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MAY 16, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 20

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Term limits are headed for the ballot BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Term limits for local elected officials will once again be on county ballots in November. The county commissioners Monday agreed to place a measure on the general election ballot for removal of term limits from the offices of county sheriff and county coroner. The final wording of the question will be approved at a later date, but the ballot issue will include only the two county offices in separate questions to the voters. The commissioners were asked to take the step at their May 7 meeting by Hugh Sanburg of Cedaredge and Chalmer Swain, former county coroner. They were joined by over 30 people in the commissioners’ meeting room who came to show their support for the idea. No one present offered opposition when asked for comment by Commissioner Doug Atchley. The presentation to the commissioners was a strong

endorsement for the county’s current elected sheriff and county coroner — Fred McKee in his third term as sheriff and Kevin Lucy in his first term as coroner. Law enforcement officers including Montrose County Sheriff Rick Dunlap, Montrose Police Chief Tom Chinn, Cedaredge Police Chief Robert Yant, Delta Police Chief Robert Thomas, and former Colorado State Patrol Officer Jon Rapp offered the strong endorsements for McKee personally and for the department organization he has put in place. Lucy, elected in 2010, was previously deputy coroner. He received a strong election endorsement from Swain who had been term limited. Some people in the meeting noted that the office of coroner is unique in that few people are qualified to hold it, so term limits should be removed. Sanburg and others told the commissioners that term limits can be viewed as unnec-

essary when voters have the right at regular elections to exercise term limits at the ballot box. It was stated during the session that since the adoption of term limits, the average term for state office holders has increased from 4.3 years to 7.8 years. Swain noted that the recent Republican State Assembly opposed term limits by a 1,931 to 1,183 vote. County voters have seen the term limit issue on the ballot before, said county clerk and recorder Ann Eddins. Currently, county commissioners are limited to two terms and all other county elected officials are limited to three terms, the result of the last vote here on the term limits issue in 2005. Despite the strong personal endorsement of McKee and the job he has done, commissioner Bruce Hovde noted the proposed measure is aimed at addressing the needs of the sheriff ’s office and not at the individual filling it.

Pipeline hits a snag BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Crews working to install irrigation pipeline in a partially collapsed tunnel under Cory Bench ran into unexpected problems last week. A shackle and cable assembly attached to the four-footdiameter pipeline which enabled equipment to pull it through the tunnel bore failed during operations last

Wednesday. The mishap left the project 300 to 400 feet short of completing the pipeline installation. More serious, the critical shackle and cable equipment was left buried 80 to 100 feet beneath the surface of Cory Bench with no way to access it through the collapsed tunnel bore. The immediate solution was to begin a massive, round-

Kissner posts $100,000 bond BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Billy Kissner, who has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, was freed on a $100,000 bond last Friday. He had been held in Delta County Jail since his arrest May 4. At Kissner’s initial court appearance on May 7, a bond hearing was scheduled for May 17. In the meantime, a stipulated agreement was reached between the district attorney’s office and Kissner’s defense attorney. The judge deemed a hearing was not necessary. According to the DA’s office, conditions of bond include the following: Kissner must reside with his son and daughter-in-law and he must see a behavioral health counselor at least once a month. Any firearms in his possession are to be trans-

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ferred to a third party, and he is not to have access to any firearms, including his son’s. A protection order prohibits contact or communication with potential witnesses. The DA’s office said Kissner is still expected to make a court appearance May 17 for other matters related to the charge. Raelynn Kissner, 45, was found unconscious in her hot tub on Nov. 22, 2010. She was discovered by her husband, who called the ambulance. She was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Delta County Memorial Hospital. According to the final autopsy report, there was no evidence Kissner drowned. The autopsy also details blunt force trauma which occurred shortly before her death, as well as older healing contusions. The pathologist was not able to determine a cause or manner of death.

the-clock earth moving project to excavate the buried equipment, open a section of the collapsed tunnel from above, and complete the installation. On Friday evening, heavy PIPELINE TO A3

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Hugs all around Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Stone surprised his three children by popping into their classrooms several days earlier than they expected him to return from Afghanistan. Colin and Faith attend Lincoln Elementary School; Abigail is a student at Delta Middle School. Andrea Stone helped her kids keep track of their dad’s absence by transferring pebbles from one jar to another. More than 500 pebbles were moved during Stone’s year and a half absence. “I’m looking forward to relaxing and learning to be an American again,” he said. A transfer to Fort Carson is also in the works. During Sgt. Stone’s deployment, Andrea and the kids elected to live in Delta, near Judy and Mike Stone, Joseph’s proud parents. They added that Stone was awarded the Bronze Star for going above and beyond as the non-commissioned officer in charge of a signal support team on the Pakistan border.

School superintendent attempts to allay fears BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

As the 2011-12 school year draws to a close, “a time of uncertainty and turmoil” hangs over teachers and staff members of Delta County Joint School District #50. In a May 11 letter to staff, superintendent Jerre Doss acknowledged that rumors are rampant. He urges staff members to “stay focused on your students, remain calm, maintain a positive attitude, and resist the temptation to participate in the ‘rumor mill.’ ” Yet changes at the district office and the reported dismissal of two third grade teachers at Lincoln Elementary School are keeping the rumor mill running at full speed. “Massive numbers of employees are NOT losing their jobs,” Doss said in his letter dated May 11. “Nonprobationary (tenured) teachers who have not been notified otherwise through the evaluation process will have a job next year.” He acknowledges that probationary teachers are more at risk due to budget cuts,

building transfers or performance evaluations. “Classified employees will be returning in the fall based on job performance and/or district needs,” he continues. “Our school district requires over 700 employees to meet the needs of our students. Employee turnover occurs every year, and this year is no different.” Doss stresses that the curriculum alignment process is moving forward as planned, although primary oversight will change hands from district director Connie Vincent to the assistant superintendent. Applications for the newly created position of assistant superintendent are currently being reviewed, along with applications for a human resources director. According to the job description posted on the school district website, the assistant superintendent is charged with accreditation, assessment, public relations and transportation. The assistant superintendent will act as the superintendent in his or her absence, promote and support professional growth

Hospital, ambulance board members elected A mail-in election to fill seats on special districts in Delta County concluded Tuesday, May 8. David Lane and John Breitnauer Jr. garnered 34 percent and 31 percent, respectively, of the countywide vote to win seats on the Delta County Memorial Hospital board of directors. Breitnauer begins a second four-year term. Lane previously served two terms on the hospital board, then sat out as required by hospital bylaws. He will also serve a four-year term. Three individuals were elected to terms on the Delta County Ambulance District

board of directors. The three winners each got about 18 percent of the vote. Teresa Ferganchick, Bud Holmes and Kathie Lester were elected to the board. Jean Aaro, Lisa Cook, Teresa Driscoll, Uli Lange and Randy Spadafora were elected to the board of directors of the North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation District. A measure to expand the boundaries of Hotchkiss Fire Protection District No. 4 was approved 22-4. Countywide, 4,480, or 21.22 percent of the 21,110 eligible voters, cast ballots in the special election.

for self and others, promote the vision and mission of the school district, and other duties as assigned by the superintendent. The human resources director is expected to supervise personnel and personnel policies, recruitment, contracts, teacher orientation and recordkeeping, among other duties. Both job descriptions may be modified to more closely match the successful candidates’ experience and skills, district spokesman Bill Carlquist explained. He added that the job descriptions were compiled by Doss, Caryn Gibson, the current personnel director, and Debra Richards, administrative assistant. Applications for both positions will be reviewed by a panel of district staff led by Dr. Jerre Doss. They will narrow the field to two or three finalists for interview by the school board next week. The school district is attempting to consolidate the roles of several district directors under fewer employees, with the goal of saving administrative expenses.

Storage units hit The Delta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the padlocks on approximately 11 storage units near Hotchkiss were cut on May 8. Owner Dennis Green discovered the break-ins during a routine drive through the storage units, which are located on Highway 133. None of the tenants who stopped by reported anything missing. Attempts are being made to contact the remaining tenants to determine what, if anything, was stolen during the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 874-2000 or Crimestoppers at 874-8810.

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OPINION

LETTERS Koch urged to do the right thing Dear Editor: When Bill Koch purchased the Bear Ranch land, he knew that a public right-of-way existed through the ranches. Whatever the reasons, apparently that is no longer acceptable — as evidenced through the efforts being made to create the land exchange. Those of us that live in the areas surrounding Leroux Creek also purchased our land knowing what we were getting. A coal mine wasn’t one of them. The potential impacts of this develop-

ment will dramatically change the nature and character of this area — industrialization, noise, traffic and dust will be highly impactful on the quality of life that has been established here. We would characterize these potentially significant shifts and changes to the essence of this neighborhood we call home a tragedy. We understand that the proposal for mining Oak Mesa is still in early stages and decisions for the location of the portal and load out will much depend on results of the

Senior prom was memorable Dear Editor: To the Delta County Senior Resource Council, I say a big thank you for a memorable prom celebration for seniors on the afternoon of April 28 here at the Delta High School. It was the perfect mingling of seniors and our youth creating an afternoon of wonderful music, dancing, smiles, memories and of course, very tasty refreshments. I was present with my very senior friend (95 years), who danced several times with these delightful young men. I reminded one of the, “This will probably be the oldest woman you will ever dance with!” The boys and girls of the ROTC totally restored my faith in youth with

their manners, grooming, the nice touch of escorting guests to and from the car, dancing with the guests, and having the ability to make us all feel so good just to be there. I do believe they enjoyed themselves too! A mega thank you also for the wonderful music supplied by DJ Kurt Clay and Gregg Hawkins. Last, but not least thanks to the Delta High School for allowing this to take place on “their turf”; the décor and atmosphere were great. I am positive everyone there had a great time. For anyone who did not attend, your loss! Please can we do this again next year? Sally Blyton Delta

KUDOS Walkathon was a huge success Dear Editor: We wish to thank all who made our second annual Have a Heart for the Homeless! Walkathon on May 12 such a huge success: Parham’s Place; CM Care Management, LLC, Kirkpatrick Construction Consulting, Munson’s Main Street Gallery, Homestead Natural Meats, Delta Timber, Jessica Smith and Messie Jessie’s Soaps ‘n Things, Shyree Kirkpatrick and Curves, South Main Auto Sales, The Garden Center, Gazebo Florist, Clay & Dodson, P.C., Cedaredge Floral & Gifts, realtor John Wendt III, Ardene Foley, Becky Branton, Carol Phelps, Thelma Starner, the many who walked and the many who donated to the walkers and to the organization. We were able to collect $1,100 for our building fund. We are so grateful for this supportive, generous community, and we thank you for your continued support of the Delta County homeless and houseless. The Board of Directors for the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter

CAWS appreciates support Dear Editor: CAWS would like to recognize all the walkers, sponsors and volunteers that made the 2012 Strut Your Mutt 5K a success. We are deeply grateful to have such strong support from the community which generated over $2,300 in donations for the CAWS Adoption Center (formerly City of Delta Animal Shelter). We would especially like to acknowledge our top walkers, Pat Rasmussen and Debbie Campbell, who both secured over $200 in contributions. Another very special thank you goes out to the many volunteers from the Delta High School Key Club who spent their Saturday ensuring that the event ran smoothly and that every available foster dog had someone to walk with them. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our sponsors: Alpine Bank, Alpine Fencing, DMEA, Oxbow Mining LLC, Little Creatures Pets, Big O Tires, Hellman Toyota, the Delta County Independent, Safeway and City Market. CAWS looks forward to making the strut an annual tradition on the first weekend of May! Rand Kokernot CAWS Board President

Play ball! Dear Editor: The Delta Youth Baseball League would like to send a huge thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who supported our first DYBL 5K walk/ run. The turnout was great and we were able to raise $1,000. This money will go a long way in helping to purchase new equipment and pay other fees the league has to pay. Donations were given by: Walmart, Delta Rotary Club, City Market, Delta County Memorial Hospital, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 1440 Image Apparel, Rocky Mountain Ice, Cedaredge Foodtown, The Doghouse, Modern Appliance, Vivian Gibson, Bill Hellman Jr. and Jeanne Dewsnup. Delta Youth Baseball League would also like to thank all of our team sponsors: Bank of Colorado, Gordon Composites Inc., Delta Ambulance, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Pest Away Spraying, El-DRado Hotel, Delta Cleaners, Cedaredge Foodtown, First Colorado National Bank, 1440 Image Apparel and Big O Tires. Without your continued support, our teams would not continue to grow. Delta Youth Baseball Board Brandy Davis, President

preliminary test drilling that’s to take place this summer. We are writing to implore Mr. Koch to utilize all means necessary to develop existing infrastructure in conjunction and in collaboration with Bowie Resources’ operations to access these coal deposits rather than developing the operation through Leroux Creek and Stingley Gulch. He is looking to acts of Congress to facilitate the Bear Ranch land exchange — ostensibly to preserve the privacy of the development he is creating there. Collectively, those of us who stand to be potentially impacted by the development through Leroux Creek, do not have pockets deep enough to enlist similar sorts of actions to protect our own interests and quality of life. We have to rely on Mr. Koch’s sensibilities and sensitivities to do the right thing. Donna Littlefield Redlands Mesa Cassandra Shenk Rogers Mesa Laurel Jones Redlands Mesa Barbara Phillips Redlands Mesa Basil Webb Redlands Mesa Nancy Franklin Redlands Mesa Luke Gallegos Redlands Mesa

Scholarship donors greatly appreciated Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the scholarship organization committees for your benevolent support of continuing education for students in our community. Scholarship donors are caring and generous people who unselfishly give to support educational endeavors of students and lighten the financial burdens that come with higher education. I would like to thank the anonymous donor who made it possible for several students to receive a $1,000 award through the PEO Chapter GT of Delta County. I would also like to thank the Mount Lamborn Masonic Lodge #102 for the educational opportunity grant of $500. Thank you for the financial support and recognition of my efforts. Kelsey Spadafora Hotchkiss High Senior

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Hold school board members accountable Dear Editor: I am greatly concerned with what is taking place within the Delta County School District. Since the school board election last fall, our new school board has, in my opinion, demonstrated fiscal irresponsibility and very poor decision-making. In the brief time that the current school board has been in operation, the Board has forced Mr. McMillan from the position of superintendent, however, agreeing to pay his salary for another year. The board has hired an interim superintendent, Mr. Doss, and has paid him a significant superintendent’s salary. The board has enlisted the services of the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) at considerable expense, to conduct a superintendent search, and in the end, the board rejected all applicants except for one, and ultimately that applicant withdrew from consideration. And now, our school board has decided to hire

Mr. Doss for an additional year, as superintendent, at a cost greater than the school district had been paying our former superintendent. Our current school board has announced the elimination of several district office positions, under the guise of balancing the district’s budget. But then, in the next breath, the board announced that all staff would be receiving a one time, 1 percent bonus. The cost to the district of providing this 1 percent bonus is mysteriously similar to the amount of the district office position cuts, and so one wonders, how the board is saving any additional money to balance the budget. Lastly, during a budget work session in recent days, Tom Mingen commented that the board wanted to streamline and reduce costs at the district office. In last week’s DCI, Tom Mingen was quoted as saying, “The bottom line is, do you put the dollars in the district

There’s a book for that! Dear Editor: Have questions about planting? There is a BOOK for that. Looking for new and different recipes? There is a BOOK for that. Need quiet “me” time? There is a BOOK for that. All these books and many more are in the Delta Library Bookstore. This bookstore was an idea developed by the Friends of the Library. The library gets so many donations of books throughout the year, that one annual book sale wasn’t enough to meet the demands of all the

Bear Ranch is a good neighbor Dear Editor: We are from Ohio and have some property near Bear Ranch in Somerset along the Anthracite Creek. We borrowed our neighbor’s backhoe to do some excavation on our land. After I got it stuck in the mud, I went to the Bear Ranch office and met Rob Gill. I told him about my problem, hoping he would give me a name to call for help. Instead, he radioed one of his employees to come help me. Within 20 minutes, three people showed up with a large cat loader and chains and proceeded to get me out. They would not accept any payment. I’m very appreciative for their help, and I feel very lucky to have them as a neighbor. Duke Wheeler Toledo, Ohio

donations. Thus, the Delta Library Bookstore was born. The foundation of the bookstore is strictly on donation: what people can give (if even a very small amount), instead of paying a set price for a specific book or magazine. They are trying to help raise money (on a continuous level) to cover the shortfall in the library’s budget this year, and years to come. One of the Delta Library’s staff members, Christian Eggstaff, kicked off the opening of the library last Christmas with tons of organization and a marketing campaign. Great work Christian! Then volunteer Kris Huff has taken off with organizing the bookstore and does AMAZING work keeping

it in good order. A BIG thank you to Kris! She has and continues to do a fantastic job! The Delta Library along with all the Delta County Libraries is in need of support. Our libraries are such a huge asset and are consistently used by all generations. I am writing this to make more people aware of this great bookstore in our Delta Library and the fact that we are using it to raise funds. The bookstore is in the downstairs of the library off of the children’s area and is open when the library is open: Monday –Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-4. Thank you! Melody Quammen Delta

Don’t count on politicians for help

Dear Editor: Voting for yourself? It is sad that Ken Brakken in his May 2 letter seems to have given up. He feels that we should all depend on government now. In previous letters to the editor, he has criticized deficit spending and the expanding national debt, which we must all pay with our taxes. Much of that spending is motivated by the vote-buying efforts of politicians seeking re-election. Now Mr. Brakken recommends that we respond positively to these vote-buying efforts. He seems to advocate for Obamacare, even though its cost exceeds $1 trillion and is known to be underestimated. Health insurance costs are driven up by government regulations which demand that all policies to withdraw 22 parcels cover a large range of from the August gas leasing auction. As more and more input flowed into the BLM’s office from the community regarding those potential leases it became apparent that there was woefully insufficient hydrological data for the BLM to base its decision on. I commend Dear Editor: I want to commend them for withdrawing the Kathy Browning on parcels and for their comher report of the chickmitment to conduct more en operation on Powell hydrologic and socio-ecoMesa. What a fine article nomic impact studies. It is the right thing to do in as much as it covered all the effort that was and they did it. Thanks also go out put forth to show that the to State Senator Gail fearmongering by those Schwartz and to the opposed was based not offices of Senators Ben- on fact but unfounded or net and Udall whose staff made-up fears. The one visited the valley, met thing not mentioned in with the locals and lis- the article, but apparent tened to their concerns. in the picture, is that the For those who think that Hostetlers made every without energy develop- effort to make the buildment this area would be ing blend with the sura ghost town, I suggest rounding area. I have a visit to the cliff dwell- driven by and encouraged ings of Mesa Verde. It others to drive by and see goes without saying that what a fine job was done there is no life, here or in making the building anywhere else, without blend with the surrounding landscape. adequate clean water. Don Foster Dea Jacobson Hotchkiss Cedaredge

Without water, there is no life Dear Editor: The rural areas of the West especially need their elected representatives to pay attention to the voices of small communities as the energy boom (which we know will someday go bust) plays itself out over the coming years. Hats off to State Representative Sal Pace, who heard those voices and took the important step of contacting Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s office and asking for the North Fork leases to be deferred. Representative Pace, who is running against Scott Tipton for Congress, showed he has his priorities straight in defending the rights of small town America to the due process they deserve as decisions that affect their homes, their health, and their livelihoods are made. With all the many factors that make farming in the West difficult, having to deal with the uncertainty around water is probably the most challenging. That’s why a sigh of relief went up throughout the North Fork Valley when the BLM decided

office or do you put them in the classroom?” Once again, one wonders why then did Mr. Doss and the school board recently spend district funds to place all new carpeting in the district office? This type of decisionmaking demonstrates that our current school board members, with Tom Mingen as the board president, are very poor stewards of our public education funds. I urge all citizens of the Delta County School District to get involved in asking questions of our current school board members. We must hold them accountable for their decision-making and their actions. Remind Tom Mingen, Pete Blair, Kathy Svensen, Cheryl Hines and Tammy Smith that they were elected to serve on our school board to represent us and the needs of the district’s children, not for their own needs for power and control. Nora O’Brien Paonia

Chicken farm blends well with surroundings

services that most people would prefer not to have covered, such as drug rehab. He seems to want the government to keep its monopoly on student loans, with the interest rate becoming a political football for politicians to play with. He also wants our politicians to use unemployment compensation to buy votes from us, when the comp payments come out of the ever-rising taxes paid by an ever-shrinking pool of employers. He ends by pleading with us to vote for any politician who will promise us money in any form. This is the essence of corruption. Eventually they run out of other people’s money. If you are concerned for your future, don’t ask a politician for help. Start a garden now, and you will be able to eat next winter. Do not bet that our incompetent politicians will be able to feed you. Most of them have never produced anything but debt. William A. Coates Eckert

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DMEA hopefuls quizzed Pipeline on Delta County service BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Candidates for DMEA director were asked if they would “expand the utility’s facilities and base in Delta County” during a League of Women Voters candidate forum at Orchard City on May 8. None of the candidates had specific proposals for re-staffing the Read service center Delta County, nor were any deficiencies in service specified. Staffing at the Read service center was scaled back in recent years to skeleton crew status to cut costs. Replacement of service representatives with “kiosks” at the Read facility hasn’t been popular with some of DMEA’s Delta County customers. DMEA now fields and dispatches most of

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its customer service from the headquarters in Montrose. The five candidates were also questioned about conflicts of interest any of them would have serving as DMEA directors. None of the candidates said they had a conflict. A second candidate forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. at DMEA’s Montrose headquarters. Directors in three of DMEA’s service districts are up for election to three-year terms. DMEA members will receive ballots in the mail. In District 1, William “Bill” Patterson and Virgil Turner are running for the seat being vacated by term-limited Ken Norris. Patterson is a successful businessman and former Montrose County commissioner. Turner is a former Montrose police officer and is currently administrative services director for the City of Montrose. In District 2, incumbent Brent Hines faces challengers Kay Heinschel and Tammy D. Theis. Hines is a local ag producer who farms in the Pea Green area. Hein-

schel is a power engineer with 40 years experience who worked for the former Colorado-Ute. Theis, a graduate of Cedaredge high school, is a recently retired staking engineer with over 35 years of service at DMEA. In District 5, incumbent Marshal Collins is running for re-election unopposed. Other questions asked during the candidate forum in Orchard City by the two dozen who attended dealt generally with saving energy, recycling “waste energy,” DMEA’s perceived role in the county, the board’s role within DMEA, and other matters.

FROM PAGE A1 equipment began arriving in the small neighborhood atop the west end of Cory Bench. Workers began earth moving work in a small area using a track hoe and two D8 Cats. Before last week’s mishap, the pipeline work had succeeded installing pipeline through the 1,450-foot-long tunnel under four homes atop the bench, sparing property owners from having excavation work taking place on their home grounds. The 174 members of the private North Delta Irrigation Company have been hoping the pipeline work would be completed by the first of June and begin delivering irrigation water from the Gun-

nison River. The pipeline project will be able to carry the company’s 49.6 cfs. According to the Colorado Water Conservation

Board, the pipeline installation work was approved for up to $1.6 million in grant/loan funding before the earth work began last week.

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Heavy equipment arrived in the small neighborhood atop Cory Bluff last Friday evening and began 24-hour operations to get the North Delta Irrigation tunnel project back on track.

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The pipeline that will carry water under Cory Bench and deliver it to North Delta Irrigation Company producers got stuck during installation last week. A massive earth moving project began over the weekend to excavate 80 to 100 feet from the surface and retrieve disabled equipment in the partially collapsed tunnel bore and finish the job. Shown is the final 300 to 400 feet of pipeline waiting to be pulled into the tunnel cavity.

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Starring Robert Downey Jr.

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BIRTHS Ida Rose Cruse Nathan and Sara Rector of Olathe are the parents of a daughter, Danica Marie Rector, born May 8, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 6.13 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. Amanda and James Martinez of Delta are the parents of a son, Dayvid Joseph Martinez, born May 9, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 6.8 ounces and was 19.75 inches in length.

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celebrates 80 years Ida Rose Holvoet Cruse was born in Hotchkiss May 25, 1932, to Joseph and Elizabeth Holvoet. She was the second of their seven children. After graduating from Hotchkiss High Ida Rose attended Western State College in Gunnison for two years and then returned home. While working at the old Rainbow Café she met Boyd Cruse and married him on Feb. 4, 1954. After following Boyd around for a few years while he served in the Army, the couple and their daughter Carol returned to the North Fork Valley where their hearts were. While working various ranches and orchards in the area they had two more children, Richard and Barbara. In the fall of 1962 they moved onto the Cruse ranch on Grand View Mesa where they resided until Boyd passed away

in 2008. Ida Rose continued to live in the family home until a year ago when she moved to the Paonia Care Center. Her children are requesting that you help her celebrate this momentous birthday with a card shower. You can send her a card c/o Paonia Care Center, 1625 Meadowbrook Blvd., Room 107, Paonia, CO 81428.

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Over 60 people enjoyed the annual Mother’s Day tea at Crossroads in Delta. Special awards were given to the oldest, youngest and mother with the most children.

Mothers honored at Crossroads tea social Ida Rose Cruse

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plan June wedding Steve and Vicki Hodges of Hotchkiss announce the engagement of their daughter, Marci Mae Hodges, to Brett David Dowis, son of Beverly Dowis and the late Dr.

After last year’s 90th birthday celebration,

Josephine Gore announced that she was not going to a have a 91st birthday party because she had so much fun at her 90th party and would repeat her 90th birthday!

Sunday, May 20, 2012 we will be hosting the repeat party from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Tom and Paula’s house at 4447 Hwy. 348, Delta

Gaylord Dowis of Sterling. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Hotchkiss High School and a 2007 graduate of the registered nursing program at Northeastern Junior College. She is employed in the emergency department of Sterling Regional MedCenter. Her fiancé is a 2002 graduate of Sterling High School and a 2007 graduate of Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences. He is also a graduate of the CCA paramedicine program. He is employed as a firefighter/paramedic with the Sterling Fire Department. The couple plans a June 30 wedding at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Sterling.

Large bead, small bead, large bead, small bead . . . resident Bridget Anderson completes yet another pearl necklace for the newest residents of the Crossroads family. Bridget prides herself in ensuring every lady has a stunning beaded necklace to wear to the Mother’s Day tea social. “It only takes me an hour and a half to make each necklace. Even though I am legally blind, I want to make sure each lady looks beautiful,” she says. The dining room over-

flowed Thursday, May 10, with elegantly decorated tables as over 60 people enjoyed the annual Mother’s Day celebration. Beads, lace and shades of pink seemed to be the theme of the day. One resident got up and joined Barbara as she performed favorite musical selections popular from days gone by. Violin strings were also heard as Barbara Bailey and pianist Vernette Mackley delighted the residents. Bernice Hotchkiss,

Gayle Corey and Margaret Fowler received “guest of honor” gifts for being the oldest, youngest, and mother with the most children. Each resident sported a beautiful handmade corsage and many adorned themselves with decorated hats. Residents now begin to look forward to the annual 4th of July barbecue which will take place on the front lawn where friends and family members will share in the festivities.

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Grand officers of Colorado and Utah were welcomed by the officers and members of Garnet Chapter #39, Delta.

Garnet Chapter hosts Colorado, Utah officers

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Ron Johnson and Hope Dale were married May 5, 2012, at the McCreery House in Loveland. The bride is the daughter of the late Tony Dale and Bonnie Garrett, both of Fort Collins. She attends Front Range Community College. The groom’s parents are the late Chester Hudson of Altheimer, Ark., and Ida Peterson of Pine Bluff, Ark. Johnson is a 1999 graduate of Delta High School. He attended the University of Colorado and is now a sports writer for Bleacher Brothers.

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Grand officers from the Grand Chapter of Colorado, Order of the Eastern Star, and their escorts, as well as Utah grand officers and their escorts, made an official visit to Garnet Chapter #39, Delta, and the Colorado/Utah Exchange on Saturday, May 5. Many OES chapters from across the state were represented. The 100plus members came from 21 different chapters in Colorado, plus Utah. All enjoyed a delicious meal of ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, string beans, salads and cake with great decor. The meeting was opened by worthy matron Donna Ames and worthy patron Lee Casto. The worthy grand matron, Maryann-Gold Weidler of Boulder, and worthy grand patron, Charles Thompson of Thornton, were welcomed. Also welcomed were Ruthmarie Rives, worthy grand matron, and John Testi, worthy grand patron, both of Utah, as well as the general Grand Chapter committee member Lee Ann Asay of Green River, Utah. Other Grand Chapter officers of Colorado and Utah, their escorts and distinguished guests were introduced. Special recognition was given to Garnet Chapter’s 50-year members, 10 of whom were introduced — Nellie Clark, Dahlgren Andrews, Martha Atchley, Fay and Marvin Hannigan, Mary Ellen

Harris, Velma Carr Holder, Louise Hoover, Sula Mathews, and the newest 50-year member, Betty Wilkening. Reports were made on special projects. Local donations have been made to Delta Doves, Rose Hill Hospitality House next to St. Mary’s Hospital, and other donations to the Grand Chap-

ter of Colorado charities. Garnet members have donated their time to Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta Museum, Hotchkiss Museum, Delta Senior Center, Hotchkiss Senior Center and Delta Doves. They have placed Memorial Day starts in the Delta City Cemetery and served as hunter safety instructors.

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LAYERED SALAD FOR A CROWD “This salad is a favorite of my three sons,” writes Lisa Ashley of Leesburg, Georgia. “I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food service manager. She was very complimentary and even asked for the recipe. I like to make the dressing the day before for the flavors to blend together,” she adds. 20 Servings Prep/Total Time: 20 min. 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons dill weed 1/2 teaspoon seasoning blend 1 bunch romaine, torn 2 medium carrots, grated 1 cup chopped red onion 1 medium cucumber, sliced

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, dill and seasoning blend. In a 4-qt. clear glass serving bowl, layer the romaine, carrots, onion and cucumber (do not toss). Pour dressing over the top; sprinkle with peas, cheese and bacon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

100 years of library services in Delta County Part 2: The librarians at Delta BY LaDONNA GUNN Delta County Libraries

When the Delta Woman’s Club celebrated the opening of their Carnegie library in May 1912, Miss Anna Nutter became the first librarian and served in that position for 32 years until her death in 1944. Nutter, who was born in Illinois in 1876 and was 12 years old when her parents came to Delta County, was known for being “quiet and of friendly grace.” She was loved by everyone, especially the children, for whom she spent hours selecting “proper and fascinating books.” The influence of librarians on children is great, and Anna Nutter knew that instilling in them the desire to learn was important. One of the many children Nutter

Lea Hart Delta Library manager

influenced recalled Nutter handing a book to her and asking her, “I don’t have time to read this, would you (read it) and tell me what it’s about?” In the summer of 1932 prior to New Deal federal aid being used to support the library, the library board announced that it was short of funds and the city was requiring the library to close for a month. Anna Nutter, her assistant Evelyn Mayer, and custodian G.H. Henry “gave their time free of charge for two weeks” so that the library would not have to close for an entire month. Mrs. John Hillman, president of the library board, believed that Nutter was “the heart of the library.” Consequently, shortly after Nutter died on June 1, 1944, the board passed a resolution memorializing Nutter’s “earnest efforts, her cheerfulness, and her loyalty . . . [for] what she [had] accomplished.” For the residents of Delta, Miss Anna Nutter had certainly set the bar very high for future librarians. One hundred years later, Delta Library manager Lea Hart continues the tradition of high standards established by Nutter. Serving as the library manager for just over a year, Hart holds a master’s of library science from Emporia State University and has volunteered and worked in libraries off and on

phens and Lale Jackson, have sought to uphold the library standards that Nutter established, making the library an integral part of its community. Please join the Delta Public Library, and the Friends of the Delta Library, in celebrating its 100th birthday, Friday, June 1. A lunch for local businesses begins at 11:30 a.m., where donations will be accepted. Photo submitted

Anna Nutter’s accession record book identifies several children’s books cataloged in September 1917. since she was in the third grade. Like Nutter, Hart believes that the most important responsibility of librarians is to “empower people with the information they need to succeed.” Hart strives every day to make the Delta library “the educational and social hub of the community, whether it is through books, computer classes, family programs, or the library’s friendly atmosphere. There is a place for everyone at the library.” Similar to Nutter’s experience in 1932, Hart acknowledges that in 2012 the greatest challenge facing the Delta Library and the other Delta County libraries is funding. “Lack of funding restricts our ability to offer more programing for families and to do a better job helping people resolve issues, like find-

Drug-Free Delta County celebrates National Drug Court Month BY PAM BLISS Volunteer Coordinator Drug-Free Delta County

In celebration of “National Drug Court Month,” Delta County’s Family Treatment Court and Adult Treatment Court will have an open house on Monday, May 21, at 4 p.m. in Judge Greenacre’s courtroom in the Delta County Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend. National Drug Court Month is coordinated on a national level by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and locally through DrugFree Delta County. This year’s theme is “Drug Courts: Where Accountability Meets Compassion.” Delta County’s drug courts represent a proven budget solution for our area. Through the efforts of Judge Sandra Miller, Judge Charles Greenacre, the Child Protection Unit, tireless staff and board, and countless volunteers, our drug courts are truly making a difference, from reducing drug use and recidivism, to reuniting families and making our community safer. We invite the community to come and see for yourselves the tremendous impact Delta County Drug Courts have had on our community. Like the other 2,600 operational drug courts in the United States, Delta County’s drug courts are a judiciallysupervised court docket that reduces correctional

costs, protects community safety, and improves public welfare. In Drug Courts, seriously drugaddicted individuals remain in treatment for long periods of time while under close supervision. Drug Court participants must meet their obligation to themselves, their families, and society. To ensure accountability, they are regularly and randomly tested for drug use, attend weekly therapeutic sessions, appear frequently in court for the judge to review their progress, rewarded for doing well and sanctioned for not living up to their obligations. Research continues to show that drug courts work better than jail, prison or general probation. According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ CEO, West Huddleston, “Drug courts are this nation’s most effective strategy at reducing recidivism among seriously drug addicted, nonviolent offenders with criminal histories.” Nationally, 75 percent of individuals who complete drug court are not re-arrested; in Delta County that figure is an impressive 87 percent. Drug courts save up to $13,000 for every individual they serve and return as much as $27 for every $1 invested. This May, drug courts throughout the country are demonstrating that a combination of account-

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You’re never too young to fish! At a recent alcohol/drug-free social event sponsored by Drug-Free Delta County, drug court participants and volunteers shared in a successful day of fishing at Confluence Lake. Drug-Free Delta County’s sober events calendar is a hallmark of their program.

The kids’ carnival begins at 1 p.m. with carnival ticket sales being used as a fundraiser. A free performance by magician Ann Lincoln will begin at 6 p.m., followed by birthday cake and refreshments. For more information about the 100th year celebration, contact the Delta Library at 874-9630 or visit the Delta County Libraries’ website at www.deltalibraries.org.

ability and compassion should be the foundation upon which our criminal justice system handles drug addicted individuals. By treating our chronically addicted offenders, we can save vast amounts of money, protect public safety and reduce drug abuse in our community. For more information on Delta County’s drug courts and Drug-Free Delta County, contact Lisa Tullio or Pam Bliss at 399-2953.

ing the right information in a book or on a website.” In 2012 Lea Hart understands that libraries make a difference in people’s lives. From the baby, tot, and preschooler story times to the numerous computer classes, Hart is ensuring that the library is helping people of all ages transform their lives. In 1934 Anna Nutter understood the same thing. For example, she was making a difference in the lives of the Hispanic workers “at the sugar factory” by regularly delivering Spanish materials to them. From Anna Nutter in 1912 to Lea Hart in 2012, the Delta Library has been about more than just books. All of the librarians, past and present, including Esther Ste-

Minor repair creates headache BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A scheduled repair to a leaking fire hydrant valve at the corner of 8th and Meeker turned into a massive headache for Delta utility crews Monday. “We scheduled the repair and called for locates,” said utilities director Steve Glammeyer. “But once we started to dig and got to the valve, it blew up, causing a pretty good size hole.” City crews tried unsuccessfully to shut down the water line on Meeker Street. Fire hydrants were opened to allow city crews to monitor the progress of the shutdown, relieve the pressure and drain the water out of the line — but

none of that happened, Glammeyer said. The water continued to spill out of the fire hydrants, although none of it was available to homes and businesses along Meeker Street between 5th and 9th. Late Monday afternoon city crews were able to plug the hole and restore service along Meeker Street. On Tuesday morning crews came to finish the valve replacement. The main water line again had to be shut down, disrupting service on Meeker Street from 7th to 9th. Glammeyer said his crew would be working through lunch Tuesday in the hopes of having the repairs completed by late Tuesday.

Racquetball roundup BY GARY WEST Bill Heddles Recreation Center

Local racquetball players are making their presence known around the state. Sandy Ranch is the measuring stick by following up her singles titles in Delta, Grand Junction and Rangely to win the Colorado Women’s A title over Kimberly Malone of Fort Collins 14-15, 15-9, 11-2. She also placed second in Women’s 45+, losing to Debbie Belring of Denver. Dennis Bollig placed third in Delta’s open sin-

gles tournament in Men’s 60+ then took his game to state winning Men’s 60+B over William Copeland of Colorado Springs 15-10, 15-8. Bob Marah, playing in his first state sanctioned event, battled but eventually fell to Douglas Harrison of Littleton 815, 11-15 to place second in Men’s C. Bill Heddles Recreation Center recently held an open doubles championship and again locals ruled. Gary West/Dave Storter defeated the Roffey/Lonquist team from

Grand Junction 15-14, 15-10 while tournament favorites Sandy Ranch/ Bob Marah ousted Burnett/Burtosky of Fruita 13-15, 15-10, 11-4. Howard Garland teamed with Bob Jappe of Grand Junction and whipped Jeff Tack/Phil Schmidt 15-10, 15-4 in Men’s A, completing a Montrose-Delta sweep of all divison championships. Next up is the Pueblo Open Pro/Am tournament with a contingent from Delta traveling to again rock the racquetball world.

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Carnival planned Delta Middle School will hold an end-of-theyear carnival from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 22. There will be a dunk tank, bump-n-jump, face painting and 20 different

games. Hot dogs, soda, popcorn and cotton candy will be available. Tickets are 50¢, with all proceeds going to the Delta Middle School greenhouse project.

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Thur., May 17 Fri., May 18

Tues., May 22

Wed., May 23

State Track Meet at Jeffco Stadium in Denver. Deadline to Submit Registration Packets for CMU Credit Classes; State Track in Denver. Finals for All Undergraduates; Green & White Awards for Underclassmen, 6:00 p.m. at DHS Gym. Finals for Underclassmen; Baccalaureate, 7:00 p.m. at Delta Performing Arts Center; Last Day of School!

Initiation, installation held The ASTRA Club of Delta held its initiation of new members and installation of new officers at its May 8 meeting. Pictured above are Taeler Monroe, advisor Amanda Twamley, new member Ashley Church, incoming president Lucero Chavez, incoming secretary Shannon Foley, incoming treasurer Kayla Culp, Kyla Ownbey, incoming vice president Haley Donathan, new member Victoria Coonce, advisor Angela Ownbey. Not pictured: Kasha Culver, new member. ASTRA is an international community service organization for students between the ages of 12 and 25 and is under the auspices of Altrusa International. Each year Altrusa Club of Delta offers up to four $500 scholarships to graduating ASTRA members sponsored by their Altrusa Club. Additionally, Altrusa International offers two $2,000 and two $500 scholarships to graduating high school ASTRA members on the international level. For more information about ASTRA contact advisors Amanda Twamley at 640-7389 or Angela Ownbey at 874-0642.

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Art Partners Expo opens

Art Partners and Part- Ouray welcomed gallery ners of Delta, Montrose, goers to the annual Art Partners Art Expo at the AppleShed Gallery in Cedaredge on Saturday, May 5. The reception to open the annual show was well attended. Guests were treated to refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the artists who participate in the Art Partners program. The Art Partners program, which matches youth 12-17 with artist/ artisan mentors, is in its 13th year. These young art interns study with a mentor for a minimum of three months and may be able to work with as many as four mentors during their year commitment. The artCEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL ist/mentors commit to a — Baccalaureate — three-month stint in this unique program, the only Monday, May 21 • 7:00 p.m. one of its kind in ColoThe Father’s House rado. Partnerships in the Art Partners program — Graduation — work together to develop skills in a variety of Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 a.m. media such as painting, CHS Gymnasium drawing, sculpture, photography, sewing, quiltDELTA HIGH SCHOOL ing and woodworking. All art forms were well — Baccalaureate — represented in this year’s Wednesday, May 23 • 7:00 p.m. exhibition. Connie Williams, Performing Arts Center owner of the AppleShed Gallery, deferred gallery — Graduation — fees for Art Partners. The Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 a.m. artist mentors and their Delta High School Panther Stadium interns will earn 100 percent of the purchase price for their work. Each art HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL partnership donates one — Baccalaureate — item representative of Sunday, May 20 • 7:00 p.m. their work together to a silent auction. Sales of HHS Commons silent auction art pieces help to support the — Graduation — Art Partners program. Saturday, May 26 • 1:00 p.m. The proceeds are used to cover the cost of art HHS Gymnasium materials and matting and framing. PAONIA HIGH SCHOOL Partners of Delta, — Baccalaureate — Montrose, Ouray celebrates its 25th year as an Friday, May 25 • 7:00 p.m. affiliate of the Partners PHS Gymnasium Mentoring Association, which has been provid-

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Art Partners prepare a quilt for display in the Art Partners Expo at the AppleShed Gallery in Cedaredge. ing partners for Colorado youth since 1967. Adult volunteers (Senior Partners) spend three hours per week with their Junior Partners doing a variety of activities. Senior Partners support their young friends as friends, role models and advocates.

They help children recognize their options in life and guide them in making good choices. If you are interested in being a partner or learning more about mentoring programs, call the Delta office at 874-4661 or in Montrose, 249-1116.

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The following Garnet Mesa kindergarten and first grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (seated) Camilo Munoz, Jonathon Elias and Anthony Meyer; (standing) Joey Santonastaso and Michael Merritt.

— Graduation —

Saturday, May 26 • 10:00 a.m. PHS Gymnasium

SURFACE CREEK VISION — Graduation — Thursday, May 17 • 7:00 p.m. Cedaredge Assembly of God

NORTH FORK VISION — Graduation — Friday, May 18 • 1:00 p.m. Town Park in Paonia

DELTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL — Graduation —

Tennis courts closed for repairs The tennis courts at Cleland Park will be out of service for four to five days the week of May 28 for repairs and crack sealing. For more information, call Paul Suppes, parks director, at 8747973.

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The following Garnet Mesa fourth and fifth grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Kade Connally, Treylee Payan, Jennifer Reyes and Richie Jones.

Monday, May 21 • 6:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center

DELTA VISION — Graduation — Friday, May 25 • 6:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center

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The following Garnet Mesa second and third grade students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: Destin Vasquez, Jesse Quist, Wyatt Smith, Alexa Huff, Raelee McCurdy, Knae Hser Pwae, Talina Sepulveda, Diego Flores and Allyson Heath.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Hellman and Ford give scholarships

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Jack Hawkins, a longtime resident who loved athletics and helping kids in the community. Jeannette Wilkinson Memorial — presented by DHS counselor Shawna Magtutu to Camron Espinoza, who plans to attend UNC. L&A Renfrow Scholarships — presented by DHS grads Les and Ann Renfrow to Madelyn Byers, Jaelee Hillman, Asiala Melgoza, Courtney Norman and Jon Shirk. Masons Scholarship — presented by Joe Carlson to Carissa Sidor ($1,000) and Courtney Anderson ($500). A scholarship established in the name of Max DeBusk was given to Sawyer Keeline. Rotary Club of Delta — for “Service Above Self,” Jim Wetzel, Gregg Kuta and Joe Carlson awarded six $1,500 scholarships. The recipients were Rachel Tallent, Carissa Sidor, Elise Scates, Sean King, Sadie Carrillo and Taylor Zunich. DHS principal Kurt Clay also proudly recognized three graduates who have received prestigious full-ride scholarships — Daniels Fund Scholars Jacob Ames, Brendan Kortz and Conor Laws. Kortz also received two military academy appointments but has decided to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. Ames and Laws were unable to attend the breakfast.

the Ford Division, Ford Motor Company Fund and Ford Dealers. The scholarships go to FFA members who are high school seniors planning to attend college, or who are current college students. The program is part of Ford’s overall commitment to the National FFA Foundation. Ford has supported the National FFA Foundation since the first FSeries truck was introduced in 1948. Ford has sponsored the Built Ford Tough collegiate scholarship program since 1997. To date, the program has awarded $7.1 million in scholarships to over 7,000 FFA members nationwide. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

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Recipients of $1,000 college scholarships from Hellman Motors and Ford Motor Company are (from left) J’Kay Wientjes, Delta High School; Ben Smith, Hotchkiss High School; and Carissa Sidor, Delta High School, shown with Bill Hellman Jr.

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Association Scholarship. Delta IOOF #116 — presented by Cliff Reeder and Glen Conger to Jon Shirk, Carissa Sidor, Rachel Tallent and Mayra Jimenez. Over the past 30 years, the lodge has awarded scholarships totaling more than $120,000 to deserving students throughout Delta County. DHS Alumni Association — presented by Dwain Bush to Sean King and Katari Lewis. DHS Booster Club — presented by Jim Webb to Carissa Sidor, Taylor Zunich and Courtney Anderson. A $1,000 scholarship in the name of Bertha Calhoun went to Sadie Carillo. Delta Kiwanis Club — presented by Richard Simmons to Sean King and Elise Scates. This is the first year the club has awarded scholarships to high school students, although Kiwanis is a longtime supporter of nursing students at Delta-Montrose Technical College. DMEA Scholarship — presented by Alex Shelley to Elise Scates. A second scholarship was awarded to Sadie Carrillo on behalf of DMEA’s power supplier, Tri-State Generation & Transmission. Basin Electric funds a scholarship for the child of an employee. That scholarship went to Mariah Donathan. FFA Alumni Scholarship — presented by Jerry Allen to Carissa Sidor, Dustin Stroud and Seth Hartman. FFA Ford Scholarship — presented by Jerry Allen to Carissa Sidor and J’Kye Wientjes. First State Bank of Colorado — on behalf of the Delta branch, Cheryl Hall presented a $1,000 scholarship to Mayra Jimenez. Jack Hawkins Memorial Scholarship — presented to Taylor Zunich and Mariah Donathan. This scholarship is funded by a basketball tournament held in honor of

Graduates, parents and donors gathered at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Thursday, May 10, for Delta High School’s fourth annual senior scholarship breakfast. The event is an opportunity for representatives from local businesses, service clubs and non-profit organizations to meet the students who will benefit from their generosity, and for the students, parents and staff of DHS to thank the contributors who awarded over $60,000 in local scholarships. The list of scholarships included: John Olivas Memorial Scholarship — presented by Luis Meza to Morgan McCracken. Meza, Delta High School’s wrestling coach, was a college roommate of John Olivas, who was killed in a motorcycle accident. When Meza ran into family members at the state wrestling tournament, they asked if he knew of a deserving recipient for the scholarship set up in Olivas’s name. He said he immediately thought of Morgan, a wrestler who’s always given his best. Bank of the West Scholarship — presented by Holly Crowder to Ethan Baier and Taylor Zunich. This is one of several scholarships funded with the admission proceeds from the basketball tournament sponsored annually by Bank of the West. Cindy Watson Scholarship — presented by Cindy Watson, Watson Insurance and Financial Services, to Katari Lewis. College For Every Student, presented by Garnet Mesa Elementary School to two high school mentors, Alaisa Melgoza and Mayra Jimenez. Two awards of $500 were made possible through school fundraisers. The scholarships were presented by GMES students Lauren Davey and Kelvin Gra-

ham and a teacher, Alisa Johnson. Altrusa International of Delta — presented by Yvonne Rowland to ASTRA Club members who have made a difference through community service. The recipients were Ashley Church, Courtney Anderson and Jordan King. Kyla Ownbey was awarded $2,000. Delta County Federal Credit Union — presented by Kelly Korth to Carissa Sidor. Sidor plans to attend either Colorado State University or Adams State College. Delta County Livestock Association — presented by Monty Todd to Carissa Sidor. Delta County School District Coordinating Council — presented by DHS teacher Renee St. Jean to future educators Alex Arias and Madelyn Byers. Dorothy O. Crousen Scholarship — awarded to a student who has excelled in the creative arts. This year’s recipient was Jordan King. Weldon Crousen Scholarship — awarded to Jaelee Hillman for citizenship and service. Stewart/Watson/Wheeler Scholarship — Awards of $1,000 were presented to Sean King and Carissa Sidor. Thomas W. Osborne Scholarship — Kaylee Britain. Delta County Memorial Hospital Volunteers — with the proceeds from the hospital gift shop, the DCMH volunteers awarded scholarships to Mayra Jimenez and Monika Milton. Both plan to pursue careers in the field of healthcare. Milton was awarded a second scholarship designated specifically for a junior hospital volunteer. The awards were presented by Janamarie Dugle. Delta Elks Lodge — presented by Deb Houser to Sadie Carrillo, Jon Shirk and Brendan Kortz. Jacob Ames was the recipient of a Colorado Elks

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Scholarship donors, recipients recognized

DHS scholarship recipients

Three local high school graduating seniors have been awarded $1,000 scholarships by Hellman Motors and Ford Motor Company. Ben Smith of Hotchkiss High School, and Carissa Sidor and J’Kye Wientjes both of Delta High School, were presented with their awards by Bill Hellman Jr. last week. Smith plans to study animal sciences at Iowa State University. Sidor will continue her education at Adams State in a pre-veterinarian program. Wientjes will pursue an agricultural engineering degree at Fort Lewis College. The Built Ford Tough FFA Scholarships are intended to recognize FFA members’ talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achievements. The scholarships are among 529 awarded by

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announces a special initiative that offers technical and financial assistance to help improve water quality.

National Water Quality Initiative Delta County landowners are invited to a stakeholder’s meeting

Thursday, May 17 • 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Cedaredge Community Center 140 NW 2nd Street For additional information, please contact the NRCS Delta field office at 970-874-5726. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Joining forces to fight hunger Members of ASTRA and Key Club, two international community service organizations for youth, joined forces on Saturday to help the Delta Food Pantry unload, weigh, sort, box and restock shelves of the more than 3,000 pounds of non-perishable food items that were collected from Delta residents by local mail carriers during the USPS’s annual food drive known as Stamp Out Hunger. Demand for services from the food pantry have continued to rise among Delta residents so that this food drive is greatly needed, as well as appreciated, by the food pantry. Pictured with food pantry volunteers Linda Olson, Steve Grover and Sandy Dombroski are ASTRA members Courtney Anderson, Kasha Culver, Haley Donathan, Julie Cassel, Lucero Chavez, Shannon Foley, Dustin Ownbey and Kayla Culp along with Key Club members Kaitlyn Suppes, Haley Donathan, Jacob Millard, Grace Kathrein, Chelsea McDonald, Dustin Ownbey and Julie Cassel. The ASTRA Club is sponsored by Altrusa International, and the Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis Club.

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A decade of service Bonnie Miller recently celebrated her 10th anniversary as an employee of Delta County Memorial Hospital.

degree in pharmacy. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Pevoto has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic and robotic surgery as well as in research and testing for cervical cancer detection and prevention. New patients are being accepted beginning in June and appointments may be made by calling 874-7930. Andrea Keller, D.O., will complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in June and will join Delta OB/GYN in August. Dr. Keller completed medical school at Tuoro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in Henderson, Nev., and is completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Aurora Healthcare in

Milwaukee, Wis. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Keller graduated from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Calif., with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She has a special interest in child and adolescent gynecology. New patients will be accepted beginning in August and appointments can be made by calling 874-7930. Delta County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome both of these physicians to the Delta community. Their presence will complement the area family physicians providing obstetrical care which include Bruce Mixter, M.D., Susan Bright, M.D., Lee Bules, D.O., and Ryan Marlin M.D., of Delta Family Physicians and Heidi Marlin, M.D., and Michelle Hundley of North Fork Family Practice.

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Five-year employees Jill Young (above) and Ross Adams recently received five-year service awards from DCMH.

DCMH initiative to reduce infections is a success Delta County Memorial Hospital celebrates zero central line associated bloodstream infections in 2011 Delta County Memorial Hospital’s collaborative hospitalwide initiatives aimed at reducing health care associated infections (HAI) had another success story in 2011. The hospital reported zero central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) occurred in our hospitalized patients during 2011. What is a central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI)? Central lines are narrow tubes inserted into a major vein to inject medicine, fluids or to perform testing. What problems are associated with CLABSIs? The Centers for Dis-

ease Control and Prevention says that there were about 41,000 CLABSI’s in 2009. A line that hasn’t been cleaned or is inserted incorrectly can lead to bacteria getting into a patient’s bloodstream. These infections can cause a longer hospital stay and add as much as $17,000 in costs. About 25 percent of patients die who acquire a CLABSI, which are largely preventable. Delta County Memorial Hospital’s efforts at the prevention of CLABSI meets aggressive new national and statewide program to lower risk, save lives and reduce cost. What steps were taken by Delta County Memorial Hospital to prevent CLABSI? Evidence-based prevention strategies were implemented as follows: 1. When central lines are inserted, the physi-

cian wears a sterile gown, mask, gloves and a head cover. 2. Everyone assisting with the central line insertion uses hand hygiene. 3. The patient is covered with a full body drape. 4. The groin area is avoided for a central line site. Instead, the upper chest is usually used. 5. The central line site is washed with chlorhexidine. 6. The need for a central line is reassessed daily and the line is removed when it is no longer needed. “There will continue to be an ongoing effort to educate the clinical staff regarding the best practices of inserting and caring for central lines,” said Jeanine Finnell RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection preventionist.

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Safe at the plate: Avoid food poisoning Summer is nearly here — the sun is shining and there’s a warm breeze . . . a perfect day to enjoy a picnic. These same conditions are perfect for food spoilage. Warm weather encourages bacteria to grow and multiply in your picnic foods. The bacteria is usually undetectable — you can’t see it, smell it, taste it, but it can trigger food poisoning. You can avoid food spoilage by practicing food safety guidelines when preparing, packing and serving your picnic fare. Safety starts at home. Mishandling of food during preparation causes most food poisoning. The Registered Dietitians at Delta County Memorial Hospital offer these tips: • Wash your hands before and during food

preparation. Use warm water and soap. • Clean countertops, utensils and the sink before you begin. This will prevent cross contamination of your fresh ingredients. • Wash cutting boards, knives and any other utensils you use to cut or trim fresh meat, poultry or fish. All of these foods may have bacteria on their surface or in their juices. Cooking destroys bacteria, but they can be transferred to uncooked foods likes fruits or vegetables. • Marinate meats in the refrigerator. If you plan to use the marinade for basting or dipping, set aside a portion before adding raw meat. • Wash fruits and vegetables before you pack them. You may not have

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access to running water at your picnic site. • Keeping foods cold under the sizzling summer sun can present a challenge. To prevent

bacterial growth, foods should remain at temperatures below 40 degrees F. By packing your cooler efficiently, foods will stay cold a lot longer.

• Refrigerate foods before you pack them. Give the food enough time to get cold. • Be generous with your ice or frozen gel

Understanding angina According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, annually claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of males. Chest pain is a common symptom of heart problems but could also be indicative of other conditions. For instance, a gallbladder attack can cause chest pain. However, some chest discomfort, including angina, is directly related to the heart. Angina is a squeezing of the chest that occurs when the oxygen supply to an area of the heart muscle decreases. The decreased blood supply is often because the coronary arteries have narrowed. Though men should always consult a physician when experiencing chest pain of any kind, understanding angina can help individuals know what to do should they suspect their chest pain is being caused by angina. What are the symptoms of angina? It’s not uncommon for sufferers of angina to mistake it for indigestion. Symptoms of angina can include feelings of aching, burning, discomfort, fullness, heaviness, or squeezing. Angina can be painful, and it can be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, back, or jaw as well as the chest. Are there different types of angina? Just like there are different types of chest pain, there are different types of angina. The three types of angina are stable angina, unstable angina and Prinzmetal’s angina. • Stable angina: When a person has stable angina, which is the most common type, the symptoms are often predictable and appear during

physical exertion. The pain will likely last less than five minutes and will disappear during a resting period. • Unstable angina: Less common than stable angina, unstable angina is also much more serious and might be signaling a heart attack. Unstable angina can occur more frequently and even during periods of rest. Pain from unstable angina might last longer and result from even mild or moderate activity. • Prinzmetal’s angina: Prinzmetal’s angina refers to the angina that occurs while a person is at rest, asleep or exposed to cold temperatures. The coronary artery will spasm and decrease the blood flow to the heart, triggering the symptoms of the angina. People who experience Prinzmetal’s angina typically have coronary artery disease. What causes angina? Angina is most often caused by coronary artery disease. However, a spasm of the coronary artery can cause angina as well. • Coronary artery disease: As cholesterol is deposited in the artery wall, a thick substance known as plaque forms along the walls, and coronary artery disease develops as a result. As this plaque accumulates over time, the coronary arteries narrow and this narrowing, known as arteriosclerosis, makes it difficult for the arteries to get oxygen to the heart muscle. When the arteries have narrowed by 50 to 70 percent, the resulting lack of oxygen to the heart causes the pain known as angina. • Coronary artery spasm: When the muscle fibers that surround the artery walls contract rapidly, these fibers cause a sudden narrowing of the arteries known as a spasm, reducing blood to the heart muscle as

a result. These spasms will usually occur in the morning hours. There are additional causes of angina as well. Aortic stenosis is one such condition and occurs when there is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. In addition, people who suffer from anemia might also have angina because their blood does not carry a sufficient amount of oxygen. When experiencing chest pain, men and women alike should consult a physician immediately. Treatment options are available, but such options are best discussed with a medical professional. Learn more about angina by visiting the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at www.nhlbi.nih. gov.

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Women with cancer meet for lunch, support The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is May 25. Women with any type of cancer are invited to join this support group of women supporting women. For more information or a ride, call 872-3309 or 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

packs. • To minimize the amount of time the cooler is open, pack drinks separately from dips, salads and meats. Pack items you will be using first on top of the cooler. • Transport the cooler in the car, rather than the hot trunk. When you reach your destination, store the cooler in a shady spot. • Once it’s time to enjoy your picnic remember these tips: • Keep food in the cooler until it’s time to serve. Raw meat should remain frozen until ready to hit the coals. • Set your serving table out of the sun. • Finish serving foods within 2 hours after removing them from the cooler. Bacteria flourish when food is left to bask in the sun. When the temperature is above 85 degrees F, decrease the serving time to 1 hour. • Place leftovers in the cooler. If the potato salad or chicken has been sitting out for several hours, it’s best to toss it. Practicing food safety guidelines will allow you to have fun and stay “safe at the plate.”

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Overview of the 2011 Healthy Kids survey In the fall 2011, a total of 1,523 students in 33 public high schools throughout Colorado completed the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS), which includes components of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The HKCS consists of questions related to health and risk behaviors in the following domains: physical activity and nutrition; unintentional injuries and violence; mental health; alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; school and family; and sexual health. Results from this survey provide a snapshot of these issues among Colorado’s youth. Physical Activity ❑ Just over half (53%) of Colorado high school students were physically active for at least 60 minutes on five or more of the past seven days; this differed between males (61%) and females (45%) as well as between nonHispanic white students (56%) and Hispanic/Latino students (45%). ❑ One-fifth (21%) of

students reported watching three or more hours of TV on an average school day. This decreased from 2005 (27%). ❑ Close to one-quarter (24%) of students played video games or used the computer for non-school work activities for three or more hours on an average school day. This increased from 2009 (18%). Weight ❑ Based on self-report height and weight, 11% of Colorado high school students are overweight; this has not changed significantly over time. Overweight differed between non-Hispanic white students (8%) and Hispanic/Latino students (17%). ❑ Overall, 40% of students reported trying to lose weight. This differed between females (54%) and males (26%).

week. ❑ Overall, 39% of students ate breakfast on all of the past seven days. This differed by nonHispanic white students (46%) and Hispanic/Latino students (27%). Unintentional Injury & Violence ❑ One-quarter (25%) of students reported being in a physical fight in the past 12 months; this differed between males (30%) and females (18%), as well as between Hispanic/Latino students (33%) and non-Hispanic white students (19%). ❑ One-fifth (19%) of students reported that they had been bullied on school property in the past 12 months. The prevalence of bullying has not changed significantly compared to 2009. ❑ In the 30 days prior to the survey, 22% of students reported riding in a car with someone who had been drinking. Riding with a drinking driver has decreased since 2005 (27%).

Tobacco Use ❑ A total of 16% of high school students reported smoking one or more cigarettes in the past 30 days. There was no difference in the prevalence of cigarette use from 2005 or 2009, or between gender and race/ethnicity. ❑ A total of 7% of students report use of chewing tobacco, snuff or dip in the past 30 days. This differed between males (11%) and females (2%), and has decreased from 2009 (11%). Illicit Drug Use ❑ 39.5% of students reported marijuana use (ever trying), and 22% of students reported marijuana use in the past 30 days. The prevalence of marijuana use has not changed compared to 2005 or 2009. ❑ 20% of students reported that they had

taken a prescription drug (such as OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax) without a doctor’s prescription in their lifetime. Sexual Health ❑ Overall, 41% of Colorado high school students report that they have had sexual intercourse at least once in their lifetime, and 32% report having had sexual intercourse within the past three months. ❑ 71% of students who were sexually active in the three months prior to the survey reported using a condom during their most recent sexual encounter. This increased for males from 2009 (67%) to 2011 (75%). ❑ 80% of students report having had HIV/ AIDS education at school. This has not changed compared to prior years.

School and Family ❑ A total of 76% of Colorado high school students describe their grades as mostly A’s or B’s. ❑ A total of 70.5% of students report trying to do their best work in school either “often” or “almost always.” ❑ 70% of Colorado students participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, band, drama, clubs, or student government. This differed between non-Hispanic white students (75%) and Hispanic/Latino students (58%). ❑ 87% of Colorado students felt that the rules in their family are clear, and 79% reported that they could talk with their parents or guardians for help if they had a personal problem.

Nutrition ❑ A total of 64% of students reported eating fruit four or more times during the past week, and 65% reported eating vegetables four or more Mental Health times during the past ❑ Over one-fifth (22%) of Colorado high school students reported that they felt sad or hopeless every day for at least two weeks within the past 12 months. ❑ A total of 6% of Colorado students reported attempting suicide in the past 12 months.

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Silver anniversary Jim Sherley (center) was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Alcohol Use ❑ Over one-third (36%) of students reported having one or more drinks of alcohol in the past 30 days. This has decreased since 2005 (47%). ❑ A total of 22% of students reported binge drinking in the past 30 days. Binge drinking among Colorado high school youth has also decreased from 2005 (31%).

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Building support Staff from PACE CommUnity Care in Eckert walked in the second annual Have a Heart for the Homeless! Walkathon last weekend, bringing in the most pledges of any team walking. All walkathon participants raised over $1,100 for the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter building fund.

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Community Calendar Float trip will support local Wednesday, May 16

DMEA BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM, 6-7 p.m., DMEA’s Montrose office, 11925 6300 Road. Light refreshments served. TOASTMASTERS SPEECH CLUB MEETS, first and third Wednesdays of each month, 12:15 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, 2250 Highway 50, Delta. For more information, call Tom Condos, 874-6667 or www.toastmasters.org.

Thursday, May 17

UFO MEETING, 7 p.m., 501 East 14th Street meeting room, Delta. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 57 numbers for $358, blue is 58 numbers and grey is 51 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, May 18

MUSETTE FLUTE AND GUITAR DUO featuring University of Colorado Denver faculty, 7:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Classical to Latin and jazz.

Saturday, May 19

PLANT FAIR, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Variety of plants available at reasonable prices. Refreshments available for sale. Admission free. Proceeds given to local charities. For more information, call Sue Stanley, 874-8742. 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.

Sunday, May 20

VESTAFJELL LODGE OF SONS OF NORWAY SPECIAL MEETING, 2 p.m., All Saint’s Lutheran Church, 20101 Deer Creek Road, Cory (just west off of Highway 65). Brandy and Elmer Ferganchick present program with Norwegian Fjord horses. Bring a dish for the potluck Koldtbord meal. For information, call Barb, 2455649, Jenifer, 874-4604, or check www.vestafjelllodge.org.

Monday, May 21

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.

Tuesday, May 22

END-OF-THE-YEAR CARNIVAL, 3-6 p.m., Delta Middle School. Dunk tank, bump-n-jump, face painting and other games. Serving hotdogs, soda, popcorn and cotton candy. Tickets are 50¢ with all proceeds going to Delta Middle School greenhouse project.

Wednesday, May 23

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE, 7 p.m., Delta Center. Reception follows in Delta Middle School cafeteria.

May 25 & 26

YOGA WORKSHOP, with Devki Desai, senior lyengar teacher from India, Yoga Tree Studio, Hotchkiss. Friday classes: 1-3:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday classes: 9-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Call to register, 872-3377.

Friday, May 25

DELTA FINE ARTS SUMMER EXHIBITION OPENS, 6-8 p.m., AppleShed, 250 South Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge. View artworks from artists and students on the Western Slope. Show runs through June 22. For more information, call Julie, 856-6460 or Laurae, 856-2184. BREAST AND WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 12 noon, brown bag lunch, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, Delta County Memorial Hospital. For more information or a ride, call Dorthy, 872-3309 or Marie, 778-8146 by Thursday evening. CAR WASH, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., TLC Car Wash, Cedaredge. Help support CHS volleyball and football.

Saturday, May 26

HERITAGE DAY OPENS PIONEER TOWN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedaredge. Free day with added demonstrations throughout the day. Rotary Club selling hamburgers, etc. at lunch time.

Sunday, May 27

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION ROAST BEEF DINNER, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., Crawford Methodist Church. $8 adults, $4 children. Provided by Needle Rock Ladies Club. Supported by Fruitland Mesa Club and Maher-Onion Valley Club.

Tuesday, May 29

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. CANDIDATE DEBATE for county commissioner and house district Republican races, 6 p.m., Orchard City Town Hall. Sponsored by Delta County Republican Party Central Committee.

Wednesday, May 30

OVERCOMING EXTRAORDINARY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OBSTACLES, 6:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Free.

Saturday, June 2

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Confluence Park, Delta. All plus. Caller is Lamar Podvesek. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. SCRAMBLE, Cedaredge Golf Course, registration 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 a.m. $68 entry fee per person. Deadline for entries is May 28. Limit 26 teams. For more information, call 856-3185 or (970) 216-0061. “THE VICTORY EVENT” A MUSICAL BENEFIT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre and Blue Sage Center, Paonia. One ticket for two venues. Sponsored by Citizen’s for a Healthy Community.

watershed conservation It’s a dry year on the Western Slope, and water will be an even more precious resource for our communities. Join two local conservation groups, Gunnison Gorge Anglers-Trout Unlimited and the NFRIA/WSERC Conservation Center for a half-day float trip on the Gunnison River, celebrating and learning more about our water. The 13th annual River Awareness Float Trip will be Saturday, May 19. The event includes a half-day float trip through the newly reconstructed Hartland Diversion Dam that will end at Confluence Park in Delta. For the first time in over a century, boaters can view this previously inaccessible stretch of river. The lower Gunnison provides habitat for sensitive fish species including the roundtail chub, flannelmouth sucker, and bluehead sucker. After the float, everyone will enjoy lunch, music, river-themed educational programs, and a river gear silent auction. You are welcome to participate in any or all of the River Awareness fun. Join the float, or come for

the Wilson’s BBQ & Bean Co. lunch and silent auction. Silent auction items include a Black Canyon Anglers fly fishing package worth over $900, fly rods, beginner fly fisherman gear packages, Paco pads, dry bags, personal flotation devices, camping gear, and much more. All proceeds of the event will go to river restoration in Delta County, including the reconstruction of the Relief Ditch Diversion. To register, go to www. theconservationcenter. org, or call 527-5307 x206 for more information. Sponsors of the event include Black Canyon Anglers, Jack’s Plastic Welding, RIGS Fly Shop, Delta County Tourism Board, SOTAR Whitewater MFG, Colorado Canyons Association, Colorado River Conservation District, Energywise Companies, MTI Adventurewear, Alpine Fencing and Supplies, City of Delta Parks Dept., Coldwell Banker Colorado Realty, DMEA, Earthbound Web Hosting, Elisabethan, ERO Resources Corp., First Colorado National Bank, High Country News, High Country Printing,

Louie’s Pizza, North Fork Vision Center, Revolution Brewing, REI, Sports Authority, State Farm Insurance-Kevin Parks, US Tractor & Harvest. For over 35 years, the NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center has worked to build an aware and active community that protects, preserves and enhances our natural, human and economic environment. For NWCC information go to www.theconservationcenter.org.

See solar eclipse at Black Canyon Join the Black Canyon Astronomy Society and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park rangers at the South Rim Visitor Center Sunday, May 20, to safely see the annular eclipse of the sun. The eclipse starts shortly after 6 p.m. and

Bell choir presents free concert On Sunday May 20, at 4 p.m., the Kokopelli Bell Choir presents a free spring concert at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, Grand Junction. The concert will feature choirs from across the Grand Valley. There will be selections from The Lion King, an armed forces medley and many new favorites performed by the choirs. For more information, call Claudine Bogart at 270-5898.

The Delta Fine Arts annual summer exhibition opens Friday, May 25, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Artists’ work will be displayed at the AppleShed in Cedaredge through June 23. Artists and students from across the Western Slope will exhibit works in eight categories: oil/ acrylics, watercolors,

The judges’ reception and awards presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, from 7-9 p.m. Judge this year is Vera Mulder. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Mt. St. Scholastica College in Kansas and her master’s at Western State College at Gunnison, majoring in education and the arts. The exhibit will be open to the public for viewing and purchase from Thursday, June 7, through Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m; also, Sunday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For entrants, there is an optional pre-registration deadline of May 26. For more information, call Shirley Clayton, 856-3842, Mary Callihan, 399-7388, Carol Vela, 835-3388, or Karen Spears, 856-4961.

mixed media, pastel, drawing, sculpture/3D, photography/digital and student. A cash prize of $250 will go to the piece deemed Best of Show by judge Carol Vance Courtney. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and to enjoy the artwork on display through June 23.

Outdoor Heritage Day set for June 2 Delta’s third annual Outdoor Heritage Day will be held Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free hot dog lunch will be given to participants who actively take part in the

free outdoor activities. Kids should come early to participate in the Pathway to Fishing program from 8 to 9:15 a.m. A fishing derby will be held from 9:15 to 11 a.m.

Tour Canyonlands Nat’l. Park by night Join the City of Delta Parks and Recreation Department for a trip to Moab Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15. Travel by city bus down the scenic byway and stop for a picnic lunch at the famous Dewey Bridge. Following lunch the group will visit the Red Cliffs Lodge Movie Museum and possibly enjoy wine tasting at Castle Creek Winery. That evening a Dutch oven buffet dinner will be served on the Colorado River before the group tours the canyon on a flat water river boat. On Friday morning, tour the arches and then return to Moab for lunch. The fee is $200/person, which covers transportation, picnic lunch, dinner, boat tour and motel. The fee does not include breakfast and lunch on Friday. Register by June 6 to meet the minimum

Plants, gardening advice offered Area garden clubs will be holding their annual Plant Fair at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A large variety of member-donated plants such as area-appropriate perennials, house plants and annuals will be available at reasonable prices. Refreshments will be available for sale. Admission is free. Master Gardner Susan Rose will present gardening information in the Stolte Shed from 10 a.m. to noon with a question

continues to sunset. Solar scopes, astronomers, and eclipse shades will be available to share in this rare celestial event. Don’t miss it. The next time this happens in Colorado is 2045. For more information call (970) 2491914, ext. 423.

Delta Fine Arts show opens May 24

Edge of Cedars is in its 40th year The 40th annual Edge of the Cedars Art Exhibit will take place June 710 at Cedaredge Middle School.

Gunnison Gorge Anglers is the local Western Slope chapter of Trout Unlimited, an organization devoted to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. With its 200 local members, Gunnison Gorge Anglers has worked for many years to conserve and restore fisheries in the Lower Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and Upper San Miguel watersheds.

and answer session for shoppers. Proceeds for the Plant Fair will be given to local charities including the food pantry and the Cedaredge Community Garden. The garden clubs pursue annual activities including maintenance of a garden at Horizons Care Center and Pioneer Town. Clubs represented will be Friends and Flowers, Plant and Dig, Four Seasons and Rose Garden. For further information contact Sue Stanley, co-chairman, at 874-8742.

number needed to take this trip. Space is limited, so sign up early. Call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923 to register.

Community evening dances are for everyone Mark your calendar for the community evening dances held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. These dances are for everyone! They run from 7 to 10 p.m. and cost $4 at the door. Please bring a snack to share. Ula Vaun-Kirkman will provide music on the following Saturday nights: May 19, June 16 and Aug. 18. There is no dance in July. For more information, call 872-0923.

Sunday, June 3

CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 2 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: David Starr and Roy Martin, guitar vocals.

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Monday, June 4

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.

June 7-10

EDGE OF CEDARS ART EXHIBIT, Cedaredge Middle School. June 7-June 9 open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 10 open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Judges reception June 6 from 7-9 p.m. For more information on entries, call Shirley Clayton, 856-3842, Mary Callihan, 399-7388, Carol Vela, 835-3388 or Karen Spears, 856-4961.

Wednesday, June 6

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

Thursday, June 7

CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Gullible Skeptics, soft country, rock. Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com

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TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. • BEGINNING LINE DANCING - Register by the month on Tuesday afternoons 2:00-4:00 p.m. or Tuesday evening 7:15-9:00 p.m. • 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. • 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 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 CLIN-

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ICS - Free clinic Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Confluence Tennis Courts. CANYONLANDS BY NIGHT BOAT TOUR - Overnight Trip to Moab, Utah on Thursday, June 14 and 15. Call for details - register by June 6. ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, June 18 from 4:309:00 p.m. Please register online at www.aliveat25.us. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASS - Red Cross Certification on May 29-June 1 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. GENTLE FLOAT TRIPS - ESCALANTE TO DOMINGUEZ CANYON - On Saturday, June 2, June 16, June 30 - plus July and August dates. Please register at least 3 days before each scheduled trip. SUMMER DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS - Begin the week of June 5. Call for exact schedule and times. KIDS FIT CLUB - Fun fitness activities for boys and girls ages 7-12. On Thursdays (4 weeks) June 7-July 26 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Register by June 4. YOUTH TENNIS BLAST CAMP

- For ages 8-13, August 6-12, Monday through Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and a tournament on Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. • RIFLE HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION - Thursday, July 26 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), Friday, July 27 (6:00-9:00 p.m.), and Saturday, July 28 (9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.) Please bring a sack lunch. Register by July 24.

BOYS & GIRLS: OUTDOOR HERITAGE DAY IS BACK!

Saturday, June June 2 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Exhibitors Fishing Derby 8-11 a.m. (must attend learnto-fish stations) For details call 874-0923.

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

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Bonnie Bendall Bonnie Lee Bendall of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Paonia, died Monday, May 7, 2012. She was 73. Mrs. Bendall was born Feb. 28, 1939, in Paonia, to Newton and Martha (Richards) Rasmussen. She graduated valedictorian from Paonia High School in 1957. While in high school she attended Western State College and received an associate degree in music. After she completed her education at Central Business College in Denver, she was hired by the FBI as a secretary in Washington, D.C. She married William Bendall on May 21, 1959, in Bradbury Park, Md. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 18, 1972. Mrs. Bendall was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many callings including teaching Gospel Doctrine. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, her family and decorating her home. She played the piano. She is survived by her husband, Pat Bendall; her children, Coy Bendall, Lee Bendall and his wife Sharla, and Holly Matheson and her husband Mike; 10 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held May 12 at Rosecrest 2nd Ward in Salt Lake City. Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Missionary Fund. Holbrook Mortuary is Salt Lake City, Utah, handled the arrangements.

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After World War II they and their families moved to Delta County where they farmed together on California Mesa for 12 years. Mrs. Reed moved to Security in the late 1950s where they operated a framing/construction company until 1965, at which time they moved to South Vietnam, where Dan supervised construction of schools, hospitals and warehouses. She lived in Bangkok, Thailand, where she taught English to postgraduate students planning to attend U.S. colleges or universities. She worked for the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. After eight years, they returned to Cedaredge. She is survived by three daughters, Melva Gray and her husband Charles of Black Forest, Linda Pottenger and her husband Dennis of Castle Rock, and Tamand Luu Ho of Anaheim, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ray Meyer Arthur Raymond “Ray” Meyer of Delta died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 95. A rosary was recited May 11 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta. A funeral service was held May 12 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at Delta City Cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born March 31, 1917, in Delta, to Robert and Kathryn (Sullivan) Meyer. He spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1935. He attended Denver University. He married Josephine Stump on Feb. 4, 1939, in Denver. They celebrated over 73 years of marriage. She survives. Mr. Meyer was a retired savings and loan manager. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing the organ. He was a member of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Delta Lions Club and St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Meyer of Delta; a son, Charles Meyer of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a brother, Leo Meyer of Longmont; and a grandchild, Kelly Meyer. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Gertrude Jane Reed of Cedaredge died March 29, 2012, in Grand Junction. She was 92. Mrs. Reed was born Feb. 22, 1920, in Eaton, to A.F. “Jack” and Gertrude (McQueary) Smillie. She spent her childhood in Grand County on the F Slash, a working guest ranch, (now the C Lazy U), which was owned and operated by her family. Irvin Trenhaile She married Dana Irvin R. Trenhaile “Dan” Reed on Oct. 15, of Olathe died Monday, 1944, in Grand Lake. May 14, 2012, at Wil-

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David Bruntz David Robert Bruntz of Alamosa died Friday, May 11, 2012, at his home. He was 43. No funeral services are planned at this time. Interment will be at a later date at Mesa View Cemetery, where he will be buried next to his mother. Mr. Bruntz was born April 12, 1969, in Denver, to Rodney and Judy (Gross) Bruntz. He spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1987. He was a mason for many years. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Bruntz is survived by his son, Robert Bruntz of Fred, Texas; his father, Rodney Bruntz of Delta; his grandfather, David Bruntz of LaSalle; and his sister and her husband, Sheri and Timothy Mullin of Delta. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy; his grandmother, Violet Bruntz; and his grandparents, Bob and Frances Miller. View the Internet obituary and sign the guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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vice and Crematory han- with James Gall officiatdled the arrangements. ing. Mr. Peterson was born June 27, 1949, in Denver, to Paul and Leona (Eversman) Peterson. He spent his childhood in Denver and graduated from East High School in 1967. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1972. He lived in Cedaredge for several years and spent his winters in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was Sarah Stokes an auto and aviation broSarah Elaine Stokes ker. He enjoyed golfing, of Pleasant Hill, Ore., a automobiles, people, the resident of Delta from outdoors and watching 1994-99, died April 26, cooking shows. He was 2012. She was 30. an avid sportsman. Mrs. Stokes was born Mr. Peterson is surApril 10, 1982, in Provo, vived by his wife, DeboUtah, to Craig and Jean- rah “Debba” Peterson netta Stokes. She attend- of Cedaredge; two sons, ed school in Delta. Nate Peterson and JorShe lived in Provo, don Albi, both of DenUtah, Toledo, Ohio, ver; a stepson, Joseph Orem, Utah, Delta, Ferguson and his wife New Castle, Glenwood Miya of Seattle, Wash.; Springs and Pleasant two brothers and their Hill, Ore. wives, Ronald and Janet Mrs. Stokes is sur- Peterson of Cedaredge, vived by her husband, and Rodney and Virginia Jeremiah Jackson of Peterson of Scottsdale, Glenwood Springs; two Ariz.; three nephews and daughters, Iszabelle and their wives; two nieces Addisen, both of Glen- and their husbands; sevwood Springs; her par- eral great-nieces and ents, Craig and Jean- nephews; and a grandnetta Stokes; and her child, Lillianne Fergusiblings, Aubrey Moats, son. Meghan Herbert, Justin Memorial contribuStokes, Katelyn Stokes, tions may be made to Erin Stokes and Ethan Hospice and Palliative Stokes. Care of Western ColoraShe was preceded do, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO in death by her grand- 81416, or Eckert Presbymother, Tamara Noble; terian Church Restoraan uncle, Robert Noble tion Fund, P.O. Box 7, II; and a cousin, Jesse Eckert, CO 81418. Bott. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Roger Peterson Roger B. Peterson of Cedaredge died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at his home. He was 62. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at Eckert Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jo DeVinny officiating. A graveside funeral service will take place Monday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver,

Harold D. Sand of Cedaredge died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his home. He was 84. Services are pending. Mr. Sand is survived by his wife, Lois Sand of Cedaredge; three daughters, Colleen Sand and Lori McCuskie and her husband Troy, all of Loveland, and Kristina Sand of New York, N.Y.; and a sister, Joyce Truitt of Rochester, Minn. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is

handling the arrangements.

Dennis Gibson Dennis E. Gibson of Somerset died Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home. He was 66. A graveside inurnment will take place at a later date. Mr. Gibson is survived by his daughter, Kristen Gibson of Santa Barbara, Calif. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Hazel Adams Hazel L. Adams of Hereford, Texas, died Friday, May 4, 2012, at her home. She was 98. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at King’s Manor Methodist Home in Texas, with Reverend Danny Mize, pastor of Fellowship of Believers, officiating. A private family burial will take place in Eckert Cemetery. Mrs. Adams was born Dec. 26, 1913, in LaVerne, Okla., to Fern and Fannie (Van Gieson) Nixon. She married Jack Adams on April 26, 1930, in Kansas. He died Dec. 13, 1968. Mrs. Adams lived in Delta before moving to Hereford, Texas, five years ago. She was an avid gardener and seamstress and made her daughter’s wedding dress. She is survived by three sons and their wives, George and Marie Adams of Sun City, Calif., Raymond and Lura Adams of Delta, and Ron and Mary Ann Adams of Littleton; a daughter and her husband, Lois and Cliff Jones of Hereford, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several great-greatgrandchildren; and an “almost extra daughter,” Mavis Strum of Grand Junction. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Adams; a son, Glyn Adams; four brothers, Ray Nixon, Carl Nixon, Frank Nixon and Vern Nixon; and two sisters, Laura Shaw and Anna Nixon. Memorial contributions may be made to King’s Manor Methodist Home, 400 Ranger, Hereford, TX 79045, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Larry Richard McIntyre April 18, 1934 ~ May 10, 2012

Preston Torstveit Preston Landen Torstveit, infant son of Jesse and Emily Torstveit, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Delta Memorial Hospital. A graveside funeral service was held May 14, at Mesa View Cemetery in Delta, with Reverend Tommy Grimes officiating. Preston was born May 4, 2012, to Jesse and Emily Torstveit. He is survived by his parents, Jesse and Emily Torstveit of Eckert; two brothers, Connor and Tilton of Eckert; his grandparents, Joel and Marie Torstveit of Eckert, Carol and Alan Williams of Crawford, and Marvin and Gina Kranker of Delta; and his great-grandmother, Pauline Kranker of East Carbon, Utah. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Ser-

Larry McIntyre, 78, passed away at his Fruita, Colo., home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 10, 2012, following his valiant battle with cancer. During his courageous fight, Larry kept a positive attitude and never lost his sense of humor, always responding with an “I don’t know about that.” He has always been a pillar of strength to his family, setting many examples to follow. Larry was born April 18, 1934, in Denver, Colo. He was adopted by Dan and Edith McIntyre of Hotchkiss, Colo. He spent his childhood in the North Fork Valley and on the Muddy. He graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 1953 where he was a star athlete, enjoying football, basketball and track. Following graduation, he attended CSU for one year prior to enlisting in the Army in 1954 where he served in the infantry. He was stationed in Germany for two years before returning to Hotchkiss to help his father with the ranch. Larry has lived in the Grand Valley since 1956. He married Vergie McDaniel in 1964, and they made their home in Fruita, Colo., with summers spent on

the Muddy near Ragged Mountain. They shared many years together before Vergie’s passing in 2008. Larry spent his life as a sheep rancher following a family tradition of four generations. He successfully owned and operated McIntyre Livestock Corporation, running approximately 5,000 head of sheep, wintering near the Colorado/Utah state line and spending summers on McClure Pass near Ragged Mountain. He took pride in his farming and livestock operation. Fly fishing on the Clear Fork was one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed hunting, hosting many lamb barbecues for friends on the Muddy and traveling to Las Vegas and Blackhawk for slot tournaments or a few hands of blackjack. Popping in to visit with friends was a daily event he trea-

sured. Larry was an active member of the Colorado Wool Growers Association, the Mesa County Wool Growers Association, the Masonic Lodge, the Moose Lodge and the Shriners. Larry is survived by his children, Danny (Joellen) McIntyre of Fruita, Dana Worsham of California, and Michell (Andy) Schmidt of Ellensburg, Wash. He leaves his legacy to 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Edith McIntyre, his wife, Vergie, and his two loyal sidekicks, Judd and Mouse. Per his request, no services will be held. He was cremated and his wishes will be honored at a later date. An open house will be held Wednesday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 567 25 1/2 Road, Grand Junction. The family would like to invite anyone who has memories to share. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation in Larry’s name may do so to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 North 12th Street, Suite B, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Paid obituary

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Comment period opens on coal exploration license The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office has released its preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the Oxbow Mining, LLC proposed federal coal exploration license COC74911 known as the Oak Mesa project. Oxbow has applied for exploration drilling encompassing about 13,873 acres of federal coal that underlies BLM and private surface lands. The objective of exploring coal deposits is to obtain geological, environmental and other pertinent data concerning coal deposits (43 CFR 3410.0-2). Oxbow proposes to drill 43 exploration drill holes on private and federal lands into federal subsurface holdings. The drill holes would result in mostly temporary surface disturbances from road and pad construction affecting about 33 acres. Ten drill holes would require construction of a pad to create level ground for drilling (about 5.0 acres). Occupation (no grading) would occur on all the remaining drill pads (about 16.5 acres). The Oak Mesa project extends from the western edge of the Bowie Mine holdings westward across the mesa to the Leroux Creek area, north of Hotchkiss. The exploration

license is in Delta County in Township 13 South, Ranges 92 and 93 West, 6th P.M. To review the EA and FONSI, go to www.blm.gov/co/ st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/ ufo.html. Scroll to DOI-BLMCO-S050-2011-0036 EA. Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, June 13, in writing to the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: Desty Dyer, 2465 S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401; fax 970-240-5368; or e-mail ddyer@blm.gov. Please note comments and information submitted regarding this project, including e-mail addresses and street addresses of respondents will be available for public review and disclosure. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name, e-mail address, or street address from public view or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by the law. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in their entirety.

Crawford starts clean-up May 21 Each year the Town of Crawford sponsors a trash clean-up week to help its residents. From Monday, May 21, to Thursday, May 24, the town’s public works department will be collecting and hauling trash to the landfill. In-town residents should place their items in front of their house, next to the curb or at the edge of the road. The Town of Crawford will

not accept the following items during the clean-up days: household garbage, paint, chemicals, hazardous waste and appliances. Any brush or tree limbs must be cut to a maximum of four feet in length, tied and bundled. Up to four tires without rims will be accepted. For more information, call the Crawford Town Hall at 921-4725.

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Recyling bicycles Where do bicycles go when they have been peddled for the last time? Steve and Leah Morris at 201 Oak Avenue in Paonia decided to use them first as a fence in their back yard and then moved them to the front yard to provide a decorative half-circle rim around their garden.

Shear artistry BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Doug Hamilton from Cedaredge was introduced as “a professional sheep shearer.” Boy, you can say that again. He’s an artist the way he holds the sheep in a position that is comfortable for it while knowing how to use his shears. When he finishes the job the sheep goes back into the trailer. Then Hamilton unrolls the wool that is all in one piece. Amazing. When he fluffs it up, it looks like a sheep lying down for a snooze. Hamilton, aided by his wife Melody, did a number of demonstrations on Saturday, May 12, at the ninth annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials. The Hotchkiss Ranches provided some of the sheep to be shorn. Announcer Les Mergelman gave out information about wool during the shearing. Wool is fire-proof. Because of

Stock dog trials a magnet for Hotchkiss BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Richard Bailey, founder of the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials must have been happy. The weather last weekend was just fine for dogs, sheep and people. This was the ninth dog trials in Hotchkiss, which was once again augmented by a variety of other events and activities making it a great Mother’s Day weekend. The Ute Trials Car Club was joined by other classic car enthusiasts for a 90 plus car show behind Zack’s B-B-Q. The Creamery Arts Center was a hub for musical entertainment by Pete Halladay, T.K. and Sue Everest plus vendors and yard sale items and puppies to adopt from CAWS. At the Hotchkiss pasture, several sheep camps were on display including one built by

Gary Harbison. Gary and his wife Ginna brought the sheep camp over from Durango for its “maiden voyage.” They became interested in sheep camps after seeing them on hunting trips. Inside the comfortable wagon were oak cabinets, a small stove and their grandmother’s quilt. The couple stayed in the sheep camp at the event site overnight on Friday. The following night their 10-year old grandson from Olathe spent the night. Their son-in-law was also in Hotchkiss. He’s a coach from Olathe and was in a baseball tournament here. Harold Clay and Jeanne Lambrakos and other volunteers grilled up hot dogs and the fixings for hungry folks at the First State Bank in Hotchkiss. It’s always a great way to meet new people and chat with those you haven’t seen for awhile.

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While a lot of folks started off their Saturday running a 5K, other more sedentary types dug into a delicious pancake breakfast lovingly prepared by the firefighters at Hotchkiss Fire Station

Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary at the event site was thrilled that four of its dogs were adopted. Those who have a hard time getting their dog to come when it is called had a lot to be envious of at the stock dog trials. It’s not easy for dog and handler to accomplish maneuvering sheep through gates and into pens. All to be done following the rules and with the dogs not engaging in “inappropriate contact” with the ewes. That includes not running into or biting the sheep. Amazingly, most dogs possessed the necessary discipline to not do those things. This year’s new thing thought up by Bailey was to have the dogs and handlers get the sheep into a trailer rather than a pen. Almost all the sheep did not want to venture inside, although a couple of handlers did accomplish that feat — Lise Andersen illegally and Jim Swift legally. Andersen forgot to hold onto the rope attached to the trailer and lost points but not bragging rights. Swift followed the rules and also got four sheep to jump inside the trailer. Here are the top scorers for the stock dog trials: Nursery combined totals Friday — Joni Swanke of North Dakota and two-year old Sage, first place; Shauna Gourley of Utah and two-year old Jade, second place; Tina LePlatt of Colorado and twoyear old Nick, third place. Novice combined totals Friday — Kenny Hinyard of Crawford and three-year old DOG TRIALS TO B2

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Doug Hamilton tips his cap to those applauding his skill at sheep shearing. He was most amiable, but looked like it was hard for him to stand up straight. That’s quite understandable when you are bent over holding on to the sheep and sheering. He once sheared over 200 sheep in one day. What a guy! the crimping pattern in the wool, it can take on 110 percent of its weight in moisture and still feel warm. Wool is a natural fiber “that has been imitated in many ways, but never has been duplicated,” Mergelman said. “Wool is an important commodity in our industry.” When the shearing was done, Doug Hamilton told the audience, “You notice I go real slow. That’s because I’m real old. I met the guy who holds the world championship in number of sheep shorn. He’s done 747 head of sheep in nine hours.” Hamilton sheared 12 last Saturday. He shears small bunches of sheep all over the country. It could be five or 50 sheep. “My days of shearing all day are past,” he said. “I

sheared 207 one day. That was my best.” He laid out the wool he had just cut and said, if you do it right, it lays out in one piece. Wool is graded and baled. It is graded by how fine the wool is. Wool fiber is finer that a strand of hair. “Wool production is not the big thing it used to be in this country,” Hamilton said. “We quit raising sheep for wool years ago in this country. When I first started shearing for the [Hotchkiss Family] wool was a competition thing . . . I’ve sheared sheep for them when they would shear 12-13 pounds of wool [from one sheep].” Doug Hamilton had about five pounds of wool from the ewe he sheared during the demonstration.

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While this sheep was agitated when it first came out of the trailer, she was calm and comfortable during her shearing. That’s how it should be with a good shearer who knows and cares about what he is doing.

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Dog trials FROM PAGE B1 Mollie, first place. Mollie is also the new mascot for the Hotchkiss Fire District; Jolie Clark of Colorado and four-yearold Meg, second place; Moni Howard of Colorado and three-year old Hazel, third place. Pro-Novice Saturday — Laura Esterman of Colorado and nine-yearold Ike, first place; Julie Hansmire of Colorado and four-year-old Ike, second place; Terri Warner of Colorado and two-yearold Laddie, third place. Open Saturday — Bill Orr of Oregon and threeyear-old Sly, first place; Joni Swanke of North Dakota and three-yearold Possum, second place; Dan Keeton of Colorado and seven-year-old York, third place. Pro-Novice Sunday — Richard Bailey of Crawford and two-yearold Abbie, first place; Jim Swift of Colorado and twoyear-old Jet, second place; Dan Keeton of Colorado and three-year-old Sunny, third place. Open Sunday — Michael Meredith of California and seven-year-old Gus, first place; Bill Orr of Oregon and three-yearold Sly, second place; Wilda Bahr of California and Liz (no age listed),

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third place. Overall Open winner for Saturday and Sunday — Bill Orr of Oregon and three-year-old Sly. Orr said it was the first year Sly had competed in the open. Last year he was in the nursery and pro-novice classes. Sly was the reserve national champion nursery dog in September in Carbondale. “He has great instinct,” Orr said. “This is just a pleasure to run him. It’s special to have a young dog that is able to do what he is doing.” Orr goes out about 12 weekends a year to compete in stock dog trials. He competes with two dogs, Sly and 2-1/2-yearold Roy and has Boone, his retired 10-year-old dog, as a traveling companion. From Hotchkiss, Orr is headed for a competition in Durango before heading back to Oregon. Handlers like sheep that haven’t been handled much and the ewes used here are exactly like that. The Hotchkiss trials use ewes from the Allen Ranch that do not have lambs. Next year will be the 10th anniversary for the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials. Anticipate big things in 2013!

Hotchkiss celebrates town clerk Marlene Searle and attorney Jim Briscoe BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

“Tonight is a special night for many reasons. First of all, we’d like to recognize Marlene Searle’s 30 years as town clerk for the Town of Hotchkiss,” Mayor Wendell Koontz said at the start of the council meeting on May 10 to a round of applause. A collage of pictures on the wall showed Searle as a baby, up to present day. It was clear some behind the scenes strategizing had gone into the evening’s celebration. She was given a huge planter with white flowers and a new name plate which states, “Marlene Searle Town Clerk Extraordinaire.” “I enjoy working with you,” Koontz told Searle. Town attorney Jim Briscoe was also feted. He has served that role for the Town of Hotchkiss for 35 years. “He has kept us out of trouble,” the mayor said. “It’s been fun,” Briscoe responded. Briscoe’s wife, Judy, was also present and brought two walking sticks, one for each of them. The town staff and board gave Briscoe a love seat-sized

Hotchkiss clean-up continues ‘til Saturday The Town of Hotchkiss is sponsoring a Town Clean-up this week. Residents can bring items to the collection point at 664 S. Cedar Drive between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday. You must bring your Town of Hotchkiss utility

bill stub for identification. Go south on Cedar Drive and watch for the sign. Enter the gate on right side of Cedar Drive before going over the bridge. Items that will not be accepted are hazardous waste, liquid paint, tires, household appliances, computers and electronics.

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recliner with beverage holders. He and Judy looked very comfortable. There were jokes about whether it would be left in the council chamber for him during meetings, but he took it home. About Searle and Briscoe, Mayor Koontz said, “You guys have given years of dedicated service. So much of it was unpaid. Probably, we have no clue what it took for you two to be here this long and provide service to our community.” Searle noted that deputy clerk Tami Smith had worked hard on the decorations and cake. Searle was in on the arrangements for the Briscoes. Larry Jakubiak, former Hotchkiss mayor, was present. “I’ve been associated with the town, plus being mayor, for about 18 years. And I truly wish that the community knew what these people did for us behind the scenes,” Jakubiak said. “Jim has been my rock. If I ever needed anything, he was right next door. I never had a chance when I left to thank you. So thank you. And Marlene has been my guardian angel for 18 years. She was always there. She knows this town. She’s the town historian. So, again thank you.”

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After 30 years of service, Hotchkiss town clerk Marlene Searle was given a new designation as “Town Clerk Extraordinaire.” She has earned every bit of that new title. She was presented the plate during the May 10 council meeting by Mayor Wendell Koontz.

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Judy Briscoe joined her husband Jim Briscoe on the love seat lounge when the Town of Hotchkiss celebrated Jim’s 35 years as town attorney.

First State Bank awards three local scholarships First State Bank of Colorado is pleased to announce that the winners of the bank’s annual scholarship contest have been chosen. Nearly 40 high school seniors at five high schools vied for the First State Bank of Colorado Scholarship. Each branch of First State Bank of Colorado forms an independent

scholarship selection committee and judges the scholarships received from the high school served by that branch’s office. The following students were selected by their hometown branches to receive the First State Bank of Colorado scholarship: Hotchkiss High School: Tell Hawk. Paonia High School:

Kayla R. Wilczek. Delta High School: Mayra Jimenez. Custer County High School: James M. Wenger. Fountain High School: Celina May Kropushek. Scholarship recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship for use at any two- or four-year institution of higher learning.

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Paonia: A great place for students from abroad Ahn loves playing piano, and performed in the Dessert Show. She has used Skype to visit twice with her family in Korea. Ahn is the younger sister at home, but in Paonia she is the bigger sister to Carlson’s daughters. The girls are

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“It doesn’t matter where you go, it’s what you make of it,” said Henriette Reinhardt, a foreign exchange student at Paonia High School. She’s here because of a student exchange program with the Rotary Club. Reinhardt’s mother is a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdamer Platz in Germany. This was the first time the club had participated in the program. She said a coincidence brought her to Paonia where members of the Rotary Club of Paonia have been her host families. Reinhardt arrived on Aug. 17 and has stayed with the families of Robert Justman and David Marek. Coming from Berlin to Paonia was quite an adjustment. At first she wondered if it was a good idea. But after a week she loved it. “I really don’t want to leave. It’s hard for me to think about it,” she said. It’s become like a second home for her. Reinhardt has made good friends here. She loves the school spirit, the community, and that everyone is so friendly and open. “I feel more relaxed,” she said. “In the city it is so busy and more stressful. Here it is laid back.” Reinhardt has played basketball and tennis. She and a fellow exchange student, Gabrielle Moet, were in the school play, “They Came From Somewhere.” If 16-year old Reinhardt had not come to Paonia, next year she would be a senior in Germany. But when she returns, she will still be a junior because of studying a year in the United States. “But its worth it. I knew it from the beginning,” she said. She finds studies here “so much easier.” In Germany 50 percent of the grade is participation. There are multiple choice tests back home. “It’s just harder in Germany.” “There’s so many religious people here,” Reinhardt said. “I’m not religious. . . That was really new to me.” Even though she didn’t expect that, she’s “totally fine” with it. She sometimes attends a youth group in Crawford. Her time in Paonia has given her more selfconfidence. She has felt

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Three students from other parts of the world are studying at Paonia High School. They are (left to right) Jiyeon Ahn from South Korea, Henriette Reinhardt of Germany and Gabrielle Moet from Holland. so comfortable here, she hasn’t been homesick. “I’m a stronger person. Now I know if I would go anywhere in the world alone, I would be totally okay with it. I have more belief in myself,” Reinhardt said. She would like to attend Colorado University in Boulder or study a year abroad through Rotary. She wants to work in renewable energy. Other interests and possible careers are in psychology, journalism or photography. Gabrielle Moet, 18, comes from Holland. She lives 50 minutes from Amsterdam, in a “pretty big town” known as Zaandam. She arrived in Paonia in August. Moet came to the United States through the program Education First. She had seen an advertisement at her old high school. She wanted to go to California or Texas. In this program, host families pick exchange students from the EF website. The Lampton Family in Paonia selected Moet. Movies about life in American high schools influenced her decision to be study abroad. “I always wanted to go to high school in the United States and live the American life,” Moet said. “That was my dream.” She has found it is different from what she expected, but still a good experience. “I really recommend for people to do an exchange here.” She

has enjoyed meeting new people and all different cultures. Like Reinhardt, she has found high school in Paonia “much easier” than her stricter school. In Holland, if she’s late to class she has to come in one-half hour earlier the following day or stay after school. Life here is more relaxed. In Holland, sports are not connected to the schools. She likes that everyone here attends the high school games. She finds people in Paonia are nice and friendly, but it took a couple of months to fit in and feel at home. “You’re still the foreign exchange student,” she said. She feels that others don’t see her like her fellow students. But, she was voted Paonia High School’s Prom Queen this year. Schools are harder in Holland than here, she believes. Teachers here are less strict and friendlier. Moet says people have stereotypes of others. For example, people think that everyone in Amsterdam drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana. Not true. Moet plays softball, basketball and track. Earlier this year she was ranked sixth in the state for long jump. She plans to attend college in Amsterdam. Moet wants to go into media entertainment management and organize events and festivals. She has had an awe-

some experience here and would encourage others to go to a foreign country. “It’s an amazing experience [I’ll] never forget.” Moet will fly home on July 16. Sixteen-year old Jiyeon Ahn is a junior. She comes from South Korea. She came to the U.S. through an Exchange, Culture and Travel (ECT) program. Her tutor in Korea told her about the program. Ahn had never thought of being an exchange student before that. She almost went to Seattle with a family with two boys her age. Her dad, however, said, “No.” Her host dad now is Stu Carlson of Paonia. He had applied to work with ECT, and was told Ahn was coming and needed a host family. He agreed. Carlson has two daughters, nine and 12 years old. Before coming, Ahn saw photographs of the Paonia area including Lamborn Mountain. It reminded her of the mountains in Korea. She lives one hour from Seoul which has about one million people. “I didn’t want to leave my friends,” Ahn said. But she wanted to go to the U.S. to experience another world and to learn English. In Korea, the school year starts in January, so she came to Paonia in January. Ahn is involved in band, women’s choir and tennis. She has played the xylophone for two months.

Celebrate the Beat helps local kids discover dance Community performance set for May 22 at Paonia Middle School gym The innovative and inspirational Celebrate the Beat (CTB) residency is bringing three weeks of integrated arts education, dance, movement and music to Paonia Elementary School, North Fork Community Montessori School, Hotchkiss K-8, Crawford K-8, and the Vision School from May 7-22. The residency culminates with a free

community performance on Tuesday, May 22, at 6 pm at the Paonia Middle School gym. CTB teaches inspirational dance and music classes, which help children discover their potential by motivating them to believe in themselves, value artistic expression, and develop a personal standard of excellence. CTB will hold daily dance classes for over 180 elementary school students. Led by program developer Heather Kratz, musical director Tony Kieraldo, and CTB assistants David Alderdice and Colleen McComber, the CTB dancers will be dancing to and learning about this year’s theme,

Get ready for Cowboy Cook-off Pioneer Days in Crawford is less than a month away and cooks are getting ready for the Cowboy Cook-off. Two have already signed up, eight more are needed. It’s easy, lots of fun and cooks can win one of the cash prizes. For the cook-off, you can make beans, stew, chili, soup or other similar one-pot items. Make enough for approximately 50-60 test tasters (About 2-1/2 gallons. It may be

interested in Asian life. She wishes she could go to college here, but will return to Korea in December. She will have to repeat a year when she goes back home. This summer, she will go to California as part of the ECT program.

prepared ahead of time and simply reheated at the park. There is not electricity available, so bring your own camp cook stove. Prizes are for People’s Choice, Judges Choice, and Best Theme. Pioneer Days is June 9, with the cook-off set up and cooking at 4 p.m., judging at 5 p.m. and winner at 6 p.m. Call Kim at 921-5320 or Sallie at 872-4791 for details.

New Orleans. The theme focuses on the music, culture, and history of that special city in Louisiana. In addition to the daily dance classes during the school day CTB will also host a DREAM Team, an after-school program for those students wanting to participate at an even more challenging level. The residency also includes student created 15 foot banners that serve as a backdrop to the live show. What makes this residency so unique is that all 180 North Fork students from the five different schools will be dancing together on one stage for one incredible show. They will be joined by another 25 dancing teachers and parents, and they will all be backed up by a full live band. Celebrate The Beat

(CTB) was founded in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage children and motivate them toward excellence. Reaching across social, ethnic and economic boundaries, CTB programs foster a love of the arts, a pride of achievement, and a curiosity about the world and all the children that it serves. This residency is being made possible through the support of Colorado Creative Industries, The Cocker Kids Foundation, the Kampe Foundation, Touchstone Energy, a small army of local volunteers, and the local schools. For more information on Celebrate the Beat visit the CTB website at www.ctbeat.org or call executive director Dan Rubinoff at 4332585.

Have Memorial Day dinner in Crawfofrd The Needle Rock Ladies Club hosts a hometown roast beef dinner every year on the Sunday before Memorial Day. This year the Memorial Day Celebration Dinner will be Sunday, May 27 at the Crawford Methodist Church. Come by between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for the delicious dinner. The cost is just

$8 for adults and $4 for children. The dinner is supported by the Fruitland Mesa Club and MaherOnion Valley Club. A craft show will also be happening. The dinner follows a veteran’s memorial service by the Lynch-Cotten American Legion at the adjacent cemetery.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts’ is seeking artists to participate in its July and August exhibit themed around, “Our People and Places.” This exhibit, which will be available for viewing during the Cherry Days festival, aims to compliment the Blue Sage’s annual art competition, “Paint

Paonia” by celebrating North Fork Valley scenery, places and individuals through art. All mediums will be accepted, and entries must be dropped off at the Blue Sage Gallery between June 25 and July 2. For more information, visit www.bluesage.org/gallery, or contact the gallery at 5277243.

CHC musical benefit concert June 2 Citizens for a Healthy Community (CHC) is hosting a full night of music and community to benefit efforts to preserve our way of life in the North Fork Valley. “The Event” — a musical benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 will have performances at both the Paradise Theatre and the Blue Sage Center in Paonia. One ticket gets you access

to both venues and five bands. Musical acts include Michael Gulezian, Beth Quist, Gabrielle Louise, Joe Allen Band and The Silvertone Devils. The event will also feature the Cage-Free Comedy improv troupe and a raffle with fantastic prizes. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door.

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Hotchkiss ‘Girls on the Run’ Hotchkiss K-8 was well represented recently at a regional Girls on the Run event in Grand Junction. Twice a week 20 girls from Hotchkiss K-8 have been working with volunteer coaches to develop self-respect and a healthy lifestyle through running.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts’ Classical Music Committee announces the next concert in this year’s series: “Musical Journeys with MUSETTE: From Classical to Latin and Jazz,” featuring Paul Musso on guitar, and Byron Hamer on saxophone and flute. Listen as Paul and Byron start a song in a classical style, and then perform the same song in a jazz or latin style. Learn how they use the different musical languages of each genre to perform the melody, harmony, and then improvise on pieces. Take a musical journey through time, place, and genre! Musette combines jazz standards, bossa novas, and familiar classical pieces in a tasteful mix of music sure to

Better Than Bacon brings ‘greasy rock ‘n roll’ to Paonia The Paradise Theatre will host an evening of electrified rock ‘n’ roll paired with world-class acoustic blues music, as Colorado recording artists Better Than Bacon and internationally-renowned guitarist/songwriter, Cary Morin, play a co-bill on Saturday, May 19. “We love coming to Paonia and had a blast playing at the last two Mountain Harvest Festival weeekends,” said James Yearling, Better Than Bacon guitarist — a former Paonia resident and student of the late Howard Berkman. “We know that people here fully support live music and have an appreciation for the creative arts, so we can’t wait to come back to town and bring one of our favorite musicians on the planet with us, Mr. Cary Morin.”

Morin will open the evening at 8 pm with a solo acoustic set before strapping on his electric guitar to join the four members of Better Than Bacon onstage for a nightcap collaboration. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at the Paradise Theatre and KVNF Studios) or $15 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. Powered by ever-sofleet acoustic fingerstyle guitar, Morin’s original songs showcase his imaginative “Native Americana Fingerstyle Blues,” while innovative covers such as Bob Marley’s War and Steely Dan’s Black Friday further display his ability to seamlessly combine strong elements of reggae, blues, jam, jazz, bluegrass and dance music into a solo acoustic performance.

Better Than Bacon calls Fort Collins home, but over the last year, the band has toured more than 25,000 miles across the country and the state, leaving lasting impressions at festivals, in ski towns and among the late-night party scene. The four-piece band’s self-labeled “Greasy Rock ‘n’ Roll with Old Soul” draws from a unique blend of funk, grunge, blues, jazz and the American canon of rock and roll — no matter the genre, performances always showcase well-crafted tunes, passionate vocals, sizzling guitars and buttery harmonies. “Our goal is to take listeners on an emotional roller coaster ride throughout the show,” said Ryan Zwanziger, vocalist and acoustic guitarist. “We don’t want

Join us this Memorial Day as we honor the men and women of the U.S. Military. Their courage, hard work and sacrifice are the backbone of our nation, protecting freedom, liberty, justice and all we hold dear. Thank you, veterans. West Elk Mine is a proud sponsor of Wounded Warriors. West Elk Mine also currently employs 30 veterans, one who just returned from service in Afghanistan.

people to just say ‘they’re all great players’ — we want them to feel something.” Electric guitarist and Ohio native, James Yearling, felt the love back in 2007 as an intern at the High Country News. “After about a week of living in Paonia, I realized the valley was inviting and special in a lot of ways, especially musically,” he explains. ” Almost right away, I was ‘taken under wing’ by local legend Howard Berkman and multi-instrumentalist Michael Meadows. And those were the days that really planted my roots as a performing musician.” The band’s late-night set at the Paradise will feature material from their self-titled debut album, Better Than Bacon.

Bryon Hamer please any listener. The concert will feature tunes by Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Johann Sebastian Bach, Burt Bacharach, and more! Musical Journeys with MUSETTE: From Classi-

Paul Musso cal to Latin and Jazz will take place on Friday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception to meet the artists. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door with a special student price of $10.

New energy for Paonia’s Artwalks The District 81428 art walks on Grand Ave., in Paonia will return again this year with a new vision. Art walks are common events put on in areas with a high density of arts organizations and galleries as a way to promote the activities of the artists and creative people that these organizations support. Additionally, as the State of Colorado has recently noted, the creative industries in a given area help to promote a sense of place and drive economic activity, so in addition to providing visibility for the artists in an area, art walks generally help to stimulate economic activity in downtown areas by drawing people to walk, view, and spend money. This year the Paonia Art Walks will include a greater variety of businesses than last year, and encourage each participating organization

to offer a unique event or sale to make the art walks more attractive. The Blue Sage Center for the Arts, as a member of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, will be organizing the art walks this year, and will be requesting permission from the Town of Paonia to allow artists to sell art work on the sidewalks during these events to create a street fair atmosphere. They will not be requesting street closure. 2012 Grand Ave. Art Walk dates will be: Friday, May 25, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, July 6, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and two days at Cherry Days; Friday, July 27, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 31, 5-8 p.m.; and Friday, Sept. 28, 5-8 p.m. For more information contact Annette Pretorius at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts at 527-7243.

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NRCS hosts Cedaredge meeting Free gardening to talk about water projects tips available Landowners in Delta County are encouraged to join the Natural Resources Conservation Service on Thursday, May 17, for an important stakeholder’s meeting. NRCS will be sharing information about a unique funding opportunity to help improve water quality through its National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI). This meeting will be held at Cedaredge Community Center, 140 NW 2nd Street, from 7-9 p.m. For additional information, contact the NRCS Delta field office at 874-5726. The new National Water Quality Initiative

is committed to improving impaired waterways in Colorado. It allows Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to focus technical and financial resources in our priority watersheds. Two watersheds in Colorado were identified, including the Fruitgrowers Reservoir in Delta County. Using funds from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), NRCS will manage the initiative by making funds available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. NRCS is accepting NWQI applications until June 15 for funding consideration

during this fiscal year. Through this initiative, NRCS will provide funding and advice to producers to install conservation practices such as cover crops, filter strips irrigation water management as well as nutrient management in watersheds with impairments where the federal investment can make a difference to improve water quality. Through this effort, eligible producers in the Fruitgrowers watershed will invest in voluntary conservation actions to help provide cleaner water for their neighbors and communities.

Swine weigh-in is big step towards fair sale Delta County 4H’ers and FFA students weighed in their prospective market swine, sheep and goats on Saturday, April 28. Excitement was high for the 176 local kids who brought 94 barrows and 61 gilts, and 86 sheep and 63 goats to be weighed in, because the annual swine, sheep and goat weigh-in is the first step toward raising these animals for the 2012 Junior Market Livestock Sale. The sale will be held

Saturday, Aug. 11, during the Delta County Fair. Of the 304 animals weighed in, 213 qualify for the Delta County Bred & Fed program. With weigh-in over, these 4-H and FFA kids will now concentrate on raising the best animals possible to offer to buyers over the auction block this summer. Last year, at the 2011 Delta County Fair, local kids sold 135 of their swine, sheep and goats to generous

buyers for total sales of $112,800. The sale committee thanks these buyers for their support of local 4-H and FFA kids last year, and invites them to attend the 2012 Junior Market Livestock Sale. For more information on how you can support Delta County kids through the Delta County Fair’s Junior Market Livestock Sale, please call the Delta County Extension office at 874-2195.

NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year. If you are an agricultural producer in Delta County and are interested in participating in this initiative, please check with your local NRCS field office to see if your operation is located within a selected watershed. All applications for funding consideration during this fiscal year must be received by June 15 with contracts to be developed by July 1.

If you are new to gardening, or just looking for gardening ideas, the Delta County CSU Extension Office has free information for you. Planting season has begun and we have information on raised bed gardening, gardening in containers, vegetable garden hints, xeriscaping, rock gardens, attracting butterflies to your garden, and much more. We also

have specific information on growing tomatoes as well as layouts and planting guides for raised bed gardens and a flyer on growing vegetables in a hobby greenhouse. Get things growing with our free information. Stop by our office at 525 Dodge Street in Delta Monday through Friday, or call us at 8742195 to get your copy today.

Jam/jelly workshop Colorado State University Extension will be hosting a day-long, hands-on workshop on how to make and preserve jams, jellies and pie filling on Friday, May 25, at Westminster Hall, 135 E. 4th St, in Delta. This workshop will cover basic water bath canning with a hands-on lab where participants will make water bath can products. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25. For more information or to register, contact the CSU Tri River Area Extension Office in Grand Junction at 2441834.

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SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Delta County Independent

Hotchkiss stock dog trials were the center of attention

Photo by Kathy Browning

Nell watches over the flock as handler Michael Meredith approaches. Things didn’t go as planned and Meredith opted to retire from this run. There are more photos of the entire weekend at www.flickr.com/ kdbrowning.

Bill Orr of Oregon and his dog Sly won first place and second place ribbons in open competition at the ninth annual Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials last weekend. The duo also won as overall champ for combined open totals for Saturday and Sunday. Orr received a cash prize and wine glasses.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Hazel rounds up the sheep and helped her handler Moni Howard pen the sheep in Friday’s novice competition.

Photo by Kathy Browning

This ewe had quite a bit to say Sunday afternoon at the dog trials. It’s a trial for the sheep too.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Kenny Hinyard works with 3-1/2 year old Mollie everyday. Mollie and Hinyard had the top score in the Novice class. The novice dog from Delta County with the best score becomes the official mascot for the Hotchkiss Fire District for one year.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Eleven-year old Zack, handled by Jim Swift, is in the chase (above) during Sunday’s dog trials. To the left is Nell owned by Michael Meredith.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Bill Long of TDS Telecommunications was presented the official poster from this year’s art competition. Suki Elisha Strong did the original painting which won the Shepherd’s Award. Cheryl Hebenstreit made the presentation on Saturday.

Photo by Kathy Browning

This gold 1967 Chevy Corvair was on display Saturday at the Ute Trials Car Show. Ellen Smith said there were over 90 cars in the car show which is held each year during the stock dog trials. There were a number of first year entrants. Trevor Walters, the Colorado Grand scholar from Paonia High School, was introduced at the show.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Lise Andersen rejoices at being the first to get four sheep into a trailer during Sunday’s competition. Her dog Piper takes a look to make sure the sheep didn’t leave. While Andersen was joyous she failed to use the rope attached to the trailer and didn’t earn all the points she could have. That’s the rules.

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Cedaredge hopes for street funds BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Cedaredge trustees and staff discussed the town’s currently suspended street improvements project at a May 10 work session. If the state’s principal grant-making agency, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), begins handing out money again soon, the town’s street improvement project might be revived. The town began collecting a voter-approved sales tax dedicated to street improvements in 2008. There is now $337,000 in the bank from those tax receipts, reported Mayor Pat Means. The town’s hoped-for $90,000 in annual receipts from the tax have been approved by voters for pledging up to $900,000 in bonds for street rebuilding, Means explained to new town board members. If DOLA opens its purse

strings as some hope it will be able to do, the town wants to leverage that $900,000 with another million or more of grant money from DOLA’s energy impact fund account. Even so, the town has 17 miles of streets, much of which needs to be completely rebuilt from the road base up at an estimated cost five years ago of $1 million per mile. The town’s top priority for street rebuilding is West Main from SH65 to 5th Street. It has been the top priority since 2009, but no work has been completed. The Cedaredge town board will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 17. Items on the agenda are expected to include a proposal for $4,000 in acoustic improvements to the Centennial Bandstand in Town Park and a policy change that will for the first time allow reservations for the use of Lions Pavilion.

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Orchard City A second 100 years with results about like the first 100 years would suit most everyone in Orchard City. Pictured is a view seen along Austin Road.

Orchard City marks 100 years BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Mothers were honored with long-stem carnations. Dancers performed in unison like heralds of a first spring breeze. Proclamations were given, ceremonial ribbons were cut, and public works were dedicated. Local authors shared the fruits of their labor. Friendships were renewed. New plans were made. Commerce was transacted. People laughed and feasted.

So went the very fitting opening event for Orchard City’s observance of its Centennial Year. It was an occasion to hold a Mothers Day pancake breakfast and to put the world on notice that in 2012 Orchard City is 100 years old, and that its citizens take great and justifiable pride in the achievement. The observance was the first of four that will occur over the four summer months marking the town’s 100th anniversary. It began with a pancake

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Members of the Delta County Dance Company pictured above who performed at the Orchard City Centennial event on May 12 are Grace Kathrein, Haley Donathan, Samantha Cassel, Julie Cassel, Kim Cooper, Samantha Quinn, Allyson Quinn, and Arla Nelson. Director is Linda Dysart.

breakfast in honor of Mother’s Day. The meal was prepared and served by members of the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club. Mothers received a long-stem carnation, compliments of the town, as they were served. Inside the community room neighbors visited and reminisced while sharing plans for upcoming events. Members of the town’s Centennial Committee, Judy Davies, Bette Davis, and Kenneth Kline, took reservations for commemorative tiles that will decorate a wall of honor Local authors were on hand with their books. Marjorie Johnson, animal lover, writer, and town resident had copies of “All About Animals” for sale. The volume contains contributions from local writers telling their favorite, and sometimes heart moving, stories about animals. “These stories are written by people who thought they couldn’t write,” Johnson explained. But when they tried a subject close to their hearts the words began to flow, she explained. The book was published as a fund raiser by the Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control. Local writer Helen Fox had copies of her self-published children’s book “Where is Sampson.” The story involves a golden retriever and his

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Members and friends of the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club prepared a hearty Mother’s Day pancake breakfast for Orchard City’s May 12 Centennial event.

suspenseful disappearance. “It has a happy ending,” Fox said. The book’s engaging illustrations are by Emily Jo Kyburz of Boulder. Well-known local author Jim Wetzel, curator of the Delta County Historical Museum, had copies of his latest volume of local history, “Murder and Mystery on Grand Mesa.” Wetzel also presented the town with a gift: several class photos dating from

Policy changes flow like water BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The dozens of ordinances, policies, rules, rates and fees that make up the governing structure of Orchard City’s water utility will quit changing only if the water ever quits flowing. The town’s trustees heard first reading of two ordinances

on May 9 that will change water regulations back to what they were before they were changed the first time. One would eliminate the town’s water conveyance policy, and a second would allow for sale of a town water tap without first purchasing a town building permit. The town board will hold hearings and likely act on

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New on Main Street A new store front business on Main Street Cedaredge is the United Methodist Women’s Thrift Shop that has taken up residence in the front of the former Duckwalls building. Above, the store’s first sale is recorded last week by volunteer Enid Lewis, left, as Cathy Meskel makes a purchase for her granddaughter. Looking on is Dorothy Jean Mergelman who coordinated the new location project for CCUMC. Meskel is owner of the Apple Blossom Gift Basket store on Highway 65 across from Dollar General.

the ordinances at its June 13 meeting. A request for a variance from the water conveyance requirement on the Benson Brothers Subdivision was the trigger for a move to eliminate conveyance altogether. Water conveyance, first adopted by the town in 2004, now requires that subdividers creating new lots must give the town raw water to serve them. The Benson brothers want to subdivide, creating a lot with no water tap. The proposed policy change would end conveyance and require that the town deposit $2,500 for each new water tap sold into a town raw water acquisition fund. The change would also have the effect of lowering both inside and outside tap fees by $2,500. There is disagreement on the issue. Trustee Jan Gage at a May 2 work session said she wasn’t comfortable with eliminating the policy that provides for the town’s future water security. Her view was endorsed by former mayor Tom Huerkamp on May 9 when he told trustees the change threatens the town’s financial health. Trustee Jimmie Boyd pointed out that the town’s water supply is adequate in average water years. But he also agreed with Jan Gage that a string of low water years could stress those supplies. Others, including trustees Gale Doudy and Craig Fuller, said they were never in favor of

the water conveyance rule. One of the reasons stated is that it raises the cost of water for everyone, including farmers, by creating additional demand in the marketplace. Doudy said the policy was adopted to control growth before the town had a building department for that purpose, and so the conveyance policy is now unneeded. Mayor Don Suppes said his view is that water conveyance was adopted to deal with drought. Higher water rates were adopted by a former council to control growth, he added. The cost-increasing effect of conveyance on ag water was discussed in 2004, but the policy was adopted anyway. Now, it is the main reason given for doing away with the requirement. The town staff and some trustees thought that lowering the water tap fees would help the town sell more taps. Others disagreed, citing general economic conditions for the lack of water tap sales. At the board’s May 9 meeting, Dwight and Ed Benson said they would wait and see what the trustees decide at their June meeting before deciding how to proceed on their pending subdivision application and variance request. A second proposed change in the town’s water policy up for action in June will allow lot owners to purchase a town water tap and have it installed before they buy a building permit.

1925, 1930 and 1946 showing classes from Fairview School. The photos have students own handwritten names on the back. A second centerpiece event of the day was dedication of the new Centennial Park at town hall. The park completes a landscaping plan that was envisioned when the town hall was built several years ago. The park features a gazebo, plantings of 100 shrubs and trees, a textured concrete walkway, and a wall of honor where people can purchase and have displayed memorial tiles bearing the inscription of their choice. The park was dedicated with appropriately brief remarks by Mayor Don Suppes, followed by a ribbon cutting. Members of Linda Dysart’s Delta County Dance Company performed a Maypole dance in the Celtic-European tradition under the 24-foot diameter gazebo. The dedication dance brought the official event to a close. Members of the dance troupe were Grace Kathrein, Haley Donathan, Samantha Cassel, Julie Cassel, Kim Cooper, Samantha Quinn, Allyson, Quinn and Arla Nelson.

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Historian and author Jim Wetzel gave the Town of Orchard City a collection of historic photos with students of Fairview School as a gift on the occasion of its Centennial, May 12.

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SURFACE CREEK

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CHS grad accepted into prestigious opera program Phillip Dannels, son of Revs. John and Marylouise Dannels, was recently notified of his acceptance, through national auditions, to be one of just 30 singers to participate in OperaWorks’ 2012 Emerging Artist Program held in Los Angeles this summer. Dannels was chosen from more than 300 applicants worldwide, deemed as an exceptional talent with potential for a successful performance career. Dannels will join OperaWorks alumni who

are on stage at The Metropolitan Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and Deutsche Oper Berlin to name a few. Now in its 25th year, OperaWorks is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to training opera singers. Gregory Buchalter, assistant conductor with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, said, “Without a doubt, OperaWorks stands above the rest in its unique ability to transform singers into complete artists. The OperaWorks method is far more

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creative. It encourages the individual singer to find and explore his or her own limits and go beyond.” Dannels, a 2007 graduate of Cedaredge High School, participated for four years in the awardwinning Bruin Marching Band and led the ensemble as drum major during his senior year. He knew that he was destined for a career in music, but thought that his path would lead him to band or piano performance. Now a voice major with an emphasis also in piano at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif., Dannels has sung principal roles with Point Loma Opera Theatre in productions of Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon (Cinderella) and the principal baritone role in Mozart’s opera La Finta Giardiniera. He was recently cast as Danilo in Franz Lehar’s perennial favorite Die Lusitige Witwe (The Merry Widow) to be produced in November 2012, sung in German. For its 2012-13 season, Dannels has also been elected president of Point Loma Opera Theatre, a student-led organization that provides semi-professional staged operas sung in their original languages with orchestra for the greater San Diego metropolitan area. On Sunday, May 20, Dannels will present a benefit recital featuring both operatic and art song selections as well as solo piano pieces at the Cedaredge First Church of the Nazarene, 966 SW 11th Avenue. The recital will take place at 3 p.m. Donations for Dannels’s summer participation in OperaWorks will gladly be accepted.

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Library support On May 3, the Cedaredge Friends gave Delta County Libraries $5,500 for new collection materials. The group’s donation is part of a districtwide campaign by the Delta County Libraries to raise $50,000 for library materials to meet a budget shortfall. Making the presentation to district director Annette Choszczyk is Cedaredge Mayor Pat Means. Also pictured are district board president Ann Murphy and in the back row, Cedaredge Friends Jan Kennedy, Don Ahern, Jan Goodbread, Lynette Reed, Laurae Welch and Bill Welch.

Bringing heroes to life BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Each of Mrs. Annie Griffin’s three reading classes presented a program, themed “Hero Fair” on May 3 at Cedaredge Elementary School. “All of the fifth graders have been studying

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Tyler Neff chose Benjamin Franklin for his hero. Tyler told of Franklin’s life as a printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

about heroes,” Griffin said. “In class they have learned the difference between being a celebrity and being a hero. Celebrities are known for being in the right place at the right time, not for helping others. Heroes on the other hand are known for making a difference in the lives of others and showing fierce determination and perseverance. The Hero Fair was an opportunity for the students to each tell the story of their chosen hero. They had started the project by reading a biography, taking notes, and completing a creative timeline and poster. They then took the information they learned and each dressed in costume and used appropriate items to tell the story of their chosen hero in the first person. The heroes represented varied from presidents, scientists, explor-

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Manney Wilson represented Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave, telling how she led many enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad. ers, to former slaves and everything in between. “These students not only got to take a walk through history,” Griffin said. “They began to recognize that they too can make a difference and be an everyday hero in the lives of others.”

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

You know what I like most about late spring? The scent of lilacs brings joy to me as I ride about in my car, on my bike or walk through my community. Their fragrance can be overpowering. Unfortunately for us, lilacs bloom for only a very brief couple weeks in the spring. To prolong their flowering, grow a variety of lilacs, including, early, mid and late varieties. Weather will also have a lot to do with how long your blooms last. Once the buds begin to open, pray for a cool dry spell. Lilacs in the United States date back to the mid 1750s. Lilac bushes can live for hundreds of years. A lilac bush planted at that time may still be around. Lilacs originated from Europe and Asia, with the majority of natural varieties coming from Asia. Lilacs are a low-maintenance shrub. With just a little care and maintenance, and the knowledge of growing lilac bushes and how to replenish the old wood with new shoots, they will last a lifetime. Lilacs will tolerate almost any kind of soil, from clay to sand, with a pH of 6 to 7. Like any plants, your lilacs will benefit from compost worked into the soil to help retain some water during dry spells and to provide additional nutrients. They also should be mulched to conserve water and help with weed control. You do not need to provide frequent fertilizer for lilacs. Use a nitrogen fertilizer with a little phosphorous in the early spring before bloom to promote flowering. Use ammonium sulfate fertilizer after the flowers have died off.

There is no need for other fertilizer ingredients than these. Pruning is a very important part of growing and caring for lilacs. While some varieties only grow four to eight feet, others can reach up to 30 feet tall. Most will grow in excess of 10 feet. There are right and wrong ways to prune your lilac bush and also a right and a wrong time. Most importantly, prune or trim back your bush immediately after they are done blooming, not before. Next year’s flower buds develop early, forming at the ends of the growing tips of the branches. Lilac bushes should be pruned and maintained each year for a well shaped and healthy plant. Trim larger stems from the center of the bush to increase ventilation. It will also afford more room for newer shoots on the outside of the plant to develop. Pruning will not only help with their shape and appearance, but also impact plant health and vigor and the profusion of flowers. Cut small suckers and shoots at or near ground level, or where they come out of the main trunk. Leave a few strong and healthy new stalks each year, especially if you are planning to trim back old wood. If your lilac bush has become overgrown, or is too large for the area you have allotted it, there are a couple of ways to prune your lilacs. I recommend the threeyear plan. A new lilac shoot takes about three years before it produces a flower. Plan to eliminate 1/3 of the shrub each year, selecting the oldest stalks. Cut them down to just above the level of the soil. As you do, allow new shoots to grow to replace the old ones. By the end of three years, the entire shrub

will have been replaced, and you will not go without lilacs for that period of time. Continue this pruning plan each year. If life with your overgrown shrub has just become unbearable, remove all old stock and leave just new shoots. This is pretty drastic. You will go a couple of years without flowers. But lilacs are hardy. As long as there are a few healthy new shoots, they will grow back. Lilacs are fairly hardy plants. Most insect pests and diseases do not bother them to any serious degree. One of most common pests in our area is the black vine weevil. The adults feed on the leaves at night, producing characteristic notching wounds along the leaf margins. Do not mistake grasshopper or leafcutter bee damage for this. The grub-like larvae of this beetle feed on roots. Damage to the roots may be even more destructive than adult feeding on leaves. The best way to control this pest is to

apply an insecticide containing imidacloprid as a soil drench in the early spring. Black vine weevils can also be pests of peonies. Treating these plants at the same time as you do your lilacs would be a good idea. The most common disease is powdery mildew. Powdery mildew occurs most frequently during hot and humid weather, not a common occurrence in our area. As soon as the problem is spotted, apply a general purpose fungicide two or three times about a week apart. Oh, and in closing, I forgot one of the biggest pests of all. If you have deer in your neighborhood, fencing may be your only way of protecting your bushes. Otherwise your lilacs could end up bare from the ground up to about six or eight feet. 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.

Proclamation

100 years of incorporation WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard City celebrated 100 years of being an incorporated municipality within Delta County, Colo., on the 12th day of May 2012; and WHEREAS, the voters of the lower Surface Creek area voted to incorporate the Town of Orchard City on May 12, 1912; and WHEREAS, Orchard City has become a unique rural municipality with a population of over 3,000 residents; and WHEREAS, Orchard City Board of Trustees, Mayor and Staff have planned numerous festivities, dedications and celebrations to commemorate the town’s centennial. NOW, THEREFORE, it is my privilege as Mayor of the Town of Orchard City to proclaim 2012 as “The Year of Orchard City’s Centennial Celebration: and urge all citizens to join in celebrating this momentous and historical event. GIVEN under my hand on the 12th day of May, 2012. Don Suppes, Mayor Town of Orchard City

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Cedaredge FFA celebrates success With summer in our sights, the Cedaredge FFA has had a tremendously busy spring. After a crazy FFA week in February, the chapter continued success and activity with their banquet held the last week in March. With a theme of Cultivating the Tradition, FFA members and ag students were recognized for their achievements, accomplishments, and involvement in the agricultural education program at Cedaredge High School. The highlight of the evening included Ryan Latta being named the Star Greenhand, Atlantis Campbell was named the Star Chapter Farmer, Rachel Latta was the Outstanding Agri-science student and Bryan Fairchild was named Outstanding Ag Mechanics student. Additional recognition included the district champion quiz bowl and parliamentary procedure teams

Car wash to benefit CHS sports There will be a car wash at the TLC Car Wash in Cedaredge on May 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in support of Cedaredge High School volleyball and football. All donations from the car wash will help support Bruin volleyball and football.

receiving awards and being wished good luck at their upcoming state competition in June. The evening concluded with the excitement of naming the new officer team for the 2012 - 2013 year — president Christian Forkner, vice president Austin Bowen, secretary Tory Day, treasurer Rachel Latta, reporter Samantha Worley, sentinel Alejandro Alejandre and executive committee member Alyssa Weeks. The senior officers will also be joined by the following junior officers: vice president Atlantis Campbell, secretary Kendra Pappan, treasurer Christina Fritchman, reporter Ryan Latta, sentinel David White and executive committee member Ryan Bowen. After banquet the spring continued to be filled with exciting activities including spring bedding, state CDE judging events, the petting zoo at the elementary school, and lamb fajitas in Hotchkiss. In early March the Advanced Ag class of juniors and seniors planted over 6,000 bedding plants and vegetables to be grown by the students in the greenhouse. If you’re interested in bedding plants or vegetables, please contact advisor Katie Johnson at 302-5233 to see if there is still product available. This year the chapter sent a dairy team to the state competition and we are proud of their accom-

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Mother’s Day tea Alice Winkler was accompanied by family members when she and other Horizons Care Center residents attended the Mother’s Day Tea held on Friday, May 11. From the left are Alice’s daughter-in-law Nancy Winkler of Eckert holding great-grandchild Nathan Winkler, Alice in the center with her granddaughter-in-law from Austin holding another great-grandson, Clayton Winkler. Refreshments were served with tea and activities director Kathy Gates read Mother’s Day poetry. One of the thought provoking poems had been written by some of Horizon’s residents.

VFW will serve pancakes May 26 The Grand Mesa VFW Post #9221 and Ladies Auxiliary will host a fund raising pancake breakfast in honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, May 26. The event will be held at the Cedaredge Community Center. Menu will include the Post and Auxiliary’s made-from-scratch but-

plishment of earning sixth place in the contest. The participants included Christian Forkner, Austin Bowen, Ryan Bowen and Atlantis Campbell. The team traveled to Fort Collins to compete at CSU. This was the first time for many of these members to compete in the contest and we were very proud of Atlantis Campbell for receiving seventh high individual and a $250 scholarship to Colorado State University. Last week 20 FFA members took animals to the elementary school to teach them about the importance of agriculture and safety around farm animals. The FFA members truly enjoyed their time and interaction with the elementary students; it gave them an opportunity to have fun sharing their passion for agriculture with a future generation of our community. On Mother’s Day weekend our chapter hosted a lamb fajita concession stand at the Hotchkiss Stock Dog Trials. Our members roasted legs of lamb and then served up tasty fajitas. This event not only serves as a fund raiser, it also allows our

Planning commission members needed The Town of Cedaredge Planning Commission needs your input on the growth, planning and development of your community. Please consider getting involved. Planning members must be residents of Cedaredge. The planning commission meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month for their regular meeting and on the third Tuesday evening for a work session as necessary. If interested in being a planning commission member, send a letter of interest to: Planning Commission, Town of Cedaredge, P.O. Box 398, Cedaredge, CO 81413, or stop in at 235 W. Main Street, Cedaredge; phone 856-3123.

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Advisor Katie Johnson with the Cedaredge FFA dairy team which earned sixth place at state competion. Members include Atlantis Campbell, Austin Bowen, Ryan Bowen and Christian Forkner.

members to watch the excitement and challenge of stock dog events. Although school is out in just a few days our members are still preparing for a very busy end of the year. Before school is out our members will host an eighth grade recruitment

lunch for all the incoming freshman, encouraging students to join the Ag Ed program and FFA chapter. We will also be catering a dinner for the CHS scholarship dinner. It is an honor for our members to provide the meal for the event and help recognize

the graduating seniors accomplishments. Summer break also promises to be a busy time for our members. During the first week of June, 15 members will travel to Pueblo for the 84th state FFA convention. While at the convention we are excited to have members participating in the state quiz bowl and parliamentary procedure contests. Additionally it will be a great honor for Angela Kier to receive her State FFA Degree. Following the convention the summer will be filled with chapter leadership training and retreat as well as project home visit and will finish with the Delta County Fair. The FFA members are ready for a wild ride, lots of fun, and hard work throughout the summer.

A learning experience BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

FFA members from Cedaredge High School held a petting zoo and tractor safety program on Friday, May 11, at Cedaredge Elementary School. Sessions were held for individual classes throughout the day. Brittney McCune, a senior, is in her third year as a FFA member. She said, “It is important for younger kids to learn what the animals are used for and how to care for them. Today we brought rabbits, pigs, chickens, cows, sheep, donkeys and horses. The large tractor was brought in to teach the children about safety zones when such equipment is in use.” Atlantis Campbell is a sophomore in her second year with FFA and is serving as junior vice president. She is raising four horses and a colt. She has had entries in the county fair, winning championships with two of her chickens. Campbell’s comments included, “Today we are promoting safety around the animals, we put together the panels

to hold the animals and are giving many opportunities for the kids to get up close and pet if they choose.” FFA advisor Katie Johnson was present at the petting zoo. FFA

members were making the presentations and sharing the work. Elementary school students were enjoying the experience while attentively listening to what the older students were saying.

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A donkey, shown by FFA members Jared Chappel and Ryan Bowen, got extra attention from third graders Iyvan January, Lance Knutson, and Tony Hoerr. Chapple (on the right) is a freshman and first year FFA member. He has raised a heifer to show at the county fair and intends to breed her. Bowen (far left) is also a freshman and first year FFA member. He and his brother have their own yard business and he will be working in his dad’s auto body shop this summer.

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Concert in the park It was a celebration of music and the beginning of summer on Saturday as student musicians from Cedaredge High School and Cedaredge Middle School presented a Concert in the Park. It was a chance for band parents to hold a fund raiser for students of bandmaster Michael Bowles. Performances by the CMS Beginning Band, CMS Advanced Band, CMS Choir, Cedaredge Jazz Band, CHS Show Choir, CHS Concert Choir, and the CHS Concert Band. On display for the event were the more than half dozen state awards that local student musicians have earned this year, including the 2011 Class 1-A State Championship trophy. Above, members of the CMS Beginning band.

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Lady Bruins send seven potent athletes to state BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cedaredge’s Lady Bruins have been on, or near, the top of every team race this past track season. A solid core of athletes have provided the majority of points all season long. In last week’s 3A state qualifying meet in Grand Junction, Cedaredge scored 123.5 points to place second behind Gunnison and their 150 points. Hotchkiss finished in fourth place with 93 points and Rifle and Grand Valley filled the top five spots with their scores of 87 and 86 points respectively. Leading the scoring race for the Lady Bruins was, who else, Sierra Williams. The Florida Statebound senior collected two individual first places and was part of two winning relay teams. Williams set a new speed mark in the 100m on Friday in the finals with her time of 11.94. University’s Dimma Kalu had held the old mark of 12.01 since 2004. The new standard is an alltime 3A state record and will be a difficult mark to beat at Cedaredge High School as well. Williams won the state 100m title last year with a time of 12.19. Williams doubled up in the win column with her 24.61 in the 200m. She was second at state in 2011 with a time of 25.33. Williams is ranked first in both the 100 and 200m

dashes in Class 3A. With her help in the 400m relay, Cedaredge clocked a winning time of 49.75. The Lady Bruins placed third in last year’s state meet with a time of 50.84. Look for better things this year. The rest of this year’s 400m relay team includes Summer Herman, Savannah McIntire and Tani Zamarripa. Cedaredge’s 800m relay team (Rebecca Deal, Herman, McIntire and Williams) posted a time of 1:43.89 earlier this season and is ranked first in 3A. The Lady Bruins had a time of 1:46.51 last week to win the league title. Other first-place winners included Deal in the long jump with a leap of 17-07. Latta was fifth in the event with a jump of 15-07. Second places went to Mackenzie Kehmeier in the 400m, the 800m sprint medley relays, and Kaitlyn Kissner in the discus (103-05). Kehmeier was first in the prelims but was no match for Hotchkiss’ Jennifer Celis’ 57.88. A time of 1:54.39 in the sprint medley relay broke a CHS record. McIntire took third in the 200m (27.22) with Kristen Alward placing fifth in the 100m hurdles. Deal was fifth in the 100m dash while the 1600m relay team of Rachael Latta, Jessie Sullivan, Bree Gutierrez and Kehmeier finished

fifth as well. Latta had a fifth-place jump in the long jump. The following athletes were sixth at last week’s qualifying track meet in Grand Junction; Raylee VanderLinde (100m hurdles), Herman (100m), Sullivan (both the 800 and 1600m runs), and Micaela Shaw in discus competiton. Sydney Navarro was seventh in the discus. Cedaredge High School will have seven athletes representing the Lady Bruins in this week’s

state track competiton beginning on Thursday. Deal qualified in the long jump, 200m dash and the 800m relay. She is ranked 15th in the 200m in 3A competition. Herman will compete in the 400 and 800m medley relays as a sophomore. Kehmeier, as a freshman, is going to state in the 400m dash and is a member of the medley relay team. Latta has a spot on the medley relay team and is set to compete in both the long and triple jump.

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Cedaredge’s Rachael Latta lands in the sand after hitting the board for a successful long jump attempt at last week’s 3A league meet. Latta qualified for state in the medley relay, long jump, and triple jump as a junior at Cedaredge High School.

Cedaredge boys poised for successful state run BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

In the 300m hurdles race, Markley qualified first and smoked the field in finals with a time of 40.61 to second-place Webb with his 42.34. Teammates Brewer and Logan Cronebaugh placed sixth and eighth respectively. In last year’s state competition, Markley was fifth with a time of 40.87. Miguel Barajas finished his senior season strong with wins in both the shot put and discus events. He threw the shot 46-10.75 and sailed the discus 136-11 to record wins in the two events. He was 13th at state last season in the shot and 16th in the discus. Barajas will have company in the shot at state with Tylor Balistreri joining him, who threw 43-07 last week. Teammate Luke Wieben is ranked 10th in the discus and Barajas eighth in the discus. Reid Gates placed fifth in the discus to help the Bruins earn team points. Cedaredge’s Danny Martinez achieved one of his goals in getting to

state in the high jump. He won last week’s 3A WSL title with a jump of 6-03.5 and immediately went to 6-8 in hopes of setting a record. He missed three on three attempts, but not by much. He remains confident and looks forward to next week’s state competition. “This is the best time of the year,” said the Western State-bound senior. “People don’t butt heads and everyone is friendly on this team.” It was Martinez’s third consecutive league title in the high jump. Martinez will be one of four Bruins to attend this week’s state meet. Joining him is Gates (6-01.5 on Friday), Dagan Smith (6-01.5 on Friday), and Luke Wieben who cleared 5-11 at Coal Ridge earlier in the season to qualify. Martinez and Gates produced more points in the jumping events with a fourth and fifth place finish in the long jump. Martinez, Brewer, Smith and Ryan Latta put together a 1:36.22 in the 800m relay race to finish third and the

team of Dylan Buckallew, Smith, Kyle Kanz and Latta ground out a sixthplace finish in the 1600m relay. Kanz, Buckallew, Carter Stoudt and Rowdy Murphy ran a 9:07.41 to place sixth in the 3200m relay while Martinez, Brewer, Jake Arter and Latta got together for a seventh place finish in the 400m relay competition. Eighth place finishes went to Gates in the 200m and Kanz in the 3200m run. A rundown of the Bruin boys attending this year’s state meet begins with Markley and his four events: 100m dash (ranked fourth), 110m high hurdles (ranked fifth), 300m hurdles (ranked fifth), and a member of the 1600m relay team (ranked 15th). Barajas is on his way in the shot (third) and discus (eighth). Gates will be busy in the high jump (fifth), long jump (seventh), and 1600m relay. CED. TRACK TO C6

The Cedaredge boys’ track team had themselves a big week of competition. After earning 130 points, the Bruins finished second to the Rifle Bears who collected 167 points. Junior Dante Markley was busy for the Bruins as he captured titles in three events. Markley won the 100m dash title with a time of 11.29. He was fourth in 3A state rankings for the 100m going into the past week. Markley was the class of the field in the 110m high hurdles as he ran away from the field after Coal Ridge’s Andy Bowles and Rifle’s Taylor Webb false-started in the finals. Bowles was the top qualifier at 16.12 and Webb the third best at 16.39 Markley was the second best qualifier with his 16.30. Markley had little trouble outrunning the rest of the field in the finals posting a 15.49 to Grand Valley’s Benjamin Coleman’s 17.15. Bruin teammate Steton Brewer placed fifth. Markley was seventh last year at state with a 16.67. Markley qualified fourth in the 100m race but outlegged his competitors to win the finals seniors, Paonia has much “We stopped them in the BY TAMIE MECK in ll.29. Tyler Guettler better odds of a win. top of the seventh to take DCI Sports Writer (Coal Ridge) had an The Eagles are seed- the 2-1 win.” The last time Paonia Several players, Photo by Wayne Crick 11.34 to place second and made the final four in ed seventh and earned Cedaredge high-jumper Danny Martinez won last Rifle’s Brandon Kittle baseball, this year’s seven their way to the semi- including Keaton Kropp, third with an 11.52. seniors were sophomores. finals by defeating No. Tyler Jackson and Taylor week’s 3A league meet and advanced to state. They were blanked in the 10 Sargent (12-3), 5-4, in Katzer, had great plays semifinals by a bigger, eight innings. They then throughout the series, more experienced Resur- upset No. 2 Las Animas said Potter, and “Derek rection Christian Cou- Trojans, 2-1. Both games Heiniger pitched a phegar’s team. Resurrection were played last Satur- nomenal game for all Christian lost to Limon in day at Andenuccio Field seven innings.” The winners of Friday’s the championship game. in Pueblo. In the final game, the game will face either This Friday, the two, Eagles and Cougars, will Eagles were down 1-0, the No. 1 Rye Thunderonce again fight for the according to head coach bolts (20-1), the defendment on May 3-4. They them by “doing what we BY TAMIE MECK chance to play for 2A state Drew Potter. KC Chris- ing state champions, or are the first players from always do,” and that’s DCI Sports Writer championship. As they tian hit a one-out double No. 5 Byers (13-4), the The Cedaredge 4 dou- Cedaredge to qualify sticking to the basics: did in 2010, Paonia will and Tyler Kendall fol- defending runners-up, in bles team of Katie O’Hern since 2004, according to ground strokes, volleys face the boys from private lowed with an RBI triple. the championship game, and Seirra McHugh qual- head coach Don McFad- and serves. school from Loveland, at Paonia attempted a sui- beginning at 3:30 p.m. ified for state competition den. “Coach Mick” said O’Hern and McHugh Englewood High School. cide squeeze and Kendall Saturday, at Englewood after placing second at at last week’s practice initially placed third And this year, with seven scored the go-ahead run. High School. the 4A Region 8 tourna- that he was preparing at regionals, then challenged Delta’s Rachel Tallent and Emily Kuta to a playback, after they placed second. The two teams had met earlier in the season, with O’Hern and McHugh losing in a double tie-breaker. They were seeded fourth going into regionals, and Delta was seeded third. “We knew we were going to do well,” said O’Hern. “I think we were both a little worried. We knew that we could beat them, because we got so close last time.” A day earlier they struggled Photo by Tamie Meck with their game, but on Photo by Tamie Meck Cedaredge 4Doubles players Katie O’Hern, left, finals day, they played The Paonia Eagles baseball team defeated Sargent’s Farmers and the Las great matches, Animas Trojans at the Region 4 baseball tournament last Saturday in Pueblo. and Sierra McHugh are the first Cedaredge players two to qualify for state in tennis since 2004. the team including their win over The Eagles (15-5-1) now head to the final four segment of the 2A tournament. lost in the opening matches, but were happy to be Montrose to place third. They face No. 3 Resurrection Christian Cougars (18-3) Friday at Englewood CED. TENNIS TO C6 High School in Denver. going to state.

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Eagles track teams win titles BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Will Austin was a little surprised last Friday to be starting the finals of the 300-meter hurdles in lane four. That’s the coveted lane reserved for the racer with the fastest qualifying time, and Austin looked confident. After a clean start, he cleared the second hurdle about a step behind Moki Youngquist of Dolores, who was the favorite to win going into the 2A Western Slope League meet. But as they rounded the curve and headed down the stretch, Austin moved ahead, and finished in 43.04 seconds — more than a half a second ahead of Youngquist, and a half a second off of Thursday’s qualifying time, for the win. “Having the Dolores kid right next to me, pushing me, it helped a lot,” said Austin. Earlier in the day, Austin had placed sixth in the 110 hurdles after being seeded fourth. That

race was a little rough, said Austin. “I guess it kind of drove me a little bit more, made me push a little bit harder.” Austin has been pushing himself all season, shaving almost 3.5 seconds off of his time in the 300. The sophomore first competed in hurdles about mid-way through his freshman season, and Friday’s win was his first. He’ll enter state competition seeded 10th in 2A competition. He missed a state qualifying time in the 110 by about a quarter of a second. Teammate Anthony Roeber placed third. Austin credited lots of reps and help from Paonia principal Randall Palmer, a former college hurdler who worked with him throughout the

season, for his improvement. Paonia earned five golds in the two-day event, and scored 150 points to win the meet. Rangely placed second with 106 points. It was Paonia’s fifth consecutive league title. The 3200-meter relay team of Trevor Walters, Ben Justman, Jason Sturgis and Josiah Spano opened the meet with a winning time of 8:35.55 — the second-fastest 2A time recorded this season. The team is ranked second in state, behind Telluride. Paonia’s 1600 relay team of Spano, Walters, Roeber and Ben Justman also took the gold by more than 6 seconds, with a time of 3:42.48, and broke into the top 18

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Paonia’s Will Austin trailed Dolores’ Moki Youngquist for a brief time during the 2A finals of the 300m hurdles. Austin, who was on the state-qualifying bubble prior to last week’s meet, came back to win the event with the state’s 10th fastest time.

to qualify for state. Walters, Justman and Spano swept the 800, with Walters finishing in 2:03.69. Walters and Justman posted statequalifying times. This will be Walters’ first state appearance in the 800. He qualified in 2011 in the 1600 and 3200; this year, he will compete at state in the maximum four events. Sturgis placed second in the 3200 and will make a repeat appearance at state with a qualifying time of 10:42.25. Thrower Morgan Rieder went into Thursday’s discus competition ranked 21st. Rieder and teammate Myles Cumpston needed to hit at least 125 feet to qualify for state. Both made the finals, and on his second throw, Rieder hit 130 feet even to win the event. “I figured I needed to throw farther than everyone else, so I did,” said Rieder. “I know I could do it. I just had to think about it, just visualize it, really.” Cumpston, a senior, threw 117-07 to place third overall. Roeber placed second in the high jump and fifth in the long jump. Paonia Girls The Paonia girls won seven golds and scored 187 points to win the 2A Western Slope League meet. This is their fourth consecutive league title. The Lady Eagles swept the five relays, breaking all five standing league records and three school records in the process. The meet was held simul-

taneously with the San Juan League meet. The team of Brooklynd Erickson, Easton Hartigan, Gabrielle Moet and Lindsey Russell won the 800-meter sprint medley, with Russell pulling ahead of the SJL’s Dolores down the stretch to win in 1:53.85 and set a new school record. It’s one of the first times this season for them to race against a 2A school. “Other than the 4A schools and 3A schools, there’s been no one, really, except for them,” said Easton Hartigan after the win. Moet is the team’s only senior, but this will be her first state experience. Moet is an exchange student from Holland. “I’m really excited. It’s awesome,” said Moet after the win. “I can’t wait.” Moet, who placed third in the 200, had never competed in track, but knew she was a fast runner, but getting to state was something she hadn’t expected. The 1600 team of Russell, Taylor Plymale, Reed and Taylor Polson beat out the San Juan League’s Telluride team for the win. The two teams had battled back and forth throughout the season, most recently defeating TNT by 2/10ths of a second at Montrose. “They kept changing their order on us,” said head coach Brian Mitchem. This week, TNT put their two fastest runners at one and two. “Their strategy was to wear us down,” said Mitchem. “Fortunately,

we have two really strong runners who were able to make up ground.” Polson ran anchor, and pulled ahead in the final 10 yards for the win. Ce’rra Carsten won the high jump at 4-10.5 and will return to state in that event. Carsten, Mandy Bushta and Moet were second, third and fourth respectively in the triple jump, and Carsten, Chelsea Martinez and Bushta all earned points in the long jump. Moet, Bushta, Erickson and Carsten will all compete at state in the long jump, and Carsten and Polson will compete in the triple. In throwing, Morgan Hartigan and Kayla Lachney placed second and sixth in the shot put. Both will compete at state.

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Taylor Polson pushes to the finish line of the 2A 1600m relay edging Telluride for a school and league record.

‘Dogs’ ousted by Pirates BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Olathe Pirates were full of confidence heading into Saturday’s 3A District 3 baseball tournament at Hotchkiss. They’d finished the season with a 14-5 record and in third place in the Western Slope League.

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Their season started off slow, but ended with a seven-game win streak, culminating in two big wins over Cedaredge. “Those were the two best games we played all year,” said pitcher Willy Corey. “That was a great confidence-builder.” That the Pirates have experience in 11 seniors who had grown up playing ball together was also a confidence-builder. “I have a great defense backing me,” said Corey. Olathe had split a doubleheader against Hotchkiss, and knew that the tournament, that included No. 20 Peak to Peak (12-7) and No. 29 Centauri (7-12), would likely come down to the two local teams. The Pirates’ main concern was Bulldog pitcher Edgar Macias. “We know what kind of pitching they have,” said Pirates head coach Darren Sofka. “But you don’t know what to expect in this kind of situation.”

In the opening game, the Bulldogs held off 29th-seeded Centauri after the Falcons scored two runs in the top of the seventh, with the tying run on second and the winning run on first. But Macias threw a strike out to end the game at 3-2. It should have been an easy win. It was a case of firstgame jitters, said head coach Jason Yantzer. “Not bad, but they didn’t play to their full potential.” The Pirates overcame a 2-run deficit to score 13 runs in the fourth and defeat Peak to Peak, 155. In the final game, Olathe held a 2-1 lead after the first, with Bulldog Jacobe Galley sprinting from second to home on a single by Edgar Macias in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game at 2. In the fifth, the Pirates capitalized on Bulldog errors to advance runners to second and third, and scored on a fly ball by

Corey to right field. The Bulldog defense failed to communicate, and missed the easy out. Corey scored Ronnie Mumm, and with two outs, Olathe scored two more runs on wellplaced hits to the outfield to take a 5-2 lead head-

ing into the bottom of the fifth. With one out in the top of the sixth, Pirate Aaron Handke fired up the Pirates with a double that landed just inside the fence. BASEBALL TO C7

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After stealing second, Hotchkiss shortstop Jacobe Galley books past third on his way to a game-tying run.

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Ced. tennis CONTINUED FROM C5 They were at their best and rested going into the playback. Both teams were wellmatched in the first set, and in the second set, Cedaredge took a 4-1 advantage. Delta tied it at 4-4, “So that was kind of a scary moment,” recalled McHugh. O’Hern dropped to her knees and cried after the winning point. ‘It was probably the best moment ever, because I look over and she looks like she’s Tebow-ing, and she’s crying,” said McHugh.

Their teammates celebrated by showering them with water O’Hern and McHugh, both sophomores, joined the team their freshman year. Prior to that, “My parents played, but I never even picked up a tennis racket,” said McHugh. Neither had O’Hern, who joined “Just to see if I like it.” Their freshman year, O’Hern played at 4D and McHugh was an alternate. They teamed up at the start of this season. “From the beginning

of the year, that was our goal, to make it to state,” said McHugh. The two are also longtime friends. “Sierra and I have been friends since we were little, real little,” said McHugh. “So it’s pretty awesome that we both get to go.” O’Hern and McHugh didn’t know what to expect at state, but McFadden, who just finished his 34th year of coaching, said that they can expect “to see lots of really good tennis.” The two were eliminated in the first round after los-

ing to Rebeka Cowley and Ashley Wright of Longmont, 6-4, 6-1, but they weren’t expecting wins. Many of the players who qualify for state dedicate their lives to the sport and come from towns where tennis is a year-round game. “They were down 0-5 in the second set, and came back,” said McFadden. “They are good kids. They did me proud.” The two hope to move up the doubles ladder next year, and plan to stick with it at least through their senior year.

in discus (10th) and high jump where he is ranked 15th. Latta is the fourth member of the Bruins’ 1600m relay team. Head coach Kirby Henderson is confident that the Bruins will perform well at state. “We

will fare very well at state. We have loads of experienced, focused athletes who have goals in mind. With that, no matter what, we will have a great experience. I’ve not seen a more focused group heading to state before. It’s fun!”

Ced. Track CONTINUED FROM C5 Martinez’s return to state will see him attempt to better his 6-2 jump at last year’s state appearance and a fourth-place finish in high jump. He is ranked second in Class 3A based on his jump of 6-6 earlier in the season.

Martinez is ranked 17th in long jump and hopes to finish nearer the top at state. Smith is a member of the 1600m relay team and is ranked eighth in the high jump this season. Wieben will compete

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HHS track teams excel BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss mid-distance runner Cody Bartlett wasn’t expected to win at last week’s 3A Western Slope League track meet. Distance coach Richard Hypio said he knew Bartlett would better his times in the 800- and 1600-meter runs, and probably place. But the junior wasn’t ranked in the 800, and was barely a blip on the radar in the 1600. But just as he did last fall at the regional cross country meet, Bartlett put forth his best performances of the season a week before state, shaving 2 seconds off his best time to win the 800 and 3 seconds off of his PR to place second in the 1600. He’s now comfortably qualified to compete at this week’s state 3A meet in both events, as well as the 1600 relay. “I was very nervous going in,” said Bartlett after edging out Rifle’s Aaron Wagler, who was favored to win the 800. “I thought I wasn’t going to do so good. It was just nerves, though.” Bartlett said he paced off of Wagler for much of the first lap, then at the 350 mark, decided Wagler was taking it too easy, “So I decided to pass him then.” Bartlett led the second lap, then entered the final curve

with Wagler uncomfortably close, and thought for a second that maybe he went all out too early. The two battled their way down the stretch, with Bartlett leaning into the finish line to win by 2/100ths of a second. On Friday, Bartlett led throughout most of the 1600, but Aspen’s Kellan Kremer, who was favored to win, caught him down the stretch to win by just over a second. Bartlett credited competitiveness and mental toughness for his ability to push through the physical pain. When a lot of athletes reach the breaking point, they slow down. “When I feel the breaking point, I speed up.” Senior Tell Hawk also made a strong showing at league. Hawk was seeded third going into Friday’s finals in the 400, and posted the second upset of the day over Rifle’s Wagler with a second-place time of 50.88. Hawk will make his second appearance at state in the event, and holds the eighth-fastest time of 50.77. Two relay teams also qualified for state after posting their best time of the season. The 800meter team of Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Hawk and Keegan Palmer placed second with a state-qualifying time of 1:33.85. The 400 team of

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Hotchkiss 800m runner Cody Bartlett edges Aaron Wagler of Rifle to win the 3A WSL 800m dash. Bartlett, who placed second in the 1600, posted new personal records and state qualifying times in both events.

Hypio, Hill, Hawk and Earl Gaub placed third in 3:32.44. And the 1600 team of Hypio, Hawk, Bartlett and Alex Smith finished third with a time of 3:32.44. Also earning points for Hotchkiss were Katzdorn, who placed third in the 3200; Hypio, who placed eighth out of a field of 30 in the 100; Alex Smith, who placed seventh in the 800; Keegan Palmer, who was fourth in the triple jump; and senior Mason Oxford, who threw the discus 124 feet, 11 inches to place third. The boys team earned 67 points to place fifth overall. Hotchkiss Girls Hotchkiss sophomores Jenni Celis and Natalie Anderson have a natural gift for running. And they make it look so easy. “It’s definitely a challenge. I definitely try my hardest,” said Celis after calmly winning Friday’s 800-meter run by eight seconds. She said she’s seen videos of her performances. “It looks like it’s going easy, but I’m really trying.” Celis was seeded second after Thursday’s 400 preliminaries, but finished more than two seconds ahead of second place to win the event on Friday. It was her fastest time of the season and the second-fastest time in the state. Anderson also easily won two events. On Thursday, the defending state champion finished the 3200 more than a minute and a half ahead of second place Gunnison, the only racer she didn’t lap, then won Friday’s 1600 by almost 17 seconds. Anderson said she was hoping to better her time in the 3200, but with no competition to push her, “It didn’t work out that way.” Anderson is seeded fourth in the 1600, and fifth in the 3200, so she’ll have plenty of competition there. At this point, there’s not much she can do to prepare physically, so she‘s preparing for the psychological side of her race. “Mentally, I really need to be there and show up,” she said after her 3200. She has a strategy in mind, but anything can happen. Mainly, she

said, “I’ll try not to let anyone get more than 10 or 20 yards ahead.” Senior teammate Nikki Buhrdorf also ran the 3200. A state qualifier in relays, Buhrdorf also qualified recently for the International Science and Engineering Fair, scheduled for May 13-18. She will represent the project she and Vikash Hypio entered, allowing Hypio to run at state. “I’m really excited to be going to science fair, even though I’m really disappointed I’m not going to state track,” said Buhrdorf, who plans to study the sciences in college. “I was sad at the start of the race, but that’s what made me say, ‘OK, you’ve got to go. This is your last run. You have to give it all you have.” Buhordorf ran her best race of the season to place fourth. Savannah Rocha placed second in the high jump after clearing 410.5, and is ranked ninth in state with a height of 5-01. Hotchkiss is qualified for state in all five relays. At league, the 400-meter team of Jessi Mautz, Kelli Buhrdorf, Arial Duncan and Aleksus Wilson placed fourth. The 800 sprint medley team of Mautz, Rocha, Kelli Buhrdorf and Wilson was third. The 800 team of Mautz, Rocha, Buhrdorf and Wilson and the 400 team of Mautz, Buhrdorf, Duncan and Wilson both placed fourth. Kylie Hodges placed fifth in the shot put and Lindsey Todd was eighth. Hodges, a sophomore, will make her second appearance at state and is ranked 13th in the discus. Todd, a senior, placed eighth in the discus, and will make her first trip to state with a qualifying distance of 108 feet, 11 inches. Also earning points were Kelli Buhrdorf, who finished seventh in the 100; Tiffany Clock, who finished seventh in the 1600; Isabel Silverstein, who was fifth in the triple jump, and Duncan and Silverstein, who placed sixth and eighth respectively in the 200. Hotchkiss’ girls earned 93 points to place third overall.

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Hotchkiss sophomore Jenni Celis is all alone crossing the finish line of the 3A 400-meter dash finals. Celis is ranked second in state in both the 400 and 800 and will also compete on two relay teams for the Lady Bulldogs.

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Delta loses baseball tilt BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For second-year coach Marty Rover, another season has come and gone with little outward reward for the efforts of his young Delta Panthers. There were gains that may not have been obvious to others, but Rover saw the change. “We were young but came along as the season pro-

gressed.” Delta finished 8-4 in league play and was 119 after their 17-0 playoff loss to the Durango Demons last Saturday in Durango. The Demons were all over Delta starting pitcher Tyler Sandoval for 10 hits and 10 runs (nine earned) in the two innings he worked. Jordan Sandoval came into

the game in the third inning and was treated almost as bad as he gave up seven hits and seven runs in his two innings of work. “They could flat out swing the bat,” said Rover. Durango opened with six runs in the bottom of the first and plated four more in the second. A quiet third inning gave way to a seven-run

explosion by the Demons in the fourth. That was more than enough as Delta failed to score in the top of the fifth to end the game by the 10-run rule. Keaton Reiher had two of Delta’s five hits in the loss. Durango, a member of the SWL in regular season play, had two players with three hits and four with two hits.

Bruins split playoff games BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cedaredge High School had a terrific start to the season and eventually lost some of its pizzazz as the season wore on and the more seasoned teams came up in their schedule. The Bruins have been in the playoffs the past few seasons and looked to get well again when post-season play began this year. The state’s number one 3A baseball team, Faith Christian, was in the Bruins’ bracket along with a number 16 and 32. Cedaredge drew the 16th-seeded Classical Academy in its opening round while Gunnison and Faith Christian played in the other game. Cedaredge defeated TCA in game one, 6-5, and was eliminated from state competition with a 12-1 loss to Faith Christian in their second game of the day. Bruins 6, TCA 5

Cedaredge scored first in the third inning with two runs crossing the plate. Classical Academy countered with three runs in the bottom half of the inning to take a 3-2 lead. The Titans scored twice in the fourth to take a 5-2 lead and then went scoreless the next three innings. The Bruins had a great seventh inning and scored four times to upset The Classical Academy 6-5. Drew Beach was threefor-four with the bat for Cedaredge and Greg Edgington had two hits in four at bats. Sterling Rose picked up the win in a threeinning stint on the mound. Beach went the final four innings giving up five runs. FC 12, Bruins 1 Against Faith Christian, a 2-0 lead for the Eagles going into the third inning wasn’t too bad a deficit to work

with. Unfortunately for the Bruins, Faith Christian wasn’t going to wait around for Cedaredge to find their bats and exploded for nine runs in the bottom of the third for an 11-0 lead. The Eagles tacked on their final run in the fourth and played defense well enough to allow just one run in the top of the fifth to keep their lead more than 10 runs, thus, ending the game after five innings. Cedaredge finished

the year with a respectable 13-8 record. Faith Christian’s Daniel Graves hurled a twohitter on his way to the victory. Beach and James Ledonne had the hits for the Bruins. Alex Buchmann had three hits for the Eagles and Stephen Galambos and Isaac Henry two hits each. Walker took the loss for the Bruins and finished with a 1-1 record. Beach and Rose closed out the year with identical 6-3 records.

Baseball CONTINUED FROM C6 “That was the turning point, right there,” said Corey. Pinch runner Bryan Leu advanced to third on a passed ball, then tagged on a fly out by Mumm for the final run. It was those little mistakes that would be the

Bulldogs’ undoing. At this level, said head coach Jason Yantzer, “The team with the fewest amount of errors, wins.” Yantzer credited his team for a great season and an 18-3 record. Olathe (16-5) will face No. 5 Trinidad (14-7) this Friday in Greeley.

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C8 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 TRACK 2A, 3A, 4A, STATE QUALIFYING GRAND JUNCTION May 10-11, 2012 2A BOYS Boys’ Team Standings 1. Paonia-Pao, 150; 2. Rangely-Ran, 106; 3. Meeker-Mee, 96; 4. West Grand-WG, 86; Plateau Valley-PV, 79; 6. North Park-NP, 55; 7. Hayden-Hay, 51; 8. Vail Christian-VC, 38; 9. Soroco-Sor, 32.5; 10. De Beque-DB, 6. Individual Results 100m - 1. Toby Casias-Mee, 11.37. 200m - 1. Toby Casias-Mee, 23.46. 400m - 1. Teddy Grundy-PV, 51.15. 800m - 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 2:01.41; 3. Trevor Walters-Pao, 2:03.69; 4. Ben Justman-Pao, 2:06.28; 7. Josiah Spano-Pao, 2:12.46; 8. Jesse Reed-Pao, 2:12.97. 1600m - 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 4:41.90; 3. Trevor Walters-Pao, 4:53.37; 5. Jason Sturgis-Pao, 4:56.16; 9. Jesse Reed-Pao, 5:18.86. 3200m 1. Ty Williams-Tel, 10:16.07; 3. Jason Sturgis-Pao, 10:42.25. 110m Hurdles - 1. Travis Gore-WG, 16.36; 6. William Austin-Pao, 18.34. 300m Hurdles - 1. William Austin-Pao, 43.04; 5. Anthony Roeber-Pao, 45.70. 400m Relay - 1. Mancos, 45.80. 800m Relay - 1. Mancos, 1:35.60; 8. Paonia, 1:40.68; 8. Paonia, 1:40.68 (William Austin, Ethan Ferguson, Jesse Reed, Josiah Spano). 1600m Relay - 1. Dolores, 3:36.70; 3. Paonia, 3:42.48 (Trevor Walters, Ben Justman, Anthony Roeber, William Austin). 3200m Relay - 1. Paonia, 8:35.55 (Trevor Walters, Ben Justman, Jason Sturgis, Josiah Spano). High Jump - 1. Kenny Philpot-Man, 6-05.5; 3. Anthony Roeber-Pao, 5-08.5. Long Jump - 1. Mack Cooper-VC, 19-08.5; 7. Anthony Roeber-Pao, 18-09. Triple Jump - 1. Andrew Morton-Ran, 4001.75; 3. Ben Linnell-Pao, 38-07. Shot Put - 1. Shane Richmond-Ign, 44-08.5; 9. Morgan Rieder-Pao, 36-00.5. Discus - 1. Jaron Ragsdale-Tel, 131-04; 3. Morgan Rieder-Pao, 130-0. Girls’ Team Standings 1. Delta, 124; 2. Paonia, 123; 3. Gunnison, 102; 4. Hotchkiss, 93.33; 5. Cedaredge, 79; 6. Coal Ridge, 52.33; 7. Olathe, 47; 8. Crested Butte, 37; 9. Ouray, 18; 10. Telluride, 6.33; 11. Nucla-Nuc, 5; 12 Montrose, 4. Individual Results

SPORTS 100m - 1. Josephine Bush-Tel, 12.92; 6. Brooklynd Erickson-Pao, 13.55; 8. Chelsea Martinez-Pao, 14.02. 200m - 1. Josephine Bush-Tel, 26.19; 3. Lindsay Russell-Pao, 26.77; 7. Gabrielle Moet-Pao, 27.80; 8. Brooklynd EricksonPao, 29.17. 400m - 1. Josephine Bush-Tel, 57.98; 4. Taylor Polson-Pao, 60.15; 8. Jasmine Gomez-Pao, 65.15. 800m - 1. Tabor Scholl-WG, 2:18.99; 3. Chelsy Reed-Pao, 2:25.26; 7. Carson PipherPao, 2:41.25. 1600m - 1. Tabor School-WG, 5:09.14; 8. Braiden Clement-Pao, 6:03.36. 3200m 1. Tabor Scholl-WG, 11:49.07; 5. Braiden Clement-Pao, 13:09.73; 7. Vela BairPao, 13:45.50. 100m Hurdles - 1. Emy Ludwig-Tel, 16.50. 300m Hurdles - 1. Lindsey Stindt-Tel, 45.50; 6. Morgan Hartigan-Pao, 50.29. 400m Relay - 1. Dolores, 51.10; 2. Paonia, 52.06 (Morgan Hartigan, Brooklynd Erickson, Gabrielle Moet, Easton Hartigan). 800m Relay - 1. Dolores, 1:46.97; 2. Paonia, 1:47.86 (Lindsay Russell, Chelsy Reed, Taylor Polson, Morgan Hartigan). 1600m Relay - 1. Paonia, 4:05.83 (Lindsay Russell, Chelsy Reed, Taylor Polson, Taylor Plymale). 3200m Relay - 1. Paonia, 10:14.10 (Chelsy Reed, Carson Pipher, Braiden Clement, Taylor Polson). 800m Sprint Medley Relay - 1. Paonia, 1:53.85 (Lindsay Russell, Brooklynd Erickson, Gabrielle Moet, Easton Hartigan). High Jump - 1. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 4-10.5. Long Jump - 1. Kathryn Doll-Mee, 17-05; 4. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 15-06; 6. Chelsea Martinez-Pao, 14-10.5. Triple Jump - 1. Kathryn Doll-Mee, 37-05; 3. Ce’rra Carsten-Pao, 33-04.75; 4. Mandy Bushta-Pao, 31-11.75; 6. Gabrielle MoetPao, 30-03.75. Shot Put - 1. Holly Lepro-Ran, 38-01.5; 2. Morgan Hartigan-Pao, 35-05; 8. Kayla Lachney-Pao, 28-11.5 Discus - 1. Bailey Atwood-Mee; 7. Abby Campbell-Pao, 90-08. 3A BOYS Boys’ Team Standings 1. Rifle-Rif, 167; 2. Cedaredge-Ced, 130; 3. Coal Ridge-CR, 102; 4. Gunnison-Gun, 71; 5. Hotchkiss-Hot, 67; 6. Basalt-Bas, 52; 7. Olathe-Ola, 38; 8. Aspen-Asp,30; 9. Grand Valley-GV, 19; 10. Roaring Fork-RF, 13. Individual Results 100m - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 11.29; 8. Vikash Hypio-Hot, 11.71.

200m - 1. Ryan Moeller-Rif, 22.65; 2. Dante Markley-Ced, 22.82; 8. Reid Gates-Ced, 24.15. 400m - 1. Ryan Moeller-Rif, 50.11; 2. Tell Hawk-Hot, 50.88. 800m - 1. Cody Bartlett-Hot, 2:02.24; 7. Alex Smith-Hot, 2:08.51; 8. Dylan Buckallew-Ced, 2:09.31. 1600m - 1. Kellan Kremer-Asp, 4:39.73; 2. Cody Bartlett-Hot, 4:40.69. 3200m 1. Giulio DelPiccolo-Bas, 10:27.47; 3. Kurt Katzdorn-Hot, 10:46.07; 8. Kyle KanzCed, 11:25.27. 110m Hurdles - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 15.48; 5. Steton Brewer-Ced, 18.32; 300m Hurdles - 1. Dante Markley-Ced, 40.61; 6. Steton Brewer-Ced, 43.75. 400m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 44.12; 3. Hotchkiss, 45.49 (Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Tell Hawk, Earl Gaub); 5. Olathe, 46.08; 7. Cedaredge, 47.18 (Danny Martinez, Steton Brewer, Jake Arter, Ryan Latta). 800m Relay - 1. Rifle, 1:31.93; 2. Hotchkiss, 1:33.85 (Vikash Hypio, Dylan Hill, Tell Hawk, Keegan Palmer); 3. Cedaredge, 1:36.22 (Danny Martinez, Steton Brewer, Dagan Smith, Ryan Latta). 1600m Relay - 1. Rifle, 3:28.15; 3. Hotchkiss, 3:32.44 (Vikash Hypio, Tell Hawk, Cody Bartlett, Alex Smith); 6. Cedaredge, 3:41.49 (Dylan Buckallew, Dagan Smith, Kyle Kanz, Ryan Latta). 3200m Relay - 1. Rifle, 8:23.53; 6. Cedaredge, 9:07.41 (Kyle Kanz, Dylan Buckallew, Carter Stoudt, Rowdy Murphy); 7. Olathe, 9:19.75; 8. Hotchkiss, 10:15.86 (Joe McChesney, Tyrell Clock, Eddie Cambria, Bryce Homme). High Jump - 1. Danny Martinez-Ced, 603.5; 3. Reid Gates-Ced, 6-01.5; 4. Dagan Smith-Ced, 6-01.5; 5. Tanner Vernon-Olathe, 6-00.5. Long Jump - 1. Ryan Moeller-Rif, 21-01; 3. Tanner Vernon-Ola, 19-10; 4. Danny Martinez-Ced, 19-09.25; 5. Reid Gates-Ced, 19-05.75. Triple Jump - 1. Ryan Moeller-Rif, 44-11.75; 3. Tanner Vernon-Ola, 41-00.5; 4. Keegan Palmer-Hot, 40-01. Shot Put - 1. Miguel Barajas-Ced, 46-10.75; 2. Tylor Balistreri-Ced, 43-07; 3. Miguel Ramirez-Ola, 42-03.5. Discus - 1. Miguel Barajas-Ced, 136-11; 3. Mason Oxford-Hot, 124-11; 4. Luke WiebenCed, 124-10; 5. Reid Gates-Ced, 121-01. 3A GIRLS Girls Team Standings 1. Gunnison, 150; 2. Cedaredge, 123.5; 3. Hotchkiss, 93; 4. Rifle, 87; 5. Grand Valley, 86; 6. Coal Ridge, 65; 7. Olathe, 53.5; 8. Roaring Fork, 32; 9. Aspen, 13; 9. Basalt,13.

Individual Results 100m - 1. Sierra Williams-Ced, 11.94 (New all time 3A state record; old record by Dimma Kalu from University High School in 2004); 5. Rebecca Deal-Ced, 13.46; 7. Kelli Buhrdorf-Hot, 13.57. 200m - 1. Sierra Williams-Ced, 25.38; 3. Savannah McIntire-Ced, 27.22; 4. Rebecca Deal-Ced, 28.30; 6. Arial Duncan-Hot, 28.71; 8. Isabel Silverstein-Hot, 29.38. 400m - 1. Jennifer Celis-Hot, 57.88; 2. Mackenzie Kehmeier-Ced, 62.29. 800m - 1. Jennifer Celis-Hot, 2:19.35; 6. Jessica Sullivan-Ced, 2:33.68. 1600m - 1. Natalie Anderson-Hot, 5:20.71; 6. Jessica Sullivan-Ced, 5:53.54; 7. Tiffany Clock-Hot, 5:59.83. 3200m 1. Natalie Anderson-Hot, 12:00.16; 4. Nikki Buhrdorf-Hot, 13:40.95; 6. Destiny Perry-Ola, 13.47.66. 100m Hurdles - 1. Marisa Danos-Gun, 16.58; 6. Raylee VanderLinde-Ced, 18.58; 7. Payton Grett-Ola, 19.45; 8. Amanda Bollinger-Ola, 19.98. 300m Hurdles - 1. Rocio Roman-GV, 48.95; 6. Kristen Alward-Ced, 54.13; 8. Raylee VanderLinde-Ced, 57.32. 400m Relay - 1. Cedaredge, 50.36 (Sierra Williams, Savannah McIntire, Tani Zamarripa, Summer Herman); 3. Olathe, 52.51; 4. Hotchkiss, 52.60. 800m Relay - 1. Cedaredge, 1:46.51 (Sierra Williams, Savannah McIntire, Tani Zamarripa, Rebecca Deal); 2. Olathe, 1:48.91; 4. Hotchkiss, 1:50.10 (Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Kelli Buhrdorf, Aleksus Wilson). 1600m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 4:12.88; 2. Olathe 4:13.93; 3. Hotchkiss, 4:18.13 (Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Natalie Anderson, Jennifer Celis); 5. Cedaredge, 4:24.56 (Rachael Latta, Jessica Sullivan, Bree Gutierrez, Mackenzie Kehmeier). 3200m Relay - 1. Rifle, 10:42.66; 4. Olathe, 11:13.82. 800m Sprint Medley - 1. Coal Ridge, 1:54.14; 2. Cedaredge, 1:54.39 (Tani Zamarripa, Rachael Latta, Summer Herman, Mackenzie Kehmeier); 3. Hotchkiss, 1:54.58 (Jessie Mautz, Savannah Rocha, Kelli Buhrdorf, Aleksus Wilson); 4. Olathe, 1:55.46. High Jump - 1. Carsyn Copeland-Rif, 5-00.5; 2. Savannah Rocha-Hot, 4-10.5; 7. Kaitlyn Kissner-Ced and Katie Nelson-Ola tie, 4-06. Long Jump - 1. Rebecca Deal-Ced, 17-07; 4. Brenda Suarez-Ola, 15-10.75; 5. Rachael Latta-Ced, 15-07; 8. Kendall Franks-Ola, 1404.25. Triple Jump - 1. Jordan Steinke-GV, 3404.5; 3. Katie Nelson-Ola, 30-07.25; 6. Isabel Silverstein-Hot, 30-04.25; 7. Kendall Franks-

Delta County Independent Ola, 29-04.75. Shot Put - 1. Joey Kuheim-Rif, 39-01.5; 5. Kylie Hodges-Hot, 31-10; 8. Lindsey ToddHot, 30-04.5. Discus - 1. Joey Kuheim-Rif, 128-03; 2. Kaitlyn Kissner-Ced, 103-05; 6. Micaela Shaw-Ced, 92-07; 7. Sidney Navarro-Ced, 92-03; 8. Lindsey Todd-Hot, 92-01. 4A BOYS Team Standings 1. Glenwood Springs-GS, 163; 2. Moffat County-MC, 135; 3. Eagle Valley-EV, 117; 4. Delta-Del, 116; 5. Battle Mountain-BM, 68; 6. Palisade-BM, 62; 7. Steamboat SpringsSS, 18. Individual Results 100m - 1. Travis Anderson-GS, 11.32. 200m - 1. Andy Browning-MC, 22.47; 7. Zach Decker-Del, 24.03. 400m - 1. Christian Leverson-GS, 50.65; 6. Zach Decker-Del, 52.59. 800m - 1. Alfredo Sebron-MC, 1:54.98; 4. Jacob Ames-Del, 2:00.41. 1600m - 1. Alfredo Lebron-MC, 4:34.75; 8. Daniel De La Rosa-Del, 4:50.22. 3200m 1. Dale Nakai-MC, 10:11.75; 4. Daniel De La Rosa-Del, 10:22.77; 6. Dustin OwnbeyDel, 10:34.12. 110m Hurdles - 1. Riley Rowles-EV, 15.98; 6. Will Gilliam-Del, 17.85. 300m Hurdles - 1. Auston Tribble-GS, 40.12; 2. Irvin Hernandez-Del, 41.79. 400m Relay - 1. Battle Mountain, 43.80; 6. Delta, 48.44 (Devin Marquez, Jace Jernberg, Robin Milabo, Tyler Rolf). 800m Relay - 1. Coal Ridge, 1:31.63; 3. Delta, 1:38.26 (Hernandez, Marquez, Fraser, Decker); 4. Hotchkiss, 1:39.00 (Hill, Palmer, Gaub, Smith); 7. Olathe, 1:42.43. 1600m Relay - 1. Glenwood Springs, 3:24.72; 6. Delta, 3:41.79 (Daniel De La Rosa, Irvin Hernandez, Colin Fraser, Zach Decker). 3200m Relay - 1. Moffat County, 7:56.62; 2. Glenwood Springs, 8:01.62; 3. Delta, 8:16.93 (Daniel De La Rosa, Colin Fraser, Jacob Ames, Dustin Ownbey); 4. Eagle Valley, 8:24.13; 5. Palisade, 8:33.92; 6. Battle Mountain, 9:31.64. High Jump - 1. Ethan Jack Baier-Del, 6-02; 6. Eian Baier-Del, 5-04; 8. Will Gilliam-Del, 5-04. Long Jump - 1. Ethan Jack Baier-Del, 2200.75; 2. Eian Baier-Del, 19-07.5. Triple Jump - 1. Ethan Jack Baier-Del, 4500.5; 4. Eian Baier-Del, 37-10.25. Shot Put - 1. Garrett Spears-MC, 48-01; 2. Brandon Campbell-Del, 46-09; 4. Justin Music-Del, 43-06.5; 7. Blake Velasquez-Del, 40-00.25.

Discus - 1. Tanner Smith-Pal, 157-04; 4. Brandon Campbell-Del, 125-04; 6. Blake Velasquez-Del, 123-04. 4A GIRLS Team Standings 1. Battle Mountain, 207; 2. Delta, 141; 3. Glenwood Springs, 131; 4. Eagle Valley, 119; 5. Palisade, 83; 6. Moffat County, 28; 7. Steamboat Springs, 1. Individual Results 100m - 1. Angela Gordon-Pal, 12.86; 2. Skylyn Webb-Del, 12.91; 6. Ayasha Richards-Del, 13.63. 200m - 1. Skylyn Webb-Del, 26.23. 400m - 1. Carly Volkmer-EV, 59.99; 6. Adara Sandoval-Del, 63.22; 8. Haley Millard-Del, 67.73. 800m - 1. Roxy Trotter-EV, 2:21.27; 4. MacKennea Broyles-Del, 2:28.49; 6. Kyla Ownbey-Del, 2:31.66. 1600m - 1. Clarissa Whiting-Del, 5:22.03; 2. Cleo Whiting-Del, 5:22.33. 3200m 1. 1. Cleo Whiting-Del, 11:25.86; 2. Clarissa Whiting-Del, 11:26.07; 7. MacKennea Broyles-Del, 12:54.06. 100m Hurdles - 1. Madi Goodstein-GS, 15.39; 300m Hurdles - 1. Madi Goldstein-GS, 46.60. 400m Relay - 1. Delta, 52.05 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erini Zunich). 800m Relay - 1. Battle Mountain, 1:47.01; 2. Delta, 1:48.04 (Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Taylor Zunich, Erin Zunich). 1600m Relay - 1. Battle Mountain, 4:05.73; 5. Delta, 4:43.71 (Sarah Glidden, Adara Sandoval, Taylor Jensen, Haley Millard). 3200m Relay - 1. Battle Mountain, 9:48.83; 2. Eagle Valley, 9:50.85; 3. Delta, 9:51.86 (Clarissa Whiting, MacKennea Broyles, Kyla Ownbey, Cleo Whiting); 4. Moffat County, 10:28.28; 5. Palisade, 11:23.86. 800m Sprint Medley - 1. Eagle Valley, 1:54.21; 6. Delta, 2:06.99 (Kaylee Britain, Natalie Marvin, Patti Chapman, Adara Sandoval). High Jump - 1. Logan Carlson-BM, 5-01; 3. Callie Gafford-Del, 4-10. Long Jump - 1. Delaney Gaddis-GS, 1609.75; 2. Natalie Larkin-Del, 16-08; 6. Taylor Zunich-Del, 15-04.75; 8. Kaylee Britain-Del, 14-11.5. Triple Jump - 1. Michelle Carbajal-EV, 37-03; 5. Patti Chapman-Del, 33-06.5; 6. Natalie Larkin-Del, 32-06.5. Shot Put - 1. McKenzie Nelson-Beuhler-GS, 37-07.25; 2. Bryanna Music-Del, 36-00.75; 8. Amanda Ortega-Del, 28-04. Discus - 1. Savannah Hanson-Pal, 117-0; 4. Bry Music-Del, 102-06.

EJ Baier triple winner at 4A WSL league meet BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Ethan Jack Baier barely brushes the bar as he clears 6-2 to win last week’s 4A WSL league title. Baier placed first in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump. He will compete in all these events at this week’s state track meet.

All said and done, the Delta Panther boys had themselves a good day at the track last week (May 10-11). Delta scored 116 points at the 4A WSL league meet in Grand Junction and finished fourth in a tough field of competitors. Glenwood Springs won the team title with 163 points. Moffat County was second with 135 points and Eagle Valley was third with 117 points. Ethan Jack Baier went about his business at last week’s 4A league state qualifying meet in Grand

Junction. The talented senior has been a dominant force in the jumping events all season long. He was a force in the long, triple, and high jump competitions as evidenced by his first place finishes in all three. Baier won the long jump with a 22-00.75 jump and hit a career mark of 45-00.5 in the triple jump. A leap of 602 earned him the high jump title. Baier will attend this week’s state track meet in all three events and is ranked fourth in triple jump, seventh in high jump, and 13th in long jump. There were several

second place finishes including Irvin Hernandez’s 41.74 in the 300m hurdles, Eian Baier’s 1907.5 in the long jump, and Brandon Campbell’s 46-09 in the shot put. Daniel De La Rosa, Colin Fraser, Dustin Ownbey and Jake Ames posted a time of 8:16.93 in the 3200m relay for a third-place finish and an 11th-place ranking in state to qualify for this week’s state meet in Denver. Fourth places went to Ames in the 800m (2:00.41), De La Rosa in the 3200m run (10:22.77), Justin Music in the shot put (43-06.5), and Eian Baier in the triple jump

with a distance of 3710.25. Hernandez, Devin Marquez, Colin Fraser and Zach Decker ran a 1:38.56 to place fifth in the 800m relay. Sixth places went to Will Gilliam (high hurdles), Decker (400m), Ownbey (3200m), Eian Baier (high jump) and the 400m (Marquez, Jace Jernberg, Robin Milabo, Tyler Rolf), and 1600m (De La Rosa, Hernandez, Fraser, Decker) relay teams. Decker (200m) and Blake Velasquez (SP) finished seventh while De La Rosa (1600m) and Gilliam (HJ) posted eighthplace finishes.

Delta girls 2nd in 4A WSL BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s Lady Panthers earned 141 points to finish second to Battle Mountain at last week’s 4A league meet. Skylyn Webb placed first in the 200m dash and was edged at the finish line to finish second in the 100m dash. In both races, Webb was battling Palisade’s Angela Gordon. Gordon won the 100m in a time of 12.86 to Webb’s 12.91, and Webb won the 200m in a time of 26.23 to Gordon’s 26.49.

Webb is listed 22nd (12.80) in the 100m dash state qualifying list and did not qualify for state competition this year. Her time in last week’s 200m finals has her resting in 16th place qualifying her for the 200m dash in this year’s state track meet. Sisters Cleo and Clarissa Whiting were successful in their distance racing endeavors last week. Clarissa won the 1600m run (5:22.03) with Cleo placing second (5:22.33). In the 3200m run, Cleo was the winner

(11:25.86) and Clarissa second (11:26.07). In the 1600m race, Clarissa is ranked 12th in Class 4A with Cleo right behind at 13. Cleo is seventh in the 3200m and Clarissa eighth. Delta’s 400m relay team of Taylor Zunich, Webb, Erin Zunich and Callie Gafford were timed at 52.05 to win that race. Delta’s best time of the season was 51.94 but did not qualify for state with the cutoff at 50.85. Bry Music was second in the shot put with a throw of 36-00.75 and

will qualify for state this week with a rank of 16. She was 13th at state last year as a freshman with a throw of 33-11.5. Music placed fourth in the discus at the qualifying meet but will travel to state as the number 15 seed with a throw of 1141 to her credit from the Gunnison Invite earlier in the season. Natalie Larkin needed a big jump in the long jump last week to make it to state. Larkin uncorked a season, and career, best 16-8 to earn a 17th seed and a trip to state.

Delta’s 800m relay team (T. Zunich, Webb, E. Zunich, Gafford) ran a 1:48.04 to place second but could not make the cut for state as they finished the season with a state qualifying rank of 22. Gafford’s 4-10 in the high jump placed her third in 4A competition and left her in the top 50 in the state’s high-jumping ranks. A rare failure to win the 3200m relay occured last week for the Lady Panthers. Both Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley finished ahead of Delta last week. Battle Mountain finished in a time of 9:48.83 while Eagle Valley recorded a 9:50.85. Delta had a time of 9:51.86 that broke a school record and launched the team into state competition with a number 10 rank. Mem-

bers of the team include Clarissa Whiting, MacKennea Broyles, Kyla Ownbey and Cleo Whiting. Broyles, a freshman, added fourth-place points to Delta’s team score with a time of 2:28.49 in the 800m run. Patti Chapman was fifth in the triple jump and Delta’s 1600m relay team of Sarah Glidden, Adara Sandoval, Taylor Jensen and Haley Millard was fifth with Sandoval (400m) and Larkin (triple jump) placing sixth. Other sixth place finishes went to Ayasha Richards (100m), Ownbey in the 800m, and Taylor Zunich (long jump). Broyles was seventh in the 3200m run with an eighth place going to Amanda Ortega (shot put) and Kaylee Britain (long jump).

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cleo Whiting, right, crosses the finish line of the 3200m run with sister Clarissa by her side. The two talented runners finished one and two in the 3200 and 1600m runs. Clarissa won the 1600. Both are members of the 3200m relay team as well.

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Delta County Road & Bridge is accepting applications for a Temporary Mower Operator in the North Fork area. The successful candidate must be able to operate a farm tractor with rotary mower. Primary job is mowing shoulders of the roadways. Knowledge of County roads helpful and must have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Salary: $11.00 per hour. Interested persons may submit a completed County application to Delta County Human Resources on or before Friday, May 25, 2012 at 4:00 PM. Applications may be obtained at the Administrator’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, 81416 or by calling 874-2459. An application may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty.com. Delta County is an EOE/ ADA employer.

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 May 17, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) The Delta public library will be open for inspection Monday afternoon, May 20, at 4 o’clock. A library party will be given in the evening at 8 o’clock. On this occasion it is requested that everyone bring a book, or the price of a book, and if possible wear a costume representing some book. Also the name of some book you wish the community to purchase. A splendid musical program will be arranged and everybody is most cordially invited to attend. *** At the Opera House on Tuesday evening, May 21st, the graduating class of the Delta High School will present the class play: Cupid in College. The play is a clever comedy of college life, the scenes of which are set at Vassar. Several scenes portraying the life of the girls at this school are to be given among which is the representation of a graduation day with the famous daisy chain procession. Interwoven with these scenes there is an interest-

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Delta County is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the general purpose of the County Administrator position is to direct, administer and manage the activities of Delta County in accordance with the policies, goals and objectives established by the BOCC. The essential functions and responsibilities of the position include: Supervise and direct the programs, activities, and department heads, who report to the County Administrator. Coordinate programs and activities of the Board of County Commissioners with other departments and elected officials. Serve as Board’s liaison and facilitator in achieving consensus on complex or controversial issues and proposals brought to the Board. Provide technical input and assist in developing County position statements as required. Oversee preparation, development, submission and management of annual County budget and capital improvements plan. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration is preferred. Five years progressively responsible experience in administration at the local government level and five years of supervision. The desired candidate will have proven leadership experience in local government, strong knowledge and understanding of finance in the public sector including budgeting and strong managerial, communication and interpersonal skills. An equivalent combination of education experience and skills may waive specific requirements. Salary Range: $87,993.00 to $96,814.00 per year depending on qualifications. Interested persons may submit a cover letter, completed County Application and resume to Delta County Human Resources on or before Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM. Applications may be obtained at the County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 or by calling 970-874-2459. An application and position description may also be obtained on our website at www.deltacounty.com

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THE CITY OF DELTA IS accepting applications for Administration Coordinator. Under direct supervision of Recreation Director, will supervise recreation front desk operations, cash entries, bookkeeping, proshop ordering, pricing and inventory. Will focus heavily on providing excellent customer service, promoting and coordinating recreation center membership and program registration activities. Assists Director with other general duties. Will perform duties as night manager of facility. Any combination of experience and training equivalent to completion of high school. One year clerical and cash control in center operations experience or related field required. Course work in general cash control methods and at least one year experience working with these methods. Experience in retail sales and customer service preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age or older at time of hire; CPR and First Aid certifications are required within six months of employment; will be required to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, and schedule of working hours could include early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. Position is full-time with 40 hours per work week and benefits. Entry pay is $18.38/hour. A completed City of Delta employment application submitted to HR Director, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416, if interested is required by noon May 18, 2012. Please do not submit application to recreation center. Application and benefit information located on web www.cityofdelta.net. EOE/MF. (2x19) THE TOWN OF CEDARedge is accepting applications for Town Clerk. Specific duties and responsibilities are provided in a detailed job description available at Town Hall or town website. The position is full-time with benefits. Starting wage is $17 to $18.50 per hour (depending on experience). Employee will report directly to the Town Administrator. Interested persons may submit a completed Town application to the Town Administrator's Office on or before 4 p.m. May 22, 2012. Applications may be obtained at Town Hall, 235 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 398 for mailing, Cedaredge, CO 81413, by calling 970-8563123 or www.cedaredgecol orado.com. A resume may be attached to the Town application. The Town of Cedaredge is an EOE/ADA employer. (3x18)

DELTA VISION HCP IS looking to hire a Front Desk/Receptionist person. Applicants must have at least two years of front desk/receptionist experience. Must demonstrate outstanding communication skills, be people-oriented and kid friendly, be selfmotivated, incredibly organized, and be very fluent in computer and Internet skills, MS Office programs, and Google Calendars and Documents. 37.5 hours/ week, benefits available. 90 day probationary/trial time period to ensure a good fit with the program. Drop off or send a resume, cover letter, and four work references to 1080 Pioneer Road, Delta, CO 81416, fax to 874-8336, or e-mail to jclemens@deltavision2. com. All materials must be received by Friday, May 18 at 4 p.m. (2x19)

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PUBLIC SERVICE NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 9th and Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) BECAWS! DONATIONS needed. Credit cards accepted. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36) HELP!!! KEEP THE animal population under control, and SAVE an animal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society. Adoption fee is minimal. Call 874-2149. (DCHS) THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31) BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS) CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19)

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ing plot of love and intrigue. *** Sup’t Guy Wilmot has the Hotchkiss park in fine condition now and is putting in his time dumping dirt from the lake along the banks. Considerable work will be done on the lake this year and it will be greatly improved. *** The Bank of Cedaredge has been adding more improvements recently. A new cement floor has been laid in the vault and new filing cabinets installed, which add greatly to the efficiency of that excellent institution. *** In Crawford, a reward of a doughnut with a large hole in it is offered to anyone who can tell where in Hallifax that railroad has gone. *** Enterprising citizens turned out last Friday and cleaned up the rocks from the Crawford streets. Now if everybody will cleanup the back yards and alleys, everything will be lovely. *** On Tuesday, City Electrician Rawalt completed the task of cutting over the Paonia street lighting system to the new circuit. There are now seventyfive lamps of eighty candle power to illuminate our streets and the improved effect is most noticeable. *** George H. Cunningham has opened a bicycle repair shop in the Delta building recently vacated by the short order restaurant of Mr. Shores. *** The First National Bank at Hotchkiss mildly celebrated the occupancy of its new home in that town on Monday. B.R. Smith and a party of Delta friends were there to take part in the ceremonies.

The Imperial Concert company will give a concert Friday, May 31, at 8 p.m. in the Delta Presbyterian church. This will be a rare treat for all music loving people. Admission 50c, children 35c. *** While Delta roads could be made better, they are in most cases very good country roads, and those traveling over adjoining counties do not hesitate to say that the roads in this county are better on an average than are those of any other county on the Western Slope. *** Some smudging was done in the upper mesas and valley orchards on Monday night, the mercury going down to about 28 and 30 at near 2 o’clock a.m., then raising two degrees by 4 a.m., when most of the fires were allowed to die out. There was a brisk interest in both country and towns, and auto loads of town people went out to the orchards to be of what assistance they could in fighting the frost, although it is doubtful if any danger period to the fruit was reached by the temperature that night, particularly as there had been no hot weather and the trees had been acclimated to the cold. *** “You may say for me that I have no intention of calling an extra session at the present time for the purpose of enacting the highway commission law,” said Governor Shafroth Monday. “Since the supreme court has enacted that bill, it has not been properly passed.” A number of commissioners have adopted resolutions and have sent Governor Shafroth letters, urging him to convene the legislature in extra session to re-enact the highway commission bill. He stated Monday that he had no intention of complying with the request. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices BECAUSE OF MEMORIAL DAY — DEADLINE FOR LEGALS FOR THE MAY 30 ISSUE IS FRIDAY, MAY 25 AT 10 A.M. ORDINANCE NO. 2012-04 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO BRESNAN COMMUNICATIONS, LLC WHEREAS, the governing body of the Town of Paonia, Colorado, the Local Franchising Authority (“LFA”), granted a cable television franchise (“Franchise”) to Bresnan Communications, LLC (“Franchisee”) who has and currently owns, operates and maintains a cable television system (“System”) in the Town of Paonia, Colorado, and Franchisee is the current duly authorized holder of the Franchise; and WHEREAS, the LFA wishes to grant Franchisee a renewal of its current nonexclusive franchise to continue to construct, install, maintain and operate the System in the Franchise Area; and WHEREAS, the LFA has determined that the renewal of this nonexclusive franchise to Franchisee is consistent with the public interest; and WHEREAS, the terms and conditions set forth in the Cable Franchise Agreement agreed to by the LFA and Franchisee continue in the renewal Cable Franchise Agreement with the exception of two Level Playing Field Clauses which are added by Franchisee as follows: 1) Para. 5.1.1 of the Cable Franchise Agreement (new) – The LFA shall impose an equivalent franchise fee obligation to the obligations contained in this Section 5.1 on all new and renewed providers of Cable Service in the Franchise Area. In any event, if any new or renewed franchise agreement contains franchise fee obligations that are lesser in amount than the obligations imposed in this Section 5.1, Franchisee’s obligations under Section 5.1 shall thereafter be automatically reduced to an equivalent amount. 2) Para. 11.16.1 of the Cable Franchise Agreement (new) – any future Cable Service Franchise(s) or other similar authorization granted by the LFA shall only authorize or permit any Person providing Cable Service or any other video Programming service to enter into the Public Rights-ofWay on the same terms or conditions as those contained in this Franchise. If the LFA grants a franchise (or franchises), or permits access to the Public Rightsof-Way to a non-franchised provider of Cable Service, that contain provisions imposing lesser obligations or more favorable terms on the company(s) thereof than are imposed by the provisions of this Franchisee, then, upon written notice to the LFA by Franchisee, this Franchise shall upon notice to the LFA by Franchisee be deemed modified and construed to include all such less burdensome and more favorable terms identified by Franchisee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Town of Paonia hereby grants Bresnan Communications, LLC, a renewal of its nonexclusive franchise to continue to construct, install, maintain and operate the System in the Franchise Area. SECTION 2. The Town of Paonia hereby approves the clauses added to the Cable Franchise Agreement by Bresnan Communications, LLC. SECTION 3. The Town of Paonia confirms that, as of the date of this Ordinance (a) the Franchise is valid and remains in full force and effect, subject to options in the Franchise, if any, to extend such term; (b) the Cable Franchise Agreement represents the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes all other agreements between the parties and (c) Bresnan Communications, LLC is materially in compliance with the provisions of the Franchise, and there exists no fact or circumstance known to the Town of Paonia which constitutes or which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both, would constitute a default or breach under the Franchise, or would allow the Town of Paonia to cancel or terminate the rights thereunder except on the expiration of the full term thereof. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be deemed effective as of the date of its passage. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO THIS 8th DAY OF MAY, 2012. TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO By: Mayor, Neal Schwieterman ATTEST: Town Clerk, Barbara J. Peterson Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0026 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 16, 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) CHRISTOPHER R. DARLING Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 10/4/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/10/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 608509 Original Principal Amount $133,860.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $139,262.18 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 13, EMERALD HILLS SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 552 EAST 20TH 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, 06/20/2012, 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 4/25/2012 Last Publication 5/23/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/16/2012 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 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 # 2327.00005 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0027 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 16, 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) Adron M. Boothe and Mary Frieda Boothe Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage 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 5/24/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/1/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615702 Original Principal Amount $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $254,655.28 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. LOT E OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF ORCHARD CITY RANCHETTES SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 22307 Orchard Grove Road, Eckert, CO 81418. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 06/20/2012, 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 4/25/2012 Last Publication 5/23/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/16/2012 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 # 12-01510 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 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. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0203 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 16, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) WENDELL HERRICK AND D’ANNE HERRICK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 10/19/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/15/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 646794 Original Principal Amount $273,697.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $269,138.84 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, BENTLEY MINOR SUBDIVISION TOGETHER WITHOUT WARRANTY ONE (1) TRI-COUNTY WATER TAP AND FIVE (5) SHARES UVWUA Also known by street and number as: 4986 PEACH VALLEY 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/16/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 9105.02840 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0035 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 6, 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) Kelley C. Harper Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 4/29/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/29/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 625124 Original Principal Amount $258,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $245,627.90 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 29, 30, 31 AND 32 IN BLOCK 7 OF HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 404 W Hotchkiss Ave, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/06/2012 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: 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 # 12-02701 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0198 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 9, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) WEST RIDGE GROUP, L.L.C. Original Beneficiary(ies) FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF THE MOUNTAINPLAINS, FLCA, a wholly owned subsidiary of FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF THE MOUNTAIN PLAINS, ACA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF THE MOUNTAIN PLAINS, FLCA, a wholly owned subsidiary of FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF THE MOUNTAIN PLAINS, ACA Date of Deed of Trust 11/14/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/27/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609998 Original Principal Amount $2,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $2,893,684.91

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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 23, Township 15 South Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel 2: A parcel of land located within the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 23, Township 15 South, range 91 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of North 89°53'50" East from the SW 1/16 corner (monumented by a 2" alum. cap PLS 25972) to the CS 1/16 (monumented by a 2" alum. cap PLS 25972) with all other bearings relative thereto; Beginning at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 (CS 1/16 corner) of said Section 23; Thence along the South line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 South 89°53'50" West 888.24 feet to the center line of E 50 Drive; Thence along said center line the following 2 courses; North 71°42'26" East 60.38 feet; North 75°21'38" East 858.32 feet to the East line of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4; Thence along said line South 00°06'40" East 234.29 feet to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Together with all water rights, wells and equipment, ditch and ditch rights appurtenant thereto, used for the irrigation of said land including, but not limited to: Priority Number A-91, dated 06/23/1914 for .0.5 c.f.s. decreed water from Barnard-Shearer Ditch (Little Coal Creek). Priority Number A-12, dated 06/23/1914 for 0.5 c.f.s. decreed water from Barnard-Ditch (second Creek). Priority Number J-190, dated 03/20/1954 for 2.75 c.f.s. decreed water from Barnard-Ditch (Second Creek-Smith Fork). Priority Number J-327, dated 03/20/1954 for 1.75 c.f.s. decreed water from Barnard-Ditch (Second Creek-Smith Fork). Priority Number A-12, dated 08/31/1987 for 0.25 c.f.s. decreed water from Barnard-Ditch (Second Creek-Smith Fork). Priority Number 527, dated 06/30/1955 for 8.0 c.f.s. decreed water from Head-Ferrier Ditch (Curricanti). Priority Number L-62, dated 10/05/1962 for 0.06 c.f.s. decreed water from Beal Spring. Priority Number 0.1, date pending, for 0.10 c.f.s. decreed water from Bear Gulch Spring. Together with 2 shares of the Hice Ditch, incorporated into the Needle Rock Ditch. Together with 1 Domestic Water Well and a security interest in all pumps, motors, equipment, and sprinkler systems used for irrigation of the land described in Exhibit A, including all future additions to, replacement of or substitutions for. Together with all Solar Panel Equipment and Fixtures of every kind and description, whether said equipment is owned or rented, whether new or used, whether now in the possession of the borrower or hereafter acquired, together with substitutes and replacements thereof, all accessions and accessories added to or used in connection with such equipment. Together with Easement Agreement dated November 10, 2006, by and between West Ridge Group, L.L.C., Grantor and West Elk Lodge L.L.C. Grantee, and recorded herein. Also known by street and number as: 44474 NEEDLE ROCK ROAD, CRAWFORD, CO 81415. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 06/20/2012, 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 4/25/2012 Last Publication 5/23/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/09/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DOUGLAS W. BROWN #10429 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 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 # 187-023B ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0029 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) KEVIN BRADLEY HOWELL AND BRENDA LEA HOWELL Original Beneficiary(ies) BW MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 3/17/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/18/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 589172 Original Principal Amount $118,937.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $104,969.23 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i),

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION PART OF BLOCK A OF THE GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK A; THENCE SOUTH 278 FEET; AND THENCE EAST 70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 278 FEET; AND THENCE WEST 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 516 CRAWFORD AVENUE, 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/24/2012 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 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 # 9105.03509 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0031 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) Randall K. Nuss and Shirley A. Nuss Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt U.S. Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust 3/10/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/14/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623808 Original Principal Amount $337,949.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $319,308.32 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" Part of the Southeast 1/4 Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in a County Road and on a Section line from which the Southeast corner of said Section 27 bears South 0°59' West 889 feet; thence running South 88°43' West 484.3 feet; thence North 0°04' East 444.1 feet to a point in a County Road and a subdivision line; thence following said road and line North 88°41' East 491.6 feet to the Northeast corner of said Southeast 1/4 Southeast 1/4 Section 27 which is at an intersection with another County Road; thence following the Section line and County Road South 0°59' West 444.5 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street address as: 25926 Q 25 Road, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Also known by street and number as: 25926 Q25 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/24/2012

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 # 11-17688 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0033 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) MARK A. NESS AND MELONIE D. NESS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Date of Deed of Trust 11/16/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 620980 Original Principal Amount $169,702.54 Outstanding Principal Balance $167,067.72 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 LOT 9, SURFACE CREEK ESTATES, a part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, according to the Recorded plat thereof on file in the Office of the Delta County Clerk and Recorder. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 20199 PLATEAU DRIVE, AUSTIN, CO 81410-8285. 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/02/2012 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: 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 # 9106.02190 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. PUBLIC NOTICE Delta County, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, CO 81416, (970) 874-2035 has filed an application for an Amendment to a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Lemoine Pit and is located at or near NW1/4SE1/4, Section 20, Township 14 South, Range 92 West, 6th Prime Meridian, Delta County, Colorado. The proposed date of commencement is August 1, 2012, and the proposed date of completion is October 30, 2020. The proposed future use of the land is General Agriculture. Additional information and the tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado, 80203, (303) 8663567, or at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's office; 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado, 81416, or the above named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above named County Clerk and Recorder's office and at the Division's office. Comments Concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Minerals and Geology by 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2012. Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5 -101, et. seq., comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects are typically addressed by your local government, rather than the Division Reclamation, Mining and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board. Published in the Delta County Independent May 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, May 16, 2012 OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Gunnison National Forest Outfitter/Guide and Recreation Event Permit Renewal and Issuance Paonia, Colorado The Forest Service, Gunnison National Forest, Paonia Ranger District, is preparing a Decision Memo for the renewal of ten existing outfitter/guide permits and the issuance of two recreation event permits. The outfitter/guides provide a fee based public service on the forest by providing summer horseback rides, guided fishing trips, guided backcountry trips, mountain biking trips, guided hunting trips, and other related outdoor activities. The recreation events are gatherings for black powder and archery users. The activities are located across the entire Paonia Ranger District. A project description detailing the proposal is available for review at the Paonia Ranger District Office. The Forest Service has made a preliminary determination that this proposal falls within a category of actions listed in regulations at 36 CFR 220.6, that are excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would preclude use of the category. 36 CFR 220.6(e)(2) . This comment period coincides with public scoping and will be the only comment opportunity offered on this project (see 36 CFR 215.5 and 215.6). It is intended to provide those interested in or affected by this proposal an opportunity to make their concerns known before the Responsible Official makes a decision. This comment period is provided to comply with a recent US District Court ruling in Sequoia Forestkeeper v. Tidwell, which invalidated certain sections of the agency’s appeal regulations. Those who provide comment or otherwise express interest by the close of the comment period may be eligible to appeal the decision pursuant to regulations at 36 CFR Part 215. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral, and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted for 30 calendar days following publication of this notice in the Delta County Independent. The publication date in the Delta County Independent is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period for this proposal. Those wishing to comment should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. The regulations prohibit extending the length of the comment period. Written comments must be submitted to: Levi Broyles, District Ranger, P.O. Box 1030, Paonia, CO 81428 or faxed to 970-527-4151.. The office business hours for those submitting hand-delivered comments are: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Oral comments must be provided at the Responsible Official’s office during normal business hours via telephone 970-527-4131 or in person, or at an official agency function (i.e. public meeting) that is designed to elicit public comments. Electronic comments must be submitted to aborkowski@fs.fed.us in an email message, or in one of the following electronic formats: rich text format (.rtf), portable document format (.pdf), or Word (.doc). In cases where no identifiable name is attached to a comment, a verification of identity will be required for appeal eligibility. If using an electronic message, a scanned signature is one way to provide verification. It is the responsibility of persons providing comments to submit them by the close of the comment period. Individuals and organizations wishing to be eligible to appeal any decision on this project must meet the information requirements of 36 CFR 215.6. Additional information regarding this action can be obtained from: Albert Borkowski, P.O. Box 1030, Paonia, CO. 81428 or phone 970527-4131 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. TOWN OF HOTCHKISS MARCH 2012 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 7,320.18 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,376.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 355.40 Jan Mccabe …………… 34.45 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Pinnacol Assurance … 1,035.00 All Points Transit …… 1,950.00 Amerigas ……………… 577.90 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Boss in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 1,505.00 California Contractor Supplies …………… 159.60 Caselle, Inc. …………… 624.00 CCNC, Inc ……………… 100.00 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Chase …………………… 1,266.15 VOID - Consolidated Consulting Serv. …… .00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 16.54 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc. ……………… 4,492.84 Dependable Lumber Co 38.79 Don White …………… 15.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 91.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 67.87 Gambles of Hotchkiss 530.34 Grainger, Inc ………… 274.82 Greg Allen …………… 15.00 Hach Co………………… 343.22 High Country Car Wash 48.00 Hotchkiss Home Plate 300.00 Leonard McCulloch … 15.00 Master Petroleum Co 949.06 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Michael Owens ……… 15.00 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 Oldcastle S. W. Group 336.13 Pack Shack …………… 96.78 Randall Industries …… 712.00 Region 10 League …… 1,238.00 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 572.22 Sprint …………………… 186.06 Superior Alarm & Fire, LLC …………………… 218.00 Tarco Industries Inc … 160.97 The Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins. …………………… 672.67 The Paper Works Ink … 40.98 Tools Plus Industries … 498.93 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 USA Blue Book ……… 443.19 Wagner Equipment Co 719.36 Weekender Sports, Inc 26.80 Wilbur-Ellis Company 1,039.72 Willow Heights Irrigation Co. …………………… 585.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,812.00 TDS Telecomm ……… 633.89 Wilbur-Ellis Company 1,248.72 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 135.00 Michelle Kendall ……… 170.00 Richard Kinser ………… 167.00 Consolidated Consulting Serv ………………… 2,102.50 Tim Hinz ……………… 191.20 A/P ……………………… 53,240.53 Payroll ………………… 32,972.80 Total …………………… 86,213.33 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0037 To Whom It May Concern: This

Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Mike Griggs Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 9/19/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/25/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629047 Original Principal Amount $297,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $288,264.29 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Part of the E1/2 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 29, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 29, which is in the center of the county road, whence the Northeast Corner of said Section 29 bears East a distance of 324.1 feet; thence South 0°19' West 537.6 feet; thence South 89°59' West 324.1 feet to the West line of said E1/2 of the NE1/4 of the NE1/4; thence North 0°19' East to the North line of said Section 29 a distance of 537.6 feet; thence East a distance of 324.1 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 1790 F 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/07/2012 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: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 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 # 12-02825 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0204 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 16, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Tony Alonzo and Patrice Alonzo Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2007AA1, by First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank NationalAssociation, Master Servicer, in its capacity as agent for the Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Date of Deed of Trust 3/1/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 613132 Original Principal Amount $270,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $256,950.04 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 PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND THE SW 1/4 NW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, HAVING A DESCRIPTION BASED UPON A REARING OF NORTH 89° 44' 44" EAST FROM THE SECTION CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 26, 27, 34 AND 35 TO THE 1/4 CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 26 AND 35 WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE 1/4 CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 26 AND 27 (MONUMENTED BY A 2" IRON PIPE WITH A 3 1/4" ALUM. CAP PLS 25972); THENCE ALONG SECTION LINE NORTH 00° 08' 52" EAST 50.83 FEET (MONUMENTED BY A 5/8" REBAR WITH A 2" ALUM. CAP PLS 25972); THENCE NORTH 89° 39' 06" EAST 1322.72 FEET

PUBLIC NOTICES (MONUMENTED BY A 5/8" REBAR WITH A 2" ALUM. CAP PLS 25972); THENCE SOUTH 00° 13' 48" WEST 1201.96 FEET (MONUMENTED BY A 5/8" REBAR WITH A 2" ALUM. CAP PLS 25972); THENCE SOUTH 89° 41' 55" WEST 1320.28 FET (MONUMENTED BY 5/8" REBAR WITH A 2" ALUM. CAP PLS 12766); THENCE NORTH 00° 06' 46" EAST 1150.03 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 37822 Linmann Rd, Crawford, CO 81415. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 11/16/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 11-11442 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS APRIL 2012 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 7,320.18 Chase …………………… 616.37 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,358.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 301.84 Liberty National ……… 67.17 Pinnacol Assurance … 698.00 U.S. Dept of Treasury 128.18 Elaine Violett ………… 100.00 Marilyn Tate …………… 125.00 Renae Meredith ……… 100.00 Jane Wills ……………… 25.00 Sheila Maki …………… 100.00 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 5,093.15 Boss in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 2,525.94 California Contractor Supplies …………… 138.00 Caselle, Inc …………… 624.00 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 Colo Assoc of Chief of Police ………………… 150.00 Colorado State Treasurer …………… 298.75 Consolidated Consulting Serv ………………… 6,115.50 Crawford Fire Aux …… 100.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 117.76 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,408.75 Don White …………… 15.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,912.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 202.77 Gambles of Hotchkiss 345.21 Greg Allen …………… 15.00 Hach Co………………… 156.95 Hart InterCivic ………… 712.50 Hotchkiss Automotive 315.05 Hotchkiss Graduation Party ………………… 150.00 Jan Mccabe …………… 53.15 JM Plumbing & Heating, Inc. …………………… 25.00 K-D Flags ……………… 114.37 Kiwanis Club of Hotchkiss …………… 50.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 37.40 KVNF …………………… 25.00 Leonard McCulloch … 15.00 Main Street Printers … 469.00 Master Petroleum Co 1,204.64 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 60.00 Michael Owens ……… 15.00 Mountain Valley News 43.20 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 OCPO …………………… 85.00 Oldcastle S. W. Group 647.25 Over The Hill Media LLC …………………… 46.00 Overland Ditch & Reservoir …………… 2,400.00 Pack Shack …………… 210.61 Pest Away Spraying … 400.00 Petty Cash Account … 164.09 Pine Valley Eco Products, Inc. …………………… 1,591.85 Rocky Mountain Locksmith …………… 60.00 Smith McKnight Ditch Co …………………… 1,120.00 Source Gas …………… 486.84 Sprint …………………… 186.06 TDS Telecomm ……… 649.33 The Paper Works, Ink 227.17 Tire Distribution Systems, Inc. …………………… 532.32 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Treatment Technology 25,652.00 Wilbur-Ellis Company 5,556.22 A/P ……………………… 91,602.40 Payroll ………………… 30,625.28 Total …………………… 122,227.68 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0030 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) JENNIFER J. LAHOE 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) 633261 Original Principal Amount $183,353.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,577.00 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 17 YORKSHIRE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 936 YORKSHIRE 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/24/2012 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 # 9105.03521 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS FEBRUARY 2012 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 7,320.18 Chase …………………… 1,849.48 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,386.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 387.16 Liberty National ……… 114.92 U.S. Dept. of Treasury 5.18 Rocky Mountain Locksmith …………… 457.60 Leonard McCulloch … 982.83 Amerigas ……………… 483.33 Apple Time, Inc. ……… 161.73 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 58.16 Boss in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 2,600.00 California Contractor Supplies …………… 149.90 Caselle, Inc. …………… 624.00 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 CIRSA ………………… 200.00 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta Cnty Treasurer's Office ………………… 1,074.00 Delta County Independent ………… 127.25 Delta Housing Authority …………… 250.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,344.84 Don White …………… 15.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 91.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 43.93 Evangeline Specialties Co. Inc ……………… 109.56 Gambles of Hotchkiss 583.12 Grainger, Inc ………… 443.03 Grand Junction Pipe & Supply …………… 750.00 Greg Allen …………… 15.00 Hotchkiss Rentals …… 126.29 House of Flowers …… 35.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 122.29 Kwiki Tire II, Inc ……… 779.00 Leonard McCulloch … 15.00 Master Petroleum Co 924.80 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Michael Owens ……… 15.00 Modern Marketing …… 220.42 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 Pack Shack …………… 698.06 Pine Valley Eco Products, Inc ……… 1,957.22 Sapphire Construction 79,931.85 Scott Electric, Inc …… 562.50 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 887.04 Spillman Technologies Inc …………………… 3,650.00 Sprint …………………… 186.06 The Paper Works Ink … 298.12 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 200.00 USA Blue Book ……… 638.39 Utility Notification Center ……………… 25.76 Weekender Sports, Inc 27.00 Wilbur-Ellis Company 163.50 Wilmore & Co Professional ………… 2,939.00 Amerigas ……………… 385.40 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,617.50 Mesa County Health Depart. ……………… 80.00 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc …… 70.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 Professional Garage Doors ………………… 226.50 TDS Telecomm ……… 627.80 Hotchkiss Post Office… 135.00 A/P ……………………… 137,974.03 Payroll ………………… 32,646.58 Total …………………… 170,620.61 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE RESTART - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2010-0088 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) Lynette Mott Original Beneficiary(ies) Norwest Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt The Bank of New York Mellon, fka The Bank of New York as Successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust 2005-SD4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-SD4 Date of Deed of Trust 7/26/1999 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/27/1999 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 527032 Book: 836 Page: 589 Original Principal Amount $42,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $36,599.24

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE Exhibit A PART OF LOT 23, BLOCK 2, BRUCE AND JOHNSON SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NW1/4SW1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST 6TH P.M. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 23 WITH THE PRODUCED LINE FROM A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP BY L.S. 12457 TO A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP BY L.S. 3657 WHICH BEARS NORTH 72°22'27" EAST 2,097.67 FEET FROM DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NUMBER 2 (D.T.2) AND CONSIDERING A LINE FROM A BRASS MONUMENT AT SAID D.T.2 ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THE CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 92 WITH HIGHWAY 50 TO A RAILROAD SPIKE IN HIGHWAY 50 AT CONTROL POINT 31 OF THE DELTA CONTROL SYSTEM TO BEAR NORTH 12°46'04" EAST AND ALL OTHER BEARINGS TO BE RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 08°35'50" EAST 102.66 FEET ON THE SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 23 TO THE NORTH LINE OF CRAWFORD AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 84°27'05" WEST 91.00 FEET ON THE SAID NORTH LINE OF CRAWFORD AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 05°14'49" WEST 102.63 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SAID PRODUCED LINE FROM A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP BY L.S. 12457 TO A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP L.S. 3657; THENCE NORTH 84°31'38" EAST 85.00 FEET ON THE SAID PRODUCED LINE FROM A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP BY L.S. 12457 TO A NUMBER 5 REBAR AND ALUMINUM CAP BY L.S. 3657 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 517 Crawford Avenue, 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, 06/27/2012, 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 5/2/2012 Last Publication 5/30/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/24/2012 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: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976 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 # 10-10283 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0039 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 12, 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 WHITE Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 7/31/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636714 Original Principal Amount $197,496.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $191,457.51 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 74 OF STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1512 GUADELUPE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416-5700. 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, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012

Delta County Independent Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/12/2012 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 # 9105.03613 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

TOWN OF HOTCHKISS JANUARY 2012 DISBURSEMENTS ATTN: Cashier ………… 7,320.18 Chase …………………… 4,900.13 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 1,281.00 Family Support Registry ……………… 467.50 Hotchkiss Post Office… 198.28 Liberty National ……… 114.92 Petty Cash Account … 173.02 Tim Hinz ……………… 99.20 VOID - Alex Glidden … .00 Amerigas ……………… 645.07 Beep West Paging …… 35.00 Bolinger & Queen Inc 1,668.32 Boss in Montrose …… 120.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 1,710.50 Chad Lloyd …………… 15.00 ChemaTox Laboratory, Inc. …………………… 17.50 CIRSA ………………… 30,535.87 Club 20 ………………… 200.00 Colo Municipal Clerk's Assoc ………………… 130.00 Colo Municipal League 604.00 Colo Rural Water Assoc 300.00 Colorado State Treasurer …………… 298.39 Daniel Miller ………… 15.00 Delta County Independent ………… 120.73 Delta County Memorial Hospital ……………… 17.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assoc ………………… 4,399.84 Dependable Lumber Co 17.68 Don White …………… 15.00 Double J Disposal, Inc 7,927.50 Drug Testing, Inc …… 55.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 81.92 Gambles of Hotchkiss 232.21 Greg Allen …………… 15.00 Hach Co………………… 172.25 High Country Car Wash 45.00 Hotchkiss Automotive 290.20 Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce ………… 60.00 Hotchkiss Public Library ……………… 500.00 Hotchkiss Sheep CampSDT …………………… 500.00 Kroger-MSC 410066 … 192.07 Kwiki Tire II, Inc ……… 516.00 Leonard McCulloch … 15.00 Master Petroleum Co 1,219.25 Memorial Hall, Inc …… 5.00 VOID - Mesa County Health Depart. ……… .00 Michael Owens ……… 15.00 Microsearch Laboratory Inc. …………………… 320.00 Midwest Radar & Equipment ………… 135.00 Mountain Pest Control, Inc. …………………… 456.00 Municipal Solutions Inc 795.00 Neil Tripp ……………… 425.00 QDS Communications, Inc. …………………… 403.25 Ron Connell …………… 75.30 Shackelford, James … 15.00 Source Gas …………… 583.89 Sprint …………………… 186.06 The Paper Works, Ink 83.58 Tools Plus Industries … 448.07 Town of Hotchkiss …… 4,258.33 Town of Hotchkiss …… 3,860.00 Wilbur-Ellis Company 874.72 Family Support Registry ……………… 389.50 TDS Telecomm ……… 723.63 Hotchkiss Post Office… 132.00 Alex Glidden ………… 405.00 A/P ……………………… 81,829.86 Payroll ………………… 33,058.61 Total …………………… 114,888.47 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0040 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) Bonifacio Arreola and Guadalupe Arreola Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/25/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/30/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 643807 Original Principal Amount $275,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $268,358.56 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. LOT 2, HINES FARM RESOURCE PRESERVATION MAJOR SUBDIVISION, ACCORD ING TO THE PLAT THEROF FILED FOR RECORD SEPTEMBER 24,2001 IN PLAT BOOK 26 AT PAGE 45. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2745 Tessman 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, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent

DATE: 03/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 12-03042 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0041 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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) James W. Slaughter and Paula K. Slaughter Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 7/30/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/6/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 644563 Original Principal Amount $292,011.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $284,984.56 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 EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Part of he East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th principal meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest 1/16th corner; Thence North 48 degrees 21' West 433.5 feet; Thence North 16 degrees 36' East 245.7 feet to the South side of 1600 road; Thence South 44 degrees 18' East 363.4 feet along the South side of 1600 road to the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; Thence South 263.4 feet along the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, more or less to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 3335 1600 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, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/13/2012 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: 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 # 12-03044 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GRACE ALMO SHOCK, a/k/a GRACE A. SHOCK, a/k/a GRACE SHOCK, Deceased Case Number 12PR35 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 September 3, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. James Shock Person Giving Notice 12140 Highway 65 Austin, CO 81410 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9 and 16, 2012. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances M. Soliz, Deceased Case Number 12 PR 24 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 September 3, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Gerald B. Feather Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1704 Grand Junction, CO 81506 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9 and 16, 2012.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, May 16, 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 Fun-For-All Craft Day. Kids in grades 35 come and make your own “Bubble Snake Blowers.” Anything that has bubble and snake in the title must be fun to make. Thursday, May 17, at 3:45 p.m. Adult Craft Class. Come and enjoy making

a fun craft with Cara. Friday, May 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up as space is limited. Computer Class. Come and learn all about the iPad Friday, May 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to

Photo by Bob Borchardt

A standing-room-only crowd at Cedaredge High School was charmed by the performance of Dance West students May 4.

Cedaredge dancers charm their audience BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

On Friday evening, May 4, Cedaredge residents were charmed by a lively two-act dance production. The production, dubbed “Famous Greats,” was performed by students from Dance West, under the direction of Gena Rose. Gena Rose established Dance West in Cedaredge in August 2009, offering various fitness, dance (ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and Zumba), mat pilates, body sculpting and creative movement classes. Taking center stage were Dance West students Ellison Black, Emily Brooks, Aspen Furubotten, Shay Hamilton, Bonnie Hogan, Natalie Hogan, Olivia Lindsay, Emma Stumpf, Hayley Suiter, Kaitlyn Suppes, Kendra TenNapel, Julia TenNapel, Brynn Wagner, Cadence Wood, Hunter

Brasfield, Mike Aman, Adam DeAngelo, Shane Gates, Michael James, Jake Ostrom, Rodney Grantham, Wyett Hamilton, Noah Hogan, Sarah Green, Paige Hunt, Aubrey Lindsay, Logan Locke, Mary Locke, Zoe Wood and Gena Rose. Their ages spanned more than five decades (youngest student is three years old, while the oldest is 57 years young) and of varying abilities. It was a memorable performance much appreciated by an excited, and obviously enthralled, standingroom-only audience at Cedaredge High School. The performance included 17 dance interpretations (of which most were choreographed by the young performers, according to Gena Rose) of various musical genre and dance styles and a solo vocal performance by Brynn Wagner. With Natalie Hogan

presenting Gena Rose with the traditional bouquet of flowers, shouts of “encore,” “wonderful” and “great” could be heard coming from the audience as the final curtain closed. One unidentified 70-year-old lady said the performance brought back good memories of her time as a young girl. Gena Rose told the Delta County Independent that she was so very grateful to be working with so many talented young performers, and to be given the opportunity to introduce both them and their audiences to the performing arts. Gena Rose is currently teaching dance/fitness classes at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta and at her Cedaredge dance studio. For more information call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 8740923 or Dance West at 209-4509.

sign up. Tween Book Club. Wednesday, May 30, from 3:45 to 4:30p.m. For more information contact the Cedaredge Library at 856-3518. Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 856-3518. Crawford 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 May from 3 to 5 p.m. Business Cards in Microsoft Word. It is easy to make your own business cards using Microsoft Word. Friday, May 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. Scrapbooking. Bring your scrapping stuff and work on your latest project. Saturday, May 26, from noon to 8 p.m. Call the Crawford Library at 921-3500 for details. Summer Reading Program - Kick-off Party at Crawford Town Park. For kids, tweens and teens Wednesday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. Summer Reading Program - Family Movie Night. Kids, tweens, and teens are welcome to come for family movie night and enjoy free popcorn and lemonade. Friday, June 8, at 7:30 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 921-3500. Delta Teens/Tweens Own The Night. Want to get ready for summer reading extra early? The library will host a presummer registration party to help kick off the summer right! There will be drinks, snacks, and

The Redhead Express: Nonstop entertainment from the heart BY CHARLIE HUFF Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association

Last Saturday evening at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts and Education, a very special event occurred with the appearance and performance of the Walker Family’s presentation of the “Redhead Express” in concert to round out the 2011-12 performance season for the Delta-Montrose Community Concert Association. A near-capacity audience of season ticket members and guests enjoyed the two-hour performance of heart-warming music and song mingled with dance and good humor as performed by Brett and Apryll Walker and their seven children ranging in age from 21 to 9. It is a true family band each of

whom are talented and skilled musicians who share their music and singing with an infectious joy and enthusiasm that was welcomed with rousing applause and appreciation by all in attendance. The “Redheads” consist of the four eldest daughters who sing and accompany themselves on their various instruments. They are Kendra, who plays lead guitar and writes original music for the family, LaRae, superb on the banjo, Alisa, with her fiddle and mandolin, and Meghan, who keeps it all together with the rhythm on the bass. Their uniquely blending voices combined with their instrumental talent, enthusiasm and radiant smiles continually reflected their love of the great

music they perform and of one another in their family. The three younger boys, Sean, Joseph, and Ammon, also enjoyed their time to shine on the fiddle, mandolin, banjo and bass as they sang three-part harmony and just had a great ‘ole time as only three young brothers can. Throughout the show the Walkers would perform some of the great popular and country music along with original compositions, sometimes all together but mostly in various groupings from duets to four or more, which provided a great variety of sound and personalities resulting in a unique family entertainment experience for a most appreciative audience whose standing ova-

tion brought the family back for a rousing encore to cap off the show! The Walker Family’s “Redhead Express” climaxed a great season for the DMCCA. We trust that you were able to enjoy the concerts with us and invite you to sign up for the upcoming 2012-13 season which consists of another five concerts just bursting with great and talented performers with the first concert scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17. For complete details and season ticket information, please call Bob Brown at 835-4480 (for Delta County) or Sue Roshar at 2499154 (Montrose County). In the meantime, enjoy a great summer. We’ll look forward to seeing you each once again in the fall. Keep a song in your heart!

of course registration forms. Thursday, May 17, at 4:15 p.m. Adults’ One-on-One Computer Help. Do you have a computer question or need help with a computer program? Our next session will be Thursday, May 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Dream Big - Read! Sign up for the summer reading program at this all-day event. Kids will have an opportunity to receive an activities booklet and a summer reading program calendar of events. All day Friday, May 18. Delta Library’s 100th Birthday Celebration. Friday, June 1. Downtown lunch at the library for local businesses from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Family fun carnival and fundraiser from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., and a special presentation by Ann Lincoln “I Dreamed I was a Genie” from 6 to 7 p.m. Cake and ice cream will be served after the show. Basic Computer Classes start Tuesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will continue until July 17. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Intermediate Computer Classes start Thursday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Classes will continue until July 19. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Digital Camera Computer Class. Two sessions only Wednesday, June 6 and June 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For information, call the library at 874-9630. Hotchkiss One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Computer Class

– eBay. Tuesday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 872-4153. Paonia Teen Night. Learn about trivia, food, and activities from Jamaica. Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Vamps Book Club. Join in the fun and support VAMPS at Kids’ Pasta Project at Scenic Mesa Ranch Monday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Call Lenore at 985-9220 or e-mail kppreservations@gmail. com to make reservations. Adults $14, kids $8. Price includes salad, pasta, meatballs and dessert. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470 for details. Greeting Card Workshop. Create your own cards for special occasions. Swap supplies and ideas with other card makers. Some basic supplies are provided but donations are welcome. Bring paper-crafting tools if you have them. Tuesday, May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. A.M. Bookies. The theme for this month is “classics.” Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — considered to be a literary classic. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion. Wednesday, June 6, from 9 to 10 a.m. Summer Reading Kick-off Party at Paonia Town Park. Come to the summer reading party and enjoy games, music, snacks and sign up for summer reading. Wednesday, June 6 at 1 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

Library Friends get an early bird bonus Smart book lovers who decide to join the Friends of the Cedaredge Library now will get an early bird preview and chance to buy during the Members Only Book Sale at AppleFest. Are you tired of the crowds that flock to the great Friends of the Library Book Sale? The used book selection there is the best on the Western Slope, but sometimes it is hard to see the titles

with 10 people in front of you. The Friends will host a special Members Only Book Sale at AppleFest. This will take place on Friday at 5 p.m. before the book sale opens to the public on Saturday. Join the Friends now to become part of this relaxed shopping experience. For information, call Jude Kieca or 856-7331 or stop by the library for a membership form.

Gentle float trips planned on Gunnison Join the City of Delta Parks and Recreation Department and Gunnison River Expeditions for a gentle float trip from Escalante Canyon to Dominguez Canyon. Choose from seven Saturday dates for this day trip — June 2, June 16,

June 30, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 or Aug. 25. The fee is $80 per person and includes lunch. For more information or to register, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 874-0923. You must register three days prior to each of the scheduled trips.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANE S. REED, Deceased Case Number 12 PR 38 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 September 2, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Melva Gray Person Giving Notice 12655 Latigo Place Elbert, CO 80106 Attorney for Personal Representative: Michael R. Dodson Clay and Dodson, P.C. PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent May 2, 9 and 16, 2012.

NOTICE OF CHANGE* NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget will be submitted to the Board of Education of the Delta County Joint School District No. 50 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30,

2013. On May 15, 2012 7:00 p.m. at Crawford Elementary School, a preliminary proposed budget will be presented to the Board of Education and for public hearing and filed in the office of Delta County School District 50J where same is open for public inspection. It will be presented for public hearing and adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Delta County School District 50J June 14, 2012* at 7:00 p.m. at the Delta County Center for Performing Arts and Education. Any taxpayer within Delta County Joint School District No. 50 may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his objections thereto. *Date was changed from first notice Dated May 3, 2012 Board of Education By Terry Kimber Finance Director Published in the Delta County Independent May 9 and 16, 2012.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO STORAGE LIEN Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 et. seq., notice is hereby given that the following property

of Nicole Hall last known address is 180 Centennial Ave., Cedaredge, CO 81413, whose property is stored at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, Units #13 will be sold to the highest bidder at 2 PM on May 19th, 2012 at Grand Mesa Mini Storage, 1355 SW 9th Street, Cedaredge, CO 81413. The storage unit contains the following property: misc. goods. Published in the Delta County Independent May 9 and 16, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit C23 located at 175 Hwy 133 in Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Don and Dorothy Husted, last known address: 225 Clark Ave., Paonia, CO. 81428 Contents of this unit will be disposed of on June 5, 2012, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent May 9 and 16, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DELTA NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May, 2012, at

Delta, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City of Delta with Cooling's Heating & Air Conditioning, hereinafter called the "Contractor" for and on account of the contract for the Bill Heddles Recreation Center pool mechanical system replacement project. 1. Any person, copartnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor of any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Delta from any and all liability for each claim. Dated at Delta, Colorado, the 7th day of May, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO Published in the Delta County Independent May 9 and 16, 2012. BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENTS: Letters of application for appointment to a four year term to the Board of Directors of the Crawford Water Conservancy District for the following districts will be accepted by the District Court, 7th Judicial District, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Room 338, Delta, CO 81416, prior to the date of May 31, 2012: One director for Subdivision 3 (Grand View), two directors for Subdivision 4 (Clipper), and one director for Subdivision 1 (Town of Crawford). Applicants must have resided within the boundaries of the Crawford Water Conservancy District for at least one year and be the owner of real property within said District. The letter of application should be accompanied by resumes containing the applicant's background reflecting agricultural, municipal, industrial and other interests in the beneficial use of water within the District. A description of the boundaries of each subdivision is available

at the District office by contacting Manager Gary Kraii at 970-9214775, or Secretary-Treasurer Randy Fisher at 970-527-3662. Published in the Delta County Independent May 9, 16 and 23, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Trout Unlimited is Requesting Proposals from construction contractors for diversion modification project on the Gunnison River near Austin. Full RFP packages are available by contacting cdenison@tu. org Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of FREDERICK JOHN INGALLS, a/k/a FREDERICK J. INGALLS, a/k/a FREDERICK INGALLS, Deceased Case Number 12PR43 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 September 17, 2012, or the claims may be

forever barred. Donald E. Ingalls Person Giving Notice PO Box 945 King City CA 93930 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38, Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David Lee Mangum, Deceased Case Number 2012 PR 42 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 September 17, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Ralph L. Mangum 18384 B Road Delta, Colorado 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23 and 30, 2012.

D6 Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CHURCH

Child Evangelism Fellowship offers training Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) trains an average of 275,000 youth and adults around the world each year to effectively teach God’s Word. Only 10 percent of these teachers work with CEF. This reflects the wisdom of the founder of CEF when he made teacher training a high priority. If you minister to children, you’re invited to a CEF training session at Grand Mesa Bible Church, 710 Crawford Avenue, Delta. The sessions will be held Friday, June 1, from 6 to 8:15 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frank and Connie

Porter from Denver will teach how to prepare and present a Bible lesson, fun ways to memorize scripture, learn visualized songs using actions, and more helpful and

DHS baccalaureate planned May 23 A baccalaureate service for Delta High School’s Class of 2012 will be held Wednesday, May 23, at the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue. The guest speaker will be Rob Ames, Delta High School English teacher.

A reception will follow in the Delta Middle School cafeteria. Friends and family members of graduates are invited to attend this special ceremony. Graduation is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Panther Stadium.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening

encouraging tips. There is no charge but registration is necessary. Lunch and snacks are provided. Please call 874-5164 or e-mail velvethills7@yahoo.com.

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

Please join St. Luke’s Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, for an interdenominational book study called “Unbinding the Gospel, Unbinding Your Heart,” by Martha Grace Reese beginning May 19 at 9 a.m. Small groups will meet for six weeks of study and prayer journaling. Books will be available at the first meeting and cost $15. For more information contact Father Tom at 874-9489.

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

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

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

funds and would appreciate any funds that might be given to help. Anyone wishing to donate to the travel expenses may send tax exempt contributions to Christ Church Anglican, 2461 1⁄2 Brookwillow Loop, Grand Junction CO 81505 or phone 208-4909 for more information about the trip or the church. Daphna Russell will acknowledge any donations with a signed card bearing one of her designs or, with a $100 donation, by giving the donor an original angel sculpture. Christ Church Anglican is located at 30th and D roads in Grand Junction.

ADVENTIST CHURCH

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

A team from Christ Church Anglican in Grand Junction will be traveling to Africa on a mission trip in May at the invitation of Bishop Mbanda of the Diocese of Shyira, Rwanda. The purpose of the trip, according to Shane Carr, pastor of the church, is relationship building between the Grand Junction congregation and their sister parish in Gasebeya as well as to see what needs Christ Church can help meet. The team going to Rwanda includes two priests, two nurses, a teacher and an artist, Daphna Russell. The group is raising their own

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

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

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Daphna Russell is traveling to Africa

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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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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.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

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.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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B A C K P A G E

From our dairy farm

Healthy contented cows produce more high quality milk. The tag on the left ear has the number used on the farm. A small chip on the same ear is a radio frequency identification tag that records all data pertaining to the animal throughout the animal’s life.

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

here has probably been a dairy at the same location on 2100 Road in Austin for 100 years. Andy and Polly Wick started here in 1972. They bought the dairy from Polly’s parents, Irvan and Miriam Hartig, in 1981. Back then the dairy was much smaller. “Today we are milking 680 and with all of our ‘dries’ we have around 730 cows, Andy said. “With all of the young stock there are approximately 1,400 head here on the place. The bull calves are sold within a few days after they are born. We breed all artificially, breeding the first calf heifers to sex semen so they can hopefully have a female calf as female calves are about 10 percent smaller than the bull calves. We try to have the heifers so they have their first calf by two years of age.” Currently the cows going through the barn are giving 97 pounds of milk a day. That’s a little more than 11 gallons a day per cow with milking three times a day. The cows all have a radio frequency identification tag (computer chip) in their left ear. It has a number in it so whenever they walk in to be milked, a reader will read it. All the data collected from the cow goes into the computer, along with freshening dates, sire dam, breeding dates, and all data pertaining to the animal throughout the animal’s life. “We are farming around 700 acres,” Andy said. “Our son Jeff, Polly and I formed a corporation, the Upper Valley Holsteins. Jeff does all of the farming. We raise corn for silage and alfalfa hay.” There are seven dairies in western Colorado. In the mid ‘70s there were around 60. However, there is as much milk produced from the seven as there was produced from the 60. Four of the seven are

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in Delta County. Two are in Montrose County and one in Mesa County. “We’ve had yearly tours by students of the culinary classes at Mesa State University,” Polly said. “We enjoy help given by FFA members. They come in the fall and help us cover the silage pit, a huge job for everyone. You run a tractor over to get all of the air out before covering. Tires weight the plastic down to seal air out. Silage needs to ferment rather than rot.” The dairy is feeding a balanced ration. A nutritionist comes every month to help with rations, to evaluate what is needed. When asked about how this was done, Andy, with a grin, said, “The nutritionist goes out and kicks the manure to make sure the manure looks good, thereby evaluating the body condition of the animal. Very high tech!” Feed includes alfalfa hay, corn silage, soy bean meal, corn gluten feed, dried distillers grains, sodium bicarbonate, a mineral pack . . . whatever is needed to give the cows a good balanced diet. In round figures, in the summertime, a cow will drink about 30 gallons of water a day. The average cow, right now is eating 55 pounds of corn silage, 15 pound of alfalfa, four pounds of soy bean meal, around 18 pounds of corn byproducts, and about a pound and a half of sodium bicarbonate and other minerals. That is nearly 100 pounds of food a day per cow. The biggest expense in producing milk is providing feed. Second would be labor with 16 employees at the present time. The Wicks appreciate their employees, a critical element in the business. They each know their jobs, and do them extremely well, noted the Wicks. A veterinarian comes every two weeks for pregnancy checking, and whatever else is needed at the time. Twice a

Western Dairy Association, a promotion agency, took the photo of Andy and Polly to make posters promoting milk. The posters have been distributed to local schools through the “Fuel Up to Play” program. year, a couple comes from the Wellington area, north of Fort Collins. They stay with the Wicks about nine days. They trim the hooves of 90 to 100 cows a day, giving each cow a “pedicure.” Their milk is marketed through the cooperative Dairy Farmers of America. A load of milk is shipped from the farm each day with an extra load going out every third day. Most of their milk goes to Meadow Gold in Delta, some to Russell Stover Candies in Montrose, and a small amount to Graff ’s in Grand Junction. Meadow Gold is far and away the largest buyer in western Colorado, with their own Meadow Gold brand and the Viva brand. If you want to buy a high quality local product, look for the number .0804 on the milk carton. It is processed here in Delta.

Photo by Verna Barr

Cows get a pedicure twice a year. Don Hamilton is trimming hoofs on one of Wick’s Holsteins. He and his wife Tonya travel here from Wellington to perform the procedure on 730 cows, times four hoofs, taking approximately nine days.

Photo by Verna Barr

Polly and Andy Wick with their dog Pepper are shown at their dairy farm on 2100 Road, Austin. Some of their 1,400 Holsteins are in the background.

Pregnant cows are housed in individual pens just prior to giving birth where she and her newborn calf are given individual care and attention. This calf, only a few hours old, will be bottle fed to assure good nutrition.