Delta County Independent, Issue 9, Feb. 29, 2012 by Delta County Independent

NORTH FORK TIMES

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

SPORTS

GHOST HUNT

AG IN THE CLASSROOM

RECORD YEAR

Hotchkiss men investigate paranormal activity, B3

Cedaredge students learn where their food comes from, C1

Delta’s boys’, girls’ basketball teams both claim titles, B6

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Fire displaces Delta businesses BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Monday brought good news for the three businesses displaced by fire early the morning of Friday, Feb. 24. During a preliminary survey of the building, no asbestos was found. That opened the door for ServPro to begin removing file cabinets containing client data critical to the operation of Peters & Company and Lewis Tax & Accounting Services. They occupied the upper level of the building at the corner of 5th & Meeker; Del Mesa Farms’ six employees worked in the lower portion of the structure, where the fire started. Brad Peters, owner of Peters & Company and the building, said firefighters have determined the fire started in a fuse box in the southwest corner of the structure, moved up the wall and spread across the ceiling. The blaze smoldered for several hours before it was spotted by a neighbor walking her dog. Firefighters responded to the scene at 5:50 a.m. “They said if they’d arrived 30 minutes later the building would have been gone,” Peters said. Instead, the building and all its contents were amazingly intact. They were blackened and heavily smoke damaged, but dry and recoverable. ServPro loaded up file cabinets and bankers’ boxes, promising the most essential items would be returned within 48 hours — more good news for Brad Peters and Matt Lewis, the owner of Lewis Tax & Accounting Services. They have temporarily moved their tax services to the Delta Professional Building at 540 Main Street. Phone service will be restored by midweek, with no change in their contact numbers — 8747621 for Lewis Tax & Accounting Services and 874-7624 for

Peters & Company. Del Mesa Farms has relocated to the mill near Confluence Park and can be reached by calling 874-7503 or 874-8287. “It will be an inconvenience, getting everything moved over here and up and running, but it looks like it will be just a few days,” said Matt Lewis. Both he and Brad were ecstatic that ServPro could have their most critical files back in 48 hours. The hard drives have been removed from their computers and are being installed in new machines. That’s good news for two businesses that are in the midst of the hectic tax season. The fire was within a block of the fire station, which led to a three-minute response time for the first truck after 911 was called. The firefighters cut a hole in the roof to provide vertical ventilation, to relieve heat and gas from the building. At the same time, they were attacking the fire on the interior of the multiple-level building. After nearly an hour the fire was deemed under control and firefighters performed overhaul to insure all of the fire was extinguished. When he was admitted into the building around 9:30 a.m., Peters said he was amazed by the absence of water. “These guys are professionals,” he said. He also praised Jerry Reiher of State Farm Insurance and employee Genny Commer. No one was injured in the blaze, and the building is considered structurally sound. Client data is safe and secure, and Peters and Lewis feel fortunate to have employees who are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. After finally getting a good night’s sleep, Brad Peters is feeling a lot more optimistic. “It’s bad, but oh God, it could have been worse,” he said.

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Three businesses have been forced to relocate after fire and smoke damaged this building at the corner of 5th and Meeker. Despite the interior damage, the building is structurally sound, said owner Brad Peters.

Mother of sex assault victim pleads for justice BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Ninety days in jail. Lifetime probation. A year in jail with work release. In the last year, Roy Nelson, Richard Warf and Jeffrey Bigham walked out of court with what some consider a “slap on the wrist” after pleading guilty to sexual assault on a child. “It’s a disgrace,” said Sandra Ugalde, who is looking for justice for her teenage daughter, the alleged assault victim of Robert Vicencio. Vicencio has pleaded guilty to

an amended charge of sexual assault on a child, a Class 4 felony. If the plea agreement is finalized during a sentencing hearing in Delta District Court on March 6, a charge of aggravated incest will be dismissed. “They give them 45 days in jail, or two years probation. What is that? Nobody is being punished . . . it’s like giving them an okay to do what they do,” Sandra said. “It’s a shame because the victims, like my daughter, have to live with that their whole life. My daugher has

Councilmember stands firm: Condemnation is not an emergency BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Efforts to expedite the condemnation of property for the city’s alternate truck route failed when councilmember Robert Jurca refused to approve an emergency ordinance at the council’s Feb. 21 meeting. The ordinance ultimately passed, but not as an emergency which would have made it effective immediately. Instead, a second reading and subsequent publication will be required for final adoption. The city is exercising its power of eminent domain on property located south of Highway 348 between the Uncompahgre River and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. A law firm in Florida serves as trustee for the owner, Family Household Trust. The city has tried to contact the trustee

on numerous occasions with offers to purchase the property, but there has been no response. City attorney Mike Schottelkotte finally recommended the city exercise its power of eminent domain and he prepared an ordinance to move the condemnation process forward. “I don’t see this as an emergency,” Jurca said. “We dragged our feet and now we’re trying to cover our tracks.” “As hard as we worked to try to get this accomplished, I don’t feel we’re being unfair by declaring an emergency,” councilmember Bill Raley countered. Councilmember Guy Pfalzgraff said the ordinance should be adopted as an emergency because of the necessity to move forward with the contract with Sema

Constructors. The notice to proceed for the first portion of Confluence Drive, the section north of 5th Street, is scheduled to be given April 1. The notice to proceed for the portion of Confluence Drive south of 5th Street, which includes the property in question, is scheduled July 1. In the meantime, a portion of the property to be acquired from Family Household Trust is to be exchanged with Union Pacific Railroad for the relocation of the railroad tracks south of 5th Street. City manager Joe Kerby says the railroad is reluctant to finalize the exchange agreement until ownership of the property is finalized. “In order for us to stay on course, we need to have an exchange agreement with the railroad by April 1,” he said. Schottelkotte outlined the

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On Feb. 22, Mitchell Morales was sentenced to a term of 16 years in prison for his role in conspiring with others to import high grade methamphetamine into Colorado and sell it in Montrose and Delta counties. In imposing sentence, the Montrose District Court Judge recognized the harm to our communities caused by Morales’ criminal conduct. According to district attorney Dan Hotsenpiller, Morales pleaded guilty on Dec. 12 to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a class 3 felony. “The results in this case could not have been achieved without many hours of excellent work performed by members of the 7th Judicial District Drug Task Force,” Hotsenpiller said.

lengthy legal process which must be completed before the condemnation proceedings are finalized. “That could take two and a half months or longer, and that’s getting you closer and closer to the deadline of July 1. “The delay could have significant financial implications for the city, and that’s a legitimate basis for an emergency,” he said. He apologized for lacking the foresight to move forward with the ordinance, and an accompanying resolution, prior to the city council meeting, but said this is the first condemnation action he’s undertaken in his 40-year career as an attorney. While four of the five councilmembers were willing to move forward, an emergency ordinance requires unanimous approval.

nightmares, she can’t sleep unless the light is on . . . yet I see the people with DUIs, with drugs, they go to prison. It’s a disgrace.” Delta Police Chief Robert Thomas understands Ugalde’s concerns. His department arrested Vicencio in February 2011 after investigation revealed Vicencio had allegedly assaulted the girl over a period of time beginning when she was in the sixth grade. “Hopefully he won’t get a slap on the wrist,” Thomas said. “I think he deserves prison time. I would be very disappointed if the system fails to provide justice for this young lady.” Ugalde and Vicencio lived together for 10 years. Sandra is burdened with guilt because she knows she brought Vicencio into her daughter’s life. Then, because she was so busy working to support her family, she didn’t notice what her daughter was going through. “My daughter is now 15. She kept this to herself for years, since she was 10. “I ask her, why you never say nothing to me? She says she didn’t know what to do. She was afraid and she didn’t want to destroy her family.” Sandra has yet to hear the whole story, and is apprehensive about what her daughter will have to say at the sentencing hearing. But she’s determined to see justice done, so determined she researched the state statutes that define felonies and their sentencing ranges. She fought for a Class 3 felony for many months before the district attorney decided to proceed with the PLEA FOR JUSTICE TO A3

Put the Beef Roast on Sunday’s menu The 62nd annual 4-H Beef Roast is set for this Sunday, March 4, from noon to 3 p.m., at Delta Middle School and Hotchkiss High School. “The 4-H Beef Roast has become one of Delta County’s finest traditions,” said F. Isaac Munoz, CSU Extension Agent. “It’s a unique opportunity for families and friends to come together to share a fine meal and support local 4-H kids.” This year’s menu will feature locally raised high-quality roast baron of beef by Homestead Meats. As usual,

the meal includes mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, green beans, dinner roll, cheesecake, ice cream, coffee, tea, and water. Takeout meals are also served. Adult tickets are $8 and tickets for youth under 12 years old are $4. Tickets are available at the door. For more information and advance tickets, visit the Delta County 4-H Office at 525 Dodge Street in Delta or call 874-2195. Everyone is welcome to be part of this tradition!

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OPINION

LETTERS

Who’s the bad neighbor now?

Keep the North Fork a great place to live Dear Editor: As we all know by now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed leasing 30,000 acres for oil and gas drilling in the North Fork Valley. There are other communities across the country that have faced similar circumstances, which have resulted in their air quality polluted, their water contaminated, their health harmed, and their property values reduced. The North Fork Valley could be similarly affected. In 2006, Forbes magazine called the North Fork Valley the “Golden Triangle.” According to the article, “Think Marin County 30 years ago, substitute mountain views for rolling fog and sea spray, throw in a nascent food-and-wine scene, and you’ve got Delta County.” Author Thomas Huber, who published “An American Provence” in 2011, has recognized and written about the unique character of the North Fork Valley. He compares this area to the worldrenowned Provence region of France. According to Huber, no other place in the interior west is as recognized for its climate, abundant clean water resources, or “human and natural element that create a special place.” In a large part, people are being drawn to the North Fork because of the multitude of organic and traditional farms and orchards, dedication to locally grown food and sustainable agriculture, and overall quality of life.

With nearly twice the number of organic farms as any other county in Colorado, Delta County also produces 77 percent of the apples, 71 percent of the cherries, 53 percent of the pears, and 21 percent of the peaches grown in Colorado. Delta County also has the second-largest grape crop in the state. The February 2012 edition of Sunset magazine ranks Paonia among the world’s top 20 “fantasy towns” for people looking to move to a slowerpace lifestyle. Paonia was among five “wine country dream towns” chosen for their article as one of the “best places to live.” Obviously, the stability and resurgence of our real estate market and property values is dependent, to a large extent, on these amenities being maintained. The mere perception by potential buyers that these values could be lost has already had a negative effect on property sales. This should be a concern to all property owners in Delta County. So, while our community recognizes the need to drill for natural gas, the question that keeps coming up is, “Why here?” Of all the places to drill, this makes no sense. The local community of 9,000 people responded to this lease proposal by submitting approximately 3,200 letters to BLM during the public comment period. An unprecedented 45 percent of the adult population of the Valley reacted so strongly to this proposal that they

felt compelled to express their viewpoint. The letters submitted to BLM were detailed and passionately written. Practically all of the letters asked BLM to withdraw the entire lease sale. When BLM denied the community’s request to hold a hearing to provide residents an opportunity to publicly express their concerns, the community held its own hearing. On Saturday, Jan. 28, at Hotchkiss High School, more than 500 North Fork residents filled 400 seats and every square inch of standing room to voice their overwhelming opposition to BLM’s proposed lease sale. Despite the unprecedented level of civic involvement and opposition to this proposal, BLM is marching forward with the sale. If BLM fails to respond to such a tremendous outcry of opposition to the proposed lease sale, then our system of government is severely broken. Realtors of the North Fork Linda Lario Bob Lario Nancy Wood Shari Davis Doris Danielsen Myles Roberts Bob Penetta Tim Lafferty Bernadette Stech Mark Shaffer Bill Murray Liz Heidrick Gary Hubbell Dave Mitchell Glenda Bailey Mike Jackson Marsha Jackson Cathy Smith

If you don’t have something nice to say . . . Dear Editor: Yesterday we found ourselves at yet another basketball tournament, this time for the sixth grade boys, at Bill Heddles Rec Center in Delta. My son plays for one of the Paonia teams and was warming up before the first game. As I made my way into the gym and sat down by a fellow Paonia mother, she shared with me a conversation that she had just overheard moments before. Since this conversation between other parents involved my son, I paid close attention and wished I had been there to hear it myself. My son happens to be a boy with long blond hair, which I suppose makes him stand out a bit in Delta County (I doubt that in other parts of the country or world his long locks would even get a second glance). He enjoys every form of sport, plays the guitar, and drives his go-cart around the neighborhood as fast as it will go: 100 percent “boy” despite the long hair. As he warmed up with the team, one mother told the other, “that’s actually a BOY! Can you believe it?” To

which the other replied, “Well, he certainly looks like a delinquent in the making.” I only wish I would have been sitting behind the women; if I had, I would have questioned how they could judge my son from across a basketball court, a young man they do not know, as on his way to delinquency. I would have mentioned the fact that he is a straight-A student with advanced CSAP scores in multiple subjects, plays four musical instruments, volunteers at church and goes on mission trips with his parents to care for those less fortunate. I may have even been tempted to throw out the fact that this “delinquent in the making” has aspirations for college and beyond, but also a sensitive and caring heart that would be crushed by cruel words muttered by mothers making assumptions based on a physical attribute. They know nothing of the heart inside the boy, but felt free to judge him based solely on the length of his hair. From this life lesson, I choose to use this

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opportunity to examine my own prejudices and the judgements that I make when I see people around me who may look different, but whose inner persons I have yet to know. Yesterday was a good reminder to me that when we make assumptions based on the number of tattoos, someone’s weight, or the length of someone’s hair (and heaven forbid that hair be in dreadlocks!), we may not only hurt someone’s feelings, but we pass these lessons of discrimination along to the next generation. Many people talk about tolerance to differences, but how many people here actually practice it? Sometimes we wonder why bullying has become such a problem, but all I have to do is listen to some of the parents, providing good examples of being judgmental and harsh, to have my answer. May we all adopt more of an “if you don’t have something nice to say” attitude, and remember: you never know who’s sitting next to you in the gym bleachers. Shauna Meilner Paonia

Dear Editor: On Nov. 22, 2011, DCI publisher Randy Sunderland wrote an editorial titled “Good Neighbors,” in which he said I was being a bad neighbor to Bill Koch by opposing his land exchange. According to Sunderland, “Marston railed...” against the exchange, the opposition “reached into their bag of tricks,” and so on. Meanwhile, the good neighbor, Bill Koch, was working “hard to make this a win-win situation.” I am writing to ask Randy Sunderland if he wants to revisit his editorial. First, the idea of Bill Koch and Ed Marston as neighbors is not true. While Mr. Koch can walk up to my house and ring the bell, and get invited in, any day, if I approached his house, I’d probably be arrested for trespass. It is one-way neighboring. In his editorial, Mr. Sunderland wrote that frustrated by the lack of knowledge — and interest — by his neighbors in Delta County, Marston “went to work building opposition to the LEX.” That’s not what happened. As soon as I wrote a letter to this paper revealing the land exchange bill in July 2010, Delta County erupted with anger directed at Rep. Salazar and Sens. Udall and Ben-

net. So they shelved the bill they had very quietly — no press releases, no news stories, no nothing — introduced a few months earlier. Where are we now, 19 months later, in this battle of David (Mr. Koch) versus Goliath (according to Mr. Sunderland, that’s me)? The heart of support for the exchange has always been Gunnison County, because Mr. Koch’s offer was built on giving land to Gunnison County’s Curecanti National Recreation Area and the donation of a right-of-way along Kebler Pass Road for the Carbondale to Crested Butte bike trail. Later, Mr. Koch sweetened the pot by offering mountain bikers a separate trail through the Raggeds. But the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association has risen above selfinterest to oppose the land exchange because, the CBMBA letter said, the exchange is bad for the public. Crested Butte also rose above selfinterest. When the Koch Team’s lead representative (and former Crested Butte mayor) Tom Glass asked the town council to endorse the exchange, it refused. Now, as word of this proposed exchange spreads, sportsmen are weighing in. The Rocky

Mountain Elk Foundation wrote a letter rejecting the deal, as did the Back Country Hunters and Anglers Association. They know that if the land exchange happens, the best big game hunting in the Ragged Mountain Basin will end. Meanwhile, Mr. Koch works hard to influence public opinion. The latest was RoboSurvey telephone calls directed at Delta and Gunnison county residents. In it, a voice named “David” asked loaded questions. Mr. Koch will no doubt use the results of that “survey” as evidence of support for its exchange. So-called “push” RoboSurveys are hard-ball national politics — not neighborly person-to-person contacts. A quick thinking resident recorded the call from the Elkhurst Company in Louisville, and you can listen to it at our website: www.raggedmountainlandexchange. com. We’ve also posted a transcript of the questions, as well as a RoboSurvey we could telephone into your home if we were into the railing and manipulation Mr. Sunderland accused me of in his “Good Neighbors” editorial. Ed Marston Paonia

Land swap opponent questions mayor’s decision Dear Editor: Many people who live in the Paonia area are upset that Mayor Schwieterman voted not to write a letter opposing the Koch land swap. The letter was to be sent to our U.S. representatives and to the governor of Colorado. Two trustees voted against the letter and two trustees voted for the letter of opposition. The mayor had to vote to break the tie. Lucien Pevec, a Paonia town trustee, was off hut skiing when the vote took place. Had he cared enough for the wishes of the majority of the town citizens, he certainly

would have attended the council meeting and voted to have the letter of opposition written. He was not there and obviously did not care. Mr. Pevec’s supporters and peer group have found out what many Paonia citizens already knew — Mr. Pevec has the worst attendance record of all the trustees in 20 years of council meetings. We voted him off council once but Mayor Schwieterman brought him back and made him the head of the finance committee. Despite a 2008 town audit report and a following 2009 audit report saying that the town’s bookkeep-

Community garden is a great idea Dear Editor: Last week Paul Suppes held a meeting at Bill Heddles Recreation Center to determine interest in a community garden. Mr. Suppes is the director of the parks division of the City of Delta. Attendance at the meeting was sparse and a disappointment. After visiting the community garden in Cedaredge, the opportunity to duplicate such a successful program was very exciting to me. I would think that the many residents of Delta who are unable to garden would be glad of such an opportunity to grow their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. There is potential to involve youth organizations in a true “hands-on” learning experience. The City of Delta is willing to provide the garden space for such an endeavor and that is tangible support

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for the citizens of the city. I encourage those who are interested to attend the meeting on Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Rec Center. This is an exceptional opportunity to improve and strengthen our community. Gayle Davidson Delta

er needed oversight, Mr. Pevec apparently never once cross-checked the bank or credit card statements. Now, as a result of the 2010 audit, the town’s bookkeeper is being investigated for fraud. The mayor should have made sure that the auditor’s recommendations were implemented; the mayor should have put trustees on the finance committee who not only could add and subtract, but who understood the necessity of checks and balances. I am opposed to the Koch land swap and I simply cannot understand why the mayor voted not to write the opposition letter. I also cannot understand why Mr. Pevec chose to miss such an important vote. But what concerns me more is why year after year both of them chose not to adopt the recommendations of the town’s auditor. Their lack of caring has not only cost the town of Paonia a lot of money but also has caused a lot of grief and anger among the town’s citizens. Karen Fogg Paonia

Hunter takes exception to letter Dear Editor: I am a hunter and an outdoor enthusiast, but I was disappointed when I read the letter to the editor by David Lien to see that people are now using my passion as a pawn in this controversy over the Bear Ranch Land Exchange. I find it interesting that a hunter from Colorado Springs is now terribly concerned with the access he will be losing. In all truth Mr. Lien is representing the Colorado Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. On the surface they are a good organization, but you also have to be aware that they make a point of fighting any and all issues like this, as well as issues related to roadless/wilderness protections, energy development and what they refer to as OHV/ATV “abuse and overuse.” Because of his association with hunting I read the letter, but his argument lost credibility when he tried to claim that the entire 1,800 of BLM being proposed in the exchange is all prime elk habitat. That clearly shows that he has never been on that land. The other preposterous point

that he made is the piece of BLM has nothing to do with the division of Bear Ranch.... What? It goes right down the middle of the property! You don’t have to visit the area to see that. You can just look that up on a map. Lastly, the part of this whole issue that I am so tired of is that he is rich. Mr. Lien refers to Mr. Koch’s wealth multiple times. If your argument is access, stand on that issue. If it isn’t, well then at least be honest about it. Bob Huspen Paonia

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Districtwide curriculum effort encounters bumps BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

By a 4-1 vote, the Delta County Board of Education agreed to implement a districtwide curriculum alignment effort in August. The curriculum initiative was launched last summer with the goal of ensuring that every student at every grade level, regardless of school or community, is being taught the same core state standards at the same time. Most of the curriculum has been written, it’s being tested in classrooms throughout the county, and, after feedback from the teachers, the lesson plans will be “tweaked” so they’re ready for full implementation in August. The process has been long and, in some cases, stressful. Not everyone is on board. Parents and staff members from Paonia Elementary School were particularly outspoken about the issue at the Feb. 23 school board meeting. They

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pointed out that Paonia Elementary School consistently scores well above the state average, despite budget cuts that have resulted in reductions of the school’s teaching staff. They’re reluctant to give up a proven instructional strategy for a curriculum that is “fundamentally flawed and philosophically off track,” in the words of Paonia Elementary School teacher Bob Bushta. He does not believe that the new curriculum is “nearly as rigorous, or as educationally sound, as what I currently do.” Several parents echoed Bushta’s assertion that the new curriculum is nothing more than an “experiment on our students.” They also took issue with comments Dr. Jerre Doss made at a staff meeting, when he reportedly said, “Everyone needs to get on the bus.” Teachers mentally tacked on “or else . . .” and felt they were being told they could be replaced. At the school board meeting, Dr. Doss clarified his comments, saying he was trying to point out that the curriculum is mandated by the state. Using a bus as an analogy for curriculum, he said, “The bus is the vehicle by which we get there, so we

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Registered Democrats in Delta County will gather at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at their precinct caucus locations to discuss and vote on various questions, according to the party’s co-chairs Judy Davies and Rob Rice. Precinct caucus locations are as follows: Delta, Precincts 1-8 — Delta-Montrose Technical College, 1765 Highway 50; Orchard City, Precincts 9 and 10 — Orchard City Town Hall, 9661 2100 Road; Cedaredge, Precincts 11-14 — Cedaredge Community Center, 140 NW Second Street; Hotchkiss, Precincts 15 and 16 — Memorial Hall, 175 N. First Street; Crawford, Precinct 17 — Crawford Town Hall, 425 Highway 92;

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a districtwide curriculum alignment process that requires monthly updates on revisions and implementation from the superintendent. School board member Kathy Svenson cast the only dissenting vote after clarifying a previous comment from Dr. Doss. “The state sets the standards, not the curriculum,” she said. The realization that Paonia Elementary School is meeting those standards with a proven method of instruction prompted her to vote no. School board members Pete Blair, Tom Mingen, Tammy Smith and Cheryl Hines voted in favor of the resolution. “I think the staff in this district will make this curriculum work,” Smith said. “I believe in the staff. There may be bumps along the way, but we’ll fix those bumps.” “The curriculum is just a tool,” Hines added. “The main thing is the relationship between the teacher and the student. We have to put relationships on top, then the curriculum.” Staff and school board members were similarly divided in December, when the question was whether to proceed with the rollout of just one unit. At that time, the school board voted 3-2 to leave the decision up to each building principal.

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all need to get on board.” Curriculum is an ongoing process, he added. Teachers need to be willing to try it out and to provide feedback (which can be given anonymously online). “A lot of our staff believe this is the curriculum we need. Many of the staff members started at the beginning of this year with this curriculum. Many others started working with this curriculum in January. They’re on the bus and moving it forward. They won’t know if it works for them until they try it . . . the curriculum needs to be moved forward into revision, and it will be judged down the road as to if it’s really the bus they want to get on.” The teaching staff is clearly divided, said Paul Beller, president of the teachers’ Coordinating Council. A recent onequestion survey found 54 percent of the teachers in favor of proceedings, and 46 percent against. What’s needed at this point, Dr. Doss said, is clear direction from the school board, so staff members know whether they should be moving forward with the curriculum. Recognizing that the curriculum is “a work in progress,” school board members adopted a resolution supporting

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FROM PAGE A1 less serious Class 4 felony. The plea agreement leaves sentencing in the hands of Judge Charles Greenacre. In addition to time in jail, Vicencio is facing deportation, treatment and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Chief Thomas hopes the judge’s decision doesn’t send the wrong message to other victims of sexual abuse. In his opinion, the judicial system has repeatedly allowed individuals to remain part of the community after they’ve been convicted of their crime. If the victims believe there’s a chance they’ll run into their abusers in the community, they may be afraid to come forward, the chief says. “Victims ask themselves, ‘Why should I come forward? Nothing is going to happen anyway.’ That is the message we’re beginning to send in the 7th Judicial District.” Still, he says his department is committed to thoroughly investigating crimes of violence, including sexual assaults, and forwarding the most solid case they can put together to the district attorney’s office for prosecution. “Then it’s out of our hands,” he said.

Paonia, Precincts 1820 — Paonia Campus of Delta-Montrose Technical College, 218 Fourth Street. Caucus participants must have registered as Democrats by Feb. 6 and have become residents of their precincts as of that date. They need to be aware, too, that precinct numbers have changed since the last election, as a result of reapportionment and redistricting. Democratic voters are encouraged to call any of the following for further information: county clerk’s office at 874-2150 or the Democratic Party’s secretary, Anne Every, at 527-4159.

Martin CaballeroMagama of Delta is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both after a rollover accident outside of Delta. The single car accident occurred Feb. 19 at about 2:50 a.m. The Colorado State Patrol reports that Caballero-Magama, 19, of Delta was westbound on F Road when he attempted to turn left onto 1900 Road.

His 2006 Pontiac sedan skidded 87 feet before running off the left side of the roadway. It collided with a large telephone junction box, rolled one-quarter time into a utility pole, and rolled another onequarter time before coming to rest on its top. His speed was estimated at 60 mph. Caballero-Magama was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

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BIRTHS Allen and Beth Lindblad of Erlangen, Germany, are the parents of a son, Jonathan Phillip Lindblad, born Jan. 22, 2012, in Erlangen. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20.5 inches in length. His grandparents are Phillip Serve and Carol Phelps of Delta. Riley and Ashley Emmons are the parents of a son, Josiah Ward Emmons, born Feb. 20, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. David and Karen Sanchez of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Tiffany Sheccid Sanchez, born Feb. 16, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 1.6 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Matt and Becky Patrone of Olathe are the parents of a daughter, Annaleice Nevaeh Patrone, born Feb. 16, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 12.5 ounces and was 21.5 inches in length.

Luncheon benefits Delta Doves The Delta Doves will host their annual Journey 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 businesswoman and breast cancer survivor who came to the United States as an exchange teacher from Israel. She will share her walk through this journey in a different culture and the American health care system. The luncheon will again be prepared by Altrusa International of Delta. 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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Couple renew vows at Chapel of the Cross Erron FritchmanPalmer and Suzannah Ellis were married in a traditional ceremony at the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge, on Feb. 10, 2012. A western theme was used throughout the ceremony and reception. Erron and Suzannah were married originally in the Mesa County Courthouse on Feb. 10, 2011, a few days prior to Erron’s deployment to Afghanistan. The groom is the son of William P. Palmer of Delta and Leesa Fritchman of Cedaredge. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Beth Ellis of Denver. A honeymoon in Ouray followed the ceremony and reception. Erron is employed by the State of Colorado and Suzannah is employed by Mesa County Developmental Services in Grand Junction. They make their home in Grand Junction.

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Senior CommUnity meals listed for March Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Monday-Thursday), Delta Community Center (Monday-Friday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435. The menu through March 30 follows: Thursday, March 1 —BBQ chicken sandwich on a whole wheat bun, lettuce and tomato, potato salad, black bean salad and peach crisp. Friday, March 2 — Meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, Brussels sprouts and peanut butter cookie. Monday, March 5 — Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, kidney bean salad, cabbage and carrots, and diced pears. Tuesday, March 6 — Swedish meatballs over egg noodles, green beans, carrot and raisin salad, and cherry crisp. Wednesday, March 7 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, pickled beets, broccoli, wheat roll and cake. Thursday, March 8 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, bran muffin and fruit cocktail. Friday, March 9 — Sweet and sour chicken over brown rice, mandarin spinach salad, confetti peas and fortune cookie. Monday, March 12 — Homemade beef stew, parmesan pea salad, orange and applesauce cake. Tuesday, March 13 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, honey-glazed carrots, black bean salad, wheat roll and diced pears. Wednesday, March 14 — Chicken ala king over brown rice, French cut green beans, carrot and raisin salad, cheesy onion biscuit and tropical fruit mix. Thursday, March 15 — Meatball and barley soup, wax beans, cornbread, cranberry juice and Jell-o. Friday, March 16 — Corned beef and cabbage, cauliflower, cottage cheese/peach salad, Boston brown bread and banana. Monday, March 19 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, French cut green

beans, tossed salad, garlic breadstick and ambrosia. Tuesday, March 20 — BBQ beef sandwich on whole wheat bun, coleslaw, dilled potato salad and Sheila’s applesauce delight. Wednesday, March 21 — Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, orange-glazed carrots, pickled beet and onion salad, wheat roll and cake. Thursday, March 22 — Ham loaf, baked sweet potato, green beans, pea and cheese salad, and applesauce. Friday, March 23 — Chili con carne, broccoli, cornbread, V-8 juice and cherry crisp. Monday, March 26 — Tuna pasta salad on

a bed of lettuce, garden cottage cheese, broccoli, morning glory muffin and diced peaches. Tuesday, March 27 — Hot turkey sandwich on whole wheat bun, mashed potatoes and gravy, parmesan pea salad and lemon pie cookie bar. Wednesday, March 28 — Potato-crusted cod, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, onion rye roll and fruit cocktail. Thursday, March 29 — Beef patty with carrot and onion gravy, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, baked beans and fruited Jell-o. Friday, March 30 — Dijon chicken over brown rice, western corn, carrot and fruit salad, and orange.

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Local artists juried into national watercolor show Western Watercolor (WCWS) is

Colorado present its 20th annual The Art Center in Grand Society National Watermedia Junction. The Rockies proud to Exhibition to be held at West National 2012 is the only juried national watercolor show in western Colorado. This enables viewers to see some of the top nationally known artists in the United States. The juror this year is Grand Junction’s own Frank Francese, who juried 80 artists into the exhibition. Artists from 27 states entered the show with a total of 80 Photo submitted works selected. Artists For Deposit Only, Dani Tupper, Delta accepted from this area are from Grand Junction, Palisade, Delta, Hotchkiss, Whitewater, Montrose, Ridgeway, Glenwood Springs and Moab. Artists receiving Best of Show and Best Colorado Artist will each be awarded $1,000. There are numerous other cash and merchandise awards to be given out during the gallery talk. The opening reception will be held Friday, March 2, from 7 to 9 pm, with a gallery talk at 6:30 Photo submitted p.m. by the juror. The show will be open to the Color at Dallas Divide by Fred Honchell, Delta public from March 2 to April 6. Local sponsors of the exhibit include Alpine Bank, Quality Inn, Grand Junction, Delta Fine Arts, Hotchkiss Fine Art Association, Glenwood Springs Art Guild, Montrose Visual Arts Guild, The Apple Shed in Cedaredge, Sage Dome Watercolorists and Edward Jones – Ranae Coffman in Delta. Dani Tupper donated the President’s Award. Merchandise awards have been given by Mattes and More, Cory, and The Photo submitted Frame Shop, Grand JuncA Century of Service tion, and many national Virginia Blackstock, Hotchkiss art suppliers.

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Virtuous Kids On Feb. 23, Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recognized the Virtuous Kids: (top row) Talyn Fedler (gracious), Corban Burns (compassionate); (middle row) Ashton Pagone (responsible and diligent), Jonathan Baty (generous), Marissa Abeyta (disciplined), Keslie Sandoval (diligent), Esteban Berrelleza (friendly); (bottom row) Derek Boyd (kind and diligent), Josie Rumble (strong and courageous), Ada Bermudez (committed), Bernardo Mejia (determined), Ryan Gibson (diligent), Zachary Gallegos (diligent), Andrea Martinez (diligent), James Roach (diligent).

Cribbage tournament draws 43 players

Bill Heddles Recreation Center hosted the 28th annual City of Delta and Lee Martinson Cribbage Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 19. The 43 participants had to play singles and had the option of playing doubles as well. Cash and other prizes were given to the top 20 singles and the top eight doubles places. Opponents’ total scores were used to break the ties. The winners were: Singles — Lee Martinson, Cedaredge, first; Sheila Linwood, Clifton, second; Heinz Park, Cedaredge, third; Cynthia Hyde, Olathe, fourth; Ron Johnson, Austin, fifth; Delores Fread, Clifton, sixth; Thomas Talbot, Fruita, seventh; Vern Neuberger, Delta, eighth; Dave Almandi, for the project. Palisade, ninth; Charles The bid of $17,200 was Martin, Austin, 10th; well above the budgeted Doug Nelson, Delta, amount of $10,000, which golf course manager Rob Sanders explained was based on an unsolicited proposal received several months earlier. “It was really kind of a guess,” he said. “It appears that we estimated low.” The other bid was even Since the early mornhigher at $19,000. The difference will be ing hours of Feb. 23, the included in a supplemen- Delta Fire Department tal budget appropriation has responded to 10 fire later in the year. City calls including five calls manager Joe Kerby said on Saturday. Most calls it’s unlikely an additional have been related to agri$7,200 can be carved out cultural burning. Delta of the golf course budget. Fire Department reminds Council members everyone doing controlled briefly discussed postpon- burns to do so safely. ing the operational audit Before agricultural burnbecause of the unex- ing can take place in the pectedly high cost, but county, notification must decided the results will be given by calling 399be valuable for future 2955. A state burn perbudget discussions. Since mit is required for nonit will also require staff agriculture burns. Visit time, Sanders pointed out www.cdphe.state.co.us/.../ that it’s better to conduct downpermitforms/Appli the audit in the winter cationOpenBurning.doc. months when business is for an application or call (303) 692-3268. slower.

11th; Sharon O’Moore, Paonia, 12th; Steve Werner, Lazear, 13th; Dale Johnson, Olathe, 14th; Kim Myers, Olathe; 15th; Conny Lepper, Grand Junction, 16th; Mark Harris, Delta, 17th; Patrick Dwyer, Olathe,

18th; Mike White, Delta, 19th; Lolly McMillan, Hotchkiss, 20th. “We would like to thank Lee Martinson for his prize donations to the big winners,” said Renee Ealey, assistant rec center director.

Operational review is underway at Devil’s Thumb BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

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John Pursell John Lloyd Pursell of Grand Junction died Feb. 17, 2012, at his home. He was 94. Mr. Pursell was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Strasburg. He spent his childhood in Strasburg and Shawnee, Okla. He left school early to help support his family during the Great Depression, working as a meat cutter, clerk and delivery man in the family grocery his father established in Denver. He enlisted in the Army four days after Pearl Harbor. His unit was the 826th tractor battalion deployed to the Pacific Theatre. His unit fought from New Guinea to the invasion of the Philippines. Mr. Pursell marred Mary Mills on Sept. 16, 1946, in Denver. They celebrated over 63 years of marriage. She died Jan. 8, 2010. Although he did not graduate from high school he attended three years of college on the GI Bill and received certification as a professional engineer. He worked for the Colorado Department of Highways for 30 years as a soils, materials and geology engineer. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, his dogs and visiting family. Mr. Pursell is survived by a son, Kim of Hotchkiss; two daughters, Ann Pursell and Nancy Rademacher, both of Grand Junction; a sister, Marylou Klamm of Morrison; and three grandchildren, John of Portland, Ore., Nikki Rademacher of California, and Amber Rademacher of Grand Junction. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Grand Valley.

David Ruggles, M.D. David W. Ruggles, M.D. of Paonia died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 87. At his request, no services will be held at this time. Dr. Ruggles is sur-

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vived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Ruggles of Paonia; a son and his wife, Daniel and Donna Ruggles of Reading, Pa.; three daughters, Susan Schwab and her husband Robert of Berrien Springs, Mich., Karen Lemoine and her husband Chuck of Hotchkiss, and Martha Ruggles of Colton, Calif.; two sisters, Eleanor Hodson of Wakefield, Mass., and Elizabeth Harvey of Newmarket, Va.; a brother, Raymond Ruggles of California City, Calif.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Paonia Library, Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center or the charity of the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Purnell was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Purnell; a sister, Anita Yowell; and an infant daughter, Fawn Purnell. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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Edna Purnell Edna Purnell of Hotchkiss died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at her home. She was 80. A funeral service was held Feb. 27 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Mrs. Purnell was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Wellington, to Andrew and Lura (Patten) Nelson. She spent her childhood in Wellington, Timnath and Fort Collins. She attended grade school in Timnath and graduated from high school in Fort Collins. She married Stanley Purnell on Sept. 7, 1957, in Fort Collins. They celebrated 42 years of marriage. He died Jan. 31, 2000, in Delta. Mrs. Purnell was a grocery clerk. She enjoyed gardening and reading. She was a member of the VFW. She lived in Fort Collins before moving to Hotchkiss 50 years ago. She is survived by a son, Jim Purnell of Hotchkiss; a daughter and her husband, Gail Purnell and Tom Edwards of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother and his wife, Wilbur and Mary Nelson of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Maxine Van Penenage of Shelton, Wash., Mary Powell and her husband Bud of Fort Collins, and Lois Beckham of Rocky Ford;

Lillian L. Tuin of Hotchkiss died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at her home. She was 93. A funeral service was held Feb. 28 at Paonia Friends Church. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia. Mrs. Tuin was born June 16, 1918, in Yuma, to Bird and Ella (Herbaugh) Edwards. She spent her childhood in Yuma, CaĂąon City and Denver. She graduated from Denver West High School in 1937. She married John Tuin on Nov. 1, 1938, in Denver. They celebrated 58 years of marriage. He died March 19, 1997, in Hotchkiss. Mrs. Tuin enjoyed quilting and was a member of the S & B Quilting Club and Paonia Church of the Nazarene. She lived in Brighton, before moving to the North Fork Valley over 36 years ago. She is survived by three sons, Lon Tuin of Marion, Ind., Jan Tuin of Hotchkiss, and Van Tuin of Paonia; two daughters, Sherry Perkins of Hotchkiss, and Sandee Ross of Phelan, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tuin was preceded in death by her husband and a brother.

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Jonathon Kabela Jonathon Gabriel Kabela of Colorado Springs died from diabetes-related complications on Feb. 17, 2012, in Colorado Springs. He was 37. Mr. Kabela was born Sept. 1, 1974, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Donald Kabela and Annette Megan. He spent his childhood in Paonia. He moved to Colorado Springs in 2000. He was a craftsman and worked as an ornamental metal worker. He enjoyed snowboarding, gardening, camping, spending time with family and friends, and his dog, Oscar. Mr. Kabela is survived by his parents; his siblings, Teresa Francis and her husband Jon, David Kabela and his wife Bobi, Christopher Kabela, and Ginger Stewart and her husband Brad; and his girlfriend, Donna Hyatt. He was preceded in death by his grandpar-

Velma Mae ArndtPacatte of Cedaredge died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at her home. She was 70. Mrs. Arndt-Pacatte was born May 27, 1941, in Denver, to John and Charlotte (Grace) Larkins. She spent her childhood and attended school in Fruita. She married George Pacatte in Denver. He preceded her in death. She later married Alvie Arndt. He died on Feb. 14, 1981. Mrs. Arndt-Pacatte lived in Thornton before moving to Cedaredge. She enjoyed animals, doing ceramics, raising horses and spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Mitcheal Arndt of Cedaredge; and a daughter, Sondra Nichols of Loma. A funeral service was held Feb. 24 at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose, with Pastor Paul Nystrom officiating. Burial took place at Cedaredge Cemetery. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory handled the arrangements.

Irene Carver Irene Carver of Montrose died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. She was 89. Mrs. Carver was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Delta, to Jerry and Mabel (Toman) Marchbanks. She spent her childhood in Delta and California. She married Bob Thompson. They lived in Lake City where they were sheep ranchers. They had two sons. She later married Ralph Carver Jr. in 1984. They celebrated 27 years of marriage. He survives. Mrs. Carver was a cosmetologist. She worked for several salons in Durango before opening her own. She later moved to Lake City and opened a salon, before moving to Montrose and opening Ireneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty Center. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Montrose. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Carver Jr.; a son and daughterin-law, Robert and Mary Thompson; three stepchildren, Delphine Love and her husband Dan, James Carver and his wife Joyce, and Steve Carver and his wife April; a sister-inlaw, Janet Marchbanks of Montrose; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carver was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Thompson; three sisters, Carol Switzer, Letha Cathcart and Maxine Bettis; and five brothers, Richard Marchbanks, Ray Marchbanks, Ralph Marchbanks, Bill Marchbanks and Hubert Marchbanks. A funeral service was held Feb. 27 at United Methodist Church in Montrose. Interment followed at Grand View Cemetery in Montrose. Crippin Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Jane Deines Linda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janeâ&#x20AC;? Deines of Montrose died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. She was 63.

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A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mrs. Deines was born May 30, 1948, in Magnolia, Ark., to Wylie and Margie (House) Miller. She spent her childhood in Dinosaur and graduated from Rangely High School in 1967. She married Denny Deines on July 22, 1968, in Dinosaur. They owned and operated a propane sales business. She enjoyed shopping, yard sales, fishing at the family cabin and taking care of and spending time with her family. Mrs. Deines is survived by her husband, Denny of Montrose; two sons, Chad Deines and his wife Kris of Delta, and Brian Deines of Montrose; two brothers, Rod Miller of Cedaredge, and Pete Miller and his wife Carrie of Grand Junction; a sister and her husband, Elaine and Elmer Sakala of Hotchkiss; four grandchildren, Kortnee, Erik, Kim and Annalisa; and one great-grandchild, Crystalynn. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

and Kimberly McGehee of Agra, Okla., and Mason and Kimber McGehee of Stillwater, Okla. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and a niece, Amanda McGehee. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Vincent Humfress Vincent Leo Jude Humfress was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Wallsend, Northumberland, England. He studied at St. Cuthbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College in England from 1952 to 1966 and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle on June 5, 1966, at St. Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Willington Quay, Northumberland. Father Humfress came to the Diocese of Pueblo on May 30, 1972. He was naturalized as a citizen of the United States in November of that same year, Father Humfress changed his name to Vicente Paz en la Casa. Father Vincente received his doctor of ministry degree on May 31, 1985. He was Pastor of St. Michael Parish form 1983 to 1987. A funeral was celebrated Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pueblo. Burial was in San Juan Bauptista Cemetery in Florence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mana House, 115 E. Main Street, Florence, CO 81226, or the CaĂąon City Pregnancy Center, 508 Greenwood Ave., CaĂąon City, CO 81212. Holt Family Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Randy Briggs Marsha McGehee Marsha Cherie McGehee of Delta died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at her parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home in Delta. She was 33. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born in Delta, with Wes Easter and Bruce Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Pea Green Cemetery. Ms. McGehee was born Sept. 2, 1978, in Clifton, to Gary and Linda (Bellew) McGehee. When she was five months old, she and her family moved to the Delta/Montrose area where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Olathe High School. She attended Mesa State College and was getting ready to complete her work for her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree at Colorado Mesa University. She was a career counselor and worked for the Career Center and was a victims advocate for Tri County. She taught children how to read and was active in after school programs. Ms. McGehee is survived by her parents, Gary and Linda McGehee of Delta; a son, Vandon Kuechler of Delta; and three brothers and their wives, Ryan and Jeannie McGehee of Delta, Jason

Randy Charles Briggs of Montrose died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at his home. He was 31. At the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, no services will be held at this time. Mr. Briggs was born Feb. 23, 1981, in Montrose, to Jason and Teresa (Martinez) Briggs. He spent his childhood in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 2000. He married Patricia Travis on Feb. 17, 2005, in Montrose. Mr. Briggs enjoyed his car, camping, car racing, fishing with his children, working on motorcycles and taking his children to the park. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Briggs of Texas or Oklahoma; his wife, Patricia Briggs of Montrose; two sons, Zander Briggs and Dysen Briggs, both of Montrose; two daughters, Kazendra Briggs and Cherysh Briggs, both of Montrose; and a sister, Ashley Gonzalez of Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Wells Fargo Bank, 400 Main, Montrose, CO 81401. Mr. Briggs was preceded in death by his father, Jason Briggs; and his grandfather. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Three appointed to Delta Planning Commission BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Richard Simmons, Terry Osborne and Barry Singleton have been appointed to the Delta Planning Commission. Simmons is completing a three-year term on the planning commission and is eligible for reappointment. Osborne and Singleton will fill the seats currently held by Tish Oelke and Gerald Roberts. Both have served two terms on the planning commission and are not eligible for reappointment. Osborne previously served on the planning

commission. Singleton is new to the board, but has experience with several boards. He has worked in education and is currently involved in elder care. All three candidates were interviewed by the Delta City Council during a work session prior to the Feb. 20 council meeting. Their appointments were unanimously approved during the regular meeting. Virgina (Ginni) Selby, Carl Jahn, Gary Burnett and Pat Dearmin round out the planning commission. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

ACTIVITIES

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Youth tune up for dinner concert

Community Calendar February 29 & March 1

FOUR ONE-ACT PLAYS, 6:30 p.m., Hotchkiss High School. Presented by HHS drama club. Tickets available from any student actors or at the door: $8 adults and high school, $5 middle school or younger.

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.

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. 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. DELTA COMMUNITY GARDENS PUBLIC MEETING, 7 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Topics: dues and by-laws. Public input encouraged. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 60 numbers for $634, blue is 61 numbers and grey is 51 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252. DRESS REHEARSAL OF “THE ART OF MELODY,” with Susan Elliger and Shana Blake Hill, 7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Tickets: $10.

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. CLASSICAL CONCERT “THE ART OF MELODY,” with Susan Elliger and Shana Blake Hill, 7:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Tickets: $15 in advance or $18 at the door.

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. DANCE TO FEVERSHAKE, a collaboration of local musicians, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Tickets $12 at the door. 5K RUN, Confluence Park, Delta. All proceeds go to funding Delta Youth Baseball. Pre-register for $25 includes a T-shirt and $15 without T-shirt. Walk-up $20 no T-shirt. 17 and under $15 with T-shirt, $5 without. 5 and under are free. Register for upcoming 9-15 year-old baseball seasons too. For more information, call (970) 261-3884 or email deltayouthbaseball@yahoo.com. BARNELOPET CROSS COUNTRY SKI DAY for kids, Skyway, Grand Mesa. This free day for kids ages 3-16 begins with registration from 10-11 a.m., free lessons at 11 a.m. and a fun race at 12 noon with distance based on ability. Kids must bring their own personal or rental ski equipment; none available on site. For more information, call 434-9753, 249-1869 or go to www. gmnc.org. Sponsored by Sons of Norway and Grand Mesa Nordic Council. MASTER CLASS WITH SOPRANO SHANA BLAKE HILL, 1-2 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. $25 for participants, $5 for audience members.

Sunday, March 4

4-H BEEF ROAST, 12 noon-3 p.m., Delta Middle School and Hotchkiss High School. Adults (12 and up) $8; children $4.

Friday, March 9

WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM, 11:30 a.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Mary Jo Smith shares an inspirational message. Michelle Klaussen helps with effective aerobic exercises. Sherry Ruble presents special music. $8 charge for lunch and program. Make reservations by March 5 by calling Joyce, 856-6446, Pat, 856-4650 or Gaye, 921-3760 or by emailing joyreu39@gmail.com. Free childcare by reservation only; bring a sack lunch for your child.

Saturday, March 10

VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING DINNER CONCERT, silent auction at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., Delta High School commons. Musical selections center on a Celtic Celebration. For tickets and more information, call 877216-7971 or www.valleysymphony.net/vyo.

Sunday, March 11

WEAR HOUSE FOLLIES, 3 p.m., Hotchkiss United Methodist Church. Pie, ice cream and coffee follow. Show free; donations for pie and ice cream benefit Hotchkiss Community Food Bank and Helping Hand Fund.

Wednesday, March 14

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, Delta Center, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or under insured children ages birth to 18. CHP+ and Medicaid application assistance available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517. Se hable español.

Thursday, March 15

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Elaine Brett talks about Vision North Fork 2020 and the Orton Foundation grant. Public welcome. BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road, Delta, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting.

March 16 & 17

BOOK SALE, Hotchkiss Public Library, Friday: 3-8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday, March 16

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts’ next classical concert in its 2011-12 series, The Art of Melody, features soprano Shana Blake Hill with pianist and Blue Sage artist in residence Susan Ellinger. The concert will feature art songs and solo piano works by composers such as Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, and George Gershwin. The Art of Melody will take place on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception to meet the artists. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door with a special student price of $10.

“SUPER SENIORS” AND THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS — Celebrating “90” years and more of life. Free to all seniors 90+, 12 noon lunch, Delta Senior Center, 247 Meeker Street, Delta. Special meal: roast turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, salad, vegetable and frosted cake. RSVP to 874-7837 or 874-0357. Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com Deadline is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Kids, sign up for summer ball

Cellists present varied repertoire

Teens, learn defensive driving “Alive at 25,” a defensive driving course for young drivers, is offered to drivers ages 15-24. A Colorado State Patrol trooper will provide approximately four hours of classroom instruction designed to prevent traffic violations, collisions and/or fatalities. The next class is Monday, March 26, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Register and pay for this class online at www. aliveat25.us.

Shana Blake Hill

Run for the youth Delta Youth Baseball is hosting a 5k run at Confluence Park Saturday, March 3. All proceeds fund the youth baseball program. Sign up the day of the race for $20. The race begins at 11 a.m. Boys can register for the upcoming 9- to 15year-old baseball season as well. For more information, call 261-3884.

Four cellos — a cello quartet that plays not only classical music, but ragtime and jazz? Not possible, you say? Oh, but it is — and it’s accomplished by four fabulous Russian cellists who live in Germany and who formed their unique ensemble in 2003. Since then they have performed across Europe, Russia and Canada, and now they are in the midst of their second tour in the United States. The Rastricelli Cello Quartet will perform in Delta Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue. They are part of the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association’s 2011-2012 concert series. Their program will consist of serious classical music by Tchaikovsky, Handel, Saint-Saens,

Rachmaninoff, Greig and Mendelssohn. On the lighter side, audience members will be treated to pieces by Gershwin, Leroy Anderson, Dave Brubeck and Leonard Bernstein, with all arrangements by Sergio Drabkine. They can sound like a symphony one moment and play ragtime, jazz or even a polka the next. Their repertoire consists entirely of transcriptions not intended to be performed on the cello. These superb musicians offer entertainment for the entire family.Tickets may be purchased at the door at a cost of $20 for adults and $5 for students. For further information, call Bob Brown at 835-4480, Charlie Huff at 921-4142 or Sue Roushar at 249-9154. Complete information can also be found at www. deltamontroseconcerts. org.

Driver safety course offered in Hotchkiss

Delta Kiwanis Club to host charity poker tournament

Hotchkiss will host the AARP Driver Safety Program from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, in the conference room of Hotchkiss Town Hall. Keep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance during this one-day course. Membership in AARP is not required. The fee is $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Contact LaFawn Hamm or Bob Brown, 527-5199.

The Delta Kiwanis Club and Delta High School Key Club, in cooperation with Western Slope Poker Tournament (WSPT), will host its first annual charity poker tournament to raise funds for programs and scholarships benefiting youth in Delta County. It will be held on Friday, March 16, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Registration begins at 5 p.m. with tournament play beginning at 5:30. This event will be limited to 64 players and will be

City of Delta Activity Update

Saturday, March 17

Wednesday, March 21

The Valley Youth Orchestra, under the tutelage of the conductor Debra TenNapel, is pleased to announce a spring dinner concert Saturday, March 10, at Delta High School. The theme is a “Celtic Celebration.” The orchestra is comprised of youth ages 7 to 18 from Delta, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel and Garfield counties. This Valley Youth Orchestra event is the annual primary fundraiser for the orchestra. The silent auction begins at 4:30, the dinner at 5:30 and the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets and information are available by calling 877-216-7971 On Saturday, March 3, tickets call the Blue Sage or visiting www.valley from 1 to 2 p.m., visiting at (970) 527-7243. symphony.net/vyo. artist Shana Blake Hill will conduct a master class with local students from the Western Slope area. Hill will teach several students in a concert hall setting. The master class is open to the public and tickets are $5. For Boys and girls ages 4-8 those unable to attend can sign up for T-ball and the Friday night concert, rookies pitching leagues the Blue Sage has opened at Bill Heddles Recrethe dress rehearsal to ation Center. Practices the public on Thursday, start in May. To register, March 1, at 7 p.m. Tickcall 874-0923 or e-mail Susan Ellinger ets for the dress rehearswhitnee@cityofdelta.net. al are $10, available in advance or at the door. For more information on

Blue Sage hosts classical concert, master class

CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT, 5 p.m. registration, 5:30 p.m. tournament play, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Limited to 64 players. Sponsored by Delta Kiwanis Club and Delta High School Key Club, in cooperation with Western Slope Poker Tournament.

DANNY COTTEN GIVES PROGRAM on the saw mills on Black Mesa and the Crawford area, 1:30 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Museum. 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. No rounds due to 4 Corners. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. Music by Route 66. For more information, call 874-0923. SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DINNER with cowboy poetry and music, 6 p.m., Black Canyon Cafe. Hosted by Crawford Community United Methodist Church.

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TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:458:00 p.m. HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. BOXING FOR KIDS - It’s back on Saturdays from 10:0011:00 a.m. Drop in rate. GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. COMMUNITY CPR/FA - Next Class offered Sat., March 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. COMMUNITY EVENING

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DANCES - Saturday, 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 2:004:00 p.m. or 7:15-9:00 p.m. Register by the month. 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 15-24. Next class Monday, March 26 from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Register online at www.aliveat25.us. HANDGUN SAFETY Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. START SMART GOLF - 6week class on Wednesday, March 28 for ages 5-7 yr. olds at 3:30 p.m. (No class April 11)

Texas Hold ‘Em style of poker. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Table sponsorships are also available to local businesses for $200. The sponsoring business can invite players to play at their table for a reduced chip buy-in rate and enjoy local advertising of their business. Nonsponsor individual chip buy-ins are $20 for 100 and $30 for 200. Food, beer and soft drinks will be available at a reasonable cost and door prizes

• 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) • ADVANCED COUPONING Already started couponing? Join this class to increase your savings. Wed., March 7 5:30-8:30 p.m. • TURKEY HUNTING 101 - Saturday, March 24 from 1:00-4:00 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. • KNITTING SOCKS CLASS Thursday, March 8-22 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. • AMATEUR CHESS TOURNAMENT - Saturday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. • APRIL FOOLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT - Pre-Season Tournament NEW DATE: April 14 & 15. Coed, Men’s or Women’s. • NIGHT OF THE STARS TALENT SHOW - 2nd annual event on Saturday, April 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Kids K12 pick up your registration

will be awarded throughout the evening. Tournament play is expected to last four hours. This tournament is a nongambling event, with all contributions (chip buyins, table sponsors, etc.) going directly to charity. Come join the Kiwanians and see if you can outplay or outwit your opponents to reach the final table! If you are interested in sponsoring a table or want more information, contact Kiwanians Clay Speas at 874-0716 or Lynn Shirk at 209-8400.

packet. • JOY OF PAINTING - next landscape class is Sat., April 21 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. • SUMMER BALL REGISTRATION - Going on now! Adult Softball, T-Ball, Rookies Baseball and Little Ladies Softball. Register now till April 15. • BASIC ARCHERY CLASS FOR YOUTH - Tues. and Wed., April 10 and 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

AQUATICS POOL CLOSURE MONDAY, APRIL 2 FOR ONE MONTH We will be doing maintenance, new humidification system, system, re-plastering, etc. The rest of BHRC will be open normal hours.

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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BUSINESS

Delta County Independent

Lucky teen wins car in Rotary Club raffle

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Feeling lucky The action was lively at “Monte Carlo Night,” a fundraiser for the Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation. The sixth annual winter event featured a delicious dinner catered by the Camp Robber, a silent auction, a live auction and dancing to the Anders Brothers. At the conclusion of the gambling, players converted their winnings into tickets for a special drawing which featured trips and season tickets to the Grand Junction Rockies. The hospital foundation supports the hospital’s programs and activities and provides scholarships for health care education.

Curves’ annual food drive begins March 1 Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicking off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves Clubs

Community garden discussions continue A follow-up meeting on the proposed community garden will be held Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Dues and bylaws will be discussed. Public input is encouraged.

to meet or exceed last year’s donations. Each club, including Curves of Delta, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their local community food bank. In addition, Curves of Delta will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12-25. “Curves of Delta is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the whole community,” said Carol Phelps, a co-owner of Delta Curves. “Many families are struggling

with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors.” With a theme of “Good for your body and your soul,” this year’s drive encourages Curves members to feel doubly good about themselves as they make time to exercise for good health and take time to help others in the community with a donation of nutritious food. “We would love to see all of our clubs top their donation levels from last year,” said Curves founder Diane Heavin. “But the main goal of our annual drive is to enlist the help of our members in restocking the shelves of local food pantries across the country.”

One lucky teen won the Barcelona red Toyota Corolla raffled by the Delta Rotary Club in January. Rory Liston, a senior at Delta High school, was thrilled to be the recipient. Liston, however, wasn’t the only winner. Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado was presented with a $13,362 check from the fundraiser last Wednesday. In addition, proceeds supported Delta Rotary’s scholarship fund. It was the first time the Rotary club and Hellman Motor Co. have come together to create a benefit for the Delta County community — and the first car raffle. Bill Hellman of Hellman Motor Co. generously donated the Corolla, which was valued at more than $20,000. “We are so grateful for such an amazing donation,” said Lynn Shirk, community development coordinator, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. “Community partnerships truly make the mission of Hospice possible. Hellman Motor Co. and Delta Rotary are helping to profoundly change the way our community experiences serious illness and grief. All proceeds will stay right here in Delta County and help our friends and neighbors. “A special thank you to Bill and Hellman Motor Co. for their ongoing support of the Hospice mission — we couldn’t do it without you! Our community is a better place because of your kindness and dedication.” Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado serves patients and their families regardless of their ability to pay. The organization relies on community support through donations and

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From left, Bill Hellman of Hellman Motor Co., Nancy Wood, Rotary president, Lynn Shirk, of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, and Jane DuPree, Hospice chaplain and member of Delta Rotary. volunteerism to continue the work. Hospice in Delta is currently serving more than 80 patients and also provides grief support to anyone in need, including children. Tickets to the raffle

were sold for $50 each. More than 540 tickets were sold at outlets throughout the area. For more information on Hospice & Palliative Care visit hospicewco. com.

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911 career ends Dispatch supervisor Karleen Sollenbarger (right) was honored at a retirement party Feb. 17. Sollenbarger has been an emergency dispatcher with the Delta County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years. She was named supervisor in 2003, shortly after Fred McKee (also pictured) was elected sheriff. Connie Johnson is the new dispatch supervisor. She has been with the Delta County Sheriff’s Office for two years and has previous experience as a dispatch supervisor in Montezuma County.

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Optimum health for every member of your family can be achieved at Yutes Chiropractic Dr. Mike Youtzy has taken over the chiropractic practice of Dr. Dirk Lawyer. He is assisted by Paulette Hawkins, a lifelong resident of the Western Slope. “At Yutes Chiropractic, our purpose is to help you and your family achieve your optimum health,” Dr. Mike explains. “Through chiropractic care, you are able to achieve improved health naturally, without the use of drugs or surgery. Our goal is to help you better understand this powerful approach to health care today.” Chiropractic is founded on the principle that a healthy spine and nervous system equals optimum health. However, incidents like poor posture, traumas, falls, accidents and even the birthing process itself, can affect vital nerve impulses causing critical messages to be blocked or impaired. This can lead to serious illness and disease. Chiropractic care removes this interference through gentle spinal adjustments, thereby returning the body to its normal function. Built on a solid foundation, Yutes Chiropractic has inherited the family commitment to quality service, using gentle and effective techniques. Today, Dr. Mike upholds the ethics and principles established by the chiropractic founders over 114 years ago. Yutes Chiropractic strives to provide 100% care with 100% compassion. “We know that our patients are often enduring unthinkable pain when

they meet us, so we are here to provide them with the solution for a pain free and quality life,” Dr. Mike says. “It fills our heart with great joy when our patients leave our office pain free and knowledgeable about how to protect themselves in their everyday lives. “Our mission is to provide wellness care to as many families as possible, including children of all ages.” Dr. Youtzy is originally from northwest Illinois. He was born in Wisconsin and raised in a small farming community of 400 people. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and Palmer College of Chiropractic - West and holds licenses in Colorado, Illinois and California. He specializes in a highly effective, low amplitude, low force technique which utilizes Thompson, diversified and instrument adjusting which he has learned throughout his 15 years of experience. His career has taken Dr. Youtzy to Bailey and Durango, as well as northern California. He has always liked the Rocky Mountains and especially enjoys the Western Slope and all it has to offer. Dr. Youtzy looks forward to providing the same quality chiropractic care as Dr. Lawyer with new and existing patients. The new name is Yutes Chiropractic and the office is open Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and Saturdays by appointment.

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Oil and gas meeting set for Paonia Saturday The Delta County Commissioners are holding an oil and gas public information meeting this Saturday at Paonia High School from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Local residents interested in learning more about oil and gas leasing and development are encouraged to attend. The morning sessions will include a presentation by David Noe, PhD, a senior geologist at the Colorado Geological Survey in Denver, on the geology of the North Fork Valley. Other sessions will include a panel discussion about the leasing and permitting processes for oil and gas exploration as well as an overview of regulations for hydraulic fracturing, water and air quality.

Presenters from the morning sessions will lead breakout sessions in the afternoon where the public can ask questions and learn more about the oil and gas leasing process, water, air quality, drilling, hydraulic fracturing, private land issues and current oil and gas activities. Staff from the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Geological Survey, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Delta County, Delta County Health Department, U.S. Forest Service and industry representatives will participate in the meeting. For more information, contact Carolyn Clemens, executive assistant, Delta County administration at 874-2101. Photo by Tamie Meck

Crawford to vote on water, sewer rates BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The March 7 Crawford Town Council meeting will include a public hearing on the proposed increase in water and sewer rates. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. The council and public works department have discussed an increase of water rates by $2.50 a month. Of that amount, $2 would go into a specific fund for capital improvement, infrastructure

and repairs. Only 50 cents is needed to balance the water enterprise fund. The sewer rates are proposed to increase by $3.50 a month with $1.50 put aside for capital improvement, infrastructure and needs. Two dollars is needed to balance the sewer enterprise fund. Both increases are the same for residential and commercial businesses. Citizens can review the resolutions at town hall.

Crawford reviews investment policy BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Crawford Town Council acted upon a recommendation of Blair and Associates in the town’s 2010 audit. The town was instructed to have a written investment policy. Mayor Jim Crook introduced the investment policy prepared by town clerk Jackie Savage. He said of course the town can’t invest in the stock market, but does invest in certificate of deposits and money market accounts. The investment policy will make the town in compliance. The town has had a non-written policy of investing in certificates of deposit with local banks. Savage asked the trustees to review the policy and submit comments. After reading the resolution, none of the trustees voiced opposition to the resolution. Town attorney Jim Brown will be given the policy for his input. The policy states that “all operating funds, investment funds, savings funds, enterprise funds are managed by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Crawford. . .who will strive to invest with the judgement and care that prudent individuals would exercise in the execution of their own affairs, to maintain the safety of principal, maintain liquidity to meet cash flow needs and to provide competitive investment returns for the Town of Crawford.” The town clerk will manage day to day operation with supervision from the board of trustees. The investment objectives are first and foremost safety to mitigate and minimize credit, interest rate and currency risks. The trustees will pre-qualify any financial institutions, brokers/dealers, intermediaries and advisors who want to do business with the town. The policy states the town will minimize the risk of loss resulting from a bank failure by reviewing at least once a year protection from loss of

funds without FDIC coverage. The investment portfolio is to remain “sufficiently liquid” to meet all operating requirements. The portfolio is to be structured so “securities mature concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands.” Investments may be sold prior to their maturity to provide liquid funds. The town will seek a competitive rate of return within the constraints of safety and liquidity objectives. The policy states there are not to be conflicts of interests by the town council and staff so that decisions can be made impartially. Investment restrictions and prohibited transactions INVESTMENTS TO B2

Cause for celebration Members of the state champion Paonia Eagles wrestling team show off their trophy while enjoying a parade down Grand Avenue. The 2012 team is the first on the Western Slope and the second in Colorado to qualify all 14 weight classes for the state tournament. Paonia placed nine wrestlers, breaking the team‘s 2006 and 2011 record of eight state placers. Paonia scored 179 points to win the 2A title — the 13th highest number of points scored at a state tournament. With 25, Paonia broke the state record of 21 (1994, 1999, 2001) for most pins at a state tournament. Paonia previously won state titles in 2006 and 2009. Freshman 113 Jesse Reed won the team’s only individual title, the 25th in the team’s history. Andy Pipher was also named Coach of the Year.

North Fork towns asked to back creative district BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

One of the outgrowths of the two years of foundational meetings for the North Fork Vision 2020 project is the forming of a Creative Coalition. Representing the artistic community in the valley, they are coming together and wanting to establish a Creative District. The Colorado legislature last year passed HB11-1031. According to a Creative Coalition press release, this bill promotes the formation of creative districts in communities, neighborhoods, or contiguous geographic areas. Two Creative Districts will be certified by the State of Colorado in 2012. Each will receive a $15,000 grant and a technical assistance package to enhance their districts. Five applicants will be identified as “prospective” districts and each will receive $8,000 and a customized package of technical assistance to enhance the likelihood that they will be certified in the future. Eight applicants will be identified as “emerging” and each will receive $2,000 and technical assistance to further their district planning. The

designation would provide state wide recognition, help leverage other funding, help the North Fork Valley to target creative activity as an economic development strategy, which will help local creative industries to be sustainable. Those in support of having a Creative District for the North Fork Valley have already visited two town councils in Crawford and Hotchkiss and will bring their request to the Paonia Town Council on Feb. 28. The councils are being asked to sign a resolution supporting the designation of the North Fork Valley Creative District. The resolution states “the Creative Coalition has been formed to assist the community to develop a public-private partnership to support the formation of a North Fork Valley Creative District.” It notes the incredible diversity of “musicians, artists, artisans, actors, dancers, videographers, graphic designers, landscape designers, culinary artists, architects, leather workers, quilters, fashion designers, jewelers, weavers, furniture makers, blacksmiths, writers and other creatives.” The events and festivals

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More snow on the way Needle Rock Road winds it way past North Saddle Peak and on to the Gunnison National Forest. This photo was taken last Sunday. By now you know if the Weather Channel’s forecast of 70 percent chance of snow on Tuesday, Feb. 28, was right on or not. Looks like there is plenty of room for more snowfall in Crawford Country.

produced are “an integral part of the fabric of our community and an important part of our economic base.” Colorado Creative Industries, a state-wide arts division, will be petitioned to give the necessary designation for the North Fork Valley Creative District. The Creative Coalition is asking the towns to endorse the following: the submission of the petition to create the district and agree to promote its development, the goal of economic development of the Creative District and the goal of tourism development in the Creative District. They also asked in the resolution for each town to have a representative to work with the governing board of the Creative District and to promote the development and maintenance of the Creative District by the governing board. Finally the Creative Coalition asked that all residents and business owners within the towns “support, promote and help maintain activities and events in the Creative District.” Jeannie Applequist, Jared Davis and Karen Good visited the Crawford Town Council on Feb. 1. Trustee Susie Steckel, who is running for Crawford mayor, exhorted the three to “Go do it!” She told them there was no need to come to the Town of Crawford. Karen Good of Elsewhere Studios explained they were asking for the town’s blessing and brought a sample resolution. The Crawford Town Council, which has five seats available in the upcoming April election, told the Creative Coalition to come back to a work session on April 18 and present their ideas to the new council. At the Feb. 9 Hotchkiss Town Council meeting, Joanne Tullis presented the resolution for support of a North Fork Valley Creative District. Elaine Brett and Pete Halladay were also on hand to show support for the district. Brett noted, “People outside of this community recognize the talent here.” Tullis shared that the designation would help bring grants and boost arts in the North Fork Valley. The Hotchkiss Town Council in a split vote approved signing the resolution. Dustyn Foster, Carrie Wingfield, and Marlin McCracken voted in favor of the resolution. Jane Wills and Lindee Cantrell were opposed.

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North Fork Vision students head to state science fair The North Fork Vision program is pleased to have a science project titled, “A Study of the Speech and Riding Connection” qualify for the state competition in Fort Collins to be held April 5, 6 and 7. The project was selected for the regional competition at the North Fork Vision Science Fair on Feb. 3, and was one of nine senior projects selected at the Western Regional Science Fair Competition, held at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Two projects from Hotchkiss High School also will be in the state competition. When North Fork Vision high school students Katelan Sinski and Savannah Russell decided to study the benefits of horseback riding last summer, they had no idea how they would start. The young researchers wanted to study the benefits of horsemanship and therapeutic riding for their 17year-old classmate David Burns, who has Down syndrome. Specifically, the researchers wanted to

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North Fork Vision students Katelan Sinski and Savannah Russell are pictured with David Burns. help the student advance in his speech skills, as these skills were identified by Delta County School’s Special Services staff as a top priority for his learning and growth. With the help of horseback riding instructor Helen Dennison of Paonia, the team conducted an extensive research and exploration stage which included traveling to Durango to visit a theraputic riding center. The researchers found ample

anecdotal evidence that horseback riding benefits disabled people; however, they found no researchbased evidence to help towards their goal of measuring and collecting data to prove or disprove their hypothesis, which states, “Improvement in a Down syndrome child’s speech can be achieved with the help of therapeutic riding.” A breakthrough came in December when the research team recruited speech and language specialist Sky Baldwin of Montrose, also certified in equinotherapy, to join the project team as a qualified scientist, according

to International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rules. Baldwin helped the team develop a method based on Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) therapy. The procedure developed by the team included measuring speech volume in decibels for 10 spoken phrases before and after a horseback ride. With very little time to conduct their research, the team set quickly to work and collected five repetitions of data, which will be displayed on their board in Fort Collins in April. The results demonstrate a 2.8 dB increase in speech volume on average after a horseback ride, and an upward trend overall. Katelan Sinksi commented, “I’ve heard a lot of people say that David’s speech is becoming clearer.” The positive results have the students motivated to continue the project, collect more data and information, and compete again in 2013. Publicly funded schools often cannot fund therapy for disabled students unless it is research based. It is the hope of the research team that their project will not only benefit David directly, but

Wear House Follies planned March 11

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Filling the gap Charlie Huff, on behalf of the Friends of the Crawford Library, gives library manager Kathy Little $4,000 for new collection materials. The group’s donation is part of a districtwide campaign by the Delta County Libraries to raise $50,000 for library materials to meet a budget shortfall.

The Hotchkiss Wear House is celebrating 30 years of service to the community with a fashion show musical Sunday, March 11, at the Hotchkiss Methodist Church. The show begins at 3 p.m. and is free to the public. “Wear House Follies” will feature fashions from the Wear House, cowboy poetry and music by the 27 String Band. After the show, pie, ice cream and coffee will be

served. Donations for the pie and ice cream will benefit the Hotchkiss Community Food Bank and Helping Hand Fund. The Wear House is sponsored by Peace Circle, a women’s group of Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church. The merchandise donations received become donation dollars to help support our local community missions. The support of the community is much appreciated.

also spawn interest in this therapy for other special needs students in Delta County and beyond. The project will be on display at Heritage Hall in Hotchkiss on the evening of May 3, as part of the

North Fork Vision Home and Community Program learner showcase. Support for this project at Vision is part of a two-year strategic effort to promote the learning and growth of students through science.

Literary evening planned in Paonia One hundred years ago, the anarchist Emma Goldman was touring the United States speaking in favor of birth control, union rights and free speech. An accomplished and inspirational orator, Goldman drew crowds of as many as 25,000 people who were entertained and challenged by her quick wit and audacious speaking. A Russian Jew, Goldman came to the U.S. as a young woman and became involved in the anarchist movement in New York City. She went to prison twice, was jailed many times, and was finally deported to Russia in 1920 as part of a government crackdown on foreign-born dissidents. Disillusioned by the Russian revolution and homesick for America, Goldman died in Toronto in 1940 at the age of 70. On Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m., the Paonia Public Library will pres-

ent “The Life and Loves of Emma Goldman,” a literary look at the most famous anarchist in American history. The program is part of a focus on Goldman by Paonia playwright Marty Durlin.

Investments FROM PAGE B1 include borrowing for investment purposes, investment in any derivatives such as options and futures, and contracting to sell securities not yet acquired to purchase other securities for speculative trading. The town council will review investments at least once annually. The town clerk will be responsible for the safe record-keeping of all funds for the town. This investment policy will be on the March 7 Crawford Town Council agenda for a vote.

VFW presents awards Thursday The Black Canyon VFW Post 9333 and Ladies Auxiliary in Hotchkiss will present their Voice of Democracy Awards on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. High school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades wrote speeches in

the Voice of Democracy contest. The students will read their award-winning speeches. Also that same evening the VFW will present awards for their “Just Say No To Drugs” coloring contest for third graders.

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Local team captures the paranormal BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Many have been spooked at some time in their lives. A woman enters a stately room and admires the antique furnishings and then gets a chill as someone brushes past her. Yet she sees no one. How many times when one lays down to sleep does the house seem to come creepily alive. What are those creaks, footsteps or low moans? Some events can be attributed to a vivid imagination or fears. Others can be found to have a reasonable explanation. But, as for the rest? Those experiences where human senses detect something unexplained are classified as paranormal. Flipping through the channels on satellite TV reveals a variety of programs on ghost hunters doing paranormal investigations in homes, abandoned prisons, at international hotels and historic theaters in the U.S. A new enterprise has started in Hotchkiss known as Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators (HPI). Founder Hec-

Zeferino and his team members Curtis Beauchamp of Hotchkiss and Troy Benson and Max Seeger of Gunnison do their ghost hunting out of a shared interest in the paranormal and to help people. They charge nothing for their investigations. This summer HPI will be investigating five locations in the old mining town of Cripple Creek. They have an appointment to investigate the famous Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, the setting for “The Shining” by author Stephen King. HPI’s motto is “FindPhoto by Kathy Browning ing Out the Truth.” They Hector Zeferino, (left) founder of Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators, trains Jimmy Smith (right) in the techniques of capturing paranormal activity. HPI uses night vision video equipment to help in gathering evidence which is then analyzed. tor Zeferino grew up in the North Fork Valley attending pre-school in Paonia and receiving the rest of his education in Hotchkiss. His parents still live in Hotchkiss and his grandmother in Delta. His interest in the paranormal began when he was a child. “I’ve always been

interested in the paranormal,” Zeferino said. He never misses seeing “Ghost Hunters” with TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) on the SciFi channel every Wednesday. He shares e-mails with members of TAPS to learn from the successful group. Like HPI, they are based in a small town.

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Author Lucinda Delaney Schroeder kept the attention of every Rotarian in Paonia last Thursday as she told of one of her investigations. Schroeder wrote “A Hunt For Justice — The True Story of a Woman Undercover Wildlife Agent” about her adventures in tracking hunters illegally killing trophy bear, moose, caribou and Dall sheep in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. She worked as a special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife for 30 years. “I did undercover work just as a tool,” she explained. “Sometimes cases can be investigated overtly, but sometimes it requires infiltration via a false persona doing undercover work to find out what is really going on,” she said. For the Alaska investigation, Schroeder began building her cover identity over 18 months in Wisconsin with a man who was a bar owner, guide and poacher. The local game warden had heard the man boasting about illegal game hunting in Alaska and wrote Schroeder. She visited the bar owner over a dozen times developing a friendship which would lead to her being able to go to the illegal Alaskan camp.

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All smiles then when these Spanish poachers in Alaska posed for a photo with Lucinda Delaney Schroeder (second from left) not realizing she was an undercover wildlife agent. The three were shocked when she would travel to Spain to complete her investigation against them. She gained valuable evidence while sitting in camp during a fog. She could translate their Spanish for others in the camp. The outfitter, pilot Bob Bowman, was very particular about who he would allow in the camp. “He preferred European hunters who could violate the law in the United States and leave and never be seen again,” Schroeder said. Schroeder was accepted into the camp because as a woman hunter she was a novelty, the bar owner/guide had recommended her and she also had photographs of her with big game she had shot during other investigations. Unfortunately to be accepted as

a poacher while investigating, Schroeder had to illegally kill game. Her game would then become evidence for her cases. “When I was in the Alaska camp, I did not carry any recording equipment,” Schroeder said. “Because it’s not natural for hunters to have recording equipment on them. And had it been found on me, I would have been in serious trouble.” She took detailed notes in a small notebook which she kept in a passport holder under her clothes 24 hours a

Alexis Halbert named Heart and Soul project coordinator The North Fork Vision 2020 project is progressing. The valley received a $100,000 grant to continue to work on a project to help position the North Fork Valley for a future that inspires the best for the community. Whether young or old, a businessperson, a farmer, a coal miner or a nonprofit organizer, the Heart and Soul process is about each one and the North Fork Valley. Since the beginning of this year, a good foundation for the two-year Heart and Soul process has been building. It is intended to unlock the potential of the valley. An essential part of working in the community is to form a Community Advisory Team that represents all facets of the North Fork Valley community. Team members provide leadership, legitimacy, skills, energy, sweat and time. They put the “local” in a local project, and as teammates they pull in the same direction toward concrete accom-

plishments. Anyone interested in joining the team, may respond by e-mail to northforkvision2020@ gmail.com. On March 5th at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall, the Community Advisory Team will have its first gathering. North Fork Vision 2020 is partnering with Delta County Economic Development, the three North Fork towns, and the Chambers of Commerce and the Orton Family Foundation to share the tools and resources for the project. After a search of the North Fork area, a selection team representing the valley hired a parttime project coordinator, Alexis Halbert. She has been in the North Fork Valley for several years. Halbert is the president of the Paonia Chamber of Commerce and brings expertise in project management, organizing and community development. Halbert will be working with Sally Kane and Elaine Brett. Kane is a

well-known Crawford resident who grew up in Paonia and is an expert in leading organizations and in community facilitation. Brett is a Hotchkiss “newcomer” of eight years who has worked on promoting food and ag projects in the valley and is a business consultant and facilitator in organizations all over the world. At the end of February, they will attend a training session with representatives from other Heart and Soul communities including Essex Junction, Vermont; Gardiner, Maine; Polson, Montana, and Cortez, Colorado. The goal is to learn from each other. Together they will be designing a plan that will help guide the project for the next two years and involve all facets of the community. The team is planning a community “kick-off” in April and would like to hear from all those interested. Contact them at northforkvision2020@ gmail.com.

their spare time. Anyone who would like a paranormal investigation, may call 872-4426 and leave a message. Hector Zeferino can be found on facebook where he posts updates about his investigations.

HHS offers four comedies Hotchkiss High School’s Drama Club is presenting two evenings of dessert and one-act plays on Wednesday, Feb. 29, and Thursday, March 1. Show time each night is 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and high school students and $5

Undercover agent hunts for justice to stop poachers BY KATHY BROWNING

help people figure out what is happening at their property. Zeferino said he has never been afraid while doing an investigation. In fact, in his last three investigations people have not been afraid of the paranormal activity, but were seeking understanding and confirmation of what was actually happening. HPI has investigated homes, barns and other buildings in Hotchkiss. HPI uses video and audio recordings to try and catch activity. HPI team members have full time jobs and do the investigations in

day, seven days a week. She participated in two illegal hunts over her 11day camping trip in Alaska. She would be flown by plane and dropped off to a site inside the wildlife refuge selected by her guide. Hunters paid thousands of dollars to be flown into the wildlife refuge which guaranteed them a relatively fast trophy kill in a location where all hunting was illegal. For example, the pilot would herd grizzly bears right to the waiting hunter. The bear would have no chance to escape. The poacher would have his trophy photo with the dead bear and its hide to show off. Schroeder gained the confidence of the pilot Bob Bowman, the guides and the other hunters and got the evidence needed to bring convictions to the Americans. Foreigners were not charged because of no extradition between the U.S. and their countries of Germany and Spain. But the illegal outfitter service of Bob Bowman was shut down. Bowman served some time in prison. The poachers had to return their trophies. Schroeder retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife in 2004 and wrote her book in the same year. Lyons Press published her manuscript in 2006. Schroeder is now writing a book about one of her other investigations. She and her husband moved to Montrose because of her numerous visits to Colorado. Her husband is a wildlife biologist. “Poaching is violating the wildlife laws. It is exploiting animals. Sometimes people will poach a lot of deer to get a big rack that they can enter into a big rack contest. Sometimes they just shoot deer at night—that’s poaching —just because it’s fun. They like the thrill of riding around the woods at night and coming up on a deer and shooting it. Sometimes they’ll shoot a big sheep and sell the head. Any time there is money involved in the exploitation of wildlife it becomes very serious. The money drives the activity,” Schroeder said. Her book, “A Hunt For Justice,” has been profiled on national television three times, including on “Investigations Discovery.” The book can be ordered by email from Schroeder at ventana@aol.com or online through Amazon. com. Schroeder is available for presentations about her fascinating career.

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The way it was before Blue Mesa Dam BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

On Sunday, Feb. 26, the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society held its 37th annual membership meeting. This year’s meeting was held in the community room at Crawford Town Hall. The business part of the meeting involved the election of 2012 officers. They are president Chuck Farmer, vice president Margaret Deutsch, sec-

retary Kathy McKee and treasurer Karen Martin. Inez Pottorff is corresponding secretary. Co-curators are Chuck Farmer, Dennis Turner, Nancy Phillips and Kathy McKee. Historians are Laura Turner and Marilyn Tate. Nancy Phillips is docent coordinator and Karen Lacey handles membership. Chuck Farmer told the membership that the museum received

20 entries in the 2012 Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Contest. The artwork will be on display from March 17 through May 13. This winter the museum has had eight presentations on pioneer families and others who made a difference in the community. Two more presentations are scheduled. On March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the museum, Danny Cotten will give a presentation on sawmills on Black Mesa and in the Crawford area and also

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President Chuck Farmer shared with the historical society membership the number of exhibits and presentations the society has done this winter and those planned for spring.

the Diamond JO cattle outfit in the 1880s. April 21 at 1:30 p.m., Ross Allen will talk about the Allen family and their influence on the area. David Primus, Gunnison author and historian, gave a presentation, “Beneath Blue Mesa.” The dam was completed in 1965 on the Gunnison River about 30 miles west of Gunnison, 30 miles east of Montrose and within 1-1/2 miles of Sapinero. The program shared facts about Blue Mesa Dam and Reservoir. It has an earth-filled embankment with a structural height of 390 feet, a crest length of 785 feet and a volume of 3,080,000 cubic yards of materials. At maximum water surface elevation the reservoir occupies 9,180 acres and is about 20 miles long. The Blue Mesa is the largest body of water in Colorado with a shore line of about 100 miles. The power plant has two 30,000 kilowatt generators, driven by two 41.55 horsepower turbines, each designed to operate at a maximum head of about 360 cubic feet of water per second.

That’s the way it is now. But, Primus shared what it was like before the dam and reservoir were created. There were homes, hotels, fishing resorts, train service, bridges and cattle ranches in the small towns that were in the area. To make the area ready for the new dam and reservoir, those hotels and homes were moved or burned to the ground. Bridges were left standing and are now beneath a mountainous amount of water. The slide show feaNeither alcohol nor tured a final cattle round drugs are believed to be up, trains connecting people and commerce, a contributing factors.

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Carrie Robinson, 54, of Hotchkiss was charged with careless driving after a Feb. 14 collision on Highway 92 west of Hotchkiss. The Colorado State Patrol reports that Robinson was travelling westbound on Highway 92 at about 8 a.m. when her Dodge pickup began weaving and rotated counterclockwise into the eastbound lane. William Bertrand, 63, of Delta was driving a semi truck and trailer owned by Colorado Lime westbound on Highway 92. He slowed down but could not avoid colliding with the passenger side rear door of Robinson’s pickup. After impact, her vehicle crossed 3200 Road and collided with a fence on the other side of the road. The Colorado State Patrol reports the road was wet at the time of the accident. One person was injured in the accident; no additional details were available.

This slide shows the 1965 grand opening ceremony for the Blue Mesa Dam and Reservoir. Historian David Primus pointed out the two women on the right with their arms around each other. He said they exemplified how many felt on that day. The reservoir took away small communities, family homes, fishing resorts, a way of life.

group of boaters and fishermen and women who called themselves the Gunnison Navy and the grand opening ceremony for the Blue Mesa. People watching the presentation shared some of their own remembrances. Others nodded as Primus spoke, acknowledging a former small town or a home their family had lived in. At the end of his presentation, Primus was surrounded by people who wanted to talk a little bit more about what it used to be like to live in the area before the dam came and changed their lives forever.

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January’s Blazing Bulldogs at Hotchkiss K-8 from the kindergarten, first and second grades include kindergarteners Maddie Brezonick, Landon Brown, Cecelia Houseweart, Allen Jones, Dylan Kasper, Myea Morales, Abee Pabst, Cody Pagone, Joel Rodriguez, Piper Smith and Sasha Taylor; first graders Kelly Finley, Autumn Kiefer, Ingrid Oropeza and Amarah Renteria; and second graders Gavin Finlayson, Lottie Hollembeak, Matilda McDaniel, Indego Miller-Barnes, Addison Neal, Parker Pene and Caleb Roberts.

FeverShake performs Saturday Silvertone Productions presents FeverShake Saturday, March 3, at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. Tickets are $12 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. FeverShake is a collaboration of local musicians mixing things up to help you shake off the winter blues. This bunch is comprised of some familiar faces on the North Fork music scene gathered by Bill Powers on guitar (Sweet Sunny South, Honey Don’t, Silvertone Devils), Joe Smith on banjo, percussion, keys (Sticky Mulligan), David Alderdice on drums, percussion (Feast, Sticky Mulligan), Daniel B. on bass and Tony Peters on trombone (North Fork Flyers, Jazz Renovators).

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January’s Blazing Bulldogs at Hotchkiss K-8 from grades 3-5 include third graders Joel Carpenter, Kaleb Carr, Trey Caywood-Hunt, Hector Elizalde and Jordan Manzanares; fourth graders Tristen Allen, Shayne Bayles, Preston Davidovich, Jaycie Duncan, Tycee Taylor, Jordyn Vanmeter and Sydnic West; and fifth graders Sierra Baker, Carson Collins, Jacob Lange, Taralee Mautz and Nicole Miller.

Benefit concert for KVNF Pickin’ Productions presents The David Mayfield Parade on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Talmage Room at KVNF, 233 Grand Ave. Paonia. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds benefit KVNF Community Radio.

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January’s Blazing Bulldogs at Hotchkiss K-8 from grades 6-8 include sixth graders Jordan Denison, Dustin Miller, Margaret Parsons, Dalton Raley, Madison Reed, Keegan Simpson, Jordan Tamayo, Ben Wright and Darrin Young; seventh graders Cyrus Baxter, Raymond Cecil, Jade Chinn, Chris Lovato, Tristan Mautz, Raul Mendoza, Nick Norton and Lacey Rodriguez; and eighth graders Nick Cambria, Will Drbohlav, Alondra Gallegos, Cesar Gonzalez, Madison Guthrie, Cole Hoage, Megan Lange, Kayla Meagher, Andrew Oviedo, Clayton Oxford, Angela Saenz and Sophia Schelle.

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Movie night kicks off men’s Bible study Women’s luncheon The public is invited Delta. The movie “Cou- 2, in the chapel. to movie night at the rageous” will be shown “Courageous” comes First Baptist Church of at 7 p.m. Friday, March from the creators of “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants.” When tragedy hits home, four police officers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and Evangelist Charles Israel, Jordan, Egypt, their fathering. ConfiSanders will conduct Greece and other Bible dent and focused on the special meetings at Gar- lands. He has visited and job, they find themselves net Mesa Church, 863 A preached in many Baptist unprepared to tackle Street, from March 11- mission fields in South issues of fatherhood on 16. America, Jamaica, Puerto their own. Dr. Sanders has pas- Rico, Germany, Australia, Protecting the streets tored a total of 27 years New Guinea, Korea, Sin- is second nature to these and has now been in full- gapore and Malaysia. men. Raising their chiltime evangelism for the The public is welcome dren in a God-honoring past 31 years. For many to share the inspiration way? That’s courageous! years, he had a daily and blessing of practical Come and follow this radio broadcast in Wis- Bible-centered messages story line as it unfolds consin and Colorado. preached by Dr. Sanders on the screen. RefreshDr. Sanders has trav- each evening at 7 p.m. ments will be available eled to England, Russia, at Garnet Mesa Baptist prior to the start of the France, Germany, Italy, Church. movie for a small dona-

Evangelist to preach at Garnet Mesa Church

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

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.

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planned March 9 Delta County Women’s Connection of Stonecroft Ministries will host a luncheon and program at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta on Friday, March 9, at 11:30 a.m. Mary Jo Smith will share an inspirational message entitled You Can’t Find a Whopper at McDonald’s.” She will share how she tried to live out unrealistic dreams of family until she found the real meaning of what a family is. Michelle Klaussen, aerobics instructor, will help participants with their problem areas,

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Pastors David & Michele Murphy Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome 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

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tion. Bring the family to this Friday night activity. A “Courageous” bible study for men will kickoff on Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. March 3. This study will follow the outline of the movie with information on the role of a father in this generation. Any man wanting to understand the role of a father from our Heavenly Father can come and participate in this eight-week study at First Baptist Church, 1250 Pioneer Road in Delta. The study will start with a light breakfast and end around 9 a.m. each Saturday. For more information, contact the church office at 874-3847.

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

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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. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. Rev. Steven Puls Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Prayer & Bible Study Pastor Jerry Dutton (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Youth Pastor JP Dutton Brotherhood Breakfast 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast 10:30 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery Youth Group and Adult Life Studies (at Ole Bakery) 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 Morning Prayer/Communion Predicacion 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jo DeVinny Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Culto de la Tarde y Niños 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 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 ORTHODOX Thursday: GUNNISON VALLEY 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. 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. Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL 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. SEVENTH-DAY Pastor Bill Williamson 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 Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m. And Nursery 10:45 a.m. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Youth Groups — schedules vary 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 Meeting at various places and times throughout OF LATTER DAY SAINTS CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY the week. 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH We want to extend a personal invitation to everyCorner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 one. Please come and make yourself at home. Sunday: cedaredgecumc@tds.net “Our church could be your home.” Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Pastor Deb Edwards “We exist to glorify God by raising up Delta Ward 11:00 a.m. Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.” Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH American Baptist Church Communion Worship First Sunday 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Conley OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Reaching the children and youth of Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. Western Delta County Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 First Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Seth Coridan FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372

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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. Christ Centered Country Church PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Independent and Fundamental

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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. National Historical Register site

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

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

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.

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ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 863 A Street, Delta 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Father Canice Enyiaka Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Independent, Fundamental Saturday: For more information, call 970-856-6495 Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH English Mass 10:00 a.m. ALL SAINTS (Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Ryan 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 Worship Service 9:00 a.m. www.allsaintslutheranco.org Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Tom Lange, Pastor Tiny Treasures Preschool CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Sunday: 658 Howard St., Delta Worship 10:00 a.m. Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Science of Mind Classes Also Available Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information call 626-3347

including “angel wings” and double chins, with some quick, effective aerobic exercises. Sherry Ruble will provide special music. C&J’s Cafe in Delta will cater a lunch of homemade potato bar and salad. Beverages and dessert will also be provided. There is an $8 charge for the lunch and program. Please make reservations by March 5 by calling 856-6446, 856-4650, or 921-3760 or by emailing joyreu39@gmail. com. Free childcare by reservation only; bring a sack lunch for your child.

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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 21987 Austin Road • Austin BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 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. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 1st Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Communion Worship

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Great run for Lady Panthers

Delta 2-1 at state hoops BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For the Lady Panthers of Delta, it was a great week of basketball beginning on Feb. 21 at home against Conifer. Delta, playing in the state 4A playoffs, turned in a stellar performance as they controlled the game’s tempo from start to finish in a 64-44 win. The playoff win was the first in school’s history and propelled the Lady Panthers into round two in Denver on Friday. Delta faced the state’s number 10 ranked team, Silver Creek, at D’Evelyn High School in round two and came from behind to score a 50-47 decision. With the win, Delta moved to the “sweet 16” for the first time in school history where they faced number three D’Evelyn. The Lady Jaguars were too proficient from long range and eliminated Delta from the tournament with a 74-58 win. Delta 64, Conifer 44 Delta’s Lady Panthers began their quest for a state 4A basketball title with a solid performance last Tuesday (Feb. 21) in Delta against Conifer’s Lady Lobos. Delta, the number five seed from the Tracy Hill Region, earned a trip to Denver for the second round of state playoff action with their first-ever playoff win, 64-44, over Conifer, the region’s number 12 seed. The Panthers (184) wasted little time in establishing who was going to be the winner in their opening round game against the Lady Lobos (9-13). Skylyn Webb and Callie Gafford ignited a Delta run of 2410 with 10 and six points respectively in the first quarter.

Webb and Gafford continued to dominate the game, offensively, for Delta with six points each in the second period in a 16-13 advantage for the Lady Panthers. With the run, Delta took a 40-23 halftime lead and never looked back. Second-half play was much closer with the Lady Panthers going to a cruise-control style of play to preserve their lead. Delta outscored the Lady Lobos 12-10 in the third period and 12-11, with the help of Webb’s eight points, in the final stanza. Free throw shooting remained a negative statistic for Delta as they converted on 15 of 26 attempts. Taylor Zunich was a bright spot for the Lady Panthers at the line with a five-for-five performance and Carissa Sidor hit three of the four attempts she had. Webb was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points and Gafford finished with 17 to pace Delta with two players in double figures. Conifer’s Kelsey Sheen netted 19 counters to lead the Lady Lobos’ offense. Delta 50, Silver Creek 47 The Lady Panthers found themselves in a fight with Silver Creek’s Lady Raptors at D’Evelyn High School on Friday (Feb. 24). A solid offense helped Silver Creek build an opening quarter lead of 19-9. Shelby Keil hit two of her four treys for the game in the first quarter to help the Lady Raptors get an early jump. Delta began chipping away at the Lady Raptors’ lead in the second period with a 13-7 run that left Delta behind 26-22 at halftime. Shelby Curtis sparked the run

for Delta with five points and Gafford added four. Both teams had ugly third quarters with Silver Creek adding to their lead with a 9-6 edge. The Lady Panthers put things together in the final quarter to produce a 22-12 run that turned into a 50-47 win for Delta. Gafford led the way for Delta with six points and Webb chipped in five. Alyssa Goff and Katie Kahrs hit threes to add more distress to Silver Creek’s woes. Webb and Gafford scored 13 points each for Delta with Curtis contributing 10. Silver Creek’s Keil was the game’s leading scorer with 14 points. Delta’s free throw shooting was above average as the Lady Panthers scored on 12 of their 19 attempts from the line. The win gave Delta its first ever “sweet 16” appearance. D’Evelyn 74, Delta 58 A torrid-shooting first half lifted D’Evelyn’s Lady Jaguars to a 23point lead at the break. In all, D’Evelyn rained seven threes on the Lady Panthers’ defense in the crucial first half of action. Delta’s defense was where it was supposed to be, but D’Evelyn’s shooters were calm and accurate in most all situations. D’Evelyn scored 24 points in the opening quarter and Delta finished with 15. The Lady

Panthers opened the game with a 5-0 run that quickly evaporated with the three-rain and Madalyn Neely’s 12-point performance. Delta had even scoring with Webb and Taylor Zunich collecting four points each. D’Evelyn took advantage of several Delta miscues and missed shots to put up another 24 points in the second stanza. The Lady Jaguars hit five three-pointers in the period to overwhelm Delta in a 24-10 run. Laura Tyree scored 11 points in the Lady Jaguars’ run, including a pair of treys. Delta’s fortunes looked favorable in the second half as D’Evelyn’s outside game was missing. An 1110 third quarter wasn’t much in the way of closing the gap, but it was a start for things to come. After trailing by 23 points at halftime, Delta was able to cut the Lady Jaguars’ lead down to nine with 3:49 remaining in the game. Following a time out, and a Delta turnover, D’Evelyn hit a three from the left baseline to push their lead up to 12. The Lady Panthers were forced to foul in an effort to slow the game down and hopefully get the ball back without falling farther back. Unfortunately for Delta, D’Evelyn’s free throw shooters met the challenge and hit seven of 15 attempts to keep the

Lady Panthers at bay. Delta won the last quarter, 22-16, but needed more time to get the job done. Tyree scored 25 points for the Lady Jaguars to lead all scorers in the game. Neely finished with 22 for the winners. Delta had three players in double figures with Webb’s 15 leading the way. Taylor Zunich was next with 12 counters and Gafford finished with 11. For Delta, it was a season of firsts once again. For the second season in a row, Delta completed the year with more wins than any other girls’ team with a 20-5 mark. The Lady Panthers, along with Glenwood Springs, finished the season with identical 20-5 records. Another first for the

girls, and Delta High School, is the fact that for the first time in school history, both the boys and girls teams won team titles in the same season. A third record was the victory against Conifer on Feb. 21 to mark the school’s first state playoff victory. The victory against Silver Creek on Friday, Feb. 24, marked the first time a Delta girls’ team had reached the ‘sweet 16’. A 2-1 record in state playoffs is something to shoot for in the seasons to come. Add to the accolades for Delta the fact their junior varsity team won the league title as well provides fuel for something grand in 2012-13. Congratulations Delta Lady Panthers on a fantastic basketball season.

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Carissa Sidor (12) and Callie Gafford (40) apply defensive pressure that causes a turnover against this Conifer player last Tuesday (Feb. 21). The Lady Panthers scored a 64-44 win against Conifer and advanced to the next round of 4A state playoffs.

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Katie Kahrs leads the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams past the throng of Garnet Mesa Elementary School students lined up to ‘high five’ the teams before they departed for 4A state playoffs games which were scheduled to begin on Friday, Feb. 24.

Skylyn Webb focuses on her shot against Conifer last Tuesday (Feb. 21) as Delta hosted their first state playoff game in school’s history. Delta won the game 64-44 and went on to play two more games at D’Evelyn High School.

Delta’s Shelby Curtis (11) goes up for a shot in the midst of three Silver Creek defenders on Friday (Feb. 24) in Denver. The Lady Panthers won their first-ever playoff game, 50-47, and advanced to the ‘sweet 16’ for the first time as well.

Panther boys fall in 4A play BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A third-quarter meltdown was basically the difference in a possible win for the Delta Panther boys last Friday evening in Monument. Even though the Pan-

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Delta’s Blake Velasquez shoots over 6’8” Sheldon Darnell last Friday in round two of the 4A state hoops tournament.

thers trailed 25-19 after one period of play, they were still in the hunt for a win and a shot to advance to the next round of 4A state playoffs. Delta won the second quarter but trailed 45-40 at halftime. It was the third period that spelled doom for Delta in the second round contest against Greeley Central. The Panthers found various methods to turn the ball over and provided the Wildcats an opportunity to take over the game for good. Greeley Central’s Sheldon Darnell hit four threes in the first quarter and scored 14 points to pace the Wildcat offense to a 25-19 run. Delta’s Ethan Jack Baier led six Panthers scorers with six points in the same frame to help keep Delta close. The Jake Ames’ show

began in earnest in the second quarter with Ames blistering the net on his offensive end of the court for 15 points, including three treys. The Panthers outscored Greeley Central 21-20 and trailed by five, 45-40,

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Colin Fraser drives around Greeley Central’s Matt Garcia in a 4A second-round basketball game in Monument.

at the half. Murphy’s Law took over in the third quarter. If it could happen to Delta, it did. Seemingly nothing went right for the Panthers as Greeley Central pounded out a 22-9 advantage and take control of the game, 6749. Delta failed to quit however and held on to outscore the Wildcats 1614 in the final period to make the final score 8165. Blake Velasquez had six points with Ames and Baier chipping in five points each for the Panthers. Greeley’s Darnell finished the game with six three-pointers and 32 points to lead all scorers. Ames finished with 28 for the Panthers and had four treys in the game. Baier was next high in

the books with 11 points and Velasquez finished with 10. The loss ended a 10-

game winning streak for the Panthers and left them with a 17-7 record for the season.

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Delta junior Doug Hawkins puts back a missed shot for Delta’s Panthers in game action against Greeley Central’s Wildcats last Friday evening at LewisPalmer High School in Monument. Delta lost their bid to advance in 4A state tournament play, 81-65.

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Lady Eagles #1 in 2A hoops BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Paonia claimed 2A District 5 tournament title last weekend at West Grand High School, outgunning Hayden 66-52 Friday and Meeker 6946 for the championship on Saturday. The Lady Eagles are seeded first in Region 5 competition with a 21-1 overall and 9-0 in league play. Paonia will face District 1’s Custer County (13-8, 6-4) this Friday at Colorado Mesa University. Despite the wins, Paonia still has things to work on, said head coach Scott Rienks. The win over Hayden was hard-fought. Paonia was down by about eight points through most of

the first half, said Rienks. Hayden’s Aubree Haskins hit three field goals at the start to give the Lady Tigers an early lead. The Lady Eagles run a fast-paced offense and it’s worked well for them this season. But if they slowed the pace at all, Hayden would capitalize. Erin Koelher, who scored 29 in Hayden’s 17-point conference loss to Paonia in February, was a challenge both offensively and defensively. She is 6-2, can handle the ball and shoot threes. Koelher ended the game with a team-high 20 points. “She’s the best player we faced all year,” said Rienks. Paonia was down by five at the end of the first period, and trailed by one

going into the half. The Tigers’ biggest weakness was depth, which is one of Paonia‘s greatest strengths. Hayden started to wear down and was outgunned 19-11 in the third. Paonia extended the lead by seven in the fourth. In the end, as they did against Hayden in February, Paonia used its depth and ability to rest players to outrun them. The Lady Eagles are used to dominating and have won their games this season by an average of 30 points, but Hayden wasn’t going to let them run away with the win. The Tigers changed their game, which surprised Paonia, but the Eagles adjusted well and didn’t panic, said Rienks.

They stuck together and played as a team. Points were spread out across the board, with Chelsy Reed scoring 13 and Carson Pipher and Annavah Kropp 12. Pipher dominated the court against Meeker, scoring a personal- and game-best 24 points. Pipher, who averages almost nine points per game, typically shoots from outside, but tried her hand at driving the lane, resulting in eight field goals from within a short distance of the basket, said Rienks Paonia shot well outside, too, hitting 11 of 29 threes. Altman added 17 points against Meeker, including three treys, and Reed added 12. Ce’rra

Carsten pulled down 10 defensive rebounds, and Paonia scored 12 of 19 from the line. Hayden (14-6) finished third and will play Vanguard (18-4) in Region 7 playoffs, and secondplace Meeker (15-5) will face Del Norte (16-6) in Region competition at Durango. The wins boosted the Lady Eagles to the No. 1 spot in state 2A standings, ahead of Akron, but their focus remains on this week’s regional tournament. Paonia hasn’t forgotten what happened last year when they were upset by Sargent at the

regional level. With all of last year’s team returning, Paonia vowed to do things right this year so they can return to the state tournament, which they last won in 2010. Friday’s game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Colorado Mesa University’s Wayne Nelson Court. Region 4’s Denver Christian (16-5) and Region 3’s Ignacio (10-10) will play the other side of the bracket. The winners of both games will play for the championship and a seeding at state at 11 a.m. Saturday. Playoff brackets are available at www. chsaa.org.

Paonia boys to districts BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Last Tuesday’s pigtail game against Rangely was a win-or-go-home situation for Paonia. They were ranked fifth in the league and needed to defeat the No. 4 Panthers in order to stay alive in league playoffs. After ending the season with a four-game losing streak, including a 70-58 loss to the Panthers just three days earlier, the Eagles reached deep and pulled out a 65-55 win over Rangely — a win that not only gave them a slot in the 2A District 5 playoffs, but guaranteed them a regional game. Senior guard Trevor Walters opened the game with a three against Rangely, and that set the tone for the team, said head coach Chase Roeber. “Trevor caught on fire,” and scored a career-high five threes before the game was over. Walters said at last week’s practice that he knew from the tip-off that the team wouldn’t lose this time. Walters said he kept looking to pass inside to his posts — where most of this year’s points came from, and they just kept

dishing it back to him. His confidence grew after he hit the first two. Sophomores Ben Linnell and Jason Sturgis were key to the win, particularly on defense, said Roeber. While neither scored big, Linnell pulled down some good rebounds, and Sturgis contributed at both ends of the court. “You don’t have to score a bunch of points to help the team,” said Roeber. Post Daniel Ford, who is averaging a team-high 12 points per game, said the win definitely lightened the mood at practice, but the team knows that they have a hard road ahead. With a guaranteed seeding in this coming weekend’s regional tournament, it wasn’t winor-go-home for Paonia. Despite having played them close in both regular-season games, the Eagles lost 62-43 in their opening game against first-seeded Meeker on Friday. The Eagles fell to Hayden 73-67 Saturday to place fourth. Meeker claimed the district championship after defeating West Grand Saturday. With the field nar-

Paonia’s Pipher “Coach of Year” BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

On Saturday night, Feb. 18, the Paonia Eagles won the Class 2A state wrestling title, by placing nine wrestlers, including a first place and a runner-up, and winning by a margin of more than 70 points. Paonia qualified wrestlers in all 14 weight classifications — something done only one other time in the state’s history. Under head coach Andy Pipher, Paonia ended the season with 583 wins, 377 by pin, and 284 losses. Also on Saturday night, Pipher was named the 2A Coach of the Year by the Colorado High School Activities Association. “It’s a great thing,” said Pipher with a laugh after his team received their first-place trophy — their third in seven years. “It’s really appreciated. When

your peers are voting you in on something, it’s a really great thing... It’s a great honor.” Pipher said in a 2010 interview with the DCI that he probably would not have gone to college if not for wrestling. “Wrestling was my whole life.” Pipher commended his assistant coaches, Bobby Reed, Mike Reedy, Mark Milner, Nate Wiggins and Tim Austin, for their contributions and devotion to the sport and the team. In addition to hosting the Screaming Eagles tournament, one of the bigger tournaments of the season, Paonia also hosts the Summer Duals every June, which attracts upwards of 20 teams. “They just helped us a lot this whole year and that makes a huge difference. That takes a lot of pressure off of me,” said Pipher. “A lot of the things they do makes my job real easy.”

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Paonia head wrestling coach Andy Pipher is awarded his plaque by the Colorado High School Activities Association’s assistant commissioner, Bert Borgmann, after being named the 2A Wrestling Coach of the Year.

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The Paonia Lady Eagles are seeded first in Class 2A basketball after posting convincing wins over Hayden and Meeker at last weekend’s District 5 tournament. They will face District 1 opponent Custer County Friday at 6 p.m. at CMU.

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Paonia senior guard Trevor Walters shoots a three against Hotchkiss in an earlier season game. Walters shot a season-high five threes in the Eagles’ 65-55 win over Rangely on Tuesday. rowed to 32 teams, Paonia will face Region 4’s Denver Christian (21-0) Friday at Metro State College in Denver. The Crusaders, who were seventh at state in

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HHS, CHS girls end year BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Late last week, the Lady Bulldogs weren’t certain if they’d made the 3A playoffs. And if they did, they were most likely to face No. 3 Roaring Fork on Tuesday. Roaring Fork has the one thing Hotchkiss lacks, height, and the Lady Rams defeated Hotchkiss earlier in the season, but only by four. A pigtail game against Roaring Fork would likely mean elimination from 3A Western Slope playoffs. Head coach Josh Kasper found out last Saturday that they would play — for the fourth time this season — against rival Cedaredge, on Monday. “That didn’t give us much time to prepare,” said Kasper.

But, as Lady Bruins coach Allen Golden noted before the game, this is the eighth meeting in two seasons for the neighboring rivals. Cedaredge won the first of those games, played at the Bank of the West tournament, by 16. Since then, every game has been decided by two or three points, including last year’s pigtail game, which Cedaredge won, 45-42. There aren’t many secrets between the two teams, said Golden. But this game belonged to Hotchkiss. From the start, the Lady Bulldogs ran a quick-paced game, drew fouls and forced turnovers. A 30-point second half gave Hotchkiss the win they needed to move on. “We kept going the whole time,” said senior guard Erin Jones, who

scored six of her 11 points on free throws. “Usually we have a little run and then we die, kind of, and let them catch up. We just played the whole time and it made the difference. It showed.” Hotchkiss sophomore Kylie Hodges opened with two from the paint for Hotchkiss. A lay-up by guard Natalie Anderson and a three by Jones gave Hotchkiss an early 0-9 lead. With 4:30 remaining in the first, Bruin Tani Zamarripa hit a jump shot to put Cedaredge on the board. Hotchkiss led 5-14 at the end of the first quarter. Cedaredge didn’t give in and started picking away at the lead. A three by Bruin Lindsey Gardner tied the game at 16 with 2:30 remaining in the first half, and a jump shot from the perimeter by Kristin Alward gave Cedaredge a 2-point lead. Guard Jenny Celis came off the bench to hit a three and bring Hotchkiss to within one. Hotchkiss forced a turnover and Celis made another three to give the lead back to Hotchkiss. They led by one going into the half. Hotchkiss controlled the ball to start the second half. Their press didn’t allow Cedaredge past half-court for the first two minutes. Cedaredge’s first shot came almost three minutes into the half when Dakota Baldozeir sank a three, but still they trailed by six. Hotchkiss took every opportunity to shoot, and the Bruin fouls quickly added up. By the start of the fourth, Cedaredge was in foul trouble. Zamarripa fouled out, then Jamie Deal. Baldozier, who was leading the Bruins in scoring with eight points, fouled out. Hotchkiss scored 12 of its

17 free throws in the second half. With two minutes remaining, Kissner sank two shots from the line to bring Cedaredge to within four. But Jones stole a Bruin inbounds pass and drove to the net for two (and another Bruin foul). Hotchkiss maintained control when Brandy Dutton scored another goal off of an assist by Celis; Hotchkiss again forced a Bruin turnover. Jessie Violett’s shot was off the rim and Celis got the rebound and added two more. Hotchkiss was leading 52-39 at the buzzer. Anderson was fouled and scored her last two free throws with no time remaining for the 54-39 win. “We ran out of gas,” said Golden. “Tough way to lose.” Celis ended the game with 11 points, with Anderson and Katie Richards each adding eight. Bruins’ Lindsey Gardner and Baldozier led Cedaredge with eight points each. The win guaranteed the Lady Bulldogs at least two more games in the WSL tournament. Hotchkiss traveled to No. 2 Rifle Tuesday. Rifle (18-4, 11-2) won, 52-33. The Lady Bulldogs won Friday over Coal Ridge — a team they lost to by 21 points in January — by a score of 39-31. On Saturday, Hotchkiss played for fifth place in the tournament against No. 3 Roaring Fork (14-8, 11-2). The Lady Rams got an early jump on Hotchkiss to lead 22-7 at the half, and won 45-34. Jones led the Bulldogs in scoring with 10 points, and Anderson scored eight. Hotchkiss ended the season with an 8-13, 4-9 record.

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Cedaredge’s Dakota Baldozier is pressed by the Hotchkiss defense in a 3A Western Slope League pigtail playoff game in Hotchkiss last week. The Lady Bulldogs won the game, 54-39, to advance to compete in league competition.

Bulldog boys end hoop year BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldog boys lost twice last week to end their basketball season. Hotchkiss faced Roaring Fork on Wednesday (Feb. 22) and lost

by a score of 69-43. On Thursday (Feb. 23), the Bulldogs were in Olathe where they suffered a 72-53 defeat to end their season. The Bulldogs finished at 6-7 and 9-11 on the year.

Bruin boys fall to Cowboys BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cedaredge’s Bruin basketball team had one last shot to earn a berth in the playoffs in a contest against Gunnison’s Cowboys. Gunnison was determined to end the Bruins’ season as they opened the game with a 22-14 run. The Bruins responded well in second-quarter play and stayed close in a 16-15 effort from Gunnison. The Bruins trailed 38-29 at halftime. Cedaredge was able to

stay with the Cowboys in the third quarter but lost two more points to Gunnison in a 14-12 scoring effort. Some measure of revenge prevailed for the Bruins in the fourth quarter as Cedaredge outscored the Cowboys 20-18 to make the final score 70-61. Cedaredge had a subpar season and finished 3A WSL play at 1-12 and 4-15. Gunnison finished league play at 6-7 and was 11-11 overall.

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Delta takes a time out against Conifer in a 4A state playoff game. Delta won the game 64-44 and went on to Denver where they defeated Silver Creek 5047 and fell to D’Evelyn 74-58. The Lady Panthers enjoyed their most successful season in history.

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Tax-aide volunteers ready to help Free tax help for low and medium income residents in Surface Creek BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, volunteers with the Cedaredge AARP Tax-Aide program began offering free assistance to individuals preparing to file their income taxes. Tax-Aide is provided by AARP and is a free, confidential, and quality service supported by area volunteers, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. According to Del Hampton, local coordinator for the Surface Creek area AARP, volunteers will be on hand to assist in filing basic tax forms and basic standard schedules. Those forms include Form 1040; schedules A, B, C-EZ, EIC and R; and a simple Schedule D. Hampton said the free TaxAide program will continue each Wednesday through April 11 (the Wednesday before the tax filing deadline of April 16), from 12:30 until 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cedaredge Community Center, Room B. Hampton noted that volunteers will stay longer, if needed. Sponsored by the AARP and the Internal Revenue Service, the Tax-Aide program provides confidential income tax preparation, counseling services and e-filing for both federal and state returns, all at no charge. All returns are prepared by trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers. Hampton said those volunteers must successfully complete the required IRS certification examination, and are required to sign the IRS Standards of Conduct Agreement. According to Hampton, those wanting assistance need to bring a valid picture I.D.; a copy of last year’s income tax return; W-2 forms from each employer; unemployment compensation statements; SSA1099 if paid Social Security benefits; all 1099-forms (1099 INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividends; 1099-Misc. showing any miscellaneous income; 1099-R showing if the taxpayer has received a pension or annuity; all forms indicating fed-

eral income taxes paid (withheld or quarterly returns); all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions; and Social Security cards or tax Identification numbers for the taxpayer, spouse and any other dependents claimed on the tax return. Hampton said the free TaxAide program is available to people of all ages with middle or low income, and no appointment is necessary during either of the two sessions. “First come, first served.” smiled Hampton. Hampton also noted that John Loring is the area coordinator for Delta and Montrose counties and Joe Maxwell is the district coordinator for Delta County. For more information call Del Hampton at 856-3673.

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In Cedaredge these Tax-aide volunteers are helping folks prepare this year’s tax returns. They will be on hand at the Community Center on Wednesdays through April 11 to help people file basic tax forms.

Lent begins for the faithful BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Christians of various denominations and traditions worldwide gathered at their respective houses of worship to observe the first day of the Lenten season, commonly referred to as Ash Wednesday. For many, the Lenten season — the 40 days prior to Easter — is a reminder of Christ’s 40 days of fasting and prayer in the desert, ending with his temptations by Satan. It is also a time of fasting, repentance, prayer and works of charity in preparation for the holiest days of the Christian calendar: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil (the Saturday before Easter) and Easter Sunday. Easter will be celebrated this year on April 8 by most denominations in the Western tradition, and on April 15 in the Eastern (Orthodox) traditions. Members of the St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Cedaredge ushered in the Lenten season with the traditional Ash Wednesday Mass, including marking the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the faithful using burned ashes from the palms used during the previous year’s Palm Sunday celebration. They were reminded to, “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel,” as

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Fr. Canice Enyiaka marks the faithful at St. Philip’s in Cedaredge with the sign of the cross, using ashes from the palms used during last year’s Palm Sunday services. The service marks the beginning of the Lenten season for Christians, leading up to Easter Sunday. they received the mark. The congregation at All Saint’s Lutheran Church in Cory celebrated Ash Wednesday with a soup supper and prayer service that included the marking of the sign of the cross on the foreheads of the faithful with the familiar words, “Remember man that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return,” regarding mankind’s inevitable return to dust. Members of the Eckert Presbyterian Church also celebrated Ash Wednesday in a

similar manner, with a soup supper and worship service that included the sign of the cross via imposition of ashes. Members of the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church celebrated Ash Wednesday with a worship service that included marking the foreheads of the faithful with the sign of the cross via the the imposition of ashes. Originally, the 40 days of Lent was the time of personal commitment to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as a part of the preparation for

those who were to be baptized during the Easter Vigil (the celebration on the Saturday before Easter Sunday). And while some churches still observe a tradition of fasting on certain days during Lent, others focus more on charitable deeds: feeding the hungry; giving drink to the thirsty; clothing the naked; sheltering the homeless; visiting the sick; burying the dead; and visiting those in prison, or by contributing money to charities. In 325 AD, the Council of Nicaea issued the Easter Rule, stating that Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon on or after the ecclesiastical (not astronomical) vernal (spring) equinox. Since the ecclesiastical vernal equinox is always on March 21, Easter can be celebrated as early as on March 22 or as late as on April 25. However, not all Christian churches observe Easter based on the Gregorian calendar. Some churches still observe Easter according to the Julian calendar. For those in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, Great Lent, based on the Julian Calendar, begins on the seventh Monday before Easter (Clean Monday or Pure Monday) and ends on the Friday before Palm Sunday — using the Eastern date for Easter.

Learning where our food comes from BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Cedaredge Future Farmers of America (FFA) members prepared six programs, one for each grade level, then visited the students at Cedaredge Elementary School for fun in the classroom during FFA Week earlier this month. Finger puppets were worn by kindergartners as they learned about farm animals. First graders rode stick horses while participating in a rodeo. Second graders

created hamburgers of PlayDoh while learning the origin of some of the food they eat. Third graders, when finished with their session, had a better understanding of a life cycle, in this case, from a seed to the apple. Making butter, while shaking a jar of cream, had fourth graders doing a “butter shake dance”. Putting together “dirt pies” with gummie worms made for a lesson about the layers found in soil, followed by an “eat treat” for fifth graders. Photo submitted

Karlie Hanson, David Erickson, Rachael Latta, Madison Bowen, Gracie Fitts, and Nicholas Moulton from Ms. Barton’s class made “hamburgers” from Play-Doh while learning where all the ingredients come from . . . hint: they did not come from a grocery store!

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As part of FFA Week in Cedaredge, these first graders par- In Ms. Benson’s class, Lindsey Cotten and Sidney Navarro (back row) helped Gabe Martinez, ticipated in a stick horse rodeo under the direction of the Kayla Davis, Rae Pyle, Kacey McIntire and Brandon McCracken craft their Play-Doh “hamburger.” Cedaredge FFA.

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began to rotate, sliding across the oncoming lane and off the left side of the road. The vehicle continued sliding down through the ditch where it struck a fence and rolled over one-quarter time onto its BY PAT SUNDERLAND right side. Managing Editor The Colorado State Linda Post, 59, of Cedaredge escaped injury Patrol ticketed Post for in a rollover accident Feb. careless driving. 20 at about 8:50 a.m. She was traveling northbound on Highway 65 near mile post 12, going up a slight grade, when she lost control on the icy roadway. Her 2000 Isuzu Trooper

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Each Wednesday during Lent, a Bible study will be shared at Eckert Presbyterian Church. Prior to the Bible study, which begins at 6 p.m. in Hunsicker Hall, a soup supper will be served. All are welcome, so please join this wonderful tradition and be part of the Christian experience at Eckert Presbyterian Church through March 28.

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Icy conditions The roads were extremely icy the morning of Feb. 20, causing Lucinda Hudson to lose control of her 2003 Subaru Outback near the intersection of Ward Creek Road and R Road. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Hudson was southbound on Ward Creek Road when she lost control on the icy roadway, collided with a guard rail and then hit a tree. Hudson, 60, was not injured but she was ticketed for exceeding a safe speed for the conditions. The accident occurred at 7:45 a.m.

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.

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Ribbon cutting at Edward Jones On Friday, Feb. 24, the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce was joined by friends and clients to celebrate a ribbon cutting for new financial advisor Candyce Blair at the Cedaredge office of Edward Jones at 170 W. Main Street. Blair replaces financial advisor Jenae Rinehart, who transfered to an office in the Denver area. Pictured around Candyce Blair and her five-year-old son Jason as they cut the ribbon are LaVerne Dawson, Edward Jones branch office admininstrator Jeni Applegate, Sandi Dumbroski, chamber administrator Carol Peterson, Gene Welch, Janice Jones, Gordon Kemmerer, Lesley Lewis and chamber president Larry Murphy.

Cedaredge to start taxing golf cart rentals BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

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All Saints Lutheran Church is presenting a series of five short dramas entitled “The People vs Jesus of Nazareth” on Wednesdays during Lent. In this series, you will find a courtroom scene, a judge, bailiff, prosecuting and defense attorneys. The action is the questioning and cross examination of Biblical witnesses who saw the life of Jesus, with the congregation being the jury. Those being questioned include John, Mary Magdaline, Herod, James and Mary, the mother of Jesus. The worship service with the dramas begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a soup supper. Come, enjoy and be inspired. All Saints is located on Highway 65, one mile north of the Cory General Store.

On Thursday, Feb. 16, following a lengthy public hearing regarding an application for a liquor license for the Cedaredge Lodge and discussion of an alternate point of diversion for the Butte and Fogg Ditch companies, the Cedaredge trustees also decided to begin collecting sales tax on golf cart rentals. The action followed an executive session with the town’s attorney, Steve

Harper, for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions. Following the closed meeting, the regular meeting was reconvened and the trustees returned to approve a motion authorizing the town to charge a sales tax on all golf cart short-term rentals, in lieu of paying the sales tax upon the purchase of the golf carts. They also approved a motion to pay the Colorado Department of Revenue $3,097 for prior year’s golf cart sales tax leases owed the state by the town, for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Earlier in the meeting the trustees approved a request from LaDonna

Gunn, from the Delta County Library District, to reestablish the Historic Preservation and Advisory Board and the town’s Registry of Historic Sites and Structures (originally established by resolution in 1996). The trustees also approved $31,000 of Main Street Improvement Project monies to fix the drainage problems and replace the asphalt on a section of NW Cedar Avenue at the intersection with NW 9th Street; selected JVA Consulting, Inc. to create planning documents related to the wastewater treatment facility; and approved the appointment of Steve Grewe to the tree board.

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The average winter in Cedaredge has snow and is very cold. This most recent winter had almost no snow and was very mild in temperature. It was even stranger since last year’s winter had much more snowpack and much colder temperatures than normal. Many theories on how or why this winter was so mild. They are all possibilities, but it isn’t clear which one is correct. The low amount of moisture on the Grand Mesa might also have an impact on the summer. If more snow does not fall on the Mesa, a drought could occur. This winter could drastically affect the year’s agriculture and wildlife. Be aware because this climate could have bigger implications than most people think. Many students had many differing opinions on this subtle winter. Many loved it, while others hated it. For skiers and snowboarders, this winter has not been that great. Too little snow means exposed rocks and in some extreme cases, dirt showing. Recently there

have been snow showers at the ski resorts, so conditions have improved, but they still are not what they were last year during this time. For the people who hate the snow and cold, it was great. They didn’t have to worry about shoveling their driveways every week

didn’t want it by quite a bit, though. Hopefully more snow is on the way. It would be better for everybody. The conditions might be bad for a while, but the extra snow would be great for skiing and snowboarding, not to mention the upcoming summer.

Photo by Raven Moreland On February 23, 2012, the sign outside the school is usually surrounded by snow, but this year it is only accompanied by a cloudy sky and bare trees. or avoiding ice patches constantly while driving. Mud puddles made by melting snow were non-existent. They loved the “fall-like” conditions. The people who wanted snow outweighed the people who

If we don’t have more snow then we could be in for a drought. Even though the winter months are usually “suffered” through, snow and moisture are desperately needed for a comfortable summer. Hope for more snow!

Bruin Bloodsuckers By Shayna Dix Staff Writer

Photo by Dante Markley Dustin Stracener sits in the blood drive truck weathering the pain while his blood is taken to possibly save a life.

On the cold morning of February 9th, a blood drive truck rolled up to Cedaredge High School. Inside were the fears of the donors and the excitement of giving to the needy. The brave students pushed fears aside and rolled up their sleeves. “ I was shaking; I was so scared, but I wanted to give and save a life,” says Shelby Arter. Thanks to the participants, Mrs. Suppes informed that this year all the slots were filled, even a couple extras were worked in. The truck was parked just outside the front doors all day. The school filed in donor after donor. “ I think it went well especially considering how many sick students we had,”

commented Mrs. Suppes. Students who were sick were not allowed to participate, but those who were not were more than willing to step up. It was clearly an overall success. It is very important to give blood and help save a life. Every day people are rushed into the hospital in need of help Because of those generous people who donated their time and blood, the drive made it possble for those people to receive help. “I think it’s very important becuase I’ve seen people who have been in car wrecks, and without that, they probably wouldn’t have made it,” says Emily Roberts. Thank you to everyone who participted and helped make this great donation possible.

From the Locker Room to the Back Kitchen By Cody Wieben Editor-in-Chief

Photo by Danny Martinez Heather Henson gracefully carries her food tray like a pro to her table of hungry attendants.

Photo by Danny Martinez Carter Wasser lent both of his hands to help serve customers at the Monte Carlo Night.

On February 25th, the Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation held “Monte Carlo Night”, a fundraiser for their Oncology Center. This night included gambling, live music, and a dinner catered by the Camp Robber. Since the Camp Robber needed help with their services, they asked our school’s football and volleyball programs to lend their efforts. Twenty-eight athletes from our school left the sport’s uniform behind and threw on black pants and white shirts before carrying food trays and water pichers to many people. Mr. Markley, Coach

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Milholland, Coach Dunbar, and Coach Gregory took part in sponsoring the students on this special night. All the participants worked hard the whole evening. They served attendants with smiles on their faces and dedication in their hearts. For most of the athletes, they have never waited on someone before. The whole evening was a great learning experience for all who were involved. To top it all off, each athletic department was awarded $250 for their time. Overall, the athletes and the sponsors had a great time and represented Cedaredge High School well. Our atletic program looks forward to helping again in the future. .

WHAT’S BRUIN INSIDE Students have mixed feelings on this winter’s shortage in snow supply.

Girls’ Basketball says farewell to the court, but not the relationships they have made.

Many students take deep breaths before graciously donating their blood.

Winter Spirit Week brings more “jocks”, “nerds”, and “preps” to school.

Cedaredge High School remembers a difficult but exciting Boys’ Basketball season.

FFA hosts an exciting, fun-filled week for the school and the community.

Extracurricular groups compete to rank in the most soup donations for the “Souper Bowl.”

Four Bruin wrestlers competed at the State Tournament over winter break.

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The Souper Bowl By Raven Moreland Staff Writer The Souper Bowl was an important fundraising event that took place at Cedaredge High School during the first week of February. The Souper Bowl’s objective was to collect soup cans and related items for the local food bank, Surface Creek Community Services. ASTRA, a club at Cedaredge High School, put on the Souper Bowl and asked all the clubs of Cedaredge High School to compete in collecting the food. The Souper Bowl not only helped the local food bank, but it went on to stop world hunger

as well. The Souper Bowl was a worldwide event where many other schools collected cans of soup. This fund raising event will help many families in need this winter. The junior coordinator Danni Floyd says “I do believe that the Souper Bowl was successful and received more cans than what we expected.” Since the Souper Bowl was so successful they plan to do it again next year. Hopefully more people will be involved, and they will help stop hunger locally and globally. Out of all the clubs that were asked to participate and bring as many cans as possible, F.F.A.

was the club that brought the most cans, bringing 323 cans for the food bank. The Souper Bowl received 476 total cans of soup for the local food bank. With the help of others, the Souper Bowl has lent a hand to many families in need. The event is one that will continue growing each year. With more people hopefully becoming involved, the outcome will be even greater. Cedaredge will be looking forward to putting on the Souper Bowl next year and many years to come, to insure this school will impact many more lives in our community and the world.

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All About the Team By Sierra McHugh Staff Writer

The whole point in high school sports is learning to be a team, working together as a team, and winning and losing as a team. The Cedaredge High School girls’ basketball team learned how to not only be a team, but a family. Before every game the Varsity team would scream, “Hakuna Matata!” A phrase from the Disney movie The Lion King meaning “no worries.” That encourages the team to keep their heads up as they go out and battle for their teammates, their school and most importantly themselves. The season is now over. Although the CHS girls’ basketball team didn’t have exactly a winning season, they gained something much greater. Throughout the duration of the season the girls gained a bond with each other that they will never forget. Basketball is filled with changing variables; rough games, hard practices, great memories and anything else that can make the sport they love so much so difficult. The only constant that appears in sports is the love and support from their teammates and community. The girls recently played

Photo by Danny Martinez Savannah McIntire was not recognized for her effrots in this year’s softball season as an All-Conference player. She is a very talented athlete who conrtributed her hard work ethic and good team spirit to the season last fall.

their first playoff game against the Hotchkiss Bulldogs. Usually the Cedaredge girls either beat the Bulldogs by a few, or the only lose by a few. Throughout the entire game it was a tug-a-war with which team was mostly winning. If the Bruins win this game, then they advance to the next play off game. Sadly, the girls went out there and played with heart and drive, but it just wasn’t enough. At the end of the Cedaredge Bruin girls’ game, they had lost 51-39. For everyone else but Tani Zamarripa, this was the last game they could play for the season. For Tani, that was the last game she would ever play as a CHS Bruin. When Tani talks about her 4 years at CHS she says, “After 4 years of playing basketball for Cedaredge, I can’t believe it has finally come to an end. I’ve had a ton of fun and made some great memories over the years. This season was unique with having such a young team, but we became really close. I am so thankful I was able to play my last season with those girls! I’m going to miss them the most.” Being the only senior on the team, she was the team leader, and she will definitely be missed by everyone in this basketball family.

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Photo by Coach Schanen Ely Fritchman, Sam Williamson, Coach Chad Anderson, Tylor Balistreri, and Cole Caywood take some time before their warm up to bond as the state team representing Cedaredge wrestling. After a short season, these four wrestlers battled their way into the top four at rgionals. Only the top four qualify for the state meet at the end of the wrestling season.

Photo by Danny Martinez Kristin Gardner looks for a pass after she decides not to take the long three pointer shot.

good job, basketball! Photo by Danny Martinez Senior Drew Beach drives through the defense to lay the basketball off the glass.

Photo by Jessica Sullivan Carter Stoudt drives the ball to the middle of the court to set up the offense.

Photo by Cody Wieben Trent Walker sets his teammate up for a screen. against the Paonia Eagles. Photo by Danny Martinez Cade Wasser looks to switch on defense so Photo by Danny Martinez that his man will not score. Luke Wieben pulls up to the three point line and lays home a basket. Photo by Jessica Sullivan James Dunlap begins to take the ball down court and attempts to break the defensive press.

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National FFA Week Cedaredge High School

The week of George Washington’s birthday was designated as National FFA Week in 1947. FFA Week always runs from Saturday to Saturday, and encompasses February 22, Washington’s birthday, as a founding father of our country and dreams. FFA Members across the United States celebrated the week of appreciation for agriculture and the beneficial youth organization. FFA has lead all to developing many skills needed for their future endeavors. FFA Week gives FFA members a chance to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters host teacher appreciation breakfasts, conduct chapter competitions, speak to the public about agriculture, volunteer for community service projects and much more.

Monday:

Cedaredge High School BBQ Lunch Photo Submitted To kick off the week of National FFA Week, students and faculty of Cedaredge High School enjoy the meal provided by Cedaredge FFA. The meal included bugers, chips, beans, cake and lemonade as well as an enticing aroma throughout the school before the lunch was served.

Wednesday:

Tuesday:

Photo Submitted Colton Ensley makes a “soil” pudding cup for the fifth graders at Cedaredge Elementary School and explains to the fifth graders the components of soil.

Photo by Sidney Navarro Carter Richards, Ely Fritchman, Kyle Ward, Anthony Bonati, and Beau Hebert fry burgers for the middle school students.

Friday:

Mechanical Bull During CHS Lunch & Hosting the Gunnison River Valley FFA District Dance @ Cedaredge High School

Photo by Sidney Navarro Seniors Miguel Barajas and Tylor Balistreri show off their team bull riding skills during lunch. Many students tried their skills on the mechanical bull on Friday.

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Jessica Sullivan Joanne Tawney Skylar Smith Savannah Herman Dante Markley Danny Martinez Sidney Navarro Jordan Smith Cody Wieben Tani Zamarripa

The views expressed in the Bruin Tracks do not necessarily represent the opinions of Cedaredge High School or its staff. The Bruin Tracks is a public forum for student expression, striving for journalistic excellence; it is created as part of the Journalism class at Cedaredge High School. Bruin Tracks thanks all the advertisers and other community supporters. We welcome all comments.

Annual FFA Member Auction & Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry

Photo by Sidney Navarro FFA Freshman Rhiannon Wagner and Sophomore Reid Gates serve students at the Cedaredge Middle School Cafeteria.

Photo Submitted Samantha Worley and CES second graders smile with their prize Play-doh hamburger. The students were taught where the ingredients originated.

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Teacher Appreciation Day & Hosting Lunch at Cedaredge Middle School

Ag In The Classroom @ Cedaredge Elementary School

Photo by Sidney Navarro A GRVA FFA member enjoys a bull ride at the Cedaredge FFA hosting of GRV FFA District Dance. FFA members attended from Fruita, Delta, Montrose, and Olathe.

Photo Submitted The Annual FFA Member Auction was a huge success with a record of attendance. Cedaredge FFA members sold over 300 tickets along with a large crowd buying tickets at the door. The auction lots included FFA members, chairs made by FFA members, and FFA Alumni baked goods.

Saturday:

Annual Cedarege FFA Chapter Trap Shoot & BBQ Photos Submitted Ryan Bowen and Tory Day aim for a target at the Cedaredge Rod & Gun Club. Many FFA members enjoyed the weather and a great day to practice their target shooting with friends and food.

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Jail birds sing loudly at MAD ‘lock-up’ BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Delta County’s LockUp was a fund raising event to benefit the Western Slope Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). A supportive group of

54 “jail bird” participants had been raising “bail” money for several weeks. Sentences were served on Feb. 15 at Daveto’s Restaurant in Delta. The restaurant’s version of bread and water featured a lunch of salad,

pizza, peach cobbler and a choice of beverages. Individuals dressed in black and white stripes for a “mug shot” while behind bars. Over $20,000 bail was paid and everyone was released for good behavior.

Organizer of the event, Kendall Montagriff, said, “It was an amazing turnout and we really appreciate all of Delta County’s support. Seventy-seven percent of the money raised helps the more than 200 families on the

Western Slope affected by and wonderful food.” muscular dystrophy. We To learn more about would like to thank Dave- MDA and its services log to’s for donating the space on to www.mdausa.org.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Canada Geese I’ve known Canada geese most of my life, and I can clearly recall when they were rare. Now they’re pests! What happened? Our society reestablished wetlands and reintroduced various birds, including these geese. But they’re tolerant of humans, and we’ve provided very nice habitat — such as city parks, golf courses, and cemeteries. Under these circumstances, the major predators are the local dogs. So when these birds find easy city-pickings they stay around instead of migrating as they did in the past. And their progeny stay too! The scientific label is Branta canadensis. The term “Branta” is Old Norse meaning “burnt goose” apparently from the dark plumage. The suffix “ensis” means that the creature (or flower) may be found in a particular region, so canadensis means that this bird may be found in Canada. Not really rocket science! But since the term is frequently used, it’s a handy bit of information. And why is it “Canada” instead of “Canadian?” I don’t know! Now I watch as a

mon Canada Goose is the biggest of all: 45 inches and nine pounds. Nesting as already begun! Crane Festival in

pair of Canada geese work on their ground nest here at Hart’s Basin. They have a long-term pair bond, as well as a notable nest site-tenacity, and they look like the same geese that I’ve seen at that spot in years past. I included this familiar bird in my first book, “Following the Sandhill Cranes in Colorado,” but now I know that there’s more than one! In David Sibley’s “Guide to Birds” six are pictured and they all go as Branta canadensis. All have similar habits, but there’s a great variation in size and geographic distribution. Two of them live far to our north: The Cackling (at 25 inches long) and the Aleutian (at 27 inches) clearly have small bills, as does Richardson’s (at 27 inches). Richardson’s and the Lesser (at 36 inches) both migrate from their Arctic circle nesting area to winter to the south, including Colorado. But the com-

Monte Vista is March 9-11. Phone 1-719-852Photo submitted 3552. And watch for details of Delta Coun- Verna Barr was one of 54 “jail birds” who helped ty’s Crane Festival later raise more than $20,000 for the Musular Dystrophy Association during a “lock-up” on Feb. 15. in March.

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Setting great examples Bear Den honorees at Cedaredge Elementary School for February 2012 are nominated by their teachers for exhibiting positive elements of BRUIN Pride (B=Backbone, R=Respect, U=Unique, I=Inquisitive, or NL=New Learning). Pictured are, from left to right: (front row) kindergarteners Mary Quick (NL) and Dusty Cowles (NL) from Mrs. Meryn Harris’ class, Hayden Rupp (R) and Izzy Wilson (R) from Mrs. Janae Parsons’ class, and Kiley Pera (B) and Zander Dawes (NL) from Mrs. Anna Shaklee’s class; first graders Kendra Richardson (NL) and Joey Hieb (NL) (absent) from Mrs. Jenna Arvidson’s class, Kade Henderson (B) and Hayden Higgs (NL) from Ms. Nicole Melby’s class, and Nikolette McKinney (R) and Gabe Eisele (R) from Mrs. Kelly Rienks’ class; (middle row) second graders Leila Morton (R) and Kyler Parker (NL) (absent) from Ms. Stephanie Barton’s class, Devin Barwick (I) and Kayla Davis (B) from Ms. Haley Benson’s class, and Tristy Keller (B) and Kyle Richardson (NL) from Mrs. Tricia Shriver’s class; third graders Olivia Wick (R&B) and Barody Wagner (R&U) from Mrs. Anna Gash’s class, Dominic Hoelzner (NL) and Emma Stumpf (R) from Ms. Lampton’s class, and Kimber Alanko (I) and Jacob Brown (R) from Ms. Stacy Schmalz’s class; (back row) fourth graders Zoe Wood (U) and Kaitlyn Toothaker (U) from Mr. Ryan Bonds’ class, Kaleb Berardi (R) and Alayna Edwards (B) from Mrs. Sheri McFadden’s class, and Michael James (NL) and Reganne McIntire (R) from Mr. Chuck Miller’s class; and fifth graders Benny Miller (NL) and Emily Tullis (B&U) from Mrs. Annie Griffin’s class, Hannah Gardner (U) and Ryan McCain (NL) from Mr. Kirby Henderson’s class, and Dalia Alejandre (U) and Keaton Sheppard (U) from Mr. Larry Thompson’s class.

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A newly formed organization, Colorado Ag Leadership Program (CALP), is dedicated to enhancing leadership capabilities of those committed to the future of Colorado’s agriculture and rural communities. CALP is a hands-on program that will recruit enthusiastic Coloradoans involved in agriculture, agribusiness, rural industries, rural communities or natural resource management. The two-year program will provide a unique experience that allows the participants to gain valuable knowledge in a variety of areas including communications, technology, social issues, resource management, and government policy. The announcement introducing CALP was made during the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture on Feb. 23 in Denver, by Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, chairman, Colorado House Ag Committee and Chairman, CALP Board of Directors; Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar, Vice Chairman of CALP Executive Board; and Dr. Lee Sommers, associate dean

for research in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University and CALP Executive Board member. “Agriculture is the cornerstone of this state and the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program will help ensure its continued success; we must provide tools to develop leaders that will help shape the future of agriculture in Colorado,” said Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, chairman, Colorado House Ag Committee and Chairman, CALP Board of Directors. A similar venture, called the Colorado Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, was based at Colorado State University, but personnel changes and reductions in state higher-education funding resulted in discontinuance of that program. “We are pleased that a program to support agricultural and rural leadership is reigniting in Colorado, and that a new foundation has been established to develop the program and the leadership abilities of its participants,” said Sommers. “Colorado State

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Tri River Area Extension is presenting an agricultural production workshop on Tue., March 6. The workshop will be held at the WestGate Inn, 2210 Hwy 6 & 50, Grand Junction, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be talks on alfalfa irrigation, deficit irrigation in field crops, local selenium and salt research, cattle disease, corn GM traits and farm scale production of biofuels. There is also a session on the quarantine of corn shipments into Utah to prevent the introduction of European corn borer into the state. Presently, corn has to be certified as being passed through a 1/2 inch screen to remove debris before a permit is issued. We wish to gauge the interest in growers paying to certify fields as corn borer free by a pheromone trapping program. There is a $25 registra-

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will support the newly invigorated leadership program with curricular input, and by offering to host portions of the programs.” The Colorado Department of Agriculture has donated $100,000 to help fund the CALP program through its initial stages. “I took part in the Colorado Agriculture and Rural Leadership program as a young man and I continue to value those lessons today. I believe the rebirth of the program as the Colorado Ag Leadership program will help develop the leadership capabilities of tomorrow’s ag leaders,” said Commissioner of Agriculture John Salazar. “It is essential to, not only the ag community, but to all who rely

on the food system that we develop leaders who understand agriculture and the policies that guide us. The CALP is truly an investment that will affect every person in this state.” CALP will utilize the best of its own alumni combined with outstanding speakers from throughout the state, business world and public arena to create and present a premier leadership development program centered on travel/ study experiences, group discussions and individual project application of skills learned. Applications are currently being taken for the first round of participants. For more information on CALP and an application, visit http:// coloagleaders.org/.

Learn to hunt bear in Colorado If you’ve ever wanted to hunt bears or if you want to improve your chances of harvesting one, plan to attend a workshop sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on March 10 in Montrose at its building at 2300 S. Townsend Ave. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tony Bonacquista, a district wildlife manager and experienced bear hunter, will lead the presentation on hunting Colorado’s black bears. He’ll discuss bear biology, hunting tactics, field dressing, rules and regulations, and human-bear conflict issues. “Bears are very challenging to hunt, but

hunters who know where to look and how to hunt them can improve their success rates,” Bonacquista said. Bear populations are healthy throughout the Montrose area of western Colorado. During hunting season in the early fall, bears are eating for up to 20 hours per day. They concentrate on acorns and berries, high-energy food sources they need to pack on the pounds in preparation for hibernation. Cost for the workshop is $10 which includes lunch. To register, call the Montrose Parks and Wildlife office at 2526000. The class will be limited to 30 people.

Angus producers gain national recognition Several local Angus producers have been included in the American Angus Association’s annual Pathfinder Report. Michael L Ripp, Delta, has five registered Angus cows included in the association’s 2012 Pathfinder® Report. Mick Cotten, Hotchkiss, has four registered Angus cows included. Gary Peebles, Crawford, has been recognized for having threeregistered Angus cows included. Wapiti Hill Angus, Hotchkiss, has two registered Angus cows included. Shari S. Barker, Delta, has one registered Angus cow included in the 2012

Pathfinder® Report. Only 2,027 of the nearly 30,000 American Angus Association members are represented in this year’s report, according to Bill Bowman, chief operating officer and director of performance programs of the Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. The Pathfinder program identifies superior Angus cows based upon recorded performance traits economically important to efficient beef production. These traits include early and regular calving and heavy weaning weights, Bowman says. Over 1.9 million eligible dams and more than 6.5 million weaning records were examined to determine

Pathfinder status. All registered Angus cows that meet the strict Pathfinder standards are listed, along with their owners, in the Pathfinder Report that is published annually by the association. The 2012 Pathfinder Report lists 8,761 individual cows and 231 Pathfinder sires. It is published online at www. angus.org, and printed copies are available from the Association. The largest number of Pathfinder cows from a single herd this year is 74. Started in 1978, the Pathfinder Program continues to recognize outstanding breeders participating in the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) Program.

Minority producers invited to join registry The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) invites minority farmers and ranchers in Delta County and across the nation to voluntarily join the USDA Minority Farm Register to receive information and opportunities from USDA agencies. “The new Minority Farm Register is an outreach tool to reach underserved farmers and ranchers who are not currently enrolled in USDA loan, farm or conservation programs,” said Alan Bull, Delta County FSA county executive director. “The Register is a shared outreach list that will help USDA, community-based organizations and minority-serving educational institutions to communicate with minority farmers and ranchers.” By joining the Register, minority producers may receive outreach materials, newsletters, and pro-

gram announcements from USDA agencies. They may also receive information and assistance from other USDA-approved outreach partners, such as community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and minority-serving educational institutions. USDA will carefully control access to and use of the Register. Individuals wishing to join the Register must sign and date a form that provides their name and address. Providing phone numbers, e-mail address, race, ethnicity, gender and farm or ranch location will be voluntary, although the additional information increases the producer’s opportunities for receiving timely assistance. The Register pamphlet with the registration form is available at the Delta County FSA office located in the USDA Service Center, 690 Industrial Blvd, Delta, or from approved

USDA outreach partners. Completed forms may be mailed to: USDA Minority Farm Register, USDA Stop Code 0503, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250. FSA and USDA’s Office of Advocacy and Outreach are jointly administering the Register. Registration forms are available in Spanish (AD2035SP) and English (AD2035) on the FSA web site (www.fsa.usda.gov) under “Forms”. An individual may remove his or her name from the Register by writing to the Minority Farm Register, USDA Stop Code 0503, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250. For more information, please contact the Farm Service Agency, STOP 0503, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0503 (Call 1-866-538-2610; Fax: 1866-302-1760; E-mail: MSDA@USDA.gov).

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Country Living On 8+ Acres…Desirable north of Cedaredge location with views to the south - great mountain and valley views. A terrific mix of trees and pasture with southern exposure and many varied building sites, includes water tap. Modular homes allowed. $95,000 #595575

Unsurpassed Ridge Views…2 acres overlooking Surface Creek Valley, Grand Mesa & the San Juans! Wooded setting for your dream home in the country and only a few minutes from town amenities. Two parcels available, each include a water tap, electric & phone on property. $99,900 each #622334/337

PRICE REDUCED Great Price, Amazing Home...Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA, 2081 sq. ft. golf course home with a great floor plan, in-floor heat, den or possible 4th bedroom. Attached 3 car garage, mature landscaping on over a half acre. Surface Creek and walking path close by. $245,000 #656277

Truly Delightful…Very well maintained & immaculate 2BR/2BA doublewide sits on a private & serene little lot. Nice & mature landscaping, hedges, privacy fenced back yard, charming covered deck & private courtyard with a hot tub. $84,900 #645166

Huge Home, 8 Acres…Totally remodeled 3BR/3BA, 3392 sq. ft. home offers maintenance free exterior, 1200 sq. ft. Correct Deck and metal roof. Custom dream kitchen, self-sufficient guest quarters, panoramic views and detached 30 x 40 shop/ garage. $369,900 #642096

Cute Country Home…on .76 acre, conveniently located between Eckert & Delta. Cozy 2BR home features a large master bedroom that could easily be converted for a 3rd bedroom. Tons of outbuildings - barn, garage, shop, studio and so much more. $125,000 #664491

Priced To Sell…Beautiful subdivision, close to golf course, library, medical clinic & more. Attractive common area by Surface Creek. Plat available in listing office. Lot 7 - $29,500 #656412; Lot 11 - $23,500 #656413; Lot 12 - $19,500 #656415

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Build Your Dream Home… on either of these view lots, each include a water tap! In Delta, 0.81 acre in Roubideau Reserve, with a gentle slope - great for a walk-out basement. $40,000 #642883; In Austin, level 1.05 acres with HOA irrigation. Broker Owned. $49,500 #642887 (pictured)

Here you have it!…Nicely appointed ranch home with great floor plan is waiting for you in a well-planned neighborhood. Really sweet eat-in kitchen, large living room and bedrooms. Corner lot with lots of space. Virtual Tour: www.tourfactory.com/725451 $185,200 #656406

Extra Special…little place just outside Hotchkiss. 2.52 acres with towering cottonwood trees and a little creek. Rastra block construction bungalow with 2 bed/2 bath and a little guest house out back. Best price around! $159,000 #665437

Wow!!!…What an exceptional property at this price! Remodeled with 2bd, 1 ba, newer appliances, newer wood laminate throughout, remodeled bathroom, newer stucco, newer windows, 30x50 shop and a close commute to Delta! $169,000 #664011

Completely Updated Home… in 2011 with 3BR/2BA, large rooms w/new cherry wood floors, new top of the line kitchen, updated master bedroom w/beautiful new bathroom w/jazuzzi tub and separate shower, new roof, siding and windows. Ready to move in! $250,000 #664967

Landscaped & Irrigation… in this 3bd, 1ba home in Paonia. 1904 home has had some updating but could use some more modernizing but the 3 lots are just amazing and ready for the gardening type person. $125,000 #663215

Sustainable Living…on 18.5 acres of natural wonder. Highly efficient, thoughtfully crafted home w/incredible views. SO NEAR to premier recreational areas including Crawford Reservoir, Black Canyon, Curecanti & Blue Mesa. www.tourfactory. com/770696 $234,000 #657888

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RENTALS

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

Delta Village APARTMENTS 289 Stafford Lane • Delta Elderly and/or Disabled Housing Rental Assistance Available

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday • 9 a.m.-noon

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Rentals 1 bedroom - 1 bath apartment in Austin

FOR RENT IN CEDARedge, three bedroom and office, two bath, vaulted ceilings, RV parking, 28 foot single car garage, beautiful home close to golf course and high school, private patio overlooking the San Juan Mountains, xeriscaped yard, washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator. $800 per month. Pets OK. Call Thor at 970-3790154. (4x6)

Office building for lease in downtown Delta. Great parking.

FIVE BEDROOM, TWO bath, fenced yard, no garage, nicely remodeled Victorian, washer/dryer. $950 per month, $950 deposit. Pets OK with additional deposit. 161 W. 2nd Street, Delta. 527-4668. (1x9)

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COUNTRY LIVING: TWO bedroom duplex apartment, edge of bluff overlooking Gunnison River off Hwy. 65 about five miles from Delta. Garage, storage, kitchen/laundry appliances, water included. New paint and carpet. $700 per month, one month deposit, references. 970-245-5765 or seedpod80@hotmail.com. (4x9) MARCH SPECIAL, FIVEyear-old home with 6" walls, new carpet and paint. Three bedroom, two bath, maintenance free yard. Good neighborhood on Garnet Mesa. Call 252-8872 and leave message. (3x8) FOR RENT. TAKE YOUR pick! Two cute, two bedroom, one bath homes in Olathe to choose from. $600 per month. First and last month's rent and deposit required. Excellent references and credit only. Call Doris at 970-778-9546. (2x8)

MOBILE HOMES RENT TO OWN A mobile home set up in our quiet park outside of town of Montrose. Low down payment with a monthly payment as low at $485 per month. Utilities not included. A few three bedroom, two bath units available with more coming soon. Background checks done on all prospective tenants. Call today 970-249-8314. (8x9)

PERSONALS

IF YOU ARE INJURED in a work or auto accident, contact

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NEW HOME + LARGE SHOP 3BR/2BA Low-Maintenance Newer Ranch Home on great Ash Mesa Location. Vinyl & Stone Exterior on 1.5 Acres. Open Floor plan. Vaulted Ceilings, 2-Car Att. Garage PLUS an Additional HUGE Garage/Shop. Includes Irrigation Water, and Best of All — MAGNIFICENT VIEWS! Delta, #653779, $265,000

SIMMENTAL BULLS black and red yearlings Silverjack Simmentals. Greg Freeman. 970-2092326. (10x8)

SPACIOUS HOME IN GINTERS GROVE Across from Surface Creek, this Wonderful Large Quality-Built 2588 SF, 3BR/3BA, Gambrel Style Home in popular Ginters Grove north of Cedaredge on a 1/2-Acre has a Separate Family Room & Finished Att. 2-Car Garage. What are you waiting for? Cedaredge, #659281, $239,000

WANTED

THE USDA FOREST Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are looking for horse boarding services near Delta and Paonia, Colo., for Forest Service stock. For more information drop by your local Forest Service office and pick up a solicitation package or contact Peggy Dobie at pdobie@fs.fed.us or 970-642-4415. (1x9)

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FOR RENT IN PAONIA: Two bedroom, one bath, NOTICES 800 square foot house. $650 per month. Gas heat. References. One month security. Available March ANTLER BUYER COME16. 970-261-2737. (tfnx7) ing to the area March 10 VERY CONVENIENT and 11. Call for pricing and two bedroom, two bath, details. Top prices and gradpartly furnished apartment, ing. Buying all grades of attached garage. $600 per antlers. Call 435-340-0334. month. One month deposit. (2x9) Application required. No DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE pets. 874-7845. (3x7) or apartment for rent? Get SMALL HOME IN results through the DCI Austin available March 1. Classifieds. $500 rent, $500 deposit. No pets. Call 275-5791. (tfnx7) FOR RENT IN OLATHE Newer and very clean two bedroom apartments. bow erproperties.com or call 970-249-5988. (5x5)

LIVESTOCK

BID NOTICES FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 fire trucks for sale. 1990 Ford F350 460V8, five speed, 4x4 Foam Brush Truck as is, standard cab, 250G tank, self contained CAV foam system. $3,500 minimum bid. 1977 Amer. LaFrance Class A Custom Pumper as is, 500 gallon tank, 1500 gpm pump, $500 minimum bid. Both in Cedaredge, 856-3991 for information. Sealed bids due by 5 pm. on March 23, 2012. Send to Delta County Fire Protection District 3, P.O. Box 804, Cedaredge, CO 81413. (1x9)

to the DCI. Call 874-4421

CAR FOR SALE, 1999 Chevy Prizm. Runs good. $300. Call 970-765-1394. (1x9)

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LOVELY HOME ON 2 ACRES! Enjoy 360° views and a beautiful open living space in this nearly new 3BR/2BA, 2272 sq. ft. home. Great room features a corner fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Big bedrooms in a split bedroom floor plan, big windows all around, covered deck and patio to enjoy the outstanding views. $339,000 Cedaredge, CO #664799

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION! Many possibilities available for this 7800+ sq. ft. block/ steel commercial building on 1.89 acres with Highway 65 frontage! Building includes 9 bay shop, 6 doors (10’ / 12’ / 14’), 450 sq. ft. office, break room, and 1BR, 3/4 bath living quarters with a kitchen and living area. $396,000 Eckert, CO #560069

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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PICKUP ALUMINUM BOX diamond plate box for smaller pickups. Mounts on rail of pickup bed. 2 doors, easy access side entry. Dimensions: 60" Lx15”Tx17”W Good condition. $100. Call 874-4558, leave message. (tfn41)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

1996 SKI-DOO SUMMIT 500. Good condition with reverse, rear rack and cover. 323-5151 after 6 p.m. (tfnx5)

TRAILER SALES 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)

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HELP WANTED

Now Hiring For: Activities Asst. Part-time • Flex Hours Weekend & Evenings Requirements & Application available at Delta • Montrose Workforce EOE TOWN OF ORCHARD City seeks candidate to fill Seasonal Maintenance Worker Laborer position. Duties include assisting in street maintenance, water line projects and repairs. Secondary duties include recreational ground keeping duties, equipment maintenance. Minimum qualifications: two or more years of similar or related experience, high school diploma and excellent work record. Salary EOE, range $12 to $15 per hour. Application deadline is March 16, 2012. Pick up application at Town Hall, 9661 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410. EOE/ADA. (3x9)

HELP WANTED

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSTANDING PEOPLE! Move your life forward with a career opportunity where you can reach your full potential! Join in our success at the Elk Creek Mine in Western Colorado’s beautiful North Fork Valley! Oxbow Mining, LLC is seeking Underground Mine Mechanic/Electrician candidates. All applicants should possess MSHA underground certification with high and low voltage electrical certifications desired. Substantial diesel and electrical underground coal mine maintenance experience and additional certifications are desired. Great pay! Excellent benefits! Qualified candidates submit resume to: Human Resources Oxbow Mining, LLC P.O. Box 535 Somerset, CO 81434 Fax (970) 929-5177 e-mail: steve.lewis@oxbow.com

EOE/AA

WELDERS/FABRICATORS Please send resumes to P.O. Box 532, Delta, CO 81416. Email to tryan@isidelta.com. Or call 970-874-4461 ext. 37. (1x9)

PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBS in the classifieds. 874-4421 THE CITY OF DELTA IS now accepting applications for Journey Line Person in the municipal electric and generation department. Works under supervision of Lead Line Person or Electric Department Superintendent performing advanced work, and often works independently in construction and maintenance of overhead HORIZONS CARE CENTER and underground electric 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418 utility lines with safety at Looking for a new challenge? forefront. Must have passed a Journey Line Person Then Horizons Health Care is certification test or have looking for you! training and/or experience RN - Evening Shift equivalent. Possession of PRN LPN/RN a valid commercial drivers Evening/Night CNA license or able to obtain Housekeeping - Part-time within six months of hire. Join a team who is making a difference Position is full-time with in the lives of seniors. benefits and salary range is $47,736 to $55,307 DOQ. Send resume to jkjones@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 Open until filled. Submit EOE/AA cover letter and resume to jeri@cityofdelta.net. Benefit information available on COMMUNITY OPTIONS, web www.cityofdelta.net. Inc., in Cedaredge is now EOE/MF. (1x9) hiring for an Office Manager. PART-TIME IT ESSENThe Office Manager is tial Instructor needed to responsible for organiz- teach at Delta Correctional ing and coordinating office Facility. 20 hours a week. Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center operations and procedures Must be able to pass a to ensure organizational Department of Corrections effectiveness and efficiency. background check and have NOW HIRING Duties will include main- A+ certification. Pay up to taining the payroll system, $20 per hour DOE. Send Part-Time LPN data entry of timesheets, resume to John Jones, PRN LPN spreadsheet maintenance Director of Delta-Montrose and phone coverage. Must Technical College, 1765 have two years of office Hwy. 50, Delta, CO 81416, or NEW GRADS experience with excel- e-mail to peggstaff@dmtc. WELCOME lent computer skills, valid edu, Administrative Colorado Driver's License Assistant. Closing date for APPLY ONLINE AT and clear background applying is March 10, 2012. grace.vikus.net/app check. Pay starts at $8.59 (2x9) per hour, DOE, with excelOR lent benefits and training. RN SHIFTS AND RNCall 527-4837 for Interested applicants may LPN-CNA PRNs at further information. call Georgiana at 970-856- Colorow Care Center in Ask for Yvonne 7600 ext. 213. Pick up appli- Olathe, CO. Resumes to cations at 336 S. 10th Street, jbailado@pinonmgt.com. Montrose, CO or 155 NW Or call 970-323-5504. EOE/ 2nd Street, Cedaredge. (2x8) AA. (1x9)

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Classified Ads are where people look for jobs! Call 874-4421 to place your ad now.

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 March 1, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) One of the court cases at this term which attracted considerable attention and brought nearly half a hundred witnesses from the Cedaredge district into the city, was that of Wm. Besgrove vs Otto Peterson, a case wherein the plaintiff sought financial solace for damages resulting from defendant allowing water to seep under land near Cedaredge. The hearing occupied the attention of the court all day Friday and most of the day Saturday whence decision was rendered nonsuiting the plaintiff. *** The work of excavating for the basement of the new Cedaredge Methodist church is progressing rapidly with a good force of volunteer workmen. Rocky ground has been encountered which necessitates slower work, as many of them have to be drilled and blasted. The church will certainly be a great addition to the town, as the plans selected appear to be excellent in every detail. The structure when finished will have a seating capacity of 500 people.

DELTA CONSERVATION District is accepting applications for District Manager position. 25 hour week, $12/hour plus health insurance and paid holidays. Job requirements and application available at www. DeltaCD.net or call 970-8745726 x121. Submit application and resume to 690 Industrial Blvd., Delta, CO 81416 by March 2. (2x8)

Delta County Independent

PUBLIC SERVICE

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5)

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 ALCOHOLICS ANONY- and Ouray, 874-4661, www. mous meeting, women only, partners-west.org. or www. (non-smoking), Saturdays, deltayouth@montrose.net. 11 a.m., in the basement of (tfx13) St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the THE AMERICAN RED back door). (tfx1) Cross needs you. Become one of the Red Cross volNARCOTICS ANONY- unteers who says, “We’ll Be mous meets at 9th and There, Because Help Can’t Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Wait!” Call your local Red Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) Cross Chapter at 970-242BECAWS! DONATIONS 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW needed. Credit cards for information on the difaccepted. Call 970-527- ference you can make in 3350, or visit cawsonline. someone’s life as a disaster org. Delta County Citizens volunteer. ((TFNx4)) for Animal Welfare and UNEMPLOYED? JOIN Shelter (CAWS) others for a time of net-

BECAWS! DISCOUNT spay and neuter coupons available. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

working, 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 HELP!!! KEEP THE and visitors are encouraged animal population under to dress professionally control, and SAVE an ani- and bring a note pad and mal's life. Adopt your new a willingness to learn and cat or dog from the Delta be challenged. Find us on County Humane Society. facebook.com & twitter.com Adoption fee is minimal. - search "Latent Resources", Call 874-2149. (DCHS) or call James at 970-9019463. THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each HEALTHY BABIES START month. At 6 p.m. there is with early prenatal care. a potluck and the meeting Delta County Health is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Department. Offers access Building, 15th & Howard, to immediate, temporary Delta. For further informa- Medicaid for pregnant tion, call 874-5150 Paul women who qualify. 874Carter. (tfx31) 2165. (tfx25)

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)

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)

A LOCAL NON-PROFIT is seeking applications for an Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper. See information for applying at www. BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG upartnership.org. Closing or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. date is March 16. (2x8) org. Delta County Citizens DELTA CONSERVATION for Animal Welfare and District is accepting applica- Shelter (CAWS) tions for Soil Conservation Technician position. Full- CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV time hours, annual salary regular meetings on the range $32-38k depending second Monday of each on experience plus health month at 7 p.m. at the insurance and paid holi- Veterans Building, 15th & days. Job requirements Howard, Delta. For further and application available information, call Paul Carter at www.DeltaCD.net or call 874-5150. (tfx19) 970-874-5726 x121. Submit application and resume to THE DELTA COUNTY 690 Industrial Blvd., Delta, Independent runs these CO 81416 by March 9. (3x8) items as a public service free of charge for non-profit OFFICE CLERK. 20 organizations, if no fees are hours/week in Delta, and 20 charged. However, each hours/week in Montrose. group is asked to please $11.61 per hour plus ben- keep them current by callefits. E-mail resume to: ing 874-4421. cwbennett@ultimaservices. BEGINNING THIS MONTH com. (1x9) 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)

For a quote on all your printing needs call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.

PUBLIC SERVICE

FARM WORKER HEALTH Services: We offer assistance with medical, dental and medicines. If you work in agriculture you may qualify for our services. For more information call 3230538. (tfx12) ALANON FAMILY GROUP meetings. Hotchkiss, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist Church, Oak and Main. Edna 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. Due to low attendance, call first. ALANON FAMILY GROUP meetings, Paonia, Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and Ornaga. Call Kay at 5273518 or Chris 527-3366.

THINK YOU'RE PREGnant? Abused? Need help? The Pregnancy Resource Center in Delta offers free service, support and advice to all teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situations. For Christian help, anytime, call 874-5733. YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN help. Colorado Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential assistance. Call 1800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28). SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

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

*** Some people do not want to smudge because they cannot afford it. They can less afford it after losing a promising crop. Any wide awake bank will lend money to buy smudge pots this year. *** A tiny hole in one of the big plates of glass in the front of the Wire-Baird offices in the new bank building in Delta was caused by a bullet fired into the building either accidentally or otherwise, is the contention of parties making an examination of the fractured glass. The hole is clean cut and certainly does look like the work of some pistol artist. No clue has been gained as to the guilty party or parties. The glass is insured and will be replaced in the near future. *** J.E. Snyder, the carpenter employed on the Carnegie library during the course of construction, departed Monday for his old home in New Windsor where his family still resides. He will return with his folks to this city in about two weeks. They expect to reside here permanently. *** This section has some fine onion land. Perhaps as big a yield of onions as ever grow was raised in North Delta. The mere fact that Olathe people have just marketed a full train load at better than $3 a hundred, and that their land in onions has netted them $500 per acre is enough to induce onion growers here. *** There are twenty-six criminal cases on the docket for the next term of the district court in Montrose, which convenes the last Tuesday in March. The jail is crowded to its limit and the jailer is anxious for something to happen soon to reduce his business and lessen his responsibility. Only two or three of the persons charged with criminal acts were able to

furnish bonds for appearance. *** According to latest reports officers of the Colorado National Guard in Denver are prepared for a call to the Mexican border at any moment. In fact are expecting it, and the following statement was issued by Adjutant General Chase on Tuesday: “We are ready to move at any time. If we are called Colorado will supply a full quota for service on the border.” Delta has a strong company of the Colorado National Guard under command of Captain Leslie Conklin, and this company, of course, will receive orders from Adjutant General Chase if troops are needed to quell the disturbance in Mexico. Grand Junction and Montrose will also furnish two good companies. *** Stearns Bros. company, the printers, this week began the preliminary work on F.A. McKinney’s city and county directory. The book will contain about 228 pages. The linotype composition will amount to approximately 400,000 “ems.” It will take 33,600 impressions on the printers large book press and 4,000 impressions on a smaller press. It will require 62,200 “folds” for the job. It will also require one-half ton of the best quality of book paper and 12 pounds of the finest grade of book ink will be consumed. To put this job in type by hand setting would require the services of six compositors working eight hours a day for one month. However, the composition will be done on the linotype machine and will require only about ten days time. As Stearns Bros. company recently purchased three-quarters of a ton of linotype metal, there will be no delay on that account, and the job will in no way interfere with the usual run of printing in the shop. ***

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Gadgets and Goo. Grades K-5 come and create your own mini garden using an air plant terrarium. Thursday, March 1, at 3:45 p.m. Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.” Our regular monthly genealogy group meets to help each other with genealogy. We meet the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Beginners Basic Computer Class. Learn how to use a mouse and navigate on a computer. Saturday, March 3, at 2 p.m. and Friday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. Teen Tech Week. Create an Internet meme sign for the library and make your own Avatar. Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. Craft Class. “Beading Boredom with Beads.” Beading of all sorts. $10 for a necklace and earrings. Friday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. Crafty Kids’ “Leprechaun Ears.” Saturday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. Internet Basics Com-

puter Class. Learn the basics of surfing the web and staying safe. Saturday, March 17, at 2 p.m. and Friday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. Teen Scene Wii Night. Come challenge your friends to a fun game of Raving Rabbids. Wednesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford Wednesday Tween Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help each Wednesday in February and March 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 join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat! Thursdays in February and March from 3 to 4 p.m. Basic Internet Class. Learn how to set up an e-mail account and how to “surf the net.” Friday, March 9, from 3 p.m. to

Tickets for Telluride Blues & Brews go on sale March 1 Tickets for the 19th annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, held Sept. 14-16, will go on sale Thursday, March 1. The festival offers an eclectic mix of live blues, funk, rock, jam band, gospel and soul performances, and some of the best microbreweries in

the country, with a wide variety of food and craft vendors, children’s activities, late night jams, and much more. For festival information or to purchase tickets visit www.telluride blues.com. To purchase tickets by phone call (866) 515-6166.

5 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 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 9213500. Delta Teens St. Patrick’s Day Carnival. Thursday, March 15, at 4:15 p.m. Lecture and Book Signing by Delta author David M. Delo. Story of our first national park, Yellowstone, Tuesday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults One-on-One Computer Help. Do you have a computer question or need help with a computer program? Our next session will be Thursday, March 15, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up at the library or call 874-9630. 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 Kindle eReader Class. Learn how to download, browse, and read ebooks on your Kindle. Tuesday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Craft. Kids grades K-2 are invited to join the fun for Thursday, March 15, at 3.45 p.m. Book sale Friday, March 16, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gadgets and Goo. Learn about magnets. Tuesday, March 20, at 3:45 p.m. Teen Movie. Wednesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Hotchkiss Library. For more information, contact the library at 872-

4153. Paonia Armchair Travel Series. Join Linda Link and fellow Paonians on “A Spiritual Journey to Israel.” Thursday, March 1, at 6 p.m. A.M. Bookies! The theme for this month is black history. Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — that relates to the topic and join in the discussion at the home of Judy Lafferty Wednesday, March 7, at 9 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 527-3470. Boys’ Book Club. Grades 4-6. The book for March is “Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. Meet one funny

dog, Enzo, the loveable mutt who tells this story. Wednesday, March 7, at 4 p.m. Armchair Travel Series. Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a multi-media presentation on Ireland, with pictures, music and a bit of poetry. Thursday, March 8, at 6 p.m. Evening Book Club. Paonia Library Book club selection for March is “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. For more information contact the library at 527-3470. Computer Class. “Wednesday One-onOne.” The second Wednes-

day of each month library staff will offer individual basic computer instruction to anyone who needs a little extra help. Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required by the Monday before. Call the library at 527-3470. Girls’ Book Club. Girls in grades 4-6 are invited to read the selected book and participate in the discussion. Wednesday, March 14, at 4 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 for details. 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.

Al-Anon provides relief for families of problem drinkers Families of problem drinkers can find relief for themselves and hope for their loved ones in Al-Anon Family Groups, according to Christine McKaskle, a counselor in the field of alcoholism treatment. “Speaking as a counselor,” McKaskle said, “I can tell you that the relief I’ve seen in people who attend Al-Anon and Alateen is nothing short of phenomenal. Even my clients who choose just to sit and listen at first report that the meetings help them immensely and those who are hungry to talk find people who willingly give time to listen.” Christine McKaskle, clinical coordinator of the youth program at Cumberland Heights Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center in Nashville, Tenn., made her comments in a podcast available for free at www.Al-AnonFamily Groups.org, McKaskle described

how Al-Anon Family Groups can help people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. She explained why she and her colleagues recommended participation in Al-Anon and Alateen programs. She also shared some of the results she has witnessed among clients who have tried Al-Anon Family Group meetings. “It really is a privilege to watch the miracles that occur as they work with their loved ones from a standpoint of greater understanding, compassion, and humility,” McKaskle said. “AlAnon does not replace treatment and therapy, but it is a wonderful continuing care plan that costs families very little, except their willingness.” Directing comments to professionals who work with families of alcoholics, McKaskle said, “Visiting some open Al-Anon and open AA meetings is a good idea for anyone

working with this population. Besides the fact that it allows you to speak with some authority in recommending these programs, you are likely to pick up some tools that are helpful to you personally as you work with these families.” Al-Anon and Alateen Family Group meetings are available across the U.S. and Canada by calling 1-888-4AL-ANON. Local contacts include Mark in Delta, 874-8965; Judy in Hotchkiss, 5275618; Doug in Montrose, 964-4417; Kay in Paonia, 527-3518; and Vicki inCedaredge, 856-7115. Closed Al-Anon meetings are for anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Open Al-Anon meetings are for anyone who is interested in learning about Al Anon. If an open meeting is not available, professionals can ask participants for permission to attend a closed meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

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 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.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety proposes to Approve Technical Revision Application No. 73 (TR-73) for the Elk Creek Mine (Permit No. C-1981022), submitted by Oxbow Mining, LLC. Oxbow Mining, LLC (OMLLC) and North Fork Energy, LLC are proposing to construct and operate a coal mine methane fueled electrical generator and a thermal oxida-

tion facility at the Elk Creek Mine. The electrical generating facility will utilize the methane drainage borehole at the mine site previously approved in Technical Revision 68. This revision also proposes the relocation of alluvial monitoring well EC-14 to accommodate the new facility. The Elk Creek Mine is a/an Underground coal mine located in Delta County, approximately 0 miles N of Somerset, Colorado. Coal interest is Federal and private, and the surface affected is Federal, state and private land. The permit area encompasses approximately 13,429.08 acres. This proposed decision is based on a finding that the proposed operation will comply with all requirements of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act, Section 3433101, et seq., C.R.S., and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Copies of the proposed decision, including stipulations, are on file for public inspection at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. Persons with an interest that may be adversely affected by the proposed decision may request a formal hearing before the Mined Land Reclamation Board on the proposed decision. Such request must be made within ten (10) days of the initial publication of this notice, must be in writing, and must state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and the objections to the proposed decision. Published in the Delta County Independent February 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.

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 #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 #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 #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.

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

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Paonia Ditch Company March 6, 2012 You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Paonia Ditch Company will be held Tuesday, the 6th day of March, 2012, at 7:00 P.M. at Paonia High School, for the election of a board of directors and for the transaction of any other

business that may come before said meeting. Wayne Frazier, Secretary 39468 Lund Road Paonia, CO 81428 Published in the Delta County Independent February 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE STEWART MESA DOMESTIC WATER COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Stewart Mesa Domestic Water Company will be held at the Paonia Town Hall on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is for the election of officers for the Board of Directors, and other business that may properly come before the stockholders at said meeting. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

DELTA COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Delta County Commissioners Board Room Suite 236 501 Palmer Avenue, Delta, Colorado on March 19, 2012 at 9:25 A.M., to consider the addition or deletion of the roads listed below in Delta County to the County Road System: ROADS TO BE ADDED: District 1 *Smith Mountain Rd from H75 Rd, West to End for 8.25 miles *South River Rd from H75 Rd, West to end for 5.11 Miles. District 3 *Gunnison Mountain Lane from Hidden Valley Dr North to end for 0.06 a mile *Grand Ave from 4th St North to HWY 92 for 0.69 a mile. ROADS TO BE REMOVED: District 3 *Annexed to Paonia, Samuel Wade Road from Hwy 92 to Niagara Ave., for 0.6 a mile BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: By: R. Olen Lund, Chair. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29 and March 7, 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. Addendum #1 • The bid date has been extended to March 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM for the Olathe Fire Station. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29 and March 7, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the contents of Northside Storage Unit F47 located at 713 Hwy 50 Delta, CO will be disposed of on March 10, 2012. Following is a partial list of the contents belonging to Sara Antencio, whose last known address is 6 Columbine Circle Delta, CO 81416: Bed, dresser mirror, chairs, and misc. Contact Aardvark Realty 248 Main Street Delta, CO 970-874-8000 to submit a bid. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29 and March 7, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the contents of Northside Storage Unit F2 located at 713 Hwy 50 Delta, CO will be disposed of on March 10, 2012. Following is a partial list of the contents belonging to Deniece Courtney, whose last known address is 121 E 12th Street Delta, CO 81416: sewing machine, boxes, and misc. household. Contact Aardvark Realty 248 Main Street Delta, CO 970-874-8000 to submit a bid. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29 and March 7, 2012.

Delta County, Colorado District Court Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 Phone Number: (970) 874-6280 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) and Address: Maria Felix Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) and Address: Gavino Quintero Case Number 2011 DR 243 CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in this Court, under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, and has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings. ACTION # 2011DR243 RESPONDENT PARTY Gabino Monarrez Quintero NATURE OF ACTION Petition for Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she failed to appear or file a response within 30 days after the date of this publication. Dated this 17th day of February, 2012. MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By: /s/ Sara R. Towsley Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MINNESOTA CANAL EXTENSION DITCH COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Minnesota Canal Extension Ditch Company will be held at Duane Greer at 40532 M 75 Road (Eagle AutoBody) at 7:00 p.m. on

March 10, 2012, for the election of a board member and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Tom Gillespie, President Published in the Delta County Independent February 29 and March 7, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of TERRI LEA TEAGUE, a/k/a TERRI L. TEAGUE, a/k/a TERRI TEAGUE, Deceased Case Number 12PR19 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 29, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Uvonne Orcutt Person Giving Notice 1701 F Road Delta CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Eckert Cemetery District will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Orchard City Town Hall. Public is invited to attend. For information call 835-3388. Carol Vela, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE OXBOW MINING LLC #1 WELL VESSELS COAL GAS SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 90 WEST, 6TH P.M. SURFACE OWNER: Oxbow Mining, LLC, 3737 Highway 133, Somerset, CO 81434 APPLICANT: Vessels Coal Gas, Inc., 730 17th Street, Suite 340, Denver, CO 80202 LOCATION: The site is located west of State Highway 133, within the SW1⁄4 Section 11, Township 13 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M. PROPOSAL: The request is to drill and complete the Oxbow Mining LLC #1 gas well. ACCESS: Access is from State Highway 133. COMMENT PERIOD: Comments will be accepted for a 15-day period, upon the mailing by certified mail and publication date. Submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230), or by email to planning@gunnisoncounty. org. A copy of the application is available in the Gunnison County Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO; additional information may be obtained by calling the Department at (970) 641-0360. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. Commissioners Proceedings January 2012 Delta County Government Salaries 410,929 Abeyta,Daniel Serv 120 Aflac Caic Serv 2,414 All Points Transit Serv 22,920 All Seasons Equip Serv 104 Alpha Plumbing An Serv 992 Alsco Serv 763 American Family Li Serv 2,927 American Society Serv 225 Americenter Serv 48 Amerigas-Delta Co Serv 94 Anderson Farm Su Serv 10 Ansafone Contact CServ 55 Antlers Hilton Serv 332 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 400 B & B Glass & Serv 256 B & F Distributing I Serv 122 Ballard,Laura Serv 375 Basher,Robert Serv 272 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 240 BI Incorporated Serv 341 Big John’s Lumber Serv 46 Blythe Group And Serv 3,409 Boren, Lance Serv 850 Boss In Montrose Serv 37 Brones, Meredith Serv 13 Bullard,Barry Serv 375 Bureau Of Reclama Serv 70 Callaway Packing, I Serv 3,558 Callicutt/Webb Serv 190 Cano, Daniel Serv 110 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,757 Caremark Serv 618 Carse Serv 480 Ccta/Cpta Western Serv 75 CEBT-Willis Serv 109,172 Cedaredge Area Ch Serv 150 Cedaredge Market Serv 134 Central Distributing Serv 3,667 Century Link Serv 4,422 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 Citizens For Animal Serv 2,250 City Of Delta Serv 26,003 Civicplus Serv 3,936 Club 20 Serv 1,300 Colo County Attorn Serv 450 Colo Dept Of Public Serv 7,311 Colorado Activity C Serv 2,500 Colorado Associati Serv 50 Colorado Coroners Serv 900 Colorado Counties Serv 69,309 Colorado Counties IServ 13,896 Colorado County Cl Serv 1,373 Colorado County Tr Serv 400 Colorado Departme Serv 411 Colorado Foundati Serv 250 Colorado State For Serv 6,449 Colorado State Tre Serv 3,196 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 2,865 Community Option Serv 4,000 Contech Constructi Serv 2,865 County Sheriffs Of Serv 3,815 County Workers’ C Serv 204,535 Crawford Area Cha Serv 150 Cumulus Broadcast Serv 505 Cunningham, Linda Serv 210 Delta Area Chambe Serv 150 Delta Auto Parts Serv 1,217 Delta Co Memorial Serv 46 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 17,100 Delta Co Veterinary Serv 2,250 Delta County Clerk Serv 42 Delta County Comb Serv 301 Delta County Econ Serv 7,500 Delta County Huma Serv 2,250 Delta County Indep Serv 1,392 Delta County Searc Serv 263 Delta County Senio Serv 55 Delta County Sherif Serv 302 Delta County Treas Serv 121,564 Delta County Treas Serv 55,343 Delta County Usefu Serv 7,779 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Fire Departm Serv 862 Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 458 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 921 Delta Housing Auth Serv 7,872 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 3,798 Delta’s Best Storag Serv 480 Diesel Services Inc Serv 199 District Attorneys O Serv 126,667 Division Of Reclam Serv 1,114 Double D Saws Serv 205 Double J Disposal I Serv 399 Douglas County Ca Serv 352 Drive Train Industri Serv 58 DTS Fluid Power In Serv 54 Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 307 Easypermit Postag Serv 1,542 Eddins,Ann Serv 299 El Paso County Serv 400 Elan Financial Servi Serv 175 Emd Of Colorado Serv 190 Enterprise Fund Serv 173 ESRI Inc. 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Serv 870 Hotchkiss Chamber Serv 150 Hotchkiss Fire Distr Serv 5,030 Hotchkiss High Sch Serv 200 Hudson,Dave Serv 94 Hutman Media Llc Serv 1,500 IBM Corporation Serv 1,471 ICMA Serv 46 Ikon Office SolutionServ 398 Inter-Mountain Serv 3,287 Intermountain Path Serv 13,000 J C Propane Serv 1,672 John Deere Financi Serv 317 Johnson,Connie Serv 328 Johnstone Supply Serv 336 Keyman Security Ll Serv 263 King Soopers Cust Serv 79 Kollasch,Susan Serv 98 KVNF Public Radio Serv 1,000 Kwiki Tire Ii Inc Serv 1,268 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 99 Laird Automotive LlServ 548 Lambert And Assoc Serv 798 Lawson Products In Serv 1,548 Layton Truck Equip Serv 54 Lee, Terry And Pam Serv 600 Lemoine Jr,William Serv 14,883 Lewis-Goetz And C Serv 466 Lexisnexis Risk Dat Serv 50 Luna,Patricia V Serv 10 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 264 M7 Business Syste Serv 144 MacDonald EquipmServ 3,003 Mail Managers Inc. Serv 1,293 Mark’s Plumbing P Serv 1,101 Marquez,Kathi Serv 29 Master Petroleum Serv 103,901 Matt Parrott And S Serv 91 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,896 Merriman,Glen Serv 139 Mesa County Serv 1,904

Messenger & Asso Serv 2,899 Midwestern Colora Serv 3,674 Miles Weaver Serv 1,240 Montrose County S Serv 0 Montrose Memoria Serv 1,750 Motorola Solutions Serv 3,238 Mountain Pest ContServ 55 Naco Serv 540 National Emergenc Serv 130 North Fork Aviation Serv 500 Office Depot Serv 1,985 Olathe Spray Servi Serv 6,548 Paonia Chamber O Serv 150 Paonia Senior Clas Serv 100 Parker,Mary Serv 110 Paul,Joyce Serv 46 Picard,Adam Serv 113 Picard,Mike Serv 240 Pitney Bowes Serv 287 Pizza Hut Serv 32 Plainsman Printing Serv 646 Postmaster Serv 632 Power Equipment Serv 4,196 Public Trustee Assn Serv 175 Reece,James Serv 110 Region 10 League F Serv 28,567 Reserve Account Serv 2,153 Robert’sEnterprises Serv 1,152 Roberts,Glen Serv 676 RSVP Colorado We Serv 500 Sanders,Patrick Serv 5 Schroeder,Ben Serv 110 Senior Community Serv 5,000 Shackelford,NathanServ 101 Shea,Kimberly Serv 419 Shields,Phyllis Serv 180 Silver Streak PlumbServ 285 Simmons Lock And Serv 12 Slagter,Jodi Serv 524 Smiling Aviation In Serv 1,208 Snap-On-Tools Cor Serv 174 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Sourcegas Llc Serv 8,200 Speas,Jan Serv 108 Spiker, Bridget Serv 46 Stephenson, Teresa Serv 88 Stewart Mesa Wate Serv 103 Sturchio,Nathan Serv 80 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,269 Suppes Heating An Serv 203 Sysco Intermountai Serv 3,131 Tamarisk Coalition Serv 150 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 1,420 TDS Telecom Serv 1,629 Tessier,Donna Serv 95 Texas Refinery Cor Serv 1,627 The Master’s Touch Serv 5,835 The Pathology Gro Serv 1,000 The Place I Go Serv 180 Thyssenkrupp Elev Serv 2,003 Timberline Plumbin Serv 130 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 2,439 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 215 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 47 Town Of Paonia Serv 85 Tracker Software C Serv 844 Triad Resource Gr Serv 1,787 Tri-County Water Serv 250 Trispoke Technolog Serv 125 Tuck Communicati Serv 333 Twenty First Centur Serv 1,052 United Companies Serv 827 United ReprographiServ 52 United States Geol Serv 13,860 US Department Of Serv 392 US Tractor And Har Serv 377 USA Mobility Serv 14 Vance,Gary Serv 1,319 Verizon Wireless Serv 317 Vermeer Sales And Serv 482 Volgamore,Ken An Serv 6,200 Wagner Equipment Serv 103,031 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 637 Ware,Virginia M Serv 8 Warth, Jason Serv 110 Waste Managemen Serv 314 Weekender Sports Serv 49 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 1,452 West,Emerson Serv 300 Western Colorado Serv 142 Western States She Serv 100 Winslow,Patricia Serv 39 Woodis,Steve Serv 106 Wordsworth Serv 1,100 Worthington,Micha Serv 150 WSI Corporation Serv 597 Yost Family Dentist Serv 161 Zep Sales And Serv Serv 1,242 Grand Total 1,783,167 I,C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 22nd day o f February, 2012. /s/C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of February 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013 Published in the Delta County Independent this 29th day of February, 2012. 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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. 2011-0213 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.

COMPENSATION PAID IN 2011 TO DELTA COUNTY EMPLOYEES Deputy Sheriff 46,307 Equipment Oper Iv 35,911 Inmate Crew Supv 34,089 Detention 35,562 Commissioner 54,511 Detention Sergeant 43,203 Veteran Officer 20,226 Attorney 33,250 Equipment Oper 35,167 Planning I 35,627 Engineering Tech 48,980 Sergeant 51,943 Admin Assist IIIi 41,607 Admin Assist III 28,813 Admin Assist III 49,629 Admin Assist III 70,807 Assistant Foreman 48,197 Motor Vehicle Clerk 15,457 Cook 35,139 Cook 46,619 CET 25,704 Custodian 25,510 Accountant I 33,348 Accountant I 40,638 Detention 36,944 Operator 31,013 Lead Operator 40,238 Office Tech III 685 Appraiser II 35,256 Juvenile Diversion 3,225 Detention 36,739 Foreman 57,436 Juvenile Diversion 5,827 Executive Assistant 35,732 Equipment Oper Iv 36,621 Deputy Sheriff 27,839 Appraiser III 44,354 Appraiser III 46,683 Deputy Sheriff 12,668 Dispatcher 21,513 Accountant IV 69,859 Bldg & Grounds 40,778 Security Deputy 30,035 Admin Assist I 20,709 Deputy Sheriff 46,876 Detention Officer 35,578 Detention Officer 33,990 Clerk 58,980 Admin Assist I 32,627 Deputy Sheriff 40,918 Gatekeeper 30,038 Dispatcher 37,549 Detective 54,608 Emer Prep Coord 54,405 Emer Prep Coord 41,915 Clerk 8,852 Equipment Oper 32,512 Executive Assistant 36,258 Civil Process 37,230 Appraiser II 34,006 Dispatcher 34,386 Mechanic IV 38,783 Office Tech III 30,057 Equipment Oper 33,522 Temp 2,729 Cook 30,846 Landfill Supervisor 43,632 Assessor 58,500 Dispatcher 38,834 Deputy Assessor 36,562 Co Administrator 101,739 Equipment Oper 18,476 Equipment Oper 33,522 Equipment Oper 40,407 Detention 36,155 Records Clerk 26,100 Gis Coordinator 48,794 Dispatcher 34,601 Deputy Clerk/ Board 32,085 Bldg & Grounds 7,091 Bldg & Grounds 58,740 Detention Officer 37,370 Equipment Oper 18,190 Dispatcher 36,310 Deputy Sheriff 42,921 Equipment Oper 33,888 County Engineer 68,776 Deputy Sheriff 41,063 Equipment Oper Iii 36,796 Attorney 74,250 Dispatcher 36,805 Attorney 44,941 Admin Assit III 42,953 Assistant Foreman 45,656 Detention Officer 13,648 Detention Officer 37,659 Deputy Sheriff 25,906 Network Administrato 63,893 Deputy Sheriff 41,936 Temp 32,560 Sergeant 55,699 Paralegal 62,886 Office Assistant II 30,610 Maintenance 36,493 Elections Supervisor 36,362 Coroner 30,843 Commissioner 58,980 Records Clerk 31,008 Detention Super 35,954 Detention 37,153 Commissioner 3,770 Planning Tech 27,414 Planning Tech 34,740 Sheriff 76,600 Lead Operator 39,706 Lead Operator 46,904 Lead Operator 37,362 Surveyor 3,300

Delta County Independent Assistant Foreman 45,676 Detention 37,937 Equipment Oper Iii 12,730 Equipment Oper 6,161 Detective 54,749 Landfill Operator 36,451 Landfill Operator 32,057 Gatekeeper 31,417 Assessor Clerk 21,297 Executive Assistant 35,722 Detention Officer 6,091 Admin Assist II 15,991 Clerk 12,064 Sergeant 59,754 Emd Coordinator 31,292 Detention 25,325 Equipment Oper III 34,608 Equipment Oper III 35,911 Equipment Oper III 39,575 Gis Technician 37,991 Gis Technician 45,526 Motor Vehicle Superv 30,611 Foreman 63,374 Deputy Sheriff 46,668 Sr. Planner 39,527 Detention Officer 9,917 Inmate Supervisor 11,990 Detention Officer 36,482 Custodian 24,943 Assessor Clerk II 31,983 Assistant Foreman 45,756 Admin Assist II 27,284 Foreman/Lead Mechani 41,409 Detention Officer 38,354 Detention Officer 36,380 Juvenile Diversion 6,410 Security Deputy 31,808 Equipment Oper 33,230 Equipment Oper 33,602 Foreman 57,436 Cook 29,017 Bldg & Grounds Supv 50,098 Dispatch Supervisor 45,709 Temp 18,258 Temp 33,730 Temp 35,844 Deputy Clerk And Rec 37,666 Deputy Sheriff 13,192 Deputy Sheriff 54,229 Detention Officer 41,458 Detention Officer 2,122 Accountant I 28,250 Under Sheriff 71,150 Under Sheriff 32,683 Lead Operator 39,978 Detention Officer 21,302 Motor Vehicle Clerk 34,469 Solid Waste Coord 35,440 Office Assistant II 5,623 Treasurer 71,000 Lead Operator 39,876 Equipment Oper II 33,205 Equipment Oper 37,405 Temp 14,787 Landfill Operator 31,682 Detention 31,519 Assessor Clerk II 28,737 Deputy Sheriff 53,331 Admin Assist I 34,172 Detention Super 49,724 Juvenile Diversion 16,562 Juvenile Diversion 46,336 Detention Officer 24,272 Juvenile Diversion 5,030 Detention Officer 38,250 Appraiser II 36,379 Recording Super 31,398 Victim’s Advocate 34,964 Appraiser II 36,379 Interpreter 10,832 Nurse 49,220 Nurse 50,433 Nurse 40,150 Enviromental 44,315 Asst. Director 73,083 Enviromental 44,395 Wic 37,791 GM 59,000 Tobacco 40,703 GM 24,566 Wic 28,276 Women Health Nurse 11,799 GM 64,436 Accountant Iii 56,091 Case Mngr 31,411 Fraud Investigator 41,792 Gen Man Assistant Ii 43,923 Case Worker Journey 575 Childwelfare Mngr 55,401 Case Worker Journey 39,323 Case Mngr 34,305 Legal Tech 36,156 Caseworker Lead 52,560 Eligibility Tech 10,690 Case Mngr 43,768 Case Mngr 25,637 Legal Tech 31,670 Case Worker Journey 43,581 Eligibility Tech 8,360 Tanf 45,431 Eligibility Super 43,965 Eligibility Tech 13,641 Case Worker Journey 38,399 Director 83,115 Childwelfare Mngr 45,706 Legal Tech 34,000 Caseworker Lead 51,153 Legal Legal Tech 43,089 Temp 1,413 Case Mngr Tanf 44,632 Gen Man Assistant I 38,070 Office Assistantii 32,050 Office Assistantii 6,826 Eligibility Tech 34,768 Eligibility Tech 40,530 Sep 43,159 Case Worker Journey 39,057 Eligibility Tech 30,640 Eligibility Tech 37,784 Caseworker Lead 53,010 Case Worker Journey 33,781 Sep 46,445 Case Worker Journey 45,244 Child Care Tech 28,979 Eligibility Tech 28,244 Eligibility Tech 3,222 Gen Man Assistant I 35,732 Eligibility Tech 1,001 Admin Assistant 32,881 Eligibility Tech 31,695 Sep Manager 41,387 Eligibility Tech 36,111 Eligibility Tech 35,765 Legal Tech 35,334 Clerk 28,044 GRAND TOTAL 9,462,864 PUBLISHED IN THE DELTA COUNTY INDEPENDENT, FEBRUARY 29, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0230 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) ELWIN JESS SANDERS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-8 Date of Deed of Trust 6/8/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/13/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592369 Original Principal Amount $245,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,825.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, SOUTH VIEW SUBDIVISION Also known by street and number as: 18953 D 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, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 9105.03163 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0231 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) JAMES J HANSON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 4/30/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/1/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614653 Original Principal Amount $182,698.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,275.71 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 25, BLOCK B, MARJO HEIGHTS ADDITION DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 715 NE 2ND ST, 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, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 9105.03175 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 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 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.

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Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0216 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 29, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Marvin G. Stommel and Ruth E. Stommel Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Webster Bank, National Association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/22/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 589222 Original Principal Amount $237,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $213,410.95 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A A tract of land situate in part of the W1/2E1/2 of Section 17, Towndhip 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West right of way of "S-50" Lane from whence the S1/4 Corner of Section 17, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian bears South 16°57' West a distance of 2,468.23 feet and considering the North-South Centerline of said Section 17 to bear North 00°53'58" West and all other bearings relative thereto; thence South 88°50' West 236.0 feet; thence South 00°12' West 344.2 feet; thence North 88°12' East to the West right of way said "S-50" Lane, 246.2 feet; thence Northerly along said West right of way of "S-50" Lane the following courses and distances: North 125.0 feet; North 02°22' West 216.6 feet more or less, to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 18397 EASTRIDGE ROAD, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/28/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/1/2012 Last Publication 2/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/29/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-16349 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0222 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 7, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) DAN L. JOHNSON Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7 Date of Deed of Trust 3/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/27/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 613486 Original Principal Amount $169,889.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $167,713.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 68, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 783 GENESSEE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction,

at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/8/2012 Last Publication 3/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/07/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1269.07833 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0221 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 2, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jerry G. Gallegos & Judith Ann Gallegos Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 3/31/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/22/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633821 Original Principal Amount $177,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,215.78 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 117, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 785 Barstow Street, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/04/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/8/2012 Last Publication 3/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/02/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-15081 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0146 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s): PINENEEDLE DEVELOPMENT LLC Original Beneficiary(ies): THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF THE ROCKIES Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HARTLAND CLUBB, SR. Date of Deed of Trust: 11/22/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/22/2006 Recording Reception Number: 609932 Original Principal Amount: $513,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $513,500.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A East Parcel A parcel of land located in the E1/2NW1/4 Section 27, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, and being more described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 27 from which the N1/4 corner of said Section 27, being monumented with a 30 foot witness corner by LS 24944, bears S89°56'47"E, 1022.70 feet, and considering the line between said N 1/4 corner of Section 27 and the Northwest corner of said Section 27, being monumented with two reference monuments by LS 24660, to bear N89°56'47"W with all other bearings being relative thereto; Thence S00°15'13"W, 151.78 feet; Thence S89°55'47"E, 146.36 feet to the West line of the Fedler Subdivision; Thence S00'15'13"W along said West line of the Fedler Subdivision, 21.73 feet to the Southwest corner of said Fedler Subdivision; Thence S89°55'47"E along the South line of said Fedler Subdivision, 315.13 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of said Fedler subdivision; Thence S00°04'02"E, 187.32 feet; Thence S89°22'41"E, 230.32 feet; Thence S00°31'23"W, 1043.39 feet; Thence S89°42'34"E, 338.80 feet to the East line of said E1/2 NW 1/4 Section 27; Thence S00°05'20"W along said East line of the E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 1260.65 feet to the Southeast corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°13'09"W along the South line of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 1331.27 feet to the Southwest corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence N00°10'16"E along the West line of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 2688.05 feet to the Northwest corner of said E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°56'47"E along the North line of said E1/2NW1/4 Section 27, 304.56 to the point of beginning. West Parcel A parcel of land located in the W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27 from which the North 1/4 corner of said Section 27, being monumented with a 30 foot witness corner by LS 24944, bears S89°58'47"E, 1424.08 feet, and considering the line between said North 1/4 corner of Section 27 and the Northwest corner of said Section 27, being monumented with two reference monuments by LS 24660, to bear N89°58'47"W with all other bearings being relative thereto; Thence S89°56'47"E along the North line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 96.82 feet to the Northeast corner of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S00°10'16"W along the East line of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27, 2688.05 feet to the Southeast corner of said W1/2NW1/4 Section 27; Thence S89°13'09"W along the South line of said W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27, 599.79 feet to the Easterly line of a deed recorded in Book 116 at Page 73 of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders Office; Thence N00°16'35"E along the Easterly line of said deed, 1824.65 feet; Thence continuing along the Easterly line of said deed 59.11 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 301.60 feet, a central angle of 11°13'47" and a long chord of 59.02 feet which bears N05'20'18"W; Thence leaving the Easterly line of said deed S89'56'18"E along the South line of the plat recorded in Book 11 at Page 75 and the plat recorded in Book 22 at Page 48 of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders Office, 497.17 feet; Thence N00°44'11"E along the East line of said plats, 813.51 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 13482 F ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 03/28/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 2/1/2012 Last Publication: 2/29/2012 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; 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. 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.

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

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 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. NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LIEN AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER'S DEED TAX YEAR 2007 SALE YEAR 2008 TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 2008-00037 YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE TO CURE THIS PROPERTY TAX LIEN. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person(s) in whose name the same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all persons having an interest or title or record in or to the same, and particularly to: HEATHER HIVELEY DAMIAN RAMP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A TAX LIEN SALE LAWFULLY HELD ON THE 6TH, DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008, the then County Treasurer of Delta County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2007, the following described property, situated in the County of Delta and State of Colorado, as described below: PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING AT A POINT FROM WHENCE THE W1/4 COR., SEC. 28, TWP. 13 SOUTH, RANGE 91 WEST, 6TH P.M. BEARS SOUTH 81°59' WEST 1251.2 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND RUNNING SOUTH 30°52' EAST 248.1 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO COR. NO. 1, THENCE NORTH 40°14' EAST 192 FEET MORE OR LESS, THENCE NORTH 52°16' WEST 166.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, THENCE SOUTH 73°25' WEST 124.7 FEET MORE OR LESS TO POINT OF BEGINNING. AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, ACCESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND, ALONG, ACROSS AND UPON A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET WIDE AND INCLUDED BETWEEN 2 LINES AND EVERYWHERE DISTANT 10 FEET OR RADIALLY THERETO ON EITHER SIDE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE FOLLOWING DECRIBED CENTER LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON COUNTY ROAD FROM WHENCE W1/4 COR. OF SEC. 28, T13S, R91W, 6TH P.M., BEARS SOUTH 64°01' WEST 1212.0 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND RUNNING ACROSS STEWART DITCH SOUTH 24°56' EAST 128 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 73°43' EAST 106 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 16°28' EAST 182 FEET TO A POINT ON NORTH BOUNDARY OF LANDS DESCRIBED ABOVE FROM WHENCE COR. NO. 1 BEARS SOUTH 73°25' WEST 47 FEET, MORE OR LESS. THE RIGHT TO USE SAID EASEMENT SHALL EXTEND TO, AND IN FAVOR OF, GRANTEES' SERVANTS AGENTS AND MACHINERY. IT SHALL INCLUDE THE FREE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN, IMPROVE, REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCT THE ROAD AND BRIDGE NOW EXISTING OVER, ACROSS AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Tax Parcel Number: 318728200006 Tax Account Number: R000942 Said premises were assessed and taxed for the year 2007 in the name(s) of HEATHER HIVELEY DAMIAN RAMP At said sale, a lien secured by the property herein was sold to and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase was duly assigned to: JOYCE HOWARD AND DUANE HOWARD on NOVEMBER 6TH, 2008 and assigned to NACOMA R. PETITT on DECEMBER 6TH, 2010. The present holder, and legal owner thereof, has made request to the Treasurer of Delta County for a deed, and unless the same be redeemed on or before the 22ND day of JUNE, 2012 or unless the parties described or anyone else having an interest in the property files a written response disputing this action under the protection of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, accompanied with a statement, under oath, and also accompanied by the facts and supportive

documents for this dispute and this response delivered to the Delta County Treasurer's Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 22ND day of JUNE, 2012 the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer's Deed therefore to said Certificate Holder or his assigns. Dated at Delta, Delta County, Colorado, the 17TH day of February, 2012. /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Delta County Treasurer (SEAL) CERTIFICATE HOLDER: NACOMA R. PETITT First Date of Publication: 02/22/12 Second Date of Publication: 02/29/12 Third and Last Date of Publication: 03/07/12 Published in the Delta County Independent February 22, 29 and March 7, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0164 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 7, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Mark Milner and Colby J. Reid Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 11/30/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/9/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639593 Original Principal Amount $281,021.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $275,085.42 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 2C, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BARNHILL MINOR SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 607819 IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS OFFICE. STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 38156 Fruitland Mesa Road, Crawford, CO 81415. 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, 04/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/22/2012 Last Publication 3/21/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/07/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-12547 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 22, 29, March 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE HUGHES 11-90-26 #2 WELL, FOUR ADDITIONAL GAS WELLS AND GAS AND PRODUCED WATER PIPELINES SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd., P.O. Box 26, Montrose, CO 81402 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Hughes 11-90-26 #2 gas well, including the construction of a 2-acre well pad to accommodate four future gas wells and the installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to the existing Aspen Leaf lateral gas and water pipelines. LOCATION: The site is located west of Highway 133 in the SW1/4 of Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

D6 Wednesday, February 29, 2012 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE ECK 12-90-1 WELL, ONE ADDITIONAL GAS WELL, A WATER DISPOSAL WELL AND GAS AND PRODUCED WATER PIPELINES SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd., P.O. Box 26, Montrose, CO 81402 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Eck 12-90-1 natural gas well, including the construction of a 2-acre well pad, to accommodate one additional future gas well, a water disposal well and installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to existing lateral collection gas and water lines. LOCATION: The site is located west of Highway 133, on lands legally described as Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, (N/2N/2) S/2NE/4, S/2NW/4, tract in N/2N/ 2S/2 (being 247’ on east and 240’ on west 28.75 +/- acres in Section 1, Township 12 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M.; total of 296.43 acres. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

Commissioners Proceedings January 2012 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 148,501.95 Adobe Buttes SERV 18.25 AFLAC Flex One SERV 35.20 AFLAC CAIC SERV 865.54 AFLAC SERV 849.30 AT&T Mobility SERV 139.26 Bair, John SERV 18.40 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Big O Tires SERV 1,013.96 Bowler, Brian SERV 81.60 Bullard, Angela SERV 29.60 CEBT SERV 28,116.13 Christine Knight/BoCC SERV 26,018.75 CO Counties SERV 16,734.00 CDHCP&F SERV 10,893.52 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 CO Correctional Ind. SERV 141.31 Co Workers Comp SERV 13,772.00 Courtyard SERV 62.00 Courtyard Tech Center SERV 118.00 Delta Co Gen Fund SERV 8,509.17 Delta Co Health SERV 2,816.82 Delta Co Independent SERV 32.38 Delta Co School Dist SERV 22,634.25 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 117.00 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 425.04 Delta Co Treas SERV 31,005.84 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,427.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 733.30 Delta Co Treas SERV 16,565.18 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Delta Postmaster SERV 10.00 Denver Co Sheriff SERV 73.20 Doyle Petroleum SERV 285.52 Experian SERV 77.00 Garver, James SERV 77.60 Grand Co Sheriff SERV 42.00 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 3,485.94 Hellman Chevrolet SERV 316.72 Hellman Motor SERV 215.35 High Country Shopper SERV 1,071.42 IMS Colorado SERV 180.00 Kolman, Brad SERV 43.80 Kuemmerlin, Al SERV 42.50 Laboratory Corp SERV 171.00 Larimer Co Sheriff SERV 45.50 Lashmett, Heather SERV 81.34 Lemoine, William SERV 1,063.80 Lexis Nexis SERV 50.00 Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 99.00 Main Street Printers SERV 342.00 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 60.00 Montrose Co Sheriff SERV 43.00 Nutt, Erin SERV 26.80 Office Depot SERV 555.42 Records Management SERV 150.70 Residence Inn SERV 142.00 Rowe, Sue SERV 64.00 Sun Life Financial SERV 608.80 Talx Corporation SERV 26.00 UPS Store SERV 41.75 Western Slope Psych SERV 2,567.50 Total 347,247.68 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 29th Day of February, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th Day of February, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0227 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 16, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) JAMES R. YANKOVICH AND CHRISTAL M. YANKOVICH Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF COLORADO by AgStar Financial Services, ACA its Duly Appointed and Acting Servicer Date of Deed of Trust 7/30/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/31/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 617466 Original Principal Amount $160,650.00 Outstanding Principal Balance

$157,060.29 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 MADE A PART HERE OF AS EXHIBIT “A” EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION The SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 21, Township 51 North, Range 11 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Together with: A parcel of land within the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 51 North, Range 11 West N.M.P.M. having bearings based upon a bearing of S89°59'31"E between the NW corner of said Section 21 and the W 1/16 corner common to said Section 21 and Section 16 with all other bearings being relative thereto, said parcel being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the NW 1/6 corner of said Section 21 and running thence along the South line of said NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 N89°56'54"E. 3.30 feet to a point in an existing fence and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: Parcel boundary runs thence following said fence the following (4) courses; N02°13'49"W 156.56 feet; Thence N02°55'59"W 102.47 feet; Thence N01°59'29"W 113.10 feet; Thence N02°13'53"W. 10.77 feet; Thence leaving said fence line S88°35'11"E 5.24 feet to a point on the centerline of an existing irrigation canal; Thence following the centerline of said canal generally along the following (4) courses; S57°55'20"E 132.51 feet; Thence 140.67 feet along the arc of a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 150.00 feet and whose chord bears S31°03'22"E 135.57 feet; Thence S04°11'25" 41.60 feet; Thence S03°47'30"E 154.61 feet to a point on the North line of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; Thence leaving said canal centerline and following said North line S89°56'54"W 185.03 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: TBD 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, 04/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/22/2012 Last Publication 3/21/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/16/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: John O’Brien #15183 Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Law Offices 1200 SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE 1900 TABOR CENTER, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 634-2000 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 # CO vs YANKOVICH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 22, 29, March 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0228 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 20, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) MARK A HAMBLEN Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF1 Date of Deed of Trust 11/8/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/13/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609620 Original Principal Amount $214,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $215,699.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point 851 feet North of the SW corner of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. Thence North 175 feet along the West subdivision line; Thence along those tracts of land described in Book 438 at Page 1309 and in Book 435 at Page 933 East parallel to the South subdivision line 560 feet (formerly described as North 89°32' East 560 feet); Thence South parallel to the West subdivision line 173 feet;

PUBLIC NOTICE Thence along that tract of land as described in Book 435 at Page 1694 West parallel to the South subdivision line 560 feet (formerly described as South 89°32' West 560 feet) more or less to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 1760 H Road, Delta, CO 81416 **AND MODIFIED BY LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT DATED 06-21-2010. Also known by street and number as: 1760 H RD, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/22/2012 Last Publication 3/21/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/20/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-910-20602 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 22, 29, March 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

Health Board Proceedings January 2012 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV 47,948.27 AFLAC SERV 317.19 AFLAC Flex One SERV 13.20 AFLAC CAIC SERV 302.09 AR Services SERV 346.82 CEBT SERV 8,663.62 CNIC Health Solutions SERV 71.00 CDPH&E SERV 600.00 CO Dept of Revenue SERV 4,644.00 Co Workers Comp SERV 4,443.00 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 Courtyard Tech Center SERV 112.00 Decade Software SERV 624.75 Delta Auto Parts SERV 4.15 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,184.00 Delta Co General Fund SERV 13.38 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 111.30 Delta Co Hospital SERV 1,375.64 Delta Co Treas SERV 10,278.78 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,493.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 349.99 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,273.36 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Delta Surgical Assoc SERV 70.31 Doyle Petroleum SERV 308.01 Henry Schein, Inc SERV 138.64 High Country Shopper SERV 182.40 King Soopers SERV 273.61 Koehler, Bonnie SERV 328.40 Main Street Printers SERV 356.67 Metropolitan Path SERV 646.00 NALBOH SERV 135.00 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 110.00 Office Depot SERV 366.62 Paragard SERV 371.52 Payment Remittance SERV 278.39 R&S Northeast SERV 690.20 Smith Medical Partners SERV 921.94 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 Walmart SERV 157.25 WCMVCA SERV 105.00 Total 95,449.73 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 29th Day of February, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th Day of February, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

ORDINANCE 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 at-

tached 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 ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on February 7, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of February 15, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 21st day of February, 2012. (SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

ORDINANCE 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

ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on February 7, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of February 15, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 21st day of February, 2012. (SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 4, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND RELATED RIGHTS 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 Uncompahgre 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) 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 Stantec Consulting, Inc. of Denver, Colorado between the dates of November 17 and November 24, 2011 and designated as project no. 1876-07735 (and including a corrected survey map and description of parcel 20A prepared on February 15, 2012). Additional property rights of the Trust to be affected by the City's exercise of its eminent domain power authorized hereby are described in an amended offer of purchase presented to the Trust which bears the date of February 16, 2012. 2. Copies of the above referenced surveyor maps and descriptions of the subject property, as well as a copy of the above referenced offer letter of February 16, 2012 describing other property rights of the Trust affected by the City's exercise of its eminent domain power hereunder, shall be retained with the executed original of this ordinance in the office of the City Clerk, but need not be included in any 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 ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.

Delta County Independent CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on February 7, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of February 15, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 21, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 21st day of February, 2012. (SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0232 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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) Hank Dean Kennedy Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC, DBA The Lending Center Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE7 Date of Deed of Trust 4/4/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/12/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 602432 Original Principal Amount $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $278,825.00 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" Part of the West of the East of the Southeast of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the East line of the said West of the East of the Southeast whence the Southeast corner of said Section 6 (a monument by P.L.S. 11530) bears South 44 degrees 15' 08" East, 949.06 feet, considering the South line of said Section 6 between the said Southeast corner and the Southwest corner (a monument P.L.S. 3657) to bear North 89 degrees 57' 00" East, from the U.S. G.L.O. plat, and all other bearings to be relative thereto; Thence South 00 degrees 12' 11" East, 650.37 feet on the Said East line of the West of the East of the Southeast to the North right-ofway line of O Road; Thence South 89 degrees 57' 00" West, 659.86 feet on the said North right-of-way line to the West line of the said West of the East of the Southeast; Thence North 00 degrees 10' 52" West, 650.76 feet on the said West line of the West of the East of the Southeast; Thence North 89 degrees 59' 02" East, 659.61 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 28803 Redlands Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-04859CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL #5, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO TO ADD CHAPTER 1.12 TO THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR AUTHORIZING EXERCISE OF THE CITY'S POWER OF CONDEMNATION (EMINENT DOMAIN). WHEREAS, the last sentence of Article I, Section 2 of the Delta Municipal Charter allows the City of Delta to provide, by ordinance, the manner in which its municipal powers may be exercised, and WHEREAS, among the City's powers expressly listed in Article I, Section 3 of said Charter is the power to acquire property within or outside of its corporate limits by purchase, gift, devise, lease or condemnation; and Whereas the Delta City Council desires to hereby enact an amend-

ment of the Delta Municipal Code establishing the manner in which the City's power of condemnation may be properly exercised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: A new Chapter 1.12 is hereby added to the Delta Municipal Code which provides as follows: "Chapter 1.12 General Provisions for Exercise of City Condemnation Power. Sections: 1.12.010 Compliance with Statutory Pre-Requisites. 1.12.020 Adoption of Resolution to Condemn. 1.12.010 Compliance with Statutory Pre-Requisites. Before authorizing the condemnation of any real or personal property located within or outside of the City limits of Delta, Colorado needed for any lawful public purpose, the City shall comply with the procedures prescribed by Colorado law, specifically those which presently appear in Title 38, Articles 1 and 6 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. In particular, the City shall make reasonable efforts to acquire title to the property from the pertinent owner or owners through good faith negotiations for purchase before invoking its power of condemnation (eminent domain). 1.12.020 Adoption of Resolution to Condemn. Upon finding that, despite reasonable efforts, the City has been unable to acquire title to property needed for a public purpose by means of good faith purchase negotiations with the owner(s), the City Council may adopt, by simple majority vote, a formal resolution authorizing acquisition of the property through a condemnation proceeding filed in the District Court for Delta County, Colorado as contemplated by applicable Colorado statutes. Any such resolution adopted by the Council either before or, retroactively, after the actual filing of a condemnation petition shall be valid for all purposes. Other than evidence of the actual adoption of said resolution, no other form or record of authorization shall be required as proof of the Council's decision to exercise the City's power of eminent domain. Neither the adoption of a resolution, nor the filing of a civil action, for the City's condemnation of real or personal property shall be deemed to prevent the City from attempting further negotiations for acquisition of the subject property through a conventional sale and purchase arrangement with the concerned property owner(s)." ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION) 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 Somerset Domestic Waterworks District of Gunnison County(ies), 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 terms and (2) directors will be elected to serve 2-year* terms. Eligible electors of the Somerset Domestic Waterworks District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Terry L Commander Bosie (Designated Election Official) 3764 Hwy 133 (DEO Address) P.O. Box 549 (DEO Address) (970) 929-5211 (DEO Telephone) The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Tuesday from 10:00 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. 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. Somerset Domestic Waterworks District /s/ Terry L Commander Bosie Designated Election Official Signature Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

Delta County, Colorado District Court Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 Phone Number: (970) 874-6280 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) and Address: Tomas Delarosa Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) and Address: Yagarira Quintanilla-Coronado Case Number 2012 DR 29 CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in this Court, under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, and has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings. ACTION # 2012 DR 29 RESPONDENT PARTY Yagarira Quintanilla-Coronado NATURE OF ACTION Petition for Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she failed to appear or file a response within 30 days after the date of this publication. Dated this 17th day of February, 2012. MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By: /s/ Sara R. Towsley Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, 2012.

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The Wine Dude! Photos by Bob Borchardt

Vintner Bret Neal stands in front of some of the white oak barrels used to age wine at Stoney Mesa Winery in Cedaredge.

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ruit of the vine and work of human hands.” From Greek Gods and Roman mythology, fairy tales, myth, legend and folklore, biblical narratives, secular festivals, religious celebrations and rituals, wine and the art of winemaking have held a prominent place in the history of civilization. Even today, the art of winemaking continues to fascinate us “mere mortals,” as it once did for our ancestors who lived centuries ago. Though the process of winemaking has advanced technically from ages past, there is still something intriguing about the art of winemaking and the fermentation process — where sugars are converted to ethyl alcohol. For some wine connoisseurs, the result of this fermentation process makes food more delicious and appetizing and reputedly even more nutritious. Recent scientific studies seem to confirm what many cultures have always known: wine, in moderation, is good for the heart and may actually contribute to one’s good health. And the good news — anyone can make wine at home, with excellent results. Which may be why the art of wine making fascinates so many people. Bret Neal, owner of Stoney Mesa Winery and vineyards in Cedaredge, recommends a prepackaged equipment starter kit that has all the necessary basic equipment, and a wine ingredient kit to begin making wine at home. While starter kits may vary, a typical kit includes a five-gallon bucket used for fermenting, a sealable lid drilled for an air lock, a rubber stop-

per, a long handled spoon, a thermometer, a five-gallon bottle for aging and clearing, a siphon tube, sanitizing powder, a hydrometer and a crown capper. Neal explained that the air lock is a vital component for wine and beer makers. During the fermenting process, carbon dioxide is given off. The air lock is a one-way valve designed to allow the gas to vent while not allowing oxygen to enter the container. Neal said alcohol exposed to oxygen turns to vinegar, spoiling the batch. Wine kits typically contain a blend of grape concentrate, grape juice and sugar, a packet of yeast, a packet of stabilizer, a packet of finings or clarifier and instructions. When asked about health hazards when making wine at home, Neal said most of those concerns are exaggerated since no known human pathogens can grow in wine. Neal said most people can make an excellent wine from a kit at home if they follow a few simple guidelines — paying special attention to cleanliness in the work area and sanitization (bottles need to be clean and sanitized). But for Neal (aka – “The Wine Dude”) the agricultural science for growing the right grapes and the technical knowledge needed to produce outstanding award-winning wines (like Stoney Mesa) for local and regional distribution requires a lot more expertise than the average home wine-making hobbyists need. It also requires an understanding of some of the finer points that the hobbyist does not need. Neal said that after nearly 23 years of making wine, “I am just now starting to understand the intricacies

After nearly 23 years of refining his wine-making skills, Neal’s list of award-winning wines is impressive.

and science of wine making [known as oenology].” In 1989 Neal bought 50 acres of land on Bull Mesa and in 1990 planted two acres of grapevines. “I knew absolutely nothing about growing a vineyard or making wines,” he laughed, “but the Colorado wine industry was a burgeoning industry and this was a unique opportunity.” Neal said it takes three to five years (depending on the variety of grape, soil condition, irrigation and climate) for a vineyard to produce the quality of grapes needed to be turned into good wine. The expertise needed for producing an exceptional wine (e.g.– being able to pick out the right grapes for the particular area in which the grapes are planted and maintaining a controlled temperature range for fermentation), is essential. At the Stoney Mesa vineyard, the variety of grapes grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling and some hybrids. It also requires that the winemaker has an in-depth understanding of the aging process, what kind of barrels to use, the blending process, whether to use natural or cultured yeasts, knowing and maintaining the acid and Ph levels, and more. “It’s more science than art,” said Neal. One of Colorado’s oldest wineries, Neal said Stoney Mesa Winery has been a pioneer in the production of wine grapes and winemaking in Colorado. “It is kind of hard to think back to when it all started,” said Neal, “two acres of grapes [with] about 500 gallons of total production.” According to Neal, the winery started in a small outbuilding on the property that was remodeled for winemaking. It was quickly outgrown, and in 1997, ground was broken on a new building. This building is now mainly red wine production and bottling. A building which contains the barrel room, as well as the white wine room was added in 2000, and in 2009 the winery reached a capacity of 13,500 gallons, not counting barrels. Today, depending on the weather, Stoney Mesa produces between 2,500 to 4,000 cases of wine per year. The modern facility produces nine different wines — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, a dessert wine (port), a red blend (RoJo Del Mesa) and a white blend (Blanca) — utilizing proven Old World techniques with modern equipment, gentle fruit handling, temperature controlled fermentation, and small lot red wine production. “Red wine is the cornerstone of a good winery,” explained Neal, adding that “blends” (wines made by using several variety of grapes) are the most artistic part of wine making, giving voice to the winemaker. For Neal, that

These stainless steel vats are used at Stoney Mesa Winery to produce from 2,500 to 4,000 cases of wine — varying year to year depending on the production of local grapes. “voice” means growing wine naturally, in harmony with nature and the environment. Always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with those interested in making wines, either as a hobby or as a business, Neal has this advice, “Start by buying grapes from other vineyards. Growing grapes is not an easy thing to do. The last couple years have been hard [due to the unseasonably cold winters] but this year has been good, so far. Take notes, learn from your mistakes and accept the fact that you will screw up some batches.”

According to Neal, the hardest part in the whole process “is selling the product,” adding, “and, what sells is not always the best wine.” According to Neal, Colorado wineries are viewed as a “maverick wine industry” by California growers. “It’s a tough, extremely competitive business,” he said, “difficult to be successful and not for the faint of heart.” The winery and tasting room, located at 16199 Happy Hollow Road in Cedaredge, are open daily from 11 a.m until 5:00 p.m. For more information call 856-9463.

To help protect his grapes from hot summer sun, Bret Neal spread a shade net to soften the intensity of the Colorado sun. Stoney Mesa takes grapes from the field to the table in their products.