Delta County Independent, Issue 3, Jan. 18, 2012 by Delta County Independent

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Ag housing was ‘worth the wait’ BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The grand opening of Alta Vista de la Montaña in North Delta last week culiminated four years of effort to provide safe, decent and affordable rental housing for agricultural workers in the area. During the grand opening ceremony on Jan. 12, funding partner Jamie Spakow, USDA Rural Development, acknowledged the challenges in finding the right location, the right funding sources and the best development team for the project. “It was worth the wait,” she said, as she addressed the crowd gathered in the facility’s community room. A project of the Community Resources & Housing Development Corporation (CRHDC), the new development features threeand four-bedroom apartments appropriate for families. It also includes a conference room, community room, laundry room and outdoor play area. The housing development was designed by Faleide Architects; Shaw Construction was the general contractor. “Alta Vista de la Montaña will be such an incredible addition to our community,” said Mayor Mary Cooper. “Our little city is growing.” Representatives of CRHDC and the various funding partners traveled from the Front Range or the San Luis Valley to be part of the grand opening celebration. Early in the planning process, Delta was selected by area growers as the most centralized location to serve the housing needs of workers in the area.

“We encountered many bumps and hiccups along the way but stayed the course with the support of all our partners,” said Al Gold, CHRDC executive director. The end result is a quality built, energy efficient development that incorporates solar and green construction features that reduce energy consumption and utility costs for the residents. Financing was made possible through a private-public partnership which made history, Gold said. Alta Vista de la Montaña was the first development in the country where USDA Rural Development approved the use of loan and grant funds in tandem with low-income housing tax credits. Other non-profit organizations are already replicating the concept to complete affordable housing projects across the country. Gold briefly referred to the “bickerous and challenging work” which had taken place since the farmworker housing project was first proposed for a parcel near Delta High School. When a second site on H Road was rejected by the city’s planning and zoning commission, then the city council, CRHDC filed a discrimination complaint against the city. CRHDC ultimately found property within the city that did not require rezoning and was able to circumvent the planning process which had proven contentious. Gold also recognized the efforts of a Colorado woman who has helped integrate Burmese refugees into the community. Several families have found agricultural work in the area, and three have

Lund named BoCC chairman BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

During the Board of County Commissioners’ annual reorganization meeting, District #3 commissioner Olen Lund was named by his colleagues to serve as commission chair during 2012. District #1 commissioner Doug Atchley will serve as co-chair. This will be Lund’s final year in office. He is finishing his second term and will be term limited following the November general election. The BoCC schedules its regular meetings on the first and third Monday of each month with exceptions made for holidays. In other business at their Jan. 9 regular meeting, the BoCC dealt with the following matters: • The board approved drafting a letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper supporting the Colorado Roadless Rule ini-

tiative and urging him to move forward with it. • Commissioners approved spending $28,800 prior to the normal April start date for approved county department capital spending. Most property tax receipts are in by April and so the county administration delays budgeted capital spending in general fund departments until after that date. Commissioners okayed a $7,800 pay out for a new map-making plotter in the geographic information systems department. Also approved was a $21,000 software upgrade that will be used by GIS and the county’s emergency dispatch center. • County emergency manager Rob Fiedler reported snowpack levels in the 50 percent range of average for this time of year. Fiedler also reported that available grant money will provide hand-held COMMISSIONERS TO A3

already moved into Alta Vista de la Montaña. Applications from five additional refugee families are pending, said Rainie Kelso of CRHDC. She has been working with Luis Ibanez, the on-site property manager, to process applications from workers engaged in a variety of agricultural occupations. She anticipates all 40 units of the development will be occupied by July.

Residents of Alta Vista de la Montaña must earn 65 percent of their annual income from agricultural work and must be legal residents of the United States. Rents are determined on the household’s yearly income and will not exceed 30 percent of yearly pay. Gold concluded the grand opening ceremony with these comments: “CRHDC is grate-

ful that the farmworker population is as important to all of you as it is to CRHDC. At the end of the day it is not about buildings and structures but about people that play a key role in our individual lives and our economy. It is about the lives that we touch and improve and the opportunities for these families to be integrated into our communities.”

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Robin Wolff (right), marketing and resource development director for Community Resources & Housing Development Corporation, leads a tour through the three- and four-bedroom units at Alta Vista de la Montaña in North Delta. The 40-unit housing development is designed for farmworkers and their families. Qualified applicants must earn 65 percent of their annual income from agricultural work and must be legal residents of the United States.

Homebuyers can find affordable options BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Property values are dropping. Mortgage rates are at an all-time low. For homebuyers in Delta County, there may never be a better time to purchase a house. For folks searching for better returns on their investment than the banks or stock market are offering, real estate can be a great option. There’s just one catch — you’ve got to have really good credit to buy even a fixerupper. If your credit isn’t top notch, you’re not going to get approved. “One of the big myths out there is that there’s no money and lenders are not lending,” said Janice Jones, broker/ owner of RE/MAX Mountain West in Cedaredge. “That’s not true. It’s harder to get a loan, but there are lenders out there making loans all the time.” There’s also an amazing selection of property — even houses priced below $100,000. A view of the Multiple Listing Service for Delta County shows 87 homes listed for

$100,000 or less. Jones breaks the listings down — 50 stick built, 35 manufactured homes, and two modular homes. For the most part, these are smaller, older homes, and many will need work. But Jones points to an older home she has listed in Cedaredge. The solidly built, threebedroom house is priced at $95,000. Just a few years ago, the same house would have brought $120,000 to $130,000. But since prices peaked in 2007, home values have been dropping throughout the county. “There are bargains out there for people,” she said, and not all are bank-owned. The house in Cedaredge, for example, is “pretty dated” but has 1,373 square feet and a detached garage. With some upgrades it would be a great investment. “We have so much inventory that sellers have got to be really competitive,” Jones said. “Even though the market has picked up considerably in the last year, if folks are thinking they’re going to sell their houses quickly, they’d better have the nicest

house in their price range or be priced below comparable houses.” Lenders like Wells Fargo have come up with financing options that are particularly attractive for fixer-uppers like the small home in Cedaredge, or bank-owned properties that need a lot of work. Renovation financing will cover the purchase of the property, plus the cost of repairs or upgrades, with one loan. The only catch is that improvements must be made by approved contractors, not do-it-yourselfers. These options are available for owner-occupied homes or investments. Jones said rent will generally cover the cost of the loan payment, because while home prices have dropped, rent has not — probably because people who have lost their homes have no choice but to rent. Before searching for bargains owned by the bank, Jones said it’s important for investors to first be prequalified. Many — but not all — repossessed homes will require work, because even if the owners were conscientious, AFFORDABLE HOMES TO A3

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Paul Suppes, director of parks for the City of Delta, invites interested parties to a meeting on the off leash dog park to be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., at the parks shop. Suppes will update dog owners on what’s taken place at the dog park and what needs to get done prior to the opening of the dog park in the spring. The meeting will include discussion of kiosks, signage, trash receptables and pet pick-ups. The dog park is located in Confluence Park, northeast of Confluence Lake.

Beginning Jan. 22, it will cost just a penny more to mail letters to any location in the United States. First class mail prices increase to 45 cents for one-ounce letters. The charge for additional ounces is unchanged at 20 cents. There will be a three-cent increase for postcards, to 32 cents. Letters to Canada and Mexico (one ounce) will increase 5 cents to 85 cents. Letters to international destinations will see a 7-cent increase to $1.05. Prices also will change for other mailing services, including standard mail, periodicals, package services and extra services.

At 9:13 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, Delta Fire Dept. was paged to a house on fire at 664 Silver St. The first truck arrived on scene with four members to find heavy smoke coming from all vents and openings on the home. Before the fire could be deemed completely extinguished Delta Fire had six trucks and 19 members on scene. Fire officials believe the fire was started accidentally in an attached storage area. The home has been deemed unsafe by the City of Delta building department until repairs are made.

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LETTERS County’s voting precincts have been updated Dear Delta County Voters: Every 10 years after the census the Colorado Reapportionment Commission is responsible for redistricting Colorado’s 35 State Senate and 65 State House of Representative districts. The Supreme Court approved the final maps on Dec. 12. Delta County remained in Senate District 5. The House New Precinct Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20

Districts have changed, however. The county is still split into two House Districts. House District 54 is generally along the City of Delta boundary to the east and stretches from the Montrose County line to the Mesa County line. House District 61 is now the second House District and encompasses east of the Delta city limits and includes

Old Precinct Numbers 18 9 6 1 11 8 13 17 19 4 20 12 16 7 14 3 10 15 5

House District 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61

Orchard City, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Crawford and Paonia. A map can be seen on the Delta County website, www.deltacounty. com, under Elections. The boundaries of a few precincts changed as a precinct cannot be divided by a House District and we have taken this opportunity to renumber the precincts in a logical order. The old and new precinct numbers are listed below along with the new House District numbers: The voting locations have stayed the same except for a few voters. A voter information card is being mailed to all voters letting them know their correct precinct number, voting location, Congressional District, State Senate District, State House District, party affiliation and permanent mail-in voter status. Please contact Elections at 874-2153 or 8745903 if you have any questions. Ann Eddins Delta County Clerk and Recorder

Land swap will benefit Delta County Dear Editor: I wouldn’t usually write a letter to the editor, but the more I learn about the proposed land exchange by Bear Ranch and the reaction some

people seem to have because Bear Ranch is owned by Bill Koch I feel compelled to do so. I have been a Delta County resident since 2000 and I personally think Mr. Koch is

In support of Koch, Bear Ranch Dear Editor: I have quietly sat back and observed the pro and con debate taking place about the Bear Ranch’s proposed land exchange and feel it’s time I speak up and explain why I support Mr. Koch, the Bear Ranch and the proposed exchange. The Bear Ranch has continued to support our communities by insisting on working with local businesses. Even when some businesses out of the area bid on proposals and priced materials at cheaper prices, ranch manager Rob Gill hired local contractors and bought from local suppliers. They have been very conscious of being good stewards of the land

with their weed control and ranch management plans, including the care they have taken to disturb as little of the surrounding land as possible when building fences and upgrading areas in and around the ranch. Lastly, I think it is time that people know how generous Mr. Koch and his companies have been over the years. They regularly make donations to local food pantries, 4-H programs, many of the schools and booster clubs, the Cocker Kids Foundation and many more groups and organizations. This is why I support the Bear Ranch, the proposed exchange AND Mr. Koch. Debbie Smith Delta

‘Affordable’ housing is a sham Dear Editor: What a grand name: Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation’s new housing community, Alta Vista de la Montana in North Delta. Now that’s a mouthful, and we can be assured that the price tag accompanying this project is equally grand. We are told that “the development provides 40 units of affordable housing to farmworkers, agricultural workers and their families...” Why are only farmworkers eligible to apply? A fair consideration is the cost of each unit. We are told that the project has a bottom-line development cost of $7.9 million, which (assuming no budget overruns)

brings us to $197,500 per unit. “Everyone should have access to safe, decent and affordable housing...” said CRHDC executive director Al Gold. Has such access become a right? If so, when? And who is required to financially support this benefit since clearly the select residents cannot? The number of hardworking families in our area who can only dream of housing worth nearly $200,000 per unit — provided with a guarantee that their housing costs will not exceed 30 percent of their yearly pay — is legion. This is affordable housing? No, this, is a sham. Alan Metcalfe Delta

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a very good neighbor. I don’t personally know Mr. Koch. I wouldn’t recognize him if I bumped into him. I do know he owns a coal mine, a natural gas development company and a ranch that operates in the North Fork. Additionally, I know many people who work at the mine (management and general labor). They all have expressed a great deal of respect for Mr. Koch to me. His businesses provide needed tax revenues, directly employ hundreds of people in our communities and indirectly are responsible for the employment of thousands more. He and his companies quietly continue to donate to several worthy causes, and now, after listening to concerns about the exchange, are offering to improve access to the Raggeds, as well as Jumbo Mountain near Paonia. My perception is that Mr. Koch is trying to do a lot of things in our area, and a lot of them seem to be good things. It appears that some individuals oppose any project involving Mr. Koch because of jealousy. Nearly every comment in opposition refers to “billionaire” Bill Koch. They point to his audacity to build a family retreat on his own property or some other personal attack devoid of facts. The National Parks Service, taxpayers and residents of Gunnison and Delta counties already receive a lot from Mr. Koch and appear to be gaining even more in this exchange. Dennis R. Phillips Delta

Exploratory drilling isn’t worth the risk Dear Editor: My experience and education offer a unique perspective on the potential of petroleum exploration and development. I retired from a major oil and gas company working on and offshore, drilled water wells for seven years, and studied the industry in college, including geology. While I support hydrocarbon exploration and production where it can be done without negative impact to people or the environment, I also believe that some areas are unsuitable. The North Fork Valley is one such area. My primary reason for this opinion is that thousands of people rely on these areas for their water sources, and my knowledge that mistakes, errors in judgment, or deliberate shortcuts, happen in this business and could easily pollute

those water supplies. While in the business I saw all these and heard all the reasons as to why and how they occurred. They are actually very common. Undesirable events in this industry can be and often are, catastrophic, to those causing them, those living in the areas impacted, and the environment. For example, if a mistake or variation from design is made on a casing cement job, and completion, reservoir, or frac fluids migrate outside the casing to ground water strata, that aquifer becomes unusable until some time in the distant future, maybe generations. Fluids can then flow miles through the aquifer, out springs, into surface waters, or into water wells. If proper well design standards are followed, with modern technology, it is possible to drill and

produce gas and crude with near zero environmental damage, providing everyone involved performs their work perfectly. However, “perfect” does not happen. In the oil and gas business, the potential for extreme damage to the environment exists, everything from access roads, large volume surface releases of hydrocarbons and chemicals, to sub-surface issues. If it happens out where no one lives and drinks the water, it’s just bad, the company will clean up as best as it can and decades will heal the land and ground water. If it happens in the North Fork Valley, where thousands live, breathe, drink, grow food, recreate, and appreciate the natural beauty, it’s a tragedy for decades. It isn’t worth the risk. Dave Hiney Paonia

Safe, responsible energy development is possible Dear Editor: On Jan. 5 I attended a meeting in Crawford with the impression that the pros and cons of a proposed gas lease would be discussed giving people in attendance information to make an informed decision as to the merits of proceeding with either support or opposition to the leasing program. Nothing could be further from the truth — this meeting was for the sole purpose of rallying support in opposition of any leasing program. I believe everyone has a right to their opinion on any issue up for debate, but in this case I don’t feel this forum led to an objective understanding of the process. I’m sure everyone in attendance has electricity for lights and uses gas for cooking, heat, or hot water. I’m also sure

no one at this meeting is willing to give up what most of us now call basic necessities. So why are we so opposed to gas drilling in our backyard? Whose back yard is it OK in? Anybody’s but ours? What gives us the right to utilize everything that gas, electricity, and oil provide as long as it is manufactured somewhere else, in someone else’s back yard. There are volumes upon volumes of federal regulations controlling the development of energy resources in this country. In fact, these regulations are completely stifling growth and jobs. And yet we sit here and say the volumes of regulations controlling energy development are not enough and therefore we don’t want it here, yet we continue to use it? This

defines hypocrisy. You may not buy into what I’ve said but the papers do. A recent front page article in the Grand Junction Sentinel shows Western Slope income, over the past 10 years, has been driven up by the energy industry. Another article talks about the new fracing rules in Colorado making them the toughest in the nation. Development of our basic industries whether it is gas, coal, oil, or timber is important for all of us, because we all rely on it. They are basic necessities. With the mountain of federal regulation in place and the overwhelming process involved to develop new energy we should all feel comfortable that it can be done in a safe and responsible manner. Randy Litwiller Crawford

BLM decision should not be based on outdated info Dear Editor: We have been reading the letters on the federal government’s inquiry into opening up 30,000 acres surrounding the North Fork to oil and gas development. It seems that many people are very concerned and that the organizations Citizens for a Healthy Community and The Conservation Center are doing a very comprehensive job in requesting withdrawal of the parcels from leasing. It also seems that ideas like the ones Tom Kay had in his letter (Jan. 4) outlining a “Plan B” approach are also important to consider. One statement in his letter really caught our eye. “It is my hope the leaders waging this battle define achievable objectives and winnable goals that are supported by the community at large.” The “community at large” here in Delta County is about as diverse as you can get

Energy exploration is best for U.S. 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

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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

and typically produces wildly opposing opinions on just about any topic. But there is one aspect of this BLM leasing proposal that might be the one objection we can all support. Here it is: The final decision made by the BLM must, as a matter of law, be made based on what is called the “Resource Management Plan (RMP).” The RMP is the resource document that examines in depth all aspects of the BLM holdings and surrounding areas as it relates to wildlife management, water resources, population, roads, pollution, condition of the forest, proximity to residential parcels, farming and ranching practices, economic impacts, geology/hydrology, potential negative impacts of hydro-fracking and many more important facets that affect our life. So the RMP is the document the BLM must consult in deciding how all these many areas of inquiry would be affected by the oil and gas drilling proposed on these 30,000 acres. Problem is, the local RMP is not close to “current.” It was prepared in 1989 — 23 years ago. It doesn’t seem fair to us or many people we have talked to that an important decision such as allowing oil and gas drilling on 30,000 acres surrounding the North Fork should be made based upon outdated information. The BLM understands that they need to bring their official information current. They have been diligently working on updating their antique RMP and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) so that the information upon which they are making important decisions will be current, not 23 years old. This updated plan is scheduled to be completed next year,

2013. We think that the “community at large” can support this simple request to the BLM: Don’t make any decision on oil and gas drilling until you have completed a current EIS and RMP. This is only asking for responsible and fair treatment from our government. If you, as part of this local community, want this government agency to treat us fairly, please write Barb Sharrow, Field Manager, BLM, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose CO 81401 OR e-mail to co_ufo_leasing@blm.gov. And let your county commissioners know how you feel about it. As our governing body they can also request the completion of the EIS and RMP prior to deciding on the oil and gas drilling issue. Michael and Kathryn McCarthy Hotchkiss

Oil, gas lease will provide jobs, revenue Dear Editor: The BLM has the unique position to improve the economic well-being of the North Fork Valley, the State of Colorado, and the United States of America. The proposed oil and gas sale will provide jobs and revenue to the local area, the state, and the nation. Increased use of domestic natural resources will decrease reliance on unstable, and increasingly more expensive, foreign resources. I look forward to the approval of this important lease sale, and trust the BLM will not be swayed by the empty, misguided and uninformed rhetoric of the NIMBYs. Thomas C. Anderson P.E. Paonia

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• The board acknowledged receipt of a request for comment from the Town of Paonia on the proposed annexation of the McGavin addition. • The BoCC acknowledged receipt of a request for comment from the Bureau of Land Management on the proposed South Canal hydropower project in Montrose County. • The commissioners received a Region 10 Gunnison Valley transportation newsletter advising of available grants through the National Endowment for the Arts.

Major savings on R&B project The county has dug up some major savings on a bridge replacement project. The county engineering department had been given a cost estimate of over $500,000 to replace an existing structure on B50 Road, explained Bob Basher, county engineering technician. Rather than replace the existing bridge structure the county went to bid for a box culvert to be built at a different location than the bridge and requiring a shorter span. On Jan. 9, the county commissioners approved a notice of bid award to a local contractor for $47,113, less than a tenth the cost of the original bridge replacement estimate. The local contractor, Hinchman Construction,

dealership. The apparent low bidder is the out-oftown dealer, but when the 8 percent is factored in ($2,120), the out-of-town bid is $28,620, $200 more than the local bid. They then applied the formula to a “big ticket” capital expenditure so council members could see how the $100,000 cap would come into play. Both examples caused council members to balk, first at the percentage and then at the $100,000 cap. Councilmember Robert Jurca said he would find it difficult to justify spending an extra $90,000 or $95,000 of the taxpayers’

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50, 60 or even 70 percent lower than the listing price. Jones says deep BY PAT SUNDERLAND discounts like that generManaging Editor ally indicate the property Delta City Council is was priced way too high weighing a policy that to begin with. would provide some type For those who are of “edge” to local businessholding onto their money, es without undermining thinking prices have the competitive bid proyet to bottom out, Jones cess. offers these words of A proposal from the experience: “By the time Community Revitalizaprices have bottomed out, tion Partnership (CRP) interest rates will prob- was deemed to be worably have gone up.” thy of consideration, with In today’s market, bor- modifications. A local purchase prefrowers can find home loans for under 4 per- erence policy is seen as a cent. And through Rural way to support local busiDevelopment, 100 per- nesses and local employcent loans are available ees. “If the money is kept for some owner-occupied local, it is recirculated properties, particularly throughout the commuthose that don’t need any nity,” said Gynee Thomassen, chairman of the CRP’s work. economic restructuring Real estate in Delta subcommittee. “If you go County has always been out of the county or the a great value, and home- state to make a purchase, buyers still recognize the money goes out of the that building equity in county or the state.” their own property is a Thomassen and city solid investment choice. development director To avoid getting “upside Glen Black researched down” on a mortgage, a similar policies which are pitfall for homebuyers in effect at the county in the last three to five level and in the communiyears, Jones recommends ties of Montrose, Olathe, that buyers save up Glenwood Springs, Greeenough money to make ley and Longmont. a down payment and pay They came up with the closing costs on their a bid preference of 8 new home. “And buy a percent, not to exceed house you can actually $100,000. As an example, afford,” she said. “Young they used a vehicle priced couples may not be able at $26,500 from an out-ofto buy their dream house town dealer, compared to a first off.” bid of $28,600 from a local

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Kay Branch, Devon Lawrence wed in Indiana

In preparation for the upcoming 30th reunion of the Montrose High School Class of 1982, Janice (Seevers) Fiola is gathering names and addresses of classmates. Contact her at sahm@everestkc. net or check out her Facebook page.

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Demeris York (right), a member of Altrusa International of Delta, recently delivered books and educational materials collected from the 2011 Sugar Plum Festival to Brenda Kimber, Delta Middle School (left), and Lea Hart, Delta Public Library (not pictured). With over 360 locations across 12 countries worldwide, Altrusa is made up of civic-minded members who find great joy in improving the lives of others.

Devon Lawrence of Goshen, Ind., and Kay Moore Branch of Crawford were wed Dec. 3, 2011, in Goshen. The groom’s pastor officiated at Prairieview Missionary Church where 150 guests shared their joy. The groom’s parents were Howard and Mary Lawrence of Elkhart (deceased) and the bride’s parents were Clarence and Ruby Moore of Elkhart (deceased). Groomsmen were the groom’s brother, Lamar Lawrence of Elkhart, Ind., and his friend Kevin Koontz of Goshen, Ind. Matrons of honor were Barbara Hiner of Elkhart, Ind., and Cathy

Cheatham of Crawford. The couple grew up together in the same church and graduated from the same high school in Indiana in 1963. They both attended Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind., then married others and didn’t see each other for 48 years. After both their spouses died in 2010, they met again at a high school class

luncheon and renewed their friendship over several months, while living 1,400 miles apart. The couple plan a honeymoon in Hawaii in February, then living winter months in Goshen and summer months in Colorado. A second reception is scheduled for May at the bride’s church, Crawford Friends in Colorado.

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Torri and Jonathan Mabry of Delta are the parents of a son, Alexander Adonis Mabry, born Jan. 5, 2012, at Delta County Memorial are available from the Hospital. He weighed 9 Altrusa International pounds, 5 ounces and was Foundation, Inc., to 20.5 inches in length. improve the economic well-being and quality Erin and Stash Durof life through the foun- kee of Paonia are the dation’s commitment to parents of a daughter, community service and Lily Rayne Durkee, literacy. born Jan. 7, 2012, at For the Sugar Plum Delta County Memorial Festival in November, Hospital. She weighed Altrusa members selected 7 pounds, 7.4 ounces a book which was used as and was 20.25 inches in the theme for their indi- length. vidually-decorated luncheon tables. The books — fiction and non-fiction, for children and adults — were then donated to the Delta Public Library. Delta Middle School S&B Quilters Guild received posters and educational materials for use extends an invitation by the special education to their February Frolic event on Saturday, Feb. department. 11, in Delta. Open registration is from Jan. 16-31. The registration cost is $15 per person and is subject to availability. There will be 16 different class offerings that include hands-on, completed projects and demos by local quilt shops including a selection of Join the fun at the merchandise for sale. community dance to be Additional kit fees apply held at Bill Heddles Rec- to some of the hands-on reation Center Saturday, classes. The guest speakJan. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. er will be Cindy NeedThe music will be provid- ham of Superior Threads, ed by North Fork Coun- providing an educational try. The cost is $4 at the program on threads. door. Please bring a snack For more information to share; coffee and lem- please contact Cheryl onade will be provided. King at 856-6969 or e-mail For more information, her at kingranch2@tds. call 874-0923. net.

Altrusa of Delta promotes literacy Altrusa International Inc. of Delta received a $500 grant from the International Foundation to purchase books for the Sugar Plum Book Fair. Proceeds from the book fair will fund scholarships for non-traditional students and ASTRA teens. Nancy Hovde, Altrusa Club president, said grants of $250 to $2,000

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Help Us Plan our Future as a Member of the Library District Board Our mission: Informing and empowering the community Providing resources for life, leisure, and learning

Delta County Libraries, the District, is seeking to fill two Board vacancies: 1. County At Large, term ending 1/31/2016 2. Hotchkiss Area, term 1/31/2012 to 1/31/2016 Are you community minded?

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The Board adopts and oversees the budget, bylaws and policy; conducts long range planning; and hires and supervises the library district director. The Board meets once a month on a weekday afternoon, rotating among the libraries in our district. Applications are available at the District libraries and on the District website, www.deltalibraries.org. Return applications to a Delta County library or mail to: Board President Delta County Libraries Board of Trustees P.O. Box 858, Delta, CO 81416

AA can help If you think you have a drinking problem, Alcoholics Anonymous can help. There are weekly AA meetings throughout Delta County and beyond. For more information, call 245-9649 or 888-3339649, or visit www.aawesterncolorado.org. Austin Robbers Roost, 10465 2100 Road — Thursdays, 6 p.m. Closed men’s (smoking). All Saints Lutheran Church, 20101 Deer Creek Road and Highway 65 — Thursdays, 6 p.m. Closed women’s book study. First Baptist Church, 2210 Canal Street — Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Open. Cedaredge 145 NW 4th Street — Mondays at noon (open); Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (open); Thursdays at 8 p.m. (open); Saturdays, 7 p.m. (open). Aspen Trails, Highway

65 — Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Closed men’s 12 and 12. Crawford Crawford Town Hall — Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Crawford workshop step meeting. Delta Friends of Bill Club, 9th and Palmer — Sundays, 1 p.m. (open speaker); Sundays, 7 p.m. (open); Mondays, 12 noon (open); Tuesdays, 12 noon (open); Wednesdays, 12 noon (open 12 and 12); Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (closed women’s); Thursday, 12 noon (open); Thursdays, 8 p.m. (open); Fridays, 12 noon (open big book); Saturdays, 12:15 p.m. (open). Center for Mental Health, 107 W. 11th Street — Tuesdays, 8:15 p.m. Closed BB study. St. Luke’s Church, 5th and Palmer — Saturdays, 11 a.m. Open women’s. United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker — Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Open speaker. Hotchkiss First Baptist Church, Main and Oak Street — Mondays, 8 p.m. Open. United Methodist Church, 2nd and Orchard — Thursdays, 7 p.m. Open. Paonia United Methodist Church, 3rd and Onarga — Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Open. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3rd Street and North Fork Avenue — Fridays, 8 p.m. Open.

CARAMELIZED ONION MASHED POTATOES Caramelized onions give a sweet and savory taste to this side dish from our Test Kitchen. Prepared with red potatoes, reduced-fat cheese and bacon, it makes a heartwarming accompaniment to any main course. 6 Servings Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min. 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 15 minutes or until moisture has evaporated and onions are completely wilted. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir for 30-40 minutes or until onions are caramelized. (If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if onions begin to stick to the pan.) Meanwhile, place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add the sour cream, milk, pepper and remaining salt; mash until blended. Stir in caramelized onions. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

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John Angelo heads DeltaBank Garth Gibson, CEO of with the bank in a sup- Bank’s six banks in Delta Montrose Bank, is pleased port role for Montrose and Montrose counties. to announce the appointment of John Angelo as president of DeltaBank. Angelo was born and raised in Gunnison and is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in agriculture business. He spent the last seven years with Bank of the West, most recently serving as the vice president of the commercial banking office in Montrose. John and his wife have been residents Photo submitted of Delta County since Youth involved in the mentoring program offered by Partners joined Governor 2004. John Angelo Bill Clanton continues John Hickenlooper in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray.

Gov. Hickenlooper designates ‘Celebrate Mentoring’ Month Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper visited Montrose on Saturday, Jan. 14, to recognize the one-to-one mentoring programs in the area. Specifically honoring the 25th anniversary of Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, the governor talked about the value of mentoring. He noted that a mentoring relationship has a significant impact

on the lives of children and an equally strong influence on the volunteers who are mentors. In the larger picture, our communities benefit by these mentoring relationships by improving the lives and opportunities of the participants. “Mentors play an essential role in preparing Colorado children for a bright future,” the governor said

Girl Scouts will have cookies in hand The wait is over! Customers can get those Girl Scout Cookies they’ve been dreaming about since last year when the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program kicks off Sunday, Jan. 22. Girl Scouts across Colorado will be picking up millions of packages of Girl Scout Cookies the week of Jan. 16, and then will be bringing cookies to customers’ doors to sell on-the-spot from Jan. 22 until March 4. (Sales in front of retail locations start Feb. 10.) This year marks Girl

Scouts’ 100th anniversary year, known as “Year of the Girl.” While Girl Scouts didn’t start selling cookies until 1917, this annual tradition has grown into the largest girl-led business in the country that generates more than $700 million nationwide. Customers who are looking for cookies can use the “Cookie Locator” online or via mobile app to search for booth sale locations. Visit www.girlscoutsof colorado.org to get started or learn more.

in a proclamation declaring January as “Celebrate Mentoring Month” in Colorado. “Mentors backed by quality mentoring programs play a powerful role in preventing substance abuse and youth violence, as well as boosting academic achievement and workforce readiness. Mentors help ensure that Colorado’s children will grow to their full potential as the next generation of leaders, helping to secure the future of this state and nation.” In attendance for the governor’s address were representatives from Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, Partners of Gunnison County and the one-to-one program in San Miguel County. A number of mentors and youth attended the event. All the mentoring programs have a large list of children waiting for a mentor. For more information about the Partners mentoring program, visit www.partners-west.org or call the Delta office at 874-4661 or the Montrose office at 249-1116.

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Life-saving equipment Richard Kinser, North Fork Ambulance Association (NFAA) chief (right) shows Delta Montrose Technical College staff members Sheryl Williams and David Belvill the correct method for using one of two AEDs donated to the college by NFAA. One of the two AEDs was installed at the Delta campus, the other at the Paonia campus. NFAA received the AEDs through a grant designed to put AEDs in schools and public places. With the help of DMTC’s Emergency Medical Services department and the North Fork Ambulance Association, DMTC’s staff has been trained in the correct use of the AEDs. According to information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, immediate electronic defibrillation with an AED can increase survival rates for emergency cardiac arrest from a 1-5 percent survival rate to a 90 percent survival rate.

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SCHOOL

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Garnet Mesa honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Garnet Mesa Elementary School for the second quarter/first semester of the 2011-2012 school year.

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Lincoln Elementary School students Ana Jurca, Reagan Clay, Abby Carlson, Clair Corbison, Morgan Redden and Chloe Unruh came up with an idea to raise funds to repair the greenhouse at Garnet Mesa Elementary School. Mrs. Ogden (left) presented certificates of appreciation to the students.

Vandals can’t destroy community spirit BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

When vandals destroyed the greenhouse at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, outrage spread from the students and staff at GMES to schools throughout Delta County. Some fifth grade girls at Lincoln Elementary School came up with

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Bonnie Wool of Delta was named to the Dean’s List at Northeastern Junior College for the 2011 fall semester. Students making a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.74 qualify for the Dean’s List.

the idea to hold a “Crazy Clothes Friday.” Timothy Fifer, the assistant principal at Lincoln Elementary, said this “small, yet powerful group” challenged other elementary schools to participate. Students and staff who donated money to the GMES greenhouse fund were allowed to wear crazy clothes to school on Dec. 9. Through this idea, LES students brought unity and support to the students at Garnet Mesa Elementary School. They also furthered the effort to replace the greenhouse, beginning with the erection of a tall chainlink fence around the damaged greenhouse. Jim Farmer, the principal at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, said

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about $1,700 was raised through the girls’ efforts. He added that he’s working with Weatherport to have a replacement greenhouse onsite by spring.

Joel Hladik Azalee Hoffbauer Tucker James Micah Kathrein Ashley Lahoe Katelyn Lancaster Trevor Ledesma Amelia Lousignont Melissa Lundy Madison Mendenhall Rosa Meraz Lizbeth Padilla Martin Perez Jennifer Reyes Kimberly Reynoso Kaley St. Peter Darion Strait Jenna Sutliff Denis Torbett Megan Tracey Abigail Turk Shianne Valdez Antonio Visuano Oryan Whetstone Trevor Whiteside Fourth Grade Straight A’s Emily Alcaraz Remi Baldwin Sarah Bules Sara Geddes Madison Gieck Odin Higgs Garrison Paniagua Stephanie Ponce Cassandra Saenz Olivia Santonastaso Brytni Sheets

Scott Wells Nathan Workman A’ and B’s Abagail Aldaco Emily Aleman Lennise Ball Zaine Brown Brandon Butler Noeli Castro Sebastian Chavira Martin Corral Amanda Cotten Sheldon Cox Shalyn Foley Grant Freed Kayla Gisoldi Kiara Guzman DeLoss Hancock Sean Horn Regina Huckabay Julianna Huff Austin Kasamis Mikka Keune Cade King Katharine King Shad Lewis Gauge Lockhart Kyle Long Javier Martinez Kylee McCoy Austin McDonald Jose Medina Miguel Morales Tania Munoz James Ray Carson Roithmayr Kyleiah Rundle Miliani Sepulveda

Ember Smith Justice Tew Eriberto Uribe Chaycelynn Urquhart Kaysha Wagner Kylee Wilbur Taylor Wilson Third Grade Straight A’s Aubree Andre Alyssa Bayles Kaitlyn Branson Kateland Bright Nolan Bynum Caitlyn Carlquist Diego Chavez Payje Clark Ayana Dahinden Allison Davis Judith Escarcega Shania Garcia AnnaMaria Gilliam Enrique Gonzalez Quintin Greenhalgh Grace Hall Mason HatterHollowwa Edward Hecht Alaiha Hoffbauer Collin Jones Ezra Kathrein Oscar Lujan Michelle Merritt Noah Nortnik Keely Porter Jesse Quist Bernice Rosales Chloe Sanchez

Logan Schuster Hannah Sterns Ashley Velasquez Ashlyn Webb Tighan Wilkinson A’s and B’s Dillyn Ainslie Ian Anderson Eric Calzada Emily Carmichael Cynthia Castro Merielle Comerer Daeker Conley Gabriela Duarte Keagan Ertel-Moralez Amanda Fernandez Rosalea Gallegos Ylissa Gilliam Genesis Gomez Emilio Gonzalez Sadearah Hanson Alexa Huff Aspen Jackson Colton Johnson Rowdy Liverman Jack Loveland Diego Mendoza Breeya Ortiz Rhetta Rice Melissa Rubio Nicholas Sharp Wyatt Smith Destiny Tew Stephen Urbanski Alexis Villalobos Caleb Wallace Megan Weber

Sheriffs will award scholarships Sheriff McKee has announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state sheriffs’ association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Delta County student this

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spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriffs’ confidence in and respect for education and training. CSOC considers this an investment in the future and believes that our membership is helping to provide deserving students with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society. In addition to the $500 scholarships, one recipient will be selected from among the county winners to receive an additional $1,000 Eugene and Becky Battles Scholarship. Eugene D. Battles, who was from Denver, made a decision in 1994 to support the office of sheriff and County Sheriffs of Colorado by donating his estate for the benefit of future endeavors decided

upon by the CSOC/Battles Trust board. Eugene Battles was a charter member of CSOC and a 27-year member of the National Sheriffs Association. Scholarship announcements have been mailed to all high school offices in the eligible counties and to all Colorado higher education institutions. Applications are available online at www. csoc.org, or at the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, located at 555 Palmer Street in Delta. Sheriff McKee explained that this is the 33rd year that County Sheriffs of Colorado has made such scholarships available. A scholarship will be awarded in more than 30 Colorado counties this year. Applications will be reviewed by a local citizens committee appointed by Sheriff

McKee, and a selection will be made on the basis of criteria established by CSOC. This criterion includes leadership, merit, character, involvement and career purpose. Any legal permanent resident of Delta County enrolled in, or applying to, a vocational training program or institution of higher learning in the State of Colorado as a full or part-time student is eligible to apply. There are no restrictions as to the course of study or training which may be pursued, and no restrictions are placed upon applications by reason of race, creed, age, sex or national origin. For more information, contact your local high school, college, the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office or County Sheriffs of Colorado.

“Alive at 25,” a defensive driving course led by the Colorado State Patrol, is offered to drivers ages 15 to 24. The course consists of four hours of classroom instruction designed to prevent traffic violations, collisions and fatalities. The focus of the program is making drivers aware of typical driving hazards. Participants can test for a driving permit at age 15 1/2 or older. The next class will be offered Monday, Feb. 13, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The class The following students were named to honor roll at Lincoln Elementary runs from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Register and pay for the School for the second quarter/first semester of the 2011-2012 school year. course online at www. Adyn Sandoval Mairany Jaracuaro Bolton Couch Ryan Getman-Kelly Third Grade Keslie Sandoval Bryce Jensen Haylee Curry Isaac Gibson aliveat25.us. All A’s

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Fifth Grade Straight A’s Dominick Abeyta Beki Atchley Shania Ballard Joseph Bules Abbie Carmichael Kade Connally Lauren Davey Shanaya Deuschle Caleb Frazier Krislyn Haskins Noah Higgs Kalleb Hunter Samantha Lane Elena Melgoza Trevor Myers Dystanee Perez Jackelin Suarez Richard Torbett A’s and B’s Britney Acosta Erica Anderson Taylor Armendariz Colby Ball Rowyn Carmichael Julian Chavira Zion Conley Ryan Cooper Tori Dockter Ashley Fernandez Oscar Gomez Camee Graff Kelvin Graham Isaiah Hager Morgan Hamm Benjamin Hayner Hunter Heath

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Bradyn Carver Honor Roll Madisen Branham Yadira Cansigno Jezreel Couch Eliza Cowley James Goff Elizabeth Hawkins Michelle Heredia Tayler Huntley Zoey Janssen Zachary Kuta Breck Lasmett Cameron Lopez Jacob Merriman Jessica Minerich Eli Miramontes Arly Morales Darcy Parker Gunner Patterson Cameren Reed Riley Sanders

Marcy Schaal Joshua St. Peter Jason Timbreza Emma White Fourth Grade All A’s Andrew Harris Conner Lugard Bladen McCormick Tenayah Pfifer Kaitlyn Sharpe Kendyll Siettmann Miriam Aleman Dominic Boyer Corban Burns Guadalupe Caballero Samantha Cassel Keylee Esplin Abigail Esser Alexis Fausto Jacob Hanning Aliesha Huyler

Jack Jones Benjamin Koch Gadiel Mendoza Jade Oliver Jaren Reece Alonso Saenz Jesus Saldivar Kendell Somers Karen Springer Colin Stone Adrianna Stowe Ashley Trevino Bethany Weaver Michael Wells Evan White Fifth Grade All A’s John Ames Lynette Arias Abigail Carlson Reagan Clay Claire Corbasson

Eli Farmer Jasmine Harrera Emily Johnson Ana Jurca Trenton Kanter Darius Kerns Makayla Kortz Chinh Le Caleb Miramontes Berenice Rascon Andrew Toole Jacqueline Trevizo Noah Urban Valeria Venzor Adam Ward Sarrah Weaver Ethen White Honor Roll Dairo Barrios Itzel Bojorquez Pascalina Earley Talyn Fedler

Elias Hamblen Justin Hanning Sameha Haque Dominic Hensley Jaspe Hernandez Zeron Lawson Kyle Mock Trinity Moore Juan Olivas Hali Phillips Tyler Rumble Sierra Russell Taylor Ryan Tatum Saddoris Alyssa Sanders Kyle Schotten Jocelyn Trevizo Alyssa Trujillo Ashtian Turner Melissa Webb Kourtney Wood

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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The heart truth:

Heart disease and women’s risk Women often do not take their risk of heart disease seriously — or personally. They fail to make the connection between the risk factors and their own change of developing heart disease. The “heart truth” is: • Heart disease is the #1 killer of American women. • One in every three American women dies of heart disease. • Women’s heart disease risk starts to rise in middle age. • About three million American women have

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20-year employee Carol Rustebakke was recently recognized for 20 years of service at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

National Wear Red Day® is Friday, Feb. 3 had a heart attack. • About 6.5 million American women have had a heart attach and/or chest pain. • Two-thirds of American women who have had a heart attack don’t make a full recovery. • Nearly two-thirds of American women who die suddenly of a heart attack had no prior symptoms. • Fewer than a third of women in a national survey recognized heart disease as the leading cause of death for American women. • Only 9 percent of women in a national survey named heart disease as the condition they most fear – 61 percent named breast cancer. Heart Disease and Women’s Risk Coronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease. It develops over many years and affects the blood vessels of the heart. It can result in heart attack, disability and death. A heart attack occurs when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart. Often called “heart disease,” coronary heart

disease is one of various cardiovascular diseases, which are diseases of the heart and blood vessel system. Other cardiovascular diseases include stroke, high blood pressure and rheumatic heart disease. Many women fail to recognize the seriousness of heart disease. One reason may be the common misperception that heart disease can be “cured” with surgery or medications. Bypass surgery and angioplasty can help restore blood and oxygen flow to the heart. However, blood vessels remain damaged, which means women are more likely to have a heart attack. Once developed, heart disease can be managed, but it cannot be cured. Without lifestyle changes, such as not smoking, following a heart healthy eating plan and being physically active, heart disease will likely steadily worsen. One in three women will die from heart disease. Heart Disease Risk Factors Risk factors are habits or conditions that increase the chance of developing a disease. Many of the risk factors for heart disease can be prevented or controlled. The heart disease risk factors do not add their effects simply — they multiply them. Having more than one risk fac-

First aid for frostbite Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation. The risk of frostbite is

Simple steps can improve your diet Rather than making a resolution to diet this year, make a plan to eat more healthy foods, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “There are several changes you can make to your eating habits to accomplish your weight goals,” said Dr. Rebecca Reeves, assistant professor of medicine at BCM. The first step to reaching your goal is reducing portion sizes, said Reeves. Also, be sure that half of your dinner plate is filled with vegetables. Another step is to look for more whole grain products such as bread, pasta and cereal. Be sure these are 100 percent whole wheat or whole grain. Additionally, try to switch to lean proteins such as turkey and fish, she said. Low-fat dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt also contribute to a well-balanced diet. Other ways to eat more healthy include: • Watching out for hidden sugars. • Eating a well-balanced breakfast. • Decreasing sodium intake.

increased in people with reduced blood circulation and among people who are not dressed properly for extremely cold temperatures. Recognizing Frostbite “At the first signs of redness or pain in any skin area, get out of the cold or protect any exposed skin — frostbite may be starting,” said Randall Koehn RN, emergency department manager at Delta County Memorial Hospital. Any of the following signs may indicate frostbite: a white or grayish-yellow skin area; skin that feels unusually firm or waxy; or numbness. A victim is often unaware of frostbite until someone else points it out because the frozen tissues are numb. What To Do If you detect symptoms of frostbite, seek medical care. If immediate medical care is not available, proceed as follows: • Get into a warm room as soon as possible. • Unless absolutely necessary, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes — this increases the damage. • Immerse the affected area in warm — not hot — water (the temperature should be comfortable to the touch for unaffected parts of the body), or, warm the affected area using body heat. For example, the heat of an armpit can be used to warm frostbitten fingers. • Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage. • Don’t use a heating pad, heat lamp or the heat of a stove, fireplace or radiator for warming. Affected areas are numb and can be easily burned. “These procedures are

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not substitutes for proper medical care,” said Koehn. “Frostbite should be evaluated by a health care provider.” It is a good idea to take a first aid and emergency resuscitation (CPR) course to prepare for coldweather health problems. Knowing what to do is an important part of protecting your health and the health of others. Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems. Source: Centers For Disease Control

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tor is especially serious. Women should talk to a health professional about their individual risks and how to lower them. Risk factors for heart disease are — smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight/obesity, physical activity, diabetes, family history of early coronary heart disease, age (for women, 55 and over). For more information about women’s risk of heart disease and the risk factors of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and weight loss, please contact the registered dietitians at Delta County Memorial Hospital at 874-6410.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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DCMH sponsors Kids Wellnesscast™ Winter time brings the peak season for the “common cold,” especially in pediatric populations. Until now, medicine was like the meteorology of 60 years ago: The flu was more likely in winter but that was about the extent of forecasting. This has dramatically changed. Meteorologists used to only know that tornadoes occur in spring and that hurricanes occur in fall,” said John Mitchell, chief executive officer of Delta County Memorial Hospital. “Now they forecast with great precision on which day and at what location major storms will occur. With advance notice, people can plan for the storms or take shelter. Just as meteorologists warn of major storms, Ascel Bio’s forecasts will help Delta County Memorial Hospital stay informed of outbreaks that affect children’s health. In sponsoring Ascel Bio’s production of public warnings of dangerous diseases, we aim to provide information to the community that can be used to improve the lives of our neighbors and minimize the number of people affected by season-

al diseases. “We are very proud to be delivering health and outbreak forecasting services to Delta County Memorial Hospital,” said Dr. Jim Wilson MD, managing partner of Ascel Bio. “Delta County Memorial Hospital has subscribed to our premier product, blending national and local level environmental health intelligence with clinical data. Ascel Bio analyzes feeds from local

public health agencies, weather services, satellite imagery, as well as from Delta County Memorial Hospital. The process is complex. Ascel Bio’s astute clinicians analyze outbreak risk for over 100 diseases on behalf of the hospital’s doctors.” Ascel Bio, a U.S.based, commercial disease forecasting company, is committed to cutting global morbidity, and the mortality of hun-

dreds of infectious diseases, in half by 2035. By taking the guesswork out of disease seasonality, clinicians can anticipate demand for care, aid the diagnostic process, support decision making and improve the quality of life. “We hope this will empower our patients and the community to be more proactive about their health,” said Kathy Sramek, director of pub-

Facts about folic acid

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month The Centers for Disease Control urges women to take 400 mcg of folic acid every day, starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. About Folic Acid Folic acid is a B vitamin. Our bodies use it to make new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. Why is folic acid so important?

“Folic acid is very important because it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine (anencephaly and spina bifida) by 50 to 70 percent,” said Krista Lewis RN, manager of Stork’s Landing at Delta County Memorial Hospital. How much folic acid do you need? Four hundred micrograms (mcg) every day. When should you start taking folic acid? For folic acid to help prevent major birth defects, you need to start taking it at least one month before she becomes pregnant and while she is pregnant. However, you need folic acid every day, whether you are planning to get pregnant or not, for the healthy new cells the body makes daily. Think about the skin, hair, and nails. These — and other parts of the body — make new cells each day. How can you get enough folic acid? “There are two easy ways to be sure to get

enough folic acid each day,” said Mary Grosvenor MS, RD, CDE, Delta County Memorial Hospital dietician. 1. Take a vitamin that has folic acid in it every day. Most multivitamins sold in the United States have the amount of folic acid women need each day. Women can also choose to take a small pill (supplement) that has only folic acid in it each day. Multivitamins and folic acid pills can be found at most local pharmacy, grocery, or discount stores. Check the label to be sure it contains 100% of the daily value (DV) of folic acid, which is 400 micrograms (mcg). 2. Eat a bowl of breakfast cereal that has 100 percent of the daily value of folic acid every day. Not every cereal has this amount. Check the label on the side of the box, and look for one that has “100 percent” next to folic acid. Source: Centers Disease Control

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lic relations for Delta County Memorial Hospital. “Just as we watch the local weather to see the risk of developing snow storms and how to dress the kids for the bus stop, information will now be available for parents to view relating to the risk of their kids developing these illnesses. Pediatricians and family physicians are ready to respond when local children fall sick. Sramek encourages parents to visit www.

deltahospital.org for more information on the monthly public forecasts for both routine (seasonal) illnesses as well as non-routine outbreaks. “We also encourage all parents to keep their children’s immunizations up to date, including vaccinations against seasonal influenza.” For more information about the illnesses forecast in this release, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Kids Wellnesscast™ Delta County January 2012 ❒ Seasonal levels of respiratory infections are increasing, and will continue to increase through February. ❒ Pneumonia as a result of the flu or other viruses is expected to increase in January and peak in February. ❒ While uncommon in Delta County, January is peak whooping cough season in the surrounding region. ❒ Seasonal asthma risk is moderate in January. However, an Illness Watch™ for asthma in Delta County remains in effect, as one in four children seeking emergency treatment at Delta County Memorial Hospital are expected to require hospitalization to manage their asthma in January. Ascel Bio forecasts that seasonal asthma risk will reach peak in February in Delta County. ❒ Seasonal risks from foodborne illnesses like Salmonella are low. However non-routine outbreaks are possible and Ascel Bio recommends community vigilance. ❒ Seasonal chicken pox risks are moderate in January. This disease is uncommon in Delta County, but community vigilance is also recommended. PUBLIC NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: Medicine is an imperfect art, and forecasting disease outbreaks is an inexact science. Every reasonable effort has been made by Ascel Bio to produce accurate forecasts, but these are published “as is” without any warranty whatsoever. Ascel Bio makes no warrantee that its forecasts will be error free, or that errors will be corrected. Ascel Bio makes no warrantee, express or implied regarding the accuracy of its products, including this Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™. In no event shall Ascel Bio be liable to any person, enterprise or entity for damages, including consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of this Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™. All clinical decisions made on the bases of this Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™ are the sole responsibility of the user.

Roll the dice at Monte Carlo Night The board of Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce their sixth annual fund-raising event to benefit services at Delta County Memorial Hospital and fund healthcare scholarships. “Monte Carlo Night” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25. The location for the event is the Grand Mesa Oncology and Rheumatology Center, north of the Delta County Memorial Hospital. Tickets may be purchased at a cost of $75 per person prior to Feb. 10 at the foundation website, www.dcmhfoundation. org. or by calling 8742291. Tickets purchased after Feb. 10, will be $85. The evening will open at 6:30 p.m. with a viewing of a variety of silent auction items. A cash bar will be available. Everyone will be a high roller at “Monte Carlo Night,” benefiting the foundation. Roll the bones, hit 21, go all in,

or bet everything on red as you show your friends how lucky you are playing craps, blackjack, poker, and roulette. Dinner will be provided

by the Camp Robber and followed by a live auction. Gambling and dancing to the Anders Brothers Band will round out the evening until 11 p.m.

For more information or to inquire about opportunities to volunteer for “Monte Carlo Night,” call the DCMH Foundation at 874-2291.

Don’t rule out becoming a donor because of health issues Colorado ended the third quarter of 2011 with the highest donor designation rate (the rate at which individuals join the state donor registry as a percentage of licensed drivers and ID card holders) in the United States at 67 percent. Nonetheless, the lack of transplantable organs remains one of this nation’s most pressing public health issues with more than 112,000 Americans and about 2,000 Coloradans waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. According to Sue Dunn, president and CEO of Donor Alliance, the fed-

erally-designated, nonprofit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, there are still reasons why more than 30 percent of Coloradans have not registered to be organ and tissue donors. A recent survey revealed that health — especially for older respondents — was a commonly cited reason for not registering to be an organ and tissue donor. “Many people mistakenly assume that a history of medical illness means that they can not be organ and tissue donors,” explained Dunn. “People living with chron-

ic diseases or those who with a history of cancer or other serious diseases are still encouraged to join the donor registry. Never rule yourself out because of your health. Leave it up to the medical professionals to decide if you are eligible to be a donor as recent advances in transplantation have made it possible for more people than ever before to be organ and tissue donors.” Register online at DonateLifeColorado.org; at the Division of Motor Vehicles the next time you obtain or renew your driver’s license; at colorado. gov if renewing your driver’s license online; or by calling 1-888-256-4386 and requesting a donor registry form.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Community Calendar Learn to sing four-part harmony 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.

New Year’s resolutions — most of us made them. If one of your resolutions was to join a group, meet new people, sing more or learn how to sing better, then the Del-Rose Chorus is the place for you. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the chorus will host an open house to give you the opportunity to experience a chorus rehearsal. Participate in vocal warmups, work on vocal

skills, practice portions of songs the chorus is currently working on, or simply watch and experience chords ringing. Chorus members will sing for you and with you, answer your questions and give you the chance to receive a coupon for four more free visits which will include vocal skills work. Not sure about singing or cannot read music? Learn how to use your

portable music instrument, your voice. The chorus will provide other means to help you learn your music; reading music is not a requirement to participate. The vocalists perform in the style of four-part harmony and they choose music from all genres of music. Most likely you will find known and well liked songs in their repertoire. So come on by and

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. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. 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 $430, blue is 55 numbers and grey is 57 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

A FILM, “17 MIRACLES,” SHOWN, 6:30 p.m., Church of Latter-day Saints Church, 1535 SW Avenue, Cedaredge. Light refreshments provided. Public invited. “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.

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. COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Music by North Fork Country. Coffee and lemonade provided. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call 874-0923. CEDAR MESA COMMUNITY CLUB SERVING HOMEMADE SOUPS, 5-7 p.m., their clubhouse, 15637 Peach Road, Cedar Mesa, east of Cedaredge.

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. For more information, call 527-4602. 100 YEARS OF THE DELTA PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL PRESENTATION, 5:30 p.m., Delta Public Library, 6th and Palmer streets, Delta. Jim Wetzel presents details of Delta’s 1883 robbery of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Wednesday, January 25

MEETING REGARDING CITY OF DELTA’S OFF LEASH DOG PARK, 7 p.m., parks shop. Join discussion on what needs to be done prior to opening the dog park in the spring.

Thursday, January 26

DEL-ROSE CHORUS OPEN HOUSE, 6:30 p.m., Delta United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker streets, Delta. Experience a chorus rehearsal. For more information, visit www. delrosechorus.org.

Del-Rose Chorus

Talented musicians present cabaret show Three superb entertainers blend their talents into one delightful show to be presented at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts. DeltaMontrose Community Concert Association presents Threestyle at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Jody Briskey and Drew Jansen join pianist/entertainer Jimmy Martin to create a delightful cabaret show. All three are consummate showmen who have lots of experience delighting audiences. Threestyle, based in Minneapolis, Minn., is a dynamite trio of performers with great credentials. Audience members

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. For more information, call Len Willey, 874-8879. NURTURING PARENTING CLASSES, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, 477 Meeker Street, Delta. Each of the nine Saturday classes offers interactive learning, family-style lunch and fun for children (birth-11 years). For more information or to sign up, call Sheila, 970-240-1088 or sheilal@htop.org. DELTA COUNTY MARCH FOR LIFE — Family, singles, teens welcome. Nondenominational pro-life prayer breakfast starts 9:30 a.m., St. Michael’s Church, 6th and Meeker streets, Delta. Guest speaker: Dr. Hugh Comer. March starts immediately after prayer breakfast. For more information, call Dan O’Donnell, 921-5266. COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SPRINTS, Skyway, Grand Mesa. Citizens welcome to join this collegiate invitational race. 1K time trial starts 11 a.m. followed by seeded elimination heats. Registration prior to race. Vintage Ski fun race run between heats approx. 11:30 a.m. Details at www.gmnc.org or call 434-9753. CABIN FEVER BOOK AND A/V MEDIA SALE, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crawford Community Library.

Sunday, January 29

SERIES OF BIBLE TALKS, Sundays through February 12, 3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center conference room. GRAND MESA CLASSIC 10K CLASSIC STYLE SKI RACE, Skyway, Grand Mesa, 11 a.m. with registration prior. $10 for GMNC members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities welcome. Details at www.gmnc.org or call 434-9753.

Monday, January 30

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MONTROSE COUNTY PRESENTS PART TWO, “Are Ballots Public Records?” program, 12 noon, Montrose Regional Library. Guest speaker: Marilyn Marks, first to challenge election transparency through Colorado Open Records Act.

Wednesday, February 1

WATER DISTRICT WORKSHOP, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Clarion Inn, 755 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction. Hosted by Bureau of Reclamation. For more information or to RSVP, call Sandra Caskey, 248-0616.

will know Jody Briskey from her days with the popular show “3 Hits and a Miss,” as Judy Garland in the long-running show at the History Theater and as Tony Sandler’s singing personality. Drew Jansen, also a member of “3 Hits and a Miss,” is the composer of the music for the popular Church Basement Ladies show. Jansen has a smooth baritone voice and he will carry an electronic keyboard to supplement the background accompaniment. As a composer, Jansen is clever with lyrics and melodies so look for a couple of original tunes in the show.

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

Friday, January 27

EPSILON ZETA’S SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON, 11 a.m.1:30 p.m., Westminster Hall, Delta. Homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. $8 adults, kids under 10 $4. Tickets available at the door. CABIN FEVER BOOK AND A/V MEDIA SALE, 4-8 p.m., Crawford Community Library.

Enjoy the winter sky at Black Canyon Join the Black Canyon Astronomy Society and park rangers for a look at the winter night sky and Earth’s place in the universe, Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. Start inside at the South Rim Visitor Center for a tour of constellations and then step outside for viewing celestial objects up close in the eye piece of telescopes. Dress for winter weather. For more information call (970) 249-1914, ext. 423.

Cribbage players, sign up for Feb. 19 tournament

Friday, January 20

Saturday, January 21

visit the chorus on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Delta United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker. For more information visit www.delrosechorus. org.

Sign up for a winter snowshoe trek Join park rangers at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park for a 2.5 hour snowshoe journey along the rim of the canyon. No special talent is needed to experience changes in the national park during the winter. Programs are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. through March 4. No special talent is needed. Snowshoes are available to borrow. Call (970) 2491914, ext. 423 to sign up.

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. Seating is limited. For more information contact Len Willey at 874-8879.

City of Delta Activity Update •

TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. • BOXING FOR KIDS - It’s back on Saturdays from 10:0011:00 a.m. Drop in rate. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. • PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - Registration going on now for lessons

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to be set up after January 9, 2012. HOME SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS - Registration going on now for lessons running on Mon./Wed. Feb. 20-March 21 at 2:00 p.m. REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW FOR THESE NEW LEAGUES: - Spring Dodge Ball on Tuesday evenings March-April and Wiffle Ball League on Monday evening March-April. ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Register by Feb. 12 for this Thursday night 5on-5 league. 10 game league starts late February. VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - 4-on4 on Wednesday nights starting Feb. 25. Please register your team by Feb. 12. ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE Any interest in starting an Adult League? Please contact

Jimmy Martin is the piano player/singer from “Just Friends” as well as accompanist for such luminaries as Carmel Quinn, Bea Arthur and Tony Sandler. Martin has also performed at the Guthrie Theater and at Carnegie Hall. Single performance admission is available for adults ($20) and students ($5). For further information, contact Charlie Huff at 921-4142, Bob Brown at 835-4480 or Sue Rousher at 249-9154. You can also visit the website at www.deltamontrose concerts.com.

Mars showcased The Black Canyon Astronomical Society presents “Mars in 2012” Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m., before the club meeting. This month’s meeting is being held at the Montrose Library, 320 South 2nd Street. Interested individuals are invited to attend. For more information, visit www. blackcanyonastronomy. com or call 856-7716.

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, 874-0923.

Join Epsilon Zeta for soup and sandwiches Epsilon Zeta’s annual soup and sandwich luncheon will take place Friday, Jan. 27 at Westminster Hall in Delta, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts prepared by members of the philanthropic sorority. Adults eat for $8 and kids under 10 eat for $4. All proceeds stay in Delta County and benefit area causes. In the past, Epsilon Zeta has supported The Abraham Connection/ Delta County Homeless Shelter, Delta Opportunity School’s Food for Thought, Tri-County Resource Center, Delta Doves, DCMH, the Delta Library and lots more. Tickets are available at the door.

Adult flag football league is forming Register your team for the City of Delta’s spring five-on-five adult flag football league before the deadline of Feb. 12. The season will begin in late February with games played at Confluence Community Fields on Thursday nights through the end of April. A 10-game season with a season-end single elimi-

Whitnee by Feb. 1st. • COMMUNITY CPR/FA - Next Class offered Sat., March 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • YOUTH/ADULT GUITAR LESSON - Register now for classes on Saturdays Jan. 21 - Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • JOY OF PAINTING “MAKE IT TAKE IT”- Bob Ross Class - Saturday, Jan. 21 or Feb. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Landscape) • COMMUNITY EVENING DANCES - Saturday, January 21 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share! • BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS - Showcase Ballroom on Wednesdays, January 18March 7 starting at 7:00 p.m. • A “NEW KIND OF LINE DANCING” - 2 sessions Tuesdays, January 24 (4 weeks) at 2:004:00 p.m. or 7:15-9:00 p.m. Call for details. • CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT - Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1:005:30 p.m. Register early or day of event by 12:30 p.m. • WATER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

nation tournament is included with the $225 team fee. Each player is also required to pay a $20 player fee and sign a roster to be eligible to play. The city will provide the flags and game balls. For more information or to register, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or email whitnee@cityofdelta. net.

- New - Coed Water V-Ball League on Monday evenings. Please register by January 30. • BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE - Great course for ages 10-15 on Wed./Thurs., Feb. 15 and 16 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • MOM’S AND SON’S DANCE - Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5:308:30 p.m. • SPRING INTO SHAPE 5K Save the date for our annual 5K on Saturday, April 14.

7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament March 9-11 Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Cultural Dept. for more information on any of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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OBITUARIES

tions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Ronald Rich Janet Cogswell Janet Lee Cogswell of Delta died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 57. A memorial service was held Jan. 15 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Ms. Cogswell was born Nov. 29, 1954, in Denver, to LeRoy and Barbara (Metcalf) Cogswell. She spent her childhood in Thornton, Englewood and Indian Hills. She graduated from Evergreen High School in 1972. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, needlework and collecting blown glass. She was a Delta High School Band Parent. Ms. Cogswell is survived by her father, LeRoy Cogswell; her stepmother, Deanna Cogswell of Mack; two brothers, Robert Cogswell and Ronald Cogswell; and three sisters, Eileen Criley, Lorie Mosteller and Cathy Cogswell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Cogswell. Memorial contributions may be made to Delta High School Band or the American Cancer Society. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Ronald Gene Rich of Eckert died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at his home. He was 67. A memorial service was held Jan. 13 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mr. Rich was born March 8, 1944, in Paonia, to Frank and Katie (Harris) Rich. He spent his childhood and attended school in Delta County. He married Mary Jo Brown on July 10, 1967, in Durango. They celebrated 44 years of marriage. She survives. Mr. Rich was a correctional officer for Delta Correctional Facility for many years. He enjoyed storm watching, photography, ham radio, his family and taking care of his cats. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Rich of Delta; a son, Charles Rich of Pensacola, Fla.; a daughter, Brenda Georgi of Plymouth, N.M.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katie Rich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montrose Amateur Radio Club. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Mary Rickerby Mary Louise 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 was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Hayden, to Connie and Anna (Robidoux) Weaver. She spent her childhood on the family ranch south of Hayden and graduated from Hayden Union High School in 1954. She married Dean Rickerby on Sept. 18, 1955, in Hayden. He survives. Mrs. Rickerby enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Hayden Congregational Church and BPOE Does. She was a Girl Scout and 4-H leader. She is survived by her husband, Dean Rickerby of Cedaredge; two daughters and their husbands, Betty and Leo Davis of Satanta, Kan., and Cathy and Michael Gush of Craig; a sister and her husband, Helen and Larry Slate of Cañon City; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Louise Long of Cody, Wyo. Mrs. Rickerby was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Weaver. Memorial contribu-

Terri Teague Terri L. Teague of Delta died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 51. At her request, no services will be held. Ms. Teague was born July 28, 1960, in Monette, Ark., to James and Uvonne (Blalock) Orcutt. She spent her childhood in Washington, D.C., and attended school in Castle Rock. She attended a junior college in Denver where she earned her real estate license. She began her career as a real estate broker in Lake George. She enjoyed restoring old muscle cars and was an avid rock hound. She was one of the founding members of the Delta Car Club and was a charter member of Delta Street Rodders. Ms. Teague is survived by her mother, Uvonne Orcutt of Delta; her fiancé, Don Waggoner of Delta; a brother,

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James Teague of Berkley Springs, W.Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, James Teague; and her stepfather, John Orcutt. Memorial contributions may be made to Happy Hollow Church of Christ, c/o Uvonne Orcutt. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Lou Ann Townsend of Delta died from a cerebral hemorrhage on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 84. She was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Alvin and Evelyn Kayser. She spent her childhood in Fort Wayne, Ind., and graduated from Indiana University with a teaching degree. Mrs. Townsend married Jack Fishering in 1950 and they had three children. They moved to Denver in 1959. The marriage ended in divorce in 1968. She continued to raise her children working as a school teacher at North High School in the Denver Public Schools for 25 years. She married Don Townsend on May 7, 1988. They owned a canoe guiding service for several years in Tennessee. They moved to Delta in 1998 to be near her children. Mrs. Townsend enjoyed canoeing, cross-country skiing and traveling. She visited six continents. She took each of her grandchildren on a trip overseas to a country of their choice upon high school graduation. She was a member of Delta United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Don Townsend of Delta; two sons and their wives, John and Nancy Fishering, and Greg and Priscilla Fishering, all of Montrose; a daughter and her husband, Kathy and Michael Day of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren, Reid, David, Lindsey, Michelle, Dan, Carolyn and Rachael; a sister and her husband, Kay and Bob Starr of Edina, Minn.; and two nephews, Brad and Steve and their families. A memorial service was held Jan. 16 at Delta United Methodist Church. A private burial will take place at Delta City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delta United Methodist Church, 477 Meeker Street, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online

Barbara Chacon of Harrisburg, Pa., and Lisa Chacon of Santa Fe, N.M.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Tapia of Santa Fe, N.M. He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Chacon; and a daughter, Donna Chacon.

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Mark Edward Smith of Delta died from a rare form of cancer on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at his home. He was 53. A memorial service was held Jan. 16 at First Assembly of God in Delta, with Pastor Robert Smith officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Pea Green Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born May 11, 1958, in Delta, to Conn and Rosena (Morlang) Smith. He graduated from Olathe High School in 1976. He attended the University of Southern Colorado and graduated with an associate degree in machining. He married Rhonda Novotny on Jan. 24, 1976, in Olathe. They celebrated nearly 36 years of marriage. She survives. Mr. Smith was a farmer in partnership with his father and brother for more than 20 years in the Pea Green area. In recent years he farmed for the Whitfield Dairy in Montrose. He enjoyed fishing, his family and traveling with family and friends to Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas and Lake Powell. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Smith; a son, Matthew Smith of Grand Junction; a daughter, Nicole Smith of Denver; his parents, Conn Ed and Rose Smith of Delta; and two brothers and their wives, Kirk and Janet Smith of Delta, and John and Stephanie Smith of Grand Junction. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his grandparents, Zurena and Connie Smith, Thelma and Vic Brito, and Fred and Ruby Morlang. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Cemetery handled the arrangements.

Ella Mae McDermott Ivey Carver of Cory died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at her home. She was 82. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Cedaredge Cemetery. A potluck dinner will follow. Mrs. Carver was born June 29, 1929, in Cedaredge, to Charles and Eda (Westley) McDermott. She attended school in Coalby and Cedaredge. She married Archie “Sunny” Carver in 1967. They celebrated 38 years of marriage. He preceded her in death. She was previously married to her first husband, Charles Ivey, and her second husband, Johnny Forrest. Mrs. Carver was a member of the Coalby Club and the Cedar Mesa Club. She was a 4-H leader. She lived in Silverton, Durango, Naturita and Cedaredge. She worked in laundry, fruit orchards, packing sheds and raised two families. She enjoyed gardening, wildlife, her family, the outdoors, bantam chickens, dogs and cats. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Mildred and Marlin Carver of Delta, and Melveta and Bob Smith of Colorado Springs; three sons, Charles “C.W” and his wife Coky of Memphis, Texas, Daniel Carver and his wife Maggie, and David Carver, all of Cedaredge; eight grandchildren, Mischell “Shelly” and Michael Carver of Delta, Shawn Ivey of Maryland, Danielle Carver of Clifton, Ashley Carver of Delta, Zack Pfister and his family of Cedaredge, Chelson Smith and Eathan Smith, both of Colorado Springs; a great-granddaughter, Joslin Pfister; a brother, Jay McDermott and his wife Merlene of Cedaredge; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

that followed the opening of the Gunnison Tunnel. He was inducted into the Army in August 1944. His service included helping clean up the Philippines and Okinawa. He also served in Korea during its occupation. Mr. Shrader married Lucie Ankenman on April 4, 1948, in Delta. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. She survives. He worked at a sawmill in Orofino, Idaho, for 20 years. He owned a laundry in Delta in the 1970s. Mr. Shrader is survived by his wife, Lucie Shrader of Delta; a son and his wife, Nelson and Sally Shrader of Cedaredge; three daughters, Loy Michling of Orofino, Idaho, Barbara O’Neill and her husband Chuck of Montrose, and Roberta Bruhn and her husband Keith of Silt; a sister, Roberta Latta of Delta; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jess Michling; three brothers; and two sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Lee Marts Post #3571, 821 1525 Road, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Carolyn Mae Suckow-Weiss Carolyn Mae SuckowWeiss of Delta died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 106. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at Delta United Methodist Church. Mrs. Suckow-Weiss is survived by a daughter, Doris Myers of Delta; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Delta United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 427, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Stewart Shrader Antonio Chacon Antonio “Tony” Maria Chacon of Denver died after a long battle with cancer on Oct. 15, 2011, in Denver. He was 74. Mr. Chacon was born April 22, 1937, in Coyote, N.M., to Jose and Rose Chacon. He graduated from Delta High School in 1957. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, attending class reunions, working on his ranch and raising sheep in Orville, Calif. Mr. Chacon is survived by his wife, Carol Chacon of Denver; four brothers, Max, Jake, Larry and Ronnie; three sisters, Antonia, Suzy and Corine; two sons, David “Shorty” Chacon of Santa Fe, N.M., and Darrin Chacon of Albuquerque, N.M.; three daughters, Lulu Chacon of Denver,

Stewart W. Shrader of Delta died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Community Living Center in Grand Junction. He was 90. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. at Delta IOOF Lodge. Military honors will be provided by VFW Lee Marts Post #3571. A luncheon will be provided by the VFW Auxiliary. Mr. Shrader was born May 31, 1921, in Champion, Neb., to Glen and Rosella (Bergsten) Shrader. He grew up during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. He and his family moved to Delta County in 1937. Prior to World War II he worked in the CCC unit out of Montrose. He worked on the irrigation project in the Olathe and California Mesa areas

The Delta County Fair Board is looking for suggestions for the 2012 fair theme. Please send your suggestions to DCFB, P.O. Box 2084, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. You will receive $25 if your suggestion is selected for the fair theme.

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.

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Wishes, wants and wills clash BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Paonia mayor Neal Schwieterman joked last Wednesday, “[This is] the first council meeting where libations could be legally served.” He was addressing well over 200 people who were seated in the Paradise Theatre, which serves alcohol, for a public meeting sponsored by the Town of Paonia on the proposed Bear Ranch Land Exchange. The meeting site was changed from town hall to the theater to accommodate the overflow crowd. Even the theater’s seating was not enough, and attendees carried chairs across Grand Avenue from town hall so more people could sit down. People still had to line the back and either side of the theater. The meeting was to give the town council the opportunity to hear comments for and against the land exchange, known formally as the Central Rockies Land Exchange. The Paonia Town Council will then decide at their Jan. 24 meeting whether to endorse the land exchange or not. Only two trustees attended the meeting, Sid Lewis and a late arriving Lucien Pevec. Mayor Schwieterman was the moderator and town clerk Barbara Peterson took minutes. Bear Ranch and Western Land Group have previously secured letters of support from the Gunnison Town Council and the Gunnison County Commissioners. Delta County

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Bear Ranch manager Rob Gill explains why owner William Koch wants a land exchange for 1,846 acres of public land. The meeting sponsored by the Town of Paonia took place on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at The Paradise Theatre. Over 200 people for and against the land exchange attended the meeting. Many shared their opinions during the 2-1/2 hour meeting. Commissioners approved a letter of support with conditions. When Crested Butte Town Council was asked for a letter of support,ß they delayed action on it. Bear Ranch and Western Land Group want to have as many letters of support as they can when they ask the Colorado congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to submit a bill to allow the federal land exchange. The exchange would give title to six parcels of BLM and Forest

Service public land totaling 1,846 acres to Bear Ranch owned by William Koch. In exchange the National Park Service would receive 911 acres at Sapinero Mesa for the Curecanti National Recreation Area and 80 acres at Orchid Draw in Utah for the Dinosaur National Monument. In addition, Bear Ranch purchased land for a proposed permanent motorized and non-motorized public access to Jumbo Mountain by the Whistling Acres subdivision

and a new trailhead at Buck Creek Ranch for permanent motorized and non-motorized trails to access the Raggeds Wilderness. Bear Ranch manager Rob Gill gave a presentation on the ranch and the land exchange. Bear Ranch is by Paonia Reservoir and State Park in Gunnison County. The ranch has three primary projects in their management plan. These include livestock and agricultural production, vegetation and wildlife man-

agement and a western village and family compound. The village will have a private retreat and museum and Koch’s private residence. By going online to www. centralrockieslandexchange. com, the public can read in detail about the ranch and the land exchange. Next to speak was opponent Ed Marston, who first alerted the public about the land exchange. He has worked on the issue for 18 months. He read a prepared statement which was distributed to those attending. He asked the Paonia Town Council to write a letter to U.S. Representative Scott Tipton and Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet “setting out our evolving vision for the future of our valley and of our backcountry.” Marston wants copies sent to Gunnison and Pitkin counties and land management agencies. “This exchange would badly handicap our ability to shape our future.” He noted that the land exchange and the recent natural gas lease nominations, “Both dramatize this valley’s vulnerability to outside money and power.” He continued, “We need to resist that influence, but we can’t simply be against. As wonderful as this place is, we can’t cocoon ourselves in it. We have to create bonds with other communities, with our congressional delegation, with the land management agencies, and if possible with Mr. Koch.” LAND EXCHANGE TO B3

Paonia Elementary students among the best in the state BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Students, teachers and staff at Paonia Elementary School (PES) have one of the best rankings in Colorado for academic performance and improvement. The School Performance Framework scores are based on academic achievement, growth and closing growth gaps on the CSAP.

Last year’s changes in how fifth and sixth graders were taught reading, writing and math resulted in outstanding ratings. Those changes have continued and expanded to third and fourth grades resulting in more exciting results. “The changes implemented for the 2010-2011 school year resulted in the largest yearly academic gains PES has ever seen,” PES math teacher Bob

Bushta stated. “Specifically, the school’s One Year School Performance Framework rating in 2010 was a very respectable 82 percent. After the changes, the school’s one year rating in 2011 was an amazing 96.9 percent, which included 100 percent in both academic growth and closing academic growth gaps.” Paonia Elementary received an 86.1 percent three year

North Fork makes pitch as a creative district SUBMITTED BY ELAINE BRETT North Fork Valley Creative Coalition

In a standing room only room in Montrose, supporters of Western Colorado’s creative industries came together to meet with Governor John Hickenlooper. Ten delegates from the North Fork Valley and Delta County spoke in favor of making the North Fork Valley a Colorado Creative District. The meeting was arranged by the state Office of Economic Development and Colorado Creative Industries. Delegations from Ridgway, Gunnison, Montrose, and the North Fork Valley spoke about opportunities in their area for using art to drive commerce and to create jobs. The North Fork’s Creative Coalition was represented by individuals from the Delta County Tourism Cabinet, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, the Creamery Arts Center, Elsewhere Studio, Mountain Harvest Festival, the Delta County Film Collaborative, KVNF, and North Fork Vision 2020. Governor Hickenlooper called the Creative Industries a “piece of the new economy” and indicated that communities that invested in cultural vitality do better than those that don’t. Colorado is a magnet for creative talent and ranks 5th among all states for its concentration of artists. The state will certify two Creative Districts in 2012. Each will receive $15,000 grant and a technical assistance package to enhance

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rating in 2010 that jumped to 91.7 percent in 2011. “The fact that they exceeded growth expectations on these Three Year Frameworks the past two years accounts for PES receiving the Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for both 2010 and 2011,” Bushta said. Paonia Elementary earned a “B+” in 2010 and an “A” for 2011. The school currently ranks 31 out of Colorado’s 1,467 elementary and middle schools. Last year due to teachers being cut and because data showed that teachers have different subject strengths, fifth and sixth grade teachers initiated a change. Instead of two sixth grade and two fifth grade teachers, the school uses the team teaching of three teachers — Bob Bushta for math, Melissa Pizey for reading and Eileen Stewart for writing. The formula has worked so well, three teachers instead of four are teaching in the same manner for third and fourth grades. As the state rankings show, the changes have resulted in an overwhelming success in student learning. The district “I Can” statements for students, choice and individualized

study has not only greatly improved grades but morale. Eileen Stewart focusses on fifth and sixth grade writing and fifth grade science. “When we started incorporating choice, [students] could choose different topics, their enthusiasm and morale went up. They would become more invested in what they were writing,” Stewart said. Bushta added, “The ‘I Can’ statements for reading and writing have really helped the students achieve more, and focussed the teachers on what they should be teaching.” The students have essentials they have to master. The proof the students understand and learned the essentials is provided through three pieces of evidence. The students decide what evidence to present. It may be a poster, a skit, worksheet or PowerPoint presentation. Then the kids are tested and must attain an 80 percent grade before moving on to the next essential. “So what happens in reading and writing, the kids are taking control of their own learning. Kids are working on standards and go as fast and as deep as they are able to. The results have just been PAONIA STUDENTS TO B2

Governor John Hickenlooper (left) listens as the North Fork Valley delegation presents its case to be certified as a Colorado Creative District and become eligible to receive financial and technical assistance to enhance the local economy. their districts. Five applicatns will be identified as “prospective” districts and will receive $8,000 and technical assistance to enhance their likelihood of future certification. Eight applicants will be identified as “emerging” and will receive $2,000 and technical assistance. The North Fork Creative Collaborative was formed in 2011 recognizing that there is a tremendous amount of talent and potential for creative industries to take a lead in the community in social and economic development. The group formed as a result of the North Fork Vision 2020 conversations that asked the public to share their ideas about how they could create a positive future in the North Fork community. They plan to apply to the state for fund-

ing to support the effort to become a Colorado Creative District. In July 2010, Colorado’s new Creative Industries Division merged the former Council on the Arts, Office of Film, Television and Media, and Art in Public Places program to capitalize on the immense potential for our creative sector to drive economic growth in Colorado. Part of the state Office of Economic Development, Colorado Creative Industries sees a future where Colorado is a premiere “Creative Economy” with a strong brand identity, a Top 10 reputation, and significant and sustained investment in the creative sector, and where Creative entrepreneurs and enterprises will flourish and we will “grow our own” creative workforce.

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Mayor Neal Schwieterman on Jan. 10 presented the Paonia Elementary Student Council with the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for both 2010 and 2011. Paonia Elementary ranked 31st out of 1,467 elementary and middle schools in the state. “The kids in our elementary school are doing a fabulous job,” Mayor Schwieterman said.

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Paonia students Eli Kirk wins geographic bee Crawford School’s Eli Kirk moved one step closer to a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship by winning the school-level competition of the 24th annual National Geographic Bee on Jan. 13. Kirk is a 6th grader at Crawford School, and this is his first time as a geography bee competitor. He now has the opportunity to qualify for the state level competition. State competitors must be in grades 4-8 and must have won the contest at the school level. The winner from each state and territory will advance to the national competition, sponsored by Google, which will be held May 22-24 at the National Geographic

Eli Kirk Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. The final round of the 2012 National Geographic Bee, featuring Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek, will air on the National Geographic Channel and then on public TV stations, produced by National Geographic Television.

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FROM PAGE B1 amazing,” Bushta said. “If a kid is really struggling, the teacher is not pushing him to get to the next subject. You are helping him to learn. You may be going a little slower but he is learning better. A lot of that frustration is gone,” Bushta shared. Melissa Pizey teaches fifth and sixth grade reading. “They really love that chance to express their knowledge in their own way.” The students select how they will demonstrate they have accomplished the essential. One of the fifth grade reading essentials is “I can tell the difference between

fact and opinion and support judgements made.” A writing essential example is “I know the proper times to use formal and informal language, to listen actively and hold an audience’s attention.” Pizey said, “Last year was the highest reading growth we’ve ever had. It goes back to the kids were the ones who got to choose. It was the first year we had allowed them choice.” “It’s been so exciting to let kids have a full range of exploring topics in writing,” Stewart said. “Once they get more invested in what they are writing about, it just blossoms. For me as a

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teacher, it’s easier for me too. I’m not fighting them on their writing. Many of them get very excited about writing their personal narrative.” The students share their writings with other grades which gives them added confidence. Students are excited about the recent changes in structure and method. Student Jonah Johnson said, “We get to go to class with each of the three teachers, and so you’re not staying in the same classroom getting bored.” “You have a lot of choice,” Clay Campbell noted. “You can work with many different people and you have the

freedom to pick how you show your work.” Tiana Vernard likes that the teachers “are preparing you for middle school where you have to switch [classrooms] all the time.“ Anika Carlson said, “None of the teachers will ever let us get behind.” Math has always been the strength at Paonia Elementary, so they continue to use the Saxon Math Program from kindergarten through sixth. The “I Can” statements are not used for math, but their grades have been stellar. “Paonia’s sixth grade math last year had the 11th best math scores in the state,” Bushta said.

Art entries for Hotchkiss dog trials competition sought There is still time for artists to participate in the art competition for the ninth annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials. “TDS Telecom has sponsored the art competition for the past four years and we are pleased to have their sponsorship once again for 2012,” Cheryl Hebenstreit, art competition coordinator said. TDS is the exclusive sponsor for the Shepherd’s Award and this winning artwork will be used to promote the 2012 Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11, 12 and 13, on posters and t-shirts. Grand Prize winner will receive the TDS Shepherd’s Award of $500. Additional prizes will be given for first place $200, second place $100, third place $75 and People’s Choice Award $100. Winners will be announced on

Saturday, March 10 at the Artist’s Reception at the Hotchkiss/Crawford Historical Society Museum. Paul Morgan from Livermore, CO, was our 2011 featured artist with his painting “Looking For Strays.” Donna Lee Clemenson of Denver was the winner of the TDS Shepherd’s Award in 2010 with “Faces of the Working Class.” Artists should submit their work to The Trout Store and More, 285 E. Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, Feb. 23 and 24, between 2-6 p.m. both days. Deadline is Feb. 24. Out-of-town artists may enter the competition by shipping their artwork. Entry forms and competition rules may be obtained from website www.hotchkissdogtrials.com or contacting Cheryl Hebenstreit (970 ) 856-7039 or e-mail mtnrancher@wildblue. net.

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TDS Telecom is once again sponsoring the $500 Shepherd’s Award for this year’s Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Competition. In 2011 the featured artist was Paul Morgan with his painting “Looking for Strays.” The deadline is Feb. 24.

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Dan Randolph to speak to NWCC The NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center Annual Meeting will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29 at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss. The first half hour will be for socializing, signing up to volunteer and renewing memberships. For the next hour, Dan Randolph, executive director of San Juan Citizens’ Alliance, will speak on how a broad-spectrum conservation group like the Conservation Center can utilize all of its resources, from volunteers to committees, to protect the water, air and public lands in Delta County. The annual business meeting will start at 4:30 p.m.

Following the meeting will be the traditional chili supper featuring NWCC members’ great homemade meat and vegetarian chilies, salads, breads and desserts. Call Barb Silverman at 527-5307 ext. 202 to sign up to bring food to share for the chili supper. Appetizers, vegetarian or meat chili, cornbread, salads and desserts are needed. Volunteers are also needed Sunday morning to help set-up the room and decorate, during the meeting and for cleanup.

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Blue Sage seeks input on colors The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is extending the deadline to submit new color-scheme suggestions for its two buildings in downtown Paonia as part of its “Color the Sage” campaign to Feb. 29. The “Color the Sage” campaign was launched after a generous individual offered to donate labor to paint the buildings’ faces, under the condition that new colors were chosen. “Since the Blue Sage is a community center,” said Blue Sage director Annette Pretorius, “It only makes sense that we have the community give input on

what the new building building image to paint Town Hall or by calling colors should be.” are available at the Blue the Blue Sage at 527After all color-scheme Sage Gallery, Paonia 7243. suggestions are collected by the end of February, a small committee will screen the entries for adherence to the Blue Sage image and Colorado Historical Society regulations. Approved entries will then be presented to the community for voting, with the most popular color scheme being adopted. The Blue Sage will raise the money for the paint by selling votes for $1, and seeking donations from paint suppliers. Entry forms with the

Cabin Fever book sale coming to Crawford ERROR In the Jan. 11 issue of the DCI, the article “Crawford sets 2012 budget,” incorrectly stated Jackie Savage reports “Needlerock Realty received approval to be charged residential water rates for the downstairs area now occupied by the Needlerock Family Health Clinic.” That’s incorrect. According to the draft minutes, the council did not approve the rate reduction. Liz Heidrick of Needlerock Realty will have to meet with Bill Mosey concerning building permits and then return to council when completed.

Friends of the Crawford Library will host their 20th annual Cabin Fever Book and audio-visual media sale at the Town Hall Community Room on Highway 92 in Crawford. The two-day sale starts on Friday, Jan. 27, 4-8 p.m., and continues on Saturday, Jan 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will purchase circulating materials, program materials and other library needs beyond what the Delta County Library District budget can provide. The sale will feature the usual large quantity of quality items including

ducted by state Sen. Gail Schwartz. The meeting will be recorded, and submitted as public comment to the BLM. Come prepared with a statement to be included. The “hearing” will be held in the commons area of Hotchkiss High School.

books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and audio books on both CD and cassette sorted for easy shopping. All of these books and audio-visual materials will be fresh inventory. They have never been in the annual Crawford Cabin Fever Sale before. There are contributions from Telluride, Crested Butte, Gunnison, and the generous folks in the North Fork Valley and elsewhere. The suggested donation prices make the sale a bonanza for book lovers and collectors. Refreshments (donations requested) made by the Friends of the Crawford Library will be available in a café-like setting. Last year revenue from the book sale purchased such items as a new larger coffee pot, four folding tables to be used for classes and other activities, and circulating materials such as books and videos among other items. There is still time to donate used or new items in good condition, and please, NO encyclopedias, sets of books, text books, magazines,

pamphlets, condensed books or damaged books because they don’t sell. Donations should be brought to the Crawford Library Wednesday, Jan. 25, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All day Thursday and Friday morning items can be brought directly to the Crawford Town Hall Community Room. Before that time, a Friends of the Crawford Library volunteer will pick up box(es) of books from your home in Delta County. Call 921-5370 for pick up. A certificate of your charitable donations is available. Volunteers are welcome and needed to help with set up, tear down, carrying boxes and helping wherever needed starting Thursday, Jan. 26. Non-profit organizations will be welcome from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, to take as many books as they want for no charge with prior arrangement. Contact Kathy Little at the Crawford Library at 921-3500 or leave your name and phone number. Larry Ribnick, the sale coordinator, can be reached at 921-5370.

the local people and the nation in general. He said there are four accesses to the Raggeds and the land exchange will close one redundant access. He noted our area is surrounded by more than half a million acres of public land managed by BLM and the Forest Service. Glenn Dahlgren of Paonia said the key issue is access to public lands. The new proposed access is too steep and inferior to the current access at Deep Creek. He believes the current access to Jumbo Mountain is adequate and another is not needed. His main concern is about the decision being made through federal legislation. He would prefer this be determined by BLM and the National Park Service after local public hearings. Allison Elliot said the Jumbo Mountain access through Hawks Haven is no longer contentious. The Whistling Acres access has been taken out of local hands to decide if the access is appropriate, who will maintain the trailhead, the additional traffic and the neighbor’s response. “When Mr. Koch bought those two ranches he was very much aware that public access divided them, and now he is trying to buy something that is not being offered for sale.” Hal Brill stated that Buck Creek doesn’t compare to Deep Creek. He is afraid the area will be lost permanently to future generations. “Land swaps are supposed to be in the public’s interest. . .But unfortunately, in my mind, this does not compare to what we have at Deep Creek.” Sarah Sauter, executive director of NFRIAWSERC Conservation Center, “We feel the Bear

Ranch has not yet listened to the real concerns of this community. We feel they have manufactured problems and created solutions that benefit strategic allies and special interest groups. We have serious concerns about the land exchange as presented. We welcome the opportunity to meet with Bear Ranch representatives and explore solutions that would benefit a large portion of our community.” Due to the “dynamic nature” of the land exchange the organization will not take a position until official legislation is proposed. However, they will not support the land exchange if it contains parallel motorized and nonmotorized trails. Congressional mandated land exchanges create a lack of transparency and public review. “Privately funded land reviews are not good enough,” Sauter said. Tom Ricketts said giving up access to public lands is short-sighted and not a good alternative. Elaine Brett said the land exchange is about Koch’s privacy, not about answering the public’s need. Jon Lee of Somerset owns property by Bear Ranch and thinks the land exchange would be a mistake. He said he can drive to the Deep Creek access and wants to keep the current access. Sam Brown said just having two trail accesses through Buck Creek Ranch is not a good deal for citizens. If people get off the trail, they will be trespassing on private property. Tracy Tooker said she and her family have worked for Bill Koch and that he is kind, generous, sharing and cares for his employees and the com-

munity. Frank Mastrullo said Buck Creek Ranch offers great potential and an excellent access to the Raggeds. The Paonia Town Council meets next Tuesday to discuss their response to the proposed land exchange. Bear Ranch wants a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress in this first quarter.

Offer input on gas lease auction The Citizens for a Healthy Community are holding a hearing to gather public statements on the pending oil and gas lease auction set for August by the Bureau of Land Management. There will be a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m., con-

Land exchange FROM PAGE B1 The majority of those who spoke were opposed to the land exchange. Each person who spoke was given a maximum of three minutes. Professional photographer Celia Roberts spoke first. “I’m concerned about the [North Fork Valley’s] future. . .What occurred to me when I first heard about this when Mr. Koch first bought the property, he knew about that trail.” She gave an analogy that if she owned property near a railroad track, would she expect the railroad company to change the railroad track? “There are a lot of other people whose right to access this gorgeous country will be severely limited. . .The current trail is accessible to more people.” Caroline Metzler said it is really clear that wealth and power of the one percent is capable of acting in a way that threatens the access of the 99 percent. Lynne Bear, who was born and raised in Paonia, said she and her husband, Charlie, spent many weekends at the Ragged Mountains. She has painted them many times and wants to continue to have the current access to the Raggeds retained. Jess Campbell, who has been in the valley for 30 years, said he had testified at the Delta Commissioners meeting. He favors the land exchange stating Bear Ranch is a good neighbor “and if given the chance, will be even better neighbors in the future.” Vic Ullrey represented the Western Slope Constitutional Patriots in the North Fork, a group that has been in existence for two months. The 12 members are in support of the land exchange because it will be good for

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Fri., Jan. 20 JV/V Basketball at Home vs. Olathe, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30 p.m.; Wrestling at Olathe, 6:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 21 Wrestling at Rifle; JV/V Basketball at Home vs. Coal Ridge, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 p.m. Sponsored By:

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are invited. Come prepared to tell BLM what you think of the proposed 30,000-acre oil and gas lease proposal. This Public hearing is sponsored by Citizens for a Healthy Community

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Shooting sports leaders needed for 4-H program Certification course coming to Delta County in March

Have an interest in shooting sports and have a little time to invest in our local youth? Then please consider becoming a 4-H shooting sports leader. The 4-H shooting sports programs in Delta, Mesa, Montrose and Ouray counties teach youth proper safety, marksmanship, sportsmanship, ethical behavior and the responsible use of firearms. In recent years, 4-H shooting sports projects have become some of the most popular 4-H projects for many members. However, to meet the growing demand for more certified adult leaders, more 4-H shooting sports leaders are needed — and now is the time to join because certification training is coming to the Western Slope soon! Training will be held in Delta County on Friday, March 16, at 6 p.m., and will end on Sunday, March 18, by noon. Adult volunteer leaders interested in training 4-H youth in shooting sports can choose to become certified in any one of the following disciplines: air pistol, air rifle, .22 rifle, archery, muzzleloading, shotgun, and

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range safety officer. No previous experience in shooting sports or 4-H is required to participate in this training. Registration forms are available now at the Delta, Mesa, and Montrose Extension offices, or online through the state 4-H Shooting Sports website at www. colorado4h.org/ss. The registration fee is $85, and includes all materials, access to training equipment and supplies, as well as lunch and snacks. However, the local Extension Office may be able to provide a scholarship or stipend to cover part or all of the registration cost.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certificate. They will also need to enroll in their local 4-H program as a 4-H shooting sports leader — there is no extra charge for 4-H leader enrollment, which allows you to teach 4-H shooting sports members in your certified discipline and provides insurance while training local youth. For more information, call your local Extension office — in Delta County, 874-2195; in Mesa County, 244-1834; and in Montrose County, 2493935.

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Shooting sports open house The Delta County 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders have scheduled a 4-H shooting sports open house on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 to 5 p.m., at Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. The purpose of the event is to provide interested youth and parents basic information about the 4-H shooting sports program. In addition to an orientation on the safety principles and practices taught by 4-H, there will be equipment and supply displays on all shooting sports disciplines offered by 4-H, including .22 rifle, air rifle, air pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading,

and archery. 4-H shooting sports leaders and jr. leaders will be available to answer questions regarding safety, equipment needed to start the project, practice schedule, shooting sports competition events, 4-H enrollment procedure, and other 4-H shooting sports related questions. This is your opportunity to join the Delta County 4-H shooting sports state champion teams. This event is free and open to the public, however, for planning purposes, please call 8742195. For more information, contact Isaac Munoz at 874-2198.

Delta County committee election results announced Delta County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county executive director Alan Bull, announced that county committee elections are over, the ballots are counted and the results are in. Rebecca “Becky” Shea of Delta was elected to represent LAA #1 (California Mesa, Ash Mesa, Peach Valley, Gunnison Valley). Reuben Leon of Delta will serve as the first alternate, and

Daniel Long of Cory will serve as the second alternate. Shea was currently serving as the female advisor on the committee at the time of the election. The currently serving COC members are Chann Fogg, LAA #2, (Surface Creek Valley, Redlands and Rogers Mesas) and Monty Todd, LAA#3, (Hotchkiss, Paonia, Crawford and Fruitland Mesa). Elected county com-

mittee members serve a three-year term and are responsible for making decisions on FSA disaster, conservation, commodity, and price support programs, as well as other important federal farm program issues. “County committee members are a valuable asset because they are local producers who participate in FSA programs themselves and have a direct connection

to farmers and ranchers in the community,” said Bull. “All recently elected county committee members and alternates took office on Jan. 1, and join the existing committee,” he said. For more information about county committees and the election process, please contact the Delta County FSA office at 690 Industrial Blvd, Delta, or call the office at 874-5726 ext. 2 or visit www.fsa.usda.gov.

Butte Ditch holds annual meeting BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Shareholders in the Butte Ditch Company agreed to annual water charges and returned two sitting directors to their board at the company’s annual meeting Saturday at Orchard City. The private ditch company has a contract with Orchard City Irrigation District for various shared expenses. The private Fogg Ditch company has the same contract arrangement. The Butte and Fogg operation and maintenance costs are included in the OCID’s annual assessment. In 2012 that amount will be $35.56 per irrigated acre, up from $29.59 last year. The amount was unanimously agreed to by the membership, and so no vote was taken. Butte shareholders on the upper portion of the system are not within the OCID’s boundaries and so do not get OCID assessments. So, those Butte shareholders will be individually invoiced for the

$35.56-per-irrigated-acre amount. OCID board president Jeff Wick was at the meeting and explained the increased assessment is needed to pay for additional work projects done on the system last year. He said a fuller accounting would be given at the OCID’s annual meeting on Jan. 21. The Butte membership by acclamation returned board members Celia Averitte and David Pyle to additional two-year terms. They join ongoing board members Andy Wick, Bert Sibley, and John Kirkpatrick. In other business at the meeting, shareholders and their board discussed the following matters: • Mountain snowpack levels are low at this time, and a low-water irrigation year is possible. Fruitgrowers Reservoir is 450 acre feet short of filling to its 3,560 acre foot capacity. • The company discussed ways to get unpaid assessments collected. Among the ideas sug-

gested were filing liens on property, using small claims court, and not delivering water to anyone with unpaid assessments. • There was a lot of work done on the Sharp Ditch last year including headgates, flumes, and cleaning. • There was a discussion about indications that the water table has been rising in the 2100 Road corridor. • The company’s water wagon has undergone some overhaul work to make it more serviceable. The 250-gallon wagon is used to enhance safety during spring ditch burn operations. The company is on the lookout for a

new wagon with higher capacity, but finds the $6,000 new cost too high at present. • Shareholders heard an update on a company court filing that would officially change a point of diversion for a total of 40 second feet of Butte and Fogg irrigation water. The change, which has in past been used but not officially approved, will make water flows through the system more consistent and easier to manager, company officials said. • The OCID has agreed to pay $5,000 for replacement of three weirs and two headgates as part of the Town of Orchard City’s Fairview Road culvert project this summer.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Winter Birds With the winter season on us, keep an eye out for these feathered visitors.

white outline. Seen and photographed by Dennis Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta.

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Trumpeter Swan Cygnus buccinators — Federally listed as special concern, sensitive and vulnerable species. Our largest swan: L=60”, ws=80”, 23 pounds. Seen and photographed by Dennis Garrison at Confluence Park in Delta.

Eastern Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata. Recently published in the Grand Junction Sentinel so I’ve drawn only the head. L 11”, ws 16”, 3 ounces. This attractive bird is common in our eastern states and in eastern Colorado but it rarely to makes it over the Continental Divide.

Greater Whitefronted Goose Anser albifrons, L = 28”, ws = 53”, 4.8 pounds. Infrequent in our area. Note the smaller size compared to the adjacent Canada Goose. The White-fronted has a pink bill with a

Least Sandpiper Calidris minutila. L = 6”, ws = 13”, 0.7 ounces. An infrequent visitor. Seen by Dennis Garrison at Pleasure Park. Although brownish in summer, the winter plumage is grayish. Black bill and yellowish legs.

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

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Eagles’ matmen roll 3A foes, win big in Palisade BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

You can bet that several of the teams expected at this Saturday’s Screaming Eagle wrestling tournament will have a common, lofty goal: to beat the home team. Paonia is now 10-0 in duals after defeating Hotchkiss, 66-6 Thursday, and shutting out Cedaredge Friday. Nine of those wins were by pin. On Saturday, the Eagles placed 16 wrestlers — at least one placer in all 14 weight classes — to win the Palisade Invitational with 238.50 points. Palisade placed second with 181.50 points. Last year’s Screaming Eagles tournament attracted 17 teams and generated more than 450 matches. Head coach Andy Pipher warned his team before Friday’s dual against Cedaredge to not get complacent. Just as they got pumped up for Hotchkiss, Cedaredge is pumped up, too, “So you’d better be ready. You’d better step up or they will

beat you,” he told his team. With several teams heading this way for the weekend, Paonia appears ready. Part of the Eagles success lies in its younger athletes. There are 10 wrestlers in Paonia’s freshman class. Of those, five compete at 106 — James Jeffries, Jack Bair, Ty Perry, Nolan Jones and Josh Altman. Altman was the one to make varsity. “He’s wrestling well,” said Pipher of Altman, who has wrestled competitively since first grade and who works hard at his sport. He’s currently ranked seventh On the Mat. “It’s paying off for him,” said Pipher. It paid off in Thursday’s 66-6 win over Hotchkiss, when Altman upset senior Vikash Hypio 94. Hypio is ranked third in 3A competition. “I’ve wrestled him a couple of times before and had hoped to wrestle better this match,” said Altman. “I was feeling confident going in there.”

Altman said he’s not surprised at where he stands just four weeks before regionals. “I’ve had some losses that I probably shouldn’t have lost,” said Altman, who is 15-7 after pinning his way to first place at Saturday’s Palisade invitational. Altman, 138 pounder Zach Milner (11-5) and 126 competitor Gunnar Chesnik made On the Mat’s Tim Yount’s list of freshmen to watch. But Yount missed Jesse Reed. The son of a state champion, Reed also grew up wrestling. His 17-5 record (seven by pin, five by major decision) includes a first-place finish at Palisade, where he was 3-0 and won by a major decision over Levi Gross of Montezuma-Cortez for the championship. Reed had a first-round pin against Peter Williamson of Cedaredge Friday. Chesnik started the season at the JV level with a 13-4 record and had his first varsity matches at Eagle. Ches-

nik pinned Travis Leger of Hotchkiss Thursday and defeated Cedaredge’s Beau Hebert in overtime Friday. He was 2-1 at Palisade to place third. There is one freshman in the upper weights, and he’s having a good first year on varsity. Most of Joel Simianer’s 16-8 record was earned at 182, but he was 2-1 in the 195 weight to place second at Palisade. Placing first at Palisade were 220’s Myles Cumpston (19-2), heavyweight Tony Darling (184), Dustin Braslin (145) and Kyler Bear (160). Will Austin placed second at 160, and 132’s Ty Coats, 138’s Adrian Lopez, 152pounder Jorge Quinonez and 182’s Morgan Rieder all placed third. Isaac Ferguson was 3-2 to place fourth, and Milner went 2-2 to also place fourth. Paonia will host Delta in varsity and JV duals this Thursday at 6 p.m. On Friday, a series of mixed duals begins at 6 p.m. Saturday’s tournament begins at 8 a.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia freshman Gunnar Chesnik takes down Beau Hebert of Cedaredge in a 126 pound bout last Friday. Chesnik won the match in overtime, and the Eagles posted a 73-0 win over the Bruins in a home match.

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Paonia’s 106 pound freshman Josh Altman tries for an escape against Hotchkiss senior Vikash Hypio in last Thursday’s annual Paonia-Hotchkiss dual meet. Altman defeated Hypio 9-4. Altman was a winner at the Palisade tournament last Saturday.

Delta girls take over top spot in 4A WSL hoops BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers upped their win streak to nine with a 65-33 win over Palisade last Tuesday (Jan. 10). An important road contest in Glenwood Springs took place on Saturday, Jan. 13, with Delta taking over the 4A WSL’s top spot with a 5649 victory over the Lady Demons. That win makes Delta’s win streak solid at 10 straight. Delta 65, Palisade 33 This rivalry has intensified over the past few years with the Lady Panthers winning both games of home-and-home series the last two years. Last week’s big win started slow for the Lady Panthers with Palisade taking an early lead. Delta overhauled the Lady Bulldogs near the mid-way point and headed into the second period with a 12-8 lead. Skylyn Webb and Callie Gafford contributed four points

each in the period. Delta’s offense powered-up in the second quarter while their defense stifled Palisade’s offense in a 22-4 run. The big effort allowed Delta to take a 34-12 halftime lead. Alyssa Goff sparked the Delta rally with seven points and Webb added six. After intermission, Delta kept the pressure on the Lady Bulldogs with Webb netting six points in a 17-11 run in the third frame. Webb finished the game with 19 points to lead all scorers. The final quarter belonged to Delta by a four-point margin to make the final score 6533. Joining Webb with double figure scoring for the Lady Panthers were Shelby Curtis and Goff with 10 points each. Nicole Mattingley scored six points to lead Palisade shooters.

Delta 56, Glenwood 49 The showdown for supremacy in the 4A’s Western Slope League was a closely contested matchup between the Delta Panthers and Glenwood Springs’ Demons. Glenwood came into the game undefeated in league play and boasting just one loss on the year, a 54-52 loss to Rifle at home on Jan. 10. Delta’s Lady Panthers entered the contest with a 3-0 league mark and 10-2 overall. Glenwood Springs was able to win the opening quarter of play by an 118 count with each team showing signs of nerves. Gafford’s 12 secondquarter points helped spark a 13-8 run for Delta and a 21-19 halftime lead. Glenwood’s Lexi Workentin netted eight points to keep the Lady Demons close. Delta’s defense made the game’s most important impact in the third

period when it held the Lady Demons to just three points while its offense tallied 11 markers. Kahrs’ five points led the way. Glenwood Springs was uncanny in the fourth period when Kenzie Nelson-Buehler and Delaney Gaddis hit a pair of threepointers each to bring the Lady Demons back to within three points. Nelson-Buehler 12 points in the quarter and Gaddis eight as Glenwood outscored Delta 27-24 to make the final score 5649. The Lady Demons were forced to foul down the stretch and Delta responded with a 12 for 14 performance at the charity stripe. Webb and Sadie Carrillo hit all four of their attempts while Kahrs was four for six. Delta was led by Kahrs’ 15 points with Webb (13) and Gafford (12) also contributing double-digit scoring for the winners.

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Delta’s Taylor Zunich shoots a three-point shot against Palisade last Tuesday, Jan. 10. The Lady Panthers defeated Palisade, 65-33, for their ninth straight win. A 56-49 win in Glenwood Springs on Saturday moved Delta to the top of the standings.

Second half is key to Paonia girls hoop win BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

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Paonia’s Alex Farnsworth attempts to block Katie Photo by Wayne Crick Dinwiddie of Meeker in game action against MeekCallie Gafford (40) shoots in a crowd against Pali- er last Saturday. Paonia used a strong second half sade Jan. 10th. Gafford scored eight points in the to come away with their first league win by a 57-46 margin. 65-33 win at home.

Paonia knew that Meeker would settle for nothing less than a win on the Eagles’ turf. It would be a great coup for the No. 3 Lady Cowboys, something to take with them into next week’s conference game against No. 1 Rangely, and for a short time, it looked like they would get it. Meeker’s Kaylyn Chintala’s hit three-point shot in the opening minutes to give the Lady Cowboys a five-point lead and fire them up. Meeker was ready for the press, but the Paonia defense held them to just 12 points in the first eight minutes, spread out between six players. Paonia’s starting team of Carson Pipher, Chelsy Reed, Ce’rra Carsten and Abby Campbell put up 15 of the team’s 19 firstperiod points. The second period didn’t go as well, with Paonia getting into foul trouble while Meeker attacked the basket to lead 30-29 at the half. Annavah Kropp came off the bench to score the only second period points

for the Eagles, on free throws. The Eagles took a short break, giving themselves plenty of time to warm up before the second half began. They looked more like themselves, holding Meeker to one field goal and a free throw in the third period while scoring 12 points to tie the game at 33. A convincing 24point fourth period sealed the win for Paonia. Carsten led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 16, with eight other players scoring for Paonia in the game. Campbell pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds, and Reed and Jessica Altman each had four of the team’s 18 steals. Paonia had 10 turnovers, their second lowest of the season (nine against Cedaredge), shared between five players. Paonia (7-1, 1-0) remains ranked second in 2A WSL standings, behind Rangely (7-3, 3-0) and ahead of No. 3 Meeker (3-3, 1-0). Hayden (6-3, 3-1) is in fourth. The Paonia varsity hosts North Park (1A WSL 1-5, 0-4) at 2 p.m. Friday.

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Delta boys split games BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A split in basketball action by the Delta boys leaves the Panthers with a 2-2 league mark and 85 overall. Delta is fourth in league standings with Palisade on top followed by Steamboat Springs and Eagle Valley. Delta lost to top-seeded Palisade on Jan. 10 by a 53-49 score and evened the week’s record with a 57-55 win in Glenwood Springs. Palisade 53, Delta 49 This contest was in doubt through four quarters of play. Palisade held a one-point edge, 12-11, after one period. Mitch Whiteside paced Delta’s offense in the period with five points. Each team scored 12 points in the second stanza leaving the Bulldogs ahead, 24-23, at halftime. Palisade’s Kane Gunther sparked a Bulldog’s 19-18 advantage in the third quarter. Chris

Black scored seven points for the Panthers in keeping his team close to the league-leaders. Neither team’s offense was as good as its defense in the fourth period with Palisade tacking another two points to its lead for a 53-49 decision. Four Delta players; Black, Jake Ames, Ethan Jack Baier, and Coli Fraser, finished with nine points each. Gunther netted 20 points, including a go ahead jumper with less than five seconds left in the game. Delta coach Von Mitchell didn’t put his teams’ loss on lack of effort. “It’s true our free throw shooting let us down, but we also allowed too many chippies in close.” Delta 57 Glenwood 55 A fast-paced game between two defensiveminded teams kept the game close throughout. Scoring was low in the first half of play with Delta eeking out a 10-9 edge after one period of

action. The Demons found some mojo in the second stanza, and the Panthers lost their shooting touch, in an 11-4 run by Glenwood Springs and a 2014 halftime lead for the Demons. Halftime adjustments helped both teams in the second half. Glenwood’s Burbidge dumped in 13 counters in third quarter action to lead the Demons on a 20-19 run. Ames and Fraser countered with six and five points of their own to keep the Panthers close (40-33) going into the final frame. The Panthers were able to catch Glenwood and keep them at bay in the fourth quarter. Delta went to the free throw line 19 times in the quarter and were successful on 12 shots to engineer a 24-15 run and a 57-55 come-from-behind win. Three players finished with double figures on offense for Delta. Ames

and Baier shared teamhigh honors with 15 points each and Fraser had 10. The win brings Delta’s overall record to 8-5 and 2-2 in league play. Glenwood is 7-6 and 1-3 with Palisade resting on top at 10-2 and 3-0. There were two things head coach Von Mitchell noted as being his team’s downfall this past weekend, and the season. “The two things that are hurting us are poor free throw shooting and a lack of good rebounding.” Against Palisade, the Panthers were a mere six of 14 from the charity stripe and they lost by four. Delta travels to Moffat County and Steamboat Springs this weekend for the northern trek portion of their schedule. Friday night’s game is at 7:30 p.m. against Moffat County and Saturday’s contest has a 2 p.m. tipoff time. Junior varsity action is first.

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The Panthers’ Jake Ames is fouled as he splits two Palisade defenders in a 4A WSL contest played in Delta. The Panthers were frequent travelers to the foul line but failed to convert enough shots as they fell to the Bulldogs, 53-49.

Bruin matmen win 48-27 BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The Gunnison Cowboys were in town for a wrestling match in Cedaredge Jan. 12. The Bruins were too much for the visitors and registered a 48-27 victory in

the 3A WSL contest. Gunnison began the evening with a win at 106 when Justin O’Dell pinned Wyatt Toothaker at 1:15. Sam Williamson got the Bruins on the scoreboard with his win over

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The Bruins’ Peter Williamson is seconds away from pinning his 138 pound opponent from Gunnison, Cody Willis. Williamson got the pin at 1:38 of the first period. Cedaredge won the dual match with the Cowboys, 48-27.

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Bryten Dickinson with a fall in 1:43. After that, Gunnison won their second match of the evening with Dustin White’s 7-5 decision over Ty Morton at 120. Cedaredge’s Beau Hebert and the Cowboy’s Jack Murphy took their 126-pound match into the third period before Williamson won the bout with a pin at 5:14. At 132, Peter Williamson needed just one period to dispose of Cody Willis by way of a fall at 1:38. Ian Dinwiddie gave the Bruins a forfeit win at 138 and Dante Markley scored a fall over Levi Stevens in the 145-pound match. Cedaredge’s Danny Martinez fell to Gunnison’s Kit Reed at 152 in

a fall at 3:38. The 160pound winner was Cedaredge’s Sterling Rose as the Cowboys were open at that weight. Alejandro Alejandre kept the Bruins going in his 170-pound match with Israel Valentin with a fall in 1:50. Cedaredge suffered a tough loss at 182 when the Cowboy’s Jesse Duft decisioned Cole Caywood, 6-1. Colten Hoots made it two wins in a row for Gunnison with his 6-2 decision over 195-pounder Garrett Humble. At 220, Gunnison’s Jeremy Ruiz ended the Cowboys’ scoring with a fall over Ely Fritchman in a time of :58. Tylor Balistreri claimed the evening’s final victory at 285 with a forfeit win.

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113-pounder Sam Williamson works hard to get his opponent, Bryten Dickinson, in a pinning combinaton. The pin came at the 1:43 mark of the first period.

Cedaredge girls even in hoops played last week BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The Cedaredge Lady Bruins came away with a split in basketball games played over the weekend. Aspen outscored the Lady Bruins 49-44 while Hotchkiss couldn’t hold onto a first half lead in a 38-35 Cedaredge victory. Aspen 49, CHS 44 Neither team could get a substantial lead in this contest. The visiting Lady Cowboys managed to carve a 17-13 edge after one period on the play of Bailey Everhart who scored eight points. Cedaredge knocked down 10 points in the second period while the Lady Cowboys were held

to eight. The two teams went to halftime with Gunnison leading 25-23. The two teams reversed their second quarter scores with Gunnison scoring 10 and the Lady Bruins eight to move Cedaredge’s deficit to four at 35-31. Cedaredge got eight points from freshman Kristin Gardner in the fourth quarter but was outscored 14-13 in the period. Everhart scored seven of Gunnison’s points in the quarter and finished the game with 21 points to lead all scorers. Kristin Gardner finished with 13 for the Lady Bruins and Tani Zamarripa had 12.

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Last-minute throws the difference for Bruin girls BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

If they were looking for vindication, they got it. The Lady Bruins pulled off a come-from-behind win Saturday to defeat rival Hotchkiss, 38-35. It’s their fifth game in two seasons, of which Cedaredge claimed three wins, and four games were decided by three or fewer points. “It’s a great rivalry,” said Cedaredge head coach Allen Golden, complimenting the Hotchkiss team and coaches. “They played us tough.” The Lady Bulldogs moved the ball well against Cedaredge, but once down court, they had trouble getting past the defense, including Tani Zamarripa and Alyssa Isaman. Guards Erin Jones and Natalie Anderson managed the team’s only

first-period field goals. The Hotchkiss defense held the Lady Bruins to just three first-period points. In the second, Jones added another five in field goals and Kylie Hodges four, while Bruins Kaitlyn Kissner and Jordan Smith each added six. By halftime the Bruins brought the game to within five. Cedaredge’s defense came out strong in the third to hold Hotchkiss to just one field goal, while the Bruins’ Lindsey Gardner scored four points and Zamarripa three, including a shot at the buzzer, to boost Cedaredge to a 26-22 lead going into the fourth. Cedaredge held a slight advantage throughout the fourth, but Hotchkiss answered almost point for point. Anderson took five

trips to the line, where she was 6-9. Hotchkiss managed to fire several shots, but they weren’t dropping. Hotchkiss trailed by a point going into the final minute of play. Both teams were in foul trouble. Bruins Rebecca Deal, a tough defensive player, and Smith had fouled out. Hotchkiss trailed, 36-35 at that point. Bruin Kristin Gardner was fouled twice, scoring 2-4 from the line. Teammate Isamen went to the line with eight seconds remaining, going 1-2 and missing the second, with Hotchkiss getting the rebound. Alexis Westergren got an open shot from the three line, fired at the buzzer, and missed. Golden called the win “a great team effort,” with four points or more scored by seven of the

team’s eight players, and credited Gardner, a freshman, for “making clutch free throws” in the final minute of play. “We played well, but just didn’t shoot well,” said Hotchkiss head coach Josh Kasper, whose players were 11 of 23 in free throws and were held to just three field goals in the final period. “It was just not their night. We missed a few at the end and they didn’t.” Hotchkiss’ girls hope to rebound for a win on Wednesday (Jan. 18) when they travel to Grand Junction to face Photo by Tamie Meck the Lady Tigers’ junior Hotchkiss’ Brandy Dutton (21) attempts to block varsity at 5:30 p.m. a shot by Cedaredge’s Jordan Smith on Saturday. On Jan. 20, Hotchkiss Cedaredge won the game 38-35. hosts league-leading Olathe at 6 p.m. The Lady Bulldogs are at home on Saturday as well with a game against fourth place Coal Ridge at 5:30 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs win in overtime

HHS grapplers win meet BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

It was an up and down week for Hotchkiss wrestlers, who won in only two weight classes against Paonia Thursday, then turned around to win the 41st Rob Mickel Invitational at Salida Saturday. Coach Glen Suppes said it was a nice comeback to win at Salida following the 66-6 loss to Paonia. “We were definitely not pleased with our demonstration Thursday,” he said. “It was a good battle back.” Hotchkiss won at Salida without claiming any championships. A lot of points were made through the back door, said Suppes, and the Bulldogs led by 30 points going into the finals. Points came from wrestlers like 132 pounder Jesse Head, who placed fourth and pinned his way through the consolation side of the brackets, finishing the day in fourth after five matches. Vikash Hypio (106) and Joe Boyle (160) placed second, and

heavyweight Zach Taylor and 220’s Conner Beard were third. Beard lost to a Pueblo County wrestler in the semis and had to wrestle his way back, said Suppes. It was Beard’s second week back on the mat after being injured a year ago during the Hotchkiss-Paonia dual. In the first round against Morgan Rieder, Beard dislocated his shoulder. The two had rolled out of bounds, and in the process, both landed on his elbow “and it just kind of popped straight out...” Beard lost by forfeit. The injury resulted in surgery and a long recovery, and cost him his sophomore season. Beard placed fourth at state as a freshman. Beard was able to play football, he explained, because the physical dynamics of the game is entirely different, and he wore special football pads and a shoulder brace throughout the season. He still worries about his shoulder, but decided he needed to get back into competition. He placed second at Eagle Valley,

and immediately made it to second place in state On the Mat rankings. “I think that’s ok,” he said last week. “I think I need to get back into it somehow, you know. I think I’m ready to go.” Senior Dylan Hill also suffered a season-ending shoulder injury at last year’s Salida tournament. Hill didn’t need surgery, but took about nine weeks to recover, missing the final weeks of competition. A head bump at the Warrior Classic in December means that he’ll wear padded head gear for the remainder of the season. Hill, a 4-year varsity wrestler (he started his freshman year at 103), is ranked fifth at 138, and wrestled at 145 last week. He was one of two wrestlers to win against Paonia. Hotchkiss had open weights at 113, 138 and 285, giving Paonia an 18point lead from the start. At 120, Blake Duval opened varsity matches, pinning Bulldog Tanner Bizer at the end of the second round.

Hotchkiss boys win three hardwood tilts BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

After a slow start to the season that included a two-point conference loss to Rifle, things are coming together for Hotchkiss. The Bulldogs posted three solid wins this week, upping their record to 5-4, 2-2. “We’re starting to come together real nice,” said senior Tell Hawk. The team started out “kind of gun shy,” and not confident, but they knew they were better than what their record reflected. “We’ve been on that verge of making it click, and it finally did.” The result was comefrom-behind wins against Ridgway on Tuesday and against Cedaredge on Saturday, and a solid performance against Gunnison on Friday. Head coach Kyle Crowder called Saturday’s 67-46 win over Cedaredge the team’s best all-around performance of the season (see related story). Tell Hawk scored 15 points in last Tuesday’s 53-44 win over visiting Ridgway. A trio of three-pointers in the opening minutes of the game helped boost Ridgway’s lead to 16-8 in the first period. Hotchkiss built momentum in the second to chip away at Ridgway’s lead, and a three-pointer at the buzzer by Cody

Hill posted the first win against Paonia, defeating Dustin Braslin by a point in one of the closest matches of the dual. David Mendoza (182) gave the Bulldogs their second win, a 9-3 decision over Joel Simianer. Of the 12 wins for Paonia, seven were by pin. The Hotchkiss JV squad was 4-2 over Paonia, with twins Jesse Head (132) and Dustin Head (145) pinning their opponents. The Bulldogs will dual the Pirates this Friday at Olathe. Matches begin at 6 p.m. On Saturday, the team will dual five teams at the annual Rifle Invitational.

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The Lady Bulldogs were 1-1 for the week, defeating Gunnison, 3226 in overtime Friday, and falling to Cedaredge Saturday (see related story). Coach Josh Kasper said the team did a good job of taking care of the ball against the Lady Cowboys, didn’t have too many turnovers, and played an overall solid game, except in one area: shooting. Hotchkiss was 13 for 60 in shooting; barely 22 percent. “We’re doing a really nice job with everything else, we’re just not shooting,” said Kasper following the loss to Cedaredge. Fortunately, the Lady Cowboys didn’t shoot well either. Hotchkiss held a mere 15-14 lead

going into the half, and regulation time ended at 24-all. Hotchkiss was able to score eight and hold Gunnison to just two in overtime for the win. Hotchkiss was without starting player Chelsea Hotchkiss, who was injured in the Jan. 6 game against Grand Valley and is not expected to return. Kasper said there are other players who can fill in, but with some games, like the three-point loss Saturday to Cedaredge, and coming down to the wire, her absence will be felt. The Bulldogs, now 3-4, 2-1, are ranked sixth in the 10-team 3A WSL. Hotchkiss (3-5, 1-3) travels to Olathe (8-2, 40) Friday for a 6 p.m. game, and will play Coal Ridge (5-3, 2-0) in an away game on Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

‘Dogs’ boys defeat Cedaredge in hoops BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The last time Cedaredge and Hotchkiss faced off, the game went into triple overtime, with Hotchkiss squeezing out a three-point win. This time, the Bulldogs emerged the clear winners, holding the Bruins to single-digit scoring in two periods, and capitalizing on fouls to score 20 of 24 from the line for the 67-46 3A conference win. Cedaredge came out strong to take an early lead, with Trent Walker hitting two treys and Cade Wasser one in the opening minutes of play. The Bulldog defense held Cedaredge to four second-period field goals, while Hotchkiss racked up 14 points in goals and capitalized on Bruin fouls to score nine of 10 from the line. Bruin Miguel Barajas scored 11 for the Bruins before fouling out. Walker scored a team high 12 for Cedaredge, all on threepointers. Drew Beach added nine, and Wasser,

Bartlett brought them his way back onto the to within two going into court, playing short, one the half. Hotchkiss kept and a half minute spurts up the momentum, com- against Ridgway. By Sating out to score eight urday, the only clue that unanswered points in the the six-foot-two senior third, and holding Ridg- was in recovery was a way to just four fourth- brace on his left knee. period points. Simpson frustrated the The Bulldogs were 15 Cedaredge offense, scored of 25 from the line, with 10 for Hotchkiss and was Hawk shooting seven of 4-4 from the line. eight in the fourth period. “It’s great to have Bartlett added 11 points him back,” said Crowder. to the win, with Taylor “He’s definitely given us Schreiner contributing some new energy.” 10. The Bulldogs conRidgway’s Kolton tinue conference play Kyne scored a team high this Friday when they 10 points for the Demons, host Olathe (6-4, 2-2) at including two three-point 7:30 p.m., and travel to shots in the opening min- New Castle to face Coal utes of the game. Ridge’s Titans (2-7, 1-2) On Friday night, Saturday afternoon in a Hotchkiss held Gunnison game set for 7 p.m. (5-4, 2-2) to just two second-period points for a 47-36 conference win. The teams will square off again at Gunnison on Feb. 9. This week’s games were the first of the season for senior Tanner Simpson, who was Photo by Tamie Meck recovering from The Bulldogs’ Mitch McCallister takes a jump shot in Hotchkiss’ knee sur- 53-44 win over Ridgway. Things are starting to click for the gery. Simp- Bulldogs, who won their last three games, including come-fromson eased behind wins against Ridgway and Cedaredge.

Reid Gates, Luke Wieben and Kyle Ward combined for 14. Four Bulldogs scored in double digits, with Hawk leading the team with 17. Cody Bartlett was 6-6 from the line for

a game total of 13, Mitch McCallister added 14, and Tanner Simpson 10. Cedaredge will have one more opportunity to outscore Hotchkiss when they meet on Feb. 7, at Cedaredge.

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B8 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 BASKETBALL ——— STANDINGS ——— Western Slope Conference (2A) District 5 (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Paonia 1-0 7-1 Rangely 3-0 7-3 Hayden 2-1 6-3 Soroco 1-1 4-3 Meeker 1-0 3-3 Vail Christian 2-2 3-4 Plateau Valley 0-2 2-3 West Grand 1-2 1-5 North Park 0-4 1-5 Vail Mountain 0-0 0-1 De Beque 0-0 0-0 District 5 (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Meeker 2-0 8-1 West Grand 1-0 6-2 Plateau Valley 1-0 5-2 Vail Christian 1-1 5-3 Soroco 2-1 4-2 Hayden 1-1 4-5 Rangely 1-1 3-6 De Beque 1-1 3-6 Paonia 1-0 2-7 Vail Mountain 0-3 1-6 North Park 0-3 0-8 ——— LAST WEEK’S SCORES ——— GIRLS Paonia 67, Grand Junction JV 41 Paonia 57, Meeker 46 BOYS Paonia 65, Vail Mountain 41 Meeker 67, Paonia 63 Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Olathe 4-0 8-2 Rifle 2-1 6-2 Grand Valley 3-1 6-3 Coal Ridge 2-0 5-3 Aspen 1-2 4-4 Hotchkiss 1-3 3-5 Gunnison 1-3 3-6 Roaring Fork 2-1 3-6 Cedaredge 1-3 2-8 Basalt 0-3 1-8 Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Gunnison 2-0 5-2 Olathe 1-1 5-3 Aspen 2-0 4-2 Grand Valley 1-1 4-3 Rifle 2-0 3-3 Roaring Fork 1-1 3-4 Cedaredge 0-2 3-7 Hotchkiss 1-2 3-5 Coal Ridge 0-1 1-5 Basalt 0-1 0-6 ——— LAST WEEK’S SCORES ——— GIRLS Hotchkiss 32, Gunnison 26 Cedaredge 38, Hotchkiss 35 BOYS Hotchkiss 53, Ridgway 41 Hotchkiss 47, Gunnison 36 Hotchkiss 67, Cedaredge 46 Western Slope Conference (4A)

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Girls LEAGUE OVERALL 4-0 11-2 3-1 12-2 2-1 9-5 1-1 7-6 1-2 4-8 0-3 3-8 0-3 2-10

Boys 4A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Palisade 3-0 10-2 Delta 2-2 8-5 Eagle Valley 2-1 7-4 Glenwood Springs 1-3 7-6 Steamboat Springs 2-0 6-6 Battle Mountain 0-3 5-8 Moffat County 1-2 3-8 ——— LAST WEEK’S SCORES ——— GIRLS Delta 65, Palisade 33 Delta 56, Glenwood Springs 49 BOYS Palisade 53, Delta 49 Delta 57, Glenwood Springs 55 ——— BOX SCORES ——— GIRLS Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 Delta 65, Palisade 33 DELTA Skylyn Webb 19, Shelby Curtis 10, Carissa Sidor 2, Taylor Zunich 8, Sadie Carrillo 3, Alyssa Goff 10, Katie Kahrs 2, Brooke Taylor 1, Callie Gafford 8, Brittanny Brasfield 2. Totals: 65 PALISADE Emily Crow 2, Mercedez Taylor 3, Hannah Talbott 2, Moriah Raynert 4, Flannery Davis 2, Cruz Maestas 2, Sierra Detwiler 4, Nicole Mattingley 6, Dannette Vensel 4, Jenna Brown 4. Totals: 33 Palisade ...................... 8 4 11 10 33 Delta.......................... 12 22 17 14 65 Three point goals: Delta: T. Zunich and Alyssa Goff 2, Carrillo 1; Palisade: Taylor 1. Paonia 67, Grand Junction JV 41 PAONIA Jessica Altman 5, Braiden Clement 6, Carson Pipher 9, Chelsy Reed 6, Morgan Hartigan 4, Mandy Bushta 6, Ce’rra Carsten 6, Tyler Rapke 2, Annavah Kropp 7, Taylor Polson 1, Abby Campbell 8. Alexandria Farnsworth 7. Totals: 67 Paonia ......................... 9 13 21 24 67 Grand Junction JV .. 13 3 4 21 41 Three point goals: Paonia: Altman, Clement, Pipher, Reed, Kropp 1.

Hotchkiss 32, Gunnison 26 (OT) Gunnison .................... 6 8 6 4 2-26 Hotchkiss .................... 6 9 7 2 8-32 Saturday, January 14, 2012 Delta 56, Glenwood Springs 49 DELTA Skylyn Webb 13, Shelby Curtis 5, Taylor Zunich 5, Sadie Carrillo 4, Alyssa Goff 2, Katie Kahrs 15, Callie Gafford 12. Totals: 56 GLENWOOD SPRINGS Kenzie Nelson-Buehler 16, Connor Adams 6, Delaney Gaddis 11, Lexi Warkentin 9, Cassidy Gaddis 5, Sarah Davis 2. Totals: 49 Delta............................ 8 13 11 24 56 Glenwood Springs .. 11 8 3 27 49 Three point goals: Delta: Kahrs 2, T. Zunich 1; Glenwood Springs: D. Gaddis 3, NelsonBuehler 2, C. Gaddis 1. Cedaredge 38, Hotchkiss 35 CEDAREDGE Kristin Gardner 4, Lindsey Gardner 4, Kaitlyn Kissner 6, Rebecca Deal 4, Jordan Smith 6, Tani Zamarripa 6, Alyssa Isaman 8. Totals: 38 Cedaredge .................. 3 12 11 12 38 Hotchkiss .................... 9 11 2 13 35 Paonia 57, Meeker 46 PAONIA Jessica Altman 3, Carson Pipher 8, Chelsy Reed 8, Mandy Bushta 2, Ce’rra Carsten 16, Tyler Rapke 1, Annavah Kropp 9, Abby Campbell 6, Alexandria Farnsworth 4. Totals: 57 Paonia ....................... 19 2 12 24 57 Meeker ...................... 12 18 3 13 46 Three point goals: Paonia: Kropp 2, Pipher and Carsten 1. BOYS Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 Palisade 53, Delta 49 PALISADE Zach Shurden 4, Jered Kusal 2, Caleb Hall 4, Luke McLean 6, Kyle Monger 2, Kane Gunther 20, Jesus Aguirre 10, Connor Whaley 5. Totals: 53 DELTA Chris Black 9, Jake Ames 9, Ethan Jack Baier 9, Colin Fraser 9, Eian Baier 2, Mitch Whiteside 5, Blake Velasquez 6. Totals: 49 Palisade .................... 12 12 19 10 53 Delta.......................... 11 12 18 8 49 Three point goals: Delta: Black, Ames, Fraser 1; Palisade: Gunther and Whaley 1. Hotchkiss 53, Ridgway 41 Ridgway.................... 16 10 11 4 Hotchkiss .................... 8 16 14 15

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Walker, Wieben 2; Aspen: Powell 3, Crawford 2, Morehead 1. Hotchkiss 47, Gunnison 36 Gunnison .................. 11 2 10 13 Hotchkiss .................. 11 13 10 13

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Paonia 65, Vail Mountain 41 PAONIA Taylor Katzer 3, Anthony Roeber 11, Trevor Walters 5, Jason Sturgis 8, Zane Anderson 11, Ben Linnell 13, Daniel Ford 14. Totals: 65 VAIL MOUNTAIN Mitch Sealfield 3, Sean McKeever 14, Paco Olguin 12, Ben Barbour 7, Nolan Bock 5. Totals: 41 Paonia ....................... 16 17 19 13 65 Vail Mountain .......... 10 4 14 13 41 Three point goals: Paonia: Anderson, Linnell 1; Vail Mountain: Sealfield, McKeever, Barbour, Bock 1. Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 Hotchkiss 67, Cedaredge 46 CEDAREDGE Miguel Barajas 11, Trent Walker 12, Cade Wasser 3, Reid Gates 4, Luke Wieben 2, Kyle Ward 5, Drew Beach 9. Totals: 46 Cedaredge ................ 19 8 10 9 46 Hotchkiss .................. 17 23 14 13 67 Three point goals: Cedaredge: Walker 4, Wasser 1.

Valentin-G, 1:50; 182 - Jesse Duft-G dec over Cole Caywood, 6-1; 195 - Colten Hoots-G dec over Garrett Humble-C, 6-2; gi - Jeremy Ruiz-G fall over Ely Fritchman-C, :58; 285 - Tylor Balistreri-C win by forfeit. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2012 Delta 45, Monte Vista 26 Individual Results: 106 - Diondre Garcia-MV win by fall over Daryan Urquhart-DEL, 1:40; 113 - Cody Cowan-MV dec David BrownDEL, 8-1; 120 - Hayes McCracken-DEL win by fall over Kyler Lobato-MV, 5:31; 126 - Shane Anderson-DEL win by forfeit; 132 - Tylor Cordova-DEL win by fall over Dillon Martinez-MV, 3:00; 138 - Irvin HernandezDEL dec over Simon Schaefer-MV, 4-2; 145 - Garrett Pacheco-MV maj dec over Derek Horn-DEL, 11-1; 152 - Hunter Brasfield-DEL win by fall over Ethan Martinez-MV, 1:13; 160 - Austin Vance-MV win by fall over Kayden Isom-DEL, 0:55; 170 - Nick MaesMV dec over Alfredo Rosales-DEL, 4-3; 182 - Isaac Medina-MV maj dec over Alejandro Medina-DEL, 9-1; 195 - Kyle Collins-DEL win by forfeit; 220 - Lino Ortiz-DEL win by forfeit; 285 - Lane Dillingham-DEL win by forfeit.

Baseball umpires to meet Anyone who is interested in umpiring high school baseball this spring should contact Dan Cholas as soon as possible at 874-7162. An interest meeting has been scheduled for Jan. 31 at Delta HighSchool at 7 p.m.

Delta 57, Glenwood Springs 55 DELTA Chris Black 7, Jake Ames 15, Ethan Jack Baier 15, Colin Fraser 10, Douglas Hawkins 2, Blake Velasquez 8. Totals: 57 GLENWOOD SPRINGS Kelin Casey 9, Zach Thomas 2, Mike McGraw 17, Pete Ray 3, Randy Burbidge 19, Robert Reynolds 4, Logan Holmberg 1. Totals: 55 Delta.......................... 10 4 19 24 57 Glenwood Springs .... 9 11 20 15 55 Three point goals: Delta: Fraser 1; Glenwood Springs: McGraw 2. Meeker 67, Paonia 63 PAONIA Taylor Katzer 8, Anthony Roeber 13, Trevor Walters 21, Zane Anderson 9, Ben Linnell 2, Daniel Ford 10. Totals: 63 Meeker ...................... 15 16 20 16 67 Paonia ....................... 12 18 19 14 63 Three point goals: Paonia: Walters 3, Anderson 1.

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Aspen 49, Cedaredge 44 ASPEN Olivia Porcaro 3, Savannah Johnson 6, Bailey Everhart 21, Hayley Kremer 6, Annie Graber 13. Totals: 49 CEDAREDGE Kristin Gardner 13, Lindsey Gardner 6, Dakota Baldozier 2, Rebecca Deal 6, Jordan Smith 5, Tani Zamarripa 12. Totals: 44 Aspen ........................ 17 8 10 14 49 Cedaredge ................ 13 10 8 13 44 Three point goals: Cedaredge: K. Gardner, Smith 1; Gunnison: Porcaro, Everhart, Graber 1.

Aspen 69, Cedaredge 51 CEDAREDGE Miguel Barajas 11, Trent Walker 7, Cade Wasser 2, Reid Gates 8, Luke Wieben 20, Kyle Ward 1, Drew Beach 2. Totals: 51 ASPEN Matt Hirsch 2, Quinn Morehead 8, James Powell 9, Josh Baker 1, Daniel Amador 4, Leif Mosher 2, Trent Lichtenwalter 3, Austin Roark 12, Clayton Crawford 9, Jake Nugent 19. Totals: 69 Aspen .......................... 3 14 29 23 69 Cedaredge ................ 10 19 7 15 51 Three point goals: Cedaredge: Barajas,

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Cedaredge 48, Gunnison 27 Individual Results: 106 - Justin O’Dell-G fall over Wyatt Toothaker-C, 1:15; 113 - Sam Williamson-G fall over Bryten DickinsonG, 1:43; 120 - Dustin White-G dec over Ty Morton-C, 7-5; 126 - Beau Hebert-C fall over Jack Murphy-G, 5:14; 132 - Peter WilliamsonC fall over Cody Willis-G, 1:38; 138 - Ian Dinwiddie-C win by forfeit; 145 - Dante Markley-C fall over Levi Stevens-G, 2:37; 152 - Kit Reed-G fall over Danny Martinez-C, 3:38; 160 - Sterling Rose-C win by forfeit; 170 - Alejandro Alejandre-C fall over Israel

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Hotchkiss’ twin brothers won their junior varsity matches last week against Paonia. In the top photo, junior Jesse Head pins Paonia’s Dylan Stroud in the 132 division. The bottom photo shows Dustin Head pinning Matt Hayden in the 145 pound match.

Bruin boys lose two tilts BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

also a loss, 67-46 (see related story). Aspen 69, CHS 51 Cedaredge got off to a fairly good start against the visiting Skiers as they finished the first eight minutes of play with a 10-3 lead. A second-quarter spurt by Aspen shaved five

points off the Bruins’ lead to leave Cedaredge ahead 29-27 at halftime. The game’s biggest quarter for Aspen came in the third when the Skiers exploded for a 29-7 run and a 46-36 lead. Another strong quarter for the Skiers’ offense posted a 23-15 advantage

in the fourth quarter and a final score of 69-51. Luke Wieben canned 20 points to lead Cedaredge’s offense with teammate Miguel Barajas adding 11. Jake Nugent’s 19 led Gunnison scorers with Austin Roark’s 12 giving the Skiers two players in double figures.

Paonia boys playing well BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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Cedaredge’s Trent Walker is closely guarded (maybe more than is allowed in some instances) in a game against Aspen last Friday in Cedaredge. The Bruins jumped to a 10-3 lead and led 29-27 at halftime. Aspen came back to earn a 69-51 decision.

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The Cedaredge Bruins’ boys basketball team dropped a pair of contests to 3A league foes this past week. On Friday, Jan. 13, the Bruins fell to a visiting Aspen Skiers’ team 69-51. Saturday’s contest against Hotchkiss was also a loss, 67-46. Aspen 69, CHS 51 Cedaredge got off to a fairly good start against the visiting Skiers as they finished the first eight minutes of play with a 10-3 lead. A second-quarter spurt by Aspen shaved five points off the Bruins’

lead to leave Cedaredge ahead 29-27 at halftime. The game’s biggest quarter for Aspen came in the third when the Skiers exploded for a 29-7 run and a 46-36 lead. Another strong quarter for the Skiers’ offense posted a 23-15 advantage in the fourth quarter and a final score of 69-51. Luke Wieben canned 20 points to lead Cedaredge’s offense with teammate Miguel Barajas adding 11. Jake Nugent’s 19 led Gunnison scorers with Austin Roark’s 12 giving the Skiers two players in double figures.

Hotchkiss 67 Cedaredge 46 An even start meant a 19-17 lead for Cedaredge after one period of play in Hotchkiss. That was the last time the Bruins would have a lead following play in a period. The Bulldogs rallied for a huge 23-8 run in the second quarter to take a 40-27 halftime lead. Locker room talks at halftime weren’t enough to turn the tide for Cedaredge. Hotchkiss kept the upper hand in the third frame with a 14-10 edge and a 54-37 lead going to the final

quarter. Another four points were added to the Hotchkiss lead as the Bulldogs outscored Cedaredge 13-9 in the final stanza to make the score 67-46. Trent Walker paced Cedaredge shooters with 12 points with teammate Barajas adding 11. Cedaredge will host Grand Valley’s Cardinals this Friday, Jan. 20, in a game scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. A Saturday game in Carbondale with Roaring Fork’s Rams is slated to tipoff at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, January 25 • 6-7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Rec Center Activity Room 530 Gunnison River Dr. – Delta Class taught with the help of a Colorado State Patrol Ofﬁcer

Cost: FREE Reserve a seat at: www.wretac.org/occupant-safety or call 249-5685

DHS wrestlers compete BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Panthers faced some stiff competition this past week beginning with Olathe on Thursday (Jan. 12). The Panthers fell to Olathe 51-28. Delta defeated Monte Vista on Friday (42-26) and placed sixth out of 12 teams on Saturday at the Alamosa Tournament.

Against Olathe, the Panthers were looking for the same kind of intensity that formulated an earlier season victory over the Pirates. That did not happened with head coach Clayton Curtis making no excuses. “They just wrestled better than us this time,” noted Curtis. In Alamosa, Shane

Anderson was the team’s standout wrestler placing second to a Piedra Vista, N.M. wrestler at 126 pounds. Both Irvin Hernandez (138) and Alfredo Rosales (170) wrestled well and placed third in the tournament. Kyle Collins was fourth at 195. The Panthers are at home Wednesday (Jan.

18) against Rifle beginning with junior varsity action at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7 p.m. Delta travels to Paonia on Thursday to face the top ranked 2A team in state. A trip to Rifle on Saturday pits the Panthers against Coal Ridge at 8:30 a.m. and Hayden at 10 a.m. in dual action.

Sports donations for play The following is a plea to the good citizens of Delta County. Got old sports equipment you no longer need? Is this gear taking up space and collecting dust? Have nowhere else to put it? We’ll take it! We are the Pride Ambassadors class at Delta High School. As a service to the community, we are establishing a Sports Equipment Exchange Program for the Delta area. Here’s how it works: We will be collecting/ gathering used sports equipment, organizing, and storing all of these items at Delta High School. Let’s be honest,

participation in sports and activities can add up fast. This shed will be a place for kids from the Delta area to use any sports equipment we have free of charge! With the Panther Shack Sports Exchange, teens and children will be privileged to use this equipment as long as they need and then return it to the shack for others to use upon completion of the season. This program can benefit everyone! As a community, we want as many kids involved as possible so not one kid misses out on the many life long lessons these activities provide to our

youth. In order to make it a success, WE NEED YOU! We will gladly take the following items, any size, anytime; * Cleats (soccer, baseball, softball, football, track and field); * Baseball and softball hats; * Balls (baseballs, soccer, softball, basketball, volleyballs, etc.); * Golf clubs; * Shoes (basketball, wrestling, running, dancing, band); * Pants (baseball, softball, football, wrestling singlets); * Goggles (swimming, skiing, snowboarding);

* Track and field uniforms; * Gloves (baseball, softball, batting gloves, golf gloves, all mitts); * Helmets (baseball, softball, football, etc.); * Shin guards (soccer and baseball), chest protectors; *Skiing and snowboarding gear. Any donations will greatly benefit our community. Donation drop-off areas are located at the following locations: Delta High School, Delta Middle School, Garnet Mesa Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary. Thank you!

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Cedaredge trustees create board vacancy BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

During a special meeting convened on Thursday, Jan. 12, to establish the status of trustee Clayton Ryan and his ability to perform his duties as a trustee, Mayor Pat Means told the other trustees (Nancy Sturgill, Gene Welch, Nelson Cederberg and Dr. Laurence Smith) that she has been in contact with Ryan. On Sept. 7, Ryan suffered a massive stroke while at work and was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital. He is now at home undergoing rehab therapy, but is currently unable to participate in the town council meetings, work sessions, special meetings, or committees, and according to all reports, it is going to be a long, hard road before he can return to work. Means explained that after returning home from the hospital and prior to this meeting, Ryan had indicated that he would like to keep his seat and remain on the Board of Trustees, if possible. He asked that the trustees delay making any decision regarding his seat on the town council until January 2012. Means said she had sent Ryan a registered letter to inform him of the special meeting along with a request for any information that he would like to share with the trustees. Means said Ryan had not replied. Means said that his wife, Angela, did tell her, “He [Clayton] is not ready yet.” According to Means, Ryan still has difficulty speaking, making it hard for him to communicate and to perform his duties as a trustee. Noting that Ryan had the option to resign from the board, or to let the trustees make the decision regarding his seat on the board, Means told the trustees that they now need to make that decision, based on “What is, and not what could be.”

Reminding the trustees that the April election is fast approaching, Means then asked the trustees to make their decision during this special meeting, as the town must declare how many vacant seats there are on the board by February to provide time for prospective candidates to pick up, complete and return their nomination petitions to be put on the April 3 ballot. Welch commented that this is the toughest decision that he has had to make during his six years on the board. “But people voted us in to make decisions,” said Welch, “as a board.” Means added, “This is not an easy decision, but it is an important decision.” The trustees were reluctant when Means called for a motion, so she made the motion to declare Clayton’s seat vacant, “based on his [Ryan’s] demonstrated inability to perform the duties of a trustee.” The motion to declare Clayton’s seat vacant was seconded by Dr. Smith and unanimously approved. It was noted that Ryan, when he is able, can still participate in the various committees and, if he so chooses, could run for a seat on the board of trustees in 2014.

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Come out and play Pastor Jan Johnson captured this moment between her “best furry friend,” Molly, and a young buck. Molly, who likes to bark — especially at “deerios” — remained quiet for this encounter.

Orchard City will have five open council seats BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

There will be five open seats on the Orchard City Town board following trustee Jerald Brunemeier’s resignation effective April 3, the date for this year’s biennial municipal elections. Brunemeier was the top

vote-getter in the 2010 municipal elections winning voter approval for a second fouryear term. There are two years left on his current term. Brunemeier’s seat will be open for the April 3 municipal election along with three other trustee seats and the mayor.

The other trustee seats opening for April 3 are those of Jimmie Boyd, Len Johnson, and Marsha Thomas. Boyd has said that he “will probably” seek a second term, as will Suppes. Continuing trustees are Jan Gage and Gale Doudy. the mayor serves a four-year

Hard working food bank volunteers make difference Those seeking help increases 24% in 2011 BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

In this tough economy, the nine dedicated board members and 49 dedicated volunteers working with the Surface Creek Community Services, Inc. (SCCS) Food Bank, work long and hard to provide food to people in the Surface Creek area needing assistance on a temporary basis. In one day last November the volunteers distributed 53 dinners to families needing assistance. A record for a normal week-day of operation, according to SCCS vice-president, Nelson Cederberg. And, according to SCCS Food Bank special projects coordinator and board member, Lisa Pinel, over the years the number of people seeking assistance has continued to increase, rising to 2,205 families (7,064 individuals) served in 2011, up 24 percent from the 1,776 families (5,534 individuals) served in 2010. It has also been noted that in addition to the regular monthly distribution, food bank volunteers distributed a record 275 holiday dinner boxes in December. During the Food Bank’s annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 9, it was noted that the Food Bank serves the four zip codes (Austin81410, Cedaredge-81413, Cory-81414 and Eckert81418) that make up the Upper Surface Creek area,

along with the unincorporated areas of Delta County included in those zip codes. It was also noted that, up until now, families needing assistance were given an “emergency” box of food once per month that contained three meals, per person, per day, for four days. Those boxes contain food staples as well as a variety of other food items. The Food Bank purchases food staples, meat and other food from the Food Bank of the Rockies. The Delta Safeway Store donates bread, pastries, dairy products and some canned goods, four days per week via an agreement with the Sharing Ministries Program. The Cedaredge Community Garden and local fruit growers donate fresh produce and fruit in season, and the Cedaredge Food Town provides a donation box yearround for customers to donate purchased food items. Local businesses, schools, churches and other organizations support the food bank through fund raisers, food drives and cash donations. The building from which the Food Bank operates is provided by the Town of Cedaredge at no charge. The Food Bank board has also applied for and received funding from grants, and this year, five cows from a local dairy were donated to the food bank, to be processed into hamburger. The Food Bank holds two food drives per year, and they have also approached the Delta County Commissioners with a request that they put the SCCS in their budget, as a line item. Pinel explained that the

SCCS (a non-profit organization) is 100 percent donor funded, with absolutely no federal assistance. The down side? According to the information provided at the annual meeting, monetary donations have dropped off since August of 2011, and with the unprecedented increase in the number of families and individuals (more than doubled since 2007) needing assistance, the board had to use money from a money market account established to meet emergency needs. According to Cederberg monetary donations in 2011 were not enough to meet expenses. Cederberg said the expenses for 2011 exceeded revenues by $4,000. That “shortfall” has resulted in a decision by the SCCS board to cut the monthly emergency food boxes back to three meals, per person, per day, for three days in 2012. In a recap of the food bank’s accomplishments in 2011, given to board members during the annual meeting, SCCS President Jean Weisbeck states, “With the economy still lagging and seemingly getting worse, many [people] have been laid off from work and just need help temporarily and some are temporarily or permanently disabled. Multi-family households are on the increase. Many come and go, and some need sustained assistance.” Weisbeck continued, “There are a myriad of reasons [that] families need food assistance. As long as this community will support this endeavor and feels it is needed, we as a board will continue to work to provide

food and outer wear to those in need.” To help the food bank meet those needs, the Cedaredge High School ASTRA Club will be sponsoring a “SOUPER BOWL” the week of January 30th to February 3rd, where they will challenge other clubs in the school to see who can collect the most items for the Food Bank, according to CHS Astra Advisor, Amanda Twamley. Pinel also noted that during the annual meeting, Pam Wiltsie was elected to fill a board vacancy. For more information regarding the food bank, or to make a donation, call SCCS President Jean Weisbeck at 856-1143.

term. Voters will elect three trustees to four-year terms and a fourth trustee to fill the two years remaining on Brunemeier’s term. If there are no contested seats, or if there are not enough candidates to fill openings, an election can be cancelled. During a work session on Jan. 4, trustees took up a discussion of trustee pay that had been begun by Doudy at the board’s December meeting. Trustees are paid $50 for each meeting they attend up to a maximum payout of $300 per month. Doudy had suggested the amount be cut to a flat $200 per month. Simpler accounting was one advantage Doudy offered for the idea. At the work session, Mayor Don Suppes pointed out that the $50-per-meeting pay rate has the advantage of creating a permanent record of how many meetings a trustee had attended in a given month. Brunemeier sided with Suppes saying that it made sense that a trustee would get paid less for attending fewer meetings. Following some other comments, the trustees decided the issue merited no further discussion and it was dropped.

Five seats up for election in Cedaredge BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

During the work session on Thursday, Jan 12, following the decision made during a special meeting to declare trustee Clayton Ryan’s seat on the Cedaredge Board of Trustees vacant, thus leaving five vacancies on the Board (four trustees and one for mayor), the trustees focused their discussion on the upcoming April 3 election, and the requirements for being a candidate to the Board of Trustees. According to the Cedaredge Home Rule Charter, to be eligible for office, candidates must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Cedaredge for at least 12 months within the town as of the date of election, and during his or her entire

tenure in office, and a qualified elector of the town. Candidates must also pick up and have their nomination petitions signed by at least 25 residents who are registered electors of the Town of Cedaredge. According to Cedaredge town clerk Darlyn Novakovitch, these requirements apply to all seeking a position on the town council, including those trustees seeking re-election. Nomination signatures will also need to be validated by Novakovich before a candidate’s name can appear on the ballot. Nomination petitions can be picked up no sooner than Monday, Feb. 13, and returned no later than noon, on Friday, March 2.

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Duane Vandenbusche will speak at banquet The Surface Creek Valley Historical Society will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge. The guest speaker, Duane Vandenbusche, Ed.D., will talk about the Black Canyon and the Gunnison Tunnel. Dr. Vandenbusche has been professor of history at Western State

College in Gunnison since 1962. He has authored nine history favorites including “Black Canyon of the Gunnison” and “A Land Alone.” A book signing, in partnership with the Cedaredge Public Library, will start at 5 p.m. A hospitality hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the banquet at 6 p.m. Candi-

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Jan. 19 Accountability Meeting, 4:00 p.m.; Wrestling at Home vs. Grand Junction JV, 6:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 20 Basketball at Home vs. Grand Valley, 3:00, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 21 Wrestling at Paonia Tournament; Basketball at Roaring Fork, 1:00 p.m. Mon., Jan. 23 C Team Basketball at Olathe, 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by:

Andersen Garage 120 S. Grand Mesa Dr., Cedaredge 856-3991

dates for SCVHS Directors will be introduced with voting by members to follow. Seating is limited, reservations by Jan. 28 are necessary. The dinner menu includes a choice of prime rib or chicken. State your choice when Photo submitted reserving by calling Les This group of 21 children and eight adults of the St. Philip’s Catholic ComMergelman at 856-6676 or Betty Kendrick at 835- munity in Cedaredge enjoyed a cross-country ski outing on the Grand Mesa 5263. Cost is $5 for mem- recently. bers and $10 for nonmembers.

Hymn sing on Jan. 29 On Sunday, Jan. 29, the Cedaredge United Methodist Church will host its annual “Fifth Sunday Hymn Sing.” Enjoy solos, duets, trios, quartets and instruments. Rehearsal will begin at 5:15 p.m., with the “Hymn Sing” beginning at 6 p.m. Those wishing to perform need to call Bev Gardner at 856-6780 as soon as possible, so that time for each performance can be arranged.

Kids’ program builds enthusiasm for skiing BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Dec. 21, Richard Hypio and Anita Evans, member volunteers for the Grand Mesa Nordic Council’s “Ski for Kids” program, brought up cross-country skis, boots and poles for 21 children and eight adults (all members of the St. Philip’s Catholic Community in Cedaredge) for a day of cross-country skiing on the Grand Mesa, all for only $1 per person. Parish coordinator Marilyn Stump said the group car-pooled to the Skyway Nordic Ski Trail-

head where the group received free basic crosscountry ski instruction from Evans and Hypio. Stumpf said, “Most of these children had never been cross-country skiing, so it really was a great opportunity for them. Several of the adults never did this before either, and it was fun. I for one plan to do it again. Father Canice even tried this.” Stumpf noted that they even had the opportunity to use the new GMNC warming hut. According to the GMNC website, at only

$1 per rental, the Skis for Kids program “makes cross-country skiing affordable and available to all youth in our community by providing ski equipment for kids.” Stumpf said that after a full day of skiing, the group returned to the church and enjoyed hot chocolate. For more information on the Skis for Kids Program, call Anita Evans or Richard Hypio at 8721168.

Join CMU for Grand Mesa sprints The Colorado Mesa University Sprints will be held at Skyway on Grand Mesa on Saturday, Jan. 28. Citizens are welcome to join this collegiate invitational race. A 1K time trial starts at 11 a.m. followed by seeded elimination heats. Registration is prior to the race. A Vintage Ski fun race will take place between heats at approximately 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, Jan 29, the Grand Mesa Classic 10K classic style ski race will be held at Skyway. Race start is 11 a.m. with registration prior, $10 for GMNC members, $15 for others. All ages and abilities are welcome. Details at www.gmnc.org or call 434-9753.

Club hosts soup supper on Saturday The Cedar Mesa Community Club will host a soup supper on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The clubhouse is located at 15637 Peach Rd. on Cedar Mesa, east of Cedaredge. This sometimes annual soup supper is offered as a “thank you” to the community for its support of the club’s charitible activities. The club actively supports the Surface Creek Community Services food bank, the TriCounty Resource Center, the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control, the Christmas Community Dinner, the Christmas Angel Giving Tree, the SCCS Holiday Dinner Boxes, and offers scholarships to graduating Cedaredge High School students. Last year 100 people attended. All found a seat and the homemade soup never ran out. Donations will be accepted, but not required. For more information about the Cedar Mesa Community Club, call Bev Henry at 8564165.

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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 assigned subclasses is required. Associates degree in Business Management, or related, with at least five years of 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, January 27, 2012 at 12:00 Noon. Applications may be obtained at the Administrator’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Ste 227, Delta, CO 81416 or by calling 970874-2459. Applications may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty.com. A resume may be attached to the completed County application. Delta County is an EOE/ ADA employer. 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 (3x1) NEED A PLACE TO rent? Find it in the DCI Classifieds.

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 January 19, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) A meeting was held last Saturday night in Delta by admirers of Teddy, which proceeded to form a Roosevelt club, the members of which will do all they can to help boost for his nomination for president this year. M.R. Perkins was elected president and R.A. King secretary of the club. The club started out with a fair membership, to which number many more will doubtless be added. The Independent could hardly go on record for a choice between Roosevelt and Taft, one of which will likely be the nominee at the Chicago convention, as either would be entirely satisfactory. Roosevelt proved a wonderfully popular president and Taft has made a good one, despite whatever may be said to the contrary. It may be that neither would receive the large popular vote they did in previous elections, but voting is becoming more and more up to the people.

MILE HIGH GREENhouse seasonal worker needed for transplanting, potting, watering and sales. Physical agricultural work. Quick paced. Must work holiday and weekends and hours must be flexible. Taking applications at 10482 Hwy. 65, Austin, CO, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday - Friday (only). No phone calls. Apply in person only. Experience preferred. Drug free work place. (2x3)

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. (3x1) GOOD JOBS LOCALLY!

*** George Reeder of the Austin Journal reports the arrival of a printing plant last week, and that he will produce the paper at home in the future. *** The handsome plate glass has been placed in the windows at the new Carnegie library building and that substantial structure now begins to assume attractive proportions. *** A.J. Smith departed for Colorado Springs and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tuesday evening, in the interest of a trunk fastener recently patented by him, and will be absent about two or more weeks. He has leased his farm here and will spend much of the coming year in introducing the new device. *** Mrs. A.R. King, accompanied by Miss Ula and the two little boys departed for Denver Saturday morning where they are to reside at least until the expiration of Judge King’s term as a member of the new court of appeals. A number of friends of the family were at the depot that day to bid them good bye and wish them well in their new home. *** The county commissioners have instructed Architect Felmlee to draw plans and specifications for a county poor house with twelve rooms including a boiler room. The house will be built of Delta brick, and will be made plain and substantial, and will be built with a view of adding on in front. It will be heated with a modern hot water plant and will be provided with full plumbing and a complete sewerage system. *** One thousand and eighty feet of large steel flume for the Fire Mountain canal was unloaded at

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Hotchkiss the first of the week and is being hauled by Brunie Martin to different locations where it is to take the place of the old wooden flumes. *** The new Mound school building at Cory is nearing completion, the shingling having been done on the roof. *** Eighty farmers and fruit growers from Delta and vicinity – all members of the Farmers Educational and Co-Operative Union, were passengers on the special train which pulled away from the depot in Delta at 8:30 last Saturday morning bound for Paonia, where a meeting of the Union was held in Odd Fellows hall of that town, and there were easily fifty more aboard the train upon arrival at it’s destination, they having joined the party at different points along the route. Paonia members also turned out in goodly numbers and the large hall was well filled with men who cultivate the soil and grow things. A “State Sugar Factory” was the subject of a talk by Starr Nelson of Delta, and there was considerable discussion of the sugar factory question. Many of the farmers favor the establishment of a factory by the union at Delta and it is not unlikely that some move will be made with that end in view. Another line of discussion was the advocacy of the purchase of syrups from the Grand Junction sugar factory and the return of all pulp from beets shipped to that plant from here, which will form a most excellent feed for hogs and cattle. It was the universal opinion that no better feed for stock could be introduced than a mixture comprising chopped alfalfa, beet pulp and the syrup from the beets. ***

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TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR NOVEMBER 2011 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID ACE……………………… 580.07 Austin Post Office …… 520.61 Best Connections …… 375.88 Big Johns Lumber CO 121.07 C&L Welding ………… 585.00 Carquest ……………… 185.96 Caselle Inc …………… 1,794.00 Castings Inc …………… 140.00 CIRSA ………………… 3,380.00 City of Delta …………… 15.00 CO Dept of Corrections 65.36 Dana Kepner ………… 4,385.08 Daniel Lee Martinez … 100.00 Davetos Italian Restaurant ………… 177.00 Delta County Independent ………… 49.77 Delta Drug Testing LLC 104.00 Delta Housing Authority …………… 250.00 DMEA…………………… 1,170.57 Double J Disposal …… 84.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,279.68 Grand Junction Pipe … 1,877.47 Grand Mesa Discount 159.00 High Country Shopper 70.80 Mesa County Health Dept ………………… 40.00 Office Cleanings ……… 1,230.00 Office Depot …………… 191.78 Payroll Summary …… 34,107.88 Pest Away Spraying … 60.00 Rocky Mountain Valve & Control …………… 3,127.00 Sam's Club …………… 35.00 Silver State Service … 88.48 Skybeam ……………… 44.95 SOS Staffing ………… 2,162.66 SourceGas …………… 78.83 Southwestern Systems Inc …………………… 272.50 Sprint …………………… 177.44 Town Attorney………… 105.00 Trustee Fees …………… 950.00 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 2012.

REDLANDS MESA WATER USERS, INC NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING JANUARY 27TH, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular annual stockholders’ meeting of the Redlands Mesa Water Users, Inc. will be held pursuant to the by-laws of said Company at the Redlands Mesa Grange, 2800 Road and Redlands Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, Colorado, on Friday, January 27th, 2012, 7:00 MST, at which meeting an election of two (2) Board of Directors shall be held, 2012 assessments will be set, and to act on all other business that may properly come before this meeting. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reg Cridler, President 28177 North Rd Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Debbie Christner, Secretary 28444 Redlands Mesa Rd Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18 and 25, 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.

DELTA COUNTY COLOR SCANNER PURCHASE FOR GIS DEPARTMENT 2012 The Board of Delta County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to provide Delta County with a color scanner for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department. Proposals are available at the Delta County Commissioners’ office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. Proposals are also available on the Delta County website at www.deltacounty.com. Deadline for submitting Proposals to the above address is 9:00 a.m., February 9, 2012. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Bid opening is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., February 9, 2012 in Room 234, Delta County Courthouse. Bids will be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners for consideration at a regularly scheduled meeting. For further information concerning this project, please call Paul Healey, GIS Coordinator at (970) 874-2119. For information concerning the bid documents please call Carolyn Clemens at (970) 874-2101. Delta County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding if it is in the best interest of the County. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 2012.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR DECEMBER 2011 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID ACE……………………… 184.53 ADT Security Services 445.80 Austin Post Office …… 666.57 Benson Brothers ……… 3,532.77 Big Johns Lumber CO 182.53 Bulk Mail Pro's LLC … 20.00 Camp Robber LLC …… 1,600.00 Carquest ……………… 65.47 City of Delta …………… 15.00 Classic Computers …… 37.00 Dana Kepner ………… 2,926.39

Del Mont Counsultant 5,166.48 DMEA…………………… 1,368.41 Double J Disposal …… 84.00 Feather Petroleum Co 927.36 Grand Junction Pipe … 1,257.40 Grand Mesa Discount 1,275.00 Hershberger Construction LLC …………………… 25,466.00 Hinchman Construction Inc …………………… 1,369.32 In Compliance Products Inc …………………… 25.00 James Decker ………… 27.09 James Meyer ………… 16.19 Jamie Hladik ………… 48.46 Mesa County Health Dept ………………… 60.00 Michael Reeves ……… 40.00 Office Cleanings ……… 1,100.00 Payroll Summary …… 31,964.02 Pinnacol ……………… 726.00 Polly Proctor ………… 100.00 R E Belden Construction………… 16,787.37 Ralph Davis …………… 330.00 Randall Industries …… 799.00 Rocky Mountain HMO 280.66 Safeway ……………… 1,900.00 Skybeam ……………… 44.95 SOS Staffing ………… 2,165.50 SourceGas …………… 293.60 Sprint …………………… 210.43 Suppes Heating & Cooling Inc ………… 1,798.00 TDS……………………… 268.78 TJL Copy Products Inc 477.50 Tani Zamarripa ……… 100.00 Trustee Fees …………… 1,550.00 United Companies …… 742.58 Williams Construction Contract ……………… 151,757.86 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 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: Jessica Moore Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) and Address: David Moore Case Number 2011 DR 205 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 DR 205 RESPONDENT PARTY David Moore 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 4th 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 18, 2012. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of AMY LUCILLE PHILLIPS, also known as AMY L. PHILLIPS, also known as AMY PHILLIPS, Deceased Case No. 12PR2 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 May 14, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Mary Lynn Williams Personal Representative P.O. Box 544 Delta, CO 81416 970-216-3031 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

HARTLAND DITCH COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING PLACE: Delta Middle School Cafeteria at 10th & Grand TIME: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 PURPOSE: Election of three (3) board members, set assessments. NOTE: The Ditch will be cleaned and burned. Please remove private property from 20 feet right-of-way on both sides of canal. HARTLAND DITCH BOARD Shirley Morgan, Secretary 1326 H 25 Road Delta, Colorado 81416 Please mail proxy if you cannot attend. Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LORENE WILFORD YOUNGMAN, a/k/a LORENE W. YOUNGMAN, a/k/a LORENE YOUNGMAN, Deceased Case Number 2012PR4 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 May 18, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Eugene Youngman Person Giving Notice 530 - 1825 Road Delta CO 81416

Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING CRAWFORD MESA WATER ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given that the annual membership meeting of the Crawford Mesa Water Association will be held on Saturday the fourth (4th) day of February, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Crawford Town Hall. The Annual Meeting will be held for the purpose of electing three board members (terms expiring are Joanie Cherp, Lynn French and Tracy Cheatham), review and/ or proposed change to the ByLaw regarding only one tap per one household and any other business as may properly come before said meeting. An Annual Meeting Packet will be available for your review (individual copies available upon written request) at the Crawford Public Library after January 18, 2012. Dated this 9th day of January, 2012. William Carpenter, President Marici Garber, Secretary/ Bookkeeper Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE 133RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BONA FIDE DITCH COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY FEB. 8TH 2012 AT 7 P.M. AT THE DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 OFFICE IN READ, COLORADO. AGENDA WILL INCLUDE ALL WORTHY DISCUSSION PERTAINING TO THE DELIVERY OF WATER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS. JOHN COOLEY SECRETARY/TREASURER THE BONA FIDE DITCH COMPANY Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

PITKIN MESA PIPE LINE COMPANY NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR 2012 Notice is hereby given that the Annual meeting of the members of the Pitkin Mesa Pipe Line Company will be held at the Paonia Town Hall, 214 Grand Ave., on Monday, the 6th day of February 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes the election of three (3) members of the Board of Directors for a term of two years. A Discussion and vote will be held on all business that may properly come before the membership. Clay MacDonald, President Phyllis Becktell, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 2012.

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about January 23, 2012 the Delta Housing Authority will submit a request to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs on behalf of Delta County Colorado for the release of CDBG funds under funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended or Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake a project known as Single Family Owner Occupied Rehab Project, for the purpose of performing rehabilitation work (weatherization, accessibility retrofits, window/furnace/ roof replacement, etc.) on existing homes in Delta County). An environmental review for the project has been made by the Delta County Director of Environmental Health and is available for public examination and copying at the offices noted below. Based on this review, the Delta County Director of Environmental Health has determined that a request for release of funds will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and hence, an environmental impact statement will not be undertaken under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Delta Housing Authority, 501 14th Street, Delta, CO, 81416 and may be examined or copied weekdays 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Delta Housing Authority. All comments received by January 20, 2012 will be considered by the Delta County Director of Environmental Health prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. RELEASE OF FUNDS The Delta County Director of Environmental Health certifies to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs that Ken Nordstrom in his capacity as Delta County Director of Environmental Health consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Delta Housing Authority to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS The Colorado Department of Local Affairs will accept objections to its release of funds and the Delta County certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are made on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Delta County; (b) Delta County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs; or (d) another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures of 24 CFR Part 58 and shall be addressed to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Environmental Compliance Officer, 1313 Sherman St., Room 521, Denver, CO 80203. No objections received after 15 days from the date of request for release of funds will be considered by the state. Ken Nordstrom- Delta County Director of Environmental Health Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 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. 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. 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 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.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 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 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. 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.

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 Lunch will be served at noon Published in the Delta County Independent January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 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.

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Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0200 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 15, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Lucky Adams and Dawn Adams Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/14/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/19/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 579720 Original Principal Amount $87,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $77,920.73 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 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 8 OF TOWN OF AUSTIN, COLORADO. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 22066 Main St, 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, 03/14/2012, 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 1/18/2012 Last Publication 2/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/15/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC

999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-13991 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 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 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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR AUGUST 2011 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID Austin Post Office …… 1,293.76 Big Johns Lumber CO 627.43 Blair & Associates PC 11,300.00 Bump n Jump ………… 483.00 Callaway Packing Inc … 736.79 Carrot-Top Industries… 1,090.00 CBS …………………… 499.95 City of Delta …………… 15.00 CO Dept of Corrections 70.09 CO Dept of Health …… 245.00 Dana Kepner ………… 333.86 Del Mont Counsultant 10,226.87 Delta County Independent ………… 267.70 Delta Drug Testing LLC 52.00 DMEA…………………… 1,995.30 Double J Disposal …… 130.00 Energy Laboratories … 70.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,713.89 Grand Junction Pipe … 305.32 Grand Mesa Discount 267.00 Image Apparel………… 84.00 Joe Carlson …………… 50.00 Kwiki Tire Service …… 100.00 Laird Automotive LLC 225.49 Land's End Business Outfitters …………… 53.45 Lasting Impressions … 90.93 Mesa County Health Dept ………………… 40.00 Modern Appliance …… 220.00 Office Cleanings ……… 1,100.00 Office Depot …………… 219.73 Olathe Spray Service 9,240.03 Payroll Summary …… 38,561.40 Pest Away Spraying … 60.00 Petty Cash …………… 180.00 Pinnacol ……………… 744.00 Randall Industries …… 600.50 Robert Parker ………… 24.53 Silver State Service … 192.51 Splish Splash Car Wash ………………… 42.84 Sunset Printworks …… 1,240.06 Surface Creek Family Practice ……………… 50.00 TDS……………………… 356.89 Town Attorney………… 385.00 Trustee Fees …………… 1,200.00 USA Blue Book ……… 213.72 US Tractor & Harvest Inc …………………… 262.84 Williams Construction Contract ……………… 16,934.50 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 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.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID ACE……………………… 167.83 Alexander Lake Lodge 175.00 All Glass Station ……… 238.31 Austin Post Office …… 487.57 Big Johns Lumber CO 855.22 Brewer Construction … 451.03 Brown's Hill Engineering ………… 35,000.00 Carrot-Top Industries… 254.45 Carquest ……………… 22.47 Caselle Inc …………… 1,794.00 Castings Inc …………… 3,950.00 City of Delta …………… 90.00 Classic Computers …… 19.90 CO Dept of Corrections 64.07 CO Dept of Health …… 465.00 Dana Kepner ………… 10,598.40 Delta County Commissioners …… 35.50 Delta County Independent ………… 89.24 Delta County Sheriff … 79,985.00 DMEA…………………… 1,796.80 Double J Disposal …… 84.00 Energy Laboratories … 500.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,978.96 Grand Junction Pipe … 2,038.42 Grand Mesa Discount 565.00 HACH …………………… 596.48 High Country Shopper 74.40 KC Electric …………… 947.60 Kwiki Tire Service …… 10.00 Laird Automotive LLC 102.50 Mattes' & More LLC … 27.50 Mesa County Health Dept ………………… 240.00 Michael Reeves ……… 262.50 Montrose Daily Press 155.64 Munro Supply Inc. …… 671.55 Office Cleanings ……… 1,100.00 Office Depot …………… 179.02 Only 8 Companies …… 74.00 Payroll Summary …… 48,202.80 Pest Away Spraying … 60.00 Pinnacol ……………… 744.00 R E Belden Construction………… 17,765.00 Ralph Davis …………… 430.00 SealCo Incorporated … 35,000.00 Silver State Service … 138.18 Skybeam ……………… 94.90 SourceGas …………… 49.46 Splish Splash Car Wash ………………… 19.53 Sprint …………………… 387.92 Sunset Printworks …… 115.18 Surface Creek Community ………… 1,200.00 TDS……………………… 719.01 Terra Vision Consulting 2,500.00 The Paper Works Ink … 15.50 Town Attorney………… 1,837.50 Trustee Fees …………… 1,850.00 Valerie Logsdon ……… 37.40 Willa Sorenson ……… 60.00 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 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.

SHERIFF'S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the deed of trust described hereinbelow. Sheriff's Foreclosure Sale No. 11CV15 was commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to that certain Default Judgment, and Judgment and Decree of Judicial Foreclosure ("Judgment and Decree") entered on October 14, 2011, by the District Court of Delta County, Colorado, in Civil Action No. 20011CV15, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Steven L. Carlisle, et al. to foreclose the deed of trust described as follows ("Deed of Trust"): Original Grantor(s): Steven L. Carlisle Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Secured by Deed of Trust: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: January 11, 2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 14, 2008 Recording Information: Reception No. / Book No. and Page No. 622119 Original Principal Balance: $522,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $519,006.39 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that under the Judgment and Decree, which is the subject Evidence of Debt, I am ordered to sell the property more specifically described as follows: NW1/4, NW1/4, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 51 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST NMPM, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO TOGETHER WITH 12.4 SHARES OF CLASS 3 WATER IN THE UNCOMPAHGRE VALLEY WATER USERS. which currently has the address of 1906 Last Chance Road, Delta, CO 81416 ("Property") WHICH IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. As of August 31, 2011, the outstanding balance due and owing pursuant to the Judgment and Decree is $638,903.16. NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2012 on the front steps of the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the Property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness evidenced by the Judgment and Decree secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: January 18, 2012 Last Publication: February 15, 2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF THE SUBJECT FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: January 11, 2012 Fred D. McKee, Sheriff Sheriff of Delta County, State of Colorado By: /s/ Fred McKee The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Castle Stawiarski, LLC, 999 18th Street, Suite 2301, Denver, Colorado, 303-865-1400. Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kimberly Martinez #40351 Christopher Groen #39976 THE ATTORNEYS LISTED ABOVE ARE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Carlisle / 09-02001 CONV Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0202 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 15, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) MATTHEW LEE ETTER AND EMILY SUZANNE ETTER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 11/3/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/7/2005 Recording Information(Reception

Number and/or Book/Page Number) 597442 Original Principal Amount $129,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $118,710.86 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 25, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at the center North 1/16 corner of said Section 25, Northeast corner of the SE1/4NW1/4; thence the North 1/4 corner of said Section 25 bears North 00°26' East 1326.6 feet; thence North 88°15" West 619.8 feet along the North line of said SE1/4SW1/4 to the centerline of a County road; thence along the centerline of a County road the following: South 71°21' East 229.5 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 98.6 feet, said arc having a long chord which bears South 57°44' East 97.7 feet; thence South 44°07' East 144.8 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 128.5 feet, said arc having a long chord which bears South 23°33' East 127.0 feet; thence South 13°00' East 301.1 feet; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 165.4 said arc having a long chord which bears South 09°55' East 164.4 feet; thence leaving the centerline of said County road North 89°26' East 56.1 feet to the East line of the SE1/4NW1/4; thence North 00°26' East 776.8 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 10690 2150 ROAD, AUSTINORCHARD CITY, 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, 03/14/2012, 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 1/18/2012 Last Publication 2/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/15/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J. FINN #36637 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # JLF #13451 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR OCTOBER 2011 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID Austin Post Office …… 537.58 Big Johns Lumber CO 327.43 Bill Haskett …………… 56.00 Browns Hill Engineering ………… 4,650.00 CO Dept of Corrections 57.62 CO Dept of Health …… 715.00 CO State Treasurer …… 299.02 Dana Kepner ………… 235.26 Del Mont Counsultant 2,430.80 Delta County Independent ………… 7.04 Delta Motor Parts …… 18.70 DMEA…………………… 402.44 Double J Disposal …… 84.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,282.63 Grand Junction Pipe … 1,526.45 Grand Mesa Discount 954.00 Hartman Brothers Inc 77.85 High Country News … 70.80 Microsearch Laboratory Inc …………………… 320.00 Nalco Company ……… 24,462.00 Nowhere Pipeline …… 10,631.18 Office Cleanings ……… 1,100.00 Payroll Summary …… 53,282.25 Pest Away Spraying … 60.00 Ralph Davis …………… 500.00 Samantha Brown …… 100.00 Sherwin-Williams Company …………… 4,291.50 SOS Staffing ………… 909.09 Splish Splash Car Wash ………………… 66.78 TDS……………………… 361.43 Town Attorney………… 70.00 Trustee Fees …………… 1,800.00 USA Blue Book ……… 119.98 United Companies …… 2,178.94 Weavers Small Engine 76.74 Williams Construction Contract ……………… 77,738.73 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0201 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 15, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Charlene M. Lawrence Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association as grantor trustee of the Protium Master Grantor Trust Date of Deed of Trust 3/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/16/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614170 Original Principal Amount $196,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,606.50

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 ALL THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 10, STONEBRIDGE VILLAGE, A PLANNED COMMUNITY. EXCEPT FOR AND SUBJECT TO TAXES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AS BEING PRORATED BETWEEN THE PARTIES, DISTRIBUTION UTILITY EASEMENTS (INCLUDING CABLE TV) THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES NOT SHOWN BY THE PUBLIC RECORD OF WHICH GRANTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MATTERS NOT SHOWN BY THE PUBLIC RECORD, INCLUSIONS OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN ANY SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT AND SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS AS LISTED BELOW. RIGHT OF THE CONTINUED FLOW OR WATER IN SURFACE CREEK ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE THEREOF. THAT PORTION OF THE PROPERTY, IF ANY, WHICH WAS ACQUIRED, OR MAY HEREAFTER BE ACQUIRED, BY VIRTUE OF ACRETION DUE TO SUDDEN OR ARTIFICIAL ALTERATION OF THE COURSE OF SURFACE CREEK. ALL MINERAL RIGHTS NOT PREVIOUSLY RESERVED BY JORDAN AND SCOTT, A COLORADO PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEED TO FIGURE 4/REGGED MT. RANCES, A COLORADO PARTNERSHIP, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 IN BOOK 464 AT PAGE 343, AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF OR INTEREST THEREIN. STIPULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF STONEBRIDGE AT DEER CREEK VILLAGE, FILING 2, RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1988 IN BOOK 19 AT PAGE 79. TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND STIPULATIONS AS CONTAINED IN DEER CREEK VILLAGES DESIGN GUIDELINES AND RULES AND REGULATIONS, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1996 IN BOOK 770 AT PAGE 250. TERMS, CONDITIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND STIPULATIONS AS CONTAINED IN MASTER DECLARATION OF DEER CREEK VILLAGES, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1996 IN BOOK 770 AT PAGE 271, FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 1998 IN BOOK 813 AT PAGE 815, SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 2003 IN BOOK 961 AT PAGE 236, THIRD AMENDMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 583230, FOURTH AMENDMENT RECORDED JANUARY 32, 2006 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 600078. STIPULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, AND EASEMENTS AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF STONEBRIDGE VILLAGE, A PLANNED COMMUNITY RECORDED MARCH 15, 2000 IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 48. RESERVATION AS CONTAINED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED MARCH 17, 1891 IN BOOK 16 AT PAGE 63 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 24, 1901 IN BOOK 16 AT PAGE 498 SAD RESERVATION BEING AS FOLLOWS: RIGHT OF THE PROPRIETOR OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE HIS ORE THEREFROM SHOULD THE SAME BE FOUND TO PENETRATE OR INTERSECT THE PREMISES. RESERVATIONS AS CONTAINED IN UNITED SLATES PATENT RECORDED JUNE 2, 899 IN BOOK 16 AT PAGE 397, SAID RESERVATIONS BEING AS FOLLOWS: RIGHT OF THE PROPRIETOR OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE HIS ORE THEREFROM SHOULD THE SAME BE FOUND TO PENETRATE OR INTERSECT SAID PREMISES RIGHT OF WAY FOR DITCHES AND CANALS CONSTRUCTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES. STIPULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF THE CEDAREDGE FRUITGROWERS SUBDIVISION, RECORDED MAY 18, 1910 UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 50001, EXCEPT ROADS AS VACATED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 2, 1993 IN BOOK 699 AT PAGE 343, UNDER RECEPTION NUMBER 467044 ALL MINERAL RIGHTS NOT PREVIOUSLY RESERVED BY JORDAN AND SCOTT, A COLORADO PARTNERSHIP IN THE DEED TO FIGURE 4/RAGGED MT. RANCHES, A COLORADO PARTNERSHIP, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 IN BOOK 464 AT PAGE 343, AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS OR INTERESTS THEREIN. EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PALICENA DITCH THE KOHLER WATER DITCH AND THE HIGHLINE DITCH AS DISCLOSED BY DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 IN BOOK 464 AT PAGE 343. EASEMENT AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR A SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION LINE AND MANHOLES AS GRANTED THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1976 IN BOOK 449 AT PAGE 119. EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DISCLOSED IN DEED FROM DON LEE AND BEA LEE TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, RECORDED JUNE 11, 1990 IN BOOK 657 AT PAGE 193. A NOTICE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE'S OF THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE RECORDED MARCH 6, 2006 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 601089 TERMS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, STIPULATIONS AND PROVISIONS AS SHOWN BY NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BY THE UNITED STATES AND THE ALFALFA DITCH COMPANY DATED MARCH 14, 2006 AND RECORDED MARCH 14, 2006 AT RECEPTION NUMBER 601317. ADDRESS: 1255 SE STONEBRIDGE DR.: CEDAREDGE, CO 81413 TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 319329410003 (R017225) Also known by street and number as: 1255 SE Stonebridge Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413-9256. 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, 03/14/2012, 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

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 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 1/18/2012 Last Publication 2/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/15/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-14957 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2007-0037 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date. To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 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): David L. Stover and Laurie J. Stover Original Beneficiary(ies): Norwest Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 2/9/1998 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/13/1998 Recording Reception Number: 511435 Book No. and Page No.: Book: 795 Page: 635 Original Principal Amount: $195,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,660.17 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 LOCATED IN THE SE1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. HAVING A DESCRIPTION BASED UPON A BEARING AND DISTANCE OF NORTH 00°34'50" EAST 2659.39 FEET BETWEEN A 3 1/2 INCH ALUMINUM PIPE/CAP SET BY BUREC AT THE HISTORICAL EAST 1/4 CORNER POSITION AND A 3 1/2 INCH ALUMINUM PIPE/CAP MONUMENT REPLACING THE ORIGINAL GLO STONE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 13 WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO. PARCEL BOUNDARY THENCE BEGINS AT SAID EAST 1/4 CORNER AND RUNS THENCE ALONG THE SECTION CENTERLINE NORTH 87°28'42" WEST 734.57 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF A 30 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE EXISTING CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD 2190 DRIVE; THENCE FOLLOWS SAID RIGHT OF WAY THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; NORTH 29°19'40" EAST 352.50 FEET; NORTH 31°48'35" EAST 172.05 FEET; NORTH 45°44'59" EAST 105.96 FEET; NORTH 51°29'03" EAST 117.43 FEET; NORTH 45°25'41" EAST 105.76 FEET; NORTH 32°56'17" EAST 81.47 FEET; NORTH 21°16'19" EAST 435.82 FEET; AND NORTH 16°59'51" EAST 130.78 FEET TO THE INTERESECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 13; THENCE FOLLOWING SAID EAST LINE SOUTH 00°34'50" WEST 1306.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL AS DESCRIBED THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF WHICH IS SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES ACCORDING TO DEED RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION #297369, DELTA COUNTY RECORDS. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1252 2190 Road, Eckert, CO 81418 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/14/2012, 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: 1/18/2012 Last Publication: 2/15/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 07/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 #: 07-12000 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE The annual meeting of the Gunnison Valley Domestic Water Company will be held February 6, 2012 at the Delta County School District Office, located at 7655 2075 Rd., starting at 7:00 p.m. Jim Stewart - President Paula Walstrom - Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012.

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Delta County Independent

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Kid’s Corner - Snowflake Batik. Thursday, Jan. 19, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adult Craft Class Woodland Candle. 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. 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 meets Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Computer Class. This class will teach you why you should contain your clutter and paperwork on your computer. Friday, Jan. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Crafty Saturdays for Kids - Bird Feeders. Bring your parents and make a beautiful bird feeder on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

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

9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd. (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 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

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

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

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information call 626-3347

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

12:30 p.m. Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby and tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Baby and tot time on Thursday, Jan. 19, wear your favorite winter coat and march to “The Jacket I Wear in the Snow.” Crawford One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is offering one-on-one computer help each Wednesday in January from 3 to 5 p.m. Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun Thursdays in January from 3 to 4 p.m.

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

20. The True Wild West. Come hear the exciting story of the McCarty bank robbery in Delta Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Teens - Team Pictionary Game. Grades 5-12 are welcome to join in the fun on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 4:15 p.m. Hotchkiss 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. Learn the basics on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Hotchkiss Library.

Basic Internet Class. Learn how to set up e-mail accounts and “surf the net” on Friday, Jan. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. Scrapbooking Class. Bring your scrapping stuff and join others to work on your latest project.Call Crawford Library at 9213500 for more details. Delta One-On-One Computer Help. 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, read your favorite Pooh adventure and enjoy fun crafts. Activities are all day Friday, Jan.

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Roy Trueblood, Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Janet Noble - Children Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Communion Worship 1st Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Pastor Gary Culp RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH cedarag.org Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about Sunday: Bible studies and Prayer times SURFACE CREEK Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed preaching to follow 21987 Austin Road • Austin Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Jacopper@tds.net FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Sunday: deltafirstchurchofgod.com Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Bob and Linda Aubery with Children’s Church and nursery provided Sunday School Classes Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. CEDAREDGE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. 370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 Prayer Chain P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. (The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 SUNDAY SCHOOL “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Rev. Steven Puls for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tom Seibert Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Wednesday 10:30 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

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

E-mail Computer Class. Learn how to set up an e-mail account Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 a.m. One-On-One Computer Help. Call the library at 872-4153 to schedule a time for Friday mornings. Paonia Armchair Travel Program. Come join our slideshow presentation by a world traveler on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. A.M. Bookies! The theme for February is “change.” Read any book that relates to “life changing” events, decisions, or self-help techniques and join in the discussion Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. at the home of Judy Lafferty.

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.

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m. Discover Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions: Hope Channel 368 on Direct TV

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. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday: 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Breathing Space 6:00 p.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Russell Fletcher Choir 7:00 p.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome Father Canice Enyiaka 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday: Pastor Seth Coridan Worship 10:30 a.m. Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Child care provided every Sun. Sunday: Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. and on special occasions. English Mass 10:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Matthew Frey (Missouri Synod) 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. 5th & North Fork, Paonia Cedaredge, CO 81413 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. at the Northwest corner of City Park OF CHRIST Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 800 Palmer St., Delta Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Sundays: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Morning Worship Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 970-856-6495 Bible Study following worship service Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Visitors Always Welcome. (Children’s church available) ALL SAINTS Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816 LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST www.allsaintslutheranco.org OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Tom Lange, Pastor 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 658 Howard St., Delta Sunday: Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Worship 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m. Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

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Community of families Photos submitted

Delta’s familiar Highway 92 “Welcome Home” marquis seems to capture the essence of the innovative and successful Families Plus countywide program: committed volunteers mentoring young people and strengthening families to build community.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

bout 50 Delta County children and their families may not know it, but they are leaders on the cutting edge of a growing national trend aimed at building successful families and stronger communities. Those 50 children and their families, located across the county and in every one of its communities, are participating in the Families Plus program. Also known as All American Families Plus, the program is a unique, private enterprise initiative which from its beginnings 13 years ago now builds individually tailored, community-based “systems of care” that encourage and provide guidance for behaviorally challenged youth and their families. “Delta County is truly ahead of its time,” explains Brenda Holland, a local psychologist who serves as executive director of Families Plus. “We are doing something that the rest of the nation, and the state, are just coming around to.” Holland is referring to the program’s child-centered, community-based system of care model that works to address a child’s behavioral issues in the wider context of family and community settings. Working with their primary focus on children from pre-school age to early adolescent, professional counselors who work with the program build a network of family and neighbor volunteers who become, literally, an extended family for the child and his family. The community-based network thus created expands to include teachers and other “mentors” in the child’s life. While at all times maintaining the primary role of the child’s natural parents and family in his life, the volunteer members of this social network make themselves available to assist, encourage, and support the child and his family in every area of personal and social development and health. The presence and role of the natural family is primary, and the parents’ role and contribution to the family is always honored. “Many of the families and

At the center of the Families Plus program is the achievement and success of young people growing up in Delta County.

Achievement and success in life can have humble beginnings. Mentors with the Families Plus program help get the process started right, help guide it along the way, and will be there when the time to celebrate arrives. children we work with come from low resource environments,” Holland explains. “So often times they lack the kinds of social support that other children may have for overcoming even the normal challenges that everyone faces when growing up.” Repeated failure for any reason in overcoming the challenges of life can lead very quickly to problems of social adjustment and behavioral issues for a child that even parents aren’t equipped to deal with. That is where the Families Plus social network model proves its worth. The Families Plus program can provide reliable, positive, ongoing interaction and support in a child’s social environment, particularly through the involvement of the volunteer mentoring family. In addition to that, there is regular oversight with professional involvement including evaluation, testing, and monitoring of grades. That level of involvement creates an objective data set which shows that the program is working in

local lives. “Ninety-five percent of our children attained a C average or better last school year,” Holland says. The Families Plus community systems of care model reaches far deeper into the social interactions forming a child’s self image and behavior than occasional individual sessions with a counselor ever could. In doing so, regular interactions with volunteer mentors make positive contributions to an intact family that may be struggling with persistent challenges. The family structure is strengthened. By strengthening the family structure, Families Plus helps build stronger communities. The model is a network of mutually supporting elements that is based on community while helping build community, And at the center of it all is the goal of success and health for an individual child. The volunteers who provide mentoring for these children

who face persistent challenges are the program’s essential link between the child and the community that cares about him. Those volunteers come from the community itself. Holland says, the Delta County community is simply “amazing” in the ability and willingness of its people to bring resourceful caring into the lives of children and families. “This isn’t just a three-year program, and then it ends. Most people want to stay involved with the child once they have the relationship established,” Holland said. “These family mentoring relationships usually become lifetime involvements and friendships.” The Families Plus mentors are recruited from community service organizations and churches across the county. They are everyday people just like anyone’s neighbors, but they are people with very special, remarkably caring attitudes. “We just can’t say enough to thank our volunteers for what they do,” Holland says. In addition to being a home-grown program whose focus is local youth, Families Plus is governed by a local board of

Snapshots of a few of the families involved in Delta County’s Families Plus program.

directors with members from around the county providing guidance and oversight. Financial support for the non-profit Families Plus program comes from a number of sources that include private foundations, along with most important contributions from local organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals. Holland says that some remarkable generous mentors have even taken the extraordinary step of establishing a college fund for their young Families Plus friend.

Brenda Holland and friend, a Families Plus success story.