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FEBRUARY 8, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 6

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Foreclosures lead uptick in home sales BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The real estate trends tracked quarterly by Heritage Title Company reveal the first “uptick” in home sales since 2005. In 2011, the title company reports, real estate transactions increased nearly 13 percent in Delta County. The 562 sales for the year compare to 498 in 2010. That’s great news for everyone in the community, not just realtors, said Kim Guthrie-Burch, broker owner of RE/MAX Today. Home sales are one sign that the economy may be recovering — although the fact that there are so many bank-owned properties on the market may indicate otherwise. In the Delta area, over half of the MLS sales over the past two to three months have been bank-owned properties, reports Marsha Bryan, a broker owner in Cedaredge.

“People are more motivated to buy these homes because interest rates are at such historic low rates, and they’re seeing these really good prices,” Bryan said. Doris Danielsen, a Paonia real estate agent, agrees. “People have finally decided they feel comfortable enough with the price to jump in.” She has worked with a lot of first-time homebuyers, many of whom are employed in the mines. “This is the perfect opportunity for young people to buy. A lot of these bankowned properties are smaller, more affordable homes, very suitable for starter homes.” Despite the increase in sales, the inventory of bankowned homes remains high and will stay that way for some time to come, Bryan predicts. “Banks still have a lot of properties they haven’t put on the market yet,” she said, “and there are many more

homes still in the process of foreclosure.” According to Heritage Title Company, the number of completed foreclosures increased to 193 in 2011, from the 163 completed in 2010. Foreclosure filings, however, decreased from 2010 to 2011. The bank-owned properties are coming on the market at attractive prices — good news for buyers who are “snapping” them up, according to Kim Guthrie-Burch, but bad news for sellers who are forced to price their homes competitively. “We’re starting to see not just foreclosures sell, but people still need to get real on their selling price because their competition is those foreclosures,” said GuthrieBurch. The price doesn’t have to be as low as a bank-owned property, Bryan added, because HOME SALES TO A3

Delta County Annual Real Estate Sales

Units Sold 1,484 1,500 1,312 1,200

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562 498

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Information provided by Heritage Title Company, Delta County Clerk & Recorder

County comments on North Fork gas BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Board of County Commissioners has submitted its comments to BLM on the proposed August gas lease auction in the North Fork. The county’s comments comprise nearly six full, single-spaced pages of parcelspecific factual information, commentary, and recommendation. The county’s comment letter, approved and signed by the commissioners on Monday, asks BLM to consider the individual parcel comments if deferral of the August 2012 lease sale is not feasible.

The county’s letter, drafted by Bruce Bertram, local government designee, in consultation with Susan Hansen, county administrator, states in an opening paragraph, “The board recommends that the BLM consider deferring the August 2012 oil and gas lease sale of all parcels” until after completion of the Uncompahgre Field Office revised Resource Management Plan (RMP). The first draft of the RMP is due in 2013. Failing a blanket deferral, the county’s specific comments for individual parcels focus heavily on concerns over

Paonia man shot; suspect in custody BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Gregory Thompson, 34, was shot in the abdomen Monday, Feb. 6, near Paonia, and a suspect is in custody. Galen Forrester Wood, 31, was taken into custody and is being held on a $60,000 bond at the Delta County Jail. He faces charges of first degree assault, felony menacing and illegal discharge of a weapon. Delta County Undersheriff Mark Taylor issued a press release Tuesday morning, stating the shooting took place at about 7:30 p.m. Thompson and Wood are reported to be friends. An altercation broke out between the two men when Wood allegedly shot Thompson with a 20-gauge Galen

shotgun for not leaving the residence. Alcohol is a possible factor. A single shot was fired at Thompson’s abdomen. The blast exited out his back. The North Fork Ambulance responded and transported Thompson to Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was later airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital where he received further treatment and is now recovering from his wounds. The shooting occurred in the unincorporated area of Delta County. Sheriff ’s Deputy Kris Stewart was the first officer to respond. Sgt. David Strait, Deputies Chris Ledoux and Corey Eshelman were also on scene, as were Paonia Police Chief Scott Leon and Sgt. Shawn Wood Sanchez.

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A homeowner shot and killed a pit bull type dog that entered a fenced yard in the 1200 block of E. 13th Street and attacked his dog shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. The homeowner killed the dog with one shot; the Delta Police Dept. reports that no surrounding homes or persons were endangered by use of the firearm. The homeowner’s dog was severely injured and taken to a veterinarian for treatment. Anyone with information about the pit bull, a young adult male, reddish brown in color with a red nylon harness, is asked to call the DPD at 874-7676.

water issues, both irrigation and domestic, and on local geology. In presenting the draft to the BoCC for discussion on Monday, Bertram advocated for including the blanket deferral option based on the 23-year age of the UFO’s current RMP. “The reasons for deferral on these leases is unique to this sale because of the 23year-old RMP,” Bertram told the commissioners. He called the current RMP “outdated,” adding, “I don’t think that any (exploration) company out there would be hurt by the delay.” In addition to the age of the document, Hansen added that technological advances in minerals exploration and production, including hydrau-

lic fracturing and horizontal eral procedures in the current drilling, are not adequately review process that would detailed in the current RMP. address issues being raised County commission chair by deferral advocates. Those Olen Lund said he was not include the following: totally convinced by the let• A nine-month-long lead ter’s arguments for deferral. time between announcement At recent meetings attend- of the lease sale and the ed by the BoCC, top BLM August event; officials have not been encour• Two 30-day comment aging to advocates of the periods, plus a 90-day protest blanket deferral. At a BoCC period on the sale’s environwork session on Jan. 30, Lori mental assessment (EA); Armstrong, BLM’s southwest • And, the agency’s abildistrict manager, said that ity to add “lease notices” and the UFO’s current RMP is “conditions of approval” to any “still well within the param- exploration and development eters” for the number of gas work on specific parcels. wells and minerals develop“We made our decisions in ment forecast 23 years ago. 1989 in the management plan On Jan. 25 at a meeting (RMP),” Sharrow said, addof government, agency, and ing, “It’s strange to be doing industry representatives an EA on a prior decision.” in Montrose, UFO manager Delta County’s call for Barb Sharrow explained sev- COUNTY COMMENTS TO A3

Hartland milestone reached BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

An important milestone in the Hartland Dam reconstruction project was achieved last Friday. As two track hoes operated by Kissner Construction opened a breach in the project’s coffer dam, waters of the Gunnison River for the first time flowed into the newly built fish passage and recreational boat bypass. But, say construction officials, let river rafters beware: The section of river is still closed to recreational boating traffic. There are another good six weeks of work on the project before rafters are allowed to use the section. Work has now shifted to the river’s north bank where stabilization and additional safety enhancements will be completed.

Delta County’s Kissner Construction, primary contractor on the project, has built two fish passage structures on the main stem of the Colorado River near Grand Junction. The company’s work at Delta is designed to allow species of native fish to pass upstream, and downstream, past the Hartland Dam irrigation diversion. The dam had been identified as a barrier to native fish movement in the river. The work was funded largely by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. The reconstructed dam design is also intended to connect navigable river segments for rafters. Parties of rafters attempting to pass the dam structure without portaging around it on private property have overturned. Despite

warnings posted upstream, deaths have occurred. Department engineers say the new design will be safer for rafters and make trespassing on private property unnecessary. The main fish passage structure consists of 272 concrete domes bolted to foundations set in bedrock. As water flows through the domed structures, the strong current created by the Hartland diversion is broken into smaller, easily navigable segments that allow native fish to pass upstream. A navigable channel designed also for use by recreational boaters moving down stream runs between two rows of grouted boulders next to the main fish passage. There is also a second, smaller, fish passage structure that allows bypass HARTLAND TO A3

Citizens plan rally at BLM headquarters Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) will host a rally at the BLM Montrose Field Office to highlight the BLM’s proposal to lease 30,000 acres of BLM land in the North Fork Valley. Speakers will include a speaker for CHC and representatives of the North Fork’s affected farmers, realtors, agro-tourism businesses, and municipalities. CHC will submit its scoping comments to the BLM along with a petition with over 3,000 signatures calling for a moratorium on gas leasing in the North Fork. The rally will take place Thursday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m., at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office headquarters, 2465 S. Townsend Ave,

Montrose. Organizers suggest you carpool and park on the south end of the Russell Stover parking lot on Oak Grove Road. Do not park in the BLM lot. “Natural gas drilling and development is a very serious threat to the health and livelihoods of many North Fork Valley residents,” said CHC’s Brad Burritt. “Organic and conventional farming, ranching, tourism, real estate and property values, hunting, recreation, wildlife, air and water quality will all be harmed if oil and gas development occurs.” He can be contacted for more information at 234-5412 or bsburritt@yahoo.com

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OPINION

LETTERS Forum backers: Drop the condescending attitude Dear Editor: Your article “Group hopes drilling facts may calm North Fork fears,” dated Wednesday, Feb. 1, states in its first paragraph that a public forum is planned to correct bad information and correct unfounded fears. The wording implies that the forum planners, the Natural Gas Collaborative Group, consisting of elected officials and bureaucrats, as well as industry representatives, has access to information the general public does not, even though a good many of those protesting the proposed lease sales are highly educated professionals, some with terminal degrees in various scientific disciplines. While it is understood that those with a vested interest in pushing the sales through are uncomfortable with the public comment process, especially inasmuch as the April 22, 2010, policy reforms delineate an

extensive and thorough public engagement (in order to avoid potential post-sale litigation), they are mandated by their roles as representatives of a democratic governance system to allow citizen involvement. This will entail knowledgeable people with extensive backgrounds disputing the partial and biased information promoted by the industry, residents objecting to having their ground water polluted by the fracking process (which has been proven), business people explaining the adverse effects to their organic farms and wineries, and those with an interest in preserving the natural beauty of the North Fork Valley, expressing their dismay at the potential of noisy, ugly oil rigs in their backyards. Anyone who has gone to the Four Corners area since the extensive drilling started down there is fully aware of the intrusion the rigs

create in what was once a beautiful and pristine area. Understanding the effects of natural gas and oil drilling is not rocket science, and the people of the North Fork Valley are not ignorant peasants who need to be soothed by the NGCG. Environmental justice entails giving voice to those impacted by the anti-social and destructive behaviors of extractive industries. Barb Sharrow and her fellow forum organizers should remember that the elected and unelected government officials working on this project are not industry minions, but representatives of the people in a democratic system. Their duty is to the greatest common good, and their allegiance to the citizens of Delta County. It would behoove them then to drop the condescending attitude. Nancy C. Carre Clark Fork, Idaho

Which direction is the school district headed? Dear Editor: I served on the Delta County School Board for seven years, and one thing I learned fast after being appointed to fill a vacancy was that there are at least two sides to every issue. It took time to sort out the full dimensions of what we on the board observed and what we were told and read about. There is always a learning curve when you first come onto a board, and I’d estimate that school board members need a year or more to think clearly about controversial issues as well as about the people who work with the district’s children. That was painfully evident from the actions of the school board at its last meeting, held in

Cedaredge. The school board’s 4-1 vote against then-superintendent Mike McMillan revealed a rush to judgment with no supporting evidence. The three new board members, in particular, have not had enough time on the board to have a good grounding on how the school district functions, much less on whether it was being managed properly by the superintendent. The school board seems to have started its work with preconceived agendas. When they were running for office just a few months ago, did any of the three new board members mention that they intended to turn the school district upside down? Did they tell voters they wanted no superintendent but a CEO instead?

School board was thoughtfully Setting the record straight selected Dear Editor: I want to extend a belated thank you to the Delta County Independent for the excellent coverage of the candidates who ran for the school board last year. Everyone in Delta County had the opportunity to read about, meet with, or talk to each candidate, or for that matter, run for a seat themselves. Delta County, last November, by vote, elected the three new school board members. This was no “hasty action.” It was a deliberate, well-examined, wellchosen action. We voted and the vote spoke. Cynthia Hansen Delta

Dear Editor: I am writing to set the record straight. On Jan. 18 the DCI printed a letter to the editor in support of Mr. Koch and the Bear Ranch by Debbie Smith. In her letter she says that Mr. Koch has regularly made donations to the Cocker Kids’ Foundation and other groups and organizations. I cannot speak for the others, but as the director of the foundation I can accurately say that we have never received any financial support from Mr. Koch or the Bear Ranch. We would be happy to hear from him! Pam Cocker Director Cocker Kids’ Foundation

Turn to page A7 for more letters to the editor Due to an overwhelming number of submissions, some letters have been edited for length. Not all could be published due to space limitations. Visit www.deltacountyindependent.com to view unedited and unpublished letters (to be posted by Friday)

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Had they taken time to learn their jobs and evaluate the performances of school administrators, you might be able to say that their opinions were thoughtful. Instead, all three seem to have conducted uninformative campaigns and have since operated mostly in secret. We don’t know what they found wrong with the school district beyond vague statements about needing a “new direction.” We don’t know whether they want to close schools, fire teachers, cut out bus routes — we know nothing because school board members aren’t talking. Personnel matters, as we all know, are not discussed in public, but the ideas of a school board, its rationale for change and the changes themselves — its “direction” — are all public matters of vital interest to taxpayers who deserve to know what is going on and why. Secrecy makes the public distrustful — with good reason. All of us in Delta County certainly expected and hoped for much better out of the new board. But this board with a majority of new members quickly turned out a good man as superintendent and it did so without grace. He deserved better and so does the public. What will this board do now to redeem themselves after this awful start? Betsy Marston Paonia

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Heroes in the DA’s office Dear Editor: It is the duty of the district attorney to hold offenders accountable for criminal conduct and seek justice for victims of crime. It is impossible for this to happen without courageous people who are willing to report criminal conduct and are willing to speak their truth in the face of public skepticism, uncertainty and attacks on their credibility and reputations. Often these victims are required to speak publicly about private and personal matters. This office of the district attorney works to support victims and expects only two things from crime victims and witnesses: honesty and courage. The criminal and

abhorrent behavior by former DA Myrl Serra would not have been discovered without the honesty and courage of four employees of this office. These individuals reported Serra’s crimes despite fears of being fired, disbelieved, ridiculed and damaged professionally. These four people are true heroes. These four individuals deserve an apology from the man who bullied, harassed, stalked, assaulted them and subjected them to criminal extortion. Recent events and statements in court make it evident that no such apology will be made. This district attorney, on behalf of the office of the district attorney, apologizes to each of these four individuals

for the harm they have suffered and endured as employees of an office in which both personal and professional conduct is rightly expected to be of the highest standards. This district attorney, with the assistance of these four courageous individuals and the rest of an outstanding staff, will continue to work hard to repair the extensive damage caused by Serra’s criminal conduct and gross derelection of duty. We will restore the effectiveness of this office in achiving justice for the honest and courageous victims of crime in this judicial district who rely on us. Dan W. Hostenpiller District Attorney Seventh Judicial District State of Colorado

DAs apologize for actions of one of their own Dear Editor: As district attorneys, and in accordance with our ethical guidelines, we withheld comment on the charges against Myrl Serra, former district attorney in the 7th Judicial District, during the pendency of the proceedings. Since Mr. Serra has been convicted and sentenced, it is necessary for us to openly address his conduct. As president of the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, I am speaking for all the elected prosecutors in our organization in writing this letter. There are four points we would like to make. First, we express our sincere apologies and sympathy to the victims in this case and all those who were affected by Mr. Serra’s illegal and destructive actions. The scars left by such actions are often lifelong. We also recognize the last-

ing harm caused by these crimes to the community and to the outstanding staff of the district attorney’s office in the 7th Judicial District. Second, as the state’s prosecutors, we are held to a higher standard — as we should be. When one of us violates the law, we will not hesitate to openly and publicly take a position expressing our abhorrence of the activities that have brought disrepute to our profession. Mr. Serra’s acts have not only created great harm to the victims and his community but have tarnished the reputation of prosecutors who are committed to the highest ethical standards in the legal profession. Third, we thank the attorney general’s office for their very able handling of this case. Hopefully the court’s decision will serve its intended purpose. We trust that as a result of his conviction

and sentence, Mr. Serra will never again be in a position to take advantage of others by virtue of his power or authority, or in any other context. Finally, as district attorneys we are vigorously opposed to any sexual harassment in the work place no matter who may be involved. We all have strict office policies against sexual harassment which are taught and emphasized in every DA office. Thus, it pains us deeply when one of our own violates the very policies and laws we so vigorously uphold. We hope and pray those who were victimized will continue to heal. Again, we apologize as a profession for all who suffered because of the actions of former district attorney Myrl Serra. Larry R. Abrahamson President Colorado District Attorney’s Council

Anti-drilling campaign based on fear, not science Dear Editor: I would like to speak in favor of letting the BLM’s oil and gas lease process go forward. There is another side of this picture that is not being considered. Instead of waging a campaign comprised of fear tactics and lack of science or fact, the Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) could be informative and constructive and lead a respectful, thoughtful and intelligent discussion so individuals can decide for themselves. CHC has done the opposite. They hire a full-time staffer to fight the BLM, with the support of two attorneys ready to file suit. The leasing prospect has become synonymous with “poisoned water supply” and earthquakes

Seniors correct meal numbers Dear Editor: This letter is written in regard to the article dated Jan. 11 by Bob Borchardt. The undersigned would like to make the following statements in answer to Eileen Liles: The number of seniors served by the VOA is way above 20-25 people. Including meals taken to homebound seniors,

an average of 95 people were served in August 2011; an average of 96 in September 2011; an average of 89 in October 2011; an average of 95 in November 2011; and an average of 89 in December 2011. We think the people in charge need to research what they are saying before they say it.

Rose Cox Myrna Bertram Twila Low Art Lindsey John Hanson E. Freazell Bill Vance James A. Low Betty Bodine Ann Derby Roger Rhodes Joan A. Rhodes Leonard Russell Gail Brooks John Miley Nellie Zachry Charlie Hawkins Marie Rousa Jayne Countryman Helen Richter Fletcher Kehmeier Diana Ratliff Caroline Goller Barbara Cairns Evelyn Huckeby Virginia Stohler

Lois Baker Steven Countryman Mary Bohl Kay Westlake Ruth Ann Dawson June Balster Dorthy Bridgdon Bill Herman Orere Hinkley Wendell Hinkley David Beezley Annette McCormick Jack McCormick Dale Wells Gilbert Cox June Wells Don Woltering Gordon Holton Richard Ratliff Jack Bennett Kay Callahan James Latta Maggie Crossman Dolly Wilson Charlie Baker Isal Shields

and fracking. None of these events are likely, at least in the Crawford area. For instance the Crawford Town Council is concerned that the town’s spring and water supply will be contaminated. However, according to several reputable petroleum geologists, there is almost a zero chance that any wells would ever be drilled on the flanks of Landsend Mountain. In addition the stratigraphic section that would be penetrated by any wells in the Crawford area does not lend itself to any unconventional resource which might need fracking in order to produce oil and/or gas. I live in this county, have two grandchildren that live in this county and care about its natural resources and its future. My background includes managing a substantial pollution prevention program for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for eight years and working in the oil and gas industry for 10 years. Following is the letter I submitted to the Bureau of Land Management (edited by the DCI for length). “As a resident of Crawford, I would like to voice my strong sup-

port for the oil and gas leasing process in Delta County. I believe the BLM process should go forward and the nomination of leases should not be withdrawn. I have faith that if any of the leases are purchased and developed that the oil and gas industry will act in a responsible manner and comply with the multitude of regulations that protect our environment. I am disgusted with the way Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) and WSERC have misled the public with false information, lack of any scientific basis and use of scare tactics. Obviously, they have adopted this one-sided approach to satisfy their own existence. Most of the land under consideration is geologically highly unlikely to contain oil and gas. In the unlikely event that any of these leases are actually developed, the type of geology present would NOT require fracking. Please do not rely on letters based on confusion and misrepresentation of the facts. It is a travesty of our governmental process.” Sharon Riegel Crawford

Stand up and fight before it’s too late Dear Editor: First of all I would like to thank the organizations and individuals who are tirelessly fighting this looming threat against our valley! And to those of you who actually believe this would be good for our communities, I challenge you to educate yourselves and find out the many dangers this would present. What is at risk is our clean water and air, agriculture, wildlife, businesses, and our property values. The very things that we all love and value would all be put in jeopardy! Is anything worth that? Absolutly not!

I have attended two of the last four meetings concerning this issue, and noticably absent were most of our elected officals, our youth, ranchers, business owners, and sadly our church leaders! You may say, “Well we try to stay out of political issues.” Really? As a follower of Christ, I believe this is a moral issue as well! So if you really care about our health, our lives, and preserving what we have in this wonderful place, you will stand up and fight before it’s too late! Teri Southerland Paonia

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Hartland FROM PAGE A1 movement via a series of small pools created in the river flow. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, the Hartland Irrigation Company built the original dam in 1881. The dam’s main purpose has been to divert water for crop irrigation. The reconstruction work is designed so it will protect the Hartland Company’s

Community garden proposed Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Track hoes breech a coffer dam allowing water to flow into the fish and boat passage structures built as part of the Hartland Dam reconstruction project. The 272 concrete domes are designed to break the strong, downstream current into small navigable segments that provide resting places for native fish moving upstream. Water flowing between two rows of grouted stone mounds creates a channel for boaters moving downstream. The stream segment is closed to boaters until construction is officially completed later this spring.

The City of Delta Parks Department is looking for public input on the development of a community garden. A meeting for interested parties will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

access to senior water rights, the department said. The native species fish passage aims to reconnect river habitats and fish populations above and below the dam. Department of Interior

ecologists say the dam structure was blocking three threatened species of bottom-dwelling, native fish — the flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker and roundtail chub — from swimming upstream past the dam.

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opposition to the lease sale that has called for deferral since the sale was announced in early December. As staff personnel at the Montrose UFO office work through the agency’s established procedures for conducting the auction, organized opposition hopes

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the political outcry will spark intervention at the state, congressional, or cabinet level to halt it. The BLM’s Armstrong told county commissioners that her agency had received over 3,000 comments as of the end of January. Most comments advocate for no lease sale, for blanket withdrawal of the parcels, or for waiting until completion of the new RMP. She said that “misinformation is rampant and arguments are emotional. Several threatening letters have

been received.” The county’s comment letter states in closing, “The board supports responsible development of (energy) resources in a manner which respects the BLM’s mandate of multiple use and sustained yield, while at the same time protecting the very resources and values that are important to our constituents: clean air, clean water, tourism, recreation, and a safe and healthy community for present and future generations.”

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FROM PAGE A1 a privately owned home is typically in better shape. If a homebuyer doesn’t want to deal with improvements or repairs, they’re likely to be willing to pay a little more for a turnkey home. “At first people were very resistant to lowering their prices,” Danielsen said. Now most sellers are more willing to drop their prices, if they are able, whereas before they might have held out for the market to rebound, Danielsen observed. But some sellers simply can’t lower their price, because of what they owe. Those are the homes that are likely to sit on the market for a longer period of time. “It took all of us a long time to realize how

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An Orchard City resident was recently charged with violation of county ordinances after his chihuahua allegedly killed a neighbor’s guinea hen. The county ordinances deal with nuisance animals and dogs running at large. The man was previously warned about his dog, which allegedly also killed some of the neighbor’s chickens and ducks. County ordinance prohibits dogs at large, disturbing of the peace and quiet, chronic public nuisance, vicious dogs, improper care or mistreatment of an animal, and failure to vaccinate against rabies. If you live in the unincorporated area of Delta County and you are having problems with any of those issues, you may call the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office at 8742015 and ask a deputy to respond. In many cases, the officer will provide information and a warning to first-time offenders. If multiple calls on the same animal are made, a summons into court will be issued.

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severe the loss of value was,” Danielsen said. She estimates her own home has lost about a third of its value since 2008. “We won’t see a turnaround in prices for a couple of years, if that,” Bryan said. Still, Heritage Title Company reports nine sales over the $1 million mark in 2011, compared to three sales in 2009. Guthrie-Burch reports that she ended 2011 with one of her best quarters — and none of the sales were foreclosed homes. In total dollar volume, $108.5 million was reported in real estate sales throughout Delta County, a 28.7 percent increase from the $84.3 million in 2010. All three agents report that 2012 is off to a strong start. “I have a real positive outlook,” said Guthrie-Burch. “If you have any money to invest, it couldn’t be a better time to buy,” Bryan added.

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It’s time to plan the 2012 Relay for Life A kick-off celebration for the 2012 Delta County Relay for Life will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. at Daveto’s Italian Restaurant in Delta.

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Charity Ball Saturday, February 11 Dinner • 6-9 p.m. (Must have made reservations by Feb. 7)

Dance • 8 p.m.-Midnight OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Band - The Hillbilly Healers

Those new to the relay experience and those “old hats” are invited to learn more about this year’s event. In addition to great food, the kick off party is your chance to sign up your relay team for only $50 instead of the regular registration fee of $100. The planning committee will provide start-up packets for your team building and fund raising efforts and answer any questions you may have. Attendees will also learn how their involvement in the local relay helps the American Cancer Society and the search for a cure. The Delta County Relay for Life will take place June 29-30 at the track at Delta High School. Teams walk throughout the night in an effort to bring aware-

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ness of how cancer has touched our community. The planning committee keeps team members awake and having fun by providing lots of entertainment, games and contests all night long. Part of the funds raised from the Delta Relay is used for patient services in this county; other funding is used to aid in cancer research. “The relay is so much fun, and it really brings the community together,” said this year’s event chair, Lance Boren. “If you’ve never been involved in the Delta County Relay, please stop by our kick-off event to hear more about what we do.” Please RSVP to the kick-off celebration to Lance Boren, event chair, at lboren1411@optimum. net. To keep up to date on the latest relay news, become a fan of the Relay for Life – Delta County, Colo. page on Facebook.

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Newlyweds Donna Ferganchick and Charles Farr were married on Jan. 28, 2012, at the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge. Brad Kolman officiated the ceremony in the presence of the couple’s families. The couple will be at home in Battlement after a trip to Hawaii.

Students raise funds for greenhouse projects

Lacy and Tyler Carver of Crawford are the parents of son, Cody Joe Carver, born Jan. 27, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Travis Griswold and Becky Kelley of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Jadyn Ayn Griswold, born Jan. 28, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

The student-run Greenhouse Club is hosting a community bake sale Thursday, Feb. 9, at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, 600 A Street, Delta. The bake sale starts at 10 a.m. and continues until supplies run

out. Please stop by and purchase a homemade cake, pie, or tray of delectable goodies for your office or home. All proceeds will benefit spring projects and planting in the school greenhouse.

Crystal and Christian Sandoval of Delta are the parents of a son, Christian Sandoval, born Jan. 28, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 10 pounds, 9 ounces and was 22.5 inches in length.

AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax assistance preparation service, preparing tax returns and answering tax questions free of charge for low- and moderate-income taxpayers. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation and is offered in conjunction with the IRS. Tax-Aide volunteers will be available at the Delta Senior Center three afternoons a week through April 15. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 874-7837. Taxpayers will receive personal assistance from one of the 34,600 volunteers who make up AARP Tax-Aide. Volunteers can also help low-income seniors and disabled individuals apply for the property tax/rent/heat rebate program commonly known as PTC. PTC rebates are issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Eligible applicants can receive a rebate of up to $600 of their property tax paid and $192 of their heat-

ing expenses paid during the year, either directly or as part of their rent payments, by filing the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate Application Form 104PTC.

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Life coach will sign Free income tax Community new book assistance available dances are

Dr. Edith Johnston, a coach and consultant for “How To” Life Consultants, LLC from Delta, has just released Discovering the “Intensity of Brilliance, A Mandala Journey.” This is a visual journal of a multi-talented individual. Dr. Johnston will be at Hastings in Montrose on Feb. 18 from 1-4 p.m. to sign your book, answer questions and discuss the journey. Come out and take your next step along your journey.

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Sergio and Enereido Medina of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Sherlene Medina, born Jan. 27, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 0.4 ounce and was 20.5 inches in length.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, announces its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper Feb. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. A prayer service begins at 4:30 p.m. and includes The Burning of the Palms. You’re invited for a good meal and fellowship.

Stoney Mesa Family Practice Welcomes Debbie Hillyer

Jam at the rec center Come one, come all, to a bluegrass, blues, country and gospel string band jam from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta. For more information, call 874-8777 or 8740923.

AARP driver safety class offered Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta will host the AARP driver safety program from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. Keep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance. Membership in AARP is not required. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling Del Hampton at 856-3673.

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CHOCOLATE FONDUE This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover’s dream. You’ll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including strawberries, banana chunks and cake cubes. Jane Shapton of Irvine, California sent the recipe. 20 Servings Prep: 15 min. Cook Time: 30 min.

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1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/4 cups water 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped Strawberries, banana chunks, apple slices or angel

The community dances at Bill Heddles Recreation Center are for everyone! Dances are 7 to 10 p.m. and cost $4 at the door. Please bring a snack to share. Upcoming dances are Saturday, Feb. 18 (music by Ula Vaun-Kirkman), Saturday, March 17 (music by Route 66) and Saturday, April 21 (music by North Fork Country). For more information, call 874-0923.

Become a foster grandparent St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program is a non-profit program which pairs adults, age 55 and up, with specialneeds and at-risk children in Mesa and Delta counties. Volunteers tutor and mentor kids in the classrooms of non-profit day care centers, preschools, and K-12 grade classrooms, under the supervision of a certified teacher. Qualified volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor kids in Delta County. Eligible volunteers may receive a nontaxable hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, an annual wellness exam and other great benefits. Help our children, help our schools and have fun! For more information call 263-9091, ext. 6.

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Emergency plan is nationally recognized be required,” she said. “Everyone worked in an outstandingly professional manner. It was a real learning experience for everyone to see in detail what everyone else in the department does.” In addition, the department now feels itself a more tightly knit, effective team unit than before, more knowledgeable about their own

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A national recognition earned last week by the Delta County Health Department “is a really big deal” for the department and the public it serves, explains Bonnie Koehler, health officer for Delta County. The department’s achievement, recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), is creation of a comprehensive, 999-page emergency preparedness plan for the county. The plan specifically addresses every aspect of operations the department would need to deploy in a variety of public health emergency scenarios, members of the project team explained. The ultimate goal of the county health department’s work on the project is to safeguard public health. The impetus for creating the plan was Colorado’s adoption of Project Public Health Ready, a cooperative effort between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control. The basis for celebration at the Health Department last week came with a NACCHO notice that the plan had been accepted, an event that culminated two years and thousands of hours of staff work pro-

Airman Josh Lindley

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Josh Lindley, the son of Leasha and Mark Lindley of Eckert, will graduate from a technical school at Keesler Air Force Base on Feb. 7. He will continue training as an air traffic controller at Travis Air Force Base near Sacramento, Calif. Lindley is a 2008 graduate of Cedaredge High School. He joined the Air Force in the fall of 2011 and completed basic military training at San Antonio, Texas.

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The Delta County Health Department administrators who led the effort to develop a comprehensive emergency planning document for the county are (from left): Bonnie Koehler, county health officer; Pat Sullivan, nurse manager; Kelly Beard, immunization nurse; Karen O’Brien, county health educator; and Ken Nordstrom, county environmental health director. ducing the plan. Koehler said, “We are proud to have been recognized by Project Public Health Ready for our high level of preparedness. We will continue to improve our ability to quickly and effectively respond to any public health crisis in Delta County. “I believe this honor is well deserved because it reflects the tremendous effort, dedication, creativity, and cooperation of our entire staff, and particularly of the project team: Ken Nordstrom, Pat Sullivan, Kelly Beard and Karen O’Brien.” Since 9/11, there have been efforts at every public sector level, and especially by first responder agencies, to update and codify emergency response procedures. The County Health Department’s work is a critical link in that chain of preparedness and it interfaces with other emergency planning that has been put in place here. The county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, for example, has been adopted, extended, and put into practice. Development of that local initiative is tied to receipt of state and federal money for fighting wildland fire events. The health department’s final emergency plan “is a feather in the cap” said project team member Pat Sullivan, county nurse manager. “Other counties have not been able to meet the tough criteria that Delta County has now met.” During their effort putting the emergency plan together, health department staff, and especially the project team members

themselves, shouldered additional work loads for up to 18 months in weekly sessions lasting from two to four hours, explained department director Koehler. The department doesn’t have a staff position dedicated to emergency preparedness, Koehler explained. The information contained in the 999-page plan compiles the knowledge previously kept “under the hats” of department administrators. The study draws that information out, examines it, details its interconnections with other department and county resources, and puts it down in writing for use by all public health officials in an emergency scenario. The plan details chain of command protocols, siting and staging of emergency response activities, and procedures for accessing additional public health resources from regional and state agencies. Every conceivable aspect of emergency response from communicating with the public to decommissioning a clinic site is addressed in the plan document, team members told the DCI. For example, project team member Kelly Beard explained, “In an emergency, I would be in charge of running clinics required by the situation. Sites for emergency clinics are pre-selected and included in the plan. The plan specifies what facilities are to be used so that health workers know where to report.” Information about those key locations would also be readily available to news media for dissemination to the public.

Should any key member of the department’s emergency response chain of command be unavailable during an incident, the plan would allow someone else to step in and take their place for the duration. The plan addresses protocols for dealing with quarantine orders, serious food borne illness outbreaks, or a large hazardous materials incident. Other areas covered in the emergency action plan instruct on handling communications inter-departmentally, with other agencies, and with the public. Team member Karen O’Brien, the department’s health educator, served as coordinator of the effort. “It was a good, two-yearslong project from the time we first started taking training on what would

work and their colleagues’ work, and with a stronger sense of a shared mission of protecting the health of the community. Writing the preparedness plan really is just the beginning. The department’s emergency preparedness plan is a living document that will undergo continuous examination, revision, and updating as required.

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Sunday, February 12 • 8 a.m.-Noon All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, fruit, coffee and juice! Suggested donation: Adults - $5, Seniors-$4, Children under 12-$3 Family Package-$15 for 2 adults & 3 or more children

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Delta County Federal Credit Union will be held

Monday, March 19 with an

Open House at both locations all day and the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 1340 Hwy. 92 in Delta Election of the Board of Directors is by ballot only. There will be three three-year terms up for election in 2012. The Nominating Committee of Delta County Federal Credit Union has nominated the following individuals for these board positions: Bonnie Koehler Jim Davis MaryAnn Rayside

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Additional nominations for the Board of Directors may be made in writing by February 24, 2012 to: Attention: Nominating Committee Chairman Delta County Federal Credit Union 1340 Hwy. 92 Delta, CO 81416

On Friday, Feb. 3, at 7:11 a.m. officers of the Delta Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 300 block of Main Street. The crash involved a Delta County Joint School District 50J school bus and a passenger car. No injuries were reported. The driver of the passenger car, Marvin L. Mitchell, 78, of Delta was issued a ticket for following too closely. The school bus, a 2004 Blue Bird passenger bus, was not carrying any children. It was replaced by an alternate bus to continue the bus route for the day. The red 1998 Volkswagen Jetta was towed from the scene.

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FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hotchkiss K-8. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or under insured children. Free CHP+ and Medicaid application assistance. Call Sarah or Amanda, 874-9517.

Black Canyon Audubon Society announces three raptor field trips. Participation for each trip is limited to 12 people. Call to reserve your place. Saturday, Feb. 11 — Paonia/Hotchkiss/ Crawford raptor field Trip. Call 310-5117. Sunday, Feb. 12 — Paonia/Hotchkiss/ Crawford raptor field trip. Call 310-5117. Saturday, Feb. 18 — Montrose raptor field trip. Call 249-8055. Bring lunch, dress for the weather conditions. A donation is requested of $5 to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station.

Thursday, February 9

GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY BAKE SALE, 10 a.m. until supplies run out. All proceeds benefit spring projects and planting in the greenhouse. Sponsored by the Greenhouse Club. 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.

Friday, February 10

CRAFT AND FELLOWSHIP — Would you like to learn to sew? Knit? Crochet? Quilt? Cross stitch? Friday mornings weekly, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Thunder Mountain Church of Christ, 800 Palmer Street, Delta. For more information, call 234-7816. FREE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP, 5:30 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Sponsored by Integrative Counseling Solutions. How can you resolve psychological trauma? Does it have to lead to PTSD? Learn how to help yourself and others. What effective, evidence-based therapies exist when you need professional help.

Saturday, February 11

A VALENTINE’S CAKE DECORATING DAY, 11 a.m., Historic Hanson Mesa Bed and Breakfast, Hotchkiss. Take home a heartshaped cake and enjoy a gourmet lunch. No supplies needed. Cost $72. To reserve your space, call 872-4444. CHARITY BALL, Delta Elks Lodge #1235, 563 Main Street, Delta. Dinner, 6-9 p.m., prime rib or chicken cordon bleu. Open to the public. RSVP to 874-3624 by Feb. 7. Dance starts 8 p.m. Dinner and dance $25/person; dance only $10/person. All proceeds go to Elks charities. DOROTHY DUNFELDER RELATES HISTORY of Tracy cattle ranching family, 1:30 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Museum. THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE BELL CREEK HOE-DOWN with music by Honey Don’t, 6 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Pies from the Grange. $10 admission. BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY RAPTOR PAONIA/ HOTCHKISS/CRAWFORD FIELD TRIP. Bring lunch, dress for the weather conditions. $5 donation requested to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station. Trip limited to 12 people. To reserve your place, call Jason, 970-310-5117.

Sunday, February 12

SERIES OF BIBLE TALKS, Sundays through February 12, 3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center conference room. VALENTINE MUSIC CONCERT, 2 p.m., Eckert Presbyterian Church. Presented by Del-Rose Chorus, Sweet Adelines, International. $7 admission includes refreshments and benefits EPC Historical Restoration Fund. For tickets, call 835-3441. VESTAFJELL LODGE, SONS OF NORWAY, CELEBRATING “Morsdag,” Norwegian Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day with a dessert and goodies auction, 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, Grand Junction. Members asked to provide a homemade item for the auction and bring a dish to share for the potluck meal. Guests welcome. For more information, call Barb, 245-5649, Bud, 242-3396 or check the website, www.vestafjelllodge.org. BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY RAPTOR PAONIA/ HOTCHKISS/CRAWFORD FIELD TRIP. Bring lunch, dress for the weather conditions. $5 donation requested to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station. Trip limited to 12 people. To reserve your place, call Jason, 970-310-5117. BECOME A SAGE OF THE BLUE SAGE — 1-5 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Volunteer training. Refreshments provided. For training schedule, call 527-7243.

Monday, February 13

DELTA FINE ARTS MEETING, 2 p.m., AppleShed Gallery, Cedaredge. Following the meeting Carol Ann Rasmussen demonstrates her use of alcohol inks. For more information, call Carol Ann Rasmussen, 856-4999.

Tuesday, February 14

FRUITLAND MESA CLUB VALENTINE’S POTLUCK LUNCH, for all women in the Crawford area, 12 noon, Crawford Town Hall. Bring potluck to share; coffee, tea and tableware provided. Dress in your finery and meet, greet, and share fellowship, coffee and goodies with friends and neighbors. SINGING VALENTINES at your location from the Black Canyon Chorus, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Locations: Cedaredge, Delta, Olathe, Montrose, Ridgway. Early reservations have the best pick of song times. For more information, call Carol, 874-4244. Details also at www.Blackcanyonchorus.org.

Thursday, February 16

PUBLIC INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT AND INTEREST OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN, 7-9 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Room A, Delta.

Friday, February 17

Saturday, February 18

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. BLUEGRASS, BLUES, COUNTRY & GOSPEL STRING BAND JAM, 12 noon-3 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. For more information, call 874-8777 or 874-0923. COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. Music by Ula Vaun-Kirkman. For more information, call 874-0923. BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY RAPTOR MONTROSE FIELD TRIP. Bring lunch, dress for the weather conditions. $5 donation requested to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station. Trip limited to 12 people. To reserve your place, call Bill 970-249-8055.

Tuesday, February 21

PANCAKE SUPPER, 5-7 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Delta with prayer service at 4:30 p.m., The Burning of the Palms.

Wednesday, February 22

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Delta Center, 822 Grand, Delta. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or under insured children. Free CHP+ and Medicaid application assistance. Call Sarah or Amanda, 874-9517. PITKIN MESA CLUB MEETING, 1:30 p.m., Lynn Mattingly’s home, 14911 Royal Road. Georgia Finnigan speaks about classical music being offered at the Blue Sage. Refreshments served by hostesses Claudia Henshall and Lee Overton. All women residents of Pitkin Mesa invited. KICKOFF CELEBRATION FOR 2012 DELTA COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, 6 p.m., Daveto’s Italian Restaurant, Delta. RSVP to Lance Boren, event chair, at lboren1411@optimum.net.

Thursday, February 23

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Hotchkiss K-8 School, 465 Lorah Lane, Hotchkiss.

Friday, February 24

CRAFT AND FELLOWSHIP — Would you like to learn to sew? Knit? Crochet? Quilt? Cross stitch? Friday mornings weekly, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Thunder Mountain Church of Christ, 800 Palmer Street, Delta. For more information, call 234-7816. Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com Deadline is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

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Singing valentines Each year the Black Canyon Chorus forms a number of quartets and offers singing valentines to individuals at their home, restaurant or business on Valentine’s Day. This year the singing valentines include a real rose or teddy bear for $30. Also offered this year is a song set to an office location for $50. Those scheduling may purchase discounted tickets to Black Canyon Chorus’s annual show in Montrose at $8 per ticket. Singing valentines are only one day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and are available in the Cedaredge, Delta, Olathe, Montrose and Ridgway areas. Early reservations will have the best pick of song times. For information call 874-4244 or visit www.Blackcanyonchorus.org. Pictured above are (left to right) Dan Baer, Kevin Cohenour, Bonnie Akin, Larry Wilkinson and Jason Ward.

Mom, son dance set for Feb. 25

Sweethearts and swing Valley Symphony Association is pleased to announce a special Valentine’s Day fund-raising event on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Montrose Pavilion. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature

an amazing array of hors d’oeuvres and sweets plus dancing to music provided by Larry Sims and the popular Swing City Express. Tickets are $40 per person or $350 for a table of 10. There will be

Enjoy an afternoon of valentine music What will you do to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Come enjoy a performance of special music for the occasion, performed in four-part harmony by the Del-Rose Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. The performance is scheduled Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at Eckert Presbyterian Church.

Cribbage players, sign up for tournament 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 the rec center, 874-0923.

Hunter ed classes offered The Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose Service Center hunter education instructors will be conducting a hunter education course Feb. 20, 22, 27 and 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The classes will be held at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club indoor range. You must pre-register by calling 252-6000. Class fee is $10. Class size is limited but a minimum of 10 students are required to hold the class. A weekend class will be held March 17 and 18 at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club. A class fee of $10 and sign-up is required. Contact the Division of Wildlife, 252-6000, for information on courses to be offered later in the year.

a cash bar. Because last year’s event sold out quickly, advance ticket purchases are encouraged. They may be purchased at Clubb’s in Delta or Homer L. Sims Agency, Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.valleysymphony.net or at the Montrose Pavilion Office by credit card either in person or by telephone (249-7015). For concert information, call 209-2295, visit www.valleysymphony.net or e-mail info@valley symphony.net.

Eckert Presbyterian Church has hosted several Sunday afternoon concerts featuring Delta County/Surface Creek musical talent. Any proceeds or donations received at these events have benefited the church’s building restoration fund. Over the past year, projects relating to the boiler, bell tower, electrical systems and an engineer assessment have been completed. Tickets for the valenCarol Ann Rasmustine music concert are sen will demonstrate her $7 and include refreshuse of alcohol inks at the ments. Call 835-3441 for Feb. 13 meeting of Delta tickets. Fine Arts. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. at the AppleShed in Cedaredge. Rasmussen is a consumate artist who resides in Cedaredge, where she creates beautiful landscapes and florals in her own style of alcohol inks. Since moving to Colorado “Chaco’s Northern Rasmussen has particiProdigies” is the topic for pated in many exhibithe monthly meeting of tions and now displays the Chipeta Chapter of her artwork in several the Colorado Archaeolog- galleries in the western ical Society Wednesday, United States. Rasmussen was introFeb. 15, at 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist duced to a unique style Church, 19 S. Park Ave- of painting in an alcohol nue. Presenter Paul Reed ink workshop in North is a preservation archae- Carolina. This mediologist currently working um allowed her to fully as the Chaco Scholar at express her bold passion Salmon Ruins Museum in for design and color. The New Mexico. Contact Tri- inks work in a very fluid cia Winslow at 249.6250 manner, however, using her own techniques, and for more information.

Moms and sons can make a wonderful evening of memories Saturday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s “Lighting Dance” features the characters from Cars — Mater, Lighting McQueen and the gang. Bring your little guy(s) for a super special evening of dancing and little boy fun. Registration in advance will be taken up to Feb. 24 for $12/couple. The price at the door is $15/couple. Ten couples must be registered by Feb. 17 for this event to take place. Bring a snack to share with others. Professional photos will be available for an additional $20, payable to the photographer. For more information or to register, call 8740923.

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through a lot of determination and experimentation, she has developed the control necessary to finish with a flurry of color and detail. Her paintings reveal jewel-like colors of high intensity which have been washed on to a specially glossed matrix material upon which the inks flow into one another. Rasmussen is a pioneer in this art form. Her work is in various galleries in the northwest United States, and is shown locally at The Oakley Gallery in Grand Junction, Around the Corner in Montrose, and The Creamery in Hotchkiss. Delta Fine Arts meets at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The demonstrations follow the meetings. For more information, call Carol Ann Rasmussen at 856-4999.

Quintet will present ‘Gems of Chamber Music’ The Western Slope Concert Series presents the Mientka-ArendtKrimm Quintet in three concerts — on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Roper Ballroom in Grand Junction; Saturday Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, and Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets are available online at www.JunctionConcerts. com, and Roper Music in Grand Junction, Paonia

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Farm & Home, and the Montrose Pavilion. All seats are reserved, and start at $9 in advance and $12 at the door for adults. Originally scheduled as “Breathtaking Trios” with Marcin Arendt and Tyme and Kathryn Mientka, the concert will be replaced by “Gems of Chamber Music: from Duos to Quintets.” Tyme Mientka is still recovering from his long illness, so cellist Gabe Mientka

and violists Stephanie Mientka and Andrew Krimm will be filling in for him. Marcin Arendt on violin and Kathryn Mientka on piano will fill out the quintet. The program will feature forgotten treasures, lost masterworks of the last century, as well as audience favorites from Gershwin and Puccini. Call (970) 241-4579 for more information, or buy tickets online at www. JunctionConcerts.com.

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LETTERS BLM must proceed with caution Dear Editor: Since December 1984 my family and I have owned a home on nine acres, three miles northeast of the town of Paonia on Reds Road on Garvin Mesa. I join my community in urging the BLM to withdraw all 22 parcels in Delta and Gunnison counties from consideration for lease sale. Proposed parcel #6207 is in close proximity to the Terror Creek Ditch and Reservoir. Families of deer and large elk herds use the entire area as their range with as many as 100 head of elk overnighting and traveling nearly daily upon our land in deep winter. The resting grounds and route to the river and returning to the high country across this land must be protected. Intact wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors are essential to preserving the diversity of living communities in this area, and to ensuring the economic boost from the annual influx of hunters

from all around the country who come to enjoy the impeccable beauty and unparalleled backcountry experience and to support the communities of Delta and Gunnison counties. Many of my neighbors also graze cattle, horses, goats and sheep on the lands irrigated by the Terror Creek Ditch. The livelihood of my neighbors is contingent upon the quality of water, and very much upon the desirability of the area to visitors and tourists who come to the North Fork Valley to enjoy and shop at the world class wineries, organic farms and orchards. These local businesses contribute to the vitality and economic well-being of our community as travelers come from far and wide to enjoy spectacular natural beauty and the superb quality of the agricultural bounty. It is imperative that the Bureau of Land Management bring the pre-

Dear Editor: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to realize the proposed lease of 30,000 acres for oil and gas exploration locally is a clear example of intending to sacrifice â&#x20AC;&#x153;the many for the few.â&#x20AC;? For many who came to the North Fork Valley, they did so due to the healthy environment and clear appreciation that most exhibited in the way-of-life they pursued. Now that is clearly jeopardized by the intentions of a few who would benefit if successful in leasing, then drilling and producing natural gas. It is very clear the majority of the local population is both informed and fearful of all the negative impacts â&#x20AC;&#x153;frackingâ&#x20AC;? for gas would bring us. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re voicing their concerns with passion. Will this derail those who would despoil this magical valley? The possibility exists that it may NOT be enough! Those that intend to â&#x20AC;&#x153;have their wayâ&#x20AC;? with us come from a very dark place. This darkness starts with an entity who requested these parcels be put up for an oil/lease sale with the said requesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

name NOT divulged. The BLM then used a 22-yearold Resource Management Plan to determine the appropriateness or compatibility of this possible land use. Seems to me this outdated plan cannot provide the updated induction vital to critical high-impact decisionmaking. Clearly, we the people were NOT protected by our government as the process began. And so now we have been allowed to comment about these proposed leases. Will these comments be just another way for our current form of democracy to play out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where we can vent with no ultimate protection from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;darknessâ&#x20AC;? intended for us? The BLM is seeking written comments regarding this proposed lease. They suggest we focus our comments on â&#x20AC;&#x153;specificâ&#x20AC;? parcels that may impact each of us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if we are to see in only twodimensions on the map and reduce our comments to â&#x20AC;&#x153;me here, drilling there . . . me not happy.â&#x20AC;? They prefer we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rise above the map and see our community under assault.

Shock and disbelief Dear Editor: I am writing to express my appreciation to the Paonia Town Council and clerk Barbara Peterson for the extra time and efforts being required of them with the addition of the special meetings to deal with concerns over possible BLM leases and the Bear Ranch land exchange. I am especially grateful to Trustees Ferguson and Ayers and Mayor Neal Schweiterman for voting against writing a letter from the town opposing the land exchange. It is disappointing that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;shock and disbeliefâ&#x20AC;? of the opponents of this land exchange has resulted in some harsh and childish behavior toward them. My own â&#x20AC;&#x153;shock and disbeliefâ&#x20AC;? is my inability to understand the near hysterical opposition this issue has been generating based on â&#x20AC;&#x153;what the valley will lose.â&#x20AC;? Are we talking about access to recreational areas that will be completely lost to public use? Will we lose access to our homes or jobs? Would this land exchange create life changing hardships? Is this really about convenient and â&#x20AC;&#x153;historicâ&#x20AC;? access vs. private property rights or is this about resentment? The opponents have been waging quite a campaign through meetings, in print and on the Internet but I would wager that if this were an issue put to a vote, there would

be an equal or larger number of people in favor of the land exchange. Perhaps once this legislation is introduced and the opponents urge our representatives to vote against it, they will also suggest new legislation restricting â&#x20AC;&#x153;certainâ&#x20AC;? people from purchasing land for private use at all. Jakki Taylor Paonia

Town councils have influence Dear Editor: It really is a pity that the Paonia Town Council punted on the Bear Ranch land exchange issue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and particularly interesting to note that one member opposed writing a letter before legislation might be introduced, because it would be a mere symbolic gesture. Actually, the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weighing in now could have a significant impact, as illustrated by a land exchange proposal from 2002 that was very much like the Koch exchange. George Stroemple, a wealthy land owner near Sisters, Ore., called on Tom Glassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colleague Andy Wiessner to write legislation that would exchange some land he owned to the BLM and bring some land managed by the Forest Service to him to expand his estate. Like the Koch exchange, the trade â&#x20AC;&#x153;hadâ&#x20AC;?

cautionary principle to bear here, recognizing the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social responsibility to protect the public from exposure to harm, when scientific investigation has found a plausible risk. Given the extensive acreage and number of parcels under consideration, a comprehensive review of all values represented in this land as it is now must be initiated. From high quality aquifers to indispensable habitat for wildlife and spectacular recreation opportunities, all factors must be brought into consideration and evaluated through an Environmental Impact Statement on each parcel. The area in question, of which 33,000 acres are under consideration for lease sale, is clearly one of the true jewels of western Colorado â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there is no amount of gas or oil that can weigh Dear Editor: against the value of this Thanks for your conundisturbed treasure. tinuing coverage of Bear Meg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy Ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed land Paonia exchange. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received a lot of good input from folks in the North Fork Valley over the last few weeks. The public meetThey prefer we NOT have ings in Paonia have been any transcendant view very instructive, and we that can foresee the dam- have heard some excelage in the aggregate and lent ideas on how to make the overarching context of our proposal better. Over a government owned by the next few weeks we the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fewâ&#x20AC;? at the sacrifice will be working on refining the plan to reflect the of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;many.â&#x20AC;? The narrative the public comments we have natural gas industry has received. I would also â&#x20AC;&#x153;spunâ&#x20AC;? is that natural like to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? gas is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cleanâ&#x20AC;? source of energy. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve clearly breathed too many VOCs! I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bore you with all the dastardly details that Dear Editor: the life cycle of natural It has recently become gas exploration actually quite clear that manentails. Let there be no made (aka anthropodoubt that in the com- genic) global warming is ing decades the amount of unproved and basically damage wreaked on our nothing more than a fragile eco-system will senseless mantra of envibe known and we will be ronmental extremists spending untold resources and all others who take to mitigate the ill-health this approach. The evieffects to people and the dence of the truth of this planet. proposition is increasingA noble disposition is to ly apparent and can readconsider the impacts longily be found in numerous term of short term behavscientific investigations. ior. How will this impact Any reasonable, unbifuture generations? ased person will be able Fracking IS an aggresto locate the evidence sive assault of the earth without difficulty. that shakes it, poisons it, Furthermore, if anyabuses it and then folds one who reads these colup the tent and leaves umns is interested in the all the misery and suffering behind. This fight subject of sustainable to stop fracking locally is energy, they ought to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;call to arms.â&#x20AC;? Let the take the following into BLM know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re watch- account. If, and it surely ing and demand they act is so, a definition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;susaccording to the wishes tainableâ&#x20AC;? includes the of the majority. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word inexhaustible, then not be â&#x20AC;&#x153;collateral dam- fossil fuels of two particuageâ&#x20AC;? to the greedy goals lar kinds are without a of the oil industry with doubt sustainable, being the complicit behavior of natural gas and coal. our representatives! We Estimates of the duration CAN protect what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve of commercial sources of come here to savor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a such fuels are greater healthy environment and than anything that can abundant unspoiled beau- be accurately determined. ty to share with all that Such duration is generally considered to be sevdesire! David Price eral hundreds of years. Crawford In other words, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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to be legislated because it involved two departments of the government. Like the Koch exchange, it raised the ire of citizens who did not want to give up a favorite piece of their public land. With no other recourse for public involvement, citizens of Sisters called on their town council to hold a meeting, to which more than 200 people showed up, the vast majority speaking against the trade. While having no jurisdiction over the federal land, the town council passed a resolution against the exchange, largely because its legislative process would shut out the public. This symbolic gesture and the scores of citizens speaking against the exchange were the nails in the coffin for that exchange. No member of the Oregon delegation wanted to take up such a toxic pro-

Thanks for the feedback to everyone who attended the public meetings and gave us their feedback on the exchange. Openness and transparency are important to us as we move through this process and we appreciate the opportunities to provide information and answer questions from stakeholders. You have my commitment that we will use the comments we have received to improve our land exchange proposal. Rob Gill Bear Ranch Somerset

Erstwhile global warming no definite limit that can be placed on the continued availability of these fossil fuels from here to eternity. In conclusion, development of natural gas and coal production in the North Fork Valley is a reasonable, sensible, and important commercial activity that should be encouraged. John F. Austin Hotchkiss

posal, and despite promises to the contrary by Stroemple and Wiessner, the exchange never came back. Local councils in fact have a great deal of influence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it is always best to start using it before, rather than after, a bill starts moving through Congress. Janine Blaeloch Western Lands Project Seattle, Wash.

Thanks, Anika, for sharing story of friendship Dear Editor: A note of appreciation for the article by Anika Carlson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A unique friendshipâ&#x20AC;? (Dec. 28). It is nice to know that in this age of digi-this and digi-that, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people are still seeking out friendships among their real-life peers. I thank Miss Carlson for sharing the story of her friendship journey with Dantrick. Many people labor under the false notion that children with developmental conditions, such as autism or Down Syndrome, are not capable of experiencing true friendship. Whether out of anxiety or fear or simply ignorance, many will not even attempt to befriend a person who experiences such challenges. As Miss Carlson points out, however, relationships with all different sorts of people are indeed possible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; real friendships, not charity friendships. These relationships are mutually rewarding and beneficial. Thanks again for sharing the story. Suzanne Bobo Kodiak, Alaska

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ASTRA challenge benefits food pantry The ASTRA Club of Delta held a canned food drive competition between other clubs at Delta High School during the week leading up to the NFL Super Bowl. A total of 243 pounds and $63 was collected during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Souper Bowl.â&#x20AC;? With a total of 108 pounds, the DHS Student Council collected the most canned goods for

the Delta Food Pantry. A donation of $50 will be made to the food pantry by ASTRA in honor of the Student Council. ASTRA is an international community service organization for youth under the auspices of Altrusa International. The club meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at the Delta Public Library at 6 p.m.

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Amanda Fernandez, Andrew Perez, Jack Loveland, Aubree Andre, Elijah Kettle, Sophia Gazzillo, Feliz Munoz and Tyler Deuschle.

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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Jeni Sullivan, Caleb Frazier, Katelyn Lancaster, Abbie Carmichael, Kiara Guzman, Sheldon Cox and Ben Cooper.

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Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering a babysitter training course taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor. Participants 10 to 15 years of age can learn to be a responsible babysitter. Learn how to be a good leader and role model, how to make good decisions and solve problems, how to keep the children and themselves safe, how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents, how to write a resume, and how to interview for jobs. This two-day course is offered Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class fee is $90 which includes CPR and first aid certification and a first aid kit. Register by Feb. 10 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 8740923.

of school. Kids are encouraged to think of how they will use their full potential to make a difference in the world, the type of job and the skills they will need to succeed. Entries can be delivered by hand or mail to Thunder Mountain Church of Christ at 800 Palmer Street in Delta by 5 p.m. March 15. Call Darin Hamm at 234-7816 for more information.

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Andric Sanchez, Nevaeh Ortiz and Yahtziri Hernandez; (standing) Keegan Nelson, Kade Nelson and Levity Wilkinson.

COMMUNITY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FOCUS GROUPS Members of the community, along with school district staff, are invited to participate in focus group meetings to help Delta County School District 50J develop a leadership profile for a new superintendent of schools. A consultant from Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB), which has been retained to conduct the search process, will facilitate the focus groups.

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Hotchkiss this February,” Roeber said. Through her art, she is saying, “Thank you to everyone in the North Fork Valley for being so inspirational, kind and welcoming.” Roeber uses chicken wire and recycling materials found on her homestead to create her lively western art. “My larger than life art captures the backbreaking work, the saddle weary trail, and the intense physical demands that the West is known for. It reflects the symbols of the toiling cowboy and the heritage of the homesteaders. Woven chicken wire has the capability to transform itself into layers of transparent or opaque forms,” she said of her larger than life wiresculptured art pieces. Roeber won the People’s Choice Award in 2011 at the Black Canyon Art Show for her chicken wire sculpture of a saddle. Then her fivefoot tall cowboy boot of

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Jamie Roeber created this chicken wire sculpture of a cowgirl who has worked long hours and whose sore joints leave her desiring the comfort of a hot bath. Roeber is one of the artists featured this month at The Creamery Arts Center. The opening reception is this Friday at 6 p.m.

chicken wire named “Size Matters” received Best of Show in the Delta County Fair. Come out to meet

Roeber this Friday night from 6-8 p.m. at The Creamery Arts Center in Hotchkiss.

Hotchkiss to host Ride the Rockies in June

Hotchkiss will be hosting 2,000 bikes and their riders for the 27th annual Ride The Rockies bicycle tour. Hotchkiss is one of seven communities to host this year’s tour, scheduled for June 9-15. “This year we wanted to combine six iconic Colorado rides into one rare and beautiful week of cycling,” said Chandler Smith, tour director of Ride The Rockies. “We knew we needed Hotchkiss to make our vision a reality.” Starting in Gunnison on June 10, cyclists will pedal over five legendary mountain passes, through

two national parks, and ride the highest continuous byway in the United States. Ride The Rockies will travel to Hotchkiss, Carbondale, Leadville, Granby, Estes Park, and finish in Fort Collins at Odell Brewing Company for the tour end finale on June 15. This will be the 2nd time in the 27-year history of Ride The Rockies that Hotchkiss has been chosen as an overnight host town. “We are excited to return to Hotchkiss after a three-year hiatus. The community has been a

delight to work with and cyclists are sure to enjoy the second stage trek over McClure Pass,” said Smith. While the tour route changes each year, the benefits and responsibilities of the host communities remain the same. Benefits include publicity generated, positive economic impact, fund-raising opportunities and a grant provided to an eligible non-profit agency in each host town by The Denver Post Community Foundation. In 2011, cyclists spent an average of $250,000 in a 24-hour

Rotary donating gazebo to Paonia Library

time period in each town. Many cyclists also plan to return as tourists. Host communities support the tour by providing lodging, community meals and entertainment for the cyclists. Over 4,000 applications are expected for the 2,000 spots available for this year’s ride. Riders on past Ride The Rockies have represented all 50 states and 18 foreign countries. Ride The Rockies is a noncompetitive event open to cyclists of all ages, and riders are encouraged to ride at their own pace. For information on Ride The Rockies activities in Hotchkiss, contact Nathan Sponseller, Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce at 872-5031.

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The amenities at Paonia Library continue to grow. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Paonia, the Paonia Library will have by this early summer a timber gazebo. The gazebo was designed by Norm Lewark, president-elect of the Paonia Rotary Club. It will be built on the north side of the Paonia Library next to the amphitheater. “It is primarily conceived as a place for the Boys’ and Girls’ Book Clubs,” Lewark said. Current estimates are that the gazebo will cost about $6,000 to build. The Rotary Club of Paonia originally committed $3,500 and will

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Here is the one-fifth scale frame model of the gazebo designed by Norm Lewark, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Paonia. The gazebo will be given to the Paonia Library. have fund raisers for the remainder. One of the fund raisers will be a Kids’ Pasta Project dinner on Mon-

Registration begins for summer ball Hotchkiss Home Plate is reminding parents that it is time to register their kids for summer baseball and softball. Watch for registra-

tion forms in your mailbox, or pick up a form at Hotchkiss K8 and Crawford School. Registrations are to be returned to Hotchkiss Home Plate by Feb. 19.

day, Feb. 20 at Scenic Mesa Ranch. It starts at 6 p.m. The dinner includes salad, pasta, meatballs and dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Prices are $14 for adults, $8 kids and $10 seniors. The Rotary Club of Paonia will also have a silent auction during the dinner. If you would like to contribute donations of food, wine, art, services or anything that might sell contact Norm Lewark at 527-7415 or 2754767.

The Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce and The Pack Shack are having a photo contest, and are inviting entries from local photographers. Enter your Hotchkiss area photos for use on the official 2012 Hotchkiss post cards. Submit your photos by e-mail to packshack@tds.net, or bring them in person to the Pack Shack or Delta County Federal Credit Union Hotchkiss branch by April 2. Winners will receive photo acknowledgement on the back of post cards and there will be three $10 Pack Shack gift certificates awarded. The chamber is looking for photos which show all that Hotchkiss has to offer spring, summer, and fall.

Galaxy sign must be moved BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Galaxy Bike and Sport Shop will have to move their sign from the public right-of-way at the Town of Paonia’s expense. That decision was made Jan. 24 by the Paonia Town Council. It was a unanimous decision concerning an issue which began one year ago. The council took the advice of their attorney Jim Briscoe who stated the sign was illegally

placed in the right of way. The town will pay for the expense for the shop owners to move the sign onto their property since it was a town building inspector who granted them permission on the sign’s placement. The town granted the bike shop three variances so they can keep the free standing sign, not have to re-size the oversized sign, and for having two signs. The second sign is on the building.

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Paonia perfect in mat duals BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Paonia wrapped up a perfect 15-0 season Thursday, defeating Center High School, 72-3, at Colorado Mesa University. The Eagles were scheduled to dual 5A Grand Junction Central, a team they dualed in December, but the Warriors had too many points for the season. “And we feel fortunate,” said head coach Andy Pipher. “Center drove four hours to come and wrestle us. A long drive.” Seven of Paonia’s 13 wins against underdog Center were by pin fall. “It would have been real easy for my kids to go out there and kind of let down and not step up and wrestle tough,” said Pipher, whose team has been ranked No. 1 in state 2A competition since the season began. Paonia also brought home four first-place and one second-place tournament trophies this season. “Instead of just getting a win they went for the pin,” said Pipher. “They go for the kill, and that’s

real important. If they stay focused like that, they’ll do just fine: in the next two weeks.” It’s not the first undefeated season, but it’s the most in terms of numbers in recent history, said Pipher, whose 2006 state championship team was also undefeated. Paonia last won the state title in 2009. The Eagles enter regional competition with 499 wins, 326 pins, and 246 losses. Whenever they walk into a room, they know everyone is out to get them. Adrian Lopez said that’s good motivation, and his 28-9 record reflects that. But secondranked Lopez, the 138pound senior who won a regional title at 135 in 2011, knows that he’s got to wrestle tough down to the last match. Experience has shown him than any fifth-ranked guy can walk into a room on any given day and pin him or any one of his teammates. Because nothing is certain in wrestling, some team members don’t pay attention to

rankings. Third-ranked 182 Morgan Rieder (27-5) has only lost to one 2A wrestler, and is favored to win a regional title. He’s not concerned with his opponent’s record or whether he’s wrestled him in the past. Heading into regional competition, which begins Friday, Pipher’s No. 1 concern is keeping his athletes healthy and injury-free. The team has adjusted the length and intensity of practices and coaches are busy breaking down videos and reviewing them with individual wrestlers, pri-

marily focusing on kids who beat them earlier. “I always tell the kids this time of year, ‘Beat somebody that’s beat you and you’ll do just fine,’” said Pipher. “That’s real important. Beat somebody that’s beat you.” With wrestlers ranked in all 14 weight classes, Pipher anticipates a strong finish at regionals. His team includes seniors Lopez, Kyler Bear (152, 30-7), Dustin Braslin (145, 24-13), KC Christian (160, 13-7) and Myles Cumpston (220, 28-3). Jorge Quinonez (152, 25-13) and Rieder

are juniors. Sophomores include Blake Duval (120, 17-8) Ty Coats (132, 298) and heavyweight Tony Darling, who has quietly wrestled his way to a 274 record with 21 pins and three forfeits, and a firstplace regional and state ranking. Freshman varsity members are Jesse Reed (31-5), Josh Altman (106, 24-11) and Joel Simianer (182, 22-13). Simianer debuted in the rankings this week at No. 13. Only one other wrestler is regionally ranked above Simianer, “So he’s got a real good chance of quali-

fying,” said Pipher. “It’s great to get a kid like him who could have played basketball or wrestled. He’s good at both and he decided to wrestle. By the time he’s a junior he’ll be really good and a contender for the state finals. He’s that tough.” As Pipher noted at the Screaming Eagles tournament, everything before regionals is just practice. “Nobody has any respect for you and you have to go out and earn it,” said Pipher. “Nobody cares what anyone’s done up to the point. It’s the next two weeks that matter.”

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The Eagles know when they walk into the gym, everyone is out to beat them. Paonia ended the season at 15-0 and is favored to win this weekend’s 2A Region 1 Tournament in Palisade.

Lady Eagles win twice BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

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Lady Eagles’ Tyler Rapke (24) came off the bench to draw fouls against Hayden’s towering post players last week. Hayden’s height was no match for Paonia’s deep bench, speed, skill and endurance. Paonia won the game 83-66.

Tyler Rapke was no match for Hayden’s posts. Coming off the bench, the 5-foot-5 junior went up against the towering twins, both standing over six feet, time after time. And time after time she was blocked. While it seemed her attempts were futile, it appeared her main goal was to get the taller players into foul trouble. And she succeeded. For Paonia, Saturday’s home game against the Tigers was one of their first opportunities this season to see how they stood up against height. They knew that Hayden’s posts were slow and not able to run a full game, said senior guard Jessica Altman after the 83-66 win, their second win of the weekend. Their plan

was to run them hard and not let Hayden set the tempo. The bench would take shots from the paint to draw fouls, and would run a fast offense to wear down the Tigers; the starters would get plenty of time to recover, and push their game to the limit and rack up points in the short time they were on the court. This was the tallest team Paonia has come up against this season and they handled them well, said Altman. Rapke never scored in the game, but what she did do was an important part of Paonia’s game plan against a much taller Tiger team. By the fourth quarter, both Tiger posts were tired and in foul trouble. For the first eight minutes it looked as if Hayden (10-5, 7-3) had a chance against Paonia,

pulling out their best shots to take an early 12-9 lead. Coach Scott Rienks gave his starters, Altman, Carson Pipher, Abby Campbell, Chelsy Reed and Ce’rra Carsten, a break, and Hayden kept pace with Paonia’s bench to bring the score to 2118 with 4:40 remaining in the first. Hayden trailed 41-33 at the half after a twopoint goal at the buzzer by Tiger post Aubree Hauskins. Altman opened up the second half with a three, and hit another soon after to give Paonia a 4933 lead. Annavah Kropp came off the bench to hit another three and give Paonia a 52-35 lead. Rapke was also assigned to defend against 6-foot-1-inch post Erin Koehler. Halfway into the third, Koehler made her third foul

against Rapke. Paonia led 61-45 at the end of the third. Hayden was worn down and couldn’t afford to pull their starters. At the start of the fourth, the Paonia bench scored a quick seven points without ever letting Hayden’s offense past half-court. Paonia dominated West Grand Friday night for a 70-28 conference win. The Eagles held the Mustangs to single-digit points in all four quarters. Reed scored a gamehigh 21 points against the Mustangs, including three treys, and made five of the team’s 24 steals. Paonia is currently No. 2 in 2A Western Slope standings and will face No. 1 Meeker (11-3, 6-0) Friday at Meeker. They play Vail Christian (7-7, 5-5) Saturday at Vail.

Paonia boys split games BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Paonia got off to a slow start, but pulled out a strong second half to defeat West Grand, 5956. Senior Daniel Ford led the Eagles in scoring with 22 points — a game-, season- and career high for the senior center. Ford was often double-teamed, and drew early fouls from Mustang senior Zach Ahrens. “He’d go straight up and go for the shot block, so I started going into him and would get the foul and I’d get my points from the free throw line,” said Ford, who was 8 for 11 from the line. The Eagles missed several lay-ups and easy shots and ended the first period trailing 21-14 after a three at the buzzer by Mustang Colman Spring. The Eagles held West Grand scoreless for the first four minutes of the second, and a lay-up by Ford brought them to within one. West Grand answered with two, and Zane Anderson forced a turnover which Ford converted to a lay-up to keep them within one. A foul sent Ford to the

line, where he was 2-2 to give the Eagles a onepoint lead with a minute remaining in the half. Katzer took a steal down the lane for two, and Anderson followed up with a three-point play to give Paonia a 29-23 lead. West Grand made four quick inside shots to end the half with a one-point lead. Ahrens got into foul trouble early in the second half. Trevor Walters, who was in a first-half shooting slump, started hitting his shots and took a pass from Anthony Roeber to the threepoint line to give Paonia a four-point lead. Anderson forced a turnover and passed to Walters for a lay-up to give Paonia a 40-35 lead with one and a half minutes remaining in the third. The Eagles held the Mustangs to just seven third-period points and led 37-45 going into the final period. West Grand’s Reno Davidson scored two consecutive treys to give the Mustangs a three-point lead with six minutes remaining. West Grand attempted to press, and the Eagles turned the pressure into opportu-

nity. “We were running the floor really well, and we worked all week on breaking that press,” said Ford. “We broke it, so it didn’t bother us.” Walters hit a jump shot from the top of the key to give Paonia a 5756 lead with 18 seconds remaining. Paonia forced a turnover, allowing Walters to make the final lay-up of the game for the win. Walters ended the game with 16 points. Anderson added nine, Anthony Roeber eight,

and Taylor Katzer four. “I never had my doubts,” said head coach Chase Roeber. “But it was closer than I wanted it to be.” “I think every game we’re improving, we’re getting better,” said Ford. “We’re taking steps forward.” The Eagles will be challenged Friday when they play No. 1 Meeker (14-1, 6-0), at Meeker. On Saturday, Paonia plays Vail Christian (9-6, 4-3) at Vail. Junior varsity games are first.

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Paonia guard Trevor Walters pulls down a defensive rebound against Hayden on Saturday. The Eagles won their league game with West Grand on Friday but suffered their first league loss to the Hayden Tigers on Saturday, 75-57.

Paonia post player Daniel Ford takes a jump shot over a West Grand defender in last Friday’s 59-56 win over the Mustangs. Ford scored a career-high 22 points for the Eagles. Paonia played Hayden on Saturday and lost to the league-leading Tigers.

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Sierra Williams signs with Florida State Cedaredge High School senior Sierra Williams signed a letter of intent to attend Florida State in Tallahassee. Williams will receive a track scholarship and is expected to be a potential impact athlete in the program. Williams is a three-year track star at Cedaredge and is expected to contribute significantly to this year’s program and become a four-year letter winner for the Lady Bruins. Last year’s state track championships was a special event for Williams who won the state 100 meter title and was runner-up in the 200 meter dash by mere hundreths

of a second. Williams thanked a number of people for her success, including Cedaredge head track coach Kirby Henderson and sprint coach Kirk McLaughlin. “All the hard work over the years, and the support of my family, is finally paying off,” stated Williams Wednesday at the signing ceremonies at Cedaredge High School.

Williams will pursue studies in physical therapy while attending Florida State. The signing was attended by several of Williams’ relatives including her parents Ty and Sadie Williams, brother Austin, grandparents Connie and Dan Williams, great-grandparents Eleanor Williams and Audrey Wicks and Krista and Jim Wren.

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With his mother (Celeste) and father (Anthony) looking on, Cedaredge High School’s Danny Martinez signs his National Letter of Intent to Western State College in Gunnison. Martinez has an athletic scholarship that will go towards track and field where he will participate in high jump. Martinez will pursue a career in Sports Science Excercise while attending WSC.

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Sierra Williams poses with head Cedaredge track coach Kirby Henderson (left) and sprint coach Kirk McLaughlin.

Cedaredge High School’s Sierra Williams signs her National Letter of Intent to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Williams’ father, Ty, looks on. Williams will compete in track and study physical therapy at FSU.

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Cedaredge’s stellar high jumper Danny Martinez will continue his goal of achieving great heights and is set to attend Western State College in Gunnison in the fall of 2012. Martinez signed his letter of intent with Western State on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in an assembly ceremony at Cedaredge High School. A track scholarship awaits Martinez at Western State where he plans on continuing his high

jumping goal. In addition to his athletic responsibilities, Martinez will study Sports Science Exercise. Martinez has been a standout high jumper for the Bruins over the past two seasons and looks forward to this year, which he has set new goals and standards for the coming track season. Martinez gained his expertise from the coaching staff at Cedaredge High School, including head track coach Kirby Henderson, jump-

Delta High School athletic director Bruce Keith released a time change for this weekend’s Steamboat Springs basketball games scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11. The original starting times for the girls and boys varsity games was 2 and 3:30 p.m. According to Keith, the new times will be 1 and 2 p.m. for the varsity contests. Girls’ junior varsity Photo by Wayne Crick action is slated to begin at 10 a.m. with the boys’ Danny Martinez poses with track coaches Kirby Henderson (head coach), junior varsity game to Kirk McLaughlin (sprint coach), and high jump coach Mike Morgan. Martinez signed a letter of intent to Western State College on Wednesday, Feb.1. follow at 11:30 a.m.

Bruin boys win WSL tilt BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cedaredge’s boys broke into the win column last week with a 59-46 win in Basalt on Friday (Feb. 3). A loss at home to Gunnison’s Cowboys on Saturday leaves the Bruins with a 1-9 league mark and 4-12 overall. Bruins 59, Basalt 46 Reid Gates led Cedaredge’s offense last Friday with 19 points against Basalt. Two other players for the Bruins, Miguel Barajas and Luke Wieben, finished with 13 and 11 points respectively. It was a fairly open

offensive game in the first quarter with the Bruins outscoring Basalt 19-14. Drew Beach led the way for Cedaredge with six points. The game stayed close through the second stanza with Cedaredge stretching their lead by three in a 13-10 run and a 32-24 halftime lead. Wieben scored 10 of his 11 points in the period while Basalt’s Ryan had seven for the Longhorns. Basalt was more aggressive to open the second half and managed to outscore the Bruins 14-9 to cut Cedaredge’s

lead to 41-38. Gates’ five points paced the Bruins’ offense. Gates and Barajas scored eight and seven points respectively for the Bruins in an 18-8 surge in fourth-quarter play. Gunnison 82, CHS 59 Gunnison’s Cowboys rode roughshod over the Bruins in first-quarter action as they snapped the nets for 28 points on offense while their defense allowed 14. The Cowboys’ Connor Clark scored 11 points in the run with teammates Steven Starkebaum and Caleb Wilson adding seven and

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ing coach Mike Morgan, and sprint coach Kirk McLaughlin. Martinez’s main concern for the immediate future includes the upcoming track season where the Bruins can make the year a special time. “I’m excited for the season to start. I believe both the boys and girls teams can make a run for regional titles this season,” stated Martinez. Martinez’s parents, Celeste and Anthony, are from Cedaredge.

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Cedaredge senior Miguel Barajas has a plan as he eyes an opening in the Gunnison defense last Saturday evening. Barajas, and his Bruin teammates, were unable to stop the Cowboys in an 82-59 loss at home. Barajas had 14 points in the game.

six points respectively. Barajas and Wieben had four points each for the Bruins in the opening frame. Barajas had six points in the second quarter and Wieben five in the Bruins’ 14-point effort. That was too little in the fact that Gunnison scorched the nylon for 29 points in the same time span. Christian Aguilar had 11 points for Gunnison and Steven Starkebaum another seven helping the Cowboys gain a 57-28 halftime lead. Gunnison kept its offense presence in the third frame but on a lesser volume with just 15 points. The Bruins got eight points from Gates in the period with Kyle Ward contributing the only other point of the quarter for Cedaredge. An offensive explosion from the Bruins’ Wieben produced 13 points in the fourth quarter as Cedaredge outscored Gunnison 22-10 to make the final score 82-59. Cedaredge’s Wieben and the Cowboys’ Aguilar shared game-high scoring honors with 22 points. Starkebaum finished with 20 counters and Clark 16 to give the Cowboys three players in double figures. The Bruins also had three players in double figures with Gates (15) and Barajas (14) joining Wieben in double digits. Cedaredge has one game this week against Olathe, who is third in 3A WSL standings at 6-3 and 10-5. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.

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HHS cagers fall to Rams BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Both the girls and boys basketball team at Hotchkiss High School suffered defeats against the visiting Roaring Fork Rams. The Lady Bulldogs took the game to overtime before falling 53-49 and the boys fell behind

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The Bulldog’s Tanner Simpson shoots over Roaring Fork’s Clay Gross in game action last Friday night.

early and never fully recovered in a 69-56 loss to the Rams Friday night (Feb. 3). Lady Rams 53 Lady Bulldogs 49 (OT) There was a surge and let down for each team in this contest. The two teams took turns leading at various points in the game with an 11-10 final quarter giving Hotchkiss the points it needed to send the game into overtime with the score tied at 48 all. Roaring Fork held an 11-9 lead after one period of action. Five points from Natalie Anderson and four from Alexus Westergren in the second quarter helped the Lady Bulldogs outscore Roaring Fork 1110 but left them one-point down, 21-20 at the half. After halftime, Westergren hit a trio of threepointers to lead Hotchkiss on an 18-16 edge in the third period. The Rams’ Kaleigh Wisroth had eight counters to lead Roaring Fork shooters in the period. Hotchkiss was the leader, 38-37, heading into the final stanza.

The Lady Rams managed to battle back from a small deficit in the middle of the fourth quarter to outscore Hotchkiss 11-10 and tie the score at 48 apiece and force overtime. Hattie Gianinetti had a field goal and a free throw in the overtime period to lead the Lady Rams to victory after Roaring Fork outscored Hotchkiss 5-1. Westergren led Hotchkiss’ offense with 14 points while Wisroth scored 18 to lead the Lady Rams. Hotchkiss’ girls (3-7 and 5-9) are seventh in the 3A WSL while Roaring Fork is third with their records of 7-2 and 8-7. The Lady Bulldogs host Gunnison on Thursday (Feb. 9) at 5:30 p.m. and then travel to Olathe on Feb. 14 to play the Lady Pirates at 5:30 p.m. to end regular season play. Rams 69, Bulldogs 56 It wasn’t a great start for either team last Friday (Feb. 3) but the consistency by Roaring Fork proved to be the differ-

ence in the game. The Rams outscored Hotchkiss by 14 points in the first half and that difference held up for the rest of the game. Roaring Fork lead 12-8 after one period and then added eight more points to their lead with an 1810 second-period run. The game was played evenly in the second half. Roaring Fork outscored the Bulldogs 15-13 in the third frame with Hotchkiss winning the fourth quarter 25-24 to make the final score 6956. Tanner Simpson had a great game for the Bulldogs with 21 points, including five three-point goals. Cody Bartlett’s 10 points gave the Bulldogs two players in double figures for the game. Roaring Fork’s Trae Moxley was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points and teammate Dakotah Grett added 19 for the winners. Hotchkiss’ boys are in Gunnison on Feb. 9 for a 7 p.m. contest and in Olathe on Feb. 14 for their final regular season game at 7 p.m.

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Hotchkiss’ Brandy Dutton and Roaring Fork’s Hattie Gianinetti dive for a loose ball in last week’s 3A WSL contest. Roaring Fork won the game in overtime by the score of 53-49.

HHS girls lose 2nd OT tilt BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Bulldogs dropped two conference games in overtime last weekend, losing Friday to Roaring Fork and Saturday to Grand Valley. Coach Josh Kasper said that his team was up by six against Roaring Fork with about three minutes remaining in regulation play, and by four with about 40 seconds remaining. “Their girl hit a shot from the wing right at the buzzer to send it into overtime,” said Kasper. It was a tough match for both teams, said Kasper. Roaring Fork has height, which Hotchkiss struggled with, and Hotchkiss has speed,

which challenged Roaring Fork. But the No. 3 Lady Rams had the final say, winning 53-49. Hotchkiss kept pace throughout regulation play against Grand Valley on Saturday. Brandy Dutton hit a three to bring Hotchkiss to within one with just under five minutes remaining in the game. A lay-up by Jessie Mautz tied the game at 32-all with less than a minute remaining. Hotchkiss held the ball for the final shot, but two attempts came up short and sent the game into overtime. “We did a good job of running the clock down to get the last shot,” said Kasper. Alexis (Wester-

gren) had a good look, Kylie (Hodges) got the offensive rebound and had a good look.” But their shots were no match against the height of Grand Valley’s defense. In overtime, Grand Valley came out with two treys to take a six-point lead with two minutes remaining. A lay-up by Natalie Anderson brought the Lady Bulldogs to within four. After another Cardinal field goal, a shot from the paint by Jessie Mautz brought them back to within four with 1:30 to go. The Lady Cardinals controlled the game for the final minute to win 41-36. Probably their biggest weakness was in

free throws, said Kasper. “We’ve lost four games this year where if they would have shot even 40 percent from the foul line they would have won.” Turnovers were also a weak area, said Kasper. Of the team’s 27 game turnovers, 17 were in the second half. “With 27 turnovers that’s 27 times we didn’t get to shoot the ball. For us to be successful we’ve got to be at about 12 to 15 turnovers.” The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-7 in 3A Western Slope play. They have two conference games remaining, at Gunnison (5-11, 3-7) on Thursday, and against No. 1-ranked Olathe (13-2, 9-0) on Valentine’s Day, at Olathe.

Hotchkiss grapplers win BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Bulldogs wrapped up regular-season competition with a 52-9 dual win Thursday over Gunnison. Hotchkiss won five matches by pin and lost two by decision. Joe Boyle wrestled Cowboy Isreal Valentin to his back after 10 seconds, then took another 14 to seal the win at 160. Vikash Hypio pinned Justin O’Dell in 1:38, and at 138 Ben Smith pinned Cody Willie halfway through the second period. Garrett Toothaker (113), who missed much of January’s competition due to a knee injury, struck early against Gunnison’s Bryten to finish with a cleanly-executed pin in 1:15. At 120, Tanner Bizer won an 11-3 decision over Dustin White. At 126, Marco Meza defeated Jack Murphy, 5-1. Meza scored a takedown with 10 seconds remaining to lead 2-0 at the end of period one, and added an escape at the buzzer for the 5-1 lead going into the final period.

Conner Beard, who is ranked third in state competition at 220, had been sick all week and just wasn’t at his best when he faced fourthranked Jeremy Ruiz. Beard had an opportunity to cut the match short near the end of period one when he got Ruiz to his back, but only scored on a 2-point near fall. “He slipped out,” said Beard, who struggled to go the full six minutes with Ruiz. The two were an even match, with Beard scoring the only second-period point on an escape. Beard controlled Ruiz through most of the third, with Ruiz tying the match at 3-all on a 2-point near fall. Beard scored a takedown to win 5-3. It’s possible the two will meet again this weekend at the 3A Region 1 tournament, which begins Friday at Montrose High School. Beard is the No. 1 seed at 220, and Ruiz is No. 2. The Bulldogs ended the season with a 13-5 dual record. They were 4-1 at the Jan. 28 Cen-

tauri Duals invitational, defeating Buena Vista 6421 and Rocky Ford 56-51, and losing 27-15 to Pagosa Springs to place second in their pool. Hotchkiss defeated Monte Vista 5121 to place third. At the Feb. 4 Western Slope League duals, Hotchkiss was 2-2, defeating Cedaredge, 51-24 and topping Coal Ridge 4714, and losing 52-21 to Rifle and 31-30 to Grand Valley. Hotchkiss is predicted to place second at this weekend’s 3A Region 1 tournament. On the Mat gives Hotchkiss an eighthplace ranking in state. Five wrestlers are ranked in the top 10 in state,

and three more are in the top 15. Only one, Beard, is predicted to win at regionals. The Bulldogs will have open weights at 132 and 182. Head coach Glen Suppes said he approaches regionals with caution. “There’s nothing certain,” said Suppes, citing as an example the dual’s absence of Gunnison’s 152, Kit Reed, who suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier in the week. The team is ramping up their practice schedule and will spend the week reviewing videos. “The nice thing about regionals,” said Suppes, “everybody gets a clean start.”

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Delta hoop teams split tilts BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers lost their bid to become the only girls’ team to go undefeated in league play when they lost 56-48 to Glenwood Springs on Saturday. The loss drops Delta into a two-way tie for the league race at 8-1 with the Lady Demons. Each team has defeated the other on the road, which is a difficult feat. In boys’ action, the Panthers built a big lead through three quarters but had to hang on for a

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68-63 in the end. Girls’ Action This was a key contest for both Delta and Glenwood Springs. A Delta win would have almost assured the Lady Panthers of a league title and possibly an undefeated league schedule for the first time in school history. For Glenwood, it meant a second chance at the title, or at least a share of the top place. The Lady Demons were on fire to start the game and built a big lead before Delta fought back

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to trail 17-9 at the end of one quarter. A 9-8 second period gave Glenwood a 26-17 halftime lead. Delta found some momentum in the third quarter and erased the nine-point halftime deficit to lead before slipping late in the quarter to trail 42-36 going to the final stanza. Glenwood had too much for Delta down the stretch and with the help of eight of 14 from the free throw line managed to hold on for the 56-48 win. Skylyn Webb finished with 15 points for Delta and Callie Gafford had 11. Delaney Gaddis scored 14 points to lead Glenwood scorers. The Lady Panthers play Moffat County on Friday (Feb. 10) at 6 p.m. and then face Steamboat Springs on Saturday at 1 p.m. Delta ends their regular season on Tuesday (Feb. 14) with a game

in Palisade at 6 p.m. Boys’ Action The Demons had one of their only leads at 1513 after one period of play. Ethan Jack Baier had nine of the 13 points to pace the Panthers’ offense. Jake Ames took over the scoring spotlight for Delta in the second quarter. Ames netted 11 points in a 26-11 run by the Panthers. Baier contributed six points to the run. After halftime, Delta’s offense outscored the Demons 14-8 for a seemingly comfortable 53-34 lead. The Demons weren’t quite finished however as they poured in 29 fourthquarter points while holding Delta to 15. Glenwood’s Mike McGraw was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points. Baier and Ames contributed 19 apiece to the winners’ score while Colin Fraser tallied 14

a Cedaredge 20-2 run in the second period that gave the Lady Bruins a 31-9 halftime lead. Tani Zamarripa chipped in another six points in the big run. Cedaredge kept the pressure on the Lady Dragons’ offense to open second-half play. A 12-2 surge by Cedaredge gave the Lady Bruins a 43-11 lead going into the final quarter. Not much scoring took place in the final stanza with Basalt winning the quarter with a 4-2 edge to make the final score 45-15. Deal’s 15 points gave Cedaredge the game’s leading scorer. Zamarripa finished with eight points for the Lady Bruins. Gunnison 47, CHS 32 The way the two teams

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Cedaredge’s Lady Bruins split the two 3A WSL games played last week and still find themselves near the bottom of league standings with a 2-8 record and 3-13 overall. Cedaredge won their weekend opener against Basalt with a 45-15 score on Friday (Feb. 3). Saturday’s contest with visiting Gunnison ended 4732 in favor of the Lady Cowboys. CHS 45, Basalt 15 Cedaredge’s defense was dominant against the Lady Longhorns last Friday evening. An 11-7 start for the Lady Bruins established a lead that would never be relinquished. Rebecca Deal snapped the nets for 11 points in

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Lady Cowboys’ offense tallied 14 points to take a 41-24 lead into the final stanza. Cedaredge shaved two points off the Lady Cowboys’ lead in an 8-6 advantage in the fourth quarter to make the final score 47-32. Zamarripa’s eight points paced Cedaredge’s offense with teammates Kaitlyn Kissner and Smith adding seven points each. Nelson’s 17 points gave Gunnison the game’s leading scorer while Brooke Stephens and Jordan Wallin contributed 11 and 10 points respectively for the Lady Cowboys. Cedaredge is scheduled to host league-leader Olathe’s Lady Pirates (9-0 and 13-2) on Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.

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played in the first quarter of this contest made fans believe a close game was set to unfold before them. Cedaredge took a 13-12 lead after the first eight minutes of play with Jordan Smith canning seven of the Lady Bruins’ points. Gunnison’s Alyssa Nelson took charge of the Lady Cowboys’ offense in the second quarter and netted seven of her team’s 15 points while the defense limited Cedaredge to seven counters. The Lady Bruins trailed by seven, 27-20, going to halftime. A stingy Gunnison defense returned to the court in second-half play and held Cedaredge to four points in the third frame. Meanwhile, the

Hotchkiss dropped two conference games over the weekend, losing 69-56 Friday to Roaring Fork and 50-46 Saturday to Grand Valley. The losses bring the Bulldogs’ league record to 5-5. Grand Valley guard Eddie Pena scored two of the Cardinals’ three first-period treys, while Bulldog Taylor Schreiner scored four field goals from the paint. Hotchkiss trailed 1917 going into the second quarter. The Bulldog defense held Grand Valley to three second-quarter goals and Hotchkiss had a 29-25 lead going into the half. Grand Valley scored 16 points and held Hotchkiss to three field

goals to lead 41-36 at the end of the third. With under a minute remaining the Cardinals held a 47-44 lead. Hotchkiss forced two turnovers but were unable to capitalize. Three missed free throws by Grand Valley kept the Bulldogs to within three, but Cardinal Trevor Smith went 1-2 from the line for a four-point Cardinal lead with 13 seconds remaining. Tell Hawk scored 12 points for the Bulldogs. Schreiner finished with 11, and Tanner Simpson 10. Hotchkiss travels to Gunnison (8-8, 4-6) Thursday, and wraps up conference play against Olathe (10-5, 6-3) next Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m., at Olathe.

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Orchard City candidates can pick up petitions beginning Feb. 13 BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Candidate packets for people wanting to run for Orchard City mayor or trustee will be available at Town Hall beginning Feb. 13. Qualifications for candidacy include being an Orchard City resident and completing a petition to run bearing 25 valid signatures. Candidate materials must be returned to the town clerk’s office by March 2. Trustee seats occupied by Jimmie Boyd, Marsha Thomas, and Len Johnson are open. Last week the three incumbents said they are still working to decide on their plans. The trustee seat currently held by Jerry Brunemeier is also open with his resignation effective April 3. Three of the four trustees elected will serve four-yearterms. The fourth will serve the remaining two years on Brunemeier’s term. The mayor’s four-year term is also up this April. Don Suppes has indicated that he will likely seek a second term. Orchard City will have

its April 3 municipal election conducted by mail ballot through the county Clerk and Recorder’s elections department. Orchard City was given a rough cost estimate of $3,500 from county elections for handling the vote tally duties. The cost estimate is based on the number of registered voters in the town, said Rene Loy, elections director. The town trustees at their December regular meeting approved a resolution permitting the county clerk to handle the work. In former days, a primary duty of the legally mandated position of town clerk was conduct of regular municipal elections. In three of the county’s municipalities, that work has in recent years been contracted out to the county clerk and recorder’s elections department. The other two in addition to Orchard City are Cedaredge and Delta. This year, explained Loy, Paonia and Crawford will also use the clerk’s office for conducting their April 3 municipal votes by mail ballot.

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Making tracks After a slow start, the snow is starting to accumulate on the Grand Mesa. The result is more people coming out to enjoy one of the best winter playgrounds in the country. From cross-country skiing to snowshoeing, snowmobiling to sledding, people are able to enjoy their favorite winter pastime.

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Cooking up a centennial treat Orchard City cooks asked to submit favorite recipes for commemorative cookbook BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Move over, Rachael Ray. Pardon our flour dust, Paula Deen. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for recognition as a culinary creator of historical note is open to anyone in Austin, Cory, or Eckert who submits their favorite recipe in time for the Orchard City Centennial Cookbook. The Town’s Centennial Committee has taken on the project of putting together a home grown collection of good food, from appetizers and beverages to desserts, and some of everything in between. The project is in need of recipes from all around Orchard City, and organizers are calling for local cooks to

contribute their best ones for the effort. The committee hopes to produce a cookbook representing recipes throughout the town and each of the communities of Austin, Cory, and Eckert. In order to have the volume ready for sale by the beginning of Centennial events in May, recipe submissions need to be in as soon as possible. The cutoff date is the end of March. Submissions should include the name and residence (Austin, Cory, or Eckert) of the submitter. Categories will be appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, desserts, and “this n’ that.” The book is being planned to include an introduction with a historical narrative of the town and its communities. The project is being coordinated by Beth Suppes. Recipes may be submitted by email to suppes@tds.net and they can also be delivered to Town Hall.

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On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Cedaredge town council candidates information night attracted only three residents. Ray Hanson, Michael Meskel and Curt Williams expressed an interest in running for mayor or for one of the four vacancies on the board of trustees in the April 3 election. According to deputy town clerk Patricia Luna, the meeting was an opportunity for potential candidates to learn about the offices and pick up information packets (including nomination petitions). Luna noted that anyone interested in running for office, who did not come to the meeting, can pick up their packets at Cedaredge Town Hall. During the meeting, Luna explained that to be eligible for office candidates must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Cedaredge for at least 12 months as of the date of election and during their entire tenure in office, and a “qualified” elector of the town. Nomination petitions must be signed by at least 25 residents who are also registered electors of the Town of Cedaredge. Luna noted that candidates can begin circulating their petitions on Monday Feb. 13.

Petitions with the required number of signatures are to be returned to town hall no later than noon, Friday, March 2. Petitions are to be filed with and signatures verified by the town clerk in order for the petitioner to be eligible as a candidate for the April 3 election. Luna recommended getting more signatures than the minimum of 25 in case some signatures prove to be invalid. Those attending the meeting were also given a memo regarding restrictions on what is required and when, and what town employees may or may not do regarding their conduct during the election process. They were also given information pertaining to the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA) regarding public disclosure of revenue sources and uses of campaign

funds. The FCPA requires filing an affidavit stating that candidates are familiar with and understand the provisions of the FCPA within 10 days after announcing their candidacy. Failure to sign the affidavit can result in the individual’s disqualification as a candidate for office. The FCPA also requires that all contributions and expenditures must be reported and are due 21 days before to the election, the Friday before the election, 30 days after the election and annually on the first day of the month in which the anniversary of the election occurs. There is no requirement to file if no contributions are being accepted and no expenditures are being made for the campaign. For more information call the town hall at 856-3123.

Candidate petitions will be available Feb. 13 Nominating petitions for the Town of Cedaredge’s regular municipal election, to be held April 3, may be picked up at the town hall beginning Feb. 13 during regular business hours. Petitions may be circulated starting that day. Completed petitions need to

be filed with the town clerk by noon on March 2. Open seats are a four-year term for mayor and for trustee, three four-year terms and one twoyear term. For more information contact the town clerk at 8563123.

Civic center questionnaire is out BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Feb. 2, the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce distributed a questionnaire by e-mail to help identify the “spatial needs of various organizations that utilize the current community center facility and also to understand how your organization may utilize community space in the future.” The questionnaire was apparently drafted by the Town of Cedaredge and members of the Civic Center Design Committee (CCDC) and sent to indentified users of the Community Center. According to the explanatory letter, the CCDC is considering: • Whether replacement of the existing community center will be more cost effective than remodeling; • A new facility could be located adjacent [to] or within the same property of the existing community center; • The project details or new facility is not being considered a “sporting” recreation center; and

• A draft set of facility plans will be produced by the end of this year. The CCDC is seeking input from organizations who are currently using and/or wanting to use the community center. Specifically, the group is hoping to identify future organizational needs; type and amount of space needed; amenities that would make the facility better; and whether or not organizations are willing to pay for use of the new facility, and, if so, how much are they willing to pay? The questionnaires are to be returned to Cedaredge Town Hall by Thursday, Feb. 16. Civic Center Options Options presented during the Jan. 4 meeting of the CCDC regarding the renovation of the Community Center included a) a complete renovation of the existing Community Center to include an energy efficiency retrofit; or b) to demolish the current building and build a new center specifically designed to meet the needs of the entire community.

The CCDC appears to favor the latter. According to the information provided at that meeting, “The cost of remodeling will be expensive, and yield inferior results, not completely meeting community needs.” It was also noted that a new building could be built to new energy efficiency standards resulting in reduced energy costs, and that those reduced energy costs could help pay for the cost of building. According to information provided by town administrator Kathleen Sickles, the space used at the current town hall for town business by town administrative staff and officials is 2,226 square feet plus an additional 2,385 square feet of heated “unusable” space (does not include the area used by the food bank), with energy costs (gas and electric) totaling $4,086.09 in 2011. The 2011 energy costs at the current community center (an area of 9,520 square feet) totaled $10,356.88. Energy cost for both facilities for 2011 totaled $14,442.97.

As a comparison, Hotchkiss town clerk Marlene Searle reported that energy costs (gas and electric) at the Hotchkiss Town Hall and Senior Citizens Center (includes the town administrative offices and council chamber, the Hotchkiss Police Department and the Senior Citizens Center) for 2011 totaled $9,537. Searle noted that the seniors pay for the gas used by the stoves for cooking senior meals. Delta Montrose Electric Association has offered to donate “up to $25,000 for a geo-exchange system [for the Community Center], conditional upon a thorough energy efficiency make over,” according to DMEA board member Nancy Hovde. During the January meeting, it was stated that a 10,000 sq. ft. building “would be sufficient for the Town of Cedaredge. Construction of a new facility would cost $175 per sq. ft., and with removal of the existing building and new parking lot, would cost about $2 million dollars.” It was also noted that a

25,000 sq. ft. building would be needed to meet senior citizens and VOA congregate site meals, with kitchen facilities. This facility will probably cost $3-4 million. It was also noted that funding for a new civic center could come from grants, and other funding and that organizations wanting to use the new facility (such as VOA, senior citizens and others) will be asked to help defray the costs. If and when a new building is built, the existing town hall, along with an expanded police department, could be moved to the new site that would include a command center for emergencies and an event center for expanded community uses. According to the information provided during the Jan. 4 meeting, “A new civic center could save the Town of Cedaredge money because it would be more efficient for staff and energy efficient.” The town could then rent or sell the existing town hall, “potentially to a store that would generate sales tax revenue.”

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Cedaredge welcomes new vet clinic BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

More than 150 friends, well wishers, clients, members of the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Shelter, several dogs, one cat with asthma and members of the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, to celebrate the grand opening of the beautiful new Surface Creek Veterinary Center (SCVC). The event was also a fund raiser, bringing in $935 in donations for the Cedaredge Animal Shelter and $75 for the “Rocky Fund,” a fund to help owners provide long term care for pets with chronic diseases. The Center is the new home of Surface Creek Veterinary Service, a mobile service that has been around since 2009, and is now offering clients a full service, fully equipped hospital to better serve the needs of their animals, large or

small. Jeff and Susie Hirsch (both DVMs) and their family moved to Cedaredge in the spring of 2009. The Hirschs started a mobile veterinary service that has evolved into the SCVC. Jeff has an interest in feline medicine and endocrine disorders (such as diabetes, Cushings disease, hypoand hyper-thyroidism, and Addison’s disease). Susie enjoys working on a wide variety of animals, with an emphasis on the ruminants (alpacas, llamas, sheep, goats, and cattle). “But not horses,” she laughed. They enjoy spending time with their four children and with their family and are active in their church and the community. The Hirschs were joined by Jodi Black, DVM, in November 2011, as part of the SCVC. Black did research in feline nutrition and canine heartworm disease at Colorado State Uni-

Planning commission has two vacancies The Town of Orchard City is seeking to fill two positions on the Orchard City Planning Commission. The positions are three-year terms and will begin April 24. Interested parties must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Orchard City for no less than one

year. Please send a letter of interest to the Orchard City Town Hall at 9661 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410. Letters of intent must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 2. The board of trustees will make their selection on April 11. For more information, call 835-3337.

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versity, and drug development and testing at Novartis Animal Health. Black is experienced in companion animal practice, including feline specialty, emergency clinic and wildlife treatment and rehabilitation. She opened Best Friends Veterinary Service in Eckert before selling it to Dr. Clark Martin DVM. Since then she has worked at Tiara Rado Animal Hospital and the Grand Valley Emergency Clinic in Grand Junction. Jodi and her husband Sam are both very involved in the lives of their three active young children. Mari Cadwell, veterinary assistant and receptionist, Lori McKinney, veterinary assistant and Emily Williamson, receptionist, make up the rest of the experienced and highly qualified staff at the SCVC. The Surface Creek Veterinary Center is located at 17800 Hanson Road, Cedaredge, and is a full service, surgical and medical facility housing three exam/treatment rooms, one operating/surgical room, a room for x-rays, four indoor dog runs, multiple holding/recovery pens, office space, a nursery for children and a comfortable reception area. Vaccinations and examinations are performed Monday through Saturday. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Center at

Cory woman wants to help others E.J. Verdahl who lives at Cory has decided she wants to do something special for other, less fortunate people in the world. Inspired by her late friend Pearl Tiffany of Eckert, Verdahl is working to raise money for Samaritan’s Purse Ministry, she explained to the DCI. Samaritan’s Purse is affiliated with the Franklin Graham ministry organization, she said. She told the DCI that she hopes to turn energy behind the 2.4 million steps she walked from last July to December into funds for the relief agency. “I have a cell phone that counts every step I take,” Verdahl explained. “I have averaged 4.7 miles per day.” She has embarked on the project in memory of her friend, Tiffany, who was known locally as “the Eckert flower lady” before she passed away in 2009. Tiffany’s home hosted a large display of wildflowers. “She also helped the Sioux people,” Verdahl said. “I just want to be able to do something good for others before I go, too,” Verdahl said. She said the ministry she is working with has set up a page on the internet for her activities. Anyone interested in learning more about Verdahl’s project may call her at 399-7087.

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Surrounded by friends, staff and well-wishers from the community, Susie Hirsch DVM cuts the ribbon to officially open the Surface Creek Veterinary Center in Cedaredge on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Cedaredge youth tackle Souper Bowl challenge BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

“ASTRA-nomical” — that’s really the only way to describe the members of the Cedaredge High School’s ASTRA Club, and on Friday, Feb. 3, club members gathered in the CHS cafetorium to tally up the donations gathered by various CHS organizations (FFA, National Honor Society, Youth Alive, the Spanish Club, Student Council and ASTRA) participating in the club’s “Souper Bowl” challenge. The event was a week long challenge to the other clubs to see which of those clubs could collect the most food items to

benefit the Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank. All in all, according to club advisor Amanda Twamley, this year’s “Souper Bowl” challenge resulted in 420 cans of soup and 56 other food items being collected for the food bank, with the FFA kids collecting 323 soup items and 10 “other” items. The ASTRA Club will honor the members of the FFA for their efforts and for their support of the food bank by hosting a root beer float party for them. The ASTRA Club also made a donation of $75 to the food bank in honor of the FFA for col-

lecting the most items for the food drive. ASTRA is an international community service organization for youth between the ages of 12 and 25. The CHS ASTRA Club was chartered in February 2008, under the sponsorship of Altrusa International, and now has over 20 members. Since its inception, the CHS ASTRA Club has received support from Altrusa of Delta. The CHS ASTRA Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the CHS library. Advisors Amanda Twamley and Kim Doughty can be contacted for more information.

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ASTRA members and other CHS students with collected food items gather Friday, Feb. 3, to tally the donations for this year’s Souper Bowl food drive. Among those pictured are ASTRA members Baylee Laufer, Ashley McAlpine, Danni Floyd, Kendra Pappan, Linda Pappan, Jessica Chevalier, Kim Doughty (advisor), Amanda Twamley (advisor), Savannah MacIntire, Rowdy Murphy and David White. The Cedaredge High School FFA won the challenge with 323 cans of soup and 10 other food items and will be treated to a root beer float party.

Cut a rug in Cedaredge Back by popular demand, the 2nd annual Cupid Cut a Rug dinner and dance returns Feb. 11 at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge. More than 100 people enjoyed a great meal and dancing to the oldies last year. So much so that the event is being repeated. Says event coordinator Vickie Street, “It simply was one of the most

enjoyable fund raisers we’ve ever had. Everyone seemed to have so much fun.” The music again will be provided by area radio talent, Jon-Luc of KVNF. The meal, which includes grilled pork loin, will be prepared by chuck wagon specialist, Les Mergelman. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with dancing to fol-

low. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 623-0142 or 856-4991, and at the Apple Blossom on Main Street in Cedaredge. Price is $20 per couple and $12 for singles. All proceeds will benefit the Cedaredge United Methodist Church elevator fund.

Valentine music at Eckert church Celebrate Valentine’s Day by enjoying a performance of the Del-Rose Chorus, Sweet Adelines, International, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m., at Eckert Presbyterian Church (EPC). These female vocalists sing in the style of four-part harmony and have selected special music for this occasion. Eckert Presbyterian Church has hosted several Sunday afternoon concerts featuring Delta

County/Surface Creek musical talent. Any proceeds or donations received at these events have benefited the EPC Building Restoration Fund. Over the past year, projects relating to the boiler, bell tower, electrical systems and an engineer assessment have been completed. Tickets for the valentine music concert are $7 and include refreshments. Call 835-3441 for tickets.

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Split-duty management under review Orchard City administrator duties shared by clerk, public works supervisor BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City Town Board will take additional time before deciding whether its new split-duty management regimen is working out as hoped. Following the departure of town administrator David Varley last September, town officials went with a management scheme of split responsibilities for the town. While the mayor provides a lot of day-to-day operations oversight, the town’s workday duties are managed “inside town hall” by the town clerk, and “outside town hall” by the public works department supervisor. But after three months of feeling their way through the change, Mayor Don Suppes and town board are split on whether the system should be formally adopted and the three-month trial period ended. In a “straw poll” taken at the Feb. 1 work session, trustees split evenly on whether the three-month trial period for the new system should be ended or extended. Trustees Jim-

mie Boyd, Len Johnson, and Jan Gage prefer to end it now. Trustees Gale Doudy, Jerry Brunemeier, and Marsha Thomas want to extend it at least another three months. Suppes proposed extending the trial until after the April 3 municipal election so a new town board could decide how it wants the town to be run. He also said that some details of the split duty scheme still need to be worked out. Doudy championed a new town personnel policy that in future would establish a one-year probation period for all new

hires and internal promotions. Other trustees expressed agreement with the idea Town clerk Melissa Oelke and public works supervisor Mike Morgan were appointed to their new positions last September as part of the three-month trial. While some board members think the town is running good right now, others feel the split responsibility system needs fine tuning and more work. Gage said she felt Oelke and Morgan had “really stepped up to the plate.” Trustee Thomas pointed

out that there aren’t even current job descriptions for the two new management positions that have been established. Thomas, though not opposed to the individual in the town clerk’s post, stated once again her opposition to Orchard City’s $63,000 annual salary for the town clerk’s job. “It’s too much,” Thomas said. “We are just a water utility, but we pay more than other towns with a marshal, a sewer system, and other things. A future town board will have to deal with this someday. I feel its not fair to the citizens of Orchard City,”

Challenge race During last week’s dog sled races, Delta County Commissioner Bruce Hovde (below) won the race when Mesa County Commissioner Steve Acquafresco (left) took a wrong turn and Cedaredge Mayor Pat Mean took a bad spill. Means is recovering from broken ribs but says she is game for a rematch next year.

— NOTICE — The Town of Orchard City is seeking to ﬁll two positions on the Orchard City Planning Commission. The positions are three-year terms and will begin April 24, 2012.

Please send a letter of interest to the Orchard City Town Hall at 9661 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410. Letters of intent must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 2, 2012. The Board of Trustees will make their selection on April 11, 2012.

If you have questions, please call 835-3337.

Cupid’s Cut a Rug DINNER & DANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 STOLTE SHED • PIONEER TOWN DINNER 5:00–7:00 P.M. ~ DANCE 7:00-9:00 P.M.

surveying and construction of the tunnel. Awards were given Everyone attending during the evening. John the Surface Creek Valley Spurgeon presented the Historical Society’s annuStudent History Award al banquet was eager to plaque and an honorarmeet, greet, and listen ium to Cedaredge High to Dr. Duane VandenSchool senior Austin busche’s presentation on Fischer. He is especial“Black Canyon and the ly interested in AmeriGunnison Tunnel”. Some can and military history. of his former students at Fisher was recommended by Allen Golden, CHS history teacher. Ginni Moseley was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding dedication to Pioneer Town as Welcome Center coordinator, a position she has held for the past two years. Her plaque was presented by the society’s 2011 president Gael McCully. Ed and Beryle Marah, along with Pat and Gwen Marah, were recipients of the Pioneer Award. Les Mergelman told of the many contributions and services performed by the Marahs over the years. Their outstanding dedication to the society, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge and the community has been well Photo by Verna Barr documented. The written Dr. Duane Vandenbusche visited with John Spur- record and a copy of their geon and many others following the recent SCVHS scrapbook will become a part of SCVHS’s archives. annual banquet. Staff Writer

He said that the previous town administrator’s wage and benefit package totalled over $90,000 a year. Suppes said that he would include a discussion of the split-duty management system on the agenda for the board’s March meeting.

Interested parties must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Orchard City for no less than one year.

Historical society enjoys evening of awards, memories BY VERNA BARR

she said. Under the split duty management system, the town clerk and utilities supervisor are both paid a $63,000 annual salary. Suppes said the town is paying a total of $66,000 less in annual salary now than it did with a town administrator on staff.

Western State College were in the audience. Vandenbusche spoke of the canyon’s history, the building of the tunnel, and of his own experiences in the Black Canyon. Slides were shown of early explorations illustrating the steepness, narrowness, the huge rocks and dangers encountered in

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Austin Fischer, a senior at Cedaredge High School, was recognized with this year’s Student History Award at the SCVHS’s annual banquet. Dick R. Brooks II was elected by members to serve a term on the board of directors. Carol Gamble was reelected to another term. Les and Dorothy Mergelman outdid themselves once again by preparing prime rib and grilled chicken plus the rest of the items on the menu for the banquet. McCully noted that the society is blessed to have them volunteer to provide the service . . . and they always do a great job!

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn

Dinner to feature... Succulent Grilled Pork Loin & Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Savory Green Beans, Salad, Roll & Beverage Chocolate Fudge - Fruit Cobbler

The Town of Orchard City is in need of qualiﬁed citizens to serve on the elected Board of Trustees. Orchard City needs motivated and enthusiastic leaders to continue progress in these challenging times. Interested candidates must be a registered elector, eighteen years of age or older on the date of the election and must have resided within the Town for at least twelve consecutive months. There are four Trustee positions and the Mayor position up for election. These terms begin April of 2012 and will serve until April 2016. Trustees are expected to be an active participant in monthly board meetings and serve on committees as appointed by the mayor. Candidate packets will be available on February 13 at the Town Hall located at 9661 2100 Road.

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 a Board vacancy:

Cedaredge Area, term ending 01/31/2014 Sandhill Cranes? Do you think you heard Sandhill Cranes? Do you think you saw some? Well, maybe you did! Our wintering flock of Sandhills has gradually increased over the years, and over 500 have been reported this winter. They’ve been seen or heard from Ouray to Grand Junction, in short, through the whole valley! So keep your eyes and ears open. And spring is coming! This year the crane festival at Monte Vista will be March 9 through 11. The keynote speaker on Friday night is Henry Lappen with “A Passion for Birds.” Henry uses realistic masks to portray various shapes (of bills and feet) to explore

the birds’ evolution in adapting to their widely differing environments. Hawks Aloft will host a raptor identification tour and Kevin Corwin will present information on our beautiful Bluebirds. There will be crane viewing tours, a lecture about the geology/ecology that shaped the Rio Grande, Bird identification walks, and photography workshops as well. Then on March 16 and 17 the cranes will be arriving here (we hope!) and we will have our Crane Days festival. Plans are in the making right now. So if you think you hear or see Sandhill Cranes, please call at 835-8391. NEWS: A Common or Eurasian Crane has been seen in Nebraska.

Are you community minded?

Do you take a keen interest in the development of library services in Delta County?

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.

Photos from International Crane Foundation free photo gallery

Poor bird’s on the wrong continent! Looks a lot like our Sandhill, but has a white eye-line and black neck.

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

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Cottage food bill moves out of senate committee Several local agricultural producers helped advance legislation which will help small producers expand their opportunities to sell products directly to local consumers. The Local Foods, Local Jobs act (SB12-048), sponsored by Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass), passed through the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee in late January and is up for a second reading and voice vote on the floor of the Colorado Senate. The Local Foods, Local

Jobs act supports local, small-scale growers and producers by creating alternative methods for them to sell homemade, value added goods. Senate Bill 48 will allow small growers to sell their products directly to consumers, jump starting local economies and increasing the availability of healthy foods. Senator Schwartz offered the following comment: “I am pleased to see that this jobs bill passed with bipartisan support as it will directly benefit many hardworking Coloradans. By

empowering Colorado’s small farms and smallbusiness entrepreneurs, this bill will create jobs, strengthen the economy, and promote tourism in our local communities.” The Local Foods, Local Jobs Act will ease impediments to local markets by exempting home kitchens from certain health inspections that are generally applied to large retailers. Home kitchens will be trained on safe food handling and processing procedures, as well as labeling requirements to ensure healthy prod-

Grant program aims at specialty crops From established crops such as potatoes and sod to crops new to Colorado such as hops and lavender, the diversity of Colorado’s specialty crop industry is evident across the state. To help develop and promote the state’s specialty crops, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking proposals for the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, and nursery crops including floriculture and sod. “Specialty crops are an important part of Colorado’s agriculture industry,” said Tom Lipetzky, CDA’s Markets Division Director. “These funds will help develop and promote the state’s diverse specialty crops.” Colorado’s specialty

crops represent approximately 11 percent of Colorado’s total agricultural cash receipts. In 2010, cash receipts from specialty crops totaled more than $645 million. The grant program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) which partners with state departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop producers in areas such as marketing, promotion, education, research, trade and nutrition. “The department must submit a request outlining projects to the USDA in order to receive these funds,” continued Lipetzky. “This application process will help determine which projects are included in our application to the USDA.” CDA anticipates that

more than $680,000 will be available to support the specialty crop grant, and funds are expected to be available for projects to start early in 2013. Producer groups, organizations, and associations, as well as state and local organizations, academia and other specialty crops stakeholders are eligible to apply either as single entities or in combined efforts. Proposals submitted by individual producers must demonstrate that the potential impact of the project will accrue to a broader group of similar producers, region or industry segment. Proposals must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on April 4. For more information and an application, visit www.colorado.gov/ag/ specialtycropgrant or call (303) 239-4117.

ucts. Small businesses that promote locally sourced foods can get a strong start due to these streamlined regulations. It applies only to producers who earn less than $5,000 each year for each food type produced and exempts schools and nonprofits from liability from serving or producing un-inspected food. Monica Wiitanen, owner of The Small Potatoes Farm in Paonia, explained how she will directly benefit from the passage of Senate Bill 48: “This bill would make a big difference to our farm operation as we could use excess or injured produce to make garlic and chile powder, dried tomatoes, kale chips, potato bread, and lots more. “I work with a young professional baker and this will create income for him as well. It really has a spiral effect, and I think it will bring some life and prosperity into our community.” Mark Waltermire, a farmer from Hotchkiss, explained how the provisions of the bill would allow him and other Colorado farmers to create products and sell directly to consumers from farmers markets and other small venues. Nearly 30 other states have passed similar laws to promote local products. Senate Bill 48 is sponsored in the House of Representatives by Representative Don Coram (R-Montrose). A similar bill, HB121027, sponsored by Laura Bradford (R-Grand Junction) is making its way through the Colorado House.

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Hops workshop to be held Feb. 25 Join Dr. Ron Godin, Colorado State University’s local agronomist, on Saturday, Feb. 25, for a one-day workshop on hops growing. This workshop is designed to give hops growers and those who will be planting hops this year critical information to make management decisions that yield success. The program will cover hops varieties, planting, irrigation, pruning, disease and much more. Growers are encouraged to

bring specific questions as well. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Orchard Mesa Research Center in Grand Junction. Cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple (or any two persons from the same ranch), and includes lunch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact the Delta County Extension office at 8742195.

Ditch companies to hold conference The 10th anual convention of the Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance (DARCA) will be held Feb. 23-24 at the Double Tree Hotel in Colorado Springs. During the two-day conference, 33 speakers will discuss their views on timely subjects facing ditch and reservoir companies.

There will also be a pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on “Is Your Great-granpa’s Dam Ready for the 21st Century.” For information visit online atwww.darca.org or contact DARCA at (970) 412-1960 or by e-mail at john.mckenzie@darca. org.

Beef Roast tickets available now For over half a century the Delta County 4H Program has served a delicious roast beef dinner to help support its programing. This year’s event is Sunday, March 4, from noon to 3:00 PM at either Delta Middle School in Delta or Hotchkiss High School in Hotchkiss. Carry out is also available. Tickets are $8 for

adults (12 and up) and $4 for children. Tickets are available at the door the day of the dinner, in advance from local 4-H members, or in advance at the Delta County Extension Office located at 525 Dodge Street in Delta. All proceeds benefit local youth who are involved in the 4-H program in Delta County.

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Job Title: Sr. Mine Geologist An underground coal mine near the town of Paonia, Colorado is seeking a Sr. Mine Geologist to provide geological engineering assistance to the underground and surface Operation Departments. The Sr. Mine Geologist will be a part of the Mine Technical Services Department. The individual will report to the Manager of Technical Services. The Sr. Mine Geologist provides geologic data and services to the mine engineering and operations departments relative to mine geology and coal quality projections. The Sr. Mine Geologist will spend even amounts of time split between working underground and in the office. Underground work will include underground mapping, observations, sampling, drilling and routine contact with underground mining personnel. Surface office work will include preparation of maps and cross-sections, maintenance of geologic files and databases, analyses of data and preparation of reports. The individual also will assist as needed with core logging, core testing, and surface mapping. In addition, the Sr. Geologist is responsible for developing and managing the GVB (Gob Vent Boreholes) and exploration and drilling program. The Sr. Mine Geologist also will assist the Manager of Technical Services with environmental monitoring, database maintenance and reports. Basic Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering Two to Five years experience in Coal Ability to work underground in a coal mine Basic knowledge of sedimentary structures Basic knowledge of western US coal stratigraphy Basic knowledge of coal deposits and coal depositional environments Basic skills with geologic computer modeling Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access Working knowledge of AutoCadd Experience with SurvCadd software package a plus Mechanical aptitude and underground experience a plus The company offers a competitive pay and benefit package that includes vacation, relocation, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, and site bonus plan. If you qualify for the above vacancy and want an excellent opportunity to work in a team environment for a company that values safety and its employees, please send or e-mail your resume and MSHA certifications to the following: Apply: Bowie Resources, LLC Attn: Human Resources PO Box 1488 Paonia, CO 81428 email: lgrako@bowieresources.com

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THIS WEBSITE COULD mean $5,000 a month to you. getyour2now.com/ ReneeCreasey (3x5) OPTICIAN WANTED FOR busy professional office. Send resume to Alpine Optical, 1800 E. Pavilion Place, Suite A, Montrose, CO 81401. (4x5)

DELTA BASED MANUfacturing company is seeking an over-the-road truck driver. This person must have a CDL license. Workday usually starts on Saturday through Tuesday or Wednesday for weekly trips to Oklahoma and back. Apply via e-mail only, send resume to sean@jobsiteus.com. (2x5)

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THE CITY OF DELTA IS now accepting applications for seasonal positions at Devil's Thumb Golf Course wage range is $8.97 to $9.42 per hour; will start hiring first of March 2012. Hours to be worked will be scheduled as needed. Operations - duties are performance of a wide variety of unskilled maintenance and construction work on the City's golf course. Graduation from high school and must possess a valid driver's license. Clubhouse - provide quality customer service to patrons in assisting in pro shop (schedule could include early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends). Graduation from high school and 18 years of age or older at the time of hire. Must successfully pass a background check and a required pre-employment drug test if offered conditional employment. City applications to be completed and returned to City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416, attention HR Director (please do not submit applications to golf course). Applications available at www.cityofdelta.net. EOE/MF. (2x6)

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 February 9, 1912 (From the Delta County Independent) Rumors of a gold strike in Black Canyon above Delta, have been rife this week, but the Independent reporters have not been able to trace them to details. That gold may have been discovered there running in value from $20 to $50 per ton, as these rumors convey, would not be surprising, as it is doubtless a gold quartz section, as well as a gold placer section. Where placer gold has been found for years, there are likely to be veins to form its source. *** It was announced last week that the new or 1912 contracts for the growing of sugar beets and to be executed between the growers and the Western Sugar and Land company, are now ready for delivery and coupled with this announcement the announcement that a new scale of prices has been agreed upon which will make possible a substantial increase in the price to be received for the

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FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers. Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

UNEMPLOYED? JOIN others for a time of networking, encouragement, and skill improvement. Latent Resources meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Delta United Methodist Church (5th & Meeker). Attendants and visitors are encouraged to dress professionally and bring a note pad and a willingness to learn and be challenged. Find us on facebook.com & twitter.com HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD - search "Latent Resources", Historical Museum. Winter or call James at 970-901hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 9463. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. HEALTHY BABIES START Come see our museum at with early prenatal care. 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Delta County Health Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) Department. Offers access to immediate, temporary ALCOHOLICS ANONY- Medicaid for pregnant mous, at Friends of Bill women who qualify. 874W. club at 9th and Palmer, 2165. (tfx25) meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at BECAWS! DISCOUNT noon, Wednesday at noon, spay and neuter coupons 5:30 ladies only. Thursday available. Call 970-527at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday 3350, or visit cawsonline. at noon, Saturday 12:15 org. Delta County Citizens p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, FARM WORKER HEALTH (non-smoking), Saturdays, Services: We offer assis11 a.m., in the basement of tance with medical, dental St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and medicines. If you work 5th and Palmer, (go to the in agriculture you may back door). (tfx1) qualify for our services. For more information call 323NARCOTICS ANONY- 0538. (tfx12) mous meets at 9th and Palmer, Delta, Mondays and ALANON FAMILY GROUP Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) meetings. Hotchkiss, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist BECAWS! DONATIONS Church, Oak and Main. Edna needed. Credit cards 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. accepted. Call 970-527- Due to low attendance, call 3350, or visit cawsonline. first. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and S SOMEONE’S DRINKShelter (CAWS) ing affecting your teenager? Delta and Cedaredge area DELTA FOOD PANTRY is now offering Al-Ateen needs meals for Delta Group meetings for your families who are temporar- troubled teen. Teens share ily in need. Donations of support, strength and hope. non-perishable food may For more information call be brought to 628 Meeker. 835-3408 or 874-9832. (tfx8) (tfx36)

KEEP THE LET THEM KNOW WHAT HELP!!! you have to sell through the animal population under control, and SAVE an aniDCI Classifieds. 874-4421 mal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society. Adoption fee is minimal. YARD Call 874-2149. (DCHS)

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PUBLIC SERVICE ALANON FAMILY GROUP meetings, Paonia, Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and Ornaga. Call Kay at 5273518 or Chris 527-3366. SERVICIOS DE SALUD De Campesinos: Ofrecemos ayuda con doctores, dentistas, y medicinas. Si trabajas en agricultura puedes calificar para nuestros servicios. Para mas informacion llame al 323-0538. (tfx12) THINK YOU'RE PREGnant? Abused? Need help? The Pregnancy Resource Center in Delta offers free service, support and advice to all teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situations. For Christian help, anytime, call 874-5733. YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN help. Colorado Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential assistance. Call 1800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28). SUPPORT GROUP: CAREgivers, friends and loved ones of Alzheimer’s and dementia victims. Facing difficult situations? Get help. 2nd Monday every month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call Karen for more details, 8353113. (tfx3) FAMILIES BELIEVING in families: Tandem Families is an innovative, private non-profit mentoring program providing services for at-risk children of Delta and Mont-rose counties. Anyone interested in volunteering their services or donating usable items should call 874-3000 or 2527445. (TFNx8) DO YOU HAVE AN UNwanted item that is taking up space in your closet? Sell it through the DCI Classifieds! Call 874-4421.

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THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting YARD SALE: HUGE is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans moving out of state sale. Building, 15th & Howard, 130 East 9th Street, Delta. Delta. For further informaVictorian house across tion, call 874-5150 Paul from Best Western. Carter. (tfx31) (Behind Hellman’s) Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or cat today. Call 970-527Colorado Estate Sales, 3350, or visit cawsonline. Shiela Unrein. 275-1854. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and (1x6) Shelter (CAWS) CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further THE DELTA COUNTY information, call Paul Carter Independent runs these 874-5150. (tfx19) items as a public service THE AMERICAN RED free of charge for non-profit Cross needs you. Become organizations, if no fees are one of the Red Cross volcharged. However, each unteers who says, “We’ll Be group is asked to please There, Because Help Can’t keep them current by callWait!” Call your local Red ing 874-4421. Cross Chapter at 970-242NEW ADDRESS? PLEASE 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW notify the Delta County for information on the difIndependent 10 days prior to ference you can make in moving. PO Box 809, Delta, someone’s life as a disaster volunteer. ((TFNx4)) CO 81416 or 970-874-4421.

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beets by the grower. Under the new contract the company agrees to increase by gradual and substantial scale, the price of the beets on the half percent basis. In other words, make an increase in the price for each half percent of the beets. Last year the scale in price depended upon the larger unit of increase of one percent. *** The people of Crawford, Hotchkiss and other points along its proposed line are much elated over the renewed prospects of the early building of the Red Canon railroad. Preliminary surveying was done for this line last season and much interest aroused at which time a considerable amount was raised by popular subscription to aid in building the road, but not an amount equal to that asked. It is now stated that the people promoting the road have lessened their request to within easy reach of those to be benefited by its building, and that work is likely to begin on the Crawford – Maher line in the early spring. *** The Delta Electric Light and Power company has just installed four 32-candle power lights on the county bridge across the Gunnison bridge leading to North Delta, an advance which cannot fail to meet the approval of all residents of that district. Many people of the north side are not unfrequently [sic] in attendance upon evening doings here in Delta, and “dark of the moon” times were very unfavorable for the trip either on foot or in carriages across the long bridge. It is also learned that the light company is even going farther within the next few months, and extend a line through the thickly populated

part of North Delta in order that the residents who so desire may have electric light in their homes. *** A.E. Spor, who lives on Paonia’s main street , opened the door of his home last night to a baby boy whose claim on the affections of his parents is already strong enough to guarantee him a permanent boarding place. *** W.L. Savage was a caller at the Chronicle office the first of this week. The past, present and future of Crawford were topics of discussion. Mr. Savage is an old resident, and beside being an old settler he is an observant one. He is enthusiastic in his faith that there is a magnificent future in store for this section of the country. *** The plasterers will finish up the new bank building in Hotchkiss next week, and then the carpenters will begin finishing. There has been quite a lot of delay in the construction of this building, but the contractors were unable to avoid it. *** The marshal was instructed to arrest any boy or girl under age found at unusual places or in improper company at unreasonable hours; in other words to fully enforce the curfew laws and those of the juvenile court. Complaint has been made by the churches and others that young girls are at the dances or parading the streets up to midnight, a fact which their parents may either be ignorant of or careless about. This condition has suggested the more rigid enforcement of the laws governing such matters. ***

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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 Computer Basics. Learn Microsoft Word 2010 Friday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Crafty Kids Saturday. Create a Valentine’s Day card for your very special someone. Space is limited so call the library at 856-3518 to sign up. Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. Teen Scene. Make a funky disco ball with your old CDs Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. Kids’ Corner - Gadgets and Goo Craft. Kids K-5 are invited to join this after school craft and make invisible ink for the secret agent in all of us! Feb. 16 at 3:45 p.m. Adult Crafts. Stamp your heart out and make your own “positive/nega-

tive” stamp. Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Please call to sign up. Computer Class. Create a personalized iGoogle page and put some pizzazz in your life. Add news, photos, weather, and stuff from across the web to your page. Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Please contact the library to sign up for the class. Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 856-3518. Crawford Wednesday Tween Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is offering oneon-one computer help each Wednesday in February from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills. Wii and Waffles. Kids

of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursdays in February from 3 to 4 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 921-3500. Delta Teens — Valentine’s Day Cards. Come and create a work of art for your sweetheart, and have a great time doing so. This craft is for grades 5-12 on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:15 p.m. Teens — Party “Mardi Gras” Style. Snacks and soda will be provided, and Christian has some fun games planned for grades 5-12. Thursday, Feb. 16, at 4:15 p.m. One-On-One Computer Help. Do you have a computer question or need help with a computer program? Our next session will be Thursday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m.

ThreeStyle — great style BY CHARLIE HUFF Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association

On Monday, Jan. 30, over 400 of the area’s Community Concert patrons and guests once again enjoyed an evening of great music performed by a trio of talented and joyful performers in the persons of Jimmy Martin, Drew Jansen, and Jody Briskey who tour the country singing and accompanying themselves on the electric keyboard and the piano — and how GREAT did our new piano sound under their talented hands! With their enthusiastic spirit and personal identification with our audience, each of these three, whether performing solo or as duos or all three together, were obviously enjoying every minute. They were able to bring us along with our memories of some of the great entertainers and

song writers of the past such as Patty Page, Barry Manilow, Rosemary Clooney, and Judy Garland. Their love of the music and the great performers of the eras of the ‘50s and ‘60s, and ‘70s was evident by the affection and authenticity with which they each performed and gave of themselves to us through their incredible talents and performing art. Also, their personal knowledge of some of the history of our rich musical heritage added interest and good humor to their work. As always, such an enjoyable evening filled with the spirit and talents of ThreeStyle — Jimmy, Drew, and Jody — came to a fun-filled conclusion all too quickly, though the three standing ovations did bring them back for a rousing encore and many warm greetings from them each in the hallway and foyer as the

audience made their way home once again. If you find yourself missing out on one of these truly enjoyable and family-friendly concerts and performances as brought to our area by the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association, we invite you to make it a point to attend the next scheduled performance which will be held at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts and Education at 9th and Grand on Friday, March 2. Appearing will be the world-class Rastrelli Cello Quartet who perform nearly every style of music on the cello, everything from the symphonic classics to jazz or even a polka! Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable evening of uniquely beautiful music! For more information, contact, Bob Brown at 835-4480 or Charlie Huff at 921-4142.

Sign up at the library for individual computer assistance with a librarian. H&R Block Tax Presentation. Donna Miller of H&R Block will be presenting basic/common IRS forms and common errors on them. She will have a question-andanswer session and a basic open discussion of topics that relate to the questions posed from the audience. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss Crafty Kids. Kids K-2 are invited to join in the fun and make a Valentine’s Day craft. All materials supplied! Thursday, Feb. 9, at 3:45 p.m. Computer Basics.

Start the new year off right by learning the new Microsoft Word 2010. Learn to create various documents such as letters, papers and flyers. Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Basic Excel Class. Don’t just sit there scratching your head. Come join the class and learn the basics of an Excel spreadsheet. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Mondays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 872-4153. Paonia Evening Book Club. The selection for February is “Life and Times of the Thunderbold Kid” by Bill Bryson. Read the book and join the discussion, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. Computer Class -

Basic Internet Searching. Library staff will offer a computer class on basic Internet searching, which includes instruction on navigating a web browser, exploring the Delta County Libraries website, and printing web pages. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Call the library at 527-3470 to register. Teen Night. Learn about the customs and geography of Italy. Sample Italian food and learn basic phrases in the Italian language using the Mango Languages database. Plus a special valentine “chocolate festival.” All middle and high school aged students are welcome. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 527-3470.

Businesses must declare personal property by April 17 All persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $5,500 (per owner, per county) on Jan. 1, 2012, are required to report the personal property to the assessor by April 17, 2012. Personal Property Declaration Schedules have been mailed to every person, business, or company known to own, possess, or control taxable personal property in the county. Non-receipt of a declaration schedule DOES NOT excuse taxpayers from declaring taxable personal property to the assessor. If you have not received a declaration schedule and own personal property with a value greater than $5,500, contact the assessor at 874-2120. All personal property with a total actual value in excess of $5,500 (per owner, per county) is taxable unless specifically exempt by law. Taxable personal property includes: • All residential house-

hold furnishings used to produce income. • Equipment, furniture, and machinery used by commercial, industrial, and natural resource operations. • Property used in an agribusiness that does not qualify as agricultural pursuant to § 39-1102(1.6)(a), C.R.S. • Expensed assets with a life greater than one year. • Fully depreciated assets still in use. • Personal property in storage that is subject to IRS depreciation. • Leasehold improvements. Equipment that is licensed as a motor vehicle (SMM plate or Z-Tab) is not reported on the Personal Property Declaration Schedule. Completed declaration schedules are due April 17. You may extend the deadline if, prior to April 17, the assessor receives your written request for an extension along with $20 for a 10-day extension, or $40 for a 20-day

extension. If you do not meet the April 17 deadline and do not request an extension, a penalty in the amount of $50 or 15 percent of the taxes due (whichever is less) will be applied to your account. If you fail to file a declaration schedule, the assessor will establish a taxable value based on the “best information available” and add a penalty of up to 25 percent of assessed value for any omitted property that is subsequently discovered.

Astronomy club meets monthly Black Canyon Astronomical Society meets the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in either Montrose/Delta. Meetings feature talks and interesting discussions about astronomical topics. For details visit www. blackcanyonastronomy. com or call 856-7716.

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Consolidated Finance Corporation's annual stockholders meeting will be held February 21st, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Consolidated Finance Corp. Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Hotchkiss Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing on February 22, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, Colorado to consider a Special Zoning Use Review and a Zoning Variance request. The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees will consider this same request at a Public Hearing on March 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, CO. The request is to use the current drive-through for a restaurant at 301 E. Bridge Street and to request a variance from the off street parking regulations. Julie Lange filed the application. Concerns and comments may be presented at the Public Hearing or by filing written comment to the Town Clerk’s office at P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 prior to either of the public hearings. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANET LEE COGSWELL, also known as JANET L. COGSWELL, also known as JANET COGSWELL, Deceased Case No. 12 PR 11 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 June 1, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Lorie Mosteller Personal Representative P.O. Box 1003 Delta, CO 81416 970-835-4991 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 February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CRS 1-1-104(34); 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Delta County Memorial Hospital District of Delta County, State of Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. If an eligible elector of the Delta County Memorial Hospital District is interested in serving on the board of directors, a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form may be obtained from the district designated election official, Aaron R. Clay, at 415 Palmer Street, Delta CO 81416, 874-9777, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This form must be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than Friday, March 2, 2012. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2012. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 4, 2012, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Delta County Memorial Hospital District Aaron R. Clay, Designated Election Official Signature Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012. MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Young Creek Reservoir Company will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Grand Mesa Water Users Office, 125 Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge. Board of directors will be elected for the ensuing year; an assessment will be levied for 2012 and other business proper to come before the meeting will be transacted. Bob Morris, President Dorman Frost, Secretary I hereby appoint ________________ to vote my ____ shares of stock at the above meeting. Mail to: Dorman Frost, 22980 Frost Rd., Cedaredge, CO 81413 _________________________________ signature Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LOIS JEAN MALONEY, a/k/a LOIS J. MALONEY, a/k/a LOIS MALONEY, Deceased Case Number 12PR7 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 28, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Geraldine A. Walters Person Giving Notice 666 E. Cliff Drive Grand Junction, CO 81506 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Rose Marie Burditt, Deceased Case Number: 12 PR 10 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 25, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan B. Hillyard, P.C. Person Giving Notice P.O. Box 808 Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of NORTH DELTA IRRIGATION CO. will be held February 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Delta Middle School Cafeteria, 910 Grand Ave. On the agenda: election of officers, increase of assessment fees due to the tunnel collapse, related grants, loans and any other business. Current officers: Ken Nelson Pres., Vernon Nutter - VPres., and Carolyn Hawkins - Sec./Treas. Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 8, 2012.

County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: REBECCA CARPENTER for Minor Child: KAYLEE DENISE RAE ELGIN For a Change of Name to: KAYLEE DENISE RAE CARPENTER Case Number: 10C15 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on January 23, 2012, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Delta County Court. The Petition requests that the name of KAYLEE DENISE RAE ELGIN be changed to KAYLEE DENISE RAE CARPENTER.

Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ Angelina Arreguin Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CHRISTOPHER B. LEFEVRE, a/k/a CHRISTOPHER LEFEVRE Deceased Case Number 2012PR8 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 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Bart R. Bickmore Person Giving Notice 3566 Apple Mill Cove Salt Lake City UT 84109 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay Clay and Dodson, P.C. PO Box 38, Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Hotchkiss Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing on February 22, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, Colorado to consider an R-1 Zone – Home Occupation Permit Application for an Accounting Service at 410 Duke Hill Road. The Hotchkiss Board of Trustees will consider this same request at a Public Hearing on March 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, CO. Gordon MacAlpine filed the application. Concerns and comments may be presented at the Public Hearing or by filing written comment to the Town Clerk’s office at P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 prior to either of the public hearings. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy L. Axtell Deceased Case Number 2011 PR 14 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before February 8, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. James A. Kaplan, #7741 Attorney for Personal Representative, Health Management Systems, Inc. 717 Seventeenth Street Suite 2300

Denver, CO 80202 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE TURNER DITCH COMPANY You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Turner Ditch Company will be held at the Paonia Public Library at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2012. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect the board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may be brought before the meeting. Steve Kossler, President Dawn Ullrey, Sec./Treasurer Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Delta County Fire Protection District #1 of Delta County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held the 8th day of May 2012, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. At that time two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Self-nomination and acceptance forms are available from Richard N. Smith, Designated Election Official of the District, 1753 G Road, Delta, Colorado. Self-nomination and acceptance forms or letter are to be returned to the designated election official not less than 67 days prior to the regular election, March 2, 2012 until 5:00 P.M. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for absent voter's ballot may be filed with the designated Election Official of the District at the above address no earlier than January 1 immediately preceding the election nor later than the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, Friday, the 4th of May, 2012. DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 By /s/ Richard N. Smith Designated Election Official Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit A6 located at 175 Hwy 133 in Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Audrey Head, last known address: 218 South Grand, Rangely, CO 81648. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on February 29, 2012, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit A5 located at 175 Hwy 133 in Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Christy Guyers, last known address: P.O. Box 759, Paonia, CO. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on February 29, 2012, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Units G12 & G18 located at 175 Hwy 133 in Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Tracy Rankin, last known address: P.O. Box 1144, Paonia, CO. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on February 29, 2012, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GREGORY KENNETH GRAHAM Deceased Case Number 2012PR6 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 June 8, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Janice L. Graham Personal Representative 34693 Powell Mesa Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MINNESOTA CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE MINNESOTA CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 AT 1: PM AT THE: AMERICAN LEGION HALL IN PAONIA FOR THE ELECTION OF A BOARD MEMBER AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual meeting of the Relief Ditch Co. will be held at the School District Office at Read, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors, discussing repairs and maintenance and to transact any

other business that may properly come before the meeting. Carol Morrell, Secretary Treasurer If you are not able to attend the meeting, please send proxy. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4 (aka Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4) of Delta County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4 (aka Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4) interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Nomi Gray 29587 Redlands Mesa Road Hotchkiss, Co 81419 970-872-2145 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2012 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2012 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 4, 2012, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4 (aka Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4) By /s/ Nomi Gray Designated Election Official Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0197 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. 2011-0200 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. 2011-0195 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0140 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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): JACK B. KAUFMAN Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGHCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR8 Date of Deed of Trust: 4/23/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/30/2004 Recording Reception Number: 579174 Original Principal Amount: $422,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $371,068.07 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE W1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4, THE W1/2 E1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4 AND THE NW1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3778 L ROAD, PAONIA, CO 81428-9591 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, 03/21/2012, 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: 1/25/2012 Last Publication: 2/22/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/04/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee The name, address, telephone number and bar registration

number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 9105.02316 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Cathedral Water Company will be held Thursday February 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Crawford Elementary School in Crawford for the purpose of electing board members and for such other business that may come before the stockholders. Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 8, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Sunshine Mesa Domestic Water Company will be held Saturday morning, February 18, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hotchkiss City Hall, Senior Dining Room, 276 West Main, Hotchkiss, Colorado 81419. We will meet for the purpose of electing one three-year board member, and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before said meeting. Todd Sabatke, President Katherine Sabatke Secretary/ Treasurer Published in the Delta County Independent 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. 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

Delta County Independent 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 Independent January 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15, 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 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.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING LONE CABIN DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY The annual meeting of the Lone Cabin Ditch & Reservoir company will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Briscoe residence 42384 Lamborn Mesa Road, Paonia, Colorado, for the purpose of electing board members, establishing assessments, discussion of possible future amendments to ByLaws and/or articles of incorporation, and for such other business as may come before the stockholders. James R. Briscoe President Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1 and 8, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 483, Paonia, CO, 81428, has submitted a complete application for a technical revision to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety for its approved Bowie No. 2 Mine, mining permit no. C-1996-083. The proposed revision will allow expansion of the mine plan area to the north. North mains and gate roads will be developed in anticipation of obtaining lease modifications so four longwall panels B19, B20, B21 and B22 can be mined. All development is within the approved permit boundary. Most of the mine facilities are located north of Bowie Road near the town of Bowie, CO. A pump station, three sediment ponds, a coal mine waste disposal area and unit train loadout are located south of Bowie Road. The Fire Mountain Canal is located south of the mine facilities and north of the unit train loadout. The North Fork of the Gunnison River is located south of the mine permit boundary. The proposed mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map within the following sections. Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 2: SW/4NW/4,SW/4 Sec. 3: ALL Sec. 4: ALL Sec. 5: S/2SE/4, SE/4SW/4, S/2NE/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NW/4NE/4SE/4, E/2SW/4NE/4SE/4, SE/4NE/4SE/4 Sec. 6: lots 5, 6, 7, SW/4NE/4, SE/4NW/4, E/2SW/4, SE/4 Sec. 7: ALL Sec. 8: NE/4, W/2 , W/2SE/4** Sec. 9: NE/4, NW/4, SE/4, NE/2SW/4, SE/4SW/4, NE/4SW/4SW/4 Sec. 10: ALL Sec. 11: SW/4, NW/4 Sec. 14: NW/4 except that portion south of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way Sec. 15: NE/4, NW/4, NW/4SE/4 Portions of the N/2SE/4, SW/4SE/4, S/2SW/4, excluding all privately held lands not owned or controlled by Bowie Resources LLC or the Union Pacific Railroad. Sec. 16: N/2NE/4 Sec. 17: NW/4, W/2NE/4 Sec. 18: Lots 1,2, NE1⁄4, E/2NW/4 Sec. 22: Portion of NW/4NW/4, on lands owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Township 13 South, Range 92West, 6th PM Sec. 1: SE/4 Sec. 12: lots 1,2,7,8,9, and 10 Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 27: SW/4, S/2SE/4, S/2 NE/4SE/4, S/2NW/4SE/4 Sec. 28: E/2 SE/4 Sec. 33: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10,11, 12, 14, 15, 16, SE/4NW/4, S/2NE/4, NE/4NE/4 Sec. 34: ALL Sec. 35: SW/4 Lot 18, NW/4 Lot 19 * North of Deer Trail Ditch Some of the affected area proposed by this revision will be within 100 feet, measured horizontally, of the outside right-of-way line of Stevens Gulch Road in the following areas. Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th PM Sect. 1: SE/4 A public hearing, for the purpose of determining whether the interests of the public and affected landowners will be protected may be requested by contacting the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety in writing within 30 days after the last publication of this notice. Any such hearing will be held in the locality of the mining operation. The current Bowie No. 2 Mine permit contains 8,301 acres of land, 4,637 acres of private surface and 3,664 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 6,344 acres. A copy of the proposed revision is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567. Written comments regarding this application may be submitted to and additional information may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety at the above address. Written comments must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety within 10 days after the date of this publication in order to be considered. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0205 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 17, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) JOHN M. TIMBREZA AND JACKIE L. TIMBREZA Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Date of Deed of Trust 12/1/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/10/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621280 Original Principal Amount $178,881.11 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,881.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 7 of Block L, of the GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION of the City of Delta, Colorado, according to the recorded map of a portion of said GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION filed in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder under Reception Number 318525 on December 9, 1965, Subject to all easements and rights of way existing of record and utility easement as reserved in Instrument recorded December 9, 1965 Reception No. 318525 said easement being that portion along the back of each lot necessary for Installation of public utilities. Also known by street and number as: 232 CEDAR 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, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/17/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 9106.01780 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0206 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 17, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) LANCE T. LABELLE AND DENA RENEE CALLAHAN Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 1/26/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/31/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 600079 Original Principal Amount $138,040.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $127,472.17 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. LOT 3 & 4 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF ULLERY SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1025 NW CEDAR AVE, 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, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/17/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 9105.02943 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0207 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) DOUGLAS C HERBISON AND CYNTHIA D CONGER Original Beneficiary(ies) GREAT AMERICAN BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AURORA BANK FSB Date of Deed of Trust 8/11/1989 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/14/1989 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 442426 Book: 632 Page: 296 Original Principal Amount $39,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $23,120.62 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 17, 18, 19 AND 20, 21, AND 22 BLOCK 1, HILLMAN’S SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL WATER, LATERAL, AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO. Also known by street and number as: 1042 BLUFF ST, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/18/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, 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 # 8080.29472 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0208 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Elton J Kropf Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Spectrum Funding Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11 Date of Deed of Trust 4/25/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/27/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614551 Original Principal Amount $234,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $230,257.79 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, JANUARY ESTATES SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17718 B 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, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-05921CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0209 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Joe

Armendariz and Barbara J Armendariz Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, 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 THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Date of Deed of Trust 12/22/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/10/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 599424 Original Principal Amount $116,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,103.66 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 9 of the Replat of Block 1 of Garnet Heights Subdivision County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 580 BOND ST, Delta, CO 814162550. 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, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL J. VALORZ #42496 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-05922CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012. OVERLAND DITCH AND RESERVOIR COMPANY NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING FEBRUARY 13th, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular annual stockholders’ meeting of the Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company 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 Monday, February 13th, 2012, 7:00 MST, at which meeting an election of two (2) Board of Directors shall be held, 2011 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 Philip Ceriani, President 38638 Stucker Mesa Rd. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Debbie Christner, Secretary 28444 Redlands Mesa Rd Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 8, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0212 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 23, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) PHILIP RHODES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for MAJOR MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 4/30/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/3/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 579256 Original Principal Amount $125,530.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $112,771.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, SELBY SUBDIVISION Also known by street and number as: 1011 E 5TH STREET, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/23/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.02909 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0211 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 23, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jose G. Acosta Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 3/28/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/3/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 613781 Original Principal Amount $117,161.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $110,884.57 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 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 34 OF PLAT “C”, TOWN OF DELTA, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 358 Silver St, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/21/2012, 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 1/25/2012 Last Publication 2/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/23/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NEAL J. VALORZ #42496 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-06679CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0213 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 29, 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 S. PARKER AND SHANNEL J. PARKER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Date of Deed of Trust 10/25/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/7/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 620428 Original Principal Amount $135,448.11 Outstanding Principal Balance $133,529.30 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 FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY, IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO TO WIT: LOT 4 IN BLOCK 1 OF THE HOGREFE AND WILSON SUBDIVISION Also known by street and number as: 560 NW ASPEN AVE, 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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 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, 03/28/2012, 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 2/1/2012 Last Publication 2/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/29/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9106.02063 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0217 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) Jonathan N. Palmer and Lonni Ann Palmer Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 2/26/2001 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/2/2001 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 541723 Book: 876 Page: 115 Original Principal Amount $115,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,136.52 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 , CREEK SIDE MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4099 N. 80 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, 03/28/2012, 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 2/1/2012 Last Publication 2/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/30/2011 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, 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 # 11-16344 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0218 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 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) WILLIAM L. KELLER JR AND TRICIA L. KELLER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 7/10/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/15/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636226 Original Principal Amount $183,353.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,267.59 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12 AND 13, EXCEPTING

THEREFROM THE WEST 40 FEET OF LOT 13, GARY GRESHAM SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1221 FRONTIER 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, 03/28/2012, 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 2/1/2012 Last Publication 2/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/30/2011 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, 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 # 9105.03037 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0216 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 29, 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) Marvin G. Stommel and Ruth E. Stommel Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Webster Bank, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/22/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 589222 Original Principal Amount $237,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $213,410.95 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A A tract of land situate in part of the W1/2E1/2 of Section 17, Towndhip 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West right of way of "S-50" Lane from whence the S1/4 Corner of Section 17, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian bears South 16°57' West a distance of 2,468.23 feet and considering the North-South Centerline of said Section 17 to bear North 00°53'58" West and all other bearings relative thereto; thence South 88°50' West 236.0 feet; thence South 00°12' West 344.2 feet; thence North 88°12' East to the West right of way said "S-50" Lane, 246.2 feet; thence Northerly along said West right of way of "S-50" Lane the following courses and distances: North 125.0 feet; North 02°22' West 216.6 feet more or less, to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 18397 EASTRIDGE 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, 03/28/2012, 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 2/1/2012 Last Publication 2/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/29/2011 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 # 11-16349 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

D6 Wednesday, February 8, 2012 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0222 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) DAN L. JOHNSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Date of Deed of Trust 3/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/27/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 613486 Original Principal Amount $169,889.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $167,713.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 68, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 783 GENESSEE 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, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/8/2012 Last Publication 3/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/07/2011 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 # 1269.07833 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0221 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) Jerry G. Gallegos & Judith Ann Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken 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 3/31/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/22/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633821 Original Principal Amount $177,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,215.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 117, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 785 Barstow 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, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/8/2012 Last Publication 3/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/02/2011 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: 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 # 11-15081 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0146 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): PINENEEDLE DEVELOPMENT LLC Original Beneficiary(ies): THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF THE ROCKIES Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HARTLAND CLUBB, SR. Date of Deed of Trust: 11/22/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/22/2006 Recording Reception Number: 609932 Original Principal Amount: $513,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $513,500.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A East Parcel A parcel of land located in the E1/2NW1/4 Section 27, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, and being more described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 27 from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 27, being monumented with a 30 foot witness corner by LS 24944, bears S89°56'47"E, 1022.70 feet, and considering the line between said N 1/4 corner of Section 27 and the Northwest corner of said Section 27, being monumented with two reference monuments by LS 24660, to bear N89°56'47"W with all other bearings being relative thereto; Thence S00°15'13"W, 151.78 feet; Thence S89°55'47"E, 146.36 feet to the West line of the Fedler Subdivision; Thence S00'15'13"W along said West line of the Fedler Subdivision, 21.73 feet to the Southwest corner of said Fedler Subdivision; Thence S89°55'47"E along the South line of said Fedler Subdivision, 315.13 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of said Fedler subdivision; Thence S00°04'02"E, 187.32 feet; Thence S89°22'41"E, 230.32 feet; Thence S00°31'23"W, 1043.39 feet; Thence S89°42'34"E, 338.80 feet to the East line of said E1/2 NW 1/4 Section 27; Thence S00°05'20"W along said East line of the E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 1260.65 feet to the Southeast corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°13'09"W along the South line of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 1331.27 feet to the Southwest corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence N00°10'16"E along the West line of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 2688.05 feet to the Northwest corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°56'47"E along the North line of said E1/2NW1/4 Section 27, 304.56 to the point of beginning. West Parcel A parcel of land located in the W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27 from which the North 1/4 corner of said Section 27, being monumented with a 30 foot witness corner by LS 24944, bears S89°58'47"E, 1424.08 feet, and considering the line between said North 1/4 corner of Section 27 and the Northwest corner of said Section 27, being monumented with two reference monuments by LS 24660, to bear N89°58'47"W with all other bearings being relative thereto; Thence S89°56'47"E along the North line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 96.82 feet to the Northeast corner of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S00°10'16"W along the East line of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27, 2688.05 feet to the Southeast corner of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°13'09"W along the South line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 599.79 feet to the Easterly line of a deed recorded in Book 116 at Page 73 of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders Office; Thence N00°16'35"E along the Easterly line of said deed, 1824.65 feet; Thence continuing along the Easterly line of said deed 59.11 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 301.60 feet, a central angle of 11°13'47" and a long chord of 59.02 feet which bears N05'20'18"W; Thence leaving the Easterly line of said deed S89'56'18"E along the South line of the plat recorded in Book 11 at Page 75 and the plat recorded in Book 22 at Page 48 of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders Office, 497.17 feet; Thence N00°44'11"E along the East line of said plats, 813.51 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 13482 F ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/28/2012, 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: 2/1/2012 Last Publication: 2/29/2012

PUBLIC NOTICES Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/12/2011 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: JOHN T. HOWE #18845 Hoskin Farina & Kampf 200 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 400, PO BOX 40, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 815020040 (970) 986-3400 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 #: 4756.1000 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 2011CW151. Concerning the Revised Abandonment List of Water Rights in Water Division No. 4. The previous publication concerning the Revised Abandonment List in Water Division 4 stated that a statement of opposition may be filed by the last day of February 2012. This notice is to clarify that any person who wishes to protest the inclusion of any water rights on the revised abandonment list may file a written protest no later than June 30, 2012. Bob Hurford, Division Engineer Dick Wolfe, State Engineer Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

Act funds. Funds are intended to promote services as follows: Secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for older persons who are able to care for themselves, if they receive appropriate supportive services; Remove individual and social barriers and create greater economic and social independence for older persons; and Provide a continuum of care for persons who are elderly and vulnerable. Services include the following: Congregate Meals, Elder Abuse, Family Caregiver Services, Health Promotion, Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker Services, Information & Assistance, Legal Assistance, Nutrition Education, Ombudsman and Transportation Services. Applications will be available beginning 10:00 a.m. Fri., February 10, 2012 and accepted until 4:30 pm, Monday, April 2, 2012. Applicants’ Project Directors are required to attend a training conference (either Tues., Feb. 21, 2012 from 10:00-11:30 am OR Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 from 1:30–3 pm) in order to be considered for funding. Reasonable technical assistance will be provided upon written request from applicants until 4:30 pm, Monday, March 26, 2012. To obtain application materials, interested organizations should contact Michele Gad/AAA Director at Region 10 Area Agency on Aging, 300 N. Cascade, Suite #1, Montrose, CO 81401, phone (970) 249-2436, x. 15. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of January, 2012. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred. CASE NO. 2012CW2(REF NO. 05CW120). Applicant: Fred Ferganchick, Trustee for the Tony Ferganchick Trust, d/b/a/ Hecama Ranch, 18327 George Creek Road, Eckert, CO 81418. Application To Make Absolute and for Finding of Diligence: Cedar park Ditch Ferganchick Enlargement – NW1/ 4NE1/4SE1/4 of Section 16, T13S, R95W, 6th PM. 2,530 feet south of the north line and 1,260 feet east of the west line. Source: Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 08/17/2005. Amount Claimed:.2.0 c.f.s. absolute of which .05 absolute may be used for domestic use. The application on file with the water court contains and outline of the work performed during the diligence period. DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of March, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

DISTRICT COURT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO 501 Palmer Street, Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 Petitioner: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: [Name Omitted, date of birth 02/26/2007], Child And Concerning Respondents: [Name Omitted] (Mother) and UNKNOWN FATHER Attorney for Petitioner: Christine L. Knight, Atty Reg # 34213 County Attorney John F. Baier, Atty Reg # 38345 Assistant County Attorney Bradley K. Kolman, Atty Reg # 4352 Senior County Attorney Address: 320 W. 5th St., Delta, CO 81416-1610 Phone Number: 970-874-2090 Fax Number: 970-874-2094 E-Mail: cknight@deltacounty.com Case Number: 2012 JV 03 Division: 1 ALIAS SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) TO: UNKNOWN FATHER You are hereby notified that a verified Petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that [name omitted] a child born on February 26, 2007, is a neglected and dependent Child for the reasons set forth more fully in said Petition, incorporated herein by reference. It is alleged that you are the father of the child. In addition to the original Petition filed in the Court, a copy may be obtained from the office of the Delta County Attorney, 320 West 5th Street, Delta, CO 81416. Termination of the parent-child relationship is a possible remedy available if this Petition alleging that the child is dependent and neglected is sustained. A separate hearing must be held before such termination is ordered. Termination of the parent-child legal relationship means that the child who is the subject of this Petition would be eligible for adoption. You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for an advisement hearing on the 14th day of February, 2012, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear before this Court at said time. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 2nd day of February, 2012. Mandy Allen Clerk of the Combined Court By: /s/ P. Hagel Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) To the Parents, Guardians, or other Respondents You are to be present at all hearings of said case, including the hearing set above, as your right to the care, custody, control and guardianship of said Child(ren) will then be finally determined. A continuance of any scheduled hearing may be granted for a reasonable time upon good cause shown to the Court. You are further notified that you are entitled to such other legal rights and privileges as more fully set forth in this summons. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. You are entitled to admit or deny the truth and accuracy of any statement made by the petition. If you deny any statements alleging the dependency and neglect of your children, the petitioner must prove the statements by a preponderance of the evidence at a trial that will be scheduled by the Court. 2. You have a right to be represented by a lawyer at all hearings conducted in this case. If you do desire to be represented by a lawyer, you should begin now to obtain his assistance and ask him to notify the court of his intention to represent you. If the court finds that you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, you are entitled to a court-appointed lawyer without cost to you. 3. You have a right to a trial by a jury of not more than six persons. If you wish a trial by jury, you or your lawyer should request it in writing as soon as possible. If you do not request a trial by jury trial will be to the Judge. 4. You have a right to question any witness who appears at the hearing on behalf of the petitioner and you also have the right to call and examine any witness of your own. At your request, the court may subpoena persons to be present as your witnesses. 5. When the court or a jury has reached a final decision in this case, you have a right to request a rehearing or new trial, but your request must be made in writing, within fifteen (15) days of the decision, unless the court grants a longer time. You have the right to appeal the court's decision. 6. If the petition is sustained, the court may make orders affecting any person named in the petition concerning the custody, care and discipline of the children, and may place the children outside of the family home if it finds that such placement would serve the best interests of the children. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Region 10 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is requesting proposals from public, private, and non-profit organizations to provide services and programs for older adult citizens (60+) in Region 10 (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties) utilizing Fiscal Year 2013 Older Americans Act funds and Older Coloradans

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0156 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 23, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of January, 2012. The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred. CASE NO. 2012CW1. Applicant: Mitchell and Donna Gershten, 15426 Fire Mountain Road, Paonia, CO 81428. Application for Absolute Surface Water Rights: Tail Water Ditch Diversion – NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 31, T13S, R91W, 6th PM. 2,597 feet from the north line and 1,039 feet from the west section line. Source: North Fork Gunnison River and Gunnison River. Appropriation Date: 07/15/2007. Amount Claimed: 34 g.p.m. absolute for irrigation of crops and orchard. DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of March, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5. (Filing fee: $158.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us). DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): KARLA L. LAKEY AND TIM O’HAYRE Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 4/28/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/5/2008 Recording Reception Number: 625268 Original Principal Amount: $355,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $341,378.17 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description PARCEL 1: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATE IN THE W1/2E1/2NE/14 AND PART OF THE NE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 9, T14S, R94W OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE CE 1/16 CORNER OF SECTION 9, T14S, R94W OF THE 6TH P.M. AND CONSIDERING THE E-W CENTER SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 9 TO BEAR N 89° 40' 02" W AND ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO; 1. THENCE N 00°32'39" W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE W1/2E1/ 2NE1/4 TO THE NW CORNER THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 2616.07 FEET; 2. THENCE S 89° 56' 49" E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION TO THE NE CORNER THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 659.93 FEET; 3. THENCE S 00° 31' 08" E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION AND EXTENDED TO THE CENTER LINE OF 2420 DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 2632.00 FEET; 4. THENCE S 89° 13' 32" W ALONG CENTER LINE OF 2420 DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 357.12 FEET; 5. THENCE N 04° 05' 05" W TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE W1/ 2E1/2NE1/4 A DISTANCE OF 19.69 FEET; 6. THENCE N 89° 40' 02" W ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE OF 300.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 13377 2600 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, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/8/2012 Last Publication: 3/7/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 08/23/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file #: 9105.02377 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District of Delta County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8TH day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO), or may be picked up from the Town of Paonia Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at: Karen Budinger P.O. Box 327 Paonia, CO 81428 970-361-0574 or Town of Paonia 214 Grand Avenue Paonia, CO If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2012. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2012. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 4, 2012, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. North Fork Mosquito Abatement District Karen Budinger, Designated Election Official Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

Delta County Independent ORDINANCE NO 2012-01 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, KNOWN AS THE MCGAVIN ADDITION, DESCRIBING THE PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE IMPOSED UPON SUCH ANNEXED PROPERTY. WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia, Delta County, Colorado, have reviewed the Petition for Annexation of The McGavin Addition to the Town of Paonia, Colorado, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined, upon reviewing pertinent facts, data, and statutory law, that the annexation of The McGavin Addition to the Town of Paonia, Colorado, is a desirable and necessary step in the orderly development of the community and that the public interest will be properly served by said annexation; and WHEREAS, said Petition for Annexation meets and fulfills the requirements of C.R.S., 31-12-104 (1975, as amended) and is not subject to any limitation in C.R.S., 3112-105 (1975, as amended) in that it meets the following conditions: (1) At least one-sixth (1/6) of the perimeter of the area is contiguous with the Town boundaries; (2) That a community of interest exists between the proposed area of annexation and the present Town; (3) That the territory will be urbanized in the near future; (4) That the territory is capable of being integrated into the Town with the existing roads, water system, and sewer lines; and WHEREAS, The Petition has been signed by the owners of one hundred percent of the property proposed to be annexed, exclusive of streets and alleys; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has found that, pursuant to C.R.S., 31-12-107 (1975, as amended), such territory may be annexed to the Town of Paonia, Colorado, after notice, hearing and without election; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO: ii) That the property known as The McGavin Addition, more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby annexed to the Town of Paonia, Colorado. iii) This Ordinance shall become effective upon the date hereinafter set forth. iv) That if anyone or more sections or parts of this Ordinance shall be adjudged unenforceable or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any of the remaining provisions hereof, it being the intention that the various provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Exhibit A McG-3 LLC McGavin Annexation/Subdivision 438 Stahl Rd 427 Samuel Wade Rd. A parcel of land within Block 7, Beezley's Subdivision to the Town of Paonia, within the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 06, Township 14 South, Range 91 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian having bearings based upon a bearing of N.88°58'26"W. between the Northeast corner of said Section 06 and the N1/4 corner of Section 01, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian with all bearings being relative thereto, said parcel being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Block 7 from whence the Northwest corner of said Section 6 bears N.58°32'21"W. 1166.16 feet parcel boundary runs thence N.19°03'47"W. 387.39 feet along the West line of said Block 7 to a point on the South boundary of the Samuel Wade Road Annexation #2 as recorded under reception No. 648410; thence along said South boundary S.59°49'54"E. 44.87 feet; thence leaving said boundary of Samuel Wade Road Annexation #2 and following the perimeter of Samuel Wade Road Annexation #1 the following (3) three courses (1) 249.60 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 440.06 feet and whose chord bears S.43°34'56"E. 246.27 feet; (2) thence S.27°20'00"E. 23.59 feet; (3) thence 109.23 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 657.32 feet and whose chord bears S.32°05'38"E. 109.11 feet to a point on the South boundary of said Block 7, Beezely's Subdivision; thence following said South line S.71°02'36"W. 159.49 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel as described contains 0.92 acres. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, on this 24th day of January, 2012. /s/ Trustee Brian Ayers /s/ Trustee, Sydney Lewis Absent Trustee, Blake Kinser /s/ Trustee, Corinne Ferguson Absent, Trustee, Lucien Pevec /s/ Trustee, David Weber /s/ Mayor, Neal J. Schwieterman ATTEST: /s/ Town Clerk, Barbara J. Peterson (Town of Paonia Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0219 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) CHAD M. RUNDLE AND HANNAH Q. RUNDLE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 5/22/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/26/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 634858 Original Principal Amount $141,780.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $137,005.49 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land beginning at a point 100 feet East of the Southwest corner of Block "J" of Garnet Mesa Subdivision of the Town now the City of Delta,

Thence East 50 feet; Thence North 250 feet; thence West 50 feet; Thence South 250 feet to the place of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 833 E 3RD 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, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/8/2012 Last Publication 3/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/01/2011 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: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.03034 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Delta County Fire Protection District No. 3 of Delta County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail in election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. At that time (2) directors will be elected to serve 4 year terms from the following areas. Area No. 1, One member who resides within Cedaredge Town limits (four year term) Area No. 2, One at large member who must be an active fireman in District No. 3 (four year term) Self nomination and acceptance forms are available from Bruce C. Bertram (970-856-7688) Designated Election Official of the District at the Fire Station (P.O. Box 804), Cedaredge, Colorado, 81413 and must completed and returned to the Designated Election Official not less than 67 days prior to the regular election: (by March 2, 2012). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee mail in ballots may be filed with Bruce C. Bertram (8567688) Designated Election Official of the District, at P.O. Box 804, Cedaredge, CO 81413, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00PM, until the close of business on the Friday (Friday, May 4, 2012) immediately preceding the regular election. Delta County Fire Protection District No. 3 By /s/ Bruce C. Bertram, Designated Election Official Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CRS 1-1-104(34); 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Delta County Mosquito Control District of Delta County, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. If an eligible elector of the Delta County Mosquito Control District is interested in serving on the board of directors, a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form may be obtained from the district designated election official, Aaron R. Clay, at 415 Palmer Street, Delta CO 81416, 874-9777, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This form must be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than Friday, March 2, 2012. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2012. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, application for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 4, 2012, except that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the application shall be filed no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Delta County Mosquito Control District Aaron R. Clay, Designated Election Official Signature Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Stevens & Linder Ditch Company will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Larry Traubel, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent January 25 and February 8, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit C23 located at 175 Hwy 133 in Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Don and Dorothy Husted, last known address: 225 Clark Ave., Paonia, CO. 81428. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on February 29, 2012, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent February 8 and 15, 2012.

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And . . . 5, 6, 7, 8 . . . Photos by Tamie Meck

Members of the Hotchkiss High School dance team perform the routine that earned second place at this year’s state Spirit competition. The team, along with the newly-formed Paonia dance team and fifth-and sixth-grade girls from Hotchkiss area schools, will perform this and other routines at the annual Home Town Show on March 16. The eight members of the team are Madison Milner, Isabel Silverstein, AnnaLee Dutton, Becca Pachl, Kursten Keeler, Aleksus Wilson, Mariah Hafley and Kelsey Spadafora. They are coached by Stephanie Neff.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

t the Colorado High School Activities Association’s 2011 3A Spirit competition last December. the Hotchkiss High School Dance Team experienced a first in the team’s seven year history, advancing to the finals after a flawless preliminary round. They went on to do another perfect show and place second. “It was the first time we ever made it to finals, so it was pretty awesome,” said senior Kelsey Spadafora, who also was named to the CHSAA’s All-State Poms team. The eight-girl team will perform at the annual Home Show on March 16, in Hotchkiss High School gym. The perennial performance packs the stands. This year’s theme, “Proud to be an American,” is a special tribute to 9/11, said head coach Stephanie Neff. Spadafora and Mariah Hafley, co-captains and four-year team members, choreographed all the movements. Their performance (which can be found on youtube) also earned them an invitation to dance at this year’s state 3A girls basketball tournament on March 10 at Fort Collins. Proceeds from the Home Show will help pay for the trip. Dance teams typically perform during half time of home football and boys basketball games. Regional and state competitions are held in November and December, and participants can letter. With few 3A entries to the paid regional competition, which also comes from Home Show proceeds, Hotchkiss competes with 2A, 4A and 5A teams. They love the competition from the big schools, said Neff. The girls also benefit from seeing higher-level performances, which are often professionally choreographed. Neff said her girls have always choreographed their own routines and have been complimented at every state competition with inquiries about their choreographer. While they enjoy choreographing and other aspects of

spirit, for the dancers it’s all about performance. “When you nail it, and you know you nailed it, it’s such a great feeling,” said Hafley. “You know you did good.” Neff, who danced in high school and choreographed dance while in college, helped start the team seven years ago. They have competed at state the past six years and have placed at least fifth. Neff is especially proud of this year’s performance, considering there are five freshmen on the team. Hafley and Spadafora both loved to dance, and Spadafora is a gymnast. So they decided to try out for the team their freshman year. Both are now hooked on dance. This year, they choreographed all the routines performed in the 9/11 show and at state. Choreography comes with experience and takes time, they said. The state routine took all summer to choreograph, and the team rehearsed for four months prior to state competition. Three years ago, Neff started the Big Sister/Little Sister program. Open to area fifth- and sixth-grade girls, the program partners them with dance team members, who spend one evening a week together learning their moves and routines and getting to know each other. They complete the program with performances at the Home

Members of the Paonia High School dance team perform the finale of their routine, “Rock That Body,” at half-time of an Eagles basketball game. Paonia formed a dance team last November.

Show. Big Sister/Little Sister attracted a record 30 young dancers this year. To introduce them to choreography, “I will probably give the little sisters eight or 16 counts to do what they want,” said Neff. One of Neff ’s former

Hotchkiss dance coach Stephanie Neff has coached the Hotchkiss High School dance team for seven years. In December, the team placed second in poms at state spirit competition.

Members of the Hotchkiss dance team and fifth- and sixth-grade girls from Hotchkiss and Crawford practice a new dance routine through the team’s Big Sister/Little Sister program. The younger girls will perform at the March 16 Home Show.

dancers, Michelle Sparks, returned home after college, where she also danced and choreographed, and is now the assistant coach. It’s the first time Neff has had an assistant coach. “I’m so grateful to have her working with us,” said Neff. Dance caught on at Paonia High School, where cheerleading coach Candy Wuollet formed a team last November. There was little support for cheerleading and only two girls on the squad. But there was a strong interest in dance, particularly from the basketball team, said Wuollet, who was in her fourth year of coaching the cheerleaders. “We decided to see if we could make it work and what we got out of it.” More than 20 girls tried out, including several basketball players. Dance can be done along with other sports, “Which is nice. Way nice,” said Wuollet. And it allows for kids who aren’t into the intense competition to be a part of a team. It’s time-consuming and hard to fit into school and other sports, said three-sport athlete Ce’rra Carsten, who manages to fit dance into her busy schedule that includes school, basketball and calving season. But it offers the benefit of working with girls she might otherwise not know, and that makes it worth the effort. For senior Sarah Rushing, dance opened up opportunities. As a freshman, Rushing was planning on doing three sports, but has been sidelined with knee injuries since her freshman year. “It’s nice, because it’s really a bummer just sitting there and watching everyone do the sports I love,” said Rushing, who now manages the girls basketball team. “Finally being able to be a part of something again

is really nice.” Rushing said Wuollet and her teammates understand she can’t do all the moves and encouraged her to join the team. While she strives always to do her very best, she is restricted. “And they’re totally ok with that.” The team didn’t form in time for 2011 state competition. Wuollet plans to have both performance competitive teams next year. The competitive team will be geared toward those not involved in another sport in order to avoid conflicts when it comes time to compete. Wuollet had little prior dance experience, and contacted Neff for guidance. “She’s beyond wonderful,” said Wuollet. “She’s the one who set me up and said this is what you need to do and this is how you do it.” She also turned to youtube for ideas and instruction, and started a Facebook page as a way to keep the team connected, since “Everyone is on Facebook.” Paonia’s spirit season ended last week, and the Hotchkiss team invited them to perform at the Home Show. “We want to help support the Paonia program,” said Neff. The Hotchkiss girls gave their last half-time performance of the season at Saturday’s game against Grand Valley. “It’s kind of sad,” said Spadafora as she and Hafley waited to perform. “We really didn’t think of it until now.” Both seniors plan on attending college — Hafley at Colorado Mesa University and Spadafora at Colorado State or Grand Canyon university. Both plan to try out for the dance team. Why? Because, said Spadafora, “Once you get out there and perform, there’s nothing else like it.”