Delta County Independent, Issue 13, March 28, 2012

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Cottage foods bill benefits small farms across the state, B1

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NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL

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Move to new elementary school will take place over the summer, C1

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Delta will chase pro cycling event

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

In just one year, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge has become the largest spectator sporting event in Colorado and one of the largest cycling events in North America. Nearly one million people viewed the event from the roadsides in 2011, with many following the racers from community to community.

Convinced that the worldclass event will pass through Delta at some point, a committee has been formed to put the city forward as a stage starting point for 2013 or 2014.

Delta is the only community in the county large enough to be considered for a start city, but it’s not large enough to be a finishing point, city manager Joe Kerby explained at a council work session last week. Finish cities must be able to provide about 700 hotel rooms, which means the racers end the day in a large city or resort community.

Montrose is one of the host cities for the 2012 event, which takes 135 of the world’s best cyclists on a seven-day race through the Colorado Rockies Aug. 20-26. The first stage of the race the bicyclists will ride from Durango to Telluride. The second day takes them from Montrose to Crested Butte. Gunnison, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,

know about this event and what kind of impact it could have on our community,” she explained.

The Delta County Tourism Cabinet is taking the lead in organizing a committee to submit an application for 2013 or 2014. Hepler and Wilma Erven, the city’s director of

Colorado Springs, Golden, Boulder and Denver are also 2012 host cities.

The first year of the event, 20 cities expressed interest in hosting the event. This year competition doubled to 40 cities.

The reasons are simple, said Kelli Helper, Delta County tourism coordinator. The immediate economic impact can be huge, and the media exposure can bring visitors to the area for years to come.

Cyclists are the type of people Delta County wants to attract, Hepler said. They have discretionary income, they’re generally well educated, they’re environmentally conscientious, and they enjoy getting to know the area — and people — they’re visiting. Plus, the number of people who enjoy cycling recreationally is growing at about 5 percent a year.

“A bicycle race is great thing to showcase a community,” Hepler said. The cameras are running as the bicyclists go through and around town, showcasing landmarks and points of interest Hepler illustrated with a slide show.

“We are very interested in hosting this event, but regardless of whether the City of Delta is successful or not, at some point very soon this race will come through our county and we want to make sure as many citizens as possible

Staff Writer

Judge J. Steven Patrick on March 23 issued an order denying a request for preliminary injunction against Western Slope Layers.

Forty-two residential neighbors of Western Slope Layers had asked for the injunction to halt construction work on the hen house. Western Slope layers is a proposed 15,000hen, 20,000-square-foot egg laying operation on Powell Mesa north of Hotchkiss.

Named defendants in the action were the Board of County Commissioners who had granted specific development approval for the hen house last August, Western Slope Layers principal Edwin Hostetler, and others. Arguments were heard by Judge Patrick during a five-hourlong hearing in Delta on March 21.

In order to have won their motion for the preliminary injunction, the plaintiffs had to convince the judge on six legal points.

The plaintiffs satisfied four of the six conditions. They were able to show the possibility of “real, immediate, and irreparable harm,” and most significantly they were able to convince the judge they had a “reasonable probability of success” in the injunction action

proceedings.

Plaintiffs argued the county’s approvals for Western Slope Layers did not meet professional standards of science and credentialed expertise. The county’s witnesses disputed the claims. Among those called to testify at the hearing were Powell Mesa residents Dr. Susan Raymond and Mogli Cooper, and county employees Dave Rice and Ken Nordstrom.

The motion for preliminary injunction is a separate proceeding from a second legal challenge to Western Slope Layers, known as a Rule 106 appeal. The Rule 106 action aims to overturn the BoCC’s specific development approval and is expected to be tried later this year.

Even as the Rule 106 trial is pending, Hostetler testified at last week’s hearing that he has already spent “probably in excess of $60,000” on his hen house facility. “I’ve ordered the building materials, equipment, and chickens,” he told the court.

The county had previously ordered Hostetler to cease work on the hen house because he had not fully complied with its terms of approval.

On March 15, the BoCC lifted that restriction finding Hostetler had complied and could continue work.

USA Pro Cycling requirements for hotel rooms, media meals and other expenses.

Construction of the city’s alternate truck route will be a challenge, Kerby added, particularly as it might impact access to a staging area in Confluence Park.

PRO CYCLING TO A3

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Friendly greeting A trio of Ute Indians leave their village on horseback to greet Fathers Escalante and Dominguez in the City of Delta’s newest mural. “Gateway to the Canyons” can be seen on the north side of the municipal light and power building on the south end of town. The mural was designed by W. Richard Doherty and painted by Seth Weber, a Paonia artist.

Judge denies hen house injunction

BY HANK LOHMEYER

culture and recreation, head the local organizing committee.

The city’s GIS coordinator has also been involved, laying out proposed routes which would originate from Delta.

If successful, Kerby said the city will need to come up with $15,000 to $50,000 to cover

Keunes face additional charges of animal cruelty

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Just minutes before Charles and Patricia Keune appeared in Delta County Court on a single charge of cruelty to animals, the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office issued a second summons alleging 11 counts of cruelty on the horses and cows seized from the property a day earlier.

The initial charge was filed after the death of a horse.

During a hearing before Judge Sandra Miller on March 21, deputy district attorney Anna Cooling said the horse laid in the field overnight without any food or water, as it suffered a “lengthy, painful movement toward death.” The horse was finally shot to death

by Charles Keune.

The Keunes did not argue with the factual basis of the charge, as outlined by Cooling, and pleaded guilty with the understanding they would receive a deferred sentence.

Sentencing is set for April 16, after the Keunes have taken the anger management courses mandated by state statute. In addition, the guilty

plea prohibits the Keunes from owning or possessing any livestock for two years.

As they considered their options in court, it was clear Charles and Pat felt they were being backed into a corner. The horses and cows seized from the property were impounded, but the Keunes were still responsible for their care.

Even if they could post bond of $1,420, they could not bring the animals home because of the two-year restriction. Cooling said she was willing to forego the bond if the Keunes would forfeit their animals.

They reluctantly agreed.

Patricia Keune said the situation was “not quite as bad as it appeared.”

“We did everything they said,” she told the judge, referring to the recommendations from the state veterinarian and the sheriff ’s office. “When you’re a horse and you’re 20 years old, sometimes it’s your time.”

Charles Keune added that whoever said they let the horse suffer is a liar. He said they tried to give hay and water to the horse, but he

would not get up.

After the hearing, Patricia Keune said people should quit sticking their noses in other people’s business. Those horses were her “babies,” she said, and although they had trouble locating hay, the animals were not in danger. They believe the sheriff ’s office intended to confiscate their animals from the get-go.

“That’s the last thing we wanted to do,” said Delta County Undersheriff Mark Taylor. “We tried working with the Keunes to get the animals back to a healthy status. But everything we suggested, that the state veterinarian suggested, they ignored.”

The breaking point came the morning of March 20, when they stopped by the Keune property on Redlands Mesa to check on the animals. Although two large round bales of hay had been left on the ranch, the Keunes had distributed just one small bale to all 11 animals since the previous afternoon.

“That solidified our decision,” Taylor said. “It was time to do something.”

INDEX

Delta hosts home show

Food pantry moves

Vote totals will be online

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The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2012 Home, Garden & Recreation Show Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Vendors will be onhand with the latest ideas in home improvement, gardening and recreation. With admission of $2, you’ll enjoy demonstrations, drawing and activities. The show is open Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Until 10 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday mornings, the VFW will be serving breakfast for just $5.

The Delta Food Pantry has temporarily relocated to the old City Market building at 124 E. 6th Street. Marvin Cox, financial secretary, said the food pantry will be in that location for about six weeks, until a remodeling project at St. Michael’s Catholic Church has been completed.

Cox had high praise for the Knights of Columbus, Altrusa International, Modern Appliance, Bray & Co. Realty, Delta County Board of Realtors, the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, and the 25 volunteers who accomplished the move in just two hours Saturday morning.

Voting is currently underway for municipal elections in Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Orchard City and Paonia. Mail-in ballots must be returned to the Delta County Courthouse by 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, to be counted. Voters in Hotchkiss will actually go to the polls on Tuesday.

Votes may be cast at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Results of all the municipal elections in Delta County will be posted online at www.deltacountyindependent.com as soon as they become available.

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OPINION

LETTERS Orton Family Foundation has a limited role Dear Editor: The Orton Family Foundation is honored to work in the North Fork Valley over the next two years on the Heart & Soul project to learn what matters most to you, the region’s residents, about the future of your valley. I’d like to clarify the foundation’s roots and purpose, particularly in reference to Benjamin Hogan’s recent letter to the editor.

An independent notfor-profit organization,

the Orton Family Foundation is funded entirely

by Lyman Orton, proprietor of the Vermont Country Store, a family-owned mail order retailer based in Vermont. Lyman, a seventh generation Vermonter, is proud of his rural heritage and believes in the importance of individual responsibility and accountability. Through the foundation, Lyman has used profits from the Vermont Country Store to help small cities and towns keep their unique

Share what is important to you Dear Editor: The North Fork Valley Heart & Soul partnership is a citizen led twoyear project that invites us all to share what we cherish and love about where we live. This place has a rich history, and is home to a lot of different people, young and old. We see this partnership as an opportunity to learn more about the valley so we can preserve and enhance the quality of life here, and build on the many successes we do have in our businesses and communities.

The Heart & Soul process is about reaching out to as many people as possible and listening to what they have to say. By listening to one other’s stories, we will gain understanding about our strengths as families, groups and communities and how

that strength can protect what is vital to this place, and create positive change where needed.

Mr. Hogan is welcome to participate, like everyone in the valley, to share what is important to him about living in the North Fork, about what makes up the heart and soul of the area. What I understood from Mr. Hogan’s letter to the DCI last week is that he values his property rights, and this is a perfect example of what the North Fork Heart & Soul aims to do — find out what matters to people so that when we make decisions about our future, we are taking into the account the values and vision of the people who live here.

Alexis Halbert North Fork Heart & Soul Project Coordinator Paonia

Dear Editor: I have tried to e-mail comments for this second comment period but have been unable to use e-mail address the BLM has made public. I called the help number provided and was told by a very helpful and friendly lady that only Internet Explorer would work now or at anytime during the comment period. You have to be kidding. There are many other programs being used and with something as important as this leasing proposal the BLM should have the ability to receive all of our e-mails.

This seems to be another example of the complete indifference of the local BLM office to the concerns of those of us living here as the BLM consid-

ers leasing the pristine land that surrounds us for gas drilling.

The FONSI reasoning that there is no significant impact to leasing because the only impacts possible come from drilling, not leasing, is distorted and faulty. It is like saying that there is no significant impact from jumping off a tall building, it is only when you hit the ground that an impact is created. Or that there is no significant impact from lighting the fuse on a stick of dynamite, it is only when the fire hits the stick that impact occurs.

The BLM has already leased the 200,000 acres behind this thin 30,000acre protective rim of land separating all of us from future mineral development on the previously leased land. And the BLM finding is that there is no significant impact to leasing the rest of the land.

Then BLM limits input by choosing Internet Explorer as the only electronic method of communicating comments. This is after BLM requested that the preferred method of communicating comments was electronically.

BLM should either set up their computers so that all e-mails can be submitted or extend the comment period until we all have the opportunity to send an e-mail whether we have Internet Explorer or one of the numerous other popular and widely used programs. To limit people’s commenting options is a disgrace and not the way a government agency should deal with the public.

Michael McCarthy Hotchkiss

character in the face of change. He believes that the people who live and work in a town — not self-appointed or outside experts — hold the answers to its challenges and its most successful future. The foundation’s role in the towns where we work is limited to advising on and helping bring about a successful public engagement process that results in broad local input — on a community driven vision for the future. Local partners and volunteers, including the chambers of commerce of Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford and Delta County Economic Development, Inc. drive the North Fork Valley Heart & Soul project.

In other words, folks who live and work in the valley hold the reins. The foundation’s staff and monetary resources are offered to assist those partners find ways to hear from all residents about their concerns and dreams for the valley so that together they can build toward a future they think is worthy of their children and grandchildren. More information about the foundation can be found at www.orton.org.

John Barstow Director of Communications Orton Family Foundation

Gerald Roberts will hit the BLM should not limit our options ground running

BLM: Do the right thing Dear Editor: I want to thank the BLM for efforts so far to include public input for gas/oil leases. The important thing to remember is that the implications and impacts are most likely irreversible. And are not only environmental, but can disrupt much more than we can anticipate — agriculture, tourism, wildlife, water quality to mention a few that are vital for a healthy and sustainable future. Our future depends on our wisdom to take care of the land we live on. Why take a chance at disrupting our valley for a short term gain? Let’s live in harmony and with no regrets.

Margit Yates Paonia

DELTA COUNTY

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Dear Editor: We would like to publicly endorse Gerald Roberts for his efforts to be elected to the Delta City Council. A vote for Gerald Roberts is a vote for proven leadership. Gerald has been involved in city government for most of his 33 years that he has lived in the City of Delta.

Gerald’s community activist and public servant over the years proves his love for the city and the welfare of the citizens.

Gerald regularly attends council meeting and stays abreast of the issues that the city is addressing. He actively promotes the City of Delta’s alternate truck route, representing the Citizens Committee for a Safer Downtown.

We need proven leadership and ability to work with others in behalf of the citizen, so when elected can hit the ground running and get the city moving in the right direction. We urge voters to elect Gerald Roberts in the upcoming Delta City Council election.

Ed and Leona Murray Delta

Delta County Independent

Former employee takes pride in her service Dear Editor: As an at-will employee who was unexpectedly terminated on March 12 from Cedaredge High School, I was simply told by the school district, “Ms. Nakai was terminated from her food service position at Cedaredge High School pursuant to school board policy GHDQ.” That was the only official explanation which I received and was verbally told that as an at-will employee no explanation is required. I was willing to accept this and move on with my life.

After reading the article in the Delta County Independent dated March 21, which states principal Todd Markley and Rhonda Vincent believed a change in staffing would improve the “school climate and culture,” I decided a response was necessary.

The comment mentioned in the paper concerns me regarding my role as a mother, wife and volunteer in the Cedaredge community.

As one of a few Navajos living in this community I took it upon myself to start volunteering at the elementary school in

2000 and have continued volunteering as my kids progressed through middle school into high school. I recently played a significant part in volunteering with my husband, David Gordon, in assisting the Cedaredge High School marching band with fundraising and attending the state competition, where they won first place. Every Thursday, I volunteer at the Cedaredge Food Bank and I received comments from the community about the dismissal.

I am a part of this community and believe giving back is essential and wish to provide a good example to my own kids and other children. After 9/11 I noticed a certain suspicion of anyone who was not part of the dominant culture and really endorsed the chance to have a great part-time job at the CHS kitchen where I could be close to my kids and interact with children who may seldom come in contact with Native Americans.

To set the record straight, I never was reprimanded for doing my job, the children were

served their lunch on time and no one ever got sick from eating the food.

In my opinion the school district was not patient in following their own policies and abused the at-will law by terminating all three employees.

I will continue to volunteer with the high school marching band even after my last daughter has graduated and will also continue to volunteer at the food bank. The phrase to improve culture and climate of the school was listed as a reason for the termination. As a volunteer I will continue to remember that phrase and continue my volunteer efforts improving the culture and climate of Cedaredge. As human beings we need to work with each other and not conduct sneaky business behind closed doors. We have a history of a lot of broken treaties over the years. This type of activity should change.

Maria Nakai Eckert (Editor’s note: This letter refers to a short article in the March 21 issue published to dispel rumors of illegal activity.)

Municipal candidates deserve our thanks Dear Editor: I would like to send kudos to all of the council and mayor candidates in every town in Delta County for stepping up to the plate and offering to serve their communities.

The large number of participants speaks well for us as being a well grounded community. Residents of Orchard City have a unique opportunity in the municipal election this year.

In Orchard City there are six candidates seeking to fill four seats. I want to emphasize that I think every one of them would do a good job because I believe they are all truly interested citizens and the welfare of the town and its residents are why they are running. We are blessed to have no burning or controversial issues that are driving any of these candidates’ offers to serve.

However, I do think there are two who should be given special consideration by the voters. The first is Craig Fuller. Previously he served with distinction for six years as a trustee for Orchard City. From firsthand experience I can tell you that Craig is among the most outstanding trustees to have served this com-

munity in the 45 years I have been involved in Orchard City.

The second candidate that I feel deserves your consideration is Matt Soper. Matt is truly the unique candidate for a number of reasons but most importantly he is YOUNG in a community that has been lead by a lot of us old buzzards long enough. The time has come for a new generation. Matt is less than half of the age of the present trustees. An outstanding student, a community activist with an interest in government since grade school, Matt

has earned his law degree from Edinburgh University and has participated in local government here in Delta County throughout his educational journey.

Having had the opportunity to serve this community myself, I urge you to give special consideration to these two candidates. As for the other two trustee seats to be filled I think any of the four candidates will serve us well.

With profound gratitude to have been able to serve, Tom Huerkamp Former Mayor of Orchard City

An update on burn victims Dear Editor: Just wanted to send you a clarification/update. on the article “Hotchkiss man burned.” My husband Jim was life flighted to St Mary’s and from there to the trauma burn unit at University Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he still resides. He has a full thickness third degree burn to 75 percent of his right lower extremity. He also suffered burns to his face, right hand and left knee. Jim will be a long time healing, but we got

the word on Friday that he will keep his leg. Very grateful.

I did not refuse medical treatment. I drove myself to the hospital in Delta where I was treated and released for burns to both my hands and face, from rolling and patting Jim until the burns were out. The burn unit in SLC also treated me while I was there without any cost or charge to us. Thank you for your article.

Pamela Allen Hotchkiss

Roberts, Penick, Raley: Intelligent leaders for Delta Dear Editor: As the Delta City Council election comes closer, we sincerely recommend Gerald Roberts, Ray Penick and Bill Raley. All these men have served our community with diligence and integrity. As councilmen they have the maturity and objectivity to assess the city’s needs with a long-term view.

Having lived here

for nearly 40 years we have seen some elected who had personal axes to grind or personal agendas to promote! In these difficult times we need people who are committed to the total welfare of our city.

We think Roberts, Penick

and Raley bring the intelligent leadership needed.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this very important Delta city election.

Paul and Nancy Hunter Delta

KUDOS

Robert Jurca has served Delta well

Jurca: A strong Overnight visitors are appreciative leader for Delta

Dear Editor: Something to think about when Delta city voters decide who to vote for to fill the at-large spot on the Delta City Council election.

Robert Jurca is running for this spot. Robert has shown us during his current position on the City Council that he is a man that thinks through situations, determines the pros and cons and votes his personal convictions.

We believe Robert Jurca has served his constituents well in the past and will continue voting his own mind in the future.

Don and Peg Lucy Delta

Dear Editor: Delta residents have the opportunity to re-elect the sharpest, most conscientious council member that I have seen in the 24 years I have lived in this area. Robert Jurca is a leader who has consistently stood by solid principles even when it wasn’t popular.

This is the strength of leadership we need on all levels of government right now. Since I live in the county, I cannot vote for city council members; so I hope many residents will.

Delta is and has always been a great place. Be sure to vote, and also to shop locally.

Sara Rapp Delta

Dear Editor: On the weekend of March 16 to March 18, approximately 1,000 tired and hungry sandhill cranes spent the night at Fruitgrowers Reservoir near Eckert after flying up from Monte Vista. We would like to thank all of those residents and visitors from near and far who came to watch us feed and rest.

We particularly wish to thank those organizations and individuals who supported Eckert Crane Days 2012: AppleShed Gallery, Audubon Colorado, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Black Canyon Audubon Society, Colorado Gold Distillery, Colorado Parks and Wildlife – Volunteers, Delta County Road and Bridge District 2, Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, Delta County Tourism, Evelyn Horn – a Naturalist in Training, Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, Graphox Design and Advertising, Hutman Media, Jim Durr, Montrose Recreation Department, Prism Interpretive Services, Rivendell Farm, Starr’s Guitars, Vela Ranch and Wildfire Pizzeria and Wine Bar. Our thanks also goes to the residents of Hart’s Basin for your patience during the three hours on Saturday when traffic was slowed crossing the causeway.

We hope that you enjoyed the spectacle of our liftoff and that we get to see you again next year The Sandhill Cranes of Eckert Crane Days Submitted by Christopher Lazo

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Pro cycling FROM PAGE A1 While Delta has hosted Ride the Rockies, Hepler likened that event to “a 5k in your town park, whereas this is more like the Olympics.”

Still, she said, “We feel comfortable and confident that we can pull this off.” Because community support is critical, she plans to take her presentation to every community in Delta County.

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BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county government is commissioning a study of ground water in a 16-square-mile area centered on Oak Mesa north of Hotchkiss.

The project, initiated at the urging of Ken Nordstrom, director of environmental health, and with support from county administration, is aimed at answering questions about geologic and hydrologic structures that underlay the county and their effect on groundwater flows.

The company that won the $15,000 contract for the work is Integral Consulting, a firm that has completed a comprehensive geo-hydrologic profile of Pitkin County. That effort, which spanned 12 years, cost an estimated $120,000 to $150,000, according to a presentation made to county commissioners and department heads in January.

Ken Kolm, senior sci-

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

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ence advisor for the company, outlined a stepby-step approach they used for developing the groundwater modeling tools for Pitkin County. As funds became available, the study would move to areas of the county where officials felt they needed more detailed information about groundwater structures and flows.

The Pitkin County commissioners were dealing with a high growth situation “where everybody wanted their own well and septic,” Kolm said.

Nordstrom explained that during high growth years here, people have raised questions about the effects of rural residential development and septic systems on the county’s shallow groundwater aquifers. Rogers Mesa has been an area of special attention and study.

Nordstrom said that Kolm’s company can provide “a ground water monitoring tool to

answer questions more thoroughly.” The hydrographic analysis will provide models of sub-surface structures and their effect on aquifers and water flows.

As with the study done by the company in Pitkin County, local officials see the work being expanded beyond the study area into other parts of the county in future years.

The study area will encompass a block of land 16 miles square, including Oak Mesa east into the Hubbard Creek drainage, and south to an area between Paonia and Crawford.

Nordstrom said the county also had a proposal from the U.S. Geological Survey for a more expensive study that would have gone into scientific detail the county doesn’t need.

“Integral can provide a thorough and understandable study and will produce a researchable, usable database that is

The North Delta Irrigation Company is a big step closer to having water from the Gunnison River this year for watering members’ fields, stock, and crops.

On Tuesday, March 30, company representatives Lynn French and Ken Nelson traveled to Denver and secured a grant/loan funding package from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) for making emergency repairs to the company’s irrigation tunnel through Cory Bluff.

Since a section of the 110-year-old tunnel collapsed last summer, work has proceeded non-stop in an effort to put estimates, engineering, and funding in place and get water flowing again from the Gunnison River for

oped for the study will become a tool for county land use planning policies and decisions.

Citizen Financial Task Force formed

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The first meeting of the City of Delta’s Citizen Financial Task Force will take place Wednesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m.

The task force is comprised of Linda Sanchez, Kay Carlquist, Jo Rosenquist, Thelma Starner, David Lane, Dennis Phillips, Vicki Ripp, Bill Hellman, Brad Kolman, Chalmer Swain, Bob Barnes, Fay Mathews and Terry Kimber. They will act in an advisory role to the Delta City Council.

The formation of a Citizen Financial Task Force was proposed by city manager Joe Kerby during the budget process last fall. With flat revenues, the city has seen its fund balance drop for several consecutive years. Without a change in direction, the fund balance will continue to drop below the $1 million level Kerby believes should be approved by the Gunni- maintained. son Basin Water RoundOne of the biggest table. “Both of the organizations understood the urgency of the situation and our problem,” French said. They responded to the need with expedited approval of the company’s request for assistance, he added.

The company can use a backup water supply for North Delta irrigators delivered to its system via Tongue Creek. It is hoped that will last until ✩ Proven Leader construction of the pipeline is completed in time ✩ Dedicated for use this season. ✩ Knowledgeable In the longer term, French explained, the ✩ Progressive company has applied to other available irriga✩ Experienced tion funding programs ✩ Responsive for money to extend the pipeline work and system improvements beyond the tunnel to its Gunnison River takeout.

challenges for the Citizen Financial Task Force will be determining how to reduce the subsidy from the municipal light and power fund to the golf course.

BLM OIL & GAS LEASING The following discussion is the first of a proposed series of “ads”, with the intent of setting the record straight concerning what at least one qualified observer has called the biggest hoax of all time, the theory of human-caused global warming.

Due to gross dereliction of duty, the MSM, or mainstream media, electronic, printed and otherwise (including the DCI) have largely ignored this issue.

Please consult this space in the coming months wherein the false premises of a new religion referred to henceforth as “The Church of Global Warming” or TCOGW will be thoroughly reviewed.

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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 that 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 preference, 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 tax-

able 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, while the same amount spent at national chains, outlets typically returns as little as $43 to the local community and the same amount spent for online purchases returns nothing to the community.

City attorney Mike Schottelkotte drafted an ordinance which allows the city to also consider other factors in the bid process, such as quality of the work and the ability to complete the project in a timely manner. The ordinance passed unanimously on first reading and adopted at the March 20 council meeting.

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Working through last weekend, final plans and specifications for the project were to be finalized by Sunday so that bids for pipe could go out and be returned by this Friday, French explained.

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myths and excuses people make for not buckling up.

“Crashes on rural roadways represented over half of the state’s fatalities in 2011,” said Col. James Wolfinbarger, chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “We would much rather write a citation than notify a loved one of death that could have been avoided if they had simply buckled up.”

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BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta’s super seniors were the guests of honor on Wednesday, March 21, at a luncheon hosted at the Delta Senior Center.

Thirty-one seniors at least 90 years old responded to the Delta Seniors’ invitation to

attend the event and enjoy a lunch of roast turkey compliments of the Delta County Council on Aging (DCCoA).

Delta Seniors president Larry Davidson said that other senior meal sites in the county were also planning to host the super seniors in their communities.

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Heddy Smith, 103, was was honored as the most senior super senior March 21.

View, took top honors as the most super senior in attendance at 103 years old.

Heddy said that she was born in Poland and lived in Connecticut for some 60 years. Then she lived in Florida before moving to Delta.

Heddy and other invited guests brought family and friends with

them and the attendance at this special noontime meal event was 136. The Delta Seniors host the noon meal program five days a week and members also volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels to others.

The Delta Seniors actively contribute to the community in other ways focusing efforts on service to others and projects that support that mission.

The special Thanksgiving-style dinner prepared by the Volunteer’s of America kitchen staff included turkey with trimmings, cranberry sauce, and chocolate cake for dessert. Meadow Gold Dairy provided ice cream.

Ruby’s Floral gave white and red carnations for the guests. And, seven handmade lap pads were given away.

The Delta Lions Club and its Leo Club youth group provided table service for everyone.

There was much wisdom for good living represented in the dining hall

that day. The top tip for living long and prospering was, “Trust in the Lord.”

Other golden nuggets of widson, as gathered by Angie Helmericks, were the following: Be active, do lots of walking and exercise; no drinking or smoking (or, only in moderation); have good family genetics; take one day at a time; get-r-done “by hook or by crook”; and, if you don’t use it you lose it.

Some milestones in the lives of local seniors were noted for Mildred Miller who raised 11 children; Erla and Lovana Wilson who have been married for 67 years; Edna Ives whose birthday was March 23; and, Horst Gummin who was born in Berlin, Germany.

The super seniors who were able to attend the event were Bridget Anderson, Martha Atchley, Marcy Boss, Nellie Clark, Gerald Davidson, Vera Faries, Koretha Gabrial, John Hallock, Verda Hines, Shirley Hodgin, Edna Ives,

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Bob Rye of Delta celebrated his 95th birthday at the Delta Seniors luncheon.

Howard Dean, Jeanette Kalisciak, Evelyn Macklin, Leona Martin, Anna Marsh, Jo and Ray Myers, Charles Morley, Frances LaGault, Lola Page, Carrie Panter, AnnaMae Suppes, Anna Seitz, Heddy Smith, Rose Smith, Howard Roberts, Bob Rye, Erla Wilson, Lovana Wilson and Hazel Young.

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Senior CommUnity meals for April Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Monday-Thursday), Delta Community Center (Monday-Friday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435.

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March 30 marks the annual observance of National Doctor’s Day in the United States.

The day is celebrated to honor the medical profession and is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the active roles physicians play in their community.

Doctors of all specialties are annually recognized on March 30 because of the efforts of an anesthesiologist.

On March 30, 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long of Jefferson, Georgia, administered the first ether anesthetic for surgery. This history-making achievement, first celebrated in the U.S. on that day in 1933, and the continuous efforts by physicians to alleviate human suffering has become the basis for National Doctors’ Day. Delta County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize their physicians on Doctors’ Day. Thank you for providing quality health care to our patients. Delta County is fortunate to have such excellent physicians “Here for your Health.”

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April 30 follows: Tuesday, April 2 — Italian chicken, baked potato, broccoli, garden cottage cheese, breadstick and sliced peaches.

Wednesday, April 3 — Baked cod, fettucini parmesan, three-bean salad, carrots and fresh apple.

Wednesday, April 4 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, pickled beets, broccoli, wheat roll, frosted cake and half an orange.

Thursday, April 5 — Homemade beef pizza, tossed salad, cottage cheese, wax beans with red pepper, and mixed fruit.

Friday, April 6 — Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, pineapple coleslaw, corn and green bean casserole, and gingerbread with lemon sauce.

Monday, April 9 — Beef burrito with cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and sour cream, Spanish rice, refried beans and fresh orange.

Tuesday, April 10 — Chicken pot pie, green beans, V-8 juice, onion rye roll and honey fruit dessert.

Wednesday, April 11 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian blend vegetables, Italian bread and diced pears.

Thursday, April 12 — Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, honey-glazed carrots, pickled beet and onion salad, half an orange and a cupcake.

Friday, April 13 — Sloppy joes, pea and cheese salad, cauliflower and apple crisp.

Monday, April 16 — Meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, green beans, tossed salad, biscuit and

mixed fruit.

Tuesday, April 17 — Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and pearl onions, coleslaw and peach crisp.

Wednesday, April 18 — Sally’s pepper steak, parsley buttered potatoes, western corn, Waldorf salad and carrot cake.

Thursday, April 19 — BBQ chicken sandwich, baked beans, green pea salad, a quarter of a fresh orange and sliced peaches.

Friday, April 20 — Chicken parmesan over spaghetti, fresh fruit cup, Italian vegetables and PBOK cookie.

Monday, April 23 — Potato-crusted cod, stewed tomatoes, kidney bean salad, wheat roll and almond-cherry des-

sert.

Tuesday, April 24 — Pot roast with potatoes and carrots, cottage cheese and peach salad, maple-kissed Brussels sprouts and fresh banana.

Wednesday, April 25 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, wax beans with red peppers, cranberry juice, onion biscuit and fruit cocktail.

Thursday, April 26 — Baked lasagna, California blend vegetables, Kirby’s supreme salad, V8 juice and cherry crisp.

Friday, April 27 — Turkey and noodles, black-eyed peas, carrotfruit salad, wheat roll and honey bee ambrosia.

Monday, April 30 — Chicken tamale pie, black bean salad, corn, tortilla chips with salsa and honey fruit dessert.

See cheerleaders in action on April 2 The Grand Mesa All Star Cheerleading Team is hosting a family and friends night Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at Delta Middle School.

The competition cheerleading team is made up of girls between the ages of 8 and 18. Members include Kailyn Williams, Jordyn Galvin, Cherlyn Flonnes, Shashawna Valdez, Chelsa McDonald, Billie Flonnes, Samantha Lane, Abi Turk, Venessa Kettle, Ashley Lahoe, Shianne Valdez, Michele Merritt and Lea Gonzales. Stephanie Rapozo is the stunt coordinator and choreographer. The coach is Kristine Galvin, who coached at Delta High School for almost six years. When cheer-

leading was cut from the high school’s budget, she decided to form a competitive team so the girls could continue cheering.

The Level III senior team is registered with NCA, UDA and USASF. They compete at least four times between August and March.

Last November the team placed second at the Western Slope National Cheerleading Competition at Colorado Mesa University. The girls recently competed at the Denver Grand Championship Competition for the state of Colorado and placed first in their division of 13 teams. A total of 116 teams competed at the Colorado Convention Center March 10.

BIRTHS Richelle Burk and Kris Thomas of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Abbigayle Makenzie Thomas, born March SPICED BACON TWISTS 16, 2012, at Delta CounA sweet and savory rub ty Memorial Hospital. makes these tasty twists of She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19.5 bacon deliciously different and worth the extra step to inches in length. prepare. Cook a bit longer if

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Jamie and Dave Botts of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Jayren Evelyn Botts, born March 14, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Her grandparents are Pat Cooper and Ruth Groom, both of Delta.

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News You Can Use Items of interest from Delta County Integrated Solid Waste Program So, why is the landfill closed on some afternoons before 4 p.m.?

The Adobe Buttes Landfill has the normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, but some days it is necessary to close early.

There are a myriad of reasons that the landfill would be required to close, from equipment failure to weather conditions, with the primary reason being the wind.

Elevated winds at landfills can present many safety and health risks and the Adobe

Buttes Landfill is no different from the rest.

The State of Colorado requires the landfill to close when sustained winds reach 40 miles per hour but the landfill can become a very dangerous place at wind-speeds much lower than that limit. When the wind picks up, it takes the dirt and the loose trash with it first. As it gets stronger, just like a tornado, it can start tossing around larger flat items like sheet metal and plywood. These types of uncontrolled flying objects present a real

safety and health risk to the people unloading waste outside of their vehicles. The concern for the safety and health of the residents of Delta County is why the landfill operators sometimes have to close early.

To alleviate safety and health concerns for the residents from the flying debris and dust we sometimes do have to close early, but the solid waste previously brought in still must be covered. This is why the landfill does not re-open once closed until the next day. After

Study: Affordable housing needs not being met here A 2011 update to the county’s housing needs survey shows a continuing lack of affordable housing here, reports Jo Rosenquist, director of the Delta Housing Authority (DHA).

The report projects a gap in affordable rental housing of 220 units over the next five years, Rosenquist said during a meeting of the DHA board on March 15.

According to the 2011

Women with cancer meet for lunch, support The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is March 30.

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

update, the combined affordable housing supply shortage over five years is 594 units including both owner-occupied and rental units.

Previous housing needs assessments have been completed here in 2003 and 2006. The 2006 document led to construction of the Villas at the Bluff 48-unit project now operated by the DHA. The 2011 report contains additional data from various sources which are offered to help explain why the affordable housing gap exists here: • The price of housing here compared with wage levels is an ongoing problem. In 2004, the report states, “prices were raising more than wages and creating affordability issues for the local workforce.” By 2010 the situation was still the same, though prices compared with wages “had eased a bit.”

• Rosenquist says that 20 percent to 30 percent of income is the maximum recommended for housing costs. In Delta County, she adds, many people have to pay 50 percent to 60 percent of their income on housing.

• More than a third of the county’s households have incomes

Kids Wellnesscast™ Delta County April 2012 ❒ Seasonal levels of respiratory infections such as RSV continue to decrease, reaching low level activity in April. Limited increase in croup activity expected into May. ❒ Seasonal asthma risk persists through April at declining levels. An Illness Watch™ for asthma in Delta County remains in effect with a high number of children seeking emergency treatment at Delta County Memorial Hospital and expected to require hospitalization to manage their asthma in April. Ascel Bio forecasts that seasonal asthma risk will continue to decrease through May in Delta County. ❒ RSV-triggered bronchiolitis continues to present a risk for severe infection, with declining activity expected through April. ❒ Impetigo risk levels continue to increase through April due to streptococcus and staphylococcus bacterial infections, including MRSA. ❒ Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) risk continues to increase through April. Childcare centers and early-age school classrooms should maintain vigilance with prevention measures. ❒ Minimal increase in throat inflammation occurrence, including streptococcal pharyngitis, expected through May. ❒ Elevated campylobacteriosis risk remains through April with an anticipated declining trend in May. Other seasonal risks from foodborne illnesses like Salmonella remain low in April.

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below 60 percent of the average median income.

Rosenquist explains that translates into a family of four with an income of $28,691 or less.

• Between 2006 and 2010 the unemployment rate in Delta County increased from 4 percent to 9.6 percent.

• The DHA has waiting lists of up to nine months for available rental units and for its HUD Section 8 voucher program.

• According to the report published in November, there are a total of 293 affordable housing units in the county with a combined wait list of 179.

• Occupancy of the Alta Vista de la Montana project, which is not affiliated with DHA, has an occupancy of about 50 percent which has increased with the recent location of an ethnic Burmese (Myanmar) population from Denver, Rosenquist reported.

ment dinner for new retirees, and a 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.

Are you new to Medicare?

A free Medicare 101 And More program is scheduled Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Grand Mesa Oncology, Infusion, and Rheumatology Center, 1501 E. 3rd Street, Delta, just north of the Delta County Memorial Hospital building.

This program, titled “Are You New To Medicare?” will help those

attending understand more about Medicare and the available benefits.

This program is presented by the Colorado West Retired Senior Volunteer Program, AeroCare, the Colorado Health Foundation, and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

For more information, contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639.

Thank You! The Delta Kiwanis and DHS Key Club would like to thank the community and the following businesses and individuals for supporting their first annual Charity Poker Tournament.

The $2500+ in proceeds will help the Delta Kiwanis and the DHS Key Club in their fund raising projects throughout the year!

Table Sponsors: NAPA of Delta • Delta Bank Center • Speas Insurance & Financial Solutions Dr. David James, DDS • Flower Motor Company • The Insurance Center Sports Center Lounge • First State Bank of Colorado Underwriters: Moonshine Liquors • Richard Simmons Door Prize Donors: Tara’s of Delta • Alpine Bank • First Colorado Bank • Delta Ace Hardware Delta NAPA • Delta Bank Center • Roscoe’s Restaurant Grand Mesa Motor Sports • Delta County Independent Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado WalMart • Delta Library • Jan Speas • Dani Tupper Richard Simmons • Mark Lee • Eva Veitch American Cancer Society • Big O Tires • Safeway Dr. David James • Kathy Tiffany • GW King • Lynn Shirk

Watch for the 2nd Annual Charity Poker Tournament next year!

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closing the landfill, the operators complete the night cover procedures, burying that day’s trash, which prepares the landfill for the next day.

With the wonderful spring weather, Delta County also receives a lot of wind and it usually comes in the afternoon. Therefore, it is best to schedule your trip to the landfill in the morning if it is possible. If that is not feasible, and you notice the winds are picking up, please call 835-7999 and ask if the landfill is open. This may help to save you an unnecessary trip.

Also, please leave yourself enough time to be unloaded and leaving by 4 p.m. when the gates close.

The Delta County School and Public Employees Retirement Association will meet April 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the school district office at Read. The agenda includes an update on current bills affecting PERA, the annual retire-

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Jack Hawkins Memorial Scholarship Night, 6:00 p.m.

Girls Tennis at Vail Mountain, 4:00 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Steamboat Springs, 11:00 a.m.; Track at Cedaredge Invitational; Baseball at Steamboat Springs, 11:00 a.m.

JV Baseball at home vs. Cedaredge, 3:00 p.m.; College Awareness Week.

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Virtuous Kids Earlier this month, Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recognized the Virtuous Kids: (top row) Leala Hamblen (compassionate), Alex Lindberg (generous and compassionate), Jaspe Arias (dedicated), Adam Ward (patient, responsible and leadership), Darnell Randall (hard worker and improved), Briana Blas (hard worker and improved), Karen Martinez (hard worker and diligent), Ashton Passmore (thoughtful, generous and caring), Eduardo Rubio (effort); (middle row) Emma Corbasson (dedicated), Osvaldo Ramirez (dedicated), Christine Romero (dedicated), Allyssa Leib (on task), Bryant Passow (responsible), Treyton Sandoval (generous), Isaac Chavez (compassionate), Jeffery Griffith (tenacious); (bottom row) Daniel Garcia (successful), Rowdy Sharpe (friendly), Jordan Johnson (encouraging), Lucas Herrick-Torres (respectful), Peyton McLaughlin (enthusiastic),Levi Esser (respectful), Libni Mendoza (confident), Mayte Alvarado (caring and generous), Jackie Chaffin (diligent), Kimberly Ponce (respectful), Justine Rodriguez (joyful), Trenton Lovelace (compassionate), Damien Gallegos (helpful), Cristina Rubio (effort).

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Keeline, Velasco qualify for national speech tournament in Indianapolis The Delta High School speech team traveled to Central High School in Grand Junction the weekend of March 23 and 24 to compete in the Western Slope Regional National Qualifying Tournament.

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from which students are chosen to compete in the National Forensic League National Tournament, to be held this year in Indianapolis June 11-15.

In public forum debate, the team of Sawyer Keeline and Valerie Velasco compiled a 6-1 record, which earned them the district championship and qualification to nationals. This is Sawyer’s second trip to nationals, as she qualified

in public forum debate last year and competed in Dallas with Emily Hansen, who graduated in 2011.

DHS also has several high alternates as other students made it to the final round in their events. Ridge Green is the first alternate in Lincoln-Douglas debate, Taylor King is the first alternate in humorous interpretation, and Ayasha and Alysha Richards

are fourth alternates in duo interpretation.

The team will be holding its annual fundraiser, Desserts and Diversions, on Wednesday, April 18, at the Delta United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to raise money for this trip. More information will follow in future weeks, but tickets are available from any speech team member, from coach Jeanette Roberts at 8744853, or at the door.

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On March 14, 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: Brett Lahoe, Klayden Wyant, Jovanny Romero, Nayeli Sanchez, Jadyn Urich, Dakota Jesse, Eh Ler Say, Ishmael Angulo, Shwe Sin Paw and Eh Law Kyaw.

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Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Moon honor Uyen Nguyen, an eighth grader at Delta Middle School.

Uyen is always polite and willing to help out others. She has grown as an inquisitive, hard working student. This year Uyen participated in both volleyball and basketball.

She has taken the ini- sure to have in class, and tiative to be a student a wonderful young lady! aide and done very well.

Josh Reeder was Uyen’s positive attitude selected by Mrs. Salcedo. makes it a pleasure to Josh is an extremely dilihave her in class. gent sixth grade student March’s seventh grade with a fantastic attitude. student is Megan Suppes, He is always focused on selected by Mrs. Hancock. classroom instruction In the classroom Megan is and always does his best. always attentive, helpful Josh is also very helpand engaged. She helps ful and kind to other other classmates when students, always giving they might not under- assistance to others when stand an assignment. She he sees that they need gets her work in on time it. Because of his hard and will take it home to work, respect for others go above and beyond. She and great attitude, Josh is friendly to everyone. In is well deserving of this Student Council she has recognition. also shown leadership Administrators and serving as the co-chair staff are proud of the of the dance and talent students at Delta Middle Hey kids, got talent? show committee, which School and all the great The City of Delta Rec- is the largest group in things they have accomreation Department is STUCO. Megan is a plea- plished this year. looking for talented kids in grades K-12. The second annual “Night of the Stars” talent show will be held Saturday, April 28, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Performance categories are voice, dance and variety (music, comedy, etc.). Grade categories will be K-4, 5-8 and 9-12.

Pick up the guidelines at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta. Please register by April 20 at Photo submitted 874-0923. The registra- Uyen Nguyen, Megan Suppes and Josh Reeder tion fee is $5 per per- were honored as outstanding students at Delta former.

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Susan Robbins Susan Elaine Robbins of Delta died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at her home. She was 51.

A memorial service was held March 27 at First Baptist Church in Delta.

Mrs. Robbins was born Sept. 3, 1959, in Cañon City, to Oscar James and Jeannie Coleman. She spent her childhood and attended school in Cañon City.

She married Dennis Robbins on June 21, 1976, in San Bernardino, Calif.

They celebrated 34 years of marriage. He died Oct. 24, 2010.

Mrs. Robbins enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, collecting antiques, and arts and crafts. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Delta.

She is survived by her parents, Oscar James of Litiz, Pa., and Jeannie Coleman of Cañon City; two daughters and their husbands, Vicky and Richard Hill of Roy, Utah, and Caren and Jon Smith of Ogden, Utah; four brothers, Steve James and his wife Debbie of Iowa, Bob Geisler of Cañon City, Russell James and his wife Tammy of Cañon City, and Ronald Geisler and his wife Tammi of Paonia; a sister, Pamela Antunez of Ogden, Utah; and six grandchildren.

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Calif., to learn welding.

He worked in the ship yards building Liberty cargo ships for the war effort.

Mr. Hollenbeck married Ruth Means on July 8, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif. After the war, he and his family returned to Gunnison where he became a heavy equipment mechanic and welder for various construction companies in Colorado.

He worked on the Pacific Northwest hydroelectric projects in Washington, Oregon and northern California. He lived and worked in Pakistan, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia. He was a member of White Salmon Lodge #163 A.F. & A.M., and the Delta Masonic Lodge #62 A.F. & A.M. He was a 32 degree Mason. He retired and moved to Delta to be closer to family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and Masonic activities.

He is survived by a son, Johnny Hollenbeck of Eureka, Calif.

Mr. Hollenbeck was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hollenbeck; and six brothers and sisters.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Reverend Roy Trueblood and Delta Masonic Lodge #62 A.F. & A.M. officiating. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Gunnison Cemetery with James Gall officiating.

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William Sands William Anthony Sands of northern New York, formerly of Delta, died Aug. 16, 2011, of lung cancer. He was 65.

Mr. Sands was born June 5, 1946.

He lived in Delta before moving to northern New York five years ago. He was a project manager at Del-Mont Engineering in Montrose. After retiring he went to work for CH2MHill in Denver.

Mr. Sands is survived by his wife, Sarah; two sisters, Julie Neece and Barbara Mopes; his previous wife and mother of his children, Betsy Sands; a son, Anthony Sands; a daughter, Cheryl Reeves; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Gardens in Grand Junction.

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Lucretia Jones Lucretia I. Jones, a longtime resident of Cedaredge died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Heritage Club in Denver.

She was 94.

A memorial service was held March 24 at Drinkwine Family Mortuary in Littleton. Burial took place at Cedaredge Cemetery.

Mrs. Jones was born June 4, 1917, in Gowan, Okla., to Luther and Mattie (Jackson) Fitzgerald.

She spent her childhood in Denver. She graduated from North High School in 1936.

She married John Jones on April 3, 1943. They lived in Denver before moving to Cedaredge in 1973. They celebrated 52 years of marriage. He died in 1995.

Mrs. Jones moved to Denver in 2007 to be near family. She was a homemaker and worked as a cook in Denver Public Schools, Denver University and Horizons Care Center. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing, crocheting, camping, reading and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Heath and her husband Gary of Littleton, and Judy Jones of Aurora; two granddaughters and their husbands, Wendy and Calvin Hamler of Castle Rock, and Heidi and Craig Sandman of Highlands Ranch; and five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Patrick, Ethan, Jack and Caden.

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, John Jones; and a brother, Odel Fitzgerald.

Drinkwine Family Mortuary in Littleton handled the arrangements.

Clyde Delbert Hollenbeck died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert.

He was 90.

Mr. Hollenbeck was born June 23, 1921, near Gunnison, to John and Elizabeth Hollenbeck. He became an orphan when he was 12. He lived with various families in the Gunnison area including an older brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Mildred Hollenbeck. When he was 15 he started working on farms and ranches in Colorado and Kansas, where he was Lloyd Austin allowed to work on farm Lloyd W. Austin Sr. equipment. died Tuesday, March 20, When he was 20, he 2012, in Eckert. He was traveled to Los Angeles, 89.

Mr. Austin was born March 22, 1922, in Kansas City, Kan., to Samuel and Leta Austin Sr. He was a minister for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, retiring in 1988. He was formerly a pastor for Seventh-day Adventist churches in Delta, Cedaredge and Paonia. He served in World War II. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Marion Austin of Eckert; a brother, Samuel Austin Jr. of Littleton; three sons, Donald Austin and Lloyd Austin Jr. of Lincoln, Neb., and Richard Austin of Greeley; two grandchildren, Stephanie Austin-Ludwig of Omaha, Neb., and Jon Austin of Lincoln, Neb.; and a great-grandchild, Cooper Austin-Ludwig of Omaha, Neb. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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to his death on Nov. 11, 1963. They adopted two children.

Mrs. Holden was a member of a nondenominational church.

She enjoyed gardening, church, tutoring and her yard.

She is survived by her son and his wife, John and Marsha Holden of Beatty, Nev.; a daughter, Christine Gourley of Wenden, Ariz.; a sister, Olivia Carlson of Westbrook, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jon Roxen and his wife Cara, Lenore Cars-well and Jenna Holden; five greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Holden was preceded in death by her husband, David Holden; two brothers; and four sisters.

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Katherine Humphrey

She married Dale Humphrey on March 30, 1970, in Craig.

She worked as a waitress for several years in Denver, Grand Junction, Delta and Montrose. She enjoyed the outdoors, playing bingo, her flowers and working in her garden.

Mrs. Humphrey is survived by three sons, Jay Atchley of Delta, Ronald Atchley and his wife Betty of Montrose, and Dennis Atchley of Texas; a sonin-law; five brothers; four sisters; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Chapel. A private family inurnement will take place at Olathe Cemetery at a later date.

Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Betty Mae Dragoo

Katherine Marie Humphrey of Delta and Montrose died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 90.

Mrs. Humphrey was born March 31, 1921, to Mark and Georgia (Weedman) Esser.

Betty Mae Dragoo of Paonia died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 77.

At her request, no services will be held.

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Albert Hurford Albert Alva Hurford of Delta died Monday, March 26, 2012, at his home. He was 84. At his request, no services will be held.

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LaVerne Lee LaVerne Lee of Delta died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta.

She was 90.

Funeral services are pending.

Mrs. Lee is survived by a daughter, Yvonne Rowland of Delta; a stepson, Charles Bentley and his wife Loretta of Kentucky; a stepdaughter, Nadine Schmidt of Lakewood; a brother, Wes England and his wife Mary of Austin; a sister-in-law, Ruth England of Austin; and numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 724, Delta, CO 81416, or Delta County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1111, Delta, CO 81416.

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Clara Marshall Oct. 21, 1910 ~ March 26, 2012 Thelma Holden Thelma Kjelland Holden of Delta died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose. She was 97.

A funeral service will be held Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Interment will follow at Cory Cemetery.

A potluck will be held in the community room at 1445 Porter Court, Delta.

Mrs. Holden was born March 12, 1915, in Green Township, N.D., to Alfred and Anna (Kjelland) Kjelland. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Green Township. She graduated from Western State College in 1963.

She married David “Jack” Holden on March 14, 1946, in Toponas.

They moved to Delta in 1956. They celebrated 17 years of marriage prior

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-GreatGrandmother, Sister, Nurse. Clara Inez Howard Marshall was born Oct. 21, 1910, in Monte Vista, Colo. After being reared in Read, Colo., next to the beautiful Gunnison River, Clara and her sister, Thelma, moved to Pueblo, Colo., where they became nurses for 40 years, first at Parkview Episcopal Hospital and retiring after working at Colorado State Hospital.

She met and married Jasper Gordon Marshall and was blessed with three children: Thomas (Lola), JoAnn (Neil Whalen), and Shirley (Russ Scholz). In addition, she has fond memories of 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-greatgrandchildren.

After retiring, Clara and her sister Thelma

moved back to Austin, building their duplex on the edge of Roy Long’s hill overlooking their old home across the river in Read. She was able to spend the remaining years of her life attending the Seventh-day Adventist Church with her sisters, Marjorie, Merle, Mabel, niece Betty, brother Guy and friends. She volunteered as a pink lady at the Delta Hospital for many of those years and traveled with her sisters, children and grandchildren. At her 100th birth-

day party, she received over 100 long stem roses from her family members.

Clara died March 26, 2012, at the hospital in Delta, Colo. The funeral will be held at Taylor Funeral Home in Delta at 10 a.m., March 30, 2012. Viewing will precede the funeral at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be given to Delta Adventist School.

Clara will then be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Gordon, and sister, Thelma (Bruce), Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at Imperial Gardens in Pueblo, Colo.

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Mary Scott Mary Elizabeth Scott of Cedaredge died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 89.

At her request, a private family graveside service was held.

She was born Oct. 12, 1922, on Rogers Mesa, to James and Clara (Bopp) Harding. She spent her childhood in the Hotchkiss and Ragged Mountain areas. She attended school in Paonia and Hotchkiss.

Mrs. Scott moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1942. She was a “Rosie the Riveter” at Douglas Aircraft plant in El Segundo, Calif. She had a certificate of work recognition and a pair of wings awarded for quality work.

She worked on the BTD destroyer, DB7-(A20) and the A26 fighter bombers.

She married Arthur Scott on March 22, 1943.

They moved to Colorado in 1944 and later to Cedaredge to help Art’s aunt and uncle on the Bar I Ranch.

Mrs. Scott is survived by her children, Logan Scott, Linda Davis and her husband John, and Betty Burnett and her husband Rod; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Scott; a brother, Lee Harding; and an infant sister.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alpine Hospice, 924 Spring Creek Road #C, Montrose, CO 81403.

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Bruce Seale Bruce DeWitt Seale of Montrose died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at his home. He was 49.

Mr. Seale is survived by his wife, Jennifer Seale of Montrose; a son, Austin Seale of Montrose; his parents, Gerald and Betty Seale of Eckert; a sister and her husband, Bonnie and Jeff Curtis of Delta; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Mae Rugloski Cecilia “Mae” Rugloski of Cedaredge died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Colorow Care Center.

She was 94.

Rosary was recited March 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Historic Catholic Church in Bend, Ore. Burial followed at Pilot Butte Cemetery.

Mrs. Rugloski was born April 26, 1917, in Dresser Junction, Wis., to Robert LaMere and Cecilia Thompson.

She married Andrew Rugloski on Aug. 28, 1937, in Long Lake, Centuria, Wis. They celebrated 64 years of marriage. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Rugloski lived in Cedaredge before moving to Bend, Ore., in 1983. She moved back to Cedaredge in 2011 to live with her daughter.

She enjoyed gardening, painting landscapes, wildlife scenes and flowers, making flower cards and spending time with family and friends. She volunteered at Catholic Daughters and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Mrs. Rugloski is survived by four sons, Robert Rugloski and his wife Katie of Camp Verde, Ariz., Raymond Rugloski and his wife Carolyn of Florissant, Richard Rugloski and his wife Mary of Gordonsville, Va., and Paul Rugloski and his partner Pam of Anchor Point, Alaska; two daughters and their husbands, Joan and Morris Cranmer of Little Rock, Ark., and Mary and Dale Parker of Cedaredge; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Rugloski; and a brother, Harold.

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John Holvoet John Edward Holvoet of Paonia died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his home. He was 69.

A funeral service was held March 24 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss, with James Gall officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss.

Mr. Holvoet was born Sept. 2, 1942, in Hotchkiss, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Verraest) Holvoet. He spent his childhood in Hotchkiss and graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1960. He received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Colorado University in Boulder.

He later attended George Washington University.

He lived in Falls Church, Va., before moving to Paonia two years ago. He was a member of the American Legion and Mensa Society. He enjoyed reading, working on his computer, playing with his grandchildren, and cooking and entertaining.

Mr. Holvoet is survived by his wife, Doris Bell of Paonia; a son and his wife, Kristian and Erin Holvoet of Phoenixville, Pa.; a daughter, Katherine Holvoet and her husband Jerry Goller of Murray, Utah; two brothers and their wives, Charles and Jennifer Holvoet of Wichita, Kan., and Joseph and Janice Holvoet of Hotchkiss; two sisters, Ida Rose Cruse of Paonia, and Elizabeth Kuta of Delta; and three grandchildren, Eli Holvoet, Samuel Holvoet and Jackson Goller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ann Brown; and a brother, Henry Holvoet.

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Larry Banuelos Jr. Lawrence M. “Larry” Banuelos Jr. of Delta died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was 70.

A Mass of Resurrection was held March 27 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta, with Father Canice Enyiaka officiating. Rosary was recited before the service. A private inurnment will be held at Delta City Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Banuelos was born April 4, 1941, in Delta, to

Lawrence and Margaret (Moralez) Banuelos Sr. He spent his childhood in Delta and attended school in Delta and Olathe. He graduated from Olathe High School.

He worked for City Market for over 30 years and for the City of Delta and the Town of Hotchkiss as a police officer. He enjoyed reading Louis L’Amour books, listening to country music, playing with his dogs and spending time with his family.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a former member of the Delta Elks Lodge.

Mr. Banuelos is survived by a son, Augustine “Augie” Banuelos of Delta; a daughter, Sandra Martinez of Grand Junction; a stepdaughter, Jenny Banuelos of Phoenix, Ariz.; three brothers, Ray Banuelos and his wife Rosa of Telluride, Tommy Banuelos and his wife Patty of Shelton, Wash., and Raymond Banuelos Jr.; six sisters, Toni Roy and her husband Roland of Sarasota, Fla., Mary Mendoza and her husband David of Kennewick, Wash., Monica Banuelos of Bardolph, Ill., Patricia Medina of Denver, Jeanie Quintero and her husband George, and Susie Ortega and her husband Jose of Delta; four grandchildren, Destinie Salazar, Hope Salazar and Ricky Salazar, all of Grand Junction, and Dallas Salazar of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Augustine Banuelos; his first wife, Sara Banuelos; and his second wife, Terri Banuelos.

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Margaret Deutsch Margaret Elizabeth Deutsch died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 78.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Crawford. A celebration of life will follow at 11 a.m. at Hotchkiss Elks Lodge with Reverend John Hiestand and the Hotchkiss Emblem Club officiating.

Mrs. Deutsch was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Maher, to Burtis “Bill” and Mary (Stewart) Ayer. She spent her childhood in Maher and graduated from Crawford High School.

She attended Western State College in Gunnison.

She married Terry Deutsch on Aug. 17, 1953, in Delta. They celebrated 40 years of marriage. He died June 14, 1994, in Crawford.

Mrs. Deutsch enjoyed sewing, painting, writing poetry, playing the piano and singing in the church choir. She was a member of Crawford Community United Methodist Church, the Needlerock Club and Hotchkiss Emblem Club.

She was vice president of the Hotchkiss Crawford Historical Society. She worked as a kindergarten teacher, truck driver, rancher, farmer and Mary Kay consultant.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Leta and John

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Hughes of Cedaredge, and Lori and Randy Hobbs of Palmer, Alaska; a son and his wife, James and Faye Deutsch; two sisters, Mary deKoevend of Grand Junction, and Henrietta Keenan of Crawford; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Deutsch was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Deutsch; a brother, Jim Ayer; a sister, Audrey Collings; and a nephew, Bruce deKoevend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emblem Club or Crawford Community United Methodist Church.

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in Ekalaka, Mont., until she was nine. She moved to Spokane, Wash., and attended North Central High School. She graduated from Delta-Montrose Technical College in 1976.

She enjoyed crocheting, jewelry making, hot air balloons, her children and grandchildren, and animals, especially chickens.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by four sons, Jerry Anderson and John Anderson, both of Delta, Morris Anderson of Green River, Wyo., and Tom Anderson of Grand Junction; a daughter, Jennie Anderson of Montrose; a sister, Sally Keyohara of Moriarty, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Andy” Anderson; a son, Dennis Anderson; a grandson, Micheal Anderson; a brother; four sisters; and two daughtersin-law.

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Dorothy Sollenbarger Dorothy H. Sollenbarger died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Delta. She was 88.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Delta Church of Christ with Wayne Kitchens officiating.

Mrs. Sollenbarger was born June 19, 1923, in Sargents, to Harvey and Mary (Lynch) Hicks. She attended school in Sargents and Gunnison and graduated from Gunnison High School in 1941. She attended nursing school in Denver and beauty college in Grand Junction.

She married Earl Sollenbarger on Feb. 7, 1947.

They celebrated 40 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1987.

She later married Charles Rockey and they lived in Grand Junction.

Mrs. Sollenbarger was a receptionist. She enjoyed entertaining friends, taking drives, traveling in her motor home and spending time with her family.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Delta and TOPS. She is survived by a son and his wife, James “Jim” and Karleen Sollenbarger of Eckert; two brothers and their wives, Elmer and Myrna Hicks of Bridgeport, Texas, and Jack and Charley Hicks of Cedaredge; a sister, Hazel Hamilton of Paonia; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Sollenbarger was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Sollenbarger; her second husband, Chas Rockey; a son, Gerald “Jerry” Sollenbarger; a sister, Bonnie Smith; and three brothers, Ed Hicks, Lloyd Hicks and Jimmy Hicks.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alpine Hospice, 924 Spring Creek Road, Montrose, CO 81403, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Peggy Anderson Charlotte Ruth “Peggy” Anderson of Olathe died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 91.

A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at Mesa View Cemetery with Doyle and Robbie Bates officiating.

Mrs. Anderson was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Miles City, Mont., to Robert and Carla (Goodson) Purdum.

She spent her childhood

Benjamin Vigil Benjamin Vigil of Austin died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home. He was 75.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta.

Mr. Vigil was born May 21, 1936, in Greeley, to John and Molly (Baca) Vigil. He spent his childhood and attended school in Greeley.

He served in the United States Army.

Mr. Vigil married Dolores Espinoza on June 21, 1958, in Denver. They celebrated 53 years of marriage. She survives.

He was a detention officer for Delta County Sheriff ’s Office for many years.

He enjoyed playing cards, ministry work and spending time with his family. He was an avid pool shark. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Cedaredge.

Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife, Dolores Vigil of Austin; three sons, Benjamin Vigil and his wife Danita, and Andy Vigil, all of Burbank, Calif., and David Vigil and his wife Lorraine of San Fernando, Calif.; five daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Garry Stockdale, and Peggy and Michael Carrara, all of Delta, Rachel and Dustin Bissell of Austin, Elizabeth and Daniel Trujillo, and Brenda Vigil and Henry Garcia, all of Grand Junction; three brothers, Manuel Ramirez and his wife Marcella of Denver, Leroy Vigil and his wife Liddia of Fontana, Calif., and John Vigil Jr. of New Castle; a sister, June Recio of New Castle; seven grandchildren, Bryan Stockdale, Brandon Vigil, Joey Carrara, Ryan Healzer, Brianna Jordan, Brittney Sanden and Alexis Garcia; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Vigil; and two sisters, Cleo Sanchez and Ernestine Davis.

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Community Calendar Chorus presents spring concert Thursday, March 29

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

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

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

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m. at the American Legion of Paonia. This week’s progressive is 53 numbers for $158. Blue is 51 numbers and grey is 55 numbers for $250. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs.

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.

JACK HAWKINS MEMORIAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT at Delta High School. A chili cookoff precedes basketball play with allyou-can-eat chili for $5 beginning at 5 p.m. Basketball games will be played from 6 to 8 p.m.

Valley Symphony Association will continue its 41st anniversary season with a spring celebration of great choral music as the Valley Symphony Chorus presents a concert entitled “A Musical Tapestry.” Chorus director Lenore Hample has selected a wide range of magnificent choral favorites. Concert selections will include Requiem by

John Rutter (accompanied by an instrumental ensemble), selections from the popular Broadway show Les Misérables and a variety of contemplative sacred pieces as well as rousing patriotic numbers.

Concerts will be held Saturday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center and Sunday, April 1, at

3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion auditorium.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students 17 and under and may be purchased in advance at Clubb’s in downtown Delta or at Homer L. Sims Agency, DeVinny Jewelers and Howard Davidson Insurance Agency in Montrose. Tickets are also available for purchase

online at www.valley symphony.net and at the Montrose Pavilion office by credit card either in person or by telephone (249-7015).

For concert information, e-mail info@ valleysymphonynet or call 209-2295. For complete concert schedule information for the 2011-12 season, visit www.valley symphony.net.

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.

HOME, GARDEN & RECREATION SHOW, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $2 per person.

Saturday, March 31

HOME, GARDEN & RECREATION SHOW, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $2 per person “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.

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM presents “When the Grass Stood Stirrup-high: Facts, Photographs and Myths of West-Central Colorado,” written by David Bradford, Floyd Reed and Robbie Baird LeValley. 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 1

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

SPRING DANCE RECITAL featuring high School dancers from the Delta County Dance Company. 3 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

THE MAN WHO QUIT MONEY. Learn about Moab resident Daniel Suelo, the man who quit money. Sunday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Paonia Library Community Room. Enter on the north side of the library building.

Monday, April 2

ST. MARY’S BLOOD DRIVE at Hotchkiss City Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate blood and get a free JUCO ticket.

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.

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church.

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 info, 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.

ADDENDUM FUNDS meeting, PRC office, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 5

PUBLIC LANDS PARTNERSHIP meets at the Ute Museum, Montrose, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Public lands agencies will update projects and issues that affect area communities.

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. Tickets at: Hardin’s and The Rose in Hotchkiss, KVNF, Backcountry Coffee and Farm and Home Supply in Paonia. For more information, call 527-5112.

END-OF-SEASON PARTY hosted by Grand Mesa Nordic Council at Skyway, 5-8 p.m. Bring a side dish to share and your skis as it’s a full moon. RSVP to grandmesanordic@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 7

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

SPARKING THE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE: A PLAYSHOP INTENSIVE FOR COUPLES, 1-9 p.m. Call 361-1233 for location. www.

WildHeartCenteredLiving.com.

EASTER EGG HUNT, Paonia Town Park, 10 a.m., for kids one year through the fourth grade. IHS Photography will take pictures of kids with the Easter Bunny from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

POTLUCK DINNER for outgoing Mayor Jim Crook, Crawford Town Hall, 5 p.m. Crook was mayor of Crawford for 24 years.

Monday, April 9

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital.

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church.

Thursday, April 12

ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMAN’S CLUB FAMILY BINGO NIGHT, 6 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). Bring cans to donate to the food pantry. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

Valley Symphony Chorus

U.S. Constitution comes alive Saturday, March 31, will bring Shane Krauser of the American Academy for Constitutional Studies to the Miller’s Deitch Haus in Delta for an all-day seminar, Constitution I - “How to Argue the Constitution and Win Every Time.”

The American Academy for Constitutional Education (AAFCE) offers citizens from all walks of life an opportunity that is not offered anywhere else in the United States — a chance to learn about the Constitution and the

principles of freedom in a high-intensity, highenergy environment that will capture your attention in ways you never thought possible. Focusing on the original intent of the Constitution, as well as the forces that have shaped its interpretation throughout history, the AAFCE gives citizens the tools they need to understand and influence today’s social and political issues.

Without question, this is the Constitution like you wish it had been

taught to you in school, like you hope it will be taught to your children, and like you’ve never experienced before.

Shane Krauser is the director of the American Academy of Constitutional Education, an adjunct professor of constitutional law, the chief instructor of K-Force Vanguard (a firearms training institute), and a practicing trial attorney in the Phoenix area.

He brings a wealth of knowledge to any forum, and that knowledge will inspire you. His experiences will captivate you.

His dedication will move you.

On Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., Krauser will share on the Drills.

For more information “Inspired” Constitution. visit www.montroseband. This experience will be interactive, com or call Tina Wood- dynamic, and moving as Krauser rum at 596-1188.

Swing into spring with community band The Montrose Community Band will present its annual spring concert on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. This concert is entitled “Spring Swing” and features swing music from Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman along with other World War II era music including Thanks for the Memories, Blue Moon and American Patrol. The concert is free and all ages are invited to share an afternoon of music sure to get your feet tapping. This concert is sponsored by TEI Rock

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

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

Sunday’s event is free.

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

Ugandan orphans spread hope for children in poverty

The Ugandan Orphans Choir, a group of 10 talented children ranging in age from 11 to 14, will perform at Delta Christian Church Tuesday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. All 10 children have been given hope through Childcare Worldwide’s (CCW) sponsorship program, and Nordic now they devote their energy to helping other council children have access to plans end-of- sponsorship and education. season party These exuberant children delight audiencGrand Mesa Nordic es with their dramatic Council (GMNC) will hold an end-of-season party from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 6, at Skyway. GMNC will provide tamales, beans, greens and beverages. Please Delta County Memobring a side dish to share rial Hospital is offering and your skis as it’s a full the tobacco cessation moon! Please RSVP to class series “FreshStart” grandmesanordic@gmail. beginning Tuesday, April com, so the nordic council 3. Come to these posican get an idea of how tive, supportive group much food to purchase. sessions, facilitated by Thanks to the dedica- an instructor. Over the tion of the GMNC board, course of four weeks, the staff, volunteers, and instructor will work with members, a wonderful you to develop a plan for season of cross-country tobacco cessation. skiing was enjoyed on This program is Grand Mesa.

drumming, singing, and high-energy dancing as they perform traditional Ugandan songs and dances. Former audience member Kurt Swanson raved, “Audiences just can’t seem to get enough of what these children have to share, from their natural musical talents to their raw expression of African culture. People are also amazed by the deep joy these children have despite the circumstances they came from.”

Each of the 10 children has a story to tell about

Tobacco cessation classes begin April 3 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.

how their lives have been changed through the power of education provided through CCW’s sponsorship program.

CCW serves children in nine countries in the developing world, helping them succeed educationally. The ultimate goal of education is to break the cycle of poverty in children’s lives.

Meet the man who quit money Learn about Moab resident Daniel Suelo, the man who quit money. In 2000 Daniel gave away his life savings to pursue a new life. Meet Daniel and Mark Sundeen, author of New York Times bestseller “North by Northwestern” at this special event Sunday, April 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the community room of the Paonia Public Library. Enter on the north side of the building.

League of Women Voters meets in Montrose The League of Women Voters of Montrose County presents “Privatization of Traditional Government Services.” In part three, the policies and procedures of privitazation will be explored by league members. A discussion of possible elements to be included in a national position developed by the League of Women Voters will follow.

The public is encouraged to attend and provide input on this important issue.

The meeting takes place Thursday, April 5, at noon in the Montrose Library Community Room.

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Life is a dance High school dancers from the Delta County Dance Company prepare for their upcoming spring dance recital, “Life is a Dance,” which will be held Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. at the Delta Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. Over 100 dancers ages 3-18 will perform a variety of ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop dances under the instruction of Linda Dysart. Pictured above: Felix Heinz, Arla Nelson, Emily Huene, Elise Scates, Haley Donathon, Julie Cassel, Grace Kathrein, Rachel Tallent and Kassydy Braddy.

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Quilters envelop veterans with warmth S&B Quilters donated 225 quilts Sunday, March 25, at the Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass. Five S&B Quilters members and four family members spent their Sunday personally helping each

veteran to find the right quilt from all the possibilities.

This is the sixth year that S&B Quilters has donated quilts to disabled veterans. Each year members load a couple of vehicles full of handmade donated quilts and set out at 5:30 a.m. on the opening Sunday of the Winter Sports Clinic. After three

hours of intense activity, it’s all over and anywhere from 120-443 quilts have found new homes. This year 18 lucky guide dogs also got comfortable hand-sewn beds.

S&B Quilters estimate that, in addition to cost of fabrics, thread and batting (stuffing), each handmade quilt represents 40+ hours of time.

Each quilter’s donation demonstrates her appreciation for the veterans’ service to our country.

The Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs Photo submitted Walk on a team for the and the Disabled Ameri- Margaret Osborn, Nancy Foster, Lisa Wolf-Johnson and Paul Tschoepe begin Delta County Relay for can Veterans. unloading 225 donated quilts for disabled veterans.

Life and help in the fight to triumph over cancer.

The annual event will be held June 29 at the Delta Photo submitted High School track. RelayA guide dog tries out her ers walk all night and new dog bed made by S raise funds for cancer & B Quilters and donated research and local patient Sunday at the Disabled services. Visit DeltaRelay Veterans Winter Sports forLife.com for more inforClinic in Snowmass. mation or to sign up.

Modest Mallow nal column” and is the ate’s Rocky Mountain known as “Checkered I step out onto the clue to the mallow fam- Flower Finder, I find my Mallow” but I don’t see deck to enjoy the sun- ily. Each stamen is made flower as Sidalcea can- anything “checkered.” shine. To our south and up of the lower portion, dida. Sidalcea is a com- Why “modest”? Wingate west, the squalls race called filaments, and at bination of “sida” refer- includes another speacross the Uncompah- the tip is the anther (the ring to a group of mal- cies that’s rose-purple: gre Plateau...canyons pollen bearing portion). low plants plus “alcea” maybe this one is less appear only to vanish...

There are blossoms a meaning “mallow.” The showy? rugged, rocky shelves plenty, so I pluck one term candida means As I gaze at this lovely seem to snag clouds as and step back toward pure white. It’s also blossom, I think of other they rush past. the car. The edges of the plants in this family.

I wouldn’t care to be petals look ruffled...no, There’s the common holthere right now, but my they’re merely notched. lyhock, the commercial mind wanders back to a It’s about an inch and cotton plant, our comsunny day on the Pla- a half wide and in the mon orange-red Desert teau where I found a center is the half-inchMallow and Hibiscus. In new flower: the Modest tall stamenal column: times past, “marshmalMallow. Within a curve whitish below with redlow” was made from a ahead of us, I saw an dish anthers clustered mallow plant that grew area of bright white at the tip. Lovely! The in marshy areas. But I flowers...of course Allen green leaves are a bit hear a car coming up stopped so that I could larger than the blossom. this narrow road. Time look. When I stepped Checking Janet Wingto move on.

Photo submitted out, I realized that there S&B volunteers (front, left to right) Margaret was a bit of moisture Osborn, Lisa Wolf-Johnson and Craig Johnson; trapped in the roadside (rear) Sallie Waldron, Don Foster, Nancy Foster, ditch and in the tangled Eleanor Tschoepe and Paul Tschoepe transported growth. Half a dozen quilts to Aspen. plants, over 2-feet-tall, with lovely white blossoms...they’re mallows!

Delta County Libraries in Paonia. items in boxes or plastic I can easily see the colItems especially need- bags or plastic jars to the umn of united stamens... will host a Food for Fines this is called a “stame- drive during National ed include canned meats, circulation desk at your Library Week, April 9-14, canned vegetables, library. Don’t forget your at each of its libraries. canned fruit, canned library card!

Library patrons will get soups, boxed cereals, “We are excited to help $1 in current overdue pasta, peanut butter, our local food banks and fines waived for each can pancake mix and syrup. pantries,” says Annette or package of food donatThe food drive does Choszczyk, library dised during the drive. not include replacement trict director. “This food The donated food will fees for lost or damaged drive provides critically go to each community’s items, card replacement needed donations to those local food bank — Sur- fees, and future overdue in need in our communiface Creek Food Bank, fines. Additionally, no ties.”

Crawford Food Bank, drop-offs are allowed. No For more information Delta Food Pantry, glass containers, open about the Food for Fines Hotchkiss Community packages, repackaged or drive, please contact your United Methodist Food expired products will be library or visit the Delta Cupboard, and the Amer- accepted.

County Libraries’ website ican Legion Food Pantry Bring canned goods, or at www.deltalibraries.org.

Gather your team for Relay for Life

Plants of the Western Slope A look at local flora with Evelyn Horn

Library fines waived for canned food donations

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Comment window opens for Bull Mountain drill plan The Bureau of Land Management released a draft Environmental Assessment on a proposed Master Development Plan (MDP) for natural gas exploration by SG Interests on March 23.

The plan includes developing up to 146 natural gas wells (about 50 percent shale gas and 50 percent coalbed natural gas), four water disposal wells and associated infrastructure on federal and private mineral leases within a federally-unitized area known as the Bull Mountain Unit (about 19,645 acres) north of the Paonia Reservoir State Park.

SG Interests began leasing minerals in the Bull Mountain Unit in 2000. The company currently owns and operates 11 private and five federal natural gas wells on 13 well pads along with one water disposal well occupying about 22 acres in the unit. The wells were developed at an average of two per year for the past six years.

“Instead of structuring the development of the federal leases as a series of individual actions as was the case with the initial 13 well pads, the BLM encourages the use of multi-well development plans to manage federal lease development more effectively,” said Barb Sharrow, BLM Uncompahgre Field Office manager. “Additionally, the MDP under federal unitization allows for placement of wells within the unit in a logical fashion without regard to setbacks from committed lease lines in order to minimize road development, pipelines and other surface impacts.”

Every federal action proposed within the Bull Mountain Unit would still require site-specific analysis in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act before exploration or development can occur.

“An approved MDP provides an environmental analysis in which subsequent Applications for Permit to Drill and NEPA efforts would be tiered,” said Sharrow. “Approval is also subject to onsite examinations of each proposed well, pipeline and road location including current cultural and biological

Hotchkiss council calls special meeting The Hotchkiss Town Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

There will be a discussion about the building inspector and possible employment.

After the meeting is adjourned, there will be a public work session as the council discusses how to proceed with the Enhancement Trail Project.

resource surveys.”

Although actual operations are subject to change as conditions warrant, SG Interest plans to drill 27 wells per year until the resource is fully developed in just less than six years. Once completed, the productive life of coalbed natural gas, shale gas and water disposal wells is estimated to be 40 years, which is the production phase of the project.

To review the environmental documents associated with the MDP, go to www.blm.gov/ co/st/en/BLM_Information/ nepa/ufo.html#9-5. Written comments regarding the Environmental Assessment must be submitted by the close of business on Tuesday, April 24, to the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: 3160 BMMDP, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401, fax 970-240-5368 or e-mail to coufo-oil-gas@blm.gov.

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Can’t out run them This young calf did his best to get away from the rest of the herd being moved to a new pasture across the road, but all to no avail. The Mt. Lamborn Ranches’ cowboy and two dogs finally won. The little calf probably slept the rest of the day.

Locals champion cottage foods bill which helps small farms

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Everybody knows how much news the North Fork Valley continually makes.

When Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the Colorado Cottage Foods Act on March 15, it was a success for every little farm and orchard across the state. The creation of this act

by Senate Bill 12-048, spearheaded by Sen. Gail Schwartz and Rep. Don Coram, means that a producer may use their home kitchen or a commercial, private or public kitchen to produce foods sold directly to their personal customers.

The act allows the producer to sell certain foods that are considered not potentially hazardous and do not require refrigeration. The foods, the act says, are limited to spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seeds, honey, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter baked goods including candy.

While pickles and tomatoes are not allowed to be sold, many other fruits and vegetables are. The act contains specific guidelines on marketing small number of eggs.

The producer must be certified in safe food handling and processing by a third party certified entity, which locally would be CSU Extension and Delta County Health Department.

The foods cannot be sold to grocery stores or restaurants.

They must be sold from the producer’s premises, roadside stand, farmers’ market, community-supported agriculture organization, or similar venue where the product is sold directly to consumers.

Each producer can earn $5,000 net per food product.

If an orchard makes seven

Photo by Kathy Browning

Paonia prom royalty The Paonia High School Prom Royalty for 2012 were crowned on Saturday night, March 24. From left to right are Queen Gabrielle Moet, King Trevor Walters, Princess Mandy Bushta and Prince Brett Gill. The gymnasium was decorated for the Black and White Masquerade Ball which was hosted by the Class of 2013.

different flavors of jam, the producer has the potential to make $5,000, after all expenses are subtracted, per flavor.

Jim Brett of Slow Food Western Slope, who testified and worked for passage of the act, said now producers can supplement their income throughout the year. It diversifies their income. Seconds which can’t be sold at farmers’ markets can now be made into applesauce or preserves or sold as dried fruit directly to customers.

Mark Waltermire, who owns Thistle Whistle Farm and is a member of VOGA (Valley Organic Growers Association), credits Monica Wiitanen of Small Potatoes Farm with working with Sen. Gail Schwartz to find a bill that would be advantageous to local farmers. The Cottage Foods Act keeps Thistle Whistle Farm’s market for sales open for a full year. Previously, he and other local farmers had a limited amount of time to bring fresh produce to farmers’ markets. Now, dried items from previous years can be sold. Not only will it provide a better income for the producers, it will cut waste on the farms.

Waltermire noted that episodes of foodborne contamination has come from large regulated and inspected operations. Here customers will buy their food directly from their local producer, someone they can look in the eye, and if something is wrong the customer knows exactly where they got it from.

The bill failed in the 2011 legislature. It received opposition from the Farm Bureau, health departments and the restaurant association. The bill this year was introduced early and Sen. Schwartz worked with those who had previously opposed the act, garnered support, made necessary changes to this year’s bi-partisan bill, and it passed. At the governor’s signing ceremony in Denver, Sen. Schwartz called Monica Wiitanen the champion of the bill. Wiitanen was present and given a pen by Gov. Hickenlooper used in signing the bill. The governor told Wiitanen, “Now you can sell your bread!”

What the act means for Wiitanen is that she can sell the delicious bread she makes in her outdoor brick oven to customers. “We’ll start baking one day a week, maybe two days a week,” she said.

Yohann Gasparach, a professional baker, and Wiitanen will be able to build their clientele. “We’ll see where we go with it. In the meantime, we’ll have a lot of fun,” Wiitanen said. She points out that the Cottage Foods Act is for Colorado residents and is not limited to farmers. The

Photo by Kathy Browning

The Cottage Foods Act in Colorado means small farmers will have the opportunity for additional streams of income from canned and dried food products sold directly to customers.

Monica Wiitanen (top) was hailed as the champion of the bill.

Scott Horner (middle) works in Wiitanen’s Small Potatoes Farm greenhouse. Mark Waltermire of Thistle Whistle Farm in Hotchkiss will benefit from a short growing season being expanded to year round sales. act includes labeling requirements.

Wiitanen says she was stunned when notified by the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union lobbyist the bill had passed.

Wiitanen’s father, a builder by trade and a conservationist by conscience and deed, told her of the man who wrote the Wilderness Act. It took eight years and 66 rewrites before the act was passed.

“We are one of 30 states to have a cottage foods bill,” Wiitanen remarked. These bills make farms viable and will save the nation’s farmlands.

That knowledge made her

feel even better to have been part of this bill.

About being the champion of the bill, Wiitanen said it took everyone to make it happen including VOGA, the people who testified in person and by video, senators, representatives, even those who drove her back and forth to Denver.

Wiitanen testified every opportunity she could both last year and this year. She realized she was following in her father’s footsteps.

“This is what you have to do if you want a bill passed.

You have to show up,” she said.

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Easter Bunny hops into Paonia April 7 The Paonia Youth Center will coordinate the Easter egg hunt in the Paonia Town Park on April 7. The Easter Bunny will arrive at the town park just before 10

a.m., and the hunt will begin at 10 sharp. Don’t be late and miss out!

It is so much fun to watch all the kids, from under one year through the fourth grade, search

the park for the hidden eggs.

IHS Photography will be taking pictures of the children with the Easter Bunny from 10-11:30 a.m.

The success of this event depends on the community’s financial support, and any and all support is appreciated.

To donate money or prizes for this event please contact: Paonia Youth Center, 14725 Bethlehem Road, Paonia, CO 81428.

If you have any questions call Ellen Smith at 527-3990.

The kids, their parents and grandparents greatly anticipate this event every year. Those coordinating the event are Ellen Smith, Danita Green, Kara Cowan and Rene Atchley.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Standing under The Volunteer Tree which names the people who provide so many wonderful services for Hotchkiss K-8 are (left to right) Elaine Violett and Lois Cotten. They love both the kids and what they do to help the students and teachers. The two women were recently recognized at a school board meeting for their years of service.

These volunteers have big hearts

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Their generous warm smiling faces tell much of their stories. Elaine Violett and Lois Cotten are two women, two volunteers who have given and given and then given some more to make life a great experience for the young students at Hotchkiss K-8 School.

It was a natural move for Lois Cotten to volunteer. She was a K-8 teacher for 27 years mainly in Price, Utah, and then six years as the literacy coach at Hotchkiss K-8.

She has volunteered for two years helping second graders improve their reading skills.

Cotten volunteers because she would miss the kids if she wasn’t at the school. “It just feels good to be over here with the kids and in the middle of things. And the teachers [Laurie Hill and

Christa Hawk] are great,” Cotten said.

Elaine Violett has volunteered at Hotchkiss K-8 two different times, first in 1972 when her own kids were in school.

Then when her grandkids started attending, she began volunteering again. They’ve, of course, grown up and left, but she has stayed for a total of 14 years “because I enjoy the kids.” Violett works with fourth graders in their Accelerated Reading program.

She also helps with any projects they have. “For Christmas we did jars of beans for bean soup.

We made clay for a map of the State of Colorado and painted the maps.

We bake cookies,” Violett laughed. “We roasted pumpkin seeds this fall.

That was new. I used to go on field trips with the kids when my grandkids were here.”

“I enjoy seeing the kids grow up,” Violett said.

“Ones I started with, of course, graduated last year.”

Cotten added, “It’s hard to see how fast they grow up. Every year I’m surprised at who is graduating. Oh, they can’t be old enough to graduate.”

Both women grew up in Crawford and were childhood friends. Violett was in the last graduating class from Crawford School. Cotten attended high school in Paonia and Gunnison.

“I’m very proud of our school. We’re so fortunate,” Violett said.

“Such wonderful teachers and staff. Everyone works together,” Cotten agreed.

Violett laughed, “I’ll keep on volunteering at Hotchkiss K-8 as long as they’ll have me.”

“Ditto for me,” Cotten said.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Eight vie for five trustee slots

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Hotchkiss voters will be selecting five trustees for the town board on April 3.

Seven candidates will be listed on the ballot with one more running as a write in candidate.

Dustyn Foster has lived in Hotchkiss three years and currently serves on the town council and town planFoster ning commission. He would like to continue his service to the town for another term. He moved to Colorado in 2007 after graduating from college in Montana having taken a job in the North Fork Valley. He has a background in engineering and project management.

“The town is currently finalizing its master plan, the implementation of which will be a priority in upcoming years,” Foster said. “General maintenance and upgrade projects are always being reviewed and considered, some of which the town has completed recently. I intend to be unbiased and straightforward while serving and will put the best interests of the town forward.”

Georgia Hopper has lived in Hotchkiss 55 years.

She was born and raised in Paonia.

Hopper, who earned her masters degree in education, is a retired Hopper school teacher. She taught at Hotchkiss K-8 for 25 years.

She has fought back from contracting the West Nile virus six years ago.

Hopper is running for the Hotchkiss Town Council because she feels changes are made too quickly. “I talk to other senior citizens and we feel like we’re getting run over. I want to represent the senior citizens,” she said. “The town has done a good job . . . I want to think about things and consider both sides of the issue and not just vote what everyone else votes for,” Hopper said.

She realizes that when the council gives to someone, it takes away from someone else.

With her husband’s help, Hopper will have the time to commit to being a trustee. The couple care for their autistic granddaughter and one of them must always be home with her.

Evening council meetings will fit their schedules.

“I want to spend time in the community talking to people,” she said. “To acquaint them with things we are considering and getting their opinions.”

Jim Roberts said immediately, “I owe my success to my wife.” He and his wife have lived in Hotchkiss since 1978.

They left in 1987 and returned in 1992. He returned because Hotchkiss Roberts is green.

While living in California he had forgotten how pretty Hotchkiss is. “There is not a prettier piece of real estate in Colorado. I like Hotchkiss.”

Roberts spent his formative years in Monte Vista. After graduating from high school he served three years in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban missile crisis and the beginning of the Viet Nam conflict. He is a member of the Wilson-Head American Legion Post in Paonia. He is also a member of the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge.

For 12 years Roberts was an EMT and driver for the North Fork Ambulance Association. He has been a Hotchkiss firefighter and driver for 16 years. He has retired twice but the fire department keeps needing him to come back. He is finishing 12 years on the

fire board. Roberts serves on the Willow Heights Irrigation board.

“People from the town asked me to run [for trustee], and several others said go ahead and run,” Roberts said. “I have some time to talk to the guys and help to improve some of the town streets and alleys. Get rid of some of the potholes, even if I have to help do it myself.”

He continued, “It is a challenge. I helped build the new fire station. We have dealt with a lot of money . . . I believe that can be a head start on what the town’s doing.”

Roberts worked for Rio Grande County for nine years and Delta County for 18 months. He worked at a coal mine for two years.

In California he drove cement trucks and worked for a gravel company from 1987 until 1992. When they came back to Colorado, he started with TriCounty Gravel. He has hauled concrete and gravel for Western Gravel.

Another issue he is really interested in is the water runoff from the chicken farm on Powell Mesa, because, Roberts said, the runoff water from the pond on the chicken farm will contaminate the Willow Heights irrigation system. “I’m against it.”

He also wants to do something about north Cedar Drive, which neither the town nor the county claim and refuse to maintain.

“I bother people whenever I can catch them. I drink coffee. I hate to see people leave Hotchkiss, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.”

He wants to improve the economy and have input on which direction Hotchkiss is going. “We need more business in town.”

He would like to see Coyote Drive-In return to being a fast food outlet or for a fancy restaurant to be built on those three lots.

Mary Hockenbery has lived in Hotchkiss for 3-1/2 years. She and her husband moved here from New Mexico in 2008. She picked Hotchkiss because it brought her closer to her kids and grandkids.

If her family should leave, she Hockenbery and her husband will enjoy continuing to live in Hotchkiss.

Hockenbery grew up in Los Angeles County. Her great-grandparents came to live in Los Angeles County when they could still see the remnants of irrigation ditches in downtown L.A. She left as soon as she could. “I was in high school in the late ‘60s, and I just loved the whole idea of back to the land. I flipped through farm catalogs all the time,” she said.

She moved to the southern mountains of California.

From there she moved to Santa Cruz and stayed for 13 years. Her first arts commission was in Santa Cruz.

Her work experience in Santa Cruz was at a county parks department in facilities and customer service. Hockenbery worked her way up from opening buildings to running the operation. She worked the equivalent of seven years full-time. That experience, she believes, is what will most benefit her on the town council.

When her first husband died, she took a small pension and moved to New Mexico where she lived for nine years. It was there she began working on her photography and volunteering on community projects. She re-married a widower, Touffic Haddad, and the couple moved to Hotchkiss in 2008. She has been involved in The Creamery Arts Center and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

“Community service is irresistible especially in a small town where you can make a difference,” Hock-

enbery said.

In the fall of 2010, she joined the Hotchkiss Planning Commission. She wanted to learn about her new town, and she was attracted to what the commission was working on — trails and sidewalks.

She selected tourism and town pride as her contribution to the town’s master plan. She then joined the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce after listening to a merchant who wanted flowers to return to downtown. She wants to see tourism increased in the valley.

With the North Fork Valley receiving the Orton Family Foundation Grant and the Emerging Creative District designation, she wants to be an advocate for those projects on the town council. She is already working on the Heart and Soul advisory board.

“I think this town functions very well. I feel like a booster at this point and I would like to do it as an elected official,” Hockenbery said. She wants to work on a Downtown Improvement Plan. She thinks Hotchkiss could use some help in marketing and beautification which would include some arts.

“We have a good downtown. It just needs some sprucing up,” she said.

“I’m very grateful to live here in Hotchkiss, and the North Fork Valley. It’s a beautiful place.I love buying my food locally,” Hockenbery said.

Jane Wills has lived in Hotchkiss for 22 years.

She was born in Tennessee, and grew up in Indiana.

She left home when she was 16 and received her GED. When she was in her 30s she went to Parkland College in Champaign Urbana, Ill. Wills She moved to Colorado around 1990. She lived in Glade Park and Grand Junction where she attended Mesa State College. She met her future husband, Tom Wills, as his pen pal for eight months.

Jane encouraged Tom, who is a writer and painter, to move from the mountains and move to a bigger town.

He agreed to a new town, but not too big. The decision was made to move to Hotchkiss, where they sell art and used books at Wills Used Books on Bridge Street.

Jane has served twice on the town council, once for two years, and most recently when she was appointed as a trustee.

“I’m running because right now it’s an important time. I think we need to do our basics, and get some of our streets and alleys repaired. I’d like to see them do a walking path [to Hotchkiss High School],” Wills said.

“I think the mayor is going in the right direction, but we have to be careful and realize that the Town of Hotchkiss is sometimes made up of one person in a home. It’s not a high economical town,” she said.

“I think we need to pay attention to Region 10 and roads,” Wills said.

Wills is a retired storekeeper. She represents the town on the Leroux Creek Area Planning Committee. Last year she worked with Hospice. She has also served with the historical society, the Memorial Hall board and senior fund raisers.

“I think our town is a nice little town and a safe little town. I would like to see it grow a little bit,” Wills said.

Ralph Sandmann II is a Colorado native who grew up in Denver. He moved to Paonia about 15 years ago and has lived in Hotchkiss for about nine years.

He is an eighth generation carpenter and woodworker. He has had his own shop in Hotchkiss called Misty Mountain

eight area beautification con- tionships with all types tinue,” Wingfield said. “I of local businesses and “It’s kind also do this to learn more business owners. She has first-hand experience and of scary about the town.”

Lindee Cantrell, a insight to the challenges seeing the empty life-long resident of the local entrepreneurs face businesses North Fork Valley, is run- with the current economy and hous- ning for trustee because and political issues and es here,” she wants to preserve the feels that experience is an asset to the Town of Sandmann way of life in Sandmann said about Hotchkiss Hotchkiss. prowhy he and She has served as town wants to be a town trust- mote ecotrustee for the past two ee. “I want to see if I can nomic years and has enjoyed do something about that. growth. being on the council.

Cantrell I have a few ideas kicking “When my husband and around. One is to bring graduI got married we decided to Cantrell more events into the area, ated from make Hotchkiss our home Hotchkiss in particular, Paonia because we love the small to stimulate the economy High School in 1989. A town feel and thought it more.” Sandmann is inter- year after graduation, would be a great place ested in more concerts and she enlisted in the U.S. to raise our kids. I want Wild West re-enactment Air Force. After serving to keep our way of life a three-year tour over- here how it has always shows.

“I think we need to start seas, where she met her been. I believe Hotchkiss addressing the streets and future husband, Sean, she needs economic growth sidewalks. Those are the returned to the North Fork and improvements, such key things we need to Valley. She and Sean were as our streets and sideworry about as far as the married in 1994 and made walks. Agriculture and appearance of the town at their home in Hotchkiss mining are important this point. Once we get in 1995. Together they parts of our community. that fixed then we can had two children, Marissa A large portion of the move on,” Sandmann said. and Jared. money that people spend She has volunteered in our stores and tax dol“I really love this town. I would like to see us pros- with the Hotchkiss K-8 lars comes from these Pit Crew for several years. industries. per.”

Sandmann serves on She was also on the com“Unfortunately you The Creamery Arts Cen- mittee which succeeded in won’t see my name on ter board and is an artist- fund-raising and purchas- the ballot. I didn’t have member. He makes wood ing the LED sign at the K- a change of heart, life or copper jewelry boxes 8 school. Cantrell is active just got in the way and with the Paonia American regretfully I didn’t get and furniture.

Sandmann plans to Legion post, serving as my paperwork turned in serve on the council in the the adjutant for the past by the required deadline. same manner as he has three years.

So I am an official writeCantrell has worked at in candidate and would operated his business. “I try to run my business the High Country Shop- appreciate your vote,” straightforward and hon- per since 2005. Her sales To vote for Cantrell, est and that’s my intention position has allowed write her name on the in all my dealings,” Sand- her to build and main- ballot and put a check tain professional rela- mark by it. mann said.

Carrie Wingfield grew up in Hotchkiss and graduated from Paonia High School. She then lived in Oklahoma for nine years. In early 2003 she moved back to Wingfield Hotchkiss.

She is a stay-at-home mom.

Wingfield was appointed to the town council one year ago.

Photo by Kathy Browning “Because I grew up in Hotchkiss, I like the small town atmosphere. I like Lacey Rodriguez (left) and Jared Cantrell (right) the community,” Wingfrom Hotchkiss K-8 School made a final report to the Hotchkiss Town Council on March 8. The pair field said. “I always said reported on the Disney Planet Challenge where that when I had kids I the students raised $13,000 to purchase over 100 was going to bring them LED lights to reduce energy costs at the school. back so they could grow The lights are now installed. up in the same small town I did. I do it for my kids,” Wingfield said as to why she wants to continue on the council. “To make sure the town keeps flourishing and keeps growing for my kids.”

As far as issues, she wants downtown beautification to continue. “I would like to see downtown spruced up a little,” she said. “I really don’t think Hotchkiss has a lot of issues. I think more of them are brought to our attention at meetings. I think as long as we help Hotchkiss grow and keep it pretty, we take the issues at hand.”

Wingfield is the coorganizational leader for a local 4-H Club. She volunteers and helps with the police department’s Santa project each year.

She is running for trustee to keep the town flourishing. “I’d like Hotchkiss to stay a diverse, yet close-knit, community with ranchers, farmers, coal miners and small businesses. I’d like to see the downtown

Woodworking years.

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NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

Paonia Film Festival showcases local talent

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

This year’s tag line for the second annual Paonia Film Festival was “Shoot Locally.”

And the residents of the North Fork Valley did just that with ample talent, good humor, purpose and skill.

The event was held on Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24, at the Paradise Theatre and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. The red carpet arrivals, reception and awards ceremony were on Saturday night. The big award-winner of the night was “No Strings.”

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Sawmill heritage

Photo by Kathy Browning

A limo full of filmmakers and actors arrives at the Paradise Theatre for the Paonia Film Festival Saturday night. In its second year, the festival was held over two nights at two venues, the Paradise and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. The festival is one of the ways to satisfy the creative urges of the multi-talented residents of the North Fork Valley.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Young starlets arrive in top fashion for the red carpet walk into the prestigious Paradise Theatre.

View more photos at www.flickr.com/kdbrowning.

The awards presented were for: Best Documentary — “Drinks with Felix,” Cyn Holder Best Film Featuring Kids — “Stop Mime Fotography,” Leo Chapman Best Environmental Documentary — “The Living Farm,” EcoJaunt Best Comedy — “SonShades,” Delta County Film Collective Best Promotional Video — “Solar Energy International,” Hutman Media Best Music Video — ”Something Happening in the Air,” David Jacobson Best Drama — “No Strings,” Logan WoodsDarby, Jordan Schevene Best Actor — Frederick Zimmer, “No Strings” Best Actress — Elizabeth Woods-Darby, “No Strings” Best Child Actor — Leo Chapman, “Stop Mime Fotography”

Best Cinematography — Jordan Schevene, “No Strings” Best Film — “No Strings” Audience Choice for Best Film — “Stop Mime Fotography” Budding Filmmaker Award — Eden Clearwater for “The River” Filmmaker Mentor Award — Jordan Schevene The Delta County Film Collaborative provided a wonderful spoof of this year’s entries for the festival finale.

Danny Cotten shared story after story of the history of sawmills for the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society on March 17. The audience was so large, the presentation was moved to the basement of the Masonic Lodge next door to the museum. Above is one of the photographs enlarged by Cotten. It’s of the Ferrier Sawmill. Cotten told of the Powell Sawmill on Ferrier Creek, the Crystal Creek Mill, the Roy Cotten Sawmill at the head of South Dyer Creek owned

by Danny’s grandparents, the Feil and Durkin Sawmill, the Bill Briggs Sawmill, Edwards and Dodge Sawmill, Ruby Bear Sawmill, Luce Pipher’s Sawmill on Crystal Creek and others. It was informative and entertaining.

Potluck in honor of Mayor Jim Crook On Saturday, April 7, come honor outgoing Crawford Mayor Jim Crook at Crawford Town Hall at 5 p.m.

Mayor Crook has served the Town of Crawford 24 years, and this potluck and party is

very well-deserved.

Don’t miss out on the fun and take the time to thank Mayor Crook and share memories with him.

Call Crawford Town Hall at 921-4725 for more information.

Crawford honor roll

Virginia Blackstock exhibit opens in Montrose

Thurs., Mar. 29 JV Baseball at Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 30 Choir Dessert Show, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 31 Varsity at home vs Rangely, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.; Track at Cedaredge; Girls Tennis at Vail Mountain, 2:00 p.m.; Choir Dessert Show Tues., April 3 Varsity Baseball at Battle Mountain, 12 Noon; Girls Tennis vs Cedaredge at Delta, 4:00 p.m.

Wed., April 4 Papa Murphy’s Pizza delivery, 2:00 p.m.; JV Baseball at Delta, 4:00 p.m.

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HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Mar. 29 Sat., Mar. 31

Mon., Apr. 2 Tues., Apr. 3 April 4-7

Tennis at Delta vs. Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.

Baseball at home vs. Aspen, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.; Track at Cedaredge; Tennis at home vs Vail Mountain, 2:00 p.m.; Oil & Gas meeting, 12 Noon-5 p.m.

Spring Sports Pictures, 2:30 p.m.

Baseball at Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.

State Science Fair in Ft. Collins

Sponsored By:

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A solo show featuring Virginia Blackstock of Hotchkiss will be displayed at Around the Corner Art Gallery, 447 E. Main St. in Montrose, for the month of April. The show titled “Celebrating Spring In Our Area” will feature her watercolor paintings of individual flowers and still lifes.

This will be her 58th solo show.

Virginia Blackstock, an accomplished watercolorist, is a signature member of 13 national watercolor societies and is published in five books.

An opening reception will be Friday, April 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Crawford Reservoir opens for boating

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Students at Crawford School who made the third quarter honor roll with a 4.0 GPA are, from the left: front — Ivy Kirk, Maria Burris, Robert Cochran, Emma Nielsen, and Electra Lovato; back — Gillian Knott, Ethan Guy, Jace Peebles, George Arroyo Jr., Shelby Rogers-Ellison, and Kyla Selders (not pictured).

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Students at Crawford School who made the third quarter Black and Orange honor roll with a 3.5-3.9 GPA are, from the left: front — Ellieyanna Lowe, Candace JohnCrawford State Park son-Sieber, Carson Beck, Lillian Kuban, Alanna Drennan, and Natashia Brown; back will open for boating — Jazmyn Hart, Jacob Palecki, Malykai Klaseen, Elijah Kirk, Braxton Trujillo, and Zachary Brown. Not pictured are James Scriver and Hunter Gallob.

on Friday, April 6, if ice conditions allow. Due to early season conditions, boaters must keep a lookout for possible floating debris and always be aware that unmarked hazards may exist. If debris or hazards are discovered, please notify the park staff. Before boating, check that your vessel has all of the required safety items on board.

All trailered vessels must go through an aquatic nuisance species (ANS) inspection prior to launching. The ramp will be open for ANS inspection from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. If you wish to boat outside of those hours, you must obtain a seal from a certified ANS boat inspector and go through the proper pre-inspection procedure. Remember to always clean, drain, and dry your vessel to help prevent the spread of ANS.

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Students at Crawford School who made the third quarter Cubs honor roll with a 3.0-3.5 GPA are, from the left: front — William Scarlett, Trea Denny, Richard Crane, and David Gallob; back — Alyssa Palecki, Kash Williams, Daniella Baxter, Colton Peebles, and Taylor White.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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West Elk Mine wins three awards Arch Coal, Inc. announced on March 22 that employees of Mountain Coal Company’s West Elk Mine and Ark Land Company were honored with Colorado’s top coal mine safety award and two state environmental awards at the annual National Western Mining Conference in Denver.

“We’re honored to receive three statewide awards for operating responsibly in Colorado,” said John W. Eaves, Arch’s president and chief operating officer.

“Our employees clearly recognize the importance of supplying safe, responsible, life-enabling and world-developing energy.”

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining

and Safety presented the 2011 Excellence in Safety Award to West Elk mine, the state’s leader in safety among large underground coal mines.

West Elk’s rate of 1.70 MSHA total incidents per 200,000 employee-hours was 68 percent lower than the national underground average of 5.28 incidents. This marks the third consecutive year that West Elk has been recognized as Colorado’s safest underground coal mine.

West Elk also was recognized by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS) for its environmental practices associated with its new $27 million coal preparation plant. West Elk’s award-

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Cattle grazing in tall grass on Black Mesa in the fall of 2011. Some people thought the ‘dobies looked like this before overgrazing during the last part of the 19th century.

David Bradford to speak at museum The public is invited to the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum for a presentation by David Bradford, U.S. Forest Service, on March 31 at 1:30 p.m. Bradford will discuss the book, “When the Grass Stood Stirruphigh: Facts, Photographs and Myths of West-Central Colorado,” written by Bradford, Floyd Reed and

Robbie Baird LeValley.

This will be a PowerPoint program of photographs taken over 100 years ago and at the same location about 12 years ago. The book is a wellwritten documentation of how the countryside has changed and how grazing land has improved through the efforts of the Forest Service.

winning practices include limiting construction to existing disturbed areas, reducing coal refuse generation and improving resource recovery.

In addition, the CDRMS recognized Ark Land Company with an Excellence in Reclamation award for its outstanding treatment of U.S. Bureau of Land Management lands during exploration and subsequent reclamation, including replacing native boulders and vegetation and re-grading former access roads on rugged terrain.

Photo by IHS Photography

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

Contact Paonia High School or a choir member to purchase tickets.

Tickets go on sale for ‘Beautiful Radiant Things’ Tickets are now on sale for “Beautiful Radiant Things,” a new musical play by Paonia playwright Marty Durlin. The plays opens Friday, April 13, with a gala reception at the Blue Sage at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 7:30 performance at the Paradise Theatre.

Based on an incident in the life of anarchist Emma Goldman, the play stars seven women as inmates of the Missouri State Penitentiary for Women in Jefferson City, where Goldman was imprisoned for opposing the draft during World War I. Sally Kane stars as Emma Goldman, with local vocalist Ellen Hutto as the socialist Kate Richards O’Hare. Other inmates are portrayed by Alyssa Pinkerton, Amber McDaniel, Jenell Wehn, Christy Eller and Marian Pierce. The show is choreographed by Lenore Cambria, with musical

direction by Sticky Mulligan and vocal harmonies by Pam Petersen.

Durlin spent the past year researching and writing the play. Set in June 1919, on Emma Goldman’s 50th birthday, the musical explores the life of the women in prison against the backdrop of Goldman’s political theories. Known

The Wags and Menace Foundation has launched the new Medical Fund Partnership with Spirit Wind Horse Rescue.

Spirit Wind Horse Rescue is happy to now be part of a family working toward making the world a better place for our equine friends.

The foundation has helped with the medical needs of a young Arabian

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‘Dawgs’, Rifle split DH

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

There’s a new high school baseball rule that states all bats must be “batted ball coefficient of restitution,” or BBCOR certified. In layman’s terms, the spring of the ball off the bat just isn’t what it used to be. The results: fewer big hits, fewer home runs, more grounders.

When Jaime Rodriguez connected on a fast pitch Saturday in game two against Rifle, the ball sailed above left field and over the fence. It was the first Bulldog homerun of the season and one of two game RBIs for Rodriguez.

“I was kind of surprised about that,” said Rodriguez, who was four for four in game two and hit a triple in game one.

There is a difference in the new bats.

Hotchkiss split the double header against the Bears. After a close 2-1 loss in game one, the Bulldogs rallied in game two for an 11-3 win.

While the homerun was a highlight of the day, the Bulldogs aren’t known for their big hits.

“We’ve never really been a homerun team,” said head coach Jason Yantzer at a recent practice. “We focus on hitting line drives, so anything that gets lifted out of the park is a bonus. You can hit a line drive just the same with a BBCOR as you can with any other bat. It just doesn‘t carry as much.”

Yantzer said the increase of shorter hits also means more work for the infield, “because we’re going to get a lot of ground balls, a lot of... slower ground balls.” The defense is adjusting to the changes.

But it wasn’t the defense that lost in game

one. “We missed a little offense in that first game,” said Yantzer. But better to lose a tight game against a strong opponent than to have it blow up. “We responded well in that second game... but we’ve got work to do.”

Before game two, Yantzer instructed his players to “attack that first-pitch fast ball,” and that changed the overall pace of the game.

Rodriguez opened his pitching game with three Ks. Dylan Rupe led off in the bottom of the first with a double, and Rodriguez singled and advanced to second on a Bear error. Jacobe Galley was walked, and with the bases loaded, Conner Beard slammed a tworun double into center field. Russ Evans hit a single RBI to score Galley and give the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead.

The Bulldogs scored two in the second inning.

With Marco Meza on third, Rodriguez got in a pickle stealing second.

While the Bears tried to chase Rodriguez down, Meza headed for home.

The Bears took the bait and threw to home, allowing Rodriguez to steal second and Meza to score.

Galley brought Rodriguez home on a double.

Rifle’s Danny Bartels scored the first Rifle run in the top of the third.

In the bottom of the fourth, Rodriguez drove a single down the third base line. With Galley at bat, Rodriguez stole second, then third. Galley was walked, then stole second. Brayden Wilson scored Rodriguez on a single. Beard brought Galley home, but his infield hit resulted in a double play for Rifle. Galley stepped in to pitch in the fifth, and Rifle took advantage of the adjust-

ment period to score two.

With a Rifle runner on first, Galley walked his first batter. With Dalton Bornholdt and Tanner Quick on second and third, Triston Quigley hit a two-run double to center field.

With a 7-3 lead, Edgar Macias opened with a triple. Kacey Miles hit a sacrifice RBI. Rupe singled, and with two outs, Rodriguez hit his home run.

Galley struck out his first three batters in the top of the sixth. Beard was walked in the bottom of the sixth, and a single to left field by Ryan Pachl brought Beard in for the final run of the game.

Yantzer said the first game was more indicative of how tight the two

teams played against each other. He credited pitcher Bartels with a great first-game win.

Rifle is “a good ball club,” he said.

Rodriguez, who was credited with the win in game two, was disappointed in the loss. “Rifle is solid,” he said. “We’ll see them later on down the road.”

The Bulldogs are now 3-1 in Western Slope competition. They host Aspen (0-6) in a double header this Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. On Tuesday, April 3, they face the Bruins at Cedaredge, beginning at 4 p.m.

With wins over Coal Ridge and Gunnison, Cedaredge remains the only undefeated team in the 3A WSL.

Photo by Tamie Meck

After a spectacular diving stop of a hit ball, Hotchkiss shortstop Jacobe Galley found a way to twist his body so he could make the tag on Rifle’s Tanner Quick at second in game two. See www.deltacounty independent.com for the entire sequence.

Hotchkiss tracksters set PR’s at Invitational

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The sun was shining on Hotchkiss Saturday, and the Hotchkiss girls track team was beaming.

The Lady Bulldogs won six events and earned 126 points to win at the 12th annual Hotchkiss Invitational track and field meet.

Jenni Celis was onetenth of a second shy of breaking the 2001 meet record in the 400m dash, winning the event in 58.85. Natalie Anderson won the 1600m with a time of 5:30.63 — more than 24 seconds faster than the second-place time.

Hotchkiss also won the 400m,1600m and medley relays.

Freshman Aleksus Wilson won the 200m dash in 28.37. Kelli Buhrdorf placed third in the 100m and fifth in the 200m.

Savannah Rocha won the high jump and was the sole competitor to clear the 5-foot mark. In her first high jump competition of the season, Rocha made three attempts to clear 5-02, but got a clean

jump when the bar was lowered to 5-01.

The height was a personal best and topped her career-best 5-00, which gave her a seventh-place finish at state in 2011.

“I’m happy with it,” said Rocha after running in the 800m relay, in which Hotchkiss placed fourth.

Rocha spent the winter training for the high jump, focusing on plyometrics and other forms of exercise intended to increase her vertical lift.

Rocha said she got into high jumping while at Crawford School. Both her dad and older brother were athletes and attended college on track scholarships.

“I really want to continue the tradition of getting a track scholarship,” said Rocha.

In addition to competing at state last year in the high jump, Rocha ran the 200 leg for the state champion medley team and competed in the 400m and 800m relay teams. She also ran on the 1600m team that placed second. She has run on all four sprint

relay teams, and ran on the medley and 1600m relay teams that now hold the school record.

She hopes to compete in hurdles as the season progresses.

Rocha has steadily increased her high jump height every year since middle school, and set a goal this year of placing in the top three. A state championship is possible, and that’s definitely a goal, said Rocha, a junior.

In throwing, Kylie Hodges placed second in the shot put and sixth in the discus, and Lindsey Todd’s first throws of the season produced a fifth place in the shot put and second place in the discus.

Cody Bartlett won the only gold for the Hotchkiss boys, combining speed and endurance to win the 800m run in

2:05.17. The boys team earned 69 points to place third. Coal Ridge won with 157.50 points.

Most of the Bulldogs’ points came in the sprint relays. The 400m, 800m and 1600m relay teams all placed second behind Coal Ridge.

Vikash Hypio sprinted to fourth place and a personal best time of 11.96 in the 100m dash. He was one of three runners to post a sub-25-second time in the 200m dash, finishing in 24.77 to place third.

Tell Hawk placed third in the 400m dash.

Thrower Mason Oxford broke two personal best distances, throwing the shot put 35-2.5 to place 11th and surpassing the 116-foot mark in the discus to place fourth.

The Bulldogs will compete this Saturday at the Cedaredge Invitational.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Photo by Tamie Meck

Photo by Tamie Meck

Bulldog Jaime Rodriguez can’t help but smile after hitting the first Hotchkiss home run of the season against Rifle on Saturday. The Bears and Bulldogs split games in a double-header played in Hotchkiss (Rifle 2-1 game one; Hotchkiss 11-3 game two).

Savannah Rocha easily clears the bar at 5-0 on Saturday of last week. She won the high jump with a jump of 5-1, setting a new personal record and topping her 2011 best height by one inch. Rocha, a junior, has been jumping since middle school.

Bulldog Mason Oxford throws in the finals of the discus competition at Saturday’s Hotchkiss Invitational. Oxford set new personal records in both the discus (placed fourth) and shot put. The Bulldogs are headed to Cedaredge this weekend.

Eight may be enough; Paonia nine rich in seniors

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

For the last two years, Paonia has had a dearth of upperclassmen in the lineup. But the few juniors and seniors they did have were talented.

The Eagles have had a winning season and have made the playoffs in the last three years. The past two seasons, they did it with only one senior on the team. In 2010, Paonia placed fourth in state 2A competition.

That year, there was only one senior and one

junior on the team.

Last year, they were also fourth in state. With only one senior.

This year, there are eight seniors in the lineup: Derek Heiniger, Adrian Lopez, Dustin Braslin, KC Christian, Zane Anderson, Kyler Bear, Riley Gill and Landon Long. All of them have played ball together since elementary school, and all are multi-sport athletes. Being so familiar with one another helps on the field, said Long, a third baseman and start-

ing pitcher.

Juniors Taylor Katzer, Keaton Kropp, Tyler Kendall, Jacob Leon and Justin Manuppella make up the balance of the team.

They have a solid outfield, their infield is experienced, and three of their four pitchers are seasoned seniors. The Eagles played a non-conference double header yesterday (March 27) at Nucla. Before that, their last varsity game was on March 17.

What they need now are games.

With last week’s scheduled game against 4A Battle Mountain postponed until April 3, they’ve only played four games this season, and three were played at last week’s 4A Lloyd McMillan tournament. Their record now stands at 0-3-1.

That they haven’t won yet is a bit frustrating, said Long. But then, they’ve only faced bigger schools, which should pay off later in the season.

New head coach Drew Potter said the team was BASEBALL TO B7

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Landon Long is one of eight seniors for Paonia High School’s baseball team. For the past two seasons, the Eagles have made it past first-round playoffs with only one senior. With a strong core of upperclassmen, they hope to improve that mark.

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DHS track teams in top six

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Panthers performed well at last weekend’s Mickey Dunn Invitational Track Meet in Grand Junction. The Lady Panthers finished fifth with 59 points while the boys were sixth with 51.

In the girls’ race for the team title, Palmer Ridge (Colorado Springs) was first with 102.5 points with 4A WSL’s Glenwood Springs second with their 95 points. Battle Mountain (4A WSL) was third with 73 points and Durango was fourth with 62.

Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch) won the boys division with 102.5 points with Grand Junction second with 61.

Durango placed third (60 points), Palmer Ridge

was fourth (56.5 points), and Fruita had 54 points to place fifth.

Delta Girls As the current track season wears on, Delta High School’s Lady Panther track team will continue to improve. There were no first-place finishes for Delta but there were several top five and eight finishes.

One of the bright spots for an individual performance came in the 200m dash. Junior Skylyn Webb, a Lady Panther soccer player a season ago, was entered in the 200m with no experience since middle school. Webb, despite not having much time working with starting blocks, turned in an impressive 26.25 to finish second behind Palmer Ridge’s MacKenzie Gouner who won the race with a time of 26.13.

Webb, who admit-

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta sophomore Bryanna Music throws the shot last week at the Mickey Dunn Meet where she placed second.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Taylor Zunich hands off the baton to Skylyn Webb for the final leg of the 200m relay.

tedly acknowledges her poor starting techniques (upright in the first week), may be a force when she masters the basic techniques of using starting blocks.

In other notable individual performances, Bryanna Music, though if you were to ask her she might disagree, had a fair day in the field events of shot put and discus. Music was visibly upset after her final preliminary throw went out of bounds, leaving her with a low 30’s throw as a best. Music qualified for the finals and threw the shot 35-3.5 to place second behind Rifle’s Joey Kuheim, who had a winning throw of 40-1.75.

Music was a thirdplace winner in the discus after a throw of 104-6.

Triple-jumper Patti Chapman didn’t qualify as high as she would have liked but still had one of her better efforts of the year with a fourth-place finish with a jump of 335. Chapman, a junior at Delta High School, is still working on ironing out the intricacies of the triple jump. “I’m not doing well on my third phase (the last jumping step of the event).” Teammate Natalie Larkin finished seventh.

Delta’s relay teams are carrying the torch for the Lady Panthers and finished in the top five in four relay races.

The 3200m relay team of Clarissa Whiting, MacKennea Broyles, Kyla Ownbey and Cleo Whit-

ing placed third behind Durango and Glenwood Springs.

Junior Callie Gafford, the second leg of the Lady Panthers’ 800m relay team, understands the importance of good handoffs in relay races.

In Saturday’s race, Delta finished fourth, about three seconds behind the race winner Glenwood Springs. With better, and quicker, handoffs Delta may have a shot at postseason competition. Erin Zunich is the first leg of the relay with sister Taylor Zunich running the third leg and handing off to Webb for the final 200m.

Webb, the Zunich sisters, and Chapman make up the 800m sprint medley team and were just two seconds off the pace with a fourth place fin-

Photo by Wayne Crick

Irvin Hernandez makes the handoff to Colin Fraser in the 800m relay in Grand Junction last week.

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Cedaredge had a slow start in game one of their double-header against Gunnison’s Cowboys on Saturday, March 24.

After two innings of play the score was 1-0 in favor of the Bruins.

By the time six innings had been played, Cedaredge had built their lead to 8-0. That would be the way it ended with Drew Beach picking up the win for the Bruins.

Beach went the distance and struck out eight batters on his way to the win.

James Ledonne and Aaron Henrie had two for three days at the plate for Cedaredge with an RBI each.

Beach was two for four with the bat with an RBI while Peter Williamson had a double and an RBI as well.

In game two, the Bruins wasted no time in getting a lead. A fiverun first inning gave Cedaredge what seemed to be a comfortable lead.

Three hits and four walks helped the Bruins score their five runs in the inning. Gunnison also committed one error that led to a run.

With Sterling Rose on the hill, the Bruins cruised through the first two innings before Gunnison finally scored a run.

Rose hit the first batter of the inning with the second hitter reaching base on a single. The next two batters grounded out but

drove in runs to make the score 5-2 with the Bruins coming to bat.

Cedaredge’s offense made up the two runs given up the previous inning on a two-out rally in the bottom of the third.

Two flies to the outfield had the Bruins looking at a quick inning. A walk to Sam Williamson ignited the rally. Peter Williamson reached base on an error and before the inning had ended, both runners had scored to make the score 7-2.

A three-hit fourth led to a pair of runs for the Cowboys and a 7-4 Cedaredge lead.

Beach opened the bottom of the fourth with a towering triple to right field. A wild pitch allowed Beach to score and make it an 8-4 lead for the Bruins.

One more run in the bottom of the fifth gave Cedaredge their ninth run and a 9-4 lead.

Gunnison’s last gasp effort came in the sixth when they exploded for four runs.

The Cowboys failed to score in the top of the seventh leaving the final score at 9-8.

Dillon Nicholas was the big stick for Cedaredge in game two with three hits in three at bats. Trent Walker was two for two, including a double and two RBI’s, and Ledonne had a hit in three at bats with a pair of RBI’s.

Rose picked up the win for Cedaredge as he went 5.2 innings allowing the

Baseball CONTINUED FROM B6 solid on defense throughout the tournament, although they struggled in their 8-5 loss to Moffat County. They were a little weak on offense, said Potter, but had practiced outside for less than a week going into the tournament. They’re improving with every practice.

Last year, the Eagles went undefeated in league play. They hope to repeat that feat. They’re a tougher team than last year, and the other 2A teams have likely improved, too. “We don’t

know which teams they are now,” said Long, “but I’m pretty sure there will be a team that will step up.”

Long said the seniors want to have a fun year, “But we want to make it a winning season.”

The Eagles will have their first chance to size up the 2A competition when they play their first conference games of the season this Saturday in a double header against Rangely. Game one begins at 11 a.m. at Volunteer Park with the second set for 1 p.m.

eight Gunnison runs on three hits. Walker picked up the save in his 1.1 innings of work. Greg Edgington and Peter Williamson were behind the plate for the Bruins.

Between games, head coach Randy Brown expressed his feelings on the play of his Bruins.

“The kids were phenomenal. They were consistent in their play and in general, better than they were last week against Coal Ridge.” Practices

Photo by Wayne Crick

Detla senior Ethan Jack Baier runs a leg of the 2 X 400m relay at the Mickey Dunn Meet in Grand Junction.

last week were centered around focusing on the game when leading big.

For game one against Gunnison, “We stayed focused and had no errors and we were throwing strikes.”

Cedaredge is in Basalt on Saturday, March 31, for a double-header with the Longhorns beginning at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 3, the Bruins host Hotchkiss for a game beginning at 4 p.m.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge first baseman Drew Beach has the ball in his mitt and appears to be about to make the tag on a Gunnison player diving back into the bag. The player was safe on the play. Cedaredge went on to sweep the Cowboys 8-0 and 9-8.

Jack Hawkins Night Thursday Don’t forget the ourth nnual Jack Hawkins’ Night Memorial Basketball Tournament and Chili Cook Off Thursday, March 29, at Delta High School. The evening starts at 5 p.m. with a chili “all you can eat” event. Buy a raffle ticket for a Troy Tulowitzki jersey ($5 for one or three for $10) and enjoy a silent auction during

Saturday’s Cedaredge Invitational beginning at 9 a.m.

Delta Boys Ethan Jack Baier scored the Panthers’ lone first-place finish last Saturday. Baier won the triple jump with an effort of 43-7.25 and teammate Jake Ames placed fifth.

Baier had second-place finishes in both the high jump and long jump competitions.

Zach Decker had another strong day in the open 400m with a third-place finish making him the highest placing WSL 4A competitor in the event.

Other top eight individual placers for the Panthers included Irvin Hernandez (5th-300m hurdles), Justin Music (6th-shot put), and Brandon Campbell (8th-discus and shot put).

Delta had a strong 3200m relay team (Daniel De La Rosa, Ames, Dustin Ownbey, and Jon Kinderknecht) that clocked a time of 8:57.28 to finish third.

The Panthers will join their Lady Panther teammates at this weekend’s Cedaredge Invitational on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

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ish.

The same is true for the 400m relay team.

They were about two seconds behind the winning team from Palmer Ridge with handoffs making a difference in the team’s outcome. The team is the same four comprising the 800m relay team.

Clarissa and Cleo Whiting had top eight finishes in the 1600m run with Clarissa placing fifth and Cleo sixth.

Eighth-place finishes went to Taylor Zunich (400m) and Broyles (3200m).

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Delta blanked by Indians

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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Keaton Reiher watches the ball come off his bat in last week’s 6-0 loss to Montrose. Reiher had two of the Panthers’ four hits, a leadoff double and a single in the game.

The Montrose Indians took advantage of walks to score a 6-0 shutout over the visiting Delta Panthers on March 20.

Montrose took the lead in the bottom of the second after a leadoff walk to Lopez. A double from Perez gave the Indians their initial run in the second inning.

For the next two innings it was a defensive battle with neither team finding enough offense to

muster baserunners let alone any scores.

After a three-up, three-down in the top of the fifth for the Panthers, Montrose went to work capitalizing on miscues to score three times. In the inning, Delta pitching gave up three walks and a base hit to help the Indians’ offense plate three runs.

Montrose scored two more times in the bottom of the sixth after a walk, double and an error.

Montrose found other

ways than their bats to do most of the damage in their non-conference win.

Of the six runs scored by the Indians, four came off walks.

Keaton Reiher led Delta’s hitters with two hits in three at bats to account for half of the Panthers’ four hits. Chris Lopez and Chad Fedler had the other two hits.

Jordan Sandoval took the loss for Delta and Haynes the win for Montrose.

Delta is 4-2 overall

and 2-0 in 4A WSL play following the loss at Montrose.

Panthers coach Marty Rover felt his kids played well enough but just couldn’t come up with the hits to provide baserunners and scoring opportunities.

The Panthers played Palisade on Monday, March 26, and have Olathe at home on Wednesday, March 28.

On Saturday, the Panthers are in Steamboat Springs for two games.

Paonia High throwers shine

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Sue Poulos has been coaching the Paonia throwers for a dozen years now. In all those years she’s produced one state championship: her daughter, Stacey, who went on to throw for the Colorado State University Rams. Stacey Poulos still holds the Paonia High School records in the shot put and discus.

Poulos, a volunteer, does produce some strong throwers. There’s hardly a year that she hasn’t taken a thrower to state.

Last year, she took two girls, Kayla Wingfield and Abby Campbell, and two

boys, Tony Darling and Nate Emmons; in 2010, Jordyn Rienks placed at state in both events.

Poulos, who also coached PHS volleyball in 2002 and 2003, started coaching, she said with a laugh, when she was attending practices and a coach asked her to help out.

This year, Poulos has four female and eight male throwers, and despite a large field of competitors (at Hotchkiss, about 40 girls and 70 boys competed in each event), they’re earning points for the Eagles. On Saturday, Morgan Hartigan placed third in the shot put, and

Kayla Lachney, a junior from Cedaredge, placed seventh. Tony Darling threw 43-04.75 to place second in the shot put, and Morgan Rieder threw 105-04 to place eighth in the discus. Jonathan VanVleet, Tristan Littlejohn and Josh Kimball also competed. Senior Myles Cumpston, who was seventh in the discus at last week’s Delta meet, had the day off.

The Paonia boys team earned 52.5 points to place fourth overall.

The 3200m relay team of Trevor Walters, Jason Sturgis, Jacob Helleckson and Ben Justman dominated the event. Walters

took an early lead, pulling ahead of the rest of the pack by the 200m mark.

The Eagles went largely unchallenged, with Justman crossing the finish line 13 seconds ahead of second-place Coal Ridge.

In individual track events, sophomore William Austin placed fourth in both hurdle races, and Walters was third in the 1600m.

In track events, when there is more than one heat, the last heats are reserved for the faster racers. Freshman Jesse Reed had yet to submit a qualifying time in the 1600m run. With 43 runners in the event, Reed

Bruins place high at Hotchkiss Invitational

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

For Rebecca Deal, jumping just comes naturally. Since her freshman year, Deal has consistently placed in the long and triple jumps, and placed fourth and sixth respectively at the 2011 3A state meet.

The talent seems to run in the family.

Deal’s sister Jamie was also a state qualifier for Cedaredge in the long and triple jumps.

At Saturday’s Hotchkiss Invitational, Deal broke the meet record of 16-04.75, set in 2002, by clearing 16-09.5 in the preliminaries.

In the finals, she broke her personal record, which was also the Cedaredge High School record, by an inch with a distance of 17-03.75. She knew it right away.

“Yeah, I felt it,” said

Deal after winning the event. “I think I got more height and brought my legs forward, and it was just a good jump.”

Deal also cleared 336.5 to win the triple jump and is on track to qualify for state in both events.

Deal and teammates Savannah McIntire, Rachael Latta and Mackenzie Kehmeier placed second in the 1600m relay.

Cedaredge elite sprinter Sierra Williams didn’t compete Saturday, but the Lady Bruins still earned 94 points to place second, with Paonia placing third with 92 points.

Rachel Latta cleared 15-09 to place second in the long jump. The 400m relay team of Tani Zamarripa, Summer Herman, Bree Gutierrez and Kehmeier also placed second.

The Bruins didn’t enter teams in the medley,

3200m and 800m relays.

In throwing, Kristen Alward went over the 30foot mark to place sixth in the shot put, and Kaitlyn Kissner was fifth in the discus with a throw of 87-08.

The Cedaredge boys team won seven events and earned 112 points to place second. Coal Ridge High School won the meet with 157.50 points.

Two of those golds were earned by hurdler Dante Markley, who won the 110m high hurdles with a time of 16.29, and the 300m hurdles in 44.26.

His times in the 300m hurdles are on par with his times at this point in the season, said Markley, who a year ago also won both events.

In 2011, Markley placed fifth at state in the 300 hurdles and seventh in the 110 hurdles.

But in the 110 hurdles,

“They’re faster than they were last year,“ said Markley, who bested his personal record Saturday by a tenth of a second.

Because hurdles require skills beyond running, athletes typically peak in hurdles in their junior and senior years.

In 2010, Markley placed seventh at state in the 300m event and was the only freshman to make the finals.

Markley said he keeps in shape during the offseason by running and strengthening. “And I stretch a lot to increase my flexibility.” While he’s concentrating this season on the hurdle events, he also runs sprints and placed second Saturday in the 100m dash, losing by a mere 100th of a second. Markley runs on the 1600m relay team, which placed fourth at state in 2011, and hopes to be on another state-qualifying sprint relay team.

“We should have a pretty strong team,” added Markley.

While he’s already considering a college career and is eyeing Western State College, he has some time to improve and think things over. Markley is only a junior.

Reid Gates and Danny Martinez both upped their performances in the high jump after placing one and two respectively at Delta. They were the only athletes at the meet to post National Elite standards, and both topped their personal best height by clearing 6-06, with Gates clearing the bar twice for the win. Neither jumper threatened the 2001 meet record of 7-00.

In 2011, Martinez and Gates placed fourth and fifth respectively at the state 3A meet.

Gates, a sophomore, also won the long jump Saturday, with a new personal record distance of 20-8.5, and placed fifth in the discus.

Cedaredge earned 35 points in throwing events.

Miguel Barajas outdistanced more than 70 throwers to win the shot put and discus events.

Senior Tylor Balistreri was seventh in the discus and third in the shot put, with freshman teammate Austin Williams placing sixth.

was placed in the first of two heats. He finished more than 100 meters ahead of the second runner and posted the ninthfastest time of the day.

It’s likely that Reed, a state champion wrestler whose three older sisters are all state-champion runners, will never run in a slower heat again.

Reed also placed seventh out of 38 runners in the 800m and was the highest placing freshman.

The Eagles earned points in all three jumping events, with Alex Hart placing third in the long and triple jumps.

Ben Linnell was fifth and Anthony Roeber sixth in the high jump.

Chelsy Reed and Taylor Polson topped Saturday’s Paonia girls performances. Reed won the 800m run in 2:33.13, and Polson won the 300m hurdles in 52.03.

The 3200m relay team of Braiden Clement, Carson Pipher, Polson and Reed handily won with a time of 10:36.53, 43 seconds ahead of secondplace Crested Butte.

Polson placed in four events, finishing second in the triple jump and second in the 800m relay along with Jasmine Gomez, Taylor Plymale and Brooklynd Erickson.

Paonia placed three runners in the 100m dash, with Erickson placing fourth, Gabrielle Moet seventh and Alexandria Farnsworth eighth.

Ce’rra Carsten placed second in the high jump, and Mandy Bushta was third in the long jump.

Paonia will compete this Saturday at Cedaredge.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Morgan Rieder throws in the discus finals in Hotchkiss. Rieder placed eighth and is one of eight throwers for Paonia.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia’s Taylor Polson has a comfortable lead heading into the bell lap of the 3200m relay.

Paonia won by :43.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Rebecca Deal soars to a new Hotchkiss Invite Meet record in the long jump with an effort of 17-4.75.

Deal bested the old record, set in 2002 by Rachel Schmucker of Hotchkiss, by a foot. Deal also won the triple jump and ran in the 1600m relay.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge senior weight man Tylor Balistreri throws in the discus finals at the Hotchkiss Invitational Meet last Saturday. Of the 112 team points scored by the Bruins, 35 were earned in the throwing events.

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Orchard City seeks funding for hydro project

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The full Orchard City Town Board has endorsed a trustee water committee request to pursue a $20,000 grant application that would pay for “planning, design, and permitting activities” of a proposed small hydro power unit at the town’s water treatment plant.

Discussion and study of the idea has been under way for many months. The trustee water committee, comprised of Jim Boyd and Jan Gage, explained they envision a hydro power unit installed at the treatment plant’s inflow.

It would generate electricity to replace the plant’s estimated $10,000 annual cost of propane heating and provide power for other operations.

Gage said there is currently an estimated five-to eightyear payback on the project’s total $107,000 “design and construction cost.”

Gage explained, “This is a very preliminary estimate.

We will not know the full details until we have the full-blown engineering study done.” The town would pay the full $107,000 or other final amount “unless we are able to get additional grants,” Gage said.

During their March 14 meeting, the board voted unanimously to go ahead

with the application for the $20,000 grant, which would require a matching $20,000 from the town. But a complication since March 14 could slow the project. “Since we met,” Gage explained, “we found out we were not able to get into the (state’s grant) program, so we are going to have to (work) through (federal permitting regulations) on our own.”

In other business during their March 14 regular meeting, the Orchard City Town Board dealt with the following matters: • Trustees approved a boundary line adjustment between the Magnuson and Photo by Hank Lohmeyer Blunk properties on 2100 Road.

• The town staff reportStreaks of morning sunlight fall on the southern slopes of Grand Mesa giving a sense of ed that a private landowner unending landscape variety in this desert-to-alpine view seen from Hamilton Road. whose property was crossed by the West Main transmission line project is satisfied with finish and cleanup work.

An easement issue is nearing completion of some “final paperwork.”

• Trustees approved a contract with the Field of Dreams youth sports organization for use of town park facilities.

• Trustees heard some details of an idea for placing a cue, such as at auto accidents, Volunteer firefighter John

BY BOB BORCHARDT display case in the community and structural fires.

McHugh noted that the new Staff Writer room. It would be located next Walker said the truck has truck has the storage capacOn Friday, March 23, to the Fairview School model and would hold mementos of Cedaredge Fire Chief Kevin “pump and roll capability” ity of 750 gallons of water.

Walker delivered the latest — meaning the truck does not McHugh said the truck has former classmates. of three new additions to the need to be stationary to pump the capability of pumping Cedaredge Volunteer Fire water but can do so while 1,250 gallons of water per moving — and that all the minute, all with the flick of Department’s fleet of trucks.

The new fire engine is a tools, including the cutters a switch from inside the cab.

2011 four-wheel drive Interna- and spreaders used to rescue McHugh added that the hoses tional equipped with a water people trapped in a car, and are all “pre-connected,” makcanon mounted on the front two 100-foot hydraulic hoses ing it much easier for the bumper and a light tower over used to operate those tools firefighters to go into action the cab. Walker said the truck are all stored in the truck’s as soon as they arrive on the scene. will be used primarily for res- front bumper.

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Agreement reached with two more water companies

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Two more private pipeline companies have accepted the Town of Orchard City’s offer to join the town system.

On March 14, the trustees approved financing deals for the West Thornton Pipeline and the Tongue Creek Pipeline that will bring their systems up to current town specifications and allow them to become direct customers of the water utility.

Orchard City’s standing offer to private pipeline companies is to pay one-half the materials cost for the needed upgrades. The water users on the lines pay the other half of materials and all of the labor.

The West Thornton project will get a $3,870 contribution from the town for improve-

ments to 1,500 feet of water distribution line.

In addition, the town has agreed to pay for installation of 424 feet of additional line that will create a loop with the existing town distribution lines.

The Tongue Creek Pipeline has qualified for a $9,616 funding pledge from trustees for upgrading between 4,800 and 5,000 feet of line. The project will also solve other water service problems for the users, trustees noted.

Also, the town is preparing to complete its financial arrangements with residents of the Meadow View neighborhood, trustees learned at Photo by Bob Borchardt a March work session. The The Cedaredge Fire Department is better equipped to serve the community with the arrival of town has agreed to accept the its newest engine, a 2011 four-wheel drive International with “pump and roll” capability and private pipeline company into a full range of rescue equipment.

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New elementary school will be ready for students in the fall

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Students and teachers are anxious to move into the new Cedaredge Elementary School, but they will have to wait until next fall.

On Nov. 3, 2010, ground was broken on the new school with an anticipated completion date for early 2012. John McHugh, director of facilities and maintenance for Delta County School District 50, said that the move-in dates have been postponed until late summer for various reasons.

McHugh explained that seasonal factors contributed to the delay. He said it did not make sense to work on a new parking area during the winter. Also, a 30-day air exchange, certified by LEED’s (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and required by the BEST grant, would have been more expense to accomplish during the winter months.

The new facility and remodeling the existing school was

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Students and faculty are getting excited about the new elementary school in Cedaredge.

Staff will move in this summer, and have it ready for students to begin the new year in a new school. funded with an $8.8 million Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant, with the school district contributing $2.6 million. The project also received a $200,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado

for playground improvements, which will include two play areas with swing sets, tether ball, adjustable basketball goals, soccer nets and other play structures.

The new facility will also

feature an improved solar system, installed by Bright Leaf, a Montrose company. The system is capable of generating 10kWh of power and 285,000 BTU of solar hot water heat.

Currently, students are

crossing NW Cedar Avenue during school hours to get to the gym, lunchroom, music room and library. With the new facility, students will have all services under one roof and will not have to cross the street. The new elementary school, located on the old playground on the south side of NW Cedar Avenue, will house all the classrooms, library, cafeteria, staff and special education offices and music room.

Cedaredge Elementary Prinicpal Amy Geddes said the administrative staff, faculty and students are all excited over the prospect of moving into the new state-of-the-art school. The teachers and staff will move in during the summer months and be ready to receive students when school starts in the fall.

Geddes pointed out the building on the north side of NW Cedar Avenue (the old Hunsicker Elementary building) will be the future home of the Vision program, with space for community projects.

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Delta County Independent

Making science fun for all ages March 23, more than 200 out for the third annual Cedaredge Middle School Family Science Night at Einstein would be students, proud parents the middle school.

Science teachers Doug proud. On Friday evening, and area residents turned Craig, Heather Stratman and Cynthia Kinsey provided the students with a variety of science projects, and the students were given the opportunity to choose the project that they wanted to work on.

The main purpose of the Science Night is to get the students excited about their chosen science projects, explained Craig, and to provide them with a venue and the opportunity to demonstrate and share with the community the results of those projects, and what it is that they do in science class.

Science Night also th 24 ANNUAL helps the students develop communication skills by explaining details of their projects as they demonstrate them to the public and answering questions regarding those projects.

One of the more popular exhibits among the students and adults alike were the large and small Mon.-Sat. 9-5:00 • Sun. 9-4 telescopes that were setup on the CMS Campus by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society.

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

WESTERN SLOPE HIGH SCHOOL

Photo by Bob Borchardt

The Black Canyon Astronomical Society set up a variety of telescopes as part of Science Night at Cedaredge Middle School, giving students an opportunity to view Venus, Mars, Saturn and the moon.

With those telescopes, those attending the Family Science Night were able to safely observe sunspots (using “white light” filters) during the evening hours and were given the opportunity to

look at the moon, Venus, Mars and Saturn during the nighttime hours.

And, according to Craig, with 70-80 young middle school students participating in 35 student interactive science

projects — and for the first time ever, 25 students from Hunsicker Elementary School’s sixth grade classes taking part — the night turned out to be an “astronomical” success.

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Staff reported they expect that between six and 16 of the property owners will accept the town’s offer of financing for their share on the project — a deal that will cost each $18.55 per month for ten years.

In a separate business item, trustees on March 14 granted 90-day extensions to the Bull Mesa Pipeline, Spring Meadows Pipeline, and Wurst Pipeline for final completion of required work under the town’s new private pipeline service agreement.

Photo by Verna Barr

Senior recognition The Cedaredge Senior Board honored those who were 90 or older at the senior meal site recently. Pictured from the left are: (front row) Mary Rose Wooley, Alan Albert, Max Good, Art Woltering, Clara Booze and John Queen; (back row) Evelyn Tuck, Mary Grace Farmer, Viola Ray, Lois Baker, Chuck Worley, Charlie Hawkins and Herb Briscoe. Each of the 13 received recognition, a carnation from the Cedaredge Senior Board and lunch. Max Good (third from the left in the front row) is the eldest of the group at age 98 with another birthday coming up in December.

A 30-year tradition endures #106 formed a birthday club. It gave members the More than 30 years ago, chance to celebrate indiwomen of the Cedaredge vidual birthdays and to Rebekah Elberta Lodge get together for socializ-

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Members meet once a month, somethings gathering in homes. In the summer, they may decide

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Their latest meeting was held March 20 at the IOOF Hall for a potluck luncheon, followed by games of Yahtzee.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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The Delta SnoKrusers Snowmobile Club had a very successful season. In addition to hosting the Colorado Snowmobile Convention in January, the group held club rides, including 29 members riding to Glenwood Springs for a weekend in February.

The club is excited to see an increase in membership of 30 percent. As the SnoKrusers add more activities and becomes more involved in the community, the club hopes to see its membership grow to 100 families and businesses for next season!

On St. Patrick’s Day it hosted the second annual poker run at Roscoe’s and Thunder Mountain Lodge. All proceeds went to the Garrett Carothers’ Memorial Scholarship Fund. By honoring the memory of Garrett at the Poker Run, the club raises awareness of the dangers of avalanches not only for snowmobilers, but for all that participate in snow activities. The family of Garrett Carothers was given $635 for the scholarship. The SnoKrusers would like to thank the area businesses that sponsored our poker run — Thunder Mountain Lodge, Roscoe’s, Grand Mesa Motorsports, Montrose Implement Motorsports, Grand Valley Powersports, Grand Mesa Lodge, Electric Mountain Lodge and Skooterz n Shooterz.

If you saw some interesting green costumes on the Grand Mesa, now you understand why! The club showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship as they enjoyed being Irish for a day while riding the trails and working the checkpoints.

The final club event of the season will be a day of ice fishing followed by a fish fry on Sunday, April 1. If you would like

to participate, be at the Visitor Center parking lot by 9 a.m. Even if you are not a club member, you are welcome to attend.

Remember, the 2012-2013 fishing season starts on the first, so you will need to renew your fishing license by Sunday.

The final club meeting for the season will be held Thursday, April 12, at The Ole Bakery Café in Cedaredge. A social

hour begins at 6 p.m., the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

The meeting will feature election of officers, discusion of next year’s events and planning Highway 65 clean up and Grand Mesa trail marking dates for the summer. The club welcomes all new members, all levels of riders and all ages. Our mission is to maintain the integrity and longevity of the sport of snowmobiling by

promoting riding safety, environmental awareness, community involvement, a sense of adventure and an opportunity to enjoy snowmobiling as a group.

For more information contact Donna Ankenbauer at 856-3875 or email snokrusers@gmail. com. Updates on the Delta SnoKrusers can be found at www.facebook. com/snokrusers.

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Members of the Delta SnoKrusers Snowmobile Club paused for a group photo during their St. Patrick’s Day poker run on the Grand Mesa. Their final club event of the season will be a day of ice fishing on Sunday, April 1. If interested in joining the fun, meet up with the club at the Grand Mesa Visitor Center parking lot by 9 a.m.

Please send a letter of interest to the Orchard City Town Hall at 9661 2100 Road, Austin, CO 81410.

Letters of intent must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 2, 2012. The Board of Trustees will make their selection on April 11, 2012.

If you have questions, please call 835-3337.

Cedaredge honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Hunsicker Elementary School in Cedaredge for the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Fifth Grade Straight A Dalia Alejandre Emalee Brooks Hunter Campbell Payton Donahue Courtney Freeman Hannah Gardner Kylee Hanson Chloe’ Hart Garth Knutson Keaton Sheppard Emily Tullis Briar Wagner Fifth Grade A-B Honors Camie Baldozier Wade Barnard Wyatt Camp Jacob Chlarson Dillon Coe Victoria Creech Jasmine Cruthers Faith Esquibel Jordan Guereque Taylor Hancock

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Area churches open their doors During Holy Week, area churches welcome all to attend services remembering that Jesus Christ suffered, was crucified and died on the cross. On Easter Sunday the Lord’s resurrection is celebrated with prayer, music and messages of hope.

Presbyterian Church of Delta Palm Sunday, April 1 — Gather in the courtyard at 10:15 a.m. for a processional leading into the sancutary for praise music and worship.

Maundy Thursday, April 5 — A soup supper and ecumenical worship service will be conducted in conjunction with the Delta United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The service will be held in Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker, Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m.

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• 10:00 a.m.– Traditional Worship with Holy Communion, “Family First” • Easter Egg Hunt after 10:00 a.m. service Kids, don’t forget to bring your Easter Baskets!

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Calvary Baptist Church Easter Sunday, April 8 — Special Easter service at 10:30 a.m. A children’s egg hunt will be held prior to services at 9 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church is located at 1290 A Street in Delta. For more information please contact us at 874-9497 or visit www.

CalvaryDelta.org.

First Baptist Church of Delta Palm Sunday, April 1 — At 10:30 a.m. the adult choir and the praise teams of First Baptist inspire us with new music, “Unfettered Praise” and “O What a Savior.”

Thursday, April 5 — Last Supper worship service starting at 6 p.m. with a soup and sandwich supper, followed by a worship service with Christ and the disciples seated at the Last Supper.

Friday, April 6 — Mennonite singing group to perform. More details to follow.

Easter Sunday, April 8 — At 10:30 a.m. the combined praise teams, Potters Clay and One Accord, and the adult choir will sing combined pieces praising the Risen Lord. Signing for the deaf community is offered if it is needed.

First Church of God Palm Sunday, April 1 — The children will conduct a parade of palms.

A free Easter egg hunt and carnival follow at 12:30 p.m., after a free potluck lunch (open to all who attend the 10:15 a.m. worship service).

Good Friday, April 5 — A 6 p.m. service will feature special music and a “gospel chalk talk” by Pastor Linda Aubery.

Easter Sunday, April 8 — Human poised art will depict the life and ministry of Jesus. The 10:15 a.m. service will also fea-

ture special songs and music.

The church is located on the corner of 11th and Howard streets in Delta.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Good Friday, April 6 — Ecumenical worship, 7 p.m., with open communion and combined choirs.

Agape Christian Fellowship of Delta Easter Sunday, April 8 — Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Agape Christian Fellowship meets in the Columbine Mall at 326 Main Street, Delta.

Delta Christian Church Tuesday, April 3 — The Ugandan Orphans Choir performs at 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 8 — First service, 9:30 a.m.; second service, 11 a.m.

Thunder Mountain Church of Christ Saturday, April 7 — Resurrection celebration at 820 Palmer Street in Delta. The church plans on having a variety of activities for children from 10 a.m. until noon. There will be cotton candy, popcorn, a bump and jump, face painting, Easter egg hunt, and much more.

The event is free to the public. Please bring one perishable food item for the local food pantry. For more information, call 234-7816.

Olathe United Methodist Church Easter Sunday, April 8 — Children are invited to send prayers into the world Easter morning via colorful helium-filled balloons. The event begins at 9 a.m. in Stewart Hall where people of all ages will write prayers on slips of paper. The prayers will be laminated and attached to helium-filled balloons with ribbons.

While the prayers and balloons are being pre-

pared, a free continental breakfast will be served.

We will join together for worship, after which we will take our balloons outside and release them to find the person in need of our prayers. Olathe United Methodist Church is located at 512 S. Hersum in Olathe. For more information call 323-6465.

Eckert Presbyterian Church Good Friday, April 6 — Joint worship service with All Saints Lutheran Church in Cory at 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 8 — Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. All services are open to the public and we welcome guests at 13025 Highway 65, Eckert.

Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church Palm Sunday, April 1 — Easter cantata, “Because He Lives.”

Combined service at 10 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 5 — Play at 6 p.m.

“Transformation: A Living Last Supper.”

Easter Sunday, April 8 — Celebration service, “What is the Purpose of Your Life,” 9 a.m.

Traditional worship with communion, 10 a.m.

“Family First.” Kids, don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets for an Easter egg hunt after the 10 a.m. service.

Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church is located at 3rd and Aspen.

Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church Easter Sunday, April 8 — The church will present the Easter cantata, “More Than a Carpenter” at 10:45 a.m. There will be additional musical selections as we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The church is located at 110 S.E. Jay Avenue at Hwy. 65 in Cedaredge.

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On Palm Sunday, April 1, youth and adults will gather in our courtyard at 10:15 a.m. for a processional into the sanctuary for praise music and worship.

The church will host a soup supper and ecumenical worship service with the Delta United Methodist Church and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Westminster Hall on Maundy Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m. All are invited to share this time of quiet reflection and open

communion.

St. Luke’s will host an ecumenical worship on Good Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., with open communion and combined choirs.

The Delta Ministerial Alliance will host the annual Easter Sonrise service at 6:45 a.m. at Confluence Lake. After

the Sonrise service, the Presbyterian Church will serve breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by an egg hunt for children (please bring your own basket) and a 10:30 a.m. celebratory worship. All are welcome to join in any and all Easter activities. A nursery is provided for young children.

Paonia Friends Church Easter Sunday, April 8 — Sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. at the church property across from Paonia High School. There will be a bonfire, worship music and a brief devotional as we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Savior. A potluck breakfast follows in the fellowship hall at 7:15 a.m. At the 9 a.m. worship service, we celebrate “Jesus Is Alive” through song, testimony, special music and the Bible.

North Fork Ministerial Alliance Good Friday, April 5 — Worship at 7 p.m. at Paonia Christian Fellowship Church.

North Fork Catholic Community Palm Sunday, April 1 — Mass at Sacred Heart, Paonia, 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret Mary, Hotchkiss, 11 a.m. No Saturday evening mass at Sacred Heart, Paonia, on March 31.

Tenebrae Wednesday, April 4 — at Sacred Heart, Paonia, 6:30 a.m.

Holy Thursday, April 5 — Mass at Sacred Heart, Paonia, 6:30 p.m., followed by adoration until midnight.

Good Friday, April 6 — Stations of the Cross at St. Margaret Mary, Hotchkiss, 5:30 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Margaret Mary, 6:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 7 — Easter Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart, Paonia, 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 8 — Mass at Sacred Heart, Paonia, 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret Mary, Hotchkiss, 11 a.m.

To include your church’s activities in this schedule, please email editor@deltacounty independent.com.

Easter ‘Sonrise’ service to be held in Delta A community Resurrection Day Sonrise service is planned at Confluence Lake Park Sunday, April 8, at 6:46 a.m. followed by a community breakfast at Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene located at 1782 H Road in Delta.

Webinar on poisonous plants offered April 4 The Colorado State University Extension is offering a webinar on poisonous plants on Colorado small acreages on Wednesday, April 4, from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar can be viewed

by anyone with a computer with Internet access.

Plant poisoning concerns landowners with livestock and horses throughout Colorado.

Many native plants and

Hunter ed class offered in April The Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose office hunter education instructors will be conducting a hunter education course April 16, 18, 23, and 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. The classes will be held at the Montrose Rod and Gun Club indoor range.

Participants must pre register by calling 2526000. Class fee is $10.

Class size is limited but a minimum of 10 students

are required to hold the class.

Another class will be held May 19-20.

All persons purchasing any type of Colorado hunting license who were born on or after January 1, 1949 must have a Hunter Education card.

Contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Montrose office, at 2526000, for information on courses to be offered later in the year.

noxious weeds are poisonous to animals that eat them, causing ecoonomic losses through death, reproductive failure, weight loss and the cost of herbicides, fencing, etc. Important toxic plants of the intermountain area and the Front Range will be discussed, giving the specific toxins, the clinical signs produced, treatment where possible and factors predisposing animals to plant poisoning.

This free webinar is presented by Dr. Tony Knight, CSU clinical science professor and author of several poisonous plant books. It is sponsored by CSU Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The link to register for this webinar through Google Documents is https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheet/viewform?fo rmkey=dDIxdU1zZ0RW QWFCbUJ2S0ZaZ04xLX c6MQ#gid=0 For more information contact Jennifer Cook at jennifer.cook @colostate.edu or call her at 303-659-7004, ext. 3.

Locally, contact F. Isaac Munoz, CSU Extension small acreage management at 249-3935 or John Rizza at 243-5068, ext. 128.

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PAONIA 225 Grand Avenue 970-527-4877 877-777-3629

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FOR MORE LISTINGS VISIT: www.rmwrealestate.com Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

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Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

Mountain Retreat... Only minutes to BLM and Grand Mesa, this beautiful 3BR/2BA, 1664 sq. ft. home sits on 8.4 acres bordering Surface Creek with magnificent views. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property, purchase for as little as 3% down. $173,400 #666301

VIEWS, Home, RV Ready Garage... Exquisitely remodeled 3392 sq. ft. home designed for maintenance free and energy efficiency in mind with all top notch materials. Wrap around deck, 30 x 40 garage/shop with 14’ door all on 9 acres of beauty! $365,000 #642096

Everything Is Right Here...

Beautiful and spacious 3BR/2BA ranch style home, attached 2 car garage Plus 30 x 40 finished garage/ shop all on extremely low maintenence 1.5 acres with irrigation and fully fenced.

Magnificent 360º VIEWS! $265,000 #653779

Key To Happiness…

Beautiful golf course home features 3BR/2BA, 1818 sq. ft. home. Open living-kitchen area, breakfast nook and formal dining room. Nicely landscaped yard, complete RV hook-up, extra storage above att. 2 car garage. #621251 $229,900

Ultimate Dream Home…

Enjoy unsurpassable views from this quality built 3912 sq. ft. home on 2.82 aces.

Three suite sized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, generous office, bridge decking & no maintenence landscaping. $459,000 NOW $399,000 #664527

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John Freeman

Marsha Bryan

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Greg Stratman

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Crawford – Residential

Paonia – Residential

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Austin – Vacant Land

Delta –Vacant Land

Impeccable... 3BR/2BA, 2328 sq. ft. ranch style home on 2.7 acres with a drip system in place for an abundance of trees. Beautiful wood floors, vaulted ceiling, open kitchen/ living area design. Separate dining room & sunroom. $345,000 NOW $299,900 #655066

Bank Owned... Clean and well kept 3BR/2BA home.

Newer carpet and some newer flooring an partially newly painted. Breezeway between house and garage.

Great landscaping, pretty rock veneer on exterior. Moss rock around the wood stove insert. $139,900 #665961

Sustainable Living... on 18.5 acres of natural wonder.

Highly efficient, thoughtfully crafted home w/incredible views. SO NEAR to premier recreational areas including Crawford Reservoir, Black Canyon, Curecanti & Blue Mesa. www.tourfactory. com/770696 $234,000 #657888

2.82 Acres... 4 br, 2 ba updated home with new kitchen, master bedroom, family room and more. Beautiful hickory floors and energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling. Beautiful landscaped lot with large garden area borders year-round creek and has unexcelled mountain views. $272,000 #653213

Build Your House Here!...

Very pretty 5.5 acre property with an equally pretty little price! Paid water tap adds to the value. Nice location, west of Cedaredge. You could ask for more value, but you probably won’t find it! www.tourfactory.com/834701 $45,000 #665733

New Listing... 20 acre building site on Cory Ridge, nestled among surrounding farms. OCID water and water tap included. Views from the Ragged Mountains to the San Juans. Perfect place to build your dream home. $199,000 #666284

6.68 Acres... in a lovely country setting outside of Delta, Build your home and grow your own oats and hay on this pretty parcel that includes a Tri-County domestic water tap and irrigation water.

Special price for the next 45 days only. $76,000 #665177

Greg Stratman

Shari Davis

Nancy Wood

Linda or Bob Lario

Nancy Wood

Bob or Linda Lario

Doris Danielsen

970-201-6988

527-7759

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527-7756

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Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

Cedaredge – Residential

You’ll Love The Views…

Lovely 3BR/2BA, 2053 sq. ft. home sitting on top of the world to enjoy 360º views on 3.85 Acres! Central gas log fireplace to enjoy from the open living room, dining room or kitchen. Split bedroom design, master suite with two big walk-in closets. $249,000 #649714

Charming Delight! Beautifully maiantained 1940’s 4BR/3BA, 1980 sq. ft. home has original oak hardwood floors & staircase. Spacious rooms, separate family room in the partially finished bsmt., lots of built-in storage. Cozy 2BR/1BA bungalow for the extended family. $299,000 #656542

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WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

MOBILE HOMES

RENTALS

RENTALS

LIVESTOCK

Open House

NEW VICTORIAN INCREDIBLE VIEWS! UNBELIEVABLE 360° views here! 3 BR/4 BATH Newly-built Victorian Craftsman Style Country Home on 2 Acres. 2045 SF & Master Suite on Main Level.

Covered Front & Back Decks, Oak & Tile Flooring,Granite Counters,Alderwood Cabinets, Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floor plan! IrrigationWater. Orchard City, #663044, INSANELY LOW PRICE! ...On this PRIME COUNTRY LOCATION just north of Cedaredge for building YOUR Dream Home!

Roomy 1.69 acres w/installed Domestic Water Tap & Underground Utilities at Lot Line. Simply Gorgeous Views of Mountains &Valleys. Better Get This One Now! Cedaredge, #642570, $59,000!

Equestrian Property 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)

COMMERCIAL

RENTALS MEDICAL OFFICE building. Ideal location directly across from Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Sale or lease. Available May 2012. 970-249-7485. (6x10)

RENTALS

RENTAL PROPERTIES We have corporate housing available — long term or short.

Rentals 1 bedroom - 1 bath apartment in Austin Office building for lease in downtown Delta.

Great parking.

874-9803 • 874-4006 YOUR LISTING HERE! call now... 874-4421

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)

SIMMENTAL BULLS black and red yearlings Silverjack Simmentals.

Greg Freeman. 970-2092326. (10x8)

SUPER CLEAN RENTAL Available now. Four-year- AUTOMOTIVE old 1,450 square foot duplex. Maintenance free yard. Close to schools.

Good neighborhood on 2009 SILVER PRIUS Garnet Mesa. Call and leave very nice condition. 47.5 message 252-8872. (3x11) MPG documented. Mileage over 39,000. Call 835-4430.

THREE BEDROOM, 1 1/2 (2x12) bathroom, dining room, living room, fenced front PICKUP ALUMINUM BOX and back yard. Ditch water diamond plate box for available for use. This area smaller pickups. Mounts is in city limits as well as in on rail of pickup bed. 2 a great neighborhood. $900 doors, easy access side per month plus damage entry. Dimensions: 60" deposit. Pets OK. Contact Lx15”Tx17”W Good condiMickie at 970-275-5675. tion. $100. Call 874-4558, (4x11) leave message. (tfn41)

PERSONALS

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

GALLEGOS LAW OFFICE

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

Saturday, March 31 1:00-3:00 p.m.

1431 Hwy. 50-Delta 16+ acres, 5-stall barn 2262 sq. ft.

3 bedroom, 2 baths

Marsha Bryan

CRS, ABR, TRC, SRES, SRS Broker Owner

#653124

marsha@meetmarsha.com See Virtual Tours at: www.meetmarsha.com

SIERRA REALTY, LLC Bernadette Fuoco

970-234-1692

970-856-8800 Each office independently 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. owned & operated Cedaredge, CO 81413

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WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

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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

CEDAREDGE, THREE bedroom and office, two bath vaulted ceilings, RV parking, 28 foot single car garage, beautiful home close to golf course and high school, private patio overlooking the San Juan Mountains, xeriscaped yard, w/d, dishwasher and refrigerator. $800 per month.

Pets OK. Call Jonnell. 970379-5744. (4x13)

CLEAN ONE BEDROOM, one bath house conveniently located in Delta. $500 per month plus utilities, $500 deposit. Smoke free, pet free. References required.

Call Ron at 249-0992. Leave message. (2x13)

AUSTIN THREE BEDroom, two bath house, views, fireplace, covered patio, washer, dryer, evap. cooler, water paid. Dog/ SMALL HOME IN horse possible. No cats.

Austin available March 1. $825 per month. 303-904$500 rent, $500 deposit. No 1458. (4x11) pets. Call 275-5791. (tfnx7) ADVERTISE TODAY!

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TRAILER SALES

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AGRICULTURE

Mountain West

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GREAT LITTLE FARM! Bring the critters and make yourself at home on this fertile 35 acre parcel with excellent irrigation, good hay production & pasture. Comfortable 1368 sq. ft. home, detached 24 x 24 garage, 2 car carport, corral, miscellaneous sheds, property fenced and ready for horses, cattle, sheep and more. 360º views. $349,900 Delta, CO #664519

WANT TO WATCH FARM LAND FOR RENT children in my home. Any in Orchard City. 19-32 acres age, Monday through with water. Terms nego- Friday, days or evenings. tiable. Call 707-937-2630. Low price. Call 874-3152.

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AMAZING 360º VIEWS! Year round creek, charming multi-level 2310 sq. ft. home, wrap-around decks, guest house or possible rental income! Det. studio/ office, attached 2-car plus detached garage/shop, all on 2.6 acres. Loft, lovely wood flooring, cozy living room with woodstove, energy efficient solar design with thermostatically controlled blower & opening skylites. $295,000 Cedaredge, CO #640196

ADVERTISE 874-4421 CHILD CARE

Let my 33 years experience work for you!

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

D2 Wednesday, March 28, 2012 HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MARKETING  SALES  MERCHANDISING Assistant to founder/owner of Smith Fork Ranch part-time project basis, potential for full-time PLAY A KEY ROLE in direct marketing & sales via internet, catalog and phone for western Colorado’s renowned Smith Fork Ranch and a new lifestyle collection of products (decorative accessories, home furnishings, wearables, edibles, etc) associated with Smith Fork Ranch.

Responsibilities include: Assist in all areas of business; product development, sourcing, packaging, merchandising, marketing, sales, customer service, fulfillment, customer list management, special events, etc. Generate sales by developing relationships with merchandising/marketing partners and websites. Contribute to development and management of tactical sales, publicity and promotion plans. Assist in generating media attention and publicity for SFR guest ranch business and SFR lifestyle collection through cultivating relationships with industry partners, editors, writers, etc.

SFR is located near Crawford, CO, midway between Aspen and Telluride stunningly beautiful area – center of Colorado’s exceptional wine country, organic farms and artisan community. Work with outstanding artists and craftsmen along with the exclusive Smith Fork Ranch guest ranch operations.

REQUIRED skills & experience: EXTREMELY STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS in both Apple/Mac and PC EXTREMELY STRONG INTERNET MARKETING SKILLS (social networking, e-commerce, website management) Recent experience in direct marketing, sales, customer service, fulfillment Organized, detail oriented Outgoing personality with strong people skills Self-starter, multi-tasker HELPFUL skills & experience: High-end retail/catalog experience (home furnishings, decorative accessories, apparel) High-end hospitality experience (resorts, lodges, inns) Photography, Photoshop and other graphics design software experience Work experience in entrepreneurial environment Creative, artistic

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSTANDING PEOPLE! Move your life forward with a career opportunity where you can reach your full potential! Join in our success at the Elk Creek Mine in Western Colorado’s beautiful North Fork Valley!

Oxbow Mining, LLC is seeking Underground Mine Mechanic/Electrician candidates.

All applicants should possess MSHA underground certification with high and low voltage electrical certifications desired. Substantial diesel and electrical underground coal mine maintenance experience and additional certifications are desired.

Great pay! Excellent benefits!

Qualified candidates submit resume to: Human Resources Oxbow Mining, LLC P.O. Box 535 Somerset, CO 81434 Phone (970) 929-5122 Fax (970) 929-5177 e-mail: steve.lewis@oxbow.com

EOE/AA

Level of compensation dependent on skills and experience.

Send resume, job references, salary history, salary expectations and recent photo to: Smith Fork Ranch, attn: Marley Hodgson PO Box 286 Crawford, CO 81415 Or E-mail above info to: marley@smithforkranch.com

HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge?

Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

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

Join the DCI mail room team!

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

874-4421

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

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).

(2x12)

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)

PRN Driver Certified Nursing Assistant RN 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

Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center NOW HIRING Full-Time LPN Full-Time RN Full-Time Cook NEW GRADS WELCOME APPLY ONLINE AT grace.vikus.net/app OR Call 527-4837 for further information.

Ask for Yvonne or Jackie

THE TOWN OF HOTCHkiss is seeking qualified applicants for a Town Deputy Marshal position for a community of just over 1,000 citizens. Applicant must be 21 years of age or over at time of application. Applicant must be Colorado POST certified, first aid and CPR certified or be certifiable by the State of Colorado. Must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Drivers License. Applicant must pass a detailed background and criminal records check and pass a written and oral exam. This position also includes a benefit package. Submit application to the Town of Hotchkiss, 276 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 369, Hotchkiss, CO 81419

by April 6, 2012 by 4 p.m.

A town application and resume must be completed.

Town applications are available at Hotchkiss Town Hall or call 970-872-3663 or 970872-3848. EOE. Complete job description available at Hotchkiss Town Hall. (3x12) PART-TIME LIBRARY Assistant, Cedaredge Library, 20 hours/week, Teen Emphasis. We are seeking a friendly, outgoing, customer service oriented individual. Hours include one evening each week and two Saturdays each month, with occasional special events.

Must have above average computer skills, be willing to work with teens and assist with program delivery and outreach activities. Public library or school experience preferred. Experience working with teens preferred.

Applications are available on the Library District website: www.deltalibraries .org. Send application with letter of interest and resume to: Carol Foreman, Cedaredge Library Manager, Cedaredge Public Library, P.O. Box 548, Cedaredge, CO 81413. For more information call: 970-856-3518.

(2x13) PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBS in the classifieds. 874-4421

THE CITY OF DELTA IS accepting applications for part-time positions at the Recreation Center for Recreation Specialist I and II, with emphasis in Aquatics and Fitness Departments.

Hourly rate range $8 to $11 per hour. Recreation Specialist I - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of 10th grade; lifeguard age requirement is 17 years of age or older at time of hire. Recreation Specialist II - any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.

Both positions require CPR and first aid certifications at time of hire or able to acquire within 30 days of hire date; possession of current ARC Lifeguard Training certification or ability to obtain within four weeks of hire. Fitness requires ability to successfully complete training by Fitness Coordinator; for a personal trainer must be certified in personal training.

Schedules can include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays; hours will be scheduled as needed.

Application to be submitted to HR Director, City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 (please do not submit applications to Recreation Center). Applications available at www.cityofdelta.net.

Open until filled. EOE/MF (2x12) THE CITY OF DELTA IS now accepting applications for the position of Custodian. Position is parttime (approximately 20 hours/week); hourly rate is $11.77/hour. Custodian will perform duties that involve keeping assigned buildings and grounds clean and orderly; prepare rooms for meetings; may make minor repairs. Experience and training equivalent to completion of eighth grade, and one year of janitorial experience; related vocational or trade school training is desirable. Possession of a valid driver's license is required, and must successfully pass background check, pre-employment drug test. Working schedule includes evenings and weekends. Submit completed City of Delta employment application to HR Director, City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416. Must be received

by Monday, April 9, 2012.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications available at www.cityofdelta.net.

EOE/MF. (2x13)

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HELP WANTED HIGHLY QUALIFIED Educator Consultants (HQECs) for North Fork VISION Home and Community Program. Now accepting applications for: one position to focus upon elementary language arts, one position to focus upon secondary language arts and one position to focus upon k-12 science. May consider only one position for k-12 language arts if top candidate is qualified at both levels. HQECs are key learning support liaisons, in their content area of expertise, with our learners and their families. They are able to support our learners with a whole child perspective.

Our HQECs are responsible for the academic health of our program. Alternative education or home school experience is preferred.

Teaching experience, understanding differentiated instruction and familiarity with learning styles are also a plus. Flexibility, a sense of humor and ability to work well with others is appreciated in this multitasking environment. These are part-time positions that average 12-15 hours per week during the academic year. For more information, qualifications and how to apply go to www.nfvision. com. (3x13) KVNF COMMUNITY radio Operations and Facilities Director (OFD).

KVNF is a 32 year-old rural public radio station that broadcasts over 10,000 square miles of western Colorado. KVNF broadcasts 24 hours a day, and offers music programming, national news (NPR), live music broadcasts, and local news and public affairs programs. KVNF is committed to ongoing development of our local news and public affairs capacity.

This requires a multimedia operation, complete with terrestrial broadcasting, Internet streaming, ongoing website development, social media, and video.

The OFD is responsible for the physical plant and daily operational functions at KVNF, including comprehensive building maintenance, management of digital platforms and software implementation. Strong technical experience and IT background are required.

A full job description is available at www.kvnf.org/ kvnf-business/kvnf-job or email Slly Kane, Executive Director at jobinfo@kvnf. org. Electronic submissions of a resume, cover letter, and three references are required. No phone calls please. KVNF is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a fair and diverse workplace. (2x13) 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)

PUBLIC SERVICE BECAWS! DOG/CAT foster families needed. Call 970-527-3350, or visit cawsonline.org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) COLORADO QUITLINE IS a free, confidential telephone coaching service for anyone calling from a Colorado area code. With QuitLine, tobacco users can receive free supplies of the nicotine patch as they work with trained coaches who create a personalized quit plan just for them. To contact the QuitLine, call 1-800QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit www.coquitline.org.

CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19)

Delta County Independent

PUBLIC SERVICE DONATE YOUR USED car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado for a tax deduction and help enhance the quality of life for those facing serious illness and grief. Hospice handles the paperwork and vehicle removal. Vehicles need not be in running order, but should have a clear title and no major damage. Call 970-257-2366 or 970-683-3207. (tfx24)

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month.

Everyone is welcome. 7-8 ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC- p.m. in Cedaredge at First iation Caregivers' Support Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Group, Delta. Hospice and Street in Wick Hall behind Palliative Care of Western the church, west end. Call Colorado, Grand Mesa Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856Oncology Center, 1501 E. 7115. (tfnx12) 3rd Street, Tuesdays at 2 FREE DIAPERS FOR UP p.m. to one year! Pregnant BECAWS! SHOP BARKIN' women in Delta County can Bargains Thrift Store in now get help to quit smokPaonia. All proceeds to to ing and get something they CAWS. Call 970-527-5111. can really use after their Delta County Citizens for baby arrives — free diapers.

Animal Welfare and Shelter Healthy moms have healthy (CAWS) babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program THE ABRAHAM CON- today. Contact the Delta nection offers emergen- County Health Department cy overnight shelter to at 874-2165 or your local Delta County homeless physician. (TFNx2) and houseless November through April. We provide THE DISTRICT ATTORNa hot meal and a place to ey's Office provides sersleep away from the ele- vices to those who have ments. The shelter is oper- been victimized by a crime ated by volunteers and of domestic violence, through donations. If you assault and other crimes. can volunteer, donate, need To learn more about the a place to stay or want more victim assistance services information on our mission, provided by the District please call the shelter at Attorney's Office, please 773-8290. God bless, and contact Lou Nesbit at 970thank you for your support 252-4260. (tfx41) Delta County.

THE PREGNANCY RETHE DELTA COUNTY source Center needs staff Democratic Party invites volunteers to join our team you to visit their Facebook of those committed to prepage for announcements, senting life and the truth of information and intelligent Jesus Christ. Why not call discussion of issues. You us at 874-5733 and find out are not alone! Contact Rick more? (tfx26) Stelter at 527-6496.

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Classified Line Ad Rates $5.00 for first issue (20 words or less) 12¢ per additional word 1/2 off each consecutive issue.

Customers must pay when they drop off the ad, mail in a check so it arrives at least by Wednesday, put the ad on their debit or credit card, or charge the ad to their established account.

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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

VERY CONVENIENT two bedroom, two bath, partly furnished apartment, attached garage. $600 per month. One month deposit.

Application required. No pets. 874-7845. (3x13)

LEGALS

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Noon Monday for "Too Late to Classify."

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ADVERTISING MAKES SENSE. CALL

874-4421.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MARSHA CHERIE MCGEHEE, a/k/a MARSHA C. MEGEHEE, a/k/a MARSHA MCGEHEE, Deceased Case Number 2012PR32 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 August 6, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary McGehee Personal Representative 52040 Banner Road Delta, CO 81416 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

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Commissioners Proceedings February 2012 Delta County Government Salaries 413,772 A & B Mechanical Serv 592 A Project Resource Serv 3,380 A-1 Collection Age Serv 1,057 ACZ Laboratories, I Serv 4,385 Aflac Caic Serv 2,362 All Seasons Equip Serv 161 Allied Supply Serv 78 Alpine Fencing And Serv 200 Alsco Serv 1,018 American Family Li Serv 3,027 Americenter Serv 48 Amerigas-Delta Co Serv 238 Anderson Farm Su Serv 160 Anode Systems Co Serv 290 Ansafone Contact CServ 49 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 875 B & F Distributing I Serv 128 Ballard,Laura Serv 495 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 141 Best Way Chemical Serv 344 Bolinger & Queen Serv 6,755 Bonine,Terry Serv 278 Boren, Lance Serv 600 Boss In Montrose Serv 37 Boucher,Debi Serv 200 Brethouwer Do,N R Serv 2,400 Brones, Meredith Serv 38 Business Solutions Serv 274 Callaway Packing, I Serv 5,828 Callicutt/Webb Serv 108 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,680 Caremark Serv 2,627 Carquest Auto Part Serv 141 Caselle, Inc Serv 2,073 CCNC Serv 100 CCVSOA Serv 25 CDA Insectary Serv 250 CEBT-Willis Serv 109,404 Cedaredge Market Serv 45 Central Distributing Serv 2,919 Century Link Serv 4,528 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 City Of Delta Serv 8,597 Colo Dept Of Labor Serv 35 Colo Dept Of Public Serv 1,188 Colo Gov’T Fin Offi Serv 60 Colorado Activity C Serv 2,500 Colorado Assessor’ Serv 10 Colorado Associati Serv 125 Colorado Bureau O Serv 116 Colorado Departme Serv 165 Colorado Departme Serv 457 Colorado State Uni Serv 8,941 Colorado Supreme Serv 225 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 2,396 Conney Safety Pro Serv 179 Consolidated Electr Serv 219 Creations By Ja-Me Serv 489 Cross,Sandy Serv 53 Custom Cage Inc Serv 2,070 Dave’s Truck Acces Serv 2,847 Days Inn Denver W Serv 126 Delta Auto Parts Serv 2,269 Delta Co Administr Serv 10 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 17,463 Delta County Demo Serv 42 Delta County Healt Serv 33,199 Delta County Indep Serv 712 Delta County Public Serv 21,992 Delta County Sherif Serv 7 Delta County Treas Serv 122,982 Delta County Treas Serv 55,228 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 14 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 1,158 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 3,534 Dependable Lumbe Serv 61 Division Of Reclam Serv 323 Double D Saws Serv 274 Double J Disposal I Serv 399 DTS Fluid Power In Serv 1,279 Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 308 E. Schaaf & Associ Serv 673 Easypermit Postag Serv 3,280 Elan Financial Servi Serv 885 EMD Of Colorado Serv 10 Enterprise Fund Serv 377 Experient Corp Serv 800 Family Support Re Serv 214 Faris,Ladean Serv 400 FBI Command Coll Serv 830 Federal Express Serv 291 Fedler,Luke Serv 137 Fiedler,Robert Serv 43 Firstview Communi Serv 259 Flex One/Aflac Serv 88 Franklin Covey Pro Serv 28 Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 242 Girardi’s Heavy Ha Serv 350 GIS Colorado Serv 45 Grainger Serv 145 Grand Junction Pip Serv 15 Grand Mesa Discou Serv 570 Graphox Design An Serv 4,491 Great Experiences Serv 825 Guthries Floor Cov Serv 270 H & H Hydraulics In Serv 591 Hampton Inn Serv 168 Hanson House Inc. Serv 625 Hanson Internation Serv 1,003 Harbor Freight Tool Serv 88 Hart Intercivic Inc Serv 952 Hartman Brothers Serv 136 Hellman Motor Co Serv 344 Heritage Title Com Serv 18,227 Hewlett-Packard Co Serv 3,176 HHH Inc Serv 5 High Country Gas Serv 79 High Country Shop Serv 93 High Mountain MacServ 339 Hinchman ConstrucServ 23,557 Home Depot Serv 145 Home Depot Credit Serv 205 Hometown Electric Serv 244 HSBC Business Sol Serv 440 Independent Pump Serv 6,101 Insight Public SectoServ 1,785 Interstate Batteries Serv 98 J C Propane Serv 1,794 John Deere Financi Serv 280 Johnstone Supply Serv 759 Justice Benefits, In Serv 572 Keyman Security Ll Serv 644 Kimball-Midwest Serv 895 King Soopers Cust Serv 95 Kwiki Tire II Inc Serv 788 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 356 Laird Automotive LlServ 974 Lawson Products In Serv 3,094 Lewis-Goetz And C Serv 236 Luna,Patricia V Serv 10 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 359 MacDonald EquipmServ 139 Mark’s Plumbing P Serv 59 Master Petroleum Serv 70,443 McKee,Frederick D. Serv 35 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,928 Mesa Bearing & Po Serv 300 Messenger & Asso Serv 240 Mgt Of America Inc Serv 5,205 MHC Kenworth - Gr Serv 886 Mid-American Rese Serv 258 Midwestern Colora Serv 116 Morton,Duane Serv 126 Motorola Solutions Serv 1,619 Mountain Pest ContServ 110 Munro Supply Inc. Serv 389 Nakano,Joanne Serv 36 Nevco Services Inc Serv 900 Newman Traffic Sig Serv 601 North Fork Aviation Serv 500 Office Depot Serv 2,989 Paonia Auto Parts Serv 38 Paper Works Ink,Th Serv 26 Peterbilt Of Wyomi Serv 993 Pitney Bowes Serv 185 Pizza Hut Serv 35 Plainsman Printing Serv 713 Pocket Press Inc Serv 0 Postmaster Serv 90 Power Equipment Serv 2,598 Prendergast, Tony Serv 88 Pueblo County Co Serv 80 RAC Transport Co I Serv 338 Recla Metals Serv 105 Reserve Account Serv 698 Respond First Aid SServ 193 Robert’s Enterprise Serv 1,536 Rocky Mountain Su Serv 511 Rundle, Becky Serv 300 Sanders Alignment Serv 468 Serck Services, Inc. Serv 1,032 Sid Harvey Industri Serv 700

Simmons Lock And Serv 9 Sissons Feed & Ra Serv 297 Skaggs Serv 7,000 Smiling Aviation In Serv 1,206 Snap-On-Tools Cor Serv 87 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Solid Waste Associ Serv 228 Sourcegas Llc Serv 7,999 Speas,Jan Serv 49 Spillman Technolo Serv 20,370 Stratman, Greg Serv 16 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,269 Suppes Heating An Serv 782 Swana Colorado R Serv 15 Sysco Intermountai Serv 3,050 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 286 Taylor/Mark Serv 9 TDS Telecom Serv 1,584 The Master’s Touch Serv 4,798 The Place I Go Serv 270 The UPS Store #57 Serv 138 Thompson Plumbi Serv 3,143 Timberline Plumbin Serv 104 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 19,155 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 212 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 47 Town Of Paonia Serv 3,085 Transports Across Serv 50 Transwest Trucks Serv 2,616 Triad Resource Gro Serv 860 Tri-County Water Serv 61 Trispoke Technolog Serv 99 Tuck Communicati Serv 190 Tuin Glass Shop Serv 21 Twamley,Mike Serv 20 Twenty First Centur Serv 1,017 Uline Serv 57 Uniform & Accesso Serv 3,622 United Companies Serv 611 United ReprographiServ 26 University Of Color Serv 100 US Forest Service Serv 10,000 US Tractor And Har Serv 18 USA Mobility Serv 14 Vance,Gary Serv 636 Verizon Wireless Serv 1,058 Volgamore,Ken An Serv 304 Wade And Hightow Serv 180 Wagner Equipment Serv 8,037 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 1,254 Waste Managemen Serv 997 Water Enhancemen Serv 1,000 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 5,531 Wells Fargo Serv 1,701 Western Colorado Serv 214 Wilmore And Co Pr Serv 422 Winslow,Patricia Serv 40 Worthington,Micha Serv 300 Yeager,Kelly Serv 300 Grand Total 1,169,143 I,C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 21st day o f March , 2012. /s/C. Bruce Hovde, Chairman.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of March 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013 Published in the Delta County Independent this 28th day of March, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0230 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 28, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) ELWIN JESS SANDERS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-8 Date of Deed of Trust 6/8/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/13/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592369 Original Principal Amount $245,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,825.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, SOUTH VIEW SUBDIVISION Also known by street and number as: 18953 D ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that

purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.03163 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0231 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On December 28, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) JAMES J HANSON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 4/30/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/1/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614653 Original Principal Amount $182,698.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $178,275.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 25, BLOCK B, MARJO HEIGHTS ADDITION DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 715 NE 2ND ST, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 04/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 2/29/2012 Last Publication 3/28/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 12/28/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.03175 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - 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 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. 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

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 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.

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.

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

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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 to the 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources LLC, P.O. Box 1488, Paonia, CO, 81424 has submitted an application for a partial bond release to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety for its mining permit No. C-81-038.

The mining permit was initially approved on September 24, 1981 and renewed on April 20, 2008.

The current reclamation bond is $4,624,936 and is in the form of three corporate surety bonds. This permit action will release about $1,250,000 from the reclamation bond. The area for which partial bond release is being requested is at the Bowie No. 1, East Mine.

Reclamation work was performed in 2008 and 2009 at the East Mine.

The East Mine is located in the NW/4SE/4, SW/4NE/4 of Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. The mine facilities and portal area have been backfilled, graded to approximate original contour and hydroseeded.

The Bowie No. 1 Mine is located in Delta County, approximately four (4) miles north of Paonia, CO. The surface facilities, located north of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, are located in portions of Sections 23 and 24, Township 13 South Range 92 West; and Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. The mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie and Gray Reservoir, Colorado Quadrangle maps within the following sections.

Township 13 South, Range 92 West, 6th P.M. Sections: 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 15, 22, 23, 24 and 25 Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th P.M. Sections: 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 29, and 30 containing 8,541 acres more or less.

The surface of the permit area is owned by numerous private land owners and the U. S. Government.

The Bowie No. 1 Mine permit area contains 8,541 acres of land, 6,368 acres of private surface and 2,173 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the proposed permit area encompass 213 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 8,328 acres.

A copy of the bond release application is available for public inspection at the Delta County Clerk and Recorders office 5th and Palmer, Delta, CO, at the Paonia Public Library, 140 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567.

Written comments or objections to the proposed release, and a request for a public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to and additional information obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, Co. 80203-2273, phone (303) 866-3567.

Comments, objections or requests for a public hearing or informal conference must be made within thirty (30) days of the last publication of this notice or within thirty (30) days of the completed bond release inspection, whichever is later.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

Legal Deadline is 10 a.m.

Mondays

D4 Wednesday, March 28, 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° 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.

TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST BY VENDOR FOR FEBRUARY 2012 VENDOR NAME AMOUNT PAID ACE………………………

266.02 All Points Transit …… 3,260.00 Austin Post Office ……

643.64 Beckner & Achziger …

35.00 Benson Brothers ……… 6,121.82 Best Connections ……

73.35 Big Johns Lumber CO 471.47 C & L Welding …………

390.00 Carquest ………………

42.99 Caselle, Inc. …………… 1,794.00 Cedaredge Area ………

50.00 Civic Plus ……………… 1,177.20 Classic Computers ……

119.95 Colo Rural Water Assoc 75.00 Delta County Independent …………

124.62 Delta County Treasurer 1,145.04 Delta Fire Department 9,400.00 Delta Housing Authority ……………

250.00 DMEA…………………… 1,515.30 Double J Disposal ……

84.00 Edward Rodrigues ……

1.00 Energy Laboratories Inc …………………… 1,854.00 Feather Petroleum Co 1,189.28 HACH ……………………

253.95 Hartman Brothers Inc 15.96 Hice Surveying ………

300.00 J & A Traffic Products 479.50 Josiah Fuller …………

100.00 Kathleen Clarke ………

1.00 Mesa County Health Dept …………………

40.00 Michael Reeves ……… 2,006.25 NAPA Delta Motor Parts …………………

267.65 Office Depot ……………

539.08 Payroll Summary …… 31,717.47 Pest Away Spraying …

60.00 Pinnacol ………………

726.00 Skybeam ………………

46.45 SourceGas ……………

398.01 SplishSplash Car Wash 41.58 TDS………………………

298.56 Trustee Fees …………… 1,600.00 US Tractor & Harvest Inc ……………………

29.74 USA Bluebook …………

39.90 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

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.

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.

ORDINANCE #6, 2012 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NEED FOR PARTICIPATION, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SUCH PARTICIPATION

BY THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, IN THE OPERATION OF MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBRASKA AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and declares that, in consideration of the present and future needs of this City for electric power and energy, and the inadequacy and unsuitability of the City's supply of electric power and energy available to meet those needs, and in consideration of the economic and other advantages which will be

realized by cooperative action with other municipalities, it would be in the public welfare and in the interest of the customers of the City's electric utility that the City become a participant in the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, an agency which has been formed pursuant to the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act contained in the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2401 et seq., as a participating municipality. At the present time, the Agency is comprised of the municipalities of: Nebraska: Alliance, Ansley, Arnold, Bayard, Beaver City, Benkelman, Blue Hill, Bridgeport, Broken Bow, Burwell, Callaway, Chappell, Crete, Curtis, Fairbury, Falls City, Gering, Grant, Imperial Public Power District, Kimball, Lyman, Mitchell, Morrill, Nebraska City, Oxford, Pender, Pierce, Red Cloud, Shickley, Sidney, Stuart, West Point, Wisner, Wood River; Colorado: Aspen, Fleming, Fort Morgan, Fountain, Glenwood Springs, Gunnison, Haxtun, Julesburg, Lyons, Yuma; Iowa: Breda, Indianola Municipal Utilities, Sergeant Bluff, Wall Lake, Waverly Light and Power; Wyoming: Basin, Torrington It is anticipated that there may be other municipalities that may become participants pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act. The general description of the business in which the Agency engages, and the location and method of operation of the proposed plants and systems of the Agency are: To generate and supply electrical energy and engage in the ownership and operation of power projects as defined in the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act, within and without the State of Nebraska, and exercise all other powers granted by law relating to the above activities. The principal place of business shall be Lincoln, Nebraska.

Section 2. It is hereby ordered and directed that the City of Delta, Colorado, acting through its Mayor and City Clerk, become a participating municipality in Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska, an organization which has been created pursuant to the Municipal Cooperative Financing Act contained in the Nebraska Revised Statutes §18-2401 et seq. and do all things necessary to become a participant in such Agency. This would include the submission of an application to the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska expressing this City's desire and need to become a participating municipality and the appointment of a director to the Agency.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and take effect after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

Passed and approved on the 6th day of March, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.

CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on March 6, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of March 14, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 20, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 20th day of March, 2012.

(SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 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): SYLVIA MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust: 12/19/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/20/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 621601 Original Principal Amount: $133,898.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $128,945.77 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3 OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOX SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 655 FOX COURT, 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012

Delta County Independent Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/24/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: DAVID R. DOUGHTY #40042 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#13827 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

ORDINANCE #7, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO ADDING CHAPTER 2.75 TO THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PREFERENCES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES BIDDING ON CITY CONTRACTS. WHEREAS, the Delta City Council recognizes that individuals and entities who have established businesses in the City limits contribute substantially to the local economy by, among other things, employing local residents and paying local sales taxes; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that local business owners should be given certain preference over other contractors in contract settings that involve competitive bidding for City of Delta public works, services and material supply projects, provided that the local business owners are otherwise qualified to perform the contract work.

WHEREAS, available statistics indicate that for every $100.00 spent in locally owned independent stores, as much as $68.00 returns to the pertinent source community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, while the same amount spent at national chain outlets typically return as little as $43.00 to the local community and the same amount spent for on-line purchases returns nothing to the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: A new Chapter 2.75 is hereby added to the Delta Municipal Code which provides as follows: Chapter 2.75 PREFERENCES FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS BIDDING ON CITY PROJECTS. Sections: 2.75.010 General Application 2.75.020 Exceptions 2.75.030 Penalties for Providing False Bid Information 2.75.010 General Application.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, whenever competitive bidding is required by law for any contract involving materials, services and/or labor furnished to the City of Delta, preference shall be given to each qualified local business in the manner more particularly described in this Section.

A. Definition of Qualified Local Business: A qualified local business means an individual or entity who, at the time of submitting a bid for a contract relating to a City of Delta purchase or work project, (1) currently maintains one or more fixed business offices or taxable distribution points located within Delta County, Colorado, (2) has a pre-established mailing address, other than a mere post office box, also located in Delta County, Colorado and (3) the majority of employees performing the work are residents of Delta County.

B. Award of Specific Contracts: In the course of evaluating bids or proposals pertaining to any contract for the purchase or lease of supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property and/or any contract for labor to be performed on a public works project and/or any professional services contract, the City will strive to extend an five percent (5%) preference, but not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), to each otherwise eligible contract bidder who sufficiently demonstrates ownership of a qualified local business in the related bid proposal documents.

It is provided, however, that when applying this provision to specific contract settings, the City will continue to give appropriate consideration and weight to all other relevant information and factors customarily used for comparison of bids in the process of selecting the lowest responsible bidder including, but not limited to the following: (1) the relative quality of any proposed material items and their conformity with pertinent contract specifications, (2) the relative benefit to the City of proposed delivery and discount terms and conditions and proposed terms of warranty and repair for material items, (3) the overall experience, qualification and reputation of the bidder for performance of similar contracts, etc.

2.75.020 Exceptions The following contracts shall not be eligible for preferences contemplated by Section 2.75.010: A. Contracts for which application of the provisions of said Section would be prohibited by State or Federal law or regulations.

B. Contracts funded in whole or in part by grants, donations or gifts to the City of Delta, the conditions of which prohibit or discourage preferences of the sort allowed by Section 2.75.010.

C. Contracts for redressing emergency conditions in the City of Delta where any delay in completion or performance of the contract would jeopardize public health, safety or welfare, or where in the judgment of the City Manager, or his or her designee, the operational effectiveness of a significant City of Delta function would be seriously impaired if the contract were not entered into expeditiously without resort to competitive bidding processes.

D. Contracts in which there is only one bidder for supplies, material, equipment or other property to be furnished to the City.

E. Any other contract setting in which the City determines the application of a preference would be fundamentally adverse to the City of Delta's interest.

2.75.030 Penalties for Providing False Bid Information If the City Manager, or his or her designee, determines that a person or entity submitting a bid for a City contract has made an intentional misstatement of fact to obtain a contract preference under this Chapter, the City of Delta may pursue all consistent legal and/or equitable remedies afforded by Colorado law and, in addition, may impose the following penalties: A. A finding of such an intentional misstatement by a contract bidder shall furnish a basis for disqualifying all current and future bids on City contracts from that bidder and his or its related business for a pe-

riod of at least one full year from the date of the finding.

B. An intentional misstatement made to obtain a price preference under this Chapter shall subject the recipient of any such price preference to a civil penalty of treble the amount of the price preference actually received, or Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), whichever is greater. The City may collect such penalty, plus all reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in the course of collection efforts, through civil proceedings filed in the appropriate Court in Delta County, Colorado.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 6TH DAY OF MARCH, 2012. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.

CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on March 6, 2012, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of March 14, 2012, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 20, 2012, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2012, of said City as provided by law.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 20th day of March, 2012.

(SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 2012.

Commissioners Proceedings February 2012 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 152,863.73 AFLAC Flex One SERV 35.20 AFLAC CAIC SERV 865.54 AFLAC SERV 849.30 Arapahoe Co Sheriff SERV 33.50 AT&T Mobility SERV 142.86 Atchley, Paul SERV 92.40 Beck, Renee SERV 33.60 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Bowler, Brian SERV 126.40 Bullard, Angela SERV 67.20 Carelli, Brad SERV 111.01 CEBT SERV 28,575.12 Christine Knight/BoCC SERV 5,746.25 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 CO Correctional Ind. SERV 158.47 CO Welfare Fraud SERV 40.00 Courtyard Tech Center SERV 110.00 Delta Co Library SERV 5,679.40 Delta Co Gen Fund SERV 8,571.34 Delta Co Health SERV 2,816.82 Delta Co Independent SERV 105.39 Delta Co School Dist SERV 22,634.25 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 122.00 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 425.04 Delta Co Treas SERV 31,947.81 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,569.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 733.30 Delta Co Treas SERV 16,914.08 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Delta Tire Center SERV 475.83 Double Tree Inn SERV 109.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 362.20 Experian SERV 77.00 Gallegos, Anne SERV 346.40 Garver, James SERV 78.80 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 609.62 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 3,059.78 Hasler, Inc SERV 275.00 HHH, Inc SERV 22.80 High Country Shopper SERV 1,607.13 High Mesa Com SERV 120.00 Kolman, Brad SERV 116.80 Kuemmerlin, Al SERV 31.25 Laboratory Corp SERV 437.00 Lemoine, William SERV 495.40 Lexis Nexis SERV 194.94 Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 196.39 Marchun, Karin SERV 60.00 Martinez, Albert SERV 49.00 Melgoza, Deborah SERV 46.26 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 42.50 Miller, Victoria SERV 26.00 Mountain View Travel SERV 1,679.80 Nutt, Erin SERV 52.80 Office Depot SERV 5,427.61 Records Management SERV 176.70 Rowe, Sue SERV 64.00 Smith Medical Partners SERV 258.00 Sun Life Financial SERV 617.55 Talx Corporation SERV 26.00 UPS Store SERV 25.64 US Postal Service SERV 5,000.00 Walmart SERV 112.52 Western Slope Psych SERV 2,795.00 Total 309,957.00 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 28th Day of March, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th Day of March, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 25, 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): STEVEN ANDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORDO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOICATION Date of Deed of Trust: 5/14/2010 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/18/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 642934 Original Principal Amount: $155,040.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $154,528.56 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25, Township 14 South, Range 95 West, of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center of the County Road whence the South ¼ corner of Section 25 Township 14 South Range 95 West 6th P.M. bears South 0°54´East 1,441.1 feet; thence North 0°54´ West 436.04 feet, more or less, to a point in the center of said County Road; thence leaving the center of said County Road North 89°10´ West 199.80 feet; thence South 0°54´ East 436.04 feet; thence South 89°10´ East 199.80 feet, more or less , to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado. ** **Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-35-109(5) Recorded at Reception No. 655777 on January 11, 2012 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Delta county, Colorado to correct the Legal Description.

Also known by street and number as: 10267 2150 ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/25/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: 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 # 1068.03725 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0016 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 24, 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): Daniel Petrocco Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lane Mortgage Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: 8/31/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/11/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607570 Original Principal Amount: $119,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $112,852.66 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10, FOOTE-WILLIAMSON ADDITION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 112 North Fork Avenue, 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/24/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 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 # 11-17268 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

Health Board Proceedings February 2012 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV 48,126.21 AFLAC SERV 317.19 AFLAC Flex One SERV 22.00 AFLAC CAIC SERV 302.09 Beard, Kelly SERV 72.00 Brattain, Loretta SERV 15.00 CEBT SERV 8,663.62 Charts & Carts SERV 163.00 CLIA Laboratory SERV 200.00 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 CO West Business SERV 458.18 Decade Software SERV 1,459.50 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,184.00 Delta Co General Fund SERV 16.79 Delta Co Health Dept SERV 66.28 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 73.90 Delta Co Hospital SERV 2,010.96 Delta Co Treas SERV 10,265.43 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,486.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 499.99 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,273.36 Delta Family Physicians SERV 1,250.00 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Don French SERV 72.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 259.31 ETR Associates SERV 76.16 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 147.59 Henry Schein, Inc SERV 255.71 High Country Shopper SERV 11.20 Immunostics SERV 152.00 Intermountain Path SERV 125.46 King Soopers SERV 11.13 Koehler, Bonnie SERV 19.60 LaQuinta Inn SERV 128.01 Medical Systems SERV 52.80 Mesa Co Health Dept SERV 20.00 Moore Medical SERV 552.12 New Paradise SERV 31.50 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 40.27 Office Depot SERV 156.46 Payment Remittance SERV 158.82 Smith Medical Partners SERV 1,902.44 Sullivan, Pat SERV 72.00 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 Theracom SERV 892.98 Verizon Wireless SERV 37.65 Walmart SERV 198.45 Westin Westminster SERV 581.76 Total 89,721.15 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 28th Day of March, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th Day of March, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 23, 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): PETER M. MILLER Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for THE PRIME FINANCIAL GROUP INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust: 5/23/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/24/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 615410 Original Principal Amount: $310,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $326,608.82 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 OF FAIRLAND FAMILY MOINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 18424 F ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416-8201.

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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/23/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee 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 # 4380.01242 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0012 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 20, 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): Jeffrey D. Loy and Katie Loy Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sher Financial Group Inc, a Maryland Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Flagstar Bank, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: 9/25/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/8/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 629366 Original Principal Amount: $116,725.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $113,212.11 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 6 AND ALL OF LOT 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 13 OF PLAT B OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 735 Columbia St, Delta, CO 81416-1631.

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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/20/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 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 # 12-00003 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0011 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 19, 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): Timothy M Sayer Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 8/29/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/30/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607229 Original Principal Amount: $220,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $219,750.00 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. LOT 1 OF CLAPPER FAMILY MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 18563 Ward Creek Road,

Cedaredge, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/19/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 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 # 11-16411R ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0010 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 19, 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): Charles C. Branum and Marelen E. Branum and Patricia June Peckover Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. D/B/A Major Mortgage USA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 11/25/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/25/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 639338 Original Principal Amount: $221,340.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $216,698.98 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, AMENDED TOURNEY BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BEING PART OF LOT 1, OF TOURNEY MINOR SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 24 AT PAGE 24 AND PART OF LOT 2, OF THE DESERT ROSIE MINOR SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK 28 AT PAGE 16, LOCATED IN PART OF THE E1/2 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 16250 2675 Lane, 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/19/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: NEAL J. VALORZ #42496 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-05572CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0013 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 20, 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): Celso Bencomo Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 3/14/2011 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/18/2011 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 649606 Original Principal Amount: $95,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $93,056.92 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 That part of the Delta Townsite of the Town of Delta, Colorado described as follows: Beginning at a point whence Corner No. 20 of said townsite bears North 09°45' East 766.5 feet distant; Thence South 49°30' West 150 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 227 feet; Thence North 49°30' East 100 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 160 feet to the Raynor tract; Thence North 57°15' East 50.4 feet, said point being the Southwest corner of Watts tract; Thence North 40°30' West 394.5 feet, to point of beginning.

Except a tract commencing at a point where Corner No. 20 of Delta Townsite bears North 09°45' East 766.5 feet; Thence South 40°30' East 394.5 feet to the Southeast corner of tract; Thence South 57°15' West 50.4 feet to corner No. 2 of tract; Thence North 40°30' West 176.6 feet to Corner No. 3; Thence North 49°30' East 50 feet to Corner No. 4; Thence South 40°30' East 183.4 feet to Corner No. 1, point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 612 Bridge 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/20/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 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 # 12-00424 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION DECLARATION DEEMING CANDIDATES ELECTED DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #5 DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION SCHEDULED MAY 8, 2012.

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District by resolution empowered the Designated Election Official to cancel the election under (1-5-208, (1.5)) C.R.S., declare the candidates elected, publish the notice thereof, file notice with the County Clerk and Recorder, file notice with Division of Local Government, and inform each candidate of the results. The Designated Election Official hereby duly certifies that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 8, 2012, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, AND WHEREAS, the validity of candidate and witness to the candidates' self nomination and acceptance were verified by an officer of the Delta County Clerk and Recorders' office.

Now, THEREFORE, pursuant to 15-208 (1.5), C.R.S., the Designated Election Official HEREBY cancels the regular election to be conducted on the 8th day of May, 2012.

THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL DECLARES THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES DEEMED ELECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF OFFICE; Rinda Pipher (4 year term) Lee Alexander (4 year term) one four year term left empty Signed by Marsha Werth, Designated Election Official Date: March 19, 2012 Contact Person: Marsha Werth Secretary to the Board Phone: 970-921-5571 DELTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #5 P.O. BOX 230 CRAWFORD, CO 81415 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Be it advised that Harve Hoff has been delinquent in payment of board since 11/15/10 for two horses located on the Eagle Butte Ranch in Paonia, CO. The amount owed totals $4,854.54, which includes board, storage of vehicle and equipment, and finance charges.

A lien has been placed on the horses pursuant to section 38-20206 of the Colorado State Statute.

This amount must be paid in full

by April 15, 2012, or the horses will be considered abandoned and disposed of pursuant to section 35-44-112. Also be advised that a two horse trailer and equipment contained there within has also been declared abandoned and will be disposed of if the outstanding balance is not paid.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28 and April 4, 2012.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of RUTH VIRGINIA CARSTEN aka RUTH V. CARSTEN, Deceased Case Number 2012PR25 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before July 28, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael McMillan Personal Representative 618 Cedar Dr. Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Attorney for Personal Representative: James E. Link II PO Box 567 Ouray, CO 81427 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KARIMA CAROL MANSOUR, a/k/a KARIMA CAREL BRIDGEWATER MANSOUR, a/k/a KARIMA C. MANSOUR, a/k/a KARIMA MANSOUR, Deceased Case Number 2012PR30 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 30, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Yolanda Bernal Personal Representative 16824 Chipeta Drive Montrose, CO 81403 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4 and 11, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0015 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 23, 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): Daniel V Abeyta and Carolyn Abeyta Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Oak Street Mortgage LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for RASC 2006KS9 Date of Deed of Trust: 8/26/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/7/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number): 607486 Original Principal Amount: $290,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $280,564.41 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 THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: LOT 1 OF ROBIDEAU RIDGE MINOR SUBDIVISION. "SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, CONDITION, AGREEMENTS OF RECORD", IF ANY. Also known by street and number as: 3903 Sundown 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, 05/23/2012, 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: 3/28/2012 Last Publication: 4/25/2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 01/23/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: 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: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 8651400 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 # 11-16190 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Delta County Public Library District Construction Documents and Construction Administration Involving the Rehabilitation and Preservation of the Exterior of the 1911 Carnegie Library in Delta, Colorado.

Purpose of Request: The Delta County Public Library District, dba Delta County Libraries (DCL), is requesting proposals from qualified architects for the preparation of construction documents, specifications and construction administration for the exterior rehabilitation and preservation of the 1911 Carnegie Library in Delta, CO (phase one of a multiphase project).

It is anticipated that DCL will proceed with future phases, subject to obtaining necessary funding, and that the architect selected will perform work on future phases for continuity purposes.

However, DCL cannot commit or expend any funds from any

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source for architectural services related to any future phases prior to the successful completion of the State Historical Fund grant/ contract process related to any future phases.

Project Scope: DCL plans to begin exterior rehabilitation and preservation work at the Delta Public Library located at 211 West Sixth St, Delta, CO 81416 during the summer of 2012. This is the first phase of a multi-phase, multi-year project. DCL has commissioned a Historical Structure Assessment which has been reviewed and approved by the Colorado Historical Society State Historical Fund (CHSSHF) and covers all phases of work. This phase of the project is/was paid for in part by a State Historical Fund grant from History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society.

The project must comply with the pertinent sections of the applicable Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Guidelines for Preserving Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings and History Colorado’s Survey Manual and How to Complete Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory Forms, Volumes I and II, all as amended from time to time.

Project Tasks: The project involves the preparation of construction documents and ongoing construction administration.

Construction Documents: 1. Prepare construction documents and drawings, procure engineering services and develop specifications for stabilizing exterior walls, establishing dry zones and preserving exterior walls of the 1911 Carnegie Building, 2. Incorporate the Historic Structure Assessment and State Historical Fund (SHF) Scope of Work and related documents in all work, 3. Methodology and services should provide for and adhere to SHF grant practices relating to all deliverables for construction documents and specifications.

Construction Administration: 1. Provide construction administration to complete this phase, 2. Assist DCL with preparation of bid package and on-site pre bid conference if deemed appropriate, 3. Consult with DCL, chosen contractor, SHF technical specialists, engineers, and archeologists (if required), 4. Review all submittals for compliance with SHF deliverables and requirements, and preparation of any change orders, 5. Assist DCL with the preparation of the SHF required Subcontractor Certification Form, including its own, 6. Develop a time line for all tasks taking into consideration the area’s climate.

Qualifications: DCL requires prospective architects to submit a statement of qualifications including, at a minimum, the following: 1. Proof of license as an architect in the State of Colorado, 2. The firm’s profile, history and philosophy, 3. The number of team members associated with the firm, 4. Resumes’ of the principal team members that would be involved in the project, 5. List of similar work completed, specifically work on Colorado Historical Fund projects, 6. Examples of previous similar work, 7. The names and telephone numbers of at least three references that may be contacted regarding the firm’s past performance, preferably on similar projects, 8. Description of experience working within the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, 9. List of other projects the firm is involved with over the next two years.

The following criteria, which are not intended to be all inclusive, shall be used in the selection of an architect: overall understanding of the proposed project, experience working on Colorado Historical Fund projects, technical knowledge and the ability to perform in a timely manner. An interview may be conducted to better assess qualifications and the ability to successfully complete the project.

DCL has designated its Project Manager, Steve Wasilkowich, as the lead contact for the project. Prospective architects are requested to contact him by calling 970-921-5320 or by email: the.waz@paonia.com to request copies of the Historic Structure Assessment and State Historical Fund grant Scope of Work, Project Budget, List of Submittals and Project Deliverables documents.

All documents will be provided electronically on a flash drive device due to their size.

This Request for Proposal does not commit DCL to award a contract, nor to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal in anticipation of a contract. DCL reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of the request, to negotiate with qualified firms and to cancel or change the Request for Proposal.

The selected architect, as a condition to architect’s selection, shall enter into a construction design and administration services agreement with DCL. Deadlines: Four copies of proposals are to be delivered no later than April 25, 2012, in hard copy form, to Steve Wasilkowich, Delta County Public Library District, PO Box 858, Delta, CO 81416.

Published in the Delta County Independent March 28 and April 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 1-5-208(1.5), 32-1-104, C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Ragged Mountain Fire Protection District, Gunnison County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2012 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidate is hereby declared elected: Mary J. Norris 4-year term until May 2016 /s/ Larry B. Beckner Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Larry B. Beckner Telephone Number of the District: (970) 245-4300 Address of the District: P.O. Box 220 Grand Junction, Colorado 81502 District Facsimile Number: (970) 243-4358 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, 2012

Legal Deadline is 10 a.m.

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Preschool is collecting labels for free merchandise Tiny Treasures Preschool is taking part in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program to earn free merchandise such as computers, audio/visual equipment, P.E. equipment, reference

books, musical instruments or even a minivan.

For over 38 years, the Labels for Education program has supported schools across the country by providing more

Bible study focuses on ‘Enjoying God’ Tony Abbott invites all to a weekly Bible study Sundays at 5 p.m. called “Enjoying God.” Please call 201-1201 for location and other details.

Reverend Abbott is an ordained minister and hospice nurse from the Delta area. He has pastored in the South and in western Colorado.

Tony Abbott

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.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening

sauces; Swanson stocks, and soup; and Pepperidge For more information, broths and canned poul- Farm breads, cookies and contact Holden at 874try; V8 juice, juice drinks frozen products.

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Agape Christian Fellowship worships through song, study Agape Christian Fellowship gathers a few days each week to study the Bible. In Greek, agape means love and is demonstrated for us as sacrificial love in Romans 5:8.

Therefore, the church is a place where Christian believers gather together in fellowship and in the love that Christ has bestowed upon us and through us.

It is of utmost importance to know what God has said to us, so the

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

Agape Christian Fellowship studies the Bible from beginning to end, verse by verse. The emphasis of Agape Christian Fellowship is to know God’s Word, teach others how to be disciples of Christ, and share what Christ has done with those around us.

The church meets in Suite 103 in Columbine Mall, 326 Main Street in Delta. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are held

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m.

Pastors David & Michele Murphy Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.

Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

Janet Noble - Children Annointed preaching to follow Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

OF DELTA Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

(970)201-7013 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jason Havertape Please call for information about Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Bible studies and Prayer times CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Wednesday (starting April 4) 7:00 p.m.

2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. deltafirstchurchofgod.com Bob and Linda Aubery Sunday School Classes FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

CEDAREDGE Wed. Bible Study 370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

Email: fbc@kaycee.net Prayer Chain Senior Pastor Dik Abbott Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Sunday: NORTH FORK CHURCH Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

OF CHRIST Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Children’s Church Available MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

(The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. AWANA and Youth Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m.

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 GRAND MESA SOUTHERN All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Steven Puls SUNDAY SCHOOL “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Bible Study 9:30 a.m. for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Tom Seibert Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist Prayer & Bible Study CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.

(Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Brotherhood Breakfast 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

(1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Fellowship Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Wednesday 10:30 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Youth Group and Adult Life Studies www.crawfordchristians.org ORTHODOX ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 www.saintandrewsdelta.org P.O. Box 7 Father Daniel Jones HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Jo DeVinny Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Minister Windell Howard Morning Worship: Please call: for feast day services schedule 10:30 a.m.

Year Round 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s Sunday School during worship Thursday: SEVENTH-DAY Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

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11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

than $114 million in free merchandise in exchange for proof of purchase from Campbell products.

“Our goal is to collect 500 points, and we’re asking the comunity to help,” said Jace Holden, the coordinator for Tiny Treasures Preschool’s Labels for Education program. “If we work together, we can build better schools for our children.”

It’s easy to pitch in.

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GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week.

We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home.

“Our church could be your home.”

“We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH

ADVENTIST CHURCH

763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m.

Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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!

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

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC

Lazear, CO – 872-2139 CHURCH Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

FREE CHURCH Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST www.newhopefree.org Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH Pastor Bill Williamson Christ Centered Country Church 856-4458 41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Independent and Fundamental Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.

Discover Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions: Nursery Available HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Hope Channel 368 on Direct TV Youth Groups — schedules vary UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Call for time and place 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.

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OLD KING JAMES BIBLE 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 Wearhouse hours: Monday BAPTIST CHURCH UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. cedaredgecumc@tds.net 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 National Historical Register site Pastor Deb Edwards Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Communion Worship First Sunday ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL OF HOTCHKISS Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

Latin Mass OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Daily masses as scheduled SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Pastor Seth Coridan meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery OLATHE UNITED METHODIST Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

CHURCH more information.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

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.

PAONIA Wednesday: ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Breathing Space 6:00 p.m.

290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Choir 7:00 p.m.

Cedaredge, CO 81413 Pastor Russell Fletcher Everyone welcome Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Sunday School Worship 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call 970-856-6495 Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Father Canice Enyiaka Independent, Fundamental Saturday: 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 IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Worship Service 9:00 a.m. www.allsaintslutheranco.org (Missouri Synod) Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tom Lange, Pastor 5th & North Fork, Paonia Tiny Treasures Preschool CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Sunday: at the Northwest corner of City Park 658 Howard St., Delta Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Study following worship service Science of Mind Classes Also Available Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Visitors Always Welcome.

For more information call 626-3347

1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Pastor: Randy Unruh Website: www.calvarydelta.org E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

OLATHE

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Sunday: Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

Reaching the children and youth of AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

Western Delta County Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 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 Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m.

Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

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

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC)

Wednesday night at 7 p.m. starting April 4.

“Please join us in learning God’s Word together,” said Pastor Jason Havertape. He and his family welcome all who want to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ through song and the study of the Bible.

On Easter Sunday, morning worship will be held as usual at 10:30 a.m.

Please come and bring a friend. For more information, call 201-7013.

SURFACE CREEK

COMMUNITY CHURCH 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 21987 Austin Road • Austin delta.umc@juno.com Jacopper@tds.net OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Roy Trueblood, Pastor 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Early Service 8:30 a.m.

Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sacrament Meeting Late Service 10:45 a.m.

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

Youth Group 5:30 p.m. with Children’s Church and nursery provided Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Communion Worship 1st Sunday

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

Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

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BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

very week a group of about 30 men gather at the Olathe United Methodist Church to share their love of music. These men comprise the Black Canyon Chorus, a vocal music group that sings four-part harmony.

The music, the camaraderie, and the opportunity to travel throughout the area performing for appreciative audiences have kept this group going since the late ‘70s.

Four-part harmony is music in its purest form, created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul. Other groups sing a cappella, or without instrumental accompaniment, but barbershop groups create a unique blend of chords that soars beyond any one individual’s voice.

Perfecting this musical artform takes commitment, but it’s a labor of love for the men who have embraced singing as one of their favorite hobbies.

Rex Pierson, one of a handful of charter members still active with the group, recalls meeting with a representative from the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America about 38 years ago. It took a year for interest to spread and for the organizers to sign up the 25 singers needed to create a full-fledged chapter of the SPEBSQSA. On March 1, 1976, the chorus received its charter with 36 members. “It’s been fun ever since,” Pierson said.

Gene Bond of Delta is another charter member who became part of a quartet that came together in the early ‘90s

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Living in harmony to deliver singing valentines.

The four men who made up the “Silver-Haired Daddies” enjoyed singing together so much, they stayed with it for 15 years. Bill Sutton, who sang tenor with the SilverHaired Daddies, explains that a quartet is comprised of the lead singer, a tenor, a baritone and a bass. As with the larger chorus, the key is listening closely to the harmonies weaving in and around the melody produced by the lead singer.

An exercise called “woodshedding” helps choir members develop an ear for harmonies. Just for the fun of it, the men gather in a circle with their eyes closed. Without referring to a written score, the lead singer takes off with the melody, and the choir members join in.

The ability to read music is not required for barbershop.

“Your ear will tell you where to go,” said one chorus member. Of course some training helps!

Clinics, coaches, officer training, competitions and arrangements are all organized under the auspices of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc., now known simply as The Barbershop Harmony Society. The society’s music library is the best source for four-part arrangements as well as learning CDs. Most four-part music has been arranged by barbershoppers who have developed an ear for the dimension of sound that can be produced from great showtunes, gospel favorites and barbershop standards like “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” Many of the arrangements are older songs that are no longer protected by copyright, but there’s an effort to update the library

with the Beatles, Billy Joel and the like to attract younger singers.

The Barbershop Harmony Society also produces a basic packet of 20 “barber pole” arrangements which even the newest singers are expected to master. These are the songs which unite barbershoppers wherever they gather. It’s not unusual to hear men from Durango, Grand Junction and Montrose break out in one of these familiar songs when they get together in Silverton every summer.

While the members of the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus have chosen to steer clear of the regional and national competitions conducted by the Barbershop Harmony Society, they love the opportunity to learn and sing at the Silverton Harmony Festival. The get-together started when members of the Durango and Delta-Montrose chapters decided to meet halfway for an evening of singing and drinking beer. As it grew, the event moved out of the bars and into the county courthouse. The audience quickly filled the courtroom benches, and the event was moved to its current venue, Silverton High School.

On Friday evenings, the quartets gather to rehearse with a well-known arranger.

On Saturday, 100 or more singers get together to rehearse the songs to be presented at that night’s show. During the

lunch and dinner breaks, fourpart harmony can be heard emanating from the restaurants lining Silverton’s historic streets. These are men who love to sing at any altitude.

The show is free, but they pass the hat to raise funds to support music programs in the local schools.

“It’s just a lot of fun to get together and sing with people you’ve never met before,” said Bond. “We get people coming over from Denver, from Salt Lake City and New Mexico.”

While several members of the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus have found inspiration in the outstanding level of singing at the regional and national level, they say they’re just not willing to invest the time, money and travel that’s needed to excel in elite competition. Instead, they deliver singing valentines, perform at Ridgway State Park twice a year, sing at the Chapel of the Cross, and add patriotic flair to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Olathe High School.

“We prefer to remain a happy band of singers,” said Larry Wilkinson, who is serving his second term as president of the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus.

This happy band of singers welcomes any man who loves singing as much as they do. They pursue musical excellence every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Olathe United Methodist Church at 518 Her-

sum Street. For more information call Kevin Cohenour at 964-4775.

They are confident the popularity of TV shows like “The Voice” will generate more interest in vocal singing groups like the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus. Their two newest members, as a matter of fact, are Olathe High School students, dispelling the impression that all barbershoppers are gray-haired men.

The decision to hire MaryAnn Rathburn as the chorus’s paid director has also been a boon. The teaching expertise she brings to the chorus has raised their level of musical performance and helped the singers focus on their technique and stage presence.

The former director, Tom Chamberlain, is a charter member of the Montrose Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society who was recognized as the 2011 Barbershopper of the Year in appreciation for his efforts over the past 36 years.

The Black Canyon Chorus is available to sing at your fundraiser, party, or social event. More information is available from program vice president Larry Cooper at 209-9331 or on the chorus’s website, www.blackcanyon chorus.org.

And mark your calendar for the annual show, to be presented Saturday, April 28, at the Montrose Pavilion.

Don’t miss A Cappella Date Night The Black Canyon Chorus is gearing up for its 37th annual show, “A Cappella Date Night.” This evening of harmony features a variety of songs sung a cappella, meaning “without musical accompaniment.”

The show will be held Saturday, April 28, at the Montrose Pavilion, and consists of three parts — the chorus, the guest quartet “The Crew,” and an afterglow at Remington’s at the Bridges in Montrose.

Think of an evening with a bunch of guys who like to sing just to you. A sample of the

chorus songs to be performed include “The Longest Time,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and “The Whiffenpoof Song.”

Several quartets from the chorus will also perform. Pulling the event together are director MaryAnn Rathburn and emcee Jim Kerschner.

After the intermission the coveted “Award of Harmony” will be presented to a special person, followed by the champion quartet “The Crew.”

After the show, everyone is invited to drive the short distance to Remington’s for food, a cash bar and more music.

“Afterglows” are frequently

incorporated into male chorus and barbershop events.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at the Montrose Pavilion or DeVinny Jewelry in Montrose. At the door, tickets will be $15.

To encourage participation children under age 12 may enjoy the show at no charge.

Tickets are also available from any chorus member or by telephone at 249-7015.

Tickets for the afterglow, which includes a light buffet, are limited in number and cost $15. They may also be purchased in advance or at the show.

Gary Wilson, Dave Corso, Bill Sutton and Sam Kevan make up the quartet “Fourmata.” Fourmata is one of three chapter quartets expected to take part in the Black Canyon’s annual show. Sound Production, comprised of Phil Plumb, Larry Cooper, Bob Goodhue and Sam Kevan, and the No-Name-4 (Bill Snyer, Bob Goodhue, Dave Christian and Jason Ward) are also expected to perform. Below, choir members bring holiday cheer to nursing home residents.

Adam Reimnitz, Scott Delude, Tyler Wigginton and Michael Troyer are close friends who make great music together as “The Crew.” They began singing together casually back in 2010 and found that they sound pretty darn good! So they set their expectations high and, in the spring of 2011 (their very first contest!), qualified for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International contest. Last fall they became the Rocky Mountain District Champions. “The Crew” will be the guest quartet at the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus’s annual show on April 28.