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APRIL 18, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 16

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Four seek election to hospital board BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Ballots are appearing like clockwork in the mail — March, April and soon ballots for the June 26 primary. On Monday, April 16, the county clerk’s office sent out ballots for the 2012 special district election. Regardless of the recipient’s location, there will be an opportunity to vote for two directors to the Delta County Memorial Hospital board. The other questions are limited to the geographic

areas incorporated within the Delta County Ambulance District, North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District, and Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4. Only registered voters who live within, or own property, in those areas are eligible to vote on the questions posed by those three special districts. Ballots must be returned to the clerk’s office in the county courthouse or the North Fork annex in Hotchkiss before 7 p.m. Election Day, May 8. Last week, the DCI fea-

tured the six candidates seeking election to the board of directors of the Delta County Ambulance District. This week, focus turns to the four

individuals seeking election to the hospital board — Diana Hanson, John Breitnauer Jr., David Lane and Barry Singleton. Two directors will be

elected to four-year terms. Diana Hanson, a resident of Delta since 2001, is prepared to give up her job at the HOSPITAL BOARD TO A10

New burn rules are in the wind BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

County administrators and law enforcement plan to meet with local fire chiefs this week to finalize changes in Red Flag Day no-burn rules. The Board of County Commissioners on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance which, if adopted, will add days of “high wind advisories” to those when field fires, ditch fires and agricultural burns are not approved. County Sheriff Fred McKee had earlier explained to commissioners that the Red Flag

Day alerts issued by federal agencies sometimes don’t occur on high wind days. That is because Red Flag Days are determined by a number of environmental factors including fuels supply and condition, humidity, and temperature all in addition to winds. Federal agencies issue notices of Red Flag days. Separately, they also issue high wind advisories. The key provision in the county’s proposed new ordinance reads, “No person shall initiate in unincorporated BURN RULES TO A3

Photo by Randy Sunderland

Canyon blossoms Indian paintbrush flourishes in the arid soil of Escalante Canyon west of Delta. While red flowers are typically seen in western Colorado, Indian paintbrush has yellow, orange or pink blossoms in other parts of the country.

County backs BLM on lease sale BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county commissioners have endorsed the BLM’s preferred alternative, with modifications, for the planned August North Fork gas lease sale. The county, in its first round of comments on the proposed August North Fork gas lease sale, acknowledged the view of drilling opponents and recommended the BLM consider a blanket deferral of all 22 parcels until BLM completes a new master resource management plan (RMP) for the Uncompahgre Field Office. The county’s second round of comments completed on April 16 abandons the blanket deferral option. Instead, the county “supports the (BLM’s) preferred alternative with its stated deferrals (approximately 5,487 acres) and the addition of (other) conditions and deferrals...” Those additions include recommended deferral of seven parcels that involve watershed issues. The BoCC also recommends additional lease restrictions on two other parcels. A county commissioners’ discussion of oil and gas issues Monday brought out constituents who offered their views in hopes of influencing the BoCC’s recommendations on two energy development studies. Two environmental

assessments (EA), one on the BLM’s proposed North Fork August gas lease sale and another on the Bull Mountain Unit field wide EA, were discussed by the commissioners Monday. North Fork Valley residents Richard Rudin and Sarah Sauter urged the commissioners to “stick to your guns” and back a blanket deferral of North Fork lease tracts. “Why are we being rushed into this process?” Rudin asked. He explained that he thinks the BLM’s review process is inadequate in several respects and that it doesn’t capture the impacts of key changes in the oil and gas industry. Sauter told the board, “I second what Richard has said.” She read from written testimony of others stating that the prospect of the lease sale is already hurting the area’s natural and organic food producers whose customers “think we are already polluted.” Real estate values are suffering, too, Sauter told the BoCC. The county should “slow down and support good management decisions,” she added. David Ludlum, West Slope director for the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, told the commissioners that “populist pressure on you to act is

understandable.” But, “deferral is extremely problematic for the oil and gas industry,” he added. A new RMP can take 10 or 20 years to fully complete, he said, and then litigation is common. Energy companies can’t operate with those kinds of delays, he pointed out. Blanket deferral is a convenient way for energy opponents to “brand a lease sale,” but it misses the nuanced points at issue in energy development, Ludlum said The commissioners stated their support for responsible

energy development. “The (BoCC) wishes to reiterate its recognition of the importance and value of exploration and development of energy resources to the local and state economies,” says the county’s concluding remarks on the North Fork sale EA. At their meeting Monday, county commissioners also completed official comments on the Bull Mountain Unit field wide EA. The area in Gunnison County is being explored and developed primarily by SG Interests of Houston, Texas.

Cedaredge resident Loretta Molitor said that oil and gas development in the Upper Gunnison Valley endangers the air quality of the Lower Gunnison Valley. Sauter said the Bull Mountain development itself exceeds projected energy development activities outlined in the BLM’s current RMP — a reason to await the new RMP’s completion. Ludlum countered that the projections Sauter referred to are not in any way a cap or a limit on exploration and development activities.

Delta Police Department announces Drug Take-Back On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Delta Police Department will be hosting a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Take-Back Initiative event for the disposal of prescription drugs and other medications from America’s homes. The disposal event will take place at the Delta Police Department, 215 W. 5th Street. The DEA will coordinate its fourth collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies, focused on removing potentially dan-

gerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. A national take-back day provides a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day event will once again provide a safe and secure collection and drop off site for medication owners regardless of where they reside. The Delta Police Department, in conjunction with the

Drug Enforcement Administration, wants the public to know some very important information and requirements for use of the program: • Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications may be dropped off. This includes any medication from the pharmacy, or any store bought medication that is expired, old, or that is no longer needed, wanted, or required by the owner. • This program is anonymous and all efforts will be DRUG TAKE-BACK TO A3

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Meet supt. finalists

Comm. coordinator hired

Kerby considers offer

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The three finalists for Delta County School District 50J’s superintendent of schools will be interviewed April 20 and 21 by both the school board and two interview teams. The finalists are Corey Doss, Jeff Perry and Kelly Reed. The interview schedule includes a tour of the county and district schools, dinner with the board, and an open house. Members of the community are invited to meet the finalists Saturday, April 21, at the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta. Finalists will be introduced at 6 p.m.

The City of Delta has established a new position of communications coordinator. Alison LePage will work with the city on a part-time, contractual basis improving communications through the city’s website and newsletter, in collaboration with city clerk Jolene Nelson. Mass e-mails and news releases concerning the truck route and other major projects within the city are now LePage’s responsibility, according to city manager Joe Kerby. When construction begins on the alternate truck route, she will also provide updates for affected residents.

Delta city manager Joe Kerby reported Tuesday morning that negotiations with La Plata County are continuing. Last week the DCI reported Kerby has been offered a position as county manager. Kerby said he is waiting for word from the La Plata county commissioners, who were meeting in executive session Tuesday morning to decide if they were agreeable to the terms of employment proposed by Kerby. If an agreement is reached, Kerby said he would make an announcement at the city council meeting Tuesday evening.

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OPINION

LETTERS Volunteers are needed to help deal with feral cats Dear Editor: Feral cats in Delta and other towns throughout the county are drawing a lot of attention these days, and everyone seems to be asking the same question: “What is being done?” We are looking for a few people or organizations more interested in asking “How can we help?” to aid in developing a communitwide solution. CAWS (Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter) has

been conducting trap, neuter, return (TNR) of feral cats for seven years. From November 2011 to February 2012, we provided TNR services to 64 cats in Delta County. This was accomplished through a generous funding partnership with End of the Trail Horse Rescue in Olathe. CAWS is fortunate to have dedicated trappers who will hit the street the moment funding is available, but the trouble is, funding

Era of cheap gasoline is over Dear Editor: Once gas prices hit $4 here (they are already $5 in Washington, D.C.) you need to make a permanent adjustment to your budget to make room for a larger energy bill. Gas prices may stagger back down the way they did last year, but not for long, and if you look at the historic trends in oil discoveries and oil production on the chart, you will note that the era of cheap gasoline is about over. There is no longer a magic wand to keep gas prices down — not even Obama. Yes, oil shale is on the horizon, and we are getting oil imports from the Tar Sands of Canada, but together they may make up 10 percent of our annual need. Neither

source will be significant providers in the future. Also, there is little slack in the line between supply and demand, and intelligent sources say that most Middle Eastern countries are investing billions just to tread water (make that tread oil). New discoveries off Brazil will go for domestic purposes, and OPEC countries are beginning to look at keeping the homefront happy by reserving more and exporting less. For the latest news on oil and gas, please don’t look at congressional hype — tune in to the Oil Drum.com on the Internet, which is a forum of intelligent and interested geologists, physicists and economists. David M. Delo Delta

for small scale TNR programs is hard to come by. To become eligible for large TNR grants we need to evolve our current program into something that can make a lasting and measurable impact in our communities. Spring kittens are being born every day this month, yet CAWS’ traps are sitting empty due to lack of funding. As a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization, our resources are limited, but we recognize the need for TNR services and can see that we are at a crossroads. Either we continue to TNR feral cats as we can with very limited and sporadic funding, or we work with the community to develop a truly sustainable program for reducing feral cat populations, and seek out the grant dollars to implement it. CAWS can dedicate resources to help make this happen, and would even be willing to incubate another non-profit dedicated exclusively to feral cats, but we need people who care about the plight of these cats who will come together and be part of developing the solution. If you are interested in helping to create a program to assist with feral cats, please email caws@cawsonline.org. JoAnn Kalenak On behalf of the CAWS Board of Directors

Cedaredge trustees are on target with golf support Dear Editor: A recent letter writer to the editor blames the golf course for “a town population struggling to pay for food, heat, water, taxes, electricity and other essentials.” As one of my golf partners would say, REALLY? The land and the lucrative water rights were donated to the town for the purpose of building the golf course. The golf course is a fully paid for multimillion dollar asset. At least a couple of times the trustees have transferred water rights from the golf course enterprise fund to the water enterprise fund to cover operating shortfall in revenue. The management issue for the trustees is that water rights are not cash flow. The key recurring cost issue has been the quality

of the golf course building. The building is rented/leased to restaurant businesses requiring constant upgrade and costly repairs to maintain a minimum level of compliance. The problem has been solved. Wildfire Pizza and Wine Bar upgraded the building with a personal investment of well over $150,000. A private investment in town owned property! History often predicts the future. The housing development, which would not exist without the golf course, has about 120 homes and townhomes. The homes tend to be a little more valuable than most in Cedaredge and contribute a significant amount in property tax. About 45 percent of our tax bill goes to schools and school bond. The rest goes

Don’t sell hardworking moms short Dear Editor: As a stay-at-home mom I am getting very sick of all the negative comments. The recent comments by Hilary Rosen really got to me. I have been married for 19 years and a stay-athome mother for 12 of those years. Let me tell you something, if a stayat-home mother does not know economics and hard work, her household business will go bankrupt. We will not receive a government bailout, although

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that is coming in the form of big brother government running our lives. Everything that I do in my home has to have a budget and that budget completely depends on the economy of our nation. If the gas prices go up, so do the groceries, if the groceries go up so do the doctor fees. It is a vicious cycle, but as a stay-athome mom, we plan our budgets accordingly. When I plan a party for my children, it is economics. When I do the laundry, it is economics. Most stay-at-home mothers, and dads, do all the purchasing, and all of the budgeting, which is a big job in itself. So what, we don’t work out of the home, but we sure know a lot more about economics than those people in Washington would think we do. A lot of stay-athome moms are farmers and gardeners, bookkeepers and seamstresses. Most of us have little jobs to keep us going, and we do know the world of economics. I am so sorry that someone like her would sell the hardworking American mom short. Maybe a day in the life of the stay-at-home mom would do her a lot of good. Michelle Sheldon Hotchkiss

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BLM needs more data before leasing parcels Dear Editor: Please accept my comments on the proposed gas and oil leases in the North Fork Valley regarding the August 2012 sale. I am a farmer in Crawford and plan to live the rest of my life in this beautiful part of the world. This can only happen if I have clean air, water, and soil to thrive with my family and farm. I support the no action/no leasing alternative that will result in the withdrawal of all 22 parcels and all 30,000 acres in the proposed lease sale. The 1989 Resource Management Plan did not analyze the impacts of horizontal hydraulic fracturing because this technology did not exist when the plan was written. As a result, BLM must analyze the impacts of horizontal hydraulic fracturing in this EA. BLM cannot put off analyzing the impacts of oil and gas

development until some future date. All impacts must be analyzed before selling the right to develop the oil and gas in these parcels. BLM must prepare a more detailed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Failure to do so would indicate the true apathy and blatant disregard for the people, animals, plants, water, businesses, tourists, and all other activity that thrive in the North Fork of Delta County. Negative impacts to agriculture located in the North Fork Valley are unacceptable and must be fully analyzed prior to leasing. The EA must include an analysis of the socioeconomic impacts to the North Fork Valley. The dangers, which BLM must have overlooked, in regards to hydraulic fracturing threaten the livelihood of my farm and family. The boom and

bust nature of gas and oil, which has been evidenced in this state before, could be as economically disastrous as the environmental impact. Well documented accidents, spills, incidents of groundwater contamination, air quality contamination, destruction of roads, death of animals, are all commonplace around and among gas and oil development throughout the state and the country. My community and I are prepared to site specific examples and cases if need be. Without a better understanding of the short term and long term effects of this activity, it is necessary for the BLM to use great discernment and fully understand what is at risk. The BLM will be accountable for their decision, and must make that decision with all of the evidence necessary to do so. Beau Burger Crawford

BLM, COGCC, gas companies are just too cozy Dear Editor: I just read the letter to the editor written by Ed Marston in which he pointed out the federal court anti-trust lawsuit brought against our local gas explorers SGI (a Texas corporation) and GEC (Bill Koch’s company). These two companies conspired together to beat the BLM out of a great deal of money by agreeing that instead of both of them going into the competitive bidding process on a bunch of local leases, they would just agree ahead of time that SGI would bid on the leases and then sell half of them to GEC. This avoided them bidding against each other and thus they got the leases at less than a competitive price. Like trying to get two people into a movie theatre on one ticket but with much higher stakes. They even signed a contract ahead of time to put their agreement to defraud the government in writing. Thanks to an insider whistle blower, they got caught red handed. And because their guilt was so obvious, both companies agreed to pay a fine of $275,000 each and keep the leases. Yes, they got to keep the spoils of their fraud and simply pay, what is to them, a small fine. After they agreed to pay the fines and keep the leases, executives of both companies have publicly stated that they did nothing wrong. That they were just paying the fines to avoid the

to the county, town, fire district, hospital, library, road, bridge, ambulance, cemetery, etc. The entire town enjoys the benefit of these taxes. If the golf course were closed, the property values would crash along with the property tax revenue and the burden would then fall on others in the town. Look to the future for a recovering economy. More homes will be built resulting in construction jobs and associated trades. Economic activity will increase generating increases in sales tax revenue. Local businesses will be booming. None of this will happen if the golf course is closed. Look forward to a profitable golf course that generates cash for all of the town and the town’s future needs. A couple of these needs are predictable like waste treatment and water capacity. Stay the course Cedaredge trustees, keep investing in our town. By the way, the pizza at Wildfire is the best. Alan D. Brown Dear Editor: Cedaredge Thanks to the Paonia voters who elected Ross King, Eric Goold, Amber Kleinman and me to the Paonia Town Council. It’s my first time to hold an elected office (Not counting president of the Glee Club in high achool.) I am pleased and grateful. Dear Editor: Here is some information I would like to thank about the Paonia election the Delta Fire Depart- you may not have known: ment for the wonderful 1 There are 1,431 peojob they did in putting ple living inside the town out the fire that got out limits of Paonia. of control on my property 2 Of those, 1,131 peowhen my neighbor was ple are over the age of 18 burning off his fields and and eligible to register to irrigation ditches. The vote. fire destroyed a storage 3. Of those, only 710 shed and peacock pen are actively registered. and part of my neighbor’s 4. Of those, only 385 retaining wall. actually voted. I would just like to say, 5. Of those, between please, anyone burning 249 and 259 cast a vote have enough help to keep for the people actually the fire under control. elected to the Paonia It’s devastating to any- Town Council. one involved! I am thank6. So about 1/5 of the ful no one was burned or people decide who repreinjured. sents you. Also thanks to my Old joke: Question good neighbors Art and —What’s the difference Gwen Cannon, Leona between agnosticism and Lane, Paul and Virginia apathy? Answer — I don’t Allen who called the fire know and I don’t care. department. Funny except on election God bless all of you! day. Mary M. Davis Larry Wissbeck Delta Paonia

legal fees that would be incurred to prove their innocence. To suggest that these well funded gas companies would hesitate to pay lawyers if they thought they had done nothing wrong is fictitious at best. Bill Koch once paid $500,000 for four bottles of a wine reputedly owned by Thomas Jefferson. He then spent $5,000,000 in legal fees in a “relentless series of lawsuits” chasing after vendors who had sold him fake wine. Bill Koch’s point in the lawsuits was that the wines were fake and that he had been defrauded. I personally applaud Mr. Koch’s sense of justice for chasing after frauds until they were held accountable. Robert Abbey, the national director of the BLM, referred indirectly to the actions of GEC and SGI as “fraudulent conduct.” Rather than compound the fraud, it would have been much more honest of GEC and SGI to simply admit to us that they had done something wrong in trying to cheat the BLM out of a fair and competitive price and that they wouldn’t do it again. Despite the obvious wrong doing and then the public denial of wrong doing, our local BLM office recently appeared in a public forum to let us all know that we had nothing to fear about gas

drilling and fracking in our valley because we were being protected by these gas companies and the state oil and gas commission (COGCC). And who do you think was sitting on the panel with the BLM and COGCC? You guessed it, SGI. The upshot of the panels’ message was that many safeguards were in place to protect us. Hearing that GEC/SGI and the COGCC were being entrusted with the safety of our air and water did not give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. Especially since a recent report found that the COGCC was failing to enforce its own rules. In 2011 there were 516 spills in Colorado and they only assessed fines in five of them. This whole buddybuddy arrangement is beginning to stink. The BLM, gas companies and the COGCC are just too cozy and none of them seem to be looking out for those of us living and working in the North Fork Valley. The BLM has a “multiple use” mandate. The word “multiple” doesn’t mean just the gas companies. When will someone from the BLM, Interior Department or one of our elected officials realize this and give us equal protection from what seems to be a “single use” mandate that sounds a lot like Drill Baby Drill? Michael McCarthy Hotchkiss

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Voter turnout is no joking matter Thanks to Easter egg donors

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Dear Editor: The Easter Egg Hunt Committee would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their donations to the 2012 Easter egg hunt: Kaios LLC (Steve Leighton), North Fork Medical Clinic, Stop ‘n Save, North Fork Veterinary Clinic (Norm and Connie Vincent), Coldwell Banker, Roberts Enterprises Inc., Tuin Glass Shop, The Diner, Bross Hotel, Dependable Lumber, First Colorado National Bank, Oxbow Mine, Paonia Flower Shop, Terror Creek Winery, Ute Trails Car Club members, Arch Coal Inc./West Elk Mine, Paradise Theater, Paonia Cleaners, North Fork Bank, Town of Paonia, Paonia Farm and Ranch, High Country Shopper, Hotchkiss Herald, Hotchkiss City Market, D.C. Hawkins, Dr. Alan Ridgway, Pete’s Barber Shop and RE/MAX Paonia office. Danita Green, Kara Cowan, Rene Atchley and Ellen Smith

Thanks to Easter egg hunt helpers Dear Editor: The Easter Egg Hunt Committee would like to thank the following helpers, community groups and businesses for all your help with the Easter egg hunt: Pam and Kim Cowger and Cameo, Jim and Rene Atchley, Norm and Sue Rhoades, Mike Furcolow, Shirley Fulton, Paonia Elementary classes, Easter Bunny, Eric Messenger, Town of Paonia, Pat Emmons and Paonia Fire Department, Kathy Browning/DCI, High Country Shopper, Hotchkiss Herald, Mary Blake, Terri Daniel, Judy Anderson, PHS junior class, Gayle Boyd, Jamie and donated eggs, Paonia Cleaners, Ute Trails Car Club members and our families for helping the Easter Bunny stuff eggs. A special thanks to the community for supporting this activity. Danita Green, Kara Cowan, Rene Atchley and Ellen Smith

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Burn rules FROM PAGE A1 Delta County a ditch, field, or any other agricultural fire on a day identified by the National Weather Service as a “Red Flag” and/or a high wind advisory fire day in any part of Delta County.” The meeting with local fire chiefs is intended to get feedback and ideas in case any changes or additions need to be made before the ordinance is published, and then probably adopted at an upcoming meeting.

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Local recycling efforts are looking to go countywide following a Monday meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The county’s solid waste coordinator Gary Vance was joined by representatives of two Delta schools, the North Fork Valley recycling community, the City of Delta, and Double J Disposal of Austin for a broad ranging assessment of the county’s recycling efforts and programs. At the session’s end, county commissioner Bruce Hovde volunteered to organize and host a meeting of all the parties interested in recycling to create a countywide task force effort aimed towards a more inclusive, seamless, and coordinated recycling effort here. The commissioners’ session brought together information on new developments and efforts in local recycling that are planned and that are already taking place. The new developments, information and ideas presented at the meeting included the following: • The Delta Opportunity School has started a cardboard collection and recycling business. They charge customers to pick up waste cardboard and transport it to a Mon-

BLM OIL & GAS LEASING The second installment of this discourse has the purpose of highlighting the hypocrisy, from the root to the branch, of “The Church of Global Warming”. Human-caused global warming is one of the issues raised in opposition to BLM’s leasing of mineral rights covering oil and gas exploration on mainly government land parcels in the North Fork Valley. Other objections put forth by its opponents, judging from recent DCI letters-to-editor, approach a hysterical state of mind. Adherents of TCOGW are not in the least bit concerned about socalled “carbon footprint”, or anything else involving the global warming hypothesis, as they would like you to believe. Instead, their goal is to eliminate capitalism and replace it with worldwide socialism. What better way to launch the assault than by taking down the fossil-fuel industry. Which, coincidentally, is the avowed aim of the likes of WSERC and CHC. This just will not happen – the widespread use, need, convenience, as well as low cost of fossil fuels, compared to every known alternative, unquestionably assures their rock-solid and continued viability. Future discussions under this heading will reveal the complete absence of a valid scientific basis for human-caused global warming.

trose recycler. • The City of Delta also runs a small cardboard collection and recycling operation that it would be willing to turn over to others. • Students of Delta Middle School continue to lobby for a Delta site for the county’s recycling effort. Waste Management, the commercial haulers for recyclables collected at the north

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Double J Disposal service at Austin says they are “jumping in with both feet” to the recycling business locally. “As we’ve all seen, there is a demand for it,” Rachel Leonard told the county commissioners on Monday. She was referring to the strong local interest in recycling that has led to establishing a county-funded recycling program this year. Leonard told the Board of County Commissioners that her company’s new commercial service will

FROM PAGE A1 made to protect the anonymity of individuals disposing of medications. No questions or requests for identification will be made. • Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box. If an original container is submitted, the individual is encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label. • All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers, with the exception of chemotherapy drugs, may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should make sure the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. • Intravenous solutions, injectible solutions, and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by bloodborne pathogens. • Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed

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$17,000 in road improvements, plus fencing to set up a collection site there. Constructing ramps to service the large dumpsters would cost $6,500. It could be open seven days a week but would not be manned. • Sarah Sauter, representing the North Fork Valley’s recycling community, offered to participate and help facilitate the effort.

• Double J Disposal of Orchard City has announced plans for beginning its own local commercial recycling operation. While the county’s current recycling service is free to county residents, Double J would charge a fee for their service. (See related story below.) No date has been set for the first meeting of Hovde’s task force.

debut on May 10. The county’s pilot recycling project at the North Fork Transfer Station is free use to county residents. Double J Disposal plans to offer a commercial service that will charge users, Leonard said. She told a standing room audience at the commissioners regular meeting that to begin, Double J Disposal would sell $10 punch cards with a $1 charge for most services. Double J Disposal’s program will be able to handle larger commercial accounts also, Leonard said.

The service will operate Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. they are planning a manned and supervised facility that will be able to accept most every kind of consumer recyclable material. Leonard told the commissioners that Double J Disposal would be able to integrate its commercial operation with the county’s North Fork program, and with a proposed collection site in Delta. Gary Vance, the county’s solid waste coordinator who is leaving his post this week for a job in Durango, said the Double J Disposal proposal is

“complete recycling.” The county’s North Fork pilot project has a one-year contract with Waste Management for hauling from Hotchkiss to Grand Junction. Demand for the county service has been twice as high as expected so far. The county’s Hotchkiss location is being used almost exclusively by North Fork Valley residents, Vance explained. The City of Delta would have to reconsider its offer of land for a Delta recycle operation if a private company were standing to benefit from it, said Steve Glammeyer, utilities director.

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Fork Transfer Station, charges $400 per load to haul from Hotchkiss. The cost would be $200 to haul from Delta, the students said. • The City of Delta has identified a location on the west side of town that could be used for a second county recycling program location. It is a city owned parcel located outside the city limits. It would cost the county

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in collection containers. If an individual attempts to surrender an illicit controlled substance, law enforcement personnel will handle such material as abandoned property for destruction in accordance with department policy. • All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender process. Law enforcement personnel will not handle the medications at any time. • The collected medications are limited to household expired, unused, unwanted, or unneeded prescription, non-prescription, and over the counter medications. Items such as chemotherapy or radioactive substances, sharps, needles, or syringes, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, pressurized canisters or illicit drugs will not be accepted. All medications collected during this event will be collected by DEA and disposed of by incineration. The DEA has conducted these events all over the nation with extraordinary response from the public. During the past three events nearly 500 tons of medication has been collected nationwide with over 17.5 tons being collected in Colorado. The National Take-Back Initiative (NTBI) events are critical in the safe removal and disposal of all personal prescription and non-prescription drugs from homes across America. These events not only remove these dangerous drugs from our homes, minimizing the potential for misuse and abuse, but also educate thousands of concerned people about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

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Elnora Turner celebrates 95th Elnora Turner will celebrate her 95th birthday April 21. She was born in Hotchkiss in 1917. Her husband died Sept. 29, 1996, after 60 years of marriage. Elnora has five children, 19 grandchildren,

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BIRTHS David and Nicole Connors of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Daisy Rain Connors, born April 8, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Claire and Luis Luna of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Sydney Irene Luna, born April 5, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21.5 inches in length. Gustavo Bernal and Tiffini Salas of Austin are the parents of a son, Gustavo Francisco Bernal, born April 9, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.8 ounces and was 21 inches in length.

Delta County School District 50J and the members of the Delta County Unit of the Colorado Retired Employees Association (DCRSEA) will host a retirement dinner to honor this year’s retirees. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Delta County Center for Performing Arts and Education. Members of the DCRSEA are invited to attend and your meal will cost $7.00 per person. Please RSVP and send payment to Marcia Hiler at the school district office (7655 2075 Road, Delta) no later than April 25. For questions, call Hiler at 874-4438.

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Participants ranging in age from 4 to 90 took part in the City of Delta’s annual Spring Into Shape 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 14. The winners are pictured above with their navy hooded sweatshirts.

Runners, walkers take part in Spring Into Shape 5K Saturday’s annual Spring Into Shape 5K Walk/Run at Confluence Park trails sponsored by the City of Delta was a success with 95 registrations. The fastest male was Levi Broyles, with a time of 19:16. Esmerelda Martinez led the females with a time of 20:17. The top two runners were each awarded $50 Visa gift cards as well as receiving an embroidered camelback water pack. Silkscreened navy hooded sweatshirts

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Males 18 and under — Jayden Sidener, 46:28. 19-29 — Carl Nesbit, 32:22. 30-40 — Robert Conley, 19:26. 41-50 — Levi Broyles, 19:16. 51-60 — Bruce Waitman, 24:16. 61-70 — David Wilson, 21:33. 71 and over — David Reschke, 51:15. At age 90, Reschke was the oldest participant in the Spring Into Shape 5K.

Seniors 50+ invited to ‘prom’ Delta High School and Delta County Senior Resource Council are hosting a dance Saturday, April 28, in the gym at Delta High School, 1400 Pioneer Road. Delta High School’s junior class is working hard to transform the gym into a magical place for the junior/senior program the night of April 28. They want to share this special occasion with senior residents of Delta County from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Hosting “A Stairway to Heaven” will be members of various student clubs, including JROTC, College For Every Student, Key Club and GetRDone 4-H Club. They also volunteered to assist with cleanup following the dance. The business members of Delta County Senior Resource Council are hosting decorated tables complete with door prizes and refreshments. Each senior citizen attending will be presented with a

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were given to the top runners of each of the seven age categories: Females 18 and under — Rhiannon Broyles, 23:46. 19-29 — Esmerelda Martinez, 20:17. 30-40 — Kari Lederle, 20:52. 41-50 — Marilyn Waitman, 24:04. 51-60 — Pat Sunderland, 29:44. 61-70 — Sonia Scott, 33:16. 71 and over — Barbara Sanchez, 45:18.

A new podcast from Al-Anon Family Groups entitled “Did we cause our loved one to drink?” shares firsthand knowledge from men and women who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking, according to Nicolette Stephens, information analyst for Al-Anon Family Groups’ World Service Office. “The podcast, which focuses on the question so many people

worry about, but are afraid to ask,” Stephens said, “is free at www.AlAnonFamilyGroups.org.” Look on the Al-Anon home page under “First Steps to Recovery in AlAnon.” Stephens explained, “One of the reasons people isolate is they are afraid the drinking is their fault, and they don’t want anyone to find out. Podcasts offer families a way to try the anonymous and confidential support they can receive at local Al-Anon or Alateen meetings.” Stephens said, “The same fear that causes people to isolate can create a strong bond of recovery between those who have been in the same situation.” The series of six podcasts from Al-Anon Family Groups addresses fears many people have in common when their loved one has a problem with alcohol. A subscription to all six podcasts is available at no charge. Al-Anon Family Groups is a nonprofit organization that has been helping families and friends of people who have a drinking problem since 1951. More information about Al-Anon Family Groups is available by calling Mark in Delta, 8748965, Judy in Hotchkiss, 527-5618, Kay in Paonia, 527-3518, Doug in Montrose, 964-4417 or Vicki in Cedaredge, 856-7115.

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finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/2 cup shredded reducedfat cheddar cheese Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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A new angle on economic development BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta County Economic Development (DCED) is working to consolidate its refocused mission on support of existing local business, members and guests were told at the organization’s April 12 annual meeting. In addition to providing administrative support for grants and studies on new products and energy efficiency at Delta Timber, DCED has taken on a grant management initiative for local agriculture. DCED has formed a partnership with Montrose Economic Development Corporation to administer a federal grant of up to $1.3 million. The money is being made available to area

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Weiszbrod retirement party planned A retirement celebration will be held Saturday, April 28, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center for Judy Weiszbrod. The community is invited to join rec center staff in sending Judy into retirement with a bon voyage open house event from noon to 3 p.m. on April 28.

farmers to employ and gather data on new onfarm production practices that it is hoped will decrease selenium loading in irrigation runoff. DCED vice president Tom Huerkamp told last week’s gathering that nine area producers, two of them in Delta County, have signed up for the program that has made $385,000 per year avail-

able for three consecutive years. DCED’s ag initiative and its partnership with Delta Timber are examples of the former DADI’s emphasis on service to existing business. The organization had originally been formed to attract new, high-paying business and industry to this area. That effort over a number years has

been judged a failure, Huerkamp told attendees at the organization’s 16th annual meeting. Since the current economic downturn took hold locally, DCED has cut its budget, expenses and staff. The organization has built cash reserves and utilized unpaid directors to help manage its programs and activities, Huerkamp said.

DCED lists over 80 contributing members from both the public and private sector on its membership roster. They contribute the $101,070 that comprises DCED’s 2012 budget: 59 percent of that budget comes from public tax-supported governments and districts, while 41 percent of the budget comes from private business.

Brad Harding, DCED board president, introduced new board members Lucinda Stanley of Cedaredge, John Mitchell of DCMH, and John Harold of Olathe. They join continuing members Scott Thomasson and Ed Marston, and current members Matt Brezonick, Bruce Hovde, Phil Schmidt and Mary Cooper.

Delta Timber sees benefit from its local partnership BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A partnership between Delta Timber and Delta County Economic Development (DCED) may help lead to new commercial products and markets along with some operational efficiencies for the local forest products company. Delta Timber’s managing partner Eric Sorenson said that a DCED-assisted grant and feasibility study have identified economic potential in a by-product of his aspen processing mill. Excelsior, a wood fiber product used in swamp cooler pads and other applications, could become a product sold wholesale in bulk to end manufacturers. The Delta Timber had formerly sold aspen wood to an excelsior manufacturer in Mancos. Another new by-product the company had hoped to develop, wood pellets, has become uncompetitive in the market because of historic low natural gas prices, Sorenson explained. Results of a second study also supported with DCED help are due soon. It is hoped that results of

the study will help Delta Timber employ new technologies that would save energy in its lumber drying operation. Sorenson made his remarks to members and guests of DCED during the organization’s annual meeting on April 12 at Orchard City. Sorenson and his business partners bought the local timber mill from the Burkey family in 1990, he said. They will have been in business here 22 years next month. The bursting of the “housing bubble” beginning in 2007 and the resulting collapse of the local construction industry placed severe strains on Delta Timber’s business. Another forest products company located in Montrose failed and was forced to undergo a process of recapitalization and restructuring. Delta Timber also benefitted from some outside financial support during that time, including an offer from the U.S. forest service to renegotiate timber sale contracts for which there was no longer a retail market. Today, Delta Timber is operating with 38

employees at its mill on SH92. The business also provides jobs for private logging contractors and road builders. Delta Timber is continually looking for ways to diversify its product offerings, Sorenson said. Since the economic downturn, the company has expanded into spruce products to supplement the highquality aspen paneling

that is Delta Timber’s signature product. About 50 percent of the aspen tree stock that the company processes ends up as salable byproduct. Wood chips, bark, and sawdust make up that product line, and other potential uses as animal feed supplements and soil amendments are being explored. Delta Timber is work-

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Sawdust produced daily by the multi-semi load is one of the salable by-products of Delta Timber’s mill on Hwy. 92, said Eric Sorenson, managing partner of the business, during DCED’s annual meeting on April 12.

ing to overcome the challenges that all small businesses face in today’s economy. And it faces other familiar, ag-based small business hurdles from ever-changing government regulations and weather, Sorenson said.

Assessor announces protest deadlines Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning no later than May 2. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 1. Colorado law requires the county assessor to begin hearing objections to personal property valuations no later than June 15. Objections to personal property valuations must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than July 2.

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Talented dollmaker/teacher expands into sewing machine service and repair

At Delta’s Home, Garden and Recreation Show, Nancy Hutto displayed several of the dolls she’s made, including this beautifully detailed St. Nicholas. He sits on a turntable which is filled with toys to delight children of all ages. Recently Nancy expanded her business to provide sewing machine repair.

Nancy Hutto has a passion for porcelain dolls. She pursued her passion on the Eastern Slope for about five years before moving to Delta and opening Forever Friends Doll Studio in 1995. At her studio at 17095 B Road, she offers classes in sewing and dollmaking, as well as a huge variety of dollmaking supplies. Creativity and imagination come together at Forever Friends Doll Studio, where the porcelain figures develop personalities all their own with the addition of eyes, hair and handmade outfits or period costumes. Nancy’s reputation as an instructor draws students from Delta, Montrose and Grand Junction. In the studio, a spacious classroom provides ample room for everyone to work with their sewing machine or serger. When she’s not teaching classes, Nancy mends and alters clothing, as well as window coverings. She’s been sewing since she was 7 years old, so there’s little she’s afraid to tackle — and that includes her sewing machine. With

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a background in industrial arts, she began servicing her own sewing machine a few years ago. As dollmaking slowed down with the economy, she decided to offer repair services under the name “And Sew It Is.” Knowing there are a lot of seamstresses in the area — and no sewing machine service and repair shop to be found in Delta County — she is confident about her new business venture. “I thought a sewing machine repair business would be convenient for all of us,” she said. And it is truly convenient — Nancy offers pickup and dropoff. If you’d like to visit the studio, head south on Highway 50 to B Road. Turn right and head west for about a mile and a half. Forever Friends Doll Studio will be on your right. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Nancy will also be happy to meet with you Tuesday or Saturday by appointment. Just give her a call at 874-8014 to make arrangements.

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Knowledge Bowl teams compete Delta Middle School hosted the sixth grade Knowledge Bowl on Tuesday, April 3, with nine schools competing. Participating schools were from Paonia Junior/ Senior High School,

Hotchkiss K-8, Crawford, Cedaredge Middle, and Delta Middle. It was great competition with Delta claiming first with 46 points. Cedaredge and Paonia tied with 45, but in a 10-question tie

breaker Cedaredge finished over Paonia. The following day, April 4, 12 county seventh-eighth grade teams

competed. Delta Academy of Applied Learning captured top honors. Paonia took the silver and Hotchkiss the bronze.

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Promoting oral health Through a grant from the Telluride Foundation and Tri County Health Network, free dental care is provided to qualified children attending Garnet Mesa and Lincoln Elementary schools. Above, second grader Richard Ryan watches dental hygienist Jeannie Coulter demonstrate the proper technique for using dental floss. In addition to education, the dental professionals examined their young patients and applied sealants and fluorides. If follow-up is needed, parents are provided with a list of pediatric providers who take Medicaid and CHP+ patients. A total of 67 elementary students visited the Skippy Dental Clinic at both schools last week as part of the San Juan Kids Cavity Prevention Program.

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Winning DAAL team members are pictured with Photo submitted Coach Kim Egging — Zack Valdez, Wyatt Scott, Placing first in the sixth grade Knowledge Bowl Mikayla Hannegrefs, Ben Sandoval and Brant Jencompetition was the Delta Middle School team sen. comprised of Kaleb Hawkins, Isaac Timbreza, Sam Rodriguez and Jaspar Carmichael. The team is coached by Evan Cummings and Danielle Lopez (coordinator, not pictured).

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JV Baseball at Paonia, 4:00 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Home vs. Palisade, 4:00 p.m. Applications Due For Classes at DeltaMontrose Technical College. Track at Gunnison Invitational; Girls Tennis; Girls Soccer at Home vs. Glenwood Springs, 11:00 a.m.; Girls Tennis at Home vs. Cortez, 10:00 a.m. JV Baseball at Hotchkiss, 3:00 p.m. State ACT Test for ALL Juniors, 8:15 a.m.; Baseball at Home vs. Montrose, 4:00 p.m.; Girls Soccer at Moffat County, 4:00 p.m. Girls Golf at Dos Rios, Gunnison, 10:00 a.m.; Track at Gunnison.

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The sixth grade Cedaredge Knowledge Bowl team The seventh-eighth grade Knowledge Bowl team placed second. Samantha Ribbens, Hannah Hath- from Paonia placed second. Pictured are (front) away, Jessica Craig, Axyle Belveal and Peter Carl- Chelsea Meilner, Dominic Harman, Marisa Edmondson; (back) Noah Haswell, Blake Benson, Coach Bill son are coached by Michael Long. Gladbach.

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Corbin Beck, Caden Meilner, Clay Campbell and Jonas Johnson placed third in the sixth grade Knowledge Bowl competition. They are coached by Bob Bushta.

Andrew Oviedo, Rory Molacek, Echo Miller-Barnes and Patrick Keleher placed third in the seventheighth grade Knowledge Bowl competition. Their coach is Tucker Moore.

Destination Imagination teams compete in Denver Delta Middle School’s Destination Imagination team recently competed at the state finals in Denver and placed fifth in their challenge. At the regional competition in

March they placed second and received the DaVinci Award for creativity. The team, managed by DMS teacher Danielle Lopez, call themselves “The Greek Geeks.” The

Two Lincoln teams qualify for globals A big congratulation goes out to two Lincoln Elementary Destination Imagination teams as both competed at the state DI competition in Denver on April 14. The Imaginators, coached by Lincoln Elementary teacher Scott Moore, took first place out of 22 teams in a challenge sponsored by the Western Dairy Association and also won a DaVinci award for creativity in solving their challenge. Team members include Aiden Barrios, Darius Kerns, Eli Miramontes, Haylee Curry, Claire Corbasson, Emma Corbasson, and Damon Hudson.

To show kids the powers they have to save and safequard their money, visit Delta County Federal Credit Union between April 23-27 and help us celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week. This year’s theme, “Be a Credit Union Super Saver,” shows youth and teens how their local credit union can help them utilize their own strengths and credit union resources to meet financial goals.

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14 elementary students and their coaches to this event, they need to raise approximately $1,700 per person. Any support to assist these students in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Kristie Donathan at 210-6173, Scott Moore at 623-3256, or DI coordinator Nancy Green at 874-3700. Watch the DCI for more information on upcoming fundraisers.

challenge that they participated in was “The Solar Stage.” The team used Greek mythological characters to present a problem-solving skit addressing issues with solar energy. With many lighting requirements to be met as well as other creative elements, the seven-member team even included information on how polar bear hair attracts solar rays that are then converted to heat. Destination Imagination is a nationally recognized creative problem solving organization which many schools participate in each year. Colorado is one of the more active states to participate in this organization with thousands of students working for several months preparing for the regional, state and national (global) competitions.

The DI AKA Camero Red Shots, coached by teacher Kristie Donathan, took third place out of 44 teams in their Central Challenge. Team members include Ana Jurca, Cameron Hudson, Caleb Miramontes, Alex Abila, Kaitlyn Sharpe, Alonso Saenz, and Ethen White. Both teams have advanced to the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., to compete against teams from around the world. Colorado DI began with over 1,100 teams and only 60 advance to the Global Finals. Lincoln Elementary School is proud to be sending two teams to this event May 22-27. This is the first time in Delta schools history that any team has advanced to this level. In order to send these

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“The Greek Geeks” team is comprised of DMS students (bottom to top, left to right) Matthew Easter, Derrek Johnson, Cruz Arias, Meysa Mulford, Megan Suppes, Lucy Streich, team manager Danielle Lopez and Kaylee Dunham.

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Libraries celebrate Day of Fourth graders will the Child with free books help revive Arbor Day

Delta County Libraries is celebrating Day of the Child/Day of the Book, a nationwide celebration that brings together families and celebrates the job of reading. All libraries will be hosting special events that will emphasize the importance of literacy and cultural diversity. “Children who have access to books and reading mentors are more prepared to learn to read when they start kindergarten,” says Annette Choszczyk library district director. “Through our baby and tot times, storytimes, and special events like Day of the Child, the libraries help foster a culture of reading and ensure that every child in our community is ready to read.” In addition to celebrating the Day of the Child, libraries will be promoting early literacy by providing a free new book to families as part of One Book 4 Colorado. One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide initiative aiming to support family reading at home and instill a love of learning in Colorado

youngsters. “One Book 4 Colorado puts books in the hands of children and a joy of reading in their hearts,” says Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia. “Teaching children to read is a family, school and community responsibility.” Free copies of the book “Maybe a Bear Ate It!” by Robie H. Harris will be available for families at each library throughout the month of April and during special Day of the Child events. On Thursday, April 19, at Cedaredge Library from 12-4 p.m., find out why all the animals are putting red underwear on their head by watching the puppet show No That’s Wrong. On Friday, April 27, visit the open house from 2-5 p.m. at the Paonia Library with special storytimes, literacy activities, and free backpacks. Saturday, April 28, from 12-4 p.m., Delta patrons can enjoy Los Matachines dance troupe, crafts, games, and free backpacks. On Wednesday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m., Hotchkiss Library will host a special story-

time and crafts. Crawford Library will give away the free book and snacks all day Thursday, April 26. For more information about One Book 4 Colorado, visit http://www. onebook4colorado.org/. For more information about these events call your library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org.

Youth tennis clinics begin May 19 Bill Heddles Recreation Center and high school girls’ tennis coach Christina Curtis are offering tennis clinics for youth ages 8-13. Over a period of four weeks, participants learn/review basic tennis skills such as stance, groundstrokes, net play, serve, strategy, etc. The clinics are one hour in length and begin May 19 at 8 a.m. To register, call Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or email whitnee@cityofdelta. net. The cost is $30.

In celebration of Colorado Arbor Day on April 20, more than 190 fourth graders in Delta will roll up their sleeves and plant a tree. The kids will become members of Fourth Grade Foresters. The project’s goal is to help revitalize a remarkable idea — observation of Arbor Day in America’s schools. Fourth graders at Lincoln and Garnet Mesa elementary schools in Delta will receive trees to take home and plant. The City of Delta and its parks department are sponsoring this project, to give all fourth graders a chance to raise a

tree they can call their own. They will be able to watch it grow, and someday share the tree with their children. “This project is made possible because the city’s parks department covered the cost of each of the individually packaged evergreen trees, so there is no cost to the students, the teachers or the schools,” said Debra Ersch, cofounder of the Fourth Grade Foresters project. “It’s a wonderful way to show support for the community, education and the environment.” Fourth Grade For-

esters USA was created to provide a simple and inexpensive way to send the fourth grade students home with a tree of their own to plant and care for. Each fourth grader receives an individually packaged 12- to 18-inch evergreen tree seedling packaged by workers with disabilities. Tree planting is more important than ever. Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and clean the air we breathe. Planting trees is a simple, inexpensive and easy way to improve the community.

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The Delta Police Department is offering a student intern program for individuals between ages 16 and 21 interested in a law enforcement career. Student interns will perform defined administrative functions, ride in patrol cars with police officers, learn detailed city geography, and gain an in-depth The following students were named to honor roll at Hotchkiss K-8 School for knowledge in the career the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: of law enforcement. Individuals interested Trever Wingfield Landen Mayberry Madison Reed William Drbohlav* Third Grade in being a police departFourth Grade Nicole Miller Anders Schopp Gratia Fisher 3.0-4.0 ment student intern may 3.0-4.0 Xavier Miller-Barnes Jordan Tamayo* Alondra Gallegos Tristan Andregg Tristen Allen Joshua Pachl Isaac Van Horn* Brandi Goddard* Jaden Borgman pick up an application Shayne Bayles* Presley Pene* Chandler Widner Fernando Govea Conner Bronkan packet at the Delta Police Madison Bennett Natasha Pham Seventh Grade Sierra Griffith Isabella Brezonick* Department. Complete Preston Davidovich Katie Powers 3.0-4.0 Madison Guthrie Kaleb Carr Jaycie Duncan Kayla Rood Zackary Allen Noel Jaramillo Yahir Chavez the packet and return it to Shay Glaser Ashley Sanchez Emily Bagwell Emily Keleher Trey Caywood-Hunt the Delta Police DepartNadia Hill* Logan Smith Blake Bayles Patrick Keleher Jade Cockroft ment. All interested Gianna Jensen Ruby Speicher Jared Cantrell Megan Lange* Micah CooperAdam Kasper Jacob Stucker Conner Collins James LeValley Sponseller candidates are required Brian Kimbell Jacob Trefren* Colton DeLuzio Jacob Lewis Casey Dagnan to complete the applicaJade Miller Bruce Turnbull* Roggen Frick Hailey Lofley Caidence Danielson tion, turn in four letters Grey Neal Cory West Colton Hall* Ashley Lovato Hector Elizalde of recommendation, and Kiley Olson Taylor West Tyra Jaramillo Kelly McGrath Genevieve Fisher* Ethan Owens Janaya White Parker Katzdorn Kayla Meagher Tessa Griffith submit to a background Jerome Reed Alexandra Wrich Caralyn Littlefield Echo Miller-Barnes Traycer Hall* check, drug testing, and Emily Rhodes* Jamison Yanish Christopher Lovato Kayla Milstein Joslyn Kendall a health evaluation. StuJustin Schultz Sixth Grade Logan Mayberry Rory Molacek Lauryn Kiefer Grady Simpson 3.0-4.0 Emelia McCurdy Ernest Morris Nathaniel Mattler dent interns may be conTycee Taylor Kevin Chavez Joseph Nault Trentyn Nicholas Christian Matus sidered volunteers and Jordyn Vanmeter Keaton Coe Nick Norton Andrew Oviedo* Taneal Mautz* are not compensated. Elsie Vazquez Jordan Denison Logan Porter Clayton Oxford Oliver Mendoza Sydnie West Sophia Fisher* Lacey Rodriguez Katy Parsons Gracie Pham Upon completion of the Colby Wilson Macey Floyd Alexis Triantos Siena Podgorny Cassidy Reed student intern program Fifth Grade Yasmine Gaub Keith Selders-Ware Angela Saenz

individuals will have spent a specified number of hours working in and with the Delta Police Department. Interns will receive a letter and certificate of completion at

the end of the specified program. For further information about the intern program, contact the Delta Police Department at 874-7676.

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Tawny Roberts* Alex Ross Anthony Scanlon Mia Schillawski Adam Smith* Erin Smith Isabella Spano* Ava Taylor Grace Trefren ShyAnne Tweddell* Ian Van Horn Jacob Ware* Joseph Ware*

3.0-4.0 Sierra Baker Alaya Beasley Billy Bronkan Cesar Camacho Trenton Carr Carson Collins* Mariah Griffith Quinn Husted Caitlyn Littlefield Amber Mattler Taralee Mautz

Kambry Hall* Chase Hiatt Josie Hiatt Shelby Hiatt Jackson Little Courtney Mattler Lane Mayberry Jennifer McDonald* Jaren Oates McKenna Palmer* Margaret Parsons Wyatt Pearce

Eighth Grade 3.0-4.0 Alejandro Aguilera Mae Anderson Nathaniel Arreguin-Cole Jim Baxter Chase Bizer Daniel Calderilla Nicholas Cambria Cole Carvill Cialee Daniels

towns in between. “We hope that by visiting the forest either virtually or in person, that kids will begin to have a lifelong relationship with their environment,” stated Sherry Hazelhurst, acting forest supervisor. The GMUG has water quality trunks with equipment and curriculum for teachers to use that are geared toward seventh to 12th grade students. The kits have activities focused on aquatic species — dissolved oxygen and temperature, nitrogen and phosphorus content, water PH and water clarity. “These ‘aqua kits’ are an excellent tool for students to learn basic water measurements and can be used to monitor a stream’s water quality,” stated Mike Carillo, fisheries biologist. The kits are available for teachers

to request and check-out for use with students. Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and this year’s theme is “Mobilize the Earth – A Billion Acts of Green.” Use of the information and activities in “Discover the Forest” combined with a few Project Learning Tree activities, planting a tree or visiting the national forest are ideal ways to celebrate Earth Day. A host of other resources and information are also available to students, teachers and parents, including a monthly e-mail containing information and volunteer opportunities, on the GMUG website at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ gmug/CE_conncections.

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Marie Fox Marie Fox of Eckert died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. She was 86. Rosary was recited April 16 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. A Mass of Resurrection was held April 17 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Fox was born Aug. 23, 1925, in Marcellus, N.Y., to Thomas and Adeline (McNally) Curtin. She spent her childhood on the family farm and attended school in Marcellus, N.Y. She attended business school in Syracuse, N.Y. She married Paul Fox on June 4, 1947, in Herkimer, N.Y. They moved to the Western Slope in 1966. They celebrated 32 years of marriage. He died March 9, 1980. Mrs. Fox was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where she was a church secretary for many years. She enjoyed reading, volunteer work, caring for her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She is survived by four daughters, Catherine Heinz of Carson City, Nev., Paula Carter and her husband David of Austin, Helen Fox of Aurora, and Sarah O’Leary and her husband Gary of Englewood; three grandchildren, Kit Scherr and Davin Rudden, both of Westminster, and Joseph Heinz and his wife Bri of Carson City, Nev.; and two great-grandchildren, Moira Scherr of Westminster, and Anthony Heinz of Carson City, Nev. Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fox; a daughter, Anna Rudden; two sonsin-law, John Rudden and Anthony Heinz; and a great-grandson, Kaleb Rudden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor

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Wanda Massano Wanda E. Massano of Delta died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 89. A memorial service was held April 14 at Delta Elks Lodge. A private family inurnment will take place at Mesa View Cemetery. Mrs. Massano was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Springfield, to Lonnie and Leona (Jones) Johnson. She spent her childhood in Springfield and moved to Delta in 1937. She married Anthony Massano on April 9, 1939, in Delta. They celebrated 28 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in November 1967. Mrs. Massano owned and operated Wanda’s Place for many years. She enjoyed golfing, cooking, interior decoration, her cows, Grand Mesa and Escalante Canyon. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Royal Neighbors, both in Delta. She is survived by a daughter, Glenda Strange of Delta; a grandson, Anthony Strange of Delta; a granddaughter, Kristi Koch of Howard; and a great-grandson, Ashton Koch of Howard. Mrs. Massano was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Massano; a son, Ronald Massano; a son-in-law, Wayne Strange; a brother, Albert Johnson; and three sisters, Odessa, Bernice and Zeta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delta Elks Lodge #1235 Elevator Fund. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Betty Henderson of Montrose died after a battle with cancer on Thursday, April 5, 2012, in her home. She was 77. Mrs. Henderson was born June 13, 1934, in Hinton, Okla., to Thomas and Iva Harris. She spent her childhood in Paonia and graduated from Paonia High School. She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell before marrying Edward Henderson on Nov. 14, 1954. They lived on a ranch near Hotchkiss. They also spent time in Reno, Nev., and later in Grand Junction, where she was a customer service representative for AARP. They lived in Montrose for the last eight years. Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling and fishing on Grand Mesa. She was an artist and her sculptures and paintings have been sold and displayed throughout the western United States. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ed Henderson of Montrose; two sons and their wives, Michael and Colleen Henderson of Evergreen, and Kelly and Carolyn Henderson of Brighton; two daughters, Shelby Bear and her husband Basil of Delta, and Janice Kunz of Portland, Ore.; a brother and his wife, Jim and Marlene Harris of Grand Junction; three sisters, Glenna Justin and her husband Tony of Delta, Ellen McCabe of Denver, and Joyce Martin and her husband Steve of Green Valley, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Harris. A funeral Mass was held April 14 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402.

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Clifford Koberstein Clifford Edwin Koberstein of Kennewick, Wash., formerly of Delta County, died Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was 94. A funeral service was held April 13 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with James Gall officiating. Burial followed at Eckert Cemetery. Mr. Koberstein was born May 7, 1917, in Lewellen, Neb., to Ernest and Marie (Kuehne) Koberstein. He spent his childhood in Lewellen and Oshkosh, Neb. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1935. He married Sally Simpson on Dec. 24, 1936, in Sidney, Neb. They celebrated over 70 years of marriage. She died Dec. 16, 2007, in Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Koberstein was a carpenter and rancher. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, his family, riding his horse and going out to dinner. He is survived by a sister, Wilhelmine “Billie” Han; two sons and their

wives, Jerrold and Voda Koberstein, and Rodney and Sondra Koberstein; three daughters and their husbands, Cheryll and Gordon Austin, Renee and Ben Siminoe, and Merrianne and Jim Door; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Harland Miller Harland P. Miller of Montrose died of a massive heart attack on March 24, 2012, in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was 49. Mr. Miller was born June 3, 1962, in Casper, Wyo. He married Sherry Womack on Oct. 19, 1990. She survives. Mr. Miller was a truck driver, mechanic and welder. He started in the oil fields and recently was a lease operator in Cheyenne, Wyo. He enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, the outdoors, driving and hunting with friends, who knew his as “Big H.” He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sherry Miller; a son, Travis of Montrose; a daughter, Tana; a brother, Alvin Miller of Grand Junction; his stepfather, Bob Greathouse of Park Hill, Okla.; his grandmother, Ester Vocke of Wewoka, Okla.; two uncles, Lyle Vocke of Delta, and Harley Vocke of Olathe; and two aunts, Yvonne Bumgarner of Wewoka, Okla., and Carlena Vocke of Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his mother, Neconia Greathouse; a son, Justin Miller; and his grandfather, Lewis Vocke. At his request, cremation has taken place. A life celebration will be held Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Victory Church in Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at www.american heart.org/donate or the charity of the donor’s choice. Wiederspahn-Randonsky Funeral Home in Cheyenne, Wyo., is handling the arrangements.

Bill Hughes William Dean “Bill” Hughes of Eckert died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Veterans Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 84. A funeral service was held April 16 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge with Bishop Nathan Tullis officiating. Burial followed at Cedaredge Cemetery. Mr. Hughes was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Topeka, Kan., to Charles and Lois (Jackson) Hughes.

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He spent his childhood and attended school in Topeka, Kan. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Hughes married Ruth Thayne on May 24, 1953, in Englewood. They celebrated 57 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in December 2010. He was a retired salesman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, the outdoors and his family. He lived in Littleton for several years before moving to Eckert 10 years ago. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge. Mr. Hughes is survived by two sons, Craig Hughes and his wife Sherry of Battle Ground, Wash., and Brent Hughes of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Terry Miller and her husband Wilbur of Middlebury, Ind., and Jodene Bolanga of Bowling Green, Ky.; a brother and his wife, Gary and Karen Gebhart of Salina, Kan.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Jackie Stewart Jackie Gerald Stewart of Hotchkiss died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at his home. He was 79. A funeral service was held April 17 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Hotchkiss. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Mr. Stewart was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Ladonia, Texas, to Monard and Marjorie Stewart. At a young age, he and his family moved to Round Top, N.M., where he attended grade school. They later moved to Mountainaire, N.M., where he attended high school. He finished high school in Corona, N.M. He played football all four years of high school and helped on the family farm. He married Patricia Wells on July 27, 1952, in Belen, N.M. They traveled the United States and Canada while he worked as a lineman and superintendent for Larson Construction and then project manager for Donavan Construction. Mr. Stewart bought a farm on Rogers Mesa in 1967. He started working at Hawksnest Coal Mine in 1974, retiring in 1981. He continued to farm. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Paonia, and later a member of North Fork Church of Christ in Paonia. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Stewart; his stepmother, Sally Prosbt of Kansas; a brother, Monard Stewart of Illinois; two daughters and their husbands, Liz and Darrell Kendall of Meeker, and Elaine and James Martin of Hotchkiss; six grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Kim Adams of Illinois, Mike and Molly Mendoza of Parachute, Christina and Jim Rocha of Rangley, Jackie and Clint Hall of Quantico, Va., Danny and Erin O’Connell of Hotchkiss, and Jennifer and Dakota Morton of Seoul, South Korea; and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Ann; and two sisters, Ruth and Joyce. Memorial contributions may be made to

Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Reid Joyce Reid Joseph Joyce of Montrose died after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, April 13, 2012, at his home. He was 74. Mr. Joyce was born April 3, 1938, in Delta, to William and Lyndall (Burch) Joyce. He spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1956. He attended Mesa Jr. College in Grand Junction. He married Alice Weams on Oct. 6, 1961, in Littleton. They lived in Nucla, Grand Junction and Denver before moving to Montrose. Mr. Joyce enjoyed spending time with his family and gambling trips out of town. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. He is survived by his wife, Alice Joyce of Montrose; a son, Kevin Joyce of Montrose; three sisters, Sandra Bailey of Carlin, Nev., Lyndall Johnson and Melissa Hamilton and her husband Les, all of Delta; sisters-inlaws and their husbands of Grand Junction; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Joyce was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Joyce. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 19, at 2 p.m. at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose. Burial will follow at Grand View Cemetery west of Montrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Martha Morrison Martha N. Morrison of Delta died Friday, April 13, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 78. A graveside funeral service was held April 17 at Delta City Cemetery. Mrs. Morrison was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Delta, to Ira and Iva (Dawson) Norvell. She spent her childhood and attended school in Delta. She was a retired housekeeper. She enjoyed crocheting and watching birds and squirrels. She was an avid Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos fan. She lived in Delta her entire life with the exception of Casper, Wyo., for 10 years. Mrs. Morrison is survived by three sons, Bill Morrison and his wife Marty of Casper, Wyo., Dennis Morrison of Delta, and Mike and Shirley Rubio of Grand Junction; two daughters and their husbands, Jennifer and Paul Downey of Alamosa, and Sheryl and David Romero of Grand Junction; two brothers, Sam Norvell and his wife Veda, and Tom Norvell, all of Delta; a sister and her husband, Sidney and John Wagner of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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Wade Acock Wade F. Acock of Loveland died March 21, 2012, at North Shore Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Loveland. He was 87. Mr. Acock was born May 30, 1924, in Empress, Albert, Canada, to Joseph and Letah Acock. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Hawaii and the Pacific Theater. Mr. Acock married Betty Harger on March 31, 1945, in Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Acock of Loveland; three children and their spouses, Sheri and Dennis Ricker of Windsor, Gary and Peggy Acock of Shelbina, Mo., and Kathy and Steve Matthews of Monte Vista; his grandchildren, Robin and Carey Swecker of Stanton, Va., Michael Ricker of Windsor, Cari Matthews of Nunn, Jennifer Acock of Shelbina, Mo., and Betsy Kester and her husband Jason of San Antonio, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A private family service was held March 23 with Pastor Gibb Green officiating. Burial took place at Victory Garden at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Catherine Crissman Catherine “Kay” Crissman died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Valley Inn Nursing Home in Mancos. She was 89. Ms. Crissman was born July 9, 1922, in Paonia, to Ralph and Helen (Lamb) Crissman. She began her career in the 1940s working for Colorado Congressman Wilson Rockwell in Washington, D.C. She was later employed at Transworld Airlines as a secretary to the vice president of government affairs, retiring when she was 80. Ms. Crissman moved to Mancos when she was 80 to be near her family. She had traveled the world. She enjoyed watching movies. She is survived by a niece, Susan Lawrence and her husband David Manderscheid of Lincoln, Neb.; three great-nieces and their husbands, Catherine and Jake Epps of Mancos, Nicole and James Korak of Lantana, Texas, and Debbie and Casey Wilkins of Columbus, Ohio; two great-nieces-in-law, Judy Yatros of Arizona, and Jan King of California; four greatgreat-nieces; and five great-great-nephews. Ms. Crissman was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Lawrence; a brother, Malcolm Criss-

man; and two nephews, Crissman Lawrence and Walter Lawrence. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Ertel Funeral Home in Cortez handled the arrangements.

Mary Green Mary L. Green died Monday, April 16, 2012, at Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 98. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, April 21, at 9:30 a.m. at Mesa View Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at Taylor Funeral Chapel in Delta. Mrs. Green was born May 26, 1913, in Caldwell County, Ky., to Ruben and Florcy (Vanhooser) Mitchell. She spent her childhood in the Arvada and Golden areas. She graduated from Arvada High School in 1932. She married Lowell Green on May 25, 1936. Mrs. Green enjoyed jeeping, fishing, snowmobiling and outdoor activities with her family. She was an artist and enjoyed painting in several media, including overglaze porcelain painting. She was a charter member of Delta Fine Arts, where she held several offices. She was past president of the North Fork Council of Arts and Humanities and a member of the Surface Creek Republican Women. At the age of 89 she learned to quilt and made baby quilts for her great-grandchildren. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Dewayne and Kathy Green of Montrose, Donald and Charlene Green of Nathrop, and Kenneth and Jean Green of Montrose; a daughter and her husband, Patricia and Paul Lambert of Montrose; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandson. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Norma Volk Norma Evelyn Volk of Delta County died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 85. At her request, no services will be held. Mrs. Volk is survived by two sons, Dean Lampton and his wife Kathy, and John Volk, all of Ragged Mountain; two daughters, Charlotte Castoe of Eckert, and Linda Emmett and her husband Craig of Delta; a brother, Shorty Davis of Pennsylvania; a sister,

Area leaders to-be wanted Registration is now open for the 2012 Club 20 Leadership Conference May 3 and 4 at the Grand Junction Courtyard by Marriott. The keynote address, “360 Degrees of Leadership,” will be given by Mary Kelly, PhD economist, retired naval commander and author of several books; Other speakers are: “Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities” by Rear Admiral Arnold Lotring, general manager of global services training and education for GE health care and retired Navy admiral; “Fundamentals of Leadership” by John Armstrong, president and CEO, Enes-

Dixie Minear of Delta; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Delta County Humane Society or Colorow Care Center. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

rca Engineering, presented in collaboration with Buie Seawell, professor at University of Denver and former chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. Practical skills sessions cover how to facilitate a successful meeting, creating high performance teams, a behavioral style assessment and collaborative decision making. This conference is open to the public; the cost is $135 for Club 20 members and $150 for non-members. Group discounts are available. Register online or download a membership form at www.club20.org or call (970) 242-3264 for more information.

Luena Tankesley Luena Ruperta Tankesley of Delta died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 91. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mrs. Tankesley was born April 3, 1921, in Vernal, Utah, to John and Gladys (Kerry) Morey. She spent her childhood in Utah, Arizona, Missouri and New Mexico. She enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Tankesley is survived by her children, Daniel Duran and Alice Perea; two brothers, Marlyn Morey and his wife Melvarene, and Elwyn Morey; six grandchildren, Juanita Cogswell and her husband Bob, Debbie Ramirez, Teresa Boudreau and her husband David, Karen Lopez, Alice Martinez and her husband Robert, and Randy Lopez; 16 great-grandchildren, DennisAdan Via, Desiree Herrera and her husband Gary, Dwayne Via and his wife Alecia, Derek Toohey, Shaina Toohey, Elyssa Diaz, Rueben Diaz and his wife Lauren, Jacob Diaz, Ryan Martinez, Andrew Martinez, Miranda Martinez, Anna Lopez, Troy Lopez, Tanya Terrazas and her husband Amador, Sacha Leber and her husband Joe, and Vanessa Gardea and her husband Mauro; and 19 great-great-grandchildren, Preston Farnsworth, Chelsea Herrera, Jasmine Herrera, Drake Via, Laci Carlos, Christina Torres, Anjelica Torres, Isaac Taft, Owen Taft, Alyssa Taft, Rene Maz, Kara Maz, Kylie Diaz, Skye Diaz, Courtney Diaz, Aallyah Diaz, Sophia Diaz, Naeli Terrazas and Yaneli Terrazas. Mrs. Tankesley was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Tankesley; a daughter, Lucy Lopez; a brother, Aubrey Morey; and two sisters, Elouise Morey and Gwendolyn Morey. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Ida Sanders Ida Louise Sanders died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 90. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at Paonia United Methodist Church with Reverend Russell Fletcher officiating. Mrs. Sanders was born Nov. 24, 1921, in Paonia, to Clifford and Pearl (Heberling) Griffin. She graduated from Paonia High School in 1938. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 1943. She married Raymond Sanders on Jan. 13, 1947, in Paonia. The marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Sanders lived in Norwood, Simla, and

30 years in Chicago, Ill., where she was an administrative assistant for a real estate company. She moved back to Paonia in 1992. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, needlework, Colorado history, especially that of the Western Slope, researching historical sites and exploring old cemeteries with her sister, Shirley. She was a member of the North Fork Historical Preservation Society, Friends of the Paonia Library, and Paonia United Methodist Church, where she played in the bell choir. Mrs. Sanders is survived by a brother and his wife, Homer and Irene Griffin of Palisade; two nieces and four nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carrol Griffin; and a sister, Shirley Lund. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Ida Perkins Ida Marie Perkins of Northglenn died after a long illness on March 27, 2012. She was 77. Mrs. Perkins was born June 19, 1934, in Kanorado, Kan., to Harold and Mildred Jones. She was raised in Eckert. She married James Perkins on Oct. 6, 1952, in New Mexico. Mrs. Perkins and her husband retired and lived in Eckert before moving

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to Northglenn and Denver for two years. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, especially roses, spending time with her family and gambling in Las Vegas. She is survived by two daughters, Iva Hatch of Titusville, Fla., and

Diana Perkins of Wheatridge; two sons, James Perkins of Lakewood, and Bret Perkins of Arvada; four grandchildren, Cindy Sober, Scott Hatch, Taylor Perkins, Kortney Perkins; and two great-grandchildren, Chris Brinkman and Kaylee Brinkman.

A Dance for Seniors (age 50+)

Saturday, April 28 2:00-4:00 p.m. Delta High School Gym 1400 Pioneer Rd.

FREE TO ALL THOSE ATTENDING Sponsored by Delta High School and Delta County Senior Resource Council A wonderful opportunity for collaboration across generations — the public, the school, and the students. Delta High School students and faculty cordially invite Delta area senior citizens to their own nostalgic “prom,” enjoying the atmosphere and theme of the high school junior/senior prom theme of “A Stairway to Heaven.” The junior class has worked very hard to transform the gym into a magical place and wishes to share this occasion with senior residents. Those attending will be greeted by members of various student activity clubs including Junior ROTC, College for Every Student, Key Club and GetRDone 4-H Club members (who have also volunteered to assist with cleanup afterwards). The business members of DCSRC are hosting decorated tables complete with door prizes and refreshments. Each senior citizen attending will be presented with a corsage or boutonniere and will have a complimentary photograph taken. Transportation my be provided to/from some locations. The dance music selections have been carefully chosen to help the seniors and their high school hosts dance joyfully down memory lane.

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hospital if she is elected to the board of directors of DCMH. That’s a step hospital attorney Aaron Clay has said must be taken if she is elected. Hanson has been a housekeeper at DCMH since the new facility opened. Concerned about the downturn in the economy and its effect on the health of the hospital, she began attending board meetings in February. Hanson is a graduate of the University of Denver and has done some postgraduHanson ate work. She has also run a business. “I think I can bring a different perspective to the board because I have actually been employed there.” But whether she’s elected or not, Hanson said she will continue attending the monthly board meetings. “It’s useful to know what’s going on and be able to ask questions.” John Breitnauer is the only incumbent on the board who is seeking reelection. Board president Thelma Starner is term limited. If elected, Breitnauer

will actually begin his third term, having previously served as director in the ‘90s, when the Breitnauer plan for the new hospital was developed. Four years ago he decided to run for election again. “My goal is to make sure that Delta County gets the best health care we can from the hospital and its physicians.” Implementing the electronic medical records requirements for Medicare and other pieces of the Affordable Health Care Act are the hospital’s most pressing issues. “We also want to make sure we keep a viable medical staff, that we’re always recruiting physicians. Our goal is also to work with the CU School of Medicine to become a rural practice site.” Breitnauer and his wife Barbara have owned Cedaredge Pharmacy for 23 years. He is a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy in New York. David Lane previously served two terms as a hospital board member. Hospital bylaws require that term-limited board members sit out for two years before again seek-

ing election to the board. The two years have elapsed, and because Lane enjoyed his previous service on the board he has again decided to seek election. Lane is a certified public accountant but has been interested in medicine since he served in the military medical corps 40 years ago. Lane “The medical field is an interest of mine, and one I don’t get to otherwise pursue as an accountant.” His financial background, his previous experience and his desire to continue doing the right thing for the hospital make him a qualified candidate for the board, he says. Of primary importance is ensuring the hospital grows along with the community. That may mean expansion of the facility itself, as well as adding services and physicians. “As the population ages, we have to change our thought process,” he said. “We need to look at the needs of the community and try to address those needs, much as we did with the addition of an oncologist several years ago.”

Dr. Barry Singleton has worked in both the education and health care fields. His leadership experience includes over 18 years as a hospital administrator for public and private medical facilities such as Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He holds a doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado, as well as two master’s degrees from the University of Minnesota and Detroit respectively. Currently he operates Comfort Home of Delta, an assisted livSingleton ing facility. In the past he has been involved with Voices for Children and the Delta County Senior Resource Council. “I will bring many years of health care management experienced to the governing board,” Singleton said. “This can be helpful in making appropriate policies and providing financial oversight. I want to participate in making sure our hospital remains a valuable resource to our community now and into the future.”

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The path of Delta’s future roadway is taking shape as city crews have been hauling away debris, removing buildings and trees, and marking easements. “We are making solid progress along the route while we work to wrap up negotiations and coordination efforts with various agencies,” said Jim Hatheway, public works director and Confluence Drive project manager. Currently the city is working with Union Pacific Railroad on several details, including a property exchange agreement, overpass construction and maintenance agreements, and upgrades to the crossing at Highway 348. The city is also working with the Army Corps of Engineers on wetland mitigation; with CDOT on permits, right of way plans, and improvements to US 50;

and with property owners to finalize remaining right-of-way negotiations. Although everyone is anxious for construction to begin, the expanded timeline has allowed for several improvements and refinements to the project. The Palmer Street crossing will now be a signalized intersection instead of an overpass, reducing construction costs while providing better traffic flow between heavily used areas. A water quality pond will be added to Confluence Park to filter runoff from Confluence Drive, 5th and 2nd streets, before it enters the lake and river. A 12-acre parcel of land was obtained along the route that could possibly provide future public access to the Uncompahgre River. The railroad crossing at 348 will be upgraded with new concrete pads and signals. Work is continuing currently, with sev-

eral building slated for removal in the coming months including the cannery, the buildings at the former Agricultural Services location, and other structures along the route. Additional upcoming projects include utility relocation work and wetlands construction. “Even if it means pushing back the date to break ground, it is important to have as many issues resolved, and concerns addressed as possible to run the project as efficiently as we can,” stated Hatheway, while explaining that the actual road construction will now likely begin in the fall. “Confluence Drive creates significant opportunities for our community,” said Hatheway, “we are making an investment now in Delta’s future.” Photos, news updates and a current map of the route can be found at www.confluencedrive. com.

Owner cited for aggressive dog; tips for avoiding dog bites given On April 16, at 1:53 p.m. officers of the Delta Police Department responded to the 500 block of Hastings Street on a report of an aggressive dog. The dog, described as a brown and white pit bull type dog, was charging at people and barking very aggressively. An individual in the neighborhood was bit by the dog. Animal control and police officers kept the dog contained until the owner arrived. The dog was taken into custody and transported to the animal shelter facility for quarantine. Justin T. Norton, 26, of Delta is being charged with running at large prohibited and vicious animal. The Delta Police Department and the City of Delta Animal Control encourage animal owners to be aware of the City of Delta municipal ordinances pertaining to animals. Animal owners are responsible for keeping their animals confined to their property, vaccinated against rabies, and licensed with the City of Delta. When animal owners fail to maintain their responsibility they may be issued a summons to court for violations and be required to pay fines and fees. Owners of aggressive dogs have a greater responsibility — and courtesy — to keep their

animals properly secured and confined upon their property to prevent a public safety risk. Dog owners should have adequate fencing, kennels, or enclosures that are well constructed and checked regularly to ensure the dog is not able to escape the containment area. If an animal owner chooses to use a tie out system, such as a cable or chain, they need to make sure the system is sufficient to control the dog. The device should be checked frequently for cracks, damage, and excessive wear. The fasteners should be heavy duty and have a swivel connection at each end to prevent twisting and tangling of the device. The device should be replaced immediately if it becomes damaged, has excessive wear, or if the dog outgrows the device. The public should also be aware of some basic rules to prevent dog bites and animal attacks: Never approach or reach for an aggressive dog; do not run from or turn your back on an aggressive dog; do not scream, throw things, or make direct eye contact with the dog. Keep the dog in your line of sight and slowly back out of the area. Seek protective cover such as a vehicle or house, or place a large

object between you and the dog. If there is no protective cover, remain calm, slowly back up to a wall, fence, tree or other item to blend into and remain as still as possible until help arrives. Contact animal control, law enforcement, or 911 immediately for assistance. Never attempt to catch or corner an aggressive dog or a dog you do not know. All dogs have the potential to be aggressive and / or bite. The City of Delta animal control officer can be contacted at the Delta Police Department. 8747676, or through the Dispatch Center, 874-2015. The animal control officer is also available to assist individuals with questions or concerns about animals.

Save money with coupons Are you ready to take the next step in couponing? Do you want to learn how to make a shopping list that will make you money? Sign up for an advanced couponing class at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 874-0923. The class will be held Thursday, May 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10; register by May 8.

ACTIVITIES

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Community Calendar Great American composers Wednesday, April 18

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. FREE HEALTH CLINIC, for uninsured children, Cedaredge High School. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid also available. For an appointment, call Sarah, 874-9517. CHIPETA CHAPTER OF THE COLORADO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING, 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 South Park Avenue. Topic: “Bats, Buffalo, Stars and Armor.” Free and open to everyone. For more information, call Tricia, 249-6250.

Thursday, April 19

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, Paonia Junior/Senior High, 846 Grand Avenue, Paonia. 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. PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: Albert Barkowski, Kebler Pass project. Public welcome. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 54 numbers for $234, blue is 58 numbers and grey is 54 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

April 20-21

SPRING QUILT SHOW, Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker streets, Delta. Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Door prizes given every hour. Must be present to win. $2 admission fee. For more information, call Jan Leser, 874-9878 or Corrine Thornberry, 835-4849.

April 20-22

“BEAUTIFUL RADIANT THINGS,” NEW MUSICAL PLAY by Martin Durlin, 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Tickets available at Paradise Theatre, KVNF or call 314-3457.

Friday, April 20

BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Delta 1st Assembly of God. Photo ID required for all donors. SAY THANK YOU to the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter volunteers, 6:30 p.m., Delta United Methodist Church. A reception with light refreshments follows. Community invited.

Saturday, April 21

COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. Music by North Fork Country. For more information, call 874-0923. DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. All plus. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. ROSS ALLEN RELATES HISTORY OF ALLEN FAMILY who settled on Rogers Mesa in 1886, 1:30 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum. METAMOOCIL MOUNTAIN BOYS CELEBRATE release of their CD, “I Gotta Go,” 7 p.m., AppleShed, Cedaredge. Advance tickets available at Starrs Guitars or at the door.

Sunday, April 22

CLEAN-UP DAY AT THE PARK in honor of Earth Day, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Paonia River Park. Hosted by NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center. Volunteers bring gloves, trowels, rakes, tarps and a picnic lunch. All ages welcome. “HEALTH OF THE WATERSHED” PRESENTATION in honor of Earth Day by North Fork Vision Program students, 3-4:30 p.m., Paonia library.

Monday, April 23

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome. VALLEY VOICES, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blue Sage. Dialogue with Dev Carey. “What the heck does sustainable living really mean? How shall I lead my life?” www.bluesage.org/events. No charge, but suggested donation is $5.

Thursday, April 26

SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT, 7 p.m., Stolte Packing Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Hosted by Surface Creek Vision Home and Community Program. Presentation is a Vision Program requirement for graduation. Family, friends and public welcome. A reception follows presentations.

April 27 & 28

YARD AND BAKE SALE, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., IOOF Hall, Cedaredge. Rebekah #106 Lodge also selling breakfast burritos.

Saturday, April 28

DANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 50+, 2-4 p.m., Delta High School. Sponsored by DHS staff and students, Delta County Senior Resource Council and member businesses. Free admission; door prizes and refreshments provided. RSVP to 872-1000 by Thursday, April 26. DEMOCRATIC JEFFERSON-JACKSON LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION, 12:30 p.m., Westminster Hall, Meeker and 4th streets, Delta. $25/person. Reservations must be made on or before April 23. Call Susie Johnson, 527-6232 or Carol Phelps, 874-7310.

Monday, April 30

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome. BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Don’s Market, Paonia. Photo ID required for all donors.

Wednesday, May 2

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. RETIREMENT DINNER HONORING DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J EMPLOYEES, 6 p.m., Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education. RSVP to Marcia Hiller, 874-4438 by April 25. Hosted by Delta County School District 50J and members of the Delta County Unit of Colorado Retired Employees Association. DCRSEA members invited at a cost of $7 per meal. CEDAREDGE TREE BOARD OBSERVES ARBOR DAY, 10 a.m., east side of Cedaredge Public Library.

Saturday, May 5

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 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. Cinco de Mayo (Mexican potluck). STRUT YOUR MUTT DOG WALK-A-THON to benefit dogs and cats at CAWS shelter, 10 a.m.-12 noon, registration at 9:30 a.m., Confluence Park, Delta.

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Valley Symphony Association will finish its 41st anniversary season with a spring concert featuring works by great American composers. Highlights of this concert include performance of Prairie Night & Celebration Dance from Billy the Kid by Aaron Copland, On the Trail from Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe, Fascinating Rhythm & Summertime by George Gershwin and much more. Members of the Valley Youth Orchestra (ages 7-18) will join with the Valley Symphony Orchestra on

Dining and dancing under the stars amidst the splendor of Pam and Joe Cocker’s summer gardens will provide the setting for Paonia Rotary’s upcoming fundraiser for Paonia, Hotchkiss and Vision high school senior scholarships. This Garden Gala will take place on Saturday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Mad Dog Mansion, an especially spectacular time at the ranch with gardens in full bloom. Appetizers, beer and wine will be served at 6 p.m. on the garden level and veranda of the mansion with “non host” cocktails available in the mansion bar. Appetizers will be followed by dining al fresco at 7 p.m. with dancing under the stars to the Strolling Scones to follow at 8:30 p.m. The ticket price per person will be $125 with tickets becoming available May 15. Raising funds for North Fork Valley high school senior scholarships is taken very seriously by members of the Rotary Club of Paonia. For the past four years, the club has awarded

$20,000 per year to worthy high school seniors. Being one of the smallest Rotary Clubs in Colorado, this is an ambitious task that requires a lot of planning each year. As scholarships for 2012 loom in the near future, Paonia Rotarians are focused again on fundraising. Paonia Rotary encompasses the entire North Fork Valley of Delta County. As part of the fundraising endeavor, Paonia Rotarians are collecting a variety of exciting auction items for both its live auction, silent auction and raffle. A few of these items include a Joe Cocker concert tour package including airfare and hotel, a one week stay at Cabarita Lookout Villa in Jamaica and dinner for four prepared by wellknown author and chef, Gina Bone. The club is still gathering items for their auctions, so if you have an item to donate, please call Jackie Parks at 527-4585. Paonia Rotarians are urging you to kick off your summer in style! Tickets are limited to the Garden Gala, only 150

will be sold...so reserve your tickets today! Advance ticket reservations can be made by calling Pam Bliss at 9215641.

Makea-will seminar scheduled In recognition of Law Day, the Delta County Bar Association and Delta County Free Legal Services, Inc. are sponsoring a free seminar. Local attorneys will present information on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills. Following the presentations, participants will be able to make their own wills, powers of attorney, or living wills for only $15 per document. Forms will be provided. Proof of identify will be required as all documents require notarization. The seminar will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker streets, Delta. Come take advantage of this opportunity!

Strut Your Mutt

On April 1, Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) assumed operation of the Delta Animal Shelter. To celebrate the opening of the CAWS Adoption Center, grand opening festivities are scheduled Saturday, May 5, in conjunction with the 5K Strut Your Mutt dog walk-a-thon. The 5k route includes a loop of the lake at Confluence Park in Delta and a side trip to a barbecue at the adoption center. The walk will officially start at 10 a.m. and will conclude with an award ceremony in the park. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, dog trick, pet human looka-like, and most pledge funds raised. CAWS will also be collecting pet food donations at the starting line in Confluence Park, and at the adoption center (640 W. 4th Street) throughout the event. Donations of canned or dry dog and cat food, as well as kitty litter are greatly appreciThe Delta County County Democratic Party, ated. Democratic Party is host- P.O. Box 96, Austin, CO Anyone can participate ing its annual Jefferson- 81410. in the Strut Your Mutt Jackson luncheon and silent auction Saturday, April 28, at Westminster Hall, 4th and Meeker, in Delta. The event begins at 1 p.m. and features guest speaker Rick Palacio, Colorado DemoThe Black Canyon ed Evening” and “The cratic Party chairman. Other honored guests Chorus is gearing up for Whiffenpoof Song.” Sevare Colorado Senator its 37th annual show, “A eral quartets from the Gail Schwartz and 2012 Cappella Date Night.” chorus will also perform. candidates Sal Pace, 3rd This evening of harmo- Pulling the event togethU.S. Congressional Dis- ny features a variety of er are director MaryAnn trict; Dr. Millie Hamner, songs sung a cappella, Rathburn and emcee Jim Colorado Rep. District meaning “without musi- Kerschner. After the intermis61; Jessica Garrow, CU cal accompaniment.” The show will be held sion, the coveted “Award regent; and Scott Wilson, Delta County Commis- Saturday, April 28, at the of Harmony” will be preMontrose Pavilion, and sented to a special person, sioner, District 3. The theme of the lun- consists of three parts followed by the champion cheon is “One Nation, — the chorus, the guest quartet “The Crew.” quartet “The Crew,” and After the show, everyMany Colors.” The cost is $25 per per- an afterglow at Reming- one is invited to drive the son. Reservations must ton’s at the Bridges in short distance to Remington’s for food, a cash bar be made on or before Montrose. A sample of the cho- and more music. “AfterApril 23. Call Susie Johnson at 527-6232 or Carol rus songs to be performed glows” are frequently Phelps at 874-7310 or include “The Longest incorporated into male mail a check to: Delta Time,” “Some Enchant- chorus and barbershop

Jefferson-Jackson luncheon planned

5k, with or without a dog. Pledge forms and event details can be found at www.cawsonline.org and several store locations around Delta County and area public libraries. For more information, contact Alison LePage at 901-1628 or alison. lepage@yahoo.com.

Basket Case Quilt Show opens on Friday The Spring Fling Quilt Show, sponsored by the Basket Case Quilt Guild, will be held April 20 and 21 at Westminster Hall, 135 E. 4th Street in Delta. Admission is $2. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Basket Case Quilt Guild is comprised of about 35 members who meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Visitors are welcome.

Enjoy men’s a cappella harmony at April 28 show

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Thursday, May 10

ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMAN’S CLUB MEETING, 2 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

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 via credit card either in person or by telephone (249-7015). For concert information, e-mail info@valley symphony.net or call 209-2295. For a complete schedule visit www. valleysymphony.net.

Mad Dog Ranch hosts garden gala to benefit scholarships

Monday, May 7

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, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome.

several pieces, but will also perform several pieces on their own. These will include works such as The Water Is Wide, Shenandoah, Sundance, and Henry Mancini’s Baby Elephant Walk. All ages will enjoy this final concert of the season! Concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Delta Performing Arts Center and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students 17 and under and may be

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Saturday, May 5 from 1:005:00 p.m. START SMART TENNIS - For ages 5-7 beginning Saturday, May 19 (4 weeks) starting at 9:00 a.m. YOUTH TENNIS CLINICS - For ages 8-13 beginning Saturday, May 19 (4 weeks) starting at 8:00 a.m. ADVANCED COUPONING CLASS - Thursday, May 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CUPCAKE DECORATING CLASS - Wednesday nights May 2-May 23 from 5:308:30 p.m. Please register by April 25. COMMUNITY EVENING DANCES - Music by Ula Vaun-Kirkman on Saturday, May 19 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. HERSHEY’S TRACK MEET For boys and girls ages 9-14 (age as of Dec. 31, 2012) on Wed., June 6 at DHS Track. Register by 10:00 a.m. ROCKIES SKILLS CHALLENGE - Wed., June 13 at Confluence Fields for boys

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 be purchased in advance or at the show.

and girls ages 6-13 (age as of December 31, 2012). Register at 10:00 a.m. Competition at 10:30 a.m. • CARDIO PUMP TENNIS Fitness-Oriented Class held on Fridays, May 25, June 1 and 8 from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Drop-in fee! • PICKLEBALL DROP-IN CLINICS - 2 free clinics Tuesday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. or Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.

AQUATICS POOL CLOSURE STARTING APRIL 1 Re-opening Re -opening Goal Date - first week of May All other areas of the Rec. Rec. Center will remain open!

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

Good Luck to all of our

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Jon Shirk - Business Procedures Patti Chapman, Soraya Luna & Austin Kimber - Global Business

Paige Bowling - Public Speaking II Jace Jernberg - Accounting I Eduardo Aleman - Intro to Business Ashlee Sunderland - Healthcare Administration Tyler Werner - Business Calculations

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North Fork celebrates Earth Day Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Several organizations in Delta County will be hosting events this week to celebrate. First, on Thursday, April 19, Revolution Brewing will be donating $1 of every pint they sell to the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center’s watershed programs. There will also be registration forms for the Conservation Center’s annual River Awareness Float Trip available at the brewery. The float trip will be on May 19. On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center will host a Paonia River Park CleanUp Day. Volunteers will clean up the park to get it ready for spring boating and swimming. The event will go from 9 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, trowels, rakes, tarps and a picnic lunch. All ages are welcome. In the afternoon from 34:30 p.m., join students from the North Fork Vision Program at the Paonia Public Library for a presentation about the “Health of the Watershed.” Vision students have collected water-quality samples at the Paonia River Park every month for the last two years. Students will present the results of their monitoring. Family-friendly activities before and after the presentation will include a touch tank of river bugs, an interactive watershed model, and river games. Finally, as Earth Day 2012 concludes, the Paradise Theatre will be screening the acclaimed documentary, “For the Next 7 Generations,” which tells the story of The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.

Celebrate the Grandmothers’ vision and unite your voice with their call to heal the planet through their indigenous practices, their ancient wisdom and their deep understanding of the way Our Mother Earth works. Brought together by a common vision of peace, 13 tribal elders, all grandmothers from across the globe, traveled to eight different countries to share one powerful message of hope. Five years in the making and shot on location from the remote villages of the Amazon to the steps of the Vatican, this award-winning film follows these amazing women as they face a world in crisis. The film will be followed by an evening of music and dancing with Paonia’s Mojo! The film screens at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8:30 p.m. “For the Next 7 Generations” will also screen on April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Finding refreshment This young deer who walks with a limp was on its own and getting a cool drink on Saturday, April 7, at a home on Rogers Mesa. The deer would drink and then watch the birds picking up seeds. It then walked away soon to be reunited with its mother.

Paonia seats new trustees BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Three absent trustees — Brian Ayers, Sid Lewis and David Weber — on the current Paonia Town Council caused Mayor Neal Schwieterman to consult with town attorney Jim Briscoe about how to proceed. Briscoe said the mayor could have the current trustees deliver their reports but no action could be taken on issues involving a vote until the new trustees had taken their oath of office.

Outgoing trustees Blake Kinser and Lucien Pevec gave their reports. Kinser stated he recommended a contract between Susan Leon and the town be adopted by the new council which would pay her $650 a month for cleaning services. The proposed contract was based upon the parks contract. Pevec submitted a comment proposing a change to Section 2 of the draft water ordinance. “It clarifies the spirit of the changes we made in the last Photo by Kathy Browning

Hotchkiss installs new council members BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

With all that was on the agenda, including swearing in new trustees and having a party for those leaving, Mayor Wendell Koontz kept the April 12 town council meeting moving. It was all over in just 2 hours and 10 minutes. Under old business, the mayor announced that Sam Carr of Cedaredge will handle commercial building inspections for Hotchkiss. The mayor and town staff will negotiate a contract with the Town of Paonia on sharing their inspector Chad Gartman for Hotchkiss residential building inspections. The town has been working 1-1/2 years on plans for a trail from Willow Heights down Cedar Drive to town hall. That trail has been put on hold due to the cost of securing rights-of-way. Instead with the town’s new park at Highways 92 and 133, the town wants to use CDOT funds for a trail down City Market’s side of 133 to the town’s property along the park to Sixth Street. Then the trail will follow CDOT’s right-of-way to the fairgrounds where Delta County is planning a new road by the Maloney property. The project will cost about $400,000. Koontz said it makes sense to complete the trail to the fairgrounds now, but the town has not abandoned the Cedar Drive trail. The town will now be part of a Fleet Card program negotiated by the State of Colorado to lower gas prices on town vehicles by 1.25 percent. The town has sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners expressing health and safety concerns because of the Western Slope Layers facility on Powell Mesa. The town requested the county “provide adequate oversight and inspection” of the chicken containment facility and

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Four Hotchkiss trustees took the oath of office on Thursday, April 12. They are (l-r) Carrie Wingfield, Georgia Hopper, Jim Roberts and Dustyn Foster. A fifth trustee, Lindee Cantrell was absent.

that town staff be “notified and given the opportunity to attend and observe inspections.” The town wants surface and ground water impacted by the operation to be “consistently and adequately monitored.” If there are any kinds of concerns affecting health and safety, the town is to be “immediately notified.” Concerning the BLM Environmental Assessment for the August oil and gas lease sale, the town is sending a letter to BLM manager Barbara Sharrow stating that in 2003 the town adopted an ordinance “establishing a watershed protection plan for the area comprising the source of its domestic water.” The town is to be provided “notice of proposed activities, some involvement in the review process and some participatory authority in the decision regarding the permitting of varied activities in the Town’s watershed.” The town has a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Forest Service. A third letter was sent by the mayor and the new council to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, an “urgent

request” that Secretary Vilsack “expedite the promulgation of the Colorado Roadless Rule and that [he] foster timely review of projects by coordinating NEPA reviews with the Bureau of Land Management.” The council stated county citizens “rely heavily on primary and secondary jobs” from mining coal. Approval of projects “necessary to keep the coal mines operating” are being delayed because of the lack of the Colorado Roadless Rule. Delayed NEPA reviews for coal projects “threaten to reduce the life of mining operations and will ultimately reduce or eliminate royalties, taxes and fees.” Trustees Jane Wills and Sheila Maki received a farewell cake. Mayor Koontz read the long list of service and dedicated volunteer work of Maki who was term-limited. The council re-appointed Marlene Searle as town clerk, Jim Briscoe as town attorney, Lynn French as municipal judge and approved Carrie Wingfield as mayor pro tem. The council approved a proclamation making April Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Trustees Larry Wissbeck, Eric Goold and Amber Kleinman take the oath of office from town clerk Barbara Petersen. Mayor Neal Schwieterman was given his oath first. Ross King, a newly elected trustee, was absent and will be sworn in at the next council meeting. Seated is trustee Corinne Ferguson, the new mayor pro tem.

discussion,” Pevec said. The draft water ordinance was tabled to give the new trustees time to review it. In his Mayor’s Report, Schwieterman noted that Double J is considering a recycling pilot program in which they would offer curbside recycling to their customers. If that comes to pass, the Town of Paonia may contract for trash pick up services rather than have public works handle the job. The mayor who has long worked on recycling said the proposal was “great news.” The mayor said the staff for Sen. Mark Udall and Sen. Michael Bennet came to the North Fork Valley and that they are both paying attention to the process and comments about the proposed BLM oil and gas lease sales. At each election, the town has an election at one of the schools. This program is to get students interested in elections and voting. This year the election was at Paonia High School. The Town of Paonia offered Josie West $18,000 for property behind town hall and the West Home Center. It would have expanded the town’s parking lot. However, West wanted $30,000 for the two lots, so there will be no deal. Town staff and trustees have used personal e-mail

accounts in the past. If there is an investigation, personal computers could be subpoenaed. To avoid that, the mayor suggested the Town of Paonia have a web-based e-mail system similar to what the Town of Hotchkiss has. The Town of Paonia has employed Chad Gartman as their building inspector. They are looking at a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Hotchkiss to share his services. Gartman would be employed by Paonia with Hotchkiss reimbursing Paonia for his time and vehicle costs. Paonia pays the federal mileage rate. Hotchkiss wants to have 48 hours to arrange an out of sequence inspection. The council approved a special events liquor license for the American Legion at town park during the BMW Motorcycle Rally July 12-15. The liquor license renewal for the Paradise Theatre was tabled until the next council meeting. The council had questions about if alcohol is served during movies for kids and whether there will be a lease extension. The council approved proclamations establishing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 19 as Paonia Eagle Wrestling Appreciation Day and April 20 as Arbor Day.

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Mayor Neal Schwieterman presented Blake Kinser (left) and Lucien Pevec (center) with a $25 gift certificate to Homestead Market for their service on the council. Trustees Sid Lewis and David Weber, both absent, will also receive the gift certificates.

B2 Wednesday, April 18, 2012

NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

Delegation goes to Washington to Find out about seek withdrawl of lease parcels sustainable living A delegation of North Fork Valley business owners and residents travelled to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with senior staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Colorado Senators to urge the withdrawal of all 22 parcels from the Aug. 9 oil and gas lease sale. The delegation, organized and supported by Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC), includes Brent Helleckson, owner of Stone Cottage Cellars in Paonia; rancher Landon Deane, who owns the T Lazy 7 Ranch in Aspen and the Eagle Butte Ranch near Hotchkiss; Marley Hodgson, owner of the Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford;

and Paonia resident and environmental policy expert Pete Kolbenschlag. The CHC delegation is meeting with Neil Kornze, acting deputy director of programs and policy at BLM. In addition, Colorado state director Helen Hankins, assistant director for minerals and realty management Mike Nedd, and deputy director for minerals and realty management Tim Spisak were invited to the meeting. The delegation is also meeting with Sen. Bennet, Sen. Udall, and Rep. Tipton’s legislative director Adam Eckman. “Our concern about this lease sale is so great that we travelled to Wash-

Proclamation WHEREAS, children are our future and protecting them must be one of our highest priorities; and WHEREAS, there are nearly 11,000 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in Colorado each year and 900,000 in the United States; and WHEREAS, children have a right to be safe and to be provided an opportunity to thrive, learn and grow; and WHEREAS, all governmental branches, agencies and departments — including human service providers, educators, legislators, law enforcement agents, judges and child advocates — must work diligently to ensure that our children are kept safe and healthy; and WHEREAS, we must come together as partners so that the voices of our children are heard by all and we are as a community extending a helping hand to children and families in need; and WHEREAS, by providing a safe and nurturing environment for our children, free of violence, abuse and neglect, we can ensure that the children of Colorado will grow to their full potential as the next generation of leaders, helping to secure the future of this state and nation. THEREFORE, the Town of Hotchkiss does hereby proclaim April 2012 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Mayor Wendell A. Koontz Town of Hotchkiss

ington to tell the BLM and our Senators directly, face to face, that farming, wineries, and tourism, and oil and gas drilling, simply don’t mix,” said Stone Cottage Cellars’ Helleckson. “This lease sale threatens the North Fork economy, my business, and my family.” Stone Cottage Cellars is a member of the West Elks Winery Association, whose 12 wineries represents $1.5 to $2 million in direct sales each year, with an estimated, additional $5 to $10 million through indirect sales from recommendations for restaurants and lodging. Ranch owners Landon Deane and Marley Hodgson said they are worried about the devastating impacts oil and gas development would have on their businesses. “At our ranch we raise natural grass-fed beef and specialty hays, which are sold to buyers across the country who are interested in quality products that are not

tainted with chemicals,” said Deane of the Eagle Butte Ranch. “Leasing this land threatens our domestic and irrigation water supplies, and could cause irreversible damage to our reputation and the quality of our products.” Marley Hodgson, of the Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford, moved to the valley 12 years ago to turn a ghost ranch into a premier guest ranch that now adds about $1 million to the economy each year. Hodgson said he is deeply concerned about the impact of oil and gas leasing on tourism.

Lecture series continues with April 23 talk The Blue Sage Center for the Arts presents Fourth Mondays Valley Voices on Monday, April 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The topic will be “What is Sustainable Living.” The presenter is Dev Carey, founder of High Desert Center for Sustainable Studies. “My goal is to share my best answer, and get yours, and then ponder what it means for how

Hotchkiss High School

Athletes of the Month Jaime Rodriguez Parents: Jaime and Maria Rodriguez Age: 18

Year in School: Senior

Favorite Sport: Baseball Favorite Coach: Jason Yantzer

Pitkin Mesa Club to hear about oil/gas Robin Smith, Citizens for a Healthy Community, will speak to the Pitkin Mesa Club at the home of Elizabeth Aley, 39713 Panorama Road, Paonia, on April 25, at 1:30 p.m., concerning the proposal of gas drilling locally threatening our air and water. All women residents of Pitkin Mesa are invited and urged to bring a friend. Hostesses for dessert will be Katie Snydstrup and Shonna Nogar.

we teach young people, and ourselves, to think about sustainability, whatever the heck that is,” Carey says. Come enjoy this thoughtful presentation and discussion on the way to possibly answer some basic questions. “How shall I lead my life? Is there anything I can do that really makes a difference?” There is no charge to attend, but a suggested donation is $5. The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is located at 228 Grand Avenue, Paonia.

Why: I love how competitive the sport is and how close you become with your teammates to build trust. I have a good relationship with my coach. I’ve learned to set goals for myself and learn from my mistakes. Favorite saying: “Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.” ~ Jim Valvano

Jessi Mautz Parents: Tony and Susie Mautz Age: 17 Year in School: Senior Favorite Sport: Track Favorite Coach: Kelly Cowan Why: I like track because I have improved over the last four years. Cowan is my favorite coach because he always pushes me to do my best and he knows when I can do better. I’ve learned how to be a leader and how to work as a team. Favorite saying: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

Jessi is a three- to four-sport athlete, involved in volleyball, basketball, softThe Hotchkiss Bulldogs made the final ball, track and dance. She is also very four at state last year. In baseball, involved in her FFA chapter and has Jaime has been named first team Allserved as secretary for two years. She State conference twice and received an is in the marching and concert bands as honorable mention. In football, he was well. Outside of school she enjoys dirtnamed first team All-State twice. He biking, boating, four-wheeling, snowplans to play college baseball at Adams mobiling, reading and taking care of State College. When he’s her FFA and 4-H animals. not involved in school Next she plans to attend activities, he enjoys Western State College camping, boating, shootand run track. She plans ing prairie dogs, hanging to major in elementary out with his friends and education with a minor in listening to music. athletic sciences.

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Delta County Independent

Crawford’s mayor says farewell after 24 years BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

When town clerk Jackie Savage gave the oath of office to Susie Steckel on April 4, 2012, it was a moment for the history books on two counts. Number one, it meant that Mayor Jim Crook had ended the longest time of service for a Crawford mayor, 24 years. And number two, Susie Steckel became the first woman to attain the mayoral office in Crawford. Crook beat the previous longest serving mayor by a full decade. Clarence Drexel served 14 years from 1934 to 1948. Local historian Chuck Farmer confirmed these facts. After the new mayor and trustees had been sworn in by Savage on Wednesday, April 4, Steckel said she didn’t know if she could fill Jim’s sandals, but she was going to try. Trustee Christie Young asked if those present could give Jim an ovation, and all those in the chamber gave him a rousing round of applause. Steckel told Crook at the end of the council meeting, “Jim we’re going to miss you.” Crook responded, “It’s really been great being on the council.” He always planned his schedule around the town’s meetings on the first and third Wednesdays. He noted, “Television is pretty lousy on Wednesday night. I don’t know what I’ll do on Wednesday nights.” A few days later on Saturday, former and current members of the Crawford Town Council and staff as well as people from the town and surrounding area joined in honoring Crook at his

Photos by Kathy Browning

Jim Crook had a big smile at his retirement party on April 7. He was ending his career as Crawford’s longest serving mayor. retirement party. Former town clerks Susan Hansen and Margaret Pearce came and spoke. Pearce said, “He was good to work for.” Former public works director Gabby George was present. He worked for the town 26 years. Former trustee Nathan Sponseller attended. Current staff Jackie Savage, Bruce Bair and Don Ludwig were present. That event was held in the Crawford Town Hall Community Room. Folks brought their favorite potluck fare to share. Mayor Steckel noted Crook had served Crawford a quarter of a century. “There’s been a lot of subtle changes and good changes since Jim

has been here. I think we all need to appreciate him,” Steckel said. Crook was given a plaque that recognized his service to the Town of Crawford as mayor. “It’s really kind of funny. I appreciate everybody and everything, and I always tried to do what was right for the town,” Crook said. When trustee Gil Saunders moved out of state, Crook took his place. “Uneducated in government, I never took it in school. But I loved the town,” Crook said. R.D. Round was mayor at that time. After serving one year as a trustee, Crook was encouraged by then town clerk Susan Hansen to run for mayor “because no one else is going to.”

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Musical play garners praise There was a strong sense of hometown pride about the new musical play by playwright Marty Durlin. “Beautiful Radiant Things,” with an all female cast, opened last Friday night at The Paradise Theatre following a reception at The Blue Sage Center for the Arts. There was exuberant applause throughout the first and second act with the audience quick to jump to their feet for a standing ovation at the play’s conclusion. Durlin wrote the play and music for this biography of jailed anarchist Emma Goldman as she turns 50 years old. The play featured more songs than dialogue but the play moved sprightly through the prison events. Sticky Mulligan was the musical director. Vocal harmonies were arranged by Pam Petersen. Lenore Cambria choreographed the talented actresses through the musical numbers. Mulligan, Shelley Gray and Pam Petersen comprised the orchestra on opening night. In the climatic scene above are (l-r) Jenell Wehn, Christy Eller, Amber McDaniel and Sally Kane, who had the starring role. Catch performances April 18 in Carbondale, April 20-22 at The Paradise Theatre in Paonia, April 28 in Boulder and April 29 in Denver.

Local group likes coal methane capture bill This month, the Colorado Senate will consider whether to amend Colorado’s renewable energy portfolio standard to include electricity generated from burning methane gas vented from active and abandoned coal mines. The NFRIAWSERC Conservation Center supports HB 1160, a bi-partisan effort sponsored by Senator Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass, and Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulpher Springs, because it benefits the environment and job creation in Delta County.

Coal mines must vent methane to safeguard their miners. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This means that generating relatively minor amounts of electricity by burning methane could substantially reduce green house gas emissions in Colorado. Energy analyst Randy Udall calculates that five megawatts of energy generated from coal mine methane emissions, at a capital cost of $10 million, would offset more carbon than $700 million

of solar projects installed in Colorado as of 2010. The North Fork’s current estimated potential is up to 40 megawatts of electricity and 3,000 carbon offsets per day. Underground coal mines emit methane gas long after the coal reserves are exhausted, and coal mine methane capture would support local jobs at well past the life of the mines. Eligible renewableenergy resources in the existing legislation include solar, wind, geothermal, and methane capture from landfills.

Crook was not interested. He didn’t want to lead a meeting, but he ran unopposed and, naturally, won. “I found it quite rewarding.” In the next election, he had an opponent and wanted to find out if the people thought he had done a good job. They did and he won again. In his fourth election and those following, the late Dick Steckel always told Crook, “One more time.” In the 24 years Crook was mayor, he never felt like he was in control. “I never felt like I ran the town. I always felt there were seven people you had to deal with. You really need to bring it to the council and the council decides,” Crook said. Crook said Crawford is the only town in Delta County that plows it’s streets when there’s just two inches of snow. He noted Crawford has one of the best water and sewer systems in the state. “For a small town we have a heck of a lot going for us,” he concluded. “I’m glad Susie’s going to do it now. Thank you.” Mayor Steckel noted that she once heard someone complain that Crook was not doing his job as mayor because he wasn’t shooting stray dogs. That 1906 ordinance was not enforced by the former mayor. Susan Hansen thanked Crook for his support and leadership over the last four years on the Crawford Town Hall renovation project. She said it is a part of his legacy to the town as mayor. Donna Spencer, friend and business partner, said Crook lacked confidence when she first met him. “I gave him a lot of encouragement,” she said. He blossomed. “I’m really proud of you, Jim,” she said. “You’ve done a good job.” Bruce Bair, public works director said, “I’ve really enjoyed working with you as a mayor. You’ve been a great boss.” Jim Crook’s daughter Sandi Shaffet, who lives in China, wrote a letter which was read at the party by Deb Imlah. “[My dad] was the most honest mayor you could have, especially for someone who is a Crook.” Everyone laughed. “I have always been proud to tell people that ‘He’s my dad, the mayor of Crawford.’” Well mayors retire, but fathers never do.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Museum talk will focus on the Allen Family The public is invited to a presentation by Ross Allen, Saturday, April 21, 1;30 p.m. at the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, 180 South Second Street in Hotchkiss. Allen will relate the history of the large Allen family that settled on Rogers Mesa in 1886. In 1885 a relative wrote to the Allens in Ohio about the opportunity for land in the Meeker, Colorado area. They sold their property, loaded livestock and farm equipment into box cars and came by rail to Evans, Colorado. From

Evans, they traveled by covered wagon to Meeker where they spent the winter in the wagons. Finding Meeker too cold and not good crop growing country, most of the Allens came to Rogers Mesa in the spring of 1886. Once there, many of the Allens filed for homesteads, surveyed and dug irrigation ditches and started farms. In 1910 Ross’ grandfather started raising sheep. Now both Ross and his brother Larry have sheep ranches. Ross has many interesting stories of the family’s endeavors over the last 126 years.

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B4 Wednesday, April 18, 2012

NORTH FORK TIMES

Revolution Brewing hosts Biz After Hours Paonia Chamber of Commerce and Revolution Brewing are hosting a Business After Hours and Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at 302 Grand Avenue, Paonia.

Visit the brewery to see how these artisans go about their craft. Talk to the brewers, get a whiff of the hops, then cross over to the tasting room and sip on a variety of tasty beverages.

Delta County Independent

High school players share talents during skills camp BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The weather was perfect and the turnout was great for the 2012 Paonia Youth Baseball/Softball Camp. A total of 18 boys and girls from kindergarten through 8th grade came out for the camp, which was held April 9-11 at

Volunteer Park and was sponsored by the Paonia Baseball Program. Considering that schools were out on spring break, “That’s a good number,” said Paonia head coach Drew Potter. Several members of the Paonia Eagles baseball team volunteered to coach at the camp, which

focused on fundamental skills such as throwing, catching, base-running, fielding and pitching. The camp was also a good way for younger players to get to know some

of the high school players, including Michael Wilmore, McCabe Taylor, Justin Manupella, Kyle Manupella, Jared Burge, Jacob Leon and Tyler Kendall.

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Paonia head coach Drew Potter coaches Aspen Lopez, left, and Jalyn Walker, both 10, in the fine art of catching while Paonia starting catcher Jacob Leon looks on during the Paonia Youth Baseball/ Softball Camp, held last week at Volunteer Park.

Paonia first baseman Tyler Kendall gives a little oneon-one time to Sackett Chesnik during the Paonia Youth Baseball/Softball Camp. Kendall and catcher Jacob Leon volunteered throughout all three days of the camp and said it was “a lot of fun” spending time with the younger players.

Mad Dog Ranch hosts Garden Gala to benefit high school scholarships

Fun night of food, music to help North Fork grads Dining and dancing under the stars amidst the splendor of Pam and Joe Cocker’s summer gardens will provide the setting for Paonia Rotary’s upcoming fundraiser for Paonia, Hotchkiss and Vision high school senior scholarships. This Garden Gala will take place on Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Mad Dog Mansion, an especially spectacular time at the ranch with gardens in full bloom. Appetizers, beer and wine will be served at 6 p.m. on the garden level and veranda of the mansion with “non host” cocktails available in the mansion bar. Appetizers will be followed by dining al fresco at 7 p.m. with dancing under the stars to the Strolling Scones to follow at 8:30 p.m. The ticket price per person will be $125. Paonia Rotarians are urging you to kick off your summer in style! Tickets are limited to the Garden Gala, only 150 will be

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Paonia Rotary Club invites the public to come to a Garden Gala at the Mad Dog Ranch in Crawford. The dinner and auction will support the Rotary Scholarship Fund for local graduates. Advance reservations are being taken right now. Don’t miss out. Only 150 tickets will be sold for the June event. Call Pam Bliss today at 921-5641 for your reservation. sold . . . so reserve your tickets today! Advance ticket reservations can be made by calling Pam Bliss at 921-5641. Raising funds for North Fork Valley high school senior scholarships is taken very seriously by members of the Rotary Club of Paonia. For the past four years, the club has awarded $20,000 per year to worthy high school seniors. Being one of the smallest Rotary Clubs in

Colorado, this is an ambitious task that requires a lot of planning each year. As scholarships for 2012 loom in the near future, Paonia Rotarians are focused again on fundraising. Paonia Rotary encompasses the entire North Fork Valley of Delta County. As part of the fundraising endeavor, Paonia Rotarians are collecting a variety of exciting auction items for both its live

auction, silent auction and raffle. A few of these items include a Joe Cocker Concert Tour Package including airfare and hotel, a one week stay at Cabarita Lookout Villa in Jamaica and dinner for four prepared by wellknown author and chef, Gina Bone. The club is still gathering items for their auctions, so if you have an item to donate please call Jackie Parks at 527-4585.

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Rotary helps garden to grow The Cedaredge Community Gardens (CCG) recently received a $250 donation from the Cedaredge Rotary Club. Club president Jamie Meiklejohn explained the Rotary Club hosts events to raise funds for community projects and scholarships. This year the club is sponsoring three major events — the annual Rotary Golf Tournament on May 19, a barbecue during Heritage Days on May 26, and the Thunder Mountain 5k and 10k walk/ run on June 2. For more information on these events, contact Meiklejohn at 778-2868. Pictured during the presentation, from the left, are CCG secretary John Steighner, Rotarians Steve Wilson and Jamie Meiklejohn, CCG vice president Francie Starkey, CCG treasurer Dea Jacobsen and CCG president Gerry Mendralla.

Metamoocil Mountain Boys perform April 21 BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Savannah McIntyre

OC names student of the month BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Savannah McIntyre, a senior at Cedaredge High School, has been named Orchard City student of the month for April. Savannah has achieved a lot of success in sports activities earning letters and all-conference honors. She has placed six times in state championship track meets, noted Mayor Don Suppes in presenting the town’s award. She is a student with an eye to the future earning credits during high school for completion of a vocational certificate program at Delta-Montrose Technical College. She says that a degree in kinesiology (the study of human body movement) at Colorado Mesa University is on her educational horizon after graduation. Outside of school activities and achievements, Savannah serves as a volunteer at Horizons Care Center. She is a Member of ASTRA and also volunteers at the Cedaredge Animal shelter. She is the daughter of Kim and Wayne Doughty of Eckert.

On Saturday, April 21, starting at 7 p.m., the Metamoocil Mountain Boys (Paul Frazier, Claxton and George Gertz) will be performing at the AppleShed Arts Complex and Gallery, 250 S. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge, to celebrate the release of their third CD appropriately, and cleverly proactively titled, “I Gotta Go.” As most of their fans and local music buffs know, the Boys perform what they call “organic acoustic music,” mixing their own unique blend of acoustic blues with just a hint of bluegrass, folk, roots, swing and show tunes. Encouraged by the success of their first CD — “We sold 38 of ‘em,” quipped Claxton — the performance will feature some of the Boys’ original songs and some old favorites, with local favorites David Starr and Roy Martin sitting in during the second set. On their new CD the Boys perform covers of some of their favorite performers, including John

George Gertz, Larry Claxton and Paul Frazier, the Metamoocil Mountain Boys, will perform Saturday, April 21, to celebrate the release of their third CD. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the AppleShed in Cedaredge. Prine, Kieran Kane, J.J. Cole, Blind Willie Johnson, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wyle Hunt and others. Claxton noted that, even though Gertz has moved to Louisville, the Boys still plan on getting together for live performances. Advance tickets are $15 and are now on sale at Starr’s Guitars. Tickets at the door go for $17. The Boys have been picking and grinning in

and around Delta County since coming together for an impromptu concert in 2005, and they are inviting all their fans, friends and neighbors to join in the fun. As an extra bonus, a complimentary copy of the new CD, which also features musical contributions by David Starr, Kerry Claxton, Adrienne Yauk and “Doc” Adkins, is included with the purchase of a ticket. For more information, call Starr’s Guitars at 856-2331.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Afterwards I pull off of N Road into the widened area where the Black Canyon Audubon sign depicts our shorebirds. They’ll soon be appearing. At the moment, it’s nearly sundown...dark with the heavy clouds moving in. And it’s very quiet:

no crane sounds. The silence is oppressive. I remember. I remember so many scenes. The late April snow storm with over a thousand cranes trapped by the blizzard: These normally gregarious birds became stressed and irritated. Threat displays, angry lunges, and some simply lay down to endure. Birds being thrown and tossed by the gale winds — I will never forget. And another year, when we had whooping cranes within our flock of sandhills. A glorious spring morning of blue sky and bright sunlight. The birds spiraling up and up and up to finally V-out over the Grand Mesa. The three whoopers — so much larger, so much whiter! And years later phone calls: “Whooper!” But it was just an early pelican that decided to take off with the sandhills. A big white bird with black wingtips . . . but soon the pelican grew weary and drifted back to land at the Basin. Of course, each year is different, with new experiences to cherish. The table above shows the total numbers from 2000 to 2012. In 2006 we had 18,000 but in 2007 only 8,000. Why?

YEAR 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

COUNT 11,135 15,284 12,262 16,544 11,246 14,204 18,658 8,595 13,717 15,511 17,109 13,442 13,294

That’s still a mystery. And so I estimate that we’ll likely have from 10,000 to 15,000 — half to two-thirds of the flock of 20,000 each season. They come to us on “crane time.” Even if I get word from the San Luis Valley that some have taken off, they don’t always show up here. There are other places to land: Crawford, along the Gunnison River, at seeps along our mesas. But I never tire of the spectacular event. Though the migration’s over, we may still have cranes this summer in our area. The hot-line will still be functioning with updates on notable birds such as pelicans, Western Grebe chicks, or duck families. Please feel free to call. I love to talk about birds! My phone number is 835-8391.

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

What’s bugging you? Problems of woody plants and their solutions BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

After a long winter’s rest I am back in the saddle as promised and will be writing this column twice a month. We have a number of chores that need to be attended to right now, that is if you haven’t already been busy in your yard. I have been working hard for the last three weeks. What chores are we talking about? First, have you given your trees, shrubs and woody perennials a drink of water? Some of these plants probably went all winter without any irrigation and will be under considerable stress. Pines and spruces may show browning of needles. You may have some winter dieback. This is also a great time to prune your trees and woody plants. Shrubs and woody perennials

will often need severe cutback to maintain size and shape. I cut my rabbitbrush, Russian sage, and blue mist spirea (Caryopteris) back to about a foot. My smaller flowering, woody perennial plants are deadheaded now. I hold off this chore until the spring. Any trees that are well established can also be pruned now so that you can walk under them without banging your head. Prune up as high as eight feet. Use proper pruning tools and techniques. Use the three cut method on the larger limbs to avoid splitting branches and bark. Now let’s take a few minutes to talk about two important pest problems that need to be addressed this time of year. These are the twig beetle on primarily pinions and Marssonina Blight on aspens. Twig beetles have begun emerging and their numbers are similar to those we trapped in 2010 — high and of concern. Last year we got a bye and didn’t need to spray. This year looks to be a year that beetle numbers will be

Rebekahs getting ready for yard sale BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

April 27-28, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. are the dates and times set for the annual indoor yard, bake sale, and breakfast burritos by Elberta Rebekah #106 Lodge. The event will take place inside the IOOF Hall in Cedaredge.

Members have been collecting items throughout the year. Among the items that have already been given are: lots of house plants; assorted furniture; LP records, books, and a wide variety of household articles. Anyone interested in donating items (no clothing) may call 656-7688.

high enough to warrant spraying. If you have had a problem with this pest in the past, you may be a candidate for spraying this year. Twig beetle damage starts as a browning of twig tips due to their tunneling activity. Continued infestations can damage the tree and cause tree loss. A second generation occurs in July but has rarely been a problem. Most of the reported damaging infestations have been in the Surface Creek area and especially around Cedaredge. I certainly would consider the North Fork area a prime problem area. Only you can determine the need to spray. An insecticide from the synthetic pyrethroid group, such as High Yield 38 will provide up to 90 days of protection. You can spray yourself but if you have a lot of trees to protect, a commercial applicator would be a good call. Another pest problem that needs to be addressed now is

Vision students to make presentations Surface Creek Vision Home and Community Program will host its annual Senior Presentation Night Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Stolte Packing Shed, Cedaredge Pioneer Town. This presentation is a Vision Program requirement for graduation. Family, friends and the public are invited to attend. A reception will follow the presentations.

Marssonina blight. It is a fairly common disease of aspens. Symptoms include brown spots or blotches on leaves often with yellow margins. These spots usually don’t appear until later in the summer. While this disease rarely kills a tree, it can cause premature leaf drop and will reduce fall color. This blight over winters on old diseased leaves so removal of fallen leaves in the fall and spring is the key to minimize further infestation. Warm, wet springs produce the best conditions for this disease. Fungicides applied at bud break followed by one to two more applications 10 to 12 days apart should minimize the incidence of this disease. Fungicides include products with mancozeb, chlorothalonil or cupric sulfide. I have been using a product with chlorothalonil. Well that is it for now. For more information you can always Google any of the subjects I cover. The Colorado Extension has a number of online fact sheets including “Planttalk Colorado.” Just be aware that having passed through a warm winter with less than average rainfall, you can expect some more and maybe different problems this year. And with a warm start to our spring, expect events to happen as much as two weeks earlier. Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a master gardener.

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Crystal Coe is the recipient of the 2012 scholarship presented by Dina McEwen, president of Preceptor Gamma Alpha, a chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

Scholarship helps Crystal Coe gain a medical career BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Beta Sigma Phi’s Preceptor Gamma Alpha’s Service Committee has chosen Austin resident Crystal Coe to receive this year’s $300 scholarship. Coe was given the same award two years ago. She obtained her CNA license in 1992, received QMAP and ACF certification in 1996, graduated from LPN school a year ago. Coe is currently enrolled in the RN program through the College Network/Excelcier College online program. An accredited online college recognized in Colorado. Her intensions are to continue her studies through the summer semester and perhaps through the fall to complete her Bachelor’s degree. Additional plans are to pursue a Master’s degree with a goal to become a Nurse Practitioner. “I enjoy working in the healthcare field,” she

said, “and have compassion for the elderly. I have been fortunate to be able to help with start-ups of different types of healthcare programs including the PACE program in 2008-2010.” Dina McEwen, president of the sorority presented the award. The Service Committee has been offering the scholarship for the past seven years, awarded to a female applicant enrolled in a course of study to further her education.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Ashley Wenner of Cedaredge was named as a student member to Fort Lewis College’s branch of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. Wenner’s major is business administration - international business.

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AGRICULTURE

Delta County Independent

Sheep initiative launched to grow flocks The U.S. sheep industry is finding itself amidst an encouraging time: lamb prices are at an all-time high, the wool market is the highest it’s been since 1989 and the cull ewe and pelt markets are very lucrative. However, from the farm gate through to the lamb and wool processing level, there is a shared concern about meeting the demand for lamb and wool production in the United States.

Lamb processors, from the commercial market channel to the rapidly growing nontraditional markets, are clamoring for a greater supply of lamb. In 2011, two major announcements to carry American lamb in our nation’s grocery stores occurred: Kroger, one of the nation’s largest grocery store chains, launched an American lamb branded campaign and Super Walmart made a commitment to

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exclusively carry American lamb in its stores. And the nontraditional market channels, which include on-farm sales, farmers markets and small processors serving ethnic communities, have grown exponentially over the years. In fact, onethird of the U.S. lamb crop has moved outside the traditional industry infrastructure to feed this nontraditional lamb market. As an industry, we must supply the traditional market channel to keep American lamb in the nation’s largest grocery store chains and restaurants all while meeting the emerging demand for American lamb in the nontraditional markets. This robust demand for product is also being experienced in the wool market. The U.S. military, the largest domestic consumer of U.S. wool, is excited for the opportunity to clothe our troops in high-performance washable wool products. The equipment that makes washable wooltop has been installed in the United States and is being used for a variety of domestically produced wool products that are already reaching the military and commercial markets. A strategy to strengthen the lamb and wool industry’s infrastructure

by increasing the number of sheep in production is vital for the longterm sustainability of the industry. This is why the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is calling on sheep producers, both large and small, from east to west, to help accomplish the goal of growing our flock. ASI has come up with a formula to address these shortages within just a few years, it’s called Let’s Grow with twoPLUS. With three goals in mind, the primary objective of this campaign is to encourage current producers to expand their sheep numbers by

2014. This initiative will result in 315,000 more lambs and 2 million more pounds of wool for the industry to market. The three goals are: encourage producers to increase the size of their operation by two ewes per operation or by two ewes per 100 by 2014; encourage sheep producers to increase the average birthrate per ewe to two lambs per year; and encourage producers to increase the harvested lamb crop by 2 percent– from 108 percent to 110 percent. ASI has developed a website (www.growour-

flock.org) and materials to help spread the word of the initiative. The site includes a video explaining the twoPLUS program, Let’s Grow partners who are participating in the campaign, resources for producers, an open forum for producers to communicate with one another and a section for media promotion. Additional Let’s Grow activities and resources will be revealed throughout the year to continue the promotion of the campaign and assist producers in meeting the goals of increased production.

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4-H’ers ‘git r done’! Last week these members of the Git-R-Done 4-H Club of Delta went around town with goats in tow, holding the cute critters “ransom” in a fund raiser to help pay for a scale to weigh their animal projects. The effort was hugely successful, thanks to the generosity of local businesses who contributed more than $1,400. The scale will cost about $1,500. Club members involved in the project gathered for a quick photo and include Katie Caterino, Brooke Richards, Tanner Edenbo, Courtney Edenbo, Janeal Braslin, P.J. Germann, Colby Braslin, Cheyanne Germann, Hunter St. Clair, Zen Greenlee, Austin Germann, Jayden Braslin, Dillon Braslin and Pepper Edenbo.

BLM’s advisory council meets in Hotchkiss April 27 The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, April 27, at the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 174 N. First Street. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and is open to the public. The public comment period is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Individuals who want to make a statement during the public comment period should register with the BLM by sending an email to sborders@blm.gov by Wednesday, April 25. Speakers should submit a written copy of their statement at the meeting

for the administrative record. Depending on the number of speakers, the RAC may limit the length of presentations. Agenda topics include: • Gunnison sagegrouse; • August 2012 Oil & Gas Lease Sale; • RAC roles and responsibilities;

• BLM/Office of Surface Management Consolidation; and • District and Field Office Management Reports. For more information on Colorado RACs, go to www.blm.gov/co/st/ en/BLM_Resources/racs/ swrac.html.

Take the leap into organic BY JOHN CRABTREE Center for Rural Affairs

The steady growth of organic farming and ranching across rural America and the economic impacts of organics on rural communities cannot be ignored. In 2012, the USDA is again investing $50 million in funding for the EQIP Organic Initiative, which provides a 75% share of the estimated cost of implementing organic conservation measures to those who qualify–90% for beginning, limitedresource and socially-disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Farmers and ranchers transitioning to organic as well as established organic producers have another opportunity to apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiative funding to assist their organic efforts. Friday, June 1 is the third and final 2012 deadline to file an application through your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office. Fifty million dollars in national funding available this year provides farmers and ranchers a tremendous opportunity to take the leap into organic. Rural cities and towns as well as local food systems will reap rewards as well.

The Center for Rural Affairs’ long history of helping family farmers and ranchers access new conservation programs offers opportunities. We’ve created an Organic Initiative fact sheet available at www.cfra.org/2010-eqiporganic-initiative. We also operate a Farm Bill Helpline where producers can call (402) 6872100, ask for the helpline and receive assistance in accessing EQIP Organic funding and other related initiatives, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Cooperative Conservation Partnerships Initiative, Value Added Producer Grants and a host of beginning farmer and rancher programs.

Canal closed to public The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association is notifying the public that the South Canal will be closed to public access from Miguel Road to below tunnel one (2.5 miles downstream from Miguel Road) in preparation for work on the South Canal hydroelectric project.

VOLUNTEER WEEK

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Volunteering helps retirees combat boredom Scores of people spend their working days dreaming of the moment they are eligible for retirement. They may have retirement counted down to the minutes and seconds, particularly if they’ve been in a job that hasn’t been the most enjoyable. But many people find that once they retire they do not know what to do to fill their time. Boredom actually may be a side effect of

retirement, and some people actually want to go back to work. Much of the focus when planning for retirement concerns finances. All other factors take a backseat. Therefore, there may be emotional issues that arise during retirement, and retirees are not always prepared to deal with such issues. Having a post-retirement plan in place can mean the difference between

happiness and having a hard time adjusting, according to experts. Here are some tips that can help anyone ease into the golden years. • Establish goals. After working for years, the idea of setting goals can seem counterintuitive. But goals can give life direction and have you looking forward to things in the future. Goals also motivate retirees to get up in the morn-

ing now that a commute to work isn’t part of the daily schedule. • Donate time or money. Giving back to others, whether to the community or to a charitable organization, can feel good and give retirees some structure. Volunteering your time at a place can give life some sort of purpose outside of a job. • Start a home-based business. Just because you retire doesn’t mean you have to fully retire. Now may be the opportunity to start a business venture you have always dreamed about, whether that is something handson or just serving as a consultant. • Try new things. Part of goal-setting is to add things to the list

you’ve never done before, which can boost feelings of excitement. You may discover a new interest that becomes a passion. Now that you have time to explore new hobbies, they might prove more rewarding. • Meet with people. Part of what makes work fulfilling is the opportunity to get out of the house and interact with others who are not members of your family. It’s easy to fall into a rut when you are not being mentally stimulated by conversation from different people. • Realize it’s alright not to love retirement. Just because the grass seemed greener in someone else’s yard, doesn’t mean it always turns out to be that way. It is

OK to accept that maybe retirement isn’t entirely what you expected and to make changes that can enable the experience to be better.

Gather your team for Relay for Life Walk on a team for the Delta County Relay for Life and help in the fight to triumph over cancer. The annual event will be held June 29 at the Delta High School track. Relayers walk all night and raise funds for cancer research and local patient services. Visit DeltaRelay forLife.com for more information or to sign up.

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‘Dobie cleanup Boy Scout Troop 497 cleaned up an exremely littered shooting area of the ‘dobies. Pictured after the cleanup are (left to right) Isaac Vader, Duane Harris, Lucas Vader, Christian DaCosta, Aaron Good, Patrick DaCosta, Zachary Good, Rick Schaefer (Scoutmaster) and Scottie DaCosta. The accompanying photo is a “before” shot of the area. The troop also participated in a court of honor in January, The Klondike on Grand Mesa in February, and the March Merit Badge Rally in Montrose.

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Delta County Memorial Hospital recognizes and celebrates the tremendous efforts of our volunteers. Their dedicated service and compassion truly make a difference at DCMH and in our community. They are an inspiration to others and deserve our praise. “The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” DeAnn Hollis

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VOLUNTEER WEEK

Delta County Independent

Volunteer opportunities abound for today’s teens When attempting to gain acceptance to the college of their choice, teenagers quickly learn the admission requirements extend beyond their report cards. Colleges weigh academics considerably, but many institutions of higher learning also want wellrounded students who will make great additions to the community as well as the classroom. One of the things admissions boards look for in an applicant is his or her track record of volunteering. Though students likely won’t be denied admission if they have never volunteered, it never hurts to have volunteer work on a resume, and some students have even earned scholarship money thanks to their record of service. Parents who want to help their child find the right volunteer opportunity should consider the child’s hobbies and interests. Oftentimes, a child’s favorite hobby matches up perfectly with a volunteer opportunity. When such a match is made, teenagers tend to look forward to their volunteer work and might even find a career path they’d like to follow. The Athlete Students who love sports are likely to discover a host of volunteer

opportunities at their disposal. The Special Olympics (www.special olympics.org) is a rewarding volunteer opportunity for adults and children alike. Relying heavily on volunteers, the Special Olympics needs volunteers to fill positions that include athlete escort, scorekeeper, cheerleader, and even fans. Events occur 365 days a year, ensuring there is a local opportunity for every teen regardless of how hectic his or her schedule might be. The Traveler Teenagers who love to travel can combine that passion with their desire to help the less fortunate. Many programs are designed for families who want to go on serviceoriented vacations. For example, when signing up for such a program, a volunteer might visit a less fortunate country and help build and renovate existing structures. Global Citizens Network (www.globalcitizens.org) is one of many such programs, and families will work side-by-side with fellow volunteers as well as members of the local community they’re helping. Younger volunteers often find service-oriented vacations especially eye-opening, providing a different perspective of the world they might oth-

erwise never be able to witness or understand. The Teacher Teenagers who enjoy teaching others might find a local coaching opportunity suits them best. Coaching doesn’t have to be limited to sports, though grade-school aged children often look up to the local high school athletes and genuinely appreciate when such athletes take the time to work with them personally. Additional teachingbased volunteer opportunities include the local music program for the musically inclined teen or reading to younger kids through the local library’s reading program. The Builder Some teenagers are naturally inclined to building, and they might even be off to engineering school once they earn their high school diplomas. Before applying to the school of their choice, teenagers with a more mechanical inclination might find a volunteering opportunity such as Habitat for Humanity® (www.habitat.org) is the perfect fit. No previous building experience is required, and volunteers both young and old often find their time erecting homes for the less fortunate among the most rewarding moments of their lives.

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Displaying the $7,500 donation from the El Pomar Foundation are (front row, left to right) Carl Clay, Operation Round Up, Betsy Marston, El Pomar, DMEA board members Ed Marston and Glen Black; (back row) DMEA board members Ken Norris, Terry Brown and Brent Hines.

El Pomar donation supports DMEA’s Operation Round Up In 1937 entrepreneur Spencer Penrose and his wife Julie established El Pomar Foundation (www. elpomar.org) as part of their legacy to benefit the people of Colorado. El Pomar’s extensive programs are an example of innovation in action. The program details are all different, but together they support the same objectives of developing leaders and strengthening communities. El Pomar’s ongoing generosity will directly

benefit the communities served by DMEA’s Operation Round Up. The foundation recently contributed $7,500 to Operation Round Up, enabling the Round Up board to help more people and organizations in our service territory. “We greatly appreciate the magnanimous support of El Pomar Foundation,” said Carl Clay, chair of the Operation Round Up board. “One hundred percent of these funds will go to assist

A Salute To All Of Our Volunteers A big

THANK YOU to the 1000+ volunteers assisting in all our Delta County Schools.

individuals and organizations in need in Montrose and Delta counties.” Betsy Marston, one of El Pomar Foundation’s San Juan regional council members, explained why the $7,500 contribution to Operation Round Up was a good fit. “Volunteers serving on Operation Round Up’s board invest a substantial amount of their time identifying critical needs in their communities. We believe this contribution will brighten the lives of many people.” DMEA members who “round up” their bills to the next dollar are also making an important contribution to their community, noted Clay. On average, members participating in Operation Round Up contribute six dollars a year. “Together, our ‘small change’ can change lives.”

Become a foster grandparent St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent Program is a non-profit program that has been actively pairing limited-income adult volunteers, age 55 and up, with special-needs and at-risk children in Mesa and Delta County schools since 1988. Volunteers tutor and mentor kids in the classrooms of non-profit day care centers, preschools, and public schools, under the supervision of a certified teacher. You’re invited to get involved. When you join, you may be eligible to receive a non-taxable hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, an annual wellness exam and other great benefits. The time is right for YOU to make a difference for generations! For more information, or to apply, please call Tanya Fink, program coordinator, at (970) 263-9091, ext. 6.

Volunteer recognition planned

National Volunteer Week April 15-21

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The board of directors for the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter wishes to recognize the many Delta County churches, volunteers and anyone who assisted the shelter in any way this season, all of whom generously donated a great deal of their time, resources and energy to provide food and overnight shelter for those in need. You all helped provide 540 bed nights and 1,571 meals, giving 5,715 volunteer hours. The community is invited, along with all volunteers, to a thanksgiving prayer service on Friday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Delta United Methodist Church. A reception with light refreshments will follow. For questions, please call the shelter hotline at 773-8290.

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Turn-Key Liquor Store… Paonia’s oldest and largest liquor store includes 3000 sq. ft. building with drive-thru on 3 town lots. Additional 960 sq. ft. building included. Currently is a separate business. $595,000 with owner financing. #631420

Nancy Wood

Doris Danielsen

Shari Davis

Nancy Wood

Shari Davis

Bob or Linda Lario

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Crawford – Ranch

Grand Mesa – Cabin

Austin – Residential

Austin – Vacant Land

Eckert – Vacant Land

Orchard City – Vacant Land

Prime 4+ Acre Parcels…All underground electric, phone & natural gas installed. Paid water tap, Irrigation through HOA. Easy commute to Delta, Grand Junction, Montrose or Cedaredge. Enjoy 360° views of the surrounding mountains. Covenants for benefit of all lot owners. Owner financing available to qualified buyer. $97,500 ea. #654286/287

Serene Setting…Overlooks Currant Creek, 38+ acres has a nice excavated building site on the canyon rim. $69,900 #662556 (pictured); Adjacent 2.6 acres has electric installed. $29,900 #662555. Each parcel includes installed water tap & excavated driveway.

Cory Vista Estates…Two separate lots - 1.39 acres, #639394, 2.22 acres, #639395 each include a water tap; Two adjacent lots -7.6 acres, #638518, 4.3 acres, #638521. Mostly level 1.45 acre lot includes an equipment barn (pictured). Gas, electric & phone to lot line. $24,900-$48,900 #659701

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Beautiful Home, Large Shop… Fenced 5+ acres is ready for horses with a barn, loafing shed & irrigation water. Beautiful 3226 sq. ft. Geo-Thermal home, fully finished walk-out basement. Landscaped yard, covered back deck, 50 x 44 shop has a workshop plus extra storage upstairs & RV ready. $375,000 #662964

Equestrian’s Dream…Unique and beautiful 22+ acres, adjoins 800 acre State Park on the Crawford Reservoir - great for the fishing enthusiast, too. Lovely 3118 sq. ft. home, 2 large barns, hay/ loafing sheds, 3 garages, pastures & views. $359,000 #655718

Mountain Retreat…Totally remodeled 3BR/2BA, 1162 sq. ft. cabin features aspen T & G walls, newer carpet, full sized kitchen, 3/4 bath and 1/2 bath, walk-out basement and attached 1 car garage. No real estate being transferred, buyer will receive one Grand Mesa Resort Stock Certificate. $297,500 #660742

Retirement Delight… Extremely well cared for 1996 singlewide features 3BR/2BA with newer carpet, split floor plan. Private patio, beautiful yard with trees & flowers, fenced back yard. Set up on rented lot in Cherry Acres 55 and over Mobile Home Park. $35,000 #664966

Janice Jones

Marsha Bryan

John Freeman

Greg Stratman

Janice Jones

Bert Sibley

Norm or Christi Prettyman

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FOR RENT IN PAONIA: SALES Two bedroom, one bath, 800 square foot house. $650 per month. Gas heat. References. One month TORSION TRAILER AXLE security. Available now. 3500 lb. rated torsion axle 970-261-2737. (tfnx7) with 5-lug (4 1/2" patSMALL HOME IN tern) spindles included. Austin available Now. $500 Dimensions are 82” track rent, $500 deposit. No pets. length, 65” frame width, 30 degree angle??? $175 Call 275-5791. (tfnx7) 874-4558, leave message. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS (tfnx41) of West Elk Wilderness area from this RV lot northeast of Delta. $300 per month. Call YARD 970-261-0226. (4x14)

PRIME COUNTRY ACREAGE! A GREAT NEW PRICE on this ew N 4.2 ACRES of Prime Land on California Mesa between Montrose & Delta. Includes Paid Installed Domestic Water Tap & Irrigation Water. Underground phone & electric. Perfect Location for your New Country Home with Acreage & Views! #601700, NOW at $109,000! e

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970-856-8800 Each office independently 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. owned & operated Cedaredge, CO 81413 WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

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RENT TO OWN A mobile home set up in our quiet park outside of town of Montrose. Low down payment with a monthly CEDAREDGE, THREE payment as low at $485 per bedroom and office, two month. Utilities not includbath vaulted ceilings, RV ed. A few three bedroom, parking, 28 foot single car two bath units available garage, beautiful home with more coming soon. close to golf course and Background checks done on high school, private patio all prospective tenants. Call overlooking the San Juan today 970-249-8314. (8x9) Mountains, xeriscaped yard, w/d, dishwasher and refrigerator. $800 per month. Pets OK. Call Jonnell. 970379-5744. (4x13)

874-9803 • 874-4006

READY TO BE RENTED now. Nice size duplex, three bedroom, two bath, maintenance free yard, extra insulation in attic, central air and paint. On Garnet Mesa. 252-8872, leave message. (3x16)

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COUNTRY ESTATE! Hi-Tech Luxury w/”Old World” Charm & Flair! Lovely Spaew N cious 3BR/2BA French-Style Country Home on NEARLY 8 ACRES! Att. Garage with Big Workshop, 1/2 Bath & Office PLUS Detached 2-car Garage w/BONUS ROOM above. Fruit/Wine Cellar, Gorgeous Grounds & Amazing Views! Cedaredge, #648045, NOW at $425,900! e

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1019 GRAND AVENUE in Delta. Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. (1x16) GARAGE SALE FRIDAY and Saturday, 1675 Road, north at Safeway light on Hwy. 92. New and old stuff, porcelain dolls, household, yarn, misc., medical scooter. (2x16)

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VINTAGE DELIGHT! All the charm is still here in this updated 1916, 3BR/2BA, 1340 sq. ft. home on 1.32 acres on Surface Creek. Original hardwood floor in living/dining room. New steel roof, new laminate kitchen flooring, new kitchen counter tops & sink, vinyl siding & windows. Deck overlooks the creek. Detached 3 car garage. $220,000 Eckert, CO #660127

GOLF COURSE BEAUTY! 3BR/2BA, 2156 sq. ft. home with an open living area, vaulted ceilings, plant shelves, big windows with insulated blinds for energy efficiency. Beautifully landscaped yard with big patio & separate picnic area, steps in back down to fenced raised garden area, golf cart shed by cart path. $299,500 Cedaredge, CO #654918

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970-856-7344 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge, CO 81413 800-249-1838 jj@janicejones1.com

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APPRENTICE LINEMAN Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is seeking an Apprentice Lineman. Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Colorado driver's license. Must have basic math skills, computer skills, and legible handwriting. High school diploma or equivalent required. Greater consideration will be afforded applicants who have completed an electrical lineman vocational training program. Electrical utility or related experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds. Mechanical aptitude preferred. Must reside within a 30-minute response time of service area center. The person hired to fill the Apprentice Lineman position will be employed as a temporary Groundman at $24.27/hour for not more than six months. Holding the Groundman position is a prerequisite to be met by Apprentice Lineman candidates prior to being accepted into DMEA's Journeyman Lineman OJT Apprenticeship Program, recognized by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The Apprentice Lineman candidate's job performance will be evaluated throughout the sixmonth preliminary training period. The temporary Groundman position will end within the six-month time frame and the candidate will either be accepted into the Apprenticeship Program or will no longer be employed by DMEA. To apply, contact the Colorado Workforce Center in Delta or Montrose, Colorado, phone: 970-874-5781 or 970-249-7783. Applicants must be registered with the Colorado Workforce Center. Application packets are available from the Workforce Center. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012. DMEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (2x16) RUN YOUR OWN ranch and get paid! Looking for foreman (equipment operation and maintenance key) to run orchard/hay operation. Salary, housing and fringe benefits total $50k. Must be long term fit. Send resume to TCO, P.O. Box 1269, Cedaredge, CO 81413. (2x15) ADVERTISE TODAY!

LOOKING FOR SOMEone to take care of an elderly lady from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. two nights a week. Prefer someone older between 50 and 60. Cell 216-8429, or day phone 874-8461. (2x16) THE TOWN OF CEDARedge is accepting applications for a front counter Golf Shop Attendant. Position duties include Golf Shop operations including starting of play, scheduling tee times, etc. The position is part-time, throughout the year, with emphasis on weekend and holiday schedules. Typical salary is minimum wage per hour. Employee will report directly to the Golf Pro. A detailed job description and employment application is available at Town Hall, Golf Shop, calling golf pro Larry Murphy at 970-856-7781 or www.cedaredgecolorado. com. Interested persons may submit a completed application to the Golf Pro; Cedaredge Golf Club, P.O. Box 398, 500 SE Jay Ave., Cedaredge, CO 81413; on or before 4 p.m. April 27, 2012. A resume may be attached to the Town application. The Town of Cedaredge is an EOE/ADA employer. (2x15)

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY TRANSCARE AMBULance is hiring RNs and all level EMS personnel for the Western Slope. To apply call 970-901-2863. (2x16)

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. THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Saxton at 970-874-2085. (tfx41)

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

ALANON FAMILY GROUP meets in Delta at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer. If there is a problem of alcoholism in a family member or friend, we can help you. You are not alone. Call Shirley at 323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information. Alateen meeting in Delta, same time, same place. Call first. (TFNx19)

BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 8567115. (tfnx12)

THE PREGNANCY REsource Center needs staff volunteers to join our team of those committed to presenting life and the truth of Jesus Christ. Why not call us at 874-5733 and find out more? (tfx26)

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1)

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO change a child's life! Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We need your help! Call today for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with a child in our community. Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, 874-4661, www. partners-west.org. or www. deltayouth@montrose.net. (tfx13) PAONIA AMERICAN Legion runs a year round non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for the North Fork area. For information, call 527-6252. (tfx49)

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PUBLIC SERVICE

FARM WORKER HEALTH Services: We offer assistance with medical, dental and medicines. If you work in agriculture you may qualify for our services. For more information call 3230538. (tfx12)

THE AMERICAN LEGION Post 97 Paonia is seeking the names and addresses of all persons currently serving on active duty in the military from the North Fork Valley in order to contact them and show our support. Send addresses to ALANON FAMILY GROUP American Legion Post 97, meetings. Hotchkiss, PO Box 277, Paonia, CO Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist 81428 or call 527-6552. Church, Oak and Main. Edna 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. PARENTS FREE! INFORMDue to low attendance, call ation and referrals to first. licensed child care providers, call Bright Futures Child ALANON FAMILY GROUP Care Resource and Referral, meetings, Paonia, 1-877-728-5613. (TFNx4) Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and FOSTER GRANDPARENT Ornaga. Call Kay at 527- Program enriches the lives 3518 or Chris 527-3366. of senior volunteers while improving the education of SERVICIOS DE SALUD children with special needs. De Campesinos: Ofrecemos Volunteers, 55 and older, ayuda con doctores, dentis- needed to assist in class tas, y medicinas. Si trabajas rooms tutoring and mentoren agricultura puedes califi- ing children. Low-income car para nuestros servicios. volunteers may qualify for Para mas informacion llame a stipend. Teachers in Delta al 323-0538. (tfx12) area class rooms request THINK YOU'RE PREG- "Grandparents" to come nant? Abused? Need help? in and work with students The Pregnancy Resource who need the extra help to Center in Delta offers free achieve their best. For inforservice, support and advice mation on how you can use to all teenagers and women your talents to help kids call in crisis pregnancy situa- Tanya at 263-9091. (tfx7) tions. For Christian help, PARENTS — FREE anytime, call 874-5733. information and referrals YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN for licensed child care prohelp. Colorado Tobacco viders. Call Bright Futures Quitline offers free, confi- Child Care Resource & dential assistance. Call 1- Referral at 877-728-5613. (TFNx1) 800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28). SUPPORT GROUP: CARE- BECAWS! VOLUNTEERS givers, friends and loved needed. Call 970-527-3350, ones of Alzheimer’s and or visit cawsonline.org. dementia victims. Facing Delta County Citizens for difficult situations? Get Animal Welfare and Shelter help. 2nd Monday every (CAWS) month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Southern Baptist Church, Mending Hearts offered 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call weekly by Hospice and Karen for more details, 835- Palliative Care of Western 3113. (tfx3) Colorado are held weekly GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS ALZHEIMER'S ASSOsenior citizen volunteers ciation Caregivers' Support throughout area. If you Group, Cory/Austin. All have 2 - 4 hours per month Saints Lutheran Church, minimum, opportunities in 20101 Deer Creek Road. Delta/Montrose counties Last Wednesday of every that match your interests month, 1 p.m. are available. YOU are the missing LINK. Call 874-8657 SUBSCRIBE! 874-4421 or 249-9639. (tfx28)

SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD jewelry and silver or bits of gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 or send them to: Gale NARCOTICS ANONY- Conger, Secretary of IOOF mous meets at 9th and Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. Palmer, Delta, Mondays and 548, Delta, CO 81416. Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) THE AMERICAN RED BECAWS! DONATIONS Cross needs you. Become needed. Credit cards one of the Red Cross volaccepted. Call 970-527- unteers who says, “We’ll Be 3350, or visit cawsonline. There, Because Help Can’t org. Delta County Citizens Wait!” Call your local Red for Animal Welfare and Cross Chapter at 970-242Shelter (CAWS) 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW DELTA FOOD PANTRY for information on the difneeds meals for Delta ference you can make in families who are temporar- someone’s life as a disaster THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS ily in need. Donations of volunteer. ((TFNx4)) help for families of probnon-perishable food may UNEMPLOYED? JOIN be brought to 628 Meeker. others for a time of net- lem drinkers. Al-Anon Family Groups. Join us in (tfx36) working, encouragement, Cedaredge, Thursday, 8:00 HELP!!! KEEP THE and skill improvement. p.m. in Wick Hall, behind animal population under Latent Resources meets Cedaredge Baptist Church, control, and SAVE an ani- the first Thursday of each 370 W. Main., Cedaredge. mal's life. Adopt your new month at 6:30 at the Delta Call Vicki 856-7115 or Mary cat or dog from the Delta United Methodist Church 835-6123. Speaker mtg. last County Humane Society. (5th & Meeker). Attendants Thurs. of month. (tfx8) Adoption fee is minimal. and visitors are encouraged to dress professionally IS SOMEONE’S DRINKCall 874-2149. (DCHS) and bring a note pad and ing affecting your teenager? THERE IS A VFW MEETING a willingness to learn and Delta and Cedaredge area on the first Monday of each be challenged. Find us on is now offering Al-Ateen month. At 6 p.m. there is facebook.com & twitter.com Group meetings for your a potluck and the meeting - search "Latent Resources", troubled teen. Teens share is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans or call James at 970-901- support, strength and hope. For more information call Building, 15th & Howard, 9463. 835-3408 or 874-9832. (tfx8) Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul HEALTHY BABIES START BELIEVING with early prenatal care. FAMILIES Carter. (tfx31) families: Tandem Delta County Health in BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG Department. Offers access Families is an innovative, or cat today. Call 970-527- to immediate, temporary private non-profit mentor3350, or visit cawsonline. Medicaid for pregnant ing program providing serorg. Delta County Citizens women who qualify. 874- vices for at-risk children of Delta and Mont-rose counfor Animal Welfare and 2165. (tfx25) ties. Anyone interested in Shelter (CAWS) BECAWS! DISCOUNT volunteering their services CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV spay and neuter coupons or donating usable items regular meetings on the available. Call 970-527- should call 874-3000 or 252second Monday of each 3350, or visit cawsonline. 7445. (TFNx8) month at 7 p.m. at the org. Delta County Citizens Veterans Building, 15th & for Animal Welfare and DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE Howard, Delta. For further Shelter (CAWS) or apartment for rent? Get information, call Paul Carter results through the DCI YOUR LISTING HERE! Classifieds. 874-5150. (tfx19) call now... 874-4421

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 April 19, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) The greatest ocean disaster in the history of steamship travel occurred in mid-ocean Monday morning when the Titanic, bound from Liverpool to New York, ran into an ice-berg and sank. Before going down wireless messages were flashed and the Olympic hastened to the scene; but not until the Titanic had sunk. From the boats and wreckage afloat, 850 of the more than 2,000 souls aboard were rescued, leaving the number drowned at above 1,200. The Titanic was the newest and largest of the ocean liners and was making her initial trip, traveling homeward at record speed. When the disaster overtook her she was ten hours ahead of time. Her property loss is given at $15,000,000. Many notables were aboard the Titanic and were reported to have gone down with her captain. Among them were mentioned John Jacob Astor, Benjamin Guggenheim, brother of Senator Guggenheim; Major Archibald Butt, President Taft’s aid [sic]; W.T. Stead, editor of Review of Reviews; Isadore Strauss, famous New York merchant; Engineer Roebling and others,

who stepped back with officers and crew to calmly accept death that women and children could have places in the limited boat room. *** The twenty horse-power electric motor which is to furnish power for the Nelson box factory at Second and Poplar in Paonia arrived last week and is stored temporarily in the fruit warehouse of the company pending installation of all other fixtures. *** Fruit trees are arriving by the carload at Austin and inspectors are busy. No trees are allowed to be taken out for planting until they have received the official O.K. *** The association has John Lehy at work sinking a sump for a gasoline tank which will be buried in a handy place near the Austin platform. The “chu chu” fluid will be pumped out of the ground by hand and safety and convenience promoted generally by the innovation. *** The bank of Cedaredge has been designated as a depository for U.S. postal savings. This will keep the savings money at home. *** Word comes from Joe Kitch, who is in Washington securing his box machine patent, that upon investigation nothing was found to interfere in any way with his machine and that the way now seems clear for the securing of the patent, then success. *** Second-hand wagons and walking plows at Cook’s Second Hand Store, Delta. *** The court scene and casket scenes from the Merchant of Venice, will be presented Friday evening by the first year class of the high school, in the high school assembly room, central building, at 8 o’clock.

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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) BECAWS! DO YOU HAVE an animal rescue success story to share? Call 970-527-3350, or email rescuemagazine@gmail. com. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) THE DELTA COUNTY Democratic Party invites you to visit their Facebook page for announcements, information and intelligent discussion of issues. You are not alone! Contact Rick Stelter at 527-6496. THE ABRAHAM CONnection offers emergency overnight shelter to Delta County homeless and houseless November through April. We provide a hot meal and a place to sleep away from the elements. The shelter is operated by volunteers and through donations. If you can volunteer, donate, need a place to stay or want more information on our mission, please call the shelter at 773-8290. God bless, and thank you for your support Delta County. 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 1800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-7848669) or visit www.coquitline.org.

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Admission ten cents. *** Many people get to go into the newspaper business not because they expect to make it pay as a business proposition. The following story of the boy selling papers, about explains it: “Where do you get your papers, little boy?” “I buy them from Jimmy Wilson.” ”And who is Jimmy Wilson?” “ He’s a newsboy – he buys them from the newspaper office.” “How much do you pay for them?” “Two cents.” “How much do you sell them for?” “Two cents.” “But you can’t make anything at that.” “Nope.” “Then why do you sell them?” “Oh, just to get to holler.” *** Excavation work for the cellar and foundation of Dr. C.H. Burgin’s new bungalow at the corner of Palmer and Seventh streets was begun Monday morning. Dr. Burgin and family are occupying temporary quarters on Sixth street until they can take possession of their new and modern home. *** The links in the proposed water system to supply the towns of the Surface Creek district with a domestic water system deriving its supply from the Grand mesa lakes, are gradually closing up. What the people of the lower Surface Creek country may do will in a measure depend upon the result of the election to incorporate a big portion of its area on the second day of May. Parties down from there yesterday believe this election will easily be carried, and if so they will then proceed to act upon the matter of taking up a proportionate share of the expense of putting in the system. The proposition is one of much interest to the many people possible to be benefited by its construction. ***

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. 4310-JB DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCO921000-L51100000-GA0000-LVEMC09CC005, COC-70615] Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale, Colorado AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Competitive Coal Lease Sale. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that certain coal reserves in the Elk Creek East Tract described below in Gunnison County, Colorado, will be offered for competitive lease by sealed bid in accordance with the provisions of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended. DATES: The lease sale will be held at 10 a.m., May 15, 2012. The sealed bid must be submitted on or before 10 a.m. on May 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: The lease sale will be held in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Cashier, BLM Colorado State Office, at the address given above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt Barton, Land Law Examiner, at 303-239-3714, or kbarton@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This coal lease sale is being held in response to a lease by application (LBA) filed by Oxbow Mining, LLC. The Federal coal reserves to be offered consist of all D seam reserves recoverable by underground mining methods in the following described lands located in Gunnison County, Colorado: Sixth Principal Meridian T. 13 S. R. 90 W., sec. 3, lots 8, 9, and 16; sec. 4, lots 5 to 16, inclusive; sec. 5, lots 12, 13, 20, and 24. Containing approximately 725.90 acres, more or less. The tract contains an estimated 3.96 million tons of recoverable coal reserves. The underground minable coal is ranked as bituminous B coal. The estimated coal quality on an as-received basis for the seam is as follows: D Seam: British Thermal Unit (BTU) 12,005 BTU/lb. Volatile Matter 34.72% Moisture 7.47% Fixed Carbon 45.87% Sulfur Content 0.67% Ash Content 11.27% The tract will be leased to the qualified bidder of the highest cash amount provided that the high bid meets or exceeds the BLM’s estimate of the fair market value of the tract. The minimum bid for the tract is $100 per acre or fraction thereof. The minimum bid is not intended to represent fair market value. The fair market value will be determined by the authorized officer after the sale. The sealed bids should be sent by certified mail, return-receipt requested, or be hand delivered to the Cashier, BLM Colorado State Office, at the address given above and clearly marked ‘‘Sealed Bid for COC-70615 Coal Sale—Not to be opened before 10 a.m., May 15, 2012.’’ The cashier will issue a receipt for each hand-delivered bid. Bids received after 10 a.m. on May 15, 2012 will not be considered. If identical high bids are received, the tying high bidders will be requested to submit follow-up sealed bids until a high bid is received. All tie-breaking sealed-bids must be submitted within 15 minutes following the sale official’s announcement at the sale that identical high bids have been received. Prior to lease issuance, the high bidder, if other than the applicant, must pay to the BLM the cost recovery fees in the amount of $10,347.10 in addition to all processing costs the BLM incurs after the date of this sale notice (43 CFR 3473.2). A lease issued as a result of this offering will provide for payment of an annual rental of $3 per acre, or fraction thereof, and a royalty payable to the United States of 8 percent of the value of coal mined by underground methods. Bidding instructions for the LBA tract offered and the terms and conditions of the proposed coal lease are included in the Detailed Statement of Lease Sale and available from the BLM Colorado State Office at the address above. Case file documents, COC-70615, are available for inspection at the BLM Colorado State Office Public Room. Helen M. Hankins State Director. Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18 and 25, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0009 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) CYNTHIA J. DURAN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Date of Deed of Trust 11/16/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/22/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609943 Original Principal Amount $204,210.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $206,390.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 65, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 789 GENESSEE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/16/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/21/2012 Last Publication 4/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/18/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155

The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-910-20439 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0007 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Lori M. Rodriguez and Kevin Sterns Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/24/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/29/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592923 Original Principal Amount $128,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,575.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 6, SOUTH DELTA ADDITION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1015 Palmer St, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 05/16/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 3/21/2012 Last Publication 4/18/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145

CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-00180 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 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 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.

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) 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 # 11-16411R ©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. 2012-0024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 7, 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) DARBY ROLPH AND HEATHER M. ROLPH Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 3/26/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/31/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633255 Original Principal Amount $169,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $163,223.69 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 116 OF STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 1. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 786 ALBANY 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, 06/06/2012, 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 4/11/2012 Last Publication 5/9/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/07/2012 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 # 9105.03413 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 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 Richard Berardi and Bonnie Lorraine Berardi Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2003RS8. Date of Deed of Trust 8/1/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/6/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 569903 Original Principal Amount $236,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $216,445.44 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A tract of land situate in part of the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 25, Township 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M., more particulary described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 corner of Section 25, Township 13 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M. and considering the South line of said Section 25 to bear North 88° 25' 30" West and all other bearings relative thereto; thence North 88° 25' 30" West 221.40 feet; thence North 03° 59' 51" West 731.36 feet; thence East 293.18 feet; thence South 01°37'33" West a distance of 736.00 feet more or less to point of beginning. Delta County, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 2795 Q ROAD, N/K/A 27459 CEDAR MESA 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, 05/30/2012, 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 4/4/2012 Last Publication 5/2/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/26/2012 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: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, 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 # 11-14284 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0020 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 31, 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) LAURA TRITLE AND BRIAN TRITLE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for GRAND VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt AURORA BANK FSB Date of Deed of Trust 6/15/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/22/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592615 Original Principal Amount $79,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $74,356.30 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th p.m., described as beginning at a point on the East line of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13, being 423 feet South of the Northeast corner of said NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13; Thence running West 40 Rods; Thence South 132 feet; Thence East 40 Rods; Thence North 132 feet to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM a tract or parcel of land No. 13 of the Department of Highways, State of Colorado, Project No. FO-1(16) in the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West, of the Sixth Principal Meridian in Delta County Colorado, said tract or parcel being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of the property from which the SE, corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, T15S, R96W, sixth principal meridian, bears S4 degrees 27'30" E a distance of 896.8 feet; Thence South 0 degrees 05'W a distance of 132.00 feet to the South line of the property; Thence East a distance of 70.3 feet to the SE property corner; Thence North along the east line of the property a distance of 132.0 feet to the NE property corner; Thence West a distance of 70.1 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, less a tract of land 5 ft. in width more particularly in Deed recorded August 9, 1968 in Book 421 at Page 366, County of Delta, State of Colorado ** **Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit Re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded November 10, 2011 at Reception No. 654463 Also known by street and number as: 692 1575 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, 05/30/2012, 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 4/4/2012 Last Publication 5/2/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/31/2012 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: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 8080.29398 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 2012.

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 COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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. 2012-0023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 7, 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 D. WILBUR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, 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, LP Date of Deed of Trust 2/18/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/25/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623184 Original Principal Amount $194,677.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $187,830.71 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 32, MESA CREST ESTATES, AMENDMENT NO. 2, COUNTY OF

DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 2582 RIDGE 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, 06/06/2012, 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 4/11/2012 Last Publication 5/9/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/07/2012 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: 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 # 1269.08304 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 3, 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) Bob L. Rodriguez and Bonnie J. Rodriguez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Intermountain Industries, Inc. D/B/ A Major Mortgage USA, an Utah Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Branch Banking and Trust Company Date of Deed of Trust 6/23/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/27/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626747 Original Principal Amount $151,235.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $160,395.61 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 40, PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1722 Pioneer Circle, 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, 06/06/2012, 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 4/11/2012 Last Publication 5/9/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/03/2012 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: 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 # 12-00232CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LILLIAN LAVERNE TUIN, a/k/a LILLIAN L. TUIN, a/k/a LILLIAN TUIN, Deceased Case Number 12PR33 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. Sharolyn Perkins Person Giving Notice 13092-3700 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Attorney for Personal Representative: Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent April 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF COORDINATED SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION FOR DELTA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DELTA COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT, NORTH FORK POOL, PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT AND INCLUSION ELECTION FOR HOTCHKISS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 4 AKA DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 4 DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO THE 2012 COORDINATED SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION IS A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION THERE ARE NO POLLING SITES FOR THIS ELECTION HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA CO 81416 AND AT THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX AT 196 WEST HOTCHKISS AVENUE, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419 BEGINNING APRIL 17, 2012 BALLOTS MAY BE RETURNED BY U.S. MAIL (affix 45¢ stamp) OR MAY BE DEPOSITED IN BALLOT BOXES AT: THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE at 501 Palmer Street, Suite 211, Delta, Colorado during regular business hours 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. April 17, 2012 through May 7, 2012 and on Election Day, May 8, 2012, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. IN ORDER FOR YOUR BALLOT TO COUNT, IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012. OR THE NORTH FORK ANNEX CLERK’S OFFICE at 196 West Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss, Colorado during regular business hours 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. April 17, 2012 through May 7, 2012 and on Election Day, May 8, 2012, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. IN ORDER FOR YOUR BALLOT TO COUNT, IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 7:00 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012. IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED VOTER AND WISH TO VOTE IN THE COORDINATED ELECTION BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED A BALLOT BY TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012, PLEASE CALL (874-2150) OR VISIT THE ELECTION DEPARTMENT IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA OR AT THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA CO 81416 AND AT THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX AT 196 WEST HOTCHKISS AVENUE, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. IF YOU NEED A REPLACEMENT BALLOT, PLEASE CALL (874-2150) OR VISIT THE ELECTION DEPARTMENT IN THE DELTA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 501 PALMER STREET, SUITE 211, DELTA OR AT THE NORTH FORK ANNEX AT 196 WEST HOTCHKISS AVENUE, HOTCHKISS, CO.

STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF DELTA

I, Ann B. Eddins, Delta County Clerk & Recorder, in and for said Delta County, Colorado, do hereby set my hand and seal this 12th day of April, 2012. Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 2, 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) Russell W Quest Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 7/31/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 569871 Original Principal Amount $83,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $57,010.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A tract of land situate in part of the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South edge of the road described in Road Book "B" Page 45 said point being also in the centerline of Kiser Creek from whence the W1/4 corner of said Section 24, Township 13 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian bears North 49°07' West a distance of 1,944.8 feet and considering the West line of said NE1/4SW1/4 to bear North 00°20' East and all other bearings relative thereto; thence South 66°08' East to the West right of way line of a county road designated as Road 2075 a distance of 236.5 feet; thence South 38°12' West along the edge of the county road designated as 2075 Road to the South line of said NE1/4SW1/4 a distance of 112.0 feet; thence 86°19' West along said South line of the NE1/4SW1/4 to the centerline of Kiser Creek 239.5 feet; thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kiser Creek the following courses and distances; North 09°34' East 57.2 feet; North 02°50' East 52.5 feet; North 29°22' East 27.5; North 64°18' East 36.4 feet; North 59°36' East a distance of 38.9 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Delta County, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 1723 2075 DR, 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, 06/06/2012, 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 4/11/2012 Last Publication 5/9/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/02/2012 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 2301, 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 # 12-01307 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 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, FOOTEWILLIAMSON 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) 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 # 11-17268 ©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. 2012-0014 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) 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 # 12-00003 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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. 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

Delta County Independent 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 said 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) 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 # 12-00424 ©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 - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0194 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 3, 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) THURMAN E. KEENEY AND MARY LOU CATERINO Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 1/31/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/4/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 563163 Book: 959 Page: 953 Original Principal Amount $82,722.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $66,980.28 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: Part of Block 1 of he Amended Plat of Cedaredge Estates, Cedaredge, Colorado, more particularly described as follow: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Block 1 of the Amended Plat of Cedaredge Estates, Cedaredge, Colorado; thence South 84°01' East along the North Boundary of said Subdivision 76.39 feet; thence South 6°01'29" West, 89.93 feet; thence North 84°01' West, 84.11 feet to the East Boundary of a Town Street; thence following said street North 10°56' East, 90.26 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: A tract of land located in Lot 1 in Block 2 of Cedaredge Estates Subdivision as Amended, Cedaredge, Colorado, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 in Block 2 of Cedaredge Estates Subdivision; thence along the South Boundary of said Lot 1 South 84°01' East, 76.39 feet; thence North 6°01'29" East, 20.5 feet; thence along the centerline of an existing ditch North 62°58' West, 40.03 feet; thence North 52°51' West, 24.80 feet; thence North 66°54'41" West, 23.41 feet to the East right of way of an existing Public Road; thence along the arc of a curve to the right 55.00 feet (having a radius of 171.86 feet and a long chord of South 1°25'55" West, 54.77 feet) to the point of beginning. Also known by street and number as: 215 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET, 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 March 7, 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, 06/06/2012 (formerly scheduled for March 7, 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 4/11/2012 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 5/9/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 4/2/2012 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 #13286 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2012.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Children’s Day/ Books Day! Thursday, April 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Adult Craft Class. Springing forward with fabric flowers. All supplies included or bring your own ($3 donation suggest-

Be ready for solar eclipse Join amateur astronomer Art Trevena as he takes you on a journey in preparation for the upcoming May 20 solar eclipse, which will be visible in southwestern Colorado. Trevena will share his experiences attending past eclipses, and explain the best ways to view this rare event. This event is free and open to the public. Join Trevena at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the old Montrose City Council Chambers, 24 S. Uncompahgre Street. The presentation is sponsored by Black Canyon Astronomical Society. For more information, visit www. blackcanyonastronomy. com or call 856-7716.

ed). Friday, April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Crafty Kids Saturday. Come join us for a fun springtime craft! Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Internet Basics. Surfing and searching the World Wide Web. Saturday, April 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Teen Scene Wii More Fun. Come join in the fun and play active Wii games Wednesday, April 25, from 6 p.m.to 7 p.m. Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint. Friday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Call Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up. Fun-For-All Craft Day. Come join the first ever fun-for-all children’s craft group for kids in grades 4-5 and make a pinwheel. Thursday, May 3, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Computer Class. Setting up a G-mail account for beginners. Saturday, May 5, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up. Cedaredge Friends of the Library - Charlie Winger, Mountaineer and Writer. Enjoy the adventures of Charlie’s 35 years of mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, and world travels. Some of his stories are hair-raising, some are a little crazy, and some will have you laughing out loud. Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m. at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are

Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8563518. Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in April from 3 to 5 p.m. Children’s Day/ Books Day! Thursday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Facebook for Fogeys. Welcome to the world of social networking — learn how to set up an account and navigate around. Friday, April 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. Scrapbooking. Bring your scrapbooking stuff and work on your latest project. Open to all ages, but kids under 10 need an adult. Saturday, April 28, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea Party. Moms and grandmas bring your girls for “high tea.” Wear your best spring hats! Saturday, May 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 9213500. Delta Individual Computer Help. Do you have a computer question or need help with a computer program? Get one-on-one help Thursday, April 19.

Contact the Delta Library at 874-9630 to sign up. Badminton Tournament. Come join the fun, the competition, and the nice weather as we throw down in a badminton tournament Thursday, April 26, from 4:15 to 6 p.m. Children’s Day/ Books Day! Celebrate this special day by creating special crafts and enjoy a special presentation from Los Matachines. Saturday, April 28, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Basic Computer Class. Thursdays in April from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 874-9630 to sign up. Mother’s Day Gift. Join us for an afternoon craft project of fused glass for your Mother’s Day gift with Peggy Papon of Cottonwood Studios in Cedaredge. Cost for materials will be $10-$14. Thursday, May 3, at 1 p.m. Call Delta Library at 8749630 to sign up. Computer Classes. Delta Public Library is partnering with Bill Babbel (Silicon Flow) to offer basic, intermediate, and senior computer classes starting in April and running for six weeks. Contact the Delta Library at 874-9630 to sign up. All classes at the library are free. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss Kids Spring Craft.

Kids grades K-2 are invited to join the fun for this spring craft. Thursday, April 19, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Computer Class. Learn to use Ebay. Tuesday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Day/ Books Day! Wednesday, April 25. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 8724153. Paonia Vamps Book Club. Join girls ages 11-15 who read a selected book, then get together for a lively discussion, snacks, and lots of fun. Thursday, April 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children’s Day/ Books Day! Friday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. A.M. Bookies. The theme for this month is books by local authors. Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — by any Delta County author. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion. Wednesday, May 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. Boys’ Book Club. Join grades 4-6 boys’ monthly book club where the book for May is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. A 12-yearold evil genius tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold. Wednesday, May 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-

3470 to check out a copy of the book. “Wednesday One-onOne.” Individual basic computer instruction to anyone who needs extra help. Wednesday, May 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required by the Monday before. Call the Paonia Library at 527-3470 to register. Girls’ Book Club for grades 4-6. Wednesday, May 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470 to check out the book for this month. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

Ride for a good cause “Mission to Ride,” the annual charity bike ride supporting the Montrose Medical Mission, takes place Sunday, May 13. There are several routes to choose from, including road routes, a mountain bike route and new this year, a family fun route. The four road routes include distances of 30, 40, 60 and 100 miles. Two of the routes take riders to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Register online at www.missiontoride.com or stop by Cascade Bikes in Montrose.

PUBLIC NOTICES Abstract of Votes Cast and Statement and Certificate of Determination at a regular Election held in Hotchkiss, Colorado on 3rd Day of April 2012. NAMES OF CANDIDATES OFFICE VOTED Total No. of OR PROPOSITIONS FOR Votes Cast Mary Hockenbery Trustee 77 Ralph A. Sandmann, II Trustee 60 Jane Wills Trustee 41 Georgia Hopper Trustee 99 Dustyn Foster Trustee 99 Carrie R. Wingfield Trustee 122 James Roberts Trustee 116 Belinda (Lindee) Cantrell Trustee 87 Geraldine Meyers Trustee 4 John Marta Trustee 1 Billie Marta Trustee 1 Larry Jakubiak Trustee 1 Dona Leach Trustee 1 STATE OF COLORADO, ) County of Delta ) ss. We, the undersigned Canvassers of the Election Returns of the Election held in Hotchkiss, in the State of Colorado, on Tuesday the 3rd day of April, 2012, for the Town of Hotchkiss Municipal Election do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct abstract of the votes cast at said election, as shown by the returns from said Municipal Election. WITNESS our hands and seal this 9th day of April, 2012. /s/ Marlene F. Searle, Clerk /s/ Wendell A. Koontz, Mayor 4/9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Colorado law requires the county assessor to hear objections to real property classifications and valuations beginning no later than May 2, 2012. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than June 1, 2012. Colorado law requires the county assessor to begin hearing objections to personal property valuations no later than June 15, 2012. Objections to personal property valuations must be postmarked, delivered, or presented in person to the county assessor’s office no later than July 2, 2012. For additional information, contact the county assessor’s office at 970-8742120. Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 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, CONDITIONS, 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) 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 # 11-16190 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent March 28, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Elizabeth Scott, also known as Mary E. Scott, Deceased Case No. 12 PR 36 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 August 13, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Logan G. Scott Personal Representative P.O. Box 1057 Cedaredge, CO 81413 970-856-3820 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) Travis Spencer and Jodi Spencer Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 12/24/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/30/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 640005 Original Principal Amount $332,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $323,643.02 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 Parts of the S1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 12, Township 14 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M. and of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 7, Township 14, South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of South 87°23'24" West from a aluminum cap/pin #1456 at the 1/4 corner common to said Section 7 and 12 to an aluminum cap/pin #1456 marking the center of said Section 12, with all other bearings relative thereto; Beginning at a point from which the North 1/16th corner of Section 12 and 7, bears North 1°51'40" West 1121.47 feet; The parcel boundary runs thence South 59°56'27" West 48.88 feet; Thence South 68°27'40" West 233.66 feet; Thence South 16°12'39" West 96.97 feet; Thence North 62°28'20" West 384.44 feet; Thence South 87°23'24" West 1813.22 feet to the South right of way line of J 75 Drive; Thence following said line North 39°18'22" East 887.28 feet; Thence North 12°50'22" East 266.00 feet along the center of an irrigation ditch; Thence continuing along said ditch centerline North 86°05'22" East 200.00 feet; Thence South 50°29'51" East 53.56 feet; Thence North 70°31'22" East 140.00 feet; Thence leaving ditch South 89°30'38" East 284.00 feet; Thence North 51°08'22" East 63.00 feet; Thence South 58°36'15" East 723.66 feet; Thence South 43°19'23" East 720.28

feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 39865 Nelson Road, Paonia, CO 81428 Also known by street and number as: 39865 Nelson 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, 06/13/2012, 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 4/18/2012 Last Publication 5/16/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/13/2012 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, 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 # 12-01369 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16, 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. 2008-00032 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 or premises, 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: EVELYN LOUISE WILBURN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT TAX LIEN SALE LAWFULLY HELD ON THE 6TH, DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008, the then County Treasurer of Delta County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2007, the following described property, situated in the County of Delta and State of Colorado, as described below: PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, B.R. ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT S01° 00'E 100 FEET FROM THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH

LINE OF SECOND STREET OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA AND THE EAST LINE OF ROVAART'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE SAID TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, SAID POINT BEING THE SW CORNER OF HAMMOND'S ADDITION; THENCE N89° 14'E 125 FEET; THENCE S01° 00' E 50 FEET; THENCE S89° 14'W 125 FEET; THENCE N01° 00'W 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 116 CLARK AVENUE, PAONIA CO 81428 Tax Parcel Number: 324505249003 Tax Account Number: R008621 Said premises were assessed and taxed for the year 2007 in the name(s) of: EVELYN LOUISE WILBURN At said sale, a lien secured by the property herein was sold to, and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase was duly issued to: ROCKING HORSE WINNERS, LLC on NOVEMBER 6TH, 2008. The present holder, and legal owner thereof, has made request to the Treasurer of Delta County for a deed, and unless the same be redeemed on or before the 17TH day of August, 2012 or unless the parties described or anyone else having an interest in the property, files a written response disputing this action under the protection of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, accompanied with a statement, under oath, and also accompanied by the facts and supportive documents for this dispute and this response delivered to the Delta County Treasurer's Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 17TH day of August, 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 13TH day of April, 2012. /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Delta County Treasurer (SEAL) CERTIFICATE HOLDER: ROCKING HORSE WINNERS, LLC First Date of Publication: 04/18/12 Second Date of Publication: 04/25/12 Third and Last Date of Publication: 05/02/12 Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 25 and May 2, 2012.

coat concrete floor. Bidders must schedule a pre-bid site inspection by calling Skip Slaughter, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor at 970-874-2109 to get information concerning exact measurements of the floor. Bidding documents may be obtained from the Administration Office, Delta County Courthouse, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416. Bidding documents are also available on the Delta County Website at www.deltacounty.com. If the bidding documents are obtained online, bidder must contact Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101 or e-mail cclemens@deltacounty.com before submitting the proposal to verify all contact information, etc. Proposals must be submitted to Delta County, Administration Office, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta CO 81416, before 2:00 p.m., April 30, 2012. For further information concerning the bid documents please call Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101. Please call Skip Slaughter for all project specification information. at 970-874-2109. Delta County reserves the right to reject any/or all bids if it is in the best interest of the County. Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Dwight Brewer, aka John Dwight Brewer, Jr., aka John D. Brewer, Deceased Case Number 2012PR29 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 24, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Larry Ziegler Attorney for Personal Representative, John Dwight Brewer, III P.O. Box 1117 270 W. Main St. Cedaredge, CO 81413 Published in the Delta County Independent April 11, 18 and 25, 2012.

Request for Proposal Delta County Health & Human Services Department Office Carpet – 2012 Delta County is seeking proposals for removal of old carpet and cove base, and installation (glue down) of new 28 oz. carpet for the Delta County Health & Human Services Department located at 560 Dodge Street, Delta, CO as specified in the “Scope of Services” attached to the bid proposal documents. This job will require working with the office furniture moving company and the painter. Weekend and after hours work is a possibility. Bidders must schedule a pre-bid site inspection by calling Skip Slaughter, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor at 970-874-2109 to get information concerning the measurements of each office and any other conditions which may apply to this project. Bidding documents may be obtained from the Administration Office, Delta County Courthouse, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416. Bidding documents are also available on the Delta County Website at www.deltacounty.com. If the bidding documents are obtained online, bidder must contact Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101 or email cclemens@deltacounty.com before submitting the proposal to verify all contact information, etc. Proposals must be submitted to Delta County, Administration Office, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta CO 81416, before 9:00 a.m., April 30, 2012. For further information concerning the bid documents please call Carolyn Clemens at 970-874-2101. Please call Skip Slaughter for all project specification information at 970-874-2109. Delta County reserves the right to reject any/or all bids if it is in the best interest of the County. Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012.

Request for Proposal Delta County Fairgrounds Heritage Hall Floor Glaze 2012 Delta County is seeking proposals for applying primer and glaze on a 6,616 square foot concrete floor at the Delta County Fairgrounds Heritage Hall located at 403 S. 4th Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 as follows: Option 1: Apply Primer and “Gray” Glaze to an existing gray coat concrete floor. Option 2: Apply Primer and Glaze with a 30% Granite Chip look and clear coat top to an existing gray

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL 11-90-9 WELL PROJECT SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, MAY 4TH, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd.,

P.O. Box 26, Montrose, CO 81402 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Federal 11-90-9 gas well project, including the construction of a road, a well pad to accommodate five gas wells and the installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to the existing collection pipelines. LOCATION: The site is located west of Highway 133 in Section 9, Township 11 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL 12-89-7 GAS WELL PROJECT SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, MAY 4TH, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd., P.O. Box 26, Montrose, CO 81402 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Federal 12-89-7 gas well project, including the construction of a well pad to accommodate five gas wells and the installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to the existing collection pipelines. LOCATION: The site is located west of Highway 133 in Section 7, Township 12 South, Range 89 West, 6th P.M. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County CommunityDevelopment Department Published in the Delta County Independent April 18, 2012.

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Poster contest winners recognized Choose to be Thunder Mountain gave out awards for their Church of Christ recently “Think Big” essay contest. In keeping with the church’s desire to be a positive part of the community the contest was open to first through fifth grade students in the Delta County public schools. The contest asked each student to relate their goals for the future. Thunder Mountain wants to encourage every child to reach their full potential. The winners each received a $100 cash award for their future plans as well as an award. Those recognized were Julia TenNapel, Julia TenNapel from Mrs. Rienks’ first

grade class at Cedaredge Elementary; and Ben Hayner, Brianna Corn and Asusena Renteria Ramirez, all from Mr. Atchley’s fifth grade class at Garnet Mesa Elemen-

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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

9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NORTH FORK CHURCH Email: fbc@kaycee.net OF CHRIST Senior Pastor Dik Abbott 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday: Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Children’s Church Available “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Evening Service 6:00 p.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Pastor Tom Seibert PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Pastor Gaylen Kinser Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Sunday: First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Morning Prayer/Communion with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years Wednesday 10:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. Rev. Steven Puls ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Bible Study 9:30 a.m. ORTHODOX Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH www.saintandrewsdelta.org Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Non-denominational Father Daniel Jones Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Dutton Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Please call: for feast day services schedule (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) Youth Group and Adult Life Studies SEVENTH-DAY www.crawfordchristians.org

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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

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.

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

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 P.O. Box 7 Minister Windell Howard Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Thursday: Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. FREE CHURCH Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Christ Centered Country Church www.newhopefree.org Independent and Fundamental Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Youth Groups — schedules vary Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Call for time and place Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. 12:30 p.m. CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH National Historical Register site 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Pastor Deb Edwards Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. OF HOTCHKISS Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Communion Worship First Sunday Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m. Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m. Also offering counseling, men’s prayer SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Pastor Seth Coridan more information. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

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. (Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Ryan ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Cedaredge, CO 81413 Tiny Treasures Preschool CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 658 Howard St., Delta Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 970-856-6495 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Science of Mind Classes Also Available Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information call 626-3347

1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Pastor: Randy Unruh Website: www.calvarydelta.org E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org

That’s what Chick-fil-A Leadercast 2012 is all about. Spaces are filling quickly, so reserve your spot at The Father’s House on May 4. Tickets are $80 each and include a catered lunch. If you bring three others, your ticket is free. The day begins promptly at 9 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. The Father’s House is located at 1240 S. Grand Mesa Drive in Cedaredge. To register, contact Russ Ooms at 856-3817 or e-mail russooms@hotmail.com.

ADVENTIST CHURCH

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)

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751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy 21987 Austin Road • Austin Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Jacopper@tds.net Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Annointed preaching to follow Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Where the fire & glory of God are manifested with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Gary Culp OF DELTA Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 (970)201-7013 Please call for information about Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Pastor Jason Havertape Bible studies and Prayer times Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Janet Noble - Children Sunday School 9:00 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, deltafirstchurchofgod.com OF CHRIST Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. Bob and Linda Aubery 800 Palmer St., Delta Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes Sundays: cedarag.org for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study (Children’s church available) (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Prayer Chain Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd. (The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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tary in Delta. “We commend each of these students for their excellent work and pray that each reach their goals,” said Darin Hamm, pastor.

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

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20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 (Missouri Synod) 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 www.allsaintslutheranco.org 5th & North Fork, Paonia delta.umc@juno.com Tom Lange, Pastor at the Northwest corner of City Park Roy Trueblood, Pastor Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Early Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday: Worship 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Late Service 10:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study following worship service Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) Visitors Always Welcome. Communion Worship 1st Sunday

235 North Fork, Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Bridge & Pinon St., Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m.

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

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

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m. Choir 7:00 p.m. Everyone welcome

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 4:00 p.m.

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Members of the Thunder Mountain Wheelers ATV club are active in building and maintaining trails on public lands in and around Delta County. The club actively seeks funding for such work, helping to provide plenty of trails for the public to enjoy as they explore the beautiful backcountry administered by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. It isn’t all work for these energetic riders . . . each month the group hosts rides and other family-oriented activities.

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

—all terrain vehicles — are a common sight on agricultural and the federally managed lands of western Colorado. A valuable work tool, ATVs are used on farms, ranches and orchards to herd livestock, inspect and repair fence lines, fertilize and apply chemicals to crops and by water commissioners and ditch riders to inspect and repair irrigation systems. They are also used extensively by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as work horses, and by sportsmen. ATVs are also used as a practical substitute for pickup trucks and other large equipment to move dirt, rocks, tools, building supplies and other equipment to the various work sites. And while ATV manufacturers are quick to hype their products as the ultimate recreational vehicle designed to provide thrills for the extreme rider, ATV’s also provide a great way to spend quality time outdoors with family and friends, making the great outdoors accessible and enjoyable to everyone, including those with physical disabilities. And, thanks to the members of the Thunder Mountain Wheelers (TMW) ATV Club, there are many wonderfully groomed and well maintained trails for use in and around Delta County, and no shortage of things to see. And, unlike Edward Abbey’s notorious “Monkey Wrench Gang,” TMW club members enjoy an outstanding reputation among the federal land management agencies and private property owners, as being responsible users of both public and private lands; for their cooperation with other groups; and their willingness to work on a variety of worthwhile projects. “These guys are awesome,” said Paonia District Ranger, Levi Broyles. “They have adopted so many trails and lakes and are the primary movers and shakers for trail maintenance on the Grand Mesa, doing the lion’s share of the work. We appreciate all the work they do for the Forest Service and for the benefit of all the other users of public lands.” A family oriented club, TMW is Delta County’s premier ATV club, organized by people who love the outdoors and have a sense of adventure. Through the promotion of safe riding practices, trail etiquette and ethics, environmental awareness and stewardship, the club offers guided trail rides for those who want to go out and observe wildlife, enjoy the scenery or just go for a pleasant and “environmentally correct” ride on their ATVs with their families and other ATV enthusiasts.

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This club photo has postcard qualities as a rider shares a friendly wave with the photographer. Simply stated on the club’s website, “We support the concept of preserving our National Forests and BLM lands through a balanced multiple use approach. Our policy is to take care of them so our children and grandchildren will be able to see them in any matter they choose. We actively oppose any restrictions of access on our public lands when restrictions are implemented without compelling evidence and logical reasons.” A “diverse group of individuals, families and businesses who enjoy motorized access to the great outdoors,” the club’s mission is “to promote, foster and provide an attitude of public service, volunteerism, safe riding practices, rational and environmentally responsible techniques of riding off highway vehicles.” With more than 160 member families, TMW club members give back to the community through charitable events, sponsoring cleanup days and by partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and BLM in the construction of trails, trail maintenance and a variety of projects. Club members are invited to take part in two family-oriented club rides every month during the summer. According to club president Kim Kokesh, “All the outings involve some work.” To date, TMW members have adopted 18 reservoirs and lakes on the Grand Mesa, and 22 ATV trails consisting of 150 miles through the Forest Service’s Adopt-a-Trail and Adopt-a-Lake programs. Members pick up trash and litter from around the shores of the lakes and reservoirs and along the ATV trails, resulting in a more enjoyable experience for everyone visiting the Grand Mesa. Since the inception of Colorado’s OHV registration/ grant program the club has received more than $800,000 in grants to assist the Forest Service and the BLM with

new trail construction, trail maintenance, restoration, equipment replacement and the installation of informational signs. The club’s popularity with federal land management agencies can also be attributed to their work on restoring and maintaining hundreds of miles of roads and trails on federally managed lands in and around Delta County. Through their efforts, club members have made a significant contribution to enhancing everyone’s enjoyment while visiting the Gunnison, Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National Forest and BLM managed lands. Loren Paulson, recreation manager for the Grand Valley Ranger District, said, ”The club is a great group of people providing hundreds of volunteer hours cleaning and picking up trash around the lakes they’ve adopted, building new trails and repairing and maintaining existing roads and trails on the GMUG. We wouldn’t get much done without their help.” GMUG transportation engineer and forest trails

co-ordinator Doug Marah agrees. “The TMW is one of the best groups that we have to work with,” he said. “They have stepped up to the plate time and time again and are consistently pro-active in cleaning up and maintaining trails everywhere they ride; in raising grant monies for various projects; picking up the trash and cleaning around the lakes they have adopted.” Those efforts “enhance everybody’s experience on the GMUG,” said Marah, “and the club provides a positive role model for ATV riders and other users of federal lands.” Kokesh opined that the club is more of an “active” environmental organization than many of the well known national environmental advocacy groups. And as members of organizations that promote and educate members on ethical and responsible use and conservation of public lands and natural resources (such as the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, the Blue Ribbon Coalition and Tread Lightly), TMW members are active in promoting the responsible use of off-highway vehicles, and are committed to keeping public lands open to the public. Ouray District Ranger Tammy Randall-Parker, said the TMW is an outstanding group of people providing a great leadership role model for the rest of the ATV community by working in partnership with the Forest Service and by participating with other groups who want to keep access to public lands available to responsible users while protecting natural resources. Trails and wilderness specialist for the Ouray District, Kris Wist, commented, ”These guys [TMW] are wonderful. One of the most outstanding and well organized volunteer groups ever to work with. They are pro-active and extremely suc-

cessful in getting state OHV grants for trail maintenance in our area.” According to Wist, the TMW is a highly respected group of people, responsible and committed to multiple use. “Their volunteer efforts are felt throughout the GMUG.” According to Parker, the club is extremely successful in raising funding for various projects through grants, and club members are supportive in resolving problems that lead to positive changes on the ground. Parker said TMW helped in raising the NEPA funding (via grants) and provided the volunteer labor needed to build the new 15-mile Parallel Trail on the Uncompahgre Plateau. She also noted that the group was awarded a Colorado OHV grant to produce a detailed trail map of the Uncompahgre National Forest, to be distributed free to the public. And with high praise for the club’s past president and current government liaison officer, Walt Blackburn, Parker said, “They’re a good team. Walt has worked hard to promote responsible motorized recreational use on national forest lands.” Blackburn commented “We support other user groups. We don’t want anyone to be shut out from responsible use of our public lands.” Blackburn said club members “don’t expend energy opposing other forms of recreation or user groups, or try to undermine other activities on public lands. We recognize the diverse interests of all users and applaud them, rather than oppose them.” Monthly meetings (including a potluck meal) are typically held at the Delta Trap Club on the last Monday of every month from April through October. This month’s meeting is April 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call Kim Kokesh at 835-3477.

Riders gather for a little break during a club ride to take in the fall colors. Even on fun rides, club members often take time to clean up litter and trash, clear trails of debris and set a great example of how people enjoy and use our public lands.