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MAY 30, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 22

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Caryn Gibson tapped to smooth troubled waters BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

“Enough is enough.” Those are the words of Caryn Gibson, a 22-year employee of Delta County School District 50J who was appointed interim school superintendent last week. “For one year, I get to make a difference,” she said. Job one is reuniting a school district that’s been in turmoil since the beginning of the year. At a special meeting last Friday, acting board president Tammy Smith first announced Tom Mingen’s resignation from the board of education, then asked for a motion con-

cerning the interim superintendent. Cheryl Hines quickly spoke up, saying she’s excited to get the focus back on kids and their education “where it needs to be.” Gibson was offered the position after a special school board meeting Monday, May 21, and she spent the week drawing up a three-point plan to review with the school board in an executive session Friday morning. Before accepting the job offer, Gibson said she wanted to know the school board members were on board with her plan and would be able to trust her decisions. Her three-pronged approach

School board president resigns BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Paonia resident Tom Mingen, who was elected to the school board last November, attended a special meeting Friday morning just long enough to deliver his letter of resignation: Dear School Board Members: It is with much regret that I am informing you of my resignation from the Board of Education as of May 25, 2012. As many of you know both my wife and I recently retired, however my wife has recently accepted a new position that will require her to travel a significant amount. Since accepting the new position as of May 1, 2012 she has been traveling a total of eight days. I retired with the intention of spending more time with my wife and at the current time, the only way that will occur is for me

to travel with her. Because of the travel schedule, I do not believe I can fulfill the duties of a board member going forward. I have been torn about when would be the best time for my resignation to occur. I believe that with the appointment of Caryn and the board and staff getting together to plan the future of the district going forward it is the right time. I can assure you that I feel strongly that you are on the right tract and direction for the board and the district. In looking back, upon retiring, I had no intention to be involved in any activities at least for a period of time. However I was approached by Mike McMillan to run for the board. After discussing the position with him, I agreed to have my name placed on the ballot. I felt that I could fulfill the intent of MINGEN TO A8

includes: 1) building and establishing trust between herself and the board, which in turn will trickle down to staff members and the community. 2) developing a vision and goals which will put the focus on students. After establishing priorities, a longterm financial plan will be developed so the budget supports the school district’s goals, instead of the other way around. 3) leeway to build a productive and positive leadership team. Gibson plans to hire two assistant superintendents, one who will focus on K-8 and the other whose specialty will be high schools and the technical college. Other specific duties (transportation, public relations, Vision liaison, etc.) will be assigned based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidates. The process of soliciting assistant superintendent applications has already taken place but Gibson says she plans to create a small window for potential candidates to reconsider. Several GIBSON TO A3

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Track hoes and other equipment went to work around the clock for two weeks locating equipment buried in a failed tunnel bore (lower right) some 90 feet below the surface of Cory Bench.

Water to begin flowing through N. Delta pipeline BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The North Delta Irrigation Company’s new pipeline beneath Cory Bench was finally installed last weekend and could be in operation with water flowing this week. After more than two weeks of round-the-clock operations, excavators succeeded last weekend unearthing equip-

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School’s out! Kesler Church and Jordan Long faced off for some good-natured “body bopping” during an end-of-year carnival at Delta Middle School. Each booth required a certain number of tickets, which were sold to raise funds for a school greenhouse.

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Approximately 25 percent of households today rely on cell phones as their sole communications resource. Delta County in no exception. In Delta County, government utilizes several methods of communication to warn us (radio, TV, etc.); however, specific warning messages are distributed geographically to landlines and cell phones registered in the notification system. Emergency messages cannot be distributed to cell phones without voluntary registration of those devices. That is why it is very important to register your cell phone. To register your phone you may go to the county website: www.deltacounty.com and click on the yellow rectangle.

ment buried some 90 feet beneath Cory Bench, which enabled workers to repair a broken shackle and cable assembly. The remaining 300 to 400 feet of pipeline was then pulled through the company’s collapsed tunnel bore to the west portal. Amazingly, the massive, two-week-long earth moving project begun when the equipment failure occurred may not in the end delay the pipeline project’s scheduled completion. Lynn French, company representative, told the DCI on Tuesday that the original June 1 goal for having water flowing in the new pipeline was still attainable. An estimated 50,000-plus cubic yards of earth was moved by an armada of heavy equipment creating the giant crater which allowed workers to access and recover failed equipment in the collapsed 110-year-old old tunnel bore. French was highly positive in his assessment of the work done on the project by excavators Beavers Construction of Hotchkiss. “They really stepped up to the plate and got right to work,” French said. The primary contractor on the $1.2 million to $1.6 million pipeline project is a Denver-based firm. While the excavation work was needed to salvage the project from a major setback on the pipeline installation, there was still some good

fortune found along the way, French explained. In particular, underground soil conditions were dry and conducive to the work all the way down to the tunnel bore level. Weather, though blustery at times, generally cooperated and was also dry, allowing work to proceed inhibited. In addition, the point of the equipment failure underground allowed excavators to avoid digging and creating severe disturbance on residential property located atop Cory Bench. The owners of property where excavation took place gave immediate permission for the work to commence and were “completely cooperative,” French said. Other property owners in the neighborhood were also cooperative and helpful. “That cooperation was so important,” he added. The company’s quartermile-long tunnel carrying water from the Gunnison River collapsed last summer. The approximately 170 members who irrigate North Delta farm lands have since been using supplementary water supply from Tongue Creek. Company members had voted to assess themselves a portion of the grant-loan funded pipeline project With a new, four-footdiameter pipeline and other improvements on the system’s east portal end, North Delta Irrigation Company will begin working to fund other system improvements, French said.

Wind knocks trees onto cars Two cars parked in the Island Lake campground on Grand Mesa were severely damaged by trees felled by high winds Saturday afternoon. Airam Grijalva of Grand Junction was fishing at Island Lake when he heard cracking sounds from a nearby spruce tree. High winds knocked the tree onto his 2005 Ford Explorer, where his mother, wife and son had sought shelter. They were not injured but damage to the Ford Explorer was so extensive the Delta County Sheriff’s Office reports it had to be towed from the scene.

A second vehicle, a 2002 Jeep Cherokee, also sustained serious damage but the driver, Lucinda Beville of Clifton, was able to drive it away. She and the other occupants of the vehicle were out hiking and found the aspen tree on top of the Jeep when they returned. The first incident occurred at about 3 p.m.; the second was reported around 5 p.m. May 27. They were investigated by two reserve sheriff’s deputies who were on Grand Mesa doing campground checks over the Memorial Day holiday.

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LETTERS Roeber has represented ag interests well Dear Editor: The board of Delta County Livestock Association would like to thank Mark Roeber for the many years of service he has contributed to agriculture at the local, state and national level. Mark has been a leader at the local level with the Delta County Master Plan in the ‘90s. Mark made sure that agriculture was well represented at the meetings and that the economic viability of the beef cattle industry was not compromised. In addition, Mark has worked on U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management issues and the full scope of the multiple use mandate that our pub-

lic lands were set up to provide which includes energy, recreation, food and fiber production, and logging. Mark has been a leader at the state and national level and has worked through several controversial issues involving water and private property rights, endangered species legislation, proposed ballot initiatives regarding animal rights language and protection of the agriculture industry. It was through this effort and his experience at the local level that Mark worked in concert with the affected county commissioners to determine feasible locally driven solutions. Delta County is comprised of

55 percent public land and this has a significant impact on the local economy. Mark continues to provide leadership at the local, state, and national level in the full scope of agriculture and public lands issues. Delta County Livestock Association thanks Mark Roeber for his thoughtful approach to complicated issues, years of dedication and experience on a variety of significant issues at all levels and the ability to bring committed interests to the table to find solutions that maintain businesses and families. Monty Todd President Delta County Livestock Ass’n.

Roeber doesn’t understand ‘right to farm’ Dear Editor: At his recent meet and greet in Hotchkiss commissioner candidate Mark Roeber immediately made the point that he is for “private property rights.” Sounds good! So I asked if he would repeal the Delta County requirement that farmers get a special permit (permission not right) to raise confined animals like chickens, goats, cows, etc. His response left me dumbfounded. He said that if your farming activities offend your neighbors, YOU should find another place to farm. Delta County’s right to farm resolution states: Colorado is a “right to farm state” as set forth

in C.R.S. 35-3.5-101 et seq. Landowners, residents and visitors must be prepared to accept the effects of agriculture and rural living including ... dust from animal pens ... odor from animal confinement silage and manure ...flies and mosquitoes (from irrigation)...aerial spraying... etc. Mark is not for the right to farm; he is for community decision (the county as a big homeowners association). I ask him further if he would regulate property values, if he would regulate growth? His answer was yes to both. These things can only be carried out by infringing on private property rights. I don’t exactly know which

property right he would protect as they all looked to be in play for him. Additionally, he was unaware of Delta County’s land use regulations as well as much of the activity of Delta county government. Without a strong understanding and backbone he will be like putty in the hands of the county bureaucracy and others that would be more than willing to teach him the need to regulate and control the population. This is why I cannot and will not vote for Mark Roeber but will vote for Roger Bentley who is almost the polar opposite of Mark. Mike Mason Cedaredge

Comic strip says it all Dear Editor: My letters to the editor on the various controversies/hypocrisies became so long that I decided to stick to the old adage “A picture says a million words” or how-

tive for the Colorado Roadless Rule provides management directives for 4.2 million acres of roadless forest land in Colorado. It includes 1.2 million acres of “upper tier” acres that have fewer exceptions for roads, power lines and development than the 2001 Rule. The preferred alternative also adds 409,500 acres not covered in the 2001 Rule and removes areas (459,100 acres) where roadless characteristics were compromised. It also allows for limited fuel treatment near urban areas. Alternative 4 is identical to the preferred alternative with many additional “upper tier” restrictions that WSERC advocated for. This alternative includes almost 1.4 million more acres in “upper tier” than the preferred alternative. NWCC is pleased to see that the preferred alternative for the Colorado Roadless Rule maintains the temporary North Fork coal exemption area. The temporary

North Fork coal exemption area allows the three existing mines to continue to explore and develop coal resources beneath roadless areas by permitting them to build “temporary” roads and gob vent boreholes needed to release and eventually capture explosive methane gas. The temporary North Fork coal exemption area does not include the Currant Creek Roadless Area. Currant Creek is a pristine and remote area in the Leroux Creek drainage that WSERC successfully fought to keep out of the coal exclusion zone and that NWCC will continue to defend. The Colorado Roadless Rule will not affect existing oil and gas leases in roadless areas. Therefore, the issue of gap leases, those gas leases in roadless areas sold after Bush became president, will have to be resolved by the courts. Our legal colleagues think that there will not be an opportunity for group lawsuits concerning gap leases.

tive, crudely-drawn and very point-blank. I hope the readers of the DCI will think it’s funny! Cynthia Hansen Delta

The rich just keep getting richer Dear Editor: What is more likely: that you will need Social Security and Medicare when you retire, OR that you will resent the taxes you have to pay on your million dollar income? What is more likely: that your family will need food stamps, OR that you will not have to pay attention to how much you’re spending at a very fancy restaurant? Is it more likely that you will go bankrupt from loss of a job or a health crisis in your family OR that you will need a new cabin cruiser to get to your private island? Is it more likely that your health insurance (if you have any) will refuse you treatment, OR that you can choose the best health care anywhere in the world? Is it more likely that your income level will stay about what it is, OR that you will become a millionaire? Let’s face it, Delta County is not a location with an abundance

NWCC outlines its position on Colorado Roadless Rule Dear Editor: On May 3 Colorado the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Colorado Roadless Rule. After years of deliberation in and out of courts, the department of ag has chosen the Colorado Rule over the 2001 “Clinton” Rule which governs all USFS lands except in Idaho. The final Colorado Roadless Rule will be finalized after a 30-day comment period. WSERC was actively involved in Roadless Rule negotiations for seven years. The position of WSERC, and now NWCC, has always been that we want the strongest possible protection for all USFS lands that qualify for roadless protection. Rather than strongly support one rule over another, we have supported those elements of each that are best for the roadless areas in Delta County and the North Fork Valley. The preferred alterna-

ever it goes. Anyway, I created a comic strip named “North Fork City Limits.” It is now copyrighted as I will be sending it everywhere. It will always be controversial, conserva-

of super rich people. Yet Delta County continues to support policies and politicians that transfer more of the resources (money and otherwise) to the super rich in this country. Our congressional Representative Scott Tipton has signed a pledge not to raise taxes (on the rich), even though the majority of Americans of all political parties now favor raising taxes on people making over $1 million a year. Our tax policies (including the Bush tax cuts) have transferred about 20 percent of the country’s wealth to the richest 5 percent (people earning $500,000 per year or more). That is 20 percent transferred from the middle class. This is money that would circulate in the economy creating jobs if it were in the hands of the middle class. The rich do not create jobs; what creates

jobs is DEMAND. People without money cannot spend it. There were plenty of jobs before this recession started. Transferring money from the middle class to the super rich fuels the greed and speculation that caused the current recession. I read that approximately 15 percent of the current price of gas ($0.54 for each gallon) is caused by speculation in oil in the commodity market. The workers of our country have become more productive over the last 30 years, but HAVE NOT SHARED in the profits their productivity has created. The wealth has been siphoned off to the top. Is this what you want? Let’s find politicians (of any political affiliation) that support the real needs of Delta County! Bernard Heideman Hotchkiss

Crumbling roads need attention Dear Editor: Apparently the town of Delta doesn’t care enough about its crumbling roads, but instead cares about a golf course. Why do I say this? After living here for the last five years, I’ve noticed that the roads are slowly getting worse over time and nothing is being done about it. I wish I were more of an eloquent writer that could inspire people to actually fix things in this community, but sadly, I am not. I’m more of a man of action. One particular bad chunk of road can be found at 5th and Grand, heading north on Grand (coming up to a stop sign). To make a long rant short, I hope the people living next to this intersection don’t call the police after I’ve rented a jack hammer, set up traffic cones, and begin to

tear up the moguls that constantly plague drivers at this spot. The town of Delta has had five years to fix this problem and they haven’t, so don’t get mad at me. James S. Novinger III Delta

They think that each gas lease parcel in question may have to be sued over individually. NWCC will evaluate the gap leases in the GMUG National Forest and collaborate with our conservation colleagues on a strategy. The 30-day comment period gives us the opportunity to comment and petition for additional upper tier lands. We need concerned members to Dear Editor: look at the rule to see if I offer my support to your favorite wild places Nora O’Brien for having have upper tier status. the courage to speak out If you have an interest, about the current school please consider joining board actions. She gives our Public Lands Comvoice to the thoughts of mittee. those who share her conTo read the Colorado cern but remain silent Rule as well as the official for fear of retribution. summary go to www.theAlso, I feel it is necesconservationcenter.org. sary to point out that the If you would like any problems with the board further information, are not new. I had the please call NWCC’s Pubopportunity to witness lic Land Committee memefforts by this body to bers Andrea Robinsong tear the soul out of the 872-3952 or Robin NichVision program and bring oloff 527-3997. it to its current state. I Sarah Sauter Dear Editor: have heard rumors that Losing Bob Borchardt Executive Director NFRIA-WSERC from your staff is also there are efforts to create Conservation Center a great loss to the Sur- a North Fork school disface Creek community. trict. There is potential Thank you Bob for all in this idea. I urge those that you have done to who share Nora’s concern “tell our stories.” You will to add their energy to hers. Thank you Nora. be missed. unaware how much their Gary Virginia actions are advancing the Handschumacher Shaw-Taylor agenda. Delta Cedaredge Many of those in favor of Agenda 21 sincerely believe many of the apocalyptic environmen- E-mail articles and letters to the editor at: editor@deltacountyindependent.com tal warnings such as Al Gore’s global warming hoax. They rationalize these “emergencies” to justify pre-empting the normal democratic process, the Constitution, private property rights, local government responsibility and free enterDELTA COUNTY INDEPENDENT (UPS 152-700) is pubprise. lished weekly on Wednesdays at 401 Meeker St., Delta, The enactment of CO 81416. Second class postage paid at DELTA, CO. United Nations Agenda POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: DELTA COUN21 kinds of “sustainable TY INDEPENDENT, PO BOX 809, DELTA, CO 81416 development” policies in 401 Meeker St. • Delta, CO 81416 • (970) 874-4421 Delta County must be News: editor@deltacountyindependent.com prevented. Advertising: ads@deltacountyindependent.com Read more at http:// deltacountyagenda21. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES MANAGEMENT yolasite.com/ which also Delta County Publishers .... Norman & Gladys Sunderland links to several extreme(includes Olathe Somerset & Maher) ....$25.00 General Manager ........... Randy Sunderland ly helpful videos on this Seniors in Delta County Managing Editor ................. Pat Sunderland subject. (65 and over) ....................................$22.00 Advertising Manager . Roxanne McCormick In-State ............................................$29.00 Production Manager ......... Ron Sunderland Jeff Hogan Out-of-State .....................................$33.00 Hotchkiss

Thanks to Nora O’Brien for speaking out

Bob Borchardt will be missed

Delta County, don’t fall prey to ‘sustainable development’ agendas Dear Editor: ArchCoal’s West Elk Mine could run out of coal in less than five years if they continue to be denied access to their leases to the coal underlying the Sunset Roadless Area due to the U.S. Forest Service 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Miners and loggers are increasingly being prevented access to public land due to UN Agenda 21 types of policies such as the Wildlands Project (more below). Hopefully the Colorado Roadless Rule just proposed May 2 will be enacted soon and will restore West Elk’s directional drilling access to their leases. Dave Foreman of Earth First stated his perspective on global Agenda 21 this way: “We must make this place an insecure and inhospitable place for capitalists and their projects — we must reclaim

the roads and plowed lands, halt dam construction, tear down existing dams, free shackled rivers and return to wilderness tens of millions of acres or presently settled land.” We must encourage our Delta County mayors, city councilors, commissioners, chamber of commerce members, state and federal representatives and planning commissioners to prevent and reverse any unconstitutional imposition of Agenda 21 as exemplified by the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act of 2011 in Montrose County. Colorado Senator Udall sponsored this bill that would make mining and logging off-limits to huge sections of San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan counties with the support the pro-Agenda 21 Sheep Mountain Alliance. “The objective of

[Agenda 21] sustainable development is to integrate economic, social and environmental policies in order to achieve reduced consumption, social equity, and the preservation and restoration of biodiversity. Sustainablists insist that every societal decision be based on environmental impact, focusing on three components; global land use, global education, and global population control and reduction.” http://www. newswithviews.com/ DeWeese/tom194.htm Two factors keep the threat of Agenda 21 hidden. Its scope is so monumental that those not aware of actual encroachments tune it out as a ludicrous United Nations scheme. On the other hand, those implementing it locally are either careful not to attribute their decisions to Agenda 21 or they are actually

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Corrections In the May 23 edition of the DCI, it was incorrectly reported that support staff members at the school district office have received a pay increase of $1.50 per hour for taking on additional responsibilities. That pay increase has been discussed, but not implemented. In a second article concerning the school district, it was reported that when Terry Kimber took over as finance director, the school district was in the red by $755. At the end of 2011, the district had $1 million in reserves. The reserves actually total $4.1 million.

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A request by Nathan Yager’s defense attorney to appoint a special prosecutor for his murder trial was denied by Judge Charles Greenacre last week. Stephan Schweissing filed the motion May 22, requesting that it be sealed to all but the judge. District attorney Dan Hotsenpiller objected to the “secret submission.” The motion apparently provides some indication about defense strategy which Schweissing does not want the prosecutor to see. Judge Greenacre said it’s appropriate for that information to remain confidential, and he denied Hotsenpiller’s request the motion be unsealed. Although he did not have the details, Hotsenpiller apparently under-

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Kriss and Kimberly Jones of Austin reported the theft of four female English bulldog puppies to the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office last week. The puppies were discovered missing the morning of May 23. According to the incident report, one of the puppies had been sold for $1,800. A reward is being offered by the owners. For more information, call 234-1596 or 234-1595 or the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office at 874-2000.

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stood why Schweissing has requested a special prosecutor — current and former employees of the district attorney’s office (including Hotsenpiller) are on the list of potential defense witnesses. Those witnesses would corroborate Yager’s presence in the district attorney’s Delta office the day before the death of Melinda Yager, and could specifically testify to Nathan Yager’s mental state. Hotsenpiller said any information those employees would provide has already been stipulated by both sides. Referring to state statutes, Judge Greenacre said a special prosecutor can be appointed only in “extreme” circumstances which make it unlikely the defendant would receive a fair trial. Because the testimony of the witnesses is not disputed, Judge Green-

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FROM PAGE A1 of those candidates had withdrawn their applications because of the uncertainty at the district office. “It got a little crazy there,” Gibson said. “They deserve that chance.” She will seek school board approval before job offers are made, but said the school board has already promised to support her recommendations. Gibson is currently the personnel director for Delta County Joint School District but was slated to resume directorship of Delta-Montrose Technical College. An interim director will hold her spot at DMTC for the 2012-13 school year. Gibson is a graduate of Olathe High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western State College. She earned a master’s degree in education (vocational business) from Colorado State University and a graduate degree in principal licensure/leadership from CU Colorado

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acre said he could find no basis for granting the defense motion. Trial dates in September, October and November were the next topic of discussion. The date will be finalized at a status conference on June 28. Jury selection will have to begin weeks prior to the trial date, Judge Greenacre explained. The jury commissioner plans to mail questionnaires to potential jurors in advance, and time will be needed for response, return and review. A “staggered call” will be used to summon the jurors over a period of two to three days, because the courthouse can not accommodate the number of potential jurors who will need to be called. “I see no other way we can do it,” Judge Greenacre said. Yager has been held in Delta County Jail without bond since his arrest in January 2011 in connection with the death of his wife, Melinda. He is being tried for second degree murder, and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Springs. About a dozen She worked people attended at Fruita-Monthe early mornument High ing school board School for four meeting and sevyears before eral expressed joining the staff pleasure with at Delta High the outcome. School as a busiGibson will ness teacher in earn $105,000 Gibson 1990. She has for the coming served as assisyear, but said tant principal at DMS the money is not the and DHS, financial aid motivating factor. “I’m in director and director of it for bringing the disthe technical college, and trict back together,” she school district director of said. “I want to give peohuman resources. ple some security.”

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Sobering reminder A young bicycle rider escaped with just minor injuries when he collided with a car traveling westbound on 5th Street the afternoon of Friday, May 25. Witnesses told Delta Police Department investigators that two boys were racing down the alley on their bikes; one passed in front of the car but the other struck the side of the vehicle. That bicycle rider was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The accident serves as a reminder to drivers to be extra vigilant now that school is out for the summer — and to young bike riders and pedestrians to be more aware of their surroundings.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado offers three weekly grief support groups in Delta County as a free community service. Mending Hearts groups are open to any adult who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The groups are ongoing, so participants are welcome to join at any time and pre-registration is not required. The Delta grief support group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 195 Stafford Lane. The Hotchkiss grief support group meets at First Baptist Church, 203 West Main Street, every Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. In Cedaredge, meetings are held at Cedaredge Public Library, 180 SW 6th Street, every Tuesday

Practice Scandinavian cooking skills Vestafjell Lodge, Sons of Norway will celebrate the lodge’s 22nd anniversary at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, Grand Junction, on Sunday, June 10, at 2 p.m. A culinary cultural event will be held with a demonstration on “Techniques and Tips for Making Scandinavian Open-Face Sandwiches.” Members and guests will make their own lunch with all ingredients supplied. A suggested donation of $3 for supplies would be appreciated. Guests are welcome. For information call 2455649 or 249-8691.

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from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Delta hospice office at 874-6823.

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Open house honors Mary Kehmeier Mary Kehmeier will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house to be held at the Stolte Shed Saturday, June 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No gifts, please. Mrs. Kehmeier was born June 12, 1922 and is a longtime resident of Cedaredge. She and her husband Jack taught in Delta and Montrose area schools for a number of years. She has four children, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous greatgreat-grandchildren.

People’s choice “Sylvia’s Wedding Sampler,” pieced by Joyce LaBlanc, was the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Basket Case Quilt Show. The quilt has 140 six-inch blocks which are both machine pieced and hand appliqued. It took LaBlanc four months to make all the blocks and sew the top together.

Senior CommUnity meals for June Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (MondayThursday), Delta Community Center (MondayFriday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435. The menu through June 29 follows: Friday, June 1 — Sally’s pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, cauliflower, onion roll and fresh orange. Monday, June 4 — Hot turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, cranberry juice and apricot crisp. Tuesday, June 5 — Swedish meatballs over egg noodles, broccoli, tossed salad, biscuit and sliced pears. Wednesday, June 6 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, western corn, pickled beets and onions, onion roll, frosted

5th Anniversary Celebration and Customer Appreciation Barbecue Friday, June 1 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Join us for hamburgers and hot dogs. Great prizes and giveaways. Be sure to register.

GRAND PRIZE Thank you to all our customers for 5 years of continued patronage!

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cake and half an orange. Thursday, June 7 — Pot roast with potatoes, onions and carrots, creamy cucumber salad, black bean salad, cornbread and sliced peaches. Friday, June 8 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, peas and onions, garlic breadstick and banana. Monday, June 11 — Potato-crusted cod, Italian stewed tomatoes, three-bean salad, Italian bread and pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, June 12 — Italian chicken, creamy brown rice with mushrooms, marinated carrot salad, onion roll and sunset yogurt dessert. Wednesday, June 13 — Barbecue chicken on a whole wheat bun, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, confetti peas and

fruited gelatin. Thursday, June 14 — Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, wheat roll and frosted cake. Friday, June 15 — Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, western corn, parmesan pea salad, oatmeal roll and cherry or apple pie. Monday, June 18 — Chicken ala king over brown rice, broccoli, low sodium V-8 juice, wheat roll and Sheila’s applesauce delight. Tuesday, June 19 — Roast pork and gravy, parsley buttered potatoes, carrot-raisin salad, Harvard beets and banana. Wednesday, June 20 — Beef patty on whole wheat bun, lettuce/onion/tomato, dilled potato salad, baked

BIRTHS Danielle Archuleta of Eckert is the parent of a son, Dominick Isaiah Archuleta, born May 16, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20.5 inches in length. Daniel and Ashley Windemaker of Delta are the parents of a son, Daniel Allen Windemaker Jr., born May 16, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches in length. Kolten and Jessica Brewer of Cedaredge are the parents of a son, Zane Eoghan Brewer, born May 18, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. Damond and Shanea Sanchez of Delta are the parents of a son, Brayton Ryder Sanchez, born May 20, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18.75 inches in length. Patricio and Ronda Barajas of Delta are the parents of a son, Patricio Jayden Barajas, born May 20, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length. Gersain and Evelin Garcia of Delta are the parents of a son, Blake

Jionni Garcia, born May 22, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY COBBLER Mom’s yummy cobbler is a truly wonderful finale to any meal. This sweet-tart family favorite is chock-full of berries and rhubarb and has a thick easy-to-make crust. -Susan Emery Everett, Washington 6-8 Servings Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. 1-1/3 cups sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups diced fresh or sliced frozen rhubarb (1/2inch pieces) 2 cups halved fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons butter, cubed CRUST: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup warm water 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon sugar Vanilla ice cream, optional

beans and ice cream cup. Thursday, June 21 — Beef lasagna, wax beans with red pepper, tossed salad, garlic breadstick and sliced peaches. Friday, June 22 — Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, baked potato, spinach salad, beets and peanut butter cookie. Monday, June 25 — Oven-baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, honey bee ambrosia, peas and onions, and carrot cake. Tuesday, June 26 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, Kirby’s special salad, green beans, garlic breadsticks, 1/4 orange and sliced peaches. Wednesday, June 27 — Meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, black bean salad, carrots and apple crisp. Thursday, June 28 — Chicken and noodles, Oriental vegetables, grape juice, wheat roll and fresh strawberries with whipped topping. Friday, June 29 — Breaded baked cod, green beans with red pepper, green pea salad, Italian bread and tropical fruit mix.

In a bowl, combine the sugar and flour; stir in rhubarb and strawberries. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Dot with butter. For crust, combine the flour and salt; add oil and water. Stir with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Roll out between two pieces of waxed paper to an 11-in. x 7-in. rectangle. Discard top sheet of waxed paper. Invert dough over filling and gently peel off waxed paper. Brush dough with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 425° for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with ice cream if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

See the transit of Venus June 5 Join the Black Canyon Astronomy Society volunteers and park rangers at the South Rim Visitor Center, Tuesday, June 5, to safely see the planet Venus track its orbit across the face of the sun. The transit starts after

4 p.m. and continues to sunset. Solar scopes, astronomers, and solar shades will be available to share in this once-in-alifetime event. For more information call (970) 249-1914, ext. 423.

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The trip of a lifetime Last week Lincoln Elementary had the privilege to send 14 students to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the Destination Imagination Global finals. A total of 1,276 teams from 45 states, seven Canadian provinces and 13 countries made Destination Imagination Global Finals the largest celebration and competition of creativity and problem-solving skills of its kind, anywhere. Coaches Kristie Donathan and Scott Moore and DI coordinator Nancy Green are proud to announce that the DI AKA Camero Red Shots finished in 21st place and the Imaginators finished in 29th place. “We would like to thank all that made this trip possible,” Donathan said. “This was a trip of a lifetime and something that these kids will remember forever.”

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What’s up at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Cedaredge Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party - Own the Night. Wednesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Kids’ Summer Reading Kickoff Movie. Don’t be chicken; come see the movie about a chicken who believes the world is coming to an end. Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Computer Class. Learn how to manage your digital photos and share with your family and friends. Friday, June 8, at 10:30 a.m. Adult Summer Reading Program. Come by and pick up your reading logs and prizes. Saturday, June 9. Storytimes. Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Crawford 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. Delta 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 June 5-July 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up at the Delta Library or call 874-9630. Intermediate Computer June 7-July 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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. Kids’ Summer Reading Program - Dream Big Read. Enjoy the delicious waffles while reading bedtime stories and creating an awesome star

globe! Wear your pajamas. Thursday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Delta Library. Teen Summer Reading Program - Own the Night. Come join us for a unique indoor experience of Campfires and Comets. Come sit around an indoor campfire, tell stories, and construct a glow in the dark comet! Thursday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Hotchkiss Summer Reading Program for all Ages. Kids, tweens and teens come and enjoy the fun activities for the summer reading program starting the week of June 4. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details. One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Computer Class – eBay. Tuesday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Baby Sign Language. Mondays starting June 4 at 1 p.m. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 8724153 or sign up at the circulation desk. 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.

Community vacation Bible school planned June 4-8 Delta Community Marketplace Vacation Bible School will again be held at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, 600 A Street in Delta. The session runs June 4-8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme for 2012 is Nazareth: When Jesus Was a Kid. The ecumenical Bible school is an experiential event in

a created environment common to biblical times. Costumes and live animals are included. Leaders gather the children in small groups and then congregate for stories and music in a community gathering. Children will participate in making crafts, playing games, and learning about how Jesus went to

school. Refreshments are served. Handicapped children will be accommodated by advance reservation to (607) 434-7001. Admission will be $7 a child, $12 for two and $15 for a family of three or more. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Patti Barela at 874-8413.

Come Celebrate! Please join us to celebrate the 37th Anniversary of Father Tom Seibert’s ordination into the priesthood.

Sunday, June 3 2:00-4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 145 W. 5TH STREET • DELTA • 874-9489

Paonia 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. Enjoy games, music, snacks and sign up for summer reading Wednesday, June 6, at 1 p.m. Music in the Amphitheater. Come join us on Thursday evenings in June from 6 to 8 p.m.On June 7, we will have Michael Meadows; June 14, David and Tamara Hauze; June 21, Gustavo Brett; and June 28, Ellen Stapenhorst. Teen Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Come and join the fun at the teen summer reading kick-off party. Thursday, June 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Children’s Summer Reading Program Welcome to the Night. Children come and enjoy a nocturnal puppet show. Wednesday, June 13, at 1 p.m.

1410 Valley View Drive, Unit 300 • Delta • 874-1818

For a quote on all your printing needs call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.

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Discover adventure waiting at every corner at our Big Apple Adventure Vacation Bible School! All Children —Preschool - 5th Grade are Welcome

June 18-22 • 9:00 a.m.-Noon Calvary Baptist Church 1290 A Street, Delta

Call 874-9497 or email us at office@calvarydelta.org if you plan to attend so we can get you registered early.

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DMS recognizes students’ accomplishments Sixth Grade Awards Most Improved Math — Tanner Jones, Samantha Sanford. Outstanding Math — Zachary Nicholson, Kayla Kensler, Anha Richards, Jasper Carmichael. Best at Justifying Math Solutions — Alexia Quinn. Multiple Solutions Expert — Kaleb Hawkins. Most Engaged Math Student — Thomas Neil. Mental Math Expert — Scott Hladik. Best at Asking Questions — Elena Gilliam. Most Improved Reading — Tairrin Whetstone, Julian Hernandez, Zen Greenlee. High Achievement Reading — Jaden Miller, Madeline Tracey, Kayla Kensler. Most Improved Writing — Jordan Gerlach, Maribel Ruiz, Orion Selby, Uriel Blanco. High Achievement Writing — Logan Freed, Kaleigh Nethington, Makyla Miramontes, Bryan Apodaca. Science Einstein Award — Isaac Timbreza, Chris Hufman, Thomas Neil, Kaleb Hawkins. Science Improved a Ton — Katrina Bate. Social Studies — Korbin Davis. Geography Bee — Jasper Carmichael.

Art — Colton Galvin, Alannah Bailey, Daniel Mendoza, Alexia Quinn, Isaac Timbreza, Kaleb Hawkins. Technology — Logan Freed, Alyssa Boyer, Kaleb Hawkins, Zachary Nicholson, Drake Horn, Kiersha Culver, Tanner Webster. Presidential Physical Fitness — Denise Medina, Alexia Quinn, Anha Richards, Harlee Roberts, Alannah Bailey, Logan Freed, Brandon Harper, Rami Rowley, Luiz Munoz. National Physical Fitness — Alyssa Boyer, Yesenia Carrillo, Allison Castrejon, Kiersha Culver, Briana Escarcega, Billie Flonnes, Ashley Haag, Amanda Kuta, Makyla Miramontes, Melanie Osteen, Maribel Ruiz, Peyton Schuster, Samantha Wollert, Kole Granger, Drake Horn, Kylar Massano, Daniel Mendoza, Jaden Miller, Unher Moe, Jessica McHugh, Sarah Parker, Hailey Dockter, Trynity Jensen, Samantha Sanford, Brendan Starr, Colton Galvin, Zen Greenlee, Vicente Trevino. Perfect Attendance — Vicente Trevino, Anha Richards, Trynity Jensen, Nathan Hermes, Brandon Harper, Alexandra Chavez, Elena Gilliam, Lucy Streich. Straight As — Jasper

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Recognized as Elite Athletes were Jade Mahaffey, Kaylee Dunham, Amelia Hawkins, Alexis Williams, Colton Cordova, Jamie Sutliff and Mykayla Music (not pictured).

THE WORKSHOP COSTS $30, CLASSES COST $50 ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT BILL HEDDLES REC. CENTER TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON MUSICAL THEATRE AND DANCE (1ST-5TH GRADES) JUNE 5-JUNE 28 2:00-4:00 P.M. DANCE BOOT CAMP (6TH-12TH GRADES) JUNE 5-JUNE 28 TUESDAYS ONLY: 6:00-7:00 P.M. ADULT BALLET (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY) JUNE 5-JULY 31 THURSDAYS ONLY: 7:00-8:30 P.M. DRAMA CLASS (MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL) JUNE 7-AUG. 2 ONE WEEK DANCE WORKSHOP 12:30-2:00 (1ST-5TH GRADES) JUNE 18-21 JAZZ AND BALLET!! INSTRUCTOR: LINDA DYSART AT 835-3999 OR GARY WEST AT 874-0923.

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Father’s Day Bike & Car Show SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Registration & Check-in from 8-10 a.m. Father’s Day Service at 10:30 a.m. BBQ and Show Start at Noon

Car or Bike Entry $25 (Includes BBQ, T-Shirt and Gift Bag)

Non-participants $5 for BBQ Trophies include “People’s Choice”, “Best in Show”, and more

1290 A Street, Delta Call (970) 874-9497 for more information

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Sara Jurca and Tylor Redden were the recipients of the Masonic Lodge Citizenship Award. Carmichael, Logan Freed, Rhiannon Broyles, Beau Kaleigh Nethington, Zach- Byers, Elias Carlson, Jefary Nicholson, Anha Rich- frey Chadwick, Madeards, Alexia Quinn, Lucy lynne Cronenberg, Olivia Fisher, Marlene FuenStreich, Kaleb Hawkins. Seventh Grade Awards tes, Nectaria Hanning, Math Highest Achieve- Adriana Huerta, Teresa ment — Lydia Stalcup, James, Tre Johnson, Elizabeth Ward, Rhian- Derek Kendrick, Tuan Le, non Broyles, Nathanael Pete Lousignont, Meysa Santonastaso, Madelynne Mulford, Tyler Myers, Cronenberg, Brianna Matthew Norris, Emily Rosales, Adriana Huerta, Nortnik, Evan Nortnik, Perla Pantoja Rodriguez. Perla Pantoja Rodriguez, Most Improved Math Jorian Pfifer, Annabelle Rhode, Elizabeth Robb, — Kelby Carver. Best Math Attitude Victor Ruiz, Abran Saenz, and Effort: Megan San- Nathan Sanders, Megan doval, Madiea Lyons, Liz Sandoval, Nathanael Santonastaso. Robb. Social Studies Student Best Career Project: of the Year — Gabe RodriEmily Nortnik. Airhead — Diego guez, Meysa Mulford, Rhiannon Broyles, Emily Duarte. Math RockStar — Shel- Nortnik. Most Improved – Jose bi Ledesma. Most Diligent — Mar- Uribe, Moriah Phillips, lene Fuentes, Blanca Christian Olivas, Katrina Bate. Arias. Art — Nathanael San100% Homework — tonastaso, Jace Norell, Victor Ruiz. MathCounts — Nathan Jasmine Velasquez, ElizaSanders, Lydia Stalcup, beth Robb. Outstanding Art AttiRhiannon Broyles. Reading/Writing — tude — Nathanael SanMost Diligent – Andy tonastaso, Jace Norell, Richards, Tre Johnson, Jasmine Velasquez, ElizaPriscilla Rodriguez. beth Robb. Most Improved — ShelTechnology — Pepper by Rothe, Derek Kendrick, Reher (CO2), Tyler Myers, Mikayla Hardin. Nathan Santonastaso, Highest Achievement Phillip Santonastaso, Abe — Mason Garcia, Rhian- Ontiveros, Nathan Sandnon Broyles. ers. Most Words Read — Drama — Nathan Abran Saenz, Nectaria Sanders, Dani Sakala, Hanning, Jason Kaighn. Rhiannon Broyles, ElizaSuper Student — Rhi- beth Ward. annon Broyles. CFES — Rhiannon Science Deep Thinker Broyles, Coral Olsen, Awards — Jason Kaighn, Delia Ballard. Sheali King, Elizabeth Presidential PhysiWard. cal Fitness — Rhiannon Science You Improved Broyles, Makayla Mills, a Ton — Seth Glass. Lizett Andrade, Megan Most Improved Ever Sandoval, Lily Lockhart, — Shelby Rothe. Tristan Brown, Damon Best Scientist — Gabe Jensen. Rodriguez. National Physical FitAwesome Scientist — ness — Madiea Lyons, Matthew Bohling, Hannah Nectaria Hanning, RoberBranson, Tristan Brown, to Campas, Lizandro Carrasco, Bobby Clark, Codey Dillon, Ricky Granger, Damon Jensen, Ethan Keller, Luis Meraz, Reyes Meraz, Abe Ontiveros, Blake Reiher, Ben Roberson, Kole Roberts, Livan Santander, Nathanael Santonastaso, Kali Kirkendall, Marlene Fuentes, Nacona Baldwin, Julissa Castro, Shelbi Ledesma, Shayla Lugard, Jasmine Velasquez, David Husmann, Nathanael Santonastaso, Andy Richards, Victor Photo submitted Ruiz, Jason Kaighn, Tyler Anthony Streich was the Myers, EhHtaw Bo. Perfect Attendance winner of the Dean Win— Jonathan R. Anderson, ters award for science. Matthew Bohling, Jeffrey Chadwick, Melissa Guerra, Derek Kendrick, Jordan Long, Andrew Richards, Gabe Rodriguez, Victor Ruiz. Straight As — Rhiannon Broyles, Teresa James, Elizabeth Ward. Eighth Grade Awards Excellence in Math: Karissa Hobbs, Jesus Arias, Jennifer GaonaLorenzo, Dalton Valdez, Photo submitted Rodolfo Contreras, SawEduardo Gonzalez had sha Fergeson, Kimber perfect attendance for Purdum, Ashlynn Bailey. three years at DMS. Best Attitude — Devon Murdock. MathCounts — Victoria Gallegoes, Abbi Nicholson. Language Arts, Superior Slam – Eduardo Gonzalez, Naomi Hayner LA, Insistently Inspirational — Neifi Campas, Kory Mills, Kaisa Simon. LA, Resoundingly Resourceful — Anthony Streich, Shawn Trujillo, Tori Carr, Kaylee Dunham, Stormi Archuleta, Victoria Gallegos. LA, Determinedly DedPhoto submitted DMS principal Derek icated — Mykayla Music, Carlson congratulates Dario Melgoza, Ashley Sara Jurca on three Uribe, Kimber Purdum, Shanan Davey, Hannah years of straight As.

Unruh. LA, Incredibly Improved — Skye Hirschberg, Nadia Hall, Miranda Rhinehart. LA, Astounding Achiever — Abbi Beckwith, Naomi Hayner, Rayna Whetstone, Tylor Redden, Jamie Sutliff, Karissa Hobbs, Cruz Arias, Alex Duran, Cidney Fisk. Dean Winter Science Award — Anthony Streich. Awesome Scientist Award — Stormi Archuleta, Cruz Arias, Neifi Campas, Alan Carrasco, Juan Chavez, Rodolfo Contreras, Shanan Davey, Hannah Easter, Cidney Fisk, Victoria Gallegos, Jennifer Gaona-Lorenzo, Nathaniel Hamm, Naomi Hayner, Karissa Hobbs, Derek Johnson, Sara Jurca, Kaleb Lindsey (Barefoot Wonder), Jade Mahaffey, Dario Melgoza, Seth Mewhinney, Kory Mills, Mykayla Music, Abbigail Nicholson, Tylor Redden, Heather Robb, Alexandria Rolf, Kaisa Simon, Jamie Sutliff, Ashley Uribe, Alexis Williams. Most Improved: Vianka Valdez Outstanding Social Studies — Kaisa Simon, Cruz Arias, Sara Jurca, Cidney Fisk. Most Improved — Skye Hirschberg, Vianka Valdez, Maria Medina, Jordan Jones. Outstanding Art Attitude — Tori Carr, Darcy Ballard, Jade Mahaffey, MuWah, Deana Ellis, Cassidy Parker, Cruz Arias, Hannah Unruh, Alexandra Rolf, Carissa Hobbs. Outstanding Hall Monitor — Kory Mills, Nathan Hamm. Technology — Ethan Keller, Shelbi Ledesma, Seth Mewhinney, Karissa Hobbs, Kaisa Simon, Nathan Hamm. Advanced Technology — Kory Mills, Kaylee Dunham, Abbigail Nicholson (Beckwith), Alex Duran. Drama — Kory Mills, Devon Murdock, Kaylee Dunham, Derrek Johnson, Anthony Streich, Rhiannon Sturgeon. Student Council — Mykayla Music, Tylor Redden, Sara Jurca, Jennifer Gaona, Cidney Fisk, Naomi Hayner. CFES — Amelia Hawkins, Mykayla Music, Cruz Arias, Kory Mills, Heather Robb, Derek Johnson, Shanan Davey, Julie Cassel, Cidney Fisk, Naomi Hayner. Presidential Fitness Award — Abbi Nicholson, Shanan Davey, Karina Bedoy, Kaylee Dunham, Naomi Hayner, Jade Mahaffey, Jamie Sutliff, Alexis Williams, Alan Carrasco, David Valenzuela, Amelia Hawkins. National Fitness Award — Mariah Perez, Amelia Hawkins, Heather Robb, Natalia Pineda, Karina Bedoy, Stormi Archuleta, Shauntaya Ashurst, Darcey Ballard, Tori Carr, Shanan Davey, Erica Gazzillo, Hope Huydic, Autumn Jackson, Hadamira Lugo, Maria Medi-

na, Abbigail Nicholson, Heidi Osteen, Jasmine Ponce, Elizabeth Quintero, Kaisa Simon, Rhiannon Sturgeon, Brenda Towne, Vianka Valdez, Jesus Arias, Chris Butler, Eduardo Gonzales, Kodie Komives, Malachi Lyons, Jesus Munoz, Jesus Romero, Francisco Santillan Ponce, Dakota Scot, David Valenzuela, Cruz Arias, Kelby Brown, Cade Lugard, Stephen Davignon, Jonathan Ponce, Ethan Owens, Anthony Streich, Carlos Pena Vargas, Jesus Gonzales, Dario Melgoza, Edith Mendiola, Nicolle Money, Skye Hirschberg, Lacy Davis, Ysenia Gilliam. Presidential Academic Award — Stormi Archuleta, Cruz Arias, Jesus Arias, Daymon Brown, Kelby Brown, Chris Butler, Neifi Campas, Tori Carr, Alan Carrasco, Juan Chavez, Shanan Davey, Alex Duran, Hannah Easter, Cidney Fisk, Victoria Gallegos, Amelia Hawkins, Naomi Hayner, Karissa Hobbs, Derrek Johnson, Sara Jurca, Kaleb Lindsey, Jade Mahaffey, Dario Melgoza, Seth Mewhinney, Kory Mills, Mykayla Music, Uyen Nguyen, Abbi Nicholson, Jasmine Ponce, Kimber Purdum, Tylor Redden, Miranda Rhinehart, Heather Robb, Kaisa Simon, Anthony Streich, Hannah Unruh, Ashley Uribe, Evan Watson, Alexis Williams. Masonic Lodge Citizenship Award — Sara Jurca, Tylor Redden. Perfect Attendance —Cruz Arias, Kaylee Dunham, Jesus Gonzales, Karissa Hobbs, Spencer Kearns, Rosa Ramirez. Perfect Attendance for 3 Years — Jesus Gonzalez. Straight As — Cruz Arias, Juan Chavez, Shanan Davey, Sara Jurca, Seth Mewhinney, Mykayla Music, Abbigail Nicholson, Tylor Redden, Heather Robb, Kaisa Simon, Alexis Williams. Straight As for 3 Years — Sara Jurca. Elite Athletes — Jade Mahaffey, Kaylee Dunham, Amelia Hawkins, Alexis Williams, Colton Cordova, Jamie Sutliff, Mykayla Music. Band Awards Outstanding Beginning Flutist — Abigail Stone. Outstanding Beginning Clarinetist — Luna Galyean. Outstanding Beginning Saxophonist — Anha Richards. Outstanding Beginning Brass Player — Kayla Kensler. Outstanding Beginning Percussionist — Lucy Streich. Outstanding Intermediate Band Student — Meysa Mulford. Outstanding Intermediate Band Student — Matthew Bohling. Outstanding Advanced Band Student — Sara Jurca. Outstanding Jazz Band Student — Heather Robb.

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No sick days Diana Caballero, a Delta High School graduate, received a $200 check from First Colorado National Bank for not missing a day of school in 13 years. She plans to attend Western State College in the fall to pursue a business degree. She did not miss school even when she felt bad; Mom motivated her to attend school. Pictured with Caballero are Gregg Hawkins, DHS assistant principal, and First Colorado National Bank representative Jennifer Abila.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Delta Middle School names Students of the Month For the month of May, Delta Middle School staff would like to recognize three deserving students. Heather Robb, nominated by Mrs. Parker, is an eighth grader at DMS.

She is one of the hardest working students she knows. She is diligent, always willing to help, and takes charge of her education. Heather is well mannered and always

Heather Robb, Blake Reiher and Stephanie Berrelleza

Firefighters make science experiment an ‘egg-static’ event School improvement GMES fifth grade fifth grade ingenuity, cool water thanks to Scott students and teachers milk cartons, and many Meyers, Ben Martinez plans posted online would like to recognize some of Delta’s finest, the crew of the Delta County Fire Department. Special thanks goes out to the local fire department for once again helping GMES students successfully drop raw eggs encased in nothing but

heartfelt wishes that each egg would survive the 45- to 60-foot plummet to the awaiting target on the ground. Sadly, not one egg survived the descent, but students’ blues were soon washed away with a steady stream of refreshingly

and Mike Fancher. Delta County Fire Department, thank you for making the GMES egg drop something for everyone to be “egg-static” about. Fifth grade teachers and their students are already looking forward to next year’s event.

Scott Meyers, Ben Martinez and Mike Fancher

Parents and communities can now take a closer look at their school’s performance and specific plans for improving academic results. That’s due, in part, to the state’s accountability system which now has all school improvement plans posted online and available to the public. To find school and district improvement plans, visit www.schoolview.org/ performance.asp, select the district, then school and click “Improvement Plan.” “Our hope is that by providing easier access to every school’s improvement plan, it will spark a greater interest in how a community’s school is performing and it will lend to more people helping their neighborhood schools succeed,” said Lisa Medler, the state’s director of improvement planning and Title II programs. To make it easier for parents and others to understand the plans,

the Department of Education now has consistent plan formats so parents with students at different schools will be able to more easily make sense of the information from one school to the next. The process of creating the plans is also relatively new and requires that schools delve deeper into the areas where improvement is needed to pinpoint the best ways to address problems.

considerate of her peers. She definitely stands out as one of Delta Middle School’s stars. This month’s seventh grade student is Blake Reiher selected by Mrs. Armendariz. Blake is an overall exemplary student at DMS. He is on time for class every day, comes fully prepared and ready to learn. Mrs. Armendariz says she can count on him to always be paying attention and putting 100 percent effort into everything he does. Blake is a good friend to others by his willingness to help. He is thoughtful and honest. “I think DMS is a better school because of students like Blake. Thank you Blake for doing your job well. You are a million dollar student in my book!” Mr. Groenke submitted Stephanie Berrelleza as the sixth grade student for May. Stephanie has been an outstanding math student this year. She comes to class every day with enthusiasm, stays on task, and completes all assignments to the best of her ability. Her ability to clearly explain and show work on difficult math problems is most impressive. Her work ethic and attitude make Stephanie an awesome student.

Free sports physical clinics offered this summer Dr. Janet Moore of Delta Pediatrics, in collaboration with Families Plus and the Family Literacy and Resource Program, will be offering free sports physicals starting on May 5. The clinics are available to students who are uninsured or underinsured (high deductible or sports physicals are not covered in the family’s insurance policy). Clinics

will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dr. Moore’s office at Delta Pediatrics in Delta. Additional clinics for sports physicals will be offered June 2 and 9, and Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Call 874-9517 or 589-0364 for more information or to make an appointment (at the end of the school year the 589-0364 number will be the number used to make an appointment).

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Conne Simpson Conne Simpson of Cedaredge died Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She was 64. Mrs. Simpson was born May 22, 1947. She was a former dispatcher for Steamboat Springs Police Department and Routt County Sheriff ’s Office. She and her husband Ken owned the Downtown Conoco from 1972 to 1977. They started Sunshine Mountain Towing in 1977 and owned the Big A Auto Parts Store from 1989 to 1997. They moved to Cedaredge in 1997 and purchased the Grand Mesa Lodge. They sold it in 2011. Mrs. Simpson is survived by her husband, Ken Simpson of Cedaredge; a brother, Kim Smiley; a sister, Rynda Parrott; two sons, Keith and Jeff; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held May 21 at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Morris Dahl Jr. Morris Clarence Dahl Jr. of Cedaredge died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 67. A memorial service was held May 26 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Mr. Dahl was born Nov. 15, 1944, in Devils Lake, N.D., to Morris and Velma Dahl. He spent his childhood in southern California and graduated from Moore Park High School in Moore Park, Calf. He married Phyllis Whitman on July 2, 1983, in Lamar. They lived in Grand Junction for 20 years before moving to Cedaredge nine years

OBITUARIES ago. Mr. Dahl enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Dahl of Cedaredge; three sons and their wives, Thad and Kelli Dahl of Wheat Ridge, John and Michelle Schibbelhut of Aurora, and Lee and Rosa Houston of Thornton; three daughters, Darcey Dahl and her husband Frank Becker of Pagewood, Australia, Stacy Hishinuma and her fiancé Steve Shomo of St. Augustine, Fla., and Elizabeth McClees of Olympia, Wash.; an aunt, Thelma Spencer of Anaheim, Calif.; a niece and her husband, Tina and Pat Dobbs of Grand Junction; 12 grandchildren; and a brother and his wife, William and Earlene Hale of Grand Junction. Mr. Dahl was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Licia Dahl; a brother, Peter Dahl; and nephew, Tony Brich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Elva Sanchez Elva Mary Sanchez of Delta died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta. She was 91. A funeral service was held May 26 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta, with Pastor Carlos Sluder officiating. Interment followed at Delta City Cemetery. Mrs. Sanchez was born Nov. 16, 1920, in Amalia, N.M., to Placido and Aurelia Vigil. She married Repito Sanchez on Nov. 14, 1938, in Amalia, N.M. They lived in Amalia before moving to Delta in 1965. Mrs. Sanchez enjoyed crafts, quilting and gardening. She was a member of the Apostolic Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Clorinda Archuleta and her husband Joe of Pueblo, Ida Gonzales and her husband Johnnie of Los Lunas, N.M., Lorraine Cooper and her hus-

band Ken of Belen, N.M., Joe Sanchez Jr. and his wife Grace of Los Lunas, N.M., Eleazer Sanchez and his wife Rosalee of Michigan, Adelmo Vigil and his wife Solida of Alamogordo, N.M., Benjamin Sanchez and his wife Cindy of Olathe, Abe Sanchez and his wife Maria of Big Bear, Calif., Dave Sanchez of Albuquerque, N.M., Amos Sanchez and his wife Pamela of Delta, and Bob Sanchez and his wife Robin of Cedaredge; a brother, Arcenio Vigil of Las Vegas, N.M.; 30 grandchildren; 52 greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sanchez was preceded in death by her husband, Repito Sanchez; a daughter, Dora Arellano; a son, Floyd Sanchez; a grandson, Freddie Ortega; and four brothers, Placido Vigil Jr., Joseinez Vigil, Eloy Vigil and Elifido Vigil. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Loretta Fancher Loretta Pearl Fancher of Hotchkiss died Friday, May 11, 2012, at San Juan Living Center in Montrose. She was 100. Mrs. Fancher was born Oct. 29, 1911, in North Platte, Neb., to Clarence and Beulah Anderson. She spent her childhood in Morton, Iowa, and Shenadoah, Iowa. She married George Long in the late 1920s and they moved to Los Angeles, Calif. They moved to Denver in the late 1930s. Mr. Long died in 1944. She later married Delma “Blackie” Fancher. They lived in Mississippi and Colorado before retiring in Hotchkiss. They celebrated 45 years of marriage. He died in 1995. Mrs. Fancher was an avid pool player, winning many competitions. During World War II she drove a bus transporting live bombs for the military. Later she raised canaries at home and was active in the Masonic Lodge with her husband. She is survived by two grandsons, Rick Long of Wasilla, Alaska, and Douglas Allen of Golden; and many great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Fancher was preceded in death by her two husbands, George Long and Blackie Fancher; and her two children, George Long Jr. and Georgetta. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Robert Ashurst Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

VFW hosts event The traditional Memorial Day pancake breakfast hosted by Lee Marts VFW Post #3571 and Ladies Auxiliary offered dozens of area residents one of the best meal values around, and helped raise funds for the post and auxiliary’s local programs.

Robert L. Ashurst of Cedaredge died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 84. A memorial service was held May 29 at Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church in Cedaredge. Mr. Ashurst was born March 14, 1928, in Cedaredge, to Lawrence

and Dora (Hawkins) Ashurst. He spent his childhood in Cedaredge and graduated from Cedaredge High School. He was a volunteer fireman for 20 years and was a hard worker. He enjoyed his family. Mr. Ashurst is survived by his wife, Yvonne Ashurst of Cedaredge; five sons, Doug Ashurst and his wife Carrie of

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Bakersfield, Calif., Daniel Ashurst of Grand Junction, Gary Ashurst of Parker, Harvey Lowell of Cedaredge, and Larry Lowell of Woodland Park; three daughters, Kathy Sammons of St. Louis, Mo., Ramona Clymo of Cedaredge, and Teresa Ward of Gypsum; two brothers and their wives, Norman and Millie Ashurst of

Cedaredge, and Ray and Fess Ashurst of Palisade; a sister and her husband, Mary and Larry Kissinger of Gresham, Ore.; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

South Canal hydro Eleven-foot diameter pipes, called penstocks, will carry water to the power house served as the backdrop to the official ground breaking of DMEA’s South Canal hydroelectric project. Board members of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association and DMEA were joined by Delta County commissioners and other supporters of local power generation at the event on Friday, May 25.

Mingen FROM PAGE A1 giving something back to the community that had been so good to me. I ran for the board with the clear intention of helping the district continue to do an excellent job in educating our youth. I never understood that in being a board member I was never to question or disagree with anything that the superintendent wanted to accomplish. I can tell you that in my career I have worked with over 150 boards, and in no case was the board a rubber stamp of what the administrative person wanted to do. Clearly for those that know me, I won’t do anything unless I believe it is the right thing and in this case it caused Mike and I to disagree. I am truly sorry that Mike and the board were not able to work out our differences. I can honestly say in getting on the board, I never intended to change superintendents. I do believe that the board took on some difficult issues over the past several months. It is unbelievable to me that the board gave the staff additional pay, added teachers and reduced administrative costs while balancing the budget, and not one citizen, teacher, parent, or taxpayer stood up and gave the board recognition that a good job had been done. Only those people showed up that told the board how we were wrong in replacing Mike, as well as everything else that one could think of to complain about. Sure it was a small number of people, but when no one else shows up it begins to make one wonder if that small group of citizens really do represent the majority of the citizens, parents, and taxpayers. I do believe that our school district does a good job in educating the youth of the county, but do believe that there needs to be change in the district. When no one is pushed then average is

acceptable. I believe that the board in place now intends to push and to require and expect change to our district going forward. I sure don’t need to tell you that change comes with pain but it is necessary to move our district forward. In my career I worked with an organization that had over 20,000 employees. The school district has that organization beat hands down in gossiping, rumors running rampant, and people fearing for their jobs. With Caryn Gibson at the helm over the next year, I believe that she can begin to reestablish trust and move the district forward. Clearly these problems have been with the district long before I became a board member. Only good leadership and time with heal these issues. In reorganizing the distict office, I realize that some very good people were caught in the job downsizing. I think we all agree that if we had all the money needed, we would never have done that reorganization. However, with the funds the district has today, it really boils down to either placing the dollars at the central office or in the classroom. In looking back on the curriculum issue, I do believe that Connie Vincent has done an excellent job in starting a very difficult project. I do believe that it would have gone smoother if more teachers and parents had been

involved up front in the process. Of course it is always easier for one to look back on an implementation and second guess it after the fact. I do believe in the curricutum and please continue to move forward with its implementation. I want to wish you as board members the very best going forward. Boy, don’t you sometimes wish you could tell those members of the public the whole background on the issues you are being criticized about? I do believe for you to move the district forward and to push the district to be the very best, more parents, citizens, and taxpayers need to get involved and play a role in supporting your efforts. God’s speed Tom Mingen

Aggressive dog shot BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Charges will not be filed against a Crawford homeowner who shot and killed one of the two stray pit bulls that were attacking the family dog. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon on J Street in Crawford. The other dog fled the scene. Deputy Kris Stewart determined the homeowner did not endanger anyone else with his actions, and his dog was indeed attacked. The deputy is still trying to identify the owner of the pit bulls.

Radio club hosts tailgate party

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Montrose Amateur Radio Club will host its 11th annual tailgate party at Confluence Park, Delta on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to buy, sell, or swap amateur radio equipment. Tables for sellers are available for $5. Setup starts at 7:30 a.m. Refreshments will be available. For more information contact Lew French at 249-3675.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Delta remembers The community’s perpetual reminder and honor to the sacrifice of those who died in the service of their country stands at Delta City Cemetery where it was the focus of Memorial Day ceremonies conducted by Lee Marts VFW Post #9221 and Ladies Auxiliary.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Community Calendar Outdoor Heritage Day features Wednesday, May 30

OVERCOMING EXTRAORDINARY MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OBSTACLES, 6:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Free. BLOOD DRIVE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Delta County office, 501 Palmer Street and 2:30-4:30 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital, 1501 East 5th Street. Photo ID required.

Thursday, May 31

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5-7 p.m., Paonia Wellness Center, 317 Grand Avenue, Paonia. Meet physician assistant Jean Ceriani who joined Rebecca Miller. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. 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 $421, blue is 60 numbers and grey is 53 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, June 1

BIRTHDAY PARTY FUND RAISER FOR DELTA LIBRARY, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., downtown lunch, at the library for local businesses. Donations encouraged. Carnival, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Admission 25¢/ticket or $1.00 for 6 tickets. Special presentation by Ann Lincoln, “I Dreamed I Was a Genie,” 6-7 p.m. Free admission. Birthday cake after the show.

June 2-3

WESTERN SLOPE ANTIQUE POWER AND ENGINE SHOW, gates open, 9:00 a.m., Max’s Antique Engine Barn, 20388 F Road, Delta. Show includes singin’, pickin’ and playin’ by Billie Davis and friends. Concession stands open each day. Tractor pulls each day starting at 1:00 p.m. Free admission. $10.00 insurance fee to enter tractor pull. For more information, call Gayle Boyd, 856-6692.

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. CEDAREDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ‘50S PARTY, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Stolte Shed, Cedaredge. Hot dogs, ‘50s music and a whole lot of fun. DELTA COUNTY ROCK, GEM AND MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive, Delta. Free to the public, and children and adults of all ages welcome. CEDAREDGE ROTARY’S THUNDER MOUNTAIN 5K AND 10K WALK/RUN — Registration 7:15-7:45 a.m., Cedaredge Middle School. Fun walk/run, 8:00 a.m. Registration includes T-shirt (Tshirts may not be available after 5/30/12). Adults $20; children 12 and under $10. Registration at www.cedaredgerotary.org or www.active.com_detail.cfm?event_id=2017257. For more information, call Jamie Meiklejohn, 970-778-2868. Proceeds used for scholarships, dictionaries and community grants. OUTDOOR HERITAGE DAY, Confluence Park. Learn-to-fish stations, 8-9:15 a.m.; fishing derby, 9:15-11 a.m.; outdoor exhibitors, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free lunch for participants taking part in exhibitor activities. Kids, bring your bike for the bike rodeo.

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.

June 4-8

FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, for children ages 4-entering 6th grade, 8:45 a.m.-12 noon, First Baptist Church of Cedaredge, 370 West Main Street. For more information, call the church office, 856-3830.

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

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: John Willet, The Creamery Art Center. Public welcome. 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.

Sunday, June 10

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: Jill Olson, classic piano.

Monday, June 11

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital. AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome. CAGE-FREE COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE REHEARSAL, 2nd Monday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Open for the public to come play or watch.

fishing derby, hands-on activities Save the date for Delta’s third annual Outdoor Heritage Day, to be held Saturday, June 2, at Confluence Park. Kids can come early to participate in a fishing derby. Through Colorado Sportsmen’s Pathway to Fishing program, kids under the age of 12 can get a free fishing pole. Learn-to-fish stations will be set up from 8 to 9:15 a.m., and the fishing derby will run from 9:15 to 11 a.m. There will be five age categories, from toddlers to age 16. Your fish will be measured by 11 a.m. to determine the prize winners. Exhibitors will be on hand for the Outdoor Heritage Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities highlight outdoor sports and recreation for all ages. Free hot dogs will be provided to participants who actively take part in five of the exhibitor activities, which will include: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation — BB gun and pellet gun shooting area for kids, education. Black Canyon Audubon Society — interactive games/activities about birds and their behavior. Delta County Search & Rescue — safety in the wilderness/knot tying/ signaling. Bureau of Land Management — duckies

Audubon society hosts annual dinner Where the black swifts winter has been a mystery. In 2012 a scientific paper was delivered revealing research which not only casts light on this mystery but raises additional questions. Since 2001 Jason Beason, special monitoring projects coordinator for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, has studied the black swifts. Beason will address the Black Canyon Audubon Society at the annual dinner meeting at the Bridges in Montrose Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Paid reservations must be received by June 5. Call (970) 2520918 for further information.

Driver safety course offered Bill Heddles Recreation Center will host a AARP driver safety program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 18. Keep up on newer traffic laws while saving money on insurance during this half-day course. Membership in AARP is not required. The cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Contact LaFawn Hamm or Bob Brown at 527-5199.

Saturday, June 16

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Confluence Park, Delta. All plus. Caller is Richard Berry. Prerounds/instructions at 6 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. Barbecue burgers and hotdogs potluck. 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 7:159:00 p.m. • COMMUNITY EVENING DANCES - Music by Ula VaunKirkman on Saturday, June 16 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Kiwanis — cooking and serving lunch, beginning at noon and lasting until supplies run out. Gold Prospectors — gold panning/demonstration of prospecting equipment. Gunnison Gorge Anglers — learn fly casting/fly tying and how to preserve our resources. Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue — hands-on displays of antlers, feathers, bones and hooves. K9 Kapers/Fido Follies — dog performances. Delta County 4-H — kids helping kids make fish prints. Colorado Environmental Coalition — press

flowers, make bird feeders and hand-dye fabric bandanas. U.S. Forest Service — forest facts game, GPS treasure hunt and cached treasures. Colorado Parks & Wildlife — habitat hike, archery and .22 shooting trailer. Camp Red Cloud — camp activities. Bring your camera and have your picture taken sitting atop a horse. All events are free and no pre-registration is required. For more information, call Bill Heddles Recreation Center at 8740923.

David Starr, Roy Martin open chapel concert series Popular musicians David Starr and Roy Martin will open the Chapel of the Cross summer music series on Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m. David Starr is an Arkansas native who relocated to Colorado in 2001 to continue with his business. Starr’s Guitars sells guitars and other musical instruments locally and internationally via the Internet.

David has been playing music since the age of 10, beginning with drums, then guitar, and dabbling with other instruments as well. You may hear him play the piano at a chapel concert. Roy Martin has played guitar since age 15. What began as an Illinois hobby has shifted to a Colorado career in the last couple of decades. He is an instructor at

Starr’s Guitars offering lessons on guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro and bass guitar. Having moved to Cedaredge to build and live in an off-the-grid home with his wife Dea, the opportunity to work at a world class guitar store is a dream come true. David and Roy have both completed CDs of original material, and continue writing, recording and performing in western Colorado. Admission is by donation.

Annual rock show is coming to Delta

Gullible Skeptics perform June 7 On Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. the soft rock group the “Gullible Skeptics” will perform at the Chapel of the Cross in Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town. The group’s selections include songs by the Eagles, James Taylor, America and Blood, Sweat and Tears. Members of the group are Marty and MaryAnn Rathburn from Cedaredge on guitar and

City of Delta Activity Update

Thursday, June 14

MORNING COFFEE MEETING WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 10 a.m., Hometown Café, Hotchkiss. For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816. 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: Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus. PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall. Program begins at 12:30 p.m.: A showing of “Saving Face,” Academy Award winner in 2012 for best documentary. Public welcome. BLACK CANYON AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER MEETING, 6 p.m., Bridges, Montrose. Jason Beason speaks on black swifts. Public welcome. Paid reservation must be received by June 5. For more information, call 970-252-0918. FRIENDS OF THE CEDAREDGE LIBRARY FOR COFFEE AND POETRY, 9 a.m., Cedaredge Library. Several local poets have been invited to share their poems. For more information, call the library, 856-3518.

(inflatable kayaks)/water and boating safety. Colorado Mule Deer Association — shooting gallery. Colorado Sportmen’s Wildlife Fund — Pathway to Fishing program (morning). Delta County Ambulance District and Delta Police Department — Bike safety/helmet fitting/tune-ups. Kids, bring your bikes and get riding tips. Delta Health Department and the Delta High School JROTC — orienteering and compass-land navigation course. Crawford State Park — life jacket safety.

• 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 CHAL-LENGE - 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, June 1 and 8 from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Drop-in fee! • 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

keyboards, Carol Morrell from Cedaredge on percussion, Brenda Suitar from Planet Earth on bass and Dave Christian from greater downtown Olathe on drums. The group invites you to relive those memories from yesteryear when they were all much younger and better looking! Admission is by donation.

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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. 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. WALLIBALL LEAGUE - Leagues are forming now to begin play on June 11 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. Teams are co-ed and consist of 3 players. Games are Monday nights. YOUTH RAQUETBALL CLINIC - For ages 7-12 Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. Limited to first 8 players to sign up. PICKLEBALL DROP-IN TIMES - Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday/Friday 8:30-10:30 a.m. See front desk attendant for rental/court times.

The Delta County Rock, Gem and Mineral Show will be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive, Delta. Feature items will include lighted mineral and specimen displays, gold panning, a fluorescent mineral display, demonstrations on wire wrapping, and educational displays for children. There will also be door prizes, grab bags, a silent auction, and a wheel of rocks. Over 25 vendors will have gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, cabochons, slabs, fossils, and many other types of rocks for sale and on display. This event is free to the public, and children and adults of all ages are welcome.

• ZUMBA FAMILY - Starting June 1, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up. Cost is daily admission per participant. • OUTDOOR HERITAGE DAYS Saturday, June 2 at Confluence Park from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Back this year is Fishing Derby from 8:00-11:00 a.m. - after kids attend Fishing Stations. Come out and enjoy this great event!

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.

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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Delta High School graduates 142 issued a challenge to reinforce the building blocks of our nation — family, friends, faith and community — which are beginning to crack. Graduate Conor Laws introduced the guest speaker, saying teachers have been some of the students’ greatest supporters. One who has had unquestioning faith in each and every graduate is Daniel Renfrow, an English teacher at Delta High School. Renfrow asked the students to consider the past, present and future as he drove home the message, “You are special, valuable people, and I want to help you discover your true worth.” True worth can not be measured by numbers, like grade point averages

or salaries. Instead, it’s conveyed through hugs, kind words and other Spirits were soaracts of caring. ing Saturday — and not “Take your enormous just because of the wind worth and reinvest it in — as high school diplothe world around you,” he mas were awarded to 142 urged. “Go be great.” graduates of Delta High Co-valedictorians School. Courtney Anderson and Graduates, their Brendan Kortz strucfriends and family memtured their message bers were welcomed by around Mount EverDHS principal Kurt Clay, est, the Louvre Museum who said he has been in Paris, the pyramids with the Class of 2012 in Egypt and ancient seven years as a princiGreece. Like climbing pal, beginning with their Mount Everest, the gradsixth grade year at Delta uates will have to make Middle School. sacrifices if they want to Salutatorian Taylor achieve their dreams. At Zunich reflected on the the Louvre, people can feeling of triumph and pause and appreciate the accomplishment she felt work of great artists, just as a member of the basas we sometimes need to ketball team that made step back and recognize the “Sweet 16” for the all we’ve accomplished. first time in Delta High The pyramids epitomize School history. She then how we can succeed if we meet our challenges step by step and learn to call on others for help, Kortz explained. Finally, the ancient Greeks honored and loved their gods just as we should recognize and appreciate the beloved people in our lives who have supported us, Anderson said. As Rosie Johnson, a DHS teacher, read the class roll, counselors Shawna Magtutu and Holly Teyler-Crowder listed each graduate’s Photo by Pat Sunderland scholarships, awards Leroy Arreola gets a hug from DHS principal Kurt and plans for the future. Clay as school board members Cheryl Hines and Kathy Svenson wait for the next graduate to be awarded a diploma.

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Carissa Sidor, Ethan Baier, Taylor Zunich, Conor Laws and an unidentified grad toss their mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of the DHS commencement ceremony Saturday. Rachel Tallent is attending Valparaiso University in Indiana, “to pursue a career in changing the world.” Taylor Zunich plans to become a lawyer. Other graduates are pursuing careers in health care, education, auto mechanics and wildlife management. A barber, gunsmith, master electrician, police officer, journalist and engineer-to-be are eager to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

Seventy-three graduates are bound for a fouryear college; 29 plan to attend a two-year college or vocational school. Twenty-two young men and women are entering the workforce, while 15 have joined the military. Diplomas were presented by school board members Cheryl Hines and Kathy Svenson. Kurt Clay recognized another “graduate” — assistant principal Bruce Keith, who is retiring

after 40 years in education. In keeping with tradition, tassels were turned from right to left, to symbolizes the transition from student to graduate. As the DHS band played the recessional, the graduates left their seats and formed a line the length of the football field. Then white and green mortarboards filled the air, as the graduates celebrated the beginning of the next chapter of their lives.

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Mortarboard decorations are as uniquely individual as the graduates themselves.

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Memorial Day honor Students from the sixth through eighth grades at the Delta Academy of Applied Learning joined with members of the Delta High School Key Club and parents to place Memorial Day flags on the graves of veterans at Mesa View Cemetery Monday.

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Remembering those who served BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Members of the community joined veterans as Memorial Day services were held Sunday and Monday in the North Fork Valley for fallen members of the military. The Lynch-Cotten American Legion in Crawford marched to the memorial site in the Crawford cemetery. The service was in honor of those who served their country, dying in war or at home years later. Two World War II veterans were specifically honored in Crawford. James “Jay” Adam lived on a Fruitland Mesa ranch for many years. In World War II he was a P38 pilot who did 68 photo reconnaissance missions over Europe. After the war, Adam completed six more unofficial missions over Soviet-controlled Europe. During the Korean War he was in charge of a military town for families of soldiers who were overseas. He served as a community pacification coordinator in Vietnam. He was discharged in 1968. Adam died in June of 2011.

Raymond Den Beste taught school in Paonia and Hotchkiss for 42 years. He died December 2011 when he was 93. Den Beste grew up in the Crawford area and was a 1937 graduate of Crawford School. He attended college to become a teacher. In 1942, he was drafted. He spent his war career at an Army Air Base at Alexandria, La. As a member of the Army band he played for military ceremonies, with dance bands and to entertain troops. U.S. flags given to the widows of Den Beste and Adam were raised during the Crawford ceremonies. There are numerous flags flown at the memorial site, and a number of other flags are held in safekeeping by the American Legion Post in Crawford. The Black Canyon Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted the Memorial Day service on Monday at the Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss. Visiting were Kenneth Hotchkiss and his wife Joy. Hotchkiss served in World War II with the Navy Air Corps. Hotchkiss MEMORIAL DAY TO B3

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The Lynch-Cotten American Legion in Crawford marches to the memorial site where flags are raised for deceased veterans who faithfully served in the military to preserve freedom for all American citizens. The Memorial Day service was held on Sunday.

Paonia’s 39 grads set to soar BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

The PHS gymnasium was filled to near capacity Saturday, in celebration of a pivotal and honored tradition: gradu-

ation. The class graduated 39 in Saturday’s ceremony — 18 girls and 21 boys. This year’s valedictorians are Benjamin Justman, Alexandria Farnsworth, Vela Bair

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National Honor Society member Stephanie Long carries a gerbera daisy, one of two flowers chosen by the class of 2012, at Saturday’s commencement exercises for Paonia High School.

and Jessica Altman. Bair and Altman gave their commencement speech together. They were happy to be graduating, but they also recognized the support of friends and family that made it all possible. Referring to a 1911 Paonia Aerie yearbook, they noted how this area has always been known for its strong family and community ties. And while much has changed in 100 years, these ties remain a big part of the community. Altman referred to a quote in the yearbook that Paonia is small and out of the way, “But come and see for yourself that we are progressive and have improvements that we may well be proud of.” “Not much has changed,” said Bair, “But that’s a good thing. This sense of family is what brings fans to the football games, relatives to our art performances, and makes us out-cheer any other team when we go to support.” With much support, the class of 2012 has accomplished much, including meeting their ACT goals, posting outstanding seasons in sports that included a state championship in wrestling and fourth-places finishes at state in baseball and girls basket-

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Paonia High School graduates Jessica Aileen M. Rockwell Award and Adrian Rockwell Award at the 2012 graduation received the P-Blanket, given annually to and female athlete.

ball, said salutatorian Mary Moll. “Mentioning all of the other accomplishments would be impossible.” Keynote speaker Scott Rienks humorously began by sharing a bit of nervous advice to the graduates: “If someone ever asks you to do this, say ‘no.’”

Altman received the Lopez the Robert F. ceremony; both also the outstanding male

In addition to teaching P.E. and weights, Rienks is head Paonia Eagles football coach and girls basketball coach and an assistant track coach. Speaking to the graduates as individuals, he reminded them to live by example and, as leaders, show great charPAONIA GRADS TO B2

HHS grads are ready to contribute BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

As families arrived at Hotchkiss High School on May 26 for graduation ceremonies, they saw a number of emergency vehicles at the entrance to the school on Bulldog Street and Highway 92. Luckily, no one was injured in the car accident. Ceremonies began about 10 minutes later than planned. Principal Mike Beard began ceremonies by saying, “It’s been a quick four-year journey. The air conditioning is running full speed right now.” Because of the wind outside doors to the gymnasium had to be kept closed. But even though it was on the warm side, everyone seemed to fully enjoy the speeches and presentations. Families and friends had come to celebrate the Class of 2012. Class president Jordan Belew welcomed her fellow graduates by saying their class was the best ever. Salutatorian Joe McChesney said the day they had been thinking about, waiting for and talking about had finally arrived. “As a freshman walking to orientation, graduation didn’t even cross my mind,” McChesney said. “These last four years have gone by at warp speed.” He encouraged the graduates to

not wish they were back in high school but to look to the future. Science teacher Zac Lemon was the commencement speaker. He began by quoting Mr. Price who once told graduates, “‘The world doesn’t owe

you a thing. You owe it to the world to do something great.’ So now that you are at that point you get to make that choice. What are you going to do for this world? You can be a hero or a hater.” Heroes want to do great things. “You are all

heroes.” Beard introduced the eight valedictorians Nikki Buhrdorf, Tell Hawk, Reed Hubbell, Vikash Hypio, Erin Jones, Ben Smith, Kelsey Spadafora and Beth Wood. Some have questioned why

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Hotchkiss High School graduates toss their caps into the air last Saturday to celebrate the end of one part of their lives and the beginning of another. Three seniors graduated with associate degrees. Others received multiple scholarships to help defray college costs, and others are joining the work force.

the school has more than one valedictorian. Beard gave his reasons for honoring all eight. “Everyone of these students has maintained straight As through high school. Everyone of these students has been involved in early scholar or college-level classes. They have taken 380 college credits in high school. Parents, that amounts to $103,000 savings to your pocket book as they go on to college. Their average ACT score is a 25 plus. That’s five whole points above the national average. They have earned in real money, not in financial aid, not in grants, not loans . . . But almost $400,000 in scholarships at this point . . . So, how do you pick? We don’t. Everyone is deserving to speak and be honored at this time.” Glen Suppes, dean of students, told the graduates about their accomplishments for next stage of their lives. “The Class of 2012 has earned 1,113 college credits through our post-secondary Colorado Mesa University early scholars program,” Suppes said. “Which equals an approximate savings to parents and students of over $303,000 total. Hotchkiss High School administration and teachers are very appreciative of Colorado Mesa University, WestHOTCHKISS GRADS TO B2

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The 2012 class of Paonia High School participates in the traditional mortar board toss at Saturday’s commencement exercises.

Paonia grads FROM PAGE B1 acter. “You never know whose eyes are on you, whether 18 or 80.” Rienks quoted coaches, including John Calipari and John Wooden, in looking at the team as an analogy of life, but also gave advice in his own words. “Go find the heart in your team,” he said. “It’s amazing what gets done when nobody cares who gets the credit,” said Rienks, who led the girls basketball team to a state championship in 2010 and has taken the team to state 4 of the past 5 years. Whether they are heading to college, trade school or the military, said Rienks, “You will be at the bottom looking up.” At this stage, it’s all about setting goals. This year’s graduates already have goals. Most will work this summer, in the mines and in coffee shops, on local farms and ranches or at Ollie’s Ice Cream. This fall, most plan to seek higher education or learn a trade. They plan to study culinary arts and sports medicine, biology and

business, electrical engineering and aeronautical science, journalism and nursing. At least one plans to enlist in each of the following military branches: the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy. Another will work toward his pilot’s license Five plan to study nursing, and four hope to carry on a long tradition of working in the mines. Others plan to study ranch management or continue family traditions in agriculture. One plans to become a fulltime firefighter, another a dentist, and another an “awesome-possum, superduper lawyer.” Nine are National Honor Society members. Four athletes, two baseball players, a runner and a soccer player, plan to take their respective sport and their education to a higher level. Many displayed their creative talents by decorating their mortar boards. Some were in honor of specific achievements, a school track record, a goal, or just the fact that

they were members of the class of 2012. One Navy-bound graduate’s board depicted a Navy battleship grid, including ships. This year’s Rockwell Cup awards went to Jessica Altman and Adrian Lopez. Named after Aileen M. and Robert F. Rockwell, cup winners are selected by a vote of the student body, based on the nominee’s character, leadership abilities, scholastic achievement and volunteerism. This was the 104th year the award was given. Altman and Lopez also received the P-Blanket, awarded annually to the outstanding graduating male and female athlete. This year’s Cherry Days king and queen are Anthony Roeber and Kayla Wilczek All combined, the class was offered scholarships, grants and work study money totaling $1,400,507. In describing her classmates, Mary Moll called them “... bold, daring, and not reluctant to leave an impression on the school before we left.”

FROM PAGE B1 ern Colorado Community College and Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado.” He thanked the Delta County School District for providing support for the program. Real money scholarships earned by this class totaled approximately $830,000. Suppes also thanked local businesses and organizations for “their continued support of these graduates. Without your help many of these students cannot attend these post secondary institutions.” The H blanket is a scholar athlete award which was presented by Doug Horton, activities director, to three seniors who attained a 3.4 grade point average or better, participated in three sports for four years and participated in a state championship. Receiving the 2012 H blankets were Lindsey Todd, Dylan Hill and Tell Hawk. Nikki Buhrdorf, one of the valedictorians, said the Class of 2012 was like a nail with the ability to hold things together. “Our class is tough, resilient. We don’t give up easily, and we don’t take ‘No’ for an answer.” She concluded, “On behalf of everyone in the Class of 2012, thank you to our teachers who offered us their wisdom, the administration for all their guidance, the North Fork community for their unwavering support and dedication to every student at Hotchkiss High School and our friends and families we would not be here if it were not for you.” The Class of 2012 chose for its motto, “You can’t wish for character, you must hammer and forge your own.” Wise words from Thoreau and fitting for this class of graduates.

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Lindsey Todd hugs Hotchkiss faculty members after receiving her diploma. Each graduate is given this kind of send off by the teachers. Four years of attending Hotchkiss High School has created strong bonds between the students, teachers and staff.

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Junior Conner Beard helps Chelsea Hotchkiss as she steps from the stage as the last graduate to receive a diploma for the Class of 2012 last Saturday. Hotchkiss will be attending the Delta-Montrose Technical College to study nursing.

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Memorial Day FROM PAGE B1 showed those attending the service a photograph of him and his father Clifford Hotchkiss, who was a World War I veteran, dressed in their uniforms for a Memorial Day parade in Minnesota. Joy Hotchkiss was going to serve in the Army Reserve as a nurse in World War II, but the war ended before she finished school. “I was glad,

too,” she said. Kenneth and Joy said they are distant relatives of the founding Hotchkiss Family, perhaps going back 10 generations. The Wilson-Head American Legion in Paonia conducted four services on Monday. The first was in Somerset followed by one at Cedar Hill Cemetery, the Grand Avenue Bridge and Bethlehem Cemetery.

Commander Jerry LaBounty read aloud the names of those veterans who had lived in the area and died since Memorial Day 2011. They were Tom

Hicks, Dale Baldwin, Bill Zediker, Raymond Den Beste, Dick Owens, John Holvoet, Leonard Weiss and Dennis Gibson.

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The Wilson-Head American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary in Paonia observed Memorial Day services on Monday at Somerset Cemetery, Cedar HIll Cemetery, Bethlehem Cemetery and on the Grand Avenue Bridge where a wreath for those who died serving their country was dropped into the North Fork of the Gunnison River. Photo by Kathy Browning

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Prayers and salutes were offered at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss to the men and women of the community who served the United States in all wars. The Black Canyon Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted the services.

The family of James Adam, who served in World War II, gathered as the flag dedicated to Adam was raised in Memorial Day services in Crawford last Sunday. Another flag was raised for World War II veteran Raymond Den Beste.

Seniors apologize for vandalism BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

What was supposed to be a senior prank at Paonia High School last Monday night turned into an offensive event for the entire school. Typically right before graduation as a fun prank, Paonia seniors come into the school, throw some confetti and move furniture around. But last week, according to Bill Carlquist, spokesperson for the Delta County School District, three seniors went too far. A hallway mural was painted with initials, a white board was also painted and oil was poured on a floor. The mural was previously scheduled to be

covered this summer so the student council and art classes could create a new one next school year. The three seniors responsible for the damage will pay restitution. Senior class funds will also be used toward clean up. The scheduled senior graduation party was not allowed to take place on school property. The entire senior class apologized to the staff and the student body. Principal Randall Palmer met with parents. Palmer also told the junior class what is expected of them next year so this kind of an incident will not be repeated. Carlquist said the incident was “definitely a

Community yard sale set for June 9 Crawford United Methodist Women will have a Community Yard Sale on June 9 during Pioneer Days. Cost is $10 per table.

The event will be held on the lawn of the Crawford United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. To reserve a table call 921-7555 or 921-7411.

prank” and the majority of the students handled the prank appropriately and did not damage school property. Clean up costs aren’t significant. Scott Leon, Paonia police chief, said the police were notified about the vandalism but that the school wanted to handle the incident inter-

nally. Leon did review a letter left at the school by a student directed at a teacher. The police are seeking legal advice about whether the contents of the letter constitute harassment. According to Leon, as of last week the teacher wanted the police to file charges against the student.

Silvertone Devils celebrate with CHC This Saturday, June 2, musician Bill Power will be playing with the Silvertone Devils at the Paradise Theatre. “We’re happy to celebrate the deferral of the gas leases in the North Fork Valley along side our friends at Citizens for a Healthy Community. This is worth celebrating and also a chance to raise dollars for the continued effort that most certainly will be required. But, for now we’ve won and we want to party about it,” Powers said. Joining Powers will

be Jeff Reynolds on upright bass, Justin Hess on drums and Randall Utterback on the flying telecaster. The Victory Event by CHC will take place at two venues, The Paradise Theatre and the Blue Sage Center for the arts. Others performing Saturday night are the Joe Alan Band, Michael Gulezian, Gabrielle Louise, Beth Quist and Cage-Free Comedy improv. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available online at www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/247684. The price includes access to both venues.

Mautz receives memorial scholarship Hotchkiss High School senior Jessi Lynn Mautz, daughter of Tony and Susie Mautz of Crawford, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Kathleen Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend Western State College in Gunnison this fall majoring in elementary education. This scholarship is a tribute to Kathleen Wheeler, who taught school for over 40 years, 26 of those in the English department of Hotchkiss High School. She was not only an excellent English and speech teacher, she was also known for encouraging and caring for all of her students. In the mid-1960s, the Hotchkiss PTA established the original Kathleen Wheeler Scholarship. When the PTA disbanded, the First State Bank assumed its funding. Since 1984, the Laureate Beta Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has adopted the scholarship as its major service project. Kathleen Wheeler was a valued member of the sorority until her death in the fall of 1991. The Laureate Beta Mu chapter selects the recipient of the two-year $1,000 award. The scholarship continues to honor the memory and wishes of Kathleen Wheeler to help students further their education.

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“The Wild West — Boots, Hats & Vests” Vests” Schedule of Events Photos by Kathy Browning

Rotary scholars recognized The Rotary Club of Paonia presented graduating seniors from Hotchkiss and Paonia high schools with $2,000 scholarships. On May 9, Rotary Club president Ullie Lange, Norm Lewark and Felix Belmont (above, left to right) presented $2,000 scholarships to Hotchkiss High School recipients (front, left to right) Jessica Padilla, Ben Smith and Kim Wellman. On May 15 at Paonia High School, Rotary Scholars were honored. They are (below center, left to right) Adrian Lopez, Kayla Wilczek, Stephanie Long and Anthony Roeber. Making the presentation were Rotarians Felix Belmont, Marsha Grant, Ullie Lange and Norm Lewark.

(All Events at Crawford Town Hall and Town Park unless noted) Thursday, June 7 Old-Fashioned Melodrama with desserts, 6:30 p.m. Aunt Fannie’s Last Laugh...or, Where There’s a Will, There’s a Won’t

Friday, June 8 Baking Contest, drop off goodies by 3 p.m. at the bank BBQ Beef Dinner to benefit Fireworks, 5 p.m. Annual Auction, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Morning Afternoon Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast, 6 a.m. Outhouse Races, 12 noon Parade, 10 a.m. Old-Fashioned Melodrama, 1 p.m. Fido Follies to perform after parade Games in the Park, 1-4 p.m. Old-Fashioned Melodrama, 11 a.m. Evening Cowboy Cook-off Tasting, 5 p.m. Fireworks Extravaganza (Crawford State Park), Dusk

All Day Art, Crafts and Food Booths. Live Musical Entertainment featuring David & Tamara Hauze and other local musicians

Sunday, June 10 Round-Up Sunday: Non-denominational Service, 10 a.m. • Stay for a Barbecue in the park. Sponsored by Crawford Pioneer Days Committee and many other local organizations. Contact 970-921-5320 for more information www.crawfordcountry.org

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HHS lists scholarship, award winners Hotchkiss High School recognized the following academic award recipients at an assembly May 9: Women in Advancing Math & Science Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, $500. Delta County Memorial Hospital Volunteers Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, $500. First State Bank Scholarship —Tell Hawk, $1,000. Delta County Federal Credit Union Scholarship — Ben Smith, $1,250. PEO/Delta Chapter GT Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, Erin Jones, Kelsey Spadafora, Kim Wellman and Beth Wood, $1,000 each. Dream Catchers Scholarship — Braeden Horton, Jessica Padilla and Sydney Roop, $500 each; Ben Gruber, $1,000. FFA Alumni Scholarship — Ben Smith, $500; Aaron Hudson, Lindsey Todd and Tory Welt, $300 each. MOPAR Scholarship — Jessi Mautz, Kasey Miles and Ben Smith, $300 each. Clem Audin Memorial Scholarship — Jessi Mautz, $400; Lindsey Todd and Nolan Tracy, $500 each. Elks Exalted Ruler Scholarship — Ben Smith and Lindsey Todd, $500 each. Elks National Foundation Scholarship — Reed Hubbell and Ben Smith, $1000 (renewable). Black Mesa Cattlewomen’s Scholarship — Ben Smith, $500. National FFA Foundation/Ford Motor Scholarship — Ben Smith, $1,000. Delta County Livestock Association Memorial Education Opportunity Grant — Ben Smith, $500.

Delta County Livestock Association Denise Kossler Memorial Education Opportunity Grant — Tell Hawk, $500. Delta County Livestock Association Bob Ensley Memorial Education Opportunity Grant — Kasey Miles and Nolan Tracy, $500 each. Bulldog Booster Club Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, Brandy Dutton, Ben Gruber, Tell Hawk, Vikash Hypio, Jessi Mautz and Ben Smith, $500 each. Kathleen Wheeler Memorial Scholarship — Jessi Mautz, $500. Rotary Scholarship — Jessica Padilla, Ben Smith and Kim Wellman, $2,000 each. Masonic Award, Outstanding Juniors — Josh Hardin and Kati Evans. Masons A. Willard Laurel Memorial Scholarship — Vikash Hypio, $1,000. Masons Educational Opportunity Grant — Joe McChesney and Kelsey Spadafora, $500 each. Colorado Masons Vocational Grant Scholarship — Ben Gruber, $3,000. Lions Club Scholarship — Brandy Dutton, Ben Gruber and Nolan Tracy, $1,000 each. DMEA Scholarship — Reed Hubbell, $1,000. Fred and Ruby MacKendrick Memorial Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, $5,000. Bank of the West Scholarship — Tell Hawk and Erin Jones, $750 each. Hotchkiss Firefighters Scholarship — Aaron Hudson, $500. Hotchkiss Fire District Scholarship — Aaron Hudson, $500. Project Pave Scholarship — Jordan Belew, $4,000 (renewable). Richard M. Longsdorf Memorial Scholarship — Ben Gruber, $1,000

(renewable). Delta Coordinating Council Scholarship — Dylan Hill, $450. Peace Circle Scholarship — Ben Smith and Beth Wood, $1,000 each. Western Colorado Angus Association Scholarship — Kasey Miles, $500. Lena Reed Sammons Memorial Scholarship — Tell Hawk, Bryce Simpson and Tanner Simpson, $3,000 each. Kiwanis Club Scholarship — Marco Meza, $500; Ben Gruber and Kasey Miles, $1,000 each. Memorial Hall Scholarship — Marco Meza, $500. Eric Wrich Memorial Scholarship — Marco Meza and Ben Smith, $250 each. David A. Spitzer Scholarship — Jessi Mautz and Joe McChesney, $500 each. Don Tate Memorial Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf and Tell Hawk, $500 each. Mesa State College Principal’s Scholarship — Brandy Dutton and Mariah Hafley, $2,500 each. Weldon O. Crousen Memorial Scholarship — Joe McChesney, $500. Dorothy Crousen Memorial Scholarship — Nikki Buhrdorf, $500. C.V. Hallenbeck and Olive Finnegan Memorial Scholarships — Vikash Hypio, $500 (renewable). Kay Armstrong Memorial Scholarship — Vikash Hypio, $1,000 (renewable). Stanway Memorial Scholarship — Joe McChesney, $1,000. National Merit Scholarship — Reed Hubbell. Daniels Fund Scholarship — Jordan Belew. Army Scholar Athlete Award — Nikki Buhrdorf and Dylan Hill. Achievement Awards PLAN - 80% or better — sophomores Anna Ashmore, Daryl Batt, Tanner

Bizer, Nick Blaser, Marissa Cantrell, Alex Carvill, Mandi Chermak, Cody Gallob, Ilsa Graceland, Jake Hubbell, Gabrielle Matheson, Caleb Schelle and Jessi Violett. ACT composite score of 25 or better — sophomores Ilsa Graceland, Bethany Malievsky and Emily Matteson; juniors Tye Bayles, Katie Evans, Josh Hardin, Tony Ibarra, Brydie Mitchell, Savannah Rocha and Mason Oxford; seniors Jordan Belew, Reed Hubbell, Joe McChesney and Ryan Pachl. Academic Letters Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better — freshmen Alexis Arroyo, Kaleb Bayles, Keegan Burke, Eddie Cambria, Tiffany Clock, Tyrell Clock, Morgan Dodier, Anna Lee Dutton, Arial Duncan, Caroline Gallegos, Wes Hardin, Logan Hill, Alex Hulteen, Candice Leger, TiJay Lehman, Ulises Mendoza, Madison Milner, Kaden Milestein, Rebecca Pachl, Brielle Palmer, Moriah Rodstrom, Logan Schopp, Jacob Schreiner, Alex Smith, Anna Steckel, Kayli Tallent, Carlynn Toothaker, Gavin Widner, Alisa Williams, Aleksus Wilson and Shianne Wright. Sophomores — Chris Allen, Natalie Anderson, Anna Ashmore, Daryl Batt, Tristan Belew, Tanner Bizer, Kelli Buhrdorf, Mariana Camacho, Jennifer Celis, Mandi Chermak, Laura Egidi, Stephanie Garcia, Earl Gaub, Ilsa Graceland, Kylie Hodges, Nilam Hypio, Jake Hubbell, Ashley Koile, Ross LeValley, Bethany Malievsky, Gabrielle Matheson, Emily Matteson, Amber Pagone, Caleb Schelle, Isabel Silverstein, Tyler Simpson, Tyler Suppes, Jessica Violett and Mariah Young. Juniors — Conner Beard, Ciara Beegle, Teo Bradbury, Bryanna Cox,

Kristina Deloury, Kati Evans, Josh Hardin, Tony Ibarra, Christina Jaramillo, Kurt Katzdorn, Cody Littlefield, Byrdie Mitchell, David Oviedo, Maxon Oxford, Keegan Palmer, Savannah Rocha, Sadie Smith, Anne Stechert, Trenten Tamayo, Zack Taylor and Brayden Wilson. Seniors — Jordan Belew, Nikki Buhrdorf, Brandy Dutton, Tell Hawk, Samantha Henderson, Dylan Hill, Braeden Horton, Chelsea Hotchkiss, Reed Hubbell, Vikash Hypio, Erin Jones, Joe Lyman, Jessi Mautz, Joe McChesney, Deana McGrath, Kasey Miles, Jessica Padilla, Ben Smith, Kelsey Spadafora, Kim Wellman and Beth Wood. John Philip Sousa Award — Joe Lyman. National Choral Award — Mandi Chermak. CFES Awards — Ciara Beegle, Deana McGrath, Jessica Padilla and Kim Wellman. Mr. Yantzer’s Geography and History Awards — Nikki Buhrdorf and Nolan Tracy, geography; Ciara Beegle, history. Mr. Carlquist’s History Award — Chris Allen. Mr. Hollembeak’s Math Awards — Josh Hardin, Samantha Henderson, Amber Pagone and Reed Hubbell. Mr. Hypio’s Math Awards — D.J. Bartling, Mandi Chermak, Morgan Dodier, TiJay Lehman, Josh Parsons, Tyler Simpson and Duncan Turnbull. Mr. Cowan’s English Awards — Dillon Jensen, Deana McGrath, Gavin Widner, Brayden Wilson and Shianne Wright. Mr. Crowder’s Chemistry Award — Nikki Buhrdorf. Mr. Schelle’s English Awards — Ilsa Graceland, TiJay Lehman and Bethany Malievsky. Mr. Schelle’s College English Awards — Reed

Hubbell and Beth Wood. Mrs. Farnsworth’s English Awards — Tiffany Clock, Kati Evans, Mason Oxford and Brielle Palmer. Mrs. Farnsworth’s College Speech Awards — Kati Evans, Kristina Deloury, Josh Hardin, Jessi Mautz and Savannah Rocha. Student Government — Natalie Anderson, Daryl Batt, Conner Beard, Jordan Belew, Nick Blaser, Kelli Buhrdorf, Nikki Buhrdorf, Jenni Celis, Tiffany Clock, Tyrell Clock, Josh Hardin, Tell Hawk, Dylan Hill, Reed Hubbell, Vikash Hypio, Tony Ibarra, Kurt Katzdorn, Deana McGrath, Madison Milner, Rebecca Pachl, Jessica Padilla, Katie Richards, Savannah Rocha, Ben Smith, Kelsey Spadafora, Anne Stechert, Jessi Violett and Aleksus Wilson. Mr. Hall’s Spanish Awards — Tiffany Cox, Bryanna Cox and Josh Hardin. Mrs. Roeber’s Art Awards — Chris Allen, Daryl Batt, Sydney Roop and Kim Wellman. Mr. Horton’s Science Fair Awards — Nikki Buhrdorf, Braeden Horton, Vikash Hypio and Beth Wood. Yearbook Awards — Daryl Batt, Marissa Cantrell, Jasmine Clowser, Erin Jones and Kelsey Spadafora. Mr. Lemon’s Science Awards — Joe McChesney, Advanced Biology Dr. Tatiana Award; Bethany Malievsky, Biology Gregor Mendel Award; Mason Oxford, Anatomy/ Physiology Dr. Gunther Van Hagen Award. Mrs. Carlson’s Math Awards — Valente Campos and Christina Jaramillo. Mrs. Carlson’s English Awards — Damen Bartling and Evan Welt. Mrs. Oliva’s Service Learning Award — Beth Wood.

Sharon’s Kids visit adventure park

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Sharing her story Delta County dispatcher Lisa Hebertson is surrounded by a class from Hotchkiss K-8 as she explains her job as a dispatcher and how she helps people who call 911 seeking emergency assistance. She found the students were good listeners and had lots of good questions.

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Sixteen boys and girls from Sharon’s Kids experienced a full day of thrill, adventure and just plain fun at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on May 5. This unique adventure included a tram to the top of Iron Mountain and tour of Colorado’s largest showcave, thrilling alpine coaster rides, 4D motion theater, laser tag, and one full minute of sheer terror on the Giant Canyon Swing flying off the edge of Glenwood Canyon and swinging upside down, which was voted the scariest ride in North American last year. This was made possible by the generosity of Steve Beckley, owner of the Adventure Park. Sharon’s Kids is a nonprofit organization for underprivileged youth in Delta County organized by Sharon Riegel. Its mission is to help youth cultivate an awareness, understanding and appreciation for the natural world. The main focus is to send boys and girls ages 8-14 to the YMCA Camp Santa Maria near

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Skyler Bissell from Paonia has graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor of arts degree in economics. The 2012 commencement ceremony took place Sunday, May 20. A total of 420 degrees were conferred at the ceremony in front of an estimated crowd of 4,000 students, family members, faculty, staff and guests. The commencement speaker was Eric Schlosser, journalist and best-selling author of “Fast Food Nation.” Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, Wash.

Bailey this summer. Attending camp will help build values and develop character by providing experiences that support growth and leadership skills that will help these children be happy and successful in the future. You’ll see Sharon’s Kids on the ski slopes and the hiking trails with smiles on their faces. Boys and girls are nominated from two local mentoring groups of Partners and Families Plus, and the Crawford School. Sharon’s Kids has received contributions from the Cocker Kids Foundation ($500) and the Women’s Peace Circle of the Hotchkiss Methodist Church ($500) as well as donations from the public. If you would like Photo submitted to help, contact Sharon Sharon’s Kids during their visit to the Glenwood Riegel at 921-3800. Caverns Adventure Park.

Hotchkiss High School

Athletes of the Month Edgar Macias

Jennifer Celis

Parents: Flor Moreno and Jesus Macias

Parents: Tony and Susie Mautz Age: 15 Year in School: Sophomore Favorite Sport: Track Age: 17 Favorite Coach: Coach Cowan Year in School: Senior Why: Mr. Cowan has always believed in me, ever Favorite Sport: Baseball since I joined cross-country my freshman year. He Favorite Coach: Jason Yantzer has pushed me in practice. Favorite saying: “I can do anything through Him Why: Because he knows the game very well and helps me a who gives me the strength.” Phillipians 4:13 lot with my mechanics. Jennifer’s coaches and teammates have taught her to have confidence in herself. At the state track meet Celis claimed the state title in the 800meter run, placed second in the 400, second in Edgar hopes to play baseball the 1600-meter relay and sixth in the 3200-meter at a higher level after gradua- relay. She holds the high school record in the 800, 4x400 relay and 800 sprint medley. She has tion. He’s learned it’s important to have fun when playing also participated in varsity cross-country, basketball and track. She plays saxophone in the high sports, even though you school band and is involved in student governalways want to do your best. ment, FBLA, CFES, 4-H and NHS. In his spare In her church she helps with Bible time, Edgar likes classes, attends youth group and to stay in shape, volunteers as a greeter. At home run and spend she likes to read, sew and work with her pigs. After graduation she time with family hopes to go into the medical field. and friends. Favorite saying: “It ain’t over till it’s over.”

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Hotchkiss home tour will benefit Memorial Hall and scholarship Beta Sigma Phi is having their annual Home Tour Sunday, June 3, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are just $10. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Memorial Hall as well as the Kathleen Wheeler Scholarship. Memorial Hall is a 501(3)c organization and any non-profit organization may use it at no cost. It is one of

a few such organizations left in the country that owns and runs itself on a very low budget. Tickets, maps and itinerary will be available the day of the tour at the Creamery Arts Center as well as from the members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority members. Here’s a preview of the homes which are all

Grant Home

Tembrock Home

Hambrick and Spencer Home

Marta Home

Stechert Home

Pickin’ Productions expands concert series Pickin’Productions free summer concert series, in its fifth year for Paonia and Ridgway, will now have a free June series in Ouray. All concerts happen on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. until dark. Shows are family friendly with on-site kids’ activities and include food and beer vendors. The Mountain Air Music Series will be located next to the Ouray Hot Springs. Ouray’s line-up presents Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams June 7, The Pimps of Joytime June 14, O’Brien Party of 7 with Tim and Mollie O’Brien June 21 and

Chuck Prophet June 28. For more information visit www.ouraycolorado. com. Ridgway’s line-up presents The March 4th Marching Band July 5, Shinyribs July 12, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds July 19 and Rose’s Pawn Shop July 26. Paonia’s line-up presents Carrie Rodriguez Aug. 2, Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys Aug. 9, Liza’s Gogo Lab Aug. 16 and Darrell Scott Aug. 23. For more Ridgway and Paonia series information visit www.pickinproductions.com.

located in the Hotchkiss area. Grant Home The Grants purchased their five acres in 2006. Don and Marsha had the design for their home when they came from Steamboat and decided to build. Robin Nicholoff was their general contractor. Don did all of the stone and tile work, all of the woodwork, flooring and landscaping. Marsha did a lot of the finish work, painting, decorating and helped with the landscaping. The home features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an office, and wonderful patios. It has its own wine cellar and many, many other custom features. This home has fabulous views of the West Elk Range and the Gunnison Gorge. Atha’s Place Atha’s Place is a brick Victorian home built in 1902. Atha Ainsworth lived in the home for over 40 years. For much of that time, Mrs. Ainsworth used the home as a boarding house while her husband drove

freight wagons throughout the west. The home has been completely restored and is a delight to guests. Two apple trees frame the front walk and a huge weeping willow tree shades the backyard. The back porch offers a pleasant sitting area to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Atha’s has four bedrooms and a TV or reading room, 2-1/2 baths, a fully furnished kitchen, living room and parlor. Tembrock Home This single level home was built around 1970 and remodeled by the present owners after they purchased it in 2005. It sits above Leroux Creek on Barrow Mesa and has an amazing 360 degree view. The original tiny kitchen has been tripled in size, featuring a high ceiling and mocha stained hickory cabinets. Taking up the old carpet, revealed hardwood oak floors which have been refinished. The sunroom has a stamped, colored concrete floor. Chinese scrolls, purchased in

China, adorn the walls in several rooms. Hamrick and Spencer Home This new home was purchased by the current owners just this spring from the estate of Lois Maloney. The owners were able to buy the furniture in the home, a painting done by Lois and one of her old clocks. The small tables on the front and back patios came from the old drug store in Hotchkiss. An avid hunter, some of the decorations come from those experiences, also. This home is close to town, beautifully landscaped and has a remarkable view of the mountains. Marta Home This unique 1,900 square foot home in North Ridge Meadows has the most beautiful landscaping and looks over into the “wilds” of the old Coal Road where wild life abounds. A sunroom to relax in is special to this house. It has two bedrooms and a den and was built in 2008 by Jay Rasmussen.

Stechert Home This is an arts and crafts style house designed by Westwind Architects of Arvada. Constructed in 2000, it comprises 4,200 square feet on three levels, with three baths and four bedrooms. The interior is an open plan design, which is entered through an eight-foot front door with sidelights and an overhead transom. The living room, with cherry wood floors, opens through double French doors on a covered patio facing east overlooking an apple orchard, with views of the West Elk mountains. Of interest are the cherry fireplace and hemlock stairway crafted by Mark Andersen of Cedaredge. The master bath features a marble tile floor with contrasting border, steam shower and a sauna. Off the master bedroom is a yoga room, which opens to a balcony facing the mountain view. The home is light and airy, with high ceilings in a lovely quiet setting.

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Emblem Club recognizes Americanism contest winners Hotchkiss Emblem Club #306 held its annual Americanism contest May 7. Third grade children from Hotchkiss and Crawford and their families were invited for ice cream and cake and to receive their awards. Hotchkiss winners were Caidy Danielson, first; Isabelle Brezonick, second; and Genevieve Fisher, third. Crawford winners were Carson Beck, first; Emma Nielson, second; and Maria Burris, third. After receiving their awards Carson Beck shook hands and thanked each Emblem Club member for honoring them. Karen Martin opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Roll call found first assistant marshal Laura Reick, second trustee Sue Whittlesey, third trustee Nikki Carpenter and first guard Margie Brungardt absent. Financial secretary Karen Emmons and treasurer JoAnn Anderson gave their reports, which were filed for audit.

The Colorado State Association of Emblem Clubs convention will be held in Hotchkiss June 16 and 17. Reservations are due by June 1. Bethany Malinski returned a donation from the club, saying she will be unable to make the trip to India. Several donations in memory of Margaret Deutsch were received. The bills were read and voted to be paid. Gwen Carpenter made her community service report. Thirteen signed the register. Karen Emmons won the dime march and Donna Williams celebrated a May birthday. Karen Martin said articles are still needed for the kitchen and bath baskets. Ruth reported on the state meeting in Cortez. Only four members were able to attend Delta #462 installation. There was discussion about placing a bench at the park in memory of Margaret Deutsch. The discussion was tabled to

gather more information. Karen thanked Karen Emmons and Gwen Carpenter for chairing the Americanism contest. The Emblem Club mother-daughter brunch was held May 12. Ruth made the motion to accept Mildred Miller’s resignation with regret. Donna thanked those who attended her birthday party. Gwen read an article about mothers for the good of the order. Ruth has the good of the order at the next meeting. Margie Brungardt and Katie Moran will serve refreshments at the next meeting. Members sang Karen’s song and the Emblem Club song. The meeting closed at 8 p.m. Karen Moran Club press correspondent

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Talented toes It was the girls against the boys to see who could lift little plastic objects, some looking like bugs, from the water to a tray. The team with the most recovered items won. All this fun was part of Crawford Field Day on May 23, the last day of school. It was a great send off to summer.

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Winning recipe (Left to right) Daniel Calderilla, Chris Lovato and Raul Mendoza won the fourth quarter Beef Cookoff at Hotchkiss K-8 and qualified for the Iron Chef held on May 22. Their team was named Mexican Bruhas. Their winning recipe was bacon, ranch and beef quesadillas. The beef was donated by Black Mesa Cattle Women. Judges for the event were Shirley Cotten, Cynthia Houseweart and Karen Todd. Teresa Burns provided grills used to cook the entrees. The five teams cooking were comprised of seventh and eighth graders. Second place was awarded to The Super Duper Fluppers comprised of Noel Jaramillo, Ashley DelaBarcena, Trentyn Nicholas and Matthew Williams for their beef burrito.

S N O I T S! A L U T IREE A R G RET N O C OUR TO The Board of Education and Delta County School District salutes this year’s retiring employees. We can’t thank you enough for your dedication and years of service to children. To this year’s retirees, we wish you a wonderful retirement. We will miss all of you! William Boyd

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Hotchkiss High School

Hotchkiss K-8 School

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Crawford Elementary School

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Cedaredge High School

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Hotchkiss K-8 School

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The Paradise Theatre in Paonia presents Hymn for Her, with Sea Stars opening. It’s an evening of unique Americana, roots, and pop-punk music on Saturday, June 16, at 8 p.m. Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing are “Hymn For Her.” Both are multiinstrumentalists and one tight unit. They describe their music as “stompgrass punk folk with a hint of Americana.” Tight plays a threestringed broom handle/ cigar box guitar, banjo and sometimes even a glockenspiel as she shares vocal duties with Wayne, who also plays acoustic guitar, banjo, dobro, and/or harmonica all while handling percussion on bass drum and hi-hat. Bullet microphones and an arsenal of effect pedals give this

Vision students focus on science A special award in psychology was presented to two Paonia-area high school students, Katelan Sinski and Savannah Russell, at the 57th Colorado Science and Engineering Fair April 5-7. The students from the North Fork Vision Home and Community Program studied the relationship between equestrian therapy and speech volume improvement for a child with Downs syndrome and displayed a project titled, “A Study of the Speech and Riding Connection.” Results indicated a very clear upward trend in speech volume over four weeks of data collection. The students found that very little research has been done to document and measure the benefits of horseback riding, especially for people with impaired speech. The students hope to continue their project over the next school year, broadening their data set and using more controls in their study. Their hope is to raise awareness about the benefits of horseback riding for the benefit of

other disabled students. Details of their project were reported in a story in the Delta County Independent in February. “A Study of the Speech and Riding Connection” also caught the attention of KJCT8 and was featured on the nightly news in March.

band a sound like no other. Check out their website at www.hymnforher.com. Opening the show is Sea Stars — the combined work of Kurt Baumann and Katie Gray. The two met in Los Angeles in 2008 and have been together making music since. From California to England, Texas and beyond, the musical couple recently returned to Colorado. More about Sea Stars at www.reverbnation.com/ seastars. Tickets are available online at www .paradiseofpaonia.com as well as at KVNF Public Radio and the Paradise Theatre Box Office for $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Business After Hours The Paonia Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Business After Hours get-together Thursday, May 31, from 57 p.m. at the Paonia Wellness Center, 317 Grand Avenue. Meet physicians assistant Jean Ceriani, who has joined Rebecca Miller at the center to offer integrated medicine for the North Fork.

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Rezak Memorial award winners Trevor Walters, Alexandria Farnsworth and Daniel Ford received Richard Rezak Memorial Booster Club awards during the Paonia High School Evening Awards Ceremony on May 15.

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HHS seniors honored At the May 9 awards ceremoney at Hotchkiss High School Lindsey Todd, Nolan Tracey and Jessi Mautz received Clem Audin Memorial Scholarships. Todd and Tracey were awarded $500 each and Mautz $400.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Gunnison Basin celebrates ‘Year of Water’ BY GEORGE SIBLEY Gunnison Basin Roundtable Education Committee

Officials across the state, from Grand Junction to Greeley, and even Governor Hickenlooper, have declared 2012 to be the “Year of Colorado Water” — despite the alarming absence of that “guest of honor.” Currently, all the river basins in Colorado are well below the average winter precipitation that is the state’s — and the whole Southwest’s — primary source of water. Why is 2012 the “Year of Colorado Water”? The idea of a “Year of Colorado Water” began with the realization that three of Colorado’s more important water organizations are celebrating their 75th anniversaries this year — but we are not even going to say what those three organizations are right now because they all have longish titles mixing up basically the same set of words (“Colorado,” Conservation,” “Water,” et cetera), and that is usually the point where eyes start to glaze over and minds wander off to images of eternally babbling

streams . . . . Locally, Water 2012 activities will focus on the current water situation in the Gunnison River Basin, because that is where we live, and its rich history of water development by those who were here before us. You are, for example, invited to Gunnison on June 4 to tour Blue Mesa dam and hear about its history, and the Hotchkiss area on August 6 for farm tours and a celebration of how the Paonia Reservoir brought water to North Fork orchards and farms (details will appear in the Delta County Fair book). Even if you cannot come to those events, you will have the opportunity through media stories to assemble a coherent picture of how that past has shaped the present — and what from that past we should and should not try to carry into the future. The Colorado Foundation for Water Education has led the charge in organizing the “Year of Water,” but the Gunnison Basin Roundtable is carrying the torch in Delta County and upstream. The Roundtables are two

of nine representative bodies statewide, in other river basins, created by the legislature to encourage more public involvement in water decisionmaking for the coming decades, during which Colorado’s population may approach twice what it is now. Each roundtable is made up not just of water managers, but also representatives from local governments, and agricultural, environmental and recreation interests. Among their tasks are to assess and seek ways to meet the region’s water needs — both for “consumptive uses” (drinking water, irrigation & industry) and “nonconsumptive uses” (rafting, growing cottonwoods, providing fish habitat — anything that doesn’t take water out of the stream). The Water Center at Colorado Mesa University is supporting the Gunnison Basin Roundtable in these efforts. We will also be working closely with a number of “grassroots” water organizations in our valleys that need your support as much as you (whether you know it or not) need

theirs. We encourage you to participate in Colorado’s “Year of Water” as much as you are able to — visit www.water2012. org to find information on events, a book club, a blog, art exhibits and other ways Coloradans are connecting to their water this year. You will come away with a deeper and richer appreciation of what makes Colorado special — and how carefully and respectfully we must treat the year’s “guest of honor.” We also encourage you to learn more about what the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and other Basin Roundtables around the state are up to — and let them know what you think! Information on the Roundtables can be found at www.coloradomesa. edu/WaterCenter. Upcoming Event Blue Mesa Dam Tour & Commemoration Activities — June 4 in and around Gunnison. 11 a.m. — Tour Blue Mesa Dam. For reservations, call 970-641-6065 by May 31. 3:00-5:00 p.m. — Gunnison Basin Round-

Special funding to improve water quality around Fruitgrowers A new National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) committed to improving impaired waterways in Colorado has recently been announced. NWQI allows Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado to focus technical and financial resources in our priority watersheds. Two watersheds in Colorado were identified including the Fruitgrowers Reservoir located 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, 2012, for funding consideration, during this fiscal year. “Water quality is important to all the farmers and ranchers in the watershed, which includes Fruitgrowers Reservoir, for the production of food and forage,” says Wes Boyce, NRCS District Conservationist in Delta. “It is also critical in helping to sustain the migratory and nesting waterfowl populations that use the watershed. This is a great opportunity for agricultural producers to work together with NRCS in this watershed to have a positive impact on this valuable resource.” Using funds from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS will provide funding and advice to produc-

servation practices which will benefit the sustainability of their operation and contribute to cleaner water.” 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, 2012, with contracts to be developed by July 1. Since 1935, NRCS’s nationwide conservation delivery system works with private landowners to put conservation on the ground based on specific, local conservation needs,

ers 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 Reservoir watershed will invest in voluntary conservation actions to help provide cleaner water for their neighbors and communi-

ties. “The selected watersheds were identified with the help from state agencies, NRCS partners and State Technical Committee,” says Phyllis Ann Philipps, NRCS State Conservationist, Denver. “We hope by focusing our efforts we will be able to have a cumulative impact on water quality. This is an opportunity for farmers and ranchers within those watersheds to obtain a conservation plan and implement con-

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Great job of spreading the word The Delta County Commissioners congratulated Isaac Munoz and Karen Scheele-Nittler of the Delta County Extension Office for their outstanding, and now award-winning, efforts to keep 4-H’ers and their families informed about the 4-H program. The two were notified earlier this month that their work is now advanced to national competition in two different categories. Their 4-H Parent Handbook (Educational Piece) and the monthly newsletter (Periodic Publications) were judged best at both the state and regional level for National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. The regional competition includes entries from 15 western states. The winners from each of the four regions will now be judged and the winner announced at the national conference in July. Pictured are commissioner Bruce Hovde, Isaac Munoz, commissioner Olen Lund, Karen Scheele-Nittler, and commissioner Doug Atchley.

table open meeting, Western State College Center Ballroom. 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Open reception with desserts, hallway outside Western State College Center Ballroom.

6:30 p.m. — “State of the River” Program: Learn about stream and reservoir storage levels, the history of the Colorado River Storage Project and see pictures of the Blue Mesa Dam construction.

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44-game win streak ends

Adult softball going strong BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

After four weeks of adult softball play on the hill at Mountain View Park, there are no unbeaten teams left to brag about. Last year’s women’s team, H & R Block brought a 44-game win streak into their contest against Wells Fargo Mortgage on May 17. Wells Fargo snapped that winning streak with a 94 decision forcing H & R to start building a new streak (if possible). H & R’s 44-game win

streak is the longest for teams playing in the Bill Heddles Rec League since slowpitch softball has been played in Delta. In all, the 2012 summer league team lineups features 29 teams playing in coed and men’s and women’s leagues. The number of players involved isn’t readily known as that number fluctuates during the season with players being added and dropped for various reasons. The range of players participating in the summer league begins with

high school-aged athletes to players well past 50 years of age. Ellen Garcia is a prime example of that seasoned veteran who has played in the now defunct fastpitch league and is still playing at the age of 60. A surprise birthday gathering prior to last week’s game between Republic Mortgage (Garcia’s team) and Overholt Truss made clear to fans, and players in attendance, just how revered some of the more seasoned players were needed. Brenda Brown, who

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A ground ball to H & R shortstop Bear Duran had double play potential and second baseman Jen Lahoe steps on second and prepares to turn towards first. The double play did not materialize, but H & R did win to start another winning streak to replace the 44-game streak that ended with a 9-4 loss to Wells Fargo Mortgage on May 17.

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Softball action from the Friday Men’s slowpitch division is pictured above. Kwiki Tire’s Tyler Sandoval touches home ahead of the tag by the Delta Metals Crusaders’ catcher. Delta Metals came from behind to score a 24-20 decision. The win gave Delta Metals a 4-1 league record which is good for third place behind front runners Classic Wood/Aftershock and Where’s My Pitches.

Delta Elks Lodge GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 23 Devil’s Thumb Golf Club • Delta 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

OPEN TO ALL ELK MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS 18-hole 4-person Scramble N E P Only 1 player 0-10 Handicap Per Team O E H Payouts for the Top 4 Teams TO T C PUBLI $55 entry fee per player Includes green fee, cart fee, prizes and lunch Complete Registration Form and Mail to: Delta Elks Lodge, Attn: Shari Ryan, 563 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 Name 1 Name 2 Name 3 Name 4 Contact Name

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also plays on the Republic Mortgage team, didn’t say how old she was, but she did say she had been out of high school for 27 years. Twenty plus of those years have been spent on the fields of Delta. This year’s weekly division for the various levels of play remains the same as it has for a number of years. Monday nights are set aside for the less than gung ho teams who enjoy the chance to get some exercise and compete in a relaxed atmosphere (most of the time). Tuesday night is the competitive coed league’s arena where a number of teams remember who did what from the previous season and a challenge is set to see who is going to be the top team in the current season. It could be said that grudges have been established over the years between the more established teams in the league. There are some new teams over the past years who believe the powerhouse teams of the past are getting past their prime and are challenging to begin a new era of dominance. The week concludes with women’s and men’s slowpitch teams playing on Thursday evenings. H & R Block has been the dominant team the past few years with Wells Fargo Mortgage the team that has been the closest challenger. Each of the four teams have some very talented athletes and things may not be as easy in 2012 for H & R. Men’s slowpitch is also played on Thursday evenings with 11 teams competing for the team title. There are definitely a few grudge games to please the avid slowpitch softball fan on this night. As in the other three leagues, there has been, and continues to be, an infusion of younger adults who wish to play summer softball on ‘The Hill’. Players who play in Delta come from all over Delta County and have been known to travel from Grand Junction, Montrose, Norwood and Nucla. Monday Coed This year’s Monday Coed league has eight teams. Every team listed in the league has at least one win. US Bank, All Glass Station, and TK Mining hold down the top three spots with identical 4-2 records. Fourth place is shared (record-wise) between Kwiki Auto Service, Edward Jones, Investments, and Ahlberg Farms/Tri-County Seemless with 3-3 records. Freakin A’s is 2-4 and DCC Crush has one win in six starts. In last week’s games, Ahlberg/Tri-County Seemless forfeited to US Bank, TK Mining defeated Kwiki Auto and Edward Jones, Ahlberg/ Tri-County Seemless defeated DCC; All Glass Station defeated DCC; and Edward Jones beat SOFTBALL MONDAY SILVER COED LEAGUE Schedule for Monday, 06-04-2012 Black Field 6:30 p.m. DCC Crush vs Edward Jones 7:30 p.m. US Bank vs Edward Jones 8:30 p.m. Freakin A’s vs TK Mining Red Field 6:30 p.m. US Bank vs All Glass Station 7:30 p.m. Ahlberg Farms/Seemless vs All Glass 8:30 p.m. Ahlberg Farms/Seemless vs Kwiki TUESDAY GOLD COED LEAGUE Schedule for Tuesday, 06-05-2012

Freakin A’s. There were no games on May 28. Tuesday Coed With only one loss, and a 5-1 record, Delta Family Fun Park has a one-game lead over Wells Fargo Mortgage (4-1). Twist Off is in third at 4-2 and Hellman Chevy is 2-3 and in fourth place. Mr. Concrete and The Pondy are in the bottom two spots with 1-4 and 05 records respectively. Last week’s scores had Delta Family Fun Park easing past Twist Off 25-23, Twist Off coming back with a 27-26 decision over Hellman Chevy, Wells Fargo Mortgage beating The Pondy 24-3, and Delta Family Fun Park whipping Mr. Concrete 23-4. Women’s Slowpitch Again, as in years past, two teams appear to be the dominant forces in women’s slowpitch play on ‘The Hill’. H & R Block and Wells Fargo Mortgage share the top rung with 5-1 records after defeating each other in early round play. H & R sneaked past Wells Fargo 22-20 on May 3 and Wells Fargo handed H & R a 9-4 setback on May 17. Republic Mortgage is the third-place team with its 2-4 record and Overholt Truss has sole possession of the cellar at 0-6. Last week’s scores include H & R’s 26-11

win over Overholt Truss, Republic Mortgage’s 15-3 win over Overholt, and a 13-3 decision for Wells Fargo Mortgage over Republic Mortgage. Men’s Slowpitch The 11-team field is already finding room at the top of this league to be crowded. Classic Wood Floors/Aftershock and Where’s My Pitches have the top spot tied up with 5-1 records while thirdplace Delta Metals Crusaders have a 4-1 record with a loss to Classic Wood Aftershock. Mr. Concrete has a 42 mark while Hellman Motor and Balls Deep are 3-3. The seventh spot belongs to Hellman Chevrolet at 3-4 followed by Big B’s (2-3), Kwiki Tire (2-4), The Casers (25), and Misfits (0-6). Balls Deep was a double winner last week with wins over Hellman Motors (20-15) and The Casers (20-10). Hellman Chevy split with Mr. Concrete (loss, 24-13) and a win over Big B’s (19-16). Where’s My Pitches knocked Classic Wood/ Aftershock from the unbeaten ranks with a 27-26 decision and The Casers evened their evening’s play with a win over the Misfits, 12-11. Kwiki Auto dealt Misfits their second loss of the evening 30-9 while Delta Metals Crusaders hammered out a 24-20 win over Kwiki Auto.

Photo by Wayne Crick

H & R Block’s Tiffany Schaaf gets a hit during action against Overholt Truss in women’s slowpitch softball action last Friday (May 25). Watching in the background is Bear Duran. H & R had a 44-game win streak snapped by Wells Fargo on May 17.

Cedaredge has baseball all-stars Cedaredge High School’s baseball coach Randy Brown released the 3A’s All-Conference baseball selections for the Bruins. There were four athletes honored for the elite squad and all were selected to the first team. Making this year’s all-conference team were Greg Edgington (catcher), Drew Beach (pitcher), Sterling Rose (utility), and Trent Walker (infield). Brown commented on the season and postseason play. “We had a

good year. This has been the most fun year I have had. The kids worked hard and did everything to win. Our win against the Classical Academy was awsome. To go to a regional and beat a team that was 14-4 is a big accomplishment. It was fun. Faith Christian was pretty talented. It’s easy to be that good when you can recruit. I told my team that I would much rather have a team that grew up together in a small town than the the athletes from Faith Christian.”

Black Field 7:00 p.m. The Pondy vs Mr. Concrete 8:00 p.m. Twist Off vs Wells Fargo Mortgage Red Field 7:00 p.m. Hellman Chevy vs Delta Family 8:00 p.m. Mr. Concrete vs Hellman Chevy

9:00 p.m. Classic Wood/Aftershock vs Hellman Chevy Red Field 6:00 p.m. Delta Metals Crusaders vs Hellman Motors 7:00 p.m. Hellman Motors vs Misfits 8:00 p.m. Misfits vs Mr. Concrete 9:00 p.m. Mr. Concrete vs Balls Deep

THURSDAY MEN’S SLOWPITCH Schedule for Thursday, 05-31-2012 Black Field 6:00 p.m. Casers vs Big B’s 7:00 p.m. Casers vs Delta Metals Crusaders 8:00 p.m. Classic Wood/Aftershock vs Kwiki 9:00 p.m. Kwiki vs Where’s My Pitches Green Field

THURSDAY WOMEN’S SLOWPITCH Schedule for Thursday, 05-31-2012 Green Field 6:30 p.m. H & R Block vs Republic Mortgage 7:30 p.m. Republic Mortgage vs Overholt Truss 8:30 p.m. Overholt Truss vs Wells Fargo Mortg.

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A hero among us rades in a few hymns just prior to a German artillery attack. While the number of what He would remain on the front Tom Brokaw calls “The Great- lines until war’s end. “In World War II in the est Generation” dwindles everyday, I am privileged to American Army in Europe,” know one who remains. He says Phil, “combat infantry units stayed on lives right up the line continuousstreet. His name ly. Individual is Phil Ellsworth soldiers stayed and he’s one there until of my heroes. killed, captured, Mine has been wounded, or the experience until the war of watching ended. From “Saving Private the minute a Ryan” or “Flags division went of Our Fathers” into combat the and saying, infantrymen “Those are lifealmost Photo submitted were changing films. never out of the Phil Ellsworth Everyone should reach of enemy during World War II see them.” His mortars and was the experience of fighting in the Sec- artillery. I thought I would ond Great War and enduring probably never hear the sound its atrocities. But for him and of thunder again without thinkthose like him, we might all be ing it was artillery.” Brother in Arms singing a different anthem. Around New Year’s Day The Early Days Phil Ellsworth was 16 when in 1945, during what proved the Japanese bombed Pearl to be one of the coldest winHarbor. He says, “All the boys ters on record, Phil shared a knew that unless rejected for foxhole with Robert Burlison, physical reasons, we would a Browning automatic rifleenter the armed services as man a few year’s Phil’s senior. soon as we were old enough. Phil had become so weak from Our athletic fields became what he describes as “someobstacle courses and our gym thing like dysentery” that he classes became real physical couldn’t line up for food. When he showed signs of internal fitness classes.” After joining the Army Spe- bleeding, Burlison took Phil to cialized Training Reserve Pro- the medics, who sent him to a gram, Phil soon found himself field hospital where he stayed in the 100th Infantry Divi- for approximately two weeks. sion at Fort Bragg, N.C. It During that time, German was the spring of 1944, a few tanks overran Phil’s company. months before D-Day. Phil was Most of Phil’s platoon (around 18 years old. On Nov. 9, 1944 40 men) were killed, wounded, — Phil’s 19th birthday — he or captured. His friend, Robventured into combat for the ert Burlison, was killed. “There are a very few for first time in the Vosges Mountains of northeast France. He whom fear just doesn’t seem to still remembers standing in exist,” says Phil, “or at least it the woods in the rain with never shows outwardly. When the chaplain leading his comA HERO TO C2

BY VON MITCHELL Special to the DCI

Next centennial event has a historical focus BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The second of four days with scheduled special events during Orchard City’s Centennial Year observance will take place on Saturday, June 23. It will be an event dedicated to the history of the town featuring interpretative tours at the Cory and Eckert cemeteries. There will be descendants of some of the area’s founding families on hand to share their remembrances and reminiscences, along with friends of pioneer family members The day begins at 9 a.m. with tour events taking place concurrently at both cemeteries. Visitors are welcome to

join either or both of the tours that will last until 11 a.m. The tours are scheduled to be followed by an old-fashioned box lunch social at Town Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Details on participating in the box lunch event are available at the town hall. At Town Park there will also be a door prize drawing for copies of the Orchard City Centennial Cookbook. There will be performances given by Linda Dyshart’s Delta County Dance Company. A fitting finalé for the days events will be presentation of “A walk Through Time in Orchard City,” a play written by Nome Boyd.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

In memory and honor In the annual calendar of patriotic celebrations and remembrances, Memorial Day stands out as the most solemn of them all. It is the occasion when those who died in defense of America and in defending American freedoms are remembered and honored. Surface Creek Valley members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Boy Scouts of America joined on Monday for Memorial Day observances at Cedaredge Cemetery, Cory Cemetery, and above at Eckert Cemetery.

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With tassels turned, the CHS Class of 2012 was officially on its way.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Sixty-three members of the Cedaredge High School Class of 2012 received their diplomas during graduation ceremonies at the school on Saturday, May 26. The Class of 2012 chose a theme of forward looking living for itself. The message of the class quote, “Go Hard or Go Home,” of the class song, “On My Way,” and of the parent dedication song, “Young Forever,” was echoed in the address by class co-valedictorian Sam Williamson who encouraged his classmates to “Break your personal sound barriers. Your goals and dreams are your personal sound barriers.” Cody Wieben shared valedictorian honors with Williamson. Salutatorian was

Jessie Jo Houghton. Almost half of the graduates earned college class credits during high school or attained other academic distinction and honors. The Class of 2012 achieved impressive success earning scholarships and offers for continuing education. According to the school, 23 of the graduates received substantial scholarship offers and awards totaling over $1 million value in assistance, along with other offers of up to 80 percent of full-ride scholarships. The scholarship awards range from heartfelt gifts of $250 from community group fundraisers to the $414,000 value placed on an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. A number of the cash awards are renewable in subsequent years of study. Scholarship winners in the class of 2012 announced by the school are Esmeralda Alejandre, Alexis Anderson, Miguel Barajas, Michael Barnosky, Drew Beach, Kostya Callihan, Cole Caywood, Alycia Cok, Jason Elflein, Cameron Hawkins, Brianna Henrie, Bryn Marah, Daniel Martinez, Savannah Macin-

tire, Ellen McKinney, Sidney Navarro, Rhonda Peters, Ashley Waddington, Jordan Warner, Cody Wieben, Sierra Williams, and Tani Zamarripa.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Graduation ceremonies are a time for thanking friends and family members for much love and support devoted through school years.

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Throwing cold water A late May cold front that moved through the area following last Saturday’s wind storm sent temperatures plunging far enough to freeze solid the spray from a side roll irrigation line operating near Cedaredge Sunday morning and creating a scuplture in ice.

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CHS senior Rhonda Peters receives her diploma from District 50 School board member Pete Blair.

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A hero FROM PAGE C1 they act, their bravery seems so much a normal part of them that it goes unrecorded. This was Robert Burlison. I believe I owe my life to him.” Phil remembers his friend as “the bravest soldier I knew, the bravest person I have ever known.” He wrote the following poem in honor of his fallen comrade: Robert Burlison If he knew fear, I did not see. He was a brother’s arm to me, And when he fell, fell part of me. By war’s end, Phil Ellsworth was the only one of his original squad remaining. Shadows of Heilbronn Upon his return to the battle lines, Phil found his platoon ripe with replacements. In a matter of weeks, he became a squad leader in charge of men who were “facing danger surrounded by people they didn’t know.” In April 1945, Phil’s company trucked after the retreating Germans to the factory and railroad town of Heilbronn, on the Neckar River. His platoon received instructions to lead a river crossing in small paddleboats. The reports of the day detail heavy shelling and gunfire, but Phil says he doesn’t remember any of that. “I think at times I was in a mental state that thought only of getting to the next cover,” he says. Once across the river, the men took up positions on the second floor of a nearby factory building. Soon they heard German

voices on the floor below them and saw a “potato masher” hand grenade tumble up the stairs into their midst. Fortunately, the grenade didn’t explode and Phil and his comrades eventually made their way back to their company. The next day Phil traversed alone to company headquarters. He came to the corner of a building in Heilbronn just as a German soldier rounded it from the other direction. Both startled and armed, they warily gave safe passage to one another. Phil calls this The Meeting: Once, in a contested place, I met a soldier face to face. We stopped and turned and walked away, Both to live another day. I often wonder who he was And where he is and whom he loves, And if he ever sees, like me, A soldier in his memory, Or if before the end he fell, Leaving only me to tell Of our meeting, face to face, Once, in a contested place. In the days that followed, Phil and his squad received orders to advance on a hill and clear it of Germans. They reached the top without resistance and found it unoccupied. Returning to the bottom of the hill, they heard voices from some kind of dugout. Phil and his men approached the entrance and called, “Kommen sie aus-handen hoch,” which means, “Come out — hands high!” From the opening emerged a group of German men and offi-

‘50s Party Saturday, June 2 Stolte Shed at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Hamburger or Hot Dog with chips or french fries, drink &dessert With Chips – $6.00 With French Fries – $7.00

Milk Shakes Juke Box Classic Car Cruise-In Everyone is welcome... bring your classic car! Proceeds will go to the elevator fund at the Cedaredge United Methodist Church which will help us serve our community better.

Attention Alumni of Cedaredge High School, 1977-2012:

Mc is Retiring! For 35 years, Don McFadden has taught the youth of Cedaredge to sketch, paint, sculpt, carve, print, etch, glaze, frame, mold, and chisel. He has staged comedies, tragedies, mysteries, and musicals, and through them introduced countless young performers and stagehands to the theater. He has coached kids on backhands and forehands, jump-shots and lay-ups, head-locks and takedowns. And this spring, Mr. Mc is retiring.

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will be held in his honor at 6 p.m. on June 2 at the McFadden home north of Cedaredge: 19795 2325 Rd. If you would like to help him celebrate his long and colorful career, please consider stopping by to reminisce. Bring a snack or a beverage and your favorite memories.

Call 970-856-6478 for directions or to RSVP.

cers. The Americans had passed them on the way up! “If it had happened a few days earlier,” says Phil, “they would have ambushed us. Fortunately, they had decided their war was over and they were ready to surrender.” The war wound down after Heilbronn, and even though much of what happened in those days — the villages, skirmishes, marches, artillery, and mortars — has blurred into a dream for Phil Ellsworth, some memories, like the river crossing and “the meeting” remain as vivid as ever. No Bitterness I’ve read “Unbroken” and marveled at the courage of American soldiers, especially Louis Zamperini. You can’t read about his days afloat on the Pacific or his perseverance as a prisoner of war in the face of cruelty without being moved. “Unbroken” is an incredible story about sacrifice and the power of forgiveness. It’s one of those books that should be required reading for every American. But I know Phil Ellsworth, and he’s better than any book. I stand amazed at how narrowly he escaped death on numerous occasions to prevail and tell his story — a story I find just as triumphant as “Unbroken.” This remarkable man is a living, breathing warrior poet. The absolute absence of bitterness in his makeup is an inspiration to me. Here is a man who went to war and experienced profound loss, yet bears no grudges. “Most of my contact was with the ordinary German soldiers,” says Phil. “I didn’t feel any real personal animosity toward

them. I almost felt like they were going through the same thing I was. They had to survive the winter outdoors just like we did. Now, I wasn’t dealing with SS officers. The ones that I shot at, I knew they were probably just like I was. They were there because somebody said they had to be there.” In recent years, Phil Ellsworth has shared his World War II experiences with select American history classes right here in Delta County. He tells young people, “It isn’t that we want to be remembered for ourselves, it’s that we want what we did and why we did it to be remembered; and we want those remembered who, like Robert Burlison, had dreams for the future like you do, but who were called to serve and didn’t come home to live out those dreams.” So, for my incredibly smart neighbor who did come home to live out his dreams — he worked as a mineral exploration geologist for 37 years and was married for 55 years to his beloved wife, Margaret, with whom he raised three wonderful kids: Ruth, Carolyn, and Philip. I will remember. For Louis Zamperini and Robert Burlison and that brave class of history makers who fought through Depression and War, I will remember. I will remember what they did and why they did it. For my grandfather, Cecil James Watson, who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, I will remember. For all of our servicemen and women who stand the wall everyday to protect our way of life, I will remember. Yes, sir. I will remember.

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Hi-power wash Cedaredge High School football and volleyball players teamed up last Friday for a fund raiser car wash at the T&LC bays on Hwy. 65. According to Amber Hancock, who told the DCI she operates the car wash with her husband, Ron, the couple donated use of the facility and supplies, along with a gas grill to use at future fundraisers for the school’s athletic programs.

A unique 65th anniversary gift BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Max DeBusk of Austin admitted to a bit of surprise when his wife of 65 years, Lurleen, announced one day that she would like to take a flyover of Delta County and have a look at the place from the air. Lurleen has never flown, and had declined on many past occasions to take an airplane for the couple’s trips, Max reminded her. “That was in an airplane. I never said anything about a helicopter!” was Lurleen’s reported reply. As the account continues, Max a few days later told the story to longtime neighbor, Tom

Huerkamp, and asked if Tom knew anyone with a helicopter. Tom does. So on Thursday, May 24, the DeBusks’ 65th wedding anniversary, Max and Lurleen boarded a helicopter at Orchard City Town Park along with friends and family for a tour of the area in the helicopter owned by Tom’s friend who lives in Rifle. Friends and neighbors were present, helping to provide a festive event for the occasion Max and Lurleen were married in Arkansas in 1947 and have lived in Delta County for many years. “I am truly pleased to be able to provide them with this 65th anniversary gift,” said Tom.

Vacation Bible school offered in Cedaredge The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge would like to invite the children of the Cedaredge area to vacation Bible school to be held June 4–8. Hours are 8:45 a.m. to noon daily. This program is free of charge and is for children ages 4 through entering the 6th grade. The theme is SonRise National Park and the theme verse is Philippians 4:19, “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” The best summer destination is SonRise National Park where

children will enjoy a great time singing songs, watching skits, creating crafts, playing games and enjoying delicious snacks. But most importantly, they’ll learn about how much God loves them and that He gave us His Word to show us the best way to live. SonRise National Park VBS will be an inspirational adventure for your children. Children may be registered at the church on the opening day or may be registered early by contacting the church office (856-3830) for a registration form.

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For a good cause On Saturday, May 19, the Cedaredge Rotary Club hosted a golf tournament at Cedaredge Golf Course to raise funds for its scholarship program. The winners, from the left, were Randy Bodwell, Scott Eklund and Keith Butler (Steve Larson is not pictured).

PEOPLE Cedaredge Elem. honor roll IN THE NEWS Hannah Watts and Ashley Wenner, both of Cedaredge, were named to Fort Lewis College’s Dean’s List for the winter 2012 semester. Watts is majoring in anthropology. Wenner’s major is business administration — international business option. To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded college level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the semester.

The following students were named to honor roll at Cedaredge Elementary School for the fourth quarter of the 2011-12 school year: Kindergarten Jaxson Blair Shelven Fair Christopher Hatheway Aaron Neustel Jazmin Rivera Hayden Rupp Keaton Sanders Tally Waehner First Grade Madison Carranza Kevin Barron Megan Conway Shelby Fair Gabe Eisele Noah Hallmark Kole Hawkins

Lizzie McCracken Cody Nation Sammie Pritchett Graceann Prosser Kayden Stephens Second Grade Devin Barwick Joseph Avila Savannah Baldozier Hayden Conway Jadianna Harper Jazzmine Harper Gabe Martinez Brandon McCracken Kacey McIntire Bailey Miller Nicholas Moulton

Kyler Parker Faith Vader Cabe Waehner Kayley Withrow Third Grade Kimber Alanko Alex Barron Jacob Brown Gia Bushman Lily Eisele Halee Lowrance McKayla Meyer Taelor Mills Megan Morin Christoferr Myers AJ Robidoux Mykel Ross

Fourth Grade Alexis Atencio Natalie Barnard Kaleb Berardi Hannah Carlson Elisabeth Cole Alayna Edwards Ethan Fish Grace Hatheway Rebecca Hofius Hannah Hohenstein Damiyen Knight Aby Lozano Reganne McIntire JD Miller Dustin Nation William Parker

Jothan Pyle Jacqueline Rivera Summer Young Fifth Grade Dalia Alejandre Camie Baldozier Wade Barnard Seth Belden Emalee Brooks Joe Eiler Taylor Hancock Chloe Hart Kiki McFarland Robert Meyer Tyler Neff-Carlstrom Shea Percival Taj VanderLinde

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The Boy Scout Troop 497 of Cedaredge enjoyed a camping trip into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison on May 5-6. Pictured are Mr. Harris, Duane Harris, Scottie DaCosta, Scoutmaster Rick Schaefer, Patrick DaCosta, Nate Stumpf and Lucas Vader.

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Pioneer Town shines on Heritage Day BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Walking around Pioneer Town on Heritage Day Saturday, May 26, was special indeed! Jane Everett was the first to greet visitors on arrival. She was the person who made the flyers and programs for the event. If you started your tour at the Welcome Center you had the opportunity to meet Jennifer Bowler and sample a bit of sourdough bread and sourdough chocolate cake. Inside the building Linda Brown and Jill Serr demonstrated sock-knitting machines. Members of Cranky Piecers’ (a quilting club) Polly Pulver, Sally Waldron, Brenda McFarlane, Margaret Osborn, and Lida Letey made quilt blocks using a hand cranked sewing machine. They also provided a display of vintage portable sewing machines. Alan Albert, Pioneer Town’s long time and only sheriff, was seen sitting on a bench outside of the town’s Lizard Head Saloon while inside Lyn Moseley was often found standing behind the counter. Cherp Rodrick could be seen and heard playing tunes from earlier days on the upright piano. Local crafts people were

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Jennifer Bowler offers Zella Willoughby and other visitors a sample of sourdough bread and sourdough chocolate cake along with ‘how-to’ information. at other locations through- was manned by Paul out the grounds and Michaels and Raymond buildings. Dick McGuire King, one in the morning displayed samples of his the other in the afternoon. leatherwork set up in Al Smith was offering front of the Sunderland information in the Austin Indian Museum. Jeanne depot. Swanson and John Loring Sharon Clark shared each took a shift, talking her talent as an organist about the displays inside as she played inspirational of the museum. music in the Chapel of the At the Doll and Toy Cross. A harmonica could House, Peggy Baxter be heard at the Rotary demonstrated crocheted Club barbeque. rag rug making and Gerry Women on horseback, Murano gave a rug knot- from Surface Creek Sadting demonstration. Judy dle Club, were seen ridGreear and Mary Albert ing throughout the town, could be found tying a quilt frequently stopping to made from tee-shirts. talk with visitors. RidThe blacksmith shop ers were Linda Bundoc

Fourth graders learn through role playing BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

This looks like a great way to help young people learn about customs, schooling, and social life of early settlers in the west. For two weeks, fourth grade students and their teachers at Cedaredge Elementary School have been simulating situations as if they were attending classes in a one room schoolhouse. Boys sat on one side of the classroom with girls on the other side. Students formed groups (families) with each taking on the identity of siblings of different ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. Discussions followed on how these factors affected the school experience. A point system was in place with points given for attendance, dressing in period dress, bringing lunch in a bucket or pail, passing inspection of clean hands, face, and teeth. A ‘show and tell’ session was held with period artifacts brought from home. Learning the Gettysburg Address and other lessons gained more individual points. Or points could be taken away for bad behavior, being late to class, or for dirty hands, face

Photo by Verna Barr

A picnic in Cedaredge Park celebrated the end of a two week study of pioneer days for fourth graders at Cedaredge Elementary School. From the left, in costumes: Zoe Wood, Kaleb Berardi, Katie Lindley, Ethan Bates, and one of the fourth grade teachers, Sheri McFadden, who took on the role of Miss Prouty.

and teeth, not completing assignments, and numerous other reasons. Everyone with 300 points or more received a graduation certificate following the picnic, held in Cedaredge Park on May 18th. The teachers, Sheri McFadden, Chuck Miller

and Ryan Bond worked from the same lesson materials with each using adaptations to suit the student’s needs. McFadden stated, “This has been a fantastic springtime program, holding students’ interest during the last few weeks of the school year.”

‘Green thumb’ volunteers recognized BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Volunteers are an integral part of many resident activities at Horizons Care Center. To recognize the time, efforts and talents given and to say “thank you,” the Activities Department held an ice-cream party

on Friday, May 18. The jobs done by volunteers who were present included visiting one-on-one with residents, one of the volunteers regularly brings her dog to visit, helping with Pokeno, playing in the Sunnyside Christian Band, and garden clubs

planting the flower pots and helping residents choose what they want to plant (vegetables or flowers) in their section of the raised-beds. Some of the residents joined the gathering, applauding as names were called to receive certificates of appreciation.

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Among the volunteers honored at Horizons Ice Cream Social were members representing two of the four local garden clubs that plant and care for the courtyard garden at Horizons Care Center. From the left: Friends and Flowers Garden Club are Sue Stanley, Cheryl Vennette, Orene Hinkley, and Jenna Childress-Hinkley. From Four Seasons Garden Club are Virginia Menke, Marilyn Stumpf, and Esther Summers.

on Beau, Gwen Almeida riding Smitee, Lorie Molitor on Rojain during the morning. Melanie Son rode Jazzie and Carolynn Anderson was on Mahr Amir in the afternoon. One animal getting a lot of extra attention was a small Mediterranean donkey, named Zachariah, led by Estella Holmes. Rae-Ann Simmons, representing the Black Canyon Camera Club, a visitor herself, was busy taking numerous photos of the visitors, especially those who came dressed in vintage and western clothing. The historic buildings in Pioneer Town made a fitting background for her and her camera. The Cedaredge Rotary Club set up their lunch items, grill, tent and seating, under the trees in front of the Indian museum this year. Everyone, club members and visitors alike, appeared to be happy with the new location. There was sun and shade and the building provided some wind protection. Many Surface Creek Valley Historical Society volunteers could be found within some of the buildings or roaming throughout the grounds offering pamphlets, information and directions to visitors. Among these were: Roger and Sandy Carlson, Chuck and Jan Harrington, Gael McCully, Judy and Jerry

Weaver, Lois Baker, and organizers Dick Brooks and Gini Moseley. There were others on the scene and many working unseen to make everything work so smoothly. Pioneer Town is now open for the summer season. Entrance is through the Welcome Center located just off Highway 65, three blocks south of Main Street in Cedaredge. Hours are: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday from May 26 through Sept. 23. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for students,

no charge for children six years and under. Group tours can be arranged by calling 835-3143. For additional information check our web site at www. pioneertown.org or phone 856-7554. Other special events are planned for this summer. Concerts at the Chapel of the Cross are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings and 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Tuesday, June 12, plan to attend a Night on the Town and July 28 is the annual ice cream social.

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Estelle Holmes and her Mediterranean donkey received a lot of attention during Heritage Day at Pioneer Town.

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Portrait of Daphna is Rotary run on Saturday best of DFA art show BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

An oil portrait of Cedaredge sculptor Daphna Russell that was painted by a Montrose friend of hers took best of show honors in the annual Delta Fine Arts show at the AppleShed. Daphna is a wellknown and energetic advocate and contributor to all things touching on community or having to do with art. She wasn’t at the DFA show opening reception on May 25 to see her portrait honored. She was halfway around the world in the African nation of Rwanda on a church mission sharing her love of art and teaching it to children there, her friends at the DFA reception event said. The DFA donated some of the art materials Daphna took along for use on the mission trip, explained Dave Rasmussen, DFA board member. Frank Gauna is the multi-talented artist from Montrose who painted Daphna’s portrait. Gauna is an accomplished graphics and jewelry designer, in addition to his oil painting accomplishments. His portrait of Daphna shows her sitting with a lamb sculpture which Daphna created and which Gauna owns. Gauna said that Daphna participated in five, hour-and-a-half long sittings for the work. The DFA show is hosted annually by the AppleShed. Owner Connie Williams and the Loading Dock Deli staff prepared a complimentary buffet for the several dozen artists and others who attended the event. Sixty artists from Fruita to Ouray entered some 170 framed works,

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Portrait of Daphna Russell with a sculpture of hers that won Best of Show at the Delta Fine Arts exhibition. sculpture, photography and mixed media pieces in the show. Entries were judged by Carol Vance Courtney. Awards were given for first place and honorable mention in several categories. First-place honors were taken by the following artists: James Dawson, “Almost There,” oil; Carol Ann Rasmussen, “Red Dog,” sculpture; Laurae Fortner-Welch, “You Look That Way, I’ll Look This Way,” pastel; Norman Gibbs, “Iris,” photography; Sharon Marolf, “Old Iron,” drawing; Virginia Blackstock, “Grand Gulch Ruins,” watercolor; Joyce Lee Peterson, “Burst of Color,” water media. Honorable mention honors were won by the following artists: Anna Clarie Johnson, “Wyvern Song,” alcohol and ink; Tommie Howerton, “Painted Lady,” pastel; Ron Henry, “Playful Fillies,” oil/acrylic; Judy Leonard, “They Lurk Beneath,” sculpture; Daphna Russell, “Chasing Cats,” bronze sculpture; Sandy Williamson, “Indian Reds and Umber Vinegar Painted Chest,” mixed media; Catherine

Deuter, “Retired,” oil/ acrylic; Craig Hammer, “Ash Mesa Corn Field at Dawn,” photography; Linda Aubry, “Trophies and Time,” photography; Rae Ann Simmons, “The Gobblins,” photography; Susan Blackstock, “Contemplation,” photography; Barbara Torke, “Three Girls Wading,” pastel; Sherry Moon, “Melange Flying Carpet,” mixed media; Loretta Casler, “Yosemite Serenity,” color pencil; Dani Tupper, “Golden Aspen,” watercolor; Wanda Brunemeier, “Kristin N. Destin,” watercolor; Cassydy Zamarripa, “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow,” pastel; third grader Zachary Kuta, “Making the Goal,” pencil; David Kuta, “Moon for Alex,” watercolor; and Carol Vinz, “Far Horizons,” watercolor.

The Cedaredge Rotary Club’s Thunder Mountain 5K and 10K walk/run will be Saturday, June 2, beginning at Cedaredge Middle School.

The fun walk/run begins at 8 a.m., registration at 7:15-7:45 a.m. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for 12 and under. Registration available at wcedaredgerotary.org or

www.active.com_detail. cfm?event_id=2017257 Proceeds help fund scholarship, dictionaries and community grants. Call Jamie Meiklejohn at 970-778-2868 for more.

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Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

End in sight The school year drew to a close for Hunsicker Elementary School students last week as they participated in traditional field day activities at the school. Racing towards the finish of the school term above are, left to right, third graders Dennis Jackson, Skyler Sakala, Winnie Hirsch, and Justine Valdez.

Melinda Lenise Ferguson of Cedaredge graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing during the Union College commencement ceremonies on May 6. Union College awarded 170 degrees to 156 students. Founded in 1891 by the Seventh-day Adventist church, Union is located on 50 acres of tree-covered property in southeast Lincoln, Neb., and is a site in the statewide arboretum system.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Marbled Godwit It’s warm, almost feels like summer. And there’s been a dramatic change in the northeast pond — the cattails along the north edge have been burned down. Black stalks contrast starkly with the greenish field beyond. Some of the small trees and shrubs along the inlet ditch . . . reduced to charred silhouettes. Looks dreadful! But in plant progression, silt and sand accumulate with the ebb and flow of water. Small plants take root and debris collects around them (more silt and sand plus bits of dead leaves,

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tiny plants). Gradually larger plants take root and we have a marshland, such as the cattail beds. As time passes, more debris collects and eventually what was a watery place becomes land. And so, to retain the water, the cattails must be controlled. However, right now it looks

appalling! But time passes, things change. And it’s time to look for shorebirds. I look carefully along the edges of the northeast pond . . . nothing but ducks. Check with the binoculars . . . there’s movement, but I can’t tell what it is. Time for the spotting scope. Birds . . . large, gray and brown. But look at the legs and necks . . . long! Focus on one bird . . . the bill is impossible! It’s at least three times the width of the head! It looks orangish at the base . . . darker toward the tip. It’s slightly upturned. Godwit! Each spring some of

these birds appear at Harts Basin during their migration. I always listen for their call. I think of it as a soft “meow” but with a clothespin clipped on that long bill. The dictionary suggests that the name “godwit” is echoic of that call. Now I see them more clearly, and I count 10. Simply standing, sleeping, or preening, although two are probing the water with that long bill. I know that there are three other species of godwit, but they don’t migrate through our region. So seeing these marbled godwits is a treat for me.

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

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO change a child's life! FREE Consultation Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We PUBLIC need your help! Call today EDUCATION for more information. Please SERVICE volunteer to spend time with a child in our community. Partners of Delta, Montrose CLASSICAL CONVER- ALCOHOLICS ANONY- and Ouray, 874-4661, www. sations is a Christian home mous, at Friends of Bill partners-west.org. or www. school group that meets W. club at 9th and Palmer, deltayouth@montrose.net. weekly throughout the meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. (tfx13) school year assisting and Monday at noon, Tuesday at equipping parents to school noon, Wednesday at noon, SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD their children through the 5:30 ladies only. Thursday jewelry and silver or bits of Classical Model. Please at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday gold and silver scraps. The come to the information- at noon, Saturday 12:15 Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes al meeting at 7 p.m. on p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) for the Needy, 549 Millburn June 12 at 326 Main Street, DISCOUNT Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 Suite 103, Delta. Call Britny BECAWS! Havertape for more infor- spay and neuter coupons or send them to: Gale available. Call 970-527- Conger, Secretary of IOOF mation 874-6802. (2x22) 3350, or visit cawsonline. Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. org. Delta County Citizens 548, Delta, CO 81416. for Animal Welfare and THE AMERICAN RED Shelter (CAWS) Cross needs you. Become TOO LATE PAONIA AMERICAN one of the Red Cross volTO CLASSIFY Legion runs a year round unteers who says, “We’ll Be non-perishable emergency There, Because Help Can’t food pantry. This is for Wait!” Call your local Red BOOKKEEPER, INDIVI- the North Fork area. For Cross Chapter at 970-242dual needs to have gen- information, call 527-6252. 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW for information on the diferal accounting knowl- (tfx49) edge, computer skills and ALANON FAMILY GROUP ference you can make in excellent customer service. meets in Delta at 8 p.m. someone’s life as a disaster Competitive salary and ben- on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s volunteer. ((TFNx4)) efits. EOE. First State Bank Episcopal Church, 5th and SUPPORT GROUP: CAREof Colorado, Hotchkiss, CO. Palmer. If there is a prob- givers, friends and loved www.hr@firststatebank- lem of alcoholism in a ones of Alzheimer’s and co.com. (2x22) family member or friend, dementia victims. Facing we can help you. You are not alone. Call Shirley at 323-5067 or Elizabeth at 874-9832 for information. Alateen meeting in Delta, same time, same place. Call first. (TFNx19)

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

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difficult situations? Get help. 2nd Monday every month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call Karen for more details, 8353113. (tfx3)

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BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 8567115. (tfnx12) 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) HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members. Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) 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)

has purchased the large film of the school group and can supply those fine pictures at 75c each. Call at his studio and see them. *** Messrs Miller and Nicholson, owners of the stage line between Delta and Cedaredge, have just purchased a Buick truck and entered the horseless wagon in the mail express and freight service Monday. *** The Delta Store was removed the first of this week from the Stockham building to the Odd Fellows’ building and Manager Hebson says he was never out of condition long enough to check business, even when enroute from one building to the other. *** S. Porges, the furnishing goods man, has taken a lease on the Main street business room in the Delta National bank building, and will occupy it with an increased line of goods on or about the fifteenth of next month. The room is now being fitted up for his use. *** A free barbecue is to be given by the Hotchkiss Fair association in the park in that town, Friday, June 1, and all who attend will without question enjoy the doings of that day. *** Montgomery Ward’s circus came and went, Tuesday. It proved to be a clean little aggregation with some good features and was greatly enjoyed by the goodly number attending. The Independent editor had to take his grandsons to the evening show, and they enjoyed it. *** Col. Wm. Shaver, landlord of the Delta House, frequently talks of purchasing a twenty-five or

thirty acre ranch near town, which will be operated so as to furnish pure cream, butter, eggs, turkeys, chickens and green stuff in season, for his house. The idea is certainly a good one, and would meet the hearty approval of all guests. *** Charles Hammontree, the amateur aviator and flying machine builder of Grand Junction, who is but 19 years of age, made his first air trip one day the latter part of last week, and it was a perfect success, but for his machine striking a telephone wire twenty feet above the ground and causing the young driver to fall. He is badly injured and may die. A height of several hundred feet was attained and he was making a slanting glide to earth when the accident happened. *** A difficulty with the Paonia town safe created some anxiety among the officials last week. Through a misunderstanding while the combination was being changed during the transfer of the clerk’s records the door was shut. Drilling became necessary and the consequent repairs will cause further temporary inconveniences. *** Delta county will probably be put to the expense of rebuilding several bridges which will be destroyed by high water this year. Time will come when cement bridges will span our streams and stay where they are put. Penny wise and pound foolish is the present policy of highway construction. *** The first election for the purpose of electing a set of officers for the new town of Orchard City will be held Saturday, June 1st. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0046 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 19, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Branden Duane Fry Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Republic Mortgage Home Loans, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 9/12/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/18/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 607789 Original Principal Amount $146,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,682.02 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. LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 7 OF GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 718 East 4th 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, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/19/2012 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 # 12-02344 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0047 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 20, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Kelly Brooks and Karen A. Brooks Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 2/16/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/22/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612366 Original Principal Amount $289,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $271,954.48 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 7, BLOCK 3, HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES PHASE 1 & 2, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 13645 Ragged Mountain Drive, 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, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus

attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/20/2012 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 # 12-00698 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0048 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 21, 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) MILTON J. VIDRINE JR. Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 11/20/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/25/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639341 Original Principal Amount $222,360.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,414.76 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 OF PANORAMA HEIGHTS COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 24285 VALLEY VIEW CIRCLE, 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, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/21/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-910-21410 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 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. 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), 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. 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.

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

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 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. 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 (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. 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.

D4 Wednesday, May 30, 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, ACCORDING 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. Commissioners Proceedings April 2012 Delta County Government Salaries 407,273 3rd Millennium Cla Serv 60 A-1 Collection Age Serv 1,057 Aflac CAIC Serv 2,330 Alpha Plumbing An Serv 214 Alpine Fencing And Serv 1,022 Alsco Serv 895 American Family Li Serv 2,951 Americenter Serv 48 Anderson Farm Su Serv 113 Ansafone Contact CServ 56 Aramark Serv 1,154 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 700 B & F Distributing I Serv 78 Ballard,Laura Serv 405 Basher,Robert Serv 26 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 242 BI Incorporated Serv 180 Big John’s Lumber Serv 181 Big Valley Bumpers Serv 1,496 Bizy B’s Serv 35 Blair And Associate Serv 10,600 Blythe Group And Serv 965 Bob Barker Compa Serv 696 Bolinger & Queen Serv 271 Boren, Lance Serv 400 Boss In Montrose Serv 37 Brethouwer DO,N RServ 1,300 Briscoe/Judith Serv 255 Brones, Meredith Serv 13 Bullard,Barry Serv 150 Callaway Packing, I Serv 4,766 Callicutt/Webb Serv 225 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,587 Caremark Serv 707 Carquest Auto Part Serv 377 CEBT-Willis Serv 111,350 Cedaredge Market Serv 30 Central Distributing Serv 5,948 Century Equipment Serv 1,444 Century Link Serv 4,468 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 City Of Delta Serv 9,794 Clark/Ralph E. Serv 26 Colo Dept Of Labor Serv 60 Colo Dept Of Public Serv 6,909 Colorado Assessor’ Serv 300 Colorado Assn Of C Serv 50 Colorado Counties IServ 1,400 Colorado Departme Serv 670 Colorado Machiner Serv 2,251 Colorado State Tre Serv 2,455 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 2,744 County Sheriffs Of Serv 150 Cummins Rocky M Serv 2,468 Custom Direct Llc Serv 13,109 Delta Auto Parts Serv 2,048 Delta Co Memorial Serv 409 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 16,622 Delta County Abstr Serv 23,000 Delta County Clerk Serv 17 Delta County Gis D Serv 39 Delta County Indep Serv 589 Delta County Sherif Serv 49 Delta County Treas Serv 118,588 Delta County Treas Serv 54,337 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Fire Safe Llc Serv 249 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 1,321 Delta Housing Auth Serv 7,931 Delta Rigging & To Serv 256 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 4,558 Dependable Lumbe Serv 48 DG Concrete Serv 550 Double D Saws Serv 192 Double J Disposal I Serv 750 Doughty Steel & M Serv 100 Dowell, Charlie Serv 300 Dr Curb Serv 1,098 DTS Fluid Power In Serv 87 Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 160 Earley, Laura Serv 255 Easypermit Postag Serv 1,929 Eaton Sales & ServiServ 1,771 Eddins,Ann Serv 227 Elan Financial Servi Serv 1,018 Enterprise Fund Serv 329 Erickson,Sharon L. Serv 85 Essman,Lynn Serv 32 Experient Corp Serv 800

Faris Machinery Co Serv 200 Federal Express Serv 25 Fiedler,Robert Serv 174 First State Bank Of Serv 85 Flex One/Aflac Serv 88 Forensic Science C Serv 210 Gall,James M. Serv 100 Gallenbeck,Ty Serv 532 Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 555 Gempler’s Serv 444 Girardi’s Heavy Ha Serv 493 Gmco Corporation Serv 4,940 GMSI Serv 25,341 Govconnection Inc Serv 5,843 Grainger Serv 132 Grand Junction Pip Serv 9,158 Grand Mesa Discou Serv 1,864 Graphox Design An Serv 2,186 Great Experiences Serv 1,225 Green, Larry T. Serv 51 Guthrie’s Floor Cov Serv 421 Hanson Internation Serv 836 Hart Intercivic Inc Serv 2,389 Hartman Brothers Serv 260 Hellman Collision C Serv 1,038 Hellman Motor Co Serv 80,852 Hensley Battery & Serv 213 Hewlett-Packard Co Serv 973 HHH Inc Serv 13 High Country Gas Serv 151 High Country Shop Serv 93 Hinchman ConstrucServ 6,288 Hobart Service Serv 533 Home Depot Credit Serv 1,043 Hometown Electric Serv 80 Hotchkiss High Sch Serv 100 HSBC Business Sol Serv 40 Ikon Office SolutionServ 1,062 Intermountain Path Serv 10,200 Interstate Batteries Serv 100 Inventory Trading C Serv 72 J & A Traffic Produ Serv 116 JM Plumbing & He Serv 235 John Deere Financi Serv 184 Johnson, Susan C. Serv 255 Johnstone Supply Serv 330 Kalenak,Robert Serv 70 K-D Flags Serv 221 Keyman Security Ll Serv 409 Kimball-Midwest Serv 409 King Soopers Cust Serv 106 Knight,Christine L Serv 10 KP & Company Serv 1,800 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 2,496 L & B Vacuum Serv 99 Lacal Equipment In Serv 274 Laird Automotive LlServ 508 Lawson Products In Serv 600 Lemoine Jr,William Serv 3,516 Lewis-Goetz And C Serv 19 Loy,Rene Serv 159 Luna,Patricia V Serv 31 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 1,302 M & A Welding Serv 1,678 Main Street Printer Serv 1,187 Mark’s Plumbing P Serv 1,462 Master Petroleum Serv 62,540 Mckee,Frederick D. Serv 64 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,293 Mesa Bearing & Po Serv 429 Mesa County Serv 1,981 Messenger & Asso Serv 240 MGT Of America In Serv 1,473 MHC Kenworth - Gr Serv 397 Mid-American Rese Serv 174 Midwestern Colora Serv 116 Montrose Memoria Serv 1,375 Morton,Duane Serv 14 Moss Jr.,Leo Serv 1,270 Mountain Pest ContServ 110 Mountain Valley Co Serv 129,614 Mountain Valley Ne Serv 48 Myers Enterprises Serv 2,080 Newtek Technology Serv 95 Nielsen,Scott Serv 3,332 Nimthor Inc Serv 47 North Fork Aviation Serv 650 North Fork Commu Serv 200 NWCC Serv 250 Office Depot Serv 6,278 Pack Shack Serv 398 Pagone,Donna L. Serv 85 Paonia Auto Parts Serv 2 Paonia Ditch Comp Serv 222 Pest Away Sprayin Serv 3,785 Pitney Bowes Serv 789 Pizza Hut Serv 47 Power Equipment Serv 3,891 Professional Elevat Serv 400 Prospace Interiors Serv 276 Ramada Inn And S Serv 395 Recla Metals Serv 1,420 Record,Larry R Serv 26 Red Rocks Commu Serv 695 Reserve Account Serv 199 Respond First Aid SServ 109 Rice,David L. Serv 66 Riverbend Machine Serv 1,000 Roadpost Usa Inc Serv 76 Robert’s Enterprise Serv 2,348 Sanders Alignment Serv 769 Save-On-Tools Serv 695 Schroeder,Ben Serv 0 Scott Electric Inc Serv 915 Serck Services, Inc. Serv 198 Service Printing Inc Serv 124 Sherwin-Williams Serv 193 Shields,Phyllis Serv 180 Shock,Lucas Serv 75 Shuss,Connie Serv 85 Sickles/Frank D. Serv 101 Simmons Lock And Serv 195 Smiling Aviation In Serv 1,500 Snap-On-Tools Cor Serv 229 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Sourcegas LLC Serv 5,344 State Industrial Pro Serv 149 Stephenson, Teresa Serv 35 Stephenson,Teri Serv 85 Stroud, Georgette Serv 24 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,242 Suppes Heating An Serv 204 Sysco Intermountai Serv 3,274 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 1,376 Tayshen Automotiv Serv 971 TDS Telecom Serv 1,629 Texas Refinery Cor Serv 506 The Father’s House Serv 80 The Place I Go Serv 1,095 The UPS Store #57 Serv 145 Thyssenkrupp Elev Serv 2,003 Tim Hellman Chevr Serv 91 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 15,961 Town Of Cedaredg Serv 10,000 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 219 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 48 Town Of Paonia Serv 85 Tracker Software C Serv 844 Triad Resource Gro Serv 1,787 Tri-County Water Serv 69 Trispoke Technolog Serv 120 Tri-State Generatio Serv 900 Tuck Communicati Serv 48 Twenty First Centur Serv 1,040 Two-Way Communi Serv 32 U S Postal Service Serv 779 Uniform & Accesso Serv 311 United ReprographiServ 299 Us Imaging Serv 2,063 Us Tractor And Har Serv 181 Venard,Frederick L Serv 300 Verizon Wireless Serv 1,052 Vermeer Sales And Serv 154 Wagner Equipment Serv 19,822 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 2,205 Waste Managemen Serv 2,090 Weavers Small Eng Serv 34 Weekender Sports Serv 376 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 204 Wells Fargo Serv 742 West Slope Branch Serv 380 Wilbur-Ellis Compa Serv 180 Worley,Amanda Serv 117 Worthington,Micha Serv 210 WSI Corporation Serv 597 Grand Total 1,348,459 I,R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 23rd day of May, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of May 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent this 30th day of May, 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

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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. Commissioners Proceedings April 2012 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 155,716.99 AFLAC Flex One SERV 35.20 AFLAC CAIC SERV 865.54 AFLAC SERV 849.30 AT&T Mobility SERV 140.76 Atchley, Paul SERV 127.60 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Blaine, Susan SERV 120.20 Bowler, Brian SERV 202.00 Bullard, Angela SERV 33.60 CEBT SERV 28,296.72 Chaffee Co Sheriff SERV 25.00 Christine Knight/BoCC SERV 10,326.25 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 CO Correctional Ind. SERV 16.79 CWFC SERV 230.00 Comfort Suites SERV 168.00 Courtyard Tech Center SERV 318.00 Cressler, Lori SERV 206.00 Delta Co Commission SERV 8,530.61 Delta Co Health SERV 2,816.82 Delta Co Independent SERV 39.08 Delta Co Public Library SERV 1,985.32 Delta Co School Dist SERV 22,634.25 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 117.60 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 423.24 Delta Co Treas SERV 32,518.65 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,638.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 733.30 Delta Co Treas SERV 16,843.74 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 576.60 Enterprise Fund SERV 16.75 Experian SERV 77.00 Fairfield Inn SERV 594.00 Gallegos, Anne SERV 581.60 Gallegos, Carol SERV 103.00 Garver, James SERV 124.40 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 239.44 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Greer Co Sheriff SERV 50.00 Grimes Co Sheriff SERV 100.00 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 3,926.36 Harper, Mary SERV 50.40 Hewlett Packard SERV 986.00 HHH, Inc SERV 9.73 High Country Shopper SERV 1,071.42 Hilltop Com Resources SERV 41,992.11 Holiday Inn Select SERV 119.95 IMS Colorado SERV 389.50 Jefferson Co Sheriff SERV 35.00 King Soopers SERV 19.87 Laboratory Corp SERV 228.00 Lashmett, Heather SERV 42.80 Lemoine, William SERV 437.00 Lexis Nexis SERV 50.00 Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 240.58 Main Street Printers SERV 6,314.00 Marchun, Karin SERV 111.20 Melgoza, Deborah SERV 259.41 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 65.00 Michigan Process SERV 55.00 Montrose Co School SERV 200.00 Montrose Co Sheriff SERV 49.00 NCSEA SERV 315.00 Northeastern Process SERV 89.00 Nutt, Erin SERV 187.60 Office Depot SERV 1,806.56 Queen, Tamara SERV 256.20 Records Management SERV 237.80 Ross, Kristi SERV 33.60 Rowe, Sue SERV 48.00 Sears SERV 179.99 Sheraton Steamboat SERV 327.00 STABBS SERV 180.00 Struble, Kari SERV 78.00 Sun Life Financial SERV 617.55 Swisher, Sue SERV 33.60 Talx Corporation SERV 32.50 UCOWF SERV 35.00 UPS Store SERV 37.44 Total 353,081.79 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 30th Day of May, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th Day of May, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, 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

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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.

pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A tract of land situated in the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the North Quarter corner of Section 17 bears North 14°17' West a distance of 1925.5 feet; Thence North 84°57' East 86.4 feet; Thence South 62°32' East 193.1 feet; Thence South 47°48' East 133.1 feet; Thence South 3°48' East 230.1 feet; Thence North 89°52' West 349.4 feet; Thence North 3°09' West 400.0 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Also known as Lot 16 of Northridge Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 18571 Eastridge Rd, 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, 07/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/23/2012 Last Publication 6/20/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/15/2012 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 # 12-01099 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

Health Board Proceedings April 2012 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV 48,162.77 AFLAC SERV 317.19 AFLAC Flex One SERV 17.60 AFLAC CAIC SERV 302.09 AR Services SERV 199.18 CEBT SERV 8,663.62 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 CO West Business SERV 458.18 Comfort Inn Eagle SERV 599.94 Courtyard Denver Tech SERV 198.00 Courtyard Park SERV 326.00 Cumulus SERV 1,412.44 Delta Auto Parts SERV 20.49 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,197.77 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 485.26 Delta Co Independent SERV 199.62 Delta Co Hospital SERV 1,526.24 Delta Co Treas SERV 10,277.12 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,489.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 424.99 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,273.36 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 315.32 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 71.36 High Country Shopper SERV 382.20 King Soopers SERV 22.95 Koehler, Bonnie SERV 381.20 Hudnall, Larry SERV 72.00 Lucy, Keith SERV 72.00 Main Street Printers SERV 511.00 Metropolitan Path SERV 850.00 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 90.00 Orona, Becky SERV 39.00 Paragard SERV 785.55 Patsy’s Secretarial SERV 66.50 Payment Remittance SERV 107.79 Probert, Karen SERV 25.60 Smith Medical Partners SERV 2,793.88 Subway SERV 50.00 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 Teva Pharmaceuticals SERV 656.16 Theracom SERV 892.98 Total 91,576.58 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 30th Day of May, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th Day of May, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, 2012.

Notice of Availability USDA-Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 & COC-67232 Draft Environmental Impact Statement Paonia Ranger District Gunnison County, CO On May 25, 2012, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests will publish the Notice of Availability in Federal Register for Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 and COC-67232 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Paonia Ranger District, Gunnison County, Colorado. This publication identifies the official comment period for this Draft EIS. In order to be eligible to appeal (36 CFR 215 and 251 and regulations pertinent to cooperating agencies) and to be most helpful in completing this project, comments must be received by July 9, 2012. In 2010, a scoping/comment period occurred during the development of this project as it was being prepared as an environmental assessment for which some of you submitted comments. Please submit additional comments on your review of the Draft EIS if you wish to maintain appeal eligibility. Project Information A Draft EIS has been prepared which analyzes the effects of the Forest Service consenting to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to lease these parcels and issue the lease modifications. At the leasing stage, the federal agencies evaluate the effects of subsidence (lowering of the land surface incident to coal removal) and identify which surface resources may require specific protection from subsidence or foreseeable surface uses. The quantity of mineable coal in the lease modifications would extend the existing operations approximately 19 months beyond those leases that are currently approved. No increase in coal production is anticipated nor would any additional jobs be created at the West Elk Mine if BLM decides to issue the lease modifications. The BLM manages the federal mineral estate for coal leases. Where the land surface is managed by the Forest Service, BLM must have consent from the Forest Service before leasing can occur. Subsequent permitting would also be required before mining could occur. Therefore, the BLM (Uncompahgre Field Office and Colorado State Office), the Western Region of Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) and the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (DRMS) are cooperating agencies and will be using this same analysis to inform their decision making processes and regulatory requirements. In 2009, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office notified the GMUG that parent coal company, ArkLand Company applied to modify existing federal coal leases, COC-1362 and COC-67232, by adding about 800 and 921 acres respectively to them. Coal in the existing leases is mined by Mountain Coal Company (MCC) from their West Elk Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County, Colorado. The applications were made to prevent bypass of federal coal reserves. The coal lease modification areas lie in portions of sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 23 of township 14 south, range 90 west, of the 6th prime meridian. The modification areas include National Forest System (NFS) surface lands managed by the GMUG. The coal estate in this area is administered by the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office. The BLM is required by law to consider leasing Federally-owned minerals for economic recovery. With respect to lands managed by the Forest Service, the agency

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0044 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 15, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Lori B Hunter 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 5/3/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/11/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 642681 Original Principal Amount $228,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $227,513.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to

considers consenting to the BLM leasing coal reserves underlying lands within its jurisdiction, and prescribes conditions (as stipulations) for the protection of nonmineral resources. In this instance, the Forest Service is considering consenting to BLM modifying ArkLand’s existing federal coal leases COC-1362 and COC-67232 by adding 1,722 cumulative acres to them. The Forest Service identifies any needed stipulations to protect noncoal (surface) resources. If Forest Service consent is given, the BLM would offer the modifications by non-competitive bid. If the lease modifications occur, the coal in this area would be accessed and recovered by underground longwall mining methods. The coal would be transported using MCC’s existing coal transportation system and surface facilities. At the leasing stage, the federal agencies evaluate the effects of subsidence (i.e. the land surface lowered as a result of mining) on surface resources, and identify which surface resources may require specific protection from subsidence or foreseeable surface uses. Under a foreseeable mine plan scenario, surfaces uses on these modifications may include methane drainage wells (MDWs), and depending on the alternative framework analyzed, associated access roads required to safely mine the coal resources. Specific locations of the MDWs and roads are not known at the leasing stage and will not be known until the specific mine plans are approved during the subsequent permitting process. However, the surface uses are reasonably projected for cumulative effects analysis purposes in NEPA at the leasing stage. Approximately 1,450 acres of the modification areas are within the West Elk Inventoried Roadless Area (equates to approx. 1,540 acres in proposed Colorado Roadless Area). If the lease modifications are approved, temporary roads and incidental timber cutting may be needed to construct, operate and maintain MDWs. This leasing action itself does not authorize any surface disturbing activities; however it does evaluate the need for conditions on subsequent use of the land surface. In this case, conditions from parent leases would be applied to the modifications. Conditions may, however, need to be updated to comply with current regulations. The GMUG Forest Supervisor is the Responsible Official for this discretionary consent decision on these coal lease modifications. The BLM State Director is the Responsible Official for the BLM leasing decision. Subsequent permitting activities are anticipated within the Department of Interior and by the DRMS. Given the purpose and need, the Responsible Official will review the proposed action, the other alternatives, and the environmental consequences in order to decide the following: • Forest Service-whether or not to consent to the BLM modifying existing federal coal Lease COC1362 by 800 acres and existing federal coal Lease COC-67232 by 922 acres and prescribe conditions (stipulations) needed for the protection of non-coal resources. • BLM-whether or not to add acres to lease. • OSM-whether or not to make a mine plan modification adding acres. • DRMS-would permit mining of additional acres, if added, to the mine plan. A No Action alternative and two alternatives developed with stipulations are considered in detail that respond to different roadless area regulatory frameworks are considered in the DEIS. Eight other alternatives were considered but eliminated from detailed study it the DEIS. Submitting Comments Pursuant to 36 CFR 215.13 (b), only those individuals or organizations who submit comments during the official comment period will be eligible to file an appeal. Reviewers should provide the Forest Service with their comments by July 9, 2012. This will enable the agencies to analyze and respond to the comments at one time and to use information acquired in the preparation of the final EIS, thus avoiding undue delay in the decision making process. Reviewers have an obligation to structure their participation in the National Environmental Policy Act process so that it is meaningful and alerts the agency to the reviewers’ position and contentions. Environmental objections that could have been raised at the draft stage may be waived if not raised until after completion of the final environmental impact statement. Comments on the Draft EIS should be specific to these lease modifications and should address the adequacy of the statement and the merits of the alternatives discussed (40 CFR 1503.3). Send Comments to: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Attn: Forest Supervisor 2250 HWY 50 Delta, CO 81416 Email: comments-rocky-mountain-gmug@fs.fed.us Fax: 970-870-6698 Electronic comments will be accepted, and must be submitted as an ANSI compatible format (e.g. *.doc, *.txt, *.rtf) or .pdf. Please note in the subject line that the comments are for Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 and COC-67232. If the sender does not receive an automated acknowledgement of the receipt of comments, it is the sender’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt by other means. Electronic comments should be sent to: coments-rockymountain-gmug@fs.fed.us. Hand delivered written comments will be accepted at the GMUG National Forests, 2250 HWY 50, Delta, Colorado, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays. Reviewers are advised that comments they submit will become part of the Final EIS and may be released in their entirety including personal information. Comments submitted to the Forest Service will be shared with cooperating agencies. It is suggested that document links be included in lieu of attached appendices to facilitate incorporation into the final document. Form letters submitted will count as only one comment no matter how many copies are received and if received through an organization’s clearinghouse or member campaign will be assumed to represent the views of that organization. Obtaining Copies Copies of the Draft EIS may be downloaded from the internet at the following link: http://www. fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/ ?project=32459. For further information or to obtain copies of the Draft EIS if unable to download directly, please contact Niccole Mortenson at 406-3293163 or nmortenson@fs.fed.us or Ryan Taylor at 970-527-4131 or rztaylor@fs.fed.us. Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, 2012.

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Delta County Independent District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street, Room 338 Delta, Colorado 81416 Petitioner: THE CITY OF DELTA, a Colorado Municipality v. Respondents: THE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST DATED JANUARY 19, 2005, WALTER RAYNOR, BERNARD BARRERE, THE COLORADO PACKING CORPORATION, JOHN E. HILLMAN, THE DELTA COUNTY CANNING COMPANY, NICHOLAS ABEYTA, AURELIO RODRIGUEZ, HELEN RODRIGUEZ, SENTENEY FAMILY TRUST, JIM VENTRELLO AS TREASURER OF DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS CIVIL ACTION. Attorneys for Petitioner: Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Michael Schottelkotte 550 Palmer St., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 43, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No.: 970-874-4451 FAX No.: 970-874-7433 Email: main@brownlawllc.com Atty. Reg. #: 2414 Case No.: 12 CV 72 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION To the Respondents identified above as: FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST DATED JANUARY 19, 2005, WALTER RAYNOR, BERNARD BARRERE, THE COLORADO PACKING CORPORATION, JOHN E. HILLMAN, THE DELTA COUNTY CANNING COMPANY, NICHOLAS ABEYTA, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWNS PERSON WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS CIVIL ACTION. You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court at the address listed above, on or before the date of July 27, 2012, an answer or other responsive pleading to the Petition in Condemnation ("Petition") filed by the Petitioner, the City of Delta, Colorado, in this matter. Your answer or other response must be accompanied by any applicable filing fee, and a copy thereof should be served upon the Petitioner's attorney. You are hereby informed that this is a special statutory proceeding in eminent domain for condemnation of specific real property in Delta County, Colorado brought by the Petitioner pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1101, et seq. and 38-6-101 et seq. Any objection concerning the legal sufficiency of the Petition, or the regularity of other aspects of this proceeding, must be raised as part of any answer or response that you may elect to file with the Court, as provided by C.R.S. 38-1-109. Said real property being sought by condemnation is more specifically described as parcels 1 through 7 on Exhibit A attached hereto. "EXHIBIT A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 18 A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL B DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S33°38'31"E A DISTANCE OF 2,227.89 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL B AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY OF PAUL SHERMAN ESTATE, RECEPTION NUMBER 2000505 AND BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 650.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 652755 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, N 89°52'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 156.60 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1010.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°26'35" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 78.32 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 43°35'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 78.30 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 513.92 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL B; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL B, N 69°31'07" E, A DISTANCE OF 128.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 2. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 18A A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCELS A AND B DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 30°05'46" E A DISTANCE OF 2,147.88 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383 AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519 AND BEING 120.32 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY BY PERPENDICULAR MEASURE FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 569.22 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1010.00

FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 04°26'35" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 78.32 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 43°35'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 78.30 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 652755 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, N 8952'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 56.40 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1050.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 02°13'51" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 40.88 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 42°29'23" W, A DISTANCE OF 40.88 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 585.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, ALONG THE ARC ON A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 374.56 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°37'26" AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 43.30 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 71°04'00" E, A DISTANCE OF 43.28 FEET FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 3. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 20 A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S30°19'43"E A DISTANCE OF 1,564.53 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL A BEING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 225.27 FEET AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY OF PAUL SHERMAN ESTATE, RECEPTION NUMBER 2000505 TO THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 650383; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 225.27 FEET; THENCE N 48°37'33" E, A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 4. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 20A A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY AND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S30°19'43" E A DISTANCE OF 1,564.53 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE S 48°37'33" W. A DISTANCE OF 120.32 FEET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 517.14 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN BOOK 247 AT PAGE 519; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 517.14 FEET; THENCE N 48°37'33" E, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 5. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 35 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST, 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 17485, 1997, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS N 42°53'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 5211.92 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 35°47'23" E A DISTANCE OF 3,080.25 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24 BEARS S 52°55'19" E A DISTANCE OF 2,188.75 FEET, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 99.91 FEET; THENCE N 52°52'35" W, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 652755; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N 89°54'56" E, A DISTANCE OF 111.87 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 36.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 6. RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 35A A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER

OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST, 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 17485, 1997, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS N 42°53'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 5211.92 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 35°47'23" E A DISTANCE OF 3,080.25 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24 AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24 BEARS S 52°55'19" E A DISTANCE OF 2,188.75 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 99.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 24, S 89°54'56" W, A DISTANCE OF 66.15 FEET; THENCE N 52°52'35" W, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 652755; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, N 89°54'56" E, A DISTANCE OF 66.15 FEET; THENCE S 52°52'35" E, A DISTANCE OF 45.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ANY PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL WHICH LAY WITHIN PARCELS OWNED BY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST; RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTION PARCEL 21 VAC ALL OF THAT SIXTEEN FOOT WIDE ROADWAY EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN BOOK 64 AT PAGE 333, BOOK 163 AT PAGE 47, BOOK 240 AT PAGE 127, BOOK 270 AT PAGE 372, AND BOOK 277 AT PAGE 539 OF THE DELTA COUNTY RECORDS; LOCATED IN THE DELTA TOWNSITE AND IN LOT 4 AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNT LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 02°23'51" E A DISTANCE OF 635.52 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BRIDGE STREET, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD THE FOLLOWING THREE COURSES: 1. S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 605.92 FEET TO DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NUMBER 23; 2. ALONG THE LINE FROM DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER NUMBER 23 TO DELTA TOWNSITE CORNER 19, S 78°11'48" E, A DISTANCE OF 166.85 FEET; 3. S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 527.44 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 650383; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 605.92 FEET; THENCE N 78°11'48" W, A DISTANCE OF 166.85 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W, A DISTANCE OF 611.18 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, N 48°23'32" E, A DISTANCE OF 16.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL 7. PARCEL 21AE ANY PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL WHICH MAY LAY WITHIN THE PARCELS OWNED BY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD TRUST. A THIRTY FOOT WIDE ACCESS EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF THE DELTA TOWNSITE AND LOT 4, SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32'17" E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 00°59'48" E A DISTANCE OF 648.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BRIDGE STREET AND 20.32 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 41°22'27" E, A DISTANCE OF 1,058.89 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL A DESCRIBED IN BOOK 866 AT PAGE 261 OF THE RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, S 48°37'33" W, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET; THENCE N 41°22'27" W. A DISTANCE OF 1,058.77 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE, N 48°23'32" E, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; At a hearing to be scheduled in this proceeding, or pursuant to a stipulation for immediate possession, the Court may authorize the Petitioner to take full and immediate possession and use of the property described in the Petition, as allowed by C.R.S. 38-1-105(6)(a). Then, a valuation trial will be scheduled in this proceeding for purposes of determining just compensation to be paid by the Petitioner for the property taken by condemnation. If more than one Respondent is determined to be entitled to share in the just

compensation awarded in this matter, a subsequent apportionment trail will be conducted pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1-105(3). If you fail to answer the Petition in Condemnation by the date specified, or otherwise fail to appear and assert your rights at the valuation and/or any apportionment trial, the Court, without further notice, will cause reasonable compensation to be determined and title to the subject real property to be vested in the Petitioner, all in accordance with applicable law. This summons and notice is being issued and published pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1-103. Dated this 22nd day of May, 2012 BROWN, SCHOTTELKOTTE, STIMPERT & VAUGHN, LLC By: /s/ Michael Schottelkotte #2414 Attorney for Petitioner, City of Delta, Colorado Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

NEWSPAPER NOTICE (Grand Junction, CO) On May 7, 2012, an application was tendered for filing with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., for consent to assign the licenses for radio stations KKNN(FM), 95.1 MHz, Delta, CO, KEKB(FM), 99.9 MHz, Fruita, CO, KBKL(FM), 107.9 MHz, Grand Junction, CO, KEXO(AM), 1230 KHz, Grand Junction, CO, KMXY(FM), 104.3 MHz, Grand Junction, CO, and KDBN(FM), 101.1 MHz, Parachute, CO, from Cumulus Licensing LLC to Townsquare Media Grand Junction License, LLC. The officers, managers, members, directors and other attributable parties to the assignor are Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., John W. Dickey, Jonathan G. Pinch, Richard S. Denning, Joseph P. Hannan, Linda Hill, Robert H. Sheridan, III, Ralph B. Everett, Eric P. Robison, Cumulus Licensing LLC, Cumulus Broadcasting LLC, Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., Cumulus Media Inc., Crestview Radio Investors, LLC, Blackstone FC Communications Partners L.P., and Dickey Holdings Limited Partnership, LLLP. Crestview Radio Investors, LLC is controlled by Crestview Partners II, L.P., Crestview Partners II GP, L.P., and Crestview, LLC. The members of the controlling entities are Jeffrey Marcus, Arthur J. Reimers, Thomas S. Murphy, Jr., Barry S. Volpert, Richard M. DeMartini, Robert J. Hurst, Robert V. Delaney, Evelyn C. Pellicone and various trusts and partnerships formed by these members. Blackstone FC Communications Partners L.P. is controlled by BCMA FCC L.L.C. The attributable members of BCMA FCC L.L.C. are Joseph Baratta II, David Blitzer, Michael S. Chae, Chinh E. Chu, David I. Foley, Robert L. Friedman, Lawrence H. Guffey, Hamilton E. James, the Marcus Group. Garrett Moran, James Quella, Neil P. Simpkins, David Tolley, Kenneth C. Whitney, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Prakash A. Melwani, Benjamin J. Jenkins, BG/BLK-1 Ltd., Blackstone FC Communication Capital Associates I L.P., and various trusts formed by these members. The partners in Dickey Holdings Limited Partnership, LLLP are Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., John W. Dickey, Michael W. Dickey, David W. Dickey, Caroline Dickey Oberg, Patricia L. Dickey, The Lewis W. Dickey Declaration of Trust, Lewis W. Dickey, Sr., Trustee, and The Patricia A. Dickey Declaration of Trust, Patricia A. Dickey, Trustee. Townsquare Media Grand Junction License, LLC, the proposed assignee, is a direct whollyowned subsidiary of Townsquare Media Broadcasting, LLC, which is ultimately controlled by Oaktree Capital Group Holdings GP, LLC. Other entities with an attributable interest in the proposed assignee are Townsquare Media, Inc., Townsquare Radio, Inc., Townsquare Radio, LLC, Townsquare Radio Holdings, LLC, Townsquare Management Company, LLC, Townsquare Media, LLC, OCM PF/FF Radio Holdings PT, L.P., Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series I, Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series D, OCM POF IV AIF GAP Holdings, L.P., OCM/GAP Holdings IV, Inc., OCM Principal Opportunities Fund IV AIF (Delaware), L.P., Oaktree Fund AIF Series, L.P. - Series B, Oaktree Fund GP AIF, LLC, Oaktree Fund GP III, L.P., Oaktree AIF Investments, L.P., Oaktree AIF Holdings, Inc., and Oaktree Capital Group Holdings, L.P. The 10% or greater shareholders, managers, members, officers and directors of these entities are John Frank, Bruce Karsh, Stephen Kaplan, David Kirchheimer, Howard Marks, Steven Price, Stuart Rosenstein, Alex Berkett, Dhruv Prasad, Erik Hellum, Scott Schatz, B. James Ford, Andrew Salter, David Quick, David Lebow, Gary Ginsberg, Todd Molz, Richard Ting, Lisa Arakaki, Brian Beck, Emily Alexander, Martin Boskovich, Jay Ghiya, Cary Kleinman, John Edwards, and Jeff Arnold. A copy of the application and related materials are on file for public inspection during regular business hours at 315 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, or at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 - 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20554. Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30, June 6, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0049 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 27, 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) RACHEL L. ALVAREZ Original Beneficiary(ies) COLORADO HOUSING ENTERPRISES, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt IRBC, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 11/13/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/17/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 573722 Original Principal Amount $10,309.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $9,071.19 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 26 OF PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1753 PIONEER CIR, DELTA, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/27/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 6025.00005 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0050 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 27, 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) RONDA M ROGACKI Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 8/14/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/19/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 570375 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $85,826.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 11, BLOCK 2, HOFREFE AND WILSON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 520 W MAIN STREET, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/27/2012 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 # 9105.03696

©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0052 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 28, 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 Beilfuss and Desiree Beilfuss Original Beneficiary(ies) First Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 5/15/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/18/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615252 Original Principal Amount $219,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $213,818.64 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 76, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1516 Guadelupe 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, 07/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 5/30/2012 Last Publication 6/27/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/28/2012 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 # 11-15030 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Garnet Mesa Investments, LLC, P.O. Box 784, Delta, CO 81416, (970) 874-9986 has filed an application for 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 Warren Pit and is located at or near NE1/4NW1/4, Section 9, Township 15 South, Range 95 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, 2032. The proposed future use of the land is Private

Recreation. 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 July 3, 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 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sheldon R. Goodloe aka Sheldon Goodloe aka Sheldon Roy Goodloe, Deceased Case Number 2012PR45 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, 501 Palmer St., Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 on or before September 24, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Coleen A. Webb 12221 East Amherst Circle Aurora, Colorado 80014 Published in the Delta County Independent May 23, 30 and June 6, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Larue Farrington, a/k/a Charles L. Farrington, a/k/a Charles Farrington, Deceased Case Number 2012PR44 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before September 9, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Charlotte Louise Ketchum Personal Representative 10024 3300 Road Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Attorney for the Estate Sandra J. Nettleton, #42411 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 120 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3118 Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Mountain Coal Company, LLC (MCC), P.O. Box 591, Somerset, CO 81434, (970) 929-5015, has filed a complete application for Technical Revision No. TR-129 to MCC’s Mining and Reclamation Permit No. C-80-007 with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board), under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The permit was originally issued by the Board in July 1981, and subsequently renewed in August 1986, January 1993 (effective August 1991), July 1996, July 2001, April 2007 (effective July 2006), and November 2011 (effective July 2011.) The current five-year permit term expires July 31, 2016. The West Elk Mine five-year permit area contains lands in Sections 9-11, 13-36, T13S, R90W, 6th PM; and Sections 23-26, T13S, R91W, 6th PM, and Sections 1-5 , 8-12, T14S, R90W, 6th PM in Delta and Gunnison Counties. The location of the lands can be found on the USGS 7.5 minute Somerset and Minnesota Pass Quadrangle Topographic Maps. The current permit area encompasses approximately 17,154.9 acres. This Technical Revision is to revise the location of a few longwall panel MDW road segments and pad locations resulting in a net reduction of more than 1,250’ of previously approved roads. Copies of the technical revision application are available for review at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (CDRMS) office, Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado, 80203, phone (303) 866-3567, and the Gunnison County Planning Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D, Gunnison, CO 81230. Comments or objections concerning the revision application should be directed to the CDRMS at the above address not later than 10 days after the date of publication of this notice in order to be considered. Published in the Delta County Independent May 30, 2012.

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God loves you right where you are made huge mistakes in his lifetime. David had to pay the consequences for his sins, but through it all, God still loved him and forgave him. David was anointed with the Holy Spirit, and expressed his close relationship in Psalm 139:7-10. “Where could I go from your spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven you are there. If I make my bed in sheol (the place of the dead), behold, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning or dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall your hand lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” (Amplified Bible) When we were children

BY PAUL CHAMBERLAIN Assistant Pastor Mountain Christian Center

There is a message being preached in certain parts of the church, that making it to heaven is dependent on your righteousness and not the Lord’s. Nothing could be further from the truth. Has anybody ever told you that you had to have your act together before Jesus Christ can use you? If they have, then I have some great news for you. God has never had anybody working for him yet who was perfect and all human. King David was a perfect example of this truth. He was a man after God’s own heart, and yet he

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

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

growing up in our parents’ home, ours was a learning environment from the time we were born, not yet knowing our destination. We were raised and taught, day by day, until the time came for us to be on our own. The same principles apply with the kingdom of God, with one major exception; in the kingdom of God, we are never on our own. The day we accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he became part of us and we became part of him. The very fact that we are part of God’s family simply means that we are his children and a continuous work in progress. Just as our earthly parents raised us and

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

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

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m. Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week. We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home. “Our church could be your home.” “We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

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NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

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

763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m. Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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All Saints plans huge yard sale All Saints Lutheran Church is holding a yard sale Friday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to noon. The church is located on Hwy. 65 one mile north of the Cory General Store. Proceeds from the annual sale will be used by the women of the church for donations to charitable funds, special church needs and activities.

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

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Nursery Provided

CRAWFORD COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 297 Dogwood Ave., Crawford • 921-3300 Rev. John Hiestand Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Adult Education 8:00 a.m. Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA 227 Oak Ave., Paonia • 527-7291 • 527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church 10:15 a.m. Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Father Canice Enyiaka Independent, Fundamental Saturday: Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday: REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH English Mass 10:00 a.m. (Missouri Synod) Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Ryan ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Cedaredge, CO 81413 Tiny Treasures Preschool CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 658 Howard St., Delta Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 970-856-6495 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Science of Mind Classes Also Available Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information call 626-3347

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

have eternal life.” John 3:16 (Amplified Bible)

ADVENTIST CHURCH

American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m. Sunday: Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m. Reaching the children and youth of AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m. Western Delta County Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m. Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m. FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m. Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC)

yourselves, but it is the gift of God; not because of works, lest any man should boast.” (Amplified Bible) Friends, God will take you right where you are, and use your talents even if you are rough around the edges. The thing to remember is this. We serve the Lord Jesus out of our love for him, and not because of the law. The law was nailed to the cross with Jesus and was fulfilled because of him. It is now the law of love that rules the Christian life. “For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that he gave up his only begotten son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but

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

corrected our mistakes, our father in Heaven is constantly correcting our flaws. I would like to point out that our Lord Jesus loves us beyond our flaws, because he forgave every sin, past, present and future, while he hung on the cross. He even took the thief on the cross to heaven with him, simply because the thief believed in Jesus, repented of his old life. The father now sees Jesus in us, because we now have his righteousness. We will never make heaven on our righteousness, ours is worthless. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by free grace that you are saved, through your faith and this is not of

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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D8 Wednesday, May 30, 2012

B A C K P A G E BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

ycling is a great way to savor the beauty of western Colorado. Take advantage of the great weather and hop on your road or mountain bike for one of these rides, which have been suggested by three local residents.

From Cedaredge Jim Leser, an avid cyclist from Cedaredge, used the Pioneer Town parking lot just south of Main Street as a starting point for these rides. “There are no level rides in our area,” he says. “They’re all up and down with some challenging hills.” Ride 1. Go south on Hwy. 65 to Eckert where you turn right on North Road. Continue west for 1 mile to Running Deer Road and turn left. Follow Running Deer Road for 2.5 miles to Hwy. 65. Turn right and take your first left at Vista Grande Road (0.2 miles). After 1 mile, take 2100 Road (Austin cutoff) left back to Hwy. 65. Turn right and return to Eckert. Left on North Road for 0.2 mile and turn right on to Happy Hollow Road (2nd road on right). Follow this road all the way to SW 11th (3.8 miles). SW 11th will take you back to Hwy. 65. Turn left and return to the Pioneer Town parking lot. Total miles: 18. This route can be done in reverse for a change. Ride 2. Go north on Hwy. 65 to the visitors’ center on Grand Mesa. There will be an elevation gain of about 4,000 feet. There are drinks and water at the center. Return to Cedaredge. Going up is a slow slog but coming down is a fast hoot. Watch for deer and make sure you have good brakes. Total miles: 34. Ride 3. Same as Ride 2 but continue across and down Grand Mesa from the visitors center to the little town of Mesa at about 41 miles. There is a small store there for drinks and snacks. Return to Cedaredge. Round trip: 82 miles. This is not a ride for those unprepared for a long day in the saddle. Ride time will vary from 6.5 to 10 hours depending upon skill and fitness level. The next two rides are short rides for the time challenged. Time, about one hour plus or minus depending upon fitness and hill climbing ability. Ride 4. Go north on Hwy. 65, past Aspen Trails to Ute Trail Road (first road on right and about 4 miles out from the Pioneer Town parking lot.) Turn right on Ute Trail Road and follow east until it runs into Surface Creek Road. Bear right on Surface Creek Road and continue across Surface Creek and down to where it intersects with Main Street at the foot of Cedar Mesa. Turn right and continue to the light. Turn left onto Hwy. 65 and return to the parking lot. Total miles: 11. This route can be done in reverse for a change. Ride 5. Go north on Hwy. 65 to the Main Street light. Turn right and go to Surface Creek Road and turn left. Travel up Surface Creek Road until you see Shady Oak Avenue

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Locals’ guide to cycling on your left. Turn left and go west across Surface Creek and take your first right on 2375 Road. Continue until intersection with Ute Trail Road. Turn left and continue to Hwy. 65. Turn left again and ride a short distance to Aspen Trails where you will turn right and then left again on 2325 Road. Continue down to Sage Road and then turn right. Sage will turn into Happy Hollow Road with a right angle curve. Continue through the first stop sign. At the second stop sign, turn left onto R Street (Main Street) and return to Cedaredge. Turn right on SW 2nd Street before the light. Continue through the stop sign to the Pioneer Town parking lot. Total miles: 12. This route can be done in reverse for a change.

in Montrose County. Take 5500 all the way to Highway 348 where you turn right. Stay on 348 for just over two miles, until it curves to the right and heads down a short hill. At the bottom (1/4 mile) is Cedar Road. Turn left to take this scenic loop west of Pea Green. Take Cedar to Banner, then right on Banner past 348 all the way to 5400 Road (it becomes 1500 Road in Delta County). Take 1500 to D Road and take a right. Almost immediately, make a left onto Old Wagon Road, which will wind its way to Hwy. 348. Turn right onto 348 and it will lead you back to downtown Delta. Total miles: 27 with 607 feet of climbing. Make friends with “Delta Road Bikers” to receive updates on group rides.

From Delta John York, a resident of Delta and co-owner of Cascade Bicycles in Montrose, shares these rides: “My favorite mountain bike ride is Sidewinder Trail because it is challenging in parts and easy in parts and so long that you make a day of it. Leave from the new trailhead facility at the foot of Smith Mountain off H75 road. It can easily be accessed from Montrose, Olathe or Delta as it follows along the side of the Gunnison Gorge. “My other favorite, once the snow clears, is the Flowing Park trail on the Grand Mesa. The views are spectacular, the trial is mainly cross-country, not too technical and about 15 miles long. You reach it from Highway 65 to FS 100, take a quick left on Flowing Park Road and go about 1.5 miles to a gate where the trail starts. For road bikers, York has two suggestions: Ride 1. From Bill Heddles Recreation Center, head north to Hwy. 50. Make a right onto H38 Road and a left onto 1600 Road. In about a half mile, make a right onto I Road, which will turn into Trap Club Road. The road will take you through the ‘dobies to North Road. Turn right and ride a short distance to Ward Creek Road. Go north up Ward all the way to R Street where you turn right. This goes through downtown Cedaredge, but keep on it going east to climb Cedar Mesa. At the junction just out of town turn right on Cedar Mesa Road. After gaining the top, stay on Cedar Mesa as it turns first right and then left. Then turn right on 2600 Road and head DOWNHILL towards Fruitgrowers Reservoir. To get to Fruitgrowers take a right at the intersection of 2600 (changes names) and North Road. Take North Road back west to Hwy. 65, then back to Delta on any number of optional routes including back through the ‘dobies. Total miles: 39 if you return on Hwy. 65. Ride 2. From the rec center take Main Street south to 1600 Road. At the “Y” before 1600 heads uphill, bear left onto D-25 Road, which will lead into Ash Mesa Road. Take Ash Mesa to B Road then left onto 1600 Road, which becomes 5500 Road

From Paonia/Hotchkiss Sydney Shaw Nichols of Crawford maps weekly rides for Women on the Move. She says the best mountain biking in the North Fork, hands down, is the Jumbo Mountain Trail System on BLM land just outside Paonia. It’s mostly packed-dirt rolling singletrack routes range from those suitable for children to advanced terrain such as the “Ridge of Doom.” The system trailhead begins at the top of Apple Valley Hill. From town, take Rio Grande Avenue, which leads into Pan American Avenue, which ends at the trailhead. There is limited parking at the trailhead so the best option is to park in Apple Valley and ride up. For detailed information and trail maps, contact Galaxy Bike and Sport, 334 Grand Avenue. For trail conditions and possible group rides, check out the Paonia Singletrack Society on Facebook. The north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is another incredibly scenic mountain bike or hybrid bike option. Unlike Jumbo, the route isn’t technical but rather a well-maintained dirt and gravel road. Ride out and back from the national park ranger station to see magnificent overlooks along the canyon rim such as Island Peaks and Kneeling Camel. It’s just

over 8 miles round trip with about 450 feet of climbing. For a longer adventure, ride the 12 miles up Black Canyon Road to the ranger station from the Crawford Reservoir on Hwy. 92 just south of Crawford. The road is paved for the first 5.7 miles from the intersection with 92 (3 miles south of town), then switches to hard-packed dirt, climbing steadily for the first 8 miles, then heading slightly downhill. Control your speed on the fast downhill return! 1,400 feet total climbing. Needle Rock Loop is one of the best-loved road bike routes in the North Fork. It starts in downtown Paonia and heads over to Crawford for a spin near the iconic volcanic formation that gives the route its name. From Paonia, follow 1st Street onto Mathews Lane and out of town. In about 2 miles, make a left onto Crawford Road, gradually ascending on rolling hills across farmlands and ‘dobies all the way to Hwy. 92. Make a left turn onto 92 and ride into Crawford. Just before the post office, make a left turn onto Dogwood Avenue which will lead seamlessly into Needle Rock Road and then 4200 Road. The road ends at a “T” with Cottonwood Creek Road. Make a left and start a 4-mile scenic downhill run back to the intersection with Crawford Road. At the “Y” intersection, bear right and retrace the route back to Paonia. Total: 32 miles and about 1,900 feet of climbing. Around the Block, another top ride among locals, starts from Hotchkiss City Market. Take Bridge Street (Hwy. 92) toward town and make a right onto Cedar Drive to travel across lovely Barrow Mesa. At the top of the Cedar Drive hill, make a left onto Maple Drive, then right onto Barrow Mesa Road, which leads smoothly left into L50 Road and left again onto 3300 Road for a swoop down to Leroux Creek and back up. At Hwy. 92, take a right and go half a mile on the narrow shoulder, then turn right onto 3250 Road for a mile and left onto L Road. In another 1.5 miles, make a right onto 3100 Road and follow it just over 2 miles

to North Road. Make a left onto North, climb the hill and you’re officially on Redlands Mesa, ready to ride around the “block” that transcribes its borders. Make a right onto 2900 Road and then a left onto Redlands Mesa Road, which continues 5 miles, eventually curving back down to North Road. Make a left onto North and follow it across the south side of the mesa (watch for the buffalo farm on the right) and down the hill to 3100 Road. It’s mostly downhill from here! Make a right onto 3100 Road, keep descending, cross Hwy. 92 and a mile later make a left onto J Road. As J Road curves north along Rogers Mesa, look right for a special view of Scenic Mesa to the south and the North Fork of the Gunnison River below. Three miles from the turn onto J, make a right at the “Y” onto J-80 Road, which will lead down the steep “cemetery hill,” into Riverside Drive and back into town. 33 miles; 1,950 feet of climbing. For a simpler but less varied route, start by going up cemetery hill to Redlands Mesa via J Road and 3100 Road. And for a shorter ride – 20.5 miles, with 1,200 feet of climbing – start at the Rogers Mesa Community House at the corner of 3100 Road & Hwy. 92. Bike north up 3100 Road to North Road to pick up the route. On Grand Mesa Lake of the Woods Trail — An 11.5-mile round trip that begins at the end of Forest Service Road 250. The trail is rated moderate. Scales Lake Road — Six miles round trip, rated easy to moderate. The route begins just off Forest Service Road 118, in the Lands End area. There are also a number of single-track backcountry trails. Just stick to the numbered roads and trails; bike riding is prohibited in wilderness areas and other trails as posted. Maps and recreational information can be obtained at the Delta office of the U.S. Forest Service, 2250 S. Highway 50, (970) 874-6600, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug.

Photos by Kathy Browning and Bob Borchardt