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Animal control officer hits the streets of Delta tor, said the partnership will allow the city to again provide animal services to its citizens while providing needed visibility and accessibility for animals awaiting adoptions. CAWS will immediately begin training with existing shelter staff and will officially assume all operations and management of the shelter on April 1. BY PAT SUNDERLAND “We are so pleased to have Managing Editor Animal control officer Ryla this opportunity to work Pavlisick has completed train- with the City of Delta and ing and has begun working to restore the shelter to its the streets of Delta Monday- previous operating capacity,” Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Kalanek said. The shelter has 12 dog kenPolice officers will continue to respond to reports of dog bites nels, six of which will be dediand vicious or aggressive ani- cated to the City of Delta for mals when Pavlisick is not on impounds and quarantined dogs. The other six will house duty. The resumption of ani- adoptable pets in CAWS’ promal control enforcement in gram, some of which may be city impounds the City of Delta which have been is part of a tworelinquished after pronged approach a five-day holding that includes collabperiod. oration with Delta CAWS will be County Citizens for assuming $39,650 Animal Welfare and in expenses, repreShelter (CAWS) to senting the majoroperate the city’s ity of annual operanimal shelter. ating costs for the Both the animal shelter. The City of shelter operation Delta is providing and animal control Kallsen use of the facility, enforcement were including utilities severely curtailed and any needed in 2011 due to budrepairs, and will get constraints. pay CAWS approxThe agreement imately $7,000 with CAWS is seen annually in fees as a win-win situassociated with the ation for both the care and feeding of city and CAWS, animals impounded which does not or quarantined by have an animal City of Delta anishelter. CAWS’ mal control. JoAnn Kalanek, The fines levied who will be acting Pavlisick for dogs at large, as the shelter direc-
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non-licensure and animal cruelty will continue to be paid to the City of Delta. The animal shelter is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. If you have lost a pet and think it may be at the shelter, call 874-1078. Eventually, CAWS intends to staff the shelter seven days a week with trained volunteers, augmented by paid staff. Animal shelter technician Teresa Kallsen is currently the sole paid employee. As of April 1, she will cease being a city employee and will become an employee of CAWS. “Getting the community involved in the shelter is one of our biggest goals,” said Alison LePage, CAWS development director. “There will be a variety of volunteer opportunities at the shelter and we really need people who care about animals to join us in making the shelter a success.” ANIMAL SHELTER TO A3
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Ringing in 2012 Anthony Cole Lorimor was heralded as the first baby of 2012 born at Delta County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Susan Bright delivered Anthony by C-section at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. Born to Paula and Tyler Lorimor, he joins Ivary, 5, Brayden, 4, and Amelia, 18 months, at their home in Delta. “He completes our family,” Paula said. Anthony weighed 6 pounds, 11.4 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Hospital staff and volunteers joined forces to fill a car seat with gifts for the new arrival.
Grand opening planned for farmworker housing Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation (CRHDC) will celebrate the opening of a new farmworker housing community in North Delta on Jan. 12. Alta Vista de la Montana will provide agricultural workers in the area with access to safe, decent, and affordable housing in proximity to where they work.
The building will be open for visits and touring from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, to mark the grand opening. Brief remarks will take place at 11:15 a.m. All festivities will take place at Alta Vista de la Montana, located at 7108 Highway 50. Please RSVP to Robin Wolff at robin@crhdc. org. The development provides
BLM extends comment period BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer
The Bureau of land Management has extended its deadline for public comments on an August 2012 quarterly oil and gas lease sale plan that has swamped the Delta County Commissioners with e-mails from around the world. On Monday, commissioners said their e-mails have been piling up with communications from far beyond the county line. Commissioners Bruce Hovde, Olen Lund and Doug Atchley said incoming e-mails on the topic have been originating from venues such as Michigan, Maine, Germany and Korea. The BLM’s comment period extension had been requested by the Delta County Commissioners and others. The planned lease sale includes 22 parcels located in Delta and Gunnison counties. The comment deadline is now Feb. 9. Opposition to the proposed
BoCC swamped with e-mails on North Fork gas lease sale lease sale has come also from Delta County residents, particularly in the North Fork Valley where a number of the lease parcels are located. Comments on the proposed BLM lease sale should not be addressed to the county. The county has no direct jurisdiction in the lease sale. Instead, comments should be sent to the BLM’s Uncompahgre Field office in Montrose. Type BLM UFO without quotes in your search engine and then navigate to the appropriate site to comment.
Comments must be submitted in writing. They can also be sent to the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: Oil and Gas Lease Sale, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401; or by fax, (970) 2405368. According to an information advisory distributed by the BLM, “This public comment opportunity is the first step in determining whether or not oil and gas leases will be offered on public lands. An environmental assessment and a public lease notice will also provide the public an opportunity to provide input prior to any parcels being offered for sale.” Explaining the comment period extension the BLM said, “Comments from local cities and counties requested the deadline extension in order to provide specific details on whether parcels should or should not be leased.” Barb Sharrow, UFO field manager, was quoted saying, “Based on the amount of inter-
est and the requests for additional information, this extension will provide additional time for the public’s input to better inform the BLM’s decision.” The BLM also stated, “The Uncompahgre Field Office is evaluating about 30,000 acres near Paonia, Hotchkiss, Somerset and Crawford to draft an Environmental Assessment prior to the lease sale. “Please note comments and information submitted regarding this project, including email addresses and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review and disclosure. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name, e-mail address, or street address from public view or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by the law.”
40 units of affordable housing to farmworkers, agricultural workers and their families, and wheelchair accessible apartments are available to households with special needs. It also includes a community room, which can serve as a resource for the entire community. The apartments feature market rate amenities that include central air conditioning, a community building, as well as in-unit energy efficient appliances. The apartments were designed and built using materials and appliances certified by Energy Star. High quality construction materials, high grade insulation, energy efficient roofing, windows and doors have been incorporated throughout the community. The development will also utilize a solar system that will provide electrical power to the common areas, resulting in substantial energy and costs savings for the property. Alta Vista de la Montana is a $7.9 million development financed through a combination of public and private financing that included funding from USDA Rural Development, RCAC, NeighborWorks America, CHFA and equity from WNC from the sale of Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Local growers also provided funding for the market study in the early phases “Everyone should have access to safe, decent and affordable housing,” said CRHDC executive director Al HOUSING TO A3
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Staff members from Lottery-funded Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) offer a grant-writing workshop in Delta Friday, Jan. 13, to assist local communities in preparing applications for GOCO’s local government park, outdoor recreation and environmental education grants. Applications are due March 2 with grant awards to be made in June 2012. The workshop will take place in the council chambers at Delta City Hall, 360 Main Street from 9 to 11 a.m. GOCO is the result of a citizens’ initiative passed by 58 percent of the voters in 1992. As the recipient of approximately half of Colorado Lottery proceeds — $56 million in Fiscal Year 2011 — GOCO awards grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Since 1994, more than 3,400 projects in all 64 counties have received GOCO funding. Please RSVP to Luke Bolinger at (303) 226-4525 or lbolinger@goco.org.
Gene Grant, 56, of Delta has been charged with the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals after neighbors and animal rights activists complained of starving pigs on his property on Last Chance Road. Sheriff Fred McKee said this is the second time Grant has been charged with animal cruelty. During the investigation, sheriff’s deputies visited Grant’s property and found evidence of deceased animals in various stages of decay. “How they died we don’t know,” McKee said. Four of the six live pigs were placed with a private party. McKee described those pigs as “significantly underfed.” The remaining two pigs were to be evaluated by the state veterinarian Tuesday morning to determine if they could be salvaged. McKee said Grant has been summoned to appear in county court on Wednesday, Jan. 18. McKee is hopeful the case will be resolved quickly, and that the judge will either restrict Grant’s ability to raise livestock or order him to be supervised by probation.
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Dr. John Robert Harvey is passionate about bringing history to life. As a consultant and organizer of Renaissance fairs, he says he spent 106 days “under canvas and around fires” in 2011.
Welcome home the troops Everyone is invited to welcome home the officers and soldiers of the 928th Area Medical Support Company of the Colorado Army National Guard Friday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. in Friendship Hall on the the Montrose County Fairgrounds, 1001 North Second Street, Montrose. This group of soldiers has been serving in Afghanistan for the past year and it would be nice to have the local community gather at Friendship Hall to thank them for their service and welcome them as they return home.
The folks who erect all the tents on Crawford Avenue across from Walmart are proposing a Renaissance fair in Confluence Park Oct. 26, 27 and 28. They have the support of the city’s community revitalization committee, and are now looking for free use of the park. John Robert Harvey, the guildmaster who goes by the name of Capt. “Traveling” Jack Drake, attended a work session of the city council last week to explain his plans for Confluence Park. Clad from head to foot in period clothing, he and his wife, Brenda Soluna Gonzales, said their needs are limited to use of the park and city support through banners, exposure on the city website, etc. Consistency in a site is a crucial component to the festival’s longevity and success, Harvey stressed. Confluence Park is a known, central location. Although access to the park is likely to be impacted by construction of the alternate truck route, he believes that obstacle can be overcome in the first year when the event is small. He envisions a temporary village, a pirate battle on the small pond, room to set up camp and, in the future, jousting in Horse Country Arena. The lake would provide a safe range for catapults and medieval trebuches. The event would start small and hopefully grow over the next several years. “We’ve been doing these events for a while
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Volunteers are currently being sought for assisting with animals and adoptions at the shelter, as well as for fostering animals in their home. The shelter will be holding Saturday open houses throughout the winter, starting Jan. 14. The public is invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about volunteering at the shelter and to visit adoptable animals. For more information, or if you are looking to adopt an animal, please contact JoAnn Kalenak Photo by Pat Sunderland at CAWS@CAWSonline. Genevieve Ingersoll, a domestic violence advocate org or call 527-3350. for Tri County Resources, holds a plaque remembering Melinda Yager, a Paonia woman who was the victim of domestic violence.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Walk honors Melinda Yager “Shine the Light,” a walk to raise awareness about domestic violence, drew about 100 men, women and children last Saturday. The walk began at the Delta County Courthouse and concluded at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, where refreshments and a presentation were provided. The walk also honored the memory of Melinda Yager, a Paonia resident who was the victim of domestic violence just one year ago. Trish Belew and her daughter Jordan met Melinda during hearings at the courthouse and after her death were moved to organize this event to “Shine the Light” on domestic violence. The event benefits TriCounty Resources. Both Jordan and Trish have stayed at the safe house. Through the “Shine the Light” campaign, Jordan has already raised $7,000 for the safe house thanks to Walmart and other businesses. Trish works at Walmart, which donates $5,000 for every 100 hours of community service performed by their employees. Jordan also held a bake sale and has
been giving out “Shine the Light” bracelets at school and other places. Anyone who wishes to donate to the “Shine the Light” campaign can mail a check to Hilltop TriCounty Resources, P.O. Box 13, Delta, CO 81416. For more information, call Tri-County Resources at 874-6995.
Superintendent, board meet During an executive session last week, superintendent Mike McMillan met with the members of the Delta County Board of Education to iron out philosophical differences which have arisen since three new board members were elected in November. The meeting was held at the office of Aaron Clay, the school district’s attorney, and was facilitated by Illene Roggensack. In “Mondays with Mike” Jan. 9, McMillan reported the differences have not been resolved. There will be additional opportunity for conversation and comment at the next regular school board meeting Thursday, Jan. 19.
now. We have the personnel, we have most of the equipment,” Harvey said. “We do everything in house — security, EMS, everything. We sure don’t need any money.” He explained the fairs are funded through admission fees, vendor fees and by the guilds which are already raising funds for future Renaisaance fairs. His guild, the Taliesin’s Bardic Freetraders, wants to host two premier festivals in western Colorado. The first will take place in Grand Junction in April; the second would be in Delta. Many fairgoers come out of California, he said, and travel a circuit that takes them east in the spring and back to California in the fall. He wants to capitalize on the existing circuit to bring in re-enactors who share his passion for the bardic traditions of music, storytelling, dancing, hospitality, poetry and heralding. In addition to drawing the re-enactors headed back to California, the October date would allow schoolchildren to participate in the historic experience. They could observe the daily life of a primitive village, watch pirates fire a cannon, learn about the history of chivalry, and watch historical music performances. In late October there could be rain, there could be snow, there could be wind, Harvey acknowledged. “Those of us who do this and do this seriously understand that living outside is part of the historical experience.” In Harvey’s eyes, a Renaissance fair is “straight history” with no “silly hoo-hah.” The community revitalization committee began investigating the possibility of a Renaissance fair prior to the city’s decision to drop the Council Tree Pow Wow. Hayley Suppes, chairman of the organizing committee, said the Renaissance fair touches on all
12 attributes of a successful event, as outlined by Downtown Colorado Inc.’s community revitalization plan. One positive aspect is the opportunity for local merchants to get involved in the event itself. Harvey said both admission prices and vendor fees will be kept low, to encourage participation. “We want to make Delta a destination, not just a place people drive by to get somewhere else.” Council members feel the special event warrants consideration and they directed staff to begin working out the details.
Housing Gold. “This development shows what can be done when we remain committed to that goal.” “USDA/Rural Development and CRHDC have successfully partnered on a number of affordable housing efforts in Colorado over our long relationship. We are proud to have provided both loan and grant funds to assist with this development. Decent, safe, affordable housing for our agricultural workers is important to the Agency’s mission, as well as playing a key role in the community,” said Jamie Spakow, USDA Rural Development Colorado housing programs director. The organization is currently seeking applications for new residents to live at the property. Qualified applications must earn 50 to 65 percent of their annual income from agricultural work, and must be legal residents of the United States. Rents are determined on the individual’s yearly income and will not exceed 30 percent of yearly pay. If you are interested in living at Alta Vista de la Montana, please call the leasing office at (970) 9017275.
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each young man at Gateway Residential Services. This is the Elks’ third year of support. A warm winter coat will enable the boys to work comfortably outdoors on community service projects. With a shirt and tie, they’ll be dressed appropriately for meetings, court appearances and appointments with
professionals. According to Cassidy, appropriate clothing enhances the boys’ self-esteem and helps them believe they can “fit in” in any aspect of society. In late December, several of the recipients attended an Elks gathering to personally express their appreciation for the Elks’ support.
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Julie Cassidy, the program director at Gateway Residential Services, explains how the funds provided by the Delta Elks will support Gateway’s goal of cultivating the growth and development potential of each of its residents. Also pictured are (from left) Diana Curtis, Bill Haskett and exalted ruler Joe Siennicki.
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Tyler and Paula Lorimor of Delta are the parents of a son, Anthony Cole Lorimor, born Jan. 3, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
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The Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus recently installed officers for 2012. Each year this ceremony also includes recognition of excellence with presentation of The Barbershopper of the Year. This year the award was presented to Tom Chamberlain. Chamberlain is a charter member of the Montrose Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a past president, a force in the establishment of the Black Canyon chap-
Ramona Martinez and Oscar Medina of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Angelic E. Medina, born Jan. 3, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Justin and Missie Rundle of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Ayrihanna Rebecca Nicole, born Jan. 5, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
work closely with paid and volunteer shelter staff to assist with resource acquisition, shelter policy and broad management procedures and issues. “We’re looking for animal lovers with business experience especially in the sheltering business,” said JoAnn Kalenak, who will be acting as the volunteer shelter director and team chair. “The time commitment will include a once-a-month meeting and occasional special events.” “Getting the community involved in the shelter is one of our biggest goals,” said Alison LePage, CAWS development director. “There will be a variety of volunteer opportunities at the shelter and we really need people who care about animals to join us in making the shelter a success.” Shelter volunteers are currently being sought to assist with animals and adoptions at the shelter, as well as for fostering animals in their home. “It’s truly gratifying work,” said Kalenak, “seeing a dog or cat connect with a new family and knowing that they are going to the loving home they deserve makes it all worthwhile.” The shelter will be
Rec center offers a new kind of line dancing The City of Delta has offered line dancing classes before, but a new class takes line dancing out of the box. If you already love to dance, come see what steps instructor Galine Tucker has to show you. Classes begin Jan. 24 and will be offered Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 9 p.m. Dance
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holding Saturday open houses throughout the winter, starting Jan. 14. The public is invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about volunteering at the shelter and to visit adoptable animals. For more information, or if you are looking to adopt an animal, please contact JoAnn Kalenak at CAWS@CAWSonline. org or call 527-3350.
ALL-AMERICAN BEEF STEW My mother was born and raised in Japan and wasn’t familiar with many American dishes when she married my father and moved to the States. This is one of the recipes her mother-in-law handed down to her. —Frances Aldal, Antelope, California 8 Servings Prep: 40 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours
The City of Delta’s annual cribbage tournament is scheduled Sunday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. All ages are welcome. Players must play singles; doubles are an option. The fee is $10 per person and $5 per person for doubles. Bring your own boards if you have them. Register at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 8740923.
Place 1/2 cup flour, seasoned salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside. Add 4 cups water to the pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add the onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt, paprika, allspice, bay leaf and remaining pepper. Return beef to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Combine remaining flour and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf.
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Delta County Independent
LETTERS Gunnison Energy will not be bidding on parcels Dear Editor: Thank you for your continuing coverage of the BLM oil and gas lease sale proposed for August 2012. Despite your comprehensive coverage of this issue, there still seems to be some misinformation in the community about Gunnison Energy Corporation’s role in these lease nominations and our plans for development in the area. Let me be absolutely clear: Gunnison Energy did not nominate any parcels in Delta County for the 2012 lease sale and we are not interested in leasing any of the proposed parcels
in Delta County. Accordingly, Gunnison Energy will not be bidding on any of the parcels in Delta County if and when they may be put up for sale. Gunnison Energy did, however, nominate three parcels in Gunnison County that are inside our existing Deadman Gulch federal unit and near our existing infrastructure and development. We believe that these three parcels are appropriate for development and can be developed in an environmentally sound manner. Gunnison Energy has a long history of responsibly developing oil and gas
resources in Delta and Gunnison counties. We were the first operator in the state to complete a comprehensive drilling plan protecting more than 2,400 acres of valuable wildlife habitat and we are committed to the responsible development of the area’s resources. We will continue to keep your readers updated on our development plans so that we can be accountable and transparent to the communities we live and work in. Brad Robinson President Gunnison Energy Corporation
Tom Chapman puts in his two cents Dear Editor: As my name seems to have been batted around quite a bit recently, and as we live under a wonderful First Amendment that allows each of us to speak our opinions, here’s my two cents worth. Yes, I did write a private letter to Mr. Koch on March 7, 2011. The letter was subsequently pirated by a misfit magazine for yet another gossipy gotcha story, replete with the usual factual errors and innuendo. I wrote the letter to Mr. Koch, not to Oxbow Mining nor to a magazine. Notwithstanding the vicarious thrill that many people get from reading somebody else’s private mail, there isn’t a thing in the letter I would not stand by today. The letter supports coal mining in America and thus the preservation of local mining jobs in the North Fork Valley. The six-page letter, accompanied by my “big map,” had virtually nothing to do with the proposed Koch Bear Ranch land exchange. It had everything to do with a separate exchange proposal that would have provided positive enhancements to the proposed Oak Mesa coal mine. For example, it included a coal train load-out on BLM lands in the ‘dobies and transportation methods to get the coal trucks off of 3100 Road, which would be a good thing. In the process, certain private lands within the Black Canyon National Park would go into the public domain, which would also be a good thing. And yes, as everyone knows, I have an ownership interest in the Black Canyon lands. It was a win-win-win proposal. The public, Oxbow Mine, and the Black Canyon land owners would all have benefited. It was a straightup proposal. There was no arm-twisting. There was no “extortion.” It was simply a business proposal, nothing more, nothing less. To this day, I have yet to receive a response to the letter, either yea or nay. Contrary to statements made by Mr. Koch’s PR agent that “we don’t do business that way,” what actually happened was that two of Mr. Koch’s agents came to my home and sat at my dining room table to review the proposal. This meeting with Bear Ranch manager Rob Gill and Western Land Group’s Tom Glass was unusual in that the public at this time was still being told that the Oak Mesa land acquisitions were really nothing more than cattle ranches. As months passed without a response, I simply assumed they had no interest. But for the Koch agents to now come out and insinuate that they believe they were being asked to buy the Black Canyon lands as a quid
pro quo for the removal of exchange opponent Marston, is disingenuous on their part. As to my offer to facilitate an amicable discussion between Mr. Koch, Mr. Sims and Mr. Marston, and as to my “knowing what Marston wants” and “what neighbor Sims wants”; all of that is quite true. I do know what they want. In so many words, I told Mr. Glass that neighbor Jim Sims wants his grandsons to be able to hunt on the ridge of Layton Gulch just as he has for the last 30 years, instead of having it turned into a private hunting preserve for Mr. Koch’s friends. I told Mr. Glass and Mr. Gill that Ed Marston wants an open public process, with open appraisals, where the merits of the exchange can be openly discussed. I told them that Marston wants, in some fashion, to preserve the existing public access on the County Road 2 route to Deep Creek; that he wants quality lands in return for quality lands given up. I sat at this table and asked Tom Glass point blank if he would consider taking the exchange through the public process. I could then take that back to Marston as a starting point. His response was a quick and curt “absolutely not”; it’s going to be a legislated land exchange. As to Ed Marston, he has been one of my staunchest critics for the past 25 years. For certain, we are ideological opposites. Nevertheless, he is one of the few who has had the guts to stand up and say something isn’t right with this Bear Ranch land exchange. And I say, good for him. As a point of correction, my cabin and other homes at Erikson Springs would not be materially affected by this exchange. We would get a bit more road traffic. However, the property value of my close friend and neighbor Jim Sims would be significantly damaged. Jim is the reason why I came into all of this. And unlike some who are no doubt being paid a princely sum as agents, my pay from Jim is a pack of orange soda. Notwithstanding the fact there was never a compelling public reason to entertain this exchange in the first place, the most serious flaw simply has to do with process. That is to say, why hasn’t anybody challenged Tom Glass’s assertion that this has to be a legislated exchange? Everybody knows why the 80-acre Utah parcel and the fiveacre Forest Service parcel were inserted. Hell, in the past, I’ve suggested the out-of-state gambit myself, in regard to our Black Canyon lands. It’s perfectly legal to go out and create a legislated land exchange, but
it doesn’t mean it’s right, or even necessary in most cases. The 80-acre Utah parcel could be easily dropped and other Colorado lands could be substituted. To make sure that Mr. Koch doesn’t feel like I’m trying to get into his pocket, I will withdraw from consideration all Black Canyon National Park private lands under my control. There are plenty of fine Colorado lands that could be chosen that have nothing to do with me. The five-acre Forest Service pond parcel next to Bill Tennison’s former home could easily be withdrawn. The GMUG National Forest routinely issues special use permits for water impoundments on forest lands. That would leave a straight-up exchange proposal that could go through a full public review process and be debated on the merits. All appraisals should be released for public review. If the modified exchange has merit, it should go forward. If it doesn’t, it should be set aside. The arbiter should be Montrose BLM director Lori Armstrong, who is in charge of managing the public lands that would be given up. Her decision should be final, subject to the federal appeal process. Senator Udall, Senator Bennett, and Congressman Tipton should mandate this exchange back into the public administrative process under BLM guidelines in place for federal land exchange. Thomas Chapman Austin
Community steps up to meet increasing need Dear Editor: In the Dec. 28 edition Jason Atchley wrote to say thank you to all the citizens of Delta County saying that their generosity is remarkable. I am writing to strongly support what he said and to again thank all the citizens of Delta County for their outstanding support of the Delta Food Pantry. The Delta Food Pantry had an increase of more than 25 percent in its requests for emergency food this past year than in the previous busy year of 2010 and because the community got behind us so well this year we were able to meet all the requests with minimal problems. Delta Food Pantry has a new telephone #: 252-6452 and people wishing to volunteer their time to assist us in our efforts should call and leave a message with the secretary. Dr. C. Marvin Cox Financial Secretary Delta Food Pantry
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Recycling will extend the life of the landfill Dear Editor: I read with great interest the lead story from the Dec. 28 edition of the DCI. The story is titled “New year gives birth to recycling pilot.” The paragraph that caught my eye states, “Though it is a pilot project, the county goes into it flying blind. A drawback to the scheme was raised at a commissioners work session. That there is no stated or definable goal for the project, and no way to objectively evaluate whether it is being successful.” The words “flying blind” and “scheme” seem to convey that the commissioners were acting some how frivolously with taxpayer monies. I could not disagree more. Back in 2004 a diverse group from the North Fork began talks with the county about starting recycling in Delta County.
The group consisted of the town of Paonia, representatives from Chaco, the West Elk Mine, the Conservation Center and numerous like minded citizens. In the last two years students from the Delta schools have attended BoCC meetings passionately describing their interest in recycling. The commissioners very appropriately responded with the pilot project. Yes, the numbers are estimated, but are based on the experiences of those working with the landfill. The hauling costs are known but what was left out of the article was that every ton of recycled that does NOT go into the landfill, extends the life of said landfill. The county estimates this to be about 5 percent by volume, thusly adding 5 percent to the landfill life. Also discussed at the sev-
eral BoCC meetings was using the recycling pilot as a possible first step to diverting compostables from the landfill. Recyclables and compostables are estimated to be about 50 percent of the waste stream going into your landfill. Imagine extending the landfill life from the current 75+ years to 150 years, this is a government project I want to be a part of. So, to my way of thinking, the recycle pilot project is an appropriately cautious response to citizen interests. It provides a means for exploring the feasibility of recycling in Delta County with a full year to weigh the cost/ benefits to the bottom line. I do not feel we are “flying blind” into this “scheme.” Neal Schwieterman Paonia
Mr. Den Beste made a positive impact on students Dear Editor: I’ve been saddened to read recent announcements of the passing of Mr. Ray Den Beste, who was our band and math teacher at Paonia High School during the late 1950s. Since my favorite subjects were band and math, he was always one of my favorite teachers. About a third of all students were in the band, and most of those who weren’t were in one of the boys, girls, or mixed choruses. There was always a good pep band to play the popular songs of the day during breaks in the action at all JV and varsity basketball games. Mr. Den Beste was, somehow, able to get band arrangements of all-time great songs like Rock Around the Clock, Tutti Fruiti, etc. through the school district. He was also able to make certain we always had a good contingent of the typical instruments like trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, trombones,
Energy exploration is in America’s best interest Dear Editor: The Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, is a federally funded agency that oversees land that is not privately owned. This land is supposed to be public land for all to enjoy. The subsurface resources should also be enjoyed and harvested. As reported in the DCI Dec. 14, the State of Colorado received more than $178.6 million in fiscal year 2010 for federal minerals. The report did not stipulate how much money the state received from BLM land. Anyone who uses petroleum in their vehicles, enjoys heat and electricity in their homes, uses petroleum based roads for transport, or uses any of the many petroleum based products of today should support the lease efforts of BLM property in Colorado. The above mentioned paper’s claim that 22,912 jobs in Colorado are related to energy development is significant to our economy. The approximately 30,000 acres of federal surface land should be given full consideration to energy development. These progressive steps towards energy independence from foreign energy will help keep the United States of America strong as we continue to develop more alternative energy resources. I support exploring and developing energy resources of the BLM parcels. The lease of federal land to American-owned oil exploration companies is in the best interest of Colorado and America. Roger W. Bentley Delta
baritones, sousaphones, drums, etc., complemented with some of those oddball instruments like oboes, French horns, flutes, base violins, tympanis, etc. I understand that our old band room, located on the second floor of the current vo-tech building in Paonia, is now deemed unsafe for students, due to a lack of adequate fire escapes. I’m glad I had the opportunity to enjoy countless hours of music there while it was still safe. The outstanding quality of the Paonia Music Department was validated when Mr. Den Beste was honored with the inclusion of PHS in the prestigious “First Chair of America” book, which recognized the top 100+/bands in the United States, and also when he was eventually recognized as one of the top 10 high school band directors in the nation. We usually didn’t cover the entire content of our math books during the course of the school year due to several reasons, but Mr. Den Beste must have taught us how to “study” and/
or “apply” math concepts pretty well since, just from our small class of 46 graduates alone, we produced a thoracic surgeon, a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, a PhD of economics, a geophysical engineer, an IBM expert in digital recording, a school superintendent, a pilot, numerous teachers, farmers, miners, businessmen/women, policemen, etc. I’ve looked at the Taylor Funeral Home website, and the recent picture posted there does not look much different from the Mr. Den Beste of 50 years ago — Nina must have taken real good care of him. The website announced that an informal sharing of memories will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 and that a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 14, both at the Paonia Methodist Church. My classmates and I have appreciated the positive influence you’ve had on our lives over these many years. Thanks, Mr. Den Beste. Jim Wood PHS ‘59
BLM urged to withdraw parcels Dear Editor: The BLM should protect the 22 parcels from gas drilling not exploit them. If there is gas here in Delta County, there will be gas wells saturating the valley on private lands. These public land parcels may be the only places that can be saved as undisturbed open space. The BLM has the chance to do something
for the long term good of our community instead of the short term gain for gas companies (and Asian countries who are the dominant gas buyers). For the long term economic health of our communities please withdraw all the 22 parcels from lease consideration. Mark Shaffer Austin
Take a look at the big picture Dear Editor: I have read with interest the letters to the editor addressing the Bear Ranch land exchange. For quite some time I had no opinion either way. Each side has brought out points for consideration and been persuasive. As I’ve considered the issue, I have noticed a recurring theme from the opposition. In their mind, we lose... our access and our land. Those in favor of the swap have made a convincing argument for all that we gain. The defining thing for me has come down to the definition of WE. The opposition has defined WE as residents and visitors of the Upper North Fork Valley. The supporters define WE as users of the Ragged Wilderness, visitors of the proposed Currecanti Visitors Center and the public and scientific community worldwide who would benefit from increased access to the paleontological digs adjacent to Dinosaur National Monument. The Park Service has desired this land for some time. The Upper North Fork may not be receiving all the
benefit of this exchange, but to say that the public is the loser would be very short sighted. The residents of the North Fork are not the only ones to be considered and to base an opinion solely on what’s best for me would be selfish indeed. The conclusion I have come to is that with the exchange a small handful of people will lose a favored access, but overall we win, if you define WE as the residents and visitors of the state of Colorado, and the public at large. Tonya Huspen Paonia
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Community Calendar Irish music, dance will January 12 & 14 delight the entire family AUDITIONS FOR A NEW MUSICAL by Marty Durlin, KVNF Talmage Room, Paonia. Thursday: 6-8 p.m. Saturday: 2-4 p.m. For more information, call Jan Simmons, 527-3039.
Thursday, January 12
FRIENDS OF THE CEDAREDGE LIBRARY MEETING, 2 p.m., Cedaredge Library. Learn how the Friends plan to improve the library in the coming year. Program: “Our First National Park” presented by local author, David Delo. His book, “Yellowstone Forever,” will be available. Membership forms for 2012 available. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 58 numbers for $400, blue is 54 numbers and grey is 56 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Robin Smith, Citizens for Healthy Communities, speaks about the proposed BLM lease sales for oil and gas in the North Fork valley. Public welcome.
Friday, January 13
“THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE,” 6 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Free. Presented by North Fork Historical Society and Blue Sage. WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Theme: “Out with the old, in with the new.” Sari Cobb shares an inspirational message entitled, “Finding Joy in your Trash Can.” Will have a jewelry exchange. Bring in jewelry you’re tired of, don’t like or that doesn’t match and choose things “new” from the array of goods displayed. Lunch of chicken soup, cornbread, beverages and dessert provided. $8 charge for the lunch and program. Make reservations by January 9 by calling Joyce, 856-6446 or Gaye, 921-3760 or email joyreu39@gmail.com. Free childcare by reservation only; bring sack lunch for your child. OPENING RECEPTION for Suki Elisha Strong, Rosemary Ranck, Virginia Blackstock, Hotchkiss and Delta Fine Arts Associations, 6-8 p.m., Creamery Arts Center, 165 West Bridge Street, Hotchkiss. WELCOME HOME CEREMONY for 928th Medical Unit of the Army National Guard, 11 a.m., Montrose County Fairgrounds, Friendship Hall, 1001 North Second Street, Montrose.
Saturday, January 14
SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN RUNNERS PRESENT WINTER RIM ROMP — Join the fun at the Black Canyon National Park for an 8K race or 5K snowshoe adventure. All proceeds benefit the Montrose Community Foundation. Go to www.blackcanyonraces.com for more information. OPEN HOUSE, Delta Animal Shelter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Public invited to stop by to learn about volunteering at the shelter and to visit adoptable animals. For more information, or if you are looking to adopt an animal, contact JoAnn Kalanek at CAWS at CAWSonline.org or 527-3350. BLUEGRASS, BLUES, COUNTRY & GOSPEL STRING BAND JAM, 12 noon-3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. For more information, call 874-8777 or 874-0923.
Sunday, January 15
SERIES OF BIBLE TALKS, Sundays through February 12, 3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center conference room.
Monday, January 16
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 830 Gunnison River Drive, Delta. Keep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance (half day course). Membership in AARP not required. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Call John Loring, 856-6924. HOTCHKISS MEMORIAL HALL ANNUAL MEETING, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall ballroom, Hotchkiss.
Tuesday, January 17
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. MICHAELS MEETINGS, 1st and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rear of St. Michael’s Church. For more information, call Juan Pablo Gallegos, 314-3602.
January 18-31
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR S&B QUILTERS GUILD FEBRUARY FROLIC EVENT — Event takes place on February 11. Registration cost is $15/person, subject to availability. Sixteen different class offerings include hands-on with completed projects and demos by local quilt shops and select merchandise for sale. Additional kit fees apply for some classes. Speaker Cindy Needham provides program on threads. For information, call Cheryl King, 856-6969 or email her: kingranch2@tds.net.
Wednesday, January 18
CHIPETA CHAPTER OF THE COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 South Park Avenue, Montrose. Program: “Finding the Old Spanish Trail in Colorado and Utah” presented by Alpine Archaeological Consultants founder, Jon Horn. Program focuses on the route into the Uncompahgre Valley between Delta and Grand Junction. Free and open to everyone. For more information, call Tricia, 249-6250. FREE HEALTH CLINIC for uninsured children, Delta Center, 822 Grand Ave. Also application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517.
Thursday, January 19
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m., regular meeting, Cedaredge High School, 575 SE Deer Creek Drive, Cedaredge.
Friday, January 20
A FILM, “17 MIRACLES,” SHOWN, 6:30 p.m., Church of Latter-day Saints Church, 1535 SW Avenue, Cedaredge. Light refreshments provided. Public invited.
Saturday, January 21
DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. All plus. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. “ALADDIN JR” AUDITIONS, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., Magic Circle Players Community Theatre, 420 South 12th Street, Montrose. Requires 30 actors between the ages of 10 and 18. Audition packets available at the theatre. Actors need to attend either, not both, audition times. OPEN HOUSE, Delta Animal Shelter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Public invited to stop by to learn about volunteering at the shelter and to visit adoptable animals. For more information, or if you are looking to adopt an animal, contact JoAnn Kalanek at CAWS at CAWSonline.org or 527-3350.
Sunday, January 22
SERIES OF BIBLE TALKS, Sundays through February 12, 3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center conference room.
Tuesday, January 24
WESTERN SLOPE CONSTITUTIONAL PATRIOTS OF THE NORTH FORK MEET, 7 p.m., American Legion, Paonia.
Saturday, January 28
OPEN HOUSE, Delta Animal Shelter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Public invited to stop by to learn about volunteering at the shelter and to visit adoptable animals. For more information, or if you are looking to adopt an animal, contact JoAnn Kalanek at CAWS at CAWSonline.org or 527-3350. PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Center, crossroads of Highway 348 and Banner Road. $5 at the door. Old time, folk and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. Tonight: new Work Release, Big Daddy and the Runaways, and Way Down Yonder. Bring a snack to share if you want. Seating limited.
The Western Slope Concert Series will present an exciting Celtic music and dance show in four shows — on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion; Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon The-
atre in Grand Junction; and Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at Glenwood Springs High School. Tickets are available online at www.JunctionConcerts. com, and Roper Music in Grand Junction, Paonia Farm & Home, and the Montrose Pavilion. Seats
Pea Green’s musical tradition continues It soon will be time for this year’s annual Pea Green Saturday Night concert series. The schedule has been finalized and will be in keeping with the Pea Green tradition of quality, local old-time, folk, and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. The events will be held at the Pea Green Community Center from 7-9:30 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of everyone’s favorite winter months, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 24.
January’s lineup will be the new Work Release, Big Daddy and the Runaways, and Way Down Yonder, all for only half a sawbuck ($5) at the door. Also, for another buck or two you can purchase the “I’m a Pea Greener” lapel button you may have heard about. The event is held at the crossroads of Hwy. 348 and Banner Road west of Delta. You can bring a snack to share if you want to.
are reserved for the Montrose and Grand Junction shows, and start at $26 in advance and $29 at the door. The Glenwood Springs show is general admission; tickets are $19 in advance and $22 at the door for adults, $9 for kids. Celtic band FEAST returns with an explosive all-new show with champion Celtic dancers — and lots of surprises! Virtuoso temperaments and symphonic textures characterize the awesome sound of FEAST. A virtual wall of gorgeous string sound, sensuous harp sonorities, gutsy percussion, dazzling costumes and dances will make Irish Thunder an incredible evening-toremember for the whole family! Get your tickets early for this show — it sells out every year! Call (970) 241-4579 for more information.
Bands will jam at the rec center Bluegrass, blues, country, and gospel bands will jam at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Saturday, Jan. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call 874-8777 or 8740923.
Painters, make it and take it
Discover the joy of painting at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Barb McDonald, a Bob Rosstrained/certified instructor, will show you how easy it is to learn to paint. Each class includes all materials and you’ll have a finished painting at the end of the day. Register two days prior to either class: Saturday, Jan. 21 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 16x20 landscape, wet-on-wet oil. Saturday, Feb. 11 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 16x20 landscape, wet-on-wet oil. The cost is $70 for the class. Beginners ages nine and older are welcome. For more information, River Area Extension call 874-0923. Offices and participating in other horticultural projects including CSU’s extensive demonstration gardens. Work schedules are flexible and a variety of projects are available. The registration fee is $125 for apprentices or the course is available for $425 for those who prefer Join the fun at the no return commitment. community dance to be Cost includes the Master held at Bill Heddles RecGardener manual and all reation Center Saturday, applicable CSU and Tri Jan. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. River Area publications. The music will be providVisit www.westernslope ed by North Fork Coungardening.org or contact try. The cost is $4 at the Susan Rose at 244-1841 door. Please bring a snack or susan.rose@colostate. to share; coffee and lemedu for more information onade will be provided. or to receive an applicaFor more information, tion. call 874-0923.
Master Gardener training begins Jan. 18 Colorado State University Extension is accepting applications for the 2012 Master Gardener program. The Tri River Area Master Gardeners, serving Mesa, Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties, are the horticulture volunteers for CSU Extension. Master Gardeners assist the public by answering gardening questions, providing accurate research-based information in a friendly atmosphere. Master Gardeners are active in community horticultural projects on the Western Slope, working out of the Grand Junction, Delta and Montrose offices. Extensive training is provided to the volun-
teers before they begin working with the public. The apprentice Master Gardener training course begins Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grand Junction and continues every Wednesday through March 28. Class sessions cover plant science, soils, irrigation, fertilization, trees and shrubs, insects, plant diseases, lawn care, pest management and more. All classes address actual Western Slope conditions. Apprentice Master Gardeners commit to a minimum of 50 hours during the spring and summer months, assisting the public at the Tri
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What’s up at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge 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, Saturday, Jan. 14, any time between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Love and Logic Class: Children 7 and Older. Cedaredge Library and Cedaredge Elementary will be offering a free parenting class beginning Monday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. In this four-week workshop series, parents will learn practical techniques that will make parenting fun, effective, and rewarding. Call Jennifer at 856-3885 to reserve your spot. Free childcare and dinner is provided. Class is held at the Cedaredge Elementary School. Teen Scene - Tie Dye Batik. It was all the craze in the ‘60s and now it’s back...come make the modern version on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Kid’s Corner - Snowflake Batik. Kids from kindergarten through fifth grades can make a beautiful snowflake using batik Thursday, Jan. 19, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Genealogy. Please join us as the Cedaredge Library hosts genealogists from around the county to search, share, and socialize. We meet the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Adult Craft Class Woodland Candle. Are
you suffering from cabin fever? Bring the outside in with this woodsy craft on Friday, Jan. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sign up at the Cedaredge Library. Computer Basics Class. Are you the only one in your family without an e-mail account? Come to a beginner’s class at the Cedaredge Library on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. Sign up at the Cedaredge Public Library. Tween Book Club. There’s always room for more readers in our club for those in grades four and five...won’t you join us? Our next meeting is on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford Wednesday Tween Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is offering one-onone computer help each Wednesday in January from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills. Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursdays in January from 3 to 4 p.m. E-Reading. Learn how to download free books to your computer or other device through your library. Friday, Jan. 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. Paper Portraits. Make a silhouette in crafty papers of yourself or a loved one — materials supplied by the library. Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Special documentary. Concerned about
potential oil and gas drilling in the North Fork Valley? Come to a showing of a special documentary at Crawford Library, Tuesday, Jan. 17, and Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. Space is limited to 40 people so contact the library at 921-3500 to sign up. For more information, contact the library at 9213500. Delta Teen and Tween Time - Origami Extravaganza. Kids grades 512 will learn the art of origami from professional instructor Sean Schrock. Fold one of three animals, you choose, and then create a work of art, a mobile, or just a zoo! Thursday, Jan. 12, at 4:15 p.m. E-Reader Class. Learn how to download eBooks and audio books to your electronic device right from the library’s website. Free! Tuesday, Jan. 17, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the library at 874-9630. One-On-One Computer Help. Do you have a computer question or need help with a computer program? Our next session will be Thursday, Jan. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up at the desk for one hour of individual computer assistance with a librarian. Winnie the Pooh Day! Families, come celebrate the most famous bear of them all! Read your favorite Pooh adventure and enjoy fun crafts. Don’t forget to bring your own teddy bear to the party! Activities are all day Friday, Jan. 20. The True Wild West. Come hear the exciting story of the McCarty bank robbery in Delta as researched and presented by Jim Wetzel of the Delta County Historical Society and Museum Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Pre-
schoolers at the Delta Public Library. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss Teen Night - Board Games. Teens will have fun with all kinds of good-old-fashioned board games. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. New Gadgets - EReaders Computer Class. Learn how to download eBooks and audio books on your electronic device. Friday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Basic Computer Class. Just starting in computing? Come learn the basics on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Hotchkiss Library. One-On-One Computer Help. Having trouble with your computer? Contact the Hotchkiss Library for one-on-one computer help Tuesday and Friday mornings. Call the library at 8724153 to schedule a time. For more information, contact the library at 8724153. Paonia Girls’ Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade girls and meet new friends at the girls’ monthly book club. Discuss the book “Betti on the High Wire” by Lisa Railsback on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. Evening Book Club. Paonia Library Book Club selection for January is “Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches” by S. C. Gwinne. Thursday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. Armchair Travel Program. Come join our slideshow presentation by a world traveler on Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.
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DMS adopts new traffic plan
Three-way stop at 9th and Grand
In September the Delta Middle School Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) brought forward a concern about the traffic plan at DMS. An inadequate parent lane that went through the campus put students and parent vehicles in close proximity, raising concerns for student safety. In addition, the entrance for the parent lane was unpaved and in constant need of maintenance due to numerous potholes and dips. DMS staff worked with District 50 facility director John McHugh to design a better plan. By October a new plan was ready and conversations started with the City of Delta about making the intersection of 9th Street and Grand
Delta Middle School Students of the Month As part of the newly adopted Panther Achievement Support System and Pride Program, teachers at Delta Middle School will nominate students each month to be Students of the Month. Honored students for the month of January are Jaspar Carmichael, Megan Sandoval and Naomi Hayner. Jaspar Carmichael, a sixth grader, was nominated by Scott Groenke. Jaspar has been a remarkable math student. He is willing to show multiple solutions on challenging math problems, question the teacher when the teacher is incorrect, and currently has a 100 percent in class. Jaspar, despite “sitting in the back of the class,” is always on task. Megan Sandoval, a seventh grader, was honored by Danielle Lopez. Mrs. Lopez writes that Megan is enthusiastic, motivated, hard working
Avenue a three-way stop to help aid traffic flow and student crosswalk safety. Fencing went out to bid, and the winning bidder, Alpine Fencing, was scheduled to complete the work over holiday break. The three-way stop sign was installed over the holiday break, as well. On Jan. 3 the new plan went into affect. Busses are routed through the campus by entering from Grand Avenue and exiting onto Bluff Street. Parent traffic uses the old paved bus lane that enters and exits on Grand Avenue. “The new traffic plan has improved student safety and traffic flow tremendously,” said Derek Carlson, principal. “We at Delta Middle School would like to thank all stakeholders involved in this project as it is a great example of a problem being solved through true cooperation.”
Drop-off lane to be used by parents
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Students contribute Kindermusik classes begin in February
Megan Sandoval, Naomi Hayner and Jaspar Carmichael and a leader in her math classroom. “I asked her to mentor a shy ELL student in math and she went above and beyond what I asked. She continues to support this ELL student long after the tutoring. In class, she is always participating whether in small group or whole class activities. She works well with all classmates, which makes her a true leader. She is involved with sports, friends with a variety of students, and in my mind, a true role
model. I trust her fully. Megan’s just a mature, great kid.” Naomi Hayner, an eighth grader, was recognized by Mrs. Price. Naomi is always helpful, especially when there is a substitute teacher, She is always actively involved in class with her willingness to discuss and encourage others to get involved, as well. Naomi is an incredibly hard worker meeting huge demands and expectations. She is a great student.
Weehawken Creative Arts will be offering Kindermusik’s researchbased program in Montrose to enhance your child’s development and instill a life-long love of music. Weehawken’s Kindermusik® program includes classes for 0-5 year olds in the “Kindermusik Our Time®” program (a family fun program) and for 3-6 year olds in the “Kindermusik Imagine That! ®” program. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays starting Feb. 7 and will run weekly into April. To register or for more information, contact Weehawken Creative Arts at (970) 318-0150 or questions@weehawken arts.org.
DHS speech team travels to Palisade
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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) Reagann Alsdorf, Oscar Martinez, Tucker Johnson and Jadin Nowell; (standing) AJ Felix, Luke Stagner and Landon Cumba.
The Delta High School speech team began the new year by joining 12 schools at the Palisade Invitational Speech Tournament Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7. Several members of the team did very well during this competition. In Congress, Haley Donathan was named the superior speaker in her house. Interpretive events saw Sawyer Keeline place first in poetry, while Taylor King took first place in humor. Debate competition saw both Haley Donathan and Ridge Green post 2-1
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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: Keagan Ertel-Moralez, Mya Murdock, Collin Jones, Angelina Ortega, Leroy Zavala, Cristina Hernandez and Brandon 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: Darion Strait, Amelia Lousignont, Ashley Fernandez, Jaqueline Blanco and Martin Saenz.
records in Lincoln-Douglas debate, while the team of Sawyer Keeline and Rachel Tallent went 2-1 in public forum debate. The team will next compete at the Central High School Warrior Invitational the weekend of Jan. 20 and 21.
Through a CFES (College For Every Student) service project, Delta Middle School students raised money to purchase and donate blankets and toys to the hospital. CFES is committed to raising the academic aspirations and performance of underserved youth so that they can prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college.
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CALENDAR Thur., Jan. 12 Freshman Basketball at Olathe, 4:00 p.m.; Wrestling at Home vs. Olathe, 6:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 13 Wrestling at Monte Vista. Sat., Jan. 14 Wrestling at Alamosa Tournament; Freshman Basketball vs. Montrose; Boys & Girls Basketball at Glenwood Springs, 11:00 a.m.; Girls Swimming at Moffat County, 11:00 a.m. Tues., Jan. 17 Boys & Girls Basketball at Home vs. GJ Central, 3:00 p.m.; Freshman Basketball at Palisade, 5:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 18 Wrestling at Home vs. Rifle, 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By:
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A8 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Ellen Harding Ellen L. Harding died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. Mrs. Harding was born Aug. 31, 1919, to Joseph and Edna Morse. She spent her childhood in Grand Junction and graduated from Colorado State University, formerly Colorado A&M, in 1941. She was the recipient of a life teaching certificate for education. She began her teaching career in Holyoke. During World War II she taught home economics and chemistry at Paonia High School. She taught at East Elementary School in Littleton for over 20 years. Mrs. Harding married Arthur Harding on Aug. 12, 1946, in Paonia. He preceded her in death. After retiring, she traveled extensively with her husband and her sister, Mary. She also taught preschool at Englewood United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harding is survived by a sister, Betty Dart of Orange, Calif.; two sons and their wives, Alan and Judy Harding of Simla, and Bill and Byrd Harding of Silt; a daughter and her husband, Beverlee and Doug Edson of Littleton; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harding; and a sister, Mary Dameron. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the non-profit, Friends of Man, P.O. Box 937, Littleton, CO 80160-0937. Drinkwine Mortuary handled the arrangements.
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small engines and playing guitar and singing with friends. He was a member of Iola Chapter of Kansas Old Time Pickers, Fiddlers and Singers. Mr. Gull is survived by his wife, Donna of Kincaid, Kan.; two sons and their wives, John and Teresa Gull of Topeka, Kan., and Charles and Joyce Gull of Kearns, Utah; two daughters and their husbands, Connie and Aaron Robinson of Craig, and Deena and Bryan Hansen of Magna, Utah; two stepsons, Roy Crunk of Stewartville, Minn., and Michael Crunk and his wife Kathy of Grand Junction; a stepdaughter, Terri Merriman of Denver; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Leola Williams of Hillsboro, Kan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine; an infant daughter, Mary Ann; two brothers, Joe and Wilbur; three sisters, Sarah Hearnsberger, Sadie Ellis and an infant sister. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Delta. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kan., or St. Luke’s Hospice, Garnett, Kan., and may be sent c/o Feuerborn Family Funeral Services, P.O. Box 408, Garnett, KS 66032.
Ted Gull Bernard Theodore “Ted” Gull of Kincaid, Kan., died Dec. 30, 2011, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kan. He was 90. Mr. Gull was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Bush City, Kan., to Amzi Wilbur and Flora (Henderson) Gull. He spent his childhood and attended school in the Bush City area. He operated a mechanic shop in Bush City, Kan., before entering the U.S. Navy. He served from 1942 to 1945 and was a World War II veteran. Mr. Gull married Josephine Beginnes while in the Navy. She preceded him in death in 1972. He married Donna Crunk on Dec. 8, 1979, and added three stepchildren to his family. He was a mechanic for most of his life. He returned to Garnett, Kan., from the Navy and worked at Stockebrand Motors for 20 years. In 1968, he moved to Delta where he worked for King’s Toyota until retiring in 1986. He moved to Kincaid, Kan., in 1996. He enjoyed working on
Robert Rollins Robert “Bob” Leroy Rollins of Mansfield, Texas, died Dec. 19, 2011, in Mansfield, Texas. He was 72. Mr. Rollins was born April 12, 1939, in Oshkosh, Neb., to Forrest and Viola Rollins. He graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1958. He joined the Air Force in 1959 and served for four years with 13 months in Germany. Mr. Rollins married Sandra Stoddard on Aug. 12, 1965. They celebrated 32 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in August 1998. He married Mary Franklin in September 2000. She survives. He was a self-employed welder/mechanic and worked for many companies in Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Texas. He enjoyed retirement by traveling in his travel trailer with the Good Sam Club. Mr. Rollins is survived by his wife, Mary Franklin Rollins of Mansfield, Texas; two daughters and
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their husbands, Roxanne and Hoss Cartwright, and Rhonda and Jeff Thornton, all of Odessa, Texas; a son, Ralph Rollins and his fiancée, Michelle Mahwart of Big Spring, Texas; three stepdaughters, Teresa Vencil and her husband Greg of League City, Texas, Belinda Curtis and her husband David of Arlington, Texas, and Suzanne Franklin of Odessa, Texas; three brothers and their wives, Larry and Bonnie Rollins of Crawford, Merle and Linda Rollins of Chandler, Ariz., and Jay and Gayle Rollins of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; a sister, Gail Acedo of Hotchkiss; 14 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services were held Dec. 28 at Sunset Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.
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husband, Ben Eastman, in 2002. Memorial contributions may be made to High County News Research Fund, P.O. Box 1090, Paonia, CO 81428. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.
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Eddie Eastman Edwina “Eddie” Ellis Eastman of Hotchkiss died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 94. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss. Her ashes will be spread with her husband’s in a meadow on Grand Mesa. Mrs. Eastman was born Jan. 10, 1917, in Birmingham, Ala., to Edwin and Alice (Scott) Ellis. She spent her childhood in Short Hills, N.J. She graduated from Stanford University in 1939. She married Ben Eastman on Nov. 3, 1939. They lived in New York, Seattle, Wash., and Woodside, Calif., before moving to Hotchkiss in 1959. Mrs. Eastman began studying painting with the Sage Dome Watercolorists in Hotchkiss. She was a member of the PTA and performed committee work to support and better the schools in Woodside, Calif. She served on the planning and zoning board of Delta County, Hotchkiss Library Board, Common Cause of Colorado, American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters, Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association and Sage Dome Watercolorists. She is survived by three sons, Ben Eastman Jr. and his wife Lori of Denver, Gary Eastman and his wife Kathy of Fort Collins, and Peter Eastman of Hotchkiss; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Eastman was preceded in death by her
Neil James O’Neill of Twin Lakes died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. He was 81. Mr. O’Neill was born May 1, 1930, in Detroit, Mich. He moved to Twin Lakes in 1935. He was a cattle rancher in Hotchkiss. He enjoyed his family and ranching. Mr. O’Neill is survived by his wife, Judy O’Neill of Hotchkiss; five children, Tina Videtich, James O’Neill, Kelley O’Neill, Kerry O’Neill and Ivy Lynn Phillips; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren, all of Colorado, Nebras-
ka, Michigan and Puerto Rico. A celebration of life was held Jan 10. at the Word of Life Worship Center in Gypsum. Farnum-Holt Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Larry Scheer Jr. Lawrence “Larry” M. Scheer Jr. of Lazear died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at his home. He was 68. A rosary was recited Jan. 10 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mesa View Cemetery. Mr. Scheer was born Dec. 25, 1943, in Denver, to Lawrence and Millie (Weimer) Scheer. Mr. Scheer is survived by his father, Lawrence Scheer Sr. of Lazear; a brother, Ken Scheer of Delta; two sisters and their husbands, Helen and Darrel Decker of Westminster, and Donna and Gene Sandberg of Smolan, Kan.; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother; and an infant sistr, Kathryn Ann Scheer. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 628 Meeker Street, Delta, CO 81416; Hospice and Palliative
Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416; or to the charity of the donor’s choice. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Mary Rickerby Mary L. Rickerby of Cedaredge died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at her home. She was 75. A memorial service will be held this summer in Hayden. Mrs. Rickerby is survived by her husband, Dean of Cedaredge; and two daughters and their husbands, Betty and Leo Davis of Satanta, Kan., and Cathy and Michael Gush of Craig; 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 is handling the arrangements.
Janet Cogswell Janet Lee Cogswell of Delta died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at her home. She was 57. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Raymond Den Beste Feb. 3, 1918 ~ Dec. 19, 2011 Longtime Paonia resident and educator, Raymond Den Beste, 93, died of natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2011. Raymond was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Crawford, Colo., to William and Nettie (Sipma) Den Beste, the ninth among five brothers and five sisters. The family was devout, hardworking and known for their musical talent. He grew up singing with his brothers and sisters, and he and his brothers would form a barbershop quartet whenever four of them were together. Raymond attended school in Crawford and graduated in 1937. He attended Mesa Junior College in Grand Junction, Colo., and played on their Rocky Mountain Junior College championship team. Raymond received an associate degree and a one-year teaching certificate. Embarking on his long career as a teacher, he taught in Appleton, Colo., for one year, where he taught sixth grade and coached the high school football team to a perfect winning record, and coached their winning basketball team. He transferred to Western State College and graduated in 1942 with a bachelor’s degree in music education and mathematics. While attending Western State College he met the love of his life, Nina Loucks. After graduation, Raymond taught at Hotchkiss High School. He and Nina were married on June 9, 1943, in Hotchkiss, Colo. In July 1943, Raymond was drafted into the Army Air Corps and was stationed at Alexandria Air Force Base, La. He was assigned to the base band and was in charge of the smaller dance band. This unit was given a citation for excellence from the 469th Combat Crew commander. The band entertained troops who were on their way overseas and the wounded when they returned home. At the end of the war, he was recruited to play for Les Brown and his Band of Renown as a bass fiddle player, but declined, deeming it an
unfit vocation for a family man. After his discharge from the Army Air Corps, Raymond returned to Colorado and took a teaching position as band director and math teacher at Paonia High School. He also directed the Paonia Junior High Band and gave private lessons for many years. During his tenure at Paonia, he became wellknown for his excellent bands. People often traveled from other towns to hear the Paonia pep band play at sporting events. He received his master’s degree from Western State College in 1952. In 1954 he was chosen to become a member of the First Chair of America, which honored the outstanding high school bands in the United States. This turned into a lifetime membership and in 1967 he was honored by First Chair of America as one of the 10 outstanding high school directors in the nation. In 1958 and 1959 he garnered superior ratings in all areas for his band, Boys’ Chorus and Mixed Chorus at the Western Colorado Music Festival. He loved teaching math and music, but often included life lessons in his classes. Prior to retiring in 1974 with 30 years of teaching, he taught one year each at Crawford Junior High and Hotchkiss Elementary. In retirement, Raymond remained actively involved with local schools, serving as clock operator for basketball games, helping coach the tennis team as a volunteer, and attending all sporting events at home and away. He also conducted occasional band clinics throughout Western Colorado.
He was an avid hunter, fly fisherman, snowmobiler and loved going on jeep trips. He enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos, University of Colorado football and the Colorado Rockies. His favorite destination was 80 acres and a cabin on Black Mesa, southeast of Crawford, Colo. He loved spending time with his family of several generations. Raymond was a member of the Paonia United Methodist Church, sang in the choir, and taught the high school Sunday school class for many years. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 68 years, Nina of Paonia, Colo.; two daughters and their husbands, Ruella and Larry Kontour of Crawford, Colo., and Karen and Stephen McKee of Palisade, Colo.; four grandsons, Craig (Kim) McKee, Garth McKee, Kyle (Jenny) Kontour and Kurt (Katie) Kontour. He is also survived by great-granddaughters, Allannis (Jon) White, Myra Sanchez, Ilia McKee, Danae and Halee McKee, and Mairi and Laurielle Kontour; great-great-grandsons, Rylan and Sylus White; and numerous nieces and nephews. An informal sharing of memories will be held at the Paonia United Methodist Church at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, with a memorial service at the Paonia United Methodist Church at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416, or the Paonia United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 157, Paonia, CO 81428. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Paid obituary
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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City’s first mural to be replaced BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor
“Delta Country Ark,” a mural on the south side of town, set the stage for the artwork which now graces commercial buildings the length of Main Street. W. Richard “Dick” Doherty, who had just retired as the Delta High School art teacher, came up with the idea to showcase the wildlife which can be found in the area. He painted a male and female of each species, which led him to title the mural “Delta Country Ark.” The mural drew many positive comments from motorists as they approached Delta from the south. But over time, constant exposure to the sun and heat has caused the mural — painted on the south and west sides of the cooling tower at the city’s municipal power plant — to fade. The City of Delta’s mural committee has watched the paint colors lose their vibrancy, despite the protective coating which is renewed every couple of years. “The decision to paint over the mural was deliberated for many months by the mural committee,” said committee chairperson Gayla Clay. “There has been much discussion about losing a work of art within the city. Each mural is treasured and appreciated.” The decision was ultimately made to paint over the mural, and the committee turned to Doherty for design ideas. Throughout his teaching years, Doherty pursued his own creative career through public and private commissions, exhibits and sales. He also designed the city’s bicentennial time capsule, a commemorative coin, and the murals of the Delta
Hardware Store and the Anna Dora Opera House near the intersection of 3rd and Main streets. For the new mural, Doherty was asked to come up with a new concept which reflects Delta’s status as “Gateway to the Canyons.” Western themes have been among Doherty’s favorites, so he was able to quickly come up with a concept which features Spanish priests Dominguez and Escalante greeting three Ute Indians on horseback, set against the desert landscape. The human figures and the horses will be life size. With a newly replaced knee and a bum ankle, Doherty doesn’t feel comfortable working on scaffolding so his vision will be carried out by Seth Weber, a Paonia artist who has completed three murals in Delta. Both artists have an eye for detail and a desire to make their artwork as realistic as possible. Doherty’s shopkeeper in the Delta Hardware mural and Weber’s rendition of Art Briggs on the side of Delta House have both drawn second, and even third, glances. On Dec. 20, city council awarded a contract in the amount of $16,950 to cover design and execution of the project. Wilma Erven, culture and recreation division, said Weber plans to begin painting as soon the wall has been prepped. It is hoped the mural will be finished by Memorial Day. Eventually, wording will be added to let travelers know that western Colorado is the only location in the United States with three National Conservation Areas within a 60-mile radius — Gunnison Gorge NCA, Dominguez-Escalante NCA and the McInnis NCA.
Photo by Pat Sunderland
After 26 years, the mural on the south and west sides of the cooling tower at the city’s municipal power plant has lost its impact. Mural committee members (left to right) Lucy Hodgin, Pat Mangum, Gayla Clay, Denise Theobald and Mary Key decided to paint over the mural using a design by W. Richard “Dick” Doherty, the mural’s artist. Seth Weber of Paonia (pictured with Doherty) will carry out Doherty’s vision.
Delta voters will elect four city councilmembers in April election Four city councilmembers will be elected during the regular municipal election scheduled for April 3. A councilmember from District A, B and C, as well as a councilmember at-large, will be elected. Persons wishing to run for office must be a U.S. citizen, a registered elector, and at least 18 years of age on the date
of the election. Candidates must have resided continuously in the City of Delta for a period of at least 12 consecutive months prior to election; or if recently annexed, must have resided within the territory annexed for the prescribed 12 consecutive months. District A, B and C candidates must reside within the district from which they seek
election; at-large candidates may reside anywhere within the city. Nomination petitions will be available from the city clerk, 360 Main Street, beginning Jan. 24. Signed petitions must be returned to the clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Anyone desiring to vote in the upcoming election who has not yet
registered to vote must do so by Monday, March 5. Register to vote at the office of the Delta County Clerk and Recorder, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta. The April 3 election will be conducted by mail ballot. More information is available from city clerk Jolene Nelson at 874-7902.
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Thanks to those we didn’t get to thank personally.
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The old makes way for the new Demolition is imminent for this house at 131 Columbia, the fourth in that block to be razed in preparation for the construction of Confluence Drive, the city’s alternate truck route. Council members (from left) Guy Pfalzgraff, Bill Raley and Mary Cooper watch as city equipment is maneuvered into striking distance. “We’re really happy to see some progress,” Mayor Mary Cooper said. SEMA Construction is expected to get the notice to proceed on the portion of the truck route north of 5th Street in March or April.
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City will help with sidewalk replacements The City of Delta encourages property owners to participate in the 2012 sidewalk replacement cost share program. Through this program, interested property owners can replace hazardous and deteriorated sidewalks at half the cost. Applications can be picked up at Delta City Hall or downloaded from the city website at www. cityofdelta.net. Completed applications should be turned in by the close of business Feb. 28. Applications will be
ranked based on the condition of the concrete and an on-site inspection by public works personnel. Property owners will be notified if they have been accepted into the program. The city will bid the project competitively and select the most qualified bidder. Each eligible applicant will be required to pay for half of the project prior to the contractor beginning work. Please contact Jim Hatheway, public works director, at 874-7912 for further information.
GMUG HQ headed to foreclosure BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer
The possible foreclosure on the U.S. Forest Service supervisor’s building in Delta scheduled for next week is not expected to change the agency’s occupancy of the structure near term. The building is not owned by the federal government. It is owned by a private individual whose $1.2 million note is being foreclosed by his lender. Even if the building goes through foreclosure, the GMUG’s lease will remain in place, explained JimVentrello, county treasurer. Ventrello also serves as the county’s public trustee whose office is responsible for processing private lender foreclosure filings. Ventrello said leases are protected by federal law as long as they are in writing. The Forest Service’s current lease doesn’t expire until 2015, explained GMUG staff officer Lee Ann Loupe. “It is unlikely that we would be asked to move in the short term, and we are not making plans to do so at this time,” she said. “However,” she added, “it is conceivable that this could change depending who acquires the building and any terms attached to the foreclosure.” The building has been working its way through foreclosure since September. The original noteholder that initiated the process was Evergreen Federal Savings and Loan Asociation. Ventrello told the DCI that Evergreen’s note has since been bought by a company called PriceUtah LLC. The company has a Grand Junction address and owns another commercial building in North Delta. The company’s registered agent is listed as Walid H. Bou-Matar, according to the secretary of state’s office. The GMUG building is listed for sale. Listing agent John Renfrow declined to comment on whether the PriceUtah LLC note assumption constitutes an actual sale. The DCI was not able to contact Bou-Matar. Ventrello said that he
had been in contact with an attorney for PriceUtah LLC. “They want to keep the lessor in place,” Ventrello said he was told. As of Monday, Ventrello said his office had not yet received a bid on the building from the noteholder, nor from anyone else. “A lot of things could happen,” he explained. “The foreclosure process could be continued for quite some time.” If the foreclosure goes through as scheduled, two weeks after the Jan. 18 sale date the new note owner could take delivery of a trustees deed to the property, Ventrello said. Meanwhile, the GMUG has made plans to build a new headquarters just south of Delta on Hwy. 50. Loupe added, “We are awaiting word on whether we will be successful in acquiring funding to construct a new office,” Loupe said. “As far as (our current) office goes, the bank has been managing it for a few months. They have done some repairs, etc., and continue to. The timing for hearing back on funds for new construction is somewhat dependent on a budget from Congress, and then through the (Forest Service) nationally.”
Caucuses will be held on Feb. 7 The Colorado Republican Precinct Caucus will be held on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. statewide. To participate in the Republican caucus, you must have been a registered Republican as of Dec. 7, 2011, and you must have been a resident of your precinct since Jan. 9, 2012. Don Suppes, chairman of the Delta County Republican Party, announces that a new caucus registration website will not only allow caucus goers to find their local caucus location, but also allow attendees to pre-register for their caucus (optional). For more information about the caucus process visit www.cologop.org.
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Crawford sets 2012 budget BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer
With the 2010 audit completed, the Crawford Town Council approved the 2012 budget which totals $382,923. This was the last duty performed by the council in December. The estimated fund budgets are General Fund $173,406, Water Fund $77,450, Sewer Fund $94,400, Conservation Trust Fund $7,667, Capital Reserve $30,000 and zero for capital improvements. The mill levy for 2012 is 2.420. At the first meeting in January, town clerk Jackie Savage reported that Needlerock Realty received approval to be charged residential water rates for the downstairs area now occupied by the Needlerock Family Health Clinic. The clinic will move out in spring. They have purchased a modular. The clinic presented plans and a building sketch to the council on Jan. 4. The clinic purchased, with council approval, a commercial water tap for $2,875 and sewer tap for $2,500. Public works will install the taps in the spring. For the next election, the Town of Crawford will utilize a mail ballot plan with Delta County. Crawford resident Ellie Goldstein expressed concerns about the proposed gas leases and the dangers of fracking.
About half a dozen citizens were in support of her talk. Trustee Bill Mosey said a valid study needs to be done to determine whether fracking or injecting water deep into the ground actually can cause earthquakes, as Goldstein stated. Trustee Susie Steckel commented that the area is accustomed to the boon and bust cycles of oil and gas development. Savage said regarding the comments, “There were a whole lot of questions and no answers.” Savage presented the council a packet of information on BLM’s gas lease process and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules and enforcement. Mayor Jim Crook invited everyone to attend the gas meeting that was to be held on Jan. 5 in Crawford. Bruce Bair, public works director, asked the council to support protecting against gas drilling near the sewer ponds and the town’s springs used for their domestic water supply. The council instructed Bair to draft a letter for the BLM. The council approved to pay for Bair to attend water and sewer training in Colorado Springs in February. This will keep him up to date for his certifications for the town’s water and sewer plants. Blair and Associates will be at the work session on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
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Since the Paonia finance officer was placed on paid administrative leave in December, town clerk Barbara Peterson, deputy clerk Tracy Wingfield and the Blair and Associates auditor have been handling financial duties
Hotchkiss at twilight Gaye Taylor’s son, Chris, took this photograph of downtown Hotchkiss for his mother’s Christmas present. Chris Taylor took the photograph to Pack Shack and they decided to make it the 2012 Hotchkiss postcard for the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce. The postcards are available at the Pack Shack, just out of view on the left, located on Bridge Street.
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National Park Service (NPS) rescinded their letters of support for the land exchange The long awaited pubannouncing they will remain lic forum on the Bear Ranch neutral. The Curecanti land exchange will take place National Recreation Area Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Paonia superintendent stated last Town Hall at 7 p.m. month that Bear Ranch’s Representatives from Bear claim that Sapinero Mesa is a Ranch and Western Land “high acquisition priority” for Group will provide informathe Park Service is a “misreption on the proposed land resentation.” exchange which would allow for the town. That includes Mary Risser, NPS superinpayroll and accounts payable. Bear Ranch to acquire over tendent at Dinosaur National 1,846 acres of public land curThe Department of Local Monument, confirmed that Affairs assisted the town on rently managed by BLM. acquiring the Douglas parcel According to Ed Marston, final payment requests for in Utah to be incorporated opponents will also present grants. into Dinosaur National Monu“We are utilizing all avail- their arguments on the Bear ment is “a very high priority” Ranch proposal “to privatize able resources. The town is for the park, but is neutral three square miles of highworking as usual,” Peterson on the specific land exchange elevation, well-watered public said Jan. 6. until they see what legislation is proposed. Bear Ranch purchased Buck Creek Ranch to replace the access that will be removed if the BLM corridor becomes their private property. Susan McIntosh, executive director and general counsel for Black Canyon Land Trust which owns the conservation easement on Buck Creek Ranch, states that they haven’t received a formal proposal for any trails. “The conservation easement does allow the owner of the land to grant public access across that land in a manner that does not negatively impact the conservation values that are identified in the conservation easement. And those values generally are agricultural values, watershed values, wildlife habitat values, water quality values, and those kinds of things,” McIntosh said. Photo by Greg Aitkenhead Photography “So as long as trails are At the oil and gas lease meeting in Crawford on Jan. 5, the crowd was wall to wall with more in the adjacent hallway. The meetings were hosted by Citizens for a Healthy Community and NFRIA- designed and constructed and maintained and managed in a WSERC Conservation Center. way that does not negatively ciation, Western Colorado lic hearings on the leases “to around the valley, not just for impact those conservation Congress, High Country Citi- thoroughly incorporate the me, but for the whole valley.” values, then the land owner zens’ Alliance, Western Colo- public’s concerns.” Her comments were regard- certainly has the right to do that and we will be supportive rado Food and Agricultural Lastly, they want the BLM ing parcel 6207. Council and Slow Foods West- to prepare the more compreAlso at the Paonia meeting of that.” Bear Ranch has proposed ern Slope. hensive and thorough Envi- were two women who left Rifle The two activist groups ronmental Impact Statement because of oil and gas drilling. granting easements for a urged those attending to write (EIS) rather than the Envi- Sally Kuretich worked as a motorized trail and a nonto the BLM and request four ronmental Assessment (EA). deli manager in City Market motorized trail. Previously, fundamental points. The first An EA gives a more general in Rifle during the height of they had also floated the idea is for BLM to withdraw all overview of impacts. gas drilling from 2001-2005. of conveying the entire Buck of the 22 parcels from the At the meeting held at “You couldn’t walk outside Creek Ranch to the federal August lease sale. The rea- Paonia Junior High School, without sneezing. Your eyes government. According to son cited is “the parcels are citizens filled bleachers on watered. And seriously, every- Bear Ranch, that option has been removed due to objecadjacent to the communities both sides of the gym, about body’s hair was falling out.” of Hotchkiss, Paonia and 250 chairs on the floor and Sarah Johnson says she tions by their neighbors who Crawford and include areas stood at the back of the gym knows she lost her baby by believe too much ranch land that supply municipal water, or sat in front to hear the drinking contaminated water is being made public. An interesting point McInand irrigation and domestic presentations and learn how in Rifle. Her son died of a water companies.” to send comment letters to major heart defect in 1996. “I tosh explained is that the Secondly, to defer offer- the BLM. never drink water, but I made Forest Service “doesn’t like ing lands for lease in the People had varying reasons myself drink water daily to take land with conservaUncompahgre Field Office for attending the meetings. In because I thought it was best tion easements on them.” She (UFO) area until the Resource Paonia, Judy Martin said she for the pregnancy. I found out continued, “If that ever hapManagement Plan (RMP) is wrote a letter to BLM “as an later there was a class action pens, we would have to work revised and approved. The owner of property right below suit. There were lots of birth out a management scenario reason for this is because Garvin Mesa. My water sup- defects in Rifle because of the where we, the land trust, was “the current RMP for the ply will definitely be affected, water from fracking. That’s assured that the management Uncompahgre Field Office both the spring that we have why I’m so against it,” John- of the land while it was held in public ownership by the area was approved in 1989.” for a tap and my well. So, I son said. Thirdly, they asked citizens am totally against fracking “The thing is you moved Forest Service would be simito request the BLM hold pub- and oil and gas exploration SLEEPING GIANT TO B2 LAND SWAP FORUM TO B2
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land east of the Paonia Reservoir. This privatization would close the best existing access to another 40 square miles of the Ragged Mountain Basin, much of it wilderness.” Citizens will have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions at the informational meeting. Mayor Neal Schwieterman is to facilitate the meeting. Bear Ranch and Western Land Group have previously stated they want federal legislation introduced early this year in the U.S. Congress. Last year’s attempt at legislation died when the bill did not get out of committee. Before Thanksgiving, the
Proposed gas leases awaken a sleeping giant BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer
If the Bureau of Land Management had any pre-Christmas thoughts that a proposed oil and gas lease sale in August would not raise the citizenry of the North Fork Valley to action, they know differently now. First came the uproar about comments having to be submitted by Jan. 9. Letters were written and the BLM extended the comment period to Feb. 9. People were upset by the earlier, though legal, 30-day comment period because it came right before Christmas and New Year’s and because people needed time to research the 22 parcels that have been nominated for the oil and gas lease sale Aug. 9. The 22 parcels cover approximately 30,000 acres. Of that total acreage, 29,100 acres are on BLM managed lands near Crawford, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Somerset and the Paonia Reservoir State Park. The remaining acreage is privately owned. Public comment to identify issues regarding specific parcels in the lease sale is being sought for the Environmental Assessment (EA) required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) and NFRIAWSERC Conservation Center (NWCC) quickly organized public meetings, the first being in Hotchkiss in December and then two last week in Paonia and Crawford. Well over 1,000 people packed the meeting sites. A number of other organizations also were involved in the meetings. They included Valley Organic Growers Asso-
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Local history gets a spotlight at Blue Sage The Blue Sage Center for the Arts and the Paonia Historic Society will be celebrating local history during January and February with a series of events entitled, “This is Where We Live.” The series will begin on Friday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. with a story-telling event by Paonia natives at the Blue Sage and a gallery exhibit opening. This first story-telling event will focus on how individuals made a living in the valley, through ranching, coal mining, fruit growing and trading, and will include storytellers from the Bruce, Sutliff, Berg, Hardings and Sanders families.
The event will highlight how North Fork Valley lifestyles of 50 or more years ago are similar to the lifestyles that new residents to the area are pursuing. “It’s like the new residents are getting back to what was just given to us,” said Paonia native Betty Mueller, when a discussion of the present-day push for self-sufficiency and sustainable farming arose at a lunch meeting about the event. All six storytellers at the lunch meeting shared how their families needed to be involved in a variety of activities to make ends meet, and were able to meet their needs with local resources. The
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story-telling event will be moderated by Paonia Historical Society President, Judy Livingston, and open with a reading by local writer and historian, Eric Goold. Audience members will have an opportunity to present questions to the residents as well. The gallery exhibit will feature items from the Paonia History Museum, as well as works by local artists representing the “This is Where We Live” historical theme, and will collect additional stories and information by inviting visitors to record their thoughts on certain images or artifacts. “I think most visitors to this valley instantly recognize that they have come across a very special place,” said Blue Sage director, Annette Pretorius. “It is exciting to be exploring where we live, and why it is so special, in interactive ways with the community.” On Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. there will be a second storytelling event which will focus on the town’s social life, including stories about the churches, women’s clubs, arts organizations and dance halls. In February, the series will include a social dance and historical fashion show. The story-telling dates have changed as originally published to accommodate funeral services for a local resident. For more information on the series, contact the Blue Sage at 527-7243.
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Paonia locals had lunch last week to discuss the upcoming series, “This is Where We Live,” which will be presented by the Blue Sage Center for the Arts and the Paonia Historic Society on Jan. 20 and Feb. 9. Seated around the table are (left to right) Judy Livingston (president of the North Fork Historic Society), Louise Sanders, Dallas Harding, June Harding, Betty (Berg) Mueller, Glena (Bruce) Ballentine, Marilyn (Bruce) Tate, Judy Martin (Blue Sage board member), Annette Pretorius (Blue Sage executive director) and author Eric Goold.
Sleeping giant FROM PAGE B1 from Rifle to escape it, and now it’s coming here,” Kuretich added. “Exactly. Exactly,” responded Johnson. Daniel Feldman of CHC opened the Paonia and Crawford meetings. Feldman said the group is “protecting people and their environment from irresponsible oil and gas development in the Delta County region.” He stated the BLM did not realize that one parcel nominated for lease was right next to Crawford School. The BLM has complete discretion to remove some or all of the parcels from lease, Feldman said. “There are already thousands of acres of land in this area that has already been leased and has yet to be developed,” he said. “Everyone including the oil and gas industry acknowledges there are some risks in development. We are here to say to BLM that it makes no sense to risk these particular 30,000 acres when they are so close to our watersheds, our towns, our schools, our farms, our ranches, our roads and our views. Why take such a risk with this beautiful and vulnerable valley?” Alex Johnson is a new VISTA volunteer working with NWCC for the next year. He spent two weeks placing the boundary lines of the parcels on the Google Earth maps of the proposed lease sites. He showed the video at each of the three meetings. The audience at both
Paonia and Crawford appeared to be stunned by the sheer amount of land proposed for oil and gas development and how the parcels are right on top of the towns, the Paonia Reservoir, watersheds and recreational and hunting areas. “It’s unbelievable to see the leases layed out on our landscape.” said Crawford resident Ellie Goldstein. “It shows the enormity of this project’s impact.” To see the aerial video Johnson produced, go online to www.theconser vationcenter.org. Pete Kolbenschlag of Mountain West Strategies spoke about the Resource Management Plan from 1989. He said the RMP is “incapable of protecting the resources. It never looked at water sources, water supplies, irrigation canals, agriculture. It didn’t look at how Mancos soil is erodible and what it means to develop in those areas, steep slopes, geologic hazards. Those are standard things in land use plans.” NWCC executive director Sarah Sauter said, “It is particularly important that the BLM suspend judgment on these parcels until all the facts are in. When the new Resource Management Plan comes out we can have an educated and informed dialogue about responsible energy development in the North Fork Valley. Until then, the stakes are too high to make such a big decision.” A new RMP is due in 2013. Doug Gill, a journalist specializing in the oil and gas industry, has questioned why these par-
cels were nominated. He writes, “The geology is all wrong. This far south, on the edge of the Piceance Basin, the gas bearing formations are too close to the surface, letting the hydrocarbons drain away. For example, the Mancos shale is a Piceance target up north in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties in basin center; down here it’s a desert known as the ‘dobies.” Then he states, “If gas were found, drilling and producing it would lose money due to the nationwide gas glut that has cut Denver prices from $9/Mcf (thousand cubic feet) in 2008 to $3/ Mcf today.” He pointed out that a pipeline cover charge of approximately $80 million would be necessary “to gain the right to lose money producing gas.” Comment letters need to be received at BLM by Feb. 9. Send them to: August 2012 Lease Sale, Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 South Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401. They also may be faxed to (970) 240-5368 or e-mailed to co_ufo_leasing@blm.gov. Some commented on the fact that no one from the oil and gas industry spoke at the meetings. Whoever nominated these parcels has chosen to have their identity kept secret until two days after the Aug. 9 sale. It is known that one person nominated all the parcels in the North Fork and Smith Fork and another individual nominated the parcels in Gunnison County. It is possible for the BLM to nominate the parcels themselves if they need revenue. No one spoke on behalf of the BLM at the meetings.
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FROM PAGE B1 larly protective or more protective of the conservation values that we are protecting with the management we provide as owners of the conservation easement.” As owners of Buck Creek Ranch, Bear Ranch has “the right to make those decisions as to how they want to proceed so long as it’s consistent with the terms of the conservation easement,” McIntosh said. “We haven’t been provided with a final trail
alignment especially on that nonmotorized trail. On that motorized ATV trail if that happens. . . The only way the motorized trail could happen is on the existing trail,” McIntosh stated. “On the nonmotorized trail there’s just a range of trail configurations that could be put together for that. There’s a lot of different options on that property . . . Bear Ranch as the landowner is going to try and make as many people happy as they can,” McIntosh concluded.
Musical play auditions this week Auditions will be held in the KVNF Talmage Room in Paonia on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 14, from 2-4 p.m. for a new musical by Marty Durlin. Titled “Beautiful Radiant Things,” the play is based on an incident in the life of the anarchist Emma Goldman (18591940). With only a few lines and more than 30 songs, the musical is Durlin’s third in Paonia. “Babbitt” (2008) and “Pollyanna” (2010) played to full houses.
“Beautiful Radiant Things” will open April 13 at the Paradise Theatre for a two-weekend run, followed by performances in Boulder and Denver in late April. The play calls for seven women, ages 2050, who can sing, act and dance. Please prepare a 2-3 minute song, with or without accompaniment, to show off your range. You will also be asked to read from the script, and to learn a short dance. For more information, contact Jan Simmons at 527-3039.
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Crawford honor roll These students made the second quarter honor roll at Crawford School.
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Students on the second quarter Cubs honor roll (3.0Photo submitted 3.4) are, left to right: (back) Braxton Trujillo, Kash Shelby Rogers-Ellison, Gillian Knott and Jace Williams, Colton Peebles, and Daniella Baxter; (front) Peebles were on the second quarter 4.0 honor roll Mikayla Burnett, Taylor White, Alanna Drennan and Zachary Brown. at Crawford School.
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Students on the second quarter Black and Orange honor roll (3.5-3.9) at Crawford School were, left to right: (back) James Scriver, Jacob Palecki, Ethan Guy, William Scarlett, Malykai Klaseen, George Arroyo Jr., Elijah Kirk, Natashia Brown, and Joseph Burris; (front) Jazmyn Hart, Emma Nielsen, Ellieyana Lowe, Candace Johnson-Siebler, Electra Lovato, Hunter Gallob, Robert Cochran, Ivy Kirk, Carson Beck and Maria Burris.
North Fork business forum focuses on local government The three Chambers of Commerce of the North Fork Valley — Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford — have spent considerable effort over the past several years working together on projects of common
benefit. These collaborations have worked well and have resulted in a common website (NorthForkValley.net), joint membership mailings, and semi-annual business forums.
Paonia Players hit stage Jan. 28 Paonia Players present the “Not-So-Newlywed Game,” directed by Merrily Talbott, on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 8 p.m. at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Doors open at 7:30. This “reality theater” event will be co-hosted by Paonia’s “Makin’ Bacon” couple, Bob Doobanks and Vanna Auf-Whyte (a.k.a. Shawn Larson and Chelsea Bookout) with music by Honey Don’t (Bill Powers and Shelley Gray) and followed by a ‘60s/’70s dance party. Come dressed in styles of the era and get ready
to cheer on the competing couples: Mayor Neal Schwieterman and Liane Mattson, Sally Kane and Tony Prendergast, Tim and Jenna Lafferty, Lindsey and Andy Adams, Russ Chapman and Kit Stephenson, Michael McKenna and Lea Rolfsen, Jo and Daniel Feldman, Charlie and Marla Bear Bishop, and Frederick Zimmer and Amy De Luca. Advance tickets are available for $12 at the Paradise and KVNF. Tickets purchased the day of the show will be $15.
Saturday, Jan. 21, marks the seventh in a series of forums, each focusing on a different set of issues. This forum is titled, “Local Business Meets Local Government.” Delta County, as well as the municipalities of Hotchkiss and Paonia, are in the process of evaluating their existing master plans in an effort to refine a vision for the future. In addition, there is energy and momentum in the North Fork 20/20 visioning process, recently given wings as the result of a significant grant from the Orton Foundation. This forum will include a moderated panel discussion including members of local government, and others, followed by round table discussions allowing the business community and government officials to discuss, in an intimate setting, issues of common interest and concern. Lunch, which will serve as a fundraiser for Memorial Hall, will be available at noon, and will include
a presentation by Oxbow Mining regarding their proposed Oak Mesa mining operation. While this event is being hosted by the three valley chambers, it is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. This forum will be held at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the forum beginning at 9 a.m. Admission is free to members of any of the three North Fork Valley chambers, $5 for non-chamber members. Information is available by contacting Hotchkiss chamber president Nathan Sponseller at 872-5031.
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Athletes of First Semester Chelsea Hotchkiss
Tell Hawk
Age: 17
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
Year in school: Senior
Parents: Zach Hotchkiss and Dhaun Cose
Parents: Darold and Christy Hawk
Favorite subject: Accounting
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite teacher: Mr. Yantzer
Favorite teacher: Mr. Lemon
The most influential person in my life: My Grandma Hotchkiss
The most influential person in my life: My dad, Darold Hawk
Please tell us why: She has motivated Please tell us why: He’s the absolute me to be the strong-willed person I am toughest guy I know. He has always today and to do things on my own. pushed me to success and gives me confidence in my abilities. After graduation, I plan to: pursue a degree in nursing at Colorado Mesa After graduation, I plan to: go to colUniversity. lege and study sports medicine. Favorite saying: “Chop the wood” — a Favorite saying: “Never tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints football saying that basically means focus. on the moon.”
Favorite musician: Keith Urban
In my spare time I like to: team rope with my brother and dad, go horseback riding, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling, and hang out with friends.
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Hotchkiss K-8 awards Blazing Bulldogs Hotchkiss K-8 School recently recognized the December Blazing Bulldogs. This award was created by principal Carrie Coats to recognize students who need a “pat on the back.” This program recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in one or more of
the following categories: attendance, display of community of caring (citizenship), effort, accomplishments or other. Teachers are asked to nominate students every month. The Blazing Bulldog recipients receive a certificate, a coupon from
Bananas Fun Park, and a coupon for a doughnut or small foundation drink from Hotchkiss City Market. Their names and pictures are posted outside the office, and the students are recognized in the Delta County Independent and the Wednesday Express.
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Students in grades 6-8 who distinguished themselves as Blazing Bulldogs are: (sixth grade) Kambry Hall, Kimberly Jurado, McKenna Palmer, Anders Schopp and Isaac Van Horn; (seventh grade) Jared Cantrell, Jamal Helm, Parker Katzdorn, Wade Katzdorn, Mia McCurdy, Logan Porter and Matthew Williams; (eighth grade) Nate Arreguin-Cole, Cialee Daniels, Will Drbohlav, Fernando Govea, Emily Keleher, Megan Lange, Cameron Matus, Andrew Oviedo and Katie Wiens.
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‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ begins growing in Paonia
Kindergarten recipients of the Blazing Bulldog Award are Henry Hollembeak, CeCe Houseweart, Booklyn Matus and Sasha Taylor. Second grade Blazing Bulldogs are Karlie Egging, Matthew Kasper, Vianney Mendoza and Joe A children’s musiRodriguez. cal theater workshop of “Jack and the Beanstalk” will begin meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, after school at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia. Directed by Lisa Howden, the show calls for a cast of 16 kids. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-
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Students in grades 3-5 who distinguished themselves as Blazing Bulldogs are: (third grade) Izaiah Baxter, Jade Cockroft, Tessa Griffith, Christian Matus, Blake Mautz, Makaylie Reed, Ava Taylor, Grace Trefren and Ian Van Horn; (fourth grade) Cody Gilliland and Justin Schultz; (fifth grade) Carson Collins, Keaton Glaser, Tristan Nolte, Presley Pene, Bryce Shelden and Lexi Wrich.
5 p.m. for eight weeks. There will be no rehearsals over the February school break. A final performance will take place on the Sage Stage in March. Tuition is $160. No experience is necessary. The idea of the workshop is to warm kids up to the stage and increase confidence. To take part in
the workshop, call Howden at 527-6887 or e-mail paoniadramamamas@ yahoo.com.
Writers invited to enter contest
Delta County Libraries is hosting the fifth annual anthology writing contest in collaboration with the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Manuscripts are due Feb. 13. Rules are available at all Delta County libraries and at the Blue Sage Photo submitted Center in Paonia. Or, Blazing Bulldog recipients enjoy a special lunch at visit www.bluesage.org or www.deltalibraries.org. Hotchkiss K-8.
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Delta girls 5-0 last week BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
A big week of basketball success has the Delta Lady Panthers riding an eight-game winning streak. Overall, Delta is 9-2 with a 2-0 start in league games following wins against Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain last week. The Lady Panthers traveled to Cortez this past weekend where they played three games in the Cortez Tournament. After winning all three games, Delta claimed the tournament title in a 61-43 win over Bayfield. Earlier in the tournament, Delta defeated Cortez 63-30 and Shiprock Northwest 92-17.
Delta 71, EV 29 The Panthers got off to a great start to their big week of basketball with a league win against Eagle Valley on Jan. 3. Delta started fast and stayed in rhythm the whole way in earning the 71-29 victory. The Lady Panthers set the tone for the rest of the game with a 19-2 run in the opening quarter. A 15-4 surge in the second period gave Delta a 34-6 halftime lead. In the second half, Delta kept their offensive edge to outscore the Lady Devils 37-23 and coast to the win. Skylyn Webb and Shelby Curtis led an 18-15 Panther run in the fourth quarter with seven
Photo by Wayne Crick
Delta junior forward Callie Gafford (40) makes two of her game-high 21 points against Cortez’s Miranda Elliott. Gafford, and the Lady Panthers, were virtually unstoppable in their opening tournament game as they posted a 63-30 victory.
points apiece. Webb finished as the game’s leading scorer with 17 points with Taylor Zunich next high with 12 markers. Curtis finished with 11 points and Callie Gafford scored 10 giving Delta four players in double figures. Lauren Thorpe had 10 points to lead Eagle Valley. Delta 56, BM 14 Delta didn’t score as high as they had against Eagle Valley, but their defense did a superb job in limiting Battle Mountain to just 14 points in four quarters of play. Delta jumped to a 143 first-quarter lead and never looked back. It was 28-6 at the break with seven different players scoring points in the first half. Second-half play was much the same as it was in the first half with Delta’s defense dictating the game’s tempo. The Panthers outscored Battle Mountain 28-8 in the second half. Four players shared team-high scoring honors for Delta with eight points each. Webb, Curtis, Carissa Sidor, and Taylor Zunich were the top four scorers for Delta. Gafford finished with seven points and Alyssa Goff and Katie Kahrs had six each. Battle Mountain’s Misha Harrison stole the game-high scoring honor with nine points. Delta 63, Cortez 30 In their first game of the Cortez Tournament, Delta was matched against the host Cortez Panthers. Delta made sure there was no doubt as to which group of Panthers was going to win the game as they roared
to a 20-9 lead after one period. Callie Gafford had the game of her career against Cortez with 21 points and numerous rebounds on both ends of the floor. Gafford had 10 of Delta’s 20 points in the first quarter and tallied another eight in a 23-9 Delta run in the second quarter. With a 43-18 halftime lead, the Panthers’ bench players saw plenty of action in the second half of play. Gafford’s 21 points was game-high with Webb next in line with 16. Cortez’s Sydney Bayles scored 11 points to lead Cortez. Delta 92, Shiprock 17 This contest was a mismatch from the tip. The Lady Panthers got their fastbreak going early and often on their way to a 29-7 first quarter. Webb and Kahrs paced the torrid offensive attack with eight and six points respectively. Junior Erin Zunich sparked Delta’s offense in the second quarter with eight points as the Panthers raced to a 23-4 advantage and a 52-11 halftime lead. Delta’s reserves got the majority of playing time in the second half with Patti Chapman scoring six points in a 22-5 run in the third quarter. Taylor Zunich contributed five points to the run and Gafford another four. Shiprock had numerous turnovers in the fourth quarter as they took chances in an effort to get back into the game. Delta’s defense met the challenge and held the Lady Falcons to just one point in the period.
Four players scored double figures for the Lady Panthers with Taylor Zunich’s 15 leading the way. Webb’s 14 was next high followed by Gafford’s 13 and Erin Zunich’s 12 counters. Delta 61, Bayfield 43 Bayfield fought back from an early deficit to make the first quarter close. Delta had an early 9-2 lead but found the Lady Wolverines a bit more competitive than they wanted. The Panthers, behind Gafford’s eight points, finished the opening quarter with a 15-13 lead. Delta applied more defense in the second frame and outscored the Wolverines 19-8 for a 34-21 lead at the half. Webb’s nine points paced Delta’s offense as did the
nine steals the Lady Panthers recorded. Bayfield’s Candace Shaw scored seven of her team-high 18 points in the third quarter to keep the Wolverines within touch. Taylor Zunich and Webb scored seven and six points respectively in Delta’s 13-9 run in the fourth quarter. Webb finished the game with 21 points while Gafford had 12 and Taylor Zunich 10. Delta faced league rival Palisade on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and is slated to play in Glenwood Springs this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Next week’s schedule has the Lady Panthers playing at Central High School against the Lady Warriors. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
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Delta’s Brooke Taylor (dark jersey) and three Cortez players find themselves in a scramble for the loose ball which seems to be hanging in mid-air. Delta swept through the two-day basketball tournament with three wins to capture the team title.
Lady Eagles win, boys split BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer
The Lady Eagles brought their record to 6-1 Saturday following a 75-15 win over Plateau Valley. The team went into the game confident of a win, said junior power forward Ce’rra Carsten, “But it was our first league game and that got us psyched.” The team is setting the bar high for their season, said Carsten, and have not forgotten how last year’s season ended with a poor performance and a regional playoff loss to Sargent that dashed their hopes of returning to the state tournament. “We remember at every practice how the season ended,” said Carsten following the game. “We come in to games knowing we don’t want to go there.” Paonia dominated the game from the tipoff, which Carsten controlled, allowing Plateau Valley only seven points and two field goals in the first half. Abby Campbell was high scorer with 15 points. Campbell was 7-8 in free throw attempts, led the team in rebounds with 12, made three steals, and ended the game with no fouls. Sophomore guard Braiden Clement was the 11th player off the bench, replacing an injured Kayla Wingfield, and made a three-point shot within seconds of taking the court. Clement ended the game with seven points and two steals. A 50-7 half-time lead
allowed Paonia to try out a new dribble-anddrive offense. “We run it in practice and know each other’s moves,” said Carsten. The offense, first developed by the University of Massachusetts, opens up either the inside or the outside, depending on how the defense reacts. With 50 seconds remaining in the game, Clement worked on the new offense, driving to the basket, saw she was covered, and dished the ball to Mandy Bushta, who was waiting at the three-point line. Bushta hit the shot to give the Eagles a 73-13 lead. “I like it a lot,” said Bushta, who scored a
career-high 14 points, most of which came off of the new offense. “It fits our team really well because it’s fast-paced,” and Paonia is a fast-paced team. Players were first introduced to the offense after returning from winter break and practiced it throughout the week. “We’ve gotten pretty used to it, but this is the first time we tried it in a game,” said Bushta. Head coach Scott Rienks withheld judgment on the offense and how well it could work for his team, at least until it can be tried against some of the league’s stronger teams. Paonia will face one of those teams this Saturday when they host
Meeker (3-2, 1-0). Tip-off time is at 2:30 p.m. In boys’ play, just seconds after coming off the bench, Ben Linnell stepped up to the threepoint line, saw that he was open, and nailed a trey. The shot came seconds before the half ended and tied the game against Plateau Valley at 35-all. Another field goal gave the Eagles a 37-35 lead going into the half. Plateau Valley would have the final say, scoring 11 points and holding Paonia to just four in the final three minutes to win, 68-63. But after a slow start to the season that included some big losses, coach Chase Roeber said his team is start-
ing to come together. “We took a great big step forward tonight,” said Roeber, whose team’s first win of the season came Friday night when they defeated DeBeque, 77-43. “Obviously we’re not happy about the outcome (of the loss to Plateau Valley), but we did a lot of things very well. We’ll take those small personal victories and we’ll run with them.” The Eagles posted the fewest turnovers of the season, 10 (after a seasonhigh 31 against DeBeque Friday), and scored on 24 assists, including seven by senior Trevor Walters. Walters was also 4-4 in free throws, all of which came in the final two
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Paonia’s Ce’rra Carsten (23) battles for the opening tip possession against the Plateau Valley Lady Cowboys last week. Carsten won the tip and Paonia dominated both offensively and defensively in a lopsided 75-15 win.
The Eagles’ Ben Linnell (24) came off the bench in the second period to score a trey last Saturday against Plateau Valley to tie the game at 35-all. Linnell, a sophomore, is averaging six points per game for the Eagles.
minutes of the game and kept Paonia within reach of a win until the final seconds. Anthony Roeber led the Eagles in scoring with 16 points, and Daniel Ford scored 14. Some of the younger players “stepped up and played really well,” said Roeber. “Linnell played an awesome game, and (sophomore Jason) Sturgis came in and made some good plays.” In addition, the junior varsity squad defeated Plateau Valley, 69-39. If we can continue to get some of those younger guys to play like that, we’re going to do well,” added Roeber. The Eagles had a hard time containing senior Teddy Grundy, the team’s strongest all-around player, who scored 28 points for the Cowboys, and Kyler Smith, who added 18. They were the only Cowboy players to post double-digit scores. Roeber said that the team came out strong in Friday’s win at De Beque, outscoring the Dragons 18-7 in the first quarter. They slacked off a bit in the second, threw the ball away (they had a total of 31 turnovers) and tried to rush their game, ending the first half with a 35-25 lead. “We came out refocused in the second half and got back on track,” finishing the game strong and outscoring De Beque, 19-6, in the fourth. Paonia will face Vail Mountain High School (13, 0-1) at Vail this Friday, and host Meeker (6-1, 2-0) Saturday at 4 p.m.
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Hotchkiss hoop teams fall short last week BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer
The Bulldogs ended the week with a 2-4, 0-2 record after suffering two league losses on the road. On Friday, Hotchkiss’ boys fell to Grand Valley (4-3, 1-1), 65-51. The Cardinals Jacob White and Trent Reidle combined for 28 points and Trever Smith added another 18 against Hotchkiss. The Bulldogs posted a narrow, 46-44 loss to Rifle (3-3, 2-0) Saturday, with Tell Hawk and Taylor Schreiner each scoring 11 to lead the team in scoring. Hotchkiss took a firstquarter 10-4 lead, but the Bears had the final say, racking up 20 points and outscoring Hotchkiss by
eight to lead 24-22 going into the half. Both teams were heavy on fouls, giving Hotchkiss 16 points from the line, with Rifle capitalizing on fouls for 13 points. Rifle, led by Jacob Withee, scored 13 fourthquarter points to help the Bears win. The Lady Bulldogs faced the top two teams in the 3A WSL over the weekend, falling by only three points — 38-35 — to the top-ranked Grand Valley’s Lady Cardinals (5-1, 2-0) Friday night at Grand Valley High School. On Saturday, Hotchkiss struggled to score against number 2 Rifle (5-1, 2-0), posting singledigit scores in all four quarters for a 56-23 loss.
Guard Erin Jones led the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 7 points. This Friday, the Bulldogs host Gunnison, with the girls game scheduled for 6 p.m. On Saturday, Cedaredge and Hotchkiss will face off for the second time this season. At December’s Bank of the West tournament, the boys teams played a close game that went into triple overtime, with the Bulldogs winning by three. The girls teams also played a close game in the tournament, with the Lady Bulldogs pulling off a one-point win. The girls varsity game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Hotchkiss High School, followed at 4 p.m. by the boys varsity contest.
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Hotchkiss’ Tell Hawk gets around a Rifle defender far enough to take a shot. The Bulldogs couldn’t find a win on the road last week but will try for a win against Gunnison Friday.
This Hotchkiss Lady Bulldog shoots a layup against Rifle during last weekend’s game in Rifle. Rifle was more than the Lady Bulldogs could handle in a 56-23 loss.
Bulldog grapplers 2nd, Hypio wins 106 title BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer
Hotchkiss placed four wrestlers in the top four and earned 119 points to place second at Saturday’s Eagle Valley Invitational wrestling tournament. “It was a good tournament for us,” said head coach Glen Suppes. “Not
a great one, but a good one.” It’s always tough coming back from winter break, but after a hard week of practice, the team performed well, added Suppes. The first two rounds were a little slow, while the host team racked up the wins to take an early lead. Despite a strong finish by the Bulldogs, “Eagle Valley got a little too far ahead to catch.” Eagle Valley (4A) won the tournament with 148 points. A total of 18 teams were represented, including eight of the 11 teams from 3A Region 1. Only Gunnison, Olathe and Salida were not represented at the tournament. “It was a good midseason gauge for us,” said Suppes. Rifle was only 6.5 points behind Hotchkiss to place third, with Buena Vista coming in at fourth with 98 points. Senior 106 pounder Vikash Hypio gave the Bulldogs their sole tournament title, pinning Nick Wittrock of Summit High School (Frisco) in 1:05 and defeating Savian Wadsworth of North Park, 10-3, to advance to the championship round, where he defeated 9thranked Damien Atencio of Eagle Valley, 5-4. Hypio was also voted lower weights outstanding wrestler for the tour-
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nament. Two Hotchkiss wrestlers placed second. Dylan Hill (138) returned to the mat after suffering a minor injury at the Warrior Classic to post a 2-1 record and place second. Hill, who won by decision against Hugo Ruelas of Rifle, advanced to the championship match. He faced fourth-ranked Devon Godeski of Coal Ridge, and lost by a 4-0 decision. Conner Beard, a junior competing at 220, hasn’t wrestled competitively since injuring his shoulder in December, 2010. Beard pinned Aaron Medina of Lake County in 3:27 to win his first match of the season, then faced sixth-ranked Andy Armstrong of Eagle Valley, losing by major decision and placing second. The Ibarra brothers, Tony (145) and Polo (152) also placed for Hotchkiss, with Tony going 4-2 to place fourth, and Polo defeating Mario Rodriguez in a major decision to place third. Hotchkiss wrestlers remaining in this week’s On the Mat rankings include Hypio (3rd), Garrett Toothaker (120, 7th), Hill (6th), Tony Ibarra (145, 8th), and Polo Ibarra (160, 11th). Hotchkiss will dual Paonia this Thursday (see related story). This will be the first of three home duals for the Bulldogs. They host Rifle on Jan. 26, and Gunnison on Feb. 2. The Bulldogs will attend the Rob Mickel Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Salida this Saturday. The tournament will give them an opportunity to see for the first time this season some of the competition from the southeastern part of the state. There’s a good chance they will dual Salida, said Suppes, which would be a first in his 11 years of coaching at Hotchkiss.
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Colin Fraser pulls up for a jumper against Battle Mountain’s Jerry Carrasco (40) last Thursday (Jan. 5). The Panthers won the game 65-51 with Fraser scoring 14 points.
Blake Velasquez, left, and Ethan Jack Baier, 11, trap the ball during firsthalf action against Battle Mountain’s Huskies. Delta bounced back from a loss in Gypsum to win 65-51.
Delta boys split cage games in 4A action BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
Delta High School’s boys’ basketball team opened their league season with a split against Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain. The Panthers played in Gypsum against Eagle Valley on Jan. 3 and hosted Battle Mountain on Thursday, Jan. 5. Delta lost to the Devils on Tuesday, 59-42, and defeated the Huskies, 6551, on Thursday. With the split, the Panthers are 1-1 in league play and 7-4 overall. EV 59, Delta 42 The Devils were defending their home court and did so with authority as they rolled to an 18-1 opening quarter. Sam Lounsberry and Tim Wells scored six and five points respectively in the quick start for Eagle Valley. Delta settled down in the second quarter to outscore the Devils 13-9. Jake Ames’ seven points ignited the Panthers’ offense and Blake Velas-
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Kasey Sidor, a 2009 graduate of Delta High, participated in the TSG College Soccer Showcase. This was a combine for professional soccer scouts, showcasing the talents of 60 of the top players at the NAIA, NCAA Division II and Division III levels. It also included a handful of NCAA Division I players and international athletes. The showcase was held in Orange Beach, AL, where the athletes spent the week playing in front of professional scouts from the MLS, NASL, USL, NPSL, and PDL. The showcase was also broadcasted live online for other scouts who could not be in attendance. Despite being medically redshirted this year due to a broken foot, Kasey played for the purple team, scoring one goal and assisting on another as the team finished with a 2-2 record. He looks to continue playing soccer at Central Christian College of Kansas with two more years of eligibility with the hope of playing at the next level.
quez chipped in an additional four counters. Delta held a slight advantage in the third quarter with a 14-11 edge that cut the Devil’s lead to 38-28. In the final stanza, Eagle Valley withstood a Delta rally which was sparked by Ames’ eight points. Wells’ seven points, including five of six from the free throw line, helped the Devils in a 21-14 run for the 59-42 win. Ames was the lone Panther in double figures (18) while Wells’ 17 topped Eagle Valley shooters. Delta 65, BM 51 The scrappy Battle Mountain Huskies didn’t have enough offense in last week’s loss to Delta. Give credit to the Panthers’ defense as they held Battle Mountain to just four points in the opening period while the Panthers scored 13 points. Balanced scoring from the Panthers in the sec-
ond quarter led to a 17-9 advantage and a 30-13 halftime lead for Delta. A big third quarter got the Huskies back into the game. Chris Duran knocked down three treys for nine points with teammate Joe Lybarger getting nine counters on a two and three-pointer and four of five free throws in Battle Mountain’s 23-14 run. The Panthers regained control of the game in the fourth period with a 21-15 surge. Ethan Jack Baier and Ames scored nine points each in the run for Delta. Baier’s second-half offensive burst gave him the game’s scoring honors with 19 points. Ames had 17 and Colin Fraser finished with 14 for Delta. Duran and Lybarger led the Huskies offense with 16 points apiece. Delta is in Glenwood Springs on Saturday for a 2 p.m. game and hosts Palisade on Tuesday, Jan. 10, for a 7:30 p.m. contest.
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PHS grapplers win tourney BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer
The Paonia Eagles earned 215 points, placed 11 wrestlers and claimed two championships to win the annual Montrose Invitational. Morgan Rieder won at 189 pounds, and Myles Cumpston pinned his way to the championship round at 220, pinning Josh Karnath of Ever-
green for the title. Placing second were Josh Altman (106), Jesse Reed (113), and Adrian Lopez (138). Altman and Reed, both freshmen, faced Olathe wrestlers in the championship round — Altman against Austin Shank and Reed against Trenton Piatt. For Altman, it was his third time this season to lose to Shank, a
freshman who is ranked seventh in 3A competition. For Reed, who was 3-1 for the tournament, it was his second time to face Piatt, who placed third at state in 2011 and came into the season ranked first. Lopez also faced an old haunt, losing in a 5-2 decision to Dylon Thompson of Grand Junction High School. The 5A wrestler
is ranked second in state and has handed Lopez half of his losses this season, all by decision, including a close, 2-3 win in the quarterfinal round of the Warrior Classic. Placing third were Dustin Braslin (145), Kyler Bear (160), and Tony Darling (285). Darling’s only loss was to Casey Childs of Olathe in the second round. Now
15-4, three of Darling’s losses this season have been to Childs. Ty Coats (132), William Austin (170) and Joel Simianer (195) placed fourth. In week four of On the Mat rankings, the Eagles remain at No. 1, followed by Baca County and Rocky Ford. Individuals and their rankings are: Altman, 6th; Reed, 4th; 126 Cody Clawson, 9th;
Coats, 3rd; Lopez, 1st; Braslin, 3rd; 152 Jorge Quinonez, 6th; Bear, 6th; Austin, 6th; Rieder, 4th; Cumpston, 3rd; Darling, 6th. Paonia has a busy week ahead. The team duals Hotchkiss this Thursday, at Hotchkiss (see related story), host Cedaredge on Friday at 6 p.m., and will compete at the Palisade tournament Saturday.
Lady Bruins lose 3A games BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
A couple of losses in league action has the Cedaredge Lady Bruins near the bottom of league standings at 1-7 overall and 0-2 in league play. The Lady Bruins fell to Gunnison, 40-35, on Jan. 6 and Olathe handed them a 66-29 loss on Saturday, Jan. 7. Gunnison 40, Cedaredge 35
Inconsistent play hindered Cedaredge’s efforts against the Lady Cowboys. Poor shooting and a stout defensive showing helped Gunnison ease to a 13-5 lead after one quarter of play. Neither team was a source of offensive prowess in the second period. Gunnison prevailed by a 6-1 count to make the halftime score 19-6 in favor of the Lady Cow-
boys. Both Cedaredge and Gunnison came out in the second half with a bit more offense than either had produced in the first half. Gunnison had the better end of the score with a 17-13 edge for a 36-19 lead going into the last quarter. Cedaredge got its offense rolling in the fourth quarter and outscored the Lady Cowboys
16-4 to make the game’s outcome a five-point win for Gunnison. Olathe 66, Cedaredge 29 A slow start for both teams gave way to some late-quarter scoring that provided Olathe with a 15-11 lead after one period of play. Olathe held a 7-0 lead with about five minutes left in the period and it was 9-6 near the three-minute mark.
The game changed drastically for Cedaredge in the second quarter. Olathe went on a 23point run and the Pirates’ defense didn’t allow a single point by the Lady Bruins’ offense. The huge run produced a 38-11 halftime lead for Olathe. The Lady Pirates kept its offense in motion during second half play to outscore Cedaredge 2818 in the final 16 minutes
of action. Olathe is currently tied with Grand Valley and Rifle for the league lead at 2-0. Overall, the Lady Pirates are third with a 6-2 record while Grand Valley and Rifle are 5-1. Cedaredge is scheduled to host Aspen this Friday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the Lady Bruins are in Hotchkiss for a 4 p.m. tipoff.
Cedaredge boys split tilts BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
Kevin Dunbar ’s Cedaredge Bruins’ basketball team played two league games this past week. Unfortunately for the Bruins, both were losses. Cedaredge fell to Gunnison on Friday (Jan. 6) 55-45 and suffered a 60-42 defeat at the hands of Olathe on Saturday. Gunnison 55, Cedaredge 45 The Cedaredge Bruins couldn’t find enough offense to stay with Gunnison last week. Luke Wieben scored 12 points for the Bruins and was the only Cedaredge player in double fig-
ures. Trent Walker had nine points with Miguel Barajas, Reid Gates, and Drew Beach scoring eight points each. Gunnison got the early advantage with a 13-9 first quarter and then held on with a 10-10 second period and a 23-19 halftime lead. It was more of the same in the second half with Cedaredge’s offense just off the pace as the Cowboys scored 16 points in the third frame while Cedaredge managed 14 points. A 16-12 fourth period stretched Gunnison’s final margin of victory to 55-45.
Delta places two in Montrose BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
Delta High School’s head wrestling coach, Clayton Curtis, didn’t have much information to share this past week. His Panthers competed in the tough Montrose tournament and finished with just two athletes who placed in the top five. Shane Anderson was Delta’s top placer with his third-place finish at 126. At 152, Hunter Brasfield wrestled his way to a fourth-place finish. There was some concern for Coach Curtis and Delta fans at 145. Morgan McCracken was injured in his first match of the tournament that was originally diagnosed as a
torn rotator. After further medical examination, McCracken was reported to have a strained muscle and not a tear. There are four wrestlers who have earned On the Mat rankings for week four; Shane Anderson at 126-11th; Irvin Hernandez at 138-12th; Morgan McCracken at 145-8th; and Alfredo Rosales at 170-8th. The Panthers wrestle a dual match against Olathe Thursday (Jan. 12) beginning at 7 p.m. Curtis doesn’t know whether McCracken will be available for the match or not. The Panthers will travel to Alamosa for the Alamosa Invitational beginning Saturday.
PHS, HHS to dual Thursday BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer
While Paonia is favored to win over rival Hotchkiss, there should be some interesting matches when the two teams dual this Thursday at Hotchkiss High School. In the 106 weight class, Paonia freshman Josh Altman is currently 10-7 and will face senior Vikash Hypio, who placed first at Saturday’s Eagle Valley tournament and is ranked third in state 3A competition. Altman is ranked sixth in 2A competition, and first in the Western Slope region. The two met once this season, with Hypio posting a 7-5 win. At 138, Paonia’s Adrian Lopez (12-7) and
Dylan Hill of Hotchkiss will likely face off for the first time this season. Both are seniors, and both placed second at their respective tournaments last weekend. Paonia 220 pounder Myles Cumpston, who is 13-2 after winning last week at Montrose, is likely to face Conner Beard. Beard, who qualified for state as a freshman at 189, sat out most of last season following an injury, and returned for his first tournament last Saturday at Eagle Valley to place second. Look for competitive matches in most weight classes, as well as some tough competition at the junior varsity level. Varsity matches begin at 6 p.m.
Olathe 60, Cedaredge 42 The Bruins held a slim 12-10 lead after one quarter of action in Olathe. If the first and last quarter of this game was the determining factor, Cedaredge would have picked up a win. The Bruins outscored Olathe 13-12 in the final eight minutes. It was the middle quarters that spelled defeat for the Bruins. Olathe was able to score 19 points in each of the second and third quarters while the Bruins scored 10 and seven points in the same time span. Cedaredge scored the
game’s final six points, but it was too little and too late. The Bruins are at
home against Aspen’s Skiers this Friday. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. A Saturday contest in
Hotchkiss is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Junior varsity contests precede each of those games.
CHS matmen place BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor
The Cedaredge Bruins attended the Eagle Valley wrestling tournament last weekend. Five athletes placed in the top five for Cedaredge. Beau Hebert wrestled well in the tournament and finished fourth at 126. Cole Caywood continued his strong season with a third-place finish
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in the 182 pound division. Garrett Humble and Ely Fritchman picked up fourth place finishes at 195 and 220 respectively for the Bruins. Cedaredge’s top placer was Tylor Balistreri who finished second in the 285-pound weight classification. The Bruins continue to have one wrestler
who has earned an On the Mat ranking in the fourth week. Cole Caywood is ranked seventh in Class 3A. The Bruins are in Paonia on Friday to face the number one ranked 2A wrestling team at 6 p.m. and then hit the road to Salida for tournament action there on Saturday. No starting times have been released.
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B8 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 BASKETBALL ——— STANDINGS ——— Western Slope Conference (2A) District 5 (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Paonia 1-0 6-1 Rangely 2-0 6-2 Hayden 2-1 5-2 Meeker 1-0 3-2 Soroco 1-0 2-1 West Grand 1-1 1-4 Vail Mountain 0-0 0-1 District 5 (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Soroco 2-0 4-0 Meeker 2-0 5-1 West Grand 0-0 3-2 Hayden 0-1 2-4 Vail Mountain 0-1 1-3 Rangely 0-0 1-4 Paonia 0-1 1-6 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 2A Western Slope Conference Paonia Girls Head Coach: Scott Rienks 83 Dec 3 @ Montrose JV 83 Dec 6 vs Hotchkiss 55 Dec 9 @ Olathe 73 Dec 13 @ Cedaredge 46 Dec 16 vs Delta @ BOW 67 Dec 17 vs Cedaredge @ BOW Record: 5-1 Up Next: Jan 14 vs Meeker 2:30 p.m.
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Boys 2A Western Slope Conference Paonia Boys Head Coach: Chase Roeber 46 Dec 6 vs Hotchkiss 52 55 Dec 9 @ Olathe 75 51 Dec 13 @ Cedaredge 64 52 Dec 16 vs Delta @ BOW 74 37 Dec 17 vs Cedaredge @ BOW 55 Record: 0-5 Up Next: Jan 13 @ Vail Mountain, 5:30 p.m.; Jan 14 vs Meeker, 4 p.m. Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Grand Valley 2-0 5-1 Rifle 2-0 5-1 Olathe 2-0 6-2 Coal Ridge 1-0 3-3 Gunnison 1-1 3-4 Aspen 0-2 3-4 Hotchkiss 0-2 2-4 Roaring Fork 1-1 2-6 Basalt 0-1 1-6 Cedaredge 0-2 1-7 Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Gunnison 2-0 5-2 Aspen 2-0 4-2 Olathe 1-1 5-3 Grand Valley 1-1 4-3 Cedaredge 0-2 3-5 Roaring Fork 1-1 3-4 Rifle 2-0 3-3 Hotchkiss 0-2 2-4 Coal Ridge 0-1 1-5 Basalt 0-1 0-6 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 3A Western Slope Conference Cedaredge Head Coach: Allen Golden 37 Dec 1 vs Hayden 56 40 Dec 2 vs Rangely 69 48 Dec 3 vs Crested Butte 28 26 Dec 13 vs Paonia 73 36 Dec 16 vs Hotchkiss @ BOW 37 24 Dec 17 vs Paonia @ BOW 67 Record: 1-5 Up Next: Jan 13 vs Aspen 6 p.m.; Jan 14 @ Hotchkiss 4 p.m.
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Boys 3A Western Slope Conference Cedaredge Head Coach: Kevin Dunbar 40 Dec 8 vs Meeker @ Meeker Tny 54 64 Dec 9 vs Crested Butte @ Mee Tny 27 36 Dec 10 vs Shining Mtn @ Mee Tny 70 64 Dec 13 vs Paonia 51 62 Dec 16 vs Hotchkiss @ BOW 65 55 Dec 17 vs Paonia @ Bow 37 Record: 3-3 Up Next: Jan 13 vs Aspen 7:30 p.m.; Jan 14 @ Hotchkiss 5:30 p.m. ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 3A Western Slope Conference Hotchkiss Head Coach: Josh Kasper 43 Dec 6 @ Paonia 83 33 Dec 10 @ Palisade 31 37 Dec 16 vs Cedaredge @ BOW 36 24 Dec 17 vs Paonia @ BOW 67 Record: 2-2 Up Next: Jan 13 vs Gunnison, 6 p.m.; Jan 18 @ Grand Junction JV, 5:30 p.m. Boys 3A Western Slope Conference Hotchkiss Head Coach: Kyle Crowder 52 Dec. 6 @ Paonia 35 Dec. 10 @ Palisade 65 Dec 16 vs Cedaredge @ BOW 44 Dec 17 vs Delta @ Bow Record: 2-2 Up Next: Jan 13 vs Gunnison 7:30 p.m.
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Western Slope Conference (4A) Girls TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Glenwood Springs 2-0 11-0 Delta 2-0 9-2 Moffat County 0-1 7-4 Steamboat Springs 0-1 6-4 Palisade 1-0 3-6 Eagle Valley 0-2 3-7 Battle Mountain 0-1 1-8 Boys 4A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Palisade 1-0 9-2 Delta 1-1 7-4 Glenwood Springs 1-1 6-4 Eagle Valley 1-1 6-3 Steamboat Springs 1-0 5-6 Battle Mountain 0-1 4-6 Moffat County 0-1 2-6 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 4A Western Slope Conference Delta Head Coach: Matt Hamm 50 Dec 6, Del @ GJ 66 66 Dec 8, Del vs CR 24 40 Dec 10, @ Ola 41 66 Dec 13, @ Montrose 59 49 Dec 16 vs Paonia @ BOW 46 55 Dec 17 vs Hotchkiss @ BOW 28 71 Jan 3 @ Eagle Valley 29 56 Jan 5 vs Battle Mountain 14 63 Jan 6 @ Cortez 30 92 Jan 6 @ Shiprock NW (Cortez Tny) 17 61 Jan 7 @ Bayfield (Cortez Tny) 43 Record: 9-2 Up Next: Jan 14 @ Glenwood Springs, 12:30 p.m.; Jan 17 @ Central 6 p.m. Boy’s 4A Western Slope Conference Delta Head Coach: Von Mitchell 60 Dec 2, Del vs Monticello @ Cor 40 67 Dec 3, Del vs Bayfield @ Cor 52 67 Dec 3, Del vs Cort - OT 75 54 Dec 6, Del @ GJ 70 85 Dec 8, Del vs CR 49 77 Dec 10, Del @ Ola 53 81 Dec. 13, Del @ Montrose 88 74 Dec 16 vs Paonia @ BOW 52 70 Dec 17 vs Hotchkiss @ BOW 44 42 Jan 3 @ Eagle Valley 59 65 Jan 5 vs Battle Mountain 51 Record: 7-4 Up Next: Jan 14 @ Glenwood Springs, 2
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p.m.; Jan 17 @ Central 7:30 p.m. ——— LAST WEEK’S SCORES ——— GIRLS Delta 71, Eagle Valley 29 Delta 63, Cortez 30 Delta 92, Shiprock NW 17 Delta 61, Bayfield 43
Kayla Strobwe 15, Candace Shaw 18, Breeta Moe 2, Keena Moreta 2, Haley Goddard 3, Miceala Knickerbocker 3. Totals: 43 Bayfield ..................... 13 8 13 9 43 Delta.......................... 15 19 14 13 61 Three point goals: Delta: T. Zunich; Bayfield: Strobwe 4, Shaw 1.
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Delta 71, Eagle Valley 29 DELTA Skylyn Webb 17, Shelby Curtis 11, Carissa Sidor 6, Taylor Zunich 12, Sadie Carrillo 3, Alyssa Goff 2, Katie Kahrs 6, Brooke Taylor 2, Patti Chapman 2, Callie Gafford 10. Totals: 71 EAGLE VALLEY Madaline Lounsberry 1, Ally Zehring 2, Mariel Gutierrez 5, Lauren Thorpe 10, Megan Asmussen 1, Taylor Martin 4, Cori Cramer 6. Totals: 29 Delta.......................... 19 15 19 18 71 Eagle Valley ................ 2 4 8 15 29 Three point goals: Delta: Carrillo 1. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Delta 56, Battle Mountain 14 DELTA Skylyn Webb 8, Shelby Curtis 8, Carissa Sidor 8, Taylor Zunich 8, Alyssa Goff 6, Katie Kahrs 6, Patti Chapman 2, Callie Gafford 7, Brittanny Brasfield 3. Totals: 56 BATTLE MOUNTAIN Mariana Garcia 1, Misha Harrison 9, Katia Lopez 2, Tesha Olson 2. Totals: 14 Battle Mountain......... 3 3 4 4 14 Delta.......................... 14 14 16 12 56 Three point goals: Battle Mountain: Harrison 1. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 Cortez Tournament Delta 63, Cortez 30 DELTA Erin Zunich 2, Skylyn Webb 16, Shelby Curtis 7, Carissa Sidor 2, Taylor Zunich 4, Katie Kahrs 9, Patti Chapman 2, Callie Gafford 21. Totals: 63 CORTEZ Miranda Elliott 7, Teri Laymon 2, Sydney Bayles 11, Baylee Lindsley 6, Shervanna Benally 4. Totals: 30 Delta.......................... 20 23 13 7 63 Cortez ......................... 9 9 3 9 30 Three point goals: Delta: Kahrs 3; Cortez: Bayles 2, Elliott and Lindsley 1. Cortez Tournament Delta 92, Shiprock Northwest 17 DELTA Erin Zunich 12, Skylyn Webb 14, Shelby Curtis 9, Carissa Sidor 6, Taylor Zunich 15, Katie Kahrs 6, Brooke Taylor 6, Patti Chapman 6, Callie Gafford 13, SHIPROCK NW Keishonna Begay 4, Alicia Roe 1, Chelsea Smiley 6, Chantel Brown 6. Totals: 17 Shiprock NW .............. 7 4 5 1 17 Delta.......................... 29 23 22 18 92 Three point goals: Delta: T. Zunich 2; Shiprock NW: Begay 1. Gunnison 40, Cedaredge 35 Cedaredge .................. 5 1 13 16 Gunnison .................. 13 6 17 4
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Eagle Valley 59, Delta 42 EAGLE VALLEY Tim Wells 17, Jim Pritchard 6, Jordan Hudspeth 1, Reece Ellsworth 2, Cooper Senn 10, Sam Lounsberry 8, Ayren Hart 6, Jeremy Sabo 6, Daniel Vargas 1, Ryan Werner 2. Totals: 59 DELTA Chris Black 4, Jacob Ames 18, Ethan Jack Baier 4, Colin Fraser 3, Douglas Hawkins 4, Mitch Whiteside 2, Blake Velasquez 7. Totals: 42 Delta............................ 1 13 14 14 42 Eagle Valley .............. 18 9 11 21 59 Three point goals: Delta: Ames 3; Eagle Valley: Wells and Pritchard 2. Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 Delta 65, Battle Mountain 51 DELTA Taylor Smith 6, Chris Black 5, Jake Ames 17, Ethan Jack Baier 19, Colin Fraser 14, Douglas Hawkins 4. Totals: 65 BATTLE MOUNTAIN Chris Duran 16, Jake Engle 8, Riley Robbins 3, Jack Kamby 4, Joe Lybarger 16, Jerry Carrosco 4. Totals: 51 Battle Mountain......... 4 9 23 15 51 Delta.......................... 13 17 14 21 65 Three point goals: Delta: Ames and Fraser 1; Battle Mountain: Duran 4, Lybarger 2, Robbins 1. Friday, Jan 6, 2012 Gunnison 55, Cedaredge 45 CEDAREDGE Luke Wieben 12, Trent Walker 9, Miguel Barajas 8, Reid Gates 8, Drew Beach 8. Totals: 45 Hotchkiss .................... 2 6 12 8 28 Delta............................ 5 11 22 17 55 Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 Cedaredge @ Olathe Cedaredge ................ 12 10 7 13 Olathe ....................... 10 19 19 12
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WRESTLING On the Mat Rankings Week 4 Team Rankings Class 2A: 1. Paonia, 2. Baca County, 3. Rocky Ford, 4. Burlington, 5. Fowler, 6. Akron, 7. Yuma, 8. Ignacio, 9. Norwood, 10. Del Norte, 11. Swink, Dove Creek, 13. Holyoke, 14. Merino 15. Holly. Class 3A: 1. Alamosa, 2. Olathe, 3. Lamar, 4. Strasburg, 5. Valley, 6. Centauri, 7. Eaton, 8. Hotchkiss, 9. Buena Vista, 10. Sheridan, 11. Highland, 12. Brush, 13. Gunnison, 14. Mead, 15. Monte Vista/Salida. Class 4A: 1. Windsor, 2. Discovery Canyon, 3. Broomfield, 4. Thompson Valley, 5. Roosevelt, 6. Arvada, 7. Pueblo Central, 8. Pueblo South, 9. Palisade, 10. Montrose, 11. Fort Lupton, 12. Fort Morgan, 13. Valor Christian, 14. Durango, 15. Sterling. Individual Rankings Class 2A: 106 - 1. Ray Rodriguez-Rocky Ford, 6. Josh Altman-Paonia; 113 - 1. Stetson Loader-
Baca County, 4. Jesse Reed-Paonia; 120 - 1. Adrian Baca-Rocky Ford; 126 - 1. Alex PenaIgnacio, 8. Cody Clawson-Paonia; 132 - 1. Mark Edmonds-Holyoke, 3. Ty Coats-Paonia; 138 - 1. Adrian Lopez-Paonia; 145 - 1. Tray Sickles-Nucla, 3. Dustin Braslin-Paonia; 152 - 1. Michael Smithey-Rocky Ford, 6. Jorge Quinonez-Paonia; 160 - 1. Ethan WrightFowler, 6. Kyler Bear-Paonia; 170 - 1. Brent Harris-Norwood, 6. William Austin-Paonia; 182 - 1. Tyler Korf-Yuma; 195 - 1. Colton Wyatt-Ignacio, 4. Morgan Rieder-Paonia; 220 - 1. Caleb Christensen-Akron, 3. Myles Cumpston-Paonia; 285 - 1. John GrayCrowley County, 6. Tony Darling-Paonia.
Caywood-Cedaredge, 4. Zane StewartPalisade; 195 - 1. Brian Macchione-Middle Park, 2. Satchel Jones-Eagle Valley, 3. Nate Reed-Buena Vista, 4. Garrett HumbleCedaredge; 220 - 1. Andy Armstrong-Eagle Valley, 2. Conner Beard-Hotchkiss, 3. Jacob Crosby-Central, 4. Ely Fritchman-Cedaredge; 285 - 1. Brian Ochoa-Glenwood Springs, 2. Tylor Balistreri-Cedaredge, 3. Jesus CasillasSummit, 4. Braxton Henderson-Central.
Class 3A: 106 - 1. Levi Maes-Sheridan, 3. Vikash HypioHotchkiss, 7. Austin Shank-Olathe: 113 - 1. Trenton Piatt-Olathe, 7. Garrett ToothakerHotchkiss; 120 - 1. A.J. Salazar-Dolores Huerta, 12. Ben Pridy-Olathe; 126 - 1. Aerie Disher-Strasburg, 5. Jacob Solseth-Olathe. 132 - 1. Zach Shank-Olathe. 138 - 1. Darrick Adame-Lamar, 6. Dylan Hill-Hotchkiss, 11. Troy Rose-Olathe. 145 - 1. Pablo OrtizAlamosa, 6. Wyatt Yarnell-Olathe, 8. Tony Ibarra-Hotchkiss. 152 - 1. Micah KeysCentauri. 160 - 1. Aaron Velasquez-Bayfield, 11. Polo Ibarra-Hotchkiss. 170 - 1. Austin Trujillo-Valley. 182 - 1. Jaden OleanickEaton, 7. Cole Caywood-Cedaredge. 195 - 1. Brian Macchione-Middle Park. 220 - 1. Dalton Schoop-Eaton, 4. David MendozaHotchkiss. 285 - 1. Hector Morales-Lamar, 3. Casey Childs-Olathe.
Individual Results: 200 Yard Medley Relay - 1. Glenwood Springs ‘A’, 2:03, 4. Delta, 2:16.09 (Katari Lewis, Katherine Jackson, Bryn Marah, Kyla Ownbey) 200 Yard Freestyle - 1. Eryn Leondard-MC, 2:07.34, 3. Katari Lewis-Del, 2:32.22, 5. Kyla Ownbey-Del, 2:45.62 200 Yard IM - 1. Hannah Peterson-GS, 2:31.73, 6. Katherine Jackson-Del, 2:55.96 50 Yard Freestyle - 1. Kelcie Gerson-Asp, 9. Aspen Spiker-Del, 32.64, 11. Rachel Bate-Del, 35.12, 15. Kelcie Hartman-Del, 37.14, 17. Jaelee Hillman-Del, 38.21, 18. Grace Kathrein-Del, 38.2, 21. Holli CollinsDel, 38.67, 23. Akalyn Page-Del, 38.77, 24. Bryanna Music-Del, 39.39, 25. Soraya LunaDel, 40.22, 32. Jazmin Domazo-Del, 46.97 1 Meter Diving - 1. Jamie Fletcher-Asp 100 Yard Freestyle - 1. Taylor BellhouseAsp, 44.23, 12. Rachel Bate-Del, 1:24.81, 14. Grace Kathrein-Del, 1:25.19, 15. Jaelee Hillman-Del, 1:25.43, 16. Kelcie HartmanDel, 1:25.96, 19. Alaisa Melgoza-Del, 1:29.28, 20. Soraya Luna-Del, 1:29.59, 21. MacKenna Broyles-Del, 1:30.44, 26. Elise Scates-Del, 1:37.76 500 Yard Freestyle - 1.Kelcie Gerson-Asp, 5:39.17 200 Yard Freestyle Relay - 1. Grand Junction, 1:47.17, 7. Delta, 2:26.50 (Rachel Bate, Kelcie Hartman, Jaelee Hillman, Aspen Spiker), 10. Delta ‘B’, 2:40.38 (Grace Kathrein, Holli Collins, Bryanna Music, Elise Scates) 100 Yard Backstroke - 1. Claire CollierAsp, 1:03.79, 8. Bryn Marah-Del, 1:15.83, 9. Katari Lewis-Del, 1:17, 12. Kyla OwnbeyDel, 1:23.45, 16. Aspen Spiker-Del, 1:32.53, 20. Akalyn Page-Del, 1:46.73, 21. Jazmin Domazo-Del, 1:51 100 Breaststroke - 1. Hannah Peterson-GS, 1:19.16, 5. Katherine Jackson-Del, 1:25.44, 18. MacKenna Broyles-Del, 1:59.4 400 Yard Freestyle Relay - 1. Moffat County, 4:06.83, 4. Delta ‘A’, 4:41.17 (Bryn Marah, Kyla Ownbey, Katherine Jackson, Katari Lewis)
Class 4A: 106 - 1. Drew Romero-Broomfield. 113 1. A.J. Rees-Discovery Canyon, 17. 120 - 1. Sonny Espinoza-Pueblo Central. 126 - 1. Robert DeHerrera-Pueblo South, 11. Shane Anderson-Delta. 132 - 1. Daniel Salazar-Palisade. 138 - 1. Cody WeitzelValor Christian, 12. Irvin Hernandez-Delta. 145 - 1. Nick Swanson-Wheat Ridge, 8. Morgan McCracken-Delta. 152 - 1. Nick Babcock-Broomfield. 160 - 1. Garrett AdamsDiscovery Canyon. 170 - 1. Luke EnglehauptSterling, 8. Alfredo Rosales-Delta. 182 - 1. Garet Krohn-Arvada. 195 - 1. Rip Price-Air Academy. 220 - 1. Dwight Howes-Arvada. 285 - 1. Trevor Gillen-Durango. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 Eagle Valley Tournament Team Results: 1. Eagle Valley 143, 2. Hotchkiss 119, 3. Rifle 112.5, 4. Buena Vista 98, 5. Glenwood Springs 89, 6. Cedaredge 88, 7. Coal Ridge 79, 8. Grand Valley 78, 9. Summit 63, 10. Middle Park 47, 11. Central 41, 12. North Park 32, 13. Palisade 30, 14. Battle Mountain 25, 15. Soroco 22, 16. West Grand 9, 17. Fruita 5, 18. Lake County 4. Individual Results: 106 - 1. Vikash HypioHotchkiss, 2. Damian Atencio-Eagle Valley, 3. Cody Pfau-Grand Valley, 4. Lauryn BrugginkSoroco; 113 - 1. Hector Chagoya-Glenwood Springs, 2. Rogilo Navarro-Rifle, 3. Bryan Daniel-Summit, 4. Karin Wadsworth-North Park; 120 - 1. Isaac Rider-Rifle, 2. Adam Visconti-Middle Park, 3. Collin Carbone-Coal Ridge, 4. Miguel Valles-Grand Valley; 126 - 1. Mike Mills-Glenwood Springs, 2. Eli PerezBuena Vista, 3. Dallas Rohrig-Rifle, 4. Beau Hebert-Cedaredge; 132 - 1. Michael ShawCoal Ridge, 2. George Stagg-Grand Valley, 3. Cory Zang-Rifle, 4. Austin Faeth-West Grand; 138 - 1. Devon Godeski-Coal Ridge, 2. Dylan Hill-Hotchkiss, 3. Hugo RuelasRifle, 4. Dakota West-Eagle Valley; 145 - 1. Taylor Wheeler-Eagle Valley, 2. Christian Keith-Coal Ridge, 3. Dakota Johnson-Buena Vista, 4. Tony Ibarra-Hotchkiss; 152 - 1. John Lopez-Buena Vista, 2. Derrick Richard-North Park, 3. Polo Ibarra-Hotchkiss, 4. Mario Rodriguez-Battle Mountain; 170 - 1. David Witt-Grand Valley, 2. Andrew Vigil-Eagle Valley, 3. Braxton Stewart-Palisade, 4. Dylan Smith Central; 182 - 1. Koby Close-Buena Vista, 2. Joey Sanchez-Eagle Valley, 3. Cole
SWIMMING Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 Delta New Year Opener
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Kyla Ownbey swims the backstroke in a race at Bill Heddles Rec Center last Saturday.
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Katari Lewis, right, and Kyla Ownbey compete during last week’s New Year Delta swimmers cheer on teammate Aspen Spiker last Saturday during swim Opener at Bill Heddles Rec Center. meet action.
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Past Paonia High School basketball alumni include, left to right, Alan Ridgway72, Allen Flinchum-11, John Morell-65, Thayne Clement-11, Adrian Penny-11, David Carney-08, Phil Plymale-83, Bill Carsten-81, Olen Lund-78, Van Tuin-72, Photo by Tamie Meck Chuck Todd-59, Dale Todd-62, John Blair-80, and Chase Roeber-05 (current The picture above is what the offensive team sees when Paonia applies its head coach). Not pictured are William Stahl-68 and Mark Roeber. vaunted press. What often looks to be a good outlet pass turns into a Paonia steal and two points.
You’re Invited “Business Resource Expo” Thursday, January 12, 2012 sponsored by the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce
The Expo will provide resources and information for new businesses, entrepreneurs and existing businesses and will include start-up structure, bookkeeping, tax considerations, business plans, small business loans and other new and innovative ideas and training to start, maintain and grow your business. Speakers and/or exhibitors will include: Marilyn Laverty from SBDC • City of Delta • Delta Public Library • Delta County Economic Development • Delta-Montrose Technical College • H&R Block Silicon Flow • IT Solutions • Insurance consultants & local financial institutions. The Expo is offered FREE OF CHARGE to the public.
Please RSVP to the Chamber at 874-8616 by Wednesday, January 11. Space is limited, so call early. WHERE: WHEN: TIME:
Bill Heddles Recreation Center — 540 Gunnison River Drive Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:00-6:00 p.m. — Free Light Supper 6:00-8:00 p.m. — Presentations by speakers 8:00-9:00 p.m. — Booths open for questions/appointments
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Past members of the Paonia Lady Eagles’ basketball program are recognized during halftime of Saturday’s game against Plateau Valley. In the back, left, is Kristen Kropp-07, Shelby Campbell-10, Kendra Hinton-10, Tonya Pipher-96, Tina Carney-81, Jody Roeber-76, and Krissey Allen 99. In the front, left, is Kelly Stewart-10 and Tammie Benson-84.
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Fire destroys Cedaredge home BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer
On a very cold Saturday evening, Jan. 7, volunteer firefighters from the Cedaredge Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house on fire at 805 W. Main Street in Cedaredge between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. The residence is a manufactured home with a two-story add-on owned by Gerald (Jerry) Huggett Jr. Cedaredge Fire Chief Kevin Walker said one of his volunteer firemen, Richard Belden, reported the fire. According to Walker, Belden was driving by the home when he saw smoke coming from the structure and called it in. According to Jerry’s mother, Ellen, the entire add-on, including bedrooms, was consumed in flames and totally destroyed. Ellen and Gerald senior live across the street from Jerry’s home. Walker said it took the firefighters more than four hours to put the fire out. “It was a tough fire, and it was cold,” said Walker. “Whatever water did not get on the fire, froze.” Walker said the fire had apparently started in the two-story add-on, traveled through the crawl space, down a stairwell and into the modular home. “The whole structure was destroyed,” explained Walker. “The floor and trusses were compromised and one of
the firefighters actually fell through the floor.” Along with the freezing temperature, Walker said much of the problem in putting out this particular fire was due in part to the large amount of insulation in the attic. Walker explained that while blown-in cellulose acts as fire retardant, in a fire like this, it often smolders and then flares up again. It did just that on Sunday morning, causing the firefighters to come out once again to battle the fire. “Thankfully,” said Ellen, “no one was at home and the dogs all got out safely.” She explained that Jerry and his family were on their way to Grand Junction when the fire started. The area where the home is located is zoned for residential and businesses that are compatible to residential neighborhoods. A neighbor closest to the fire pointed out how close the fire was to the LP gas tank in the Huggetts’ back yard. Another neighbor, Ronn Brewer, said flames were coming out from under the roof and that it looked to him as if the entire structure had been “gutted” and seriously damaged by the fire. Walker confirmed that no one was at home and no one was injured and that all the
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A Cedaredge firefighter pours water on a raging fire at the home of Jerry and Tammy Huggett, which destroyed the home on Saturday, Jan. 7. No one was injured in the fire. dogs got out and were found safe. There is concern however over the cat. According to Tammy Huggett (Jerry’s wife), the cat has yet to be found. Walker said the cause of the fire is undetermined. Walker then praised the volunteer firefighters for their professionalism and service to the community and their
dedication to protecting area residents. “They are so awesome,” said Walker. The Huggetts want to thank everyone involved in helping to put out the fire and have pitched in to help, including the Red Cross and Howard Johnson for providing them with a place to stay and all the volunteer firefighters who responded so quickly
to put out the fire. They also want to especially thank Richard Belden, who after reporting the fire, called them to let them know what was happening. Jerry also praised his golden lab as the “hero” who led the other two dogs safely out of the house. He said the family is still looking for and have high hopes of finding the cat.
Orchard City to require water backflow device BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer
There were some strings attached to the $2 million in grant funds that Orchard City received for construction of its new West Side main water line, and town residents are just now learning about them. As a requirement of getting that “free” money last year, town residents may have to install water backflow prevention devices at their homes. Provisions of the new policy apply to existing service installations including hose bibs and other connections already in service. The policy is called the “Cross-connection Control Program.” From the date of its Dec. 9 adoption, the policy requires “any new water service installation (to be) inspected for compliance with Photo by Bob Borchardt requirements for backflow For more than four hours the Cedaredge Fire Department prevention.” The broadly written policy battled the house fire on W. Main Street on Saturday, Jan. 7.
document adopted on Dec. 9 also states that the town will, “require system users to install and maintain backflow prevention devices on potentially hazardous service connections...” In addition to common hose bibs, other service connections to the town water system that could be required to retro-fit backflow prevention devices include fire sprinkler systems, solar installations using domestic water, and hot water boilers, if potentially hazardous. The policy document states that the town’s water supervisor conducted a “survey” of cross-connections in the town. Results of the survey are not included in the policy as adopted. During the town board’s discussion of the policy on Dec. 9, mayor Don Suppes remarked that its adoption was a requirement for the town getting its $2 million
grant to build the West Side water transmission line. The $2 million grant, called a “principal forgiveness loan,” came as a surprise to town officials when they first applied for a state loan to build the West Side line. The $2 million came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The ARRA was the federal government’s second “stimulus” package, under Obama, aimed at bailing out local governments, school districts, organized labor, and public sector unions. The first “stimulus” under George Bush, called “TARP,” bailed out mainly banks. The policy requires that installed backflow preventers be tested annually by a certified technician. Private pipeline companies that buy bulk water from the town are being required now to install backflow prevention devices on their neighborhood systems.
Community center not just for seniors Design committee looking at costs of renovating or replacing community center BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer
When Cedaredge town trustee Nancy Sturgill inadvertently called the Cedaredge Community Center a “senior center,” during the Jan. 4 meeting of the loosely knit ad-hoc “Civic Center Design Committee,” local resident Eileen Liles was quick to point out that “it is not a senior center.” Liles also questioned the rationale for the concessions the town has made to the VOA regarding the senior meals program. Liles said she was told that the number of people that the VOA feeds has dropped off to “20-25 people.” Several days later, Deana Sheriff, program director for the Senior Community Meals, told the Delta County Independent that the Cedaredge congregate meal site serves “on average 50 or more people each day.” Sheriff also said that in the summertime “those numbers go up.” During the design committee meeting Delta County Commissioner Bruce Hovde reminded everyone, “VOA came through when the town needed help with the senior meals. They have kept the
seniors involved and have been very beneficial to this community.” Liles is the town’s appointed representative to the Focus on Resource Efficiency (FORE) Alliance, an alliance “created to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs, and to bring greater resource efficiency and strategic planning to meet the present and future energy needs of the Delta/Montrose region.” According to Liles, energy costs at the Community Center are so high that they have become a problem for the town. Sturgill, who coordinated the meeting, explained how the committee has gotten to this point, and where it is going from here. She noted that this meeting was the first step in the development of a plan for 2012 with respect to the renovation of the Community Center and to identify problems and opportunities regarding the proposed renovation. Important questions are how much will it cost?; what will it look like?; and how will the renovation be funded? According to Sturgill options include a) a complete renovation of the existing Community Center to include an energy efficiency retrofit; or b) to demolish the current building and build a new center specifically designed to meet the needs of the entire community. According to the information distributed during the meeting, “The cost of remod-
eling will be expensive, and yield inferior results, not completely meeting community needs.” Examples cited included “storage for chairs and tables, police department (vault, computer data); centralized town hall functions; and expansion as the community grows. The rationale for building a new “Civic Center?” A new building could be built to new energy efficiency standards resulting in reduced energy
costs. Those reduced energy costs could help pay for the cost of building. Funding could come from grants and other sources, and stakeholders (such as VOA and senior citizens) will be asked to help defray the costs associated with a new building. Trustee Nelson Cederberg opined, “Non-profits are not going to pay,” adding that the project “is not hinged on what [those] organizations are going to do.”
Sturgill, noting that more research is needed, said the committee hasn’t looked at funding or a budget, but that “low interest loans could be offset by lowering energy costs.” It was also noted that the existing Town Hall could be moved to a centralized site that would include a “command center” for emergencies as well as expanded community uses. According to the CIVIC CENTER TO C2
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Winter patchwork The ‘dobies display a patchwork pattern of melting snow and soil.
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Civic center FROM PAGE C1 information provided, “A new Civic Center could save the Town of Cedaredge money because it would be more efficient for staff and energy efficient,” and allow the town to rent or sell
the existing Town Hall, potentially to a store that would generate sales tax revenue.” It was noted that the needs of Town Hall could be met with a 10,000 sq. ft. building. It was estimated a new building would cost
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Employee of the year Cedaredge town administrator Kathleen Sickles (left) is shown with Cedaredge Police Chief Robert Yant. On Friday, Dec. 9, during the town’s annual appreciation dinner, Chief Yant was chosen by his peers as the town’s “Employee of the Year.”
CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Jan. 12
Wrestling at Home vs. Gunnison, 6:00 p.m. Jan. 13-Jan. 18 FFA To National Western Stock Show, Denver. Fri., Jan. 13 Basketball at Home vs. Aspen, 3:00 p.m.; Wrestling at Paonia, 6:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 14 Wrestling at Salida Tournament; Basketball at Hotchkiss, 1:00 p.m. Tues., Jan. 17 C Team Basketball at Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.; FFA Day at NWSS.
$175 per sq. ft., and, with removal of existing building and new parking lot, would be a $2 million project. It was also noted that a 25,000 sq. ft. building would be needed to to meet “senior citizens and VOA congregate site meals, with kitchen facilities. Rough estimate $3-4 million.” When Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce president Larry Murphy asked about the chambers interest and involvement (through fundraisers) in building a new Civic Center, Liles (past Chamber president) answered that the chamber attracts people through events and that a Civic Center would give those people a place to gather during some of those events. Board member Shari Seber said the fundraisers (dances) are geared more toward raising public awareness of the project than to raising money. “But,” she added, “every little bit helps.” With nothing definitive coming out of the Jan. 4 meeting, Sturgill said the committee’s priority should be geared toward establishing timelines for developing a site plan, design and cost analysis of the project. Cederberg offered to send a questionnaire out to the non-profit organizations and others who are currently using the community center by Jan. 31, requesting information that will help the committee to identify their needs and desires. The questionnaires will need to be returned to Cedaredge Town Hall no later than Feb. 17, prior to the next meeting of the Cedaredge Civic Center Design Committee, scheduled for Feb. 22, 3 p.m. in Room A of the Community Center.
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Having a ‘ball On Saturday, Jan. 7, nearly 200 turned out for the second annual community dance — the SnowBall — to enjoy the music of the Desert Flyer Band (Bob Sours, Greg Achord, Chris Valdez and Ronnie Waylon Jordan). Hosted by the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Delta Montrose Electric Association, The Ride, Hellman Motor Co., and the Town of Cedaredge, the event was a fund-raiser for the Cedaredge Community (Civic) Center project. Those attending donated more than $650 towards the project. Many who came to dance the night away commented that a monthly dance would be a good thing for the town to host.
Orchard City wants to sell building in Eckert BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer
Orchard City is making plans to place its Eckert equipment storage facility on the market for sale. The stone structure was at one time, six or eight years ago, considered a possible candidate to serve as the town hall. Architectural drawings and plans were drawn up for a complete remodeling. But the project did not go forward. Prior to that the building housed the District #2 county road department shop. The town uses the building now for storage of water utility supplies and has used it to store equipment.
This year’s town budget calls for construction of a new storage building for water utility and shop supplies to be located “next to the town hall.” That project is budgeted to cost $80,000. Trustees discussed the issue at a Jan. 4 work session and expressed hope that sale of the Eckert building will contribute funds to offset costs of the new building. At that work session, trustees discussed a broad range of options with the consensus being to list the Eckert building with a local realtor at $89,000. A local realtor provided some “comparative sales” in arriving at an estimated value of $90,000
to $115,000. Trustees had much discussion over those figures, and in the end agreed that the building could be of some real value to the right person. The board is scheduled to make a final decision on the possible listing at its regular meeting on Jan. 11. Other business on that agenda includes the following items: • Appointments to trustee committees; • Requests by private pipeline companies for extensions on meeting water contract requirements; • Action on the Best Neighbor and Proffitt subdivisions; • And, presentation of the student of the month award.
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A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Snowy Owl Occasionally, birds or animals change their location because of food shortages in their region (especially in winter). One such movement (called “an irruption”) is occurring in the United States. The snowy owls’ normal winter range is the northern half of our continent with the nesting throughout Canada
as well as the northern most Arctic region. Although they eat rabbits, waterfowl, fish, rodents, and other birds, their primary food is the mouse-like lemming. An adult snowy can eat three to five per day: 1,600 per year! An imbalance of the predatorprey relationship may relate to an irruption. The lemming population expands, providing more food for the owls and then the owlet population also expands. The
resulting high number of owl chicks requires more food, i.e., lemmings! So the lemming population crashes. I realize that this explanation is far too simplistic. But it seems to be the accepted thinking at this time. During an irruption, snowy owls may be seen far south of their normal area. Recently, a snowy owl was seen in the vicinity of Aurora (on the Front Range). Note the black feathering on the owl. This may indicate a
young bird as they tend to grow whiter as they mature. This young bird is likely hungry — no lemmings in Colorado! And so it’s probably stressed and vulnerable. I commend Tom Bunker and his companion, Tom Schlosser, for their care in getting the photo (they did a lot of walking and took the shots from considerable distance). And I thank Tom for granting permission to use this photo.
Rebekahs have a busy year planned Cedaredge Elberta Rebekah Lodge 106 is off to a running start with Photo by Tom Bunker, several projects in mind. The first is in February when the Rebekahs host their annual hospice lun-
cheon. March will fund us getting ready for our president’s visit in April. We are also thinking about a spring yard sale at the end of April. Easter baskets will be deliv-
IOOF, Rebekahs hold joint installation Sunday, Jan. 8, turned out to be a beautiful Colorado day for the joint installation of Oddfellow and Rebekah officers. The meeting took place in Cedaredge at the Rebekah lodge hall at 1 p.m. District deputy president Carol Mendenhall and district deputy grand master Bernie Mendenhall installed 43 members into their respective offices. Marshals Glen and Joyce Conger, chaplain Helen Barton and musician Myrna Bertram were the installing team. Eight visitors witnessed the occasion. After the ceremony, awards and special presentations took place. Cedaredge Elberta 106 presented perfect atten-
dance awards to Grace Farmer, Ruth A. Dawson, Helen Barton and Dolly Wilson. Past noble grand Donna Waibel presented the awards. Olathe 99 presented past noble grand Benita Hammond with her 35year jewel and perfect attendance awards to Margaret Blair and Benita Hammond. Benita then read a poem. Elberta 106 noble grand Bonnie Pope reminded everyone about the district meeting Jan. 15 at Cedaredge and thanked everyone for coming. Refreshments of cake, coffee and lemonade were served downstairs for all to enjoy. Bonnie Pope Elberta 106 Reporter
ered to our many shut-in members. Mother’s Day and Memorial Day bring us to May. Members of each lodge will help with the Memorial Day rest stop, providing the public with a safe area to rest and partake in cookies and drinks of coffee, ice tea, water, lemonade and orangeade. Cedaredge 106 will set flags in the cemetery for our departed members. June finds us having a Father’s Day biscuit and gravy breakfast and in July we will have our annual pie and ice cream booth. We are a busy lodge. We invite you to come visit us. Our meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. Bonnie Pope Noble Grand/Reporter Cedaredge Elberta 106
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Cedaredge students are honored At Cedaredge Middle School, teachers nominate students in their classes for Student of the Month honors. The November students were recently announced. Mckenzie Moore was nominated by Mr. Craig, who states, “Mckenzie is a very diligent student that is always on task and ready to participate in class. Although quiet, she sets an example for other students. She, in my view, is headed for success and it is a joy to have her in class.” Drew Markley was
nominated by Mrs. Dunbar, who states, “Drew is a great kid in general. He comes to class always prepared and on time. His work is always complete and to the best of his ability. He also has a great sense of humor, and he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Drew 100% deserves to be the Student of the Month.” Matthew Miller was nominated by Mrs. Kehmeier, who states, “Matthew comes to class everyday with a smile on his face. He gets right to work and keeps on task
and does a great job! He is a joy to have in class.” Mason Snyder was nominated by Mrs. Rupp, who states, “Mason has shown great improvement in my classroom. He is a very well-behaved student and strives to do well. He has taken ownership of his learning and does his best on every assignment. It is a pleasure to watch him grow as a student and a person.” Kendall McHugh was nominated by Mrs. Henderson, who states, “Kendall is such an important
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These students were named Students of the Month at Cedaredge Middle School for November. The group includes Mckenzie Moore, Drew Markley, Matthew Miller, Mason Snyder, Kendall McHugh, Colton Hoerr, Cole Stumpf, Caitlin Stroup, Brooke Toothaker, Alyssa Kissner, Sierra Baldozier and Ethan Fritchman.
part of CMS. She is one of the best athletes in the 8th grade, one of the nicest kids in the entire school, and one of the students that I can ask to help me do absolutely anything and she will do it with a smile. Kendall is a shining example for everyone here.” Colton Hoerr was nominated by Mrs. Wasser, who states, “Colton is a student that comes to class each and every day ready to learn. He embodies our school’s ‘core values’ and he is pleasure to teach! I love that he is a role model for his peers!” Cole Stumpf was nominated by Mr. Long, who states, “Cole has taken great ownership of his learning this year. He takes pride and responsibility for his assignments and any make-up work. Great job, Cole!” Caitlin Stroup was nominated by Mrs. Cerise, who states, “She is a wonderful kid. Her work ethic is great, she works well with others, she stays on task, her work is always meticulously done, she is always pleasant and respectful to others, and she adds greatly to the classroom environment in every way.” Brooke Toothaker was nominated by Ms. Kinsey, who states, “Brooke helps Rakia everyday in art. She looks forward
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According to race organizer Tom Ela Saturday, Dec 31, started out cold (12 degrees) and windy, but with 54 entries, this year’s “Skyway Skuffle” 10k “freestyle” crosscountry ski race, sponsored by the the Grand Mesa Nordic Council turned out to be another huge success. But the day quickly warmed up and the conditions were great. “It would have been perfect
if we had waited two hours,” laughed Ela. Cedaredge area resident Christie Aschwanden was the first woman to cross the finish line and led most of the men as she finished third place overall with a time of 32:51 to complete the 10k (six-mile) course, only seconds behind first place winner Terry Daley of Ridgway. According to Ela the times turned in by all the racers were fast, “But Christie was impressive, as always.”
Ela noted that those great conditions “welcomed a number of out of town racers who are suffering from lack of snow on their home courses.
They all applauded the excellent Nordic Council grooming and the wonderful rolling terrain.” The race results are as follows:
Place
Name
From
Time
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Terry Daley
50
Ridgway
32:12
2
Keegan Swirbul
16
AVSC
32:43
3
C. Aschwanden
39
Cedaredge
32:51
4
Dustin Wanstrath
25
CMU
33:15
5
Russel Bollig
48
Westminster
33:54
6
Mike Swanson
48
Placerville
33:58
7
Zach Heuscher
28
Grand Junction
34:18
8
Hudson McNamee
15
AVSC
34:20
9
Filip Babnic
46
Grand Junction
34:30
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10
Hailey Swirbul
13
AVSC
34:32
11
Brooke Bosman
21
CMU
34:32
12
Kari Distefano
53
Telluride
35:09
13
Evelina Sutro
15
Carbondale
35:29
A film, “17 Miracles” by T.C. Christensen, will be shown at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 1535 SW Avenue, Cedaredge, on Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Based on incredible events, the story is about Levi Savage (Jason Wade). Returning home from his mission overseas, he was called to help lead members of the
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Dan Batwinas
53
Grand Junction
36:27
15
Mark Kincheloe
52
Snowmass
37:02
16
Tim Sewell
46
Grand Junction
37:08
17
Tre Anastasia
21
CMU
37:26
18
Sara Ballantyne
51
Ridgway
37:36
19
Christina Stark
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Grand Junction
38:55
Willie Handcart Company safely to the Salt Lake Valley. He feared, however, that leaving so late in the season would lead to despair and death. What he came to find out is that for every tragedy there are multitudes of miracles. Light refreshments will be provided. The public is invited to attend.
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Ken Pill
50
Grand Junction
39:46
21
Sam Thornhill
53
Fruita
40:09
22
Matt Rosenberg
33
Grand Junction
40:12
23
Tom Hines
63
Aspen
40:29
24
Brick Swirbul
51
Carbondale
41:18
25
Chris Murphy
36
Palisade
41:50
26
Dan Schultz-Ela
55
Hotchkiss
41:52
27
Lisa Moot
39
Montrose
41:56
28
Liz LaFemina
37
Boulder
42:02
29
Doug Johnston
56
Grand Junction
42:09
30
Paul Cooper
51
Grand Junction
42:36
31
Helen Carlsen
51
Basalt
43:16
32
Walt Speirs
51
Grand Junction
43:50
33
Michelle Peterson
22
CMU
45:31
34
Hurricane Carter
61
Crested Butte
45:39
35
Amanda Moore
31
Grand Junction
46:01
36
Sonja Heuscher
33
Salt Lake City
46:25
37
John Morris
46
Grand Junction
46:52
38
Dan Smith
51
Appleton
46:53
39
Logan McNamee
13
AVSC
47:01
40
Courtney Berg
19
CMU
47:10
41
Roger Harris
51
Elko
47:13
42
Chuck Bodie
58
Grand Junction
47:34
43
Kenton Shaw
57
Grand Junction
48:08
44
Dave Knutson
62
Paonia
49:02
45
Todd Hegstrom
56
Grand Junction
51:11
46
Laura Johnston
57
Grand Junction
55:46
47
Richard Hypio
56
Hotchkiss
56:00
48
Steve Ela
48
Hotchkiss
56:01
49
Chris DePuy
56
Montrose
58:24
Cedar and spruce
50
Mary Gilbert
62
Fort Collins
1:15:42
An unblemished field of brilliant white snow offset by blue Delta County skies frame this shot of snow flocked cedar and blue spruce seen near Cedaredge on Christmas Day.
51
Anky Von
56
Hotchkiss
1:16:39
52
Kristine McGovern
48
llbran
1:26:58
53
Roger Shenkel
69
Grand Junction
1:39:39
54
Theresa Miner
46
Mesa
1:41:01
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extremely conscientious as she works with the staff and the students to help make CMS a better place. I have been especially impressed with her sincerity, maturity, and leadership in her volunteer role. I wish we had more students like Sierra!” Ethan Fritchman was nominated by Miss McPherson, who states, “He works really hard in math class and is very helpful.” CMS principal Paul Rodriguez congratulated the students for the example they set for their fellow students, noting, “It is so important for our young people to accept the challenge of responsibility and hard work.”
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to the opportunity to help another student. I appreciate her joyful attitude everyday. I love the opportunity to teach this special student.” Alyssa Kissner was nominated by Mrs. Dannels, who states, “Alyssa is hard-working, consistent, and shows a great desire to be successful in all that she does. She isn’t afraid to ask questions and takes responsibility for all of her work and behavior. Her humor is quiet, but adds to class. I enjoy having her as a student.” Sierra Baldozier was nominated by Mr. Rodriguez, who states, “Sierra has done an outstanding job as CMS Student Council President! She is
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County opposes new ag youth worker regs BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer
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VFW visits VA patients Over the holiday season, Delta Lee Marts VFW Post and its Ladies Auxiliary made their annual visit to the patients in long-term care unit of the Grand Junction VA Hospital. They then traveled to the American Servicewomen’s Memorial in Collbran, where they met local coordinators Marvin and Nell Ivy and ladies from the Clifton VFW Auxiliary 4663. The group decorated the memorial and a Christmas tree with hundreds of wooden ornaments, each with the name of a female veteran. If you have a female loved one who served in any branch of the military that you would like remembered, call Linda Stahly at 874-0923 and she will ensure a personalized ornament will be added to subsequent decorations.
The Board of County Commissioners has gone on record with farm groups across the nation stating opposition to federal rules aimed at restricting youth employment on farms. The Obama Administration’s Department of Labor issued the new regulations last month. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has taken the lead among some 70 farm groups in opposing the regulations and working to stop their implementation. The Delta BoCC agrees and has sent letters to Colorado’s Congressional delegation stating so. According to the AFBF, “The proposed regulation seems to go well beyond
Cattlewomen seek scholarship apps The members of Black Mesa Cattlewomen will again present scholarships to seniors at Paonia High School and Hotchkiss High School. If you are planning to attend college starting in the fall of 2012, this is your chance. We are looking for applications from seniors who plan to major in an agricultural-related field. Applications are available in your counselors’ offices and are due in April. Last year’s winners were Kacey Kropp and Caitlin Swanbom. Kacey is presently attending the University of North-
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ern Colorado where he is studying political science. Kacey’s family runs an orchard business in the North Fork. Caitlin attends Colorado State University majoring in the health field. She is considering studies in health and exercise science, physical or occupational therapy, or pediatrics. We wish our scholarship winners well and look forward to quality applications for 2012.
Department of Labor’s authority. The Department has the authority to prohibit youth employment in jobs that are ‘particularly hazardous.’ But, the department’s proposal would prohibit youth from working in any job with ‘power-driven equipment.’ Read literally, the department’s proposal would prohibit a youth under 16 from working in any job that had even simple power tools like a battery-operated screw driver.” The new rules would apply to youth under age 16 and would prevent them in many instances from performing other common work like driving tractors. Other ag groups have said the regs would prevent youth from routine but important chores such as detasseling corn. The regulations would impact family farms. The AFBF said the new rules, “would limit youth employment opportunities on farms and ranches” of which 98 percent are family-based operations in America. The BoCC sees the proposed regulations as a threat to this area’s popular, successful, and productive youth programs – 4-H, FAA, and Youth on Farms. “We recognize that the proposed regulation is designed to affect only hired farm workers and seeks to maintain the statutory child labor parental exemption
involving children working on farms owned or operated by their parents,” the Delta County Commissioners’ letter states. “However, some of the proposed regulation confuses or restricts this key statutory exemption ... To ban persons under the age of 16 from using the long list of items is essentially banning young persons from employment.” The AFBF urged the Department “to maintain the integrity of the family farm exemption approved by Congress.” Another concern with the proposed regulations cited by the AFBF coalition is “a potential prohibition on youth harvesting fruits and vegetables, which would prevent high school and college students from working what are considered traditional summer jobs in rural areas. Such regulation would create an even tighter supply of agriculture labor at a time when it is much needed,” the coalition said. The BoCC letter added, “This Board asks you to oppose any Department of Labor Rule changes that would limit the opportunities of our youth to learn from farm work experience and eliminate their opportunity to raise livestock through our long established agricultural education programs.” The BoCC’s letter was drafted by Commissioner Olen Lund and signed by all three commissioners on Jan. 9.
If you farm or ranch together, you have communication issues When families farm and ranch together, there are often communication issues. To help local farm and ranching families figure out how to communicate and work together well, and plan for succession of their farms to the next generation, Colorado State University Extension has invited Dr. Ron Hansen, a professor of agriculture economics from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln,
to present easy-to-understand, common-sense solutions to these issues. Dr. Hanson was raised on an Illinois family farm and was educated at Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois. He has counseled Nebraska farm families for more than 30 years, helping them create succession plans for their farms, and helping resolve family conflicts in a positive manner, and improve family relations through better communication. Dr. Hansen is a widely-traveled national speaker who shares his experience and knowledge with audiences in an entertaining and motivational way. The program, “Keep Your Family Farm or Ranch in the Family — and Improve Communication!” will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Grand Junction at the Grand Vista Hotel. The program cost is $30 per person and includes continental breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and all program materials. Program topics include: “Harmony and Conflict
in Multi-Generational Farming,” “Improving Communication in Farm Families,” “Tools for Farming and Ranching Women to Manage Family Relationships and Stress,” and “Farm Family Business Ownership Succession.” Please register by Jan. 17 to ensure lunch is reserved for you. For more information, or to register for the program, call Colorado State University’s Delta County Extension office at 8742195.
Culvert work to close 5700 Rd The Montrose Country Road and Bridge Department will close 5700 Rd. between Highway 348 and Dalia Rd., starting Thursday, Jan. 12, for culvert replacement. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.
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Candidate stops here Bob Laitres of Delta, right, discusses issues last week during a political campaign stop in Delta by Sal Pace, a state legislator from the East Slope. Since last June, Pace has been running for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Pace shared views and heard thoughtful questions from about 25 local residents on various issues including education, inefficiency and waste in government, wilderness, the federal budget deficit and public debt, public policy formation, and responsible energy development.
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THE DELTA COUNTY Assessor's Office is accepting applications for an Appraiser. The successful candidate must be able to perform appraisals of land and improvements and any other property subclasses. Familiarity with Colorado assessment regulations required. The ability to analyze and provide complex computerized statistical analysis of property values for appraisal experience. Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirements. Must have a Registered Appraiser License and valid Colorado Driver's License. Salary range: $32,576 - $34,000. Interested persons may submit a County Application to the County Administrator's Office on or before Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 at 12 noon. Applications may be obtained at the Administrator's Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416, or by calling 970-8742459. Applications may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty.com. A resume may be attached to the completed County application. Delta County is an EOE/ADA employer. (2x1) DRIVER NEEDED IN Paonia. All Points Transit, a non-profit transportation agency, is seeking a part-time driver (5-15 hours each week). Our fast-paced non-profit organization provides scheduled doorto-door driver assisted transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities. Qualifications include compassion, patience, ability to kneel, bend, push/ pull wheelchairs and lift at least 20 lbs. Must have valid driver's license with no point restrictions. Drug testing and background check will be conducted. Pick up applications at 100 Tessitore Court, Suite D, in Montrose, or call 970-8747334 or e-mail deltadispat ch@allpointstransit.org for more info. (2x2) LAW ENFORCEMENT Academy Coordinator. Qualifications: Experience in the law enforcement community; familiar with POST rules; prior teaching experience desirable; able to pass background check and drug screening; year around schedule. Send resume to Delta Montrose Technical College, 1765 Hwy. 50, Delta, CO 81416 or e-mail to peggstaff@dmtc. edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. (1x2) PART TIME AUTO Mechanic Instructor. Morning (16 hours per week) instructor for high school students. Qualifications: mechanic experience; ASE certification desirable; instructor experience desirable. Send resume to Delta Montrose Technical College, 1765 Hwy. 50, Delta, CO 81416 or e-mail to peggstaff@dmtc. edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. (1x2) PARENTS OF DELTA VHCP students are seeking a qualified math tutor willing to work with individual learners. Please contact Elaine Queen at 874-8226 for more information. (4x2)
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A LOCAL NON-PROFIT with a focus on natural resources is seeking applicants for a Grant Writer and for an Education/Outreach Coordinator. See position descriptions and application details at www.upproject .org. Closing date is Jan. 20, 2012. (2x1) COMPASSIONATE, ORGanized people needed to take care of elderly or disabled adults at home. We train. Must have reliable transportation, pass criminal background check. Parttime hours, start as sub. Adult Home Care Services, Inc. Pick up application at 550 Palmer Street, Delta. Application deadline noon Jan. 13. 970-874-0136. EEO/ MF. (2x1) CROSSROADS ASSISTed Living is hiring a parttime/full-time QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person). Must be a QMAP. You can pick up an application at 1380 Aspen Way, Delta. We are located on East 3rd Street. (2x1) JOURNEYMAN ELECTrician, 30-40 hours per week. Must be self-motivated, selfmanaged. Minimum five years experience, ability to work on antique fixtures a plus but not required. Email tracy.tooker@flcrsi. com for application. (2x1) PART-TIME HELP wanted. Document scanner, must be familiar with computers. Work in medical office helpful but not required. Call 874-5777. (1x2) ADVERTISE! 874-4421
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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.
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)
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)
BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)
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 provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Lou Nesbit at 970252-4260. (tfx41) HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)
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) THE PREGNANCY REsource Center needs staff volunteers to join our team of those committed to presenting life and the truth of Jesus Christ. Why not call us at 874-5733 and find out more? (tfx26) 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 NARCOTICS ANONY- sending them to: New Eyes mous meets at 9th and for the Needy, 549 Millburn Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) or send them to: Gale Conger, Secretary of IOOF BECAWS! DONATIONS Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. needed. Credit cards 548, Delta, CO 81416. accepted. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. UNEMPLOYED? JOIN org. Delta County Citizens others for a time of netfor Animal Welfare and working, encouragement, Shelter (CAWS) and skill improvement. Latent Resources meets DELTA FOOD PANTRY the first Thursday of each needs meals for Delta month at 6:30 at the Delta families who are temporar- United Methodist Church ily in need. Donations of (5th & Meeker). Attendants non-perishable food may and visitors are encourbe brought to 628 Meeker. aged to dress profession(tfx36) ally and bring a note pad HELP!!! KEEP THE and a willingness to learn animal population under and be challenged. Find us control, and SAVE an ani- on facebook.com & twitmal's life. Adopt your new ter.com - search "Latent cat or dog from the Delta Resources", or call James County Humane Society. at 970-901-9463. Adoption fee is minimal. GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS Call 874-2149. (DCHS) senior citizen volunteers ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC- throughout area. If you iation Caregivers' Support have 2 - 4 hours per month Group, Delta. Hospice and minimum, opportunities in Palliative Care of Western Delta/Montrose counties Colorado, Grand Mesa that match your interests Oncology Center, 1501 E. are available. YOU are the 3rd Street, Tuesdays at 2 missing LINK. Call 874-8657 or 249-9639. (tfx28) p.m.
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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0183 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Ronald R. Flye 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 8/4/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/8/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 594363 Original Principal Amount $101,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $92,835.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 3, DORRIS ADDITION Also known by street and number as, 124 Dorris Ave, Paonia, CO 81428-8415. 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, 02/08/2012, 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 12/14/2011 Last Publication 1/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/12/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-11791 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0186 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Melissa Cruz Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. a California Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for the Certificateholders Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-AHL3 Date of Deed of Trust 2/15/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/6/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612700 Original Principal Amount $89,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $88,980.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 7, PLAT B, CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 809 Palmer 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, 02/22/2012, 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 12/28/2011 Last Publication 1/25/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/21/2011 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 10-06558 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0187 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 25, 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) KENNETH DAVID BORTLES AND MARGIE MARIE PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust 12/14/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621744 Original Principal Amount $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,831.72 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 12, 13 AND 14, BLOCK 3, ORCHARD ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTH SIX (6) FEET OF SAID LOT 14, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 316 OAK AVENUE, PAONIA, CO 81428. 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, 02/22/2012, 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 12/28/2011 Last Publication 1/25/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/25/2011 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 # 3119-008 B ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0184 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Michael W. Martis and Michelle A. Martis Original Beneficiary(ies) Long Beach Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL2 Date of Deed of Trust 4/29/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/3/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 590881
Original Principal Amount $127,120.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,163.35 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 OF THE REVISED FIRE MOUNTAIN ESTATES. Also known by street and number as: 40445 Cedar Lane, Paonia, CO 81428. 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, 02/15/2012, 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 12/21/2011 Last Publication 1/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 11-06121CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11 and 18, 2012. District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer St., Room 338 Delta, CO 81416 Plaintiff: BANK OF COLORADO, a Colorado banking corporation Defendants: TERESA HERRERA, SALLY HERRERA, EUTIMIO CHAREZ, EUTIMIO CHAVEZ, FABIA CHAVEZ, JANE RUBALCABA, VIOLA ARCHULETA, ANTIONIO LOPEZ, also known as A. LOPEZ, and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION. Attorney for Plaintiff: Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC James D. Brown 550 Palmer St., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 43, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No.: 970-874-4451 FAX No.: 970-874-7433 Email: jim@brownlawllc.com Atty. Reg. #: 4759 Case No: 11CV314 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS IN THIS ACTION: EUTIMIO CHAREZ, EUTIMIO CHAVEZ, FABIA CHAVEZ, ANTONIO LOPEZ, also known as A. LOPEZ, and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION: You are summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint, and District Court Cover Sheet, may be obtained from the clerk of this court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint, in writing, within 30 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without any further notice to you. This is an action to quiet title to the following described real property located in Delta County, Colorado: Part of the NW1/4SW1/4, Section 12, Township 15 South, Range 96 West, 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the West 1/4 corner of said Section 12 bears North 30°16'28" West 39.52 feet; thence South 89°52'07" East 174.60 feet distance; thence South 00°12'52" West 465.53 feet distance; thence North 89°45'48" West 173.92 feet distance; thence North 00°07'50" East 465.21 feet distance, more or less to the point of beginning. Also known as: 1506 Hwy 50, Delta, CO 81416 Dated: December 6, 2011 BROWN, SCHOTTELKOTTE, STIMPERT & VAUGHN, LLC /s/ James D. Brown James D. Brown Regis. No. 4759 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Delta County Independent: Once each week for five successive weeks First Publication: December 14, 2011 Last Publication: January 11, 2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0117 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 30, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): STEVEN R MININGER AND DANIKA L MININGER Original Beneficiary(ies): MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: 8/24/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust:
8/27/2007 Recording Reception Number: 618241 Original Principal Amount: $138,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $130,504.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 2 IN BLOCK 9 OF CEDARDALE SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 263 SE GREENWOOD AVENUE, 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, 02/15/2012, 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: 12/21/2011 Last Publication: 1/18/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 06/30/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 #: 3030.00251 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent December 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11 and 18, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0185 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Rick D Christenson and Melissa M Christenson Original Beneficiary(ies) Montrosebank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 12/11/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/29/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 631091 Original Principal Amount $213,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $206,994.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A LOT 2 OF CHRISTENSEN MINOR SUBDIVISION; AND A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN PART OF TRACT 52 IN SECTION 26, T12S, R94W OF THE 6TH P.M. IN DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF TRACT 52 FROM WHENCE CORNER 4 OF TRACT 52 IN SECTION 26, T12S, R94W, OF THE 6TH P.M. BEARS N00 05' 43"E A DISTANCE OF 311.23 FEET AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT 52 TO BEAR N00 05' 43' E AND ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE S79 08' 31" E TO THE CENTER LINE OF SURFACE CREEK A DISTANCE OF 378.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALON CENTER LINE OF SURFACE CREEK THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; S72 08;45"W 98.25 FEET; S46 43' 34"W 48.18 FEET; S02 10'17"W 123.54 FEET; S22 26' 50"E 115.37 FEET; S49 03'56"E 137.32 FEET; S14 12'15"W 216.68 FEET; S59 56'41"W 274.21 FEET; S17 42'10"E 125.68 FEET; S28 23'09"W TO THE SOUTH LINE OF TRACT 52 A DISTANCE OF 103.95 FEET MORE OR LESS; THENCE S89 23' 09"W TO THE SOUTH LINE OF TRACT TO CORNER 5 OF TRACT 52 A DISTANCE OF 85.83 FEET; THENCE N00 05' 43"E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A DISTANCE OF 1013.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 22350 Surface Creek Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413. 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, 02/15/2012, 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 12/21/2011 Last Publication 1/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-09824 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11 and 18, 2012.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (C.R.S. 31-12-108) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, shall conduct a public hearing upon the Petition for Annexation of the McGavin Addition filed by McG-3, LLC, Rick McGavin and Martha McGavin for annexation of certain real property more particularly below, on January 24, 2012, at the Town Hall at Paonia, Colorado, commencing at 7:00 p.m. to determine whether or not said real property is eligible for annexation into the Town of Paonia, Colorado, pursuant to the provisions of C.R.S. 31-12-104 and 105. The subject real property in Delta County, Colorado, is more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A". Exhibit A McG-3 LLC McGavin Annexation/Subdivision 438 Stahl Rd 427 Samuel Wade Rd. A parcel of land within Block 7, Beezley's Subdivision to the Town of Paonia, within the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 06, Township 14 South, Range 91 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian having bearings based upon a bearing of N.88°58'26"W. between the Northeast corner of said Section 06 and the N1/4 corner of Section 01, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian with all bearings being relative thereto, said parcel being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Block 7 from whence the Northwest corner of said Section 6 bears N.58°32'21"W. 1166.16 feet parcel boundary runs thence N.19°03'47"W. 387.39 feet along the West line of said Block 7 to a point on the South boundary of the Samuel Wade Road Annexation #2 as recorded under reception No. 648410; thence along said South boundary S.59°49'54"E. 44.87 feet; thence leaving said boundary of Samuel Wade Road Annexation #2 and following the perimeter of Samuel Wade Road Annexation #1 the following (3) three courses (1) 249.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 440.06 feet and whose chord bears S.43°34'56"E. 246.27 feet; (2) thence S.27°20'00"E. 23.59 feet; (3) thence 109.23 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 657.32 feet and whose chord bears S.32°05'38"E. 109.11 feet to a point on the South boundary of said Block 7, Beezely's Subdivision; thence following said South line S.71°02'36"W. 159.49 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel as described contains 0.92 acres. All persons interested in said annexation may appear before the Board of Trustees and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Board. Dated December 13, 2011. /s/ Town Clerk, Published in the Delta County Independent December 21, 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0197 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) KESTER COLLINS AND CHRISTINE COLLINS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 10/8/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/11/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 619635 Original Principal Amount $187,064.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $187,871.85 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 2, REPLAT OF LOT 1, FEDLER MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 13032 F 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, 03/07/2012, 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 1/11/2012 Last Publication 2/8/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/09/2011
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 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 # 9105.02791 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0196 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) PABLO HERNANDEZ AND CELIA HERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER 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 8/19/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/24/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 594846 Original Principal Amount $171,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $156,973.16 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 1, CUCUY SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 10235 HIGHWAY 65, AUSTIN, CO 81410. 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, 03/07/2012, 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 1/11/2012 Last Publication 2/8/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/07/2011 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: 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 # 1269.07789 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0122 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 11, 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): DONALD S. LAUX AND DOROTHY J. LAUX Original Beneficiary(ies): JOSEPH R. DIETRICH AND ELIZABETH M. DIETRICH Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JOSEPH R. DIETRICH AND ELIZABETH M. DIETRICH Date of Deed of Trust: 4/15/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 4/21/2008 Recording Reception Number: 625826 Original Principal Amount: $40,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $40,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A A parcel of land within the NE1/4NW1/4 and NW1/4NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 51 North, Range 07 West New Mexico Principal Meridian having bearings based upon a bearing of North 01°25'36" West between the Southeast corner of said Section 15 and the E1/4 corner of said Section 15 with all other bearings being relative thereto, said parcel being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the E1/16 corner
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common to said Section 15 and Section 10 and running thence South 89°10'42" West 1324.38 feet along the North line of said NW 1/4NE1/4 to the N1/4 corner of said Section 15; thence South 89°11'38" West 1324.54 feet along the North line of said NE1/4NW1/4 to the West 1/16 corner common to said Section 15 and Section 10; thence leaving said North line South 1°37'47" East 643.18 feet along the West line of said NE1/4NW1/4; thence leaving said West line North 89°40'27" East 2649.07 feet to a point on the East line of said NW 1/4NE1/4; thence along said East line North 1°36'24" West 665.74 feet to the point of beginning. Together with one Fruitland Mesa Domestic Water tap and 840 shares of stock in the Fruitland Irrigation Company. Also known by street and number as: 38696 FRUITLAND MESA ROAD, CRAWFORD, CO 81415 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/22/2012, 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: 12/28/2011 Last Publication: 1/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/11/2011 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: Marek, David A #8388 David A. Marek PO Box 1387, Paonia, CO 8142-81387 (970) 5275353 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 #: DIETRICH vs LAUX ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0190 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) ROBERT D BELEW AND PATRICIA L BELEW Original Beneficiary(ies) 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 6/12/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/13/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615987 Original Principal Amount $287,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $281,486.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 5 OF THE JOHNSON-BOOTHE PARTITION. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 14408 2830 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, 02/29/2012, 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 1/4/2012 Last Publication 2/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/27/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 11-910-20019 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that former tenant's belongings left at 1733 Clear Fork Rd., Crawford, CO. will be disposed of in 30 days. Feb. 1, 2012. Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
D4 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of December, 2011. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: CASE NO. 2011CW151. Concerning the Revised Abandonment List of) Water Rights in Water Division No. 4) Revised Abandonment List. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 37-92-401(4) C.R.S. (2011), the Division Engineer for Water Division No. 4, in consultation with the State Engineer, has developed a revised abandonment list which contains those water rights that the Division Engineer has determined to have been abandoned in whole or in part. The revised abandonment list, when concluded by judgment and decree, shall be conclusive as to the water rights determined to have been abandoned. Pursuant to section 37-92-401(4), C.R.S. (2011), the revised abandonment list may be inspected after December 31, 2011, at the offices of the State Engineer, Division Engineers, Water Commissioners, and the Clerk of the Water Court during regular office hours. Additionally, the revised abandonment list is available online at: http://water. state.co.us/DWRDocs/Reports/ Pages/Abandonment.aspx. The Division Engineer will furnish or mail a copy of the Water Division No. 4 revised abandonment list to anyone requesting one upon payment of ten dollars ($10.00). Any person who wishes to protest the inclusion of any water rights on the revised abandonment list shall file a written protest with both the Water Clerk for the Division No. 4 Water Court and provide a copy to the Division Engineer in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 37-92-401(5), C.R.S (2011). A form for such protest is available at: http://www.courts.state.co.us/ Forms. All such protests shall be filed no later than June 30, 2012. The fee for filing such a protest with the Water Clerk shall be fortyfive dollars ($45.00), payable to the Water Clerk. The State Engineer or Division Engineer may request the Division No. 4 Water Court order the physical abandonment of diversion structures no longer associated with any decreed water rights as a result of this revised abandonment list. Bob Hurford, Division Engineer, Dick Wolfe, State Engineer. “THERE HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING A CLAIM OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHT CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST AS PROVIDED IN THE WATER RIGHT DETERMINATION AND ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.” YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of February, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of December, 2011. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: CASE NO. 2011CW154 (REF NO. 05CW38). DELTA COUNTY 1. Ward Creek LLC, c/o Austin Keiser, P.O. Box 160, Cedaredge CO 81413, by Aaron R. Clay, P.O. Box 38, Delta CO 81416, 970-874-9777. APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE 2. Name of Structure: Meyers Homestead Wells Nos. 1 and 2 3. Date of Original Decree: December 12, 2005, Case No. 05CW38 Court: Water Division No. 4. 4. Legal Description of decreed point of diversion: Meyers Homestead Well No. 1: A point in the NE1/4NE1/4, Section 11, Township 13 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M. 734 feet south of the north section line and 753 feet west of the east line of said Section 11. Meyers Homestead Well No. 2: A point in the NW1/4NW1/4, Section 11, Township 13 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M. 600 feet south of the north section line and 250 feet east of the west line of said Section 11. 5. Date of Appropriation: Meyers Homestead Well No. 1: July 12, 2004; Meyers Homestead Well No. 2: March 1, 2005. 6. Amount: Meyers Homestead Well No. 1: .045 c.f.s. (22.5 gpm) Meyers Homestead Well No. 2: .033 c.f.s. (15 gpm) 7. Use: Domestic in eleven single family residences and irrigation of 0.2 acre of lawn and garden; 8. Source of Water: groundwater tributary to Ward Creek, Forked Tongue Creek and the Gunnison River. 9. Claims for diligence and to make absolute: Well No. 1 was drilled was drilled in 2005. In the last six years, it has been piped to two single family residences. Well No. 2 was completed, but has not been piped to any residences. DELTA COUNTY. “THERE HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING A CLAIM OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHT CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST AS PROVIDED IN THE WATER RIGHT DETERMINATION AND ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.” YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of February, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit
of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of December, 2011. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: CASE NO. 2011CW159. Applicant: Edwin Hostetler, 34637 Powell Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Application for Surface Water Rights: Blide Spring Enlargement - NW1/4SE1/4 of Section 19, T14S, R92W, 6th PM. 1,874 feet from the south line and 1,821 feet from the east section line. Source: Short Draw and North Fork of the Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 03/01/1960. Amount Claimed: .25 c.f.s. conditional for commercial, domestic and stockwater. DELTA COUNTY. “THERE HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING A CLAIM OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHT CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST AS PROVIDED IN THE WATER RIGHT DETERMINATION AND ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.” YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of February, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of December, 2011. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: CASE NO. 2011CW163 DELTA COUNTY 1. Applicants: Butte Ditch Company, c/o Andy Wick, 11488 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410, Fogg Ditch Company, c/o Leonard W. Johnson, 8341 2000 Road, Austin, CO 81410, by Aaron R. Clay, P.O. Box 38, Delta CO 81416, 970-8749777. APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF WATER RIGHTS 2. Name of Structure: BUTTE DITCH priorities 12 and A-52 and FOGG DITCH, priorities 10, 32, A-54, and A-120, 3. Date of Original Decree: June 17, 1889, Case No. CA0038, Delta County District Court; April 21, 1885, Case CA0457, Delta County District Court. 4. Legal Description of decreed point of diversion: Butte Ditch: NE1/4SW1/4NE1/4, Section 12, Township 14 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M., 1464.58 feet south of the north section line and 1438,89 feet west of the east section line. Fogg Ditch: SW1/4NE1/4NW1/4, Section 13, Township 14 South, Range 95 West, 6th P.M., 909.78 feet south of the north section line and 1680.23 feet east of the west section line. 5. Date of Appropriation: Butte Ditch: November 24, 1885 (priority #12); October 1, 1889 (priority A-52); Fogg Ditch: April 21, 1885 (priority #10), October 15, 1889 (priority #32); April 15, 1891 (priority A-54); August 12, 1910 (priority A-120). 6. Amount of water that applicant intends to change: Butte Ditch: 18.75 c.f.s.; Fogg Ditch: 20.92 c.f.s. 7. Use: Irrigation 8. Source of Water: Surface Creek, tributary to Dirty George Creek and the Gunnison River. 9. Change requested: Butte Ditch: Applicant requests as an alternate point of diversion for priorities #12 and A52 at the headgate of the Alfalfa Ditch. This change has been done informally for years, to make best use of the water and minimize ditch loss. This water will be taken in the Alfalfa Ditch to Fruitgrowers Reservoir to level out the diurnal fluctuation in Surface Creek, and then delivered to shareholders of the Butte Ditch Company by Orchard City Irrigation District. Water delivered to shareholders of the Butte Ditch Company above the Stell Enlargement Ditch will have their water delivered through the Butte Ditch. Fogg Ditch: Applicant requests as an alternate point of diversion for priorities #10, 32, A54 and A-120 at the headgate of the Alfalfa Ditch. This change has been done informally for years, to make best use of the water and minimize ditch loss. This water will be taken in the Alfalfa Ditch to Fruitgrowers Reservoir to level out the diurnal fluctuation in Surface Creek, and then delivered to shareholders of the Fogg Ditch Company by Orchard City Irrigation District. Water delivered to shareholders of the Fogg Ditch Company above the Circle Ditch will have their water delivered through the Fogg Ditch. 10. Legal descriptions of decreed location and actual or new location of structure. Alfalfa Ditch, located in the SW1/4NW1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M., 1908.66 feet north of the south section line and 25890.06 feet west of the east section line. UTM coordinates Northing 4308774, Easting 246432, Zone 13. DELTA COUNTY. “THERE HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING A CLAIM OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHT CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST AS PROVIDED IN THE WATER RIGHT DETERMINATION AND ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.” YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED
PUBLIC NOTICES THAT you have until the last day of February, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0189 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 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) Elizabeth T Roberts and Robert Daniels Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 1/29/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/9/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 640850 Original Principal Amount $123,236.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $120,886.38 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. LOT 54, WILLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 3 AS AMENDED TO THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 626 Willow Drive, 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, 02/29/2012, 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 1/4/2012 Last Publication 2/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/27/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-14892 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0191 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 28, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) KENNETH DAVID BORTLES AND MARGIE MARIE PRICE Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust 12/14/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621743 Original Principal Amount $210,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $204,831.72 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 16, BLOCK 3, ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 10 FEET AS CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 72, PAGE 377, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 232 GRAND AVENUE, PAONIA, CO 81428. 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, 02/29/2012, 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 1/4/2012 Last Publication 2/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 3119-022 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0188 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 25, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) ROBERT J TURTURA Original Beneficiary(ies) REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 9/28/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/28/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 637966 Original Principal Amount $150,510.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $147,188.03 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 94 west of the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 69°35' East a distance of 649.64 feet; Thence North 02°25' East 110.0 feet; Thence South 82°04' East 90.0 feet; Thence South 02°25' West 110.0 feet; Thence North 82°04' West 90.0 feet to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 215 SW 10TH AVENUE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. 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, 02/22/2012, 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 12/28/2011 Last Publication 1/25/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/25/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 1068.04077 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0131 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 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): Brett Denny and Trona Denny Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Superior Home Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 11/30/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/10/2004 Recording Reception Number: 586319 Original Principal Amount: $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance:
$176,459.64 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 PART OF THE NE 1/4 NE 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP, RANGE 91 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT POINT WHENCE THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29 BEARS NORTH 77'57' EAST 171 FEET, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE DENVER AND RIO GRAND RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AND RUNNING THENCE 42'57' WEST 466 FEET; THENCE N59' 03" WEST, 574 FEET TO THE APPROXIMATE CENTER OF THE NORTH FORK OF THE GUNNISON RIVER; THENCE FOLLOWING THE RIVER CHANNEL N 35'03" E 103 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE ROUTE 82' 42' E, 322.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE IMPROVEMENT BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15451 GRANGE ROAD, PAONIA, CO 81428. BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED December 23, 1989 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY IN BOOK 0642, PAGE 284 WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY STANDFORD T. BEALMEAR, UNTO BRETT W. DENNY AND TRONA DENNY. Also known by street and number as: 16451 Grange Road, Paonia, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/29/2012, 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: 1/4/2012 Last Publication: 2/1/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/20/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 #: 11-10178 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0192 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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 Schaefer and Kathleen Schaefer Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Metro Finance Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 4/25/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/2/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626885 Original Principal Amount $207,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $200,407.96 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF CO AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 10/22/2001 AND RECORDED 10/24/2001 AS INSTRUMENT NUMBER 548578 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 4 OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES MINOR SUBDIVISION. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Also known by street and number as: 5584 Sundown Rd, 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, 02/29/2012, 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
Delta County Independent 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 1/4/2012 Last Publication 2/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/01/2011 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-03749 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
NOTICE OF VACANCY Environmental Representative – Gunnison Basin Roundtable Notice is hereby given that the members of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable are seeking nominations of individuals to serve as the Environmental Representative on the Roundtable. Nominations must be submitted by one or more regionally, state-wide, or nationally recognized environmental conservation organizations that have operated in Colorado for at least five years. Nominees must reside within the boundaries of the Gunnison Basin and must be willing to commit to attending regular meetings. The Gunnison Basin Roundtable meets the first Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Montrose. The members of the Roundtable will appoint someone to fill this vacancy during their regular meeting on February 6, 2011. Letters of nomination must be received no later than January 31, 2012 and may be either mailed to Michelle Pierce, Town Manager; Town of Lake City; P. O. Box 544; Lake City, CO 81235, faxed to the same at (970) 944-2337 or e-mailed to michellepierce@townoflakecity. us. Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0193 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) Paul Chadwick Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MortgageIT, Inc Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA11 Date of Deed of Trust 4/3/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/12/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 602418 Original Principal Amount $221,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $236,831.80 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 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Parcel 1: Part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: A tract of land being North 89°52' West 884.55 feet of the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21 to the point of beginning; thence North 89°52' West 435.6 feet; thence North 0°55' East 1000.0 feet; thence South 89°54' East 435.6 feet; thence South 0°55' West 1000.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part of subject property which lay within the following described tract: part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21; thence South 88°25' West 872.7 feet along the South line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 00°53' West 884.1 feet; thence North 50°10' West 65.3 feet; thence North 87°22' West 356.1 feet to the West line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 01°09' East 335.2 feet along the West subdivision line to the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 87°59' East 541.2 feet along the North line of said SE1/ 4NE1/4; thence South 01°22' West 505.5 feet; thence North 87°59' East 775.5 feet; thence South 01°22' West 794.5 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: A non-exclusive right of way for road purposes 20 feet wide the center line of which commences 10 feet East of the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4 and runs South parallel to the West subdivision lien 335.2 feet, County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 24778 Rhapsody Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413. 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, 02/29/2012, 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 1/4/2012 Last Publication 2/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/02/2011 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: BOYD A. ROLFSON #40035 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 # 11-06759CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
FIRE MOUNTAIN CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Co. will be held at the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 North 1st Street, Hotchkiss, on Thursday evening, January 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of electing three members of the Board of Directors for a term of two years, and to consider all other business that may properly come before the meeting. Dixie Jacobs Luke, President Randall Fisher, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11 and 18, 2012.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EARL D. MILLER, Deceased Case Number 2011PR108 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 April 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Teresa Calhoun Person Giving Notice 1750 B Street Delta CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALMA ELIZABETH CASE, a/k/a ALMA E. CASE, a/k/a ALMA CASE, Deceased Case Number 2011PR109 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 April 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Karen Smith Person Giving Notice PO Box 621 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Hanson Mesa Domestic Pipeline Company will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss, County of Delta, State of Colorado, for the purpose of electing three members to the Board of Directors for a two-year term, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. King Robertson, President Diane Walker, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent December 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.
PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of Stockholders in the Grand View Canal Irrigation Co. will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 in the Downstairs Council Room in the Crawford Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. for the election of officers, setting of assessments and any other business coming before the meeting. Mark LeValley - President Dawna Cotten - Bookkeeper Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11 and 18, 2012.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the NORTH FORK LATERAL DITCH COMPANY will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at MEMORIAL HALL in Hotchkiss, County of Delta, State of Colorado, for the purpose of electing two members to the Board of Directors for a two-year term, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. Bill Kolb, President Diane Walker, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11 and 18, 2012.
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of The Fruitland Irrigation Company shall be held at the Crawford Town Hall on 31 JANUARY 2012 at 7:00 P.M. It will be a source of benefit to you and pleasure to the Company if your personal attendance could be assured as matters of importance will of necessity come before the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to address new and old business, that may come before the board, discuss proposed changes to the by-laws and to elect officers to serve for the coming year. If unable to attend in person, please fill out the attached proxy in the name of a shareholder competent to act in your place and give the proxy to him/her or mail to the secretary at the address below. You are also encouraged write any suggestions that you wish the stockholders to take action on and mail them to the secretary to be brought before the meeting. Bill Murray, Secretary. Published in the Delta County Independent January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Delta County Independent IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of December, 2011. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: CASE NUMBER 2011CW152 DELTA COUNTY, GUNNISON RIVER, WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 1. NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: Zachary T. Meyer, P.O. Box 665, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. 2. ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT: James R. Briscoe, Briscoe & Associates, P.C., P.O. Box 120, Hotchkiss, CO 81419; 970-872-3118. 3. Application for Water Rights (Surface). 4. NAME OF STRUCTURE OR PLAN: Meyer-Carsten Collection Gallery. 5. LOCATION: NE¼NE¼, Section 31, Township 14 S, Range 92 W, 6th P.M. 0 Feet from North section line and 398 feet from East section line. 6. Tributary to North Fork of the Gunnison River. 7. QUANTITY: .35 cfs; APPROPRIATION DATE: July 1, 1991. 8. TYPE OF USE: Domestic, Irrigation/sprinkling, aesthetics of view and sound, and wildlife enrichment. 9. TYPE OF STRUCTURE. Ditch. 10. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ACREAGE IRRIGATED OR TO BE IRRIGATED: Part of the NE¼NE¼ of Section 31, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., beginning 321’ East of the NW corner, thence S. 40 rods, East 999’; N 40 rods, West 999’ to point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado. 11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE STATUTE OR TO ASSIST IN GIVING NOTICE OF THE SPECIFIC WATER RIGHT SOUGHT. Bob Starr, then the local water commissioner, viewed the area with Applicant and provided information and his experience as an aid to Applicant in making decisions and performing the work to complete the system comprising the gallery, ditches and pond. ABSOLUTE. DELTA COUNTY. CASE NUMBER 2011CW153 DELTA COUNTY, GUNNISON RIVER, WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 1. NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: Zachary T. Meyer, P.O. Box 665, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. 2. ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT: James R. Briscoe, Briscoe & Associates, P.C., P.O. Box 120, Hotchkiss, CO 81419; 970-872-3118. 3. Application for Water Storage Right. 4. NAME OF STRUCTURE OR PLAN: Zack’s Pond. 5. LOCATION: NE¼NE¼, Section 31, Township 14 S, Range 92 W, 6th P.M. 360 Feet from North section line and 398 feet from East section line. 6. Tributary to North Fork of the Gunnison River. 7. QUANTITY: 1.9 acre feet; APPROPRIATION DATE: July 1, 1991. 8. TYPE OF USE: In addition to irrigation/sprinkling, provides aesthetics of running water and impounded water; provides drinking water and fowl habitat for wildlife enrichment. 9. TYPE OF STRUCTURE. Pond. 10. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ACREAGE IRRIGATED OR TO BE IRRIGATED: Part of the NE¼NE¼ of Section 31, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., beginning 321’ East of the NW corner, thence S. 40 rods, East 999’; N 40 rods, West 999’ to point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado. 11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE STATUTE OR TO ASSIST IN GIVING NOTICE OF THE SPECIFIC WATER RIGHT SOUGHT. Bob Starr, then the local water commissioner, viewed the area with Applicant and provided information and his experience as an aid to Applicant in making decisions and performing the work to complete the system comprising the gallery, ditches and pond. ABSOLUTE. DELTA COUNTY. “THERE HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS PROCEEDING A CLAIM OR CLAIMS WHICH MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHT CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT AND PROTEST AS PROVIDED IN THE WATER RIGHT DETERMINATION AND ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1969, OR BE FOREVER BARRED.” YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of February, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0195 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 4, 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 ORR Original Beneficiary(ies) INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2005-C, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series INABS 2005-C under the Pooling and Servicing agreement dated Sept 1, 2005 Date of Deed of Trust 4/15/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/18/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 590299 Original Principal Amount $87,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $82,971.95 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. commencing at a point 19 rods West of the 1/4 Section corner between Sections 12 and 13 of said Township and Rage, being on the Westerly line of the County Road; Thence South 21° West following the Westerly of the County Road 570 feet for a point of beginning; Thence North 69° West 145.2 feet; Thence South 21° West 75 feet; Thence South 69° East 145.2 feet to the Westerly line of the County Road; Thence North 21° East following the Westerly boundary of the County Road 75 feet to place of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of said property as conveyed to the Colorado State Department of Highways more particularly described in deed recorded December 3, 1951 in Book 318 at Page 291. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 12891 HIGHWAY 65, 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, 03/07/2012, 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 1/11/2012 Last Publication 2/8/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/04/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CATHERINE A. HILDRETH, Esq. #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 3500.01209 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.
TOWN OF HOTCHKISS DECEMBER 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 6,023.16 Chase …………………… 699.92 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,178.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 198.28 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Tim Hinz ……………… 220.00 AMERIGAS …………… 562.33 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 28.00 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 900.50 California Contractor
Supplies …………… 79.80 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 ChemaTox Laboratory, Inc. …………………… 22.58 Consolidated Consulting Serv ………………… 3,825.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Commissioners …… 34,028.76 Delta County Independent ………… 139.75 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,279.84 Division of Water Resources …………… 600.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,923.00 Drug Testing, Inc. …… 75.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 107.71 Gambles of Hotchkiss 150.35 Grainger, Inc ………… 84.25 Greg's Lawn Service … 165.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 82.03 Kwiki Tire II, Inc. ……… 43.95 Master Petroleum Co 945.59 Mountain Peak Controls, Inc. …………………… 1,764.00 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 Noble Industrial Supply Corp. ………………… 4,633.74 Pinnacol Assurance … 935.00 Pioneer Products, Inc. 1,424.28 Sapphire Construction 24,075.00 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 214.10 The Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins. …………………… 669.27 The Paper Works, Ink 105.28 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Treatment Technology 8,400.00 Underwriters Laboratories Inc …………………… 270.00 United Companies …… 135.10 Wilbur-Ellis Company 1,606.12 City Market #29 ……… 2,279.50 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Sprint …………………… 223.48 TDS Telecomm ……… 673.60 Bank of the West …… 25,550.00 A/P ……………………… 145,194.52 P/R ……………………… 33,660.15 Total …………………… 178,854.67 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Delta County Joint School District No. 50 will be soliciting bids in the next three months for custodial supplies, instructional supplies, xerographic paper, and athletic supplies. Any interested bidders should send information to the Business Office, Attn: Terry Kimber, at 7655 2075 Road, Delta, CO 81416, or telephone 970-8744438, or fax 970-874-5744, or email bidinfo@deltaschools.com. Published in the Delta County Independent January 4 and 11, 2012.
Notice to the Stockholders of the Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Company Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Company will be held at the Paonia High School Library on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm to elect one member of the Board of Directors for a term of five years, and consider all other business that may properly come before the stockholders at this meeting. Karl Burns, President Chris Nyikos, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
TOWN OF HOTCHKISS NOVEMBER 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 6,451.00 Chase …………………… 610.82 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,157.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 242.54 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Sapphire Construction 47,514.38 Chad Lloyd …………… 258.28 Hotchkiss Post Office… 220.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Blair and Associates P.C. …………………… 10,400.00 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 603.50 California Contractor Supplies …………… 244.50 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 ChemaTox Laboratory, Inc. …………………… 310.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 9.15 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,409.84 Double J Disposal, Inc 8,023.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 51.55 Gambles of Hotchkiss 274.85 Grainger, Inc ………… 187.43 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 181.84 Greg's Lawn Service … 210.00 HACH Co ……………… 475.67 Hotchkiss Automotive 200.52 Intermountain Sweeper Co. …………………… 38.68 JM Plumbing & Heating, Inc. …………………… 17.35 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 89.38 Master Petroleum Co 1,433.09 Neil Tripp ……………… 515.00 Overland Ditch & Reservoir …………… 1,650.00 Pack Shack …………… 325.56 Scott Electric, Inc. …… 1,050.00 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 89.04 Sprint …………………… 186.06 The Paper Works Ink … 144.68 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. …………………… 355.00 United Companies …… 208.90 USA Blue Book ……… 483.78 Utility Notification Center ……………… 20.93 Weekender Sports, Inc 75.85 Wilbur-Ellis Company 177.56 Hotchkiss Community Dinners ……………… 500.00 Kangaroo Express …… 48.00
N.F. Childrens Christmas Fun …………………… 500.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 TDS Telecomm ……… 661.99 Hotchkiss Senior Citizens ……………… 1,592.75 Mary Lou Snell ……… 73.00 A/P ……………………… 101,720.72 P/R ……………………… 33,038.27 Total …………………… 134,758.99 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012. Delta-Montrose Electric Association STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION DELTA-MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (05-09) Daniel R. McClendon General Manager January 3, 2012 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to Approve Technical Revision Application No. 29 (TR-29) for the Bear Mine (Permit No. C-1981-033), submitted by Bear Coal Company, Inc.. In Technical Revision No. 29, the Bear Coal Company is proposing to construct a 12 inch diameter, 300 foot long pipeline at the Bear No. 3 Mine that will divert the hillside spring water from the treatment pond and discharge directly into the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The diversion cannot be implemented until the CDPHE approves the direct discharge into the river and revises the NPDES permit accordingly. The Bear Mine is an Underground coal mine located in Gunnison County, approximately 0 miles E of Somerset, Colorado. Coal interest is Federal, and the surface affected is Federal and private land. The permit area encompasses approximately 1,108.40 acres. This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 34-33-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the regulations promulgated there under. Copies of the proposed decision, including stipulations, are on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must be made within ten (10) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision. Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
TOWN OF HOTCHKISS OCTOBER 2011 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 9,039.98 Chase …………………… 60.85 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,206.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 199.09 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 836.00 AMERIGAS …………… 30.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 476.76 BOSS in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 1,062.50 Caselle, Inc. …………… 1,872.00 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 ChemaTox Laboratory, Inc. …………………… 327.50 Colo Depart of Health 1,780.00 Colorado State Treasurer …………… 287.52 Consolidated Consulting Serv ………………… 7,072.50 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 61.39 Delta County Memorial Hospital ……………… 313.50 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 5,000.84 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,960.00 Drug Testing, Inc. …… 55.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 163.71 Earthbound …………… 50.00 Gambles of Hotchkiss 390.18 Grainger, Inc. ………… 1,542.60 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply ……………… 304.96 Greg's Lawn Service … 240.00 HACH Co ……………… 69.20 High Country Car Wash 47.54 Kwiki Tire II, Inc ……… 10.00
Leonard McCulloch … 30.00 Master Petroleum Co 1,583.68 Mathew Bender & Co., Inc. …………………… 150.26 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Modern Marketing …… 140.03 Neil Tripp ……………… 515.00 North Fork Ambulance 75.00 Pack Shack …………… 346.81 Pine Valley Eco Products, Inc. …………………… 1,238.31 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 98.86 Sprint …………………… 186.06 TDS Telecomm ……… 683.66 The Animal Doctor …… 287.00 The Paper Works, Ink 70.97 Tools Plus Industries … 391.08 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. …………………… 410.00 United Companies …… 287.12 Utility Notification Center ……………… 16.10 Wagner Equipment Co 94.35 Weekender Sports, Inc 300.94 Wilbur-Ellis Company 217.56 Bulldog Booster Club 500.00 Delta County Economic Develp ……………… 500.00 Hotchkiss FFA ………… 100.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Kangaroo Express …… 48.00 Pioneer Products, Inc 1,306.20 Colorado State Treasurer …………… 12.89 Petty Cash Account … 191.04 A/P ……………………… 59,688.79 P/R ……………………… 32,763.34 Total …………………… 92,452.13 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
MEETING NOTICE The 2012 Annual Stockholders' Meeting of the Monitor Ditch Company will be held Saturday morning, February 04, 2012, 10:30 AM at the Cox/Major residence located at 38810 Hwy 133. We must have a Quorum in order to elect a board of officers and transact any other business that may come before the floor. If you can not attend, please assign your proxy to another stockholder so that legal business can be conducted. Thank you, /s/ Laura M. Major, President PROXY Being unable to attend the stockholders' meeting of the Monitor Ditch Company, on February 04, 2012, I hereby assign my _____ number of shares by proxy to ______________________ to vote in my absence. I understand that if I am able to attend the meeting and vote in my own behalf, the proxy will be returned to me at the meeting. Signed: _________________________ Return to: Laura Major, P.O. Box 1552, Paonia, CO 81428 or Evelyn Roseberry, 13804 Pumpkin Hollow Rd., Hotchkiss, CO, 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the North Fork Farmer's Ditch will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the community room at the Town Hall in Paonia, Colorado. Two officers will be elected for two-year terms, and for any other business that may come before the meeting. Chris Turpin, President Leland Bradley, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Chalres Winston, Deceased Case Number 11PR106 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 April 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Francis Winston Personal Representative 42535 Mule Deer Road Crawford, Colorado 81415 970-921-3738 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
CALL OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is called and will be held at the Olathe High School, Olathe, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 for the purpose of the election of three members of the Board of Directors for three year terms and for such other business as may come before the meeting. The business meeting is scheduled to begin promptly at 1:00 P.M. Proxies may be mailed or delivered to the Association at 601 Park Avenue, Montrose, Colorado 81401 up to 4:30 P.M. February 6, 2012 or delivered to the meeting place on February 7, 2012 between 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Please note that any individual designated to act as proxy must be a stockholder in the Association and be present at said meeting in order to be eligible to vote such proxy. The Chairman will request nominations from the nominating committee, namely, Lanny Denham, Brad Collins, and Bud Hawkins. NOMINATIONS MAY ALSO BE MADE FROM THE FLOOR. Dated at Montrose, Colorado, January 3, 2012 Dave Goodhue, Secretary
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Lunch will be served at noon Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of Leon Lake Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Monday, February 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two-year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Ellis Fritchman, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 11 and 25, 2012.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Grand Mesa Water Users Association will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. in the Cedaredge Community Center, 140 NW 2nd Street, Cedaredge, Colorado. Four directors will be elected for twoyear terms; an assessment will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Arlo Cox, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 11 and 25, 2012.
PUBLIC NOTICE Crawford Clipper Ditch Company Notice of an Annual Meeting of the Membership of the Crawford Clipper Ditch Company to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall (downstairs) in Crawford, Colorado. Agenda: 1. Election of Officers-terms expire in January 2012 a) Gary Kraai b) Allen Steele 2. 2012 Assessments 3. Ditch Maintenance 4. Other Business /s/ President, Gary Kraai /s/ Secretary, Joan West Published in the Delta County Independent January 11 and 18, 2012.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Stephen L. McAlpine a.k.a. Steve McAlpine, Deceased Case Number: 11 PR 105 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 May 18, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan B. Hillyard, P.C. Person Giving Notice PO Box 808 Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary G. Herrera, also known as Maria Genoveva Herrera, Deceased Case Number 2011 PR 115 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 May 11, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Edward Herrera Personal Representative 1409 Howard St. Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
COUNCIL BILL #1, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO DISCONNECTING FROM THE CITY'S TERRITORIAL LIMITS A PORTION OR PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED UNDER THE NAME OF JENNINGS LANDING #3. WHEREAS, property known as Jennings Landing #3 was previously annexed by City of Delta Ordinance # 18, 2007; and Whereas the property owner has applied for disconnection from the City's territorial limits of part of the same property, as more particularly described on attached Exhibit A and on the map of the pertinent part prepared by E. Schaaf and Associates under the date of _______ ___; and Whereas, the disconnection sought by the property owner is governed by the provisions of C.R.S. 31-12-501; and Whereas, the Delta City Council has determined, in accord with said statute, that the best interests of the City will not be prejudiced by allowing the requested disconnection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That part of Jennings Landing #3, more particularly described on the attached Exhibit A, is hereby disconnected from the territorial limits of the City of Delta. Section 2. This ordinance and the aforementioned map of the area of property disconnected hereby shall be promptly recorded in the public records of Delta County, Colorado. Section 3. Nothing herein is intended to preclude future re-annexation of said property if and when such action is determined to be necessary and proper. Exhibit A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Of a Portion
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of Jennings Landing Addition No. 3 to be disconnected Beginning at a point on Colorado State Highway 50 Right of Way, Southgate Addition and Highway Addition Annexation; thence S 41°43’00” E a distance of 717.97’ along the boundary of the Southgate Addition; thence the following along the boundary of the South Garnet Addition: S 41°08’00” E a distance of 132.17’ and S 48°18’00” E a distance of 152.11’; thence along the boundaries of the South Garnet, Jennings Landing No. 1 and Jennings Landing No. 2 Additions S 40°04’09” E a dist. of 381.17’; thence S 71°02’00” E a distance of 116.60’; thence S 45°46’00” E a distance of 201.00’; thence S 48°53’15” E a distance of 134.34’; thence S 48°59’00” E a distance of 108.43’ to the end of the Jennings Landing No. 3 Addition: thence along the boundary of Colorado State Highway 50 S 48°59’00” E a distance of 270.77’; thence along the boundary of Colorado State Highway 50 S 41°54’00” E a distance of 145.40’; thence S 40°39’00” E a distance of 280.00’; thence S 57°18’00” E a distance of 267.60’; thence S 81°40’30” E a distance of 291.00’; thence S 89°32’00” E a distance of 309.20’; thence S 00°28’00” W a distance of 2.66’ to a fence on the North side of E Road; thence Along said fence and a extension of a line to the property described in book 924 page 548 Delta County S 89°58’10” E a distance of 1251.24’; thence along said property S 01°05’00” W a distance of 27.53’, to that property as described in book 801 page 574 Delta County; thence along said property N 89°56’51” E a distance of 339.89’; thence S 54°25’29” E a distance of 59.98’; thence S 22°58’29” E a distance of 168.25’; thence S 67°35’29” E a distance of 190.74’: thence S 29°33’09” E a distance of 402.66’; thence S 36°23’09” E a distance of 304.00’; thence S 46°0309” E a distance of 420.00’; thence S 35°13’09” E a distance of 156.00’; thence S 80°13’09” E a distance of 249.00’; thence S 89°56’24” W a distance of 330.32’; thence S 00°09’38” W a distance of 1319.86’; thence S 89°59’50” W a distance of 360.93’; thence N 54°43’32” W a distance of 1745.09’; thence N 35°44’29” W a distance of 242.97’; thence N 51°59’29” W a distance of 128.20’; thence N 48°30’59” W a distance of 84.20’; thence N 49°56’29” W a distance of 236.20’; thence N 42°27’29” W a distance of 544.18’; thence N 00°09’24” W a distance of 717.34’ to the boundary of State Highway 50; thence along said boundary of State Highway 50 S 89°07’00” W a distance of 232.00’; thence N 88°14’30” W a distance of 309.20’; thence N 74°34’30” W a distance of 79.00’; thence N 89°32’00” W a distance of 33.13’; thence S 48°57’39” W a distance of 246.97’; thence N 41°03’00” W a distance of 2669.77’ to a point on the Highway Addition; thence N 00°07’00” E a distance of 234.10’, along the boundary of the Highway Addition to the point of beginning, having an area of 122.01 acres more or less. Total Perimeter of disconnection 16592.67 Ft. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
NOTICE: Forrest Ditch Stockholders Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Mesa Water Users Office at 125 South Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge, Colorado. Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
Delta County, Colorado District Court Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 Phone Number: (970) 874-6280 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) and Address: Diana Cardena Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) and Address: Marco Cadena-Garcia Case Number 11DR143 CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in this Court, under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, and has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings. ACTION # 2011 DR43 RESPONDENT PARTY Marco Antonio Cadena-Garcia NATURE OF ACTION Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she failed to appear or file a response within 30 days after the date of this publication. Dated this 3rd day of January, 2012. MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By: /s/ Sara R. Towsley Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 2012.
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Baking contest was a Gain a deeper understanding winner for troops overseas of God’s purpose in the world In December, the Delta Public Library and Delta Lee Marts VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary jointly sponsored a baking contest. The entries were judged by Delta Police Chief Robert Thomas, Delta County Undersheriff Mark Taylor and Colorado State Patrol Captain Jon Rapp (retired). All of the “goodies” were then packaged and sent to United States military personnel around the world. Contest winners were Donna Miller, first place; Diane Foss, second; and Grace Haws, third. Compliments of two teenage girls from Eckert, over 200 handmade Christmas cards were
sent with the goodies, destined for service personnel who might not receive Christmas greetings from home. If you would like to cheer a service person far
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Chief Robert Thomas, Undersheriff Mark Taylor and Colorado State Patrol Captain Jon Rapp (retired) judged the goodies prepared for U.S. troops overseas. Also pictured is Delta Library manager Lea Hart.
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DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m. Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.
LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening
9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd. (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Miercoles: Jovenes
from home, please write a note or letter and take it to Lea Hart at the Delta Public Library or call Sandy Baker of the Lee Marts VFW Ladies Auxiliary 3571 at 874-8172.
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: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church 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
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Perspectives, a 15week non-denominational course designed to help people understand the heart and passion of God for the nations, and find their role in it, is coming to Montrose. Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, the weekly classes will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene from 6 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 705 S. 12th Street in Montrose. Each of the weekly sessions is led in person by a world class speaker who will inform, challenge and motivate participants to understand the call that God has placed before them. While often
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taught to those involved in missions, the course is for anyone who wants a closer walk with the Lord, who is serious about gaining a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate purpose in the world. The course challenges participants to dig deeper into the biblical foundation during the first few weeks. It then expands to explain the history of the Christian movement, showing the living story of God’s purpose from the days of Abraham through to the present. Participants will also learn how to share God’s purpose across cultures. And finally, partic-
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751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Roy Trueblood, Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Janet Noble - Children Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Communion Worship 1st Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about Sunday: Bible studies and Prayer times SURFACE CREEK Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed preaching to follow 21987 Austin Road • Austin Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Jacopper@tds.net FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Sunday: deltafirstchurchofgod.com Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bob and Linda Aubery with Children’s Church and nursery provided Sunday School Classes Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. CEDAREDGE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. 370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 Prayer Chain P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. (The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 SUNDAY SCHOOL “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Rev. Steven Puls for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tom Seibert Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Wednesday 10:30 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 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 7 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jo DeVinny Minister Windell Howard Please call: for feast day services schedule Sunday: Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Thursday: ADVENTIST CHURCH Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. 763 Meeker St., Delta 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. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. FREE CHURCH Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Christ Centered Country Church www.newhopefree.org CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Independent and Fundamental Pastor Bill Williamson OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 856-4458 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday: Nursery Available UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Delta Ward 11:00 a.m. Youth Groups — schedules vary Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Call for time and place Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA Worship Service 11:00 a.m. American Baptist Church Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH deltafirstbaptist.org UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 Pastor James Conley National Historical Register site cedaredgecumc@tds.net Sunday: Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Children’s Sunday School OF HOTCHKISS 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. Worship Services 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Communion Worship First Sunday Sunday School (all ages) Saturday: 9:45 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 11:00 a.m. High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Bible Studies Available! After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. Nursery & Attendant also available. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Also offering counseling, men’s prayer FELLOWSHIP meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Ron Howard, Pastor more information. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Children’s Church Provided Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Home Bible Studies Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. PAONIA
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863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Father Canice Enyiaka 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Independent, Fundamental Saturday: Pastor Seth Coridan Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. English Mass 10:00 a.m. (Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m. ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Tiny Treasures Preschool THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Cedaredge, CO 81413 OF CHRIST Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 800 Palmer St., Delta Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Sundays: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 970-856-6495 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) Weekly home Bible studies ALL SAINTS Information: 234-7816 LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 www.allsaintslutheranco.org Pastor: Randy Unruh CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Tom Lange, Pastor Website: www.calvarydelta.org 658 Howard St., Delta Sunday: E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.
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.
ipants see the strategy of Christian community development — of looking beyond institutional features of the church to understand churches as dynamic movements, acting as salt and light to bring change between the peoples of the world. For more information contact Kathryn Schroeder at 874-1028 or e-mail Perspectives. Montrose@gmail.com. A parallel class will be held on Sunday afternoons in Grand Junction. Visit perspectives. org for a detailed look at the lessons and how this class will change your life.
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 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided
CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Adult Education 8:00 a.m. Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.
PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m. Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.
ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.
OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled
OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m. Choir 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome
MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
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B A C K P A Spinning G a yarn E
Photos by Tamie Meck
Teresa Schneider spins tufts of llama hair into yarn, which she weaves into scarves, hats and other products for Peacock Weaving.
BY TAMIE MECK Teresa has, something she’s
we have peacocks,” she said. “I’ve had them since I was 8.” Her weaving room, overlooking the North Fork Valley from Lamborn Mesa, is a small maze of looms and materials. A tall wooden rack is adorned with long scarves and tightly-woven place mats. Next to her spinning wheel is a large box filled with chestnut brown llama hair, which she slowly spins into yarn for a custom poncho. When asked about her first project, she pulls a scarf, made of store-bought yarn, from a bag and shows it off. She often incorporates manufactured yarns into her work, but prefers to spin her own. She creates yarns in small batches from a variety of materials, including sheep wool, llama and dog hair. Shorter fibers, like dog or goat hair, are woven with longer fibers, such as llama hair or sheep wool to give them strength and support. Working with her left hand, she pulls tufts of hair from the box, guiding them as they bind into long strands of yarn until she has enough to form a skein. She tosses the baseball-sized skeins into a bucket. Because the spinning process is slow — a single skein can take up to two hours to spin, she often weaves her yarns in with manufactured ones. Some of her most recent scarves contain Great Pyrenees hair, which has the softness and feel of angora. Sometimes she spins with a particular product in mind, while other times she spins, then decides what to make. Once the product is complete, she washes it to shrink and tighten the weave. She recommends hand-washing for most of her products. Since production is limited, she’s hoping to attract a clientele that wants custom products, rather than trying to supply stores with inventory. She tried working craft shows, but, she said, she struggled with the crowds. And for all her effort, she barely sold a thing. She doesn’t have a website for her budding cottage industry. She jokes that she doesn’t even own a cell phone. Too complicated, she says. But business is growing, and she’s considering all of her marketing options. For now, she runs ads in local papers, and can be reached by phone at 527-3686. Teresa said she’s willing to try spinning most any fiber, and welcomes donations of all materials. They don’t need to be washed. She’s expecting chinchilla hair in the spring — something she’s never worked with but is anxious to try because of its reputation for softness. She was recently given some goat hair, which she is anxious to try, and just last week someone brought her some hair from the mane and tail of a horse. She said she doesn’t know what she’ll do with it yet, but she’s got some ideas. Her prices are high, and begin at about $5. A scarf can run from $25-$125 or higher. “I realize it’s expensive,,” she said, “but I love to do it.”
grateful for, and something she doesn’t take for granted. More than 30 years ago, she lost a lot of time. Teresa and her parents, Joe and Donna Sanders, came to Paonia when she was 6. She spent three years in Delta, where her dad was able to find work, and the family eventually returned to Paonia. She graduated from Paonia High School in 1973, and was dating a classmate, Tim Schneider, whom she’d known since first grade. When she was 22, she was studying to become a veterinarian. Her dad had opened a tire shop in downtown Paonia. She and Tim were engaged. With their wedding fast approaching, her parents suggested they take one last Teresa Schneider shows one of her scarves. She sells family vacation. her hand-woven textiles through her business, Peacock While driving Highway Weaving, which she started five years ago. 50 between Delta and Grand Junction, they were in an went through the windshield, she could do it. “But she accident. The crash killed suffering numerous broken never gives up. She has got both of her parents. Teresa bones and a punctured lung. the will.” She was in a coma for nearly Alexander said that Teresa a month, and when she woke set out to do it her own way, up, she had no memory of her “And you know what? She 22 years of life. did,” she said. “She’s an inspi“Everything was gone,” ration.” said Teresa, speaking slowly As an outlet for her new and deliberately, concentrat- art form, Teresa established ing on each word. “I remem- Peacock Weaving. bered faces, and I rememWhy the name? “Because bered 1, 2, 3.” She had to start over, learn how to speak and read and walk, and learn that she was engaged to Tim. Despite all that had happened, “Tim still wanted to marry me.” Teresa wanted to wait until she was able to speak again, and one year later they were married. They raised two children, Joseph and Julia. About 5 years ago, Teresa said she was walking in downtown Paonia, and a word came to her: Weaving. She decided to listen. “This is it,” she said, “I want to weave.” “I had no idea where to start,” she said. She joined the San Juan Weavers Guild, and Jim and Linda Link at Paonia Farm & Home Supply, where Tim works, referred her to a weaving instructor in Crawford, Pennie Alexander. “Teresa was a challenge,” said Alexander, who teaches weaving and gourd carving through Alexander Ridge StuThe soft, white fibers in these scarves may look like dio. “If you know about weavangora, but they are spun from Great Pyrenees hair, ing, you know you need both which is strong, soft and warm. Teresa Schneider uses A display of Peacock Weaving scarves stands in her hands,” she said. Because the fibers of many animals in her home-spun yarns, weaving room. Schneider’s products are easy to recogTeresa lost use of her right which she then weaves into one-of-a-kind garments nize by their weaving style, and by the yarns she spins arm in the accident, Alexanand textiles. using materials from a variety of animal fibers. der said she didn’t know if Staff Writer
ear a garment made by Teresa Schneider and you’ll not soon forget it. The fibers are soft but strong, the weave tight, and the colors range from earthy to bright and vivid. They have a home-made look and feel to them, and each unique piece is well-constructed. Schneider, the proprietor of Peacock Weaving, LLC, has lived most of her life in Paonia. Five years ago, she began learning how to weave, making scarves, hats, placemats and more. She also learned how to spin her own yarns, using materials from local sources, including llama, sheep, and even dog hair. The results are impressive, and each item can take several hours to create. To spin a skein of yarn takes one or two hours, sometimes longer depending on the material. But time is something
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