cedaredge

Cedaredge

Nate Bullis-Cedaredge

Bri Hotz-Cedaredge

2001

Cedaredge

Cedaredge

Jake Brooks-Cedaredge

Cassie Hutto-Cedaredge

2002

Cedaredge

Cedaredge

Jesse Anderson-Cedaredge

Cassie Hutto-Cedaredge

2003

Delta

Cedaredge

Blake Carlquist-Delta

Amber Koroshetz-Cedaredge

2004

Paonia

Cedaredge

Billy Mitchell-Paonia

Krista Coble-Cedaredge

2005

Delta

Delta

Clay Norell-Delta

Jessica Watkins-Delta

2006

Delta

Cedaredge

Michael Bear-Delta

Lexi Galvin-Cedaredge

2007

Paonia

Paonia

David Carney-Paonia

Johanna Reed-Paonia

2008

Delta

Paonia

Eli Baier-Delta

Jordyn Rienks-Paonia

2009

Hotchkiss

Paonia

Pat Sullivan-Hotchkiss

Jordyn Rienks-Paonia

2010

Delta

Delta

Eli Baier-Delta

Jenni Jones-Delta

Bulldogs, Eagles open hoop play Dec. 6 in Paonia DCI Sports Writer

Tournament MVPs

won the local rivalry the past four out of six years, losing in 2008 and 2006; the last win for the Lady Bulldogs was in 2007.

The game is the season-opener for all but the Paonia girls junior varsity and varsity squads, who will host this year’s annual basketball games against Class 4A Montrose’s JV and freshman teams this Saturday beginning at 1 p.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cody Clawson is one of six seniors returning to the mat for Paonia. The Eagles open their season this Friday, hosting a dual meet against Grand Junction High School. It’s alumni night and all former Paonia wrestlers are invited to attend.

Nine teams set for 51st HHS wrestling invite

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs open the season this Saturday with the 51st Hotchkiss Invitational wrestling tournament.

Varsity and junior varsity teams from Rifle, Del Norte, Buena Vista, Rangely, Norwood, Nucla, Grand Valley and Dolores are expected to compete.

Matches begin at 9 a.m.

Due to the extended football season, several Hotchkiss wrestlers are beginning practice this week. As a result, the wrestling team will start Photo by Tamie Meck the season out slow, since Cedaredge and Hotchkiss boys battle for a playoff several team members will not yet be eligible spot in this photo from the 2010-11 hoop season.

to compete, according to coach Glen Suppes.

Hotchkiss will spend much of the season on the road and will wrestle next on Dec. 10, at the Delta Invitational. Their next scheduled home match is against Paonia on Jan. 12.

This year there are new weight classifications for all levels of high school wrestling competition. According to the Colorado High School Activities Association, high schools in Colorado and surrounding states will still have 14 classes, as listed in the Paonia wrestling story in today’s paper.

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Office Manager Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., a leader in the mining construction industry for over 40 years, is seeking an Office Manager/Logistics Coordinator for a Mine Construction Project near Paonia, CO. This position is responsible for all field office records management to include accounting and administrative activities related to payroll, accounts payable, general and cost accounting, personnel, and safety.

The “ideal” candidate should have the following experience and attributes:

Home Care Services RN or LPN 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 or LPN 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.

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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.

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Transportation Scheduler

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The primary purpose of the Transportation Scheduler is to coordinate the daily operations of the Delta County Transportation Department. Responsibilities include scheduling participant appointments, coordination of participant transportation, and primary contact for all transportation inquiries. Requires a minimum of one year of experience working with the elderly, strong organizational skills and computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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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)

PUBLIC SERVICE 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)

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 GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS provided by the District senior citizen volunteers Attorney's Office, please throughout area. If you contact Lou Nesbit at 970have 2 - 4 hours per month 252-4260. (tfx41) minimum, opportunities in Delta/Montrose counties HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD that match your interests Historical Museum. Winter are available. YOU are the hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. missing LINK. Call 874-8657 thru December 24. $3 admisor 249-9639. (tfx28) sion or free to members.

Come see our museum at SELL THAT ATV FAST IN 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in the DCI classifieds. Call 874- Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) 4421.

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 December 1, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) Several residents of Delta have recently made complaint about finding the mail boxes at their homes filled with advertising circulars to such an extent that real mail could not be deposited by carriers, and they were right hot under the collar about it too. *** Pupils of the various Delta public schools were given yesterday and today for a rest, and with the brief taste of freedom from the school rooms, they are joyously anticipating the longer holiday at Christmas time. *** It was a great week in Delta for the gobbler.

He found himself a prize in raffling matches and target shoots each day until Thursday and then was executed and devoured. Joe Gallup got a fine one for two bits and so did Joe Pregent. Others had to pay as high as three and four dollars. ***

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)

BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19) ALANON FAMILY GROUP meets in Delta at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer. If there is a problem of alcoholism in a family member or friend, we can help you. You are not alone. Call Shirley at 323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information.

Alateen meeting in Delta, same time, same place. Call first. (TFNx19)

PUBLIC SERVICE 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. Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, 874-4661, www. partners-west.org. or www. deltayouth@montrose.net. (tfx13) PAONIA AMERICAN Legion runs a year round non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for the North Fork area. For information, call 527-6252. (tfx49)

SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD jewelry and silver or bits of gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn THE PREGNANCY RE- Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 source Center needs staff or send them to: Gale volunteers to join our team Conger, Secretary of IOOF of those committed to pre- Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. senting life and the truth of 548, Delta, CO 81416.

Jesus Christ. Why not call us at 874-5733 and find out HEALTHY BABIES START more? (tfx26) with early prenatal care.

Delta County Health ALANON FAMILY GROUP Department. Offers access meetings, Paonia, to immediate, temporary Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Medicaid for pregnant Methodist Church, 3rd and women who qualify. 874Ornaga. Call Kay at 527- 2165. (tfx25) 3518 or Chris 527-3366.

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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) BECAWS! DONATIONS needed.

Credit cards accepted. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36) HELP!!!

KEEP THE animal population under control, and SAVE an animal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society.

Adoption fee is minimal.

Call 874-2149. (DCHS) 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) MAKE A FAST SALE! Advertise in the DCI Classifieds.

Beginning tonight, Thursday, the Paonia electric light plant will give an all night service through the winter months. There has also been some new street lights ordered in on Fourth street. *** Father Bertrand has taken charge of the Catholic church in Delta, relieving Father O’Farrell of Montrose, who formerly gave the church here a portion of his time. *** Eiffert Brothers began the brick work on the new city pump house near the North Delta bridge Tuesday morning. This pump house is to house the new centrifugal pump to be used for supplying water at emergency times. *** A broken water pipe in the second story of the building occupied by Turner & Huntly, Wednesday evening caused a flow of water into the storage room of that firm that for a time threatened to damage much flour and sugar. A hustle on the part of employees, however, prevented great damage. The pipes had frozen the night preceding. *** A few nights of this week, which we here in Delta chose to call cold weather when the thermometer only ranges at from four to ten above zero, has caused some of the old-time residents of this section to refer back to climatic conditions experienced long before orchards were in bearing and even before it was thought advisable to plant fruit bearing trees in this valley.

James Zaninnetti tells of a period of seven years, some eighteen or nineteen years ago, when his stepdaughter, Mary Zaninnetti, had charge of the government weather bureau at his ranch on Surface Creek, this side of Cedaredge. He recalls to mind that several winters the thermometer only

went to two degrees above zero and then again one month of February when there was an occasional drop of the station register to ten and twelve below.

Other old-time residents report instances when Thanksgiving and Christmas time were July-like as to weather, no snow-fall for the entire winter season and then a spring month when some right good snows were experienced. These occasions were rare, however, and thus remembered by men and women who came here to live and make the country what it is today. *** Ground is broken for the new Mound school house in Austin. *** J.P. Utterback of Cedaredge, who has been purchasing honey in this section this fall for a Kansas City firm, received a high compliment on the quality of Surface Creek honey. The first car he shipped was sold almost before it was unloaded and not a pound went into storage. The car gave returns of $3,300.

The firm immediately requested a second car which left the fore part of the week. This is another industry which means much to farmers here. *** Wanted – Girl for general work at the Perkins Hotel. Wages $18 per month. *** The high school football and basketball teams of the local high school and a goodly number of their friends boarded the west-bound train Wednesday for Fruita, where they met the high school teams of that town on the gridiron yesterday afternoon. Both Delta teams were hopeful of capturing the scalps of their competitors in these Thanksgiving games, but the Independent goes to press too early to give the results. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

Commissioners Proceedings October 2011 Delta County Government Salaries 408,610 5280 Forensic Path Serv 1,725 A Project Resource Serv 260 A-1 Collection Age Serv 1,015 AAA Colorado Inc Serv 1,828 Adamson Police Pr Serv 828 Aflac CAIC Serv 1,698 All Seasons Equip Serv 239 Allied Supply Serv 220 Alpine Fencing And Serv 321 Alsco Serv 1,007 American Family Li Serv 2,796 Americenter Serv 48 Anchor Point Grou Serv 3,900 Anderson Farm Su Serv 14 Ansafone Contact CServ 64 Apex Wildlife Solut Serv 274 Aramark Serv 29 Arapahoe County C Serv 125 Armstrong Consult Serv 45,500 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 925 Asphalt Drum Mixe Serv 986 Automotive ServiceServ 841 B & B Glass & Serv 195 B & B Printers Gun Serv 1,378 B & F Distributing I Serv 341 Baier, John Serv 283 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Bentley,Roger W Serv 238 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 340 BI Incorporated Serv 330 Big B’s Fabulous Ju Serv 154 Big John’s Lumber Serv 79 Bob Barker Compa Serv 598 Bolinger & Queen Serv 18,811 Bonine,Earl Serv 725 Boren, Lance Serv 337 Boss In Montrose Serv 511 Brethouwer Do,N Serv 1,050 Bron Tapes Of Colo Serv 182 Brones, Meredith Serv 64 Bullard,Barry Serv 75 Callaway Packing, I Serv 4,051 Callicutt/Webb Serv 254 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,349 Caremark Serv 673 Castings Inc Serv 220 CEBT Serv 110,616 Cedaredge Commu Serv 268 Cedaredge Lodge Serv 296 Cedaredge Market Serv 13 Cedaredge Tire & A Serv 301 Central Distributing Serv 3,459 Century Link Serv 4,641 Chapman,Jeff Serv 250 Cheyenne Mountai Serv 594 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 City Of Delta Serv 12,085 Classic Computers Serv 20 Colo County Attorn Serv 325 Colo Dept Of Public Serv 8,323 Colorado Counties IServ 1,340 Colorado Departme Serv 380 Colorado Floor Car Serv 5,000 Colorado State Tre Serv 4,895 Colorado State Uni Serv 9,023 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 1,987 Consolidated Electr Serv 233 Creations By Ja-Me Serv 327 Cress,Gregory Serv 13 Custom Direct Llc Serv 5,198 Davis,Oscar Serv 24 Delta Auto Parts Serv 1,429 Delta Co Administr Serv 5 Delta Co Memorial Serv 738 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 17,105 Delta County Clerk Serv 11 Delta County Gis D Serv 40 Delta County Healt Serv 36,664 Delta County Indep Serv 6,429 Delta County Senio Serv 50 Delta County Sherif Serv 135 Delta County Treas Serv 122,456 Delta County Treas Serv 54,967 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 12 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 1,124 Delta Rigging & To Serv 223 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 3,519 Delta-Montrose Te Serv 221 Denver Industrial S Serv 203 Division Of Reclam Serv 3,164 Double J Disposal I Serv 451 Doughty Steel & M Serv 55 Dowell, Charlie Serv 300 Drive Train Industri Serv 80 Driver Compliance IServ 330 Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 202 Dultmeier Sales Serv 34 Eagle County Sheri Serv 500 Easypermit Postag Serv 52 Eaton Sales & ServiServ 50,423 Eddins,Ann Serv 191 El Paso County Serv 200 Elan Financial Servi Serv 112 Enterprise Fund Serv 37 Evco House Of Hos Serv 466 Experient Corp Serv 800 Family Support Re Serv 214 Faris Machinery Co Serv 313 Fedler,Luke Serv 28 Fiedler,Robert Serv 12 Filter House,The Serv 178 Floor Covering War Serv 566 GA Western Constr Serv 75,265 Gallegos,Benjamin Serv 1,022 Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 380 GCA/Tides Serv 295 General Dynamics-I Serv 858 George,Jolene Serv 13 GM Toolco Serv 389 Golder Associates I Serv 4,422 Grainger Serv 84 Grand Junction Pip Serv 502 Graphox Design An Serv 2,774 Great Experiences Serv 650 Griffith/Debbie L. Serv 112 Guthrie’s Floor Cov Serv 1,637 H & H Hydraulics I Serv 1,030 Hall,Wade Serv 76 Halsen Products Co Serv 289 Hanson Internation Serv 2,131 Hanson Mesa Bed Serv 130 Harris,Steven E. Serv 165 Hartman Brothers Serv 226 Headsets.Com Serv 311 Healy,Paul Serv 115 Hebertson, Lisa Serv 109 Hellman Motor Co Serv 484 HHH Inc Serv 6 High Country Gas Serv 60 High Country Shop Serv 73 Holiday Inn Hotel & Serv 267 Home Depot Credit Serv 749 Hometown Electric Serv 1,100 Honnen Equipment Serv 8,812 Horiba Internationa Serv 324 Hot Springs Lodge Serv 654 Hunter,Paul Serv 65 Ikon Office SolutionServ 344 Ingeo Systems Inc Serv 250 Intermountain Path Serv 5,400 Interstate Energy In Serv 281 J & S Contractors S Serv 616 JM Plumbing & He Serv 2,615 Jones, Anthony Serv 128 Keith’s Heating & A Serv 105 Keyman Security Ll Serv 255 Kimball-Midwest Serv 173 King Soopers Cust Serv 680 Knight,Christine L Serv 36 Kwiki Tire Ii Inc Serv 10 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 1,407 Lackey,Travis Serv 60 Laird Automotive LlServ 185 Laplante,Kathryn Serv 60 Lasting Impression Serv 40 Lawson Products In Serv 855 Ledoux, Chris Serv 128 Lemoine Jr,William Serv 7,731 Lewis, Brad Serv 283 Lexisnexis Risk Dat Serv 50 Loy,Rene Serv 19 Lucy,Kevin Serv 132 Lund,Olen Serv 200 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 598 MacFarlane, Priscill Serv 10 Main Street Printer Serv 8 Malius,Ray D. Serv 300 Martin,Sam Serv 60 Master Petroleum Serv 80,390 Matthew Bender A Serv 304 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,500 Mesa Bearing & Po Serv 307 Mesa County Serv 2,001

Messenger & Asso Serv 2,240 MHCKenworth - Gr Serv 44 Midwestern Colora Serv 174 Morton,Duane Serv 28 Motorola Solutions Serv 1,619 Mountain Pest ContServ 110 Mountain Valley Ne Serv 83 National Associatio Serv 200 National Business I Serv 349 North Fork Aviation Serv 1,638 Office Depot Serv 4,066 Ore Communicatio Serv 1,075 Over The Hill Medi Serv 218 Paonia Auto Parts Serv 15 Pitney Bowes Serv 418 Pizza Hut Serv 31 Postmaster Serv 574 Power Equipment Serv 121 Prospace Interiors Serv 400 QDS Communicati Serv 53 Qualification Target Serv 759 Reserve Account Serv 195 Respond First Aid SServ 163 Rivera,Jesse Serv 60 Roadpost USA Inc Serv 79 Robert’s Enterprise Serv 3,840 Rocky Mountain Inf Serv 50 Sanders,Deborah Serv 63 Sanders,Patrick Serv 10 Save-On-Tools Serv 458 Schroeder,Ben Serv 92 Sclhs St Marys Phy Serv 890 Scott Electric Inc Serv 861 Serpent Serv 3,024 Shackelford,NathanServ 118 Shields,Phyllis Serv 180 Smiling Aviation I Serv 1,219 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Solutionz Conferen Serv 35,731 Sourcegas Llc Serv 1,732 Strait,David Serv 20 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,186 Sundragon Service Serv 210 Suppes Heating An Serv 1,065 Sysco Intermountai Serv 2,787 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 1,003 TDS Telecom Serv 1,632 The Pathology Gro Serv 1,000 The Place I Go Serv 180 Thyssenkrupp Elev Serv 1,867 Tim Hellman Chevr Serv 68 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 1,925 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 254 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 47 Town Of Paonia Serv 82 Tracker Software C Serv 820 Trade Center Auto Serv 15 Triad Resource Gro Serv 1,795 Tri-County Water Serv 70 Trispoke Technolog Serv 157 Tuck Communicati Serv 1,769 Twamley,Mike Serv 61 United Companies Serv 2,173 United Reprograph Serv 20 US Tractor And Har Serv 419 USA Mobility Serv 14 Valuewest Inc Serv 2,430 Vance,Gary Serv 49 Ventrello,Jim D Serv 480 Verizon Wireless Serv 275 Vose,Steven D Serv 75 Wagner Equipment Serv 8,064 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 1,073 Ware,Virginia M Serv 63 Waste Managemen Serv 634 Weavers Small Eng Serv 48 Weekender Sports Serv 13,959 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 1,560 Wells Fargo Serv 521 Western Colorado Serv 57 Westin Riverfront R Serv 290 Wilmore And Co Pr Serv 1,580 Winslow,Patricia Serv 434 Wood,James Serv 76 Worley,Amanda Serv 318 Worthington,Micha Serv 74 WSI Corporation Serv 597 Yant,Barbara W Serv 177 Zamarripa,Fred Serv 13 Grand Total 1,314,001 I,C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 23rd day of November, 2011. /s/C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of November, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013 Published in the Delta County Independent this 30th day of November, 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, 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.

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. 2011-0167 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

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (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.

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. 2011-0160 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,

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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.

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to Paonia Cemetery District for the ensuing year of 2012; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of David J. Hurr, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees at the Paonia Cemetery District to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2011 at 40589 O Road, Paonia, CO. Any interested elector of such Paonia Cemetery District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections there to at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: November 14, 2011 Board of Trustees Paonia Cemetery District By: /s/ David J. Hurr Title: Treasurer Published in the Delta County Independent November 23 and 30, 2011.

D4 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Health Board Proceedings October 2011 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV 48,075.02 AFLAC SERV 242.17 AFLAC CAIC SERV 168.24 AR Services SERV 554.17 Brattian, Loretta SERV 90.00 Bureau Prescrip Health SERV 50.00 CEBT SERV 8,663.62 CDPH & E SERV 550.00 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 CO Dept of Revenue SERV 258.00 CO Business Products SERV 458.18 Decade Software SERV 624.75 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,184.00 Delta Co General Fund SERV 20.33 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 77.29 Delta Co Independent SERV 210.03 Delta Co Hospital SERV 430.48 Delta Co Treas SERV 10,476.09 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,510.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 206.66 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,273.36 Delta Family Physician SERV 625.00 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Delta Hardware SERV 14.39 Don French SERV 71.14 Doyle Petroleum SERV 1,039.70 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 73.10 Henry Schein, Inc SERV 191.86 High Country Shopper SERV 318.80 Kevan, Sam SERV 250.00 King Soopers SERV 283.95 La Quinta SERV 223.00 Metropolitan Path SERV 332.00 Moore Medical SERV 534.51 Ntl Environ Health SERV 95.00 New Paradise SERV 35.00 95.00 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 74.44 O’Brien, Karen SERV 56.60 Office Depot SERV 48.10 Sanofi Pasteur, Inc SERV 315.76 Smith Medical SERV 468.60 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 St. Mary’s Hospital SERV 333.86 Subway SERV 35.00 Sullivan, Pat SERV 140.00 Verizon Wireless SERV 17.74 Walmart SERV 354.18 Total 86,894.35 I, C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 30th Day of November, 2011. /s/ C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th Day of November, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.

Published in the Delta County Independent November 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 $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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0171 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 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) RODNEY W. EVANS AND RONI D. EVANS , BY RODNEY W. EVANS ATTORNEY IN FACT Original Beneficiary(ies) VECTRA BANK COLORADO, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 5/9/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/10/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614939 Original Principal Amount $223,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,869.74 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 3 OF FAR VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 25107 IRA WAY, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-8242.

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, 01/18/2012, 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 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/15/2011 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: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-914-19543 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0172 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

On September 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) MARK P. BREWER AND KRISTIN BREWER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 3/13/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/14/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 601312 Original Principal Amount $129,862.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $130,017.99 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. LOT 14 OF PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DELTA STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 1727 PIONEER CIR, 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, 01/18/2012, 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 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/16/2011 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, 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 # 9105.02520 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0173 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 20, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) LARRY MAUTZ AND CONNIE BEARD Original Beneficiary(ies) EVERGREEN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt EVERGREEN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621769 Original Principal Amount $1,200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,133,870.12 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 14 OF SOUTHGATE SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 2250 S HIGHWAY 50, Delta, CO 81416 Also know as 2250 S Main 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, 01/18/2012, 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 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/20/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOHN F. YOUNG #26989 Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4000, DENVER, CO 80203 (303) 830-0800

Delta County Independent 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 # 11056.002 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0174 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) BRIAN P. LYNINGER and SAVANNAH M. LYNINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 9/28/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/29/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 608243 Original Principal Amount $133,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $124,827.08 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. LOTS 21, 22 AND 23 IN BLOCK 30 OF PLAT C OF DELTA TOWNSITE, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO MANUFACTURED HOME: YEAR: 1998 MAKE/MODEL: PALM HARBOR MAN SERIAL #S: PH19000539AB TAG #S: ARZ192015/ ARZ192014 Also known by street and number as, 648 COLUMBIA 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, 01/18/2012, 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 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/21/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J. FINN #36637 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # JLF#12169 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0170 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 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) LAURA G. ANDERSON AND CHARLES D. ANDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Date of Deed of Trust 12/22/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/4/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 599203 Original Principal Amount $130,597.21 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,696.90 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. LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 1, OF THE HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 1 COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16 IN SAID BLOCK; THENCE EAST 57.2 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH ALONG EAST LINE OF LOT 15, 125 FEET; THENCE WEST 57.2 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 16; THENCE NORTH 125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS INCLDUING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ONE (1) EACH TOWN OF HOTCHKISS COMMERCIAL WATER AND SEWER TAP. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 301 E BRIDGE STREET, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/18/2012, 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 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/15/2011 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: DOUGLAS W. BROWN #10429 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 3119-018 B ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 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 Sandra Kaye StallingsWilson, a/k/a Sandra K. Stallings, Deceased Case Number 2011PR95 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 23, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael Scott Wilson Person Giving Notice 682 Cedar Drive Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town of Orchard City (Owner) has established December 14, 2011 as the date of final settlement with R.E. Beldon Construction, (Contractor) for work in connection with the Meadow View Domestic Waterline Replacement.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment or other items used or consumed by the Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the Work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with Mike Morgan; Public Works Director, Town of Orchard City, 9661 2100 Road, Austin, Colorado 81410.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the Contractor and Owner from any and all liability for such claim.

By: Don Suppes, Mayor Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town of Orchard City (Owner) has established December 14, 2011 as the date of final settlement with William Construction Contractors, (Contractor) for work in connection with the Town of Orchard City West Transmission Waterline Replacement.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment or other items used or consumed by the Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the Work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with Mike Morgan; Public Works Director, Town of Orchard City, 9661 2100 Road, Austin, Colorado 81410.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the Contractor and Owner from any and all liability for such claim.

By: Don Suppes, Mayor Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent Commissioners Proceedings October 2011 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 153,258.98 AFLAC CAIC SERV 709.62 AFLAC SERV 855.08 AT&T Mobility SERV 138.17 Baier, John SERV 36.00 Beaver Run Resort SERV 207.90 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Blaine, Susan SERV 87.60 Bowler, Brian SERV 87.20 CEBT SERV 27,808.85 Central Distributing SERV 94.57 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 CO Counties SERV 335.00 Courtyard SERV 124.00 Daily Sentinel SERV 78.00 Delta Co Gen Fund SERV 8,526.92 Delta Co Health SERV 733.48 Delta Co Independent SERV 40.13 Delta Co Public Library SERV 2,506.20 Delta Co School Dist SERV 14,300.92 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 133.80 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 415.67 Delta Co Treas SERV 32,796.34 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,713.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 946.64 Delta Co Treas SERV 16,598.90 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Delta Postmaster SERV 100.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 658.89 Experian SERV 77.00 Gallegos, Anne SERV 255.20 Garfield Co Sheriff SERV 7.50 Garver, James SERV 125.60 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 222.24 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 3,764.11 Hewlett Packard SERV 5,509.18 HHH, Inc SERV 6.00 IMS Colorado SERV 168.28 Kolman, Brad SERV 42.39 Kwiki Tire SERV 12.50 Laboratory Corp SERV 399.00 Lemoine, William SERV 387.85 Lexis Nexis SERV 50.00 Link, Barbara SERV 165.12 Main Street Printers SERV 716.00 Melgoza, Deborah SERV 76.00 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 57.50 Nutt, Erin SERV 430.00 Office Depot SERV 1,884.59 Queen, Tamara SERV 160.20 Records Management SERV 175.40 Ross, Kristi SERV 16.80 Rowe, Sue SERV 64.00 Smith, Susan JP SERV 73.24 Sun Life Financial SERV 569.28 Talx Corporation SERV 39.00 Walmart SERV 119.65 + Total 282,378.76 I, C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 30th Day of November, 2011. /s/ C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th Day of November, 2011. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.

Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0178 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Shelley Cannon Original Beneficiary(ies) MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/11/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 589102 Original Principal Amount $308,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $304,581.34 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A Parcel of land located within the S1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of North 89°26'03" East from the Section corner common to Sections 25, 30, 31 and 36 (Monumented by a 3 1/4 inch BLM brass cap) to the 1/4 corner common to Sections 30 and 31 (Monumented by a 3 1/4 inch BLM brass cap), with all other bearing relative thereto and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said S1/2 of the NE1/4, also being the North 1/16 corner common to Section 29 and 30(Monumented by a 1 1/2 inch aluminum cap LS 14621) and running Thence along the section line

common to said Sections 29 and 30 South 00°25'06" West 1106.81 feet (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 25972; Thence leaving said section line South 87°46'59" West 1479.42 feet (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 259.72); Thence North 00°25'48" East 1106.86 feet to the North line of said South 1/2 of the NE 1/4 (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 25972); Thence long said North line North 87°47'05" East 1479.20 feet to the point of beginning.

Also described as Lot 6. Amended Plat of Hidden Spring Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as, 10696 Hidden Springs Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, 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 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/26/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 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 # 11-12796 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0177 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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) MARIO I. SANCHEZ AND BEATRICE SANCHEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 9/11/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/23/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629007 Original Principal Amount $98,462.93 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,656.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT A POINT 986 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., THENCE WEST 198.8 FEET, THENCE NORTH 219.5 FEET, THENCE EAST 198.8 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 219.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENT, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Also known by street and number as, 722 1550 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, 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 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/23/2011 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lobus, John A #3648 The Law Firm of John A Lobus Resource Park West 710 Kipling St. Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 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 # ft221742 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0176 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) James R. Simpson And Dawnette Simpson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-NC2 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-NC2 Date of Deed of Trust 11/9/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/18/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 610583 Original Principal Amount $127,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,413.58 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" THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: PART OF THE NW1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT .346 CHAINS EAST AND .247 CHAINS NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW1/4 SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE NORTH 7.041 CHAINS; THENCE EAST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 7.041 CHAINS; THENCE WEST 120 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITRCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS, INCLUDING ONE SHARE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE HARTLAND DITCH COMPANY. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS R013963; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 0742, PAGE 678 (RECORDED 06/23/95) Also known by street and number as, 727 1550 Road, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, 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 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EDWARD P. O’BRIEN #11572 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 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 # 11-00232SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0175 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) SHANNON I. GALLEGOS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely 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 4/24/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/4/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614768 Original Principal Amount $217,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $208,096.38 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description Part of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a Point on the East right of way line of State Highway No. 65 whence the Southeast Corner of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 61°54'38" East, 2,109.07 Feet; thence along the Arc of a Curve to the Left 30.32 Feet along the East right of way line of said highway, the radius of said curve is 2,915.0 Feet and the long chord bears North 25°57'53" East, 30.32 Feet; thence North 25°40' East, 299.75 Feet, more or less, along the East right of way line of said highway to the North line of the SW1/4 of the SE 1/4 said Section 31; thence North 89°23' East, 412.95 Feet to the East bank of Surface Creek; thence along the East bank of Surface Creek as follows: South 5°52' West, 127.74 feet; thence South 23°35' West, 157.13 Feet; thence South 52°33' West, 93.77 Feet; thence South 78°33' West, 70.37 Feet; thence South 64°02' West, 83.23 Feet; thence South 40°29' West, 90.75 Feet; thence North 54°20' West, 249.81 Feet from the East Bank of said Surface Creek to the Point of Beginning.

Excepting therefrom beginning at a Point on the East right of Way line of State Highway No. 65 whence the Southeast corner of said Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M. bears South 61°54'38" East, 2,109.07 Feet; thence along the Arc of a Curve to the left 30.32 Feet along the East right of way line of said

Highway; the radius of said curve is 2,915.0 feet and the long chord bears North 25°57'53" East, 30.32 feet; thence North 25°40' East, 100.10 feet along he East right of way of said highway; thence South 67°51'30" East, 378.38 feet, more or less, to the East bank of Surface Creek; thence along the East Bank of Surface Creek as follows: South 52°33' West 1.81 Feet; thence South 78°33' West, 70.37 Feet; thence South 64°02' West, 83.23 Feet; thence South 40°29' West, 90.75 Feet; thence North 54°20' West, 249.81 Feet; more or less from Surface Creek to the Point of Beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado. * Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-35-109(5) Recorded at Reception No. 651465 on June 27, 2011 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Delta County, Colorado to correct the Legal Description Also known by street and number as, 2571 S GRAND MESA DRIVE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-8219.

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, 01/25/2012, 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 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.06487 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0102 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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): Greg L Sipe Original Beneficiary(ies): Lane Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 1/31/2002 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/5/2002 Recording Reception Number: 551808 Book No. and Page No.: Book: 914 Page: 950 Original Principal Amount: $135,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $117,874.11 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 A parcel of land located within the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 3, Township 15 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Original Lazear Townsite, Delta County, Colorado, having a description based upon a bearing of North 01°15'00" West from the Southwest corner of Lot 30 to the Northwest corner of Lot 16, Block 6, of said Lazear Townsite with all other bearings relative

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 thereto: Beginning at a #5 rebar with a 2" aluminum cap PLS12766 (subsequent corners monumented the same) being the Southwest corner of Block 2 of said Original Town of Lazear; and running thence North 88°32'00" West 110.00 feet; thence North 01°15'00" West 131.25 feet; thence North 88°32'00" West 82.50 feet; thence North 01°15'00" West 273.75 feet; thence South 88°32'00" East 7.50 feet; thence North 01°15'00" West 105.00 feet; thence North 88°32'00" West 7.50 feet; thence North 01°15'00" West 87.50 feet; thence South 88°32'00" East 192.00 feet; thence South 01°15'00" East 597.50 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPT that portion lying within the Linn Avenue and allies as shown by Lazear Townsite plat.

Delta County, Colorado.

TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL WATER, LATERAL AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO. Also known by street and number as: 850 Apple Street, Lazear, CO 81420 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, 01/25/2012, 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: 11/30/2011 Last Publication: 12/28/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/09/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 #: 11-07155 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rita Marie Pfifer, also known as Rita M. Pfifer, Deceased Case No. 11PR88 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before March 26, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Albert B. Pfifer Personal Representative 3967 550 Rd. Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6628 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30 and December 7, 2011.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY Notice is hereby given to the following parties that their personal property stored at Allsafe Storage in Delta, CO, located at 7454 Hwy 65 / PO Box 771 / Delta, CO 81416 will be sold or disposed of on December 15th, 2011 unless claimed prior to disposition with full payment of all rents/fees due. Eugene Day, 2525 E 104th Ave Thorton, CO – Unit #222; Justin Brown 205 NW 5TH ST Cedaredge, CO – Unit #286; Jeanette Heiman PO Box 370374 Key Largo, FL – Unit #232; Anna Barker 4391 Cedar Rd Delta, CO – Unit #273; Don McDowell 110 SW 15Th Cir Unit A Cedaredge, CO – Unit# 288; Crystal Fernandez 1326 Bluff St Delta, CO – Unit #161; Published in the Delta County Independent November 23 and 30, 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.

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget and mill levy has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Tri-County Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2012. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Tri-County Water Conservancy District where the same is open for public inspection.

That the proposed budget will be considered at a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the office of the District at 647 North 7th Street, Montrose, Colorado, on December 7, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. Any taxpayer within the TriCounty Water Conservancy District may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his objections thereto.

Dated November 16, 2011 Board of Directors Tri-County Water Conservancy District By: Vicki Ripp, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, 2011.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street #338 Delta, Colorado 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: James Young and Gaylynn Young for Minor Child: Kade Cole Pollock For a Change of Name to: Kaden Cole Young Case Number: 2011 CV 191 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on July 15, 2011, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Pollock, Kaden Cole be changed to Young, Kaden Cole.

MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By /s/ Mandy Allen Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

Public Notice Leroux Creek Water Users Association Notice of Annual Meeting The regular annual meeting of the Leroux Creek Water Users Association Stockholders will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011, at the Rogers Mesa Community House at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing directors and any other business that may come before the company.

Mark Smith, President Published in the Delta County Independent November 30 and December 7, 2011.

Public Notice Highline Ditch and Enlargement Company Notice of Annual Meetings The regular annual meetings of the Ellington, Allen Mesa, and Highline Ditch and Enlargement Company Stockholders will be held immediately following the regular annual meeting of the Leroux Creek Water Users Association scheduled for 1:30 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011, at the Rogers Mesa Community House. The purpose of the meeting is election of directors and any other business that may come before the company.

Marvin Carr, President Published in the Delta County Independent November 30 and December 7, 2011.

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CHURCH

Community invited to Advent workshop A Community Advent Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 Workshop will be held a.m. until noon at the Presbyterian Church of Delta as part of their Immanuel Advent series of events.

Open to all ages, the hosts annual workshop will enable parto express their bazaar Dec. 8 ticipants feelings and portrayal of The women of Imman- the meaning of Advent, uel Lutheran Church have which is the Christian been preparing homemade celebration of the coming crafts and baked items of the Christ child. Supfor their annual bazaar, plies and refreshments which will be held Thurs- will be provided. day, Dec. 8, beginning at Activities will take 11 a.m. A chili dinner will place in Westminster be served from 11:30 to Hall adjacent to the 1 p.m. Dinner includes church which is located chili, corn muffin, salad at the corner of Fourth and drink for $5. Pie is $1 and Meeker streets in a slice. To order take-outs, Delta across from the call 527-3232. post office.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

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

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

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Miercoles: Jovenes

Other events include three more Sunday services featuring Advent and candlelighting at 10:30 a.m., Christmas dinner and program on Sunday, Dec. 11, after worship for all ages, Christmas Eve worship with a candlelight service and special music on Dec. 24, and a Christmas Day worship service at 10:30 a.m. Members will also present Christmas music and a program at Crossroads Assisted Living Center from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18.

For further information call 874-4893 during office hours from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays.

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

Redeemer begins weekly Advent services

Join UMW for lunch, cookie walk

Redeemer Lutheran Church will again be observing the Lenten season with mid-week services conducted at the church each Wednesday evening starting next week and continuing each of the next four weeks before Christmas.

Pastor Ryan’s Lenten services theme will be “Wait, Pray, and Live by Faith.”

Following is the schedule of Advent mid-week services: Nov. 30 — “Waiting With Prayer” with the Old Testament reading: Isaiah 64:1-9 and Gospel reading: John 1:1-9.

Dec. 7 — “Waiting With Comfort.” Old Testament reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 and Gospel read-

The United Methodist Women of Delta are hosting their annual cookie walk and luncheon Friday, Dec. 2, at the Delta United Methodist Church, 477 Meeker.

Lots of homemade cookies and candies will be offered from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. A luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sloppy joes, chips, salad, beverage and pie will be served for $8.

Half the proceeds go to missions and the other half to the fellowship building fund.

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Roy Trueblood, Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Gary Culp RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH cedarag.org Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about Sunday: Bible studies and Prayer times SURFACE CREEK Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.

Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed preaching to follow 21987 Austin Road • Austin Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Jacopper@tds.net FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Sunday: deltafirstchurchofgod.com Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bob and Linda Aubery with Children’s Church and nursery provided Sunday School Classes Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 Prayer Chain P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

(The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

BAPTIST CHURCH 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 Youth Groups — schedules vary Sanctuary is handicapped accessible 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.

2nd and Onarga, Paonia Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

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.

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH at the Northwest corner of City Park 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 800 Palmer St., Delta Cedaredge, CO 81413 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Sundays: Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Mass Bible Study following worship service Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Visitors Always Welcome.

For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) For more information, call 970-856-6495 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816

THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 658 Howard St., Delta www.allsaintslutheranco.org Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tom Lange, Pastor Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

ing: John 1:19-28.

Dec. 14 — “Waiting With Joy” with the Old Testament reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and Gospel reading: Luke 1:3956.

Dec. 21 — “Waiting With Worship.” Old Testament reading: Samuel 7:1-11, 16 and Gospel reading: Luke 1:26-38.

Each mid-week Lenten service will be preceded with soup and sandwiches at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited to the services.

SHOP LOCALLY

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.

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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 Serving A without expectations C K P A G E

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Dorothy and Les Mergleman (left) with a small army of volunteers who helped serve a community Christmas dinner last year.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

he holidays often bring out the best in people, and it is certainly no secret — Cedaredge is, beyond any doubt, a “giving” community.

Some area residents take great pride in “giving back to the community,” others embrace the more contemporary ideology to “Pay it forward,” especially during the holiday season. Some join the Peace Corps while others join the Rotary or Lions Club, church outreach groups and other benevolent volunteer organizations, in order to make a positive difference in their communities and in the lives of others.

Then there are the untold number of individuals who, like longtime Cedaredge area residents Leslie (Les) O. Mergleman and Dorothy Jean Mergleman, live their lives in such a manner as to serve their communities with no expectations. For these people, it is simply “a way of life.”

Born and raised in Gunnison, Les, one of four children born to Warren and Margaret Mergleman, is a fourth generation western Colorado native. He graduated from Gunnison High School in 1964 before attending Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, where he eventually earned his BS degree in animal science.

Dorothy was born and raised in Cedaredge, one of two daughters born to Vernon and Lillian Wick. The Wicks owned Wick’s Market, located on W. Main Street in Cedaredge for many years. Dorothy graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1968 before attending Western State College in Gunnison, where she and Les eventually met via family acquaintances.

Les and Dorothy were married in the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church in 1972, and in 1983 they moved to Cedaredge, making it their home. At the time, Les was the vice-president of the First National Bank of Cedaredge from 1983 until 1988 before becoming the president of Olathe State Bank. They have two children, Crandal and Karie.

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Les and Dorothy Mergleman relax at home with their dogs, Cree and Butch.

For more than 40 years, Les has been associated with the National Western Stock Show, where he served as both superintendent and announcer for the International Sheep Shearing Contest. He has served on the Colorado State Fair Commission, and has served on the Delta County Fair board in various capacities for more than 20 years.

In 2009 he was awarded the Colorado Fair Person of the Year.

Les has been the announcer for the Cedaredge Western Slope Little Britches Rodeo (LBR) for more than 25 years, and has been the auctioneer/ announcer at all the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials since their inception in 2003.

His extensive knowledge of rodeos and sheep dog trials, along with his great sense of humor, have helped to both educate and entertain the spectators.

Les has also served on the executive boards of Region 10, the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway Association and Club 20. In 2009, he earned Club 20’s prestigious award for outstanding service and dedication. Les said he has also been involved with 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for as far back as he can remember.

Dorothy (center) hard at work during a chuck wagon dinner for Club 20.

In 2006, with more than 20 years of service, Dorothy retired from teaching. Les got her involved in 4-H and raising livestock and the two of them helped to build the local 4-H Club. Dorothy also became involved with the FFA via the FFA Alumni Association and is currently the vice president of the Colorado Future Farmers of America Alumni Association. The alumni chapters provide support for local FFA Chapters for leadership training and a variety of activities planned for by the chapter. Dorothy said there’s not a lot of meetings and it doesn’t cost a lot of money, but it is “a rewarding and fun experience getting to share time with the youth of our county.”

Dorothy is also the president of the Delta County Fair Board and was recently awarded the prestigious 2011 “Fair Manager of the Year,” by the Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows. She is also the store manager/coor-

dinator of the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church’s “Thrift Shop.”

She and Les are both active members in various committees of the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

In collaboration with two other Cedaredge residents, Jack and Bev Gardner, and help from a host of volunteers, Les and Dorothy took up the challenge to continue and preserve a decade-long tradition (started by Bob and Sally Beeson) of coordinating, hosting and serving up an annual free Christmas dinner for all the residents of the Town of Cedaredge. Les and Dorothy organize, coordinate and prepare the Christmas dinners on even numbered years, and the Gardners do the same on the odd numbered years. The dinners are free, but donations are welcome, and the monies raised by the event goes to support charitable organizations on the Western Slope.

Les and Dorothy are also actively involved with the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society (Les is a past president) and as usual, at least during his tenure, the Merglemans served up the meal for the society’s annual meeting.

The Merglemans are best known for their support of various charities and organizations through their famous chuck-wagon barbecues, flippin’ burgers, cook-outs, sitdown dinners, as well as stagecoach and buckboardstyle hayrides. “I’ve done a lot of cooking,” Les laughed.

For the Merglemans, service to one’s community simply means sharing one’s time and expertise to support the community and to help others in need, with no expectations.

When asked why, both said they were concerned about how selfish people have become and how it’s all about “me, me, me.” For Les, an agricultural community that

With a microphone in hand, Les is a familiar voice at numerous events such as county fair, Little Britches Rodeo, sheep dog trials and parades.

supports the 4-H and FFA offers the best environment for teaching young people leadership skills and responsibility.

“People need to take responsibility for their actions,” he added.

Dorothy opined, “There is a generation of parents who do not understand their responsibilities to the community, and they are not teaching their kids to be responsible and to do for others.”

Dorothy said she hopes that the kids realize that all the things that she and Les have done for their community and all the posts that they have held, they did as volunteers.

Les added that it was his father who taught him the value of being involved with the community. “Dad was always involved in his community,” he smiled, “and I guess it rubbed off.” Les then said that he and Dorothy have been more active and involved in their community since moving to Cedaredge than anywhere else.

“It just seemed like the thing to do,” smiled Dorothy.

Les and Dorothy Mergleman were honored as parade marshals a few years ago at the Western Slope Little Britches Rodeo in Cedaredge. Their son Crandal and his family joined them on the float.