Detla County Independent, Issue 12, March 21, 2012

NORTH FORK TIMES

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

SPORTS

THE RACE IS ON

GENERATION WOW

SETTING THE MARK

21 candidates seek office in Paonia, Crawford, Hotchkiss, B1-8

Cedaredge Girl Scouts are the leaders of tomorrow, C3

Sierra Williams breaks her own record in 100m dash, C4

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Sheriff seizes underfed livestock

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A week after charging a couple on Redlands Mesa with cruelty to animals, the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office seized the five horses and four cows remaining on the property.

The owners of the livestock, Charles and Patricia Keune, are scheduled to make their first appearance in county court on March 21.

About six weeks ago, Chris Dalstrom, who lives down the road from the Keunes, was contacted by a neighboring rancher familiar with her work as a wildlife rehabilitator. The Keunes’ animals are looking bad, she was told.

Although she doesn’t know a lot about livestock, she agreed to drive by the Keunes’ place and take a look. She found a horse lying dead in the corral, as well as several horses and

cows that appeared malnourished. A neighbor claimed the horse was one of several that had died on the property. Dalstrom contacted the sheriff ’s office, and a deputy was sent out to take a look. She was told the animals were fine, they were just old.

She consulted with a fellow wildlife rehabilitator, a rancher who agreed with her assessment that the animals were not fine.

So she started calling the sheriff ’s office five times a day, and put out e-mails urging friends to join the call for action.

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee said his office has been monitoring the situation since February. Yes, the horse in the corral was dead, but his deputies were told the owners had been unable to contact someone to properly dis-

pose of the animal. Deputies reported there was hay in the corral, although the animals appeared “lightly fed.” Deputy Andi Braslin, who has receivd specialized training in evaluating the status of animals, agreed the horses were in poor condition but not to the point of seizure or criminal charges.

“On first contact, if the animals are not in grave danger, the owners are given a verbal warning and our deputies continue to monitor the situation,” the sheriff explained.

Then on March 12, dispatch was notified a horse was down. The caller alleged the Keunes were aware the horse was suffering and failed to

act responsibly. The following day, they were charged with cruelty to animals. Until their court appearance, the sheriff ’s office planned to monitor the remaining livestock with the assistance of a Colorado Department of Agriculture veterinarian and technician.

On Tuesday, March 20, it LIVESTOCK TO A3

Local bidders will have an advantage

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The City of Delta has adopted an ordinance which will give a 5 percent advantage to local bidders. The ordinance was discussed at a work session in January, then sent back to the Economic Restructuring Committee (ERC) of the Community Revitalization Partnership Program for revisions.

At the January work session, ERC chairman Gynee Thomassen suggested a bid preference of 8 percent, not to exceed $100,000. While council members understood the benefits of keeping taxpayer dollars local, they balked at both the percentage and the $100,000 cap.

So instead, the city will give local bidders a 5 percent pref-

erence, not to exceed $10,000.

A local business is defined as 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; 2) Has a pre-established mailing address, other than a mere post office box, also located in Delta County; and 3) The majority of employees performing the work are residents of Delta County.

Statistics indicate that for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, as much as $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, LOCAL BIDDERS TO A3

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Facing uncertainty Gena Cooper and Sunny Howland prepare bags of food for patrons of the Delta Food Pantry. The two are members of Altrusa International of Delta, a service organization that supplies volunteers to the food pantry on a weekly basis. For many years, the food pantry has been headquartered at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. But the church is about to embark on a major remodeling project that will force the food pantry to relocate.

Whether the move is permanent or temporary has yet to be seen, said Marvin Cox, financial secretary for the Delta Food Pantry. In the meantime, the non-profit organization is looking for a possible replacement location with a minimum of 600 square feet, electricity and room for shelving, preferably as a donation. For more information, contact Cox at 874-7845 or 208-3650.

Hen house construction okayed

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

At a special meeting last Thursday, the Board of County Commissioners found that its conditions of approval for Western Slope Layers’ specific development application have been met.

County planner Dave Rice told the commissioners that the Hostetlers had complied with everything needed to begin construction on their facility. The operations plans were reviewed and approved by planning staff, and also by county engineering, health department, attorney and administration, Rice said.

Last Aug. 29, the BoCC gave a conditional specific development approval to Edwin and Eileen Hostetlers’ plan for an egg laying facility on Powell Mesa. The approval was conditioned on the

Hostetlers submitting acceptable operational plans that detailed various aspects of the 15,000-hen facility.

County environmental health director Ken Nordstrom said, “We believe the plans are reasonable and able to mitigate concerns raised during the (specific development) hearings.”

Opposing the commissioners’ action at the special meeting was Dr. Susan Raymond, a neighbor whose veterinary practice is near the location planned for the egg laying operation.

Dr. Raymond stated her position that the Hostetlers’ facility “will pose significant risk to the public.” She challenged the expertise that went into developing the operational plans saying they were not developed by poultry experts.

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A Hotchkiss man was severely injured while burning ditches on his property at 33306 Highway 92 near Hotchkiss. Jim Allen, 75, is being treated in Denver for burns to his right leg and right hand.

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee reports that Allen was burning ditches the morning of Sunday, March 18, when the wind apparently turned the flames toward him.

Hotchkiss firefighters and ambulance personnel were dispatched to the scene shortly after 11 a.m. Allen’s wife Pam burned her hand trying to help him escape from the flames. She refused medical treatment.

The county commissioners had the chance during specific development hearings last year to keep the facility out of populated areas of the county, she said. “I am prepared to go the distance” challenging the BoCC approval, she said.

Raymond and others have filed a legal action seeking to have the BoCC’s approval last August overturned. County attorney Christine Knight told the commissioners that opening briefs in the court case are due in April. Dr. Raymond said that a hearing has also been set for March 21.

In support of her position, Dr. Raymond supplied copies of an 11-page February 2012 study by consultant ERO Resources which in conclusion states, “(The) Hostetlers have not submitted adequate information to address the protection of nearby sur-

face and ground water, nor have they completed needed requirements for the Delta County development agreement to meet the conditions of approval or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prior to beginning construction of the proposed chicken containment facility.”

Raymond also supplied letters from the Town of Hotchkiss and Willow Heights homeowners asking the egg facility be disallowed at its proposed location because of water quality and other concerns.

The operational plans approved by the county last Thursday are to address impacts including: water supply and control; manure and litter handling; fly control; noise reduction; air quality including dust and odor; solid

waste disposal of dead chickens and eggs and packaging materials; an egg-handling plan; site drainage plans; the maximum number of chickens allowed in the hen house at one time; and an inspection plan that will give county and state personnel access to enter and inspect the premises and operations.

Other conditions placed on the approval last August include compliance with state regulations.

There will be no egg washing allowed on site, an improvement location map must be provided to the county, and the operators must submit a “bio-security plan” for the operations and consult regularly with a veterinarian on animal health and avian disease management, according to the agreement last August.

20 apply for superintendent vacancy Twenty candidates have expressed interest in serving as Delta County’s next superintendent of schools. A flurry of activity took place in the last few days leading up to the application deadline of March 15, school board president Tom Mingen reported last week. The five school board members will review the applications during a March 22 executive session, then a background check will be completed by the Colorado Association of School Boards, which has been contracted to assist with the search. The list of finalists will be released on March 29, and interviews will be conducted April 20-21.

Two interview panels are being formed to provide input to the school board. Citizens interested in volunteering for an interview panel can complete an application on the school district’s website, www.delta schools.com. Applications are due March 26. Final selection will be made by the school board. Participants must be available for a two-hour training session Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., and the day of Saturday, April 21, for interviews.

There will also be an opportunity for the public to meet the candidates who are invited to Delta County for interviews.

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OPINION

LETTERS NIMBY — a nasty label Dear Editor: Those who support the North Fork drilling often label those who don’t support North Fork Drilling as NIMBYs (Not In My Backyard), even implying that due to our national energy crisis that being against North Fork drilling is unpatriotic and job killing. Is this really true?

Is it as simple as that? Of course not!

I think that a reasonable approach to the question of drilling is to understand that there will be areas where drilling can be done and areas where it should not be done.

For example, the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., sits on the very rich Marcellus Shale. The gas companies wanted to drill right in the city. When citizens objected, the advocates

for the gas drilling used the NIMBY label and jobs issue to characterize those who did not want drilling to occur. However, rational and reasonable people said that the air pollution, the truck traffic, and the industrialization of city neighborhoods would not be in the long term interests of the citizenry.

In fact, Pittsburgh has now banned gas drilling within the city limits.

It is not in the long term interests of the North Fork Valley to allow drilling in close proximity to each of the three small towns of the valley. Fracking is controversial, but everyone agrees that the dramatically increased air pollution, inevitable surface drilling fluid spills, loss of dark skies, and massive

truck traffic could change the area forever.

In my opinion, it is unAmerican to allow one industry (the gas industry) to supplant and ruin another industry (organic wineries, small businesses, retirees, organic farmers) all in the interests of a rush to drill. The short term gas drilling jobs are simply not as important as the long term jobs that are currently in place through farmers and small business owners. It is patriotic to defend one’s home against threats to the local economy, and environment. The shallow use of the NIMBY label is offensive. I intend to do everything I can legally do to stop this insane drilling proposal.

John VanDenBerg Paonia

Everyone is innocent until proven guilty Dear Editor: Over the past few months numerous statements have made reference to the appearance of money missing within the town’s finances.

Although we personally find this extremely concerning, we also believe that everyone is entitled to the right of being innocent until proven guilty.

The statements made

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through the media and in open council meetings have been disturbing beyond belief. The comments and accusations should stop and the judicial system needs to be allowed to work as it is intended.

We have a municipal election coming on April 3 that is very important to the health of our town government and the community itself. We must all realize the board of trustees represents all of us and we need to vote for those who can best take the community into the future. Pointing fingers at current trustees and emotionally accusing without proper knowledge of all the facts does more damage than good.

Having been personally involved with town government and the cur-

rent board members, we wish to take this opportunity to say “Thank you” to those trustees leaving the board. We do know how difficult a position you have been in. You deserve to hold your heads high and enjoy your evenings.

With that said, we strongly support Neal Schwieterman for the unopposed position of mayor and Ross King, Larry Wissbeck, Eric Goold and Amber Kleinman for trustee positions.

We apologize to Bill Powers, but we simply have not had the pleasure of knowing him. Make sure you vote and make your vote from knowledge and common sense, not emotions. It is your community.

Ron and Deb Rowell Paonia

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Trail agreement resolves one land swap issue Dear Editor: The Bear Ranch is pleased to announce that an area of concern in the previous land exchange proposal has been successfully modified. While holding multiple public meetings, providing several tours and “question and answer” presentations with numerous organizations, individuals and neighbors over the past several months,

the addition of a new non-motorized trail running parallel to the existing Ragged Mountain Trail continued to draw comments of concern. In our continued effort to be good neighbors and stewards of the land the Bear Ranch acknowledged and agreed with these concerns. We immediately started working with the Gunnison County Board of County Commission-

Congratulations to Paonia girls Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Paonia girls’ basketball team for another very successful season. I know there is some disappointment over losing in the state tournament semifinals, but this does not diminish their accomplishment. Joe and I were able to watch about a dozen games and it was a delight to see this group of young women perform. Not only did they exhibit a high level of effort and skill, but they did it without losing the sense of enjoyment. Also, they always demonstrated a high level of respect for opposing teams and presented an air of gratitude that they have the privilege to be

part of this team.

Though frustrated in their hope to gain the state title, there is consolation in knowing that most members will return next season for another try. Though they will certainly miss the contributions of seniors Jessica Altman and Alexandria Farnsworth, this team has much depth and will no doubt need to be reckoned with in Pueblo next March.

Finally, on behalf of Joe and me, I want to say thanks for all your work and the entertainment that you have provided.

See you in December.

Gary Handschumacher Crawford

ers (GCBOCC) to address the public’s concern.

After a very productive analysis of the issue we are happy to announce that we have successfully reached an agreement with the GCBOC to withdraw their support of the new non-motorized Ragged Mountain Trail. This is an exciting announcement for the Bear Ranch and a great example of how groups can come together to resolve an issue of concern and provide a solution that all parties can be proud of.

We thank those involved for their patience and thoughtful approach as the land exchange proposal has developed. As the Bear Ranch continues to pursue the land exchange we recognize that protecting range lands, wildlife, fisheries, and the Ragged Mountain area ecosystem is in our collective best interests. The land exchange is an excellent opportunity for the public and I hope we can all agree that thanks in part to its openly transparent process, thoughtful partners and the GCBOCC, it is now even better.

Rob Gill Bear Ranch

Ortin Family Foundation: Friend or foe?

Dear Editor: The Orton Family Foundation is an organization attempting to create a partnership with Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford. The foundation claims that they will help the communities “describe, apply and uphold their heart and soul so that they can adapt to change while maintaining or enhancing the things they value most” (Orton website).

The town councils of Paonia and Hotchkiss are already in the preliminary stages of working with the Orton Family Foundation. However, the Crawford Town Council has refused so far to work with the foundation.

Also, I have heard from individuals in all three towns who have concerns about the plans of the Orton Family Foundation.

First, an explanation of the Orton Family Foundation. They work with communities across the United States, specializing in guiding local governments to create poli-

cies that are environmentally friendly. In Colorado alone they have already completed projects in Routt County, Durango, Berthoud, and Hayden.

The foundation shares goals with the larger organization known as the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), an “international membership association of local governments working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop more sustainable communities” (Orton website).

The ICLEI works across the world, supported most notably by the United Nations.

These organizations have impressive credentials and resources. However, not all partnerships with the Orton Family Foundation or the ICLEI have been healthy for the communities they approach.

Regulation of businesses in order to protect the environment increases business expenses. In our area, this could lead to the coal mine operation being downsized, or

even shut down. Some property rights might be sacrificed in order to preserve collective interests.

These infringements have led some communities in the past to separate their ties with the ICLEI. For example, in June of 2011, the Albermarle, Va., Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw their membership from the ICLEI, due to the complaints about individual rights being threatened.

If the North Fork Valley community can work with the Orton Family Foundation to plan out ways to protect our valley without trampling on constitutional rights, then I am happy to have the foundation’s help.

But the community needs to keep an eye out for any attempt to take our rights away in the name of collective good.

The director of communications for the foundation, John Barstow, declined to comment on their work in the valley.

Benjamin S. Hogan Hotchkiss

Moratorium is the North Fork’s only protection Dear Editor: I attended most of the meeting sponsored by the Gas Collaborative Group in Paonia on March 3. As an affected citizen of the North Fork, I would like to share some of my reactions and perceptions of the day.

It was very informative, and I learned a lot. I wonder, though, if what I learned was what they wanted me to learn. I expect that the purpose of the meeting was to provide some reassurance that the sale of these parcels or even the commencement of drilling would not be as horrible as many fear it would be.

If that was the purpose, the meeting was a failure. I came away more concerned, more radicalized if you will, than I went in.

I must say that I found the BLM personnel who were there to be knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I would particularly like to recognize Barb Sharrow and Jim Rhett for their candor, competency and calm demeanor. However, it became clear that their mission is to see this lease sale go through if at all possible. Answers given about comments and protests were generally given with a sense that the objections are something to be worked through or around so the process can proceed. I got a sense of inevitably — the BLM is

a large, powerful government agency, and its will be done.

The long Q&A session with the COGCC staffers left me even more unsettled. Their responses were often inadequate and showed either a lack of knowledge or evasion.

They could not tell us, even ballpark, how many fluid spills there were in Colorado last year.

In one exchange, where a well-read attendee challenged whether the COGCC rules were actually requirements, part of the response was, “Well, these things are written by lawyers, and they don’t talk like you and me.” A question was asked about what if a driller goes in near the Paonia springs?

They would have to mitigate. What’s the mitigation plan? COGCC doesn’t

do that. If this is the organization that’s supposed to provide on-the-ground protection against violations and damage by drillers, I should be very concerned. I could not believe that they are on our side.

I went into this meeting with an open mind.

I came out feeling that we are not protected. The process is on a steamroller path, and enforcement of regulations is not energetic or effective.

The only way to truly protect ourselves against air and water pollution by gas activity is to stop the sales entirely. This is a more radical position than I had going in, and I don’t think the Gas Collaborative Group intended me to leave with it.

Randy Campbell Paonia

KUDOS KUDO S Many will benefit from generosity Dear Editor: The Hotchkiss Wear House held their 30th anniversary celebration on March 11 with the Wear House Follies. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this a success — our Wear House volunteers and spouses, Peace Circle members, our cowboy poet, Pastor John Hiestand, 27 String Band and to everyone who came and enjoyed the show and the pie social following. Thank you to our community for their generous donations that have benefited the Hotchkiss Community Food Bank and the Helping Hand Fund. Many will benefit from your gracious giving. Thank you!

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Livestock Cedaredge softball fans stand behind their program

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Coaches, parents and members of the Cedaredge High School softball team who believe their program is in danger of being moved appealed to the school board last week.

What’s particularly bothersome, they said, is a proposal to move the program to Hotchkiss High School, which has never had a softball team. Any Hotchkiss and Paonia students who wished to play softball have traveled to Delta to participate.

At the March 15 school board meeting, Coach Brian O’Hern said he understands the budget must be cut districtwide, but asked, “Is the answer really cutting sports programs?”

Those programs are the “core” of small communities, he said. Academics are essential, but they go hand in hand with sports, which motivate kids to keep their grades up so they don’t miss a game.

“This is a team that is proud to play for Cedaredge,” he said.

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Many of the girls have played together since they were in the third grade. Softball is their passion, said Kristen Ahlberg, who spoke on behalf of her 25 teammates. “We want to know why this is happening to us. We have the numbers to outweigh [Hotchkiss and Paonia].”

After the school board meeting, district spokesman Bill Carlquist explained that pending budget cuts are forcing building principals to weigh all aspects of their programs. In small schools, especially, that means taking a close look at extracurricular activities to avoid impacting instructional programs.

Later this month the principals will meet with the school board and put all the ideas on the table.

“No one likes this process,” Carlquist said.

“There’s nothing good about any of this.”

But it’s not uncommon for student athletes to travel to participate in their favorite sport. For example, Kaitlyn Johnson, the 2011 4A Western Slope League Softball Player of the Year, attends Paonia High School but played softball with the Delta Panthers, a team that was coached by a Hotchkiss High School teacher. Girls from Cedaredge, Paonia and Hotchkiss who want to swim have just one option — join the DHS swim team at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. When the county boys’ swim team was dropped due to low participation, male swimmers started driving to Montrose. “There have been kids doing that in

multiple programs forever,” Carlquist said.

The school district is also exploring the possibility of moving boys’ soccer to Delta, since there is only one Hotchkiss student playing for the countywide soccer program that is based there.

Putting students on the road every day is a big concern, Carlquist said. Another is the possibility that an athlete will see less playing time if a combined team is more competitive. But economic realities have forced former school boards to make some difficult decisions in the past, including pay-to-play fees and transportation fees.

Those types of decisions will not be any easier for the current school board.

Sexually violent predator moves As requested by state statute, the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office will host a community notification meeting to inform residents in the general area of the Rimrock and Cedar Mesa road intersection, that a person, deemed by the state as a sexually violent predator has moved to that part of the county.

“We want the public to be aware that we do not have another classified predator living in our community,” said Delta Coun-

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ty Sheriff Fred McKee. “We have held three previous meetings concerning this same individual.

As required by law, a community meeting must be held every time the individual relocates.”

The informational meeting will be presented at the Redlands Mesa Grange on Thursday, March 22, starting promptly at 6 p.m. Due to the mature content of the information, it’s recommended children not attend.

Home severely damaged by fire

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

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FROM PAGE A1 was determined the animals were not being fed and watered according to the recommendations provided by the state veterinarian. The decision was made to seize the animals and move them to another location where Sheriff McKee believes they will be able to regain their health.

He understands that some citizens are frustrated over what they perceive as a slow response, but explained his deputies can’t just “jump in and seize private property.”

Dalstrom said she is thankful the sheriff ’s office is finally following through on her complaint. “I appreciate the effort they’ve put into it recently.”

The sheriff ’s office is monitoring a second case

A fire fed by natural gas severely damaged a home at 1300 E. 13th Street in Delta, near the intersection of 13th and Pioneer Road.

Delta volunteer firefighters were paged to the scene at 12:26 p.m. Saturday, March 17. According to Jason Cooley, fire department spokesman, firefighters were on the scene in less than nine minutes after the call, but by the time they arrived the fire had burned almost the entire east side of the house. The blaze was hot enough to melt the gas meter, and the gas line fed the fire. Using a combination of interior attack and hose streams outside the house, the firefighters were able to get the fire under control and eventually turn off the gas at the valve.

“The fire is believed to have started on the outside of the home and spread quickly with the help of the strong winds,”

Cooley reported.

The cause was not specified.

The Delta Police Department reports the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported and no criminal activity is suspected.

The Delta Fire Department has responded to 23 calls in March, most of which were controlled burns gone wrong. Cooley reports most have been relatively small in size with little or no property damage. The one exception was Tuesday, March 13, when fire consumed a large amount of gated pipe on 25 Mesa Road.

“We usually have over 60 calls in March or April each year so although we’ve been busy it hasn’t been as bad as it could be,” Cooley said.

He urges people to call the county burn line at 399-2955 if they plan a controlled burn, even if they have a state burn permit. And remember, on red flag days there is to be no burning of any kind.

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The horse owner was issued a verbal warning

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BIRTHS David Greer and Brandi Herbison of Delta are the parents of a son, Sabastion Lee Greer, born March 11, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

Jami Pluhar of Delta is the parent of a daughter, Manik C. Atchley, born March 12, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed

5.24 pounds and was 17.5 inches in length.

Tamra and Dillon Adams of Germany are the parents of a daughter, Azelyn Summer Adams, born Feb. 6, 2012, at St. Mary’s.

She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19.75 inches in length.

Her grandparents are Kelly and Brad Holt and Renee and Dana Adams, all of Paonia.

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Delta County Independent

Long family is thankful for kids’ health, community support

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Ten years ago, Karen and Michael Long had a son named Benny who was born with multiple special needs. At the age of 16 months, he died from complications of pneumonia.

So when 2 1/2-year-old Conner and 3-month-old Olivia were diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Longs were incredibly frightened. The thought of losing another child was unbearable.

But thanks to the power of prayer, the overwhelming support of the community, and skilled care at Delta County Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s and Children’s Hospital, Conner and Olivia are well on their way to recovery.

The Longs’ ordeal began in late February, when the kids’ colds got so bad they were having trouble breathing. Karen and Michael rushed Conner and Olivia to the emergency room in Delta, where they were diagnosed with pneumonia and H1 flu. When Conner failed to show any improvement, a crew arrived from St. Mary’s at 3 a.m. to fly him to Children’s Hospital in Denver. The next day, at Karen’s insistence, a plane arrived from Children’s Hospital to pick up Olivia.

Both were hospitalized for a couple of weeks, including a lengthy stay in the pediatric intensive care unit that was incredibly scary for both parents. At one point, Karen found it difficult to even step into Olivia’s room because her heart had stopped three times, part of a fight-or-flight instinct young babies have. Both kids were on ventilators with tubes running in and out of their small bodies. “My heart was in my throat the whole time,” Karen said. “It was an absolute nightmare.”

Focused on the kids’ recovery, Karen and Michael didn’t realize the support that was building back home in Delta County. At Cedaredge Middle School, where Michael teaches social studies, students were raising money through bake sales and pajama day. One student brought

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

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This photo of the Long family was taken at their home in Delta in December. Izzy, 4, stayed healthy while her younger sister and brother were hospitalized for RSV. in a piggy bank filled with coins. Students and staff at the elementary and high schools also held fund raisers. The student council at Delta High School organized a fundraiser that cleared over $2,000. Friends cleaned their house, finished the laundry and took care of 4-year-old Izzy. An account was established at DeltaBank to help with medical expenses.

At Delta Vision, where Karen is employed, fellow staffers are covering her duties so she can stay home with the kids.

Karen is overwhelmed by the generosity of peo-

ple, many of whom she has never met, and is grateful to live in a small community where people are so caring.

“Although this was an incredibly scary situation, it’s been a reminder that there’s good in so many people,” she said. “Being part of a community like this is pretty amazing. It has truly been a blessing to see the humanity in Delta County.

“We are so thankful that all of our children are on the mend and we have them home with us safe and sound,” Karen said. Olivia is doing especially well; Conner may

have some unrelated respiratory problems that will require follow-up at National Jewish Hospital in Denver.

RSV is a common virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can be more serious in young babies like Olivia and Conner.

Although it’s not common for siblings to both require hospitalization, the infection can spread through contact with toys, cups or other contaminated objects shared by the children.

According to Delta County Memorial Hospital, the RSV season is expected to last through April 2012. You should call your doctor if your child shows any increased problem with breathing, has a prolonged fever or is not taking enough fluids for normal urine output.

Karen has this advice for parents: “If you are unsure if your child is sick, trust your mom and dad instincts! Doctors have the medical knowledge, but parents know their children best. This is a lesson I have learned over and over again. Also, life is a gift and should not be taken for granted!”

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Hibma, Wyatt to be wed June 1 Jim and Ginny Hibma of Worthington, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey, to Reuben Wyatt. Reuben is the son of David and Marcia Wyatt of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Crawford.

The bride-to-be is a special education teacher in Wasilla, Alaska. Reuben is the shop manager at Graham Aero Services in Palmer, Alaska.

A June 1 wedding is planned at Real Life Church in Palmer, Alaska.

All Elks and their guests welcome

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Sat., March 24 Installation • 5:30 p.m.

Dinner to follow Must have already made reservations for dinner.

Sunday BRUNCH

Sunday, March 25

Reuben Wyatt and Lindsey Hibma

Become a volunteer foster grandparent St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program is currently recruiting foster grandparent volunteers to spend time in area classrooms, tutoring and mentoring children one on one or in small groups. Volunteers must be 55 years of age or older, relate well to children, and work well under the supervision of a teacher.

“Many retirees want to give their time to the community, and volunteering as a foster grandparent is very rewarding,” says Tanya Fink, program coordinator for the foster grandparent program of Mesa and Delta counties.

“During a training session today, several volunteers were telling me how much they love going to school — walking in the room, hearing the kids squeal with delight that they have ‘Grandma’ or ‘Grandpa’ in their class that day. The hugs, the love, make it all worth getting up and out the door! What makes it even more worthwhile is that the foster grandparent volunteers are filling a void in the schools, preschools, daycares, and Head Start classrooms that they volunteer in.

School budgets are getting tighter, and educational expectations are increasing. Our volunteers can provide that one-to-one help that so many of our kids need.”

Applicants will need to provide their own transportation to and from their assigned school, and submit to a background check. Vol-

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unteers who meet age and income criteria are eligible to receive a nontaxable stipend, and will need to be able to volunteer an average of 22 hours/week. For more information, or to apply, contact Tanya Fink, program coordinator, at 2639091, x6.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SMOTHERED CHICKEN Chicken breasts stay nice and moist with a mushroom and spinach topping tucked under a blanket of melted cheese.

It’s extra special to serve but is not tricky to make.—Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri 4 Servings Total Prep/Cook Time: 30 min.

3 cups fresh baby spinach 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Served by the officers from 9-11 a.m.

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In a large skillet, saute the spinach, mushrooms, onions and pecans in oil until mushrooms are tender. Set aside and keep warm.

Sprinkle chicken with seasoning. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.

Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

Top with cheese. Cover and grill 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. To serve, top each chicken breast with reserved spinach mixture.

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INDEPENDENT 401 Meeker St., Delta CO

874-4421

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Learn to be a better babysitter Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering a babysitter training course taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor. Participants 10 to 15 years of age can learn to be a responsible babysitter. This two-day course is offered Thursday and Friday, April 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class fee is $90 which includes CPR and first aid certification and a first aid kit. Register

by April 6 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 8740923.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Exchange student is ‘in love’ with the USA

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Wesley Jones, Ulexis Wallace, Hania Garcia, Lesly Martinez and Arturo Verdeja-Reyes; (standing) Chaz Wilks, Trey Fantin, and Kameron Moreland.

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An energetic and talented visitor from Russia is making American friends for herself and her country as she completes her junior year at Delta High School.

Kseniia Baimacheva has made herself a welcome guest of honor since Jan. 1. She will be here until graduation in May when she travels back home. Though an 11th grader here, she will then begin taking her university entrance examinations.

She says, “I have fallen in love with the USA. Everyone is so helpful to me, and people are just smiling all of the time!”

Her excellent English language and communication skills speak highly to the quality of educa-

Youth archery offered

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 The City of Delta Reccitizen and student: Hunter St. Clair, Nicholas Sharp, Alaiha Hoffbauer, Caleb reation Department will Wallace, Harmony Coe, Andrew Santonastaso and Elijah Linton. host a basic archery class on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The class runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and will be taught by certified National Archery in the Schools Program instructors. The purpose of this training program is to make archery safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. The class is offered to ages 10-17 at a cost of $60. Space is limited so get registered Photo submitted today for this great new The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific class. The registration Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible deadline is April 4. Call citizen and student: Eh Nar Doh, Venessa Kettle, Julian Chavira, Morgan Hamm, Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923 for Brandon Butler and Dillon Rosenecker. more information or to register.

Annual chess tournament held at Delta’s rec center The City of Delta Recreation Department held its ninth annual amateur chess tournament Saturday, March 17, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. There were 24 participants from Delta, Fruita, Grand Junction, Clifton, Olathe, Austin, Eckert, and Montrose.

Play was divided into two levels, A and B. Each participant played

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approximately six games based on Swiss tournament rules.

A Bracket winners were: Luffy Andersen, Fruita, first; Ben Gurka, Grand Junction, second; Larry Rydel, Clifton, third.

B Bracket winners were: Jesus Mendoza, Delta, first; Jacob Hanning, Delta, second; Abraham Jenkins, Delta,

third.

Each of the winners received Walmart gift cards. The top three winners also received awards, medals, or pins respectively.

The next tournament will be held in November.

For more information on the chess club or future tournaments, contact the recreation center at 8740923.

tion in her homeland.

Her hometown is Izhevsk (pop. 628,116) the capital of Russia’s Udmert Republic.

The city is home to some remarkable cultural landmarks including St. Michael’s Cathedral and the republic’s Presidential Palace, and a state technical university.

The city is also home to the Izhevsk Circus, a cultural institution that has played a large role in Kseniia’s life. She is a trained performer in the athletic arts of hoops, also called “rings,” and she has also trained to perform as a contortionist.

Kseniia is taking an active role in the community during her fivemonth stay here. She has given performances and classroom demonstrations of her talents, and has trained with friends at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

Kseniia is also showing gratitude towards

her adopted home and her newfound friends by taking a part in the Delta High School student production of “Hello Dolly.”

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Kseniia Baimacheva shows her athletic performance skills with the hoops during a recent training session at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

DHS

CALENDAR Thur., Mar. 22 Fri., Mar. 23 Sat., Mar. 24 Mon., Mar. 26 Tues., Mar. 27

Wed., Mar. 28

TCAP Testing Continues; Baseball at Montrose, 4:00 p.m.

TCAP Testing; JV and Freshmen Baseball Tournament.

Girls Tennis at Delta, 10:00 a.m.; Track at Mickey Dunn at Grand Junction.

Booster Club, 6:00 p.m.; Baseball at Palisade, 4:00 p.m.

Girls Golf at Lincoln Park, 9:30 a.m.; Girls Soccer at Home vs. Battle Mountain, 3:00 & 5:00 p.m.; Girls Tennis at Home vs. Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.; “Hello Dolly” Melodrama, 7:00 p.m.

Baseball vs. Olathe at Home, 4:00 p.m.; “Hello Dolly” Melodrama, 7:00 p.m.

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A Letter About Service from Bob Stechert to the Delegates to the Delta County Republican Party Assembly and all Residents of Delta County I am a Republican candidate for Delta County Commissioner for the Third District because I care deeply about Delta County and my friends and neighbors. I want to use my skills and experience, gained in the world of business, to serve our citizens.

I served my country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam war and I served my community as a member of the Delta County School Board from 2005-2009. I want to serve you as a Delta County Commissioner. I pledge to devote my full time to responsible and responsive local government that provides quality service with minimal regulation.

I am a lawyer, who worked for AT&T for 20+ years seeking to eliminate burdensome business regulations imposed by federal and state governments. I live on Rogers Mesa, west of Hotchkiss, with my wife Nancy, who owns a small business in Hotchkiss, and my children, Jonathan and Annie, who attended Hotchkiss High School. I own and operate an orchard, producing apples, cherries and grapes.

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The City of Delta’s annual amateur chess tournament drew 24 participants from Delta and neighboring communities. The top three winners in each of the two competitive brackets received awards, medals or pins.

I stand foursquare behind Delta County’s existing industries and businesses, led by agriculture and coal mining. As Commissioner, I will champion these enterprises to further success and expansion. I also want to expand the business base in Delta County; to introduce new and diverse businesses that will offer good jobs to our residents and children and expand our local economy.

I want to protect our clean air and water; to preserve our open spaces and beautiful scenery. These essential attributes are critical to our ranchers, farmers and fruit growers. This wonderful environment is why we choose to live in Delta County and why visitors come here to hunt, fish and enjoy outdoor adventures.

As your Commissioner, I will ensure that all regulations adopted by county government have the support of a majority of our residents and that the benefits of those regulations outweigh their costs. I will support a local government that is transparent, understandable, open and available to all constituents, without preference.

I have the skills, training and background to be an effective and responsive representative who will serve all Delta County’s citizens. I respectfully ask for your vote and support at the March 24 Republican Assembly and later this year in the primary and general elections.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

With the help of the Montrose Columbine Quilters, Delta Middle School students created patriotic quilts for the armed forces in Afghanistan. Art students began designing the quilt squares around Veterans Day, incorporating into their designs the lessons they’d learned about life in the military, particularly for the men and women in Afghanistan. Other DMS students wrote notes of appreciation to be sent with the quilts. Assisting with the project were Annalee Couch, art teacher; Becky Thatcher, a special education teacher; Morgan Foote, a student teacher from the University of Northern Colorado; and Carol Bowling, whose brother is on active duty in Afghanistan.

Yours truly, Bob Stechert Website: www.stechertfordelta.com; email: rstechert@yahoo.com; 970-872-7740; cell 970-216-3454 Paid for by Committee to Elect Bob Stechert

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Live art depicts Jesus’ life 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

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worship service will also duction begins Easter feature songs and music Sunday at 10:15 a.m. by talented members of This service will conFirst Church. The pro- clude a week of festivities to celebrate our risen Lord. Palm Sunday will feature the traditional parade of palms with the children. The children will also have a free Easter egg hunt and carnival Mid-week Service #6, at 12:30 p.m. after a free March 28 — “The Faith of potluck lunch (open to Soldiers” from Matthew all who attend the 10:15 27:54; Romans 15:8-13; a.m. worship service).

Matthew 27:27-31.

A Good Friday service Holy Week observance will be held at 6 p.m. and at Redeemer Lutheran will include special music Church begins with Palm and a “Gospel Chalk Talk” Sunday service at 9 a.m. by Pastor Linda Aubery.

April 1, followed by Maun- All services are open to dy Thursday service April everyone. For more infor5 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday mation, contact Pastor service April 6 at 7 p.m.; Bob Aubery or Linda and Easter Sunday wor- Aubery, children’s pastor, ship at 9 a.m. April 8. at 874-4647.

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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 #5, March 21 — “The Open Tomb” from Matthew 27:52-53; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Matthew 27:1126.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

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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 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time Youth Pastor: Eric Musil 9:00 a.m.

Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Janet Noble - Children Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Annointed preaching to follow Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Where the fire & glory of God are manifested 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 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 deltafirstchurchofgod.com Bob and Linda Aubery Sunday School Classes 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Afternoon 2:00 p.m. Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m. Prayer Chain Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

GRAND MESA SOUTHERN 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

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

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.

Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m.

Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m.

Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

Please join our family for a variety of music and worship.

Something for everyone!

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Minister Windell Howard Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Lazear, CO – 872-2139 ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

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HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS

41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.

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

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Latin Mass After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.

59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Daily masses as scheduled meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Choir 7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Everyone welcome 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study Sunday School Worship Youth Group Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

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COMMUNITY CHURCH 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 21987 Austin Road • Austin BIBLE CENTER CHURCH delta.umc@juno.com 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 Jacopper@tds.net Roy Trueblood, Pastor www.biblecenteronline.com John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Early Service 8:30 a.m.

John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Late Service 10:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Youth Group 5:30 p.m. with Children’s Church and nursery provided Awana Clubs Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

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AGRICULTURE

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A7

Valley ag at a crossroads

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Agriculture producers in the Gunnison and Uncompahgre valleys are arriving at the view that local ag is at a crossroads.

Down one road lies ever increasing water scarcity, environmental entanglements, government intrusion and regulation, profit-robbing impact from steadily rising cost for carbon-based inputs of fuel and fertilizer, declining crop yields, lost profits, and depleted soils.

Down a different road lie improved water quality, resource conservation, working with ecosystems, government cooperation and program partnership, declining payouts for fuel and fertilizer, increasing crop yields, new sources of profits, and, most important of all, revitalized, living healthy soils and sustainable operations.

“Soil Health” is the popular term used to introduce an idea that is new to some area farmers, but that is as familiar as the changing seasons to others.

Over the past three years, the gospel of Soil Health has made its way into new thinking about what good farming practices are. One reason for this change has been the work of forward-looking, innovative local producers who needed to find a better way.

Another reason is a

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Seeds of change. Numerous varieties of cover crop seeds are available in this area now. Cover crops keep the essential soil microbes in farm fields protected and active during off season.

Illustration provided – NRCS

The best indicator for soil health is a shovel full of of dirt. An abundant population of earth worms shows that farm practices are headed down the road of sustainable, healthy soils. group of local producers who understand that Soil Health is the essential key to keeping the area’s farms and ranches, many of which are multi-generational family enterprises, productive and profitable into the future.

A group of local producers meets from time to time to exchange information and ideas. They work with government agencies, conservation districts, and private economic development groups. They share their experiences putting Soil Health practices to work in their own operations.

The producers’ group is organized only informally. All are welcome to participate.

Key to the local Soil Health effort has been an event held for the past two years; at Delta in 2011, and in Montrose in February. The Western Slope Soil Health Conference this year brought over 100 area producers to a three-day event held at the Holiday Inn Express at Montrose.

There, presentations by nationally known soil health advocate Ray Archuletta of North Carolina, by Mike Collins, an NRCS area conservationist based in Alamosa, and by others, gave attendees a comprehensive threeday seminar on farming practices for healthy soils.

Soil Health farming is being routinely practiced

in other countries, in other areas of the U.S., and by some local producers. “This has been going on for years everywhere else,” said one attendee at the Montrose conference. “The Uncompahgre Valley is the last holdout.”

Archuletta agrees that farmers in the American West are lagging behind others in adopting Soil Health practices as an answer to high fuel costs, poor water quality, and declining yields.

Soil Health farming employs a number of techniques for increasing the numbers and diversity of micro-organisms in farm soil below the ground. Thus, the soil’s ability to sustain plant life above ground is improved. The result is crops produced with fewer inputs of water, fertilizer, and tillage.

The conference included a panel of local farmers telling their own stories about Soil Health farming practices.

Verlin Rocky of Eckert explained how improving the soil on his farm has helped his specialty potato business. “It took me ten years to get completely off chemical farming and become sustainable,” he said. “I’m still learning.”

Reg Cridler of Redlands Mesa began using Illustration provided – NRCS Soil Health practices years ago on his Min- Roots in the ground are nesota farm. “Plows are what Soil Health farming practices strive for. Use of off-season cover crops will keep beneficial soil microbes active and ready to aid growing season production with fewer inputs of fuel and fertilizer.

Once considered impractical and unworkable in the Uncompahgre Valley, the use of sprinkler irrigation is now making contributions to profitability and sustainability of local farming operations. An early experiment with sprinkler systems years ago was a failure, and the practice for decades afterwards suffered in the opinion of local producers. The linear system pictured above operates on the Randy and Cheryl Hines farm at Delta. New, low-head technology combined environmental concerns about overwatering and other factors and is encouraging valley producers to take another look at sprinklers. The above scene is taken from a computer graphics presentation at the West Slope Soil Health Conference.

Spring weeds are here

BY WEBB CALLICUTT Coordinator Delta County Weed Program

The lovely green vegetation that can now be seen after the snowmelt will be a problem by early April. These plants are the first of the 2012 weed crop.

These early emerging plants are mostly winter annuals. Winter annuals will germinate early fall through late winter, depending primarily on available moisture. The winter annual will complete its life cycle by early to late spring. Broadleaf winter annuals in the area are primarily in the mustard family. These include flixweed, tansy mustard, blue or purple mustard, shepardspurse, clasping pepperweed, tumble mustard, yel-

low alyssum, and black mustard. Grassy winter annuals include cheatgrass, jointed goatgrass, and hare barley. The early warmth this year is also promoting early whitetop growth.

To control winter annuals with herbicides, the weeds need to be treated before they exceed approximately three inches tall.

This will require scouting for winter annuals as early as February and treating no later than March in alfalfa, grass pastures and grass hay fields. Once winter annuals exceed that three inches in height, produce flowers and/or seed, the herbicides labeled for use are fairly ineffective.

Mowing will not be effective. The plants merely set seeds at lower

a thing of the past,” he said. “I don’t farm for the highest yield, but for the most profit per acre.”

Tom Kay of North Fork Organics near Crawford explained his use of water management practices in his farming/composting operation.

Randy Hines of Delta has responsibility for a 500-acre, 4th-generation family farm. They use minimum-till practices in conjunction with sprinkler irrigation, a key component of Soil Health farming in the West.

Fred Miller with the Meaker Farm and Feedlot in Montrose, an innovative operation that has used Soil Health practices for years, encouraged others to begin. “Everyone is learning,” he said.

More organic matter in the soil means fewer passes through the field, and that saves money, he explained.

Wayne Guccini of Loma explained how his costs have been reduced by incorporating minimum-till practices in his operation.

Still, there are plenty of unanswered questions in the minds of producers.

Getting a crop from any piece of ground is a risk at best, and the “latest, greatest” new idea has never changed that equation. Every operation is unique, and topography, soil types, water availability and lots of other variables affect what will and what won’t work on a particular field.

But the world is changing, and on-farm practices need to be adaptable, Soil Health advocates say. The members of the conference panel were in complete agreement that less tillage definitely offsets the increased costs of pumping water through sprinklers, and especially with the improving

heights. Tilling or chopping below the root level can be effective. Herbicide treatments for nonagricultural settings (driveways, disturbed areas, bare ground) are as follows: Mustards may be treated with 2-4D or glyphosphate (Roundup). The grassy weeds like cheatgrass or hare barley require glyphosphate. Remember that glyposphate is non-selective and kills all vegetation it contacts. Do not use in a lawn. The 2-4D products are selective and will not kill grass.

Always read the label on any herbicide product before using.

If you have questions, Webb Callicutt may be reached at wcallicutt@ deltacounty.com. or 8723090.

technology of the systems and declining costs of photovoltaics.

Soil Health farming is the road to a profitable

future that more ag producers in the Gunnison and Uncompahgre valleys are seriously considering.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Ray Archuletta, standing, was the featured presenter at a three-day Soils Health conference attended by over 100 local ag producers in Montrose last month.

Christian Science Society, Delta welcomes you to our Church Services.

Our Pastor is the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,

by Mary Baker Eddy.

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

Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (children up to age 20) Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m.

751 Meeker (corner of 8th & Meeker) Delta 874-8083

High Country Equipment, LLC 36356 Highway 92 • Hotchkiss, CO 81419 • 970-872-3890 • 970-872-3894

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Delta County Independent

Eat healthier while saving money

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10-year employee Jennifer Wagner was recently recognized for 10 years of service to the patients and staff of Delta County Memorial Hospital.

SHOP LOCALLY

Deciding which foods to serve your family each week can be hard, especially if you are on a tight budget. There are so many choices at the store that decisions are often based on what we see in front of us, rather than on a plan for making healthier choices.

Creating a healthier food plan depends on what foods are in season, what foods your family likes, and what foods you have at home already.

You can also plan around sale items. Not only will you make more informed choices, but you may also be able to save money and time. Also, eating healthier foods in moderate portions and saving leftovers will help trim your budget and waistline by eating fewer calories at one time.

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pital offer the following suggestions for healthier eating: Plan Ahead Make a plan and stick to it. With a little planning, you can get most of your groceries for the week in one trip, which will save a lot of time.

And, the fewer trips to the store, the less likely you will be to buy unnecessary items.

Review store ads and clip coupons for healthier items such as skinless chicken breasts, lean cuts of meat or ground beef, fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned in its own juice), vegetables (fresh, frozen without added fat, or canned without added sodium), whole grain breads and cereals, and low fat or fat free milk and milk products.

Check your cupboards and refrigerator for items that you can use and then plan to use them.

Check out heart healthy recipes.

Don’t shop hungry. If you shop when you are hungry, you are more likely to buy more than you need and possibly buy less healthy items that appeal to you at that moment.

Try to go grocery shopping without children.

Stores put foods that

Save the date Save the date and start training for the City of Delta’s annual Spring into Shape 5K Fun Run & Walk for all ages. The event will be held Saturday, April 14. Watch for details or call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923.

Delta County Memorial Hospital Congratulates Jeff Berkosky, MD on his retirement Delta County Memorial Hospital employees, physicians, the board of directors and administration offer their congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Jeff Berkosky on his upcoming retirement.

Dr. Berkosky has tirelessly provided medical care to the Delta community for over 30 years, in addition to serving on the hospital’s Board of Directors. During his time on the hospital board, plans were developed and the construction of the new hospital occurred.

The Delta Internal Medicine office will continue to provide healthcare services to their current patients and the physicians and staff look forward to welcoming Dr. Jared Freese, MD to the practice in August of 2012.

many children like such as candy and sugary cereal where they can see and reach them. These foods are often advertised with characters that appeal to children. If you must bring children, grocery shopping can be a great way to teach them about food and nutrition (and colors, math and reading).

Grocery Shopping Tips Sign up for your grocer’s bonus/discount card for additional savings.

Try store brands. The most costly brands are typically placed at eye level. Store brands that may be cheaper and are just as good are often placed higher or lower on the shelf.

Comparison shop for healthier brands. Read the nutrition facts label.

Learn how to find serving sizes and the per serving amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugars, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

More Tips Use the unit price and the Nutrition Facts Label to compare similar foods.

The unit price tells you the cost per ounce, pound or pint, so you’ll know which brand and size are best to buy. Look for it on the shelf sticker below the product. “Then, read the Nutrition Facts Label to be sure that you are getting the healthiest option at the lowest cost,” says Ray Jensen RD, Delta County Memorial Hospital registered dietitian.

No matter what the form — fresh, frozen, canned, dried, juice — all varieties of fruits and vegetables count toward your daily recommendation. Choose fruits without added sugar or syrups and vegetables without added salt, butter or cream sauces. Although

100 percent fruit or vegetable juice counts towards your daily recommendation, the majority of the total daily amount of fruit and vegetables should come from whole fruits and vegetables to help you get enough fiber.

Buy in-season fruits and vegetables. Use local farmer’s markets when possible — the foods are fresher and usually cost the same, if not less, because you are buying direct from the farmer.

Buy milk (low fat or fat free) in the largest containers you can handle before it spoils (gallon or 1⁄2 gallon). Milk sold at convenience stores usually costs more than at supermarkets. (Fat-free dry milk is an inexpensive back-up choice for using milk in recipes.)

Buy a whole chicken and cut it up into parts instead of buying pre-cut chicken (breast, wings, thighs, legs). Remove the skin before cooking or serving.

Stock up on sale items of healthier foods that you may be able to use in a timely manner. Buy canned, frozen, or packaged foods in bulk for quality and value, but serve appropriate portions within estimated calorie

needs. Buy produce, lean meats and low fat milk and milk products in bulk amounts that you can eat before they spoil.

Use your food budget wisely. If you spend $7 on lunch five days a week for a year, you will spend a total of $1,820. You can save money and calories by bringing a healthier brown bag lunch.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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15-year employee Paula Raevsky was recently recognized for 15 years of service to the patients and staff of Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Tobacco cessation classes begin April 3 Delta County Memorial Hospital is offering the tobacco cessation class series “FreshStart” beginning Tuesday, April 3. Come to these positive, supportive group sessions, facilitated by an instructor. Over the course of four weeks, the instructor will work with you to develop a plan for tobacco cessation.

This program is

designed by the American Cancer Society, and provides information on strategies for tobacco cessation, how to handle cravings, stress management, healthy living for you and your children, and more. Assistance with nicotine replacement will also be available.

The classes are FREE and you must pre-register by calling 874-2412.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. In its earliest stages, colorectal cancer often has no symptoms.

Because it is a “silent disease,” routine screenings are essential. In many cases, screening tests can find colorectal cancer at an early stage, greatly increasing a person’s chance of survival.

Currently, the following tests are available to screen for colorectal cancer: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Sometimes cancers can bleed. These tests are used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool. These tests are performed at home with a kit obtained from a healthcare provider. If blood is found, additional tests are needed to determine the cause of the bleeding.

Sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is an examination of the rectum and lower half of

the colon using a thin, lighted tube (called a sigmoidscope).

Double Contrast Barium Enema This test uses x-rays to view the colon. It involves filling the colon with barium (a chalky substance that helps produce clear x-ray images) and air to make small abnormalities more visible.

Colonoscopy With this procedure, a colonoscope (a longer version of a sigmoidscope) is used to view the entire colon. Colonoscopy is also used to remove abnormal tissue so that it may be sent to a laboratory for evaluation.

CT Colonography (Virtual Colonoscopy) This test is a CT or CAT scan of the colon and rectum. For CT colonography, special computer programs create both two- and three-dimensional pictures of the inside of the colon and rectum, which allows the doctor to look for polyps or cancer.

While this test is not invasive like colonoscopy, it still requires the same type of bowel preparation and uses a tube placed in the rectum (similar to the tube used for barium enema) to fill the colon with air. Also, if polyps or other suspicious areas are discovered, a colonoscopy will most likely be needed to explore or remove them.

Digital Rectal Exam During a digital rectal exam (DRE) a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for signs of tissue changes. Digital rectal exams are not recommended as standalone tests.

Screening Guidelines Beginning at age 50, men and women who are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should have one of the screening options below: Flexible sigmoidoscopy — every 5 years*

Colonoscopy — every 10 years Double-contrast barium enema — every 5 years* CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) — every 5 years* Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) — every year*,** *Colonoscopy should be done if test results are positive. **The take-home multiple sample method should be used. An FOBT or FIT done during a digital rectal exam in the doctor’s office is not an adequate screening.

The ACS screening guidelines are recommended for all people ages 50 and older that have no symptoms and are at average risk for developing colorectal cancer. Those at higher risk should begin screening at an earlier age and undergo more frequent screenings. High-risk individuals are those with a genetic predisposition for colorectal cancer, a personal or family history of the disease, certain lifestyle behaviors (i.e., poor diet, inactivity, and obesity), and/or inflammatory bowel disease. High-risk individuals should consult their physician to determine an appropriate screening schedule.

Anyone experiencing the following symptoms of colorectal cancer should see their doctor: change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea and constipation, lasting more than a few days; blood in the stool; frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps; feeling that the bowel does not empty completely; constant tiredness or weakness; unexplained weight loss.

These symptoms can be caused by conditions other than cancer. Do not hesitate to contact your physician to determine the exact cause.

Source: National Cancer Institute

HEALTH & FITNESS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A9

Tips to prevent the spread of norovirus Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses affects the stomach and intestines and causes an illness called gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines).

Noroviruses spread easily, causing more than 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the U.S. There’s no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection and no drug to treat it. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay virus-free.

Anyone Can Get Norovirus Anyone can be infected with noroviruses and get sick. Also, you can get norovirus illness more than once during your life. The illness often begins suddenly. You may feel very sick, with stomach cramping, throwing up, or diarrhea.

“Noroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control

estimates that each year more than 20 million cases of acute gastroenteritis are caused by noroviruses,” says Jeanine Finnell, RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection preventionist.

“That means about one in every 15 Americans will get norovirus illness each year. Norovirus is also estimated to cause over 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths each year in the United States.”

Many Names, Same Symptoms You may hear norovirus illness called “food poisoning” or “stomach flu.” It is true that food poisoning can be caused by noroviruses. But other germs and chemicals can also cause food poisoning.

Norovirus illness is not related to the flu (influenza), which is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.

Symptoms of norovirus infection usually include diarrhea, throwing up, nausea, and stomach

cramping. Other, less common symptoms may include low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and general sense of fatigue.

Norovirus illness is usually not serious. Most people get better in one to two days. But norovirus illness can be serious in young children, the elderly and people with other health conditions; it can lead to severe dehydration, hospitalization and even death.

You may get dehydrated if you are not able to drink enough liquids to replace the fluids lost from throwing up or having diarrhea many times a day. Symptoms of dehydration include a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up. Children who are dehydrated may also cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.

The best way to prevent dehydration is to drink plenty of liquids.

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Employees recognized Delta County Memorial Hospital employees (from left) Gary Bonkoski, Kamie Carmichael and Kim Gustin recently received five-year service awards.

DCMH infection rate is significantly below average The “Targeting Zero” culture at Delta County Memorial Hospital had another success in 2011.

The hospital monitors performance in many initiatives aimed at reducing health care associated infections (HAI).

The results of a hospitalwide collaboration to prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), demonstrated its effectiveness when infection control data indicated that only one CAUTI occurred in our hospitalized patients during 2011.

What is a catheter associated urinary tract infection?

An indwelling urinary catheter is a drainage tube that is inserted into the urinary bladder through the urethra, is left in place, and is connected to a closed collection system.

Twenty-five percent of hospital inpatients

have an indwelling urinary catheter at some point during their hospitalization. Each day, these patients have an estimated 5 percent risk of developing a catheterassociated urinary tract infection, or CAUTI. This risk is multiplied each day the catheter remains in use. CAUTI is the most common type of hospital-acquired infection in U.S. hospitals equaling 40 percent of all HAI. Antibiotic resistance among urinary pathogens is an increasing problem.

What problems are associated with CAUTI? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that over two million HAI occur in U.S. hospitals each year, and as many as 99,000 patients who get these infections die as a result.

These infections also result in $4.5 billion in excess health care costs annually.

Delta County Memorial Hospital’s efforts at the prevention of CAUTI meets aggressive new national and statewide program to lower risk, save lives and reduce cost.

The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHCO) has approved a new National Patient Safety Goal for 2012 related to catheterassociated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention in hospitals. The goal requires implementation of evidence-based practices to prevent CAUTI. What steps were taken

by Delta County Memorial Hospital to prevent CAUTI? Evidence-based prevention strategies were implemented as follows: 1. Insert catheters only for appropriate indications.

2. Remove unnecessary catheters.

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Perform hand hygiene in compliance with Centers for Disease Control 4. Provide education on proper insertion and maintenance.

5. Limit insertion of catheters to trained personnel.

6. Insert catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment.

7. Properly secure indwelling catheters after insertion to prevent movement.

8. Maintain closed drainage system.

9. Maintain unobstructed urine flow.

10. Routine hygiene as appropriate.

11. Remove catheter within 48 hours following surgical procedure or document reason for extended use.

12. Implement and promote alternatives to urinary catheterization.

“There will continue to be an ongoing effort to educate the clinical staff regarding the best practices of inserting and caring for urinary catheters,” said Jeanine Finnell, RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection preventionist.

Oral rehydration fluids are the most helpful for severe dehydration. But other drinks without caffeine or alcohol can help with mild dehydration.

However, these drinks may not replace important nutrients and minerals that are lost due to vomiting and diarrhea.

If you think you or someone you are caring for is severely dehydrated, contact your doctor.

Norovirus Spreads Quickly Norovirus can spread quickly from person to person in crowded, closed places like long-term care facilities, daycare centers, schools, hotels, and cruise ships. Noroviruses can also be a major cause of gastroenteritis in restaurants and catered-meal settings if contaminated food is served.

Norovirus and Food “Norovirus is a leading cause of disease from contaminated foods in the United States. Foods that are most commonly involved in foodborne norovirus outbreaks include leafy greens (such as lettuce), fresh fruits, and shellfish (such as oysters),” said Mary Grosvenor MS, RD, CDE, Delta County Memorial Hospital registered dietitian. “However, any food item that is served raw or handled after being cooked can become contaminated with noroviruses.”

The viruses are found in the vomit and stool of infected people. You can get it by: • Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus (someone gets stool or vomit on their hands, then touches food or drink).

• Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then putting your hand or fingers in your mouth.

• Having direct contact with a person who is infected with norovirus (for example, when caring for someone with norovirus or sharing foods or eating utensils with them).

• People with norovirus illness are contagious from the moment they begin feeling sick until at least three days after they recover. Some people may be contagious even longer.

Norovirus: No Vaccine and No Treatment There is no vaccine to prevent norovirus infection. Also, there is no drug to treat people who get sick from the virus.

Antibiotics will not help if you have norovirus illness. This is because antibiotics fight against bacteria, not viruses.

The best way to reduce your chance of getting norovirus is by following some simple tips.

Stop the Spread of Norovirus Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food.

If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

These alcohol-based products can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands in some situations, but they are not a substitute for washing with soap and water.

Carefully wash fruits and vegetables, and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating them.

People with norovirus illness should not prepare food for others while they have symp-

toms and for three days after they recover from their illness.

After throwing up or having diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces by using a bleach-based household cleaner as directed on the product label. If no such cleaning product is available, you can use a solution made with 5 tablespoons to 1.5 cups of household bleach per 1 gallon of water.

Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or stool. Handle soiled items carefully—without agitating them—to avoid spreading virus. If available, wear rubber or disposable gloves while handling soiled clothing or linens and wash your hands after handling.

The items should be washed with detergent at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dried.

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Eckert; and three cousins in Delta, Dorothy Hugg, Darlene Meyers and Luella Schoonover.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty and Ida.

Elizabeth Milway

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 preceded her in death.

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 took place Wednesday, March 14, on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Lamedeer, Mont.

Echo Hawkins Echo Hawkins of Wenatchee, Wash., died Jan. 12, 2012, in Wenatchee. She was 87.

Mrs. Hawkins was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Duluth, Minn., to Clarence and Rose Laird. She and her family moved to Cedaredge three years later. She graduated from Cedaredge High School.

She married Bud Hawkins on July 2, 1944, in Cedaredge. A few years later they moved to Washington state where they lived the rest of their 68 years together.

Mrs. Hawkins is survived by her husband, Bud Hawkins; a son and his wife, Mike and Penny Hawkins of Wenatchee, Wash.; two sisters, Evalea Smith of Twisp, Wash., and Ruth Bennett of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; a brother, Bob Laird of Big River, Calif.; a sisterin-law, Irene Bennett of

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Elizabeth Rood Milway of Cedaredge died Feb. 12, 2012, at her home.

She was 71.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary in Wheat Ridge.

Mrs. Milway was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Sacramento, Calif., to John and Elizabeth (Lipold) Rood.

She spent her childhood in southern California and graduated from Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, Calif.

She married Roger Milway on Aug. 21, 1965, in Santa Ana, Calif. They celebrated 46 years of marriage. He survives.

Mrs. Milway lived in Boulder before moving to Cedaredge in 1999. She enjoyed art, decorating, traveling and family. She was a member of Christian Science Society of Delta and the Surface Creek Historical Society.

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

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Anna Dallas Anna K. Dallas of Cedaredge died Friday, March 16, 2012, at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction after a

Ginny Papez Virginia A. “Ginny” Papez of Montrose died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at her home. She was 51.

Mrs. Papez was born Oct. 7, 1960, in Durango, to John and Jean (Brandenburg) Cochran. She spent her childhood in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School.

She married Greg Papez on Jan. 22, 2000, in

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Mrs. Papez worked at Weatherport in Delta for 16 years, working her way up to production manager. She was a member of Grace Community Church and a recent member of Grace Community Cancer Support Group. She enjoyed the outdoors, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, fishing, camping, gardening and traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Greg Papez of Montrose; her parents, Joe and Patty Papez of Meeker; two stepsons, Kyle Papez of Meeker but working in North Dakota, and Mark Papez of Meeker, serving in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; a daughter, April Cochran of Montrose; a grandson, Darien White; three sisters, Teri Hellman of Delta, Connie Ellison of Delta and Tammy Bower of Montrose; a half sister, Betty VanNoy of Del City, Okla.; and a half brother, Danny Cochran of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mrs. Papez was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church with Minister Calvin Schwarz officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402.

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brief illness. She was 88.

Mrs. Dallas was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Grossauheim, Germany, to August and Anna Lenz.

She spent her childhood and attended school in Germany, where she was active in swimming, tennis, riding bikes and ping pong.

She was working in the United States Army when she met and married James Dallas on March 26, 1952. Shortly after their marriage they left for the United States.

They settled in Walden, N.Y. James preceded her in death in January 2003.

Mrs. Dallas had four sons. A daughter, Alicia, was born with Down Syndrome. Mrs. Dallas volunteered with the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) in New York, and was a coach for the Dolphins in Special Olympics. She was a den mother for her sons’ Boy Scout troop.

She moved to Cedaredge in November 1992. She enjoyed gardening, swimming, sewing, crocheting, cooking, playing bingo, her family and the mountains.

Mrs. Dallas is survived by four sons and their wives, Jim and Patty Dallas of Cedaredge, Dallas and Robin Dallas of Grand Junction, Dane and Gail Dallas of Cedaredge, and Duane and Jo Dallas of Mayfield, Ky.; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alicia Dallas; and a sister, Lonny.

Memorial contributions may be made to AHRC, 249 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550, or Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.

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William Healy Jr. William Albert Healy Jr. of Cedaredge died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 67.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Healy is survived by his wife, Maxine Healy of Cedaredge; a son and his wife, Will and Stacie Healy of Cedaredge; a daughter, Mandy HealyChappell and her husband Ron of Cedaredge; a sister and her husband, Kathleen and Greg Perkins of Quincy, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Leonides Salazar-Macias Leonides SalazarMacias of Delta died Friday, March 16, 2012, at Hospice Care Center in Grand Junction. He was 73.

Rosary was recited March 19 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta.

Mass of Christian burial was held March 20 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Delta City Cemetery.

Mr. Salazar-Macias was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Santa Maria, Mexico, to Julio Salazar and Aurelia Macias. He spent his childhood in Mexico.

He married Maria Rizo on June 28, 1963, in Mexico. They moved to the United States in 1988. They lived in Olathe before moving to Delta 17 years ago.

Mr. Salazar-Macias enjoyed walking, watching baseball and his family. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic-

Church in Delta.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Salazar of Delta; four sons, Ramiro Salazar and his wife Beatrice, and Jose Salazar and his wife Ana, all of Pueblo, Lupe Salazar and his wife Mary, and Daniel Salazar, all of Alamosa; six daughters and their husbands, Alicia and Francisco Baltazar, Ana and Manual Ramirez, Chela and Rafael Jimenez, Berenice and Ovet Padilla, Maria and Armando Adame, and Claudia and Pablo Ortiz, all of Delta; two brothers, Benjamin Salazar of Mexico, and Gerardo Salazar of Visalia, Calif.; a sister, Josephine Salazar of Mexico; 33 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Mr. Salazar was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

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Tips sought on incident at Delta Post Office On March 11, officers of the Delta Police Department responded to the Delta Post Office, where a mail receptacle in the alley had been damaged.

Investigation revealed sometime between 5:15 p.m. on March 10 and 3:40 p.m. on March 11, someone had damaged the locks causing two of the three receptacles to open. The plastic tubes holding the deposited mail were missing and the mail was loose in the receptacle. It is unknown if any mail was removed.

The cost of damage and loss has not been determined.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Delta Police Department at 874-7676 or CrimeStoppers at 8748810.

Five steps to safer health care Many people have a role in making health care safe — physicians, health care executives, nurses and technicians.

You, as a patient, also have a role to play to make sure you receive the best quality care possible.

The single, most important thing you can do to ensure you get high quality health care is to take an active role in making decisions about your care.

Delta County Memorial Hospital offers these steps you can take to improve your care: 1. Ask questions.

Ask questions and make sure you understand the answers. Choose a doctor you feel comfortable talking to. Take a relative or friend with you to help you ask questions and understand the answers.

Here are some examples of questions to ask your doctor. It is not a complete list. You will probably have many other questions.

What is wrong with me?

What do I need to do to get better?

Where can I get more information about my condition?

You should keep asking questions until you understand what is wrong with you and what you need to do to get better.

2. Keep and bring a list of ALL the medicines you take. Give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all the medicines that you take, including non-prescription medicines. Tell them about any drug allergies you have. Ask about side effects and what to avoid while taking the medicine. Read the label when

you get your medicine, including all warnings.

Make sure your medicine is what the doctor ordered and know how to use it. Ask the pharmacist about your medicine if it looks different than you expected.

3. Get the results of any test or procedure. Ask when and how you will get the results of tests or procedures.

Don’t assume the results are fine if you do not get them when expected, be it in person, by phone or by mail. Call your doctor and ask for your results.

Ask what the results

mean for your care.

4. Talk to your doctor about which hospital is best for your health needs. Ask your doctor which hospital has the best care and results for your condition if you have more than one hospital to choose from. Be sure you understand the instructions you get about follow-up care when you leave the hospital.

5. Make sure you understand what will happen if you need surgery. Make sure you, your doctor and your surgeon all agree on exactly what will be done during

the operation. Ask your doctor, “Who will manage my care when I am in the hospital?” Ask your surgeon: Exactly what will you be doing?

About how long will it take?

What will happen after the surgery?

How can I expect to feel during recovery?

Tell the surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurses about any allergies, bad reaction to anesthesia and any medications you are taking.

Source: Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research

Lorraine Thompson July 26, 1933 ~ March 18, 2012 Lorraine Thompson passed away on March 18, 2012. Services will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church in Cory, Colo., on Friday, March 23, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Lorraine was born in Carthage, S.D., on July 26, 1933, to Ernest and Edna Johnson. Lorraine graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1951. In 1954 she graduated from the Barton School of Nursing in Watertown, S.D. She continued her nursing career until retiring from Delta County Memorial Hospital in 1997.

In 1954 she married Morris Thompson of Estelline, S.D., who was the love of her life. They had five children, Connie, LuAnn, Mark, Cheri and Penny. They lived on the Thompson family farm at Estelline, S.D.,

and in 1971, moved to Austin, Colo.

Lorraine was a member of the Lutheran Church all her life. She also held support groups for diabetics. She was a member of the Grand Mesa Good Sam Camping Club, and enjoyed doing fancywork, reading, playing cards, her poodle, and taking her grandchildren shopping.

She is survived by her husband, Morris; five

children, Connie (Kip) Strommenger, LuAnn (Brad) Harrah, Mark (Ruth) Thompson, Cheri (Brett) King, and Penny (Duane) Morton. She had 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Surviving siblings include Mervin Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Marianne Richardson, Arlene TeGantvoort, Janice Farel; and a sister-inlaw, Donna Boswell.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lyle and Delbert Johnson.

Memorials may be given to All Saints Lutheran Church, 20101 Deer Creek Road, Austin, CO 81410.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Community Calendar WCC hosts Wild & Wednesday, March 21 Scenic Film Festival “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.

TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednesdays of each month, 12:15 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta. For more information, call Tom Condos, 874-6667 or www.toastmasters.org.

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.

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

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

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

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.

POTLUCK, hosted by Paonia Friends of the Library and Paonia Library Foundation, 4-6 p.m., Paonia Library. Everyone welcome. Bringing a potluck dish is optional. For more information, call 527-2435.

Monday, March 26

VALLEY VOICES — PERMACULTURE, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Join Aaron Jerad Heideman and Wind Clearwater for an introduction to Permaculture Design and how it applies to your life.

Wednesday, March 28

FREE HEALTH CLINIC, Hotchkiss Elementary. Free immunizations, well-child checks and visits for chronic conditions for uninsured or under-insured children. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517. Se habla español.

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.

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

by Thursday evening.

BARBE CHAMBILL SHARES STORIES OF PEACEMAKERS she interviewed from Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, Iraq, Zimbabwe and Paonia, 7-9 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. For more information and tickets: www.bluesage.org.

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.

SPARKING THE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE: A PLAYSHOP INTENSIVE FOR COUPLES, 1-6 p.m. Call 361-1233 for location. www.

WildHeartCenteredLiving.com.

“UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT,” 12:30-5 p.m., Hotchkiss High School commons area.

ALL DAY SEMINAR, “CONSTITUTION I - HOW TO ARGUE THE CONSTITUTION AND WINE EVERY TIME,” Miller’s Deitch Haus, Delta. Presented by Shane Krauser, American Academy for Constitutional Studies. Admission charged. To register, call Bob Huspen, 261-1073, email: bob@ripe2u.com or visit www. aafce.com.

Western Colorado Congress is once again hosting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. This year, the festival will be held in a new location — the Colorado Mesa University Center ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24; the program starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased in Grand Junction at Summit Canyon Mountaineering, 461 Main Street, and Whitewater West, 418 South 7th Street.

Students are $5. Tickets and more information can be obtained online at www.wccongress.org or by calling 256-7650 The film festival features 11 engaging films that will inspire viewers to join WCC protecting the environment. In the feature film, “Chasing Water,” photographer Pete McBride follows the

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

Register and pay for this class online at www. aliveat25.us.

Colorado River source to sea.

CMU’s student environmental club, the sus-

tainability council and other groups will be on hand with educational materials.

Novice turkey hunters invited to GJ seminar Turkey hunting is challenging even for veterans, but can be especially tough when you are brand new to the sport.

If you are interested in learning the basics of one of the fastest-growing hunting activities in the country, you are invited to attend a free Turkey Hunting 101. The seminar is sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Western Slope Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The seminar will be held in the Hunter Education Building at the Northwest Region Service Center, 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction Wednesday, March 28, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Designed for novices, the presentation will be light on jargon and heavy on practical advice, so that everyone will feel comfortable asking questions about turkey biology and hunting tactics.

“It is an excellent opportunity for new hunters to meet other enthusiasts and gain the confidence to head out and experience a successful hunt,” said CPW education coordinator Kathleen Tadvick.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, turkey hunting has increased at a rate double that of the country’s population since 1991 and has attracted many new hunters to the sport, including an increasing number of women.

Seminar topics include the basics of turkey calling, field tactics, firearms, local turkey populations and tips for hunting on public land. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet and learn from veteran hunters.

“Turkey hunters are a close, tight-knit group and these long-time hunters are eager to share their knowledge with those just getting into the sport,” said Tadvick, who is also a Western Slope Committee Member for the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Space is limited. For information and reservations, call 255-6100.

A class is also scheduled at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta on Saturday, March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. To register for this class, call 8740923. The fee is $10.

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.

Register for adult softball by April 8 It’s time to register your summer softball team. League play begins the week of April 30 at Mountain View Park. You can expect a minimum of 10 games including the season-end double elimination tournament that will be played on your regular league night.

The City of Delta offers five different leagues — Recreational Coed Gold and Silver on Mondays and Tuesdays; Men’s Fast Pitch on Wednesdays; Men’s Slow Pitch

and Women’s Slow Pitch on Thursdays; and Competitive Coed on Fridays.

The team fee is $275.

Each player is also required to pay a $20 player fee the first night of league play.

For more information or to register, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or email whitnee@cityofdelta. net.

March 28

Black Canyon Camera Club is sponsoring a “Get Control of Your Digital Camera” workshop by Steve Traudt March 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Stolte Shed in Cedaredge. Email rae-anns@live.com or call rae-ann at 8567809 for more information.

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Enjoy an evening of one-act operas On March 30 and 31, the CMU Opera Scenes class will present their class project for the public. A selection of oneact scenes from famous operas will be presented in the Mesa Experimental Theatre at 7:30 p.m. both evenings.

The western Colorado premier of Vittorio Gianni’s “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed.

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This 20-minute one-act opera is post-romantic in style. Other fairy tales to be presented will be “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Britten, a fun scene from Rossini’s version of Cinderella, “La Cenerentola” and a number of scenes from Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.”

The students will all be in period costumes for the performance.

Kids 5-7 can learn the basics of golf through a unique parent-child program offered by the City of Delta. The program runs for six weeks, beginning Wednesday, March 28, at 3:30 p.m. To register, call 874-0923.

Sunday, April 1

“INSPIRED” CONSTITUTION, presented by Shane Krauser, 2-4 p.m., Miller’s Deitch Haus. Free.

Monday, April 2

GAME NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Bring your favorite games and find an opponent. From Scrabble to Hearts, to chess and Apples2Apples, etc.

Tuesday, April 3

“FRESHSTART” TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS SERIES BEGINS — Four week course develops a plan for tobacco cessation in a positive, supportive group facilitated by an instructor.

Classes free so pre-register by calling 874-2412.

DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING, 3:30 p.m., School District office, Read. Update on current bills affecting PERA, plan for retirement dinner for new retirees, plan for effective dissemination of information regarding PERA. For more information, call Dan Burke, 872-2274, Krista Spitzer, 856-9498 or Mary Blake, 527-4504.

Wednesday, April 4

TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednesdays of each month, 12:15 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta. For more information, call Tom Condos, 874-6667 or www.toastmasters.org.

SPARKING THE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE: A PLAYSHOP INTENSIVE FOR COUPLES, 6-9 p.m. Call 361-1233 for location. www.

WildHeartCenteredLiving.com.

Friday, April 6

CRAWFORD WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BAKE SALE, 8 a.m.-12 noon or until goodies are gone, Crawford Methodist Church. All proceeds go to Pioneer Days fireworks display at Crawford State Park.

CONTRA DANCE, 5:30 p.m., Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss. Hosted by Sweet Sunny South and North Fork Community Montessori School. Food served at 5:30 p.m.

Dances called by Andrea Early begin at 6:30 p.m. Auction items and baked goods too. $10 for adults, $5 students.

Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com Deadline is Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

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Preparing for annual show The Black Canyon Chorus recently held a full day practice session with director MaryAnn Rathburn.

Chorus members from Cedaredge, Delta, Olathe and Montrose are preparing for their annual show, “A Capella Date Night,” to be presented at the Montrose Pavilion at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28. For details on the chorus and the annual show, visit www.blackcanyonchorus.org.

City of Delta Activity Update •

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

• HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m.

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

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

• BOXING FOR KIDS - It’s back on Saturdays from 10:0011:00 a.m. Drop in rate.

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

• BEGINNING LINE DANCING - Register by the month on Tuesday afternoons 2:00-4:00 p.m. or Tuesday evening 7:15-9:00 p.m.

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ALIVE AT 25 - DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS - Designed for ages 15-24. Next class Monday, March 26 from 4:309:00 p.m. Register online at www.aliveat25.us.

HANDGUN SAFETY Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

START SMART GOLF - 6week class on Wednesday, March 28 for ages 5-7 yr. olds at 3:30 p.m. (No class April 11) START SMART BASEBALL 6-week class on Wednesday, March 27. For ages 3-5 yr. olds at 4:30 p.m. (No class April 11) TURKEY HUNTING 101 - Saturday, March 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Please preregister by March 20.

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NIGHT OF THE STARS TALENT SHOW - 2nd annual event on Saturday, April 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Kids K12 pick up your registration packet.

JOY OF PAINTING - next landscape class is Sat., April 21 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

SUMMER BALL REGISTRATION - Going on now! Adult Softball, T-Ball, Rookies Baseball and Little Ladies Softball. Register now till April 15.

BASIC ARCHERY CLASS FOR YOUTH - Tues. and Wed., April 10 and 11 from 1:004:00 p.m.

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE FLY TYING - On Tuesdays April 3-April 24 from 7:009:00 p.m.

BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE - Designed for 1015 year olds on Thurs./Fri., April 12 and 13 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS 6-week outdoor class starting Wed., April 18-May 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Delta at Confluence Park. Monday class April 16-May 21 in

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EASTER “EGG STRAVAGANZA” - Same great event but new time this year. Starts at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Saturday, April 7.

DOG AGILITY CLASS - Friday, May 11-June 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

SOUP MAKING BASICS - On Thursday, May 3 from 5:308:30 p.m.

FRUGAL LIVING - On Saturday, May 5 from 1:005:00 p.m.

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

Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Cultural Dept. for more information on any of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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Job seekers can access virtual workforce services at the library The Delta Workforce Center and the Delta County Libraries have launched “The Virtual Workforce Center Project” for job seekers and employers.

Through a partnership with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Delta County Libraries, along with 40 other libraries across Colorado, received funds to purchase computers equipped with a camera and microphone, signature pads, and printer/fax/scanners to set up virtual workforce stations.

“Each Virtual Workforce Center will allow library patrons to access many state and federal services online,” says Ray Lucero, regional director of the Colorado Workforce Center. “Each

Center links directly to the state’s website where patrons can find the services they need, such as medical or food assistance.”

“With the tough economy, our libraries are seeing an increase in use by patrons seeking jobs or filing for unemployment,” explains Annette Choszczyk, library district director. “The Virtual Workforce Center addresses these needs by offering online help, such as drafting a resume or preparing for a job interview.”

“Also, each library will have new software by April that will allow job seekers to consult one-onone with a job counselor,” Lucero states. “This will be an enormous benefit to library patrons seeking employment.”

In addition to access-

ing information online, each library has handouts about unemployment insurance benefits, veterans services, the Workforce Investment Act, employment training, and more.

“This new virtual technology service is another way that libraries are responding to the many needs of our communities and how our libraries are keeping up with technology,” Choszczyk says. “Thanks to the Delta Workforce Center, our librarians are now trained and ready to assist patrons with basic workforce needs.”

For more information about the Virtual Workforce Centers, please contact your library or visit the Delta County Libraries’ website at www. deltalibraries.org.

Personal property declarations must be filed by April 17 The Delta County assessor reminds all persons owning, possessing, or controlling taxable business personal property (furnishings, equipment and other movable personal property) that the deadline for filing a Personal Property Declaration Schedule is April 17. All persons who own, possess, or control taxable personal property with a total actual value greater than $5,500 per owner, per county, are required to report the personal property to the

county assessor. Failure to declare your personal property each year by the deadline will result in the assessor valuing your property using the “best information available” and attaching a penalty to your tax bill. If you did not receive a declaration schedule, please contact the county assessor at 874-2457.

All personal property with a total actual value in excess of $5,500 (per owner, per county) is taxable unless specifically exempt by law.

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.

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Earlier this month, the Taco Time in Delta earned the Golden Cactus Award for consistently high scores on periodic inspections. Joyce Urich was named Manager of the Year and GG Uribe received the Crewmember of the Year Award.

Taco Time store, crew earn regional recognition During a Taco Time coop meeting in Salt Lake City, the Delta franchise was presented the Golden Cactus Award. The award was accepted by owner Orval Proctor, who explained this award is given to restaurants which earn at least a 94 percent on all their inspection reports for the year. The Delta store also earned the Top Dollar Award.

Two individual awards were brought back to Delta and presented at a staff meeting last week.

The Manager of the Year Award went to Joyce Urich, who has worked at Taco Time for over 22 years. Urich insists every customer always receives the highest quality of food and service.

“Because of Joyce’s

Taxable personal property includes: • All residential household furnishings used to produce income • Equipment, furniture, and machinery used by commercial, industrial, and natural resource operations • Property used in an agribusiness that does not qualify as agricultural pursuant to § 39-1102(1.6)(a), C.R.S. • Expensed assets with a life greater than one year • Fully depreciated assets still in use • Personal property in storage that is subject to IRS depreciation • Leasehold improvements • Equipment that is licensed as a motor vehicle (SMM plate or Z-Tab)

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very hard. It is always hard to see them leave and move on to college.”

Proctor said he nominated Uribe because of her bubbly personality and the pride she takes in doing a great job. Her name was combined with the employees from 25 other stores to select the Crew Member of the Year.

“At Taco Time, we are so privileged to have employees like GG who work very hard and really put a lot of personality into their customer service,” Proctor said. “That really makes the difference.”

Taco Time has been part of the Delta community since Proctor opened for business on Feb. 5, 1980.

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hard work and dedication to the store and her crew, the Delta Taco Time consistently ranks in the top 10 of Taco Time’s 200 stores,” Proctor said. “She puts her heart and soul into her work every day.

You can tell she has a lot of pride in the store. No matter how busy or hard a day it has been, you will see Joyce still working away with a smile on her face.”

The Crew Member of the Year Award was presented to Gillerminia Uribe, or GG as she’s known to her friends and co-workers.

“This award really put me on the spot,” Proctor said. “I am proud of every one of my employees. A lot of them are high school kids, and they all work

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officer will have the necessary skills to keep you and your family safe.

The 10 days of intensive training, eight hours each day, two days in the classroom and eight days on the range paid off last week for cadets in the Delta Montrose Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

All 12 members of academy class for 2012-1 earned 100 percent scores on their firearms qualification. And, all did it not just once as required for certification, but three consecutive times.

That means somewhere, when these cadets have become certified peace officers, they will have the confidence and the competence to handle situations that require protecting innocent lives.

The cadets all qualified with their required 100 percent ratings on the first of three qualification chances they were given. Though they had all passed the firearms certification test on the first round, they all shot second qualification rounds and all again scored 100 percent.

A third day of qualification had been scheduled.

Though it was unneeded for this class of 2012-1, all 12 cadets stepped up with pride on the line to see which ones would complete the “trifecta” of three consecutive 100 percent rounds.

They all scored 100 percent for a third time.

The qualification shoots involve situational

scenarios that include shooting while retreating, clearing gun jams and continuing to fire, and other situations.

The cadets fire 25 rounds with a semiautomatic service sidearm in each qualification, and every shot has to hit the mark.

“It was definitely an accomplishment,” said firearms instructor and 1993 academy graduate Duane Morton, now with the Delta County Sheriff ’s office. That high level of marksmanship has not been displayed before by an academy class.

The Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for certification have been recently revamped. New training procedures were installed at the academy which are proving their effectiveness.

Former academy director Steve Dunivan was transitioning to his new position with the district attorney’s office as the class of 2012-1 began its training. “They really stepped up and took responsibility for their training and the class’s success,” Dunivan said.

Instructors in addition to Morton are Steve Gottlieb, Olathe PD; Roy Spiker, Cedaredge PD; Ric Hawk, Olathe PD; and Alex Kroncher, Olathe PD. Dunivan noted that four of the 12 cadets were sponsored by area law enforcement agencies.

They will all graduate April 13.

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Members of the Delta-Montrose Technical College Law Enforcement Academy class of 2012-1 are shown with their firearms qualification targets.

They are, back from left, Corey Jenison, Aaron Vann, Bradon Gunderson, Mico Fernandez, Justin Turner, Brandon Grose, and Steven Miller. Front row: Jordan Kaminski, Michael North, Greg Hill, Lisa Maestas and Ty Spangler.

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Opponents to explain draft EA for BLM oil/gas lease auction NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center (NWCC) and Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) are co-hosting an informational meeting about the BLM draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the scheduled August oil and gas lease sale. The meeting will be held in Hotchkiss at Memorial Hall at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 22. Memorial Hall is located at 175 North First Street adjacent to the Hotchkiss Library.

The public is invited to learn about the draft EA released March 7, the BLM’s proposed three alternatives, the Finding of No Significant Impact, and how to most effectively provide public comment before the April 6 deadline.

The draft EA was released after receiving thousands of public comments. The BLM’s Preferred Alternative includes 24,000 acres of oil and gas leasing in the North Fork Valley. The EA also includes a number of stipulations and lease notices for the various parcels proposed for leasing.

To read the EA and FONSI, visit the BLM’s website or download the EA and all related documents at www. theconservationcenter.org.

Robin Smith, CHC board chair, announced that the organization is requesting an extension for public comment from the BLM’s Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO).

Smith said the comment period should be extended by at least seven days, or until the problems with BLM’s website have been corrected.

“Although BLM’s website does not say this, only PC computer users can submit their comments via the webpage as a result of the use of ePlanning. In addition, anyone who uses an Apple computer, an iPad, iPhone, Android, any kind of tablet or notebook, or any other kind of handheld device cannot submit comments electronically,” Smith said. The use of the BLM software requires the commenter to have Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher with TLS 1.0 enabled.

“Many CHC supporters do not use Internet Explorer as their web browser, do not have version 7.0 or higher, or know what it means to enable TLS 1.0. CHC’s supporters who use FireFox or Safari, or any other browser other than Internet Explorer are prevented from submitting electronic comments.”

Candidate night is March 21 in Crawford

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

This Wednesday evening, March 21, at 6 p.m., citizens are invited to come meet the candidates for the Crawford Town Council.

The meeting will be held in the upstairs Community Room at Crawford Town Hall.

The election is April 3. Susie

Steckel is running unopposed for mayor. James Sorensen, Christie Young, James Chandler, Larry Kontour, Jennifer Ludwig and Wanda Gofforth are running for the four positions on the board of trustees.

At 7 p.m., the current town board will have a work session in town hall. The public is welcome.

Get to know your candidates Candidate profiles for those seeking elected office in Paonia and Crawford appear in this week’s issue of the Delta County Independent.

The Paonia candidates begin on page B1 and continue to B3. The Crawford candidate profiles are on B8.

Hotchkiss candidates will be profiled in the March

28 issue, since the Town of Hotchkiss is not conducting its election by mail-in ballot.

For voters in Paonia and Crawford, mail-in ballots must be returned to the Delta County Clerk’s Office located at 501 Palmer Street in Delta no later than 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in order to be counted.

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The thriving metropolis Duke Hill Road provides a panoramic view of downtown Hotchkiss. Many folks move here because it’s “just the right size,” although an Arby’s would be nice. The building which housed the former Bridge Street Liquors is no longer going to be home for a Subway Sandwich Shop. Instead, plans are now to have a breakfast burrito shop in that site.

Fire chief wants changes to burn line

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Since the spring of 2007, Delta County has had a burn ordinance that recognizes “red flag” warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

People wanting to do an agricultural burn such as burning a ditch or field must call county dispatch at 399-2955.

This “burn line” has a recorded message asking for the person’s name and address and stating whether it is a red flag day or not. The county has established fines for burning without first calling and for burning on a red flag day.

The Hotchkiss Fire District supports the intent and purpose of the burn line and promotes and advertises the phone number. It has been a definite help in reducing fires.

However, according to Hotchkiss Fire Chief Doug Fritz, the system is not without one major flaw — it does not take into consideration wind conditions that make it dangerous to burn even if it doesn’t rise to the level of a National Weather Service red flag warning.

The National Weather Service looks at various criteria for its red flag warning. Criteria includes geographical areas that have experienced a dry spell for two weeks or less, if it is before spring green-up or after fall color, and the National Fire Danger Rating System is high to extreme. Added to that are weather parameters of a sustained wind average 15 m.p.h. or greater, relative humidity less than or equal to

25 percent and a temperature greater than 75 degrees F. Dry lightning and unstable air can also factor into issuing the red flag warning.

When county dispatch receives word of a red fire warning they update the burn line.

The county’s ordinance is based solely on red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. But other factors need to be considered, Fire Chief Fritz said. Without further burn restrictions in place, “This is a recipe for disaster,” he said.

According to the fire chief, that one such disaster occurred last Sunday just outside of Hotchkiss off Highway 92 when an agricultural fire “blew up,” severely burning a man and injuring his wife.

There was no red flag warning on March 18, until after the injuries occurred. Then county dispatch issued it’s own “red flag warning” even though the weather service had not.

Fritz wants dispatch to be more proactive in issuing their own fire restrictions based on input from the fire district as well as weather forecasts that gusts of wind are likely to occur exceeding 15 mph.

“To not do so results in fires being set under too windy of conditions,” Fritz said. The result can cause painful even life-threatening injuries, property damages and extraordinary costs to the taxpayers.

“The issue is how the restrictions are administered,” Fritz said. “They need to be

managed in a more realistic fashion. We support the burn line. It has helped us, but the parameters for turning it on are wrong.”

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee disagrees. “When the commissioners put the ordinance into effect they didn’t want a sheriff to arbitrarily call a red flag day.” McKee relies on the National Weather Service because he doesn’t have the tools to determine the weather forecast nor the scientific knowledge to support that kind of weather decision.

Occasionally when a fire chief has called the sheriff and said that conditions warranted a red flag warning, the sheriff has designated the warning.

“I have discussed the issue with the commissioners,” McKee said. “I think [the ordinance] has worked pretty well. In the past, we have implemented a red flag without there being an actual red flag in place.

“I think ultimately people are responsible. This time of year everyone should be aware that we may have nice mornings but the wind is going to be blowing in the afternoon.

So, they need to be very cautious and aware. They need to take responsibility for themselves and extinguishing fires by 10:30 or 11 a.m.

“Another thing is people aren’t calling in on the burn line and they are burning anyway. Whatever we do is not going to catch all the fires. . .

“The system works,” McKee concluded.

Paonia candidates have diverse backgrounds For the April 3 municipal election Town of Paonia registered voters will select four trustees. Three will have fouryear terms and the other a two-year term.

Mayor Neal Schwieterman is running unopposed for his second four-year term.

Schwieterman started on the town council in 2003 as an appointed trustee. He ran for trustee in the next elecSchwieterman tion and was immediately on the board again as there were not enough candidates for an election. Near the end of that term Mayor Robert Johnson resigned and Schwieterman was appointed mayor. He ran unopposed for mayor for his first term. He has been mayor for five years.

His goals were two-fold.

“When I became mayor I wanted the town to be more actively involved with all the various groups in town,

whether it’s the Rotary helping re-do Poulos Park or the town . . . giving the land for the library to be built on,” Schwieterman said. “That has been reasonably successful.”

Secondly, he takes pride in the attitude of the council.

Previously they fought all the time, he said. “Early on, I made it my specific goal to find common ground so that you could come up with a centrist enough proposal so it could pass.”

He has spent eight years getting a recycling program started in the North Fork Valley.

For the future, the town will be required to do the same kind of ultrafiltration water plant for the upper system as was placed in the lower system. The other big problem looming is streets. Schwieterman said, “We’re close to not being able to maintain streets to the standard we are used to.”

He believes the community’s varied interests are an asset but also make it difficult

to govern. “I would like to keep working our commonalities, not divergent interests,” Schwieterman said.

“Goold For Town Council: I’ll Show Up” is Eric Goold’s motto as candidate for trustee.

Goold moved to Paonia in June 2008. He Goold is tasting room manager and bartender at Revolution Brewing. Goold is also a DJ and broadcaster at KVNF and is a member of the North Fork Historical Society.

Professionally, Goold was a journalist for 10 years before coming to Paonia. He covered town council meetings in Fairbanks, Alaska, and in Manning, S.C. “I believe in the democratic process. The Founding Fathers and authors of the U.S. Constitution believed that for democracy to work, average, everyday people need

to participate in government at every level, especially at the local level. More decisions are made at the local level of government, decisions that impact the day-to-day lives of the citizens we know and see every day, than at any other level of government. I consider myself to be that average, everyday citizen who wants to participate in local government for the betterment of my fellows. I take the phrase ‘public trust’ very seriously and I consider myself an advocate of the people.”

Issues that matter to Goold are: “First, Paonia must be a town where small businesses are allowed to flourish. I believe every possible step must be taken to encourage more family-owned businesses to come to Paonia and we need to create an open, efficient economic climate for small businesses.

“Second, Paonia must be a safe town for families and children. This includes oversight of the police department, to guarantee that our peace

officers have all the money and resources they need to do their jobs. It also includes improving and upgrading the infrastructure in Paonia, which is currently old, crumbling and in some places in desperate need of repair.

“Third, the issue of water rights will always be vital here in the North Fork Valley.

Full and fair access to clean, healthy water must continue for all citizens and businesses. Local citizens, farmers, ranchers and small businesses should receive priority when water rights are sold.

Water rates should be fair and only enough to cover costs.”

Bill Powers moved to Paonia from Redstone in 1995. He is a musician and performing artist with Honey Powers Don’t, The Silvertone Devils and Sweet Sunny South.

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Paonia candidates FROM PAGE B1 “When my wife and I first moved to Paonia we started a business making antler chandeliers, furniture and lampshades of mica.”

Powers and his wife were attracted to the North Fork. “We wanted to raise a family and we had come to Paonia a good bit just exploring and checking out music at the Paradise Theater.

The area and town were beautiful and mellow and seemed like the perfect place to start a family.”

Powers is involved in KVNF Community Radio as a volunteer DJ. “I am curious about the inner workings of the town. I have the time to do it and I think it will be an interesting way to serve the community,” Powers answered as to why he wants to be a

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trustee.

“Currently the issue that I am most interested in are the BLM gas and oil proposed leases surrounding the town. What I’ve loved most about living here has been the quality of life . . . I’ve enjoyed experiencing the rise of agritourism, organic farming, wineries, galleries, music events, establishment of the River Park and river improvement processes and more that have added to our quality of life here in the North Fork. For me, these things reflect a vibrant and creative town and area and I see a bright future ahead. I have deep concerns about the drilling of gas wells around our town. Even if there is gas or oil here, the potential of negative effects of its extraction (and there are plenty of these documented) are much too risky to our health, the health of our kids and the effects on our air and water quality,” Powers said.

“It’s unclear what I can do as a potential council member but I would be paying great attention to this issue.”

If elected, Powers states, “It would be important to me to have an open mind and heart in regards to working with others on town related issues.”

Karen Fogg, a native of western Colorado, is running for trustee.

“I Fogg am an artist and have a master’s degree in biology. My husband, Dave Weber, and I moved to Paonia in 1991. I first became involved in Paonia town politics in the mid-90s when I helped gather signatures for a ballot issue supporting

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a smaller waste water treatment facility than proposed by the Paonia town council. In 2009 I organized a successful campaign to have the Paonia police enforce the dog ordinances. In 2010 I helped Glenna Sieracki organize a successful campaign to have the Paonia police enforce the town codes (junk, abandoned vehicles, weeds, etc.) And to implement a yearly spring cleanup.

“My first concern is that Paonia is not being managed efficiently.

Right now the town is being run by the mayor.

Many duties of a town manager and public works director are being contracted out at a great deal of expense . . . We could probably hire a part-time manager with planning and supervisory experience for the same amount that we are spending on contract labor, consulting and legal advice.

“Citizens are understandably hesitant to run for the office of mayor because they definitely do not want to be town manager. This situation needs to be corrected.

“My second concern is that the trustee committees have been stripped of their duties and need to re-assume their power to help solve some of the current problems that the Town of Paonia is having.

“If elected I would work to make Paonia government transparent again and I would make sure the committees have free rein to do their jobs. My next project is to petition the town to standardize and enforce the speed limits.”

He has 30 years professional experience in print and television journalism. He has significant experience as an auditor for a Reno casino; as an engineer at an iron foundry in California; as an executive assistant to the Nevada Attorney General; as chief deputy secretary of state of Nevada; as a planning commissioner during the formulation of the master plan for Washoe County, Nev.; as a small business owner of WW Woodworking and The Intellectual Cowboy Bookstore both in Nevada; and as a maintenance engineer and industrial arts teacher in Steamboat Springs.

“Cathy and I retired in Paonia in 2008 when we purchased a workingman’s house in the downtown area, rehabilitated it hammer and tong, surrounded it with a white picket fence and where we are committed to neighbors and the community.

“Since we have lived in Paonia I have attended virtually all of the town council meetings, work sessions and budget sessions. I was appointed to and now serve as the chairman of the Paonia Planning and Zoning Committee and Paonia’s representative on the Upper North Fork Area Planning Committee.

“I have informed myself and am committed to the goals of the Paonia 2020 plans as they develop (strong support for our vigorous locavore industry and the encouragement of strong sustainable businesses for our area).”

“Probably the greatest pressure we’ll face is sustaining the quality of our infrastructure (water, sewer, streets, schools, etc.) while keeping their costs affordable. From what I have Larry observed, our present Wissbeck government, both staff has a and elected officials, bachelor have worked to that end. of science I would work to strengthdegree en the quality of Paofrom the nia’s services through University encouraging improveof Nevada Wissbeck ment and development and a graduate within the town’s boundof the U.S. Naval Avia- aries and the avoidance tion Cadet Academy. of sprawl.” married 46 years, have two sons, Ross and Mike, and three grandchildren.

King King worked over 35 years in the utility industry and is currently retired.

Ross has supervisory, management and executive skills from his various positions, ranging from representative to vice president of construction operations and maintenance for natural gas and electric delivery systems. He has worked with operating budgets and capital expenditures in excess of $100 million, managed over 3,000 employees and was responsible for overseeing facilities in six states. He was the president of Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Company in Wyoming, and has experience working for a small town while serving as a selectman for the Town of Georgetown.

King has been active in many civic and industry organizations. While living on the Front Range, Ross was chairman of the 16th Street Mall Management District and 16th Street Business Improvement District; director and vice president of Denver Partnerships; and vice president and director of Historic Denver.

King is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a 45-year member of the BPOE, and a member of the American Legion. He has been a member of Sertoma, Kiwanis, Rotary and various chambers of commerce, including the Industrial Development Corporation. He was the founding member of Georgetown Historical Society and the chairman of the Georgetown Energy Museum and Foundation.

Amber Kleinman grew up in Fort Collins and moved to the Western Slope Kleinman after attending Colorado State University. She attended Mesa State and worked at Grand Junction Harley Davidson for a number of years before moving to Paonia in 2008 with her husband, Judd.

Kleinman works in event production and creates pottery. She volunteers time at KVNF Community Radio, the Creamery Arts Center, and heads the irrigation committee in her homeowners association.

While being a novice in politics, Kleinman is interested in contributing to our local democWith just two candiracy to keep Paonia a vibrant, bountiful, and dates for the two open positions on the North creative place.

Fork Mosquito AbateRoss King is a relative ment District (NFMAD) newcomer to the commu- board, the 2012 election nity. He and his wife, has been cancelled. The Andrea, moved to Paonia special district was to in May 2010 to be closer hold its board election in to family. They have been May.

NFMAD cancels board election Mike Heck and Chuck Gille will join the board in May, when Tara Budinger and Kris Kropp step down at the end of their four-year terms.

The announcement was made at the March 19 NFMAD board meeting.

BLM approves Oxbow coal lease modification On Friday, March 16, the Bureau of Land Management approved a coal lease modification for Oxbow’s Elk Creek Mine allowing the continuation of mining operations adjacent to the existing federal coal lease. The mine employs 325 people.

The Oxbow Mining, LLC (Elk Creek Mine’s parent company) application consisted of adding about 159 acres to lease COC-61357 in order to prevent the bypassing of about 555,000 recoverable tons of federal coal.

“The modification provides a logical extension of Oxbow’s D-Seam workings within the current Elk Creek Mine. It also allows the mine to continue producing coal at the current rate, instead of ceasing production as recoverable leased coal reserves are exhausted,” said Barbara Sharrow,

BLM Uncompahgre Field manager.

The BLM Uncompahgre Field Office in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 and the Uncompahgre Basin Resource Management Plan was responsible for analyzing the leasing proposal through the National Environmental Policy Act. The coal lease modification surface area, however, includes national forest system lands managed by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. For coal lease modification applications involving multiple agencies, the BLM must obtain consent from the surface agency. The secretary of agriculture gave consent for this project.

The Oxbow Elk Creek

Mine has been in operation since 2002 and produced about three million tons of coal in 2011.

Currently, the majority of the mine’s employees, as well as their families, live in communities in Delta County although the mine is located in Gunnison County. Total direct economic benefits associated with mines within the North Fork Valley exceed $60 million annually.

Gunnison County receives about $1.1 million annually in tax revenues as the result of the coal mining operations.

Additionally, mining companies are the largest property tax revenue sources for Gunnison County.

To review the decision record and environmental documentation, go to http://www.blm.gov/co/ st/en/BLM_Information/ nepa/ufo.html.

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Gas forum set for March 31 in Hotchkiss

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Performing at state tourney The Hotchkiss High School dance team, which captured the state runnerup title in 3A Pom Dance last December, was invited to perform March 10 during the 3A girls state championship game at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. The eight members of the team are Madison Milner, Isabel Silverstein, AnnaLee Dutton, Becca Pachl, Kursten Keeler, Aleksus Wilson, Mariah Hafley and Kelsey Spadafora. They are coached by Stephanie Neff.

Paonia Friends of the Library potluck Saturday Join the Friends of the Library to share a meal and meet new friends at the Paonia Library on Sat., March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Paonia Library Foundation and Friends are hosting a Meet the Friends Potluck in the library’s community room. Bringing a potluck dish is optional, but certainly welcome.

Take the opportunity to learn more about how the library can help you download e-books and audiobooks to your reading and listening devicesfor free. Learn about the Library’s various online subscriptions to databases that will help you solve a problem, do research, or learn for the fun of it.

What services and resources would you like to see the Library offer? This is a chance to weigh in on how the Paonia Public Library can support our community in the future.

It’s also a chance for you to join the Friends and volunteer to help at this year’s fund-raising events. The four planned book sales and the Grape Stomp all require volunteers and the Friends can always use new ideas for raising money for the library.

The Foundation and Friends had their annual membership meeting on February 25th at the

Library. The members (known as the Friends) elected new officers for the Friends action group, elected new members for the Board of the FaF, and discussed this year’s events. New officers for the Friends are chairwoman Judy Livingston and vice-chairwoman Laura Major. Anne Every continues as secretary.

Judy Martin is Treasurer of the Board of FaF and the Friends.

Annette Choszczyk, Director of the Library District, explained to the Friends that because property taxes in Delta County have dropped so significantly, the District is sorely in need of financial assistance from the various Friends’ groups.

All money donated by the Friends this year (unless designated otherwise) will go to keep the collections at the Paonia Library current.

Judy Martin reported on last year’s fund raising and next year’s budget. The Friends continue to do a wonderful job raising money for the Library; so great, in fact, that the new Library and its landscaping is finally paid for. Now begins the maintenance! The Board decided to meet Director Choszczyk’s request and voted to donate $11,000 to the District. In addition, money raised by the

Friends will help with landscaping tasks that aren’t completed by volunteers.

For more information about the Meet the Friends Potluck and membership in Paonia Library Foundation and Friends, please call Marje at 527-2435.

Annual membership dues for seniors are only $5 (60 and over), $10 for individuals, $15 for families and $25 for businesses.

Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) is hosting a public educational forum to help residents understand what it considers threats from BLM’s proposed oil and gas lease sale planned for the North Fork Valley.

This forum, “Understanding the Threats of Oil and Gas Development,” will be held on Saturday, March 31, from 12:30 to 5 p.m., at Hotchkiss High School. The high school is located at 438 Bulldog Street.

The proximity of the proposed 30,000acre lease sale to the North Fork communities’ schools, homes, and sources of drinking water makes it crucial that the public is provided the opportunity to learn from the experts about the threats of fracking so they are able to submit substantive comments on BLM’s Environmental Assessment. The deadline for public comment is April 6.

The slate of speakers for this forum features people who have experienced oil and gas devel-

PHS Prom Saturday Paonia High School is having their prom early this year. It will all happen on Saturday, March 24. The Grand March will take place at 8 p.m.

Friends and family are invited to attend the Grand March and see the juniors and seniors dressed in their formal attire. The theme this year is the Masquerade Ball.

Districts; a member of the West Region Communications Committee since 2006, and chairperson of this committee since 2009; developed an Interoperable Communication training program for West Region, which he shared statewide, and parts of which were incorporated into the state-wide interoperable communications curriculum; without personal compensation, has represented West Region on the Colorado Interoperable Communications Committee; without personal compensation, has travelled throughout the six-county West Region to provide Interoperable Communications trainings to first responders; member of the Statewide Interoperability Executive Council (SIEC); assisted West Region with TIC Plan development and updates; and is a member of the SouthWest Incident Management Team, and without compensation, attends team trainings and planned events.

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Texas, a small town that was transformed into an industrial zone by natural gas development. Tillman works with state legislators on natural gas regulations and is active with the Texas Oil and Gas Accountability Project.

• Deborah Rogers — Financial analyst, former advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and authority on the economics of unconventional shale gas drilling (horizontal hydraulic fracking). She is on the regional steering committee of Earthworks Oil and Gas Accountability Project.

• Kyle Tisdel — Staff attorney for the Western Environmental Law Center where he works in the Climate and Energy Program.

• Duke Cox — Longtime activist, former president of the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance, and member of the board of directors of Western Colorado Congress.

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,

by March 31, 2012.

Contra dance set for April 6 The North Fork Community Montessori School is teaming up with Sweet Sunny South to present a community Contra Dance on Friday, April 6, at Heritage Hall at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss.

The dance features contras, squares and circle dances. All dances are open to everyone. All dances will be taught and everyone is welcome.

Burgers and brats/vegetarian option and refreshments will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. Items will also be auctioned.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and first round of dances start at 6:30. Tickets are

$10 and $5 for students and will be available in Hotchkiss at The Rose and Hardin’s Natural Foods; in Paonia at KVNF, Farm and Home, and Back Country Coffee.

The dance music will be provided by the North Fork’s own Sweet Sunny South and called

by Andrea Earley, a great caller from Salida with a knack for inciting riotous good times and fun dances.

The money raised will go to the teacher’s general education fund, to insure that they can provide all the supplies and tools to teach the NFCMS kids the best that they can.

Steve Schroder honored for service to Hotchkiss Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) annually gives an Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award in honor of Mike Gelski, long time Salvation Army emergency services liaison, good friend and trusted partner of many in Colorado’s emergency management community.

Gelski passed away in 2010.

In November 2011, Scott Morrill submitted on behalf of the West All Hazard Emergency Management Region the nomination of Steve Schroder, Hotchkiss Fire District assistant fire chief, to receive the CEMA Mike Gelski Award For Outstanding Volunteer Achievement.

Schroder was recognized for being a volunteer with the Hotchkiss Fire District and assistant fire chief; recently acquiring Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, benefiting not only Delta County, but the entire region; an active member of District 7 ARES Group, and participant in other ARES

opment.

• Chip Northrup — Former planning manager for Atlantic Richfield Company, co-owner of Northrup Energy, and investor in the acquisition and sale of oil and gas projects for more than 30 years. Chip has served on the Texas Governor’s Energy Advisory Council.

• Dr. Theo Colborn — Founder and president of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange and an expert on the health and environmental effects of chemicals used in oil and gas development.

• John Fenton — Rancher from Pavillion, Wyo., where the EPA has confirmed chemicals from oil and gas development have contaminated groundwater. Fenton is on the board of directors of the Powder River Basin Resource Council and has written articles published in High Country News.

• Calvin Tillman — Former mayor of Dish,

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Hotchkiss assistant fire chief Steve Schroder (left) received the CEMA Mike Gelski Award For Outstanding Volunteer Achievement earlier this month from Jim Lancy, president of the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA). the listing of everything Steve Schroder has done as a volunteer for the citizens and first responders of Delta County, the West Region and the State of Colorado. He is an inspiration to all who know and work with him, and we are fortunate beyond words to have him as part of our team in West

Region,” Morrill wrote.

That letter detailing some of Schroder’s accomplishments led to him being chosen for the CEMA Mike Gelski Award For Outstanding Volunteer Achievement.

The Colorado Emergency Management Conference was held in Loveland from March 6-8.

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JV Baseball Tournament at Delta.

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Blazing Bulldogs named for February Each month a select group of students at Hotchkiss K-8 are selected to be Blazing Bulldogs.

The award was created by principal Carrie Coats to help recognize students who need a “pat on the back.” The students are honored in one or more specific cat-

egories of Attendance, Display of Community of Caring (Citizenship), Effort, Accomplishments, or Other. Teachers are asked each month to nominate students who have distinguished themselves in these areas.

Each Blazing Bulldog recipient receives a certificate, a coupon from

Bananas Fun Park, and a coupon for a doughnut or small fountain drink from Hotchkiss City Market. They are also recognized in the Delta County Independent and in the school’s Wednesday Express newsletter, and their pictures and names are posted outside the school office.

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Selected to be Blazing Bulldogs for February are kindergartener Daniel Owens, first graders Carter Ballard, Alexis Church, Kalen Cockroft, and Hannah White Ware, and second graders Esmeralda Lozano and Shane Reed.

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Selected to be Blazing Bulldogs for February are sixth graders Kevin Chavez, Keaton Coe, Kaylee Elgin, Sophia Fisher, and Lane Mayberry, seventh graders Photo submitted Conner Collins, Cyrus Baxter, Blake Bayles, Colton Hall, and Logan Porter, and Selected to be Blazing Bulldogs for February are third graders Steffen Brodie, eigth graders Mac Anderson, Jim Baxter, Alondra Gallegos, Sam Galley, Kayla Yahir Chavez, Casey Dagnan, Emily Graham, and Hunter Lee, and fourth gradMeagher, Sophia Schelle, Megan Lange, Katy Parsons and Siena Podgorny. ers Madison Bennett, Brian Gonzalez and Ethan Owens.

Emblem Club supports students and the community Hotchkiss Emblem Club met March 5 at the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge.

Shirley Cotton and Margaret Pearce served refreshments of ice cream, mints, grapes and a beverage prior to the meeting.

The meeting was called to order by president Karen Martin at 7 p.m.

Roll call found first guard Margie Brungardt and second guard Betty Portman absent. There were nine past presidents present.

The state president will visit Delta Emblem Club

#462 on March 26. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP to Wilma Harris.

Thank you notes were received from Jo Hendrickson for the fruit basket and from Ruth Carson for the teapot.

The bills were read and approved.

Bethany Malinski wrote asking for financial help with a trip to India.

She attends Mesa State College.

Tyler English’s mother wrote asking for help to

make a trip to San Antonio, Texas, where he will be treated for heart trouble.

Donna Cochran reported on cards and a fruit basket.

Ways and means chairman Ruth reported 66 taco dinners were served Feb. 17, with proceeds of $185.30. She thanked Karen Martin, Karen Emmons, Donna Williams, Donna Cochran, Gladys and Gwen Carpenter, Crista Emmons and Bill Carson for their help.

Gwen made the com-

munity service report. She reported on the supper served to 112 members of Ruth Carsten’s family.

Mike McMillan donated $200.

Fourteen signed the register. The dime march was won by Donna Cochran. A March birthday was celebrated by Maxine Burch.

Shirley Cotton reported the scholarship committee has received one application, from Courtney Anderson, granddaughter of JoAnn Anderson. The club voted to award Courtney the club’s scholarship.

Her application will be sent to state and Supreme Emblem Club for consideration.

A motion to give $500 for the scholarship was made and passed.

Donna Cochran made a motion to give $25 to help Tyler Enlgish, and Karen Emmons made a motion to approve $25 for Bethany Malinski’s trip to India.

A party to celebrate Maxine Burch’s 90th birthday will be held at the Elks Lodge March 17 fom 1 to 4 p.m.

A donation of $250 to the National Federation of Elks was approved.

Karen Emmons reported on the Americanism contest. Gwen Carpenter will print the yearbooks after Karen makes changes.

Maxine read two articles for the good of the order. Karen gave her thought for the day. Members sang Karen’s song and the Emblem club song, and the meeting closed at 8:15 p.m.

Katie Moran Club press correspondent

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NF Valley DI teams show ingenuity The North Fork Valley was mightily represented at the Western Slope Regional Destination Imagination Tournament at Palisade High School on March 10.

Both Paonia and Hotchkiss middle division teams took first place in their categories, and the Hotchkiss elementary team finished second in theirs. These teams will compete in the State Tournament on April 14 in Denver.

Hotchkiss K-8 had two teams. Their middle level team, Slightly Imperfects, was coached by Sue Everest.

Team members are Isaac Van Horn, Siena Podgorny, Rory Molacek, Katy Parsons, Megan Lange and Echo MillerBarnes.

The Slightly Imperfects took first place in the middle level “Coming Attractions” Challenge.

They also received “The Spirit of DI Creativity and Innovation” special award for their instant challenge.

Also representing Hotchkiss K8 in the elementary level was Rhon-

Photo submitted by Carrie Coats

Photo submitted by Carrie Coats

Winning first place in the Destination Imagination Competition last weekend was this team from Hotchkiss K-8 School (middle level). Team Manager, Sue Everest is shown with team members Isaac VanHorn, Sienna Progorney, Rory Molacek, Katy Parsons, Megan Lange and Echo Miller-Barnes

Winning second place was Rhonda Pinckard’s team from Hotchkiss K-8 School (elementary level). Team members include Xavier Miller-Barnes, Lexi Wrich, Josh Pachl, Nadia Hill, TaNeal Mautz, Adam Smith and Ava Taylor. Both Hotchkiss K-8 teams will continue on to the State Level on April 14.

da Pinckard’s team.

Members are Nadia Hill, Xavier MillerBarnes, Lexi Wrich, Josh Pachl, Taneal Mautz, Adam Smith and Ava Taylor.

This team placed second in the elementary level “Coming Attrac-

Photo submitted by Deanna Deck

The North Fork Community Montessorri School sent a team to the DI competition. Melinda Merriam and Nefratiri Weeks are coaches of the team named “Ballerina’s Jester Dances Like a Monkey.”

Team members are Baruch Chase in kindergarten, Ruby Chase in second grade, Sophia Cox in fourth grade, Andy Nyikos in fifth grade and Liam Nyikos in second grade. Their Challenge was “Coming Attractions.”

tions” Challenge.

Paonia Jr. High earned first place in their middle level “Assembly Required” challenge category at the annual Destination Imagination tournament. The team is coached by Kathy MoneySmith.

Paonia Jr. High’s team includes Noah Haswell, Chelsea Meilner, Avery Austin, Alicia Wilmore, Haley Park, Brittney Thliveris and Dominic Harman.

Team managers are Kathy Monet-Smith, Tim and Shauna Meilner.

The team received metals, a trophy, and a special award, “Spirit of Discovery and Imagination.”

First time teams from Crawford and Paonia elementary schools each finished fifth in their categories. The North Fork Community Montessori School also had a team compete.

Crawford Elementary School’s team was the Crawford Rockers coached by Ivy Strong.

Team members are Alyssa Palecki (fifth grade), Alanna Drennan (fifth grade), Candace Johnson (third grade), Kaya

Crawford (second grade), Jordyn Vodopich (second grade), Carter Neff (second grade), and Shaylee Odle (second grade) This was the first year Crawford School fielded a Destination Imagination team, they placed fifth in the elementary level ‘Assembly Required’ challenge. The team members and coach gained a tremendous amount of insight and experience in how to creatively tackle the team and the instant challenges they were presented.

Paonia Elementary School’s team was Lankstart Eagles coached by Merrily Talbott.

Team Members are Logan Green, Alexis Beller, Niccole Jeffries, Katya Schwieterman, Seraya Talbott-Carey (all fourth graders).

This was the first year Paonia Elementary fielded a Destination Imagination team, they placed fifth in the elementary level “Coming Attractions” challenge. They only started practicing in January, and are very proud of how they did,

and had a lot of fun.

North Fork Community Montessori School’s team was Ballerina’s Jester Dances Like a Monkey coached by Melinda Merriam and Nefertiri Weeks.

Team members are Baruch Chase (kindergarten), Ruby Chase (second grade), Sophia Cox (fourth grade), Andy

Nyikos (fifth grade), Liam Nyikos (second grade).

They participated in the “Coming Attractions” challenge.

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Paonia Elementary School’s team placed fifth at the Destination Imagination tournament last weekend.

From left to right are Seraya Talbott-Carey, Logan Green, Katya Schwieterman, Alexis Beller and Nicole Jefferis. They are all fourth graders from PES’s Gifted and Talented program. They wrote and performed a four-minute movie trailer advertising their original movie, “West of the Diamond.”

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BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Crawford Town Council will have a new mayor for 2012. Susie Steckel, currently a trustee, is running unopposed for mayor. The council has four open trustee positions.

Susie Steckel has lived in Crawford for 49 years as of April 5. “My baby boy was Steckel five weeks” when she arrived. Steckel has served 4-1/2 years as a trustee. She was appointed to succeed her son Rick when he and his family moved out of town.

As mayor, Steckel wants to make sure the remodeling of Crawford Town Hall gets done. “I have a lot of enthusiasm,

a lot of love for this building. My first two kids went to school here. I want to see it stay here.

“I would like to see people slow down in Crawford, pay attention to the 25 m.p.h. speed limit.”

Her community service, other than the town council, has included the chamber of commerce, the Delta County Tourism Cabinet, treasurer of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, South West Travel Region, Club 20, Liaison to Rep. Margie Masson of District 58, Cowbelles, Fruitland Mesa Club, chair and co-chair of Precinct 3 through the years.

She wishes there would be more businesses in Crawford. “It’s a beautiful place . . . When Pam Cocker had her restaurant here, there were a lot of people who came

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through. I would like to see something like that happen again. I think the biggest draw to Crawford is the reservoir right now.”

Steckel believes the town council can work with the chambers and encourage people to open their business in Crawford.

Christie Young was appointed to the Crawford Town Council last OctoYoung ber to fill a vacancy. She is running for her first full-term as trustee.She moved to Hotchkiss in 2002 and then to Crawford in 2006.

Her career was in higher education administration. When she came to the Western Slope she had been off her career path while she cared for her mother and aunt when they were ill. She decided she needed a change and became a resource consultant for the Vision Program in Delta. Later she was the special projects co-ordinator for Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. From there she moved to KVNF where she was the development director.

“Then I ran off and became a national park ranger,” Young said. “I came back here because my house in Crawford was crying out to me,” she said. Since she’s been back she is the office manager for Coldwell Banker in Hotchkiss and Paonia.

She wants to remain on the town council because she feels she brings something valuable to the council. “I don’t have a personal agenda. I feel strongly people need to serve,” Young said. “I feel like I bring an impartial-

ity to the council that it needs. The fact that I’ve been in and out of Crawford the last few years has given me a more objective view of the town. I feel very strongly that citizens need someone to look objectively at the issues . . . That’s one of my strengths,” She added, “What’s important to me is what the people who live in Crawford want and representing what they want.”

She has discovered people want more business here, but also want to be left alone. “They want as little outside interference and regulation in their daily lives as they can manage. So the big issue is how to preserve that while at the same time affecting change that we need. We do need economic development.”

James Sorensen has lived in Crawford for six years. He was born and raised in Paonia. Sorensen He has lived in Denver, Aspen and Santa Barbara.

Sorensen did custom house painting in Aspen.

Later he would move from Denver to Crawford because he “found the right house for the right price.” He has been with Dependable Lumber for five years.

He is running for trustee because of peer pressure to serve on the council. “I think everyone should serve their community.”

Issues he is concerned about is formulating a formal noise ordinance in Crawford. He also wants to promote Crawford, its two great restaurants and the lake. “We just need to get people over here enjoying it.”

He added, “We need to do everything we can to keep the school here.

If we lose that school it would be really hard on this little town.”

He pledges to “look at whatever comes before us and look at it from a fair mind and try to see both sides of it,” Sorensen said.

Since her last move, Jennifer Ludwig has lived in Crawford for 3-1/2 Ludwig years. She originally moved to Crawford when she was five years old. She graduated from Hotchkiss High School. She is a stay at home mom with a daughter, Emily, who is just a little over a year old. She is married to Don Ludwig, who works in Crawford’s public works department. She and her husband co-own and operate Rocky Mountain Locksmith in Crawford.

Ludwig is the new president for the Crawford Women’s Fire Auxiliary of which she has been a member for one year. She has been in Delta Emblem Club for six years.

She wants to be on the council because she thinks it will be “a fun and new experience.”

Ludwig wants to work on animal control in some form concerning dogs. “I keep my dogs locked up.

Others don’t,” she said.

Larry Kontour was born at the beginning of the baby-boomer generation in 1944.

He grew up on a poor farm in eastern Colorado. He has known hard work Kontour and responsibility all his life. He has had many jobs. Among them a dairyman, a farmer, a clerk for the FBI in Washington D.C., an oil field rough neck, a roustabout on a Union Pacific Railroad bridge gang, a breakfast chef and a sign painter, to name a few. He spent 13 months in Viet Nam working in the headquarters company of an ammunition battalion from Dec. 1965 to Jan. 1967.

Kontour started working full time for the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation in 1977 and worked as a park ranger at Rifle Gap/Falls for three years, promoted to a senior park ranger at Eleven Mile Reservoir for four years and promoted to park manager at the Crawford/Paonia/ Sweitzer Lake complex in 1984 and spent another 19-1/2 years at Crawford before retiring in 2003.

He worked 2-1/2 years as the manager/operator of Crawford Mesa Water Company providing domestic water to all the farms and ranches west and northwest of Crawford.

“The first time I saw Crawford was in the spring of ‘74 when I came into this area from Gunnison on my way to Hotchkiss to help the Raymond family shear sheep.

The first thing I though was, ‘Where has this been all my life?’”

He is running for town trustee “Mainly out of obligation to the community; There appeared to be too many upcoming vacancies on the council and it appeared that hardly anyone wanted to fill those positions. Well, to continue our form of government, we citizens have to bear the responsibility of continuing the ‘government of the people, by the people and for the people.’ So I’m stepping up to the plate.

I’ve lived in this town 28 years, so I guess it’s time I did my part.

“The most important issues facing Crawford are that we’re losing businesses and more people are becoming unem-

ployed. I will do whatever I legally can to turn that around and try to get reputable businesses to locate here, and to help the citizens gain some employment. Whatever we do, we must continue to keep a balanced budget, as have the town councils who have served before us. I bring with me 60 years of the knowledge of work and over 20 years of managerial and supervisory experience.

I’ve done a lot of janitorial and maintenance work in my time and I believe I understand what it takes to maintain a small town.”

James Chandler has attended some town council meetings, but has Chandler never been in government before.

Chandler grew up in Pennsylvania. He went into the U.S. Army when he was 17. He served three years in Germany and four years in the states. He was discharged in California.

He came to Grand Junction in 1985, later moving to Delta. He then moved to Crawford in 2006.

Chandler is currently retired. His career was being an auto mechanic. He worked for DTS in Delta for about three years rebuilding hydraulic cylinders. After being crushed by a forklift, he left work on a disability.

Chandler says he has the time to serve on the council. If elected, he would learn about the issues presented at the town council and get more information on what is going on in the town.

“I will try to do my best as a trustee on the town council,” Chandler said.

“I would like to better the town.” He said the town needs revenue and one way to add to its revenue is by bringing more events to Crawford. He would like to see more bike tours and fishing tournaments.

He felt the recent fishing derby in Crawford was a great success. He believes the town needs something for its kids to do.

Wanda Gofforth has lived in Crawford for 25 years with her husband Argee. She Gofforth worked at the former First National Bank in Paonia for 17 years. When she left, she was senior vice president and cashier. She has spent five years working as a financial advisor with Tennison and Associates in Paonia.

“Two issues that are important to me that are facing the Town of Crawford are making our community a Drug Free Community and making the right decisions that are now being considered for the oil and gas leasing that effects this community that will ensure that our water remains clean and our citizens are given the advantages of much needed jobs.

“There are many other issues that are on the agenda for the Town and those will become more clear to me should I be elected and I will address each and every one as they come up with proper time and consideration,” Gofforth said.

She would like to see more people involved and coming to Crawford Town Council meetings.

Gofforth learned there were very few on this year’s ballot, and decided to “step up.” “I’ve been asked several time before.”

Gofforth was born in Iowa and moved with her family in 1977 to Colorado. She has lived in Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford.

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Building support for hosting pro cycling stage

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City trustees got a cycling “heads up” from the county’s tourism coordinator Kelli Hepler at their March 14 meeting.

A group of representatives from around the county has been meeting with an eye towards preparing a proposal to bring a stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge here. Helper gave her presentation to the Orchard City Town Board in hopes of creating some enthusiasm for the event and to prepare the public for what a cycle race event is like, she explained.

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge came to Colorado for the first time in 2011. Hepler said that other Western Slope cities are putting in bids to serve as “stage start” locations.

Regardless if Delta is ever chosen to be a stage start, a nearby city may be, she said, and the racers could at least come through a part of Delta County. She wants local communities and residents to be prepared for the event.

There is extensive national and international media coverage of the event that promoters believe would benefit economic development efforts here.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Surface Creek horse country

Few surprises at Cedaredge council meeting

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

After three months of filling out forms, jumping through hoops, background checks, a public hearing and two appearances before the Cedaredge Board of Trustees, Gary and Donna Allen’s application for a hotel and restaurant liquor license at the Cedaredge Lodge was finally approved by the town council on March 15.

Trustee Gene Welch reminded the trustees that the Allens had verbally guaranteed that the application was not for a tavern or bar, but was only to allow them to serve liquor to their room guests. He noted that the approval of the application was a matter of trust between the town, the Allens and area residents. The Allens agreed, with Gary adding that they too live in Cedaredge, and that they are “not wanting to play games.”

In other business the trustees approved renewal of the $25 annual lease agreement between the town and Joseph and Carol Abercrombie and a resolution to establish terms for the repayment of a $32,000 loan from the General Fund to the Golf Course Fund. The loan, approved in 2011, was used for the renovation of the golf course club house.

The repayment terms include monthly payments of 2.5 percent interest on the balance due, beginning March 1, with annual payments of $4,000 on March 1 of each year for eight years or until the full amount of the loan is repaid.

The trustees also approved

an agreement with Delta County Fire Protection District No. 3, formalizing a previously unwritten arrangement for the storage of an antique fire truck in the cooler located next to the Public Works building. According to the agreement, the district will maintain the truck in good running order and hold the town harmless for any damage to, or loss, of the truck while in storage.

The trustees also authorized the town administrator to choose the health plan provider for employees within budget guidelines.

Mayor Pat Means read a proclamation establishing April 2012 as “Dig Safely Month,” and Police Chief Robert Yant reported that the marijuana grow operation has shut down due to the expense of upgrading and bringing the electrical system into compliance with state regulations.

Chief Yant also reported that K-9 Buddy is well on his way to recovering from his recent surgery.

The trustees were also given a lengthy update by public works director David Smith regarding the replacement of a culvert and resurfacing of a section of NW Cedar Avenue west of the intersection with NW 9th Street, and an update on new state regulations regarding anticipated effluent limits and issues related to the wastewater treatment facility.

The trustees then moved into an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

There was no action taken after the council reconvened, and then adjourned.

While recent storms contributed barely a skiff of snow on the ground at elevations around Cedaredge, just a couple of miles higher it was a different story. The county’s emergency manager reported that Gunnison Basin snowpack increased from about 50 percent of average for this time of year to over 80 percent from the last storms; but, water content of the new snow was not especially high.

Constituents speak out

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City Town Board heard from constituents on the topics of dogs, of doing good for others, and of post offices at their regular meeting on March 14.

Town resident Richard Holcomb told the town board that his problems with a neighbor’s dog have led him to question animal enforcement in Orchard City.

Holcomb, who described himself as “a responsible dog owner,” said a neighbor’s dog that runs loose has attacked his poultry and poses a threat to children waiting for the

school bus.

Mayor Don Suppes noted options available to Holcomb for dealing with the situation, including a petition drive to put a leash law on the ballot for Orchard City voters to decide.

The town has no local animal control ordinance. Adopting one would require spending money on its own enforcement, Suppes explained.

Following Holcomb’s presentation, Sheriff Fred McKee made himself available to answer questions. He said that three different deputies had responded to Holcomb’s complaint. None of them, how-

ever, agreed with Holcomb’s assessment that the neighbor’s dog presented a vicious threat.

The sheriff ’s department is responsible for enforcing the state’s vicious animal laws within the boundaries of Orchard City.

Another constituent, E.J. Verdahl, gave the board a presentation on her charity fund raising efforts in behalf of the Samaritan’s Purse ministry.

Verdahl is working to raise funds from pledges for the 10,000 steps per day she takes. The effort is to honor her late friend Pearl Tiffany CONSTIUENTS TO C3

Exercising his First Amendment rights

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Vernon Gugin has an issue with the Town of Cedaredge and took to the sidewalk to exercise his First Amendment rights.

Under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

On Saturday, March

17, Gugin marched up and down both W. Main Street and S. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge carrying a sign picketing town hall and making his issue with the town known to the public.

According to Gugin, on Sept.

23, 2011, he accidentally drove his car off the Cedaredge Public Works loading dock, causing $800 in damage to the car.

Gugin said he asked the town to pay for half the damage and they refused, but did refer the matter to the town’s insurance company.

Eventually the issue ended up in small claims court, but, according to Gugin, “it was

thrown out.” The town has since billed him for court costs and attorney’s fees in the amount of $2,760, which Gugin said he is not going to pay.

Gugin said that if there had been a warning sign posted or a cable across the loading dock, “I wouldn’t have driven off of it.”

According to Gugin, a lot of people stopped and talked to him during Saturday’s march, expressing an interest in his issue. Gugin said that, starting on Monday, March 19, he is going picket again in front of town hall, and will continue to do so “for as long as I can.”

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Health fair Early Friday morning, March 16, area residents from the Surface Creek Valley and surrounding areas gathered at the Cedaredge Community Center to take advantage of the free (hearing test, blood pressure, etc.) or low-cost (various blood tests) health screenings being offered during this year’s Health Fair. Volunteers from Delta County Memorial Hospital spent the morning drawing blood samples from those taking part in the Health Fair to be used in various health screenings, while members of the Surface Creek Lions Club helped out by directing individuals to the various screening stations.

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Dissatisfied with the outcome of a claim for damages against the Town of Cedaredge, Vernon Gugin walked in front of Town Hall on Saturday, March 17, to draw attention to his cause.

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Williamson named student of the month

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Sam Williamson, a senior at Cedaredge High School, was named the Orchard City student of the month for March.

Among the long list of achievements and

accomplishments noted

by Mayor Don Suppes in presenting the honor on March 14 were Sam’s participation in football, wrestling, and baseball.

He is a sports letterman, a championship wrestler, and team captain. He has Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Orchard City student of Photo by Bob Borchardt the month for March is The ladies of the Zeta Omicron chapter of the ESA Sorority who helped host a Sam Williamson.

St. Patrick’s Day dinner include (front) Mary Callahan, Rhonda Gold, Marilyn Cederberg, Barbara Cairns, and Shirley Clayton and (back) LaDonna Mills, Jo Smith, also participated in the Sarajane McCully, Karen Spears, Kay Westlake, Enid Lewis, and Cathy Westlake;

school Marching Band.

Sam is a member of civil Air Patrol and is active in his church youth group.

Sam’s academic achievements are equally impressive. He has been named to National Honor Society and carries a 4.0

BY BOB BORCHARDT grade point average.

Staff Writer Sam is the son of Bill People the world over and Emily Williamson of love the folklore, myths Eckert. and legends of Ireland — wee people, fairies, selkies, druids, leprechauns, shamrocks, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the Blarney stone, and of course Saint Patrick. And who among us isn’t just a wee bit

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Irish, especially on the Managing Editor feast of St. Patrick?

The crew of three St. Patrick is well lunch ladies at Cedaredge known through myth and High School has been ter- legend, including the minated, school district account of his banishing spokesman Bill Carlquist all the snakes from the reports. There were no Emerald Isle (a myth to legal or ethical questions, be sure). But then, if he Carlquist said. CHS didn’t banish them, where principal Todd Markley did all those snakes go? and food services direcFor nearly a decade tor Rhonda Vincent sim- now, Zeta Omicron chapply believed a change in ter of the ESA (Epsilon staffing would improve Alpha Sigma) Sorority the “school climate and has celebrated St. Patculture.” rick’s Day with an Irish Carlquist said the stew luncheon. The event school will finish out helps raise money for the year with substitute scholarships. staff.

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Constituents — 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.

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.

If you have questions, please call 835-3337.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Mar. 22 Fri., Mar. 23

Sat., Mar. 24

Mon., Mar. 26 Tues., Mar. 27

Spanish Students to Delta, 12:30 p.m.

Western State Preview Day at WSC; Spanish Students to Delta, 12:30 p.m.

Track at Hotchkiss Invitational; Baseball at Home vs. Gunnison, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

JV Baseball at Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.

JV Baseball at Home vs.

Gunnison, 4:00 p.m.; Tennis at Home vs. Delta, 4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:

250 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge 856-7007

FROM PAGE C1 of Eckert. “We can make a difference in this world,” Verdahl said.

Town resident Charles Marty, a regular contributor to town board

meetings, contends that the U.S. Postal Service is “wasting half a million dollars a year on three post offices in this town.”

Marty is a retired USPS letter carrier.

cron’s treasurer Shirley Clayton, the event this year fed more than 250 people , and raised nearly $1,300 to go toward vocational (nursing, auto mechanics, etc.), scholarships for graduating Cedaredge High School seniors.

Another scholarship — the Student Art Scholarship — is awarded to qualifying graduating

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Three gifted musicians provided a St. Patrick’s Day treat in Cedaredge. Ellen Stapenhorst, David Starr and Roy Martin were in top form in the intimate setting of the AppleShed on Saturday, March 17.

Original songs make for great night of music

BY BOB BORCHARDT

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 will be serving Cornish game hens on a bed of brown and wild rice, with mapleglazed 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, 5 or 7 p.m. A dinner ticket costs $15 and can be ordered by calling Bev Henry at 856-4165.

seniors from Cedaredge School whose studies will include art.

With more than 20 members, Zeta Omicron meets monthly to plan social activities and philanthropic projects, and is always looking for new members. For more information, call Karen Spears at 856-4961 or Shirley Clayton at 8563842.

Staff Writer

Spring came a few days early in Cedaredge, as local favorites David Starr, Ellen Stapenhorst and Roy Martin took center stage to perform before a capacity crowd of music buffs on Saturday, March 17, at the AppleShed Arts Complex and Gallery in Cedaredge.

The concert featured original songs from all three artists. Ellen Stapenhorst presented “Every Reason” and “Grand Junction” while Roy Martin offered up “Heron Flight” and “Leigha.”

David Starr stirred the audience with “Change Your Mind” and “Pilgrim Plain.” The three also teamed up for their favorite covers such as “Let The Mystery Be” by Iris DeMent.

The last song of the night, “Home Grown Tomatoes,” was dedicated to a dear friend and one of their greatest fans, Rev. Max Kendrick, who passed away in January.

Cedaredge residents, Gini Moseley and Jean Blanning (Ellen’s newest fans) both agreed that the concert was simply “great.”

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn They’re Here Spring migration has arrived with our Greater Sandhill Cranes landing at Hart’s Basin and Fruitgrowers Reservoir.

They winter into northern Mexico, but the largest congregation is at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge 90 miles south of Albuquerque, N.M. Then

they move north up to the area around Alamosa and Monte Vista, where they “stage,” resting and feeding for a few weeks.

Next they cross the Continental Divide (at least 10,000 feet elevation).

The giggly line indicates their passage over the divide. Often they land for a night’s rest at their “stop-over,” Hart’s Basin.

Then on to points north, even into Canada for the nesting season.

They maintain a longterm pair-bond (married for life), live for about twenty years in the wild, and reach sexual maturity between three or four years old. They eat most anything, except fish. And they consume smaller species’ chicks and eggs, including those of the red-winged blackbird. With their stout bills, they dig for tubers and flip over cow pies for the bugs beneath. The male and female look alike. Watch for their behavior: the male usually leads the way.

The female lays two eggs, but usually only one chick survives, so a threesome indicates a family. The fledgling is much like the adults but usually remains very close to them.

They arrive anywhere from 3 p.m. until dark and take off the next morning between 10

a.m. and noon. They wait for thermal updrafts so they’ll leave earlier on warm days, later on cool ones. During the migration my phone serves as a hot-line. I don’t answer the phone (too busy watching cranes), but if you leave your number I will return your call.

I leave a report after 8 p.m. at 970-835-839.

We’re very fortunate to have these cranes.

Respect and enjoy!

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Five Cedaredge Girl Scouts named ‘Generation Wow!’

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Five Girl Scouts from Cedaredge Troop 10411 — Emily Tullis, Kaci Gulick, Daisy Diaz, Julie Jackson and Riley Owen — have recently been named by Girl Scouts of Colorado as leaders of tomorrow — the Generation Wow! As part of the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary, 100 Colorado Girl Scouts were chosen from across the state — 11 are from western Colorado, with five girls from Cedaredge Troop 10411.

This designation recognizes outstanding girls whose individual achievements in Girl Scouts, their schools and communities set them apart as leaders.

Girls who earned this honor exhibit a high level

of volunteer achievement and make significant contributions to their community. They demonstrate strong leadership skills through service and learning projects.

They exhibit achievement in developing a healthy attitude, both mind and body, and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills in team work, conflict resolution and goal setting. They embody the mission of Girl Scouting.

A committee of outside civic and community leaders from throughout Colorado helped select the recipients.

Troop 10411 started out as Brownies and Emily Tullis, Kaci Gulick, Daisy Diaz, Julie Jackson and Riley Owen have remained Girl Scouts through Cadettes.

For their Bronze

Award, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn, they transformed pillowcases into dresses for the Dress a Girl Around the World project. They collected the pillowcases, learned the fundamentals of sewing, then worked together to make the dresses.

In 2010 they took part in “Lights Out,” a Forever Green project at Cedaredge Elementary School. This helped the school save 142 kilowatt hours of energy in one day. The troop was recipient of the American Red Cross Western Slope Hero Award in 2011 for their work on that environmental project.

Over the years they have been involved in other service projects including: clothing drive for the local food bank, donating cookies to troops overseas, decorating pumpkins and making Christmas cards for Horizons Care Cen-

ter, and making cookies and decorating Christmas trees for Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

As part of the 100th anniversary celebration, Riley Owen, Emily Tullis and Julia Jackson attended the Women of Distinction banquet held last October in Denver.

Riley Owen, Emily Tullis, Daisy Diaz, and Kaci Gulick went to Grand Junction on March 12.

Each received a framed certificate and a bracelet with a “WOW” charm.

Riley Owen and Emily Tullis will be going to Washington D.C. on June 6-11 for the Girl Scout National Sing-along at the National Mall. The girls have been holding fundraising events to finance the trip and welcome donations to help make the trip possible. Call Robyn Tullis at 856-4519 to make a donation or for further information.

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Commodity distribution scheduled March 22

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Trustees honored Outgoing Orchard City trustees Jerry Brunemeier (left) and Len Johnson were honored for service following their last meeting on March 14. Brunemeier, who has served for six years, said, “I’d like to thank the citizens of Orchard City for their faith in electing me to the board twice.” Johnson, referring to the board’s water projects and park improvements, said, “I think we’ve gotten a lot done.” The two were honored with certificates and a reception following the board meeting.

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.

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 of $1,679 monthly for a family of

one, $2,268 for a family of two, $3,446 for a family of four, and $4,624 for a family of six.

A typical household will receive the following as long as the items are available: tomato juice, frozen chicken, cereal, dried plums, canned apricots, canned green beans, canned chicken, milk, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, pasta, beef stew and pistachios.

Please bring some form of identification. If picking up commodities for another household, an ID and a note from that household is required.

For more information, call 874-2039.

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 Internet Basics Computer Class. Learn the basics of surfing the web and staying safe Friday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m.

Art of Bill Jamison on Display. Visit the Cedaredge Library and view the retrospective exhibition of art on display by Bill Jamison through the month of April.

Teen Scene - Wii More Fun. Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 7 p.m.

After School Activity for Kids in Grades K-5. Come join the fun and decoupage eggs for Easter! Thursday, April 5, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Cedaredge Library.

Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.” Genealogy group meets monthly to help each other with genealogy. Friday April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Computer Basics for the Absolute Beginners. Saturday, April 7, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Cedaredge Library.

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

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in March and April from 3 to 5 p.m.

Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active

Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat!

Thursdays in March and April from 3 to 4 p.m.

April 12 is cancelled due to school vacation.

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 9213500.

Delta 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 512. Thursday, March 29, at 4:15 p.m.

Delta County Wildflower Presentation.

Come hear the wildflower presentation by Alice Lister from Friends of the Delta Library. Thursday, April 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Food for Fines during National Library Week April 9 to April 14.

Call Delta Library at 8749630 for information.

Basic Computer Class. Thursdays in April from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 874-9630 to sign up.

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 Facebook for Fogeys.

Come learn Facebook at Hotchkiss Library Tuesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m.

NOOK E-Reader Class. Learn to download to your Nook e-reader Tuesday, April 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Hotchkiss Library.

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 more information, contact the library at 8724153.

Paonia 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.

Teen Night. Learn about the customs and geography of Jamaica.

Sample food and learn basics in the Jamaican language using the Mango Languages database at Paonia Library.

Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

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Gates jumps 6-5 at meet

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The 2012 track season is rapidly gaining momentum in the current thinclad season.

Most schools participated in their second track meet of the season this past weekend.

Cedaredge’s Bruins took part in the Delta Invitational Meet where they improved on their finish a year ago and set a new meet high jump record on their way to second place.

Last year’s Bruins placed fifth at the Delta Invite.

Glenwood Springs scored 129 points to win the meet and Cedaredge’s 78 points placed the Bruins second ahead of 4A Delta which scored 74.70

points to finish third.

The Bruins scored most of their points in hurdling and jumping competitions. Points also came in the throwing events where several Bruins placed in the top eight to score team points.

Dante Markley scored high points in the hurdles with a win in the 110 high hurdles and a thirdplace in the 300 meter hurdles. Steton Brewer added a point in the 300 hurdles with his eighthplace finish.

Reid Gates, Danny Martinez, and Dagan Smith gave the Bruins 23 points for their combined efforts in the high jump.

Gates won the event in a tie-breaker with Marti-

nez. Gates cleared 6-5 in the jump off between the two athletes and Smith placed fourth.

The trio of jumpers were joined by Luke Wieben who also had a good day for the Bruins.

Both Gates and Martinez bettered the old mark in high jump with their efforts. The old record was held by Plateau Valley’s Chase Langely with his 6-3 effort a year ago.

Martinez, who signed with Western State earlier in the year, was excited at the time of his signing and believes both the boys and girls are in line to send big numbers to state this season.

Gates had a doublewin for Cedaredge with

a 20-2 leap in long jump.

Wieben placed sixth to give the Bruins two topeight placers.

Miguel Barajas and Tylor Balistreri had good days throwing the shot and discus. Barajas placed third in the shot and discus while Balistreri was fourth in shot put competition.

The Bruins scored points for a fifth-place finish in the 1600 meter relay and a pair of seventh-place finishes in the 400 and 800 meter relay races.

Cedaredge is slated to attend the Hotchkiss Invitational on Saturday (Mar. 24). Field events start at 9 and running events at 9:30 a.m.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge’s Tylor Balistreri completes his final throw in the shot put competition in last weekend’s Delta Invitational. Balistreri’s best throw earned him a fourth place finish in the event with Moffat County’s Garrett Spears setting a new mark.

Williams sets 100m mark

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge’s 100m sprinter Sierra Williams eases across the finish line in last weekend’s Delta County Invitational. Williams set a new meet record with her time of 12.52. The senior athlete also helped set another record in the 800m relay.

Senior Sierra Williams is bound for Florida St. where she will be part of a highly touted track team.

Williams’ off-season preparation for this track season included participation in events designed to provide a high level of competition.

A brief conversation with Williams revealed her excitement for the current season. “I went to meets where there was

good competition that has helped me prepare for this season. I’m in better shape than ever.”

For Williams, her performance on Saturday showed her preparedness as she helped the Lady Bruins cause by either winning individual races or helping win two first places in relays. Williams set a new 100m dash mark after clocking a 12.52. The old mark was 12.74 set by Williams in 2010.

Williams’ time in the

200 meter dash was 25.34 with teammate Summer Herman placing fifth.

The two relays that Williams helped win first place were the 400 and 800m relays. In the 800m relay, the Lady Bruins established a new school record, and also broke the Delta Invitational Meet record, with a time of 1:46.78. Glenwood set the old record (1:48.39) back in 2009. Joining Williams on the 400m team were Tani Zamarripa, McIntire and Herman.

Members of the 800m relay team included Williams, McIntire, Rachael Latta and Rebecca Deal.

The 800m sprint medley team of Zamarripa, Latta, Herman, and Mackenzie Kehmeier placed third in that race.

Cedaredge scored 15 points in long jump competition with Deal getting the win and Latta placing fourth.

Kissner finished fifth in the high jump and eighth in the discus for the Lady Bruins.

Bruin hardball team wins aged single runs in each of the fifth and seventh innings to make the final In what started out as score 15-8. a calm and warm day Beach picked up the under bright skies, last win for Cedaredge with Saturday’s doubleheader Trent Walker coming on baseball day ended up a in the latter stages of blustery and cooler day the third to get the save. before the last pitch was Beach pitched 3.2 innings thrown. giving up five hits and Cedaredge weathered six runs. Walker went 3.1 a big mid-inning rally to innings with three hits win game one 15-8 and and two runs added to then overpowered their his stats. opponents in game two Three players: Walker, by an 18-11 score.

Beach, and Rose all had Bruins 15, Titans 8 perfect days at the plate.

The Bruins eased out Walker and Beach had to an 8-0 lead after three three hits and rose two to account for seven of the Bruins’ runs. Aaron Henrie went three for four with Dillon Nichols and Greg Edgington getting one hit and two RBIs each.

Bruins 18, Titans 11 Game two started quickly for the Bruins as they jumped on Coal Photo by Wayne Crick Ridge pitching for four A near-perfect tag by Bruins’ shortstop Sterling runs in each of the first Rose was marred by the fact he didn’t have the ball two innings and then unloaded a nine-run barin his mitt. The ball appears just behind Rose.

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

innings of play in game one only to have the visiting Coal Ridge Titans explode for six runs in the top of the fourth inning leaving the Bruins up by two, 8-6, heading into the bottom half of the inning.

Cedaredge rebounded with a single run following a double from starting pitcher Drew Beach to plate Sterling Rose.

After that, Cedaredge had things go their way after scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth and four times in the sixth. Coal Ridge man-

rage in the third.

Meanwhile, the Titans plated two runs in the second and four in the third to trail 17-6 going into the fourth frame.

Cedaredge picked up their final run in the fourth with the Titans getting three runs in the fifth and two in the sixth to make the final score 18-11.

Rose got the win after going four innings on the mound and giving up six runs on five hits.

Cedaredge’s leadPhoto by Wayne Crick ing hitters in game two included Peter William- Cedaredge starting pitcher Drew Beach made a son’s four for five day with good tag on this Coal Ridge runner but did not have the ball when the play ended. the bat and four RBIs. Henrie, Walker, and Beach finished with three hits in four at bats with Walker and Beach picking up three RBIs each.

The Bruins are scheduled to play Gunnison in Cedaredge on Saturday (Mar. 24). The two teams will play a doubleheader with game one beginning at 11 a.m. and the second sons: to see how his team

BY TAMIE MECK contest set for 1 p.m. stacked up against the DCI Sports Writer Despite an 0-3-1 start bigger schools, and to to the season, Paonia give his players the tough head coach Drew Potter experience they will need is anything but disap- going into playoff season.

“A win would have pointed in his team.

Paonia lost its season- been nice, but we were be a good test for the opener to 3A Hotchkiss, in it in all three games,” Bulldogs. They are also then went 0-2-1 in last said Potter. “I think that off to a strong start with weekend’s Lloyd McMil- we found out that we can a 5-0 slate after double- lan Baseball Tourna- stand up to any team,” header wins over Aspen ment. Paonia was the regardless of class, and and Olathe and a win only 2A team in the Class that should bode well for 4A tournament. Pot- the remainder of the seaover Coal Ridge. ter said he entered the son.

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Rifle to test Bulldog nine

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Bulldogs won their first conference games of the season, sweeping a doubleheader Saturday at Roaring Fork High School. They were the first games for the Rams, who come into the season with seven seniors and a well-seasoned team.

“Our pitching was quite impressive,” said coach Jason Yantzer after defeating Roaring Fork 8-2 and 12-0. Game two was called after six innings under the mercy rule.

Starting pitcher Edgar Macias was slow to warm his arm up in game one, but once he did, “Then it was lights out, ” said Yantzer, with Macias striking out a dozen batters and allowing one earned run and two hits in 92 pitches.

Jacobe Galley pitched four Ks, picking up where

Macias left off to shut the Rams hitting game down in the final two innings.

Jaime Rodriguez pitched a shutout in game two, striking out nine of Roaring Fork’s 18 batters. With a 12-0 lead, Marco Meza pitched the final four at bats to finish the game.

With only three errors, the defense also had a good day. “I usually hope for under two per game,” said Yantzer.

While there were no outstanding heroes in either game, two Bulldogs players “had a great day at the plate,” said Yantzer. Brayden Wilson was 5-8 and hit three doubles for the day, and Russ Evans was also 5-8 with two doubles.

The Bulldogs are now 3-0 after defeating Paonia, 2-0, in their March 12 season opener.

All of the games remaining on the Bull-

dogs’ schedule are against 3A Western Slope teams.

Hotchkiss hosts Rifle in a doubleheader this Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. The Bears will

Photo by Tamie Meck

Edgar Macias pitches for Hotchkiss in the season-opening win over Paonia. The Bulldogs have developed a strong pitching game, and threw 25 strike-outs in their sweep of a conference doubleheader Saturday at Carbondale. Rifle (5-0) will test the Bulldogs (3-0) this Saturday in Hotchkiss.

Photo by Tamie Meck

The umpire calls Adrian Lopez safe to give Paonia the first run against Delta at the Lloyd McMillan Baseball Tournament. The game was close, with Delta pulling off a 5-4 win in the bottom of the seventh.

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Delta 2-1 at McMillan

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Panthers hit a rough stretch against Emery High School and eventually lost to the Utah team leaving them with a 2-1 record in last weekend’s Lloyd McMillan Tournament.

The Panthers opened the tournament with Alamosa and earned a 7-2 victory. A Saturday morning meeting with Emery, Utah ended in a loss for the Panthers when they gave up eight runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Emery eventually scored a 12-5 win.

Delta’s final game of the Lloyd McMillan Tournament was with Paonia on Saturday afternoon.

After the Eagles tied the game in the top of the seventh, Delta rallied for one run on a Brendan Kortz RBI triple in the bottom of the inning to win 5-4.

Delta 7, Alamosa 2 The Panthers had little trouble getting ahead of the Mean Moose and took a 1-0 lead after one

inning after Keaton Reiher had singled and later scored.

Delta picked up four more runs in the bottom of the second on three hits, including a two-run triple by Reiher, to take a 5-0 lead.

Alamosa was struggling with Jordan Sandoval’s pitching and the Panthers had just enough hitting offense to maintain a good feel for the game.

Another run in the third made Delta’s lead 6-0.

Alamosa finally got a run across the plate in the top of the fifth. A leadoff walk resulted in the first run for the Mean Moose.

Delta, leading 6-1, got a leadoff single from Chris Lopez in the fifth inning that was converted to the Panthers’ seventh run.

Alamosa rallied for one more run in the top of the seventh after a triple and a single combined to make the final score 7-2 in favor of the Panthers.

Reiher’s three for four day with the bat highlighted Delta’s win. When asked about his big day at the plate Reiher had a simple answer to his success. “I look for the first pitch every time.”

Reiher had a triple in the second inning and a double in the sixth to go with his first-inning single to lead Delta’s offense. The secret to his success so far this season comes from taking plenty of swings during the summer. “I’ll take around 100 swings a day during the summer. I use a hitting T or have Dad (assistant coach Steve Reiher) or a friend throw to me.”

Emery, Utah 12, Delta 5

Saturday morning’s contest against Emery was a defensive struggle for the first two innings.

Delta managed to get on the board first after Reiher drew a walk to start the third inning. Tyler Sandoval blasted a triple to score Reiher and scored himself later in the inning for a 2-0 Delta lead.

Emery used a walk, a double and an error to tie the game at 2-2 in the top of the fourth.

Delta broke the tie with a single run in the bottom of the inning.

The fifth inning was uneventful for both teams leaving Delta ahead 3-2.

For Emery, the flood gates opened in the sixth inning with eight runs crossing the plate to give the visitors a 10-3 lead entering the bottom of the inning. Delta failed to score as the game moved to the seventh.

Emery and Delta scored twice in their half of the seventh to leave the margin of victory at seven, 12-5.

Tyler Sandoval, Lopez, Austin Hines, and Kenny Wood all had two hits for Delta.

Delta plays in Montrose on Thursday, March 22, at 4 p.m. and then takes on Palisade on Monday at Canyon View Park in Grand Junction at 4 p.m.

Delta’s record is 4-1 for the season.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Austin Hines slides safely into second base against Alamosa’s Mean Moose in a game played in the Lloyd McMillan Baseball Tournament. Delta played a steady game and came away with a 7-2 win.

Hotchkiss track teams make strong showing

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Last season, three of the Hotchkiss boys’ relay teams were within fractions of a second of qualifying for state. The 400m relay team of Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Nolan Tracy and Tell Hawk posted the 19th fastest time in state 3A competition after a nearly flawless performance at the league meet; only the top 18 teams qualify.

All four returned for another season, and they’re all seniors. To make it all the more fun, senior Braeden Horton, who ran his freshman and sophomore years, returns after a hiatus in 2011, and is among the top sprinters on the team.

At Saturday’s Delta Invitational, the first meet of the season, the five combined to place fourth in the 400m and 1600m relays and sixth in the 800m. Hawk and cross country runners Hypio, Kurt Katzdorn,

and Cody Bartlett placed sixth in the 3200m.

They’re a motivated group, said head coach Kelly Cowan. “Having a little bit more depth helps, because now they’re pushing each other.”

Hawk, a three-time state qualifier, has another incentive: last season he was the only Hotchkiss boy to qualify for state, finishing 10th in the 400m dash.

“It was kind of awkward being the only boy,” said Hawk. “We’ve got a better shot of it this year.”

Early-season competition was tough. The boys team earned only 18 points Saturday to place 10th overall and second among the more than half dozen 3A teams.

Almost a third of Hotchkiss’ athletes, 19, are throwers. With throwing coach Curtis Hintz still coaching wrestling and only three days’ practice in the ring, the boys were still a bit rusty. And

with more than 80 discus and shot put throwers at Delta, competition was fierce. Senior Mason Oxford threw 106-10 to place a respectable 12th in the discus, and placed 27th in the shot put.

Sophomore Kylie Hodges surpassed the 36-foot mark her freshman year to qualify for state in shot put, where she placed eighth. She’d hoped to hit 35 feet on Saturday, but wasn’t too disappointed in her thirdplace throw of 33-01.25, and a seventh-place finish in discus. Senior Lindsey Todd placed in the top 12 in both events, and nine girls threw for Hotchkiss.

The Hotchkiss girls continue to be a powerhouse on the track.

Defending state champion Natalie Anderson won the 3200m by a minute and a half. Jenni Celis, who ran the 400m leg of last year’s state champion medley team and placed second in the 400m and 800m, topped

all other 800m runners by more than 13 seconds for the gold.

Two other medley winners, Beth Wood and Savannah Rocha, combined with Celis and Jessie Mautz to win the medley, and Hotchkiss placed fourth in the 400m relay.

Sprinter Kelli Buhrdorf placed sixth among the more than 70 racers to compete in the 100m dash.

The girls earned 68 points to place fourth.

Hotchkiss will host the 12th annual track and field invitational this Saturday. The meet is one of the few prior to league that includes primarily smaller schools, said Cowan. Not that they can’t or don’t want to compete with bigger schools. Cowan expects about 17 teams to attend.

Delta and Montrose will bring their junior varsity teams. Field events are slated to begin at 9 a.m. and the running events will get underway around 9:30 a.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Kylie Hodges, one of 19 throwers for Hotchkiss High School, puts everything she has behind her throw in Saturday’s shot put finals at Delta. More than 700 athletes from 23 schools competed at this year’s meet.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Wearing traditional St. Patrick’s Day green socks, Braeden Horton readies for the handoff from Dylan Hill in the 400m relay at the Delta County Invitational. Hotchkiss will host their 12th annual Hotchkiss Invitational this Saturday starting at 9 a.m.

Delta tennis team wins

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers won three doubles matches and one singles match to edge the visiting Montrose Indians on Mar. 15.

Delta got off to a slow start as the Lady Indians captured the one and two singles’ matches to begin the day.

Alaisa Melgoza looked as though she would have her way with Montrose’s Hailee Phillips after winning the first set 6-3. But Phillips rebounded for a 7-5 second-set win and then edged Melgoza 6-4 in the third set for the win.

Melgoza, a winner last week, has played tennis

four years at Delta High School and has been a varsity player for three of those years. Delta tennis coach Christina Curtis was pleased Melgoza had attended organized workout over the summer to improve her game.

At two singles, Sabrina Archibeque couldn’t get her game on track as she fell to Montrose’s Alyssa Arellano by scores of 62 and 6-1. Archibeque is another three-year varsity player for Curtis who attended the majority of summer workouts and has gotten a lot better for her work ethic according to Curtis.

The lone win in singles play came at number

three singles with Diana Ortega playing her way to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Diana Garcia.

Delta’s one doubles team of Miriah Martin and Becca Korthuis (2-0) had little trouble defeating Montrose’s two doubles duo of Coleen Edwards and Erica Decker 6-2 and 6-1.

At two doubles, Delta’s Annaly Ruiz and Barbara Gutierrez (1-1) outplayed Montrose’s Sidney Taylor and Sara Gladding 6-3, 7-5.

Montrose scored a narrow win (7-6, 7-5) over the Panthers’ team of Elise Scates and Rachel Tallent in three doubles play.

It was the first win of the

eran team, so a tie was respectable, said Potter.

On Saturday, Paonia lost 8-5 to Moffat County.

With seven errors, mostly on throws that allowed their opponents to score, Paonia had its worst defensive game of the tournament, said Potter.

Paonia lost 5-4 in their final game against Delta.

Paonia took an early tworun lead, and the game was tied at four going into the bottom of the seventh. Delta is a wellcoached team, said Potter. They were able to pull ahead thanks to a solid core of players.

The team had solid hits throughout the

tournament, but they weren’t always able to string them together in the same inning, which would have translated into more runs. That’s an area they will work on, said Potter.

Paonia has games scheduled against other 4A teams, including Steamboat Springs and Battle Mountain. The home game against the Huskies has been rescheduled for April 3.

The varsity team will travel to Nucla on March 27, and will host their home opener in a conference game against Rangely’s Panthers on March 31.

season for the Montrose pair with Scates falling to 0-2 and Tallent 0-1.

Emily Kuta (1-0) and Carmen Fausto (1-1) scored a dramatic win over Angelica Nevarez and Katie Mertz 6-2 and 7-5 to earn the match and team win.

Coach Curtis was pleased with her teams’ TENNIS TO C6

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Becca Korthuis pounds the ball for a point while her one doubles partner Mariah Martin watches the action. Delta took on Montrose on Mar. 15 and scored a 4-3 victory. Korthuis and Martin won their match 6-2, 6-1.

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Baseball CONTINUED FROM C4 KC Christian led off with a double in the 4-4 tie game Friday against Eagle Valley and scored on an RBI single by Landon Long. The Devils answered with three first-inning runs, then remained scoreless until the sixth when they took a 4-3 lead. Dustin Braslin scored a game-tying run in the seventh, and the game was called after nine innings due to time constraints.

Derek Heineger pitched five innings, and Long the final four to combine for eight strikeouts.

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Dear Friends and Clients, We’d like to express our gratitude for the help we received caused by our building fire two weeks ago.

To those who stopped by with words of kindness, brought food and the businesses that worked 24/7 to get us back up and running in 10 days, you are truly amazing. But of course, it’s the sentiment behind your efforts that mean the most. For that, we thank you.

A special thank you goes out to Jerry Reiher and staff, Main Street Printers, Delta Hardware, Lance Michaels, Bill Jensen, Paper Works, Andrea Jaeger, Axel & Kris Hasto, Cedar Creek Computer Services, Delta Fire Department and to everyone who stopped by.

Again, thank you.

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Delta girls 2nd at Invite

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Last year’s Lady Panthers finished fifth in team standings at the Delta Invitational Track and Field Meet. This year’s team scored 97 points to place second to Glenwood Springs which finished with 107 points.

This year’s success for the Lady Panthers came in various forms. Several top five finishes from individuals and relay teams propelled Delta to a second-place finish.

Cleo and Clarissa Whiting were instrumental in preserving the high placing for Delta. Cleo

won the 1600 meter run with Clarissa placing second.

Both Whitings were members of the secondplace 3200m relay team with Kyla Ownbey and Mackennea Broyles joining them to run one of their best early season races in two years.

Clarissa placed fifth in the 800m run and Cleo was sixth to earn seven points in the team race.

Ownbey was just off pace and placed ninth in the race.

Other top performances included sophomore shot putter Bryanna Music. Music qualified

for state a year ago and placed in the top 15. On Saturday, Music tossed the shot 35-8.25 to win the event. She earned third-place in the discus competition for 16 points in the team race.

The 400 and 800m relay teams used the talents of Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, and Erin Zunich to place second and third respectively. The foursome placed fourth in the 800m sprint medley relay.

Broyles added valuable fourth-place points in the 3200m run with Vanessa Pinela finishing

sixth.

Patti Chapman and Natalie Larkin continued their strong showing in triple jump competition from a year ago.

Chapman placed second on Saturday and Larkin fourth in the triple jump. The two athletes are expected to have strong seasons for the Lady Panthers. Larkin finished fifth in long jump.

In the 1600m relay, Sarah Glidden, Adara Sandoval, Taylor Jensen, and Haley Millard earned a seventh-place finish in the competitive field of teams.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Clarissa Whiting completes the first leg of last weekend’s 3200m relay at the Delta Invitational.

Taking control of the baton, and facing her leg of the race, is McKennea Broyles. The Lady Panthers placed second in the event.

DHS track team strong After finishing first in last year’s Delta Invitational, this year’s squad found themselves battling strong teams from Glenwood Springs and Cedaredge. The Demons finished first and Cedaredge second with 78 points. The Panthers were third with 74.70 points.

The Panthers had one first-place finish with Ethan Jack Baier jumping 40-11.75 to win the triple jump competition.

Baier was third in both the high jump and long jump events.

Justin Music looks

strong in 2012 and is moving in the right direction with his second-place finish in the shot put on Saturday.

Jake Ames had solid showings in several events over the weekend.

Ames is a distance runner who has the strength and build to make a strong jumper in the long jump.

Ames placed third in the 1600m run, was fourth in the 800m and anchored the 3200m relay team to place eighth. Ames was joined in the relay by teammates Jacob Davignon, Ownbey, and Jon Kinderknecht. In addition to all that running, Ames placed fifth in the

the day before their match with Montrose, we did a drill that taught our players how to focus and be consistent when they were tired and frustrated. “I felt like the work our girls did in that drill transferred over to our match against Montrose to help us get the win.”

Delta faced Central’s junior varsity on Tuesday (Mar. 20) and those results will appear in next week’s paper. Delta’s second match of the week will be against Glenwood Springs this Saturday (Mar. 24) in Delta. Matches are slated to begin at 10 a.m.

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Ethan Jack Baier picks his landing spot in the triple jump competition in last week’s Delta Invitational Track Meet. Baier sailed more than 40 feet to win the event with teammate Jake Ames scoring points with his fifth-place finish.

triple jump.

Dustin Ownbey (3200m run) and Irvin Hernandez (300m hurdles) finished fourth in their events.

Hernandez, Colin Fraser, Ethan Jack Baier, and Zach Decker combined efforts to place fifth in the 800m relay. Decker was also fifth in the open 400m dash.

In the discus throw, Blake Velasquez, Bran-

don Campbell, and Sean King earned points by placing fifth through seventh on Saturday.

Will Gilliam was eighth in the 110m high hurdles.

Delta is scheduled to participate in the Hotchkiss Invitational this Saturday. Field events begin at 9 a.m. with the running events scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.

Tennis CONTINUED FROM C5 play. “This was an excellant match against two pretty even teams. It was a lot of fun to watch. The team win came down to the four doubles position.

Emily (Kuta) and Carmen (Fausto) won the first set easily, 6-2. Then, to start the second set,

Montrose started playing a lot better and went up 5-2. Delta’s girls battled back and were able to win five games in a row to win the set 7-5 and match. I was so proud of these girls and the way they focused and fought back.”

In a practice session

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta triple jumper Jake Ames gets good height on this jump during last week’s Delta Invitational Meet. Ames was fifth in the event and also placed third in the grueling 1600m run.

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Eagles fall to Delta 5-4 in bottom of seventh

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

After losing to them in a pre-season scrimmage, the Paonia Eagles were hoping to end the Lloyd McMillan baseball tournament with a win over Delta, or at worst a tie.

But despite a close game and a slight lead for much of the game, a solid team effort down the stretch gave Delta the edge at the end of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, Paonia made the first run of the game in the top of the second, thanks to a double by Derek Heineger to score courtesy runner Adrian Lopez from second base.

Paonia held Delta to three-and-out in the first

two innings, then took a 2-run lead in the top of the third after KC Christian led with a single.

Tyler Kendall hit a sacrifice bunt to advance Christian to second, and Landon Long hit an RBI single to score Christian.

With two outs in the bottom of the third, Panther Chad Felder scored on a double by Keaton Reiher.

With runners on second and third, Tyler Sandoval hit a single RBI, scoring Reiher and tying the game at two.

Panther Chris Lopez ended a three-inning drought when he hit a triple in the bottom of the sixth, then scored on a throwing error by Paonia.

With two outs, Jordan Sandoval advanced to third on a single by Fedler.

A bad throw by Paonia allowed Fedler to score and Delta took a 2-run lead heading into the final inning.

With two outs and options running low, Dustin Braslin took first base on a catcher error.

With one strike to his count, Long slammed a two-run homer over the left field fence to tie the game at four.

“That was a huge clutch hit,” said Paonia coach Drew Potter. “I bet Landon Long will remember that for the rest of his life.”

With one out, Reiher

hit a single, then stole second on a pitch to Tyler Sandoval. Sandoval hit a single and was called safe on a close play at first, allowing Reiher to advance to third. At that point, the Eagles had one of Delta’s top hitters coming to the plate in Lopez. To avoid the hardhitting senior getting the winning hit, Potter had Lopez walked to load the bases.

Potter took a chance on the next batter, Brendan Kortz, would not get a hit and pulled his outfield and infielders in.

Unfortunately for Paonia, Kortz drove a ball over the left fielder’s head to score Reiher from third giving Delta a 5-4 win.

Photo by Tamie Meck

The Panthers’ Jordan Sandoval hits a line drive single to center field in Delta’s 5-4 win over Paonia in last weekend’s Lloyd McMillan Baseball Tournament.

Delta girls on 4A elite team It was a banner year for Delta’s Lady Panthers in basketball. For the second straight year, Delta finished the season on top of the WSL’s 4A division. Tied with Glenwood Springs and Moffat County, the Lady Panthers earned a share of the league title after posting an 18-4 regular season record.

Delta went on to win two more games before losing to D’Evelyn in the ‘Sweet 16’, and finished 20-5 to mark the best season’s record a Delta High School girls’ basketball team has ever achieved.

The accomplishments of the Lady Panthers was duly noted at 4A league meetings following the basketball season. Delta

landed five players on the WSL Girls Basketball AllConference Team for the 2011-12 season. Three players were selected to the First Team while two were selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

Senior Katie Kahrs was a First Team selection for the Lady Panthers. Kahrs finished the year with a 7.0 scoring average that was good for a 37 percent field goal performance for the season.

Kahrs was the top free throw percent shooter for Delta with a 73 percent.

Her 65 assists ranked fourth on this year’s squad.

The youngest recipient of the All-Conference honor for Delta was cen-

Photo by Wayne Crick

Vicie DeLisle and Gregg Hawkins hold the Troy Tulowitzki jersey that is to be given away on March 29 at the Jack Hawkins’ Memorial Scholarship Night at Delta High School. Anyone purchasing a ticket at the gate is eligible to win.

ter/forward Shelby Curtis as a sophomore. Curtis averaged 6.6 points per game with a 47 percent efficiency for the season, a 52 percent rating from the free throw line, had 39 assists, 16 blocked shots, and 135 rebounds for the season that equated to a 5.4 per game. Curtis also collected 56 steals during the season.

Delta’s third member of this year’s First Team players included junior Skylyn Webb. Webb finished the year with a 17.5 points per game scoring average to lead the Lady Panthers in that category.

Webb finished with a 48 percent shooting average from the floor and was 67 percent from the charity stripe.

Not only did Webb lead the Lady Panthers in scoring, but she also led the team in assists with 93 and had 107 steals to lead in that category as well. Her 88 rebounds placed her fourth in team standings in that department.

Two other Lady Panthers deserved elite classification in 2011-12 with seniors Sadie Carrillo and Taylor Zunich being selected to this year’s Honorable Mention Team.

Carrillo, the team’s starting point guard, scored at a 3.0 clip per game with a 51 percent average from the free throw line. In the assists

department, Carrillo was second on the team with 73 for an average of three per game. Carrillo had 58 rebounds and 48 steals for Delta on the season.

For Zunich, her 6.3 points per game ranked fifth on the team with a 39 percent average from the floor and 56 percent from the free throw line.

Zunich had 19 assists, 69 rebounds, and 41 steals for the 2011-12 season.

To top all the accolades earned by the Lady Panthers, Webb was chosen as the 4A WSL’s Player of the Year.

For the second year in a row, Delta’s Matt Hamm was honored as the 4A’s Coach of the Year in the WSL division.

Other 4A All-Conference selections included; from Moffat County; First Team, Melissa Camilletti, Annie Sadvar, Lisa Camilletti, and Makayla Camilletti. Kori Finneman was an Honorable Mention selection for the Lady Bulldogs.

Glenwood Springs’ First Team selections were Lexi Workentin, Delaney Gaddis, Cassidy Gaddis, and McKenzie Nelson-Buehler.

Honorable Mention honors went to Sarah Davis.

Steamboat Springs’ Nikki Fry was an Allconference First Team selection while Honorable Mention went to Ery Rink and Sydney Baucknecht.

Palisade High School

had three Honorable Mention selections including Emily Crow, Cruz Maestas, and Moriah Rayment.

Eagle Valley’s Madeline Lounsberry and Battle Mountain’s Katia Lopez were also Honorable Mention selections for the 2011-12 season.

Shelby Curtis

Skylyn Webb

Sadie Carrillo

Katie Kahrs

Taylor Zunich

Jack Hawkins’ Night fun for all; set for March 29 Come one, come all!

The fourth annual Jack Hawkins’ Memorial Scholarship Night has been set for Thursday, March 29, at Delta High School.

This year’s festivities include the usual facultystudent-alumni basketball games slated to be played between 6 and 8 p.m.

Admission for the fun-filled night is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Admission includes a chance to win one of 10 two-topping familysize pizzas or a Colorado Rockies Troy Tulowitzki autographed baseball jersey.

The evening’s activities will also feature a chili cook off between the Delta Volunteer Fire Department, Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, and the Delta County Ambulance District.

The sheriff ’s office is offering three chili choices for the palate — the Petty Offense chili will be a mild chili for the weak-hearted; the Misdemeanor Chili which is a bit warmer or medium temperatured culinary delight for the more adventurous diner; and The Felony Chili that is intended to test one’s

ability to withstand a more robust chili experience.

As the evening progresses, those attending the evening’s events will have the opportunity to sample all the prepared chili, including Wendy’s chili. Once the chilies have been sampled (excluding Wendy’s) guests will vote for the chili they believe to be the best (voting for one of the three groups cooking the chili).

The cost of the chili experience (all you can eat) is $5. That price includes crackers, beverage, and Meadow Gold ice cream.

There will also be a silent auction for items donated from the business community.

This year’s Scholarship Night is sponsored

by Shreeves Automotive Repair, Kwiki Tire Service, Delta HardwareACE, Colorado Beverage, DHS Class of 1962, Beauty and the Bling, Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza, Sunflower Room, The Kneaded Touch, and TLT Photography.

All proceeds from the evening go to scholarship funds!

Don’t miss this night of fun and remembrance for Big Jack!

Photo by Wayne Crick

Ambulance District representatives Cade Knight, left, and Denny Clishe stand on either side of DHS staff member Vicie DeLisle. On the right (back to front), representing the Sheriff’s Department is Bill Palmer, Mark Taylor and Fred McKee. Delta High School staff member Becky Strain is on the right.

Delta County’s soccer team wins

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

A win in Gypsum against Eagle Valley pushes Delta County’s soccer team to a 2-1 record. The match, played on Tuesday, March 13, was all Delta according to stats received.

Delta scored twice in the first half with Stephanie Sidor and Sadie Carrillo scoring goals. Stephanie Sidor’s goal came on an assist from sister Carissa Sidor.

Kristin Gardner picked up the assist to Carrillo for her goal kick that gave the Lady Panthers a

2-1 lead at halftime.

Second half play produced two scores from Lindsay Gardner. Carrillo assisted Gardner’s first goal and the second was unassisted.

Coach Julie Mottern selected Lindsay Gardner and Carrillo as this week’s top performers for their play against the Lady Devils.

Delta scored four goals on 14 shots in the match.

The next action for Delta County is on Tuesday, March 27 against Battle Mountain. Starting time for the match is set for 3 p.m.

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C8 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 BASKETBALL ——— STANDINGS ——— Western Slope Conference (2A) District 5 (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Paonia 10-0 23-3 Meeker 9-1 15-6 Hayden 9-3 14-7 Rangely 7-4 13-10 Soroco 7-5 12-8 Vail Christian 7-7 12-11 North Park 2-10 6-15 Plateau Valley 1-11 4-14 West Grand 1-11 1-17 District 5 (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Meeker 10-0 21-2 Plateau Valley 8-2 19-5 Hayden 8-2 15-8 Vail Christian 7-3 14-7 West Grand 6-4 14-9 Rangely 5-5 8-12 Paonia 5-5 7-16 Soroco 4-8 6-12 De Beque 2-8 5-15 Vail Mountain 2-9 3-15 North Park 0-11 1-19 Girls 3A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Olathe 13-0 23-4 Rifle 11-2 19-5 Roaring Fork 11-2 14-9 Grand Valley 7-6 12-11 Coal Ridge 7-6 10-11 Aspen 6-7 10-12 Hotchkiss 4-9 8-13 Gunnison 4-9 7-16 Cedaredge 2-11 3-17 Basalt 0-13 1-19 Boys 3A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Aspen 12-1 19-5 Roaring Fork 10-3 15-8

SPORTS Olathe 9-4 15-8 Grand Valley 8-5 13-9 Coal Ridge 7-6 10-13 Gunnison 6-7 11-11 Hotchkiss 6-7 9-11 Rifle 6-7 9-15 Cedaredge 1-12 4-16 Basalt 0-13 0-20 Girls 4A Western Slope Conference Girls TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Glenwood Springs 10-2 20-5 Delta 10-2 20-5 Moffat County 10-2 18-7 Steamboat Springs 6-6 12-11 Palisade 3-9 7-17 Eagle Valley 2-10 6-17 Battle Mountain 1-11 3-20 Boys 4A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Eagle Valley 10-2 18-6 Delta 10-2 17-6 Palisade 9-3 18-7 Steamboat Springs 5-7 8-15 Glenwood Springs 4-8 10-14 Moffat County 3-9 6-15 Battle Mountain 1-11 6-17

TRACK Delta Invitational 3/17/2012 Girls Team Standings 1. Glenwood Springs-GS, 107; 2. Delta-Del, 97; 3. Cedaredge-Ced, 73.5; 4. HotchkissHot, 68; 5. Grand Valley-GV, 55; 6. DoloresDol, 51; 7. Coal Ridge-CR, 45; 8. Paonia-Pao, 44; 9. Dove Creek-DC, 24; 10. Aspen-Asp, 22; 11. Telluride-Tel, 20; 11. Rifle-Rif, 20; 13.

Meeker-Mee, 17.50; 14. Crested Butte-CB, 17; 15. Palisade-Pal, 11; 16. Moffat CountyMC, 10; 17. Hayden-Hay, 6; 18. Ouray-Our, 5; 18. Olathe-Ola, 5; 20. Basalt-Bas, 4.

Individual Events 100m - 1. Sierra Williams-Ced, 12.52 (NR);

OR Sierra Williams-Ced 2010; 6. Kelli Buhrdorf-Hot,13.89 200m - 1. Sierra Williams-Ced, 25.34; 3.

Lindsay Russell-Pao, 27.32; 5. Summer Herman-Ced, 27.95; 8. Brooklynd EricksonPao, 28.73 800m - 1. Jennifer Celis-Hot, 2:19.87; 2. Chelsy Reed-Pao, 2:32.89; 5. Clarissa Whiting-Del, 2:35.42; 6. Cleo Whiting-Del, 1:35.74 1600m - 1. Cleo Whiting-Del, 5:46.45; 2.

Clarissa Whiting-Del, 5:47.01 3200m - 1. Natalie Anderson-Hot, 12:03; 4.

MacKennea Broyles-Del, 13:39.30; 5. Nikki Buhrdorf-Hot, 14:40.34; 6. Vanessa PinelaDel, 14:53.52 100m Hurdles - 1. Cori Guynes-DC, 17.06; 6.

Kristen Alward-Ced, 18.66 300m Hurdles - 1. Madi Goodstein-GS, 47.09 (NR), OR 47.20, Shelyn McCain-CR, 2010; 8.

Kristen Alward-Ced, 55.20 400m Relay - 1. Cedaredge, 51.33 (Sierra Williams, Savannah McIntire, Tani Zamarripa, Summer Herman); 2. Delta, 53.13 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 4. Hotchkiss, 53.98 (Beth Wood, Jessie Mautz, Arial Duncan, Aleksus Wilson); 7. Paonia, 56.06 (Willow Woods, Chelsea Martinez, Brooklynd Erickson, Easton Hartigan); 8. Cedaredge B, 56.17 (Kristen Alward, Kaitlyn Kissner, Bree Gutierrez, Mackenzie Kehmeier) 800m Relay - 1. Cedaredge, 1:46.78 (NR) OR Glenwood Springs, 1:48.39, 2009; 3.

Delta, 1:52.98 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 4. Hotchkiss, 1:54.99 (Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Arial Duncan, Aleksus Wilson) 1600m Relay - 1. Hotchkiss, 4:21.82 (Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Jennifer Celis, Aleksus); 4. Paonia, 4:36.85 (Lindsay Russell, Chelsy Reed, Taylor Polson, Gabrielle Moet); 7. Delta, 4:57.59 (Sarah Glidden, Adara Sandoval, Taylor Jensen, Haley Millard) 3200m Relay - 1. Glenwood Springs, 10:19.07 (NR) OR Glenwood Springs

10:26.00, 2009; 2. Delta, 10:23.99 (Broke old record), (Clarissa Whiting, Cleo Whiting, Kyla Ownbey, MacKennea Broyles); 7.

Hotchkiss, 11:42.08 (Nikki Buhrdorf, Natalie Anderson, Tiffany Clock, Brielle Palmer) 800m Sprint Medley - 1. Hotchkiss, 1:53.41 (NR) OR 1:54.66, Glenwood Springs, 2009, (Beth Wood, Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Jennifer Celis); 3. Cedaredge, 1:57.55 (Tani Zamarripa, Rachael Latta, Summer Herman, Mackenzie Kehmeier); 4. Delta, 1:57.94 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich); 8. Delta, 2:04.11 (Kaylee Brittain, Natalie Larkin, Haley Millard, Ayasha Richards) High Jump - 1. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 5-0; 5.

Kaitlyn Kissner-Ced, 4-8 Long Jump - 1. Rebecca Deal-Ced, 16-09.5; 3. Mandy Bushta-Pao, 15-08; 4. Rachael Latta-Ced, 15-02.25; 5. Natalie Larkin-Del,1501 Long Jump - 1. Jordan Steinke-GV, 33-01; 2. Patti Chapman-Del, 32-0.25; 3. Taylor Polson-Pao, 31-08.5; 4. Natalie Larkin-Del, 31-04 Shot Put - 1. Bryanna Music-Del, 35-08.25; 3.

Kylie Hodges-Hot, 33-01.25 Discus - 1. McKenzie Nelson-Beuhler-GS, 117-08 (NR) OR 117-03, Robyne SchererCed, 2006; 3. Bryanna Music-Del, 103-01; 7.

Kylie Hodges-Hot, 94-01; 8. Kaitlyn KissnerCed, 91-10 Boys Team Standings 1. Glenwood Springs-GS, 129; 2. CedaredgeCed, 78; 3. Delta-Del, 74.70; 4. Coal RidgeCR, 73; 5. Moffat County-MC, 71; 6. Rifle-Rif, 61.40; 7. Meeker-Mee, 33; 8. Telluride-Tel, 23.20; 9. Palisade-Pal, 19; 10. Hotchkiss-Hot, 18; 11. Basalt-Bas, 17; 12. Crested ButteCB, 16; 13. Aspen-Asp, 15; 14. Paonia-Pao, 11.70; 15. Dolores-Dol, 10; 16. Steamboat Springs-SS, 5; 17. Roaring Fork-RF, 4; 18.

Grand Valley-GV, 3; 19. Olathe-Ola, 1.

Individual Events 400m - 1. Christian Leverson-GS, 51.54; 5.

Zach Decker-Del, 54.41

Delta County Independent 800m - 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 2:05.96; 4. Jake Ames-Del, 2:09.72 1600m - 1. Vinson Marr-GS, 4:50.15; 3. Jake Ames-Del, 4:56.35 3200m - 1. Vinson Marr-GS, 10:43.49; 4. Dustin Ownbey-Del, 11:13.63; 8. Kurt Katzdorn-Hot, 11:19.13 110m Hurdles - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 16.28; 6. William Austin-Pao, 18.5; 8. Will GilliamDel, 18.53 300m Hurdles - 1. Auston Tribble-GS, 41.39 (NR) OR 41.53, Herman Gutierrez-GJ, 2009; 3. Dante Markley-Ced, 43.95; 4. Irvin Hernandez-Del, 43.96; 8. Steton BrewerCed, 46.25 400m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 44.95; 4.

Hotchkiss, 46.97 (Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Nolan Tracy, Braeden Horton); 7. Cedaredge, 47.65 (Jake Arter, Xander Camp, Ryan Latta, Austin Williams) 800m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 1:34.82; 5.

Delta, 1:38.88 (Irvin Hernandez, Colin Fraser, Ethan Jack Baier, Zach Decker); 6. Hotchkiss, 1:40.09 (Dylan Hill, Tell Hawk, Nolan Tracy, Braeden Horton); 7. Cedaredge, 1:41.02 (Jake Arter, Xander Camp, Ryan Latta, Austin Williams) 1600m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 3:39.74; 4.

Hotchkiss, 3:46.74 (Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Tell Hawk, Nolan Tracy); 5. Cedaredge, 3:48.08 (Dante Markley, Dagan Smith, Reid Gates, Like Wieben) 3200m Relay - 1. Moffat County, 8:35.24 (NR) OR 8:38.77, Delta, 2011; 6. Hotchkiss, 9:05.98; 7. Paonia, 9:08.06; 8. Delta, 8:09.92 (Jake Ames, Jacob Davignon, Dustin Ownbey, Jon Kinderknecht) High Jump - 1. Reid Gates-Ced, 6-5 (NR) OR 6-3, Chase Langley-Plateau Valley, 2011; 2. Danny Martinez-Ced, 6-4 (Also broke record); 3. Ethan Jack Baier-Del, 6-0; 4.

Dagan Smith-Ced, 5-10; 8. Luke WiebenCed, 5-8; 9. Ben Linnell-Pao, 5-6; 9. Eian Baier-Del, 5-6 Long Jump - 1. Reid Gates-Ced, 20-02; 3. Ethan Jack Baier-Del,19-11.5; 6. Luke

Wieben-Ced, 18-11 Triple Jump - 1. Ethan Jack Baier-Del, 4011.75; 5. Jake Ames-Del, 38-08.25 Shot Put - 1. Garrett Spears-MC, 45-08.25; 2. Justin Music-Del, 45-01.75; 3. Miguel Barajas-Ced, 49-09.5; 4. Tylor Balistreri-Ced, 42-01; 5. Tony Darling-Pao, 42-00.5 Discus - 1. Tanner Smith-Pal, 150-05 (NR) OR 149-03, Stryker Lane-Nuc, 2009; 3. Miguel Barajas-Ced, 130-02; 5. Blake Velasquez-Del, 114-08; 6. Brandon Campbell-Del, 113-08; 7.

Sean King-Del, 112-11; 7. Myles CumpstonPao, 112-11

SOCCER ——— STANDINGS ——— 4A Western Slope Girls Soccer Standings TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Steamboat Springs 1-0-0 4-0-0 Glenwood Springs 1-0-0 1-1-1 Delta 2-1-0 2-1-0 Battle Mountain 1-1-0 1-2-0 Palisade 0-0-0 1-0-0 Moffat County 0-2-0 0-3-0 Eagle Valley 0-1-0 0-1-0

TENNIS

Glenwood Springs 6, Hotchkiss 1 1 singles - Sarai Zilm, G, def Christa Beiriger, 6-0, 6-2.

2 singles - Brandi Vinger, G, def. Kelsey Milner, 6-1, 6-1 3 singles - Claire Wolcott, G, def. Amber Rankin, 6-1, 6-1.

1 doubles - Tess Libby and Elise Metzger, G, def. Sydney Sauter and Leah Palecki, 7-5, 6-3.

2 doubles - Sadie Dickinson and Tessa Ebert, G, def Khristina DeLoury and Megan Wright, 6-0, 6-1 3 doubles - not available - but Hotchkiss won 4 doubles - Flora Fischbacher and Kenia Farias, G, def Sadie Smith and Bree Vernon, 6-4, 6-3.

Delta boys honored in hoops The Delta Panthers had a great year in basketball and the list of players on this year’s 4A All-Conference selections reflect that. Delta placed four athletes on the First Team and had one on the Honorable Mention Team.

Seniors Jake Ames, Colin Fraser, and Ethan Jack Baier were jonied by junior Chris Black on the

Jake Ames

4A’s elite squad. Blake Velasquez, who had an outstanding season as well, was selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

Ames, the team’s top sharpshooter finished with 431 points for an average of 18.7 points per game. His long-range shooting, along with mid-range and close in game, averaged out to a remarkable 91 percent shooting from the floor.

Ames’ three-point goal average was 67 percent and he was a 74 percent free throw shooter for the Panthers.

Ames finished the season with 26 assists, 57 rebounds and 22 steals.

Fraser’s stats included a 14.4 points per game scoring average equating to a 91 percent from the floor as well, including a 65 percent average from

beyond the arc. Fraser had a 57 percent from the free throw line and had 25 assists, 34 rebounds, and 16 steals for the Panthers.

Baier’s 10.2 points per game gave the Panthers three players with double figure scoring in most games during the season. He was a 56 percent shooter from the free throw line, had 16

assists, 15 blocked shots, 91 rebounds (to lead team), and had 18 steals.

One of the most important facets of Baier’s abilities was his versatility.

Baier took over the point guard’s position when Black was forced to end his season with a broken ankle.

Black, a speedy and agile play-maker, was a constant threat from

Chris Black

Ethan Jack Baier

outside and to penetrate defenses. His 6.9 points per game was fifth on the Panthers’ team and carried a 76 percent shooting average for the season from the floor. Black shot at a 67 percent clip at the free throw line.

Black’s ability to dribble the ball and get into the paint allowed him the luxury of dishing off the ball for 60 assists during the season. Black also surprised opponents with his ability to jump as he blocked five shots and grabbed 30 rebounds. His 31 steals topped the Panthers’ statistics in that category.

As for Velasquez, his 7.1 scoring average was fourth on this year’s team.

He was active around the basket at both ends of the court where he dished out 22 assists, blocked 10 shots, pulled down 84

PHS tracksters coping

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

With little access to outdoor training facilities and athletes still recovering from winter sports, the Paonia track season is, well, off to a slow start. The Eagles boys earned 44 points to place eighth at Saturday’s Delta Invitational, and the girls earned 11.7 points to place 14th. More than 700 athletes from 20 schools competed at the meet.

But junior Lindsay Russell, a two-time state qualifier, is off to a speedy start. Russell placed third in the coveted 200m sprint and was one of only five racers

to break the 28-second mark, crossing the finish line in 27.32. Freshman Brooklynd Erickson also earned PHS a point in the 200m with an eighth place finish.

And mid-distance runner Chelsy Reed, who helped lead the Lady Eagles to a fourth place finish at state basketball just 10 days earlier, finished the 800m run in second place.

Ce’rra Carsten, who is also coming off of a successful basketball season, set a personal record and topped all other competitors by two inches, clearing five feet to win the high jump.

Mandy Bushta (yes,

also on the basketball team) fell shy of the 16foot mark in the long jump, clearing 15-08 to place third. Erickson also made the finals after clearing 15-05.25 to place ninth. Taylor Polson (basketball player) also finished third in the triple jump.

The team of Russell, Reed, Taylor Polson and Gabrielle Moet placed fourth, and first among 2A teams, in the 1600m relay.

In boys competition, Austin Williams placed sixth in the 110m hurdles and ninth in the 300m hurdles. Distance runners Trevor Walters and Jason Sturgis placed

ninth in the 1600m and 3200m runs, respectively.

After very little practice, first-year sophomore Ben Linnell finished in a 5-way tie for ninth place in the high jump Competition was tough in the two throwing events, but Paonia faired well in its opening meet.

Tony Darling placed fifth in a field of more than 80 shot-putters with a throw of 42-00.50. Myles Cumpston tied for seventh out of more than 80 discus throwers with a throw of 112-11. Both finished first among 2A competitors.

Paonia competes this Saturday at the Hotchkiss Invitational.

Colin Fraser

Blake Velasquez

rebounds (second highest on the team), and had 31 steals.

Delta garnered one more top honor with head coach Von Mitchell being selected by his peers as this year’s 4A Coach of the Year.

Other WSL 4A players selected to this year’s AllConference Team included Eagle Valley’s Tim Wells (Sr) and Cooper Sean (Sr). Sam Lansberry (Jr), Ayren Hart (Jr), and Jeremy Sabo (Sr) were selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

Palisade’s Kane Gunther (Sr) and Kyle Monger (Sr) gave the Bulldogs two players on the First Team. Gered Kusal (Sr) and Conner Whaley (Sr) were Honorable Mention Team selections.

Gunther was voted by league coaches as this year’s WSL’s 4A Player of the Year.

Seniors Jake Miller and Kit Croop were Steamboat Springs’ First Team selections with Carter Koorvansky (So) earning Honorable Mention accolades.

Mike McGraw was the lone Glenwood Springs player to be selected to the First Team. Kellin Casey and Randy Burbidge were Honorable Mention selections.

All three are seniors at Glenwood Springs High School.

Moffat County had one First Team selection, senior Tyler Hildabrandt (Jr). Senior Andy Browning was Honorable Mention.

Battle Mountain’s Joe Lybarger (Jr.) was tabbed as the Huskies’ lone First Team selection. Senior Jake Engle was selected to the Honorable Mention Team.

Paonia Eagle tennis players hone skills

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Members of the Paonia tennis team didn’t have to shovel their way onto the courts this season, thanks to a relatively dry February. Most of the team has been practicing for more than two weeks now, and were enjoying the 60-degree weather and late afternoon sunshine at last Friday’s practice.

With the exception of graduating seniors, the Lady Eagles didn’t lose any players after a successful 2011 season.

This year, 11 new players signed on, including two exchange students.

“A lot of young players, which I love to see,” said second-year head coach Kyle Banks.

Paonia opened its season Tuesday against Grand Junction High School.

Juniors Annavah Kropp and Tyler Rapke will fill the one and two singles slots after alternating between two and three singles last season.

The two juniors have

had little time on the court this spring, since both played in the state basketball tournament March 8-10. Both players committed off-season time to the game of tennis, including doubles competition at last July’s Taco Bell Western Slope tournament in Grand Junction.

Kayla Wilczek, who partnered at one doubles with Maria Mendoza last

season, will round out the singles lineup.

With several seasoned players returning and a host of new talent to choose from, the team was still working on putting together its doubles teams. They still have a little time. The Eagles will play their second matches of the season next Tuesday, March 27, at Hotchkiss, beginning at 4 p.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia singles players Annavah Kropp, left, and Tyler Rapke work on serves during a recent, and very warm, practice. The two juniors will fill the one and two singles slots for the Lady Eagles, with Kayla Wilczek advancing to three singles.

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Eckert – Homes + Acreage

Eckert – Home + Acreage

Redlands Mesa Views…

Incredibly well maintained 3BR/2BA, 1566 sq. ft., 2001 built modular with split bedroom floor plan, open living area, pellet stove in the living room, spacious rooms.

Attached 2 car garage on 2.87 acres! $220,000 #665998

Log Rancher…Cozy and roomy 3BR/2.5BA, 2944 sq. ft. with wide open living area, finished walk-out basement. Attached 2 car garage, 2 car carport, and separate shop/garage, plenty of room to park an RV or other toys.

1.4 acres with fenced pasture area. $225,000 #611784

Cute Home, Cute Price…

Cozy and comfortable 3BR/1BA, 1271 sq. ft. home features new oak cabinets in the kitchen, wood laminate floors in the main living areas, vinyl siding and metal roof for low maintenance. Fenced garden area, attached 1 car garage. $140,000 #666003

Must See To Believe…

Beautiful setting! This 6+ acres includes irrigation, 5000 sq. ft. barn/shop with tack room and pasture for horses. Lovely 3BR/2BA, 1344 sq. ft., 1996 manufactured home has two decks to enjoy the outstanding views. $229,900 #665267

Charming Country Home…

Enjoy the views from this 2008 built 3BR/4BA, 2045 sq. ft. Victorian Style Home.

Master suite is on the main level, large covered deck and covered front porch, lots of upgrades. Great central location on 1.91 acres. $289,000 #663044

Great Horse Property…Prime 44+ Acres AND Irrigation Water, two homes, two water taps, 1950 sq. ft. shop.

Spacious 3300+ sq. ft. home, plus 900+ sq. ft. bungalow for guest or rental income. May purchase homes and acreage WITHOUT irrigation for $375,000. Purchase all for $500,000 #639595

Great Country Starter…

Nicely remodeled 3BR/2BA doublewide on 1.18 acres in a nice central location.

Affordable small acreage includes a fenced area for small livestock and plenty of room to add some outbuildings. Irrigation water available for your garden and more. $133,900 #640588

Marsha Bryan

John Freeman

Norm or Christi Prettyman

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Greg Stratman

Janice Jones

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Bert Sibley

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Each office independently owned & operated.

WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

MOBILE HOMES

RENTALS

RENTALS

CHILD CARE

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

VICTORIAN GEM! Wonderful 3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Victorian with Hardwood Floors throughout, Historic Light Fixtures, Arched Entryways, Tons of Built-In Storage, a Real Fireplace, a Delightful Sunroom w/Pot-Bellied Stove, Vinyl Siding, Newer Roof, Det. Garage, Fenced Yard. A MUST SEE! Delta, #666095, $179,000!

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MOBILE HOME LOT northeast of Delta. $300 per month. Call 261-0026 or 970-200-4538. (2x11) RENT TO OWN A mobile home set up in our quiet park outside of town of Montrose. Low down payment with a monthly payment as low at $485 per month. Utilities not included. A few three bedroom, two bath units available with more coming soon.

Background checks done on all prospective tenants. Call today 970-249-8314. (8x9)

WANTED TO BUY WANTED, GOOD USED mobile home. Call 970-2610026. (2x11)

COMMERCIAL

RENTALS

WANT TO WATCH children in my home. Any age, Monday through Friday, days or evenings.

Low price. Call 874-3152.

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HORIZONS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418 Studio Apartment Senior Living 55 and older.

Includes all utilities except satellite and phone $624 per month Additional services available

Horizons Retirement Community 970-835-3113

RENTAL PROPERTIES We have corporate housing available — long term or short.

Rentals MEDICAL OFFICE building. Ideal location directly across from Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Sale or lease. Available May 2012. 970-249-7485. (6x10) ADVERTISE TODAY!

1 bedroom - 1 bath apartment in Austin Office building for lease in downtown Delta.

Great parking.

RENTALS

874-9803 • 874-4006 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) FOR RENT, NICE ONE bedroom cabin in country near Cedaredge. $375 per month. 210-7889. (1x12) THREE BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bathroom, dining room, living room, fenced front and back yard. Ditch water available for use. This area is in city limits as well as in a great neighborhood. $900 per month plus damage deposit. Pets OK. Contact Mickie at 970-275-5675.

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CARD OF THANKS

COUNTRY LIVING: TWO bedroom duplex apartment, edge of bluff overlooking Gunnison River off Hwy. 65 about five miles from Delta. Garage, storage, kitchen/laundry appliances, water included. New paint and carpet. $700 per month, one month deposit, references. 970-245-5765 or seedpod80@hotmail.com.

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FOR RENT IN PAONIA: Two bedroom, one bath, 800 square foot house. $650 per month. Gas heat.

References. One month security. Available March 16. 970-261-2737. (tfnx7) SMALL HOME IN Austin available March 1. $500 rent, $500 deposit. No pets. Call 275-5791. (tfnx7)

I WOULD LIKE TO thank everyone for their kindness for the loss of my son, Jon Kabela. Diabetes is a wicked, wicked disease.

A special thanks to Shawn LaBounty and Matt Taylor for speaking so wonderfully kind at Jon's funeral Mass, and also to Rita Murphy for the dinner afterwards. This has been a very hard time for all the family, brothers and sisters, and parents.

Children are not supposed to go first. Thanks from Jon's Mom, Dad, Annette and Dave, Teresa, Chris and Ginger. (1x12)

AUSTIN THREE BED- LIVESTOCK room, two bath house, views, fireplace, covered patio, washer, dryer, evap. cooler, water paid. Dog/ SELLING 26 QUALITY horse possible. No cats.

Charolais bulls, one of $825 per month. 303-904which is a 1 1/2 year-old 1458. (4x11) bull. March 22 at Delta Sales THREE BEDROOM HOME Yard. For more information, northeast of Delta. Large call Bob Black at 241-4544. yard. $750 per month. Call (3x10) 261-0026 or 970-200-4538.

SIMMENTAL BULLS (2x11) black and red yearlings Simmentals.

NEWLY REMODELED Silverjack two bedroom upstairs Greg Freeman. 970-209apartment. 243-3241 in 2326. (10x8) Delta. (3x10)

AUTOMOTIVE

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

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TORSION TRAILER AXLE 3500 lb. rated torsion axle with 5-lug (4 1/2" pattern) spindles included.

Dimensions are 82” track length, 65” frame width, 30 degree angle??? $175 874-4558, leave message. (tfnx41)

SECOND STORY APT. for rent in Delta. One bedroom with storage unit, laundry. All utilities except electric paid. 874-4436 MonFri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (4x9)

GALLEGOS LAW OFFICE

BUY OR SELL 874-4421

249-7676

Overwhelmed By Debt?

Considering Bankruptcy?

If you need a fresh start, please call our office for a Free Consultation Our office is a debt relief agency.

PREMIER BUILDING LOT! Gorgeous Choice Building Lot in Premier Delta Subdivision. 2Acre Lot with & Unobstructed Magnificent 360° Views! End of Cul-De-Sac Location. In the Country yet minutes from town, includes installed water tap and irrigation water too. Delta, #666101, $75,000!

Marsha Bryan

CRS, ABR, TRC, SRES, SRS Broker Owner marsha@meetmarsha.com See Virtual Tours at: www.meetmarsha.com

970-856-8800

SELL THAT ATV FAST IN the DCI classifieds. Call 8744421.

Each office independently 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. owned & operated Cedaredge, CO 81413 WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

REAL ESTATE

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COLORADO ACRE WITH beautiful private mountain trout fishing stream, $29,500. $325 down, $325 monthly. Good access. Call anytime.

806-376-8690. diane.steed@att.net. (1x12)

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to the DCI. Call 874-4421 for the rates in your area.

Let my 33 years experience work for you!

The Real Estate Leaders

SOUTHWEST BEAUTY! Upscale 3BR/2.5BA, 2705 sq. ft. southwestern home on 8.8 acres. Vaulted ceiling in great room, lots of built-ins for books or to display treasures. Hot tub on upper level trex deck. Small loft office, gourmet kitchen with lots of custom cabinets & pantry. Big windows take advantage of the wonderful Colorado sunshine for passive solar gain! Attached 3 car garage, 360° views. $395,000 Delta, CO #666044 CHARMING VINTAGE HOME! All the charm is still here in this 1916 updated home on 1.32 acres along Surface Creek and surrounded by huge trees.

Lovely 3BR/2BA, 1340 sq. ft. home has new steel roof, wood laminate flooring, vinyl siding & windows, new kitchen counter tops & sink. Beautiful mature landscaping surrounds the home, deck overlooks the creek. Detached 3 car garage. $220,000 Eckert, CO #660127

2009 SILVER PRIUS very nice condition. 47.5 MPG documented. Milage over 39,000. Call 835-4430.

(2x12) PICKUP ALUMINUM BOX diamond plate box for smaller pickups. Mounts on rail of pickup bed. 2 doors, easy access side entry. Dimensions: 60" Lx15”Tx17”W Good condition. $100. Call 874-4558, leave message. (tfn41)

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Janice Jones CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR Broker Owner

970-856-7344 Direct phone

970-856-7344 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge, CO 81413 800-249-1838 jj@janicejones1.com

Each office independently owned & operated

WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

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CLASSIFIEDS

HELP WANTED

GUNS

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)

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MINERS WANTED Underground mining contractor is currently accepting applications for certified miners. We specialize in the installation of ventilation controls, roof supports, and roof injection. We offer a full benefit package including paid medical and retirement. Applicant must have current MSHA training, have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation, be able to pass a physical and drug screen, and be willing to travel extensively.

If qualified and interested you may apply in person or mail an application to: HR Manager 1114 16 Road Fruita, CO 81521 You may also fax your application to 970-858-0696.

NO PHONE CALLS

HELP WANTED FIRST COLORADO National Bank is seeking to fill a full-time Personal Banker position at its Paonia location. Please contact Branch Manager, Jennifer Abila at 527-4141 or 874-0100 or pick up an application at either branch location (Paonia or Delta).

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Classified Ads get results.

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MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY LLC (MCC) WEST ELK MINE Somerset, Colorado

AVAILABLE POSITION: Maintenance Clerk II or III RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Develop and issue daily maintenance work orders for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance Maintain a file of active and inactive work orders Enter new equipment into the Ellipse system as needed Match Ellipse Fit/Defit components with daily work orders Update production reports and enter them into the Ellipse System Compile records in permissibility books and maintain other maintenance records as needed Notify MSHA of transfer of equipment between mining operations Maintain safety inspection and pre-shift records on equipment daily Overtime periodically required, including weekends Occasional split shift work required PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum education level – high school diploma Must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision Proven competent organizational and computer skills Proven proficiency in Word and Excel programs Effective verbal and written communications skills Proven interpersonal skills Previous coal mining experience and mine maintenance skills will be considered a plus Previous MIMS/Ellipse program experience will also be considered a plus but are not mandatory POSITION REPORTS TO: Operations Manager Information about the position may be obtained by contacting Edgar L. Langrand, Manager of Human Resources at: (970) 929-2254 or email: elangrand@archcoal.com.

All qualified candidates interested in this position must apply no later than March 28, 2012 to Price Mine Service in Hotchkiss, CO. Phone 970-872-3214.

Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge?

Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

PRN Driver PRN LPN/RN RN Evenings Part-Time Housekeeping Human Resource Manager Join a team who is making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Send resume to jkjones@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE/AA

Search the classifieds for Jobs!

Do you like being a part of a fun team atmosphere?

Helping people realize their dreams?

We are the dominate leader in our industry.

Founded in 1955, Aaron’s is one of the fastest growing retailers of brand name Furniture, Appliances, Computers and Electronics.

With over 1,900 stores nationwide and new stores opening every week, this may be the opportunity for you.

Customer Accounts Manager Requires excellent communication skills for collections on customer accounts and the ability to lift 55 lbs unassisted. Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 21.

Benefits include: ✓ Competitive pay ✓ 2 Weeks Paid Vacation ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Performance-Based Bonus Plan For immediate consideration please Apply in Person at 3012 Stafford Lane Delta, CO

Delta County Independent

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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)

COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 March 22, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) Nine thousand acres of sugar beets is a big thing when one stops to think about it a moment, to let a view, as it were, of that vast territory confront you, if possible, and this is what has already been contracted for by the Western Sugar and Land company at Grand Junction, and over half of that great acreage is to be grown and harvested in this section of the Western Slope.

It is estimated that easily a million dollars will be paid out to beet growers at the close of the coming season and Delta county will come in for a greater share of that sum than any other county of the district. Montrose will also get a good slice of the pie, for beet growers are numerous in the Olathe district and have always been successful. *** E.F. Hubbard was a Cedaredge visitor Wednesday. He reports that Orchard City is not yet a dead issue as was reported, but that they are still making plans for the establishment of the town in

The Delta County Independent is accepting applications for our mail crew. The position is part-time and requires an energetic, team-oriented person.

This position requires some physical lifting, a good attitude, and ability to work with others. Hours are approximately 4-5 hours on Tuesday evenings beginning around 7 p.m. Duties include inserting, and delivering to vendors and racks in Delta-Olathe area. Must have reliable vehicle and good driving record. Possibility of Monday morning hours as well.

Please apply in person DELTA COUNTY

INDEPENDENT 401 Meeker, Delta CO

*** The Crawford Chronicle is not informed as to the amount yet to be subscribed to insure the building of the railroad. It is to be hoped that sufficient has been secured to justify the running of a survey.

There are persons who say they will subscribe if a survey is made and the road located where they have been told it will go. It is certain that nothing would give this section a more rapid growth and permanent development than the assurance of a railroad this year. Our population would double in that time, our town would keep pace with the country and this time next year would see the Crawford section one of the busiest and most prosperous on the West Slope. It is important that every property holder show his appreciation of this opportunity by coming to the front as his neighbors have done and assure the road. *** Dr. J.E. Wheelock has just purchased a fine five passenger Ford automobile and is having all sorts of fun these days driving over the best of country roads. He was not long in mastering the machine, and can handle it with the best of them already. *** New York City has 55,000 Smiths and in other large cities the name occurs from 100 to 200 times in proportion to any one name. At the present time there are five United States senators by the name of Smith. If something is not done to the Smiths, everybody will be Smith by and bye. *** The shamrock was in evidence Sunday, it being St. Patrick’s day. Nearly everybody in Delta was wearing the green. Even some of the Irish did it. *** Ladies were out in full force last Friday and

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MA NEEDED PART-TIME for front end/nursing backup position beginning May 1.

Must be experienced, flexible and able to work reception and nursing. Please send resume to Marilyn, Cedaredge Doctor's Office, 255 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413. No phone calls please. (2x12)

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 THE CITY OF DELTA IS keep them current by callaccepting applications ing 874-4421. for part-time positions at the Recreation Center for BEGINNING THIS MONTH Paonia Care and Recreation Specialist I and the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Rehabilitation Center II, with emphasis in Aquatics Group will host a special and Fitness Departments. speaker meeting on the last NOW HIRING Hourly rate range $8 to Thursday of each month. $11 per hour. Recreation Everyone is welcome. 7-8 Specialist I - Any combina- p.m. in Cedaredge at First Full-Time LPN tion of education and experi- Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Full-Time RN ence equivalent to comple- Street in Wick Hall behind Full-Time Cook tion of 10th grade; lifeguard the church, west end. Call age requirement is 17 years Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856of age or older at time of hire. 7115. (tfnx12) NEW GRADS Recreation Specialist II - any WELCOME combination of education FREE DIAPERS FOR UP and experience equivalent to to one year! Pregnant APPLY ONLINE AT completion of high school. women in Delta County can grace.vikus.net/app Both positions require CPR now get help to quit smokand first aid certifications at ing and get something they OR time of hire or able to acquire can really use after their Call 527-4837 for within 30 days of hire date; baby arrives — free diapers. further information. possession of current ARC Healthy moms have healthy Ask for Yvonne Lifeguard Training certifica- babies. Enroll in the Baby & or Jackie tion or ability to obtain with- Me Tobacco Free program in four weeks of hire. Fitness today. Contact the Delta requires ability to success- County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local PART-TIME IT ESSENT- fully complete training by physician. (TFNx2) Fitness Coordinator; for a ial Instructor Certified needed to teach at Delta Correctional personal trainer must be cer- THE DISTRICT ATTORNFacility. 20 hours a week. tified in personal training. ey's Office provides serMust be able to pass a Schedules can include early vices to those who have Department of Corrections mornings, nights, weekends been victimized by a crime background check and have and holidays; hours will of domestic violence, A+ certification. Pay up to be scheduled as needed. assault and other crimes. $20 per hour DOE. Send Application to be submitted To learn more about the resume to John Jones, to HR Director, City of Delta, victim assistance services Director of Delta-Montrose 360 Main Street, Delta, CO provided by the District Technical College, 1765 Hwy. 81416 (please do not submit Attorney's Office, please 50, Delta, CO 81416. Or e- applications to Recreation contact Lou Nesbit at 970mail to peggstaff@dmtc.edu, Center). Applications avail- 252-4260. (tfx41) Administrative Assistant. able at www.cityofdelta.net.

Closing date for applying is Open until filled. EOE/MF ADVERTISE HERE, CALL 874-4421 for Ad Rep. (2x12) March 23, 2012. (1x12)

HELP WANTED

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Saturday to attend the millinery opening at the Hillman store and at any time during each of those days and until closing time Saturday night one could hear the merry ripple of feminine voices proclaiming their delight with the seasons brightest creations. *** The senior class of the Delta high school netted $46 from the musical and literary entertainment given in the Lincoln building last Friday evening and are thus encouraged to further efforts to acquire a fund for present and future use of the class. All who attended the performance Friday evening speak very highly of every number on the program. The senior class will give a similar performance this evening, which will doubtless be equally good. *** The Delta Coronet band will give its initial open air concert at the corner of Main and Fourth streets at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday, and will continue to give such concerts on other prominent street corners each Sunday afternoon until the weather will permit of its appearance in the evening. The band is fast getting into form and these public concerts will unquestionably prove of much pleasure to residents of the city. *** The latter part of last week the trains on nearly all the roads out of Denver east were blockaded getting away from that city. A train on the Rock Island made its way out eight miles, got stalled in the snow, and had to back in. During this period the farmers all up and down the Western Slope valleys were doing plowing and general farm work in genial sunshine and shirtsleeves. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0230 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. 2011-0164 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0228 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 20, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARK A HAMBLEN Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF1 Date of Deed of Trust 11/8/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/13/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609620 Original Principal Amount $214,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $215,699.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point 851 feet North of the SW corner of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. Thence North 175 feet along the West subdivision line; Thence along those tracts of land described in Book 438 at Page 1309 and in Book 435 at Page 933 East parallel to the South subdivision line 560 feet (formerly described as North 89°32' East 560 feet); Thence South parallel to the West subdivision line 173 feet; 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.

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 determined 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.

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 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

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 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.

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 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. 2012-0005 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, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO.

D3

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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0009 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 18, 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) CYNTHIA J. DURAN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust 11/16/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/22/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609943 Original Principal Amount $204,210.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $206,390.08 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. LOT 65, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 789 GENESSEE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/16/2012, 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 3/21/2012 Last Publication 4/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/18/2012 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 # 11-910-20439 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 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.

Legal Deadline 10 a.m. Mondays

D4 Wednesday, March 21, 2012 TOWN OF PAONIA ORDINANCE NO. 2012-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, wants to amend and clarify the definition of a minor subdivision to allow more flexibility for relocation or adjustments of lot lines that is beneficial to the public; and WHEREAS, the said Board of Trustees has determined that it is in the best interests of the community to allow multiple relocations or adjustments of lot lines under the definition of minor subdivision in a manner less restrictive than now provided.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, THAT SECTION 5.02(1) DEFINITIONS IS MODIFIED AND CHANGED as follows: 1. Section 5.02 of the Subdivision Regulations, Definitions, is amended by the addition of the following: MINOR SUBDIVISION - The division of land that meets at least one of the following conditions: 1. The division of a parcel of land into three lots or less. A parcel of land may only be subdivided into three lots or less under the minor subdivision procedures once, but the relocation or adjustment of lot lines may be permitted multiple times on the same parcel of land provided that such modification conforms to all other applicable provisions of these regulations.

Any subsequent subdivision, except for condition 2 below, must follow the procedures for a major subdivision.

2. The relocation or adjustment of a lot line that does not create new lots.

2. All other ordinances, resolutions and other provisions of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, or parts thereof, in conflict or inconsistent herewith, and to the extent they are in conflict or inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed, provided, however, that the repeal of any ordinance, resolution, other provisions of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, or parts thereof, shall not revive any other section of the same heretofore repealed and superseded.

INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2012.

TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO BY: /s/ Mayor, Neal Schwieterman ATTEST: /s/ Town Clerk, Barbara J. Peterson Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0007 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 13, 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) Lori M. Rodriguez and Kevin Sterns Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/24/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/29/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592923 Original Principal Amount $128,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,575.53 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 3 AND 4, BLOCK 6, SOUTH DELTA ADDITION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1015 Palmer St, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/16/2012, 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 3/21/2012 Last Publication 4/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/13/2012 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: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 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 # 12-00180 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0232 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 28, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Hank Dean Kennedy

Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC, DBA The Lending Center Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE7 Date of Deed of Trust 4/4/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/12/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 602432 Original Principal Amount $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $278,825.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" Part of the West of the East of the Southeast of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the East line of the said West of the East of the Southeast whence the Southeast corner of said Section 6 (a monument by P.L.S. 11530) bears South 44 degrees 15' 08" East, 949.06 feet, considering the South line of said Section 6 between the said Southeast corner and the Southwest corner (a monument P.L.S. 3657) to bear North 89 degrees 57' 00" East, from the U.S. G.L.O. plat, and all other bearings to be relative thereto; Thence South 00 degrees 12' 11" East, 650.37 feet on the Said East line of the West of the East of the Southeast to the North right-ofway line of O Road; Thence South 89 degrees 57' 00" West, 659.86 feet on the said North right-of-way line to the West line of the said West of the East of the Southeast; Thence North 00 degrees 10' 52" West, 650.76 feet on the said West line of the West of the East of the Southeast; Thence North 89 degrees 59' 02" East, 659.61 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 28803 Redlands Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NATHAN S. SILVER #28836 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-04859CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

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°

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

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.

CALL FOR TOWN ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, 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: Five Trustee Positions Three (3) positions will be for a four (4) year term.

Two (2) positions will be for a two (2) year term.

QUALIFICATIONS OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS All persons who are citizens of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age and have resided in the Town of Hotchkiss for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election, who are registered in the office of the County Clerk or with the Hotchkiss Town Clerk and not serving a sentence of confinement, detention, or parole for a felony conviction.

CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION: FOR TRUSTEE (Vote for Five (5) Mary Hockenbery Ralph Sandmann II Jane Wills Georgia Hopper Dustyn Foster Carrie Wingfield James Roberts I, Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk for the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list of all nominations filed in my office for the regular Municipal Town Election of said Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado.

Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE ELK CREEK FAN BOREHOLE #1 WELL VESSELS COAL GAS SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 90 WEST, 6TH P.M. SURFACE OWNER: Oxbow Mining, LLC, 3737 Highway 133, Somerset, CO 81434 APPLICANT: Vessels Coal Gas, Inc., 730 17th Street, Suite 340, Denver, CO 80202 LOCATION: The site is located north of State Highway 133, within the NW1⁄4NE1⁄4 Section 8, Township 13 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M., north of the Town of Somerset.

PROPOSAL: The request is permit the Elk Creek Fan Borehole #1 gas well, which was drilled in 2010 as a coal mine methane vent shaft.

ACCESS: Access is from State Highway 133.

COMMENT PERIOD: Comments will be accepted for a 15-day period, upon the mailing by certified mail and publication date. Submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the County Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230), or by email to planning@gunnisoncounty. org. A copy of the application is available in the Gunnison County Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO; additional information may be obtained by calling the Department at (970) 641-0360. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) has issued a proposed decision to approve Surety Release Application No. 1(SL-1) for the Elk Creek Mine, Permit No. C-1981-022. The mine is operated by Oxbow Mining, LLC under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The surety release application was submitted by the Division on February 21, 2012. The liability adjustment is being conducted under Rule 3.02.2(4) of the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Coal Mining. This liability adjustment is a result of Technical Revision 66 (TR-66) which modified the procedures for sealing gob vent boreholes not located in an aquifer.

TR-66 was approved by the Division on March 12, 2010. The proposed cost adjustment would decrease the reclamation cost liability for the Elk Creek Mine from $4,812,510.39 to $4,298,923.39. The affected area is located in Delta and Gunnison Counties, approximately 0 miles North of Somerset, CO. Copies of the proposed decision are available for review at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the office of the OA.RH.Name.

Any person who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected may request an adjudicatory hearing regarding this proposed decision. Requests for a hearing must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, and shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and objections to the proposed decision.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 21 and 28, 2012.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DELTA COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES REQUEST FOR CONTRACT SERVICES LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP) 2012 The Delta County Health & Hu-

Delta County Independent man Services Department is seeking proposals from qualified individual(s) or firms to provide for all administrative and operational aspects of the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for the Delta County Health & Human Services Department. The purpose of the LEAP Program is to assist lowincome households to: A) meet their home heating costs, and B) address home heating emergencies, such as residential Heating system repairs.

The successful individual(s) or firm shall enter into a contract with Delta County to provide these services. This is a Contract Position - no benefits. Contractor shall be responsible for individual(s) or firm’s taxes and insurance.

Bid Proposal documents may be picked up at the Delta County Administration Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado. Documents are also available on the Delta County Web Site at www.deltacounty.com.

Questions concerning the Bid Proposal documents can be directed to Carolyn Clemens at (970) 874-2101 or e-mail cclemens@deltacounty. com. For information concerning this proposal please contact Leone Anderson at (970) 874-2047 or landerson@deltacounty.com.

Bid Proposals must be submitted on County Forms and submitted to the Delta County Administration office, Attention: Carolyn Clemens, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 by 10:30 a.m., April 30, 2012, at which time they will be opened in Room 234. Individual/firm must provide a list of previous work and references, along with a list of Qualifications.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals if it feels, to do so, is in the best interest of the County.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 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.

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL 11-90-24 #3 WELL, ONE ADDITIONAL GAS WELL AND GAS AND PRODUCED WATER PIPELINES SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd., P.O. Box 26, Montrose, CO 81402 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Federal 11-90-24 #3 gas well, including the construction of a well pad to accommodate one future gas well and the installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to the existing collection pipelines.

LOCATION: The site is located west of Highway 133 in the SE1/4 of Section 24, Township 11 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE Delta County Fire Protection District No. 1, Delta County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the 2nd of March 2012 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 cancelled pursuant to 1-5208, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Carl Cassel...4 year term.

Mark Hollenbeck...4 year term.

Richard N. Smith, Designated Election Official DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 Contact Person for District: Richard N. Smith Address: 1753 G Road Delta, Colorado 81416 Telephone: 970-874-8905 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

NOTICE Applications for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District ("District") for two directors to fill terms ending April 16, 2012 will be accepted by the District Court, Seventh Judicial District, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Delta, CO until April 6, 2012.

Applicants must have residence in the District for at least one year and be the owner of real property within the District. Applications should be accompanied by a resume reflecting agriculture, municipal, industrial, or other interests in the

beneficial use of water within the District. Description of the Districts' boundaries are available from C.W. Armstrong, Secretary of the District, PO Box 129, Cedaredge, CO 81413. Phone (970) 856-7683.

C.W. Armstrong, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28 and April 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Delta Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 360 Main St., to consider a Re-Zone request for the property located at 101 Grand Avenue.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED RESOLUTION (If the Designated Election Official cancels election) 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. BONE MESA DOMESTIC WATER DISTRICT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Designated Election Official of the District has been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to cancel the election and declare candidates elected at the close of business on the sixty-third before the election to be conducted on May 8, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Designated Election Official has duly certified that there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, Now, THEREFORE, pursuant to 15-208 (1.5), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official HEREBY cancels the regular election to be conducted on the 8 day of May, 2012 by formal resolution and THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL DECLARES THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF OFFICE: Oliver Gordon Stonington, 11515 3725 Rd., Paonia, CO 81428 4 years Signed by: M. Joetta Burns (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: Cynthia Wutchiett Telephone Number of the District: 1-877-221-9872 Address of the District: P.O. Box 1642, Paonia, CO 81428 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 2012.

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LIEN AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER'S DEED TAX YEAR 2007 SALE YEAR 2008 TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 2008-00018 TAX YEAR 2008 SALE YEAR 2009 TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00031 YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE TO CURE THIS TAX LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots, premises or mineral rights, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all persons having an interest or title or record in or to the same, and particularly to: NANCY L. BLOOM AND DUANE D. BLOOM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT TAX LIEN SALES LAWFULLY HELD ON THE 6TH, DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008, and the 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2009, the then County Treasurer of Delta County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2007 and 2008, the following real property, situated in the County of Delta and State of Colorado, as described below: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Beginning 20 feet West of the NE corner of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 25, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M., Thence North 89°34' West 328.76 feet, thence South 00°15' West 1320.62 feet to the South line of the NE1/4 NW1/4; thence along said South line South 89°37' East 328.08 feet, thence North 00°15' West 1320.24 feet tot he point of beginning.

Together with all rights of way and easements appurtenant thereto and all improvements thereon and all water and water rights, ditches and ditch rights including 5 units of Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association irrigation water, and one Tri-County Water Conservancy District Water Tap. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 21468 F Road, Delta, CO 81416 Tax Parcel Number: 345525200019 Tax Account Number: R013196 Said real property was assessed and taxed for the year 2007 AND 2008 in the names of: NANCY L. BLOOM AND DUANE D. BLOOM At said sale, a lien secured by the real property herein was sold to, and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase #2008-00018 was duly issued to: MARK N. WILLIAMS on the 6th day of NOVEMBER, 2008 and assigned to CECYLIA R. BARBICH AND TOM A. BARBICH on the 16TH day of MARCH, 2012.

At a subsequent sale held on the 5TH day of NOVEMBER, 2009, a lien secured by the real property herein was sold to and a tax lien sale Certificate of Purchase #200900031 was duly issued to CECYLIA R. BARBICH AND TOM A. BARBICH, the present holder, and legal owner thereof, who has made request upon the Treasurer of Delta County for a deed, and unless the same be redeemed on or before the 20TH day of JULY, 2012 or unless the parties described or anyone else having an interest in the mineral rights, files a written response disputing this action under the protection of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, accompanied with a statement, under oath, and also accompanied by the facts and supportive documents for this dispute and this response delivered to the Delta County Treasurer's Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 20TH day of JULY, 2012 the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer's Deed therefore to said Certificate Holder or his/her assigns.

Dated at Delta, Delta County, Colorado, the 19TH day of MARCH, 2012. /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Delta County Treasurer (SEAL) CERTIFICATE HOLDER: CECYLIA R. BARBICH TOM A BARBICH First Date of Publication: March 21, 2012 Second Date of Publication: March 28, 2012 Third and Last Date of Publication: April 4, 2012 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28 and April 4, 2012.

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Indoor flight

Photos by Hank Lohmeyer

A surplus industrial building in Delta that encloses an area about the size of a football field finds winter usefulness as an “off season” venue for local radio control model airplane pilots who aren’t willing to give up their favorite pastime even for a season.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

group of radio control model airplane enthusiasts has found a way to turn their fair weather hobby into a year around fly-in by moving indoors to pilot their planes when the weather takes a seasonal turn for the worse.

The local members of the Montrose Model Airplane Association, which includes pilots from Delta, Mesa, and Montrose counties, for the past two winters have found that a surplus industrial building in Delta is the ideal place to fly when the temperatures fall, when the earth becomes a patchwork of snow and mud, and when the winds are blowing from every direction.

The 120-foot by 300-foot indoor aerodrome they use was formerly the Kermit Log Homes factory on Eaton Street.

The caretaker manager of the currently unused industrial property, Cliff Hayes, is a radio control pilot and also a member of the club.

Cliff, along with the club’s adopted mascot Fat Cat, a burly Siamese who is right at home with the members’ high tech toys and the attention they bring, host the club for regular fly-ins during the cooler months before weather turns nice enough to head for either of the club’s other two favorite flying sites: one located on Trap Club Road, and their main facility located east of Olathe.

The club members gathered recently for a demonstration of the kind of indoor fun they have when it’s cold outside, and when they are comfortable inside keeping their pilot skills razor sharp.

The guys know how to have more fun than kids on Christmas morning as they skillfully pilot their various types

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When the air is still, mosquitoes come out. The placid confines of the club’s Eaton Street airport is perfect for small, electric motored planes. In the background, father and son pilots Bror and Eric Faber of Cedaredge prepare their planes for a bit of friendly tandem indoor flying, pylon race style.

Club members staged a “ground display” of some of the flying masterpieces many of them have built themselves. of flying models around the indoor arena, which is basically the size of an indoor football field.

The members of the club are skilled craftsmen who build most of the model planes

A recent indoor flying meet for the club brought sunny skies and calm winds for a little while allowing club member Paul Arbogast to bring out his aerobatic flier for some high speed, high altitude maneuvers.

they fly. They are also expert pilots who enjoy testing their aeronautical skills as much as they enjoy each other’s company and the association of those who share their enthusiasm for flight.

For their indoors meetings, the guys mostly forego the powerful nitro-fueled planes in their collections in favor of simpler, sometimes fragile, and always quiet electric-motored models, and even unpowered gliders.

This club is for anyone who is fascinated by flight. Though some members develop modeling skills of true craftsmanship quality, everyone is welcome to come and fly with them.

Flying is totally non-discriminatory to these guys, members of “the friendliest club around” and they’re always happy to share their experience and knowledge with others.

The most sophisticated scale model is as welcome at their meets as any folded paper glider. You will find balsa wood gliders and rubber band powered planes from your childhood days being flown. There are even enthusiasts for hand crafted paper “free flight” gliders.

There are ready-to-fly planes and easy to assemble kits that are just right for the beginner interested in flight.

The engaging store-bought and easy-to-fly radio control helicopters are a popular diversion for the club’s indoor meets. In fact, anyone with as little as a dime store glider is welcome to join in the club’s

Club member Cliff Hayes finds there is plenty of room in the club’s indoor aerodrome for maneuvering his radio control helicopter. flying meets, which are likely surprising high and best use to include a cookout lunch at for an unoccupied industrial halftime. building in Delta, and to enjoy The electric powered air- their good times and great craft cruise around the friendships all year round. building’s unobstructed interior space almost like visitors from a dream. Watching them creates a sense of relaxation that’s not unlike watching a tank full of tropical fish glide through their liquid medium.

Club member Randy Schneider says that every care and worry of the world fades away as he pilots his handcrafted plane silently and effortlessly around the huge indoor space.

At a club meet this past winter, one member brought his grandson who picked up a Club member Jim Zimcontrol box and began flying merle of Crawford one of the club helicopters like launches a rubber band an expert right off. powered model during Their love for building and a club indoors winter flying model airplanes has fly-in. led these guys to discover a

For indoor flying, club members prefer lightweight planes powered by a simple electric motor and onboard battery pack, like this one belonging to Eric Faber of Cedaredge.

Club member Randy Schneider takes pride in his meticulously crafted model and enjoys flying it indoors and out.