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Municipal ballots are in the mail

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The ballots for the municipal election in Delta are expected to be mailed this week, the Delta County clerk and record-

er’s office reports. The ballots must be mailed or delivered to the county courthouse before 7 p.m. Election Day, April 3, to be counted.

Voters will select four city

council members. They are also asked to amend the city charter, to clarify a measure dealing with the city council’s contractual powers.

The language of the existing

section is considered “archaic, confusing and unduly restrictive of the city’s ability to enter certain contracts deemed to be in the city’s vital long-range interests.”

Specifically, the existing language hampers the council’s ability to enter into longterm contracts, such as the multi-year agreement with Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska which locked in wholesale power costs for the City of Delta.

Council believes the city charter should be amended to “provide more reasonable and customary flexibility for the city in future contract set-

tings.”

In the councilmember race, two of the four seats to be filled are uncontested. In each of the other two seats, voters will choose between two candidates.

In District A, Ray Penick and Frank Tranchina are facing off for the seat currently held by Robert Jurca. Jurca is running for re-election, but for the at-large position on city council.

Ray Penick is a native of Delta County and the former co-owner/operator of Mesa View Mortuary-Cemetery. He is now retired.

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CDOT outlines Hwy. 92 priorities

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Pat Sunderland

A wreath bearing Paige’s name marks the spot where Paige Birgfeld’s remains were discovered by a hiker last week. The wreath was placed by Paige’s father Frank.

Remains of missing GJ woman found north of Delta

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A wreath bearing the name “Paige” marks the spot where the skeletal remains of Paige Birgfeld were discovered last week. Birgfeld, a Grand Junction resident, has been missing since 2007.

The Mesa County Sheriff ’s Office has been conducting a homicide investigation since that time, and has named a Grand Junction man a person of interest, although no arrest has been made. Lester Ralph Jones, a former resident of Crawford, has a criminal history in Delta County.

The story of the missing Grand Junction mother received nationwide media attention after it was learned she was living a double life as an escort.

Her burned car was found near Grand Junction after she’d been missing for three days. Friends and family members launched an extensive search for her body, including the area where her remains were eventually discovered accidentally by a hiker. The hiker had pulled off the highway and gone just a short distance when she found a skull and leg bone sticking out of the dirt.

Because the discovery was made just inside the Delta County line, Delta County Sheriff ’s investigators were first on the scene. Once they had determined the remains were human, and it was likely they were Birgfeld’s, the

Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Mesa County investigators were called. Just a day later, the Mesa County Sheriff ’s Office confirmed the remains were those of Paige Birgfeld.

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee said the skeletal remains, along with some personal belongings, were found in the arroyo, tucked beneath a rock. “They would have been easy to miss,” he said, in response to members of the search party who believed they had thoroughly

scoured the area.

A DNA comparison has been requested from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to confirm the forensic odontology that was used to identify the remains. The remains have also been forwarded to a forensic anthropologist in an attempt to identify the cause of death.

Although it’s not known where or how Birgfeld died, Sheriff McKee said it’s probable that she was already dead when her body was left in the arroyo.

A Hwy. 92 overpass being designed for the Stengel’s Hill grade crossing is the first phase of CDOT work that will eventually bring road safety improvements across Rogers Mesa.

The Hwy. 92 corridor from Sulfur Gulch to Hotchkiss is the roadbuilders’ top regional priority, said Ron Alexander, CDOT engineer.

The DCI last year first reported on CDOT’s design work for the Stengel’s Hill railroad overpass. It will extend recent Hwy. 92 improvements that were completed from Austin to Sulfur Gulch about two years ago.

CDOT engineers describe the project as “pretty extensive.” Work constructing the overpass will take place north of the existing roadway, and traffic will be permanently routed on the relocated roadway when completed. Eightfoot-wide shoulders will be added to the roadway and the current at-grade crossing will

be eliminated.

The overpass portion of the work will include an improved intersection at the Pleasure Park entrance with accel/ decel lanes.

Engineers had hoped to have construction work begin this year, but design work is still under way and that won’t happen. Once there is a final approval from the Union Pacific Railroad, CDOT hopes the work can begin at the earliest with the onset of 2013 construction season.

The $12 million project draws funding from a variety of sources: railroad safety improvements funds, state FASTER program collections, and gasoline taxes.

The phase following overpass construction will see improvements across Rogers Mesa to Bridge Street in Hotchkiss.

CDOT right-of-way agents have been “knocking on doors, so property owners know we are coming,” said Alexander.

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Delta parents want the money to follow the kids

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

At a community meeting conducted by the four principals of Delta schools, parents and teachers rallied around a message to be delivered to the school board this Thursday.

The message: We want the money to follow the kids.

About 100 people attended the March 12 meeting facilitated by principals Kurt Clay, Delta High School; Derek Carlson, Delta Middle School; Doug Egging, Lincoln Elementary School; and Jim Farmer, Garnet Mesa Elementary School.

At the heart of their pre-

sentation was the inequity in funding as illustrated by per-pupil funding and staffing levels in Delta schools.

For example, when teacher salaries and benefits are totaled for Delta County, then divided by the number of students in traditional schools, the average cost per pupil is $4,255. But in Delta, funding for the elementary schools is falling short, with Garnet Mesa receiving $3,123 per student and Lincoln Elementary getting $3,362 per student.

Delta Middle School comes in close to the district average at $4,261, while Delta High School is higher at $4,723.

The four principals recognized

that it takes more money to run a high school because of the number of extracurricular activities, but Clay said he understands the need to reduce the per-pupil level at DHS, particularly since enrollment is expected to drop next year.

The principals then demonstrated how the per-pupil funding correlates to class sizes, with Lincoln Elementary, Garnet Mesa Elementary and Cedaredge Middle School all coming in above the district average of 18 students for every teacher. At Garnet Mesa Elementary, the smallest kindergarten class has 25 kids.

“The salaries are one piece, but the reason we feel this information is important is because of increasing class sizes and the resources available for ELL and free and reduced kids,” Farmer said.

“Your kids are in great hands, but we would like to support our kids better.”

It was pointed out that more than half of the district’s students attend school in Delta, and a large proportion of them require additional services, including English language instruction and special services.

Those attending the community meeting agreed the DELTA PARENTS TO A3

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The Colorado Division of Labor and Employment estimates the unemployment rate in Delta County at 9.7 percent, down over one percent from the 10.9 percent recorded in January 2011. That parallels the state unemployment rate, which dropped from 8.8 percent in January 2011 to 7.8 percent in January 2012.

The national unemployment rate declined two-tenths of one percentage point over the same period to 8.3 percent.

For January, unemployment was estimated at 11.1 percent in Montrose and 9.6 percent in Grand Junction.

Citizens for a Healthy Community will host a half-day forum entitled“Understanding the Risks of Oil and Gas Development” Saturday, March 31, at Hotchkiss High School. The forum runs from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and will feature a panel of experts and citizens who will present information about the risks to our air, water, health and the North Fork Valley community from oil and gas development.

When construction begins on Confluence Drive, the City of Delta’s alternate truck route, the three access points into McDonald’s off Gunnison River Drive will be reduced to just one. To offset the impact of the city’s plans, McDonald’s owner Debbie Long Shea asked Delta City Council to cost share the modifications that will be required to open up an access off the south side of the restaurant, through the City Market parking lot. Shea is currently negotiating with Kroger for additional access near the fueling station, and has received a bid of $104,000 for the project. At their March 7 meeting, council members agreed to pay up to half, or $52,000 of the cost of the site improvements.

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OPINION

LETTERS Candidates must understand the duties of their office Dear Editor: Full disclosure: The writer is a candidate for Paonia Town Council.

(As is Karen Fogg who wrote last week on similar issues.)

After attending virtually every Paonia Town Council meeting for the last three years, I finally attended one on Feb. 28 that addressed some serious issues regarding our town government. Late in the meeting, trustee David Weber finally aired in public that our former town finance officer, Kristen Chesnik, is under eye of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for [allegedly] embezzling a “substantial” amount of money from the Town of Paonia. Her case, according to Weber, has been referred to the Delta County district attorney. We apparently cannot know the definition of “substantial” as some “law” stipulates that if an amount is uttered publicly it will constrain the investigation to a fixed amount. This is the first time I have ever heard of this law. Hold your breath for another month or so until the CBI or the district attorney or somebody informs us of the scope of the [alleged] embezzlement.

Weber then noted that the town’s official auditor has been repeatedly calling for some oversight of the town finance officer since 2008. Weber also noted that two sitting members of the town council, Lucien Pevec and Bryan Ayers, comprise the town’s finance

committee and should have been providing that oversight. Weber said that the finance committee ought to have some sort of checklist indicating what the oversight should be and that the oversight was being performed. Pevec said that he was aware of the auditor’s call for inspection of the town’s finances and had in fact asked Chesnik for some records.

Pevec said the records he had asked for were never provided and that Chesnik had “blown off” his requests. Both Pevec and Ayers said they were never fully informed of their duties when they were appointed as the town’s finance committee. Pevec said that he hadn’t suspected anyone of being dishonest.

At approximately this point in the meeting a member of the audience, Bill Brunner, (himself a former town trustee) announced that Pevec, Ayers and Mayor Schwieterman had failed in their responsibility to oversee the town finances, that oversight of the town’s finances was a prime responsibility of the trustees and that apologies and resignations should be tendered before the meeting concluded. Brunner also indicated that there was a weakness in the town’s organization caused by nobody being “the boss.”

Pevec gave a heartfelt apology but indicated he was not seeking reelection and wanted to see the embezzlement matter through to the end of his

term. Mayor Schwieterman noted that town clerk Barbara Peterson, had already been assigned new day-to-day authority over the finance officer.

Neither Ayers nor the Mayor resigned.

I note here that extensive surveys of Paonia’s residents seldom fail to mention that one of the aspects they most treasure about our town is the small rural nature of our community. I heartily concur. I also hugely admire the time and effort the trustees and the mayor devote to their duties. One aspect of this small town rural community is that the governing body serves virtually as volunteers. (Trustees receive a $100 per month stipend which Trustee Weber once remarked amounts to about $2 per hour for the time required of the office.)

Therein lies the rub.

Embezzlement or dishonesty by anyone in our government or town staff ought to serve as a wakeup call. I don’t see a necessity for a wholesale reorganization of our town’s government, mass resignations and a pall of suspicion on everyone.

Certainly the wakeup call ought to extend to the six candidates who have filed for the four seats in the April election. The office of trustee is in no sense ceremonial but ought to require a solemn commitment to and understanding of the responsibilities and duties of the office.

Larry Wissbeck Paonia

Oil/gas developers should look elsewhere Dear Editor: I have written previously to public officials in regards to my objections to the August BLM gas leases in the North Fork Valley and listed the parcels I felt particularly offensive. This time I wish to state my fears in regards to personal economic interests and to the economic interests of other valley residents.

I have grave concerns regarding the effect gas development will have on real estate values here in the North Fork Valley and on the personal wealth of myself and other valley residents. My personal real estate, and I assume that of others, has been devalued 25 percent due to the 2008 collapse of the real estate market caused by derivative trading on Wall Street by large banks. Now there is another challenge to those values from another group of corporations, the natural gas industry.

I have in my mind the aerial view of the Garfield County landscape along the I-70 corridor in the vicinity of Rifle and of the Roan Plateau, both with their endless miles of crisscrossing dirt roads and forests of well heads and well pads. In my mind’s eye, I superimpose that scene over the topography of the North Fork Valley and I see the industrial view changing the beauty of the landscape here.

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I know, too, the change is not going to help already depressed real estate.

Googling “fracking problems” or “fracking contamination,” I have found numerous instances of fracking gone wrong. The EPA found 11 of 39 drinking wells in Pavilion, Wyo., contaminated by toxins used in natural gas production.

In Wise County, Texas, drinking water has contained boron, strontium and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTB) in the vicinity of fracking activities.

Leaking methane gas has contaminated wells and caused bubbling in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. I was alerted to the potential dangers of fracking contamination when I read “in 2005 Congress exempted fracking from requirements of the Safe Water Drinking Act, a move health advocates labeled the ‘Halliburton loophole.’ ” I read, too, gas industry comments as to the safety of the fracking process. Since I have much to lose, I cannot help smelling a rat, and I worry about the water quality of my Fire Mountain Canal shares and of my two domestic water taps in the midst of fracking activity and the loss of legislative

protection.

In spite of industry assurances, some unforeseen event could occur that pollutes those sources. Should that happen, I suspect my already reduced investment here, my life savings, will be worth very little. There is no comfort knowing other residents share the same fate. So I ask myself, why must I put so much at risk and for what great cause?

For whom?

Is it too much to ask the gas industry to back off from our water and our towns? Is it too much to ask politicians, the BLM or the Forest Service to choose from the millions of acres under their management or custodial care other sites that are not located near schools, do not abut domestic water supplies, do not ring irrigation reservoirs and do not put noxious fumes in the air near our cities and towns? Surely, room exists in the forest and on BLM lands where the gas industry can make its millions and billions without destroying the North Fork and the modest wealth of the people who have chosen to live here.

Joe Snydstrup Pitkin Mesa

Don’t single out federal employees Dear Editor: Over time, the federal work force has significantly shrunk compared to the overall U.S. population. In 1969, there were three million federal employees serving 203 million Americans.

In 2009, there were 2.8 million federal employees serving 307 million Americans. Therefore, now there are 200,000 fewer federal employees serving more than 100 million more Americans.

We have the finest civil service system in the world, and our federal employees are “The Heartbeat of America.”

They do an amazing job, considering they are

undermanned.

Civil servants are patriotic, and many federal employees and retirees have served in the armed forces prior to their civilian capacity with the goverment. Federal employees and retirees are willing to make sacrifices to reduce the federal deficit, but they do not want Congress to unfairly single out those that serve or have served their country for those cuts to their salaries and benefits.

Tom Heffernan President Uncompahgre Chapter 1039 National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees

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Land swap creates exciting opportunities Dear Editor: I am very excited about what the general public, especially in western Colorado, stands to gain from the proposed Bear Ranch land exchange.

My family and I love riding our ATVs recreationally all over Colorado and Utah, but I have to admit that I have never ridden the Ragged Mountain Trail. After seeing several stories and letters to the editor about the area and the land exchange, and hearing about these beautiful trails I decided to look into it for myself.

From what I have come to understand the current

trail at Spring Creek is not often utilized because the access is difficult to locate and extremely dangerous. This other trail I keep hearing about is also apparently difficult to access, has no actual trailhead and does not allow for any motorized users. So when I read about Bear Ranch’s proposal to build and pay for a new trail and trailhead that will allow everyone from mountain bikers to hikers and ATV users to access the Ragged Mountain Trail via Spring Creek I was very excited.

From what I have read the taxpayers are getting a great deal as well with

Who’s connecting the dots?

Dear Editor: A series of BLM parcels roughly follows the south rim of the Smith Fork Canyon and could connect the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area to Crawford State Park. These parcels provide an opportunity to create a trail system linking to the two parks. Counties that promote tourism look for ways to create and enhance walking and biking trails. There is some private land interspersed with the BLM parcels, but such issues have been overcome elsewhere. Unfortunately, the BLM may lease four of these parcels to oil and gas developers next

August. The opportunity to link the parks with a trail would likely be lost for generations. Why isn’t the Delta County Tourism Cabinet looking into this? Where are biking and hiking groups?

What about the Friends of Crawford State Park or Park management? Is there a “friends” group for the BLM administered GGNCA and are they interested in trails? Has the Southwest Resource Advisory Council discussed the possibility of trails? And, most of all, where is the BLM on this and why aren’t they looking at trail possibilities?

Gene Goffin Crawford

the lands that are being traded in Gunnison and Uintah counties, but I am most excited for the new opportunities right in my back yard.

The North Fork Valley is a beautiful area and the idea of being able to make a day trip out of exploring this new trail and then stopping off in Paonia for pizza and a micro beer is exactly why I love living in western Colorado.

John Grimsley Grand Junction

Bear Ranch has a positive impact on Delta County Dear Editor: Just wanted to say thank you to Bear Ranch for the large and generous donation they made to the Paonia baseball program. The money they so willingly gave to our program is already being used to improve the baseball facility at Volunteer Park. The contributions Bear Ranch has given, and continues to give, shows their continual effort to improve Delta County in a positive way.

Drew Potter 9-12 Social Studies Head Baseball Coach Paonia High School

Jim Robertson remembered as a community leader Dear Editor: When I looked at the obituary page in the March 7 edition of the DCI, smiling up at me was Jim Robertson, with all his enthusiasm and zest for living shining through, even on newsprint.

I was privileged to be one of the city managers who worked with City of Delta Mayor Jim Robertson. He was a great mayor.

He knew what needed to be done for Delta to be a well-functioning and beautiful city. He knew how to lead a council. Jim told me he once took two new councilmembers “out in the alley” (the alley between city hall and the Presbyterian church) and explained how city government works. He said the councilmembers came back in and got down to business.

My first week on the job Jim came in and told me, “Get that Gibson store in here. We’ve been trying for 10 years.” And

we did. Delta Hardware is in that location today.

The land was zoned park land, with nothing on it but patches of alkaline.

The citizens voted twoto-one to rezone the land commercial. Look at all the commercial development there today.

Jim and the council, two of whom are still in Delta — Bonnie Thompson and Gerald Roberts — said “get the design for the wastewater plant completed and the plant built.” People enjoying the beauty of Confluence Lake today might be surprised to know that the lake used to be two large smelly wastewater lagoons. A couple of years later we celebrated the groundbreaking for our beautiful new biological rotating disc wastewater treatment plant.

Jim was also dedicated to and spent many years in the Delta Volunteer Fire Department. One special passion he saw

visualized was the voters approving the building of the handsome firehouse at the corner of 5th and Grand streets.

He and his beloved wife Edra enjoyed 60 years of marriage. And Edra watched Jim living in great pain and discomfort over the past 10 years.

Even the debilitating condition that he suffered during those years was the result of his sense of duty when, in 1972, he rushed in to start extinguishing a fire while the volunteer fire department was en route.

I look at Jim’s picture and I can remember his hearty laugh, the spirit of all those funny stories, and the positive changes he brought about during his good, caring, productive life.

Bon voyage, Jim. We will miss you and the difference you made in our lives.

Annette Brand Delta

Economic development rests with our assets Dear Editor: “Keep the North Fork a great place to live,” a letter printed in the DCI Feb. 29, was right on. In it the realtors spoke of the marvelous assets the North Fork has developed over the last 20 years.

In the DCI article Feb. 8, “Pending oil/gas leases worry home buyers” Bob Lario hit it on the head when he said, “This could kill us.” Not only could it hurt the realtors but it could destroy what we all have invested in our property over the years.

This wonderful valley with its amazing sense of place, rural living, public lands, vineyards, ranches, scenery, cows, calves, and grandchildren plus all the many charms of the North Fork is why we live here.

I commend the commissioners for their show and tell in Paonia on March 15 to present calm information on the leasing of federal lands for gas drilling.

Frankly it was hell when the county had to address the issue of drilling on private lands for methane gas. Hopefully the BLM will withdraw these lease decisions until they get their Resource Management Plan up to date.

I assume the realtors are also disclosing to potential buyers the recent approval of confinement livestock units

in the North Fork. These units will have very negative impacts on our property values and certainly the quality of our rural lifestyle. These units could have been compatible in other areas of the county where they are already present.

Much was said about agriculture last summer during the “chicken wars.”

Let me remind you that agriculture ranks fourth in personal income at 2.9 percent (1.8 percent age services and 1.1 percent farm income). The number one personal income source in Delta County is non labor income at 47.5 percent of which 21.9 percent is transfer payments (Social Security and social services) and 25.7 percent is dividends and interest.

That is the income that comes here to folks who chose to live here and who could live anywhere else, except they find this is a wonderful place to live.

To have energy extraction industries receive preference or to throw confinement livestock units willy-nilly around our county will not encourage the folks receiving this income to come or to stay and will have disastrous effects on the property values of all.

We have an exodus in Delta. I have seen sugar beets, barley and hogs leave, plus reduced

onion and bean acreages.

Recently we have lost the sporting goods store, the lumberyard, the farmer’s co-op, gas stations, the Dodge dealer and soon John Deere. We have gained a village Walmart and a few new shops but the economic action is in adjacent counties which have acquired a mass of big box stores, chain restaurants, pubs, etc. and JOBS. I and others love to live here for the assets the county has and we have become a bedroom community in the truest sense of the word, but a community with a rural lifestyle that is delightful and a treasure to behold.

The gem of the North Fork is not to be found anywhere else in Colorado.

I believe it is time to really work at making this county continue to be attractive to that 47.5 percent, making them welcome and encouraging them to stay. Sometimes places get passed by for many reasons (the economics of development) but that does not mean that this county can’t embrace the positive assets we have and be an even greater place to live by encouraging the small farms and creative entrepreneurs in our midst.

Reg Cridler Farmer-Forester Redlands Mesa

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Delta parents The discussion then turned to possible solutions. While the principals suggested a three-to five-year plan to resolve the inequity issue, parents were not willing to be that patient. In five years, they agreed, the critically formative years for their elementary kids will have passed. They want the presentation to the school board to stress the importance of implementing changes for the 2012-13 school year.

Hwy. 92 priorities FROM PAGE A1 concern on the Rogers Mesa stretch of highway is rear-end collisions that occur when traffic is stopped in the roadway waiting for traffic to clear before making a left-hand turn into driveways.

Engineers have considered extensive use of a continuous left turn lane or center turn lane, but that option would require a lot of right-of-way, Alexander said. Still, some use of the center turn lanes is possible in the project.

Current planning is focused on a two-lane roadway with eight-foot-

wide paved shoulders.

There are planned accel/ decel lanes at 3100, 3200, and 3300 roads, Alexander said.

Highway 92 improvements are at the top of CDOT’s regional priority list, Alexander said.

A stretch of highway through Blue Creek Canyon comes up second.

There is a tie for the third between Hwy. 133 and Hwy. 550 south of Montrose.

Alexander said that Hwy. 133 has higher accident and fatality rates, “So, it’s easy to spend money there first.”

Commodity distribution scheduled March 22 Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, March 22, at the following locations: Delta — First Assembly of God gym, 762 Dodge Street.

Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street.

Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds.

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Distribution begins at 9 a.m., and ends at 1 p.m., or earlier if items are no longer available.

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines. Please bring some form of identification. If picking up commodities for another household, an ID and a note from that household is required.

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FROM PAGE A1 number one priority should be reducing the student-teacher ratio, particularly in the elementary schools, and that’s the message that will be delivered at Thursday’s school board meeting. Also of importance is developing and implementing a per-pupil ratio for funding at three levels — elementary, middle and high school — that will put all the district’s schools on an even footing.

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FROM PAGE A1 “My occupation required me to listen, educate and coordinate individual’s wants and needs during one of the most difficult times in their lives,” he said. “This ability to listen I feel is a very valuable attribute to have in order to serve the citizens of Delta properly.

Penick has served in a number of leadership capacities, including two previous terms on the city council. He serves on the Bona Fide Ditch board and is the financial secretary of his Ray Penick church.

When asked to list the three most pressing challenges facing the City of Delta he responded, “I have a reluctance to list just three challenges for fear that some may consider them my agenda should I become elected.

After having said that, I will say the highway bypass demands attention as do the overall city finances. Many of the specific challenges relate to the overall city finances, such as funding of the golf course, maintaining infrastructure, city ordinances concerning business expansion and recruitment, continuing to provide city services at reasonable cost to the citizens, finding ways to trim costs without sacrificing service, adequately compensating city staff for their efforts in keeping the city operating through these lean financial years.

“My plan of action will be to listen, ask questions, seek input, and then proceed with those decisions that I feel would be in the best interest of the City of Delta. Unfortunately, some of those decisions may not be in the best interest of some citizens; but hopefully those decisions would be in the best interest of the city as a whole.

Frank Tranchina worked for the City of Aurora in a variety of positions, from water and wastewater to billing and purchasing, before retiring and moving to Delta 18 years ago. His wife, Ramona (Messano), was born and raised in Delta.

They now live on a 10.5acre farm in North Delta, where they raise horses, goats, geese and chickens.

In the military, he taught computer and electronics.

He has also repaired medical Frank Tranchina equipment.

He believes his experience with the City of Aurora gives him insight into how a city operates.

His priorities would be keeping a manageable budget, maintaining the city infrastructure, and finding what the people of Delta want.

“What we need is an open city government that will look after the needs of the good people of Delta,” he said. “I am a fresh face on council and not a repeat from the past.”

Robert Jurca and Gerald Roberts are seeking election to the at-large seat on city council.

Jurca is a 34-year resident of Delta. He is employed as a software engineer with Hexagon Metrology.

“I feel that my ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and snap decisions by management in my industry has made me very flexible. I am able to easily assimilate new information, enabling me to make well informed but quick decisions.”

He says the budget, attracting businesses and responsible growth are the city’s top three challenges.

“Being an elected Robert Jurca official my

plan of action is to listen to my constituents and work collectively with the other council members to determine a course of action.”

Jurca explains why he’s the best candidate for the at-large seat: “I am in touch with the community because I have children enrolled in Delta schools but, as a working person I also understand the challenges residents will face in the upcoming years. I feel that I am approachable by all residents. I bring to the table my values of honesty, integrity and the belief that decisions made by council must be for the benefit of all the residents.”

Gerald Roberts has been involved in City of Delta activities and politics for most of the 35 years he has lived in the community. He served on city council from 1982- Gerald Roberts 1998, and is a three-time mayor. He is currently the chairman of the Delta Planning and Zoning Commission.

In his role as councilman, he served as chairman of the Project 7 Water Authority, attended numerous Colorado Municipal League (CML) conferences and training sessions for elected officials, and was chairman of the CML Policy Committee. He served on two separate city comprehensive plan development committees.

“Given my extensive years of service and involvement in the community, I believe that I possess the necessary knowledge of the responsibility, financial needs, and staffing needs of the city and its departments.”

The number one challenge facing Delta, he believes, is the continued reliance on the Municipal Light and Power fund to subsidize the golf course at $500,000 per year.

“This subsidy is only costing the citizens of Delta who receive their power from Delta,” he said. “Many of our citizens are on Delta-Montrose Electric and don’t even have to pay this subsidy. Council should work toward finding a fair and equitable subsidy of the golf course. As a council member, I will work with the newly formed Citizens Financial Committee to seek alternate funding sources and/or seek reductions in expenditures to eliminate this subsidy.”

Roberts also mentioned the continuing development of the alternate truck route and the overall poor economy. He said the Delta Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed several ordinances to make it easier to develop and do business in Delta.

In closing, Roberts said he is retired and has the time to attend meetings, research issues, and meet with the citizens.

“As your next council member, I will be available with a dedication that can not be matched,” he said.

Mary Cooper is unopposed in her quest for reelection to the city council.

She retired after 22 years of co-owning the NAPA auto parts store in Delta.

She was first appointed to the city council, then elected to the position.

She is finishing her first full term in office.

“I decided to run again for a final term to help see to fruition a very large project that has been ongoing for years and has been in full swing for the last four or more years,” she said. “Of course I am talking about Confluence Drive. Love it or hate it, and I have had opinions expressed to me both ways, it is a project that is the largest the City of Delta has ever tackled and will contribute to the safety of all.”

Cooper has been involved in a number

of other large projects, including the high voltage transmission power line, the rec center tax extension, improvements to the treatment plant, the building of the ball fields at the rec center, the soccer fields at Cottonwood, and the city’s newest addition, River Bend Park.

Over the years she has served with three different city managers, three acting city managers, and three police Mary Cooper chiefs.

Bill Raley is also unopposed. Since being appointed to the District C council seat about a year ago, he says most of council’s time has been taken up with securing property for the truck bypass.

Their goal has been to treat everyone involved

in the process fairly.

Raley has lived in Delta for 29 years, and owned a business for 25. Bill Raley Through his business experience he learned to meet payroll, pay bills and deal with customers.

Most recently, he was the county jail administrator for 11 years. He is now retired from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Department.

“The number one challenge I see is surviving in a time of tight money in a slow economy,” he said.

“The next problem is dealing with saving the golf course.

“Our streets are getting in need of repair.

The answer to all of these problems is to budget our money carefully.”

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bill Heddles Rec. Center

Saturday, March 17 • 7-10 p.m.

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Knob, Loy plan BIRTHS June wedding Michelle Knob, the daughter of Ronald Knob of Delta and Tammie Knob of Grand Junction, is engaged to be married to Justin Loy, son of Junior Loy and Deborah Loy, both of Delta.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Delta

High School. She earned a degree from Mesa State College in 2008.

Her fiancé graduated from Delta High School in 2002 and from Mesa State College in 2007.

The couple plan a June 9 wedding.

Jake Hankins and Nicole Freeman of Hotchkiss are the parents of a son, Dustin Allen Hankins, born March 2, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18.5 inches in length.

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All Elks and their guests welcome

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Yesenia Martinez and Angel Ponce of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Jacqueline Ponce, born March 1, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Allie Guthrie and Harold Preston of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Sunny Jan Preston, born March 7, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 inches in length.

Artists’ gathering planned in Women’s Montrose Thirteen area artists, including Roger Milway and Carol Ann Rasmussen, will show their works at “A Gathering of Artists” Saturday, March 17. The event, now in its sixth year, is hosted by the Hampton Inn in Montrose. Stop by to view the artists’ works from 1 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

“A Gathering of Artists” is sponsored by Alpine Bank.

support group forms

Women’s support groups for issues surrounding domestic violence is being formed.

The meetings will be held Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information and the location of the meeting place, call 249-8345.

Singers needed for patriotic tribute Singers young and old are invited to participate in “An American Celebration,” an annual patriotic program. Instrumentalists are also needed.

Guitar, mandolin, violin and banjo players are

welcome.

The first practice will be Monday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at the Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street. Please call Marilyn Wyatt at 872-3949 if you have any questions.

HEALTH AWARENESS EXPO Saturday, March 24 • 9-11:30 a.m.

At Colorow Care Center 750 South 8th Street • Olathe • 970-323-5504

Get Informed ~ Learn About Health • Montrose Memorial Hospital Respiratory Dept. will give Pulmonary Function Test

• Alpine Home Health Available for Blood Pressure Check & TUG Testing

• Alpine Hospice Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives

• Uncompahgre Valley Vision Center Eye Glass Adjustments

• Genesis Therapy Rehab — Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

• Audiology & Hearing Aid Center of Colo. West Otolaryngologists Hearing Screenings

• Dr. Baize Diagnostic Foot Care & Screening Diabetes & Nail Disorders

• Dr. Buchanan, OD Glaucoma Screening

• Bank of Colorado - Olathe Sponsoring Hamburgers & Hot Dogs

Communities Are Invited To Join Us For This FREE Event!

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Girl Scouts ‘adopt’ baby to celebrate 100th anniversary This week, Delta troops joined Girl Scouts across the country to celebrate Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary.

Girl Scouts of the USA has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl, to celebrate girls, recognize their leadership potential, and renew their commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country.

Locally, the troops prepared a gift basket in anticipation of the birth of a baby girl on March 12, the official anniversary date. Their hopes were realized when Jami Pluhar gave birth to her daughter, Manik, at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Cookie sales continue at several local businesses. Jessica Antal, one of the Delta County leaders, reports that some customers are asking about Girl

Scout support of Planned Parenthood. “Every penny earned from cookies sales stays local, either at the troop level or at the council level,” Antal said.

“There are some great things that cookie money can help these girls learn and do.”

The state organization emphasizes that Girl Scouts of Colorado has

never had a relationship with Planned Parenthood.

“The Girl Scout organization is a non-profit, and our fund development exclusively benefits the girls in our programs, not other organizations,” explained Amanda Kalina, public relations director for Girl Scouts of Colorado.

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It’s a girl! To celebrate the arrival of Manik Pluhar and the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, local troops prepared a gift basket to present to the new mother, Jami Pluhar.

Women will find Spaghetti Seminar fun and educational Do good things really come to those who wait? Does it bother you when someone else always seems to get what you’d like to have? Dr. Julie Mixter, keynote speaker at an upcoming Spaghetti Seminar for women, will be speaking about these very questions. During the seminar Julie will take a look at the book, “Gone With the Wind,” in which two women are contrasted — one who lived her life in Christ, the other who lost her life pursuing what wasn’t real. Teen and adult women are invited to attend and consider what God’s word has to say about which of these women should be their role model.

Spaghetti Seminars are a division of the women’s ministry at Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road. The title comes from the book “Women are Like Spaghetti, Men Are Like Waffles.” More than just a lecture, Spaghetti Seminars are designed to be a girls’-morning-out filled with fun and learning.

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It’s time for another Pea Green Saturday Well folks, it’s time for the last Pea Green Saturday Night music concert of the 2012 season, and you all are invited.

Featured March 24 from 7-9:30 p.m. will be the Hauzes, Jody Brown and Co., and Gotta Be Girls, all for only half a sawbuck ($5) at the door. As usual, the event will be held at the Pea Green Community Center at the junction of Hwy. 348 and Banner Rd. Enjoy an evening of some of the best local old-time, bluegrass, and folk music with the best music-loving crowd this side of the Great Divide. The famous “I’m a Pea Greener” lapel button will be available, and they can only be bought, traded, or sold at this event. Some people bring a small snack to share.

The doors open at 6 p.m.; seating is limited. For more information contact Len Willey at 874-8879.

Wind Spaghetti Seminar is March 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is $7 and includes brunch; trained childcare is avail-

able by donation. RSVP to 874-4322 by March 20 or register online at www. deltachristianchurch.org /#/women/.

Meal sites plan special luncheon for seniors 90+ The senior meal programs in Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and Paonia invite seniors 90 years and older and their families to attend a special luncheon in their honor. Senior CommUnity meals will be preparing a lunch of turkey, mashed potatoes, salad and cake. The meal will be free for any senior celebrating 90 years and more of life.

Save the date —

Wednesday, March 21, at noon, at the meal sites in Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and Paonia.

For more information, call the Delta meal site at 874-7837, Cedaredge meal site at 856-3636, Hotchkiss senior site at 872-3494 or the Paonia meal site at 527-3435.

If you know of someone who would like to attend but needs transportation, please call to make arrangements.

Join us Friday, March 16 from 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m. as we celebrate

“Bev The Yarn Lady” Day Thank you, Bev, and congratulations on turning “21.”

Stop by the yarn and fabric dept. at Clubb’s Variety to congratulate Bev on 21 years of service.

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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SANDWICHES You don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to serve these festive sandwiches. Your family is sure to enjoy the creamy cabbage and tender corned beef piled high on a hard roll anytime of year.

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1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 cups thinly shredded raw cabbage 4 kaiser or hard rolls, split 3/4 to 1 pound cooked corned beef, sliced In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and pepper until blended.

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Area pronghorns are subject of study

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Get growing Paul Suppes, parks director for the City of Delta, has staked out a community garden just off 7th Street but the project can’t proceed without more interest from local gardeners. Learn more Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at the Delta County Library or call Suppes at 874-7973 by April 6. Plans call for 24 lots, 10x20 feet, that will be fenced, staked and tilled. Water and storage for gardening tools are both available onsite.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists and managers have started a study in western Colorado to try to determine why the population of a small herd of pronghorns is not growing.

In an area of Delta and Mesa counties, just southwest of the Grand Mesa, is a herd of about 100 pronghorns descended from animals transplanted to the area in the 1970s. During the last 10 years, agency biologists and managers have noticed that groups of the animals are getting smaller and the overall size of the herd is declining.

“Very few fawns are surviving and we don’t know why,” said Brad Banulis, terrestrial biologist for the Montrose area. “We hope that this

study will help us figure out what’s going on in this herd.”

Two operations kicked off the research.

On Feb. 19, the agency captured 19 pronghorns from the herd. Radio collars and ear tags were placed on 10 of them, and neck bands and ear tags were placed on the other nine. The collars and bands will allow biologists and managers to track the animals’ movements and to spot them from a distance.

On March 1, 24 pronghorns were captured south of Limon in eastern Colorado and taken to a site near the Delta-Mesa County line where they were released. Nine of the animals were fitted with radio collars and the others received ear tags and neck bands.

All the animals captured also received a

vaccine that fends off viruses that cause hemorrhagic diseases in ungulates. The diseases can be fatal to deer and pronghorns.

The transplanted animals will join up with the existing herd, Banulis explained. Their movements will be tracked and wildlife staff will be able to determine what habitat they are utilizing, if they are having young and if fawns are surviving.

“This is the first time we’ve done any research on this herd,” Banulis said. “The ability to track these animals will provide us with a lot of valuable information.”

No pronghorn hunting in this herd’s area is allowed currently.

To learn more about pronghorns in Colorado, visit wildlife.state.co.us/ WildlifeSpecies/.

Tipton hosts town meeting

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Congressman Scott Tipton said that scenes of economic struggle have greeted him in his travels through the 3rd Congressional District.

The economic hardship is being caused by policies of the Obama administration, he told a packed meeting room during a town hall visit in Delta on Monday.

A massive and expensive health care law,

high and rising gasoline prices, and a Mideast in flames are among the causes which he laid at the President’s door step.

Tipton took questions from constituents for almost 45 minutes during the session. In his responses, he laid out his positions on issues including the following: • He opposes the administration “changing the rules” and cutting veteran’s health care services and benefits.

• He voted both to repeal and to de-fund the Obamacare law. He is hopeful the Supreme Court will overturn the individual mandate in the law.

• Tort reform, which the administration opposes, would help lower health care costs.

• Administrative regulations are excessive, burdensome, and frustrate the intent of legislation.

He is fighting federal regulatory overkill including Forest Service attempts to appropriate private water rights.

• Fracking is not a danger to groundwater supplies if the procedure is carried out properly.

• He opposes the United Nations Agenda 21 mandate. There is broad, bi-partisan opposition in Congress to the U.S. ceding any sovereignty to the U.N. on Agenda 21 or other issues.

• The Democrat controlled Senate is responsible for stalling adoption of a federal budget and

DELTA UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Come join us for our St. Patrick’s Day luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Delta United Methodist Church 477 Meeker St. in our Fellowship Hall.

Your choice of:

Rep. Scott Tipton

Rueben or Chicken Salad Sandwich Chips with homemade desserts & drink

for stonewalling over 30 job creating bills passed by the House of Representatives.

• Robust job creation is absolutely necessary for dealing with the government’s multi-trilliondollar deficit.

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Students’ reward During an assembly to recognize academic growth at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, principals Adam Truitt and Jim Farmer made good on their promise to kiss a pig if 80 percent of the students achieved their second quarter reading goals.

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Commissioners reappointed Dr. Roger Bentley and Monica Wiitanen to three-year terms on the county planning commission. Bentley represents the Delta area and Wiitanen represents the Upper North Fork area.

Other appointments the commissioners have made recently to county boards and commissions include the reappointment of Dr. Susan Raymond to a term on the Leroux Creek Area Planning Committee (APC).

Judy Davies was named to the Surface Creek APC.

Lazaros Bountour was appointed to a three-year term on the North Fork APC replacing Mike Jackson who resigned.

Andrew Braslin was named to the County Fair Board to finish out the term of Joyce Conger who resigned.

Commissioners also noted resignations of Jim Durr and Al Earley form the County Tourism Cabinet.

In other business at recent meetings, the BoCC has dealt with the following matters: • Commissioners approved a letter of support for the City of Delta’s request for a $10,000

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Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Gunnison Gorge Anglers are offering a six-week fly tying class beginning April 3April 24. The cost is $30.

Register before March 27 by calling 874-0923.l

Commissioners re-appoint planning board members

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GOCO grant for use in developing the former LaFarge gravel pit on the Gunnison River. The city hopes that the facility will be a Delta focal point for river recreationalists using the new Hartland Dam passage structure.

• Commissioners approved a grant agreement with CDOT for $400,000 in funding for Blake field Improvements including construction of a taxiway, relocation of a wind cone for better pilot visibility, and construction of a segmented circle, a ground marker that is used in conjunction with the wind cone.

206 E. Main St. Montrose • 249-7753 9-6 Mon.-Sat. • 11-4 Sun.

The Annual Meeting of

Delta County Federal Credit Union will be held

Monday, March 19 with an

Open House at both locations all day and the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 1340 Hwy. 92 in Delta DELTA COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1340 Hwy. 92 • DELTA • 874-7674 120 N. 6th St. • HOTCHKISS • 872-4277 www.deltacountyfcu.com

Having Cabin Fever?

Tiffany, etc. Is Having Its Annual

CABIN FEVER AUCTION Friday,, Saturday and Sunday, March 16, 17 and 18 Come in. Make an offer on as many items in the store as you’d like even special orders.

Bring this Ad to Enter Our Cabin Fever Drawing for Prizes

Tiffany, etc. • 439 E. Main • Montrose • 249-7877

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Celebrate Easter at ‘EggStravaganza’ It will soon be time for Delta’s annual Easter EggStravaganza at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Festivities begin in the gym where kids can decorate eggs, play games or make crafts, or even get an airbrush tattoo.

Bring your cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny. There will be an

outdoor Easter egg hunt, too. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7, for the new time of 10 a.m. to noon. Early registration at $3 per child ends at 5 p.m. Friday, April 6. Admission at the door is $5 per child. Adult participants are admitted free. This event is for kids ages 2-10.

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Stellar students Twenty-eight members were inducted into Delta Middle School’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. These students met the criteria for membership based on character, citizenship, leadership, scholarship and citizenship. Congratulations to these students and their families.

DHS

CALENDAR Thur., Mar. 15 Fri., Mar. 16 Sat., Mar. 17 Mon., Mar. 19 Tues., Mar. 20

Wed., Mar. 21

Girls Tennis at Delta vs. Montrose, 4:00 p.m.

Lloyd McMillan Baseball Tournament at Delta, 4:30 p.m.

Lloyd McMillan Baseball Tourney at Delta; Delta Invitational Track Meet.

TCAP Testing for Freshmen & Sophomores, 8:15 a.m.; ACT Prep for all Juniors, 8:15-10:30 a.m.

TCAP Testing for Freshmen & Sophomores, 8:15 a.m.; ACT Prep for all Juniors; Girls Tennis at GJ Central.

TCAP Testing for Freshmen & Sophomores; ACT Prep for all Juniors.

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Delta Middle School eighth graders are excited about history Congratulations to all of the Delta Middle School eighth graders who participated in National History Day at Colorado Mesa University Feb. 25. Delta Middle School took 15 students to the competition. A number of students will be moving on to the state competition in Denver.

Heather Robb placed third in group websites.

Rhiannon Sturgeon and

Shanan Davey placed second in group websites.

Sara Jurca placed first in individual websites, and Naomi Hayner placed third in group exhibits.

Lacy Davis and Darcey Ballard placed second in group documentary.

Students began their National History Projects as part of a research unit in the new eighth grade district social studies curriculum. It was a

huge success, as students learned to think as historians and critique primary sources. Students were excited about history. Prior to the regional competition, DMS had a school showcase where community judges evaluated the student projects. Thank you to the Delta County librarians and Jim Wetzel, museum curator, for helping in that process.

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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION PREESCOLAR

COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

WHEN:

March 16, 2012

The Delta Center 822 Grand Avenue Early Registration is VERY important in reserving a spot for next year!

TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WHAT TO BRING: Birth Certificate Immunization Schedule Social Security Card PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD IF: • He/She has not been through a backpack screening • You have concerns about their skill level WHERE:

When you are ready to turn in your preregistration packet, a staff member will review your paperwork with you.

Tuition-free acceptance to preschool may be based on one or more of the following factors: Economic, Educational, Social and Family Circumstances. If your child is accepted to preschool, you will be notified sometime in May. A limited number of tuition slots are available.

COLORADO PRESCHOOL SLOTS AVAILABLE AT: DELTA BELA Preschool March 16, 2012 CEDAREDGE Little Sprouts April 2-6, 2012 (Call 856-4648 for appointment) HOTCHKISS Hotchkiss BELA Pre K-8 April 30, 2012 No 3-year-olds are accepted at Hotchkiss Preschool.

Montessori PAONIA Paonia BELA Preschool April 25, 2012 CRAWFORD Crawford BELA Preschool March 30,2012

CUANDO:

16 de Marzo de 2012

The Delta Center 822 Grand Avenue Delta, CO La matricula temprana es MUY importante para asegurar un lugar para el ano que entra!

DONDE:

HORA: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

QUE NECESITA TRAER: Acta de Nacimiento Cartillia de las Vaccunas Tarjeta de Seguro POR FAVOR DE TRAER A SU NINO/A SI: • no le han hecho un examen de dial (de aprendizaje) • tiene preocupacion de el desarrollo de el o ella Cuando usted este listo para entregar su paquete de preinscripcion, un miembro del personal revisara los papeles con usted.

Aceptacion a la escuela preescolar puede ser basada en uno o mas de los siguientes: Economico, Educacion, Circumstancias Sociales y de Familia.

Si su hijo/a es aceptado a la escuela preescolar, usted sera notificado en Mayo.

LUGARES PREESCOLARES ESTAN DISPONIBLES EN: DELTA BELA Preschool 16 de Marzo de 2012 CEDAREDGE Little Sprouts 2-6 de Abril de 2012 (Call 856-4648 for appointment) HOTCHKISS Hotchkiss BELA Pre K-8 30 de Abril de 2012 Nino’s de 3 anos NO SON ACEPTADOS en la escuela de Hotchkiss

Montessori PAONIA Paonia BELA Preschool 25° de Abril de 2012 CRAWFORD Crawford BELA Preschool 30 de Marzo de 2012

* Children must be 3 years old before September 1, 2012

* Para aplicar su nino/a debe cumplir 3 anos para el 1° de Septiebre de 2012.

For more information, please call Stephanie or Sarah at 874-9517.

Para Mas Informacion, por favor de hablar con Sarah a 874-9517.

DMS social studies teacher Hailey Hancock has posted more pictures on her website, www. educatingexcellence.com.

Register for rookies baseball Registration for boys ages 7-8 is underway for the City of Delta’s pitching machine league. Age is as of early June. The enrollment fee is $40.

For more information or to register, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Philip Spinden of Delta, an engineering student at the University of Idaho, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2011.

To achieve this honor, undergraduate students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 10 graded credits.

Skye Raylene Walker

Information sought on missing teen Skye Raylene Walker, 16, has been reported as a runaway from Olathe.

If you have seen her since March 5, or know where she might be, please contact the Montrose Police Department at 252-4010.

Skye is 5’9” tall, weighs 130 pounds and has reddish/brown hair and hazel eyes.

Foundation offers scholarship Applications are now available for the annual Cindy Watson Foundation Scholarship. The intent of the scholarship is to recognize individuals who demonstrate accountability, contribute to their own goals, and plan to continue their involvement in their community after college graduation. Seniors who will graduate in 2012 from Montrose, Olathe, Ouray, Ridgway, Norwood, Delta and Central high school and who plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university in Colorado are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Applications are available at the guidance office of eligible high schools.

Deadline date is April 30 or earlier as determined by each individual high school.

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Memorial scholarship offered The Richard M. Longsdorf Memorial Scholarship is being offered again this year to a senior attending high school in Montrose or Delta County or to a resident of Montrose or Delta County who attended a county high school within the last 24 months. The scholarship may be used at an accredited school of the applicant’s choice and is renewable for three years of undergraduate study following the initial award year. Applications and deadlines are available at the guidance offices of Montrose, Olathe, Nucla, Delta, Photo submitted Paonia, Cedaredge and The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first Hotchkiss high schools. grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Thor Higgs, Lesly Toribo, Martin Lamas; (standing) Deshaun Dahinden, Samuel Falck, Grant Cogdill.

Hey kids, got talent?

The second annual “Night of the Stars” talent show will showcase talented kids K-12. Registration is just $5 per performer. Categories include voice, dance and variety. The performance will be April 28 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Pick up guidelines at Bill Heddles Recreation Center and get registered

by April 20.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST, LUNCH Breakfast Thursday, March 15 — Whole wheat pancakes, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit, milk and peanut butter.

Friday, March 16 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit, milk and peanut butter.

Monday, March 19 — French toast sticks, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit, milk and peanut butter.

Tuesday, March 20 — Ham and cheese toast, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit, milk and peanut butter.

Wednesday, March 21 — Yogurt parfait, oatmeal, whole wheat toast or cheese toast, fruit, milk and peanut butter.

Lunch K-5 Thursday, March 15 — Cheese pizza, vegetables, fruit, applesauce cake and milk.

Friday, March 16 — Hot ham and cheese sandwich, vegetables, fruit, chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Monday, March 19 — Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, March 20 — Tacos, refried beans, fruit, cinna-sticks and milk.

Wednesday, March 21 — Baked cheese sandwich, tomato soup, vegetables, fruit and milk.

Lunch 6-12 Thursday, March 15 — Cheese pizza, hot beef wrap or chef salad, vegetables, fruit, applesauce cake and milk.

Friday, March 16 — Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chicken ranch sandwich or chef salad, celery and peanut butter, fruit, chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Monday, March 19 — Corn dog, deli sandwich or chef salad, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, fruit and milk.

Tuesday, March 20 — Tacos, chicken patty sandwich or chef salad, refried beans, vegetables, fruit, cinna-sticks and milk.

Wednesday, March 21 — Baked cheese sandwich, tomato soup, chicken salad sandwich or chef salad, vegetables, fruit and milk.

DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Favian Estrada, Brooklyn Richards, Fernando Santillan, Oscar Lujan, Jerome Trujillo, Ryan Blanton and Haley Sharp.

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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Adrian Torres, Micah Kathrein, Trevor Whiteside, Austin Kasamis, Ezekeal West, Julianna Huff and Orlando Rubio.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

ATTENTION ATTENTION DELTA AREA PARENTS! CEDAREDGE, CRAWFORD, HOTCHKISS & PAONIA PARENTS! AN IMPORTANT

Elementary students (K-5) in the Delta area will attend one of two K-5 schools: Garnet Mesa Elementary or Lincoln Elementary.

If you have a child who will be five by September 1, 2012, and entering KINDERGARTEN in the fall . . .

PRE-REGISTRATION / SCREENING IS REQUIRED! Pre-registration / Screening Dates:

March 12 & 13 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For an appointment, please call Stephanie or Sarah at 874-9517 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

What you will need to bring: 1. Your child 2. Your child’s birth certificate and social security number 3. Your child’s up-to-date immunization record (To update immunizations, call the Health Department at 874-2165 or your family physician)

Where: BELA Preschool & Backpack Program The Delta Center 822 Grand Ave, Delta (Enter through the south door.)

ATTENCION PADRES DE LA AREA DE DELTA! Los alumnos de primaria (K-5) de Delta entraran a una de las dos escuela (K-5): Garnet Mesa Elementary o Lincoln Elementary.

Si usted tiene un niño que va cumplir 5 para el 1° de Septiembre de 2012, entraran al Kinder en Agosto . . .

HAY UNA ENTREVISTA DE PRE-INCRIPCIONES MUY IMPORTANTE y SE REQUIRE! Fechas de pre-registracion/entrevista:

12 y 13 de Marzo 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Para una cita, por favor de llamar a Sarah al 874-9517 LO MAS PRONTO POSIBLE

Que necesita traer?: 1. Su niño/a 2. La acta de nacimiento de su niño/a y seguro social (si su niño/a no tiene un seguro social no se requiere)

3. La cartilla de vacunacion (Para ponerse corriente con las vacunas llame al Centro de Salude al 874-2165)

Donde?: Programa del Pre-Escolar BELA y programa Backpack (Mochila) The Delta Center 822 Grand Ave., Delta

(localizado junto de la escuela segundaria en Grand Avenue)

Cedaredge Elementary School (856-3885)

Tuesday, April 24 • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Crawford Elementary School (921-4935) Friday, March 30 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Zero the Hero at 8:00 a.m.

Hotchkiss K-8 School (872-3144) Monday, April 30 • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Paonia Elementary School (527-3636) Wednesday, April 25 • 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

TO REGISTER, A CHILD MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD

BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

What you will need to bring: 1. Your Child 2. Your child’s birth certificate and social security number 3. Your child’s up-to-date immunization record (To update immunizations, call the Health Department at 874-2165 or your family physician.)

INSCRIPTION DE KINDER PARA CEDAREDGE, CRAWFORD, HOTCHKISS Y PAONIA! Cedaredge Elementary School (856-3885) 24° de Abril • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Crawford Elementary School

(921-4935) 30 de Marzo • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. vaver desayuno con el Heroe el cero a las 8:00

Hotchkiss K-8 School (872-3144) 30 de Abril • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Paonia Elementary School (527-3636) 25° de April • 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PARA REGISTRAR A SU NINO/A DEBE CUMPLIR 5 ANOS PARA EL 1° DE SEPTIEMBRE de 2012

Que necesita traer: 1. Su niño/a 2. La acta de nacimiento de su niño/a y seguro social (si su niño/a no tiene un seguro social no se requiere)

3. La cartilla de vacunacion (Para ponerse corriente con las vacunas llame al Centro de Salude al 874-2165)

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OBITUARIES the City of Delta Animal Shelter.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Christina Seder Christina Maria Seder of Pea Green died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 92.

A graveside funeral service was held March 7 at Pea Green Cemetery.

A gathering will be held at the Pea Green hall at a later date.

Mrs. Seder was born March 11, 1919, in Dingolfing, Germany, to Modest and Maria (Brunner) Melnikow. She spent her childhood in Dingolfing, Bavaria, Sretensk, Siberia, and Russia. She attended school in Dingolfing, Germany, and graduated in 1936.

Mrs. Seder came to America in 1938 and lived in New York City.

She worked as a maid, governess and model.

She married William Seder on Oct. 11, 1943, in Connecticut. They lived in Wyoming and California before buying the Many Springs Ranch in Pea Green in 1959. They farmed and ranched for many years. He died in 2006.

Mrs. Seder enjoyed canning, sewing, knitting, gardening, her animals and her Lord. She was a member of Cowbelles, Pea Green Ladies Club, Order of Eastern Star, a founding member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Cory, and a former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by a daughter, Christy “Willie” Lake of Delta; a goddaughter, Christina Easterby-Knoll; two grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; three stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Mrs. Seder was preceded in death by her husband, William Seder; a great-granddaughter, Venus; a brother, Modest Melnikow; an infant son, William “Billy” Seder Jr.; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions may be made to

Robert Hoff Robert William “Bob” Hoff of Eckert died after a brief battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at his home. He was 69.

Mr. Hoff was born July 1, 1942, in Hendricks, Minn., to Joseph and Esther (Wilking) Hoff. He graduated from Hendricks High School in 1960 and attended Minneapolis School of Business.

He married Judith Christensen in 1963. She survives.

Mr. Hoff enlisted in the Navy in 1963 as an electrician’s mate and served in Vietnam on the USS St. Paul. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged as an E-5 in 1967.

He went on to pursue a career as a master electrician, beginning at Goos Electric in Tyler, Minn. He bought Goos and owned and operated it until 1983, when he moved his family to Colorado.

He worked for a number of commercial electrical companies before settling in with Casey International where he worked throughout the United States and abroad. He retired in 2008 and moved to Eckert to live with his son and his family.

Mr. Hoff enjoyed woodworking, riding horses, camping, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of Grand Valley Woodturners.

He is survived by his wife, Judith of Russell, Minn.; two daughters and their husbands, Shiela and Joel Zuehlke of Fair-

In Memory of

Clarence H. Shock

mont, Minn., and Jennifer and Corey Evans of Balaton, Minn.; a son and his wife, Joseph and Sarah Hoff; his grandchildren, Shaun Madden, Isabella Zuehlke, Abigail Zuehlke, Elijah Zuehlke, Colin Evans, Derek Evans, Colton Evans and Ava Hoff; a brother and his wife, Richard and Wanice Hoff; a brotherin-law, August Hamer; a sister and her husband, Donna and Eldon Thurow; a sister and her husband, Joan and Burt Pederson; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hoff was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin Zuehlke; a sister, Darlene Hamer; a brother-in-law, Herbert Hamer Sr.; and two nephews, Joel Hamer and Timothy Hamer.

A memorial service was held March 10 at All Saints Lutheran Church in Cory. A prayer service will be held in June at Christ Lutheran Church with interment of ashes at the East Cemetery in Hendricks, Minn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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one great-grandson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass will be recited Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rifle.

Interment will follow at Skyline Cemetery in Silt, with graveside military services. A celebration of life will be held this spring in Cedaredge.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Valinda Herrera

Valinda Mae Herrera of Delta died Friday, March 9, 2012. She was 48.

Mrs. Herrera was born Sept. 2, 1963, in Crow Agency, Mont., to Robert Pine Sr. and Naomi Swallow. She was part of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.

She married Jackie Herrera. He survives.

Mrs. Herrera lived in Delta for the past 13 years. She enjoyed her family.

She is survived by two brothers, Paul Threefingers Jr. and Mervin Pine, both of Lamedeer Mont.; two sisters, Laretha Killsnight and Rebecca Blackwolf, both of Lamedeer, Mont.; a daughter, Chelsie Killsnight of Denver; and seven grandchildren.

Burial will take place Wednesday, March 14, on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lamedeer, JD Diaz Joe “JD” Diaz died Mont. after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63.

Mr. Diaz was born Oct. 2, 1948, in Glenwood Springs, to Joe and Margaret Diaz.

He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Diaz was a coal miner for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, his dogs, Abby and Bella, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his Dick Kuta wife, Cass; his parents, Richard “Dick” M. Joe and Margaret Diaz of Silt; two brothers, Kuta of Delta died at his Anthony Diaz and Rob- home after a lengthy illert Diaz, both of Rifle; ness on Tuesday, March a son, Mike of Tennes- 6, 2012. He was 82.

A celebration of life see; two granddaughters;

May 17, 1912 – June 19, 1990

Grace Shock

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was held March 11 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Rosary was recited March 12 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta, followed

by Mass of the Resurrection. Inurnment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss.

Mr. Kuta was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Loup City, Neb., to Adam and Mary (Nosal) Kuta. He spent his childhood in Loup City, Neb., and graduated from Loup City High School in 1946.

He served in the United States Army in Germany and Korea.

Mr. Kuta married Jacque Booth on Sept.

2, 1989, in Ouray. They would have celebrated 23 years of marriage this year. He was previously married to Phyllis (Redden) Kuta. They raised three children.

He was a Colorado State patrolman for 16 years. After retiring he drove a school bus for 16 years. He was a Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies fan. He enjoyed his family, traveling, the mountains, golfing, fishing, hunting, reading, and wintering in Arizona. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, a former member of Knights of Columbus and a life member of Delta Elks Lodge. He belonged to several coffee clubs.

Mr. Kuta is survived by his wife, Jacque Kuta; two sons, Randy Kuta of Aurora, and Mike Kuta

of Austin; a daughter, Melinda Kuta of Erie; three stepdaughters, Kimberly Shreeves of Delta, Shelly Vandertie and her husband Dave of Solana Beach, Calif., and Lisa Kuta and her husband Bernie of Highlands Ranch; six sisters, Lynn Rozmiarek of Pueblo, Rita Mendyk and her husband Lee of Winona, Minn., Dodie Dickerson of Belmont, Calif., Marian Novak of Rio Rancho, N.M., Georgia Treadwell of Fruita, and Kathy Klaes and her husband Marvin of Middleburg, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Kuta and Arnold “Jack” Kuta; his former wife, Phyllis Kuta; and two infant children.

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

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Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Delta announcement Jared Wright of Fruita announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to run for State House District 54. The event took place at the county courthouse on Tuesday. Wright, a conservative, pledges “to represent the values of the Western Slope and conservative principles.” Wright is a police officer and was joined on the occasion by (back from left) Nina Wright, his mother; Rachael Wright, his wife; Vickie Golike, his mother-in-law; and, by his infant daughter Evangeline and brother-in-law Sam Golike. House District 54 includes the City of Delta and most of rural Mesa County along with Fruita and Collbran.

1916 ~ 2012

Clarence H. Shock died June 19, 1990. His life was taken by a rare form of cancer that attacks muscles and connecting tissues of the body.

He was born May 17, 1912, in Union County, NM, near the little town of Hayden where his parents were homesteading. Their home was a cabin made of sod from the prairie. New Mexico was a territory when the Frank B. Shocks settled there, but became a state on Jan. 6, 1912, and he was born in the United States of America.

The family moved back to Council Grove, west of Oklahoma City, OK. He attended school at Council Grove and at Putnam City, graduating from high school in 1931.

Mr. Shock and his brother Frank operated a service station until his marriage to Grace Lay on July 28, 1938. After an extended honeymoon in Colorado, the couple returned to Oklahoma in November. They then moved back to Colorado to stay in 1939.

For 10 years, during World War II, they lived and worked at Cottonwood Lake above Buena Vista, and Santa Maria Reservoir above Creede. Mr. Shock was superintendent of the Santa Maria Reservoir and the Continental Reservoir, which stored water to irrigate the San Luis Valley.

The Shocks’ next move was to Delta County. They bought a farm in the Surface Creek Valley where they resided for 41 years.

In addition to farming, Mr. Shock worked at a machine shop for 21 years. He retired at 62 and started a hobby that combined his talents. He started collecting antique gasoline engines, restoring them and making replicas of old tractors and gasoline engines.

He was a member of the Four Corners Antique Power Club and had exhibited engines in Ft. Scott, KS, Pawnee, OK, Farmington, NM, Colorado Springs, LaJara and Durango.

Survivors include his wife, Grace; a son, James Stanley Shock; a grandson, Lucas Tate Shock; a brother, Frank E. Shock of Coalgate, OK, and a cousin; Harold G. Shock of Oklahoma City.

Grace Shock, 96 of Austin, born in Marshall, Ark., in 1916. She was the daughter of sharecroppers in southern Oklahoma. She graduated in 1938 with a bachelor of arts degree in education from OSU in Edmond, Okla., and married Clarence Shock that same year.

They moved to Colorado in 1939. They bought a 36-acre farm in 1949 which is her present home on Hwy. 65. They raised and sold chickens, eggs, fruit, produce and cream to the Eckert Creamery.

She was also a teacher at Cedaredge Junior High and a first aid instructor, 4-H leader and active in local politics. In 1980 she headed a group which attempted through ballot petition to disincorporate the

Town of Orchard City.

In 1966, as chairwoman of the Surface Creek Republicans Club, she gave a speech opposing America’s involvement in Vietnam which proved to be prophetic.

In 1995 she supervised the building of Shock Villa Apartments in Eckert and became the landlady.

She died March 4 at her home after a fall.

She has been cremated.

There will be an open house memorial at her home all day March 16 through 20. Friends and neighbors welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, her parents, a brother and a sister, all of Oklahoma.

She is survived by a son, James; a grandson, Lucas Shock and his wife Melissa of Austin; and five great-grandchildren, Elly Shock, Tyln Shock, Alexa Robidoux, A.J. Robidoux and Anthony Shock, all of Austin.

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ACTIVITIES

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Community Calendar U.S. Constitution comes alive 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.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5-7 p.m., Garden Planet, 719 Second Street, Paonia. Organic farm and garden warehouse. Sponsored by Paonia Chamber of Commerce.

“MEET THE CANDIDATES” OPEN HOUSE, 7-9 p.m., Westminster Hall, 135 East 4th Street, Delta. No charge. Informal evening with the candidates for Delta City Council hosted by Delta Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, March 15

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

Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Lynn Shirt, Western Colorado Hospice and Palliative Care. Public welcome.

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

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

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road, Delta, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting.

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

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

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 52 numbers for $100, blue is 61 numbers and grey is 53 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

WSCP HOSTING DELEGATE Q&A FORUM, 6 p.m., Miller’s Deitch Haus Restaurant, 820 Highway 92, Delta. With state house district 61 candidates David Justice and Debra Irvine.

March 16 & 17

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

Friday, March 16

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.

IRISH STEW, Masonic Hall, Cedaredge, $6 per person. Take-out and delivery service available. Menu: beef stew (or potato soup), salad, roll, dessert and drink. Sponsored by Zeta Omicron Chapter of ESA Sorority.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Delta United Methodist Church. Your choice of reuben or chicken salad sandwiches, chips with homemade desserts and drink. Adults: $7/person; children 10 and under: $4 each.

Take out containers available.

WSCP HOSTING MEET AND GREET, 9 a.m., Miller’s Deitch Haus Restaurant, 820 Highway 92, Delta. For CU regent at large candidate Matt Arnold. Coffee and pastries served. For information on Matt go to: http://www.arnold4colorado.net/.

Saturday, March 17

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.

KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT “WOMEN’S CLOTHING EXTRAVAGANZA,” RUNWAY SHOW, Silpada Sale and Super Supper on St. Patrick’s Day, 6-9 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. For more information, contact LauraLee Yates: lauraleeyates@yahoo.com.

IN CONCERT, David Starr, Roy Martin and Ellen Stapenhorst, 7 p.m., AppleShed, Cedaredge. $15 tickets at Starr’s Guitars, 856-2331 or www.starrsguitars.com.

Tuesday, March 20

SURFACE CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING, 12 noon, home of Norman and Dorothy Kehmeier, 12753 Running Deer Rd., Eckert. Following short business meeting, Mark Roeber and Roger Bentley, two candidates for Delta County Commissioner District 3, speak. Open to the public. For more information, call Anne Snyer, 856-4780.

WSCP HOSTING DELEGATE Q&A FORUM, 6 p.m., Miller’s Deitch Haus Restaurant, 820 Highway 92, Delta. With county commissioner candidates Mark Roeber, Roger Bentley and Bob Stechert.

Wednesday, March 21

“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.

Thursday, March 22

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

Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Sally Kane, KVNF general manager. Public welcome.

March 23 & 24

CRAWFORD WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BAKE AND YARD SALE, Crawford Town Hall. All proceeds go to Pioneer Days fireworks display at Crawford State Park.

Friday, March 23

PAONIA FILM FESTIVAL, 7 p.m., Paradise Theatre and Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

Saturday, March 24

PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Center, crossroads of Highway 348 and Banner Road. $5 at the door. Old time, folk and bluegrass musical acts and entertainment. Bring a snack to share if you want. Seating limited. Doors open 6 p.m. For more information, call Len Willey, 874-8879. Tonight features: The Hauzes, Jody Brown and Co. and Gotta Be Girls.

PAONIA FILM FESTIVAL, 11 a.m., Paradise Theatre, 2 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Red carpet event 6 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony.

NORTH FORK AMBULANCE MINI MEMBERSHIP DRIVE for new members, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hotchkiss City Market and Don’s Market, Paonia. Half year with a discount. Kiddie Train at City Market.

Thursday, March 29

COMMUNITY INTEREST MEETING for city’s proposed community garden, 7 p.m., Delta Public Library.

March 30 & 31

SWINGIN’ BEATS & LATIN HEAT PHS DESSERT SHOW, 7 p.m., Paonia High School. Features Paonia Junior-Senior High School mixed choirs and swing choir. Pre-purchase tickets: $7 kids 12 and under; $10 adults; $12 at the door. Contact PHS or a choir member to purchase tickets.

Friday, March 30

ORCHARD CITY CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK PROJECT DEADLINE TODAY. Include name and address (Austin, Cory or Eckert) with your recipe submission. Recipes can be emailed to Beth Suppes, Suppes@tds.net or dropped off at Town Hall.

Saturday, March 31

“GET CONTROL OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA” WORKSHOP by Steve Traudt, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Stolte Shed, Cedaredge. Sponsored by Black Canyon Camera Club. For more information, email rae-anns@live.com or call Rae-ann, 856-7809.

Saturday, March 31, will bring Shane Krauser of the American Academy for Constitutional Studies to the Miller’s Dietch Haus in Delta for an all-day seminar, Constitution I - “How to

Argue the Constitution and Win Every Time.”

The American Academy for Constitutional Education (AAFCE) offers citizens from all walks of life an opportunity that is not offered anywhere

Charity poker tournament planned This Friday, March 16, the Delta Kiwanis Club will hold their first annual charity poker tournament at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Registration begins at 5 p.m.

The event will include refreshments served by the Delta High School Key Club to raise money for their district project, “Children of Peace International,” as well as registration fees to the Key Club District Convention next month in Denver.

There will also be several door prizes donated by the generous businesses and folks of this community. The poker tournament is being presented in conjunction with Western Slope Poker Tournament and will be a Texas

Hold ‘em style of play.

Many businesses have signed up to be table sponsors, including NAPA of Delta, Delta Bank Center, Speas Insurance & Financial Solutions, Dr. David James, DDS, Flower Motor Company, The Insurance Center, Sports Center Lounge, and First State Bank of Colorado.

Other sponsors include Moonshine Liquors, Richard Simmons, and Walmart. Thank you to all of the sponsors for making this fun event possible and giving the Delta Kiwanis Club the ability to support the youth of Delta.

For registration information or general questions contact Clay Speas at 874-0716.

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Without question, this is the Constitution like you wish it had been taught to you in school, like you hope it will be taught to your children, and like you’ve never experienced before.

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He brings a wealth of knowledge to any forum, and that knowledge will

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His dedication will move you.

On Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., Krauser will share on the “Inspired” Constitution.

This experience will be dynamic, interactive, and moving as Krauser discusses what makes this country great, the fortitude of the men who sought to protect inalienable liberties, and the awe-inspiring documents written to support our God-given rights. More than this, Krauser will discuss our obligation to freedom, the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Constitution, and why our reliance on the “divine Creator” is essential to restoring America.

Pre-register for Saturday’s event for $30 per person or, at the door, $40 per person or $55 per couple.

Sunday’s event is free.

For more information, or to register for the event contact Bob Huspen at (970) 261-1073, e-mail bob@ripe2u.com or visit the academy online at www.aafce.com.

Amateur astronomers meet in Delta “Measurement of Astronomical Distances” is the subject for the March 27 presentation at the monthly meeting of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society (BCAS).

The public is invited.

There will also be interesting discussion about current astronomical topics and future outreaches. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Partners building, 511 E. 10th Street in Delta.

The BCAS is a group of locals who have an interest in astronomy and sharing it with others through presentations, sunwatches, and night sky viewing events.

For more information see www.blackcanyon astronomy.com or call 856-7716.

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‘A Musical Tapestry’ The Valley Symphony Chorus will present a concert entitled “A Musical Tapestry” Saturday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center and Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Concert selections will include Requiem by John Rutter, selections from the popular Broadway show Les Miserables, and a variety of contemplative sacred pieces as well as rousing patriotic numbers. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Clubb’s in downtown Delta or online at www.valleysymphony. net.

What’s up at your library?

The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org.

Cedaredge 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 Computer 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 856-3518.

Crawford Wednesday Tween Book Club. Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help each Wednesday in 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 March from 3 to 4 p.m.

Easy Photo Editing.

Learn how to use simple computer programs for basic editing of your pictures. Friday, March 23, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Scrapbooking. Bring your scrapping stuff and join others to work on your latest project. Saturday, March 31, from noon to 8 p.m. Contact the Crawford Library at 921-3500 for more information.

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 921-3500.

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 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.

Dora and Diego Day at the Delta Library.

Crafts, books, and TV shows Friday, March 23, anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Teen Program. Want to have fun, play a game, and get exercise all at the same time? Then Big Yahtzee is for you. This game welcomes grades 5 12. Thursday, March 29, at 4:15 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss 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 The Life and Loves of Emma Goldman.

Paonia playwright Marty Durlin presents background information on her upcoming play.

Thursday, March 15, at 6 p.m.

Computer Class Using eReaders. Bring your own eReader device and learn how to download books from the library’s free database.

Wednesday, March 21, at 2 p.m.

VAMPS Book Club.

Join girls ages 11-15 who will never read any vampire books, but will read other exciting stories. Participants read a selected book then get together for a lively discussion, snacks and lots of fun. Thursday, March 22, at 6 p.m.

Western Slope’s Own “Dog Whisperer” Gustavo Brett. Come join a discussion about pack leader dog training with Gustavo Brett on Thursday, March 22, at 6 p.m.

Beginners Greeting Card Class. Learn the basics of making your own cards for all occasions. Supplies will be provided but donations are welcome. Wednesday, March 28, at 2 p.m.

Please contact the Paonia Library to register, 5273470.

A.M. Bookies! The theme for this month is prize winners. Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — that has won any award. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion at the home of Judy Lafferty. Wednesday, April 4, at 9 a.m.

Boys’ Book Club.

Join grades 4-6 boys’ monthly book club where the book for April is “Peter Pan in Scarlet” by Geraldine McCaughrean.

Fearing for Peter Pan’s life, Wendy and the Lost Boys go back to Neverland. Wednesday, April 4, at 5 p.m.

Storytimes.

Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

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BUSINESS

Delta County Independent

Chamber recognizes volunteers, businesses

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition of businesses and volunteers who are making a difference in the community was held at the Delta Elks Lodge March 10. Chamber members enjoyed dinner, networking, and “A Night at the Improv,” presented by Thea Deley and a group of her quick-thinking friends. An array of gift certificates and mer-

chandise lined the silent auction tables.

Serving as host for the evening was Michael Maigatter, a chamber board member, with support from chamber president Kristi Attarian.

The nominees for Volunteer of the Year were: Fred Davenport, who is active with Habitat for Humanity; Paul Suppes, who, as a very convincing Santa Claus, brings joy to kids at Christmas; David Starr, who has lent his

NOTICE There will be three vacancies on the City of Delta’s Golf Advisory Board Two vacancies will be for three-year terms and one vacancy will be for a two-year term. If you are interested in serving on the board please submit a letter of interest addressed to City Manager Joe Kerby at Delta City Hall about why you should be considered for the board. The Delta City Council and City Manager will be making appointments for the vacancies. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2012 by 4 p.m.

time and talent to Deltarado Days and other events; Joyce Raley, a “superstar” at the chamber and a volunteer at the hospital; and Hayley Suppes, who has brought all the elements of the Community Revitalization Program together.

The winner was Paul Suppes, director of parks for the City of Delta. It was noted that he also chairs a Community Revitalization Program committee.

In accepting his award, Suppes said he has played Santa for 26 years, and has arrived in Delta on every type of conveyance, from a pair of mules to a helicopter.

He said he finds great joy in sharing the “magical world of kids.”

Business nominees were divided into small, medium and large, depending on the number of employees. Each business filled out a form which was evaluated by a blind panel.

Selected Small Business of the Year was Alpha Plumbing & Heating, which is owned by

Guy and Jessica Wethington. Wetherington has 15 years of plumbing experience. Since purchasing the business from Mark Lee two years ago, the Wetheringtons have strived to emphasize customer service, quality work and a strong work ethic. They estimate they have nearly 1,400 customers in Delta County.

The other nominees were: The Artist Michael’s Coffee House & Art Gallery, Fat Cat Pottery, Delta Acupuncture Vitalitea & Wellness, Twilight Multi-Media and Classic Computers.

Delta Auto Parts was recognized as the Medium Business of the Year.

Owner Jim Ross worked for Cliff and Mary Cooper before purchasing the NAPA store and turning his focus to expanding the parts inventory and reinvigorating employeecustomer relationships.

Also nominated were Sisson’s Feed & Ranch and Big O Tires.

Nominees for Large Business of the Year

were Phillips, Daveto’s and Hellman Motor Company. The award went to Phillips, a business in North Delta that has 40+ employees involved in the repair and rebuilding of mining equipment.

The winners of the small, medium and large categories were then

evaluated for the overall award. Guy and Jessica Wetherington of Alpha Plumbing & Heating were delighted to accept that award for their small business.

Congratulations were conveyed to all the nominees as the evening came to a close.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Accepting the Large Business of the Year Award on behalf of Phillips’ 40+ employees and general manager Phil Schmidt are (from left) Fred Sabin, Zoe Denison and Kelly Owens.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Even without his red suit, Paul Suppes, the Volunteer of the Year, resembles Santa Claus with his long, white beard.

Photo by Randy Sunderland Jim Ross, the owner of Delta Motor Parts, expresses his appreciation for recognition as Medium Business of the Year.

Jessica and Guy Wetherington, owners of Alpha Plumbing & Heating, were surprised and delighted to accept the Overall Business of the Year Award at the chamber’s annual banquet. Looking on at the right is Michael Maigatter, the evening’s host.

Three DMEA directors to be elected in 2012

Patients and friends, I will be leaving private practice in Delta April 27, 2012. Thank you for your trust and friendship these past thirty years. I had hoped to continue to be your physician until later this summer. An Internist finishing his training at Colorado Health Sciences Center has tentatively agreed to come to Delta at that time.

Changes made by the hospital have given me no real choice but to leave at this time. Mr. Mitchell, the hospital administrator, assures me that he will do all he can to assure your continuity of care.

I leave with a lot of memories. I have thought about my associations with many of you over these years. You have trusted me to care for you and your loved ones. I have been in many of your homes during very hard times.

I watched the sun rise today on a hill in Cedaredge with Dr. Frey. He often told me how grateful he was to have known you. I understand.

You may pick up your records at the office at 1450 Burgess St., Delta, CO or wait to see if another provider arrives.

Each year, three of Delta-Montrose Electric Association’s (DMEA’s) nine directors are elected by the co-op’s member-owners. In 2012, the districts up for election are 1, 2 and 5. There are expandable maps for each district on www. dmea.com.

District 1 encompasses much of the City of Montrose. It runs east of Highway 50/Townsend Boulevard, south of the San Juan bypass and south of US 50 East and the area north of E. Oak Grove Road and north of Niagra.

The current incumbent in District 1, Ken Norris, will not be able to run again this year pursuant to DMEA’s policy on term limits.

District 2 is DMEA’s service territory south of the Delta County/Montrose County line coming as far south as LaSalle Road. Landfill Road is located close to the eastern edge of District 2.

The incumbent in District 2 is Brent Hines.

District 5 is DMEA’s service territory in the southwest of Montrose County, south of the LaSalle Boulevard and west of 550. The incumbent in District 5 is Marshall Collins.

Virtually any member residing in these districts can run for DMEA’s board. The exceptions are primarily those employed

by DMEA and their families. Potential board candidates interested in running for one of these

three seats can pick up petition forms needed for candidacy beginning on Monday, April 2. Fifteen verified member signatures supporting their candidacy must be submitted by April 30.

DMEA’s board of directors governs the co-op and determines the coop’s policies, rates, direction, and other issues of importance for those who receive electric service from DMEA. Members interested in running for the board should contact DMEA’s communications department at 1-877-687-3632 x 245. More information, including board duties, responsibilities, and compensation, is available to any member on request.

I wish you all the best.

RR grade work set Jeffrey Berkosky, MD

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

How often do you get to showcase your business in front of nearly 2000 people in one weekend?

This is your chance!

The 2012 Annual Home, Garden and Recreation Show will be held at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center on March 30 & 31.

Better yet, we kept our pricing the same as in 2011!

Delta Area Chamber of Commerce

Time is running out! Contact the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 874-8616 today for your booth application, or visit our web site at www.deltacolorado.org.

There is hope for local motorists whose tortured tie rods and wilted wishbones have taken a pounding from Union Pacific Railroad grade crossings at Ash Mesa Road and B Road.

An amended agreement with the UPRR for replacement of the two dilapidated crossings was approved by the Board of County Commissioners last week.

The UPRR completed a big grade crossing upgrade project last year on its main line through the Gunnison Valley. The county had hoped to have the Ash Mesa and B Road crossing completed at the same time. But, explains the county engineering department, a railroad snafu on cost estimates and materials ordering problems led to the work delay.

A UPRR manager in Denver, Kelly Abaray, has told county engineers that the work is being scheduled for “this spring.”

The incorrect cost

estimate had to be recalculated by the railroad and then approved by the BoCC adding $4,300 to the $68,000 price for the two crossings.

Grade crossing improvements on the

main line are paid for by the UPRR. The Ash Mesa/B Road line is a local spur which requires county funding for the work, explained the county engineering department’s Bob Basher.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The UPRR grade crossing at Ash Mesa Road is built with ties that over years of use have worn to half their original height, says the county engineering department.

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BLM’s preliminary EA disappoints oil and gas opponents in North Fork

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

If the expectation was that following the initial comment period, BLM would remove all or most of the parcels from its oil and gas lease auction in August, it was dashed last Wednesday with the release of the BLM’s preliminary Environament Assessment.

The BLM intends to go ahead with the August auction. Parcels in municipal watersheds or bordering schools and homes appear to be intact. Some parcels have been trimmed and one was removed.

“The only realistic way to stop oil and gas development now is through litigation,” said one disappointed North Fork Valley resident.

However, both BLM and Citizens for a Healthy Committee are urging the public to send more comments.

In BLM’s analysis of the North Fork Valley’s public mineral estate, BLM experts agreed with commenters that the following were to be protected: steep slopes, municipal watershed and public water supplies, protection for existing and future coal development, threatened and endangered species, air quality, crucial deer and elk winter ranges, limits to impacts from motorized and mechanized use and noise caused by operations.

BLM stipulations and lease notices have been proposed in the preliminary EA which are designed to address those environmental impacts and to have a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

The EA analyzed whether the parcels offered for competitive oil and gas leasing were in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

BLM’s EA contains three alternatives including “offering all of the nominated parcels for sale, offering a subset of the parcels for sale or not offering any parcels at this time.”

According to Barbara Sharrow, BLM Uncompahgre field manager, “The BLM has implemented a thorough and public review of oil and gas leasing, and we appreciate the input and information the public provided during this process. Now, we encour-

age the public to review the preliminary environmental assessment and provide us with your comments on the proposed action.”

The EA is available for public review online and at the Montrose Public Lands Center. Comments are due

by Friday, April 6, and are most effective when comments refer to specific parcels and the associated resources on the parcel. Written comments must be submitted online at http://on.doi.gov/ UFOAugustLeaseSale or by mail to BLM, Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401.

For technical support for online comments, please call (970) 240-5436.

Comments are made publicly available at any time.

BLM does not guarantee that personal identity information will remain private even if requested by the commenter.

Additional lease sale information can be obtained online at www.blm.gov/ co/st/en/BLM_Programs/ oilandgas/leasing.html, one of

the BLM’s field offices, or the BLM Colorado State Office Public Room, 2850 Youngfield St., Lakewood, CO. The BLM press release states, “The North Fork Valley area contains three active coal mines and 43 active oil and gas wells. Of the 259,200 acres of public mineral estate in the area, 124,078 acres are currently leased for development. The leasing process provides a direct economic benefit from the collection of bids, bonus bids and rentals.

“In fiscal year 2010, extraction of energy and mineral resources from public lands nationally yielded $40 billion worth of resources, with an economic impact of $103 billion. In Colorado, FY 2010 public land energy and mineral resources yielded $3.7 billion, and $6.1 billion in total economic impacts to the state. Energy development is important in Colorado and accounted for 22,912 jobs along the Western Slope in fiscal year 2010. The State of Colorado received more than

$178.6 million in fiscal year 2010 from royalties, rentals and bonus bid payments for all federal minerals, including oil, gas and coal.”

On March 8 in an e-mail, Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) said it is developing a strategy for moving forward. “We believe that it is unacceptable that the BLM has removed only 20 percent of the nominated acres for lease. We will continue to fight for all the acres on the 22 parcels to be removed!”

Robin Smith of CHC has previously pointed out that according to another EA prepared by the Grand Junction field office, “On rare occasions, additional information obtained after the publication of the NCLS (Notice of a Competitive Lease Sale) may result in withdrawal of certain parcels prior to the day of the lease sale.”

Smith takes exception to the idea that BLM must sell parcels for oil and gas development if included in the Resource Management Plan (RMP). “As a point of fact,

just because a parcel is in the category of ‘potential leasable areas’ in the RMP this does not mean that these parcels are required to be leased, whether nominated or not.

The law does not require any parcel, regardless of its categorization in the RMP, to be leased,” Smith wrote to the Delta County Independent (DCI).

CHC and Western Environmental Law Center submitted a 50-page document for the original comment period requesting all 22 parcels be removed from the auction.

That document states, “There is, in addition, little need to sell more leases. According to BLM’s Fiscal Year 2009 data, in Colorado, there are already 5,910 active BLM oil and gas leases totaling 4,920,123 acres, yet less than a third of that area, 1,522,230 acres, is under production. Given this data, it would seem wise for BLM to focus its limited resources on ensuring responsible oil and gas production on existing leases rather than the issuance of even more leases.”

Photo by Kathy Browning

Oil and gas future?

Minnesota Creek Road is flanked by parcels nominated for oil and gas lease this Aug. 9. Minnesota Creek Road is surrounded by parcels 6193, 6190, 6194, 6192 and 6189. Elephant Hill is across the road and is within parcel 6193. The BLM Uncompahgre Field Office released the Environmental Assessment last week. There’s another 30-day opportunity for comment. You can read the Environmental Assessment and see maps of the original nominated parcels and the just released BLM preferred alternative parcels online at http://on.doi.gov/UFOAugustLeaseSale.

Former Gunnison Energy senior vice president becomes a whistleblower

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Those who lived in the North Fork Valley in 2002 will probably remember the contentious public meetings about Gunnison Energy Corporation (GEC) wanting to do exploratory coalbed methane gas wells from the North Fork Valley to Surface Creek.

Speaking frequently to the public on behalf of Gunnison Energy Corporation was Tony Gale. His career with GEC started the day after 9/11 in 2001. Gale left GEC in January 2007 as a senior vice president.

In October 2009, Gale contacted the Department of Justice (DOJ) about what happened at GEC in 2005, filing a qui tam case in U.S. District Court in Denver. With that legal action Gale became a whistleblower.

The outcome of his action was published in the Feb. 23 Federal Register. The public notice details a proposed final judgement and details of the antitrust complaint from the Justice Department which were filed together on Feb. 12 in U.S. District Court in Denver.

Under the proposed final judgment GEC and SG Interests (SGI) agreed to each pay the United States $275,000 while not admitting any guilt.

According to the DOJ, GEC and SGI paid a total of $94,000 to the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) for four oil and gas leases in 2005, an average of about $25 per acre.

The proposed settlement of $550,000 requires the companies to pay on average about $175 per acre, seven times their original bid. The DOJ complaint states that SGI and GEC had agreed to bid as high as $300 per acre for the fourth lease which SGI secured with a bid of just $2 per acre. GEC was in attendance for the lease auction but never bid on the parcels.

The DOJ complaint outlines the events leading up to the 2005 auction, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reached between GEC and SGI two days before a BLM auction of oil and gas leases for the Ragged Mountain Area. The MOU stipulated that GEC would not bid on the three parcels both were interested in, only SGI would bid. Then, if SGI won the bid, GEC would receive a 50 percent interest in the leased parcels. A fourth lease was added in May 2005. SGI won the four leases with respective bids of $72 per acre, $30 per acre, $22 per acre and $2 per acre.

The $550,000 in payments from SGI and GEC “reflects the likely additional bid revenue that the BLM would have received had SGI and GEC acted as independent competitors at the February and May 2005 auctions.”

The public has until April 23 to comment on the proposed Final Judgment. Comments should be sent to William H. Stallings, Chief, Transportation, Energy and Agriculture Section, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, 450 Fifth Street NW., Suite 8000, Washington, DC 20530.

Tony Gale began his interview with the Delta County Independent (DCI) by stating, “There is some ongoing litigation, so I have to be really careful about what I say, particularly concerning my time when I was with Gunnison [Energy Corporation].” Gale is being sued by GEC for allegedly breaking a non-disclosure agreement.

Regarding being a whistleblower, Gale said, “I think it was the right thing to do to file the suit. I think the fact that it settled, even though nobody admitted doing anything wrong, I think that’s an indication my claims were valid.”

Asked if the settlement payment is fair to the American people, Gale responded, “Whether it’s a fair settlement for the American people, I’m not sure that’s my call to make. I think the government did what it thought was correct and they pursued the case, and I was pretty happy with that.”

Gale has worked 30 years in the oil and gas industry.

Asked if the industry respects

the fact that they are working with the public’s land, he said, “I’ve been associated with a lot of companies and I’ve known a lot of people, and I think absolutely they do. I think the oil and gas industry as a whole has a very deep respect for their privilege of being able to develop federal minerals. And I think in most cases, it’s a very win-win proposition for the oil companies and the taxpayers. I think in any situation there are abuses. But by and large, I think the oil and gas companies absolutely value that privilege and . . . are responsible for doing it correctly.”

Gale has worked with the same group of companies since he left Gunnison Energy, and has not had any negative backlash from being a whistleblower. “After I filed this I talked with my boss and he understood why I filed it and was comfortable with it,” Gale said. “In the future, if I decide to change jobs, I think it will affect me. I think that anyone who knows me, it won’t be an issue. But somebody who doesn’t know me that may be a concern. . .I know that being tied up in all this other litigation has hurt me a couple of times.” He recounted that a couple of people immediately backed away from offering him work when they learned of the current litigation.

He waited more than four years to file his qui tam which

gives him a part of the final settlement. “This isn’t a decision I took lightly. I still kind of keep tabs on what is going on out in Gunnison and Delta counties. I left a little piece of my heart out there when I worked out there,” Gale reflected.

“I really enjoyed working in Delta and Gunnison counties,” Gale shared. “Even the public meetings . . . Some of those were pretty contentious.

But I made a lot of friends out there. I really liked the people who lived out there, especially the older rancher types . . .”

Gale has kept up on the Bear Ranch Land Exchange and the current proposed oil and gas leases by reading the DCI online. He laughed when asked if he knew who had nominated the North Fork Valley parcels. “No, I have no idea. It wasn’t me.”

He related that companies often turn to land brokerage companies to nominate and bid on parcels. These companies hold the lease for a while and then transfer it to another company. “I have no idea if that is happening here (North Fork),” Gale added. “It used to drive us nuts with various companies I worked for — not Gunnison but other companies. We would have a play up in Wyoming and somebody would nominate a lease near us. We wanted to know who else was in there with interest. We could never find out either.”

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NFRIA-WSERC celebrates AmeriCorps Week 2012 Every day across the United States, more than 80,000 AmeriCorps members are making a powerful impact on the most critical issues facing our nation. They are improving schools, fighting poverty, rebuilding after disasters, providing health services, conserving our natural resources, and supporting veterans and military families.

March 10 to 18 marks the sixth annual AmeriCorps Week, which honors these public servants, salutes the 775,000 AmeriCorps alumni who came before them, and thanks the community partners that make AmeriCorps possible. Since the program begin in 1994, AmeriCorp members have completed one bil-

lion hours of service and acted as force multipliers by mobilizing community volunteers.

In western Colorado, AmeriCorps and the Office of Surface Mining have worked together to create the Western Hardrock Watershed Team. The team places AmeriCorps members in communities with a history of hardrock mining to monitor and protect water quality, increase awareness of resource conservation, and work to support a high quality of life for all community members.

“We are glad to be part of the Western Hardrock Watershed Team,” says Sarah Sauter, executive

director of the NFRIAWSERC Conservation Center in Paonia. “AmeriCorps members have provided thousands of hours of water quality monitoring, data analysis, mapping, community education, and event organizing for the Lower Gunnison watershed.”

Two Western Hardrock Watershed Team OSM/ VISTA members are currently serving with the Conservation Center.

Anna Santo is leading the charge on the Conservation Center’s water quality monitoring efforts. The Conservation Center has been monitoring water quality for the North Fork watershed for over 10 years. This baseline

Scholarship applications are available online Lena Sammons Reed left a legacy for the residents of the North Fork Valley who wish to continue their education.

The scholarship is available for students who attended Crawford School for a minimum of two years, and have graduated or will graduate from Hotchkiss High School in 2012. Last year her legacy paid out over $15,000 in scholarships to people who were involved in post secondary education

from vocational training to graduate degrees at in-state and out-of-state schools.

The application can be found on the Delta County Schools website at deltaschools.com.

The application must be mailed by the due date of April 17. There is a change this year in the application, so please read carefully. The essay must be hand written and included with the application.

monitoring information helps the county, state, and federal agencies determine water quality standards for our rivers and streams. Alex Johnson is developing a new website for the organization, as well as organizing a variety of community events throughout the year.

For more information on the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center, visit their website at www. theconservationcenter. org, or call 527-5307.

For more information on the Western Hardrock Watershed Team visit their website at www. hardrockteam.org.

in the amount of $1,000, will be granted to the student from each branch’s hometown high school that, in the scholarship committee’s opinion, has submitted the best application. Each branch will have an independent scholarship committee and the applications will be judged on merit rath-

Swingin’ beats Paonia Junior-Senior High vocalists will be showcased at a dessert show to be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31. “Swingin’ Beats & Latin Heat” will feaure the mixed choirs and swing choir. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under. The cost will be $12 at the door. Contact Paonia High School or a choir member to purchase tickets.

Ambulance district will sign up new members

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The North Fork Ambulance Association has scheduled two opportunities for people to sign up as new members. The mini-membership drive will be Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the City Market in Hotchkiss and Don’s Market in Paonia. In Hotchkiss, rides will be offered on NFAA’s kiddie train.

Bank offers $1,000 scholarships In keeping with its belief that an educated community is a strong community, First State Bank of Colorado has announced that scholarship monies will be allocated to one deserving student from each of our branch’s hometown high schools.

Scholarship awards,

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er than need.

Applications may be picked up at Hotchkiss, Paonia, Delta, Fountain or Custer County High Schools and will be due back to the relevant branch office no later than 5 p.m. on April 13.

Applications are also available online at www.

FirstStateBank-CO.com.

Those who sign up as new members will receive a $5 discount for a half year membership. The half year fee of $30 for a family will be just $25.

New senior members for a half year will pay just $15, and businesses will pay $32.50 for a new half year membership.

The membership year is from Oct. 1 to Sept.

30. Membership dues are the only cost to NFAA members for ambulance service. Non-members can pay up to $1,000 for transportation to the hos-

pital.

The NFAA does not receive any tax revenue.

It is funded by the EMS memberships, grants, donations and non-member patient fees.

According to the NFAA, “Our volunteer staff saves the residents of the North Fork Valley over $1 million dollars each year in wages alone. The scope of our equipment and service is irreplaceable and far superior to what a taxing district or a paid service would be able to provide.”

Clothing extravaganza The Kids’ Pasta Project will host the Women’s Clothing Extravaganza, Runway Show, Silpada Sale and Super Supper on Saturday, March 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the Blue Sage

in Paonia. Admission is $7 and includes a green pasta salad bar, complimentary libation and lots of entertianment.

Proceeds will benefit the Kids’ Pasta Project scholarship fund.

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North Fork Valley is now an ‘Emerging Creative District’

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The North Fork Valley and the Creative Coalition received great news last week. The state has designated the North Fork Valley Creative District as an “Emerging Creative District.” They received a $2,000 grant and will be given other tools as the new district serves artists and tourism in the valley.

The announcement came Friday, March 9, from Gov. John Hickenlooper. Downtown Salida and Denver’s Art District on Sante Fe received the formal certification as the two new Colorado Creative Districts. Those districts will each receive $15,000 in grant money plus “assistance to attract artists, creative entrepreneurs and visitors as a strategy to infuse new energy and innovation and enhance the economic and civic capital of the community. The program is administered by the

Office of Economic Development and International Trade through the Colorado Creative Industries division.”

There was plenty of competition for the designations. According to the press release, 44 different districts from 25 counties applied. Five applicants were designated as Prospective Creative Districts and will each receive $8,000 and “a customized package of technical assistance to enhance the likelihood that they will be certified in the future.”

Seven other districts joined the North Fork Valley in receiving the Emerging Creative Districts designation. Each will receive $2,000 and technical assistance to further their district planning.

Karen Good of Elsewhere Studios and the Creative Coalition was excited about the Emerging Creative District designation “because we are just in the beginning

stages of putting this all together. It’s going to give us technical assistance and just a little bit of money to work with and recognition and help as we put the district together.” The district’s goal will be to help get creative people, businesses and organizations working together. “It’s a matter of educating people what the district is all about and what the advantages are in having this designation.” Good expects this kind of state support will help the valley economically.

Next week there will be a meeting of the eight partners that submitted the application. That will be their first opportunity to discuss how they will do the organization and mesh with one another.

They will determine the relationship between the Creative Coalition and the Creative District.

The eight partners for the grant application were KVNF, Mountain

Harvest Festival, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, The Creamery Arts Center, The Paradise Theatre, Elsewhere Studios, Hutman Media and Delta County Tourism.

The Creative Coalition was an outgrowth of North Fork Vision 2020.

The coalition had identified four areas they were focusing on: networking, marketing, education and public arts and events.

They are just finishing a marketing plan funded with a previous $1,000 grant from Colorado Creative Industries.

“The idea is to help the creatives in this valley to be able to market themselves and be sustainable,” Good said.

A new directory of those in the creative arts will be online and in print form in May. The coalition already has about 200 people in the database for the directory. “It’s amazing how diverse and rich this valley is,” Good said.

“It’s very exciting!”

President Obama was the easy choice for Democrats

BY KATHY BROWNING

Crawford yard sale to benefit fireworks The Crawford Women’s Fire Auxiliary is hosting a yard sale and bake sale on Friday, and Saturday, March 23-24, at Town Hall. Proceeds go to support our fabulous Crawford Pioneer Days Fireworks show.

Here’s how you can help — Bring smaller items you would like to donate to Crawford Country Bank any day (please, no clothes); Bring larger items directly to Town Hall on Thursday, March 22. (no giant TVs or mattresses, please); Bring baked goods — cookies, breads and especially pies — on Thursday or early Friday to Town Hall. No cakes, please, they don’t seem to sell.

Volunteer to help set up on Thursday or to work a shift on Friday or Saturday. Call Jen at 778-7836 with any questions or to volunteer.

Sale hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY The Town of Hotchkiss has vacancies on the Planning Commission. If you are interested in serving on this Board, please send a letter of interest to the Town of Hotchkiss, P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419,

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Delta County Democrats gathered for their party caucuses last Tuesday, March 6. The greatest number of attendees, 47, was in the North Fork Valley including Hotchkiss, Crawford and Paonia. Surface Creek had 17 and Delta 16 in attendance. President Barack Obama received 54 delegates for re-election and two delegates were cast as uncommitted by the county’s Democrats. There are 4,130 registered Democrats in Delta County.

“Overall, without a contested race,” Delta County Democratic cochair Judy Davies said, “I think we had a good turnout. Overall for Colorado we had 10 percent turnout for the caucuses.”

That figure was reported

by Rick Palacio, Colorado Democratic Party chair.

Those attending the caucuses in Delta County read and voted on three resolutions. Precinct 18 in Paonia voted to send the three resolutions to the county assembly for consideration. The resolutions included one submitted by the Boulder County Democratic Party condemning the detainee provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. Another was

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Jean Tucker (left) led the Precinct 20 for the Democratic Party Caucuses on March 6 at the Delta-Montrose Technical College Paonia Campus. Forty-seven attended the North Fork Valley caucuses.

a resolution by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund that proposed Colorado must recognize the authority of municipalities to govern and prohibit the activities of corporations involved in unconventional shale gas extraction (“fracking”), free of state preemption.

The final proposed resolution wanted Colorado to regulate and tax marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol, limiting its use to those 21 and older. This should appear on the Nov. 2012 ballot as Amendment 64. A straw poll will be taken at the county assembly about these and other resolutions. Davies expects the resolutions to be re-written to express the viewpoints of local Democrats.

The Delta County Assembly and Convention will be held at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Delegates will be elected to attend the state assembly and convention which will

be Saturday, April 14, at 8 a.m. at the Pueblo Fairgrounds.

Currently, there are no Democrats running for county offices. A candidate development committee is hoping to find some before the Tuesday, June 26 primary. Democrats have historically had a difficult time being elected in Delta County.

Those attending Precinct 18 could only think of four Democrats elected over the years — sheriff Bill Blair, Mildred Hamilton, Donna Ferganchick and commissioner John Hawkins.

Sal Pace, Third Congressional District candidate, held a town hall conference call the same night as the caucuses.

The Delta County JJ Luncheon will be April 28 at 1 p.m. at Delta’s Westminister Hall. Tickets are $25. Confirmed speakers and guests are Democratic Party head Rick Palacio, State Sen. Gail Schwartz, State Rep. Sal Pace and State Rep.

Millie Hamner.

The Pancakes and Politics Breakfast will be held at Cleland Park Pavilion in Delta at 9 a.m. on June 15.

CHRISTOLOGY REVIVAL

at North Fork Baptist Church, Paonia

March 15-18

Southwestern Seminary student, Justin Williams, will be preaching.

Smokey Williams will lead worship.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Eva Dransfield and Kacey Kropp, both of Paonia, have been recognized as First-Year Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at the University of Northern Colorado.

To be named a First-Year Scholar, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for their first semester at UNC.

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Contest entries delight art lovers

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The art contest held each year in conjunction with the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials had 20 great entries this year. Five entries came from Hotchkiss artists, four from Crawford, three from Paonia, two from Cedaredge, one from Fruita and five from Grand Junction. The artist’s reception was held at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum Saturday, March 10.

Cheryl Hebenstreit, art competition coordinator, thanked Bill Long of TDS Telecom for their sponsorship of the art

contest for the past four years and also for 2012.

“Their gracious donation is greatly appreciated,” Hebenstreit said. She also thanked Sandy Bliss who shared her wealth of knowledge as a former coordinator of the art event.

Bill Long thanked Hebenstreit for all of her hard work in organizing the art contest and reception “It’s carrying on heritage,” Long said about the contest artists. About the art submitted, Long said the work was “fantastic.” He also acknowledged the dedication of the handlers who raise dogs to compete in the

trials.

Long presented the $500 TDS Shepherd’s Award to Suki Elisha Strong of Cedaredge for her “For The Run.” Richard Bailey, founder of the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials, presented the first and third place awards to Crawford artist James Dawson. His “Lovin The Job” won first place and the People’s Choice Award. His “Born To Do It” won third place. Dawson took home $375 in prize money.

Hotchkiss artists Jennifer Johnston won the $100 second prize for her “Ready To Please.”

Richard Bailey announced he had cancer surgery in February and last year his wife Marilyn fell and broke her hip and had surgery, but assured everyone the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp and Stock Dog Trials would go on as scheduled.

About one year ago, Bailey asked Gordon Hebenstreit and his wife Cheryl to begin working with him with the goal to assume the responsibilities at some point in the future. They agreed.

“I don’t think they knew what they were getting

Photo by Kathy Browning

Artist Suki Elisha Strong of Cedaredge holds her ribbon for the grand prize Shepherd’s Award from the exclusive sponsor of the ninth annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Contest, TDS Telecommunications Corporation. With Strong are (from left) Bill Long of TDS, art competition coordinator Cheryl Hebenstreit and Richard Bailey of the dog trials. Strong received a $500 cash prize. into,” Bailey said.

“I want to thank everyone for participating here.

I think it is a wonderful turnout,” Bailey said.

“In the future you’ll see Gordon and Cheryl take over more from Marilyn and I.” The Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials is held each year during Mother’s Day weekend.

Helleckson wins spot in orchestra Jacob Helleckson, 16, represented Paonia High School at the All State Orchestra in Fort Collins on Feb. 11. This is Helleckson’s second year in the top orchestra of the state, competing and winning one of the 16

Jacob Helleckson

Photo by Kathy Browning

James R. Dawson (left) took home three ribbons at the ninth annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials Art Contest. “Lovin The Job” earned Dawson the $200 first place and the $100 People’s Choice available cello chairs in Award. “Born To Do It” won the $75 third place this group. award. Richard Bailey of the dog trials presented The 60th annual Col- Dawson with his ribbons. orado All State Orchestra concert was held on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Philharmonic Group was directed by Robert Moody, conductor of the WinstonSalem Symphony, Arizona Musicfest and the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. Pieces played at the concert included Rainbow Body, Rusty Air in Carolina and The Pines of Rome.

Jacob states that he especially enjoyed the Rusty Air piece where digital media was used in combination with the orchestra Helleckson plays cello Photo by Kathy Browning in both the Valley Sym- Richard Bailey, co-founder of the dog trials, prephony Orchestra and the sented the second place winner, Jennifer Johnston, Valley Youth Orchestra her $100 prize and ribbon at last Saturday’s artist Chamber group. reception.

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Erin Jones

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Parents: Jeff and Ilavee Jones Age: 19 Year in School: Senior Favorite Sport: Basketball/rodeo Favorite Coach: My coaches in high school have all affected me so greatly in numerous and different ways.

Favorite saying: “Good, better, best, never settle for less until your good is better and your better’s best. ~Larry Bird

Parents: Darold and Christy Hawk Age: 18 Year in School: Senior Favorite Sport: Basketball/football Favorite Coach: Each coach has taught me the value of leadership and teamwork.

Favorite saying: “Chop the wood,” a football saying that means “focus.”

Erin is a member of the Colorado State High School Rodeo Association. She participated in cross country for four years and was a two-time state qualifier. She played basketball for four years, receiving honorable mention. She likes to work with horses and spend time with her family while traveling to rodeo events. Through sports, she has learned that hard work will eventually pay off.

Tell has earned all-conference honors in football, and all-conference honorable mention in basketball.

He is a three-time state qualifier in track. He is student body president and is involved in National Honor Society and the BEST program, which eases the transition for incoming freshmen.

He team ropes in the summer with his brother and dad, and likes to hunt, fish, and work on the ranch with his family.

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JV Baseball at Paonia, 2:30, 4:30 p.m.

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Natalie Anderson

Mason Oxford

Parents: Gary Anderson and Carrie Coats Age: 16 Year in School: Sophomore Favorite Sport: Cross-country, track, basketball Favorite Coach: Cowan, Hypio, Kasper — Each has helped me become better as a player and a person.

Favorite saying: “To yearn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.” “Pain is temporary, pride is forever.”

Parents: Kathryn and Darnell Oxford Age: 16 Year in School: Junior Favorite Sport: Basketball Favorite Coach: Crowder — because he connects with me on a more personal level and makes me work hard, but still makes it fun.

Favorite saying: “It’s not the mountains that we conquer, but ourselves.” ~Sir Edmund Hillary

Natalie is involved in basketball, cross-country and track. She was named to All State in cross-country and earned a state championship in track. She also participates in 4-H, CFES and student government. In her spare time she likes to hang out with friends and family, or go skiing, boating or hiking. She eventually hopes to go into the medical field and also coach.

Mason has lettered three times in cross-country, three times in track and twice in basketball. Academically, he is taking six college classes and is a member of the National Honor Society. Outside of school, he’s active in the Paonia Kayak Club. He also enjoys hiking and riding motorcycles with his dad. After graduation he plans to pursue a degree in civil engineering.

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Paonia outpaced at state basketball

Lady Eagles place fourth

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

With an 18-game winning streak and a 21-1 record going into the state 2A tournament, they may have been seeded first, but the Paonia Lady Eagles knew that they would meet their match at the state level. Second-seeded Evangelical Christian (ECA) boasted a 22-2 record, No. 3 Akron was 22-1, and fourth seed Lutheran Parker was 175.

“The top four teams could be the No. 1 seed,” said head coach Scott

Rienks after losing Friday in the semifinals to Lutheran. “We just happen to have the longest winning streak,” and were strapped with the top seeding, despite playing in one of the weakest leagues in the state. “We’re not always in tough games,” said Rienks. “Nobody in our league advanced out here besides us.”

“Oh yes, definitely we knew it was going to be tough,” said senior starting guard Jessica Altman after the Eagles’ 64-51 loss to Evangeli-

Photo by Tamie Meck

Annavah Kropp (33) attempts to block Lutheran Parker’s Lexi Radic in the semifinal game of the State 2A Basketball Tournament at the Pueblo Events Center last Friday. Kropp scored 16 tournament points, including three from beyond the arc.

cal Christian Academy on Saturday to place fourth. “I mean, we knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park.”

Altman, a 4-foot-11 point guard who averaged 8.4 points per game and in two games scored a season-high 17 points, was held to just nine points for the tournament held at the Pueblo Events Center.

Paonia edged out eighth-seed Del Norte, 49-39, in Thursday’s quarterfinals game.

Abby Campbell scored her seven game points, including Paonia’s only trey of the game, in the first half to boost Paonia to a 22-14 half-time lead.

Paonia managed only six points in the third, while Tiger Lindsay Mosby, who scored a game-high 16 points, sank three goals to bring Del Norte to within two at the buzzer. Del Norte made 17 second-half fouls, allowing Ce’rra Carsten to score eight from the free throw line down the stretch for the win. Carsten ended the game with 18 points.

Carson Pipher scored eight against the Tigers, and Chelsy Reed led the defense with six steals.

Paonia’s first loss came in Friday’s semifinals against Lutheran Parker. They knew coming in that the Lions pressed really well and they shot really well, said Rienks.

Lutheran came out of one of the toughest leagues in the state. Their season included games against top 3A teams including Holy Family, Machebeuf, and this year’s state champions, Faith Christian. Unlike the teams that Paonia faced all season, Lutheran was prepared for Paonia’s fast pace and deep bench, and used their height advantage to out-rebound the Eagles and stress their defense.

Rienks said his team made several attempts to neutralize the Lutheran offense, which outscored Paonia 28-13 in the first period. Paonia adjusted from zone to a man-toman and held them to two field goals in the second, “But in doing so, we let them have the outside shot,” said Rienks. “I feel like that’s where they beat us. They didn’t beat us by effort... But they could sink the ball.”

Lutheran opened with seven unanswered points. Two goals by Reed and another by Campbell pulled them to within three, but Lutheran lead scorer Jennifer Vigil answered with a trey.

Campbell drew a shooting foul and was 2-2 from the line, leaving Paonia trailing 14-8; they trailed 18-8 at the end of one.

A three by Annavah Kropp pulled Paonia to within five late in the second period, and Carsten hit two free throws to bring them to within three with less than a minute remaining. They trailed 28-23 at the half.

Campbell opened the

second half with a lay up to bring Paonia to within two, but Lutheran spread their offense out to outscore Paonia 15-12 in the third. Lutheran held Paonia to just two field goals in the final period.

A 47-40 loss to Akron pushed the ECA Eagles into the battle for third place against Paonia.

ECA also has height and speed, and two players who average more than 14 points per game. One of them is senior Heidi Mann. “It seemed like the whole offense ran through her,” said Reed, who was charged with guarding Mann. “She’s really, really good.”

Four points by Reed and a three by Kropp gave the Eagles an 11-5 advantage at the end of the first.

While the defense held her to just one field goal late in the fourth, Mann and Abby Dorman, who led ECA with 21 points, combined to score 24 of 32 from the free throw line.

Despite being down by eight or more points throughout most of the second half, Paonia kept after ECA. Carson Pipher made 18 of her tournament 31 points, scoring nine in the third period to keep Paonia within reach of a win. She was 8-11 from the line. Reed scored 10 and was 4-4 from the line in the second half.

Altman and Kropp fouled out and Paonia trailed by 14 with less than 3 minutes remaining, but the Eagles gave it their all down the

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia senior guard Jessica Altman is well covered by Evangelical Christian Academy’s senior Heidi Mann as she looks to pass to an open Abby Campbell in last Saturday’s consolation round of the 2A State Basketball Tournament.

Paonia lost to ECA to place fourth overall. A three-year varsity player, Altman has been the starting point guard since her junior year. Altman has contributed to the Lady Eagles’ 66-8 record and a state championship in 2010.

Photo by Tamie Meck

The Lady Eagles’ Chelsy Reed (15) guards ECA’s Heidi Mann in the consolation of the 2A State Basketball Tournament last Saturday, March 10. “It seemed like the whole offense ran through her,” said Reed, who was charged with guarding Mann.

stretch. “We had the chances to throw in the towel because it seemed like everything went against us,” said Rienks.

But every player gave it her all right down to the buzzer. “If you can’t win, what else could you ask for? It’s an amazing group of girls.”

Akron defeated Lutheran for the state title. Rienks said he was disappointed at his team’s losses, but also very proud of his team.

“It’s still a huge accomplishment to be in the top four in this tournament. Not one kid that stepped on that court didn’t give me 100 percent. As a coach, losing is a lot easier to handle when you know your kids gave you the effort that they did tonight.”

They never gave up, added Rienks, even when they knew down the stretch that they couldn’t win.

“I told them that’ll take them a long way in life, and not just in sports.”

Paonia was one of only five Western Slope teams to advance to the state finals. In girls competition, the fifth-seeded Olathe Pirates placed fifth in 3A after a 50-47 loss to Machebeuf, while 1A Norwood lost 28-23 to Pawnee to place second.

The Norwood and Plateau Valley boys teams lost in the Great Eight round and played against each other in Saturday‘s consolation game, with Plateau Valley winning, 50-47, to place fifth.

Despite not bringing home a trophy, the team (Lady Eagles) was upbeat on Saturday. “It feels good, it’s so much better than last year,” said Reed. “We didn’t even make it out of regionals, so I think we’re all really happy, even though we didn’t win today or yesterday... We’re still really happy with what we accomplished.

“We do lose two seniors,” added Reed, a junior, referring to Altman and post Alexandria Farnsworth. “We have our whole team out next year and I think we’re going to take this experience and use it next year.”

Delta hardball crew wins

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For Marty Rover and his Delta Panther baseball team, the opening day was a success with Delta sweeping the visiting Battle Mountain Huskies in doubleheader action, 4-3 and 13-0.

Tyler Sandoval worked some magic on the mound in game one and took a no-hitter into the bottom of the seventh inning before giving up his first hit and an eventual three-run inning for the Huskies.

But the Panthers held on for the 4-3 win. Keaton Reiher and Isaiah Kathrein combined efforts to spin a one-hit shutout in game two.

Delta 4, BM 3 Sandoval’s first appearance of the year on the mound for Delta was a doosie. Sandoval, a sophomore, had a no-hitter entering the seventh inning and was facing the middle of the order.

Prior to the seventh inning, the Huskies had managed to get just two baserunners on. An error in the first inning allowed

Battle Mountain’s Lybarger to reach. It was the only inning, until the seventh, where the Huskies had more than three batters in an inning.

Delta got a hit off the bat of Brendan Kortz in the first inning but failed to plate him.

The most damage for Delta came in the second frame where the Panthers picked up three runs on three hits and one Battle Mountain error. Jordan Oeltjenbruns and Ryan Whiteside had singles in the inning while Austin Hines hammered a double.

Chris Lopez doubled in the fifth and came around to give Delta their fourth run of the game.

Battle Mountain’s seventh inning began with a ground out from shortstop Keaton Reiher to Isaiah Kathrein.

A single to Duran, a walk to Weiss and another single to Robbins loaded the bases for the Huskies in the bottom of the seventh. The two hits in the inning broke up Tyler’s no-hit bid. Two errors in the inning by

Delta’s defense aided in the Huskies scoring their three runs for the 4-3 final tally.

Delta 13, BM 0 The Panthers used a two-hit, three-run, first inning to catapult themselves to a big 4A conference win and a sweep over the visiting Huskies.

Reiher led off with a walk and Sandoval continued his good outing with a two-run home run to give the Panthers an early 2-0 lead.

Lopez and Kortz reached on walks with Hines stroking a single to score Lopez for Delta’s third run of the inning.

Kathrein opened the second inning by reaching on an error and Sandoval was hit by a pitch to reach first. Both Kathrein and Sandoval scored in the inning to give the Panthers a 5-0 lead.

Kathrein had a single in the third and scored to give Delta a 6-0 lead.

The Panthers’ biggest offensive inning was the fourth where they pounded Battle Mountain pitching for five hits and four runs. Lopez,

Kortz, Kenny Wood, and Kathrein all had singles while Whiteside ripped a double.

Delta scored three more in the top of the fifth to finish their scoring in the game. Horn drew a walk with Seth Hartmen and Kortz getting singles. All three baserunners scored to make the final score 13-0.

Keaton picked up the win with Kathrein seeing action in the latter stages of the game. Kortz took pitches from both pitchers behind the plate.

Battle Mountain never had more than five batters come to the plate in any one inning. Their only hit of the game came off Reiher in the third when Pellerito ran into a fast ball that made it to the outfield.

Delta pounded out 12 hits in the win with Lopez and Kortz going two for two and Kathrein getting two hits in fourat-bats.

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Isaiah Kathrein drives the ball to center field in game two of last Saturday’s twin-bill against Battle Mountain. Delta won both games 4-3 and 13-0.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta third baseman Austin Hines tags out a Battle Mountain runner in game two of last Saturday’s doubleheader with the Huskies. Delta won 13-0.

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DC soccer team 1-1

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The Delta County soccer team got its season underway this past week with two matches.

Delta played in Edwards against Battle Mountain on March 8, where they came up a 6-0 loser.

On Saturday, the Lady Panthers hosted Moffat County’s Lady Bulldogs (0-2) and evened their season’s record at 1-1 with a 2-0 victory.

BM 6, Delta 0 It was cold, miserable, and the match was played under the lights in Edwards where Battle Mountain bested the Lady Panthers 6-0. Not an optimum time for playing many sports outside unless the temperatures are conducive.

According to Delta County coach Julie Mot-

tern, “The field was beginning to turn to ice in places making it difficult to play well.”

Unfortunately for the Lady Panthers, nothing was changed in scheduling to allow the match to be played under more favorable circumstances or earlier in the day.

Delta and Battle Mountain will face each other again, under more favorable weather conditions, on Mar. 27 in Delta.

Delta 2, MoCo 0 Delta bounced back on Saturday to offset a Thursday loss to Battle Mountain with a 2-0 win against the Lady Bulldogs of Moffat County.

Delta took a 1-0 lead to halftime on the goal from Cedaredge freshman Kristin Gardner a little more than halfway

through the first half.

The combined Delta County team kept the ball in Moffat County territory for most of the first half ’s defensive struggle.

Second half play began the same way with Delta allowing the Lady Bulldogs to get across midfield for brief periods of play before re-establishing offensive dominance and a goal off the foot of Lindsey Gardner to make the final score 2-0 and a family affair in the scoring department. Lindsey Gardner’s goal came on a corner kick by Carissa Sidor.

Panthers’ coach Julie Mottern was happy with Saturday’s play after Thursday’s loss in Edwards. “I felt we played well following the ‘frozen tundra’ episode against Battle Mountain.

I was pleased on Saturday when we got up by one and kept it there the rest of the half.”

Mottern gave credit to Carissa Sidor and Reilly Quist for their roles in holding the back side together during the match.

Lindsey Gardner was Mottern’s choice for the player of the game against Moffat County with her second-half goal and the numerous shots on goal she had.

Mottern’s choice for Thursday’s player of the game would go to Kayla DeVilbiss for her great effort against Battle Mountain in the cold.

Delta played in Gypsum against Eagle Valley on Tuesday (Mar. 13) and is not slated to play again until Mar. 27 at home against Battle Mountain.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Stephanie Sidor thought she was going to be able to get her head on the ball in this photo.

Moffat County’s goalie had other ideas as she reached up to snag the ball before Sidor could make the head-pass. Delta won 2-0.

DHS loses 4-3 tennis tilt

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The tennis match in Hotchkiss wasn’t what head Delta coach Christina Curtis had anticipated. The Lady Bulldogs found ways to offset Delta’s efforts to record a 4-3 victory last Thursday.

Curtis has a seniorladen roster that has experience in the upper events. Delta won two of the singles matches and one doubles match in their loss to the Lady Bulldogs.

In one singles play, Alaisa Melgoza used her experience to ease past Hotchkiss’ Christa Beirginer in two sets, 6-2 and 6-0.

At two singles, Hotchkiss’ Kelsey Milner took advantage of Sabrina Archibeque’s miscues to forge a 6-4, 7-6 win.

The three singles’

match between Diana Ortega and Hotchkiss’ Amber Rankin eventually went to Ortega by scores of 6-1 and 7-6.

Becca Korthuis and Mariah Martin gave the Lady Panthers their only doubles victory as they controlled Hotchkiss’ Sidney Saurter and Leah Palecki with scores of 6-0 and 6-3 in one doubles play.

Hotchkiss began their run through doubles play in two doubles match play. Kristina Deloury and Meghan Wright blanked Barbara Gutierrez and Annaly Ruiz in their first set of two doubles play 6-0. The second set was a battle with the Lady Bulldogs winning by a margin of 7-6.

The three doubles team of Ciara Beegle and Jessi Violett made it two in a row in doubles action

with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Delta’s Elise Scates and Emily Kuta.

The final match of the day went to Hotchkiss’ four doubles team of Sadie Smith and Faline Farmer. The Hotchkiss duo scored straight set wins of 6-4 and 6-3 over Carmen Fausto and Rachel Tallent.

For coach Curtis, the match was an eye-opener. “This ended up being much tougher that we had anticipated. Hotchkiss doubles’ teams are a lot stronger than they have been in past years.”

Even though the Lady Panthers have senior leadership, there is some areas where there isn’t as much experience. “Our inexperience in the lower positions really showed. I am proud of my girls for their efforts though. This match showed me where

we are still weak as a team and what we need to improve on.”

Delta hosts Montrose at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, and the Lady Bulldogs are at Glenwood Springs on Saturday at 10 a.m. and play Aspen’s Photo by Wayne Crick Lady Skiers the same day Delta 1 Singles player Alaisa Melgoza uses a backat 2 p.m. hand return to Hotchkiss’ Christa Beirginer during match-play last Friday afternoon in Hotchkiss.

Melgoza prevailed in the match with scores of 6-2 and 6-0.

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Hotchkiss’ Kelsey Milner serves to Delta’s Sabrina Archibeque in 2 Singles play. Milner defeated Archibeque 6-4 and 7-6.

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The Panthers take the field in Delta this weekend as they participate in the Lloyd McMillan

Baseball Tournament.

Delta will take on Alamosa this Friday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m. on the DMS diamond.

Saturday’s schedule has the Panthers playing both Emery, Utah. and their North Fork rivals Paonia.

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Photo by Tamie Meck Photo by Tamie Meck Members of the Paonia High School basketball and Paonia’s Ce’rra Carsten (23) attempts to block a wrestling teams cheer on the Lady Eagles at the Chelsy Reed attempts to block a pass by ECA senior Lutheran players’ shot from behind.

Heidi Mann. start of Saturday’s consolation game.

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Hotchkiss’ Yantzer heads into 12th year with strong lineup

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Photo by Wayne Crick

Senior Sadie Carrillo (13) works for a clear passing or dribble lane against Moffat County last Saturday in Delta. Carrillo, a member of the Delta County soccer team, plays the front and is instrumental in setting up scoring plays or taking the shot on goal herself. The Lady Panthers were successful on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the visiting Lady Bulldogs.

New hardball coach; tougher schedule for 2A Paonia in 2012

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Plenty of experience and a new coaching staff give the Paonia Eagles much to look forward to this season.

Paonia claimed the

district title in 2011 and ended the season at 15-8.

Under new head coach Drew Potter, the Eagles return all but one of last year’s players, and will have eight seniors in the varsity lineup.

“That’s a lot of experience coming back,” said Potter. “We should be very strong.”

Potter brings several years of coaching experience to the team, including high school football and baseball positions in Iowa and Nebraska and four years as a youth coach. Potter was an assistant football coach at Paonia last fall and prior to that was assistant football and girls basketball coach for Delta High School.

The Eagles are working to strengthen their pitching game after graduating all-state pitcher Casey Gillenwater, last year’s only senior, and on their defense, said Potter. He was hired on last spring and had the opportunity to work with members of the team last summer. While he was impressed with the level of play, the team can expect to see some changes in the lineup at the varsity level as the season progresses, said Potter.

Paonia’s schedule will include more games against bigger teams than in the past, starting with the Montrose tournament on March 16-17.

Paonia opened the season with a narrow 20 loss to 3A Hotchkiss on Monday. They host 4A Battle Mountain in a double-header beginning at noon Tuesday, March 20.

“It’s a tougher schedule in general, but it will make us stronger when playoffs come,” said Potter.

Look for springs sports previews Even though many of the spring sports are well into their seasons, look for brief previews of each of Delta County’s four schools’ spring sports.

Varsity preview coverage will include baseball, girls’ golf and tennis, soccer and track.

As he enters his 12th year as head coach for the Hotchkiss Bulldogs baseball team, Jason Yantzer said that he still wonders every year about his lineup after losing his seniors. Last year, he lost six talented seniors after a successful 21-4 season and a fourth-place finish at state. “But it always comes out that somebody steps up.”

With 24 players and five seniors out for the team, there’s a great pool of talent to choose from.

Seniors Jaime Rodriguez and Edgar Macias return to the lineup, and Ryan Pachl and Marco Meza will move up from junior varsity.

Great pitching is key and the Bulldogs have several pitchers they can go to, said Yantzer.

Jacobe Galley, Macias and Rodriguez all bring tournament experience to this year’s team, and Meza comes with three years’ experience at the JV level. Incoming freshman Devon Rupe pitched for the Babe Ruth U-13 state champion Tri-County Mustangs and could step in as the season progresses.

Other than seniors, the program didn’t lose any players, said Yantzer, and gained junior Brayden Wilson and senior Kacey Miles. Both played as freshmen or sophomores and return after participating in other spring sports.

Both assistant coaches bring college-level experience to the team. Blake Carlquist returns as the pitching coach. Carlquist played for Mesa State College and was on the 2009 World Series champion team. Gates Shaklee, who played for Yantzer in high

school, will also assist.

Shaklee was a safety for the Adams State football team. “He’s already a veteran coach to the program,” said Yantzer of Shaklee. “He knows what I expect.”

Assistant coach Zac Lemon will take the season off and his talents will be missed, “But he’s with us in spirit,” said Yantzer.

Hotchkiss opened their season Monday night with a close 2-0 victory over Paonia. They play

a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. at Roaring Fork High School.

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Paonia’s Carson Pipher defends the lane against a Lutheran Parker offensive player as another Lutheran player sets a pick on her. The Lady Eagles completed an outstanding season with a fourth-place finish in last week’s 2A State Basketball Championships in Pueblo at the Pueblo Events Center.

Sixth-grade tourney champs This Delta 1 sixth-grade team survived four overtimes to win a recent tournament at Bill Heddles Rec Center. Members of the team: not in order, include KC Carlson, Tanner Webster, Colton Galvin, Josh Reed, Riley Dawes, Gabriel Sturgeon, Kole Granger, Uriel Blanco, Cameron Schall, and Aaron Olivas. Coach Kevin Carlson is on the left of the back row.

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These four Delta Lady Panther golfers were waiting for the Delta Invitational Golf Tournament at Devil’s Thumb Golf Course to begin last Friday, March 9.

The foursome was scheduled to begin tournament action with play for them beginning on the 16th tee. Palisade High School’s top four golfers joined the Lady Panthers for a scramble format of play.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Cedaredge Community Center The Delta County Health Fair is jointly sponsored by the Delta Lions Club, Surface Creek Lions Club, the Paonia Lions Club, the Hotchkiss Lions Club, the Cedaredge Community Center, Delta County School District 50, the City of Delta - Bill Heddles Recreation Center and assisted by the staff and auxiliary of Delta County Memorial Hospital.

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Delta 3 - second place This scrappy sixth-grade team finished in second place (by just one basket) after a four-overtime thriller a couple of weeks ago. Members of the team: not in order, include Jaden Miller, Andrew Baier, Cohen Quist, Clayton Cotton, Korbin Davis, Pedro Madaleno, Adrien Urbalejo, Justin Lancaster, Austin Germann, and Stephen Butler. Coaches for Delta three are Paul and Margaret Baier.

York College student from Delta earns national championship Andrew Aragon, a redshirt sophomore at York College in York, Neb., placed first in the nation in the shot put event at the National Christian College Athletic Association indoor championships, held in Cedarville, Ohio, Febru-

ary 18.

Aragon is the son of Robert and Lisa Aragon of Delta. In the NCCAA event, he threw 56’ 4 3⁄4” (17.19m) for the championship.

Fellow teammate Shaylee Carlock of Turney, Mo., took the title

in the women’s shot put.

Aragon is also ranked nationally in the NAIA at number three. He and Carlock competed in the shot put at the NAIA national championship competition, March 1-3, in Geneva, Ohio.

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Crane Days is this weekend A number of events are being planned for this year’s sandhill crane migration through the area. Following is a schedule of events being coordinated with help of the Black Canyon Audubon Society.

Friday, March 16, at 3 p.m. there is a lift-off reception at Wildfire Pizzeria, Cedaredge Golf Course.

At 3:30, there will be a Poetry Reading by John Cooley.

At 4 p.m. a fireside chat and book signing by Evelyn “Evey” Horn, naturalist-in- training are scheduled.

Evey has written three books about the cranes of Fruitgrower’s Reservoir. She has monitored the cranes for 20 years and has spoken numerous times at crane festivals.

At 5 p.m. the day wraps up.

Saturday, March 17, begins with set up at Crane Point east of Eckert on North Road.

From 8:30 to 11 a.m. viewing and hospitality tables will be at Crane Point. Hot drinks are provided by Wildfire Pizzeria and Black Canyon Audubon Society and a spotting scope

demonstration is scheduled.

At 11 a.m. is breakdown and clean up.

From 11:30 to noon is a luncheon at Wildfire Pizzeria.

From 1 to 2 p.m., “Sandhill Cranes and Humans, a Changing Climate Presentation” by Ken Strom (Audubon Colorado) will be presented at Grand Mesa Baptist Church, corner of Hwy. 65 & Jay Avenue. Ken will speak and have images about the origins of sandhill cranes, the evolving relationship with humans, and the future they face.

There will be Colorado Gold Distillery guided tours, throughout the day.

At 7 p.m. is the Crane Days Concert featuring original acoustic music at The Apple Shed. Music will be by David Starr, Ellen Stapenhorst and Roy Martin. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door, or online at starrsguitars.com.

On Sunday, March 18, viewing again takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Crane Point with hot drinks and spotting scope activities scheduled.

There will be an 11:30 a.m. to noon volunteers and sponsors lunch at Wildfire Pizzeria.

Photo by Ellie Tunget

Crane family This photo by Ellie Tunget was taken last year of a family unit of sandhill cranes which chose to stay in the Delta area over the summer. The sandhill cranes are passing through Delta County on their spring migration and this weekend’s Crane Days celebrates this annual visit. From talks by naturalist Evelyn Horn and Ken Strom of the Audubon Society, to watching the arrival and departure of the cranes, Crane Days is a fun-filled event for all.

Eight seek council seats in Cedaredge

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Eight candidates are listed on the ballot for this year’s municipal election is Cedaredge, seeking to fill five seats (mayor and four trustees) on the Cedaredge Town Council.

Ballots were sent out last week and voters are to return them (not just postmarked) to the Delta County Clerk and Recorder Office, located at 501 Palmer Street, in Delta, no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in order to be counted.

One person, incumbent Pat Means, is running for mayor. Means was appointed mayor in 2009 after being elected trustee in 2008. She is unopposed in this election.

A Cedaredge resident since 2001, she has extensive experience in healthcare administration, business, education and volunteer work. She currently serves on the boards of Region 10 and the Surface Creek Historical Society. She has also served on several state and municipal boards, as a victim’s assistance board member, a hospice nurse, a Library Friend, a volunteer at the Visitor’s Center and a meals on wheels driver.

Means wants to return to

Pat Means the town board to finish some of the projects that are just now starting to take shape, such as the Main Street Improvement Program and downtown revitalization.

Means believes she is able to motivate individuals, trustees and businesses to meet the needs of all residents “old and new,” and to promote positive change. “I believe I can help guide our town through a vision for planned growth, balanced budgets and completion of projects once begun.

“I want to see the people take pride in our community.”

The six candidates seeking to fill four trustee positions, in alphabetical order, are: Nelson Cederberg Since moving to Cedaredge, Nelson Cederberg has become

active in charitable, community and church affairs. “I am [currently] an officer in the VFW, a member of the American Legion and the interim president of the Food Bank.

“I have served four years as a trustee and treasurer of the town, a member of the water committee, a member of the sewer improvement committee, a member of the Community Center Design Committee, as Director of the [Deer Creek Village] Home Owners Association, a member of a bell choir, served as the town’s representative to the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control, a member of the Cedaredge FOL and on [the] Council of my church.” According to Cederberg, “Volunteerism is the key to the survival of a small community and I attempt to

Nelson Cederberg

contribute as much as possible in this area.”

Cederberg is seeking a second term as trustee “because I love this town and because I want to do everything I can to remove friction from the board of trustees and in the town.

“I can only do that by being active on the board and in community events, and I will do whatever I can to preserve the golf course. My goal is to reduce taxes whenever possible [while] still providing necessary services.”

He believes his experience in the business world, along with his past four years as trustee, is what he brings to the board. “The past four years highlights my conservative viewpoint to control expenses and encourage assisting small business.”

Ray Hanson Ray Hanson was born in Delta in 1948 and raised in Cedaredge, graduating from CHS in 1966. He is a master plumber, a life member of the Cedaredge Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the Lions Club. He has served as trustee and chaired the Home Rule Committee and is currently chairing the planning commission.

He is running because “I

Ray Hanson have been approached by many in the community to run again, and we have many issues coming up that I may be able to help the board through.” His past experience and ability to be a team player able to work with the board, staff and various committees are strengths. “I believe I can think out of the box when necessary,” he said.

Michael Meskel Appointed trustee in 2010, Michael Meskel and his wife Kathy moved to Cedaredge in 2007 when they purchased the Shady Creek RV Park.

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Six in the race in Orchard City

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Orchard City’s municipal election will see incumbent mayor Don Suppes running unopposed for a second fouryear term.

But there will be contested races for trustee positions as the four vacancies are being sought by six candidates.

The candidates are Jimmie Boyd, Craig Fuller, Matt Soper, David Stueck, Marsha Thomas, and Ken Volgamore.

There are three regular, four-year seats open, and a two-year position created by the resignation of Jerry Brunemeier who has served on council for the past six years

Jimmie Boyd

and was half way through his second term.

The three trustee candidates receiving the most votes will win the four-year terms.

The fourth highest vote getter will complete the final two years of Brunemeier’s term.

Boyd is an incumbent seeking his second term on the board. He was first elected in 2008. He is a retired water commissioner for the Surface Creek Valley.

Fuller is a contractor and custom home builder. He has served previously on the town board for six years from 2002 to 2008.

Matt Soper, a native of Austin, has just earned his

Ken Volgamore

law degree and was in Denver last week preparing for the bar exam. He has worked in political campaign management and speech writing.

David Stueck has experience in municipal public works as an arborist. He was also a waste water system manager and a licensed water treatment operator during 26 years in Wyoming before retiring to Orchard City in 2004.

Thomas is seeking a second term on the board. She was first elected in 2008. She is a retired business office manager at Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Volgamore is a private contractor who located to Orchard

Craig Fuller

City from Delta 15 years ago.

He is retired firefighter, having served on both Delta and Cedaredge departments.

This year’s municipal vote is being conducted by the county clerk’s office with a mailed ballot. Voters are to return their completed ballots to the county courthouse in Delta, either by mail or in person.

The deadline for ballots to be in the clerk’s courthouse office is 7 p.m. on election day, April 3. For votes to count in the election, completed ballots must be in the clerk’s office by that time.

The Orchard City Town Hall will not be accepting ballots. They must be delivered

Matt Soper

Dave Stueck

Don Suppes is unopposed as he seeks a second term as mayor of Orchard City. either in person or by mail to the clerk’s courthouse office by the election day deadline.

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street improvement program.

“I will continue to be a voice within our community,” said Meskel, “whether I am on the Board of Trustees or any other commission or committee that will further provide safety, fiscal responsibility, culture and viable business on behalf of our citizens in the Cedaredge and surrounding communities.”

Michael Meskel Board and the Waste Water Treatment Facility Planning Committee.

I believe our town board needs strong leadership [and] representation that will re-prioritize the necessary future infrastructure: waste water facility, continued waterline upgrades and improving our streets, roads and bridges and being fiscally responsible with these issues.”

Noting the past two years have been a learning experience, especially in deciphering the budget process, Meskel said his priorities are a new wastewater treatment facility, waterline upgrades and the major

Dayton Myers Dayton Myers, Jr. A resident of Cedaredge for nearly four decades, Myers graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1973. He worked eight years for the Town of Cedaredge as a public works employee and was “operator in charge”

of the water and sewer for the town and was involved in the building of the current wastewater treatment facility.

He currently works for the Upper Surface Creek Domestic Water Users Association as the water plant operator.

As a first time politician, he was influenced by friends who have previously served on the town council to make a run for trustee. “I always complain,” he said, “but this time I have decided to become a part [of the solution] and do something rather than just complain.”

Myers noted that because of his experience as a public works employee, he has some genuine knowledge regarding water and infrastructure issues facing the town.

Myers said his first priority would be to address major street improvement projects.

and a towing service, Ken Simpson and his wife purchased Grand Mesa Lodge in 1997. They purchased the Ole Bakery Cafe in 2006 and sold the lodge last year.

He is seeking office in an effort to be part of the solution. “I deciced that instead of complaining all the time, maybe I should go do something about it.”

Simpson said his priorities are first and foremost, water and sewer issues and major street repairs. “If you don’t have these things, then you don’t have a town.”

“If people are satisfied with the way things are currently being run in Cedaredge,” said Simpson, “then you don’t have to vote for me. But if you’re not . . .”

Nancy Sturgil

— NOTICE — The Town of Orchard City is seeking to fill two positions on the Orchard City Planning Commission.

The positions are three-year terms and will begin April 24, 2012.

Ken Simpson Ken Simpson After 25 years in Steamboat Springs owning and operating gas stations, an auto parts store

Nancy Sturgill Nancy Sturgill has been a Delta County resident since 1991 and has lived in Cedaredge since 2003. She was elected trustee in 2008, and is seeking re-election.

“Cedaredge is an amazing community and

being the keeper of the public trust for the last [four] years has been one of the most challenging tasks I have ever taken on,” said Sturgill.

“I found you can’t always just look at the big picture, solutions can sometimes be driven dollar by dollar as you set priorities and face the need to stretch every buck. Solutions that seem possible on paper can be a long way to resolution and the need to listen to the community at all times in any decision making process can change the direction, tone or outcome of any project.”

She added, “The community has asked that we tackle some big concerns. The Major Street Improvement funding now has the planning in place to go ahead and work on those areas like Main Street that the community wants to see done. The planning is just beginning on the kind of facility the community needs as a civic center. We are beginning the process of how to tackle the requirements of our wastewater treatment in the future and we know that maintaining our infrastructure is the most important fiscal planning we must do every year.”

Curtis Williams A Cedaredge resident for eight years, Curtis Williams has an impressive career in law enforcement. He retired from the Denver Police Department in 2004 and

Curtis Williams moved to Cedaredge. He accepted a position with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and served as an investigator and agent in charge until retiring in 2011. He is on the advisory board for the Delta/Montrose Police Academy.

He said he is seeking election because while being a public servant in law enforcement he was barred from seeking a political office. “Now that I am retired I can continue to serve the public as a trustee of Cedaredge.”

His past experience would be a big asset for a trustee he believes.

“Most of my career, as a command officer with the Denver Police Department and the agent in charge of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in Western Colorado, demanded administrative and managerial acumen,” said Williams. “Additionally, I have experience in managing significant budgets. I believe that my primary contribution is an ability to get a diverse group to work together towards a common goal.”

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

Please send a letter of interest to the Orchard City Town Hall at 9661 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410.

Letters of intent must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 2, 2012. The Board of Trustees will make their selection on April 11, 2012.

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

If you have questions, please call 835-3337.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Mar. 15 Accountability, 4:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 17 Track at Delta Invitational; Tennis at Aspen, 10:00 a.m. & Glenwood Springs, 2:00 p.m.; Baseball at Home vs. Coal Ridge, 11:00 a.m.

Mon., Mar. 19 JV Baseball at Olathe, 4:00 p.m.

Tues., Mar. 20 National Honor Society Induction, 7:00 p.m.

Wed., Mar. 21 Free Health Clinic.

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Saturday, March 17 7:00 p.m.

AppleShed Arts Complex Cedaredge $15 Advance $17 At the door online at www.starrsguitars.com By phone at (970) 856-2331 (Presented in conjunction with Eckert Crane Days)

Our Cranes About four-feet-tall with a wingspan of over six feet. Color: cranegray. The most distinctive marking is the red crown. Long black legs, big black feet and a long, stout, black bill. This season they number a bit less than 20,000 individuals.

Over the years I’ve written about our cranes for the Delta County Independent and of course they’re often the subject within my three books.

It’s no surprise that there is a great deal of information about these birds. Loads and loads of facts! But perhaps the most important is that ours are Greater Sandhill Cranes while the Lesser Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska fame number over 500,000. They

look much alike except ours are a bit larger.

That’s enough to maintain one’s interest. But I’m a “craniac”! That’s exactly what the term implies! Fossil evidence for these magnificent birds indicates that they’ve been around for over nine million years. They were here before the latest glaciers formed, when the Rocky Mountains were being uplifted, when the rivers flowered differently than they do today, they soared above the wooly mammoth and the saber tooth tiger. They were here long, long before humans even dreamed of this continent.

And we’ve attributed

takable, warbling cry far above me. I watch them descend — legs dangling, wings cupped. And as I write this column, I thrill in anticipation.

Photo from the International Crane Foundation

our highest values to them: fidelity, longevity, stamina, courage, parental capabilities, beauty and grace. The cranes’ dances have been mimicked by humans in every part of the world and they’re the subject of myth and legend portraying our highest aspirations.

When our cranes come to us each spring, such thoughts flood my mind.

I listen to their unmis-

*** Evelyne Horn will present a fireside chat on Friday, March 16, 4 p.m. at the Wildfire Pizzeria at the Cedaredge Golf Course. It is just one of the events taking place in Cedaredge for Crane Days. Of course, the main attraction is the sandhill cranes, which are coming and going from Harts Basin where there will be observation points at Crane Point east of Eckert on Saturday and Sunday.

Fundraiser dinner for mission trip March 19 There will be a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Monday, March 19, at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge from 5:30–8 p.m.

This fundraiser is for a mission trip called “The World Race.” Ashley Breitnauer will be visiting 11 countries in 11 months on this trip and will be leaving in July.

The World Race is a nondenominational ministry founded by Adventures in Missions and is based on Matthew 10:8. Her activities will depend on what is needed in each community. For example, these

activities could include teaching Bible classes, praying, visiting hospitals or teaching English.

Breitnauer graduated from Cedaredge High School in 2007 where she was active in sports, FFA, and student council. She will be graduating from Oklahoma State University this May, with a degree in agricultural communications. For more information call Ashley Breitnauer 856-7216. Also, follow her journey on the InterDinner tickets are $8 net at ashleybreitnauer. for adults and $5 for chiltheworldrace.org. dren under 8 years.

Cedar Mesa club hosts spring dinner The Cedar Mesa Community Club’s annual Spring fundraiser dinner will be held on Saturday, March 24, at their clubhouse, located at 15637 Peach Road on Cedar Mesa. The members have planned another gourmet menu for their “Spring Into Spring” dinner. They will be serving Cornish game hens on a bed of brown and wild rice, with maple-glazed carrots, roll, and dessert.

The club’s twice-annual dinners raise money to fund scholarships for

deserving high school seniors who reside on Cedar Mesa. The scholarships now total $1,500 each year.

Advance ticket purchase is required because seating is limited. There are two seatings available, 5 or 7 p.m. A dinner ticket costs $15 and can be ordered by calling Bev Henry at 856-4165.

These dinners usually sell out, so call soon to reserve your seat for what promises to be a delicious meal, shared with friends and neighbors.

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Get ‘Starr’ struck on St. Patrick’s Day

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

enhorst, “They are great musicians, writers, singers, human beings and this time we will each be doing some original songs as well as a few familiar tunes. And, I will have my fiddle,” she added, “you can expect a musical nod to St. Patrick.”

The David Starr Band is currently working on a full-band CD that should be out soon. Starr is also working on a new solo CD that will feature a more sparse, acoustic feel.

Not to be outdone, Sta-

penhorst is working on a book of her original songs and, for the 10th year in a row, will be performing on top of Aspen Mountain for the non-denominational Easter service.

“It’s a beautiful event,” said Stapenhorst, “and the views are spectacular.”

On June 7, Stapenhorst will be performing at the Red Rocks Amphitheater as part of the third annual John Denver Tribute.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit Denver

Public Television.

“John [Denver] was a big influence in my life,” said Stapenhorst, “always inspiring me musically and to social and environmental action. We crossed paths many times, even sang and played together a few times, so I am really glad to be helping carry his music to new audiences, and supporting a good cause.”

Advance tickets for the March 17 concert are available for $15, on line at:

Music wise, it’s been a long dry season in Cedaredge, but not to fret, spring is here, the cranes are arriving and on Saturday, March 17, local favorites David Starr, Roy Martin and Ellen Stapenhorst will kickoff the concert season with a live performance at the AppleShed Arts Complex and Gallery in Cedaredge, starting at 7 p.m.

The concert is just one of the many events in the Surface Creek this weekend as part of Crane Days.

Starr said the concert will feature a combination of original material from each of the performers, as well as covers of their favorite songwriters. The live performance will feature acoustic guitars, mandolin, piano, fiddle and amazing vocal harmonies. Starr also noted that in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, “there will be some great music featuring Ellen on fiddle.”

Roy Martin added, “Getting to collaborate with Ellen and David is a real treat and we hope to Photo by Bob Borchardt lift the spirits of all who The AppleShed is a terrific, intimate venue for a concert, as those attending are present.”

“I love singing with last year’s concert featuring David Starr, Ellen Stapenhorst and Roy Martin these guys,” said Stap- discovered. They will perform Saturday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m.

www.starrsguitars.com, or by calling 856-2331. Tickets will also be available at the door for $17.

Folks, you don’t want to miss this special show, and, for those of you who

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For more information, call Starr’s Guitars at 856-2331.

Trustees may roll back regs

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City town trustees meeting at a March 7 work session discussed lightening up on some of the town’s regulations.

Possible changes discussed could increase the size of structures that are exempt from building permit requirements. Another possible change would end the town’s current rule that a building permit has to be purchased before a water meter is installed on a lot with a paid tap.

Both of the proposed changes are “backwards looking” and would institute policies that were in place at previous times.

The town’s public works director Mike Morgan explained that the current 120-square-foot maximun exemption from the building permit reg went into place in 2006 when a new standardized building code was adopted. Prior to then, the town code allowed up to a 200-square-foot building

to go up without having a building permit from the town, he explained.

Trustees discussed reinstating the 200square-foot exemption.

There would be no fiscal impact with the change.

Morgan reported that the town would have foregone less than $100 last year if the 200-squarefoot exemption had been in place.

A 10x20-foot building on a foundation would serve as usable storage for some vehicles and equipment, or for a small work shop.

The trustees are likely to take up the proposed change at an upcoming business meeting.

The other change discussed at the work session was championed

by Mayor Don Suppes.

It would allow owners of vacant lots with paid water taps to have a water meter and water service installed prior to buying a building permit to construct a home on the lot.

Trustee Jan Gage said

that she and her husband had come across the regulation when they wanted to build a home.

There was a water tap for their lot and they wanted a meter and service installed so they could plant some trees before they were ready to build.

They couldn’t, unless they bought a building permit first.

The town used to sell “agriculture taps” that allowed people to have water for other than domestic use. The agriculture taps had their own use rates. They were eliminated amid the many changes in water charges and rate structures the town has adopted in recent years.

At the trustee work session, Suppes told the board that he saw no reason why people shouldn’t be able to use water for landscaping, livestock or for other uses without first having to buy a building permit. That is especially true if they already have a lot in town

Work session topics held few surprises

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

With very little to discuss during their work session on Thursday, March 8, the Cedaredge trustees looked at the draft agenda items scheduled for action during their regular meeting on March 15.

Items scheduled for action during the March 15 meeting include renewal of the annual lease between the town and Joseph and Carol Abercrombie, regarding the unused portion of the SW 7th Street public right-of-way, south of SW 3rd.Avenue; approval of a hotel/restaurant liquor license for Gary and Donna Allen (dba the Cedaredge Lodge); and approval of a resolution regarding the repayment of a $32,000 loan from the General Fund to Golf Course Fund.

The terms for repayment include monthly payments of the 2.5 percent interest on the balance due, beginning March 1, 2012, with annual payments of $4,000 on March 1 of each year, also effective on March 1, 2012, for eight years or until the full amount of the loan is repaid.

The trustees discussed

an agreement with Delta County Fire Protection District No. 3, to document a previously unwritten arrangement for the storage of an antique fire truck at the Public Works building. If approved, the fire district will be responsible for maintaining the vehicle in running order and will hold the town harmless for any damage to the truck while stored on town property.

The trustees also discussed authorizing the town administrator to choose employee health plans

within budget guidelines, beginning July 1, 2012.

The agenda for March 15 also includes discussion of the town’s “Verified Statement of Opposition” filed with the water court on Feb. 28. The statement expresses the town’s concerns about a request from the Butte Ditch and Fogg Ditch companies for an alternative point of diversion.

The trustees have also scheduled an executive session to discuss personnel matters during the March 15 meeting.

Entries sought for Peach Blossom show The Palisade Art Lovers 32nd annual Peach Blossom Art Show is scheduled for April 12-15 at the Palisade Memorial Building in Palisade.

Categories include Professional, Advanced, Amateur, Photography, Fruit & Wine Industry, and a special category “Bees & Bugs”. Categories are by class, and not by medium used.

Artists may register online at www. palisadeartlovers.org, and the registration deadline is March 21.

The main judge this year is Barbara Churchley, a well-known Cedaredge artist and teacher. The photography judge is Ray McGuinness. For more information about the judges, go to the above website.

with a paid water tap, and they are paying the monthly minimum water service charge.

Suppes suggested a straight $2 per thousand gallon use rate for the “vacant lot taps.”

Trustees seemed agreeable to the idea and it too could come up as a business matter at a regular meeting soon.

“Music Lasts a Lifetime” Introduce a child to music and open the door to academic success!

KIDS + MUSIC = HIGHER GRADES & LOWER SUBSTANCE ABUSE We extend a standing ovation to all our music directors, music students and parents who whole-heartedly support the music program in all our Delta County Schools!

Please show your support of the music programs in our schools by attending concerts and competitions held throughout the year.

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Commissioners updated on water issues

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Board of County Commissioners received its annual update on West Slope water issues March 5 when Tom Alvey, the county’s representative on the Colorado River Water Conservation District (known as the River District), presented his annual report.

Alvey noted that 2012 will be the 50th anniver-

sary of the Paonia Project. A commemorative event has been scheduled for Aug. 6, hosted by the North Fork Water Conservancy District and the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company, Alvey reported.

Other items of local interest on Alvey’s report included the following: • Alvey said, “There is a lot of stuff happening on the (Gunnison) River

between the forks and Delta.” The popularity of river recreation is encouraging economic development ideas for municipal advocates of growth.

More irrigation diversion rebuilding on that stretch of river that will enhance its safe passage for recreational users is in the works. “The (river) corridor will continue to be

a big issue for us,” Alvey added.

• Several government agencies and other organizations were among those that commented on the BLM’s scheduled Aug. 12 gas lease auction in the North Fork Valley.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Fire Mountain Canal Company, and North Fork Water Conservancy Dis-

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Trudy Kareus, state executive director of the Colorado Farm Service Agency (FSA), urges producers who want to purchase coverage through the Noninsurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to do so before the sales closing date of March 15.

The noninsured crop disaster assistance program (NAP) is a federally funded program that helps producers reduce their risk when growing food and fiber crops, specialty crops and crops for livestock feed. These benefits are only available for crops for which the catastrophic level of crop insurance is not available.

“Purchasing a crop insurance policy is an easy way for producers to practice risk management,” said Kareus.

The following crops have a NAP application closing date of March 15: • Beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons (cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, etc.), millet, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, sorghum, sorghum forage, soybeans, squash, sunflowers, tomatoes, tomatillos, turnips, amaranth, artichokes, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, buckwheat, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, gourds, greens, herbs, kochia, kohlrabi, leeks, lentils, lettuce, quinoa, radishes, rapeseed, sweet potatoes, sugar beets, strawberries, safflower, and rutabaga.

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to the River District.

• Alvey explained that the River District is fighting for a rational regulation scheme by the Colorado Water Quality Control Division on “numeric standards for allowable levels of nutrients in surface water.” At issue are levels of both phosphate and nitrogen levels.

“The River District is trying to minimize the damage (to agriculture and water utilities) from these standards by insisting they are based on sound science and that they recognize the high cost of compliance,” Alvey’s reported stated • In a review of several state and regional issues, Alvey explained that the River District is advocating for West Slope water rights where transbasin and trans-mountain diversions are involved, and where the multi-state Colorado River Compact comes into play.

Goat visits 4-H meeting The February 4-H club meeting for the Prairie Rangers went terrific.

We have a total of 10 members in the club. We have many projects to complete this year like shooting sports, market goat, horse, pig and lots

more.

At the meeting Kendra TenNapel demonstrated care of her goat.

The members were all so excited because she brought in her goat. Abby Conley’s demonstration was on how to groom

your horse. Everyone got to go out to see it in action too.

Can’t wait until our next meeting! Until then ...

Submitted by Kaitlyn Toothaker Club reporter

Photo submitted

Members of the Prairie Rangers 4-H Club include, left to right, (front) Samantha Heinze, Selbi Shenold, Salem Shenold and Summer Young, (back) Jeanene Williams, Kristen Conry, Daniel Conry, Kendra TenNapel, Abigail Conley and Keitlyn Toothaker.

4-H club report On Feb. 27 the Delta County Columbine 4-H Club met at Delta Middle School for their monthly meeting.

Requirements for demonstrations were discussed along with a new community service project for the club. It was decided that the service project would be for the group to collect items for the Abraham Project.

The club’s next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at DMS. Sarah Stalcup Club reporter

trict all wrote letters to the BLM requesting modifications or limits on the parcels available for leasing in the proposed August oil and gas lease auction, Alvey’s report stated.

Alvey’s report noted that specifically parcels 6195, 6196, 6206, 6207, 6215, and 6216 “are in close proximity to water facilities operated and owned by the three organizations.”

Among the concerns expressed were access, steep grades, erosion potential, possible contamination of water, increased traffic, increased selenium in runoff, and source water protection issues.

Alvey also noted the North Delta Irrigation Company’s collapsed tunnel restoration and the Lone Cabin Reservoir where a dam slump has affected the reservoir capacity. Both companies have funding requests in

OBITUARIES band Bob, Sandy Holt and her husband Sam, Don Meek and Cheryl Ridgway and her husband Alan; a sister, Lena Long; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Meek was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Collins; and two sisters, Beulah Stafford and Norma Stafford.

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

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Ruth Meek Ruth C. Meek of Crawford died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 91.

A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford, with James Gall officiating.

Mrs. Meek was born March 21, 1920, in Crawford, to Clark and Minnie “Mary” (Anderson) Collins. She spent her childhood and attended school in Clear Fork and Crawford. She graduated from Crawford High School in 1938. She attended Western State College in Gunnison.

She married Carton Meek on June 21, 1941, in Denver. They lived at the Meek Ranch on Crystal Creek in Maher.

Mrs. Meek was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, watching hummingbirds and taking care of her yard. She was a member of the Cowbelles and Maher Onion Valley Club.

She is survived by five children, Rodger Meek and his wife Linda, Marilyn Wood and her hus-

Velma Arndt-Pacatte May 27, 1941 ~ Feb. 20, 2012 Velma Mae ArndtPacatte, age 70, of Cedaredge, Colo., passed away Feb. 20, 2012, at her home.

Velma was born May 27, 1941, to John Rudolph and Charlotte (Grace) Larkins in Denver, Colo. She spent her childhood and received her education in Fruita, Colo.

Velma married Alvis C. Arndt and he passed away Feb. 14, 1981. She later married George F. Pacatte in Denver and he also preceded her in death.

Velma also resided in Thornton, Colo., prior to living in Cedaredge, where she made her home until her time of death. She had a love for animals and raised many horses.

She enjoyed doing ceramics and spending time with family.

Surviving family members include her son, Mitcheal D. Arndt of Cedaredge, Colo.; daughter, Sondra J.

Nichols of Loma, Colo.

Funeral services were held Feb. 24, at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Nystrom officiating. Velma was laid to rest in the Cedaredge Cemetery in Cedaredge, Colo. Songs were “Walking after Midnight” by Patsy Cline, and Pastor Paul Nystrom sung “Wings of a Dove” and “Amazing Grace.” Arrangements were under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colo.

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References. One month security. Available March 16. 970-261-2737. (tfnx7)

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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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D2 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 HELP WANTED

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This series of workshops will cover: Realistic Job Expectations Writing a Winning Resume Learn and Improve Job Interviewing Skills Job Search Techniques: What to Use – What to Avoid

This free class is designed for anyone looking for a job or looking to change jobs in economically difficult times. Everyone can benefit from the tools, techniques and information.

Class starts March 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m. for 4 weeks at the Delta Workforce Center.

Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited!

For registration or to learn more, call Melissa at 874.5781, x 24 or email mfields-allgeyer@cwfc.net

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A LOCAL NON-PROFIT is seeking applications for an Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper. See information for applying at www. upartnership.org. Closing date is March 16. (1x11) Classified Line Ad Rates $5.00 for first issue (20 words or less) 12¢ per additional word 1/2 off each consecutive issue.

Customers must pay when they drop off the ad, mail in a check so it arrives at least

by Monday, put the ad on their debit or credit card, or charge the ad to their established account.

Deadlines: 10:00 a.m. Monday for Wednesday edition.

12:00 Noon Monday for "Too Late to Classify."

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) PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBS in the classifieds. 874-4421

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DELTA MONTROSE Technical College has an immediate opening for a Nurse Aide Training Coordinator. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current Colorado License in good standing. Have a minimum of two years of nursing experience in caring for the elderly and/or the chronically ill of any age, of which at least one year must be in the provision of services in a long-term care facility. Must possess sufficient education, experience and/or training to be approved by the Board of Nursing, and must be qualified for Vocational credentialing. Demonstrate good fundamental nursing knowledge and the ability to plan, initiate and evaluate educational/clinical programs or ideas. Salary depending on experience and education.

Closing date for applying is March 30, 2012. Send resume with qualifications to Birdie Young, 1765 Hwy. 50, Delta, CO 81416, or email to byoung@dmtc.edu.

For more information call 970-874-6519. (3x11) THE CITY OF DELTA IS accepting applications for seasonal positions in the Parks Department for the 2012 season. The season will start in April; applications will be kept on file until the season ends.

Schedule of working hours will be established based on the needs of the department. Seasonal Laborers starting hourly $9.42, any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; six months general landscaping or gardening experience. Both positions must possess a valid Colorado drivers license; will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check. Submit a completed City of Delta employment application to Human Resources Director, City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 by noon on 3/12/2012. Applications available on the City's web www.delta-co.gov; all submitted applications must complete last page of application to authorize the background check. EOE/MF. (2x10) ADVERTISE TODAY!

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 March 15, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) The railroad meeting in Cedaredge last Saturday afternoon was well attended but not very enthusiastic. Talks were made by Mr. Dingman, Mr. Downs and others, which were to the point. About $2,400 was subscribed. *** The water in the Surface Creek Fruit company’s reservoir is being lowered. It is presumed that this is done for the purpose of repairing the tower which has been injured by the ice. *** A strong wind prevailed for two or three hours on Sunday and during its most active moments the front awning of the Mathers dry goods store in Delta was hurled through a fine plate glass window. The glass was fully insured but it will be several days before the repairs can be made. *** The freight train running between Delta and Somerset plunged into a slide or bad piece of track

Delta County Independent

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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

SYSTEM DESIGN Supervisor. Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is seeking a System Design Supervisor. This position is responsible for: the cost-effective and efficient design of new or upgraded electric facilities; diplomatic conflict resolution; contract management; and providing advice and recommendations for energy use and efficiency improvements.

High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree in engineering or construction-related field preferred.

At least five years experience in electrical utility design and/or construction is required. Requires a demonstrated ability to supervise, and to negotiate and resolve concerns and conflict. Computer skills and written and oral communications skills required. Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. To apply, contact the Colorado Workforce Center in Delta or Montrose, Colorado, phone: 970-874-5781 or 970-249-7783. Applicants must be registered with the Colorado Workforce Center. Application packets are available from the Workforce Center.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012. DMEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (2x10)

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SUPER CLEAN RENTAL Available now. Four-yearold 1,450 square foot duplex. Maintenance free yard. Close to schools.

Good neighborhood on Garnet Mesa. Call and leave message 252-8872. (3x11) GUN SHOW AT MONTrose County Fairgrounds Friday, March 23, 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sponsored by Montrose Rod & Gun Club. Admission $5/day or three-day pass $10. Children under 12 free with an adult. (2x11)

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

PUBLIC SERVICE

BECAWS! DONATIONS needed.

Credit cards accepted. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul DELTA FOOD PANTRY Carter. (tfx31) needs meals for Delta families who are temporar- BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG ily in need. Donations of or cat today. Call 970-527non-perishable food may 3350, or visit cawsonline. be brought to 628 Meeker. org. Delta County Citizens (tfx36) for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) HELP!!!

KEEP THE animal population under CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV control, and SAVE an ani- regular meetings on the mal's life. Adopt your new second Monday of each cat or dog from the Delta month at 7 p.m. at the County Humane Society. Veterans Building, 15th & Adoption fee is minimal. Howard, Delta. For further Call 874-2149. (DCHS) information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19) NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 9th and SELL YOUR UNWANTED Palmer, Delta, Mondays and items in the DCI Classifieds, Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) call 874-4421 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) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)

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between Paonia and Hotchkiss Wednesday morning and caused a wreckage which prevented the morning passenger train from getting through that day. The passengers, mail and express were transferred to the caboose of the freight train and pulled into Delta, arriving here about noon. Necessary repairs have since been made to the tracks and all the branch trains are again in motion. *** Last week the Independent reported the contemplated removal of the Grand Mesa Abstract company to the rear rooms of the Colo. State bank in the postoffice building, and of the Electric Light company taking the Main street offices vacated by the abstract company. Those plans have been reversed for some reason or other and these two companies will remain where they are at least for the present. *** The rumor became current this week that Captain Leslie Conklin and his company of National Guards had been ordered to proceed to the scene of warfare in Mexico, but this rumor was entirely unfounded. The boys have been instructed to take daily runs about the country, however, in order that their muscles may be properly developed and enduring powers thereby assured. *** Messrs. Grimm and Graham, owners of the Dreamland theatre in Delta, who a few months ago purchased the Gayety theatre equipment from Wanee Bros., and have kept the latter place closed since that time, have just sold the entire outfit to Homer Wright and C.H. Price of Montrose. These men are to open a new theatre in that city in the near future and the equipment purchased here was shipped last Friday. *** Monte Gallup and Charlie Sanders arrived home from Kansas City last Friday evening fully equipped

for anything in the automobile line. The boys have just completed a thorough course of training in one of the best technical auto schools in the Middle-West, and have completely solved the mechanism, the many intricate parts, and the value of each to perfect operation of any machine made. *** The cleanup season is drawing near when all citizens should enthuse over sanitary conditions.

The Women’s Club will work in conjunction with the Delta city council in an effort to clean and beautify the city. *** A young couple from Hotchkiss – we’ll not mention their names at this time – appeared at the county clerk’s office one day last week and applied for a marriage license. The clerk had no doubts whatever as to the ages of the contracting parties or of their being reasons of any kind for not complying with the request. The book of blanks was brought forth and the names asked in order that they might be inserted in the document.

“Just a moment please,” was the remark of the clerk after hearing the young man in the case pronounce his name in full, as it occurred to him that a letter had been received from an older man of the same name to issue no such license to his son, as he was yet in his teens or at least under age.

“Are you this party referred to?” inquired the license clerk, and the answer was in the affirmative, but the applicant insisted that both he and his sweetheart were of the proper and legal age for marital vows. The license was refused, however, and the downhearted pair vanished from the scene to make new plans and begin the construction of new castles which might not fall so easily. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Sackett Reservoir Company will hold the annual meeting of all shareholders on March 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grand Mesa Water Users Association Office, located at 125 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, Colorado. Purpose of the meeting will be to elect three (3) Board of Director Members, to set and approve the 2012 shareholder assessment and any other business that may properly come before the Board of Directors at that time.

Ordered published by: John Shriver, President Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of shareholders of the Terror Ditch and Reservoir Company will be held at Paonia Town Hall, 214 Grand Ave, Paonia, Colorado, at 3:00 PM, Saturday, the 24th of March, 2012, for the election of a board of directors for the

ensuing year and for the transaction of any other business that may be brought before said meeting.

Brent Helleckson, Secretary, Board of Directors Terror Ditch & Reservoir Company P.O. Box 313 Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-5234 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14 and 21, 2012.

CALL FOR TOWN ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held at the Paonia Town Hall, 214 Grand Avenue, Paonia, Colorado on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the election of the following offices: Three (3) Trustees for a four (4) year term plus One (1) Mayor for a four (4) year term. The three Trustee candidates who receive the most votes will be elected to the Trustee four-year terms; the Trustee candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes will be elected to the trustee two-year term.

QUALIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS All person who are citizens of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age and has resided in the Town of Paonia for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election, who are registered in the office of the County Clerk or the Paonia Town Clerk or by having voted in the State or National Election.

CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION FOR MAYOR (Vote for One (1)) Neal Schwieterman FOR TRUSTEE (Vote for Four (4)) Larry Wissbeck Eric Goold Ross C. King Amber Kleinman Karen Fogg Bill Powers I, Barbara J. Peterson, Town Clerk for the Town of Paonia, Colorado, certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list of all nominations filed by petition in my office for the regular Municipal Town Election of said Town of Paonia, Colorado.

/s/ Barbara J. Peterson Town Clerk (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Judy Mae Middleton a/k/a Jude Middleton, Deceased Case Number 2012PR22 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 July 20, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dawn R. Wolf Personal Representative 7505 W. Chesapeake Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CONCRETE BOX CULVERT

EAST CANAL B 50 ROAD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 12th day of April, 2012 final settlement will be made by the COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC, with Hinchman Construction, Inc., hereinafter called the “Contractor” for and on account of the Installation of a concrete box culvert located at B-50 Road, Delta, Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of the Subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

All such claims shall be filed by 3:00 p.m. on April 12, 2012 with the Delta County Commissioners,

501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416.

Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Delta, State of Colorado, A Body Corporate and Politic, from any and all liability for each claim.

COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE & POLITIC 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 BY: R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

AUTOS FOR SALE ABANDONED VEHICLE, 1994 HYUNDAI SEDAN, VIN 616200, HUNTS JEEP AND AUTO, HUNT'S TOWING, 872-3309 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 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.

ANNUAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROJECT 7 WATER AUTHORITY The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., at the Project 7 Water Treatment Plant site, 69128 E. Highway 50, Montrose, Colorado.

By/Chairman Mary Cooper Published in the Delta County Independent March 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0226 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 14, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Terri L. Matthews Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sooper Credit Union Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CU Members Mortgage, A Division of Colonial Savings, F.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/14/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615282 Original Principal Amount $328,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $327,969.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 OF JUNIPER HILL MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 17679 2550 Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/14/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-14221 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0224 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 9, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Paula J Glendening and Greg C Glendening Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust 8/13/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/26/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 582818** Original Principal Amount $157,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,528.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 10 AND 11, PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. **EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED IN THE REQUEST FOR PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST AND PARTIAL RELEASE RECORDED ON MARCH 29, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 601918 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 9871 Horeshoe Lane, Austin, CO 81410.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/09/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 09-15224RR ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0230 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0225 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) JAMES QUAGLIANO AND KATHY QUAGLIANO Original Beneficiary(ies) OLATHE STATE BANK k/n/a BANK OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF COLORADO Date of Deed of Trust 8/9/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/31/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 595094 Original Principal Amount $132,388.51 Outstanding Principal Balance $118,604.38 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A Lot 2 Jess Place Subdivision, ReSubdivision of Lot 3, Jim and Edith Purcell Minor Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 797 1550 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/12/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: GREGG HELMSING #11896 Helmsing Attorney At Law 842 PALMER Street, Delta, CO 8141-6 (970) 874-7626 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # BANK OF COLORADO vs QUAGLIANO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0223 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 8, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARK C. WARTH AND ELIZABETH A. WARTH Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 10/23/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/28/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 638655 Original Principal Amount $195,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,706.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A PART OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 2

OF CEDAREDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4 FROM WHENCE THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BEARS SOUTH 59°55'38" WEST 1505.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85°00'00" WEST 92.90 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 03°28" EAST 184.73 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE NORTH 85°00'00" EAST 60.42 FEET TO AN EXISTING CULDE-SAC; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT 37.93 FEET THE LONG CHORD WHICH BEARS SOUTH 56°43' EAST 37.03 FEET (RADIUS IS EQUAL TO 50.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 03°28' WEST 161.54 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 425 NORTHEAST BLUEBELL COURT, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/15/2012 Last Publication 3/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/08/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MICHAEL MEDVED #14669 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-910-18325 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 15, 22, 29, March 7 and 14, 2012.

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.

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.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of February, 2012.

The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred.

CASE NO. 2012CW8.; DELTA COUNTY - Wastewater Tributary to Milk Creek; Michael Laurita and Alicia J. Laurita, c/o John R. Pierce, Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn, L.L.P., 744 Horizon Court, Suite 300, Grand Junction, CO 81506, (970) 241-5500; APPLICATION TO MAKE CONDITIONAL RIGHT ABSOLUTE; Name, address, telephone number of Applicant: Michael Laurita and Alicia J. Laurita, 20348 Surface Creek Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413, (970) 856-3800; Request to make conditional right absolute: Name of structure: Bean Diversion; Describe conditional water right:

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Date of original decree: Case No. 04CW135, February 27, 2006; Legal description: SW/4 SW/4 of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., 650 feet from the west section line and 900 feet from the south section line; Source: Wastewater tributary to Milk Creek, tributary to Surface Creek, tributary to the Gunnison River; Appropriation date: June 1, 2004; Use: Pond filling, irrigation; Outline of what has been done toward completion of the appropriation: The Bean Diversion has been utilized to divert 0.075 c.f.s. of water for the irrigation of 1.5 acres in accordance with the decree in Case No. 04CW135; If claim to make absolute: Date water applied to beneficial use: The 0.075 c.f.s. conditional right in the Bean Diversion was applied to beneficial use for the irrigation of 1.5 acres on June 1, 2005; Amount claimed: 0.075 c.f.s. for irrigation, in addition to the 0.5 c.f.s. decreed absolute for pond filling in Case No. 04CW135; Place of use: 1.5 acres located in the SW/4 SW/4 of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M.; Wherefore, Applicants respectfully request that the 0.075 c.f.s. conditional irrigation right decreed to the Bean Diversion in Case No. 04CW135 be made absolute. If the Court should decline to make absolute any portion of the conditional right in the Bean Diversion, Applicants request a finding of diligence continuing that conditional component in full force and effect.

(4 pages). DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of April, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5.

(Filing fee: $130.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us).

DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WATER DIVISION NO. 4 STATE OF COLORADO TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN SAID WATER DIVISION NO. 4 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, as amended, you are notified that the following is a resume of all applications filed in the Water Court during the month of February, 2012.

The names, address of applicant, source of water, description of water right or conditional water right involved, and description of the ruling sought are as follows: There has been filed in this proceeding a claim or claims which may affect in priority any water right claimed or heretofore adjudicated within this division and owners of affected rights must appear to object and protest as provided in the Water Right Determination and Administration Act of 1969, or be forever barred.

CASE NO. 2012CW10 (REF NO. 05CW113).

Applicant: Ryan Stucker, 33188 J Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Application for Finding of Diligence: Stucker Spring No. 1 – SE1/4NE14/NW1/4 of Section 36, T14S, R93W, 6th PM. 1,347 feet south of the north line and 1,993 feet east of the west section line. Stucker Spring No. 2 – NW1/4SE1/4/NW1/4 of Section 36, T14S, R93W, 6th PM. 1,467 feet south of the north line and 1,962 feet east of the west section line. Stucker Spring No. 3 – NW1/ 4SE1/4/NW1/4 of Section 36, T14S, R93W, 6th PM. 1,860 feet south of the north line and 1,940 feet east of the west section line. Source: North Fork of the Gunnison River.

Appropriation Date: 07/16/2005.

Amount Claimed: .25 c.f.s. conditional for irrigation of seventeen acres from each spring. The application on file with the Water Court contains an outline of the work performed during the diligence period. DELTA COUNTY. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT you have until the last day of April, 2012 to file with the Water Clerk, in duplicate, a Verified Statement of Opposition setting forth facts as to why a certain application should not be granted or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. A copy of such a Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the applicant or the applicant’s attorney and an affidavit of certificate of such service shall be filed with the Water Clerk, as prescribed by C.R.C.P. Rule 5.

(Filing fee: $130.00; Forms may be obtained from the Water Clerk’s Office or on our website at www. courts.state.co.us).

DARLEEN CAPPANNOKEEP, Water Clerk Water Division 4 1200 N. Grand Ave., Bin A Montrose, CO 81401 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 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

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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; 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.

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. 3 Delta County, Colorado Special District Election Scheduled May 8, 2012 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District by resolution empowered the Designated Election Official to cancel the election under (1-5-208, (1.5)) C.R.S., declare the candidates elected, publish the notice thereof, file notice with the County Clerk and Recorder, file notice with the Division of Local Government, and inform each candidate of the results. The Designated Election Official hereby duly certifies that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 8, 2012, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, AND WHEREAS the validity of the candidate and witness to the candidates’ self nomination and acceptance were verified by an officer of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders’ office. Now, THEREFORE, pursuant to 1-5-208 (1.5), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official HEREBY cancels the regular election to be conducted on the 8th day of May, 2012.

THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL DECLARES THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES DEEMED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF OFFICE: Geoffrey A. Kunkel Area 1 (4 year term) Jerry W. Read Area 3 (4 year term) Signed by: Bruce C. Bertram, Designated Election Official Date: March 7, 2012 Contact Person: Bruce C. Bertram, Secretary to the Board Phone: (970) 856-7688 DELTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. 3 P.O. Box 804 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 1-5-208(1.5), 32-1-104, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4 aka Delta County Fire Protection District No. 4, Delta County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2012 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Daniel E. Miller four year term until May, 2016 Frank L. McPherson four year term until May, 2016 /s/ Nomi Gray Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Nomi Gray, DEO Telephone Number of the District: 970-872-2145 Address of the District: PO BOX 522, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 District Facsimile Number: 970872-3315 District Email: hfd1@tds.net Published in the Delta County Independent March 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1319 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/09/2012, 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 3/14/2012 Last Publication 4/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/11/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee The name, address, 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 # 11-17302 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENDED DISPOSITION 1. Notice is here given in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10.6 (c), of the intent to transfer custody of Native American human remains in the control of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Uncompahgre Field Office.

A detailed assessment of the human remains was made by the Bureau of Land Management professional staff, in consultation with representatives of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Notifications were also sent to the following tribes, inviting consultation: Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Eastern Shoshone Tribe (Wind River Reservation) Fort Washakie, Wyoming; Jicarilla Apache Nation, Dulce, New Mexico; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Carnegie, Oklahoma; Ohkay Owingeh (Pueblo of San Juan), San Juan, New Mexico; Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Cedar City, Utah; Pueblo de Cochiti, Cochiti, New Mexico; Pueblo of San Ildefonso, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; Pueblo of Santa Clara, Espanola, New Mexico; Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Fort Hall, Idaho; Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado; Ute Indian Tribe (Uintah & Ouray Reservation), Ft. Duchesne, Utah; Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Towaoc, Colorado; Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, Zuni, New Mexico.

2. In September 2011, human remains representing a minimum of one individual were removed from the Eagle Rock Shelter (5DT 813) in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Delta County, Colorado. On August 4, 2011, Western Wyoming Community College, in cooperation with the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, was conducting the final stage of archaeological testing at the rockshelter site. This test excavation was part of an ongoing archaeological field school at the Lawhead Gulch site, which had been heavily and repeatedly looted and vandalized. On August 4, 2011 the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office Archaeologist uncovered a portion of a human skull believed to be Native American. The human remains were located in a portion of the shelter with formative or Fremont associations. The excavation was immediately halted and closed, and the three Indian tribes that were likely culturally affiliated and/ or having aboriginally occupied the lands in this area were notified.

The Bureau of Land Management further notified all of the Indian tribes listed above, consulted with the three Ute tribes that responded, and developed a Plan of Action, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.6(e).

Due to extreme concerns of unauthorized activity at the site, the remains were excavated by Bureau of Land Management and Western Wyoming Community College professional staff, and were immediately placed in the Anasazi Heritage Center for temporary holding, consistent with the Plan of Action. No funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony were identified or recovered during the excavation. No known individuals were identified. No associated funerary objects are present.

3. Officials of the Bureau of Land Management have determined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.2 (d)(1), the human remains described above represent the physical remains of a one individual of Native American ancestry, based on skeletal morphology and a radio-carbon date of 3450+/- 30 years (uncorrected radiocarbon date).

4. Lastly, officials of the Bureau of Land Management have deter-

mined that, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.6 (a), a relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the human remains and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, which have geographic, ethnohistorical, and/or historical ties to the Delta Colorado area.

Representatives of any other Indian tribe that wishes to claim ownership or control of the human remains should contact Barb Sharrow, Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office, 2465 South Townsend Ave., Montrose Colorado 81416, telephone (970) 240-5315, before April 27, 2012. Disposition of the human remains to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah may proceed after that date if no additional claimants come forward.

The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for notifying the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah that this notice has been published.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 14 and 21, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0182 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL W. VERTREES AND WINDEE B. VERTREES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CAPITAL ONE HOME LOANS, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CAPITAL ONE, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 11/7/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/29/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621039 Original Principal Amount $174,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $171,461.78 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 1, BLOCK 5, CEDARDALE SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 240 SE GREENWOOD AVENUE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said

Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for February 8, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/09/2012 (formerly scheduled for February 8, 2012 and continued for deferment) , 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale 3/14/2012 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 4/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 2/9/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-910-20060 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

as: 1969 SAPPHIRE WAY, 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, 05/09/2012, 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 3/14/2012 Last Publication 4/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/05/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.03227 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

as: 545 LABOR 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, 05/09/2012, 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 3/14/2012 Last Publication 4/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/10/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LINDSAY J. MILLER #42372 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # JLF#13751 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0002 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2012, 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) RICHARD C. HALL AND ERRIN N. HALL Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 3/14/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/18/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623907 Original Principal Amount $202,898.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $195,322.76 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 44, EMERALD HILLS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0004 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 10, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MICHAEL SHAINE SNYDER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 10/16/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/16/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 638343 Original Principal Amount $167,902.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,482.29 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. LOT 12 OF YOUNG ESTATES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0005 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 11, 2012, 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) Angela R. Ashurst Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 10/2/2002 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/3/2002 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 559231 Book: 943 Page: 542 Original Principal Amount $76,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $64,401.06 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 OF VENABLE SUBDIVISION,

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.

NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO ON TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF APRIL, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in the City of Delta. This election will be a mail ballot election.

Applications for absentee ballots are available at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., ending at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012.

Ballot packages will be mailed not later than March 16, 2012.

Replacement ballots will be available at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 3, 2012.

ALL COMPLETED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE, 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA, COLORADO BY 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012, IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED. Completed ballots must be returned by either: 1. affixing 45 cents postage and mailing the ballot in the preaddressed ballot return envelope; or 2. delivering the ballot to the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Election Day, Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS Any person having registered to vote prior to 29 days before the election and having the following qualifications shall be entitled to vote in this election: 1. He shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years; 2. He shall be a citizen of the United States; 3. He shall have resided in this State and within the boundaries of the City of Delta for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election at which he offers to vote.

Ballots will be mailed to all active registered electors of the City on or before March 16, 2012. Any ballot packet returned as undeliverable may be delivered to the addressee in person at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's Office upon completion of a sworn affidavit and an address correction form.

CANDIDATES WHOSE PETITIONS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AND BALLOT CONTENT Councilmember District A (Vote for One) [ ] Frank Tranchina [ ] Ray Penick [ ] Write-In Councilmember District B (Vote for One) [ ] Mary Cooper [ ] Write-In Councilmember District C (Vote for One) [ ] Bill Raley [ ] Write-In Councilmember At-Large (Vote for One) [ ] Robert Jurca [ ] Gerald E. Roberts [ ] Write-In REFERRED MEASURE 1A SHALL SECTION 141 OF THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CHARTER BE AMENDED TO HEREAFTER PROVIDE AS FOLLOWS: 141. Contractual Powers. Subject to all limitations otherwise provided by this Charter and by applicable Colorado law, the City Council shall be vested with authority to decide and act upon all aspects of contracts in a manner determined to be in the City's best interests. By ordinance, resolution or motion the City Council may authorize the City Manager to execute particular contracts on the City's behalf. The City Council by ordinance shall have the power to sell real estate and real property of the City which is found by the Council not to be presently used or presently needed for any public purpose.

The City Council shall have no power to sell, abandon, grant, or otherwise dispose of any title or rights of the City to any water works, ditches, gas works, electric light plant and works, or other public utilities, public buildings, or real property used or held for park purposes, until the question of said sale and terms and consideration thereof shall be submitted at a regular or special election and approved by a majority of the voters casting votes on said issue at such election. [ ] For the measure [ ] Against the measure IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Delta has caused this Notice to be given as required by law on the 23rd day of February, 2012. /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 7 and 14, 2012.

SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the Cedaredge Community Center at 140 NW 2nd Street, Cedaredge, Colorado. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an offer we have to sell the Star Reservoir and the McCullough Reservoir. No water rights are involved. A ballot will be taken as to whether or not to sell the reservoirs and any further business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted.

Keith Waibel, President Charles Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent March 7 and 14, 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.

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NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD FOR THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, COLORADO ON TUESDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF APRIL, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, for the Town of Orchard City. This election will be a mail ballot election.

Applications for absentee ballots are available at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., ending at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012.

ALL COMPLETED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA, COLORADO BY 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012, IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED. Completed ballots must be returned by either: affixing 45 cents postage and mailing the ballot in the pre-addressed ballot return envelope; or delivering the ballot to the Delta County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Election Day, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS Any person having registered to vote prior to 29 days before the election and having the following qualifications shall be entitled to vote in this election: He/She shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years; He/She shall be a citizen of the United States; He/She shall have resided in this State and within the boundaries of the Town of Orchard City for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election at which he offers to vote. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered electors of the Town on or before March 16, 2012. Any ballot packet returned as undeliverable may be delivered to the addressee in person at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder’s Office upon completion of a sworn affidavit and an address correction form.

BALLOT CONTENT Town of Orchard City Mayor Voter Information (Four Year Term) The three trustee candidates (Vote for One) who receive the most votes will be elected to Four Year Terms; the trustee Name #1 Don Suppes () candidate receiving the fourth highest number of Write-In: __________________ () votes will be elected to the Trustee Two Year Term.

Town of Orchard City Trustee (Four Year Term) (Vote for Four) Name #1 Jimmie Boyd () Name #2 Craig Fuller () Name #3 David Stueck () Name #4 Marsha Thomas () Name #5 Ken Volgamore () Name#6 Mathew Soper () Write-In: __________________ () Write-In: __________________ () Write-In: __________________ () Write-In: __________________ () Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 1-5-208(1.5), 32-1-104, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Delta County Mosquito Control District No. 1, Delta County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2012 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: James C. Edwards, four year term, until May, 2016 Larry L. Mummert, four year term, until May, 2016 Susan Viola Myers, four year term, until May, 2016 /s/ Aaron R. Clay Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Suzann Morgan Telephone Number of the District: 970-874-4384 Address of the District: 1558 H50 Road, Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0006 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 11, 2012, 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) THOMAS V. BARNES AND ROBERTA K. BARNES Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for METROCITIES MORTGAGE, LLC 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, LLP Date of Deed of Trust 9/25/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/30/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629195 Original Principal Amount $198,743.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $211,738.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT "A" (Legal Description) Part of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. beginning at a point on the East right of way line of State Highway 65 whence the South 1/4 corner of the Section 12, Township and Range aforesaid bears South 23° 25' 53" West 2463.9 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the left along the East right of way line of said Hwy 16.8 feet (the radius of said curve is 5790 feet and the long chord bears North 26° 38' East 16.8 feet); Thence along the East right of way line of said Hwy North 20° 24' East 76.2 feet; Thence South 73° 58" East 226.74 feet; Thence South 0° 38' East 85.31 feet; Thence North 76° 20' West 260.32 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 13442 HIGHWAY 65, ECKERT, CO 81418.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/09/2012, 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 3/14/2012

Last Publication 4/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/11/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee The name, address, 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 # 1269.08306 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0233 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 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 E. KEEGAN Original Beneficiary(ies) NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 10/29/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/31/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629877 Original Principal Amount $120,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,647.25 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” WHICH IS ATTACHED EXHIBIT A A parcel of land being Lots 21, 22, 23 and the West 10.66 feet of Lot 24, block 11, Town of Hotchkiss in Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, having a description based upon a bearing on North 90°00'00" East from the Section corner common to Sections 25, 36, 30 and 31 (monumented by a 3 1/4 inch aluminum cap under asphalt) to the 1/4 corner common to sections 30 and 31 (monumented by a 3/14 inch aluminum cap flush with asphalt) with all other bearings relative thereto, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Sections 30 and 31 and running North 00°00'00" East 40.00 feet to Southeast Corner Block 11; thence along the South line of said Block North 90°00'00" West 209.59 feet to the True Point of Beginning. (monumented by a "+" chiseled in the concrete); thence continuing along said South line North 90°00'00" West 85.66 feet to the Southwest corner Lot 21 (monumented by a "+" chiseled in the concrete); thence along the West line of said Lot North 00°00'00" East 125.00 feet to the Northwest corner Lot 21 moumented by a 5/8" rebar with a 2" aluminum cap 25972); thence North 90°00'00" East 85.66 (monumented by a 5/8" rebar with a 2" aluminum cap 25972); thence South 00°00'00" East 125.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

Delta County, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 350 E. BRIDGE STREET, 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, 05/02/2012, 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 3/7/2012 Last Publication 4/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/29/2011 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: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 8141-60038 (970) 874-9777 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 # NORTH FORK BANK CENTER vs DAVID E. KEEGAN ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2012.

TOWN OF PAONIA JANUARY 2012 DISBURSEMENTS Accutest Mtn. States, Inc. ……………………

432.00 Adamson Industries Corp. …………………

181.95 Aflac ……………………

972.80 Avaya Financial Services ………………

332.45 Benson Bros. …………

801.71 Bone Mesa Water District ……………… 3,505.20 Carquest of Delta ……

98.80 Chandler Smith ………

400.00 Christopher Dalbow Enterprises …………

172.00 CIRSA ………………… 13,064.01 Colorado Municipal Clerks Asso …………

140.00 Colorado Rural Water 300.00 Delta County Independent …………

103.49 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 5,074.94 Dependable Lumber, Inc. ……………………

39.85 DMEA……………………

60.75 Don's Market …………

34.08 Double J Disposal Inc 91.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 90.44 EmTech Inc …………… 3,837.00 Enterprise Fund ……… 1,524.25 Feather Petroleum Company …………… 1,983.73 First National Bank … 1,771.74 Founders Custodian Dreyfus ……………… 1,812.07 Hanson International …

427.47 Hays Drug Store ………

40.31 Hellman Motor Company ……………

113.00 Hinz, Tim ………………

450.00 Honnen Equipment Co. 101.86 Janelle Hollowman …

10.00 John Frazier Cornwell Tools …………………

550.70 Kendall Excavating …

488.75 Kevin Cooper ………… 8,857.74 Lasting Impressions …

888.41 Lester Page ……………

25.00 Loberg, Travis …………

119.14 Mail Services, LLC ……

636.34 Mary Jane Poulos ……

50.00 Master Petroleum Company ……………

741.59 Metlife …………………

30.00 North Fork Rentals ……

20.00 Paonia Auto Parts ……

416.21 Paonia Car Wash ……

33.95 Paonia Farm & Home Supply ………………

42.26 Paper Works, Ink ……… 1,099.76 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company ……………

53.00 Reedys North Fork Service ………………

372.65 Region 10 League for Economic …………… 1,693.00 Ricoh Americas Corporation …………

204.25 Scott Leon ……………

201.57 Snap-On Tools…………

113.00 Source Gas …………… 1,714.53 UNCC ……………………

11.27 Valley Machine ………

67.28 West's Home Center …

23.96 WestWater Engineering 859.77 Winston Water Works 2,136.20 Mesa County …………

90.00 Bone Mesa Water District ………………

842.56 Briscoe & Associates, PC ……………………

8.50 City of Delta ……………

403.00 Colorado Municipal League ………………

968.00 Colorado State Treasurer ……………

29.51 Delta Auto Parts ………

89.75 Delta County Economic Develope ……………

250.00 Delta County Treasurer …………… 1,650.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 4,478.05 Founders Custodian Dreyfus ……………… 1,812.07 Hach Company ……… 3,327.72 High Country Printing 76.48 Hospice & Palliative Care …………………

500.00 Kansas City Life Insurance ……………

141.90 Liberty National Worksite ……………

292.49 Loberg, Travis …………

115.71 Metlife …………………

30.00 Mountain Harvest Festival ……………… 1,000.00 North Fork Horse Patrol …………………

400.00 North Fork Medical Clinic …………………

134.00 Paonia High School …

500.00 Paonia Senior Citizens, Inc. …………………… 3,300.00 Phonz+ …………………

322.49 Pickin Productions ……

600.00 ProWest Filtration, Inc 7,478.30 Robert's Enterprises …

62.00 Scott Leon ……………

242.76 Spillman Technologies Inc. …………………… 3,650.00 Tattltale …………………

420.00 TDS Telecom …………

496.65 TDSNet Internet Services ………………

130.29 United Companies ……

536.70 USA Blue Book ………

406.02 WestWater Engineering …………

273.96 Wilbur-Ellis Company 956.36 Colorado State Treasurer ……………

579.54 Pall Advanced Seperation ………… 51,378.24 Totals …………………… 147,490.61 January Payroll ……… 25,486.93 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(b)(II) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0012 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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) MICHAEL MCCLURE Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PAONIA STATE BANK Date of Deed of Trust 3/30/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/2/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 641888 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/19/2010

Re-Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 642227 Original Principal Amount $19,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $19,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT "A" Notice of Election and Demand for Sale by Public Trustee NO. 2011-0012 A parcel of land located within the NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 13 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M., having a description based upon a bearing of S.88°46'54"E. from 1/4 Corner common to Sections 22 and 27 (monumented by a 2-1/2" USGLO brass cap) to the Section Corner common to Sections 22, 23, 26 and 27 (monumented by an 3-1/4" aluminum cap PLS14621), with all other bearings relative thereto and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the 1/4 corner common to Sections 22 and 27 and running along the north line of said NE1/4 S.88°46'54"E. 1301.65 feet to the E1/16 corner common to Sections 22 and 27 (monumented by an 3-1/4" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the east line of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 S.02°07'57"W. 646.22 feet (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the north line of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 S.88°41'13"E. 647.95 feet (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the east line of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 S.02°23'08"W. 647.34 feet to the south line of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along said south line S.88°35'28"E. 645.08 feet to the N1/16 corner common to Sections 26 and 27 (monumented by an 3-1/4" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the east line of said NE1/4 S.02°38'15"W. 648.48 feet to the SE corner of the N1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the south line of said N1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 N.88°29'40"W. 1284.41 feet (monumented by a witness corner bearing S.88°29'40"E. 563.29 feet from the true corner position and being a 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the west line of said N1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 N.02°07'57"E. 646.22 feet to the NE1/16 corner of said Section 27 (monumented by an 3-1/4" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the west line of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 N.02°07'57"E. 29.63 feet (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence N.83°14'19"W. 80.29 feet (monumented by an 2" aluminum washer on a gate post PLS25972); thence S.88°37'28"W. 392.22 feet (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence S.85°28'29"W. 174.69 feet to the SE of the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the east line of said S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 N.01°52'43"E. 322.55 feet to the NE corner of said S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along the north line of said S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 N.88°38'21"W. 646.51 feet to the NW corner of said S1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 also being on the west line of said NE1/4 (monumented by an 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); thence along said west line N01°37'26"E. 966.00 feet to the point of beginning.

TOGETHER WITH The SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 22, Township 13 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M. Together with all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances, including a perpetual easement over and across the existing road that runs through the land as described in Warranty Deed recorded June 17, 2005, under Reception No. 592478; and together with all water, and water rights, ditches and ditch rights appurtenant thereto or used in conjunction therewith.

County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as, TBD STUCKER MESA ROAD, 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, 05/02/2012, 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 3/7/2012 Last Publication 4/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/16/2011 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: Marek, David A #8388 David A. Marek PO Box 1387, Paonia, CO 8142-81387 (970) 5275353 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # PSB vs MCCLURE ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL #7, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO ADDING CHAPTER 2.75 TO THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PREFERENCES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES BIDDING ON CITY CONTRACTS. WHEREAS, the Delta City Council recognizes that individuals and entities who have established businesses in the City limits contribute substantially to the local economy

by, among other things, employing local residents and paying local sales taxes; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that local business owners should be given certain preference over other contractors in contract settings that involve competitive bidding for City of Delta public works, services and material supply projects, provided that the local business owners are otherwise qualified to perform the contract work.

WHEREAS, available statistics indicate that for every $100.00 spent in locally owned independent stores, as much as $68.00 returns to the pertinent source community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, while the same amount spent at national chain outlets typically return as little as $43.00 to the local community and the same amount spent for on-line purchases returns nothing to the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: A new Chapter 2.75 is hereby added to the Delta Municipal Code which provides as follows: Chapter 2.75 PREFERENCES FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS BIDDING ON CITY PROJECTS. Sections: 2.75.010 General Application 2.75.020 Exceptions 2.75.030 Penalties for Providing False Bid Information 2.75.010 General Application.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, whenever competitive bidding is required by law for any contract involving materials, services and/or labor furnished to the City of Delta, preference shall be given to each qualified local business in the manner more particularly described in this Section.

A. Definition of Qualified Local Business: A qualified local business means an individual or entity who, at the time of submitting a bid for a contract relating to a City of Delta purchase or work project, (1) currently maintains one or more fixed business offices or taxable distribution points located within Delta County, Colorado, (2) has a pre-established mailing address, other than a mere post office box, also located in Delta County, Colorado and (3) the majority of employees performing the work are residents of Delta County.

B. Award of Specific Contracts: In the course of evaluating bids or proposals pertaining to any contract for the purchase or lease of supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property and/or any contract for labor to be performed on a public works project and/or any professional services contract, the City will strive to extend an five percent (5%) preference, but not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), to each otherwise eligible contract bidder who sufficiently demonstrates ownership of a qualified local business in the related bid proposal documents.

It is provided, however, that when applying this provision to specific contract settings, the City will continue to give appropriate consideration and weight to all other relevant information and factors customarily used for comparison of bids in the process of selecting the lowest responsible bidder including, but not limited to the following: (1) the relative quality of any proposed material items and their conformity with pertinent contract specifications, (2) the relative benefit to the City of proposed delivery and discount terms and conditions and proposed terms of warranty and repair for material items, (3) the overall experience, qualification and reputation of the bidder for performance of similar contracts, etc.

2.75.020 Exceptions The following contracts shall not be eligible for preferences contemplated by Section 2.75.010: A. Contracts for which application of the provisions of said Section would be prohibited by State or Federal law or regulations.

B. Contracts funded in whole or in part by grants, donations or gifts to the City of Delta, the conditions of which prohibit or discourage preferences of the sort allowed by Section 2.75.010.

C. Contracts for redressing emergency conditions in the City of Delta where any delay in completion or performance of the contract would jeopardize public health, safety or welfare, or where in the judgment of the City Manager, or his or her designee, the operational effectiveness of a significant City of Delta function would be seriously impaired if the contract were not entered into expeditiously without resort to competitive bidding processes.

D. Contracts in which there is only one bidder for supplies, material, equipment or other property to be furnished to the City.

E. Any other contract setting in which the City determines the application of a preference would be fundamentally adverse to the City of Delta's interest.

2.75.030 Penalties for Providing False Bid Information If the City Manager, or his or her designee, determines that a person or entity submitting a bid for a City contract has made an intentional misstatement of fact to obtain a contract preference under this Chapter, the City of Delta may pursue all consistent legal and/or equitable remedies afforded by Colorado law and, in addition, may impose the following penalties: A. A finding of such an intentional misstatement by a contract bidder shall furnish a basis for disqualifying all current and future bids on City contracts from that bidder and his or its related business for a period of at least one full year from the date of the finding.

B. An intentional misstatement made to obtain a price preference under this Chapter shall subject the recipient of any such price preference to a civil penalty of treble the amount of the price preference actually received, or Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), whichever is greater. The City may collect such penalty, plus all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in the course of collection efforts, through civil proceedings filed in the appropriate Court in Delta County, Colorado.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

TOWN OF PAONIA FEBRUARY 2012 DISBURSEMENTS Rocky Mountain Health Plan…………………… 15,412.24 Aflac …………………… 2,432.00 Peterson, Barbara ……

500.00 Avaya Financial Services ………………

332.46 Blair and Associates P.C. …………………… 9,900.00 Briscoe & Associates, PC …………………… 5,032.96 Carquest of Delta ……

471.81 Colorado State Treasurer ……………

29.95 Delta County Fire District

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 #2 …………………… 4,000.00 Delta County Independent …………

93.86 Delta Housing Authority ……………

250.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. …………………

950.24 Dependable Lumber, Inc. ……………………

171.32 DMEA……………………

62.57 Don's Market …………

120.93 Dorsey, Norman ………

154.80 Double J Disposal Inc 91.00 Drivers License Guide Company ……………

42.90 Duckworks Auto Parts 64.09 English Bros. Polaris …

303.96 Enterprise Fund ……… 1,591.75 Feather Petroleum Company …………… 2,098.91 Founders Custodian Dreyfus ……………… 1,812.07 Grainger ………………

82.08 Hanson International …

773.22 Hays Drug Store ………

53.02 High Country Shopper 32.00 Hinz, Tim ………………

675.00 Honnen Equipment Co. 89.42 Internal Revenue Service ……………… 21,529.93 John Frazier Cornwell Tools …………………

97.95 Kwiki Tire II ……………

15.00 Liberty National Worksite ……………

292.49 Master Petroleum Company …………… 1,293.11 Medical Systems of Denver Inc …………

84.65 Monitor Ditch Company ……………

525.00 National Meter & Automation ………… 1,250.00 Paonia Auto Parts ……

230.82 Paonia Car Wash ……

24.70 Paonia Farm & Home Supply ………………

164.88 Paonia Flower Shop …

55.00 Paper Works, Ink ……… 1,149.30 Phonz+ …………………

308.75 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company ……………

53.00 QDS Communications, Inc ……………………

385.25 Reedys North Fork Service ………………

494.85 Reg Moore ……………

591.00 Scott Leon ……………

202.15 Snap-On Tools…………

480.11 SOS Staffing …………

617.93 Source Gas …………… 2,136.52 Southwestern Systems, Inc ……………………

620.60 TDS Telecom …………

507.90 TDSNet Internet Services ………………

130.32 The Filter House ………

21.60 UNCC ……………………

30.59 University of Colorado 165.00 Valley Machine ………

42.57 Weekender Sports, Inc 206.78 West Park Truck Equipment, Inc ……

35.15 West's Home Center …

12.99 Wilmore & Company 760.00 Winston Water Works 2,608.00 Winwater ………………

129.31 Aflac ……………………

868.04 All Points Transit …… 2,590.00 Avaya Financial Services ………………

332.46 Caselle, Inc ……………

537.00 Creations By Ja-Mel …

79.98 Delta Montrose Electric Assn ………………… 4,605.52 Double J Disposal Inc 91.00 Eagle Welding …………

196.53 Hays Drug Store ………

26.53 High Country Equipment LLC ……………………

252.12 Kansas City Life Insurance ……………

94.60 Liberty National Worksite ……………

292.49 Loberg, Travis …………

113.71 Mail Services, LLC ……

340.21 Main Street Printers, Inc. ……………………

459.00 Metlife …………………

30.00 Mountain Peak Controls, Inc. ……………………

150.00 North Fork Farmers Ditch Assoc …………

444.60 Peterson, Barbara …… 6,119.28 Phonz+ …………………

308.75 Recla Metals …………

234.44 Ricoh Americas Corporation …………

540.32 Rocky Mountain Health Plan…………………… 7,666.35 SOS Staffing …………

681.59 Source Gas …………… 1,730.55 Sprint ……………………

30.00 Stewart Ditch and Reservoir Co ………

287.55 Tifco Industries ………

397.82 USA Blue Book ………

513.81 Winwater ………………

323.92 Totals: ………………… 115,117.83 February Payroll ……… 34,001.71 Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

ORDINANCE #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 amendment 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 exer-

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cise 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 ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 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 21, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of February 29, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 6, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 5, 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 6th day of March, 2012.

(SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL #6, 2012 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NEED FOR PARTICIPATION, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SUCH PARTICIPATION

BY THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, IN THE OPERATION OF MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBRASKA AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and declares that, in consideration of the present and future needs of this City for electric power and energy, and the inadequacy and unsuitability of the City's supply of electric power and energy available to meet those needs, and in consideration of the economic and other advantages which will be realized by cooperative action with other municipalities, it would be in the public welfare and in the interest of the customers of the City's electric utility that the City become a participant in the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, an agency which has been formed pursuant to the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act contained in the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2401 et seq., as a participating municipality. At the present time, the Agency is comprised of the municipalities of: Nebraska: Alliance, Ansley, Arnold, Bayard, Beaver City, Benkelman, Blue Hill, Bridgeport, Broken Bow, Burwell, Callaway, Chappell, Crete, Curtis, Fairbury, Falls City, Gering, Grant, Imperial Public Power District, Kimball, Lyman, Mitchell, Morrill, Nebraska City, Oxford, Pender, Pierce, Red Cloud, Shickley, Sidney, Stuart, West Point, Wisner, Wood River; Colorado: Aspen, Fleming, Fort Morgan, Fountain, Glenwood Springs, Gunnison, Haxtun, Julesburg, Lyons, Yuma; Iowa: Breda, Indianola Municipal Utilities, Sergeant Bluff, Wall Lake, Waverly Light and Power; Wyoming: Basin, Torrington It is anticipated that there may be other municipalities that may become participants pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act. The general description of the business in which the Agency engages, and the location and method of operation of the proposed plants and systems of the Agency are: To generate and supply electrical energy and engage in the ownership and operation of power projects as defined in the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act, within and without the State of Nebraska, and exercise all other powers granted by law relating to the above activities. The principal place of business shall be Lincoln, Nebraska.

Section 2. It is hereby ordered and directed that the City of Delta, Colorado, acting through its Mayor and City Clerk, become a participating municipality in Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, an organization which has been created pursuant to the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act contained in the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2401 et seq. and do all things necessary to become a participant in such Agency. This would include the submission of an application to the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska expressing this City's desire and need to become a participating municipality and the appointment of a director to the Agency.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and take effect after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

Passed and approved on the 6th day of March, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 1-5-208(1.5), 32-1-104, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District, Delta County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2012 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: J. Charles Gille 4 year term until May, 2016 Michael R. Heck 4 year term until May, 2016 /s/ Karen Budinger Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Kevin Parks Telephone Number of the District: 970-527-6681 Address of the District: P.O. Box 485, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 District Email: nfmosquito@gmail. com Web Site: http://pmcd.editme.com Published in the Delta County Independent March 14, 2012.

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CHURCH

Redeemer Lutheran celebrates ‘The Miracles of Lent’ weekly Redeemer Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) at 1000 Pioneer Road in Delta will hold mid-week services on Wednesdays throughout the Lenten Season culminating in special Holy Week observances and Easter Sunday.

Pastor Jeffrey Ryan welcomes all to worship with Redeemer Lutheran

Church throughout the season of Lent. All of the Wednesday evening services will begin at 7 p.m.

Pastor Ryan has selected as the overall theme for his mid-week services, “The Miracles of Lent.”

Following is the schedule of services and his sermon titles: Mid-week Service #4,

Methodist women plan St. Patrick’s Day lunch The Delta United Methodist Women are preparing a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon Friday, March 16. Your choice of reuben or chicken salad sandwiches, served with chips, homemade des-

serts and a drink, will be served in the fellowship hall from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $7 per person or $4 for children 10 and under. Takeout containers will be available.

March 14 — “The Splitting Rocks” from Matthew 27:51c; Romans 8:18-30; Matthew 26:57, 27:10.

Mid-week Service #5, March 21 — “The Open Tomb” from Matthew 27:52-53; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Matthew 27:1126.

Mid-week Service #6, March 28 — “The Faith of Soldiers” from Matthew 27:54; Romans 15:8-13; Matthew 27:27-31.

Holy Week observance at Redeemer Lutheran Church begins with Palm Sunday service at 9 a.m.

April 1, followed by Maundy Thursday service April 5 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday service April 6 at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday worship at 9 a.m. April 8.

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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.

Become a

‘Live art’ Easter better leader production planned Broadcast live from First Church of God, located on the corner of Howard and 11th streets in Delta, will present the life and ministry of Jesus through a series of live pictures — masterpieces of human poised art. The worship service will also feature songs and music by talented members of First Church. The production begins Easter Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

This service will conclude a week of festivities to celebrate our risen Lord. Palm Sunday will feature the traditional parade

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of palms with the children. The children will also have a free Easter egg hunt and carnival at 12:30 p.m. after a free potluck lunch (open to all who attend the 10:15 a.m. worship service).

A Good Friday service will be held at 6 p.m. and will include special music and a “Gospel Chalk Talk” by Pastor Linda Aubery.

All services are open to everyone. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Aubery or Linda Aubery, children’s pastor, at 8744647.

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

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

CEDAREDGE

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Delta County Independent

1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 deltafirstchurchofgod.com Bob and Linda Aubery Sunday School Classes for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

Prayer Chain Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621

CHURCH OF CHRIST

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd.

(The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Church Available Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. 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

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

CHURCH

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.

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

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Latin Mass After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.

59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Daily masses as scheduled meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Choir 7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study Sunday School Worship Youth Group Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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For registration or more information, contact Russ Ooms, The Father’s House, 856-3817 or russooms@hotmail.com.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 5th & North Fork, Paonia Pastor Matthew Frey at the Northwest corner of City Park Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

SURFACE CREEK

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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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

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823 Main St. Delta

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INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL PRINTING DIVISION 401 Meeker St. 874-4421 Delta, CO FAX: 874-4424 printing@deltacountyindependent.com

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856-3185 200 SW 2nd

Fax: 856-3188

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Located on Hwy. 65 • Cedaredge, CO

874-4294

(970) 856-7013

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527-3602

• Specializing in tall trees • Stump Removal • Locally owned & operated • Fully insured • Free estimates

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480 Riley Lane Delta

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Delta County Independent

B Creating a feast for the eyes A C K P A G E

Photos by Tamie Meck

Decorative painter June Estep replaces Valentine hearts with spring tulips and daffodils in the windows of Sisson’s in Delta.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

t first glance, June Estep epitomizes the quirky working artist.

Her work clothes are splattered with paint. So is her work truck. She jokes that when she paints, which is usually out in public, she chats through a headset on her Blue Tooth, which gives passers-by the impression she’s talking to herself.

She doesn’t apologize; rather she compares it to the old adage, “Clean desk, sick mind.”

“It’s absolutely normal,” said Estep. “People are getting used to it.”

Estep is a painter, but her palate isn’t relegated to an easel. She paints everything from wine glasses and furniture to auto dealership windows. Her work can be seen on storefronts from Ridgway to Cedaredge. For her clients, her art is the visual equivalent of a radio jingle: catchy.

Estep likes to say that she does more than decorate in 2-D. She creates “an experience.”

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Estep first started painting in junior high school, “On the back of a door where no one could see it. Fancy writing of my latest boyfriend’s name and brightening it up with flowers and birds and all that jazz.” When the family moved out, the manager liked it and wanted the work to stay, but painted over it because he didn’t like that it included the boyfriend.

She didn’t stop there. When she got her first apartment, she painted little flowers on the cabinets. “Then as my kids came along, it spread to their rooms,” said the mother of four and grandmother of 10.

“You start out small, gain some confidence and you see what works for you.”

Estep is self-taught. Her business, Estep Decorative Painting, was born some 20 years ago after she decorated the windows of her liquor store in Norwood and was asked by other businesses to decorate their windows, too.

Next thing she knew, she was in business. She and husband Willard also had the Lazy

WJ Paint Horse Ranch and bred and sold paint horses during the paint horse craze.

But business faded with the economy and they are down to just two paint stallions. They moved to Olathe six years ago.

Estep now works yearround keeping up with local demand. She strives to keep it fresh, painting pumpkins in fall and snowmen and Santas in December. In February she replaces winter snowflakes with Valentine’s Day hearts, and switches to tulips and daffodils in spring. She

June Estep worked with owner Gabriela Medrano to create this mural at Gabriela’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Delta. It’s one of dozens of area businesses where her work can be seen. Estep doesn’t just paint; she creates “an experience.”

doesn’t like to paint any window the same way year after year.

“It’s another way to advertise,” said Estep. “Advertise your business, advertise your location, and use one of your greatest assets, which would be your location. I think keeping yourself in the mind of the public is important, but also it gives their eye a place to feast.”

Her business slogan: “just a shade better!”

“My dad was a painting contractor and it was his brand,” said Estep. When she was young, he said he wouldn’t teach her to paint because she was a girl. “Fooled him,” she laughed.

Business is steady, even in this economy. In fact, she’d argue, this is the perfect economy for her business.

Her images, she says, “give people another reason to look over and see you. Even though they might not be in the market for your product or your service right now, they’re registering you, your business . . .

It’s just getting people to give you a conscious moment of their time. And when you’re driving down that highway, you’ve got three seconds (to catch someone’s attention). So you can say a lot of words if you want to, but unless they’re subliminally reading them,” they aren’t likely to remember what the message said.

At Gabriela’s Mexican Restaurant in Delta, diners feast on Estep’s rich murals reminiscent of Mexico — red roses, a window seat to the palm-lined beach, a flamenco dancer.

“I think it’s a good thing for restaurants,” said Estep, who also decorated the interior of Fiesta Vallarta across the street. After working there since 1994, Gabriela Medrano purchased Gabriela’s (then Leon’s) in 2008 when the economy started tanking. Medrano wanted to set her restaurant apart from the competition and give her clients a visual feast. “I want that feeling, like a patio, like you’re eating outside,” said Medrano while tending to the lunch crowd.

Estep began decorating Gabriela’s in 2009, but it’s a work in progress. Medrano hopes to expand, and Estep sees that as an opportunity to add a mariachi band and perhaps another flamenco dancer.

Estep’s clients are as var-

ied as her work. A mural decorates the play area at Pediatric Associates in Delta. She decorated the City of Delta building for the holidays, and her painted glassware will be featured in the upcoming Altrusa spring luncheon in Montrose, where each table will be an experience.

Estep’s next big project is the Alzheimer’s ward at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, where she’ll create an outdoor landscape. When patients arrive at the center, said Estep,” They want out and tend to congregate around doorways.” The work will serve the dual purpose of creating atmosphere for patients and visitors while camouflaging doorways and allowing staff to see in and out.

Estep’s work can also be found at the Ridgway Mountain Market, and in Silverton, where images of Victorian women grace storefront windows. Aside from those projects, Estep said she doesn’t go too far outside of the Montrose-Delta corridor.

She had no idea how timeconsuming her work would be at the start, but she’s gotten much quicker in 20 years.

“What would take me three hours today probably took me two or three days back then,” she said. Now she can do three or four sets of windows in a day, although a big project like an auto dealership might take all day.

Estep works in a variety of mediums. She offers faux painting and vinyl lettering, and paints portraits from photos. She also creates paper crafts, including birthday, thank-you and holiday cards.

She sells her one-of-a-kind work at Downtown Mercantile in Montrose. She offers scrap-booking classes and encourages others to explore their own artistic talents. Her daughter, Michelle Braun, is starting her own painting business where she lives in Reno, Nev. “I think it’s really extremely wonderful when we find our path to what we love,” said Estep. “And when we are able to do that, it’s almost like not going to work, isn’t it.”

Details such as this flower pot help bring her art to colorful life.