Delta County Independent, Feb. 15, 2012

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 7

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Commissioner hopefuls step up

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Two more candidates have stepped forward and announced for the Republican nomination for District #3 county commissioner.

They are Dr. Roger Bentley and Jonathan “Mark” Roeber.

Both announced their candidacy during the Feb. 7 Republican caucuses.

Dr. Bentley is a chiropractor who has farmed in the Peach Valley area since 1993. He has lived in this area since 1963 when his parents moved here and began farming near Montrose. He graduated from Montrose High School.

Bentley has been a member of the Delta County Planning Commission for six years and was recently appointed to a second six-year term on that board.

The other newly announced candidate is Paonia resident Jonathan “Mark” Roeber. In an e-mail to caucus participants, Roeber said, “The Roeber family has owned and operated their family ranch, in Delta County, for 123 years.”

He has been an active partner on Mt. Lamborn Ranches in Paonia since 1980 and is co-

owner of Homestead Meats in Delta and Paonia. He and his wife Jody have four children.

The two new candidates join Bob Stechert, a Rogers Mesa orchardist and attorney, in the quest for the party nomination.

Stechert declared his candidacy in November. A Colorado native, he has been a Delta County resident since 2000. He is a former member of the Delta County School Board and has two children.

In District #2, Bruce Hovde of Cedaredge has announced his intention to run for re-election. The former farmer and businessman was elected four years ago on a platform of fiscal responsibility, increased communication between citizens, municipalities, and the county, and improved roads. Going forward, his goals are business retention, job creation, and helping our small businesses by encouraging people to shop locally.

The Delta County Republicans will hold their county assembly on March 24. Any candidate for the party nod who gets 30 percent or more of the local delegates’ votes may appear on the primary election ballot.

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Don’t frack the fork To these protesters, the North Fork Valley is a very special place, “a gem” that should be protected from irresponsible oil and gas development. Sympathetic motorists honked their horns at the sign holders lining South Townsend Avenue, in front of the BLM headquarters in Montrose. Citizens for a Healthy Community organized the rally there on Thursday, Feb. 9, the deadline for submitting comments on a proposal to lease 30,000 acres of land for oil and gas development. See page B1 for the complete story.

Focus groups identify the qualities desired in the next superintendent

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Through a series of focus meetings conducted by a Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) facilitator last week, the qualities desired in the school district’s next superintendent were identified. CASB’s Bob Cito met with the school board, certified staff, classified staff and community members Feb. 8 and 9. Using the “common threads” generated through those focus meetings, he then put the final touches on a brochure which is being distributed this week to interested applicants.

The topics generated during the focus meetings will

also be used to develop questions for the three to five finalists who are invited to interview for the position.

At each of the focus meetings, Cito asked the same questons. First he asked participants to describe their communities. Rural, agricultural and diverse were the words used by school board members to describe Delta County. They also recognize that about 67 percent of the county’s residents do not have children in school.

Strengths and challenges facing the school district brought thoughtful responses.

School board members and area residents agree that the schools are staffed by great

Local Republicans embrace Santorum

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta County Republicans led support for the social conservative message of Rick Santorum at local precinct caucuses held on Feb. 7.

The county’s Republicans gave Santorum 56.6 percent of the ballots cast, a higher percentage of votes than he received from any other county in State Senate District 5, or in State House

Districts 61 and 54.

By contrast, Republicans in Pitkin County, which shares representation in both houses of the Legislature with Delta County, went for Mitt Romney giving him 86 percent of their votes.

Santorum was the winner among Republicans statewide also, finishing with 40.3 percent to Romney’s 34.8.

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teachers and the facilities are well maintained. The new building in Cedaredge will be a wonderful addition when it opens later this spring. Community-parent involvement is considered a strength but also a challenge to maintain.

Educational options are plentiful, from Vision to online learning.

For school board members, maintaining small class sizes, keeping schools open and funding state mandates are a challenge when revenues are declining. School board member Cheryl Hines said it’s the board’s goal to meet those adversities without impacting students or teachers.

At the community meeting in Cedaredge, the issue of equity came up. Parents realize there’s an advantage to the small class sizes in the smaller schools, but at the same time, programs and class offerings

can be limited by those numbers. They recognize that creating equal opportunities for kids throughout the district is “a big balancing act.”

Finally, Cito asked participants to define the qualities they would like to see in the next superintendent.

School board members specified: • Experience and demonstrated success in a challenging environment.

• An educational background, although that’s not required by state statute.

• Outstanding fiscal, management, organizational and communication skills. Strong people skills are also critical.

The individual who leads the school district should build strong relationships within the schools and communities.

• The ability to evaluate people and programs, to consider the input of others but

be willing to make tough decisions.

A leader who is truly truly interested in collaboration, who is a diplomat, was mentioned at the community meeting in Cedaredge. School board members used the words “consensus builder” to convey a similar desire.

Integrity, open-mindedness, energy and the courage to make hard decisions were also listed.

The topic of the school district’s “new direction” came up in Cedaredge. That “new direction” has yet to be defined, prompting Brad Kolman, a former school board member to comment that it’s up to the board to establish that vision. Then the new superintendent needs to be made aware of that vision, rather than calling a superintendent “to tell us where we need to go.”

Salary starts at $105,000

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

After meeting in executive session to discuss negotiating strategies, the Delta County School Board set the minimum salary for the district’s next superintendent at $105,000. That salary will be incorporated into a brochure outlining the vacancy,

a brochure which will be distributed this week to launch the application process. The deadline for applications is March 15. Screening of the candidates will be conducted by the school board the following week. After background checks, a list of finalists will be compiled and released to the public on March 29. Inter-

views will be scheduled in April.

Prospective superintendents interested in relocating to the Western Slope will have several choices, noted Bob Cito, of the Colorado Association of School Boards. CASB has been contracted to assist with the search process. Cito SALARY TO A3

INDEX

2 city races contested

City of Delta moves to condemn right-of-way

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Two of the four Delta City Council members to be selected in the April 3 municipal election will be unopposed.

Both are incumbents — Mary Cooper is completing her first full term from District B, and Bill Raley was appointed to fill a vacancy in District C. For the at-large seat, incumbent Robert Jurca is being challenged by Gerald Roberts. Frank Tranchina and Ray Penick will face off in District A. That seat is currently held by Guy Pfalzgraff, who will not be running for re-election. The election will be conducted by mail.

The Delta City Council has exercised its power of eminent domain after several unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner of parcels needed for construction of the alternate truck route.

The property is located south of Highway 348 between the Uncompahgre River and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and adjoins the onion sheds. The seven parcels total more than three acres and are owned

by Family Household Trust. A law firm in Florida serves as trustee.

City attorney Mike Schottelkotte said numerous attempts to contact the trustee

with offers to purchase the property were not answered. Further efforts to negotiate a conventional purchase of the property from the “uncommunicative” trust are considered to be futile. For that reason, city council concluded that the exercise of the city’s power of eminent domain was the only practical means for acquiring unencumbered title to the property.

The action by city council was unusual.

The city has been able to come to terms with property owners for all the other rightof-way acquisitions which have taken place over the past several years.

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OPINION

LETTERS Hunters oppose Bear Ranch land exchange Dear Editor: Over the last year or so, sportsmen who hunt on public lands in the vicinity of William Koch’s Bear Ranch (east of Paonia Reservoir) have been asking pointed questions about a proposed land exchange there.

As many locals already know, this land exchange would trade 1,846 acres of high elevation (mostly BLM) land east of the Paonia Reservoir for 911 acres of private land near Sapinero/the Curecanti NRA, just south of Blue Mesa Reservoir, and an 80-acre parcel within Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.

According to local Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) members who hunt this terrain, the proposed land exchange is a bad deal for our community and the general public, but it is especially bad for hunters. Around 1,800 acres of excellent elk, deer, turkey and bear hunting land currently under the BLM at the base of the Raggeds Wilderness area is being sought for complete privatization by Bill Koch, who already owns thousands of acres in the vicinity. This land

trade would also reduce the ability of the public to reach the Ragged Mountain Basin and would transfer out of public ownership 1,800 acres of prime elk habitat that have nothing to do with the division of the Bear Ranch.

Other things worth pointing out regarding the two parcels Mr. Koch wants to trade: First, you can’t hunt Dinosaur National Monument. Second, while you can hunt areas of the Curecanti NRA, this particular spot is not a hunting destination. Third, the land Mr. Koch would obtain is “awesome country.”

As one of our local BHA members says, “I bow hunt there for elk, my friends bow hunt there, lots of people ... muzzleload and rifle hunt there.

Access is excellent, and from this BLM land, you can go as deep as you want into serious backcountry for more hunting and fishing. It is too precious to simply trade off for land that most folks will never even step foot on. Bottom line, we are losing great public hunting land so an incredibly rich individual can fence it off, put up no trespass-

ing/no hunting signs and horde it.”

BHA understands that healthy public wildlife habitat, rivers and streams are the foundation supporting the American pastimes of hunting and fishing. We believe there is a place for private lands in this equation, but that the loss of irreplaceable public lands to benefit one (very wealthy) individual is a travesty. The keystone of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the principle that wildlife are owned by no one, and are to be held in trust for the benefit of all people by government.

For hunters, this means that we all have access to the enjoyment and material benefits (harvests) of wildlife as allocated by law. This access is irrespective of our social standing, wealth, or ownership of land. This proposed Bear Ranch land exchange would make a mockery of this principle, taking public lands from the many for the benefit of the one.

David Lien Co-chair Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Colorado Springs

Land swap is an injustice to Delta County Dear Editor: The proposed Bear Ranch land swap near the Raggeds Wilderness in Delta County would be an injustice to western Coloradoans if enacted.

It is a land grab proposal that could unnecessarily be introduced to an overburdened and challenged Congress. Mr. W. Billionaire Koch wants us off of our land, our BLM land because we are inconvenient for him.

A portion of the 1,846 acres of BLM land is between his newly purchased “Upper Bear Ranch” and his “Lower Bear Ranch.” Mr. Koch has “options” for the possible purchase of a small parcel of cluttered land in Utah — he doesn’t own it — but when adding it to the mix of his land swap, this Utah parcel would remove the deal

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from local control and would require approval of Congress. What appreciation would congressmen of other states have for what we would lose?

How many of them would travel the good established access and compare it to the steep, wet, narrow proposed access?

This is a local matter that can only be appreciated and determined by locals working with our local BLM and local Forest Service representatives.

What would we lose?

Koch’s deal to trade the Colorado BLM land between two of his parcels would eliminate safe public access into an area of western Colorado that has breathtaking views of our mountains — mostly snow capped 13ers. Spectacular views of high Colorado mountain peaks surround you as you travel up this good road. A shelter for picnics on the good access would be lost to the public.

The proposal eliminates access on an open, graveled, southern exposed and thus drier road that has a gentle grade. The access would be replaced by a narrow, very steep, slippery, north facing road located further from population centers. This access point offered by Mr. Koch can barely be considered access. I do not envision myself attempting to drive any vehicle of mine on it and hiking up it was

tough — like climbing a 14er before getting to the forest. It would be prejudicial to those who do not have extra cash to buy a mountain bike or an ATV and trailer. Also, it would be prejudicial to “quiet users” — bird watchers, hikers, horseback riders and especially hunters who need good multiple access points. Hunting is very important to Colorado’s economy and they travel from many other states to hunt the elk in this area.

There could be improved parking area for ATVs for safety but that should not be done through the U.S. Congress but rather by local entities. Mr. Koch and crew might consider putting up “No Trespassing” signs along his land. One reason for the trade that I heard at an information session was he wanted privacy. This is an inappropriate reason because one can barely see any of his PRIVATE “western town” buildings from the BLM access strip. The BLM could consider making the BLM access strip a “No Shooting Zone” to assist with the privacy concerns. Swapping good public access and adjoining public land for something far inferior, difficult access and for much less valued land, is not only an injustice to all now but also for future generations.

Penny Heuscher Cedaredge

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Involvement is critical to mitigating oil/gas development Dear Editor: I am a resident in Delta County. I own 22 acres and raise chickens, dairy goats, horses and cattle, as well as working on a natural garden that would be close to organic.

I also have worked in thegas and oil industry. I love to hunt and hike in our beautiful area.

Sadly as I have read many of the responses to an opportunity to develop one of the area’s natural resources I have seen many false statements and many statements made out of fear or ignorance.

Is there a potential for negative impacts if the natural resource is developed in our county? YES. Are there safe and wise ways to approach this opportunity, absolutely.

Misconceptions: • Gas development will decrease the property values. Property values in Minot, N.D., Williston, N.D., Rifle and Parachute have all experienced increased property values.

• Air and water will be poisoned. I have yet to find scientific studies that support the assumption that water will be contaminated by fracking. Most fracking occurs so far below the aquifer that it will not impact the aquifer.

•Development of the natural resource gas would have a negative impact on other natural resources like wildlife and organic farming.

The Alaska pipeline was supposed to kill the caribou, but the herd thrived during the early years of development and grew to about 14,000 by 1983.

Why would organic farmers or wineries be negatively impacted if the development of Gas is monitored and overseen by responsible, qualified and caring professionals?

• Gas and oil development will hurt the local economy. Yes there is a boom which brings in many outside workers but most reservations require the gas and oil companies hire a percentage of local employees. If this was implemented it would reduce the unemployment while providing real jobs for many local hard working individuals.

Legitimate concerns: •Heavy truck traffic on the roads. Yes, there will be increased truck traffic. Some of this traffic can be considerable. Designated truck routes is one way to minimize this concern. This allows the local population to avoid most of the heavy truck traffic More truck traffic brings mechanic, tire and gas station employment and revenue.

•Delta County not receiving compensation from the state for the impact. If Delta County were to work with the developers in requiring a “toll” process for road use then the money would be received directly by the county to adequately maintain the roads.

• Potential water or soil contamination. Proper storm water management and development oversight, water samples prior, during and after are just a few of the processes that if implemented correctly would help minimize negative impact. Not enough field

visits and oversight are the biggest reasons for non-compliance and failures to ensure standards are met.

• Impact to view and light pollution. This is a fact. Some oversight can help but there is very little this concern can be mitigated.

• Wildlife impact. The sage grouse is the only study certified animal that has shown a negative impact by developing the natural resources of gas and oil. The sage grouse habitats should be considered in how to minimize or limit the impact by developing gas resources.

• Dust. A real concern is dust mitigation. If dust covers the plants it will suffocate and prevent pollination. Using water trucks to control dust is a practice that has been used effectively in the past.

•NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard). I fully understand this thought process. It is a right and choice everyone has but it is also ultimately a personal choice.

If this development occurs I would prefer to be a part of the process in overseeing and guiding the concerns rather than simply being run over by the process. Getting run over is what will happen if we don’t get involved.

I am sure there are additional pros and cons.

Hopefully we can engage in constructive dialogue and work together for the betterment of the people of the county while being considerate of differing views and opinions.

Mike Martin Crawford

What does the silent majority have to say?

Dear Editor: I am sure this letter will anger some of my North Fork/Delta County neighbors but they have had their say, now it’s my turn. First: Delta County has a 30,000+ population.

Second: 300-500 turn out at the meetings regarding energy developments.

That’s only approximately 10%+/- of the populace.

Yes, yes, I know, there are children in the population figure and they don’t vote (yet), but I hope you can see where I am coming from as to the numbers involved.

What about the silent majority’s thoughts regarding these issues?

What would the results of a straw poll be if one was taken and the silent majority voted as well as the dissidents? Also, I do not believe the comments of two Paonia realtors are the opinion of the other realtors as a whole. I personally know (owning rental units) that energy related employees are constantly trying to find housing closer to their jobs rather that the long commute from Montrose or Palisade.

What will happen if the coal mines shut down

for lack of resources? I am positive the organic farmers are NOT going to support this valley. If the environmentalists are successful in closing down the energy fields, what will this do to the local economy? These energy

related employees spend tons and tons of money in this valley as well as producing the energy to keep the so called environmentalists from freezing in the dark.

Larry M. Head Hotchkiss

When is a donation not a donation?

Dear Editor: I am writing to rebut a recent letter penned

by Pam Cocker, wife of entertainer Joe Cocker, who apparently manages her husband’s non-profit foundation. Mrs. Cocker chastised Bill Koch, my boss, for failing to donate to her charity.

In a recent phone conversation, I reminded Mrs. Cocker that Oxbow Mining, a company owned by Mr. Koch, had received a letter soliciting donations in 2008 for her husband’s charitable concert. We gladly sent her organization a check made out to “Cocker Kids Foundation” for $900 and distributed tickets to our miners. In return for Oxbow’s generosity, the Cocker Foundation displayed Oxbow Mining’s corporate ban-

ner and acknowledged the donation in the concert program. Oxbow repeated this gesture in 2010.

In all, Oxbow Mining donated $1,800 to Mr. Cocker’s event. In a recent phone conversation, Mrs. Cocker said our money did not count as a donation because it was not tax deductible. Well, I am not about to argue the intricacies of IRS tax laws. I know our intention was to help the Cocker Kids’ Foundation when we sent the two checks and not what we could deduct from our income statement. I will also proudly say that Mr. Koch, Oxbow Mining, Bear Ranch, Gunnison Energy and the 7x Cattle Company, have made more than $300,000 in charitable donations in the North Fork Valley over the past two years.

We have helped underwrite the Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation, paid for fire trucks, baseball fields, school improvements and assisted dozens of other charitable entities that make the North Fork Valley a great place to live. Since Mr. Koch owns these companies, I never quibble about whether they qualify as a donation or not. I simply thank him.

Randy Litwiller Crawford

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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City lists Presidents’ Day closures, trash pickup City of Delta government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Monday’s refuse will be picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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FROM PAGE A1 said vacancies have also been posted in Durango, Cortez and Glenwood Springs.

He anticipates a pool of 15 to 20 candidates. The salary will be one factor considered by applicants.

Another is the economy, and whether they can afford to sell a home that may have lost value over the past few years.

In 2005, when a similar search was conducted, the school board offered a minimum salary of $105,000 with a competitive benefits pack-

School district staff, former school board members, retired school employees and community members gathered at the district office in Read last Tuesday to bid farewell to retiring superintendent Mike McMillan. McMillan had been a teacher, principal and administrator in Delta County since1971. His sudden departure has been attributed to “philosophical differences” with the current school board. His resignation came as a surprise for many district employees. The reception outside the district office was equally surprising, as McMillan had planned a quiet exit.

He graciously shook hands or exchanged hugs with all those gathered.

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age. Cortez is advertising a minimum salary of $115,000. Cito did not know the salaries being offered in Glenwood Springs and Durango, but said those superintendents are currently earning $145,265 and $155,250, respectively.

He said he believes Montrose offered $145,000 when that school district selected a new superintendent last year.

Mike McMillan, former Delta County superintendent, was earning a salary in the $125,000 to $130,000 range.

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In an ongoing attempt to reduce expenditures at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club, golfers will be allowed to take their own golf carts onto the course — as long as they meet “common sense” standards.

The golf course advisory committee is developing those standards, which will include language limiting the type/ amount of alcohol that can be carried in coolers attached to the private golf carts. They will also establish trail fees.

The regulations will be in place by April 1, the date established for golfers to begin using their own carts.

Local golfers were forced to give up their golf carts when Devil’s Thumb opened in July 2001. Although he wasn’t associated with the golf course at that time, Devil’s Thumb manager Rob Sanders knows the issue is still a sore point with the folks who used their own carts on the old ninehole Cottonwood course.

The new policy will allow the city to cut back on the number of carts it provides at Devil’s Thumb, reducing lease and maintenance costs.

Sanders said the fleet will be reduced from 58 to 50, but because of lease agreements currently in effect, savings won’t be

realized until 2014.

To cover the rising cost of repairs, fees on the city-owned carts will be increased about 13 percent. Sanders said some golfers drive their carts like four-wheel-drive vehicles through the rugged, rocky terrain, increasing repair costs which must be absorbed by the city.

The city council also approved rate changes for golf memberships, which have not gone up for six years.

“These adjustments are needed for us to increase revenue and become more competitive,” Sanders told city council members last month. He also recommended the types of memberships be cut back to simplify the process for both staff and members.

Greens fees will not change. “It’s difficult to raise rates when people have less discretionary income,” Sanders said.

“Golf courses are offering deals all over the place just to get people to play golf.”

The new cart fees are expected to generate about $12,000; the new membership rates will increase revenue about $2,000. An additional $5,000 in revenue will be realized if the couples and individuals who have restricted memberships (which have been eliminated) purchase unrestricted memberships.

Sanders reported the volunteer program is also being restructured. During 2011 the golf course lost a “significant” number of volunteers who discovered they had to claim their compensation (free golf) on their tax returns.

They were then forced to pay taxes on the value of an unrestricted membership and cart fees.

“We added a $250 credit at the pro shop to compensate our golfers for their tax liability,” Sanders said. “Even so we lost a fair number of volunteers.”

The rates changes were unanimously approved by the Delta City Council in January.

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FROM PAGE A1 Santorum’s caucus victory here, and in Minnesota and Missouri caucuses on the same night, was reported nationally as a surprise win.

Delta County’s results were Santorum 471 votes, 56.6 percent; Romney 190 votes, 22.8 percent; Newt Gingrich 92 votes, 11 percent; and, Ron Paul 77 votes, 9.2 percent. There were two write-in votes cast.

The top two finishers by percentage of ballots cast at party caucuses held in the other State Senate District 5 counties were as follows: • Pitkin, Romney 83, Ron Paul 31; • Eagle, Romney 46, Paul 19; • Gunnison, Santorum 34, Paul 33; • Chaffee, Santorum 39, Romney 24; • Lake, Romney 18, Santorum 18.

• Hinsdale, Santorum 22, Gingrich 18.

Caucus results for Summit County, which is in State House District 61 with the eastern portion of Delta County, were Romney 42 percent, Santorum 21.

Mesa County, a large portion of which shares State House District 54 representation with the City of Delta, voted Santorum 46 percent, Romney 35.

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Helping the homeless Students from Delta Opportunity School made a large donation of food, socks and gloves to the Abraham Connection, the homeless shelter located in Delta. Students toured the shelter several weeks ago and were inspired to help by collecting the items. One student even got her employer involved: management, staff and customers at the Dollar Tree in Delta all chipped in to purchase new socks and gloves for the guests at the shelter. “You give my kids a project and they really step up,” said teacher Willyn Webb. Several students dropped the donations off at the shelter last week. Pictured are (from left) Ray Smith, an Abraham Connection board member, Hope Case, Stephanie Miller, Willyn Webb, Camron Sitton, Dustin Warner and Jeremiah Pullins. “We are so grateful to the students and staff at the Delta Opportunity School,” Smith said. “These donations will go a long way to providing for our guests. It’s great to see young people in our community step up and help the shelter.”

Altrusa International of Delta is offering $1,000 scholarships for non-traditional students who have been out of high school a minimum of five years. Applications can be downloaded from www.altrusinternational ofdelta.com or at Delta County libraries and Delta Montrose Technical College. The application deadline is April 6. For more information The Delta Doves will contact Demeris York at host their annual Jour874-6113. ney Through Women’s Health spring luncheon Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. The guest speaker will be Ora Lee, a Grand Junction busiJustin and Ashley of nesswoman and breast Montrose are the parents cancer survivor who came of a son, Adam Landon, to the United States as born March 4, 2012, at an exchange teacher from Delta County Memorial Israel. She will speak Hospital. about her encounter with the disease and share her Melissa and Nick walk through this jourPizey of Paonia are the ney in a different culture parents of a son, Colin and the American health Michael Pizey, born care system.

Jan. 26, 2012, at MonThe luncheon will again trose Memorial Hospital. be prepared by Altrusa He weighed 6 pounds, 9 International of Delta. ounces and was 19 inches For the first few years, in length. the Doves luncheon was

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Ora Lee catered by local businesses at $9 a plate. Tickets were sold for $12, leaving very little for their efforts. Since 2005, the Altrusans have served the luncheon as a service project, with much of the food donated, giving the Doves far more funds to be applied to their mission of paying for mammograms for Delta County women under 50 who cannot afford the procedure. Women over 50 are covered under a separate government program.

The Delta Doves was organized in 1999 by a group of women, including mammographers at

Delta County Memorial Hospital, who came to realize that far too many women in Delta County were being referred for breast imaging examinations after their cancer had spread, reducing the likelihood that treatment would be successful.

Two major fundraising activities are planned each year, the annual spring luncheon and a booth at AppleFest where homemade apple crisp and cinnamon rolls are sold. All proceeds from these events stay in Delta County. There are no paid administrators or “free lunches,” so all funds received go to maintaining the health and well-being of women in the community. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Delta County Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, Curves for Women in Delta, and the Gazebo in Cedaredge. For more information, call Nita Casto, 874-3442.

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Altrusa members in Delta demonstrate their appreciation for teachers by delivering homemade goodies, fruit and juice to Garnet Mesa and Lincoln elementary schools Friday, Feb. 10. A drawing was held at each school for a collection of office products from the 3M Company. The winners were Lynn Cadrin (Resource 3-5) at Garnet Mesa and Mark Tingler (K-3) at Lincoln. The teachers were pleased to be recognized and the Altrusa members enjoyed honoring them in this

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Altrusans make a difference in the community by many acts of service. They support literacy projects, assist at the food bank, donate scholarships to local students, prepare and serve a meal at Deltarado Days, provide the meal for the Delta Doves luncheon, support the three ASTRA clubs in the area and help support the Tri County Resource Center.

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DMTC student gets go-power

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

An automotive technology student at DeltaMontrose Technical College got some go-power added to her education last week, thanks to the Delta Street Rodders Car Club.

Club members have been thoughtfully distributing proceeds from their annual Confluence Park Car Show to worthy enterprises in the community.

On Feb. 6, members of the club gathered at DMTC and presented a $350 scholarship to a student in the automotive technology program.

Cheyanne Arellano is

Embroiderers Month to be observed Embroiderers Guild chapter members will be stitching at the Delta Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Area residents are invited to join this celebration of Embroiderers Month.

the student who will benefit from the club’s generosity. Cheyanne is currently enrolled in the first semester of the two-semester certificate program. The goal of her studies is to prepare her to take and pass an industry certification exam that will open new opportunities of employ-

ment in the automotive technology field.

The school currently has 10 adult students in the automotive technology program. There are also 18 area high school students who are earning credits which can be applied to a DMTC certificate after graduation.

PEOPLE On Jan. 20, Shaquille Aaron Braley graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego, Calif. While at boot camp he earned the distinction of “expert” in riflemanship.

After a 10-day leave at home he returned to Camp Pendleton to complete Marine Combat Training. Upon completion of MCT he will begin a nine-month training in Pensacola, Fla., for helicopter airframe mechanic.

Shaq is a 2011 graduate of Delta High School.

He is the son of the late Steve Braley of Gunnison

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and Deb Braley of Delta.

He is the grandson of Vonnie and the late Ed Howard of Grand Junction, formerly of Gunnison.

Elizabeth Rood Milway of Cedaredge died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at her home. She was 71.

No services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Milway is survived by her husband, Roger Milway of Cedaredge; a daughter, Laura Milway and her companion Roger Hancock of Portland, Ore.; a brother, John R-Baugh of Boulder; and two grandchildren, Toran Milway and Shade Milway, both of Portland, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or any local food bank.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Jude Middleton Jude Middleton of Cedaredge died after a battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta. She was 66.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. at the AppleShed in Cedaredge, with Chaplain Nina Gogenola officiating.

Mrs. Middleton was born March 29, 1945, in Watertown, S.D., to Selmer and Evelyn (Olson) Anderson. She spent her childhood on a farm in Clear Lake, S.D., and attended Willow Row, a rural school, through eighth grade. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1963.

She received a scholarship for Layton School of Fine Art where she graduated in 1968. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in December 1983. She later became a licensed clinical social worker, graduating with honors from Colorado State University in May 1989. She was an addiction specialist for the LARICO Center for youth in Fort Collins. She received additional training in EMDR therapy and received level III certification in May 1987.

Mrs. Middleton enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, listening to music, her family and cross country skiing. She was an accomplished artist.

She is survived by a

brother, Don Anderson of Austin, Texas; two sisters and their husbands, Joan and Jerry Ulrich of Denton, Texas, and Jan and Rog Melius of Faulkton, S.D.; four great-nieces, Joy Ulrich, Jill and Scott McLaughlin, Dawn and Darwin Wold, and Twila and Britt Romans; and two great nephews, Kelly and Dawn Melius, and Mike and Tracy Melius.

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

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Ramona Parkinson Ramona E. Parkinson of Delta died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at her home.

She was 96.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Ms. Parkinson was born March 22, 1915, in Denver, to Thomas and Reine (Chatfield) Parkinson. She spent her childhood in New Castle and Delta, and graduated from Delta High School in 1933. She attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where she received a bachelor of arts degree in teaching and later graduated from a university in Columbus, Ohio with a doctorate in pharmacy in the 1950s.

She was a pharmacist for many years. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, reading and teaching.

Ms. Parkinson is survived by two nieces, Leanna James and her husband Gary of Delta, and Tammy Lambert of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; two nephews, Gary Parkinson of Eldorado Springs, and Larry Parkinson of Charlotte, N.C.; a sisterin-law, Gladys Parkinson of Delta; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, William Parkinson and Hubert Parkinson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colo-

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Mike Fox of the Delta Street Rodders Car Club (right) presents Delta-Montrose Technical College student Cheyanne Areallano with a certificate of achievement last week acknowleging a scholarship awarded by the club. Other club members present for the occasion at the DMTC campus are (back, from left) Sam Vasicko and Flora Fox, and (front) Larry Rhine and Don Waggoner.

Rabies IS a problem

BY ALLAN DORR President, Delta County Veterinary Medical Association

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Members of the Delta Street Rodders have also donated to Tri-County Resource Center and to the Delta Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July fireworks display.

rado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

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Rabies is a preventable disease that is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.

Most people in Colorado associate rabies with bats. Over the past few years there has been an increase of rabies in the reservoir species — skunks, foxes, coyotes and the occasional rodent. It can also occur in domestic animals such as cats, dogs, cattle and horses.

Because rabies affects the brain, the main sign is abnormal behavior.

Bats, who are nocturnal animals, may come out during the day. Other animals may have difficulty walking, make unusual sounds, or become very aggressive. Every effort should be made to avoid them and call animal control.

If your pet has been bitten or scratched by a reservoir animal, it must be assessed for its risk of

rabies. A pet’s susceptibility to rabies depends on its rabies vaccination status — current vaccination, expired vaccination or not vaccinated. Verbal history from the owner is not sufficient; the vaccination history must be verified by a rabies vaccination certificate or a consultation with its veterinarian.

Depending on the pet’s vaccination status, there are different management procedures that must be followed. If your pet is current on its vaccinations, an immediate booster and home observation for 45 days is required. If your pet’s vaccination is classified as expired, it must be vaccinated immediately, placed under a 90-day home quarantine and revaccinated in 30 days.

If your pet is unvaccinated, euthanasia should be recommended.

If the owner is unwilling to do this, a mandatory 180 days quarantine will be required. The first

90 days the animal will be isolated at a secured facility. For the following 90 days, the pet may be released for home quarantine. Rabies vaccine will be administered immediately and again at 21 and 60 days.

This can be very costly and timely, especially in the case of the unvaccinated animal. Rabies is preventable. It may take several months for rabies signs to develop and once they do, the disease is fatal. Do not allow your pet to roam freely. This will increase the chance that they may be exposed without your knowledge.

The best prevention is keeping your pet’s vaccinations current. Rabies vaccinations for horses and other animals are available and recommended.

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Ruth Carsten Ruth Carsten of Hotchkiss died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood. She was 88.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. at Hotchkiss Elks Lodge with Gip Gafford and Gary Hanson officiating.

Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss.

Mrs. Carsten was born April 2, 1923, in Vilas, to Gideon and Effie (Yowell) Thompson. She spent her early childhood in Springfield, and graduated from Montrose High School.

She married Billy McMillan on Dec. 12, 1942. They had two sons and a daughter. He preceded her in death in 1961. She married William Carsten on Dec. 8, 1962, in Paonia. They had two sons. They celebrated 36 years of marriage. He died May 27, 1998.

Mrs. Carsten enjoyed family functions, sporting activities, gardening, especially her roses, and breeding her registered Simmental cattle. She was an avid Broncos fan.

She is survived by four sons, Billy “Mike” McMillan and his wife Patty of Hotchkiss, Larry McMillan and his wife Sara of Fort Lupton, William Carsten and his wife Krista of Hotchkiss, and Shawn Carsten and his wife Lynn of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Lana Rae Gafford of Delta; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Delta County Livestock Association Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Nate Adam, 4468 Crawford Road, Crawford, CO 81415.

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Unique reception touches Over the course of their lifetimes, many people will be wedding guests on several occasions. During the height of wedding season, weddings can run into one another, as the format and the festivities are similar at various ceremonies. Couples interested in setting their nuptials apart may want to enhance the wedding reception with a few unique ideas.

Who hasn’t attended a wedding that seems formulaic? The couple enters, they do their spotlight dance, there’s food, a bouquet toss and then the cake cutting. Guests may actually be able to predict what’s coming next. While it is often customary and easy to follow tradition, that doesn’t mean you cannot buck with tradition and offer a few creative ideas to make your event stand out.

Here are several ideas you can introduce into your wedding to add something special to the reception.

• Skip the big entrance.

Those who were kind enough to attend the ceremony have already been introduced to the newly minted happy couple.

Instead of spending the cocktail hour in the isolation of the wedding suite, mingle with your guests from start to finish. So much time is spent posing for pictures or being out of touch with guests, the cocktail hour can be a great time to sit and chat. Being with guests during the cocktail hour means you don’t have to make that big entrance from behind closed doors.

Guests will have all eyes on you when you step on the dance floor for your first dance together.

• Dance to an upbeat number. Guests are expecting a slow, sappy tune. What they may not expect is an upbeat song that shows you are willing to have a little fun.

If you haven’t mastered the waltz but enjoy a little quick step now and again, feel free to choose a tune that shows your excitement and love for each other.

• Encourage couples to dance together. It’s often customary for the bridal party to join the bride and groom on the dance floor midway through the first dance. However, that leaves spouses or significant others waiting in the wings while their dates tango with groomsmen or bridesmaids. Instead, don’t have assigned partners. Rather, encourage your bridal party members to dance with whomever they choose.

• Swap the garter/ bouquet toss for something more meaningful.

If you’re part of a couple who feels the garter and bouquet toss has become trite, there are other ways to create special moments in your celebration — ones that don’t single out the singletons who haven’t yet found their special someones.

Use this time to present a small gift or token of your affection to someone on the guest list who has served as a mentor or source of inspiration.

• Choose one special component as an extra goodie for guests. Some couples feel the more

they offer the better guests will view their wedding. Spending more money doesn’t necessarily mean guests will have a better time. If you want to go above and beyond the ordinary, find one thing that you absolutely love and offer that at the party. It could be a flambe presentation, a chocolate or candy bar, a carving station with your alltime favorite food (even if that’s PB&J), or a carnival-inspired automatic photo booth.

• Hire a live performer. Although it’s hard to beat the performance quality of your wedding song being performed by the original artist, unless you’re cousins with Celine Dion, chances are she won’t be available to sing “My Heart Will Go On” at your reception. However, a live band adds a certain level of excitement that a disk jockey may not be able to provide. Those who are adding a cultural or ethnic component to their wedding may want to hire a dance troupe or another type of performer, like a bagpiper, as an added measure of entertainment for guests.

• Let them eat ... cookies? Some people just don’t like cake. Therefore, why should a couple have to cut a seven-tiered white confection? Towers of different types of treats can be created from just about anything and serve as the perfect backdrop for that classic cake-cutting photo. A pyramid of cream puffs, stacks of brownies, a cookie castle, or cereal-cake concoctions can work. Some bakeries will decorate a “dummy”

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Here are some common and some lesser known florist terms that can be advantageous to know.

• Biedermeier: A nosegay arranged tightly with concentric circles of differently colored flowers. The flowers are wired into a holder with only one type of flower in each ring.

• Bouquet: A dense bunch of blooms that are kept together in a bouquet holder, wired or tied with ribbon.

• Crescent: One full flower and a flowering stem wired together to form a slender handle that is held in one hand.

• Garden: A centerpiece featuring wildflowers.

• Nosegay: Small, round bouquets composed of densely packed round flowers and fill.

• Oasis: Specialized foam that is used in bouquet holders and centerpieces to retain water and keep blooms fresh.

• Pomander: A flowercovered ball that is suspended from a ribbon. It is often carried by child attendants.

• Posies: Smaller than nosegays but similar in

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• Stage a costume switch. Let’s face it, dancing all night in a long gown takes some stamina. As the bride, have a more comfortable cocktail dress available to switch into for the latter part of the reception. It will also add some variety to your wedding photos.

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• Topiary: Flowers trimmed into geometric shapes.

• Tossing: A smaller copy of the bride’s bouquet to use in the bouquet toss.

• Tussy mussy: A small, metallic holder to carry a posy.

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Tips for engagement photos

Engagement photos don’t have to be posed portraits. Experiment with looks that fit your personalities for memorable photos. who fits your style. If you’re a quirky couple, go with a quirky photographer. If you’re reserved and a follow-the-book type of couple, then select a more traditional photographer. Some photographers out there forget that this is your moment and want to impart their idea of what you want.

Make sure he or she takes your ideas into consideration.

• Select one who is open to different shoot

locations and brainstorming. Some of the best photos occur in natural settings, where things aren’t entirely planned.

If a photographer simply works out of a studio, you may want to select one who has more free reign with different locales.

• Choose your location wisely. Certain locations will stand out in your minds because they are visually stunning or are special places where you have spent moments as a couple. By choosing a place that offers a personal connection, there’s a good chance you’ll appreciate the photos in the long run. Also, be open to the fact that unplanned stops may offer a great background for the image. Be open to the unexpected.

• Try random poses and some candid shots.

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their vows. Or give children disposable cameras and allow them to capture a kids’-eye view of the wedding.

Couples who choose to have children participate in the ceremony have to realize that there is the potential for slip-ups.

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trait shots. But some fun poses can produce candid shots that are truly masterpieces. Remember, sometimes photographers will pose you in positions that seem a bit awkward, but this is to get the best lines of the body and flattering images.

• Choose clothing that fits the mood. If time and budget allows, have several different wardrobe changes so that you can see which outfits work and which ones don’t. A formal outfit, comfortable street clothes, something beachy or clothing that fits with your interests (such as polo or baseball) can make for interesting engagement photos.

Avoid clothing that is too trendy or busy, which may take away from the actual images in the long run. Plus, you don’t want to look back at these photos in the future and say, “What was I thinking?”

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Newly engaged couples choose to capture the occasion in photos that they can cherish. Often, one of these photos is used as an announcement to family and friends and might even be published in the Delta County Independent.

Engagement photos may be part of a package negotiated with the photographer who will be covering the wedding day. Some couples enlist the help of a friend or a budding photographer to capture an engagement shot. The average cost of engagement photos can range from $200 to $500.

Some couples opt to use a photographer who might specialize in other areas (i.e. fashion models) but may want to break into the wedding biz because of how lucrative it can be.

Costs may be negotiated as a result.

When shopping around for a photographer, there are certain things couples should keep in mind. The first and most important is selecting a photographer you can relate to. If you don’t feel a connection with the photographer, he or she will have trouble coaxing the shots that will produce the best results. He or she should also be a professional and have some experience working with posing couples. This way the photos don’t look stiff or contrived. Here are some other tips that can lead to great photos.

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A wedding is a joyous event that couples want to share with as many people as possible. Couples commonly ask family and friends to take part in the ceremony as ushers, bridesmaids or readers. Before enlisting the help of a child to fill such roles, couples should carefully consider each child’s personal maturity level.

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• Should children prove competent to walk down the aisle unattended, couples can have them then make their way to the seats next to their parents, rather than awkwardly standing with the rest of the bridal party for the ceremony.

• A minimum age requirement for wedding participants might be a good idea. A child age 5 or up may be able to appreciate the importance of the event.

• Consult with the pastor or officiant of the ceremony. The ceremony location may have rules governing children in the ceremony.

• All people who have participated in the ceremony will be invited to the reception. If couples decide to have a kids-free party, then reconsider children in the ceremony.

• Think about another role for a young child that will not disrupt the proceedings. Perhaps he or she can help hand out birdseed or small bottles of bubbles to use when the couple has finished

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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Falls can have significant consequences You may think of valentines and roses in February, but did you know that February is Fall Prevention Month? What is so important about falling that makes it worthy of such attention?

Falling is a major health concern in the United States, as well as in Delta County. Approx-

imately 35 million visits were made to emergency departments in the past three years due to complications arising from falling. Falls are most common in children less than 5 years of age and adults over 65 years of age. However, the elderly are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized due to

falls than children are.

In adults over 65, falls can have significant consequences.

These include, but are not limited to, fractures, hospitalizations, pneumonia, blood clots, head injuries, and subsequent nursing home placement. Hip fractures are the leading fall-related injury

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.

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 awareness of how cancer has touched our community. The planning committee keeps team members awake and hav-

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ing 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.

resulting in hospitalization. One-fourth of elderly patients who sustain a hip fracture will pass away within six months of their injury and nearly 50 percent will be discharged to a nursing home facility after their hospital stay. About half of these will still be in the nursing home a year after their injury. These reasons and others are why fall prevention has become such an important concept. Keeping people on their feet and off the ground is good for everyone and increases the quality of life and life expectancy of everyone.

So what can be done to prevent falls? Falls seem to arise from a multitude of causes. It is important that we all take into account our general ability to balance and walk safely. If a person’s gait is compromised (i.e. shuffles their feet) or their balance is poor for any reason, they should consider using a device such as a walker or cane to help them move about.

In addition, weakness in the legs (such as difficulty rising from a chair), illness, medication side effects, neuromuscular disorders (i.e. Parkinson’s Disease), reduced vision and/or hearing, foot problems, dementia, and environmental hazards (i.e. oxygen tubing, icy sidewalks and throw rugs) are some other factors that increase the risk of falling. Many medications can increase the risk of falling by causing

problems with balance or light-headedness. Some of the most common of these include tricyclic antidepressants, cardiac medications, anti-hypertensives, NSAIDs, steroids and diabetic medications. The use of more than four medications together is related to an increased risk of falling.

It is important that you discuss your medications and your general conditioning with your physician in order to reduce these potential issues.

Physical therapy can be a useful method of building leg strength and preventing falls.

After you have addressed medication and conditioning issues, you may consider using the following check list to make sure your environment is safer and fall hazards are removed: • Remove throw rugs.

• Secure carpet edges.

• Remove furniture in cluttered rooms.

• Remove decorative objects and plants from the floor.

• Remove cords, wires and hoses from walkways.

• Check lighting for adequate illumination.

• Secure carpet or treads on stairs.

• Install handrails on staircases.

• Eliminate chairs that are low and hard to get into or out of.

• Avoid using floor wax.

• Ensure that the telephone can be reached

from the floor.

• Install grab bars in bath tubs or showers (eliminate step in bathtubs if possible).

• Use rubber mats in the shower.

• Hang up floor mats when the shower is not in use.

• Use a raised toilet seat.

• Repair cracked sidewalks.

• Trim shrubs and plants along the pathway.

• Be sure doorways and walkways are adequately lit.

• Wear stable lace-up footwear with a non-skid sole.

• Wear a life alert device that will alert help in the case a fall occurs.

Although there are certainly many other precautions and preparations that will help prevent falls, employing these simple things will help reduce the risk of falling significantly.

Every year millions of Americans are affected by falls. The cost to patients and their family members goes way beyond financial concerns. If we can be more aware of how to make our environments safer, we can go a long ways towards preventing falls and the subsequent disability and mortality that results from them.

Then, perhaps, we can give February back to the cupids, candy kisses and sweethearts. Please . . . DONT FALL!

Personal assessments offered during Cardiac Rehab Week Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States in men and women. Coronary artery disease affects 16.8 million Americans.

Research about cardiovascular disease risk factors suggests that making even small lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of coronary disease, heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular conditions. Some risk factors can be changed or controlled like; stop smoking, lower bad cholesterol, raise good cholesterol, lower blood pressure, control diabetes, maintain healthy body

weight, exercise, and eat a heart healthy diet.

Some risk factors are non-modifiable like age and genetics.

To help identify if you have any risk factors for heart disease join us at Delta County Memorial Hospital in the cardiac rehabilitation gym on Feb. 14 and 16 from 26 p.m. for individualized assessment. Know your risk factors and make sure you follow up with your health care provider every year for a checkup.

At Delta County Memorial Hospital the cardiac rehabilitation program facilitates the

recovery of Delta County residents after coronary artery stenting, heart attacks and open heart surgery. It is well documented that people who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program do better and are less likely to die or suffer a heart attack. The program at DCMH emphasizes wellness, healthy living, long term exercise and healthy eating lifestyles.

If you have been affected by heart disease and especially if your physician recommends cardiac rehabilitation please call 874-2412 and “experience a change of heart.”

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Women with cancer meet for lunch, support

Photo by Verna Barr

Delta County Memorial Hospital volunteer service awards were presented during an annual banquet held Feb. 11. Present to receive their awards were: (front row, left to right) Sondra Webb, Sula Mathews, Peg Lucy, Arlene Trautman, Dorothy Loyer, Doris Levenhagen, and Joyce Polfer; (back row) Nancy Hofman, Joyce Raley, Pat Moore, Barbara Hoffart, Chuck Rains, Denise Rains, Martha Grewal, Ruth Marvel, Clarine Raymer and Bobby Miller. Fifteen others were not present.

DCMH honors volunteers

BY VERNA BARR

The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is Feb. 24.

Women with any type of cancer are invited to join this support group of women supporting women. For more information or a ride, call 872-3309 or 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

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10-year employee Mary Grosvenor has been employed as a registered dietitian at Delta County Memorial Hospital for 10 years.

Staff Writer

Delta County Memorial Hospital values its volunteers and pays tribute to them at an annual banquet and awards ceremony. This year’s event was held Feb. 11 in the oncology center at the hospital.

The banquet was catered

by C&J’s.

Hospital administrator John Mitchell expressed his gratitude for the volunteer organization and the tremendous job they perform for the hospital.

It was reported that volunteers had given 19,207 hours in 2011.

Volunteers serve in many areas throughout the hospital including the cafeteria, ER, gift shop, medical records, oncology, OB, pharmacy, visitor and concierge desks, and wherever needed. The volunteers also help at Health Fairs and other special events.

Awards for volunteer “hours” and “years” served were presented by Kathy Sramek, DCMH marketing and education director, with pins and bars given to those present. The names of all those eligible for recogntion were read.

500 hours — Mary Avara, Lawrence Duran, Oscar Plant, Chuck Rains, Denise Rains and Ida Walden; 1,000 hours — Kathleen Herby, Barbara Hoffart, Nancy Hofman, Jan McGee, Bobby Miller and Joyce Raley; 2,000 hours — Mary Claxton and Cherie Gillman; 3,000 hours — Inez

Photo by Verna Barr

Installation of 2012 DCMH Volunteer board members, administered by Sula Mathews (far right), took place during the Volunteer Recognition Banquet.

The officers are (left to right) recording secretary Donna DeVore, general treasurer Paul Hunter, gift shop treasurer Nancy Hofman, secretary Denise Rains, vice president Carlene Dougan, and president Bill Raley.

Flint and Martha Grewal; 4,000 hours — Joby Cleary, Clarine Raymer and Sondra Webb; 5,000 hours — Ruth Marvel; 6,000 hours — Pat Moore; 7,000 hours — Sula Mathews.

Year pins were awarded to: Shirley Clayton, Kathleen Herby, Esther Miller and Joyce Polfer, five years; Doris Levenhagen and Arlene Trautman, 10 years; Lee Grabiel, 15 years; – Merle Nobles, 20 years; Dorothy Loyer, 30 years; Peg Lucy, Sula Mathews and Sondra Webb, 35 years.

AA can help If you think you have a drinking problem, Alcoholics Anonymous can help. There are weekly AA meetings throughout Delta County and beyond.

For more information, call 245-9649 or 888-3339649, or visit www.aawesterncolorado.org.

Austin Robbers Roost, 10465 2100 Road — Thursdays, 6 p.m. Closed men’s (smoking).

All Saints Lutheran Church, 20101 Deer Creek Road and Highway 65 — Thursdays, 6 p.m. Closed women’s book study.

First Baptist Church, 2210 Canal Street — Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Open.

Cedaredge 145 NW 4th Street — Mondays at noon (open);

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5-year employee Veronica Toole-Ortiz recently received a five-year service award from Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (open); Thursdays at 8 p.m. (open); Saturdays, 7 p.m. (open).

Aspen Trails, Highway 65 — Sundays, 7:30 p.m.

Closed men’s 12 and 12.

Crawford Crawford Town Hall — Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Crawford workshop step meeting.

Delta Friends of Bill Club, 9th and Palmer — Sundays, 1 p.m. (open speaker); Sundays, 7 p.m. (open); Mondays, 12 noon (open); Tuesdays, 12 noon (open); Wednesdays, 12 noon (open 12 and 12); Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. (closed women’s); Thursday, 12 noon (open); Thursdays, 8 p.m. (open); Fridays, 12 noon (open big book); Saturdays, 12:15 p.m. (open).

Center for Mental Health, 107 W. 11th Street — Tuesdays, 8:15 p.m. Closed BB study.

St. Luke’s Church, 5th and Palmer — Saturdays, 11 a.m. Open women’s.

United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker — Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Open speaker.

Hotchkiss First Baptist Church, Main and Oak Street — Mondays, 8 p.m. Open.

United Methodist Church, 2nd and Orchard — Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Open.

Paonia United Methodist Church, 3rd and Onarga — Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Open.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3rd Street and North Fork Avenue — Fridays, 8 p.m. Open.

Stoney Mesa Family Practice Welcomes Debbie Hillyer

Nurse Practitioner Debbie Hillyer has now joined Dr. Purvis Call 874-5061 to schedule an appointment

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OBITUARIES

She enjoyed garden- handled the arrangements. ing.

Ms. Gould is survived by her mother and her husband, Ruby and Wayne Brew of Delta; and a brother, Gerald Gould Jr. of Denver.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

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

Patrick Warhoe Taylor Funeral Service Patrick E. Warhoe of and Crematory handled Colorado Springs and the arrangements.

Cedaredge died after a battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. He Sandra Ray was 77.

Sandra Ray of Benson, A memorial service Ariz., died Jan. 24, 2012, was held Feb. 9 at Taylor at her home. She was 46.

Funeral Service Chapel A burial service was in Delta. held Feb. 11 at Valley Mr. Warhoe was born View Cemetery in MonOct. 15, 1934, in San trose.

Francisco, Calif., to TimMrs. Ray was born othy and Sarah (Eckles) May 19, 1965, in Berlin, Sullivan. He was adopted Germany, to Joel Pace by his stepfather, Felix and Eveli Mahn Strassle.

Warhoe.

Her father was in the He married Virginia Army and brought her to Chapla on July 22, 1960. the United States when They celebrated 51 years Robert Twamley she was almost 2 years of marriage. She surRobert W. Twam- old. She spent her childvives. ley, formerly of Boston, hood in Colorado and Mr. Warhoe and his Mass., Delta and Shey- Wyoming, and gradufamily moved to Colora- enne, N.D., died Jan. 29, ated from Hannah High do Springs in 1968 from 2012, at Maristhill Nurs- School in Hannah, Wyo. Edwards AFB, Calif. ing and Rehabilitation She married Barry He finished his military Center. He was 74.

Ray. He survives. career in 1973 and went Mr. Twamley was born Mrs. Ray enjoyed to work as a civilian at in Sheyenne, N.D., to being on the road with NORAD. He retired and Archie and Edna (Moe) her husband while he moved to Cedaredge in Twamley. He spent his drove truck.

1993. He enjoyed fish- childhood helping his She is survived by her ing, four-wheeling, the parents run the local cafe. husband, Barry Ray of outdoors, riding snow- He graduated from Shey- Arizona; a son, Michael mobiles and raising cat- enne High School in 1955 Pace of Arizona; a daughtle. and received a bachelor of ter, Jeannie Ray-Stewart He is survived by science degree in speech of Oklahoma; her mother, his wife, Virginia; three correction from Minot Eveli Strassle of Delta; sons and their wives, State Teachers College in a sister, Jolene Nelson Stephen and Kimberly 1961, and a master of of Delta; a brother, Ben of Bainbridge Island, science degree in speech Pace of Delta; two grandWash., Brian and Kirst- pathology and audiology children; and several en of Austin, Texas, and from Moorehead State nieces and nephews.

David and Linda of Colo- College in 1968.

Mrs. Ray was precedrado Springs; and seven He moved to Massa- ed in death by her father, grandchildren, Jennifer chusetts to practice his Joel Pace.

Hannon and her husband trade. He enjoyed readBrian of Seattle, Wash., ing, the outdoors, followMary Rowan Amy and Kara War- ing sports and spending Mary Rowan of Olathe hoe, both of Bainbridge time with family, espeIsland, Wash., Jessica cially his grandchildren. died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at her home. She and Ted Warhoe of AusMr. Twamley is surtin, Texas, and Stephanie vived by his children, was 89.

A funeral Mass and Samantha Warhoe, Michael Twamley and his both of Colorado Springs. wife Amanda of Delta, took place Feb. 3 at Memorial contribu- Sara Dale and her hus- St. Michael’s Catholic tions may be made to the band Randy of Natick, Church in Delta, with American Cancer Soci- Mass., Lisa Doerr and her Father Canice Enyiaka Interment ety, 2754 Compass Drive, husband Tom of Berlin, officiating. followed at Olathe CemSuite 101, Grand Junc- Mass., Guy Twamley and etery. tion, CO 81506. his wife Tracey of MedMrs. Rowan was born View the Internet obit- way, Mass.; his siblings, Jan. 25, 1923, on a farm uary and sign the online Mary Jane McLaughlin guest registry at taylor of Minnesota, Bonnie on Ash Mesa, to Martin and Anna (Kramer) Disfuneralservice.com.

Mellum and Sharon MerTaylor Funeral Service kes; his grandchildren, tel Sr. She attended the and Crematory is han- Michael, Alan, Ethan, Stone School through the dling the arrangements. Benjamin, Nicole, Emilee, eighth grade.

She married Charlie Madison, Thomas, Peter, Rowan on Feb. 1, 1940 in Justin, Maya and Brian; Marlena Gould Delta. He preceded her in Marlena Kay Gould of and his great-grandchil- death in 2000.

Delta died Monday, Feb. dren, Michael, Alan, Kya Mrs. Rowan and her 6, 2012, at Delta County and Adam. husband farmed and Mr. Twamley was preMemorial Hospital. She ranched in Olathe. She ceded in death by a brothwas 43. enjoyed yard sales, croA private family memo- er, Wayne Twamley. cheting doilies and A private funeral serrial service will be held. afghans, quilting, playMs. Gould was born vice will be held at a later ing solitaire, pinochle April 25, 1968, in Sul- date. and Aggravation, cookMemorial contribulivan, Mo., to Gerald ing, Pea Green dances, and Ruby (Hollingshead) tions may be made to Cir- watching game shows Gould Sr. She attended cle of Caring at Hospice of and reading about local school in Sullivan, Mo., the Good Shepherd, www. history. She was a memand in Delta, and grad- hospicegoodshepherd. ber of Busy Bee Club, the uated from Delta High org.

Altar and Rosary SociO’Keefe-Wade Funeral School in 1985. She ety and the Double Tea attended beauty college. Home in Taunton, Mass., Pinochle Cub. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Rowan of Olathe; and Judy Legg and her husband Jack of Grand Junction; a son and his wife, Larry and Cindy Rowan of Montrose; two sisters, Betty Brill of Montrose, and Helen Cortese of Salida; a sister-in-law, Lola Distel of Olathe; nine grandchildren, Lisa, Candice, Mike, Kristy, Tom, Jacki, Tracy, Scott and Randy; and 19 greatgrandchildren, Kelsie, Sidney, Ryon, Aidan, Ayla, Nathan, Tanner, Brady, Chelsea, James Jr., Courtney, Carmen, Drew, Kyla, Grayson, Lauren, Jake, Maggie and Jessalyn.

Mrs. Rowan was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Rowan; her son, Bobby Rowan; five brothers, Martin Distel, Joe Distel, Johnnie Chalmer & Marge Swain Distel, Frank Distel and Jake Distel; and three Funeral Service & Crematory sisters, Eva Veo, Katie Mesa View Cemetery Rowan and Annie Moreland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative

Taylor

Care of Western Colorado, 645 S. 5th Street, Montrose, CO 81401.

Valley Lawn Funeral Home in Montrose handled the arrangements.

Rosie Lang Rosa Lea “Rosie” Lang of Paonia died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert.

She was 82.

Mrs. Lang was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Malvern, Ark., to Henry and Minnie (Holman) Conner.

She completed 12 years of schooling and attended Durham Business College.

She married James Lang Sr. on April 27, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Ark. They lived in Arkansas for a few years before moving to Houston, Texas, where they ran a dry goods business, JR Fashions. They retired and moved to Lake Livingston, Texas.

She moved to Paonia after her husband’s death in 2001 to be near her son and daughter-in-law.

Mrs. Lang was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, needlework, jigsaw puzzles and watching NASCAR races.

She is survived by a daughter, Rosa Lang of Livingston, Texas; a son and his wife, James and Rita Lang Jr. of Paonia; a granddaughter, Stacy Anderson and her husband John Kurth of Fort Dodge, Iowa; and two great-grandchildren, Brady and Brianna.

Mrs. Lang was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Lang Sr. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. at Paonia American Legion Hall. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be placed in the Columbarium Memorial Wall with her husband at Houston National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rosa Lea Lang Memorial Fund, c/o Paonia State Bank, P.O. Box 597, Paonia, CO 81428.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Helen Brew Helen M. Brew of Delta died after a battle with cancer on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at her home.

She was 84.

Viewing will be Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at Delta Assembly of God. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Graveside services will take place at Delta City Cemetery.

Mrs. Brew was born June 27, 1927, in Austin, to Ernest and Cora Duncan. She attended the Fairview School and graduated from Delta High School where she was active in the band and orchestra and was a baton twirler. She was a beauty queen in several local pageants.

She married Kenneth Brew on Dec. 23, 1949, in

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Austin. She was the bookkeeper for their farming business near Pea Green where they lived for 62 years. He survives.

Mrs. Brew played the piano for Austin Baptist Church. She received her teaching certificate form Western State College and taught at Columbine Elementary on Ash Mesa and at Lincoln Elementary in Delta. She enjoyed camping, traveling, sewing, dancing, puzzles, playing cards with friends, spending time with her family and playing the piano and organ.

She was instrumental in organizing many reunions for the Fairview School and Delta High School.

Mrs. Brew is survived by her husband, Kenneth; three sons and their wives, Dennis and June Brew of Cedaredge, Ronald and Karen Brew of Parker, and Rancy and Crystal Brew of Grand Junction; six grandchildren, Amber Burns and her husband Allyn of LeRoy, N.Y., Corey Brew and his wife Christi of Omaha, Neb., Mirand Cottrell and her husband Britton of Salt Lake City, Utah, Justine Brew of Hollywood, Calif., Andrea Kessler and her husband Kenny of Falcon, and Brian Brew and his wife Rachel of Grand Junction; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Stanley Duncan of Palisade.

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

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to CAWS, P.O. Box 12, Crawford, CO 81415.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Catherine Riedy Catherine Ann Riedy of Delta died after a prolonged battle with lung cancer on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. She was 62.

Mrs. Riedy was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to David and Maxine (Obergfell) Miller. She attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in 1990.

She was a working artist who won awards for her artwork and enjoyed working across multiple media including sculpture, doll making, drawing, paper making and other art forms. She was a volunteer at the Abraham Connection in Delta and taught art classes at the Empowerment Center in Delta. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Delta.

Mrs. Riedy is survived by a son and his wife, Joseph and Danielle Livingston; two brothers, Robert Miller and Larry Miller; her aunt and uncle, Sandra and Pete Tarr; and three cousins, Terry Tarr, Laura Tarr and Janelle Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Riedy.

A memorial service was held Feb. 7 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Glenda Wheeler Jeremy Conklin Jeremy Shawn Conklin of Hotchkiss died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 14.

A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Jeremy was born Feb. 17, 1997, in Bryan, Texas, to Matt Hubbard and Alicia Conklin. He spent his childhood and attended school in Texas. He and his parents moved to Hotchkiss in 2008.

He was a home school student and enjoyed his dogs, playing video games and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents, Matt and Alicia Hubbard of Hotchkiss; two brothers, Jordan Conklin and Justin Conklin, both of Hotchkiss; two sisters, Allie Hubbard of Mississippi, and Hayley Hubbard of Hotchkiss; his great-grandmother, Mary “Mamaw” Rury of Lubbock, Texas; maternal grandparents, Debby and Ray Conklin of Palestine, Texas; paternal grandparents, Jim and Rhoda Hubbard of College Station, Texas; three uncles, Jon Conklin of Missouri, Jay Conklin of College Station, Texas, and Alan Howell of Dallas, Texas; three aunts, Niky Howell of Dallas, Texas, Christie Hubbard of Hotchkiss, and Rebecca Conklin of College Station, Texas; and numerous cousins.

Jeremy was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparentsand his maternal great-grandfather.

Glenda Elizabeth Wheeler died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe.

She was 75.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 9, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. Inurnment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

Mrs. Wheeler was born July 6, 1936, to Gustave and Fannie (Alderson) Roeber on the Roeber Ranch near Paonia. She graduated from Delta High School and Mesa College in Grand Junction with an art degree.

She was a member of the Lutheran church and was an artist. She enjoyed camping and riding horseback in the mountains with her husband. She worked at Redstone Inn in Redstone, Jenny Lake Resort, Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyo., and DeltaMontrose Electric Association for several years.

Mrs. Wheeler is survived by three nephews, Greg Roeber, Mark Roeber and Chad Roeber; a niece, Kathleen Stoner; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Roeber.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Wheeler; a brother, Clinton Roeber; two sisters, Aline Hulteen and Charlotte Collins; and a niece, Denise Kossler.

Memorial contributions may be made to Colorow Care Center in Olathe.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Community Calendar Tips for Thursday, February 16

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

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia.

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 59 numbers for $535, blue is 57 numbers and grey is 59 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

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

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

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

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Felix Belmont. Public welcome.

Friday, February 17

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.

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 weather conditions. $5 donation requested to help fund the Ridgway bird banding station. Trip limited to 12 people. To reserve a place, call Bill 970-249-8055.

Monday, February 20

ROTARY CLUB OF PAONIA AT KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT DINNER to raise monies for a Paonia library gazebo, 6 p.m., Scenic Mesa Ranch. Reservations required by calling 985-9220.

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.

EMBROIDERERS GUILD CHAPTER MEMBERS STITCHING, 1-4 p.m., Delta Public Library, in celebration of embroiderers month. Everyone welcome.

SURFACE CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEET, 12 noon, home of Norm and Dorothy Kehmeier, 12753 Running Deer Road, Eckert. Bob Stechert, Republican candidate for Delta County Commissioner for District 3 speaks after a short business meeting.

Finger food buffet provided by SCRW members. Guests welcome. For more information, call Anne Snyer, 856-4780.

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.

DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING, 3 p.m., Vo-Tech building, Paonia.

Discussing current legislature bills affecting PERA. For more information, call Dan Burke, 872-2274, Krista Spitzer, 8569498 or Mary Blake, 527-4504.

PAONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AND OPEN HOUSE, 5-7 p.m., Elsewhere Studios, Paonia.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall.

Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Lucinda Delaney Schroeder speaks about her book, “A Hunt for Justice - The True Story of A Woman Undercover Wildlife Agent.” Public welcome.

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.

BREAST AND WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 12 noon, brown bag lunch, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, Delta County Memorial Hospital. For more information or a ride, call Dorthy, 872-3309 or Marie, 778-8146

by Thursday evening.

Saturday, February 25

PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Center, crossroads of Highway 348 and Banner Road. $5 at the door. Old time, folk and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. Bring a snack to share if you want. Seating limited. For more information, call Len Willey, 874-8879.

Sunday, February 26

HOTCHKISS CRAWFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 2 p.m., Crawford Town Hall. Program: presentation by Dave Primus is “Beneath the Blue Mesa Reservoir.”

Monday, February 27

4TH MONDAY TALKS AND DISCUSSIONS, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Topic: Know your options for green burials, home funerals and more.

Tuesday, February 28

BLACK CANYON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 7 p.m., Montrose library, 320 South 2nd. “Astrophotography Basics” talk precedes discussion about current astronomical and club events. Public invited. For more information, go to www.blackcanyonastronomy.com or call 856-7716.

frugal living

Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering a four-hour “Frugal Living” class taught by Holly Richard, a local savings expert. She will show you how to cut your household budget in half. She’ll cover couponing, making household precuts to save money, how to save on utility bills and much, much more. You’ll leave the class with recipes, a bucket of homemade laundry detergent, and other items to get you started saving.

The class will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

The cost is $25, which includes materials. Call 874-0923 to reserve your spot.

Community dances are open to all 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.

Thursday, March 1

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall.

Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Barb Sharrow, field manager, Uncompahgre Field Office, Bureau of Land Management.

Public welcome.

Friday, March 2

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER, 10 a.m., Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church, 210 NW 3rd St., Cedaredge, followed by fellowship and lunch. Sponsored by Christian Women of Surface Creek. For more information, call Ann, 856-4870 or Bev, 856-6780.

Saturday, March 3

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream dance with announced Plus tips and one Round between tips. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. Irish stew potluck.

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 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

Pea Green Saturday Night returns Feb. 25 It’s time for the February session of this season’s Pea Green Saturday Night old-time/bluegrass music concert, and everyone is invited. The concert will be held as always at the Pea Green Community Center from 7-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.

This month will feature The McCoys, Alternate Route and Rock Creek, all for only half a sawbuck ($5) at the door. The famous “I’m a Pea Greener” lapel button will also be available.

Swing by if you can and experience the best of local musical talent and associate with the most appreciative and well-behaved musical crowd in the three-county area. But, come early since seating is limited.

Amateur astronomers meet Feb. 28 “Astrophotography Basics” is the topic of the Feb. 28 Canyon Astronomical Society meeting.

The talk at 7 p.m. precedes discussion about current astronomical and club events. It will be held at the Montrose Library, 320 South 2nd. The public is invited. For more information, visit www. blackcanyonastronomy. com or call 856-7716.

The hall is located at the crossroads of Hwy 348 and Banner Road. Bring a small snack to share if you like.

For more information contact Len Willey at 874-8879.

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

Snowshoes are available to borrow. Call (970) 2491914, ext. 423 to sign up.

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.

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Wednesday, February 29

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cedaredge High School.

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.

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• TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

• HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/ Thursday 9:00-10:00 a.m.

• HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee.

• TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate.

• BOXING FOR KIDS - It’s back on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Drop in rate.

• GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine.

• PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - Registration going on now for lessons.

• REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW FOR THESE NEW LEAGUES: Spring Dodge Ball on Tuesday evenings March-April and Wiffle Ball League on Monday evening

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COMMUNITY CPR/FA - Next Class offered Sat., March 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY EVENING DANCES - Saturday, Feb. 18 and March 17 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share!

BEGINNING LINE DANCING - 2 sessions Tuesdays, March 6 (4 weeks) at 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 7:159:00 p.m. Call for details.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1:00-5:30 p.m. Register early or day of event by 12:30 p.m.

MOM’S AND SON’S DANCE Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

SPRING INTO SHAPE 5K - Save the date for our annual 5K on Saturday, April 14.

ALIVE AT 25 - DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS - Designed for ages 1524. Next class Monday, March 26 from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Register

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 pro-

gram 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.

Valley Symphony is making overtures Valley Symphony Association is pleased to announce February Valley Symphony Orchestra concerts, under the direction of Mike Kern, featuring some of opera’s greatest hits. Opera overtures to be featured include Barber of Seville Overture and William Tell Overture by Rossini, Carmen Suite by Bizet, Carnival Overture by Dvorak, Triumphal March from Aida

by Verdi and much more.

Concerts will be Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center and Sunday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion auditorium Tickets are $15 for

adults, $10 for seniors (55 and over) and $5 for students 17 and under.

Advance ticket purchases are encouraged and are available at Clubb’s in Delta or Homer L. Sims Agency, Howard Davidson Insurance Agency and DeVinny Jewelers in Montrose. Tickets are also available online at www.valleysymphony.net or at the Montrose Pavilion Office by credit card, in person or by telephone (249-7015).

Tickets may also be purchased at the door prior to either concert.

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

Gain proficiency with your camera Black Canyon Camera Club is sponsoring Steve Traudt’s workshop, “Get Control of Your Digital Camera,” Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stolte Shed in Cedaredge. You will learn about composition, histograms, exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, lenses and more. You will receive a CD which covers all you learn plus much more, so reviewing

and additional learning is easy.

Registration (limited to 10 participants) is $110 for Black Canyon Camera Club members and $125 for non-members if received by Feb. 29, $150 after Feb. 29. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Contact Rae-Ann Simmons to register and for questions: rae-anns@live. com or 856-7809.

Ongoing activities at the rec center Bill Heddles Recreation Center hosts activities for adults on an ongoing basis. There are several choices for fun and socialization. The cost is minimal, and in some cases free. Activities include: Duplicate bridge — Mondays, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Party bridge — Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

Cribbage grassroots — First Thursday, 6:30

online at www.aliveat25.us.

• HANDGUN SAFETY - Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

• START SMART GOLF - 6-week class on Wednesday, March 28 for ages 5-7 yr. olds at 3:30 p.m.

(No class April 11) • START SMART BASEBALL - 6-week class on Wednesday, March 27. For ages 3-5 yr. olds at 4:30 p.m. (No class April 11) • FRUGAL LIVING - This class will show you how to cut your household budget. Sat., Feb. 18 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

• COUPONING 101 - THE BASICS - Register today for this class on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• ADVANCED COUPONING Already started couponing?

Join this class to increase your savings. Wed., March 7 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• SOUPMAKING BASICS Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• TURKEY HUNTING 101 Saturday, March 24 from 1:004:00 p.m. Please preregister by March 20.

• FLY TYING FOR BEGINNERS - On Tuesday, March 6-March 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parent/Child participation in this class.

to 9:30 p.m.

Cribbage club — Wednesdays, 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Pinochle — Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday Needlers — Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon.

Scrabble —Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chess club — Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

For more information, call 874-0923.

• KNITTING SOCKS CLASS Thursday, March 8-22 from 6:009:00 p.m.

• AMATEUR CHESS TOURNAMENT - Saturday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

• APRIL FOOLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Pre-Season Tournament April 7 and 8. Coed, Men’s or Women’s.

• NIGHT OF THE STARS TALENT SHOW - 2nd annual event on Saturday, April 28 from 5:007:00 p.m. Kids K-12 pick up your registration packet.

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

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Delta’s FBLA chapter achieves stellar results On Monday, Feb. 6, Delta High School’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) chapter took 50 students to Colorado Mesa University to compete in various business events as well as learn business skills from workshops. Delta’s chapter did outstanding as the results show. The members with an asterisk by their name will represent Delta at the FBLA State Leadership Conference where the top individuals and teams from each district in the state will compete to be ranked the top 10 in the state for their event.

Among the placers at districts were: First place — *Kristina Liston – Accounting I; Adara Sandoval, Accounting II; *Ridge Green – Business Law; *Hailey Donathon – Intro to Business; *Lake Chaffee and Natalie Martinez – Digital Video Production; *Jon Shirk and Nick Dziubasik

– Marketing; *Taylor King – Introduction to Business Communication; *Tyler Werner, Thomas Duran, Josh Lindsey – Emerging Business Issues; Second place — *Thomas Duran – Business Calculations; *Ashlee Sunderland, Tatiana Galvan, Marcus Valdez – E-Business; *Jon Shirk – Business Procedures; *Patti Chapman, Soraya Luna, Austin Kimber – Global Business.

Third place — *Paige Bowling – Public Speaking II; *Jace Jernberg – Accounting I; *Eduardo Aleman – Introduction to Business; Jackie Gallegos and Adara Sandoval – Name Tag Design; Devin Marquez, Diana Caballero, Mariah Martin – Emerging Business Issues; *Ashlee Sunderland – Healthcare Administration; *Tyler Werner – Business Calculations; Torey Grettner, Shelby Hines, Jeremy Dziubasik

– Management Decision Making.

Fourth place — Taylor King, Hailey Santonastaso, Hailey Donathon – Management Decision Making; Lake Chaffee

Hospitality Management; Hailey Santonastaso – Introduction to Business Communications; Easton Byers – Sports Management; Jace Jernberg and Emily Kuta – Entrepre-

neurship; Shannon Foley, Kristina Liston, Autumn Tsosie – Global Business.

Delta’s FBLA chapter would like to thank the parents and community for their support.

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Delta High School’s FBLA Chapter

Paonia, Delta vocalists selected for All State Choir

Mom, son dance set for Feb. 25 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.

– Business Communications; Stephanie Sidor and Valerie Velasco – Global Business.

Fifth place — Austin Kimber – Personal Finance; Shelby Hines –

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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: Kassidy Wear, James Pope, Lance Porter, Landin Acevez; (standing) Serenity Tew, McKenzie Proctor, Angel Romero and LeeLand Hernandez.

Delta County Schools were represented in the 2012 Colorado All State Choir performance on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Denver. Five students from Paonia High and two students from Delta High were chosen through a tough audition process to perform with the Men’s All State Choir and the Women’s All State Choir.

Students from all over the state gather together to practice for three days then present an amazing selection of musical presentations to a packed audience of parents, friends, family, teachers, and school administrators.

The Colorado Music Educators Associationsponsored event, sanctioned by CHSAA, brings in directors from various places in the country to work with the students.

Dr. Janet Galvan of New York directed the women’s choir this year. She explained to the audience how these students come

together for a short three days to work together and consequently they become a “community,” participating in an event that they will never forget.

Wendy Bodwell, director of bands in Paonia, and Tambyr Reed, director of choirs at Delta High School, helped the Delta County youth prepare for the event.

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Representing Delta County at the 2012 Colorado All State Choir performances were (left to right) Ethan Ferguson (Paonia), Desert Mulford (Delta), Jake Johnson (Delta), Jacob Helleckson (Paonia), Nicholas Garver (Paonia), Kaitlyn Johnson (Paonia), Vela Bair (Paonia).

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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: Grace Hall, Merielle Comerer, Destiny Tew, Isabella Vasquez, Soe Paw, Getsemani Santillan and Janine Garcia.

The DHS speech team competed in the last regular season speech meet of the school year Feb. 10 and 11 at Montrose High School. The young Delta team earned fourth place overall in the field of 10 Western Slope schools.

In humor, both Jeremy Dziubasik and Taylor King made finals, with Jeremy placing fourth and Taylor finishing sixth. Haley Donathan just missed making the cut for finals and finished in seventh

place. In poetry, Sawyer Keeline qualified for finals and finished third. Javier Romero just missed qualifying for finals and finished seventh.

In Lincoln-Douglas debate, Ridge Green finished with a 3-1 record, which earned him third place. DHS’s other three Lincoln-Douglas debaters, Haley Donathan, Javier Romero and Linh Nguyen all finished with 2-2 records. Public forum debate saw the team of

Sawyer Keeline and Valerie Velasco post a 3-1 record for third place. The Dziubasik brothers, Nick and Jeremy, went 2-2 and placed fourth.

The team next heads for Durango the last weekend in February to compete in the district tournament. The outcome of this tournament will determine who will be qualified to compete at the state tournament to be held mid-March in Fort Collins.

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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: Leslie Velasquez, Sami Lane, Abi Turk, Taylor Armendariz, Gianna Brown, Justice Tew, Jake Ray and Abby Wear.

Future educators can apply for $500 When you need brochures, flyers, business cards or envelopes printed fast, trust Randy Crespin for quality service.

Call or stop by and visit today!

A reminder to all Montrose and Delta County high school senior girls entering the field of education: Please submit your Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship applications to your school counselor’s office by Friday, Feb. 24, for consideration for Delta Kappa Gamma’s $500 scholarship. Delta Kappa Gamma is an organization for women educators from Montrose and Delta counties. For more information, call 249-2560.

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Virtuous Kids On Feb. 2, Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recognized the Virtuous Kids: (top row) Kendell Somers (compassionate), Alyssa Sanders (hard worker),Tatum Saddoris (positive and respectful), Dominic Hensley (friendly); (middle row) Cody Burnett (helpful), James Goff (diligent), Marcy Schaal (responsible), Madisen Branham (generous), J.T. Kensler (responsible), Zac Kearns (perseverant); (bottom row) Colby Thurston (self-disciplined and responsible), Aneida Sanchez (compassionate), Mayte Alvarado (diligent), Zanaida Rodriguez (courageous and hard worker), Hadlee Canty (respectful), Morganne Branham (thoughtful), Juan Tapia (responsible and friendly).

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Concerned citizens rally in Montrose

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

On Thursday, Feb. 9 — the deadline for commenting on the oil and gas lease auction slated for August — about a hundred North Fork Valley residents rallied at BLM’s headquarters in Montrose.

BLM’s Uncompahgre Field Office is evaluating about 30,000 acres near Paonia, Hotchkiss, Somerset and Crawford to draft an Environmental Assessment prior to the lease sale. The opportunity to comment is the first step in determining whether all or some of the 22 parcels will be opened to oil and gas exploration.

The rally was organized by Citizens for a Healthy Community, a non-profit organization which formed quickly after the BLM announced the upcoming lease sale. Its mission is “to protect people and their environment from irresponsible oil and gas development in the Delta County region.”

Paonia musician Mike Gwinn summed up the protesters’ viewpoint in a song he wrote and performed. The refrain, “Leave our valley alone,” was echoed throughout the song by those attending the rally.

Several individuals also spoke, including Daniel Feldman, vice president of the CHC board.

“Some BLM personnel have been quoted in the last two issues of the Delta County Independent as saying that the people of the North Fork Valley are misinformed around this issue,” he said. “We’re here to say that we are very informed about the realities of oil and gas development and the impact of leasing, and drilling, and fracking and longterm oil and gas production.”

He cited several “very real

concerns,” from water contamination and air pollution, to declining property values and the impact on wildlife. He detailed specific cases across the country where damage to the environment and the health of individuals has been linked to oil and gas exploration.

“For these many informed reasons, we are asking that the BLM deny these 22 parcels for leasing.

“Over 200,000 acres are already leased for oil and gas development in Delta County, so why do we need to lease these parcels that encompass the most vulnerable parts of our valley?” Feldman concluded.

Paonia Town Councilman Lucien Pevec said there is no benefit to the town or its people that would outweigh the potential risks of oil and gas drilling.

The third speaker was Jack D’Orio, who has grown organic produce on Lamborn Mesa for 25 years. “People buy fruit from us because it is the epitome of health and well-being,” he said. He is worried that oil and gas drilling will create uncertainty in the minds of an “informed clientele” that believes food should come from an area with clean air, pristine water and nutrientrich soil.

“If somebody puts together a drill rig and sticks it out on one of the three sides of our farm that is BLM land, we think that will affect us,” he said.

At the end of the rally CHC delivered a petition containing 3,400 signatures calling for a moratorium on further leasing. A 50-page comment letter with “thousands and thousands” of pages of exhibits, and all the testimony from the public hearings conducted in the North Fork Valley, were also turned over to the BLM.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

The rally at the BLM headquarters in Montrose drew about a hundred concerned North Fork Valley residents.

School sports complex seen as good for Paonia Town agrees to partner with school on GOCO grant

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Paonia High School has been trying to complete an athletic project for several years. They came to the Paonia Town Council meeting on Jan. 24 to ask the town to

Photo by Kathy Browning

Mix art, chocolate and wine Last Friday night the welcoming warmth of the Creamery Arts Center drew many people to come in and linger amidst the Art, Chocolate and Wine Lovers Extravaganza. This Hotchkiss event is the Creamery’s annual offering of an early valentine celebration. Local artists Shannon Castle and Jamie Roeber visited with art lovers during the opening reception.

join with them and the junior high in a GOCO partnership agreement.

“Ultimately we know the high school is not going to keep leasing for $10,000 a year the football field at town park,” Mayor Neal Schwieterman told the board of trustees.

“If we can get high quality athletic fields that hold everything they need up there, it would be a real asset to the community.”

Right now the high school’s track team runs both their meets at Kremmling because there isn’t a place here.

“There’s a huge economic advantage by having a sports complex capable of having all these events. Then you start doing invitational track meets. If you have an invitational track meet, you’ll fill every restaurant this town has to capacity, and more so,” Schwieterman said. “There are a lot of benefits to the town overall.”

Principal Randall Palmer told the council the schools had received an invitation for a GOCO grant application. A government entity must carry the grant to the state. “What we are looking for is a partnership so that we can have that kind of entity in you to help make that presentation to the Colorado Great Outdoors.” The schools are looking for a grant to help with planning costs, not including the construction costs. They need to have a feasibility study completed.

“Along with the sports complex,” Palmer continued, “we also have quite a bit of acreage right along the river frontage

that is not being used.”

They would like to have a wildlife viewing area, even some raised gardens that would be on site, some kind of educational and ecological entity to go along with it.

They would like to have connecting river trails.

The principal asked the council to be their government entity so the schools can have the feasibility study.

The study would help them to determine the budget, landscape and facilities for the track and football field.

Cindy Swartzendruber, who retired last year from Paonia High School, explained that because the school district doesn’t have money, they are seeking the funds elsewhere. “We were given the go ahead by the district to pursue upgrading our facilities in other ways,” Swartzendruber said. They are getting private donations for matching funds.

“We are not looking for any money [from the town], and that is important,” she said.

The mayor said that the town was being asked to be the sponsoring agency and they would pass the funding through to the school group.

This is the role the town had for the Paonia River Park.

Barbara Peterson, town clerk, said the town was reapplying for the Apple Valley tennis courts improvement grant. “We may be competing with ourselves.”

Swartzendruber said their grant would just be for planning at this time.

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Orchid Draw is one piece of land deal

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

One element of the proposed Central Rockies Land Exchange is for Bear Ranch to purchase 80-acre Orchid Draw in Utah for $300,000 and then give it to the National Park Service. Then the inholding will be included in the Dinosaur National Monument. Bear Ranch, owned by Bill Koch, signed a renewal in December 2011 on the original two-year purchase agreement. If the land exchange is approved in Congress then Orchid Draw will be purchased and turned over to the National Park Service.

The current owners of Orchid Draw are Diane Douglass Iverson and Mary Douglass. The two sisters are the granddaughters of Earl Douglass, the paleontologist with Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh who found eight dinosaur tailbones sticking out of a hill in Utah. That 1909

discovery led to the Dinosaur National Monument being established in 1915.

Orchid Draw is surrounded

by Dinosaur National Monument. It’s an 80-acre ravine where Earl Douglass, his wife Pearl and his son, Gawin had their summer home. The home was a boarded tent. A little spring irrigated the land and there was an orchard.

The property got its name from a rare orchid which thrived there. Her grandfather viewed their property “as a little oasis.”

Diane’s first memories of Dinosaur National Monument (DNM) was at the close of World War II in 1945. “We never lived there. We always owned that 80 acres and that’s part of where my father grew up. We would go back there because he was so attached to that country. And we heard the stories from day one.”

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Photo submitted by Diane Douglass Iverson

This is Orchid Draw as it looked in 1913. The photo was taken by Earl Douglass, discoverer of the large dinosaur quarry in Utah. It shows Earl’s wife, Pearl, and their five year old son, Gawin. This was the summer retreat for the family who lived in the tents and planted the garden and orchard.

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Biologists are studying Orchard Draw pervasive deer disease Mule deer monitored in North Fork Valley Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists recently began monitoring mule deer bucks in the North Fork Valley in an effort to better understand a disease that causes antler deformities and the possible long-term effects on herd health.

During the past 10 years, hunters and residents of the Hotchkiss and Crawford areas have reported a high number of so-called “cactus bucks.” In these male animals the antlers grow in odd shapes, never develop fully and do not lose their velvet. Biologists think that the antler deformities are indicators of hemorrhagic disease which is caused by viruses transmitted by bites from small insects called midges. But they don’t understand why the disease is particularly prevalent in this area of Colorado. Hemorrhagic disease can also affect white-tailed deer and pronghorns.

In early January,

biologists captured and put radio transmitter collars on eight infected animals, said Brandon Diamond, Gunnison-area terrestrial biologist for Parks and Wildlife. Blood samples were taken and each deer’s physical condition was assessed.

“With the radio collars we’ll be able to follow their movements, determine if they lose their antlers, and whether they re-grow normal antlers,” Diamond said.

“At the same time we’ll also be able to evaluate their annual survival rates.”

The viruses transmitted by the insect bite interrupt hormone production and cause atrophy in the testicles.

Infected deer may only suffer a transient fever; however, some animals become lethargic, develop ulcers on their mouths and tongues, show respiratory distress, lose their appetite and suffer internal bleeding. Midges are most prevalent in wet areas, and biologists believe that deer become infected when they are concentrated around water holes.

Diamond explained

that licensed hunters are allowed to harvest “cactus bucks” during the annual deer seasons. The virus does not infect humans and there is no risk from handling or eating venison from these deer.

While the disease can be fatal, biologists are trying to learn whether infected animals return to normal health and breeding status.

“Right now, the focus is on bucks because their antlers allow us to identify that they’ve been infected and to observe changes over time,” Diamond said.

The radio collars can transmit for up to five years, providing biologists the opportunity to make long-term observations. The collars also are expandable so they accommodate the bucks’ increased neck size during the breeding season.

The deer were captured on private land.

“We really appreciate the cooperation from the landowners and the public support for this project,” Diamond said.

“We hope to continue this project for several years and we may continue to capture animals in the future to boost our sample size.”

FROM PAGE B1 authored by her father entitled, “Speak To the Earth and It Will Teach You.” The book is about the life and times of Earl Douglass. He was a prolific diary writer.

Diane never got to meet her grandfather who died in 1931. “When we would go back to that 80 acres, [Dad] would tell the stories. So I feel like I know my grandfather because Dad talked about him so much.”

Diane says her grandfather was an educator, “but more than that he was such a dedicated scientist. He wanted to know truth and he thought he could find it from the earth, from digging up the fossils. He was dedicated to teaching it to other people.”

Diane continued, “He earned the first master’s degree from the University of Montana here in Missula. That was in 1893.

Then he went on, earned all the credits, took all the courses to earn a doctorate at Princeton and he never did the thesis, but he was called Dr. Douglass because he just kept studying, taking courses and he was also a poet and a philosopher. He wrote a lot of poems which my father included in his book.”

Today Orchid Draw

Help KPP and Rotary raise funds Sports complex Join in the fun and support the Rotary Club of Paonia at Kids’ Pasta Project Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. Come and have dinner at the Scenic Mesa Ranch.

Funds raised from this dinner and silent auction will go to build the Paonia Library Gazebo which will be used as a meeting place for Boys’ and Girls’ Book Clubs.

Call Lenore at 985-9220 or e-mail kppreservations@gmail. com to attend. Reservations are required.

Dinner includes salad, pasta, meatballs and desert. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Costs are $14 for adults, $8 for kids and $10 for seniors.

For directions to Scenic Mesa Ranch go to www. kidspastaproject.org.

FROM PAGE B1 hand-in-hand. The school would provide a letter of support for the Apple Valley tennis courts project.

Palmer added he had just hired a tennis coach that morning. Leon wants to integrate the Apple Valley and Paonia High School projects.

“The day of putting forth any grant request by yourself is long gone,” Schwieterman said. With all the talk about inte-

grating the community, “this is a great way to do that.”

Jim Briscoe, town attorney, said, “Planning grants are reviewed separately and independently from project grants.

And frankly, planning grants are more apt to be approved because of the feasibility aspect of it.”

The council approved the town partnering with the school on the planning grant.

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is part of their heritage, very dear to her and her sister. They have hiked Orchid Draw many times.

“You kind of have a sense of the man who was a nature lover. It means a great deal to us. We go back as often as possible and camp there. It’s just a wonderful place,” Diane said. “We were there for the grand opening of the Great Wall, and I spoke about my grandfather and how important that discovery was to him.”

The Great Wall is a wall of dinosaur bones at the monument. Her grandfather had a desire to leave the bones in relief as a teaching tool.

“He had dreamt there would be a building around it so people could come up and look. That happened in 1957, but then that building was condemned.

It was reopened in Oct. 2011,” Diane said. Utah Gov. Gary Richard Herbert was there. “It really was a pretty amazing opening.

They’ve done a super job at the visitors’ center. It was reopened Oct. 4, 2011, which was 100 years from when it had been set aside as a national monument.

It was a special time for it to be reopened.”

When the land exchange bill died in a congressional committee in 2010, it was a disappointment to Diane and her sister. They had wanted to announce Orchid Draw was becoming part of the Dinosaur National Monument.

“Whatever happens, happens. But we would like for this to become part of the DNM,” Diane said.

“And so we were really disappointed about that.

We’re still hoping it might go through. If it doesn’t, something else will happen I’m sure.”

Diane says the ravine is now more wild. The orchard and garden are gone. “The gullies have eroded away. There have been flash floods that have come through there.

And so, I guess for DNM, they are thinking there could be dinosaur deposits. There might be fossils no one has ever thought about,” Diane said. The exploration and science make the land valuable for the DNM. “For me. . .it’s more just the beauty of canyons that Utah and Colorado have. You know, just the wild land.”

Diane and her sister don’t want the land to be passed on to their six heirs. “We feel like in order to honor our grandfather’s memory we would like the land to be a part of the National Park System.

And so, it would mean a great deal to us to have this finished. We would like to have it completed in our lifetime. I’m 73. My sister is 77. We are just hoping this can be completed.”

It was Mary Risser, the National Park Service superintendent, who suggested to the Douglass sisters to work with Western Land Group. “We thought that this might be the best way. There have been people who would like to buy the land, private entities who would buy the land and we could probably receive more money, but we decided we would like to have it included in the park and so we started thinking of ways this could be done,” Diane said. “We didn’t realize how complicated and how it was involved with so much else.”

They don’t know Bill Koch but realize he was willing to buy their land and use it in a land trade.

“From reading the articles there sure are pros and cons, aren’t there?” Diane commented. “I want the best for all people.”

She encourages people to visit Dinosaur National Monument and to read the book by her father. “It’s a pretty amazing account of a man who lived in the wilderness for years and years.”

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Berkman music scholarships will be unveiled soon

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

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Crawford welcomes new business The Crawford Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Bait-N-Box and More to the community. The business is located at 318 Cedar Avenue and is owned by Gary and Tammy Broughton. They offer bait, tackle, sporting goods, gift items, T-shirts, ice and a full line of grocery items.

The business is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and can be reached by calling 921-5219.

Hotchkiss commits to Orton agreement Paonia, Crawford still considering their commitment

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

When the Orton Family Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant for local planning and training in December, it came with a requirement for a $25,000 cash match and $75,000 of in-kind donations.

The Orton Foundation is more interested in having the local town governments in Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford be involved in the process then have a financial stake in the two-year project.

To that end, Elaine Brett has attended town council meetings in all three towns requesting the towns sign a partnership agreement. She has visited the councils several times over the grant application process and after the grant was awarded so that the governing bodies would be active, willing participants. The towns, chambers of commerce and Orton would be partners.

They were looking for the towns to be supportive of the Heart and Soul Planning Process which will contribute to the individual town master plans.

At the Paonia Town Council in late January, Brett asked the town for in kind contributions and a few thousand dollars for matching funds.

“Each town would have a different take on how they are contributing,” Brett said.

Jim Briscoe, town attorney, said the partnership agreement the town was given was a generic template. His first concern was how much flexibility there was for the town to determine its commitment. This is a one-for-one grant. “It is common for partners to commit themselves to different levels of contribution. It would be possible for the Town of Paonia to establish what they’re willing to contribute and willing to participate,” Briscoe said. Paonia’s cash contribution and in kind contributions can be different from the other towns and the chambers of commerce.

The town could start with a bottom line amount and increase their contribution later if they want.

Brett said volunteer time and use of facilities are counted toward the in-kind donations. They are looking for shared commitments. They have the chambers of commerce and other non-profits participating.

A paid project coordinator is being hired and

an advisory team will be overseeing the process and the accounting issues.

Brett said she has “a high level of confidence” in raising the $25,000.

She has $19,000 now.

Barbara Peterson, town clerk, said they had budgeted $2,000 for this year plus offering office support in space, copying and minimal supplies.

Paonia is not in a position to be the government pass through agency.

The Paonia Town Council decided to table the final decision until the next meeting, which was to be Feb. 14. That meeting has been canceled due to not having a quorum.

The Orton Foundation was hoping to have the signed partnership agreements by mid-February.

Next Brett, accompanied by Paonia Chamber of Commerce president Alexis Halbert, presented the partnership agreement to the Crawford Town Council on Feb. 1.

Brett and Sally Kane had spoken to the council at a work session in January.

The language in the partnership agreement had been changed to say a cash contribution “up to $5,000.” Crawford would, like the other towns, decide what amount they can contribute.

Delta County Economic Development is the fiscal sponsor for the project.

The partnership agreement states that the Orton Foundation “offers an innovative approach to community planning. . .that helps to identify local values, build a vision from them, and prioritize actions leading to goals, which in two years will: Strengthen the social network of the whole valley, improve communications within and between groups, have a shared understanding of the desired future, with the ‘average’ citizen able to articulate these community values clearly, develop the indicators for translating our values into measurable actions that affect our community and economic development, and establish a unified ‘North Fork’ identity.”

The Crawford council was negative to the entire idea and decided to table any partnership agreement until after the April municipal election. Once new trustees and a new mayor are elected, Brett will come back and present the agreement to the new council in April.

Brett then visited the Hotchkiss Town Council on Feb. 9. Hotchkiss has a representative on the advisory team. He is trustee Dustyn Foster. He is also a representative for West Elk Mine.

There was initial resistance from trustees Mar-

lin McCracken and Lindee Cantrell. Jim Briscoe, town attorney, said the revised partnership agreement was acceptable. The provision for a cash contribution up to $5,000 was an improvement, and his attorney fees could be counted toward in-kind donations.

Brett expanded upon the Delta County Economic Development board’s decision to sign the partnership agreement and take on administrative and fiscal responsibilities for the project. The board felt it was a “perfect mix” with their economic development goals.

Cantrell wanted Mayor Wendell Koontz, who was absent, to be present before the council voted. Briscoe pointed out the mayor doesn’t have a vote or a veto power.

Sheila Maki, mayor pro tem, said the mayor had not expressed any concerns about the partnership agreement during the staff meeting.

McCracken said he wasn’t for funds going toward planning.

The council approved on a split vote to enter into the partnership with the Orton Foundation. Foster, Jane Wills and Carrie Wingfield voted in favor. Cantrell and McCracken were against.

Family and friends of Howard Berkman, who died last October, have established a music scholarship in his memory.

The Howard Berkman Music Scholarship Fund has raised $4,300 following a memorial concert at the Blue Sage Center in Paonia, a silent auction and generous donations.

Proceeds from his recording contracts will contribute to the scholarship fund as well. The scholarship committee will probably have more special concert events locally and in the Carbondale area where Howard spent a great deal of his time and also in Chicago where he is from.

The music scholarship is the joint endeavor by Berkman’s family and friends who make up the scholarship committee and the Mountain Harvest Festival. The committee will decide who receives the scholarships.

Mountain Harvest Festival, a 501 (C)(3) charity, will manage the distribution of the funds.

Bill and Sarah Bishop explained that rather than form a new charity the scholarship committee wanted Mountain Harvest Festival to handle the finances. This is because Berkman never missed performing a Saturday night concert during the festival.

“We are really proud to do this for Howard’s memory,” Bill said.

“The scholarship committee is determining how many scholarships and at what value they will be given this year,” Sarah said. “Those scholarships will go to music students whether they are young people or older people in the North Fork

Elsewhere Studios to host Biz After Hours

Valley and Roaring Fork Valley.”

As soon as Mountain Harvest Festival receives instructions from the scholarship committee which is managed by Howard’s brother-in-law, Darrell Sage, the festival will help them with publicity.

The scholarship committee is writing up application guidelines. Mountain Harvest Festival will do everything it can to spread the word and encourage applicants.

“I think it is really exciting to have the Mountain Harvest Festival working with another group like this. We can handle the financial end and they can do the creative decision making,” Sarah said.

The scholarships are for people wanting to take music lessons, needing help in purchasing an instrument or wanting to attend a music camp.

“I think these scholarships will tend to be modest in a few tens of dollars to a few hundreds of dollars each. It won’t be big scholarships. The idea is to encourage promising musicians,” Sarah said.

“It’s all about improving a person’s ability to play music,” Bill added.

Mike Gwinn, leader of the North Fork Flyers, helped organized the benefit concert in Paonia.

He, the Blue Sage and the family and friends of

Howard Berkman have expressed their sincere thanks for all the support, contributions, performances and testimonials for the memorial, silent auction and concert.

For more details about the Howard Berkman Scholarship Fund, contact Mike Gwinn at paoniamike@gmail.com.

JUST AS A REMINDER...

The Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Competition (sponsored by TDS)

Deadline is February 23 & 24 For more information call

970-856-7039 or

www.hotchkissdogtrials.com

The Paonia Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Business After Hours and Open House” at Elsewhere Studios on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5-7 p.m. Elsewhere Studios is located next door to the Flying Fork Cafe at 107 3rd St, Paonia.

Learn more about the Elsewhere Studios Artist Residency Program. It has attracted artists from around the country seeking dedicated space and time to be creative.

Historical society annual meeting Feb. 26 The annual membership meeting of the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society will be on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Crawford Town Hall.

David Primus, Gunnison author and historian, will present a power point program titled, “Beneath Blue Mesa,” of what was covered when the reservoir was filled in 1965.

The Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado and the construction of the dam created much controversy before being built.

Were you ever through

the town of Sapinero or drive by the Rainbow Hotel?

Primus has a collection of photographs dating from 1881 when the narrow gauge railroad was built along the Gunnison River and will also recall the history of the area. This 20-mile section of the river west of Gunnison once consisted of towns, ranches, resorts and superb fishing holes.

Besides the photos, Primus will show a short movie of the Gunnison Navy.

Membership in the society or door donations are requested.

Art contest deadline is next Friday Art entries for the 2012 Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Competition are due next week.

Entries are to be submitted to The Trout Store and More, 285 E. Bridge St., in Hotchkiss Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 between 2–6 p.m.

Out-of-town artists may enter the competition by shipping their

artwork.

The Grand Prize winner will receive the TDS Shepherd’s Award $500.

Additional prizes will be given for first place $200, second place $100, third place $75 and People’s Choice Award $100.

Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 10, at the Artist’s Reception at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society Museum.

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Are girls faster than boys? Yes! Vision students answer questions at science fair The 2012 Science Fair for the North Fork Vision School was packed with students eager and nervous to be interviewed by the judges. The fair was

held on Friday, Feb. 10.

Projects included Spiders, Are Girls Faster than Boys?, Oil Eating Mushrooms, Chicken Feed and Growth Rates, Running Times Test — Morning vs. Night, Which Dog Bones Do Dogs Prefer?, i Phone Cookbook Application and Speech of Special Needs Student Improves

When Riding a Horse.

Junior Scientist first place winners went to Katelan Sinski, ninth grader, and Savannah Russell, 10th grader, for their team research on the relationship between riding horses and if speech improves for students with special needs. Their subject repeated simple

Paonia Police Blotter The Paonia Police Department has released its blotter for Jan. 17-31.

The officers responded to the following incidents: Jan. 17 — 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a welfare check, 100 Block of 2nd St. for a dog running at large, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 1100 Block of 3rd St. for a dog running at large.

Jan. 18 — traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave., 200 Block of Clark Ave for a trespass incident, traffic stop in the 300 Block of Rio Grande Ave., 100 Block of Main Ave. for a traffic incident, 200 Block of Onarga Ave. for a non crime incident.

Jan. 19 — traffic stop in the 200 Block of 3rd St., 200 Block of Niagara Ave. for a dog running at large.

Jan. 20 — 100 Block of Dorris Ave. for a burglary incident, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a citizen assist, 100 Block of 1st St. for a dog running at large, 200 Block of Main

Ave. for a dog running at large, 200 Block of 2nd St. for a shoplifting incident, 400 Block of Vista Ave. for an agency assist, 200 Block of Onarga Ave. for an agency assist, 300 Block of Clark Ave. for an alarm incident.

Jan. 21 — 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for an agency assist, 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a parking problem, 50 Block of Highway 133 for an agency assist, traffic stop in the 500 Block of 2nd St. Jan. 22 — 600 Block of Orchard Ave. for a citizen assist.

Jan. 23 — 50 Block of west 3rd St. for a citizen assist.

Jan. 24 — mile marker 6 and Highway 133 for an agency assist, traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave., traffic stop in the 500 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 700 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 400 Block of 3rd St., 100 Block of Main Ave. for a parking problem, traffic

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stop in the 100 Block of 1st St., traffic stop in the 500 Block of 2nd St., 400 Block of Box Elder Ave. for a code enforcement incident, traffic stop in the 300 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave., 200 Block of 2nd St. for a parking problem, 13000 Block of German Creek Ln. for an agency assist.

Jan. 25 — 200 Block of Grand Ave. for a parking problem, traffic stop in the 1000 Block of 3rd St., 1300 Block of 3rd St. for a dog running at large, traffic stop in the 300 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 400 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 400 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 300 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Niagara Ave., traffic stop in the 200 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 100 Block of Grand Ave., traffic stop in the 400 Block of 5th St., traffic stop in the 600 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 500 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 400 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 300 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 50 Block of 1st St. Jan. 26 — traffic stop in the 200 Block of 3rd St., traffic stop in the 100 Block of 2nd St. Jan. 27 — 100 Block of Main Ave. for a citizen assist, traffic stop in the 600 Block of 2nd St. Jan. 28 — Black Bridge Rd. for an agency assist, 300 Block of Poplar Ave. for a traffic accident, traffic stop in the 300 Block of Grand Ave., 800 Block of Grand Ave. for a traffic accident, traffic stop in the 500 Block of 2nd St., traffic stop in the 100 Block of 1st St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave. Jan. 29 — 100 Block of Onarga Ave. for a theft incident.

Jan. 30 — traffic stop in the 300 Block of 4th St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of 5th St., traffic stop in the 200 Block of Grand Ave. Jan. 31 — 400 Block of 2nd St. for a criminal mischief incident.

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2012 North Fork Vision Science Fair participants were (back row) Katelan Sinski, Savannah Russell and Ariana Sorensen; (middle row) Kai Sorensen, Harry Trickery and Evelyn Shenk; (front row) Odessa Shenk, Zander Sweeny and Jacob Arterburn. phrases before and after riding a horse and the volume of speech improvment. They want to continue this project next year. They will proceed to regionals.

Junior Scientist second place winner went to Ariana Sorensen, eighth grader, for her computer science technology project. She is developing an APP for an online cookbook for teenagers and has learned to program in Lua. Her project is still in the development phase and she plans to enter it

again next year as a completed project. She will compete at regionals in Grand Junction.

Kai Sorensen, fourth grader, received Young Scientist first place winner, Grand Champion Award and the $50 cash prize for his research on the lifelong question, “Are Girls Faster than Boys?”, with his Blind Man’s Bluff Maze. He tested his subjects by blindfolding them and using just their finger to go through a three dimensional maze.

His hypothesis was boys are faster, however after

testing 14 subjects, it was proven that girls are indeed faster.

Young Scientist second place winner went to Evelyn Shenk, fifth grader, for her research on which dog bones do dogs prefer.

She learned that her dog preferred homemade dog biscuits vs. store bought.

Zander Sweeny, Harry Trickery, Jacob Arterborn and Odessa Shenk all received participation medals.

Regionals will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, at Colorado Mesa University.

Photo by Carol Kwiatkowski

Colorado Young Writers’ Awards Students from the North Fork Valley recently attended the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association’s annual Young Writers’ Award conference in Denver. The event was held on Saturday, Feb. 4. Those who attended and were honored are (back, left to right) Jean LaTourette Paonia Elelmentary School (PES) second grade teacher of Natasha Eckert who won second place and Karla Nolte Hotchkiss K-8 (HK8) teacher and grandmother of winner Tristan Nolte; (front left to right) winners Natasha Eckert (PES), Lauryn Kiefer (HK8) and Tristan Nolte (HK8). Not pictured are winner Indio MillerBarnes (PES) and Rhonda Pinckard HK8 third grade teacher.

Beef weigh-in is first step towards county fair

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Sat., Feb. 18 Basketball at Home vs. Rangely, 1:00, 2:30, 4:00 p.m.

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Delta County 4Her’s and FFA students weighed in their prospective market beef on Saturday, Feb. 4. Excitement was high for the 46 local kids who brought 56 steer and two heifers to be weighed in, because the annual market beef weigh-in is the first step toward raising beef for the 2012 junior market livestock sale, which will be held this coming August, during the Delta County Fair.

All but nine of the animals weighed in qualify for the Delta County Bred & Fed program, which certifies to buyers that the animals they are purchasing were bred and raised in Delta County. Initial weights ranged from 357 to 1,025 pounds.

With the market beef weigh-in over, these 4-H and FFA kids will now concentrate on raising the best beef possible to offer to buyers over the auction block this summer. Last year, at the 2011 Delta County Fair, 48 local kids sold their beef to the generous buyers listed below for total sales of $108,425.

The sale committee thanks these buyers for

their support of local 4-H and FFA kids last year, and invite them to attend the 2012 junior market livestock sale, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.

For more information on how you can support Delta County kids through the Delta County Fair’s junior market livestock sale, please call the Delta County Extension Office at 874-2195.

Thank you to our 2011 beef buyers: Black Mesa Lodge; Callaway Meats; Campbell and Sons Ranches; Crawford Country Bank; Delta County Memorial Hospital; Delta Hardware; Delta Montrose Electric Association; Delta Sales Yard, Inc.; Escalante Ranch; First Colorado National Bank; First State Bank of Colorado; Grand Junction Pipe & Supply; Hellman Chevrolet; Hellman Motor Company; Hotchkiss Elks Lodge #1807; IMC Company; J Cotter J Ranch; JC Propane; Kwiki Tire I; Kwiki Tire II; Master & Doyle Petroleum Company; Mountain Coal Company; Oxbow Mining, LLC; Paonia State Bank; Phil-

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Cassidy Shea, a member of the New Pride of the Valley 4-H Club, with her 976-lb. steer, “Porky,” was among the 46 kids to participate in the market beef weigh-in on Feb. 4. lips Machine; Pro-Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Roberts Enterprises; Rocky Mountain Steel; Shaffer Real Estate; Sissons North Fork; Sissons Feed

& Ranch; Tracy’s Camp Stool Ranch; Turnbull Land & Livestock; Varner Equipment; Wendale; Western Implement; and Whiteside Companies.

STATE WRESTLING

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Good luck to our area Wrestlers at the State Wrestling Tournament February 16-18 • Pepsi Center • Denver Paonia Eagles 2A

Olathe Pirates 3A

Coach - Andy Pipher Josh Altman - 106 lbs.

Jesse Reed - 113 lbs.

Blake Duval - 120 lbs.

Cody Clawson - 126 lbs.

Ty Coats - 132 lbs.

Adrian Lopez - 138 lbs.

Dustin Braslin - 145 lbs.

Jorge Quinonez - 152 lbs.

Kyler Bear - 160 lbs.

K C Christian - 170 lbs.

Morgan Rieder - 182 lbs.

Joel Simianer- 195 lbs.

Miles Cumpston - 220 lbs.

Tony Darling - 285 lbs.

Coach - TeeJay Rose

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Trenton Piatt - 113 lbs.

Ben Pridy - 120 lbs.

Jacob Solseth - 126 lbs.

Zach Shank - 132 lbs.

Troy Rose - 138 lbs.

Wyatt Yarnell - 145 lbs.

Ronnie Mumm - 152 lbs.

Joseph Pridy - 160 lbs.

Casey Childs - 285 lbs.

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Irvin Hernandez - 138 lbs.

Morgan McCracken - 145 lbs.

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Garrett Toothaker - 113 lbs.

Dylan Hill - 145 lbs.

Dustin Head - 152 lbs.

Joe Boyle - 160 lbs.

Logan Schopp - 170 lbs.

David Mendoza - 195 lbs.

Conner Beard - 220 lbs.

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Paonia matmen advance 14

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

For the first time in the team’s history, Paonia qualified all 14 wrestlers for the state 2A tournament.

This ties the old state record, according to Bert Borgmann, assistant commissioner for the Colorado High School Activities Association. The only other team to qualify 14 on record was Rocky Ford coach Mike Jurney’s 2006 team.

It’s a very notable achievement, said Borgmann. “This will go into the record books as a tie.”

The Eagles scored 282.5 points to win their fifth consecutive 2A Region 1 title, with Dove Creek placing second with 158 points. Paonia sent 12 into the finals and claimed six regional championships.

Winning regional titles were freshmen Josh Altman (106, 27-11) and Jesse Reed (113, 345), sophomore Ty Coats (132, 32-8), seniors Adrian Lopez (138, 31-9) and Kyler Bear (160, 33-7), and sophomore Tony Darling (285, 29-4). This was the second regional title for Lopez.

Bear, who was seeded

first, was almost upset in the championship round

by No. 3 seed Wyatt Wallace of Dolores.

“That was pretty intense,” said Bear, who went back and forth with Wallace for the first two rounds, then looked as if he was done for. “He had me on my back. He about had me pinned, actually.

It was pretty close.”

Bear then got a reversal that surprised even him, and he went for the kill. “He just let his head

in there, I stuck his head under, put him in a head lock” and got the pin in 5:37.

“I thought it was going to be determined by points the way it was going,” said Bear, who placed fourth at regionals in 2011.

Blake Duval (120, 199), Cody Clawson (126, 18-14), Dustin Braslin (145, 26-14), Morgan Rieder (182, 29-6), Joel Simianer (195, 11-18) and Myles Cumpston (220,

30-4) were runners-up.

Cumpston is seeded second at state behind Norwood’s Ty Laframboise, who defeated him 5-3 in the championship round.

Of his four losses in the 2011-12 season for Cumpston, two were to Laframboise.

Two Paonia wrestlers lost in early rounds and had to wrestle back.

Head coach Andy Pipher said he had no doubt that the two who had to wrestle back would

do just that.

After getting pinned in the third round by Derrick Richard of North Park, 152-pound Jorge Quinonez needed a win over Kolby Starks of Norwood to advance. He said he hadn’t wrestled his best in his first match and was determined to win.

“I was thinking I’m pinning this kid as fast as I can,” said Quinonez of Starks. “Going into this match I just thought, I’m

Photo by Tamie Meck

The Paonia Eagles pose for a team photo after setting a school and state record for taking the most wrestlers to a state meet. Last week’s accomplishment was the first time in school history that the Eagles have qualified all 14 athletes for the state meet this week at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The feat marks the second time in the state’s history that a team has advanced all 14 of its team members. Rocky Ford was the first team to take all 14 back in 2006.

gonna gas it in the third.

I’m going as fast as I can and I’m gonna get him.”

Quinonez pinned Starks in 2:30, then went on to defeat Colton Coombs of Rangely to place third.

KC Christian was paired against number two-seeded Brent Harris in the semifinals, and lost 4-0. Christian needed a win over Dolores to advance, and tore into Griffen Williams, pinning him in 21 seconds. He went on to place fourth.

Bear summed up the day nicely. “We got 12 kids in the finals. That’s pretty cool. We’ve got all 14 going to state, no wrestle-backs, so what else can you ask for?”

The previous school record for number of state qualifiers was 12 in 2004 and 2011. Pipher was pleased to qualify his entire team, but remained cautious. “It’s not the quantity that counts,” he said following the awards ceremony.

As for that 2006 Rocky Ford team, they didn’t win the state tournament. They placed second by 3.5 points to Paonia.

State schedules, pairings and brackets are available at www.chsaa. org.

HHS sends nine to state

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss will send nine wrestlers to state and placed third with 161 points at the 3A Region 1 tournament, held Feb. 10-11 at Montrose High School. The Bulldogs were just three points behind Rifle’s 164 points; Olathe won the tournament with 207 points.

“Four points. That’s pretty tough,” said head coach Glen Suppes, who took 12 wrestlers to the tournament.

Hotchkiss sent three into the championship round. Conner Beard (220) and Joe Boyle (160) claimed tournament championships and Vikash Hypio (106) placed second after falling to No. 1 seeded Austin Shank of Olathe. Beard is the No. 1 seed with a 21-2 record going into state competition, which begins Thursday at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Boyle was sizing up his competition Friday following his opening match.

“Pridy doesn’t like to tie up,” said Boyle about Olathe’s Ben Pridy.

“Galaviz, I’m pretty sure he’ll wrestle you all the way to the end, but I pinned him earlier, so...” Boyle decided he could lose two out of three remaining matches and still qualify for state, “But I think I’d rather get first than fifth or sixth.”

The junior didn’t lose, and pinned his way to Saturday’s championship round, where he pinned Pridy in 1:51. Boyle hadn’t forgotten that he missed a trip to state his sophomore year by losing a match that he was winning 10-0. “I was very upset. I’m making sure that doesn’t happen this year,” said Boyle after winning his first match of the tournament with an 8-second pin.

Hotchkiss 113-pounder Garrett Toothaker and 146-pounder Dylan Hill placed third and will advance to state. Hill, a senior, competed at state at 112 his sophomore year, but a shoulder inju-

ry put an early end to his junior season. That was still in the back of his mind after pinning Hugo Ruelas of Rifle on Friday.

Hill was pinned in the semi-finals by Kit Reed of Gunnison, then pinned Dakota Johnson of Buena Vista to place third.

“It’s nerve-racking,” said Hill, who was seeded third, “but you’ve got to just focus on what you have to do. You can’t let that get in the way.”

Toothaker missed some competition in January due to a knee injury, and came back to end regular-season competition with a 20-6 record and get rid of the pesky knee brace he wore for several weeks. “I’m still not in as good a shape as I’d like to be,” said Toothaker, who was seeded second at regionals and narrowly lost in a 4-2 decision to Rifle’s Rogelio Navarro in the semifinal round. He pinned Sam Williamson of Cedaredge in 18 seconds to place third.

Dustin Head (152), David Mendoza (195)

and Zach Taylor (HWT) placed fourth, as did Logan Schopp (170, 118) who will be the only freshman to represent the Bulldogs at state.

“All 12 kids contributed to the team standings,” said Suppes. At 138, Ben Smith faced some tough competition, opening the tournament with a 5-0 loss to fourth-seeded Troy Rose of Olathe, then having to face No. 2 seed Brandon Kittle of Rifle.

Sophomore Tanner Bizer (120) earned points in early rounds, and senior 126 Marco Meza went two-and-out, “which was tough since he’s a senior,” said Suppes.

“There’s lots of great potential for state,” said Suppes of his qualifiers.

He was quick to remind himself that anything can happen. At tournaments, he said, “There’s always something great going on and there’s always something not-so-great happening.”

Brackets and pairings can be found at www. chsaa.org.

DCI Sports Editor

Shane Anderson, Irvin Hernandez, and Morgan McCracken will venture to Denver for this year’s Class 4A State Wrestling Tournament.

McCracken’s secondplace finish in the 145pound division marked the highest finish for a Panther in this year’s regional tournament, which was held in Gypsum at Eagle Valley High School.

The Panthers finished sixth overall with 113.5 points. Roosevelt placed first with 204.5 points and was followed by Palisade with 168 points.

In the 145-pound title match, McCracken was shutout by a 15-0 score

by Montrose’s Geordan

Hudson.

At 138, Hernandez gave the Panthers a third-place finish after he defeated Moffat County’s Garrett Stewart on a 4-3 decision.

Anderson battled Palisade’s Justin Ray for third place in the 126-pound class. Ray took third with a 5-1 decision.

The pairings for this week’s state wrestling tournament are out with Anderson (25-11) drawing Windsor’s Seth Villa (21-6) in his 126-pound opener.

At 138, Hernandez (29-10) takes on Niwot’s Nick Stager and McCracken will take his 30-5 slate into his first match against Discovery Canyon’s Tyler Oberg (23-10).

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge’s Cole Caywood works on pinning Olathe’s Kimberlin in an early round match at the 3A regionals held in Montrose last weekend. Caywood went on to pin Kimberlin and finished third overall to earn a trip to state this week.

Panthers send three to state wrestling test

BY WAYNE CRICK

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss’ 113-pounder Garrett Toothaker takes down Gunnison’s Bryten Dickinson in the opening period of 3A Region 1 competition. Toothaker is one of nine Hotchkiss wrestlers to qualify for the state 3A tournament beginning this Thursday.

CHS sends four matmen to state

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta 126-pounder Shane Anderson maneuvers to get free of his Rifle opponent in a dual match earlier in the season. Anderson lost his third-place match to Palisade’s Justin Ray last week in the 4A regionals in Gypsum but still qualified for state.

The Cedaredge Bruins will send four athletes to this weekend’s state wrestling tournament in Denver.

Cedaredge finished sixth at last weekend’s regional tournament in Montrose with 108 points.

The Bruins did not have a first-place match in the final round but did come away with a pair of thirds and two fourths.

Third-place finishes went to Cole Caywood at 182 after his pinfall win over Rifle’s Clayton Coombs and Tylor Balistreri with a 6-4 decision over Hotchkiss’ Zack Taylor in the 285-pound bout.

Sam Williamson lost to Hotchkiss’ Garrett Toothaker at 113 and placed fourth while Ely Fritchman was pinned in his 220-pound match

by Lake County’s Aaron Medina.

In the 113-pound bracket at state, Williamson (13-14) is matched with Alamosa’s Neff Malouff (36-6). Caywood will take his 20-12 mark into action against Sebastian Silvers of Ellicott (30-10) in the 182-pound division.

At 220 pounds, Fritchman (15-17) will face Daniel Jansen (23-11) from Holy Family. Balistreri takes his 16-15 record to the mat against Mead’s Nick Testroet and his 37-5 record.

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Panthers poised for title run

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A pair of important wins over the weekend, coupled with a loss to league leading Palisade, has left the Delta Panther boys in a great position. Delta was scheduled to face the Bulldogs in Palisade on Tuesday (Feb. 14). A win in that game could give the Panthers their first 4A league title in many years.

Delta defeated Moffat County on Friday (80-58) and helped their positioning for post-season seeding with a 61-44 win over the visiting Sailors on Saturday.

Steamboat Springs helped the Panthers with a 43-40 win over Palisade last Friday night.

Palisade ends the regular season against Battle Mountain in Edwards on Friday (Feb. 17).

The Panthers regular season ended with the Palisade game on Feb. 14.

Eagle Valley (9-2, 175) is tied with Delta and Palisade at this time.

The Devils finish their regular season in Glenwood this Friday. A loss to Glenwood and a win by

the Panthers means an outright title for Delta.

Delta 80, MoCo 58 The margin of victory for Delta the last time these two teams met (Jan. 20) was 15 (73-58).

Delta made it a sweep over the Bulldogs on Friday (Feb. 10) with an 8058 victory at home. Delta played against Steamboat Springs on Saturday and, as with the second game against Moffat County, the Panthers increased their margin of victory the first time by seven, 61-44. The score was 5444 on Jan. 21 in Steamboat Springs.

The wins give Delta a 16-5 overall record and a 9-2 mark in 4A WSL play.

Delta 80, MoCo 58 Senior Jake Ames had one of his best games of his career on Friday against the Bulldogs.

Ames poured in 32 points, with at least seven points being scored in each of the four quarters played.

Delta got nine points from Ames in the opening stanza to help the Panthers to a 22-15 start.

Second-quarter play was nearly even with Moffat County earning

an 18-17 edge. Ames had seven of the 17 counters for Delta in the period and had 16 points at halftime.

The Panthers kept their offensive effort active in the second half with an 18-13 advantage in the third quarter. Ames canned seven of the Panthers’ points with teammates Colin Fraser and Blake Velasquez chipping in four points each.

There was little doubt as to the outcome of the contest after third-period play. Delta was nine of 10 from the charity stripe in a 23-12 run to make the final score 80-58. Ames’ nine points led the way for Delta in the period.

Ames’ 32 points was game-high in the scoring department with teammate Fraser chipping in 16 and Ethan Jack Baier and Velasquez contributing 10 each.

Tyler Hildebrandt finished the night with 13 points for Moffat County.

Delta 61, SS 44 The Panthers got off to a moderately good start against the Sailors on Saturday afternoon and finished the first period with a 16-15 lead. A seven-

point effort from Colin Fraser kept the Panthers’ offense running smoothly.

Doug Hawkins was right behind the senior lefty with five points.

Second-quarter action wasn’t as rewarding for Delta as the offensive wheels were mired in mud in an 11-5 surge for the Sailors. Delta trailed at halftime 26-21.

The mudholes dried up during the break and Delta got its offense back on the right track in a 1910 run to retake the lead at 40-36. In the period, Jake Ames scored seven points with Hawkins and Chris Velasquez helping the cause with six points each.

In the fourth quarter, a stingy Delta defense limited the Sailors to just eight points while the Panthers’ offense netted 21 markers.

Delta had four players in double figures with Hawkins’ 14 leading the way and Velasquez’s 13 close behind. Ames and Fraser had 12 and 11 points to add to the winning totals. Steamboat’s Jake Miller paced the Sailor’s offense with 13 points.

Delta girls split 4A tilts

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For the Delta Lady Panthers, it was not to be this season. Delta had finished a 15-game winning streak before hosting Moffat County’s Bulldogs last Friday. Delta had dealt the Bulldogs a 54-39 loss in Craig and Moffat County was more than happy to return the favor with a 61-60 win on Friday.

Delta bounced back on Saturday afternoon with a 54-32 win over the visiting Steamboat Springs’ Lady Sailors.

Even with the loss, which dropped the Lady Panthers out of the top 10 state rankings in 4A, Delta has enjoyed another record-setting season for Delta High School.

The Lady Panthers 15game winning streak is the longest in the school’s history and gives them a chance to better last year’s 17-5 record. Delta could finish 18-4 with a win in Palisade (a game played on Tuesday, Feb. 14).

A loss to Glenwood Springs a week ago knocked the Lady Panthers out of a shot for an uncontested league title.

A win by Moffat County, against Glenwood

Springs, on Tuesday (Feb. 14) would throw the league into a three-way tie for the title for the second year in a row. A Glenwood win gives the title to the Lady Demons and relegates Delta to second place.

In either case scenario, the Lady Panthers are in the playoffs and could host a first-round of 48 playoff. After that, the chances of being at home would be greatly diminished.

MoCo 61, Delta 60 Delta looked as though they might have an edge against the Lady Bulldogs in the first period as they started fast for a 16-11 advantage. Taylor Zunich sparked the early run with a pair of threes to lead the charge. Melissa Camilletti kept pace with Zunich as she scored nine for the Bulldogs.

The two teams reversed their scoring roles in the second quarter with Moffat County holding the edge 16-11 and a 27-27 tie at halftime.

Skylyn Webb had five points to lead Delta shooters in the second stanza.

Three of her points came on a three-for-six performance at the free throw line. Shelby Curtis was four-for-four at the line.

Photo by Wayne Crick

While teammate Skylyn Webb (10) looks on, Delta sophomore Callie Gafford shoots over Steamboat Springs’ Sydney Bauknecht in a game played on Saturday afternoon in Delta. The Lady Panthers got back on the winning track with a 54-32 victory.

In all, Delta’s inability to be consistent at the line has hindered their success in several games this season. Against Moffat County, the Lady Panthers shot a dismal 13 for 27. Missed layups and short-range putbacks have also been a concern for Delta coach Matt Hamm.

Second-half play featured a see-saw game with each team seeing the lead come and go.

Moffat County (8-2, 156) was two-points better than Delta in the third period with Annie Sadvar scoring six of the Lady Bulldogs’ 12 points.

The Lady Panthers had to scramble to stay with Moffat County down the stretch. Each team had mini-runs to put pressure on their opponents. The final seconds of the game were intense for both teams. A two-point lead for Moffat County was erased on Sadie Carrillo’s three-pointer with just under six seconds left in the game and Delta holding a 60-59 lead.

Moffat County’s Melissa Camilletti, a thorn in the side of Delta all evening, took the ball on a throw-in at one end of the court and dribbled the entire length of the floor to score the winning basket as the buzzer sounded.

Delta outscored the Bulldogs 23-22 in the final period with Camilletti scoring 11 of Moffat County’s points. Webb was Delta’s offensive force in the fourth quarter with eight points and finished the game with 20

counters. Moffat County’s Camilletti had 27 to lead all scorers in the game.

Shelby Curtis chipped in 10 for Delta and Sadvar finished with 17 for Moffat County.

Delta 54, SS 32 Saturday’s hardwood encounter with Steamboat Springs didn’t have the pressure-packed finish like Friday’s game.

The game was evenly played in the first quarter with Delta taking a 14-13 lead on Callie Gafford’s 10-point performance.

Delta’s defense stepped up their intensity in the second stanza to allow its offense to outscore Moffat County 10-2. The Panthers owned a 24-15 halftime lead.

Neither team was on its offensive game in the third quarter, but the Lady Panthers managed to add four points to their lead with a 10-6 edge to make it 34-21 going into the final period.

Seven points from Webb and a pair of treys from Alyssa Goff gave Delta more breathing room in the final stanza as Delta outscored the Lady Sailors 20-11 to make the final score 5432.

Gafford’s 19 points topped all scorers in the game with Webb throwing in another 16 counters for the winners.

Eryn Pinck had 14 points to lead Steamboat Springs.

Delta will await the final standings following this week’s contest in Palisade (Feb. 14) to see where they finish in 4A seeding in the field of 48.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Douglas Hawkins (23) scores two of his team-high 14 points against Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Hawkins, and his Panther teammates, defeated the Sailors 61-44.

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Lady Bruins lose twice

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A two-game week didn’t end well for the Cedaredge Lady Bruins. After leading for the entire game against the visiting Hotchkiss Bulldogs, the Lady Bruins were outscored 18-8 in the fourth quarter last Tuesday (Feb. 7) and lost on a three-point bomb from Alexus Westergren with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.

Hotchkiss came away with the win by a score of 40-38.

A visit from Olathe’s Lady Pirates on Friday (Feb. 10) resulted in another loss for Cedaredge, 66-42.

Cedaredge sits near the bottom of 3A WSL league standings with a 2-10 league record and 3-15 overall. Hotchkiss is also in the lower half of the standings at 4-8 and 6-10.

Hotchkiss 40 Cedaredge 38 These two rivals have played each other six times in the last year (going back to last season) with neither team winning by more than a handful of points on each occasion.

This year’s competition began with the Bank of the West tournament in December of 2011.

Hotchkiss won that contest 37-36. The two teams met again on Jan. 14 with the Lady Bruins winning a 38-35 decision. Last week’s 40-38 win gives Hotchkiss the tie-breaker for the season.

There’s a saying that goes, “A win is a win,” and the Lady Bulldogs will take the win no matter how ugly it might have been.

Action was slow from the first period on with miscues by both offenses highlighting the evening.

Cedaredge seemed to have an edge in the opening quarter with Alyssa Isaman and Jordan Smith scoring four and three points in a Lady Bruins’ 9-5 advantage.

Smith added four more points in the second quarter but Jennifer Celis and Westergren canned three-pointers to give Hotchkiss an 8-6 edge in the period to make the halftime score 15-13.

Isaman tallied six points in the third period to lead Cedaredge on a 15-9 run and a 30-22 lead going to the final quar-

ter.

A furious fourth quarter by Hotchkiss netted the Lady Bulldogs 18 points while Cedaredge could only score eight. The play of Natalie Anderson highlighted the last half of the period as the scrappy four foot something sophomore played all out on both ends of the floor.

Anderson forced numerous turnovers and had a great offensive effort with eight points in the 18-8 Bulldogs’ run. Anderson was six of six at the free throw line and had one field goal for Hotchkiss to account for all of her points in the game.

Westergren, who had been resting for much of the fourth quarter, came in with a little more than a minute left in the game.

The Bulldogs trailed by one as the game clock ticked off valuable time.

After receiving the ball, Westergren dribbled to her right and put up the game winning shot just to the right of the top of the key for three points and a 40-38 lead.

Even though Anderson’s efforts put her in the limelight, she was quick to point out there were other players on the

floor who contributed to the game’s outcome. “We weren’t scared and just played hard to the end. I couldn’t have done what I did without my teammates,” noted Anderson after the game.

Coach Josh Kasper had similar sentiments as well. When asked what he saw in the final moments of the game, he was quick to answer.

“I saw five girls on the floor flying around and getting the job done as a team.”

Kasper also gave kudos to his point guard, Aleksus Wilson, who “played a great game.”

Cedaredge could not get to where they wanted the final shot to be taken and time ran out to preserve Hotchkiss’ sixth win of the season.

Isaman’s 13 points led Cedaredge’s offense while Westergren shared gamehigh scoring honors with Isaman with 13 points of her own.

Olathe 66 Cedaredge 42 The Lady Bruins were outgunned against Olathe as the league’s top team, started fast, and for the most part stayed that way for the biggest

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge’s Dakota Baldozier battles with the Lady Bulldogs’ Natalie Anderson during first half action of a game played last week (Tuesday, Feb. 4). Hotchkiss came from behind to win 40-38. portion of the contest. A 16-5 run in the first quarter established the Lady Pirates’ desire to control the game from the start.

Second-quarter play was another good outing for the Lady Pirates offense as they put up another 18 points to 13 for Cedaredge for a 34-18 halftime lead.

Cedaredge’s best quarter of play came after the break with the Lady Bruins outscoring Olathe 16-12.

‘Dogs’ boys lose

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss girls lassoed by GHS

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Bulldogs were outscored 20-0 in the first period against Gunnison and were never able to recover from the deficit. Despite a strong second half, they ended the game with a 48-35 loss.

Hotchkiss is now 6-10, 4-8, and are currently seventh out of 10 teams in 3A Western Slope

standings.

In their final game of the regulation season, Hotchkiss faced the Lady Pirates of Olathe (152, 11-0) Tuesday night (results were not available by press time).

The opening round of playoffs happens Tuesday, Feb. 21. Brackets for the upcoming tournament games will be decided after this weekend’s final games.

Photo by Tamie Meck

The Bulldgos’ Tell Hawk (35) is looking for the foul on this jump shot against Cedaredge’s Kyle Ward last Tuesday (Feb. 7). Hawk finished with 10 points in the game and his Bulldogs defeated Cedaredge 63-51.

The Pirates re-grouped in the final stanza and the offense canned 20 points while their defense limited Cedaredge to eight points.

Olathe’s Tawni Middleton was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points.

Cedaredge’s final regular season game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 in Parachute against the Grand Valley Lady Cardinals in a game slated to start at 2:30 p.m.

Just where the Bulldogs will end up when 3A Western Slope playoffs begin is still up in the air.

The Bulldogs wrapped up regular-season play against Olathe (15-2, 110) Tuesday night (scores were not available by press time).

While their standings going into playoffs could depend on the outcome of this Thursday’s game between Olathe and Gunnison, a win over Olathe Tuesday would leave them in third place in the district. If so, they will have to travel to top-ranked Aspen next Wednesday. A loss would

likely mean a pigtail game against Cedaredge next Monday, and a road trip on Wednesday.

Under either scenario the Bulldogs will have to play tough to remain in the playoffs. They are now 9-8 overall and 6-6 in league play after a 66-42 loss on Feb. 9 at Gunnison. Gunnison came out with five trey to take an early 18-point lead over the visiting Bulldogs, “and we just never could catch up,” said head coach Kyle Crowder. Junior Cody Bartlett missed the game due to an illness and three of the starters were sick. All in all, said Crowder, “It wasn’t a good week.”

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CHS quint to swim Arizona With no hometown pool to call their own, they pile in for the 45minute ride each weekday to their home away from home – the aquatic center adjacent to Montrose High School.

Yes, Cedaredge High seniors Michael Barnosky and Kostya Callihan, sophomore Lars Knutson and junior high siblings J.D. (eighth) and Kendra (seventh) TenNapel give new meaning to the term car “pool.”

Each has long been accustomed to driving for swim workouts, as solid foundations were laid for years by coach Amanda Hatch of the Delta Barracudas Swim Team.

Ah, the good old days of only the 25-minute commute to the Bill Heddles Rec Center pool.

But a budget ax back in 2009-10 cost Delta High its boys swim program. Already varsity swimmers as freshmen, Barnosky and Callihan were forced to head south to continue their prep swimming careers.

Barnosky lives five minutes west of town, Knutson five minutes north and the TenNapels

five minutes east.

“You get used to the drive where it just feels normal now,” said Callihan, who lives closest to town. “Being together makes the ride go faster.

What would be bad is if the drive had to be made alone.”

Together, the group will make a longer commute this weekend. They are set to compete in the 20th Annual Lost Dutchman Invitational, held just outside of Phoenix.

The trip is a reward of sorts, a chance to flex their swim muscles closer to sea level, soak up a little sun and see where they stack up against more regional competition.

After all, the daily grind can get a bit long during the short winter days. Especially during tougher workouts that require powering through in upwards of four miles of swimming.

“It’s a tribute to these kids and their families what they do to get here from Cedaredge each day,” said Montrose coach Silas Almgren, who has long been considered one of the state’s top swim coaches. “They know sac-

rifice. They know how to overcome obstacles.

Right down through to Kendra, they also know how to be team players.

“We are fortunate to have them all.”

Michael Barnosky The son of Jim and Sue Barnosky has long wanted to fly fighter jets and swim in college.

He has now paved the way for both to happen by his recent appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he has also accepted the offer to swim at the Division I level for the Falcons.

That announcement has capped an especially busy year for Michael, who has maintained a 3.9 GPA all the while bagging his pilot’s license and ratings for both gliding and hot-air ballooning – the latter two before he could even legally drive a car.

Third in the state last year in the 100-yard breaststroke, Barnosky is considered a strong contender for gold in that event this spring along with being in the mix for the 200 individual medley.

“I’m definitely shooting for a state title,”

James TenNapel photo

These five swimmers are from Cedaredge High School. They will take a longer trip than usual to swim this week as they will be just outside of Phoenix, Ariz., this weekend for a big meet. The pictured swimmers are (left to right) Lars Knutson, J.D. TenNapel, Kendra TenNapel, Michael Barnosky, and Kostya Callihan.

said the chiseled 6-foot3, 185-pound Barnosky.

“But I’m also trying to have a little more fun with it all, too.

“The time spent back and forth with Kostya and now the younger swimmers is a large part of that. And we’ve all got solid teammates once we get to Montrose.”

Kostya Callihan The son of Tim and Larisa Callihan helps to keep the rideshare on the lighter side.

Born in Russia, he has strong ties to the water from birth, as his mother was a multipleyear member of the Soviet Synchronized Swim Team.

But now Kostya – like Michael, a former Seasonal State champion for the Barracudas – knows he is at the crossroad.

And the choices aren’t bad either way.

Eighth in the state last year in the 200 freestyle, Kostya probably needs to shave anywhere from five-to-seven seconds off of his signature event if he is to extend his swim career into college. If so, the University of Wyoming would probably next get his talents.

If not, Kostya will take his 3.8 GPA on to premed at Colorado State University.

“Either way, I’m fine with the outcome, because I’m putting in the work,” said Kostya, a 5-11, 165-pound rock who can rip off dozens of pull-ups. “I just wish I could have started swimming year-round earlier.

Look how it’s already paying off for Lars, J.D. and Kendra ... I’m glad that Michael and I started something that is carrying on.”

Lars Knutson The son of John and Sara Knutson made the tough choice, and now he is already seeing the move pay off. At 6-4 and 170 pounds, Lars was playing what most tall kids do: basketball. Furthermore, Lars’ mom played volleyball at

Bruin boys bested by 3A foes on hardwood

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The basketball game between the Bulldogs and Bruins closely resembled the evening’s earlier game between the Lady Bulldogs and Bruins in first period play.

Not much offense in the beginning with the Bruins easing to a 9-3 lead.

The game tempo was elevated a great deal after that. Hotchkiss came on to win their ninth game of the season, 63-51.

Cedaredge’s matchup against the visiting Olathe Pirates on Friday night wasn’t a happy occasion either. The Pirates walked away with a 7961 decision for their 11th win of the year.

Hotchkiss 63 Cedaredge 51 Reid Gates led the way for Cedaredge in the first period with four of the nine Bruins’ points.

Tell Hawk had the three Hotchkiss points in the period.

Action in the second quarter was at a higher level with the Bulldogs scratching their way to a 14-11 advantage to trail 20-17 at the break. Hawk and Tanner Simpson had four points each for the Bulldogs and Luke Wieben had five and Gates four for the Bruins.

Hotchkiss came out of the locker room after halftime with purpose as they dominated play in a 33-9 run in the third quarter. The surge was one the Bruins would not recover from in spite of a

good rally in the fourth quarter.

Seven Bulldogs contributed to the huge run with Simpson’s eight points leading the way.

Hotchkiss found the shoe on the opponent’s foot in the fourth period with the Bruins controlling play with a 22-13 rally. Wieben and Gates

Photo by Wayne Crick

The Bruins’ Reid Gates goes up for a shot between Hotchkiss’ Mitch McCallister (10) and Taylor Schreiner (11) on Feb. 7. Gates scored 14 points for Cedaredge and often drew the attention of the Bulldogs’ defense when on offense.

fueled Cedaredge’s offense with eight and six points respectively.

Simpson’s seven points helped the Bulldogs stay somewhat comfortably ahead down the stretch.

Simpson was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points and Hawk finished with 10.

The Bruins had two players in double figures as well with Wieben collecting 16 and Gates 14.

OHS 79, Cedaredge 61 After the opening quarter of play, the visiting Pirates weren’t interested in hanging around.

Olathe won the opening period 17-16 but sent a solid message in the second stanza with a 31-11 blitz that all but sealed the game’s outcome.

With a 48-27 halftime lead, the Pirates didn’t let the game get away from them in the second half by turning in a solid offensive effort. The Bruins were determined to be the better of the two teams in the second half and turned in a 3431 advantage over the game’s final 16 minutes of play.

Richard Tafoya scored 16 points to lead the Pirates (11-6 and 7-4) to their 11th win of the year.

Cedaredge dropped to 414 overall and is 2-10 in league play.

The Bruins finish their regular season in Parachute on Saturday (Feb. 18) against the Grand Valley Cardinals (11-7 and 7-5).

Game time has been set for 4 p.m.

Duke and an uncle grew to 6-9 and had a splash in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs.

But Lars always felt like there was unfinished business for him in the pool.

So Michael and Kostya started prodding.

That influence forged a varsity teammate.

“I’m just glad they kept telling me about this opportunity,” said Lars, who sports a perfect 4.0 GPA. “It’s like this is what I am really cut out for athletically.”

At a recent meet in Grand Junction, Lars lopped major time off of his 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events along with making huge strides in his 100 breast and 200 IM. The sky is the limit now for the lanky speedster who has found a home off the hardwood.

“I like the team aspect down in Montrose,” Lars said. “Hopefully, J.D. and I can continue what Michael and Kostya have started with all of this.”

J.D. TenNapel The son of James and Debra TenNapel has always had a ball in hand, and that’s why swimming has been such a tough sell. Especially in Montrose, where he first played football and in one recent calendar year accomplished the following: Racked up 22 TDs as a dual-threat quarterback, leading the previously winless “Aztecs” to an 8-3 season and the county championship game.

Led inaugural “Tribe” all-star basketball team in every statistical category, once burying five 3-pointers in a key tournament game ... by halftime.

For good measure, he also booted the winning goal in a regional title soccer match and won a seasonal state crown in the 200 butterfly.

“But I never felt I was fast enough to keep on swimming,” said J.D., a sturdy 6-foot, 160-pound sprinter and honor roll member. “Now that I’m starting to see so much time fall off, I’ve got some tough choices to make. I’m so thankful for Coach Silas and his role in my life. And Michael and Kostya have been like big brothers to me, pushing me on.”

Kendra TenNapel Like her brother, Kendra also has a lot of irons in the fire, even if they don’t have a ball attached to them. It’s amazing she has found time to test year-round swimming, even if only a few times a week.

Last year’s Delta County Fair & Rodeo Princess did more than just raise Boer goats and race barrels and poles on her Arabian mare, “Snickers.” She also started on pointe under the teaching of Gena Rose at Dance West and was named to the County Honor Choir.

A freestyle, butterfly and backstroke sprinter, she’s pretty fast in the pool, too.

“I love being part of this team,” said Kendra, also on the CMS honor roll. “And I have always wanted to be a part of a really big meet.

That’s what Phoenix is all about to me.”

Already 5-7, Kendra is often recruited by such “tall” sports as volleyball and basketball.

As for being the only girl in the rideshare?

“It’s kind of like having four brothers.”

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Paonia girls control WSL

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Eagles are now No. 1 in 2A Western Slope standings and remain undefeated in conference play after a nonleague win over Grand Junction High School’s junior varsity squad and league wins at Meeker and Vail Christian.

The team played well in Friday’s 71-55 win over Meeker, although they had a slow fourth, said head coach Scott Rienks. Prior to their loss, the second of the season, the Lady Cowboys were ranked first in WSL standings.

Carson Pipher led Paonia in points with 14, and Chelsy Reed and Mandy Bushta each contributed 10.

With several players dealing with illnesses, Paonia had their slowest

game since December in terms of points scored in their 48-27 win over Vail Christian.

Paonia will wrap up conference play this weekend, traveling to Plateau Valley (3-9, 1-7) on Friday and hosting No. 4 Rangely (10-5, 6-2) Saturday beginning at 12:30 p.m. (Game times were moved up two hours to accommodate those planning to attend the state wrestling championships on Saturday night.)

Class 2A district playoffs begin on Feb. 21 at various sites around the state. With two games remaining, and a final game between Meeker and Rangely still remaining, Rienks said the team’s playoff schedule is still up in the air.

Team schedules (and other information) can be found at maxpreps.com.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia’s Tyler Rapke (right) guards Hayden’s Erin Koehler during a game played in Paonia on Feb. 4. The Lady Eagles won the game and have since taken over sole possession of first place after wins this past weekend over Meeker and Vail Christian.

Paonia’s Taylor Katzer puts up two in the Eagles’ Feb. 7 win over De Beque. Katzer scored a careerand game-high 24 points against the Dragons, including 10 field goals in the big 82-67 win at home.

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Paonia boys win one of three tilts The Paonia Eagles’ boys are now 6-11 overall and 5-3 in league play after defeating De Beque, 82-67, and dropping league games to Meeker and Vail Christian.

Despite double-digit scoring by four De Beque players, the Eagles had their highest scoring game of the season to defeat the Dragons, 8267.

Taylor Katzer had an outstanding second half, racking up a game-, teamand career-high 24 points for the Eagles, with Daniel Ford scoring 15.

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Reaching new heights Phaelen French, a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy and a 2008 Delta High School graduate, did very well at the Indoor Team Challenge and Combined Events track meet hosted by the U.S. Air Force Academy in late January for college Division 1 and elite athletes. She placed seventh in the women’s pentathlon, recording 3,171 points — fifth best in Air Force Academy history.

French matched or improved her career bests for multi-events in the 60 meter hurdles, long jump (pictured above), shot put and high jump. She moved up from 16th to 7th place following a victory in the 800 meter event. The pentathlon score qualifies her to compete in the Mountain West Conference indoor championship, to be held in Albuquerque, N. M., at the end of February. She is the daughter of Beth and Don French.

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‘Buy local, borrow local’

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

If real estate developer, entrepreneur and author Nick Streza has any advice to offer, it would simply be “to buy local and borrow local.”

On Dec. 21, 2011, Alpine Bank (Grand Junction) foreclosed on Nick Streza, owner/ developer of DeerCreek Properties, LLC. According to Streza, DeerCreek Properties bought the DeerCreek Development in 2007, via investment monies from investors and a loan from Alpine Bank for the DeerCreek Development on the front nine of the golf course at DeerCreek Village. Streza opined, “In the 1970s, federal policies had created fictitious values for real estate.”

Streza said that when Alpine Bank approved the original loan he was told that the bank looked for businesses to loan money to, “where the bank and the borrower had a relationship, much like a business partnership,” that they could work together “through the term of the loan.”

“By mid-2008, there were 92 lots ready for homes to be built,” said Streza.

Streza explained that when the housing market and the economy collapsed, buyers were not to be found. Streza said that in mid-2009, additional investment money was used to pay the bills. “By the end of 2009 it became apparent that money needed to pay Alpine Bank would not be available from lot sales [and that] the investors had reached their risk limit,” said Streza.

Streza explained that in 2010 and 2011 he worked independently with potential buyers of multiple developed lots, national builders, individual investors and “groups who had an interest in purchasing the entire subdivision,” while remaining in “continual communication with Alpine.”

In February 2011, after discussing the foreclosure sale with Streza, Alpine filed for

foreclosure — with an agreement to work with Streza. The result was a unique and very different kind of relationship, said Streza. Via that unique agreement, Streza said his wife’s (Cindy) real estate office will be the listing agent and sales representative for Alpine Bank. Streza said Cindy feels that there is still a market for homes that are reasonably priced.

For his part, Nick is working with the bank to “make the development work,” and, per the agreement with Alpine, will be the bank’s representative for the home owners association, the community and potential buyers.

Streza will also maintain the DeerCreek Realty Office at 855 SE Stonebridge. According to Streza, the current market value of the building is less than the cost of building the building.” Streza then opined that it will take three years for the real estate market to recover.

“And the business is not for sale either,” said Cindy, dispelling some of the rumors going around.

Streza concluded, saying that people need to support their local banks. “Local banks will work with local developers,” said Streza, “to help keep developments afloat and to help make them a viable purchase.”

Streza is thankful that the development loan did not come from the big national banks.

“In a faltering economy local banks do as much as they possibly can to protect the development,” said Streza, “and preserve the community.”

Giving credit to his working relationship with Alpine Bank, Streza noted that contrary to rumors, he has not filed for bankruptcy and has no plans to do so in the future.

Cindy added that their working relationship with Alpine Bank has been “wonderful.” Nick said it’s in the best interest for the banks and the developers to work together through these hard times.

The way we were A speedboat cutting through inviting, blue waters and families recreating on the shore nearby isn’t a scene that’s been enjoyed at Fruitgrowers Reservoir for a long time. But that’s the way it used to be, explains Gale Doudy of Cory who loaned this picture to the DCI. The photo is dated from 1957 by the Ford station wagon at the boat launch. Doudy credits Grace Shock as the photographer.

Trustees discuss open meetings in Cedaredge

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

During the town council’s work session on Thursday, Feb. 9, Cedaredge trustee Michael Meskel raised the question of open meetings of its committees.

Mayor Pat Means began by explaining that there are committees that are mandated by state statutes, such as the tree board and planning; citizen group committees, such as recreation and culture and the citizen business support group; and other “task oriented” committees formed to address specific issues, such as the wastewater facility planning committee.

Means said trustees are appointed to these and other committees to represent the town, and that the committees are formed to discuss issues and make recommendations to the board of trustees. They are not controlled by the board of trustees.

Trustee Meskel is concerned that he was not getting enough information during committee reports and felt he was being excluded from going to those meetings.

Meskel said he was asked to leave a meeting of the recreation and cultural advisory committee because there were already two trustees present and that his presence would violate the Colorado Open Meetings laws.

Meskel then stated that, according to the Open Meetings Law, two or more trustees present during a committee meeting constitutes a public meeting and should be open to the public, including himself.

Means said Meskel was Photo by Bob Borchard mistaken and had not read Local developer Nick Streza

the Sunshine law beyond the requirements for open meetings at the state level. Means explained that the “two or more” applies only to those meetings at the state level, and that the requirement applicable to local governments is for “three or more” trustees present in order for the meeting to be declared an open meeting. Means said Meskel’s presence at the Recreation and Cultural Advisory committee’s meeting would have been a violation of the Colorado Sunshine Law, due to the fact that two other trustees were already attending the meeting.

Section 2(b) of the Colorado Sunshine Law (CRS24-6-402) states, “All meetings of a quorum or three or more members of any local public body, whichever is fewer, at which any public business is discussed or at which any formal action may be taken are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times.”

In an e-mail to the mayor and town administrator Kathleen Sickles, Meskel wrote, “I personally would like to hear and witness what is being discussed and decided within these meetings, that we have been excluded [from].” Meskel also said he would like to see all committee meetings open to the public, so that he and other interested parties could attend those meetings.

To that end, Meskel said all the town has to do is to post meeting notices in a public place in order to comply with the Sunshine Law. Means replied that the trustees assigned to those committees are there to bring the information back to the board of trustees. “If we have three or four trustees [at the committee meetings] there is a risk that we [the board of

trustees] are being influenced before the issues come to the board.” Means added that there is also the possibility that too many trustees could influence the committees.

“Trustees have limitations,” said Means, “and we don’t want to overwhelm the committees with trustees. We have committee appointments for a reason.”

In response to Meskel’s e-mail, Means said, “If you believe trustees are not reporting enough information at the regular board meetings, please feel free to ask for more detail.”

Sickles noted that in the case of the Finance Committee (trustee Nelson Cederberg and Finance Director Tammy Francis), both bring a concise and detailed report to the board of trustees. Sickles also noted that if those meetings were made open to the public, they would have to find a suitable place to hold those meetings because “Town Hall is not big enough.”

“But I feel like I am being censored,” said Meskel, “or penalized. Having trustees give out a verbatim report is ridiculous.”

Trustee Gene Welch said he was concerned that if committee meetings were made public, “It would create rumor mills. Just let the committees do their jobs.” Cederberg added, “What Mike [Meskel] is saying has some merit. I would like to go to some of these meetings without participating.

“But I hear what Gene [Welch] and Pat [Means] are saying.” Cederberg then suggested that maybe the trustees could consider the issue at some other time.

Means responded, “We can look at this issue at another time. I’m not opposed to that.”

Sunshine in Colorado

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Fantasy in snow A fast moving winter storm turned backyards in Cedaredge into a fantasy world of snowclad trees and outdoor furniture. As the early morning sun popped over the horizon, the light added a magical glow. The storm dropped two to three inches of snow around Cedaredge and much more on the Grand Mesa.

The Colorado Sunshine Law begins: “It is declared to be a matter of statewide concern and the policy of this state that the formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret.”

In a summary prepared by the Office of Legislative Legal Services, the Sunshine Law generally requires that any state or local governmental body that meets to discuss public business, or to take formal action, do so in meetings that are open to the public. Under the law, “meeting” refers to any kind of gathering, convened to discuss public business, whether in person, by telephone, electronically, or by other means of communication. Electronic mail messages can be considered “meetings’ under the statute. The statute does not apply to chance meetings or

social occasions where public business is not the central purpose of the meeting.

Colorado’s Sunshine Law (CRS 24-6-401) defines “local public body” to include any board, committee, commission or other advisory, policy making, rule-making, or formally constituted body. In other words, meetings of a municipality’s committees are to be open to the public.

It further defines an open meeting where three or more members of the local body [such as the Cedaredge Board of Trustees] are gathered to conduct business is subject to the Sunshine Law. Such meetings require notice, posted at the designated place at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

The law excludes meetings by administrative staff or faculty, and these meetings are not open to the public.

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Justice prevails at World Day of Prayer On Friday, March 2, women, men and children in more than 170 countries will celebrate the World Day of Prayer. This year’s service, sponsored

by Christian Women of Surface Creek, will be

held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church, 210 NW 3rd Street.

Each year a different country writes the World Day of Prayer worship

service. For 2012, the World Day of Prayer committee of Malaysia has developed the theme “Let justice prevail!”

From it, a clear message emerges: It takes courage, compassion and

active engagement for justice to prevail. The women of Malaysia ask us to work with God and with each other to create a world in which each gender, race, culture, religion and state

Town agenda includes action on water diversion

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

After a lengthy discussion about committee appointments and open meetings during its work session on Feb. 9, the Cedaredge trustees turned their attention to the Feb. 16 regular meeting.

The first item scheduled is a public hearing for a hotel/restaurant liquor license application for High Mountain Enterprises, LLC, dba The Cedaredge Lodge, owned

by Gary and Donna Allen and located at 810 N. Grand Mesa Drive. The town has received one letter of opposition to the Allens’ application.

Items designated for action during the meeting include: • The liquor license application from the Allens; • Budgeting $31,000 of Main Street Improvement Project monies to fix the drainage problems and replace the asphalt on NW 9th St. (1,300 feet to the north of NW Cedar Ave.) and NW Cedar Ave. (635 feet to the west of NW 9th St.); • Confirm the Request for Proposals from various professional engineering services, and to confirm or reject the recommendation by Public Works Director David Smith to continue the ser-

FFA oyster fry, auction is Feb. 23 The Cedaredge High School FFA will hold its annual member auction and Rocky Mountain oyster fry on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the high school. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member auction at 7 p.m.

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This is a major fundraiser for the FFA and your support is most appreciated.

vices of JVA Consulting, Inc., to create planning documents based on the evaluation of the existing wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) and anticipated effluent limits; and • A resolution to accept the Highway User Tax Fund report.

One item scheduled for action is an application for an alternate point of diversion at the headgate of the Alfalfa Ditch from the Butte and Fogg Ditch companies. It spawned a major discussion during the work session about the Alfalfa Ditch, which runs through the golf course and is “adjacent to private and public property.” According to the application, the requested diversion (via the Alfalfa Ditch), has been taken place informally for years.

A memo to the trustees from town administrator Kathleen Sickles states, “Although the application appears to be a formal process to approve an informal practice, my concern is regarding maintenance easements and necessary maintenance regarding the impact of 139.67 c.f.s. over time, to the improved private and public property adjacent to the Alfalfa Ditch, the consequences of high run off and liability to town structures intersecting the Alfalfa Ditch.”

Sickles also noted that

the walking trail along the creek and maintained by the town is being used for vehicular access to the diversion area.

At the Feb. 16 meeting the council will determine if the town should produce a Verified Statement of Opposition, stating why the application should not be granted or why it should only be granted in part. According to the memo the town has until the last day of February to file the Statement of Opposition with the Water Clerk’s office, Water Division 4, in Montrose.

Trustees were given detailed information regarding prior right’s-ofway, encroachment and maintenance easements for the Alfalfa Ditch, Fruitgrowers Dam Project to consider.

The last item scheduled for action during the Feb. 16 meeting involves election by the Town of Cedaredge “to either charge a sales tax on all [including golf carts] short term rentals or to pay the sales tax upon the purchase of the asset [in this case golf carts] underlying the short term rental.”

It was also noted that Cedaredge residents interested in running for mayor or a seat on the board of trustees during the April 3 election can begin circulating their nomination petitions on Monday, Feb. 13.

— 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.

Best recipes needed for centennial book

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

BY HANK LOHMEYER

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.

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 homegrown 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

If you have questions, please call 835-3337.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Feb. 13-17 Feb. 16-18 Thur., Feb. 16 Sat., Feb. 18 Feb. 20-24 Mon., Feb. 20 Tues., Feb. 21 Wed., Feb. 22

WINTER BREAK. State Wrestling in Denver.

FFA Dance Class, 1:00 p.m.

Basketball at Grand Valley, 1:00 p.m.; Band Sweet Heart Dance.

National FFA Week; District Basketball, TBA. All School Barbecue in Shop, 11:00 a.m.

Ag in the Classroom.

Accountability, 4:00 p.m.; Mandatory Track Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:

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

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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 e-mail to suppes@tds.net and they can also be delivered at Town Hall.

is honored, nurtured and empowered.

Invite your friends, family and communities of faith to join the women of Malaysia on March in prayer and song to support women’s ecumenical ministries toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness.

The annual offering will support the work

of World Day of Prayer USA and help meet the needs of families who are victims of poverty, violence and human trafficking. Fellowship and lunch follow the service at the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

For more information, call 856-4870 or 8566780.

Sterling Rose

Josiah Fuller

Young men earn students honors in Orchard City

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A senior at Cedaredge High School, and an Eckert home schooler have earned the Orchard City Student of the Month honor for January and February.

Orchard City’s student of the month for January was named at the town board’s regular meeting on Jan. 11.

He is Sterling Rose, a senior at Cedaredge High School and the son of Kelly and Julianna Rose of Eckert.

In making the award presentation, Mayor Don Suppes detailed a long list of accomplishments

by Sterling during his high school career. They include taking college level math and literature courses at CHS, and participating in several varsity sports.

Sterling plans to attend college and study civil or environmental engineering.

The town’s Student of the Month for February is Josiah Fuller. He was recognized at the trustees’ Feb. 8 meeting.

Josiah is from a family of home schooled high achievers. He has a 3.8 grade point average.

Josiah has lettered in track at CHS. He plays basketball and is captain of the school soccer team.

As future plans, Josiah is considering attending the California Maritime Academy at Vallejo, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, New York, or possibly a career in the U.S. Navy.

Josiah is the son of Craig and Leann Fuller of Eckert.

Friends of Cedaredge Library needs book donations The Friends of the Cedaredge Library desperately needs donations of good used books now.

The friends depend on donations year round to have quality books for the AppleFest book sale.

Please donate any book in good condition to the library during operating hours. The friends do not take magazines, pamphlets, condensed books or encyclopedias.

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.

An Evening of Acoustic Music Featuring David Starr • Roy Martin Ellen Stapenhorst

Saturday, March 17 7:00 p.m.

AppleShed Arts Complex Cedaredge $15 Advance $17 At the door online at www.starrsguitars.com By phone at (970) 856-2331 (Presented in conjunction with Eckert Crane Days)

Photo by Bob Borchardt

How deep is the snow?

Some young folks with the Mesa County Partners were testing the depth of the snow on Grand Mesa. They would run as far and as fast as they could until they sank into the deep snow. Their report . . . the snow is waist deep and lots of fun to play in!

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Fuller, Kortz nominated to U.S. service academies

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Quick response Cedaredge firefighters gather around a car which wound up in the yard of a home at 11976 Highway 65 in Eckert last Thursday afternoon. No details were available from the Colorado State Patrol as of press time Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office reports the car ended up wedged into the fence. The unidentified driver had reportedly been to the eye doctor and was heading north on Highway 65 when he lost control of his car.

U.S. Senator Mark Udall is pleased to announce that he nominated Josiah Fuller of Eckert and Brendan Kortz of Delta for possible appointments to U.S. service academies.

Fuller, the son of Craig and Leanne Fuller, is homeschooled and was nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Kortz, the son of Valerie and Jack Kortz, is a senior at Delta High School and was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.

“As a U.S. Senator, one of my favorite opportunities is to provide nominations to young people in Colorado interested in attending our military service academies,” Udall said. “Throughout

American history, these academies have developed and produced some of our finest military and civilian leaders, and as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I take very seriously the responsibility of nominating the most highly qualified applicants.”

Udall received 450 applications for the nominations, which were reviewed by his Merit Selection Committee. The applicants were evaluated based on academic aptitude, leadership potential, determination and overall character. Nearly 250 of those applicants were chosen for interviews, and from those interviews, 43 were selected to receive nominations. Nominated students will now compete

Church cookbook features local blue ribbon recipes Soup lunch to When members of Cedaredge LDS ward realized the multitude of fantastic cooks within their congregation, they decided to publish a cookbook gathering all the prize-winning recipes under one cover. “Let Us Break Bread Together” is the result and is now available for purchase.

Printed by G&R Publishing, the spiral-bound cookbook features 141 pages of favorite tried and true recipes submitted by the men, women and children of their congregation. From appetizers, soups and salads to breads, side dishes, main dishes and desserts, the cookbook has it all.

Sweetheart dance in Cedaredge The Cedaredge High School Band is hosting a community Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 7 - 10 p.m. at the High School. The dance will feature “Route 66” and their blend of surf

music as well as tunes from ‘50s and ‘60s.

All proceeds will go to help the band replace their current 25-year-old uniforms.

Admission is $10 per couple.

There are chapters on Gifts from the Kitchen, Household Hints and Kitchen Crafts for Kids as well.

In addition, a unique “In Readiness” section is devoted to homesteading specialties like homemade jams and jellies, convenient mixes and cleaning products.

Jennifer Bowler, chairman of the cookbook project, says, “Many of the recipes have won blue ribbons in the Delta County Fair. We’re excited to share all these wonderful recipes with the people living in our area.” An added bonus is that the artwork was done by local artist, Sheila Versey.

The cost is $10 and the book may be purchased by contacting Bowler at 856-7082.

benefit hospice

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Each year Hospice & Palliative Care in Delta benefits from a special event sponsored by the Elberta Rebekah Lodge in Cedaredge. The fifth annual event will be a soup luncheon held at the IOOF Hall, corner of 3rd and Main Streets, Cedaredge.

Lodge members will be serving a variety of homemade soups, a dessert, and a beverage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18.

There is no set charge.

The event provides an opportunity to donate to support the local Hospice and the services that the

Plants of the Western Slope wood Pass today, for the colors are bright in my mind.

Allen and I are just above the area of Krummoltz (a German term meaning dwarf forest), so now we are in true “alpine.” We stop in a familiar turnoff to take in the scene. The sur-

rounding mountains are reflected in Taylor Reservoir far below. The clouds drifting across the sky leave their reflections too.

But at my feet is one of the most amazing flowers of this alpine region — the Old-manof-the-mountain. The

Libraries recognized for computer services Delta County Libraries has received from the Colorado State Library the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) Recognition Award for going above and beyond with its commitment in providing computer and technology services to Delta County.

The libraries in Delta County are being recognized for using the BTOP

grant to “re-invent the way they are serving their communities,” says Sharon Morris, director of library development at the Colorado State Library. “Delta County Libraries are exemplifying the BTOP spirit through innovation and commitment to training.

“All five library branches have enthusiastically embraced staff

Photo submitted

Hit-and-run An Eckert homeowner is hoping someone can identify the driver of a full-size red pickup who missed the corner and crashed into the six-foot chain link fence enclosing her property Saturday night. A dog inside the fence escaped injury but was running loose in the streets for some time.

Sheriff’s investigators believe the pickup will have front end damage. Anyone with information is asked to call Delta County Crimestoppers at 874-8810 or Delta County Sheriff’s Office at 8742000.

training and computer classes for their communities,” Morris states.

“They are delivering both literacy and computer skills, and their computer labs are full with classes and activities that are improving skills for high need populations.”

“Last year the Colorado State Library, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, received federal stimulus money to increase computers and expand public access, technology awareness, and training in 83 communities,” explains Annette Choszczyk, library district director.

“As a result of the BTOP grant,” Choszczyk says, “we replaced all of our public access computers and added new laptops, printers, scanners, iPads, and ADA workstations.

“Since last October, we have been offering more computer classes with greater frequency and delivering training programs to patrons,” Choszczyk states.

“We are very honored to have received this award,” Choszczyk says, “and we look forward to offering more classes throughout the year.”

For more information about computer classes, please contact your library or visit the Delta County Libraries’ website at www.deltalibraries. org.

NOTICE The Town of Orchard City will be working on Fairview Rd. between 2050 Rd. and 2075 Rd. Expect periodic road closures from February 13 thru March 9.

Any questions call Orchard City Town Hall at 835-3337.

Cedaredge FFA Annual

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTER FRY & MEMBER AUCTION Thursday, February 23rd at CHS Cafeteria Tickets: Adults $10 / Kids $5 (elementary school) At the door: Adults $12 / Kids $7

Dinner: 5:30 p.m.

Auction: 7:00 p.m.

A look at local flora with Evelyn Horn Old-Man-of-theMountain It’s snowing again.

The Grand Mesa isn’t to be seen, or any other mountains for that matter! But I know that they are there. And I know some of the plants that live in that high country.

I think I’ll visit Cotton-

organization offers for individuals and families in our community.

Consider inviting friends and family members to enjoy a lunch while contributing to an organization that continues to be there wherever and whenever there is a need.

with other nominated students from around the country for appointments to the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy and Military Academy.

“I’m hopeful that many of the nominated individuals will receive appointments to the U.S. service academies,” Udall said. “I’m confident that these young men and women will serve ably and proudly, embodying the values represented by the officers in our armed forces.”

The application process for 2012 nominations will begin with the annual Academy Information Day on April 14.

Come enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT Rocky Mountain Oysters & Chicken Tenders.

Stay for the Member Auction to bid on your favorite FFA Member or Team.

Members & Teams will be sold to the highest bidder in exchange for one 8-hour work day.

Photo by Al Schneider bright blossom is nearly two inches wide but the plant itself is only about four inches tall! I kneel down and gently tip a blossom to see the hairy underside. In this cold climate, the hair isn’t to keep warm as we might think, but to serve as a sunscreen in this intense solar radiation. The leaves are green with a blue-cast and are divided into narrow segments.

As are most plants in the high country, this is a perennial for the growing season is too short to start over again each spring. The three-lobed petals waver in the cool breeze. And along the ridge just above us, I see a whole army of my plant — once seen, it’s unmistakable!

Old-Man ranges through Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, and it has a variety of names. It’s also known as Alpine Sunflower and there are a number of botanical names as well: Actinea grandiflora, Hymenoxys grandiflora, and Rydbergia grandiflora (in honor of Per Axel Rydberg, an important botanist in Colorado). And grandiflora certainly fits! I thank Al Schneider for allowing me to use the photo.

Clearly this is a member of the sunflower family with its tiny central flowers and large ray flowers (“petals”) arranged to mimic a single blossom. There are at least 25 yellow sunflowers at this high elevation, but none outshine Old-man-of-themountain!

For more information or tickets contact Katie Johnson (970) 302-5233 or CHS (970) 856-6882

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Delta County Independent

Redeemer offers two Ash Wednesday services Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) at 1000 Pioneer Road in Delta will open its annu-

al Penitential Season of Lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday next week. Redeemer will offer

two 45-minute services on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, one at 12:10 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m. The

imposition of ashes as well as Holy Communion will be offered at both services. The noon-hour

service is being offered this year especially for those working people who might find this time more convenient and also for those older ones who don’t like getting out and driving at night.

Ash Wednesday, observed by western Christianity on the church calendar 46 days before Easter, always marks the beginning of the six-week Lenten season. It is observed by marking a cross with ashes on the foreheads of worshippers as a sign of mourning and repentance to God for their sins in remembrance of the suffering and sacrifice made for their redemption by Jesus’ death on the cross.

Wednesday mid-week

Delta churches host book study The public is invited to join Fr. Tom Seibert of St. Luke’s Episcopal and Pastor Roy Trueblood of Delta United Methodist in an eight-week book study of “Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism” by Martha Grace Reese. In her words, evangelism is faith sharing and this book is “about untying the knots that keep us from living exciting lives in the Spirit. It’s about unbinding the good news that God

adores us and everyone else, that God has shown this to us through Jesus Christ.”

A study of this book is highly recommended for evangelism teams and all individuals desiring to move closer to God and to grow as Christians. The format for this study is for small groups of six to eight persons to meet once a week for seven or eight weeks and do together the exercises at the end of each chap-

ter. In the words of the author, “The more people in your church that study the book and begin to pray seriously, the greater chance for real change in your church.”

An important part of the study involves the keeping of a 40 day prayer journal designed to increase our awareness of the presence of God. Such journaling could be a discipline of Lent, the season where we prepare for Christ’s

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

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

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m.

Pastors David & Michele Murphy Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.

Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

Janet Noble - Children Annointed preaching to follow Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Please call for information about FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Bible studies and Prayer times

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

CEDAREDGE

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

death and resurrection.

With this in mind, the first meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the annex at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 5th and Palmer in Delta. Future meetings could be at different times and locations according tos the desires of the members of each small group. For more information or to order a book ($15) contact Fr. Tom Seibert at St. Luke’s, 874-9489.

1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 deltafirstchurchofgod.com Bob and Linda Aubery Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

Prayer Chain Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621

CHURCH OF CHRIST

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd.

(The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Church Available Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

BAPTIST CHURCH with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Steven Puls for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

Non-denominational Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Dutton Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) Youth Group and Adult Life Studies www.crawfordchristians.org

“Loyal to the orthodox Christian faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Pastor Tom Seibert Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Domingo: 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

Escuela Dominical 10:00 a.m.

P.O. Box 7 Predicacion 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer/Communion Pastor Jo DeVinny Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Culto de la Tarde y Niños 5:00 p.m.

Miercoles: Family Night 7:00 p.m.

Morning Worship: Jovenes 7:00 p.m.

Year Round 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Children’s Sunday School during worship Thursday: ORTHODOX GUNNISON VALLEY Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE www.saintandrewsdelta.org 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Father Daniel Jones Website: gvcnazarene.org Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Please call: for feast day services schedule FREE CHURCH Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Sunday: www.newhopefree.org Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Bill Williamson SEVENTH-DAY Worship Service: 856-4458 ADVENTIST CHURCH With Worship Leader Gary Lear Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

763 Meeker St., Delta & The GVC Praise Team Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Seth Coridan Including Children’s Church Nursery Available 9:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. And Nursery 10:45 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 7:00 at Ole Bakery Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth Groups — schedules vary Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meetings Wednesday Call for time and place Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Study Groups: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Meeting at various places and times throughout OF LATTER DAY SAINTS the week.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 We want to extend a personal invitation to every3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. one. Please come and make yourself at home. cedaredgecumc@tds.net Sunday: “Our church could be your home.”

Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m.

“We exist to glorify God by raising up Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 Communion Worship First Sunday 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Bible Studies Available!

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Nursery & Attendant also available.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Child care available OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

Reaching the children and youth of CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

Western Delta County 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org 10:00 a.m.

High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Second Service 11:00 a.m.

Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Pastor Seth Coridan Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Home Bible Studies Available Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

St. Luke’s announces pancake supper 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.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.

Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m.

Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m.

Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

Please join our family for a variety of music and worship.

Something for everyone!

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Minister Windell Howard Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Lazear, CO – 872-2139 ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.

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OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Latin Mass After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.

59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Daily masses as scheduled meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Choir 7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study Sunday School Worship Youth Group Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Father Canice Enyiaka Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Independent, Fundamental Saturday: Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Mass Mass 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: For more information, call 970-856-6495 Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH English Mass 10:00 a.m.

(Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 ALL SAINTS Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

Pastor Jeffrey Ryan LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. www.allsaintslutheranco.org Tiny Treasures Preschool CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Tom Lange, Pastor 658 Howard St., Delta Sunday: Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m.

Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) For more information call 626-3347

services will continue to be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church throughout the Lenten Season culminating in special Holy Week observances and Easter Sunday.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 5th & North Fork, Paonia Pastor Matthew Frey at the Northwest corner of City Park Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY CHURCH 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 21987 Austin Road • Austin delta.umc@juno.com 1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 Jacopper@tds.net Roy Trueblood, Pastor Pastor: Randy Unruh www.biblecenteronline.com John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Early Service 8:30 a.m.

Website: www.calvarydelta.org John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday: E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Late Service 10:45 a.m.

Sunday: Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m. with Children’s Church and nursery provided Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Youth Group Awana Clubs Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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Working towards healthy, productive lands

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

No one cares more about the health and sustainability of public lands ecosystems than grazing permittees.

Their operations convert a public resource into an economic benefit demanded and used by consumers in every part of the country. And the public lands they steward provide their livelihood.

It’s natural there would be a mutual advantage in grazing permittees working cooperatively with public lands managers whose own careers depend on a healthy and productive rangeland province.

Permittees from around the West Slope gathered for that purpose at Bill Heddles Rec-

reation Center last week for the “Advanced Range Management School 501.”

The school is a public/ private partnership that aims at benefitting lands management agencies, consumers, and the general public. It provides an opportunity for lands managers to try and connect their science, research, and policies with real-world conditions and practices.

The public lands agencies benefit from on-theground knowledge they gain about conditions on the range.

Grazing permittees benefit by building relationships with lands managers and by getting one-on-one feedback from science professionals on range health issues.

Consumers benefit by

getting a lower cost, natural food product produced from forage-fed livestock.

The public benefits when an economic recource is put to productive use. By working in concert, permitees and lands managers are able to better monitor ecological conditions on rangelands and respond to conditions that are changing.

The “Basic School 101” was held at Heddles in 2009. The sdvanced school provided additional follow up. Presenters went deep into the science of good range management.

Each of the more than 80 permittees got a thick binder filled with research, data, trends, and examples of the most recent findings and practices. The top-

ics addressed at the session spanned the science of plant populations and ecosystems, bringing them to bear on issues of animal nutrition down even to the trace mineral components of local soils and plants.

Agency sponsors of the event were CSU Extension, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management. Representatives of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, NRCS, and others participated.

Presenters were Robbie Baird LeValley, CSU Extension range and livestock specialist; Dave Bradford, USFS range management specialist; Chase Roeber, rancher, bachelor of science in range management; Photo by Hank Lohmeyer John Murray, NRCS Public lands managers met with grazing permittees retired; and Floyd Reed, at an Advanced Range Management School held at USFS retired.

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Gunnison Energy, SG give drilling update

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The January meeting of the Natural Gas Collaborative Group in Montrose included an update on drilling activities and plans by Gunnison Energy Corporation (GEC) and SG Interests.

Reporting for GEC were company officials Brad Robinson and Lee Fyock. The company’s plans include drilling

two horizontal wells in the Bull Mountain Unit located in Gunnison County.

GEC will re-enter the Spaulding Peak well north of Cedaredge this summer, and it will complete and bring into production a well near Somerset.

Also, said Robinson, GEC is working on a partnership arrangement with Oxbow and a

private investor intended to produce coal bed methane for sale to Holy Cross Electric as electric generating fuel. Attempts spanning years to strike a deal with DMEA on the project never worked out, Robinson said.

SG Interests of Houston was represented at the Montrose meeting by company executive Robbie Guinn and others. They intend to drill

Connie Galvin named DMTC Faculty Member of the Year Connie Galvin has been named the DeltaMontrose Technical College (DMTC) Faculty Member of the Year for 2012. Galvin, along with other outstanding community college faculty from Colorado, was recognized by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education during an award ceremony in Denver on Feb. 8.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected to receive this award,” said Galvin. “This is not something I would ever have expected.”

Galvin joined the staff at Delta-Montrose Technical College as a part-time instructor in the business program in January 2007. She later became the coordinator and full-time instructor for that program.

Galvin strongly believes in the value of education and the importance of helping each student achieve the skills he or she needs to be a success not only in school, but in life. In addition to teaching students the specific job skills required in administrative support, graphic arts and bookkeeping, she consistently teaches her students to

Connie Galvin be professionals by demonstrating professionalism in all her interactions with students, co-workers, and supervisors.

Galvin is a fervent supporter of career and technical education at Delta-Montrose Technical College. She took a computer course at DMTC in the 1990s, after moving here from Summit County. She enjoyed the course so much and was so excited about learning that she enrolled in what was then Mesa State College and earned a BA in management with a minor in graphic arts.

Along with her formal education in management, Galvin also has many years of experience in management. She was an assistant manager at a large plant nursery; advertising and produc-

tion manager for a small weekly newspaper and classified paper; managed a pizza place; and was production manager at a production bakery in Copper Mountain. This extensive background in management has proven a valuable skill in the classroom.

When Galvin is not teaching, she can be found involved in activities that allow her to live a selfsufficient, sustainable lifstyle. She gardens and cans the produce from her own garden as well as area orchards. She is also an avid mushroom hunter and has developed extensive guides for the safe selection and preparation of wild mushrooms, particularly those in the vicinity of the Grand Mesa. In her free time she likes to make quilts and raise orchids.

Galvin is originally from Michigan and lived there until she moved to Colorado in 1981. She is married to Jose Guadalupe Ramirez Pantoja.

Galvin has two grown children. Kyle is a chef intern at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and Alexis is a personal trainer in Glenwood Springs.

two gas wells in the Bull Mountain Unit. In addition, they will complete three shale wells. Four other gas wells have been completed recently; the company has completed work on a water storage facility, and SG plans to construct some gathering lines.

Guinn reported that a field-wide Environmental Assessment for the Bull Mountain Unit, located mostly in remote Gunnison County, will be complete in the near future, possibly during February.

In the company’s future plans are potentially 36 new well pads with 150 new gas wells.

Drilling opponents in the North Fork Valley have faulted the BLM and exploration companies for not disclosing who nominated 22 North Fork Valley minerals parcels for inclusion in a scheduled August lease auction.

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Retired school, public employees to meet Delta County School and Public Employees Retirement Association will meet Thursday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., in the technical college building in Paonia. Discussion of pending legislation affecting PERA will be held.

For more information, call Dan Burke at 8722274, Krista Spitzer at 856-9498 or Mary Blake at 527-4504. If you are a member and would like to receive e-mails from the local and state organizations, please call with your e-mail address.

require those names be withheld until two days following the sale, explained Barb Sharrow, BLM field office manager.

Guinn said that SG and other companies typically don’t disclose which parcels they have nominated for a lease sale. That is because disclosing the information tells other companies what SG has discovered or is interested in, thus inviting bid competition and increasing prices.

All exploration companies wanting to bid on a lease are encouraged to do so in the BLM process, but they should be required to do their own research and due diligence on a lease tract instead of being allowed to speculate on top of the work that SG or another company has done and paid for, Guinn explained.

Because of the large public interest in the scheduled August North Fork sale, Guinn did dis-

close that SG nominated a 299-acre parcel in its current Bull Mountain Unit operating area in Gunnison County.

Robinson of GEC added that his company has no idea who nominated the 22 lease tracts in Delta county. “We don’t know who nominated them or what geologic formation they are looking at,” he said.

The local BLM natural resource staff gave a presentation showing the 30,000 North Fork Valley acres included in the August BLM minerals lease sale which comprise a fraction of the estimated 185,000 acres already leased for minerals activity in the area east of Highway 65 in the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Charlie Richmond, GMUG forest supervisor, told the group that an exploration company is discussing a 70-well project and a pipeline that could parallel the Bull Mountain pipeline.

TABOR will impact coal revenue hopes

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Should the county government ever cash in on severance tax and mineral leasing receipts from coal mining operations on Oak Mesa, the money would be subject to TABOR rules.

The county commissioners got a brief report on the scenario from county administrator Susan Hansen.

If an Oak Mesa coal mine were to contribute more tax and revenue to the county than TABOR restrictions provide for, county voters would have to give their approval for

the county to keep and spend the money, Hansen explained.

Without that specific approval from voters, county government could be required to lower its mill levy to offset the revenue.

An Oak Mesa coal mine is a far future possibility. Unlike North Fork Valley mines, the Oak Mesa operation would be entirely within Delta County. That would give the county government first priority on mineral revenues generated there.

Initial exploration is set to begin this summer.

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L&B Vacuum Services now offers central vacuum systems, Heat Surge fireplaces Lonnie Burton, the owner of L&B Vacuum Service, is celebrating 12 years of living in and serving Delta County.

He has built his business on a simple formula — offer the best service, the best products, the best price and the best quality of work. He has been pleased to watch the business grow, thanks to his many satisfied customers — and friends — he’s gained over the years.

Lonnie not only services household and commercial vacuum cleaners, he also sells affordable, high quality new vacuums, including central vacuum systems. Think it’s too late to take advantage of the convenience of a builtin central vacuum? As an authorized dealer of MD Central Vacuum Systems, Lonnie has been trained to install the system in any existing home with minimal intrusion. He can also retrofit into existing central vacuum systems.

His repair expertise extends to scrubbers, carpet shampooers, buffers, burnishers, ride-on equipment, robotic systems and steam cleaners. In addition to fixing any machine used for floor

care, Lonnie now repairs and services swamp coolers.

Lonnie is growing his business to better serve the needs of the community. That’s why he decided to also become an authorized sales and service center for Heat Surge Amish mantle fireplaces.

These electric fireplaces feature a beautiful real wood mantle handmade by the Amish, the

Customer satisfaction is Lonnie Burton’s top priority. “When you have a pleasant service experience at L&B Vacuum, tell everyone about it,” he says. “If you are ever disappointed, tell me and I’ll make it right.”

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You’ll be on your way to a happier pocketbook when you stop by L&B Vacuum Service, located off 1800 Road east of Delta. Just follow Highway 92 to 1800 Road. Across from the Roundup Club Arena, you’ll see a sign for Roundup Road on your right. Turn west, then keep an eye out for the sign at 1789 Roundup Road.

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This hillside location is up and away from the crowd and would look out toward the golf course. Water and sewer tap needed. $49,500 #627804

12 Prime…Pitkin Mesa Paonia Acres. Organically maintained soil, sweeping mountain and valley views, great water, end of private road location just moments from town! Perfect for custom farming, orchards, vineyards and/or a special custom home. $325,000 #589777

• 3BD/2BA house plus den in a quiet cul-de-sac. $925 + Deposit • 2BD/2BA with stainless steel kitchen appliances, secluded back yard, and hot tub. $950 + Deposit

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HORIZONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418 Studio Apartment Senior Living 55 and older.

Includes all utilities except satellite and phone $624 per month Additional services available

Horizons Retirement Community 970-835-3113

RENTAL PROPERTIES We have corporate housing available — long term or short.

Rentals 1 bedroom - 1 bath apartment in Austin Office building for lease in downtown Delta.

Great parking.

I, GERRY RIEBOLD, AM no longer responsible for any bills other than my own. (1x7)

CARD OF THANKS

THE FAMILY OF Raymond DenBeste would SECOND STORY APT. like to thank all those who for rent in Delta. One bed- have sent cards, condolencroom with storage unit, es, food, gifts and prayers. laundry. All utilities except The family appreciates all electric paid. 874-4436 Mon- who remembered him and his family. (1x7) Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2x7) VERY CONVENIENT two bedroom, two bath, partly furnished apartment, attached garage. $600 per month. One month deposit.

Application required. No pets. 874-7845. (3x7)

AUTOMOTIVE

PICKUP ALUMINUM BOX diamond plate box for smaller pickups. Mounts on rail of pickup bed. 2 doors, easy access side COUNTRY LIVING entry. Dimensions: 60" three bedroom plus. Pets Lx15”Tx17”W Good condiok. Available Feb. 17. Call tion. $100. Call 874-4558, for information. 970-250- leave message. (tfn41) 9067. (1x7) SMALL HOME IN Austin available March 1. $500 rent, $500 deposit. No pets. Call 275-5791. (tfnx7)

THREE BEDROOM, 1 3/4 bath duplex in Delta, RECREATIONAL attached garage; all appliVEHICLES ances; no pets, no smoking. $800 per month plus deposit. 874-9215 or 261FOR RENT IN CEDAR- 3486. 2x7) 1996 SKI-DOO SUMMIT edge, three bedroom and 500. Good condition with MAKE A FAST SALE! office, two bath, vaulted reverse, rear rack and ceilings, RV parking, 28 foot Advertise in the DCI cover. 323-5151 after 6 p.m. single car garage, beautiful Classifieds. (tfnx5) home close to golf course and high school, private patio overlooking the San TRAILER Juan Mountains, xeriscaped yard, washer, dryer, SALES dishwasher and refrigerator. $800 per month. Pets ok. Call Thor at 970-379STOCK TRAILER FOR 0154. (4x6) sale. 1996 WW, 19 ft. bum-

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TRAILER SALES 2007 FACTORY MADE 6x10 utility trailer with square tube railing all around. Holds (2) ATVs. Side rails used for loading from the side and rear. Has 15" 6-ply tires. $1200. Call 874-4558 (tfn46) TORSION TRAILER AXLE 3500 lb. rated torsion axle with 5-lug (4 1/2" pattern) spindles included.

Dimensions are 82” track length, 65” frame width, 30 degree angle??? $175 874-4558, leave message. (tfnx41)

Classified Line Ad Rates $5.00 for first issue (20 words or less) 12¢ per additional word 1/2 off each consecutive issue.

Customers must pay when they drop off the ad, mail in a check so it arrives at least by Wednesday, put the ad on their debit or credit card, or charge the ad to their established account.

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Buy or sell your next house in the DCI! 874-4421

Deadlines 10:00 a.m. Monday for Wednesday edition.

Noon Monday for "Too Late to Classify."

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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! Beautifully maintained 1940’s, 4BR/3BA, 1980 sq.ft. home has original oak hardwood floors and staircase. Separate family room in the partially finished basement. Natural gas log fireplace and hot water baseboard heat keeps the home cozy and comfortable. Lots of built-in storage & mature landscaping. Plus cozy 2BR/1BA guest bungalow for the extended family or rental income. Great location for a home business with Hwy. 65 frontage. $299,000 Cedaredge, CO #656542

401 Meeker St. Delta • 874-4421

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Let my 33 years experience work for you!

• WATER TAP INCLUDED! Nearly 15 acres on Redlands Mesa with a seasonal ditch & fantastic 360° views. Shared cul-de-sac and access. $139,000 Hotchkiss, CO #594569 • 12+ ACRES, PAID WATER TAP! Get ready to build your dream home on this beautiful country setting, located on Cedar Mesa. Live water along west boundary. $75,000 Cedaredge, CO #657138 • INCREDIBLE VIEW PROPERTY! 1.84 acre prime building site on the edge of Garnet Mesa overlooking the City of Delta. Zoned A-1, allowing a home or duplex, church, assisted living & more. Paid water tap included. $139,000 Delta, CO #641680 • READY TO BUILD! Over half acre building site at end of road location. Includes water tap (not installed), electric, natural gas & phone to lot. Modulars and doublewide mobile homes are allowed. $49,900 Eckert, CO #612148

Janice Jones CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR Broker Owner

970-856-7344 Direct phone

970-856-7344 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge, CO 81413 800-249-1838 jj@janicejones1.com

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WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

D2 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 HELP WANTED

CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED

RN — Clinic Supervisor Do you have well developed leadership skills and the desire to provide superior nursing care? The RN Clinic Supervisor position offers the opportunity for a talented and experienced nurse to lead the clinic staff in providing high quality hands-on care and the opportunity to be a key member of the interdisciplinary team focused on ensuing allinclusive care for our participants. The well qualified candidate will have a current Colorado RN license, two years of nurse management experience working with the elderly and the ability to successfully interact in a team environment.

Please submit resumes to lquon@voa.org or apply at Senior CommUnity Care Center, 11485 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418.

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HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge?

Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

RN PRN LPN/RN Evening/Night CNA Join a team who is making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Send resume to jkjones@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE/AA

Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center NOW HIRING Part-Time LPN PRN LPN NEW GRADS WELCOME APPLY ONLINE AT grace.vikus.net/app OR Call 527-4837 for further information.

Ask for Yvonne

Now Hiring For: SDC RN E-Mail resume/cover to: jbailado@pinonmgt.com or call 970-323-5504 EOE/AA OPTICIAN WANTED FOR busy professional office.

Send resume to Alpine Optical, 1800 E. Pavilion Place, Suite A, Montrose, CO 81401. (4x5)

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) BOOTH SPACE FOR rent. Looking for a nail tech and hair stylist. 210-0258 after 7 p.m. (2x6) NURSE PRACTITIONER wanted. Four hours on Saturday a must. Work up to 20 or more hours per week. Computer skills required. Must have all license and insurance upto-date. A DEA is required.

Call 874-5777. (2x7)

HELP WANTED THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL District (7th JD) is looking for qualified candidates to fill a .80 FTE (32 hours per week) position of Family Court Facilitator.

The office may be in any of the 7th JD locations with travel to all 7th JD locations required on a regular basis. The job description should be reviewed at www.courts.state.co.us/ Careers/Opportunities. cfm. The Chief Judge is the hiring authority and supervisor for this position.

Education and experience: Graduation from an accredited law school; be admitted and active with the Colorado Bar Association strongly desired. BA/BS in Social Sciences and experience working with court procedures, family law, and social work required.

Starting pay is $3,664 per month for .80 (32 hours per week) and is not negotiable. The incumbent shall not be allowed to practice law in any court of the 7th JD. The application shall be filed electronically. Go to www.courts.state.co.us/ Careers/Opportunities.cfm and follow instructions to apply for this position. No paper documents will be accepted locally. Resumes shall not be substituted for the completed application.

A cover letter, resume or other documents may be attached to the electronic application but are not required. Applications due on or before 02/28/2012.

(2x7) JAIL BASED CASE Manager. Full-time, M-F. BA in behavioral health required. Position works through a grant providing services in the Montrose and Delta jails. As a consumer care coordinator, provides referral and linkage to community resources and services; assists in obtaining benefits, scheduling appointments, and providing case management. Go to www.centermh.org/careers for more information. To apply, send cover letter, resume and job application to mhanna@centermh.org.

EOE. (1x7)

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT IN PAONIA: Two bedroom, one bath, 800 square foot house. $650 per month. Gas heat.

References. One month security. Available March 16. 970-261-2737. (tfnx7)

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 8567115. (tfnx12) FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers.

Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2) THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes.

To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Lou Nesbit at 970252-4260. (tfx41)

Delta County Independent

PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC SERVICE

DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36)

PUBLIC SERVICE

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 - search "Latent Resources", or call James at 970-9019463.

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)

BECAWS! DISCOUNT spay and neuter coupons available. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV for Animal Welfare and regular meetings on the Shelter (CAWS) second Monday of each FARM WORKER HEALTH month at 7 p.m. at the Services: We offer assisVeterans Building, 15th & tance with medical, dental Howard, Delta. For further and medicines. If you work information, call Paul Carter in agriculture you may 874-5150. (tfx19) qualify for our services. For ALANON FAMILY GROUP more information call 323meets in Delta at 8 p.m. 0538. (tfx12) on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s ALANON FAMILY GROUP Episcopal Church, 5th and meetings.

Hotchkiss, Palmer. If there is a prob- Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist lem of alcoholism in a Church, Oak and Main. Edna family member or friend, 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. we can help you. You are Due to low attendance, call not alone. Call Shirley at first.

323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information. ALANON FAMILY GROUP Alateen meeting in Delta, meetings, Paonia, same time, same place. Call Wednesday, 7 p.m. United first. (TFNx19) Methodist Church, 3rd and Ornaga. Call Kay at 527THE PREGNANCY RE- 3518 or Chris 527-3366. source Center needs staff volunteers to join our team YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN of those committed to pre- help. Colorado Tobacco senting life and the truth of Quitline offers free, confiJesus Christ. Why not call dential assistance. Call 1us at 874-5733 and find out 800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28). more? (tfx26)

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)

THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31) BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

ADVERTISE 874-4421

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO change a child's life!

Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We need your help! Call today for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with a child in our community.

Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, 874-4661, www. partners-west.org. or www. deltayouth@montrose.net. (tfx13)

MISC.

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.

GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS senior citizen volunteers throughout area. If you have 2 - 4 hours per month minimum, opportunities in Delta/Montrose counties that match your interests are available. YOU are the missing LINK. Call 874-8657 or 249-9639. (tfx28) THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS help for families of problem drinkers. Al-Anon Family Groups. Join us in Cedaredge, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. in Wick Hall, behind Cedaredge Baptist Church, 370 W. Main., Cedaredge.

Call Vicki 856-7115 or Mary 835-6123. Speaker mtg. last Thurs. of month. (tfx8) LET THEM KNOW WHAT you have to sell through the DCI Classifieds. 874-4421

MISC.

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members.

Come see our museum at BADGER DAYLIGHTING 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in PAONIA AMERICAN Corporation, North Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) Legion runs a year round America's leader in nonnon-perishable emergency destructive excavating is ALCOHOLICS ANONY- food pantry. This is for mous, at Friends of Bill hiring. We seek operators the North Fork area. For and swampers for Central W. club at 9th and Palmer, information, call 527-6252.

Colo. CDL license is man- meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. (tfx49) datory to be an operator. Monday at noon, Tuesday at Swampers will start at $17 noon, Wednesday at noon, SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD hour. Operators will start at 5:30 ladies only. Thursday jewelry and silver or bits of $25 per hour. Benefits and at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday gold and silver scraps. The 401k after 90 days. E-mail at noon, Saturday 12:15 Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes resumes to jpikor@badger- p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) for the Needy, 549 Millburn corp.com. (1x7) ALCOHOLICS ANONYAve., Short Hills, NJ 07078 mous meeting, women only, THIS WEBSITE COULD or send them to: Gale mean $5,000 a month to (non-smoking), Saturdays, Conger, Secretary of IOOF you. getyour2now.com/ 11 a.m., in the basement of Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, ReneeCreasey (3x5) 548, Delta, CO 81416.

5th and Palmer, (go to the BADGER DAYLIGHTING back door). (tfx1) THE AMERICAN RED Corporation, North Cross needs you. Become NARCOTICS ANONYAmerica's leader in nonone of the Red Cross voldestructive excavating is mous meets at 9th and unteers who says, “We’ll Be hiring an administrative Palmer, Delta, Mondays and There, Because Help Can’t assistant for our Central Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) Wait!” Call your local Red Colo., office. Good commuBECAWS! DONATIONS Cross Chapter at 970-242nication/computer skills, and needed.

Credit cards 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW experience running an office accepted. Call 970-527- for information on the difpreferred. Pay dependent 3350, or visit cawsonline. ference you can make in upon experience. Benefits/ org. Delta County Citizens someone’s life as a disaster 401k after 90 days. E-mail for Animal Welfare and volunteer. ((TFNx4)) resume to jpikor@badgerShelter (CAWS) DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE corp.com. (2x7) MAKE A FAST SALE! or apartment for rent? Get LOOKING FOR QUALITY Advertise in the DCI results through the DCI employees? Advertise here Classifieds.

Classifieds. in the DCI Classifieds.

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 February 16, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) Four local contractors submitted bids on the new county home to be constructed on the county poor farm and there was but $160 between the highest and lowest bidder, an evidence of the fact that competition was sharp. Contractor Felmlee submitted the lowest figure, $3,734, and was therefore awarded the contract.

The structure is to have a full concrete basement and be one story of brick. It will contain twelve fine large rooms and will be equipped with a first class heating plant, bath, electric lights, etc. In short, the new

county home is to be strictly modern. The building is to be completed by June 1st next and work will be begun on the basement at once if the ground and weather conditions are favorable. *** Water and sewer connections have been made this week with the new library building at the corner Sixth and Palmer street. *** A force of men are at work pushing the revision and finishing of the second floor of the new brick building on Delta’s Main Street, just north of the Hillman building, for occupancy by the local Y.M.C.A. *** Another successful raid on bunny was made this week by Roy Bowen, Harry Hauser, Ralph and Dick Cunningham and Jim Bowen. They bagged one hundred and three in about two hours and came in with swelled chests over the record. *** Harry Payne and Frank Hollofield were placed under arrest last Thursday night for disorderly conduct in connection with a “good time,” and at 2:30 the following afternoon in Justice Fairlamb’s court, each was given a fine and costs. Payne’s fine was $100 and trimmings and Hollofield’s $5 and costs. The former was released on

his own recognizance and the latter is liquidating with labor at so much per hour. *** The lecture on the life and character of Abraham Lincoln at the Methodist church Wednesday evening by Dr. J. Everist Cathell, was well attended and especially interesting. Dr. Cathell, beside being an exceptionally well posted man and an able speaker, was personally acquainted with the great American president, which gave his talk a different tone from that of the average speaker on the same subject. *** Dr. C.H. Burgin held the greatest number of tickets in the automobile drawing pulled off by a local drug store and the doctor’s children are now in possession of the machine. Miss Ada Arthur held second place in the drawing. *** A delegation of Delta Masons, some twenty-five or thirty in number, will make an auto trip to Hotchkiss tonight to be in attendance upon a session of the Hotchkiss lodge, which is to conclude with a banquet and general good time. A number of members from the Paonia lodge will also be present. ***

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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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 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/negative” stamp. Friday, Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Please contact the library at 856-3518 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.

Basic Microsoft Excel Computer Class.

Friday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited so contact the library at 856-3518 to sign up for the class.

Tween Book Club.

Grades 4-5 join your friends or make new ones and read with us at the library. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 3:45 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

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.

Simple Picture Editing. Learn how to use your computer to “tweak” your photos Friday, Feb. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Scrapbooking. Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 8 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 — 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.

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.

Basic Computer

Course. Bill Babble will be presenting a basic computer course geared for new computer users.

Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sign up by calling 874-9630.

Teen Wii. Come join in the fun and play active Wii games! Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 6 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 Basic Excel Class.

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 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.

Armchair Travel Series. Rain and Gary Klepper will share experiences of their journey to Morocco Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation 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, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the North Fork Pool, Park, and Recreation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): James R. Briscoe (Designated Election Official) 102 Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (DEO Address) P.O. Box 120, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (DEO Address) (970) 872-3118 (DEO Telephone) The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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.

North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District /s/ James R. Briscoe Designated Election Official Signature Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ALICE MAE BAUER, a/k/a ALICE M. BAUER, a/k/a ALICE BAUER, Deceased Case Number 12PR15 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 15, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jeanetta R. Nesbit Person Giving Notice 710 NE 2nd Street Cedaredge CO 81413 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Rm. #338, Delta, CO 81416 Telephone No.: (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: STEPHEN L. MOCK (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 12 JA 1 NOTICE OF HEARING To: JAMEY NOEL (Full Name of Parent).

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the abovenamed Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on March 2, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Date 1/31/12 CLERK OF COURT Mandy Allen By: /s/ Sue Bruner Deputy Clerk (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING PAN AMERICAN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION The Annual Meeting of the Pan

American Property Owners' Association will be held at the Paonia Town Hall on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing Directors, receiving reports from Officers and Committees, and conducting any other business that may arise.

Ali Lightfoot, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 15 and 22, 2012.

A CALL FOR NOMINATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DELTA COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO 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 Delta County Ambulance 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, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year term. Eligible electors of the Delta County Ambulance District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Delta County Ambulance District Heather Aguayo (DEO) 60 Heinz Street Delta, CO 81416 970-874-7001 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 (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.

Delta County Ambulance District /s/ Heather Aguayo (DEO) Published in the Delta County Independent February 15 and 22, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Childs Ditch Company will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted.

Chann Fogg, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Lake Fork Ditch Company will be held Saturday, February 18, 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.

Ken Sodowsky, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Granby Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at 125 So. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, Colorado. Two directors will be elected for twoyear terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted.

Brain Thompson, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Cedar Mesa Ditch Company will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Directors will be elected for one year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted.

Ellis Fritchman, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Cedar Mesa Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users Office, 125 So. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, Colorado. Directors will be elected for one year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2012 and any other business proper to come before the meeting will be transacted.

Ellis Fritchman, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 1 and 15, 2012.

OLATHE FIRE STATION ADDITION & RENOVATION Owner: Olathe Fire Protection District. Contact(s): Kissner G.C., Inc. Design-Build Contractor, (970) 835-7910 or kkissner@kissnergen. com. Final bid documents will be released on Monday, February 13, 2012 for the Addition and Renovation of the Olathe Fire Station in Olathe, CO. The proposed project is a new 6,240 SF 2 story addition and a 2,300 SF existing renovation. Bids are due to Kissner G.C. on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by 5:00 PM. Note: The Olathe Fire Protection District is giving a 5% regional preference to local contractors.

This includes Delta and Montrose Counties. Plans will be available through WCCA, Plaza Reprographics, Columbine Copy Center (Montrose) and Sunset Print Works (Cedaredge) as well as through Kissner G.C.’s website. www.kissnergen.com.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the Town of Crawford Board of Trustees shall conduct a public hearing.

The Board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to conduct a public hearing upon the following proposals.

FOR CONTINUED RESPONSIBLE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TOWN'S MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM TO REVISE ITS SEWER AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES FOR ALL USERS OF SAID SYSTEM. Proposed increase for sewer rate is $3.50 per month.

Proposed increase for water rate is $2.50 per month.

Hearing date shall commence 7:00 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday March 7th, 2012.

Jackie Savage Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual meeting of The Short Ditch Company and the Short Ditch Extension Company will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Wheeler Room at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss, Colorado, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the coming year and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

Bill Carpenter, President Judy Howe, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 15 and 22, 2012.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 38-21.5-101 et. Seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of Timothy Bruce whose last known address is 858 Willow Drive, Montrose, CO 81401 whose property is stored at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, Unit 110, will be sold to the highest bidder at 12 PM on

February 25, 2012, at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, 1355 SW 9th Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

The storage unit contains the following property: misc. goods.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 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 Delta County Fire Protection District No. 2 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 Delta County Fire Protection District No. 2 interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): James R. Briscoe, Designated Election Official 102 Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, DEO Address P.O. Box 120, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, DEO Address 970-872-3118, DEO Telephone The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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.

Delta County Fire Protection District No. 2 /s/ James R. Briscoe Designated Election Official Signature Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit 19 Mary or Elaine Abbott whose last known address is 1284 E. 3rd Street, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit 21 Bryan Violett whose last known address is 9143 2210 Lane, Austin, CO. 81410 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit 32 Renee Romero whose last known address is 1234 827 1525 Rd, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit 40 Bill Sturgill whose last known address is 861 S. Iowa, Palisade,

CO. 81526 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit C16 Bobby Hovey whose last known address is 6814 2200 Rd., Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit D15/D16 Herman Proctor whose last known address is PO Box 138, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #E01 Armeather Rhodes whose last known address is 20214 Kettle Rd., Austin, CO. 81410 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012.

The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #E30 Jodel Bitonio whose last known address is 1399 Elm Way, Apt. E21, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #F26 Radford & Nicole Mansker whose last known address is 152 Grand Ave., Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #G09 Nikki Arnett whose last known address is 648 Dodge Street, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #G29 John Ware whose last known address is 729 Coal Rd., Hotchkiss, CO. 81419 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #G36 Brent West whose last known address is 6604 1900 Rd., Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #G40 Adrian Bloom whose last known address is 1350 E. 3rd St., Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #H36 Amy Nichols whose last known address is 216 Meeker, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #H37 John Duran whose last known address is 360 Howard St., Apt. #3, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #I03/I19 Ken or Lynda McDougall whose last known address is PO Box 115, Delta, CO. 81416 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012. The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to CRS 1973, section 3821.5-101 et seq., notice is hereby given that the following property of: Unit #I16 Judy Redd whose last known address is 2311 Rhonda Dr., West Plains, MO. 65775 whose property is stored at Delta's Best Storage, 629 Crawford Ave., Delta, CO 81416 will be disposed of March 3, 2012.

The storage unit contains the following property: Household and miscellaneous items.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of Hotchkiss Self Storage, Unit #2 located at Hwy 133, Hotchkiss, CO **The following is a partial list of the contents of the storage unit: 27” TV, Shop Vac, 2 Circular Saws, Drill Press, Rotation Saw, Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, misc tools and other misc Items, belonging to Dale a Seaton with a last known address of 459 Lowell Blvd, Denver, Co 81419 will be disposed of on February 29, 2012.

Minimum bid starts at $500.00.

Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or admin@thechoiceproper ties.com.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15 and 22, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, February 15, 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. 2011-0200 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. 2011-0140 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.

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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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.

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.

Delta County Independent 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.

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 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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0226 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 14, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Terri L. Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sooper Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CU Members Mortgage, A Division of Colonial Savings, F.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/14/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615282 Original Principal Amount $328,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $327,969.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 OF JUNIPER HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17679 2550 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, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/14/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 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 # 11-14221 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0224 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) Paula J Glendening and Greg C Glendening Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust 8/13/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/26/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 582818** Original Principal Amount $157,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,528.70 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 10 AND 11, PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. **EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED IN THE REQUEST FOR PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST AND PARTIAL RELEASE RECORDED ON MARCH 29, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 601918 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9871 Horeshoe Lane, 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, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/09/2011 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: 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 # 09-15224RR ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 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.

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 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,

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

D6 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO AIRPORT CONSULTANTS The Board of Delta County Commissioners is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Experience from consulting firms to provide professional airport engineering services as well as airport planning services for Blake Field and North Fork Airports.

This advertisement constitutes the Request for Statements of Qualifications and Experience from firm’s for Engineering and airport Planning. We are encouraging firms to submit qualifications for the possible planning projects listed below. Services to be provided and selection processes are outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/510014D Services required (Chapter 1) include, but are not limited to, A/E services for all phases and necessary incidental services for projects funded by FAA grants within five (5) years subject to review on an annual basis. Selection criteria (Chapter 2) will include recent experience in airport projects, capability to perform all aspects of project, reputation, ability to meet schedules within budget; quality of previous airport projects undertaken, familiarity with the project location, understanding of the airport and proposed, and approach to proposed project. Contemplated projects under this contract may include any of the following projects: Delta/Blake Field Instrument Approach Runway Lighting Install Fuel Tanks Re-construct Taxiways Expand Aprons Rehab Runway Reconstruct/Rehabilitate Aircraft Aprons Fencing Construct Parallel Taxiway Utility Extension Electrical Vault Upgrade REILs AWOS Upgrade Construct Taxi lanes (New) Auto Parking Access Roads Other projects as required Delta Airport Planning Environmental Assessment CAT EX Preparation ALP/Master Plan Update North Fork Pavement Preservation Fencing Ramp Expansion SRE Building Remodel Terminal Building North Fork Airport Planning Environmental ALP Update The selection is intended to include planning services for all phases of the projects which may be granted within five years of the consultant’s contract.

The County will select the highest ranked firm from the list of applicants. A detailed scope of work for the initial project will developed with the highest ranked consultant.

Firm consulting fees will be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost estimate for the services to be performed under both CDOT and FAA grants as approved by FAA and CDOT. Subsequent scopes of work and fees will be negotiated as projects are funded.

The contract awarded to the successful consultant/engineer and or consultant/planning firm is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (disadvantaged business enterprise participation) and to foreign trade restrictions. Qualified DBE firms are encouraged to participate.

Interested consultants are to submit five (7) complete copies of the Statements of Qualifications and Experience by February 29, 2012, by 3:00 p.m. Please submit your firm’s response to either or both professional disciplines to the Commissioners’ Office, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416. Questions concerning this project should be submitted to Bob Basher at 8745914 or bbasher@deltacounty. com. Questions concerning bid procedures should be submitted to Carolyn Clemens at 874-2101 or cclemens@deltacounty.com.

Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County.

Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 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 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.

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 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;

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, COLORADO, AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF THE BEST NEIGHBORS SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, John Stafford submitted a request for the subdivision of certain property located in a part of the SE 1⁄4 of Section 35, T 14S, R95W of the 6th P.M., Town of Orchard City, Colorado, to be known as the Best Neighbor Subdivision; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2003, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Orchard City approved the final plat of Best Neighbor Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the final plat was recorded on the 15th day of December, 2003, with the Delta County Clerk and Recorder in Book 30 at Page 6, Reception No. 574751; and WHEREAS, no improvements have been constructed within the Best Neighbor Subdivision; and WHEREAS, John Stafford as the current owner of the property within the Subdivision has petitioned the Board of Trustees of the Town of Orchard City for the vacation of the entire Best Neighbor Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the vacation of said Best Neighbor Subdivision does not adversely affect the interest of the Town or of any adjoining property owner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: The Best Neighbor Subdivision located in the Town of Orchard City, State of Colorado, is hereby vacated by said Town. Furthermore, any property previously dedicated to the public and located within said Subdivision is hereby vacated and ownership of the same is hereby vested in the present owners of land abutting said vacated property.

The Mayor of the Town of Orchard City and the Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to give proper publication of this Ordinance and thereafter to record this Ordinance in the publish records pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. 43-1-202-7 to give notice of this vacation.

READ AND PASSED ON SECOND READING by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Orchard City this 8th day of February, 2012, to become effective thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Orchard City on 15th of February 2012. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 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.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 3, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF ITS PROPERTY IN BLOCK 39, PLAT C OF THE DELTA TOWNSITE TO HIGH QUALITY PACKING, INC. WHEREAS, the City recently purchased certain real property from High Quality Packing, Inc., a Colorado corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "High Quality") for purposes of developing a new public roadway to be known as Confluence Drive; and WHEREAS, the contract of sale and purchase for the aforementioned transaction provided that the City would, upon proper prior approval of the City Council, convey, in exchange, a small piece of its own property to High Quality; and WHEREAS, the subject property contains approximately .18 acres, is located in Block 39, Plat C, of the original Delta Townsite, and is more particularly described by the survey and mapping instruments prepared by JSC Inc. of Meeker, Colorado on or about January 25, 2012, true copies of which instruments (labeled Exhibit A) are on file in the office of the Delta City Clerk but not published herewith; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 141 of the Delta Municipal Charter, the City has authority to sell any real property that is determined not to be presently used or needed for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the property to be conveyed to High Quality is, in fact not used or needed for public purposes and that, in any event, the property recently acquired from High Quality more than adequately substitutes for the City property to be exchanged under this ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Delta, Colorado as follows: 1. The aforementioned parcel of City property in Block 39, Plat C of the original Delta Townsite containing approximately 0.18 acres is hereby authorized for conveyance as required by the aforementioned sale and purchase contract between the City and High Quality.

2. The City's Manager and Clerk, in consultation with the City Attorney, are hereby authorized to make, execute, obtain and record any and all documentation that they may deem necessary or prudent for the proper implementation of this ordinance.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO By: /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, VACATING SEGMENTS OF THIRD STREET AND SILVER STREET IN THE CITY LIMITS. WHEREAS, under Article I, Section 3 of Delta's Municipal Charter, and under C.R.S. 31-15-702(1)(a), the City has general municipal power to vacate streets and roadways, particularly those that are determined not to be needed for public purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is no need to maintain present or future rights of general public access across, through or upon segments of Third Street and Silver Street in Delta, Colorado which segments contain a total of 0.28 acres and are more particularly described by a surveyor's instrument prepared on January 25, 2012 by JSC, Inc. of Meeker, Colorado, a copy of which is labeled and attached hereto as "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that vacating the subject segments of Third Street and Silver Street will not result in the isolation of any private land from public access, and is especially warranted by circumstances surrounding a new City project for development of a public roadway to be known as Confluence Drive, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that its actions contemplated under this ordinance will otherwise comply with applicable provisions of law set forth in C.R.S. 43-2-101 et seq.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Delta,

Colorado as follows: 1. The aforementioned segments of Third Street and Silver Street, as specifically described by the attached Exhibit A, are hereby permanently vacated; provided, however, that the vacated area is nevertheless hereby permanently reserved for the construction, maintenance, repair and use of all public utility lines and related facilities deemed necessary by the Delta City Council, and also temporarily reserved for all necessary purposes relating to construction of the aforementioned Confluence Drive.

2. Title to the vacated street segments, subject to the aforementioned reservations, shall vest in the owners of adjoining lands according to the provisions of C.R.S. 43-2-302(1)(c).

3. The City's Mayor and Clerk, in consultation with the City Attorney, are hereby authorized to make, execute, obtain and record any and all documentation that they may deem necessary or prudent for the proper implementation of this ordinance and for the revision of official maps of the City.

EXHIBIT A JSC, INC. P.O. Box 1153 Meeker, CO 81641 Phone (970) 878-5292 Fax (970) 979-5392 3RD STREET VACATION PLAT C DELTA TOWNSITE A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN PLAT C DELTA TOWNSITE, A SUBDIVISION PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 2 PAGE 2 OF THE TOWN OF DELTA PLAT BOOK RECEPTION NO. 7297, LOCATED IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NO. 1 (STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE), WHENCE DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER DT-2 (3-1/4 INCH ALUMINUM CAP IN RANGE BOX STAMPED COLO DOT DT-2 2001 BLACK 10513) BEARS N79°13'51"E, 2173.02 FEET; THENCE S39°37'26"E, 727.15 FEET TO NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 39 OF SAID PLAT C DELTA TOWNSITE, BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S89°28'58"W, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 39, 115.97 FEET; THENCE N36°09'44"W, 92.29 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF 3RD STREET; THENCE N89°28'58"E, ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 201.37 FEET; THENCE S19°25'57"W, 92.66 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 39; THENCE N00°29'39"W. ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 12.10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 0.28 ACRES MORE OR LESS. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO By: /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 4, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST FOR THE CONFLUENCE DRIVE PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City Council of Delta, Colorado ("the Council") has determined the need to construct a new public roadway or thoroughfare to be known as Confluence Drive; and WHEREAS necessary funding for the Confluence Drive project has been acquired by the City of Delta ("the City"); and WHEREAS, as part of the overall Confluence Drive construction project, the Council has determined the need to obtain certain private property for the planned construction corridor, some of which property will need to be traded or exchanged by the City for property within such corridor that is now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company; and WHEREAS, one of the areas of private property ("the subject property") that needs to be acquired and exchanged for property owned by said Railroad Company, for ultimate purposes of completing the corridor for the City's Confluence Drive construction project is located in Section 24, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th P.M., South of Highway 348 and between the Gunnison River and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks within the County of Delta, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the subject property is presently titled in the name of the Family Household Trust, a Florida Trust ("the Trust"); and WHEREAS, the only address for the Trust known to the City is c/o Raymond Miller, Trustee, 218 Harbor Drive, Venice, Florida 34285, as shown by local records of the Delta County Treasurer and Assessor and by a Statement of Authority recorded by the Trust pursuant to C.R.S. 38-30-172 on August 17, 2005 under Reception No. 594641 of the Delta County Colorado records; and WHEREAS, the City has presented said registered Trustee, and other legal representatives of the Trust at its above listed address, with good faith offers to purchase the subject property, and with related requests for information, none of which offers or requests have been answered by the Trust or by anyone purporting to act on its behalf; and WHEREAS, it currently appears that further efforts to negotiate a conventional purchase of the subject property from the uncommunicative Trust would be futile; and WHEREAS, although a conventional purchase of the subject property would be preferable, the Council nevertheless concludes that the exercise of the City's power of eminent domain is the only practical means for acquiring unencumbered title to the subject property from the Trust under the current circumstances.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE DELTA CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: 1. City staff members, including particularly the City attorney, shall be and are hereby authorized to commence and pursue with diligence, for purposes of the initial exchange and ultimate public road construction purposes stated above, the acquisition, by proper eminent domain proceedings, of title to, and possession of, the subject property of the Family Household Trust located in the County of Delta, Colorado. The subject property consists of seven (7) small parcels, all of which are located in the aforementioned Section 24, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the Sixth P.M., and are more particularly described on surveyor maps and descriptions thereof prepared

by JSC Inc. of Meeker, Colorado between the dates of November 17 and November 24, 2011 and designated as project no. 1876-07735.

2. The above referenced surveyor maps and descriptions of the subject property shall be retained with the original of this ordinance

Delta County Independent in the office of the City Clerk, but need not be included in newspaper publications of the ordinance.

3. Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed to preclude a conventional purchase of the subject property by the City on reasonable terms if the Trust hereafter offers to engage in direct negotiations.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO By: /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0225 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) JAMES QUAGLIANO AND KATHY QUAGLIANO Original Beneficiary(ies) OLATHE STATE BANK k/n/a BANK OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust 8/9/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/31/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 595094 Original Principal Amount $132,388.51 Outstanding Principal Balance $118,604.38 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A Lot 2 Jess Place Subdivision, ReSubdivision of Lot 3, Jim and Edith Purcell Minor Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 797 1550 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/12/2011 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, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: GREGG HELMSING #11896 Helmsing Attorney At Law 842 PALMER Street, Delta, CO 8141-6 (970) 874-7626 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 # BANK OF COLORADO vs QUAGLIANO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0223 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 8, 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 C. WARTH AND ELIZABETH A. WARTH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 10/23/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/28/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 638655 Original Principal Amount $195,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,706.50 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 PART OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2 OF CEDAREDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 FROM WHENCE THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEARS SOUTH 59°55'38" WEST 1505.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85°00'00" WEST 92.90 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 03°28" EAST 184.73 FEET MORE OR LESS TO

THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 85°00'00" EAST 60.42 FEET TO AN EXISTING CULDE-SAC; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT 37.93 FEET THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 56°43' EAST 37.03 FEET (RADIUS IS EQUAL TO 50.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 03°28' WEST 161.54 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 425 NORTHEAST BLUEBELL COURT, 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, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/08/2011 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: MICHAEL MEDVED #14669 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-910-18325 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 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 Bone Mesa Domestic Water 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, 1 director will be elected to serve 4-year terms and 0 directors will be elected to serve 2-year* terms. Eligible electors of the Bone Mesa Domestic Water District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): M. Joetta Burns (Designated Election Official) 12514 Crawford Rd (DEO Address) Paonia, CO 81428 (DEO Address) (970) 527-6640 (DEO Telephone) The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: SundayMonday from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 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.

Bone Mesa Domestic Water District Designated Election /s/ M. Joetta Burns Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LAWRENCE MICHAEL SCHEER, JR., a/k/a LAWRENCE M. SCHEER JR., a/k/a LAWRENCE SCHEER, a/k/a LARRY SCHEER, Deceased Case Number 12PR16 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 15, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth E. Scheer Person Giving Notice 521 E. 20th Street Delta CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARGARET ANSTICE MARKLEY, also known as MARGARET A. MARKLEY, also known as MARGARET MARKLEY, Deceased Case No. 12PR12 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 18, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Robert Long Personal Representative 72 Northeast 500 Road Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-747-3657 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 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

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An ethic of hard work Photo by Kathy Browning

Three generations of Housewearts continue the family’s ranching tradition (front, left to right) Ira and Cynthia Houseweart, Bill and Betty Houseweart and Cody Houseweart, (back, left to right) grandkids CeCe, Tucker and Izzi. Buster represents the many Houseweart dogs.

penned a letter to Mabel with his offer of marriage, eterinarian and rancher “would you tie your life up Bill Houseweart is not with mine?” He repeated the known for being loqua- question on the second page cious. But folks who attended as well. She couldn’t resist his recent historical society and Oran Charles borrowed a presentation on five genera- wagon with a team of mules tions of Rogers Mesa House- to meet her as she got off wearts were treated to a full the train in Delta. They were hour of interesting family his- married that same day. In 1913, their son Oran Grove tory.

Back in 1898, Oran Charles was born.

The hardworking father Houseweart, Bill’s grandfather, left McCune, Kan., to continued to save until they come to Rogers Mesa. His doc- could buy 20 acres in 1915. In tor had advised him to seek another five years they added the dry Colorado climate to 20 more. In 1925 they purhelp his asthma. Oran Charles chased 40 more acres.

According to Bill Houseworked for other ranchers for 17 years saving his money weart, Oran Charles meticufor the day he could purchase lously irrigated and farmed the 80 acres to make the land for his own ranch.

Oran Charles had corre- ranch a success to take care sponded with Mabel Annie of his family.

The family history compiled Grove in Kansas for 10 years.

Then on June 23, 1910 he by Bill states Oran Charles was “an excellent farmer. He worked long hours from before daylight — milking cows, plowing amid the rocks of Rogers Mesa, suffering in the dust of hay, tediously irrigating what precious water that Leroux Creek could deliver — until past dark at night.” Because of his asthma, during haying season he “would sleep upright in a chair turned backwards leaning over the back. Some days every breath was a labor.”

Oran Charles and Mabel not only had a herd of cows to milk, they had 500 chickens.

The family history The marriage proposal by Oran states, “The eggs Charles Houseweart to his Kanthey shipped to sas sweetheart Mable Annie Grove Telluride and the says, “would you be willing to tie cream to Grand your life up with mine?” She was.

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

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Mabel Houseweart, Bill’s grandmother, working in her garden on Rogers Mesa.

Proud parents Margery and Oran Grove Houseweart with their sons Bill and Jim during the 1940s.

Junction.”

Oran Charles died on Feb. 16, 1936 at 61 years of age.

Mabel and her son Oran Grove continued working the ranch. In 1940 he married Margery Spore. They had two sons, Jim born in 1941 and Bill two years later.

In 1943, the couple purchased the Bill Coutts home and 40 acres. By 1957, Oran Grove and Margery had added 60 acres to the ranch.

Bill went to Colorado State University to be a veterinarian and then returned to the family ranch, doing both occupations. When he substituted for a Delta veterinarian he met a young woman from Oregon who had come to learn about being a veterinarian technician. Betty Jean Bargsten wanted to learn all she could and then return home to help on her family’s ranch. But she took note of Bill on her first day of work,

Grandfather Oran Charles Houseweart passed on a strong work ethic to his family. Each generation has increased the size of the Houseweart ranch.

and in 1977, Bill and Betty were married. They had two sons, Ira in 1978 and Cody in 1980.

In 1993, they too added to the ranch size, buying 45 acres and another 30 acres in 1998.

Bill’s mother died in 1988 and his father in 2002. His brother Jim died in 2005.

Today, Bill and Betty continue their fast-paced vet clinic. Bill is often seen on his ATV with Jack Russell terriers precariously perched wherever they can hang on.

He and his dogs are checking on his herd of cows on 3200 Road and Lazear Road.

His two sons, Ira and Cody are part-time ranchers in addition to their full-time jobs.

Ira is a blacksmith. He married Cynthia Butterfield who has her own Princess Beef herd. The couple have two daughters Isabelle (Izzi) born in 2004 and Cecelia (CeCe) born in 2006. Ira’s blacksmith shop is located in his grandfather’s barn on the ranch’s original 20 acres.

After Oran Grove and Jim Houseweart died, Ira and Cynthia moved their home to the ranch. Cynthia notes that “they continue to grow their herd with cows descending from the original Houseweart herd from 1913!”

Cody works for Phillips Equipment in Delta and has one son, Tucker born in 2005.

Bill explains the Houseweart work ethic which they learned by example. “You see someone work that hard, you do the same,” he said.

The generations of Housewearts have added to the ranch and progressed from working with horse and mule farming to modern tractors.

Bill Houseweart has added pivot sprinklers to make the irrigation process simpler and more efficient.

In two years, the Housewearts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ranch being established.

The Housewearts have memorabilia of their ranching history at the HotchkissCrawford Historical Museum until the end of February.

Bill Houseweart still has this 1925 Dodge which belonged to his dad, Oran Grove. It still runs and Bill says he and his wife Betty will sometimes drive it to Lazear.