Delta County Independent, June 13, 2012

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SURFACE CREEK NEWS

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Tireless Paonia volunteer, organizer remembered, B3

Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary with helicopter tour, C1 ann

69 young athletes compete in Hershey’s Track Meet, C6

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JUNE 13, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 24

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Teen injured, homes spared in wildfire

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

J.D. TenNapel, 15, suffered second-degree burns last Friday as he drove an ATV through his family’s rural neighborhood warning others of a wildland fire as flames around him rapidly spread and intensified.

J.D.’s injuries were the only ones sustained in the 39-acre blaze that blackened piñon/ juniper woodland along Surface Creek Road between Timothy and T75 roads.

J.D. today is in a Shriners burn center hospital in Sacramento, Calif. (See related story below.)

The wildland fire broke out on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m.,

said Rob Fiedler, county emergency manager. One “large barn” was destroyed, Fiedler said.

All of the 35 to 45 homes that Fiedler estimates were evacuated in the fire area were saved. The 80 to 90 people evacuated from the area during the firefighting effort were allowed to return home at 9 p.m. Friday, said Kevin Walker, Cedaredge fire chief.

Walker said the size of the fire was determined by walking the perimeter with a GPS device.

Fiedler said that fire units from Cedaredge, Delta, Hotchkiss, Olathe, and Paonia responded. Federal fire crews were also dispatched to the

scene, along with law enforcement personnel from several agencies.

Also assisting was a unit from the Rifle Correctional Facility that worked on Saturday hunting and extinguishing possible hot spots.

Rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft operated by Olathe Spray Service joined the firefighting effort and played a key role in “knocking the fire out,” Walker said.

At the home of John and Michelle Gillis on Ute Trail Road, some distance from the fire scene, a pond served as water supply for the Olathe helicopter. Michelle Gillis explained how the couple gathered with a few neighbors in the middle of

J.D. TenNapel moved to Shriners burn center

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Early Tuesday morning, young J.D. TenNapel and his dad James were scheduled to board a flight bound for a Shriners burn center hospital for advanced, specialized care of J.D.’s second-degree burns.

J.D., a 15-year-old quarterback on his school football team, received the injuries during efforts to warn neighbors of a wildland fire outbreak in their Surface Creek Road neighborhood northwest of Cedaredge on June 8.

James TenNapel told the

Delta County Independent (DCI) that he had been contacted by a Shriner from Grand Junction. Another outof-state Shriner had seen an account of J.D.’s heroic act on a national news program and set events in motion for J.D. to be transferred to the burn center in Sacramento, Calif.

The Shriners have operated burn centers since 1960, and their 22 facilities are known for tops-in-the-field care. They specialize in burn treatment for youth under 18 years old.

“I really want to say how appreciative we are of all the

marvelous care J.D. received from the ambulance crews and at Delta County Memorial Hospital. We can only say how thankful and appreciative we are,” James said.

In the aftermath of his serious injuries, J.D. was experiencing pain at sharply higher levels Monday than he had been over the weekend as his system responded to the trauma it received.

“There is greater pain now,” James told the DCI. “There is a lot of fluid build-up and concern for infection setting in, J.D. TENNAPEL TO A3

Photo submitted by Bob Sutton

Ominous plumes of smoke rise at the start of the wild land fire north of Cedaredge last Friday. their green, four-acre pasture to watch the helicopter pilot make his efficient, 2.5-minute roundtrip runs to the fire and back.

The cause of the fire was still under investigation Tuesday and a determination was expected as the Delta County Indepedent (DCI) went to press. Walker said the fire is not believed to have started in the barn that was lost. “We believe the fire was burning for some time before it got to the barn,” Walker said.

Firefighters battled swift, hot winds in low humidity and high temperatures that stoked

the blaze through tinder dry woodlands.

Walker praised the determination, coordination, and skill of the responders who labored in the chaos of a wildland fire.

“Everyone worked so well as a team,” he said. “Everyone worked together, and it was just amazing to see the dedication of everyone.”

James TenNapel, J.D.’s father, told the DCI, “Those firefighters were just absolutely determined that they were not going to let any houses burn. They set up their perimeters and did not give up.”

EPA regs drive changes at ML&P plant

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Stricter EPA regulations are forcing some changes at the city’s municipal light and power (ML&P) plant.

The regulations, which take effect in May 2013, require lower CO emissions and more stringent maintenance and record keeping. Four of the seven engines in the power plant are affected by the RICE (Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) regulations.

The two oldest engines in the plant date from 1935 and 1936. Over the next 20 years, five additional engines were added as demand for electricity increased in the growing community. In the late ‘60s, it was determined it would be more cost effective to purchase power than to generate it, plus it was getting more difficult to meet demand.

Currently, the ML&P plant is used for emergencies and to generate electricity for the grid under its contract with its power supplier, Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN). The city expects to receive $86,400 for that power in 2012.

Working with a consul-

tant, utilities director Steve Glammeyer came up with six options to make the engines RICE compliant. Options range from closing the plant

(which was quickly dismissed by staff and council) to retrofitting the four non-compliant engines at an estimated cost of $210,000 to $262,000 per

Photo by Pat Sunderland

The Environmental Protection Agency is implementing new regulations which affect the City of Delta’s municipal light and power plant. Built in 1937, the plant is listed on the city’s historical registry.

engine.

As council members considered the six options, they were reminded of the summer two years ago when a DMEA transformer failed on Garnet Mesa, cutting power to about 6,700 customers in Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Olathe and points in between. Because of shared transmission lines, the city was also affected. Within an hour of the outage, the ML&P plant was on line generating electricity for the city. That removed pressure from the DMEA grid and helped crews make their repairs.

Once the transmission project — a joint venture between Tri-State, DMEA and the city — is completed, the chances of an outage of that magnitude will be reduced dramatically. Still, council members feel more comfortable having a backup in place.

After weighing the options presented by Glammeyer, they decided to put the four largest engines on emergency status and keep the three smaller, older engines — which do not require retrofitting — on the MEAN contract.

That option allows the city to run the generators

for an indefinite amount of time during an emergency and decreases the time and cost to maintain the plant, Glammeyer said. Operation of the ML&P facility currently runs $127,000 year; under the approved option operating costs will drop to $68,200.

Some investment will be needed to make two of the engines more reliable, and the city will be able to sell just $6,300 of power (as opposed to $86,400) to MEAN, but the expense of retrofitting the four larger engines will be saved, at least for now. City council members said they would like to see those engines brought up to RICE standards as funds become available.

Glammeyer said a proposed amendment to the RICE rules may help offset the expense of retrofitting. The emergency status generators can be run for 50 hours a year for testing and heating the cooling water.

Under the proposed amendment, the generators could be run for 100 hours, which could reduce the amount of power the city purchases from MEAN. Over four years, Glammeyer said the city could save $400,000.

INDEX

First Saturday Market

Learn about loan fund

DMEA ballots due

Accent ........................... A4 Activities ......................A11 Agriculture .....................C4 Back Page ................. D10 Church ............................C5 Classifieds .................. D1-2 Editorial ......................... A2 Legals ......................... D3-6 North Fork Times ........B1-5 Obituaries ..................... A9 School Zone .................. A7 Service Directory ........ D9 Sports ..........................C6-8 Surface Creek News ...C1-3 TV Listings ................. D7-8

On the first Saturday of July, August, September and October, the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a First Saturday Market on 3rd Street near the chamber office. The family-friendly event will feature a farmers market, concessions, artists, crafts, games, face painting, live music, adoptable animals, artisan food products and a dunk tank from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information or a vendor application, call the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 874-8616 or visit www. deltacolorado.org.

Region 10 will present information about its business loan fund program Tuesday, June 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 301 Main.

Bring a brown bag lunch and listen to Vince Fandel discuss how Region 10 can qualify your business for a variety of federal loan programs, and how his organization can partner with your local bank to get a “yes” response to your request.

Region 10’s Business Loan Fund was created in 1984 and has loaned over $8.6 million to businesses and non-profits.

Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is a non-profit electric distribution cooperative governed by a board of directors elected by its member-owners.

Each year there is an election to determine the representative from three of DMEA’s nine board districts. This year, six candidates are seeking election to the DMEA board. DMEA members are reminded that voted ballots must be returned by mail no later than June 13.

You can also vote in person at DMEA’s annual meeting at the Montrose Pavilion Thursday, June 14, from 8 to 9 a.m.

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OPINION

Delta County Independent

LETTERS Base your vote on candidates’ knowledge, experience Dear Editor: The skullduggery and hyperbole surrounding elections never fails to flabbergast me.

In the June 6 edition of the DCI, Matt Soper apparently doesn’t understand how big the county commissioner District 3 is, heavily implying that Peach Valley is part of the Delta District 1.

We all vote for commissioners, no matter what district we live in, and the commissioners represent the entire county.

The only requirement is that the candidates live in the district they are running for. Mr. Soper himself, unlike Dr. Roger Bentley, lives in District 2. Mr. Soper also claims Dr. Bentley wants to eliminate the planning commission that he has served on — voluntarily — for 6 1⁄2 years. The existence of the planning commission is required by state law — something

Dr. Bentley understands and that Mr. Soper apparently does not.

My neighbor, Travis Jardon, claims Dr. Bentley — a lifelong Republican — is a “hard core Libertarian” and only pretending to be a Republican. Mr. Jardon himself is registered unaffiliated, so where does this “Republican Party loyalty” and concern about “party infiltration” come from? His claims of Dr. Bentley’s support for nuclear waste plants, carcass disposal sites, confined animal operations of 5,000 skunks (???), and neighbors harming each other is literally from out of left field.

Are these really the things supporters have to resort to at election time?

I have known Dr. Bentley for many years.

He is a thoughtful, kind person; professional and informed in his health care practice; and has

volunteered many hours of his time for public service — requiring difficult juggling schedules for his farming/ranching and doctor’s practice. I don’t personally know Mr. Roeber and have no desire to make up wild slanderous insults directed at him.

I encourage all of you who will be voting in the Republican primary election to vote based on your knowledge of the candidates, your understanding of the principles of limited government, and the difference between property rights and desire to inflict opinions on neighbors (individual rights vs. the collective).

Nothing at all personal against Mr. Roeber — I support Dr. Roger Bentley for our next county commissioner of District 3, based on his proven abilities.

Debbie Schum Redlands Mesa (District 3)

Don’t vote on a friend’s say-so Dear Editor: We would like to start by first explaining our position on why and who we are voting for. This is not about voting against someone. If you had two friends, one is a plumber and the other an electrician, you would not hire the plumber to do your electrical work nor would you hire the electrician to do your plumbing. So goes the reason we have chosen to vote for Roger Bentley for Delta County Commissioner. We feel that he is very qualified for this job. Roger understands the process. He has served for six years on the Delta Planning Commission and has taken the position that he is there to serve the people and not dictate to or control the people. He has had to make decisions based on the Master Plan of Delta County, some of which he does not agree with.

If you are not familiar with this plan we suggest that you go to Delta County’s website and read it. In doing so, one of the things you will find is that the county is in zones. These zones hinder you in different ways depending on what zone you are in. For example: If you live in the unincorporated part of Delta County you would not be able to divide off one or two acres of your property for one of your children and give it to them to build on without special variance permission granted

by the Board of County Commissioners. This is taking away a right that you should have. You bought the land, you pay taxes on the land, but the county controls how and what you can do with it.

It is these kind of unwarranted things that Roger is against. Roger Bentley sticks to the rules such as they are, and does not play favorites to special interest groups which usually are self serving groups, or make promises to buddies who want a favor. His concerns are for ALL the people and against restrictive rules and regulations. Some have tried to label Roger as a rogue, trying to throw out governmental regulations. This is totally false.

Roger, like all citizens, understands that there have to be rules and regulations, or there would be chaos. There is a big difference here in rules and regulations versus governmental control on its people.

Don’t vote just because of what a friend said.

It is our duty as responsible citizens to make wise decisions on who we want handling our county and our tax dollars. This is not our guy against your guy, it’s about who will do the right thing for the right reason. You should not vote for, or against a candidate because of someone’s position on a matter; every story has two sides. Take responsibility for your actions, do

Firefighters were fabulous Dear Editor: There is no way we could extend our thanks to the fabulous firefighters, law enforcement officers and other volunteers except through your newspaper.

It is with grateful hearts to God and each of them that we all still have our homes in Cedaredge after the terrible fire on Friday.

An off-duty police officer and his wife started pounding on doors, running throughout the neighborhood on Timothy Road before help arrived, warning us of the fire.

In just less than six hours the fire was extin-

guished except for hot spots that were under surveillance the remainder of the evening.

We also want to thank the inmates from Rifle for their professional help.

There were prayer chains all over the United States praying for their safety and for each of us involved for which we sincerely express our thanks. God certainly heard and answered those prayers.

Again, please accept our thanks which I’m sure represents all of our neighbors. You were, and are, in our prayers.

Gary and Betty Avis Cedaredge

DELTA COUNTY

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your homework and vote for the candidate that will serve all the people of Delta County. And that candidate is Roger Bentley.

Remember that every new regulation opens the door for another. So that someday your neighbors may be able to determine whether or not you can have a rose garden for personal or business purposes. One neighbor’s allergic to roses, one neighbor doesn’t want you to poison for bugs, so you’ll have to have bug eaten roses, and then there’s the neighbor that says the roses will attract bees and if stung by a bee puts them in a life threatening situation. Oh, and let’s not forget the neighbor who wants conditions attached that you cannot let the roses grow over a certain height so as not to block their view! So, if you really want that rose garden, well then you will just have to move.

And if you do decide to move, be sure and check with your future neighbors and make sure that THEY will let you have a rose garden.

Arlie Clark Kay Clark Crawford

Roeber’s roots run deep in the North Fork Valley Dear Editor: Memorial Day this year found me walking through the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia with my children. After visiting the graves of three generations of their greatgrandparents we began to talk about the other North Fork Valley families who are represented by numerous headstones.

I remember doing this with my grandmother and great-grandmother.

The stories they shared of the people they knew gave me a unique understanding of our valley.

The lives and perspectives of the diverse people who built this area are woven together into the beautiful and unique tapestry we call home.

I believe in the wisdom of representative government. Republicans in Delta County have a distinct choice for a District 3 county commissioner candidate. As District 3 encompasses the North Fork Valley, we need to consider who will best represent this unique valley. Commissioner candidate Mark Roeber’s roots

in the North Fork go even deeper than mine. He understands the unspoken “code” that wove the attractive cultural tapestry of District 3. Historically, the North Fork has been characterized by an independent, freedom loving people who respect the rights of others to live as they choose. Property rights are foundational and must be protected, but tempered with respect for others rights.

The “spirit” of Mark’s words concerning property rights have been twisted by supporters of candidate Roger Bentley.

Mark is not in favor of regulation, but rather encouraging responsible citizenship by fostering a culture of respect among neighbors. This is NOT the job of a county commissioner so he qualified his statement of “not offending the neighbors” was his personal view as a private citizen.

Mark is principled, balanced, and rock solid.

He patiently considers all perspectives and does not jump to conclusions.

He listens far more than

he speaks and has an amazing ability to work with people. A lifetime of ranching has developed creative problem solving skills, (legendary farm boy ingenuity), and a healthy respect for the land and its resources. A candidate’s personal life does matter, and his family is a good reflection of his character. Mark’s knowledge of industry in the valley has been gained by experience and whatever he doesn’t know he will learn quickly as he’s intelligent and approachable. Because of his decades of work on federal land boards he is respected and connected across the state and nation, which will prove valuable when representing the interests of Delta County.

If you desire to preserve the unique heritage and balance of responsible freedom within Delta County for the present and future generations please vote for J. Mark Roeber for District 3 county commissioner.

Tonya Huspen Paonia

What does ‘right to farm’ really mean?

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Mike Mason’s letter from the May 30 edition. Private property rights are important to this county and this country. I believe that C.R.S. 35-3.5-101 stands for a simple fact — Colorado is a farming state; therefore, don’t come here and buy property in a farming community and then decide that you are going to file a lawsuit against a farmer for farming because you don’t like the farming environment.

What does “right to farm” mean or what did the legislature intend by the right to farm bill?

The only ones that can positively answer that question are the ones that wrote the law. However, a judge can also define what the law means.

To define the farming operation for a farm, you must pick a point in time and define the farming practices in place. Mr. Mason’s conviction about Colorado’s “right to farm state” it would seem to be an anything goes at any time approach. However, one can just as easily be convinced that the “right to farm” simply means the right to continue farming the way that you have been farming, regardless of who moves in next to you. From that standpoint, making a major change to your farming operation does indeed mean that a permit to change should be required. A chicken coup, a pig pen, or a cattle barn with a couple hundred animals in the operation might be what is on the property next to yours. If

the farm chooses to go to factory production with 200,000 or more animals in a confined space, most logical thinking people would that as a significant change to a farm operation. That significant change in operation could have a significant impact on the rest of the community and completely change the nature of the community.

We all have legal rights that we are entitled to exercise. However, the rule of law protects all of us such that no one can exercise their legal rights and as a result inflict harm on others. To my way of thinking, Mark Roeber’s ability to recognize these truths means that he is indeed worthy of receiving your vote.

Mike Drake Paonia

Recipient is grateful for Paonia Rotary scholarship Dear Editor: I have been preparing for a six-week-long internship at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, for the summer. I am writing today to indicate my appreciation, gratitude and thanks to the Paonia Rotary Club for selecting me as the recipient at Vision Home and Community School for the Rotary Club Scholarship.

It was a great privilege to have been selected for this award. The award now sits adjacent to me in my little office window at home next to my desk. Without this scholarship, I would have not been able to pursue my desired career of becoming an animal welfare advocate.

I am going to be going to school at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood to get my certificate in animal shelter management followed by my prospects to obtain an animal science degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Animal sheltering has been a part of my life since I started volunteering at CAWS, Black Canyon Animal Sanctuary and last but not least Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. What used to be a volunteering position has now become much more! I cannot wait to start my future

career after getting my degree.

Also I just wanted to mention the honor I felt at the Vision senior graduation ceremony May 18. It was extremely memorable when Felix Belmont presented me the Rotarian award on stage as friends and family cheered. That beautiful spring day with the scent of peony flowers in the air will be etched into my memory!

It was a great honor to receive the scholarship and everyone that I have informed is overjoyed.

I can promise you that I will continue to work very hard and give back to others in my community, just as the primary motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self.”

Once again, thank you to the Paonia Rotary Club for your support and belief in me, as well as the other students

from the community that received the scholarship this year. May the Paonia Rotary Club continue to provide scholarships to youth graduating from the area high schools in the North Fork, so that they too can follow their passions and dreams in life to make a better world for all.

Carter Keegan Vision Home and Community Program Class of 2012

Nullification maintains balance of power Dear Editor: In last week’s DCI, Hank Lohmeyer reported that I said during the recent GOP debate that if elected my top goal would be “support of law enforcement.”

Mr. Lohmeyer failed to emphasize that the specific context of my support would be relative to the sheriff standing between a citizen and a rogue federal agency or agent who oversteps its or his authority.

The principles of “nullification” and “interposition” first expressed in the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions in 1798 against the unconstitutional Alien and Sedition Acts, provide that the state government has the power to disregard federal law by refusing to

enforce it.

One way nullification could be accomplished is by the arrest of a federal agent who attempts to impose a void federal law against a citizen. This would be the act of “interposition” by the sheriff.

The sheriff is the chief law enforcement authority in the county, elected directly by the people to serve and protect them against the criminal element in a county, even if that element is the government itself. It is up to the sheriff to honor his oath of office to support and defend the Constitution by distinguishing when the United States Congress, the Colorado General Assembly, state or federal administrative bureaucracies, the governor or even the president

have abused their power by passing unconstitutional statutes, orders, rules or regulations. Nullification is the means by which the balance of power is maintained in America’s compound republic, thereby thwarting any design to reduce the people under absolute despotism.

It is my platform to introduce the principles of nullification and interposition into the Colorado General Assembly, and to provide backup to the sheriffs should they choose to put their reputation on the line by interposing in behalf of one of the citizens of their county.

David Justice Candidate House District #61 Gunnison

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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School leadership team is in place With the assistance of a facilitator, Gibson, Former high school Markley and Clay conprincipals Todd Markley ducted a team planning (Cedaredge) and Kurt Clay (Delta) have been named assistant superintendents by Caryn Gibson, superintendent of schools for Delta County Joint School District 50.

Markley’s focus will be high schools and human resources; Clay will oversee pre-kindergarten to eighth grade schools and school/community relations, among other duties.

Interviews for the vacancies at both Cedaredge and Delta high schools will begin Todd Markley, Caryn this week.

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and building session with ference are right here in the district’s principals on this room,” Gibson said.

June 8. “The people who The session began with are going to make a dif- a celebration of the 201112 school year. After each principal had shared a noteworthy accomplishment, Gibson observed, “The adults had their ups and downs this school year, but the kids had a great year.”

The group then moved on to creating a vision which puts the focus on students and includes a culture of high expectations and a rigorously rich curriculum. The schools will be staffed by the best teachers — people of integrity and character. The school district Gibson and Kurt Clay will be financially stable,

and will communicate better with the community. Relationships will be marked by trust, respect and professionalism.

Above all, those gathered in the room want Delta County to once again be considered one of the top school districts in the state. The facilitator, Illene Roggensack, wrapped up the planning session by helping the group identify specific strategies and behaviors for implementing that vision.

The principals will meet again at a retreat in August. In the meantime, Gibson said, “Have a great summer and enjoy your families!”

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FROM PAGE A1 which can happen days after the injuries,” James said.

“J.D.’s entire right arm is burned from the shoulder to the wrist. He has burns on his back, his right leg, and in the cheek bone area,” James said. “There will be scarring. He is an athlete and a quarterback and we want to see all his functions retained.

“We’re thankful for the chance to take J.D. to a Shriners, 24/7 highly specialized burn care unit.

We could not have asked for better care than we have had in Delta,” James said.

“We serve a big God. We have strong faith, and we are thankful to everyone here for their concern and offers of help. We thank God and every one of our friends, neighbors, and callers for their offers of support and help” J.D.’s mom is conductor of the local Valley Youth Orchestra. James is himself recuperating from surgery due to a neck injury sustained at work. The family has two other children and has

lived in this area since 2005.

“J.D.’s mom and I are very proud of our son’s behavior,” James said.

Delta County Memorial Hospital confirmed Tuesday that J.D. had

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South Canal tour Congressman Scott Tipton, left, toured DMEA’s South Canal project site on June 8 and discussed the project with company representatives.

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The Dove residence was one of those spared from the Surface Creek Road fire last Friday because of the determination, skill, and coordinated work of multiple responding agencies. “You train and train and train, but when you get there it is pure chaos,” said Cedaredge Fire Chief Kevin Walker. “It is just amazing how everyone worked so well as a team.”

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A benefit fund for J.D. was in the process of being established this week at Wells Fargo Bank, Delta Branch, 874-6215.

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moved to “The Forks” in 1930 with her family when she was in the third grade. She left the canyon to finish high school and to attend Mesa Junior College. She returned to the canyon when she married John Musser in 1944.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about our local homesteading and ranching history Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta. Admission is free.

Musser will also host a guided auto tour of Escalante Canyon for those who are interested in visiting the sites and learning more on Saturday, June 16, from 8:3012 noon. Please RSVP to CCA by calling 263-7902 or e-mailingrosa@canyons association.org to reserve a seat on the tour.

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Jones named director of DMTC John Jones has been named interim director of Delta-Montrose Technical College (DMTC), school superintendent Caryn Gibson announced last week.

Jones was the director of DMTC during the 2011-12 school year, but was slated to be replaced

by Gibson. When she accepted a one-year contract as superintendent, she did so with the provision she would be able to resume directorship of the technical college at the end of the school year, assuming a new superintendent will have been hired.

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Ashley Foley and William Carney

Ashley Foley and William Carney, together with their families, announce their engagement.

William and Ashley were high school sweethearts and both graduated in 2007 from Delta High School. Ashley is employed at the UPS Store. Will is currently employed at Delta Metals.

The couple is planning their wedding July 7, 2012, at Ridgway State Park.

BIRTHS Jesus Bejarano and Elmy Gonzalez of Delta are the parents of a son, Jesus Adiel Bejarano, born June 1, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, .01 ounce and was 20.5 inches in length.

tal. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length.

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It was a gathering of the Mad Hatters when five local garden clubs got together in Cedaredge on June 7. The annual luncheon was hosted this year by the Four Seasons Garden Club, and everything had a touch of “The Mad Hatter.”

Wearing “mad hats” are, from the left, Four Seasons members Janie Metz, Kathleen Morse, Mimi Gay, Rita Bodine, Virginia Menke, Kathy Conlon, Esther Summers, Marge Keet, Shirley Hutchinson and Marilyn Stumpf. Displayed on the table are theme decorated hats, one from each of the other clubs. From the left are Friends and Flowers Garden Club, Rose Garden Club, Paonia Garden Club and if you look closely you can see a tall “mad hat” by the Plant & Dig Garden Club behind the center hat.

Five garden clubs join for ‘Mad Hatter’ fun

Justin and Chelsie Pagone of Hotchkiss are the parents of a son, Saturday, June 23 Adrian Jacob Pagone, Devil’s Thumb Golf Club

BY VERNA BARR born June 3, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Staff Writer 18-hole 4-person Scramble Delta County Memorial Five local garden clubs Only 1 player 0-10 Handicap Per Team Adam and Cortney Hospital. He weighed 5 get together once a year $55 entry fee per player Carpenter of Hotchkiss pounds, 12 ounces and Includes green fee, cart, prizes and lunch with each club taking are the parents of a son, was 18 inches in length.

Mulligans Available a turn hosting the lunDeadline to register: June 20 Weston Arthur Carpencheon. This year’s event Registration forms are available in ter, born June 1, 2012, at Marlem Leon and was held at St. Philthe Elks Clubroom or call 874-3624 Delta County Memorial Nimrod Aragon of Delta Hospital. He weighed 7 are the parents of a pounds, 11 ounces and daughter, Jocelyn Arawas 20 inches in length. gon Leon, born June 5, 2012, at Delta CounEVERY THURSDAY Leslie Ann Gonzalez of ty Memorial Hospital.

– 7 P.M. – Open to the Public Austin is the parent of a She weighed 7 pounds, Department of Agrison, Matthew Jaracua- .07 ounces and was 19.5 culture commodities will a t ro, born June 1, 2012, at inches in length. l be distributed Thursday, De Delta County Memorial June 21, at the following Hospital. He weighed 6 Krista and Larry Wil- locations: # Lodge 1235 pounds, 8 ounces and was son of Austin are the Delta — Delta Mid563 Main St. • 874-3624 19 inches in length. parents of a son, Alary dle School cafeteria, 822 Joe Wilson, born June Grand Avenue.

James and Sheila 6, 2012, at Delta County Cedaredge — MasonDawson of Delta are the Memorial Hospital. He ic Hall, 295 W. Main parents of a son, Gage weighed 6 pounds, 15 Street.

James Dawson, born ounces and was 19.75 Hotchkiss — Heritage June 4, 2012, at Delta inches in length.

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Vanessa Wilson and Because of the unavailMarcus Hardin of Delta ability of the normal site are the parents of a in Delta, this quarter’s daughter, Raylynn Lee- distribution will be ann Hardin, born June conducted at the Delta 6, 2012, at Delta County Middle School cafeteria.

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Members of Four Seasons Garden Club were hosts for this year’s event.

They chose “The Mad Hatter” for their theme.

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Other participating garden clubs were Friends of four, and $4,624 for a and Flowers, Rose Garfamily of six. den Club, Paonia Garden A typical household Club and Plant and Dig will receive the follow- Garden Club. ing as long as the items are available: milk, dried plums, peanut butter, frozen chicken, canned carrots, cereal, applesauce, tomato soup, rice, canned apricots, canned potaSign up for a “Joy of toes, canned beef stew, mixed fruit and canned Painting” class with Barb McDonald, a Bob Rosskidney beans.

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Ted and Lynn Schanen of Cedaredge are the parents of a son, Frederick “Fritz” Donald Schanen, born June 6, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

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Demonstrate your Americanism Delta Emblem Club #462 is again sponsoring an Americanism contest open to businesses and organizations. You are asked to put up a display depicting American-

ism. The display should be ready by July 1 and remain up until July 21.

The display should depict Americanism and its ideals.

The displays will be judged and ribbons placed on the winning displays.

A plaque will also be awarded to the three top displays.

You will need to register your display to have it judged. Send the name of your business or organization, location of display, and person to contact with a phone number to the Delta Emblem Club #462, P.O. Box 362, Delta, CO 81416 or deliver it to the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, 3rd and Main.

Entry information should be delivered or mailed to arrive by July 1.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Christian Kathrein of Delta has been named to the Dean’s List at Northeastern Junior College for the 2012 spring semester.

Kathrein earned a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.74.

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‘We’re hurting out here,’ senator’s staff is told

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Aides to U.S. Senator Michael Bennet found what they were after in Delta on May 31 as they came here for a “listening session” to hear the concerns and issues of area ag producers.

“We’re hurting out here. The government rules and regulations are getting harder every year.

We need help and relief,” said a woman from the North Fork Valley. She said that she and her husband each have two outside jobs and still have difficulty making their small family ag operation pay. Speakers at the session were not required to identify themselves.

“The government’s help hurts us. You have to get back to reality. We have the common sense to run our farms and treat people right. You don’t know what it’s like,” Bennet’s aides were told.

The senator was invited to tour some small, North Fork ag operations to see for himself what the lifestyle is like.

The Obama administration’s Department of Labor came under sting-

ing criticism at the session for its farm labor H2A program.

Olathe producer John Harold told Bennet’s aides, “The H2A process is complex, cumbersome, and nearly unworkable.

You have ag doing the work of ICE, the border patrol and immigration.

If you are going to ask us to do it, then at least get rid of the other (departments) who aren’t.”

Bennet aide Grant Colvin said, “We know the H2A process is creating economic loss from unused and wasted production.” He added, “It (H2A) hasn’t resolved the illegal immigrant ag worker problem.”

Another local producer at the session said the Department of Labor is using “gestapo enforcement tactics,” and that enforcement against producers is unfair. Fines being levied against producers are “outrageous,” another said, adding that one grower in the Grand Junction area has a $35,000 lawyer bill fighting his fines. “Get the Department of Labor out of H2A enforcement,” the senator’s aides were

told.

Other issues aired at the session included the following ones: • A rule proposed by the Department of Labor would have outlawed family farms from having their own children help with all but the most menial farm chores. The rule would have ended programs like 4-H and FFA, critics warned. The rule was finally withdrawn by the Labor Department under a storm of popular protest.

• Small family farms are being driven out of business because they don’t get the kinds of federal subsidies that agribusiness corporations receive.

• The Farm Bill covers almost $300 billion annual spending with 78 percent of that money going into the food stamp program, Colvin said.

“The Farm Bill should be called a ‘food bill,’ ” he said.

• Small farms should be able to accept food stamps in payment for their direct-to-consumer sales.

• Farm subsidies end up going to urban areas where management headquarters for agribusiness is located and

not to rural areas where food is produced.

The Delta event took place on the eve of Congress taking up the Farm Bill. Adoption of the Farm Bill, which takes place every five years, is always a time of constituent contact for Congress members. Bennet and his staff conducted two dozen “listening sessions” around the state in advance of the Farm Bill vote.

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Flow chart from the Department of Labor shows the complex steps that ag producers must follow to comply with seasonal labor laws known collectively as “H2A.” The chart also illustrates the increased regulatory burden added from 2009 to 2010. The federal H2A bureaucracy that producers complain about having to deal with stretches from the Western Slope to Denver, to Chicago, to Atlanta to Washington D.C.

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to the county board of equalization must be postmarked or hand delivered by July 20. The county board will notify the protestor by mail of the hearing date, time, and place where evidence may be presented in support of the case. The county board will conclude hearings and render decisions by the close of business on Aug. 3. The county board must mail a decision within five business days of the date of its decision. If the county board adjusts the value of your property, the tax bill you receive next January will be based on the adjusted value.

If you disagree with the county board’s decision, you may file an appeal with the State Board of Assessment Appeals or the district court, or you may request a binding arbitration hearing within 30 days of the county board’s decision.

For additional information regarding the protest and appeal process, contact the county assessor at 874-2120.

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Since 1889, horse races have been run at the Montrose County Fairgrounds track. You can be part of the tradition June 16 and 17. Post time is 1 p.m. both days.

Races are also scheduled July 21 during the Montrose County Fair and Sept. 8 and 9. Post time is 1 p.m.

Kids’ stick horse races, food vendors and a calcutta are all part of the fun. For more information, call 252-9455 or 216-8505.

Personal property taxpayer remedies From June 15 to July 2, owners of taxable personal property (e.g., business furnishings, equipment, etc.) may challenge the county assessor’s valuation of their property.

The value determined by the assessor is based on information submitted on your Personal Property Declaration Schedule. If you failed to file a declaration schedule, the value was determined using the “best information available.”

Taxpayers who disagree with their personal property valuations may object by mail or in person by July 2. Once an objection has been filed, the assessor will review the account and mail you a notice of determination

by July 10. A taxpayer’s exclusive remedy for a “best information available” (BIA) valuation is the protest procedure described in this press release.

If you disagree with the assessor’s decision, you may file an appeal with the county board of equalization. The appeal

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Learn to prevent elder abuse Delta and Montrose County Adult Protective Services and Region 10 Area Agency on Aging are hosting a training event

on Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15. The event is free to the public and will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Cen-

ter in Delta from 1 to 4 p.m.

Topics include addictions in the elderly, ombudsman services,

financial exploitation and adult protective referrals.

Please RSVP by calling 872-1000.

Proclamation

Elder Abuse Awareness Day WHEREAS, Delta County Adult Protective Services, a division of adult services within Delta County Health & Human Services, works in accordance with the State of Colorado to protect at-risk elderly and disabled adults who reside in Delta County; and WHEREAS, the employees of Delta County Adult Protective Services are dedicated to protecting the health and at-risk adults they serve, and provide a variety of services which are intended to prevent physical abuse, neglect, selfneglect, and the financial exploitation of local residents who are elderly or disabled; and WHEREAS, by supporting our nation’s and Colorado’s public health system we can build on the successes of the past and establish the solid foundation needed for the continued awareness and safety of vulnerable citizens; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Delta County Commissioners does hereby proclaim June 15, 2012, to be

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

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Dark clouds, silver lining Storm clouds that raked the south flanks of Grand Mesa were no bother to hummingbirds feeding on the deck at Aspen Trails campground. Accompanying thundershowers were a welcome change to the hot, dry weather of early summer.

for Delta County, Colorado, in accordance with the State of Colorado’s observance. The Board of Delta County Commissioners recognizes Delta County Adult Protective Services for its efforts in promoting and protecting the health, welfare, and quality of life of vulnerable adults in our community.

ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2012.

Board of County Commissioners County of Delta State of Colorado R. Olen Lund, Chair C. Douglas Atchley, Vice Chair C. Bruce Hovde, Commissioner

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2012

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Phaelen French and other graduates of the United States Air Force Academy had the opportunity to shake hands with President Barack Obama.

French graduates from academy Phaelen Ann French graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force on May 23.

French graduated with a degree in legal studies and has been assigned to

Graduates and Parents would like to thank the following for their generous donations and support of the Grad Night Party and Baccalaureate:

pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base.

French was Group 4 Honor Corps chair and was named to the superintendent’s list for academic, military and athletic honors. Part of a summer cultural assignment was spent in France working at the joint chiefs of staff with military and diplomatic attaché. She competed for the academy as a multi in the pentathlon and heptathlon earning eight athletic letters in track and field and cross country. She also achieved a gold rating in the German Military Proficiency test.

USN SEAL Lieutenant John Crossick (retired) presented the commission oath and U.S. Army First Sergeant John Lopez of Delta presented the first salute in a ceremony at the academy.

Phaelen received her bachelor of science degree from President Barack Obama during the graduation ceremony.

Phaelen is a 2008 graduate of Delta High School and is the daughter of Don and Beth French of Austin.

Learn how to be a better salesperson The Women’s Business Alliance of Colorado presents “What’s the Difference between Failure and Success in Salespeople?” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Flower Motors Subaru, 1760 N. Townsend in Montrose.

Let’s face it – it some way, shape or form, we are all in sales. We sell the charity we believe in, we sell the latest health benefit we are using and mostly in our work, we sell our product or service.

So why do some do so well and others are challenged by the process? Join Valerie Meyers of Coldwell Banker and Sue Hansen of Sue Hansen Speaks, as they explore all the aspects of a positive sales experience. A light dinner will be served. RSVP is required by e-mailing terri@wbacolorado.com or calling (970) 901-6761.

There is a fee.

Vendors, parade entries sought We appreciate the generosity of the community members who continuously support our youth.

It is great to be a part of such a caring community.

The 77th annual Deltarado Days, with theme “Community Pride...

City Wide” will be held on July 19-22. If you are interested in being a vendor or participating in the parade, applications are available at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 301 Main or online at www.deltacolorado.org.

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Students of the Month Brought to you by the DCI and the Delta High School Booster Club

Jennifer Badding of Cedaredge and Ariel Daugherty of Paonia were among the 275 students from Colorado listed on the University of Wyoming’s spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll.

The honor roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade point average.

To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.

Located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is the state’s only four year higher education institution, offering more than 180 programs

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Myra Jimenez Age: 18 Parents: Rafael Jimenez, Graciela Salazar Year in school: 2012 grad Favorite subject: Science Favorite counselor: Holly Teyler-Crowder The most influential person in my life: My mom Please tell us why: Because she has always been there for me and she’s worked so hard to get me where I am today. I love you, Mom.

Age: 18 Parents: Ernest and Teresa Baier Year in school: 2012 grad Favorite subject: Statistics Favorite teacher: Rob Ames The most influential person in my life: My older brothers

After graduation, I plan to: attend the University of Northern Colorado to pursue a degree in biochemistry with an emphasis on pre-med.

Please tell us why: They have always been awesome role models for me.

After graduation, I plan to: run track at Colorado Mesa University and study statistics.

Favorite saying: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Harold R. McAlindon

Favorite saying: Don’t take yourself too seriously.

In my spare time I like to: spend time with my family and friends.

Favorite musician/song: Drake, J-Cole and Jack Johnson

Favorite musician/song: Luke Bryan

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Ethan was involved in cross-country, basketball and track. He was a member of CFES and FBLA. He helps run a youth group at his church and in the summer helps with the Abraham Connection homeless shelter.

In my spare time I like to: play basketball with my friends, high jump and sleep

Myra was a member of College For Every Student and the National Honor Society. She was treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America and vice president of LULAC. She played tennis and volleyball and is employed at Papa Murphy’s.

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of study. A low student faculty ratio allows for individual instruction and attention.

Girls on the Run plans summer camp Girls on the Run Western Colorado is offering a summer camp in Grand Junction July 9-13. The camp is open to girls in third-sixth grades from across western Colorado.

Size is limited; early registration is encouraged.

The cost is $69 or $79 with a swim pass. Camp runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or 5 p.m. with purchase of a swim pass). The location is the Lincoln Park loop.

To register, call Grand Junction Parks and Recreation at 254-3864.

Students present musical drama Delta First Baptist Church is hosting a musical drama at the Delta Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. The group of junior and senior high students will be sharing in the performance of “Unbelievable” as part of their 2012 summer tour.

These youth are from First Baptist Church of Augusta, Kan., and have been traveling throughout the western states since the first week of June.

This musical is appro-

priate for people of all ages and interests. The group writes and shares the gospel of Jesus Christ in a unique dramatic performance each summer.

This particular musical came from a reading of Ephesians 3:17-19. Much of the music in the program is from popular contemporary Christian artists.

In the past, families and children of all ages have been thoroughly entertained while hearing the gospel message in a

fresh way.

Over 40 youth and adult sponsors are on the 2012 tour sharing this program and visiting the western United States. They travel in a motor bus and spend time together in daily devotions and Bible study.

They raise their own support for the summer mission tour. This is the third tour to stop in Delta over the years.

Free sports physical clinics offered this summer

An informational booklet for all 4-H’ers and FFA kids desiring to participate in the premier exhibitor contests during the fair is now available at the Delta Extension Office, located at 525 Dodge Street, in Delta. The information packet includes scoring information and tips on making a successful

Dr. Janet Moore of Delta Pediatrics, in collaboration with Families Plus and the Family Literacy and Resource Program, will be offering free sports physicals Aug. 4, 11 and 18. The clinics are available to students who are uninsured or under-

insured (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 Delta Pediatrics in Delta.

Call 589-0364 for more information or to make an appointment.

Everyone is invited to attend this evening of music and drama as they perform “Unbelievable,” made new by God’s extravagant love. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be received on behalf of the group.

For more information about this activity or the ministries of Delta First Baptist Church, call 8743847.

Premier exhibitor booklets available presentation. The Delta Extension Office is open Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and noon, and 1 and 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Delta Extension Office at 874-2195.

Delta Middle honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Delta Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2011-2012 school year: Eighth Grade Straight A’s Archuleta, Stormi Arias, Cruz Carrasco, Alan Chavez, Juan Contreras, Rodolfo Davey, Shanan Duran, Oscar Jurca, Sara Mahaffey, Jade Mewhinney, Seth Mills, Kory Music, Mykayla Nguyen, Uyen Nicholson, Abbigail Redden, Tylor Robb, Heather Simon, Kaisa Streich, Anthony Williams, Alexis 3.33-3.99 Arias, Jesus Brown, Kelby Campas, Neifi Carr, Tori Contreras, Marina Dunham, Kaylee Easter, Hannah Fisk, Cidney Gallegos, Victoria Gaona-Lorenzo, Jennifer

Hawkins, Amelia Hayner, Naomi Hirschberg, Skye Hobbs, Karissa Lindsey, Kaleb Medina, Maria Melgoza, Dario Metcalf, Easton Moe, KC Rhinehart, Miranda Rolf, Alexandria Scott, Dakota Siettmann, Devin Sturgeon, Joell Sutliff, Jamie Unruh, Hannah Uribe, Ashley Uribe, Janeth Valdez, Dalton Seventh Grade Straight A’s Broyles, Rhiannon Caballero, Cristina Hamm, Madison Ledesma, Shelbi Ward, Elizabeth Webb, Joyclie 3.33-3.99 Baldwin, Nacona Branson, Hannah Brown, Tristan Carlson, Elias Cowley, Kalen

Cronenberg, Madelynne Fisher, Olivia Garcia, Mason Hanning, Nectaria James, Teresa Johnson, Tre Kaighn, Jason Kendrick, Derek King, Sheali Kirkendall, Kali Le Jr, Tuan Lockhart, Lily Lugard, Shayla Martin, Brooke Mendoza, Thanya Molina, Shae-Lynn Mulford, Meysa Norell, Jace Nortnik, Emily Owens, Hannah Reiher, Blake Richards, Alex Richards, Andrew Robb, Elizabeth Roberts, Kole Rodriguez, Gabriel Ruiz, Victor Saenz, Abran Sanders, Nathan Sandoval, Megan Santonastaso, Nathanael Santonastaso, Philip

Stalcup, Lydia Velasquez, Jasmine Wolfe, Kimberly Sixth Grade Straight A’s Carlson, KC Carmichael, Jaspar Freed, Logan Hawkins, Kaleb Hernandez, Julian Jones, Aubrey Lancaster, Justin Nethington, Kaleigh Nicholson, Zachary Quinn, Alexia Richards, Anha Roberts, Harlee Rodriguez, Samuel Timbreza, Isaac 3.33-3.99 Apodaca Rogers, Bryan Bailey, Alannah Berrelleza, Stephanie Boyer, Alyssa Cansigno Rivera, Alberto Clark, Tashon Cotten, Clayton Culver, Kiersha Davis, Bradley Duran, Lorena Flonnes, Billie Fuller, Amanda

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Electric, alternative fuel vehicles showcased June 14 There will be two opportunities to see electric and alternative fuel vehicles on Thursday, June 14, (Flag Day) through a collaborative effort of the FORE Alliance and DMEA. The vehicles to be showcased include a Toyota’s Prius C, with an estimated 53 city mpg rating; Toyota’s Prius, with an estimated 40 mpg city rating; and a Chevy Volt, a plug-in range-extended electric vehicle with an onboard gasoline generator, brought to both events courtesy of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.

The vehicles will be displayed in the morning at DMEA’s annual meeting at the Montrose Pavilion from 8-9 a.m. during the registration and voting part of DMEA’s event.

Thursday evening, the FORE Alliance brings the innovative, gas and money saving vehicles to Main in Motion from 6-8 p.m.

“We hope people will come out to either or both events to check out some of the cool cars now available that can save consumers money and help reduce foreign oil imports,” said Abbie Brewer, executive director of the FORE Alliance.

“Attendees can also get the scoop on the next generation of Hybrid Electric Plug in vehicles coming to the US next year! These and other energy efficient technolo-

gies offer solutions for a better tomorrow.”

Brewer noted that Schneider Electric would also unveil its electric vehicle charging stations for residential use. These stations shorten the time needed to recharge electric vehicles at home.

For additional details about the DMEA annual meeting, visit www. dmea.com; for more information about the FORE Alliance, visit www.forealliance.org.

Caregivers conference to be held in GJ The 11th annual Caregiver’s Toolbox Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. t the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. The registration fee is just $10 and includes lunch, all sessions and materials.

The conference will

feature dynamic expert speakers covering topics on advance care planning, financial resources for caregiving, diabetes education, legal issues for caregivers and much more.

Featured keynote speaker Jane W. Barton will present on “The Destabilizing Nature of Illness and Disability and Ritual: Integration of Mind, Body and Spirit.”

“We are very excited to offer this important conference again this year,” said Dave Norman, director of the Area Agency on Aging of Western Colorado. “This is a tremendous value for attendees as we have several educational sessions and high caliber presenters to help family members, professionals and volunteers successfully navigate the challenges of caregiving.”

Caregivers and recipients age 60+ qualify for free respite care during the conference. To register, call Western Colorado 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or 244-8400 from a cell phone. Those interested in attending may also contact Dave Norman, director of the Area Agency on Aging, at 248-2717.

Women with cancer meet for lunch, support

Head to the Big Apple Adventure!

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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DELTA’S LARGEST OUTDOOR MARKET is now DELTA’S OUTDOOR MARKET is now acceptingLARGEST vendor applications for the 2012 season.

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Applications are open to farmers, artisan food producers, concessionaires, Applications are open to farmers, food producers, artists, craftspeople, anyone thatartisan has something to sell. concessionaires, The sky is the limit! artists, craftspeople, anyone that has something to sell. The sky is the limit!

Cost: $10.00 for a 10’ x 10’ space, per event.

Cost: $10.00 for a 10’ x 10’ space, per event.

Applications are available at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce located Applications areoravailable the or Delta Area Chamber of Commerce located on the corner 3rd and at Main at www.deltacolorado.org. on the corner or 3rd and Main or at www.deltacolorado.org.

For more information, call 970-874-8616 For more information, call 970-874-8616

8AM—1PM | July 7 * August 4 * September 1 * October 6 Vendors are required to have a City Sales Tax License ($10 Annually) 8AM—1PM | July 7 * August 4 * September 1 * October 6 Vendors are required to have a City Sales Tax License ($10 Annually)

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The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is June 29.

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

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Just too cute in spots While driving on the Grand Mesa last weekend Diane Webster and a friend, Dorothy Hansen, spotted a baby elk. Nearby they spotted a second calf, also in spots. Presently the mothers came along and then wandered off to join another mother and calf and two cow elk. They were very excited by the encounter, made even more special as they listened to momma and baby calling softly to each other.

DCMH receives an ‘A’ for patient safety Delta County Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety ScoreSM was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D, or F for their safety. Delta County Memorial Hospital was one of seven Colorado hospitals to receive an “A” score. A total of 33 Colorado hospitals participated in the Leapfrog program in 2011.

“We are pleased that Leap Frog has recognized Delta County Memorial Hospital for our high safety outcomes, which have also been validated thought CMS Medicare Core Measures and National Patient Safety Standards. Our physicians and hospital staff work diligently every day to provide great care to our patients,” said John Mitchell, hospital administrator.

“It’s The Leapfrog Group’s goal to give patients the information

Talk with a lawyer for free Talk with a lawyer for free on Thursday, June 14, and the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 300 North Cascade Avenue (corner of North 3rd and North

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Cascade) in Montrose.

Please enter the door at the southwest corner of the building; all other doors will be locked.

Low income residents who need answers to civil legal questions can talk with a lawyer for free. Clients will first be screened to see if they qualify for these services. A volunteer lawyer will then be available for brief consultation on issues such as divorce, custody, child support, landlord/tenant problems, debt/consumer problems and other legal matters. The lawyer cannot discuss traffic or criminal issues.

Bring any court papers, leases, letters, or other documents related to your legal problem. If you need an interpreter, please bring one with you.

For more information, call 249-7202. This service is sponsored by the 7th Judicial Bar Association and the Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid on a monthly basis.

they need and deserve before even entering a hospital,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the hospitals that earned an ‘A’ and we look forward to the day when all hospitals in the U.S. will earn the highest scores for putting patient safety first.”

To see Delta County Memorial Hospital’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafety score.org, the Hospital Safety ScoreSM website, which also provides information on how the public can protect themselves and loved ones during a hospital stay.

Kids Wellnesscast™ Delta County July 2012 ❒ Seasonal asthma risk persists through June with an increase in activity expected following the onset of Arizona’s wildfire season, which generates aerosol plumes that impact Delta County inhabitants. An Illness Watch™ for asthma in Delta County remains in effect with a high number of children seeking emergency treatment at Delta County Memorial Hospital expected to require hospitalization to manage their asthma in June. ❒ High tree pollen counts in Delta County persisted through April with declining levels observed through May. Onset of peaking grass and weed pollen exposure expected by late May, which will likely trigger an increase in allergyrelated symptoms in June. Visiting an allergist to test for your child’s specific allergy triggers is recommended. ❒ Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) risk increases in June. Childcare centers and early-age school classrooms should maintain vigilance with prevention measures. There is no vaccine to prevent infection from HFMD viruses. Good hygiene practices including hand washing, routinely disinfecting common surfaces children come into contact with, and avoiding close contact with individuals infected with HFMD will help reduce exposure. ❒ Slight increases in H. influenzae activity and occurrence of acute sinusitis and pneumonia in June. ❒ Elevated occurrence of ear infections expected in June due, in part to increasing activity of bacteria, including H. influenzae, that can cause ear infections. Signs your child has an ear infection include pulling at the ears, excessive crying and irritability, and in some instances fluid draining from the ear. To determine if your child has an ear infection and to obtain appropriate treatment evaluation by a doctor is recommended. ❒ Continued decreasing occurrence of pink eye is expected in June, with a slight uptick in sore throat occurrence likely during the same time period. ❒ Minimal activity expected for respiratory infections such as RSV and influenza in June. ❒ Food-borne illness activity due to Campylobacter and Salmonella expected at low levels in June. An increasing trend in activity for Salmonella food-borne exposure is anticipated for July with the occurrence of warmer environmental temperatures. Ascel Bio recommends community vigilance when preparing and consuming food during this time period to reduce risk of exposure to food-borne pathogens with the potential to cause serious illness.

For more information visit www.deltahospital.org PUBLIC NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: Ascel Bio, a U.S.-based, commercial disease forecasting company, is committed to cutting global morbidity, and the mortality of hundreds of infectious diseases, in half by 2035. By taking the guesswork out of disease seasonality, clinicians can anticipate demand for care, aid the diagnostic process, support decision making and improve the quality of life. Medicine is an imperfect art, and forecasting disease outbreaks is an inexact science. Every reasonable effort has been made by Ascel Bio to produce accurate forecasts, but these are published “as is” without any warranty whatsoever. Ascel Bio makes no warrantee that its forecasts will be error free, or that errors will be corrected. Ascel Bio makes no warrantee, express or implied regarding the accuracy of its products, including this Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™. In no event shall Ascel Bio be liable to any person, enterprise or entity for damages, including consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of this Delta County Kids Wellnesscast™.

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gins, both of Centennial.

Memorial contributions can be made to Children’s Hospital, 13123 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045.

View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Carolyn Holton Carolyn Estelle Holton died Nov. 21, 2011, in Florence, Mont. She was 71.

She was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Chattanooga, Tenn. She attended school in Salinas, Calif., and graduated from Salinas High School in 1958. She attended Hartnell Junior College in Salinas.

Mrs. Holton worked for the Monterey County Welfare Department before working at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, Calif. She worked as a secretary in the SSD Publications Department in November 1961, where she met her future husband.

She married Piper Holton on Sept. 8, 1962, in Carmel, Calif. He survives.

Mrs. Holton worked for the Santa Clara School District in California until she and her husband retired and moved to Lake City before settling in Hotchkiss. She and her husband were involved with the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge and the Colorado State Elks Association where Piper was president and Carolyn became the first lady of Elkdom.

She enjoyed traveling all over the United States, Mexico and Canada. Her favorite places were Santa Cruz, Calif., Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Key West, Fla. After suffering a heart attack when she was in her 40s, she began to spread the word about heart health for women.

She was one of 63 women selected to attend training seminars at the Mayo Clinic for the National Women Heart Association. She was an advocate for Women Heart for Colorado and made presentations to women on the Western Slope and Denver area.

Mrs. Holton is survived by her husband, Piper Holton; two daughters and their families, Carrie and Christopher Morris, and their daughters, Maggie Morris and Piper Morris, and Tracy and David Stevens and their daughters, Callie Stevens, Davey Stevens and Hattie Stevens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Lottie Dedmon; two sisters, Jean Frazier and Lottie Trimble; and a brother, Paul Dedmon.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the pavilion behind Zack’s Restaurant.

Mansel Zeck Mansel C. Zeck of Montrose died Friday, June 8, 2012, at his home.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at First Church of God in Delta.

Mr. Zeck is survived by his wife, Lilia Zeck.

Crippin Funeral Service and Crematory in Montrose is handling the arrangements.

Dale Huggins Dale Gladen Huggins of Cedaredge died Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 60.

A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville.

Mr. Huggins is survived by his wife, Ellyn Huggins of Cedaredge; two sons, Ryan Huggins and Travis Huggins and his wife Bonnie, all of Denver; his mother, Ruth Huggins of Louisville; a sister, Karen Hebbel of Fort Collins; and two grandsons, Cade Huggins and Henry Hug-

Ruth Clark A graveside service for Ruth Marie Clark will be held Thursday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at Olathe Cemetery.

She was born June 23, 1920, in Princeton, Wis., to Otto Semro and Ella Marrie Keller. She died May 19, 2012, at age 91.

She moved to Craig is the late 1920s with her mother. She graduated from Craig High School and Mesa College in Grand Junction.

Mrs. Clark moved to Delta and was co-owner of a liquor store.

She married Darius Clark in 1970 and they moved to Montrose. They owned and operated the Mode O’ Day dress shop.

They were involved in the Montrose retail community until the late ‘70s when they sold the store and spent their winters in Las Vegas, Nev., and their summers in Olathe.

Mr. Clark died in 1987, and Ruth moved back to Olathe before moving into the Homestead in Montrose during the late 1990s.

Mrs. Clark enjoyed traveling with her husband, rides in the countryside, a meal at the Red Barn and a box of chocolates.

She is survived by two nephews, Bob Semro and Gary Semro, both of Littleton; her stepdaughter, Suzanne White and her husband Joseph of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and their daughters, Stefanie Tewes, Maria Mebane, Tara White and Vanessa White, all of California; and a great-grandchild, Jackson Mebane.

Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory of Montrose is handling the arrangements.

Sonya Bertroch Sonya Patricia Bertroch of Delta died after a battle with ovarian cancer on Thursday, June 7, 2012, in Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 74.

Mrs. Bertroch was born May 6, 1938, in Eagle, to George and Dorothy Collett. She spent her childhood in small railroad towns including Camp Hale and Pando.

She attended elementary school in Rangely and Sweetwater, and graduated from Eagle County High School in Gypsum.

She married Leslie Bertroch on Feb. 5, 1956, in Elko, Nev. They moved to Bond in 1958, where she became the Bond postmistress.

In 1969 she became a secretary to the bank president at Eagle Valley Bank. She and her husband were owner/ operators of a small selfservice gas station. They raised and showed Appaloosa horses. They moved to Crawford in 1979 and operated a small ranch.

They moved to Delta in 1981 where she worked as an insurance representative for Combined Insurance. In 1995 she became a family counselor for Martin Mortuary.

She transferred to Mesa View Mortuary in Delta and remained when it was purchased by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

Mrs. Bertroch was an avid sports fan, watching the Broncos, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rockies. She enjoyed bowling, music and family outings.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Melody and Joe Clark of Grand Junction, and Valerie and Bob Ross of Delta; her grandchildren, Melissa Musella and her husband John of Virginia Beach, Va., Joe Clark Jr. and his wife Melissa of Grand Junction, Robbie Olson of Eagle, Rachell Olsen and her husband Jake of Grand Junction, Stephanie Ross of Grand Junction, and Kelsey Ross of Delta; six great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Samantha, Johnny, Aidynn, Trinity and Gianna; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews cousins and in-laws.

Mrs. Bertroch was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Les Bertroch; and baby brother, George Jr. “Georgy” Collett.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. A luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ovarian cancer research efforts.

View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Dr. John Seaberg Jr. Dr. John Jefferson Seaberg Jr., formerly of Delta, died Monday, June 4, 2012. He was 84.

Dr. Seaberg was born Oct. 10, 1927. He played high school and college sports and lettered in basketball, football baseball and track. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Adams State College in Alamosa, his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, and his doctorate in administration and supervision from the University of New Mexico.

He spent over 40 years in education and 22 years at the University of Oklahoma, retiring from the University of Oklahoma College of Education in 1991. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Educator’s Hall of Fame in 1993, where he was recognized as teacher, educator, mentor, role model, consultant, researcher and leader. He was the founder and developer of Oklahoma Project LEAD (Leadership in Educational Administration and Development).

Dr. Seaberg enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping students complete their doctorate degrees.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in the Bishopric and Stake Presidency for over 20 years. He also served as High Priest group leader.

He is survived by his wife, Rhea; three sons and their wives, Dr. John and Wendy Seaberg III of Columbia, Mo., Norman and Sherry Seaberg of Tecumseh, Okla., and James and Christine Seaberg of Alpine, Utah; and 10 grandchildren.

Dr. Seaberg was preceded in death by his brother, David.

A memorial service was held June 7 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norman, Okla. Interment

took place in Alamosa.

Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman, Okla., handled the arrangements.

Marc Gohn Jr. Marc Allen Gohn Jr., formerly of Montrose, died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. He was 20.

A funeral service will be held Monday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedaredge. Burial will follow at Cedaredge Cemetery. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Gohn was born Nov. 6, 1991, in Grand Junction, to Marc Gohn Sr. and Christine George. He spent his early childhood in Crawford and moved to Montrose with his family when he was three. He graduated from Montrose High School in 2010. He attended Colorado Mesa University where he was pursuing a degree in criminal justice. His goal was to become a Colorado State Patrolman.

He enjoyed weightlifting, running, helping others, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Criminal Justice Club at Colorado Mesa University and commanding officer for ROTC when he was in high school.

Mr. Gohn is survived by his father, Marc Gohn Sr. of Grand Junction; his mother and stepfather, Christine and Sean

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Leahey of Denver; paternal grandparents, Carolyn and Robert Reed of Cedaredge, and Charles Gohn of California; maternal grandparents, Jack and Susan Moots of Virginia; a brother, Russell George of Greeley; two sisters, Jennifer Gohn of Grand Junction, and Candice George of Pennsylvania; a niece, Madison Hubbard of Grand Junction; a nephew, Damian Altimirano of Cedaredge; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marc Gohn Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o San Juan Mountains Credit Union, 1102 South Cascade Ave., Montrose, CO 81401.

View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Nadine Lillpop Lora “Nadine” Lillpop of Delta died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert.

She was 84.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Lillpop is survived by a son and his wife, Thomas and Jennie Lillpop of Grand Junction; a daughter and her husband, Kathleen and Thomas Panter of Delta; four brothers, Joseph Phillips and his wife June of Oxnard, Calif., Robert Phillips and his wife Lucille, and Dale Phillips, all of Buckeye, Ariz., and Donald Phillips and his wife Kay Lee of Springfield, Ore.; four sisters, Eris McLeod of Alaska, Lois Snider and her husband Robert, Gladys Scriven and Eunice Rice, all of Arizona; six grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Edward Montoya Jr. Ed Montoya Jr. of Austin, Texas, died May 27, 2012, at his home. He was 58.

Mr. Montoya was born Oct. 9, 1953, in Delta, to Edward and Fidelia (Valdez) Montoya. He spent his childhood in Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1972.

He married Carrie Pope on June 11, 1971, in Cedaredge. She died Oct. 15, 2011.

Mr. Montoya worked for the University of Texas for 23 years before retiring.

He was currently working for the City of Austin Water Department.

He enjoyed sno cones and fishing trips to the coast with his grandson, family and friends.

He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Tina and Isaac Palacios of Round Rock, Texas, and Lisa and Jr. Leos of New Braunfels, Texas; his parents, Edward and Fidelia Montoya Sr.; a brother, Richard Montoya of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Rene Montoya and Yvonne Pingleton, both of Austin, Texas; and a grandson, Nathan Palacios of Round Rock, Texas.

Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Montoya; and a brother, Fidel Montoya.

A graveside service was held June 2 at Onion Creek Memorial Park in Austin, Texas.

Hospice help is just a phone call away Tom and Mary Lou Huerkamp were married for more than 42 years when a heart condition led her to seek care from Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. She received hospice care for more than six months before she passed away peacefully in her home with her beloved husband by her side.

Tom believes that Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado is a resource that many misunderstand and wants the local community to know how Hospice can help and that services are just a phone call away.

“Hospice did so much for both Marylou and me.

First, it let Marylou stay in the home she so dearly loved. Next, it stopped the confusion and frustrations of dealing with Medicare and insurance.

Then it gently and compassionately led both of us to understand all that could be done, had been

done, and now we needed to focus on making the quality of time that was left the best it could be,” said Tom. Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado emphasizes quality of life and works to provide relief from painful symptoms for those facing advancing illness.

“Hospice professionals have a unique set of skills.

They focus on the patient’s wishes — providing comfort care and easing the pain and suffering that are often associated with serious illness. Hospice brings together a variety of skills with a common goal. They focus on honoring a patient’s values and easing the emotional, physical and sometimes spiritual toll of a terminal illness. There is someone, an actual human voice or presence, available 24 hours a day seven days a week,” explains Dr. Scott Rich, Delta physician.

The goal of hospice

care is to maintain the highest quality of life for the patient, and of equal importance, their family and friends. “Many delay Hospice services, believing they are surrendering hope. In fact, we see patients improve to the point they are no longer ‘terminally’ ill. In some situations, patients enrolled with hospice actually live longer than similarly ill patients not under hospice care,” says Rich.

Many people may not realize that when hospice becomes involved, for most, the costs of everything required to care for the patient, including medications and treatments, are covered at 100 percent. This is a huge benefit for families.

If you or someone you know could benefit from hospice contact the Delta Hospice office at 8746823 or drop by the office at 195 Stafford Lane for more information.

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Cancer survivors, caregivers to be honored The Delta County Relay for Life Committee is excited to once again honor local cancer survivors and caregivers during this year’s Relay for Life at Delta High School, June 29-30.

Each year during the event, which raises money to research and treat cancer, those who

have already braved the fight are honored with a special ceremony and reception. Survivors and caregivers also start the Relay by walking the Survivor Lap. The opening ceremony starts at 6 p.m. with the Survivor Lap starting at 6:20 p.m.

The reception follows at 7 p.m.

A primary goal of Relay is to celebrate those individuals who have courageously won their battle against cancer. Relayers also take time to remember those who have fought heroically, but now remain in our hearts and memories, reminding us how important it is to join together in this great cause. Cancer patients, survivors and their families who bravely take on this disease give us a reason to celebrate. So please join us, and invite those who have helped you along the way!

If you are a survivor or caregiver and would like to be a part of this special ceremony, call Gina Cassel at 250-9144.

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Wedding dresses for the ages The Delta County Museum has just completed a new exhibit of historic wedding dresses, the earliest dating to 1907. Of particular interest is the 1928 dress, representative of the “flapper” era, where the dress length was above the knees. Six wedding dresses span a period of 55 years of styles. Included in the exhibit is the 1916 wedding dress of Anna Simpson, daughter of the famous marksman, W. Ray Simpson, who shot and killed the two McCarty outlaws following their failed robbery of a Delta bank in 1893.

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

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

Delta Lions Club

CARNIVAL June 21-24 Confluence Park • Delta ADVANCE SALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Prickly Pear It’s early June, but it looks more like the end of July. The ‘dobie landacape here along Hulteen Road is dry, dry, dry. I feel lucky to find anything at all, but here is a yellow-flowered cactus.

Allen stops the car, and I scramble out. My cactus plant is atop a little ridge above this dirt road. Maybe it’s just a “little ridge” but the footing is treacherous . . . not much choice but to try for the photo from this angle. I note the spent blossoms. They look like little orangish, twisted turbans. Plenty of cactus pads, few buds, and fewer blossoms.

So often I’ve looked at a cactus plant and thought, “won’t that be grand when all of those buds open!” But of

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Prickly Pear: Opuntia polycantha course, it doesn’t work shape of the needles that way . . . only a few and the glochids (those at a time seems to be the tiny brownish needles at strategy. the base of the big neeAnd you can’t tell dles). In my photo the cactus species by their glochids look like little flower color. So to tell brown spots, but never, species, one must exam- ever touch! These little ine the placement and spines are barbed and so

tiny that you can’t really see them without a magnifier. Horrid if you get them in your skin!

With today’s cactus, the blossoms may be red or yellow or coppery and the plants hybridize easily. The ancient Greek term “opuntia” has lost its meaning, but “polycanthus” means “many seeds.”

Later in the season, the fruits from these two-inch-wide blossoms will bear dry, inch-long tan to brown fruits that fall off quickly. Another species in our area, the Berry Prickly Pear, Opunti phaecantha, has inch-long reddish to purplish fruit that can be gathered to make cactus candy and such. Don’t touch the glochids, but be glad for cactus, at least something is blooming!

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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 - America’s Next Top Monster. No stage fright allowed. How scary can YOU be? Wednesday, June 13, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading - Welcome to the Night. A nocturnal puppet show shown in the daylight. Thursday, June 14, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed.

Teen Summer Reading - Campfires and Comets. This is HOT! Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading - Starry Starry Night. Meet Vincent Van Gogh. You will have stars in your eyes. Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed.

Computer Class Understanding Tech Toys. USBs, MP3s, Netbooks, notebooks, Tablets, iPads, iPods, Nooks, Kindles and eBooks.

Find out what, when and how to use these “toys” of the future. Friday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up.

Kids Summer Reading - The Case of the Crusty Cheese. Interactive puppet show. Find out “who done it.” Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m. at the Stolte Shed.

Teen Summer Reading Program - Midnight Madness Jeopardy. How much do YOU know? Wednesday, June 27, at 6 p.m.

Storytimes.

Baby and Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 856-3518.

Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in June from 3 to 5 p.m.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Program - To Catch a Thief! Use fingerprints to find the perp! Thursday, June 14, at 4 p.m.

Basic Photo Editing. Learn how to use the computer to enhance your digital photos. Friday, June 15, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading Program - Starry Night. Meet Vincent van Gogh! Wednesday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Summer Reading Program - America’s Next Top Monster.

Thursday, June 21, at 4 p.m.

Kids, Tweens, and Teens Summer Reading Program - The Bear Facts. Discover fascinating and scary stuff about bears. Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading Program - Delta Detective Agency. Kids help solve the Case of the Crusty Cheese! Wednesday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Program - Campfire and Comets. Thursday, June 28, at 4 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 921-3500.

Delta Teens Summer Reading Program PJs and Pizza! Show up in your comfortable PJs and eat some pizza, play some Wii, and hang with friends. The program will be a blast!

Bring your appetite and your video game skills!

Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m.

Adult Craft Class.

Join us for an afternoon craft project of fused glass jewelry of necklaces/earrings with Peggy Papon of Cottonwood Studios in Cedaredge.

Cost for materials will be $10-$14. Saturday, June 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Delta Library at 8749630 to sign up.

Digital Audio Computer Class. Two sessions only Wednesday, June 20 and June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading Program - Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

Thursday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m.

Teens Summer Reading Program - Midnight Madness Jeopardy. Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m.

Teen Summer Reading Program - Worldwide Tales from the Crypt. Learn about crypts from around the world. Thursday, June 28, 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.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours.

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.

Teen Summer Reading - Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators (HPI). HPI will be demonstrating the equipment they use, give a first look at the evidence from investigations, and even search the Hotchkiss Library for paranormal activity. Wednesday, June 20, from 4 to 6 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.

For more information, contact the library at 872-4153.

Paonia Music in the Amphitheater. Come join us on Thursday evenings in June from 6 to 8 p.m.

On June 14, David and Tamara Hauze take the stage. On June 21, Gustavo Brett shares his music, and on June 28, Ellen Stapenhorst will perform.

Teens Summer Reading - Worldwide Tales from the Crypt.

Thursday, June 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Children’s Summer Reading Program Starry, Starry Night.

Meet Vincent Van Gogh Wednesday, June 20, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Teen Summer Reading - To Catch a Thief.

Thursday, June 21, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Greeting Card Workshop. Share ideas and materials with other card-makers. Some supplies and tools provided, or bring your own if you prefer. Tuesday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Storytimes.

Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Community Calendar Honey Don’t takes the 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.

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.

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.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 6 p.m. policy review, 7 p.m. regular meeting, The Delta Center for the Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta.

LECTURE ON ESCALANTE CANYON presented by Bernice Musser, 7 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Admission free.

Sponsored by Colorado Canyons Association and the Western Colorado Interpretive Association.

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 58 numbers for $493, blue is 50 numbers and grey is 56 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, June 15

ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY TRAINING EVENT, 1-4 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Free to the public. For more information, call 872-1000.

“WHAT WOULD JEFFERSON DO?” Acclaimed scholar and author Clay Jenkinson performs as Thomas Jefferson, Montrose Pavilion, 6:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets available for $25 from Dahlia’s Floral Design, Townsend and Main, or at the door. For information, call 596-5158 or 240-4739.

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.

TO HONOR DAD, HOMEMADE BISCUITS AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m. $6 a plate, IOOF Hall, 290 W. Main Street, Cedaredge. Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 will be serving.

DANCE, 6 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Kid and family dance from 6-6:30 p.m. Free Swing Dance lessons 6:30-7 p.m. The North Fork Flyers perform at a dance and fund raiser for the Mountain Harvest Festival. $10 per person donation. Kids 12 and under free.

GUIDED AUTO TOUR OF ESCALANTE CANYON, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon. RSVP to Colorado Canyons Association by calling 2637902 or e-mailing: rosa@canyonsassociation.org to reserve a seat on the tour. Bernice Musser is host.

BENEFIT BARBECUE for 2-year-old Destiny Burrows, Field of Dreams. Barbecue, music and raffle begin at 4 p.m. For more information, call Paula Lorimor, 874-2980.

Sunday, June 17

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: Carl Bivens American West Band.

Monday, June 18

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION practice, 7 p.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 22046 Canal Street, Austin. For more information, call Marilyn, 872-3949. All singers welcome.

Tuesday, June 19

SURFACE CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEET, 12 noon, home of Norm and Dorothy Kehmeier, 12753 Running Deer Rd. Speakers: Debra Irvine and David Justice, candidates for Republican Primary for District 61 to the Colorado House of Representatives. Surface Creek Republican Women membership open to all registered Republican women in Delta County. Guests welcome. For more information call Anne Snyer, 856-4780, Susan Keiser, 856-3649 or Debbie Griffith, 856-3941.

Wednesday, June 20

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 21

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: Paul Fraizer and Doc Adkins, guitar, keyboards, vocals.

ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH GROUP MEETING, 7-9 p.m., 511 East 11th Street, Delta.

CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5-6 p.m., Yoga Tree and Embrace, Hotchkiss. For more information, call Debbie Cheesman, 209-4432.

“HANDS-ONLY CPR” CLASS, 6:30 p.m., oncology building, Delta County Memorial Hospital. Space limited so call 874-6517 to register. Sponsored by DCMH, Delta County Ambulance District and Delta-Montrose Technical College.

Saturday, June 23

ORCHARD CITY CENTENNIAL YEAR EVENT — Walk through history with interpretative tours through Cory and Eckert cemeteries, 9-11 a.m. followed by an old-fashioned box lunch social and entertainment at Town Park from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

ART AND WINE FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Garden Center, one mile south of Delta on Highway 50. Music and wine tasting begin at 11 a.m. For more information, call 874-9009. A benefit for the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter.

FAIRVIEW SCHOOL REUNION, Gunnison Pleasure Park, 9 a.m. breakfast, to renew friendships, and recall memories of school days.

stage in Ouray June 22

“Honey Don’t,” the musical union of Bill Powers and Shelley Gray, a duo also well known as one-half of Paonia’s old-time bluegrass band Sweet Sunny South, will be performing Saturday, June 22, at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main Street in Ouray. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.TheWright OperaHouse.org, in Ouray at Buckskin Booksellers, in Ridgway at Cimarron Books, and in Montrose at Ouray Silversmiths.

The music of “Honey Don’t” is acoustic and based in the folk tradition yet crosses over into the Americana realm.

The songs are catchy and engaging, funny, sad, lonesome and uplifting.

Most of the songs are original, but select covers and traditional tunes are

part of their repertoire as well.

Their 2009 debut release featuring Greg Schochet on mandolin and Ryan Drickey on fiddle hit the top 40 National Americana charts for

several weeks topping off at #25. The CD was the #2 (out of 100) most played on Colorado Radio and one of five nominees in the bluegrass category for Westword Magazine’s 2010 showcase.

Cowboy band performs June 17 The Bar 70 Cowboy Band will perform at the Chapel of the Cross Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. The group from Montrose plays music from the early American West. The time period for the music is from the middle 1800s to the 1930s. These are songs that originated as a form of American folk music that was composed by and about the people who settled and worked

throughout the western United States. Featured will be songs about the ‘49ers, immigrants, lawmen, the cowboy and of course the beauty and grandeur of the West.

Band members include Carl Bivins on guitar, Marvin Ballantyne on banjo, Bob Jentsch on piano and accordion and Sharlene Simkin on string bass.

Admission is by donation.

Black Canyon barbershoppers perform at Chapel of the Cross The Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus under the direction of MaryAnn Rathburn will perform at the Chapel of the CrossThursday, June 14, at 7 p.m.

Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus was formed in 1975. Originally char-

tered as a Montrose chapter, the chorus has evolved into a regional organization representing both Delta and Montrose counties. Choir members sing four-part harmony, which is music in its purest form, created with nothing but human voic-

es coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul.

Don’t miss this performance at Chapel of the Cross at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge. Admission is by donation.

‘The Elixir of Love’ is coming to Delta During Deltarado Days, High Desert Opera will present “The Elixir of Love,” a stylized and comic opera staged in English and set in the Wild West of Colorado’s Grand Valley!

The story, taking place in the 1890s, welcomes Dr. Carl Eratta, a traveling con artist who turns a ranch topsy-turvy with promises about his magical elixir. The snakeoil salesman convinces a penniless cowboy to

squander his last “twobits” on a love potion (in fact a local vintage wine!) in order to win the heart of the wealthy ranch owner.

Whacky situations and crazy twists ensue.

The opera will be presented Saturday, July 21, at the Delta Center for Performing Arts at 822 Grand Avenue in Delta.

Grand Junction performances are slated for the Avalon Theatre, 645 Main Street, Friday,

July 20, and Saturday, July 28. All performances begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Delta performance are available at the door or at the following local outlets — City Market, 122 Gunnison River Drive; Delta Ace Hardware, 121 W. Gunnison River Drive; and the Delta County Independent, 401 Meeker Street.

Call the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 874-8616 for more information.

Delta Ministries is pleased to present Robin Mark, a worship leader from Belfast, Ireland, in concert Monday, July 23, at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts, 822 Grand Avenue, Delta.

He recorded his first album, “Captive Heart,” in 1992. Many of those songs

are used in worship not only in his home church, but throughout Northern Ireland and the world.

Subsequent albums “Not

by Might” and “Days of Elijah” became best sellers in Ireland, and news of his musicality spread fast throughout the United Kingdom. His overall

Celebrate America’s heritage at free concert The Montrose Community Band will hold its annual patriotic concert on Saturday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The concert is free and features traditional marches, songs celebrating American heritage and the Armed Forces Salute. Bring a lawn chair or blanket

and a picnic to enjoy the concert outside on the south lawn of the Montrose Pavilion. (In the event of adverse weather the concert will be held indoors.) Ice cream will be available for a donation.

For more information go to www.montroseband. com or call 596-1188.

music sales have now reached over two million albums worldwide.

In all his productions, Mark’s signature style of songwriting has spawned hymns of praise and worship which have consistently and repeatedly become the anthems for churches around the globe. Not that Robin regards himself as a “songwriter,” per se. In the Worship Together conference in Toronto, he stated, “I write only when I feel I have something to say. I cannot sit down and write automatically or prolifically; God hasn’t given me that gift, unfortunately! But whether it’s in music, song, business, family or other area of service, so long as I am praising Him, that’s all that matters.”

In 2006, he was nomi-

Ouray’s Wright Opera House presents summer melodrama

Monday, June 25

The stage at the Wright Opera House will be the scene of rollicking, outlandish goings- on this summer as the original melodrama, “Crooks and Skulduggery at the Hardlife Hotel or Meen E. Moneybank Stinks Up Ouray,” depicts life in 1900s Ouray.

The melodrama, written by former Ouray High School history teacher, Melissa Stacy, tells the tale of an evil banker, Meen E Moneybank, who is plotting to foreclose on the mortgage of the Hardlife Hotel, owned and operated by Gotta and Hadda Hardlife and their son Ben A. Hardlife.

Mr. Moneybank intends to use the ill-got-

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.

Thursday, June 28

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: Josh Ooms and Phillip Dannels, vocal, classic piano.

Friday, June 29

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

by Thursday evening.

Sunday, July 1

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: Helleckson Family Chamber Group, cello, violin, piano.

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

Kids, join the fun at Bananas Kids, join the City of Delta Recreation Department for a trip to Bananas Fun Park in Grand Junction. You can have fun with mini golf, bumper boats, gokarts, laser tag, arcade games, and bump ‘n jumps. The trip includes transportation to the fun park and lunch at the park’s Congo Cafe.

Call Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 8740923, to reserve a spot for Thursday, July 12, from 10:30 to 5 p.m.

Registration fee is $25.

Festival benefits homeless shelter The Garden Center is hosting an Art and Wine Festival to benefit Abraham Connection, a homeless shelter serving Delta County.

The event will take place Saturday, June 23, at the Garden Center, 1970 S. Main Street in Delta. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; music and wine tasting begin at 11 a.m. Live music will be provided

by David Starr, Tamara and David Hauze, and Dr. Mary Kleinsorge.

Call 874-9009 for more information.

Community dance set for June 16 Ula Vaun-Kirkman will provide music for a community evening dance Saturday, June 16, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The dance will run from 7 to 10 p.m. and costs $4 at the door.

Please bring a snack to share.

There will be no dance in July, but mark your calendar for Aug. 18.

Concert benefits the homeless

Sunday, June 24

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: Roth family, violin, flute, piano.

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ten money to fund his indoor toilet empire.

The cast, under the direction of Michael Ticherich, includes Meen E. Moneybanks, Robert Miller; Gloria Moneybank, Eileen Stanley; Gotta Hardlife, John Cotner; Hadda Hardlife, Sharon Neville; Ben A Hardlife, Michael Ticherich; Penny Counter, Karen Olson; Madam Dolly Devine, Sandra Boles; Sheriff Lawman, Dan Preston; floozies, Kathy Royale, Lyndsay Hepp, and Ashley Luther; Rocky/stage hand, Max Lisk narrator, Enda Junkins; sound effects, Chris Knight; set design, Kentee Pasek; score by Nancy Ziglar; Wright Opera House crew, Nancy Nixon, Alys-

sa Preston, and Dee Williams.

The Friends of the Wright Opera House were inspired to present a weekly melodrama in the venerable old opera house as a way to encourage visitors to spend one more night in town.

According to Dee Williams, board member, “FWOH is striving to be an attraction that brings people to Ouray.

The first show is Monday, June 18, at 7 p.m.

The melodrama will be presented every Monday through July with the exception of July 2. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and will be available at the door or on line at www.TheWright OperaHouse.org.

nated for a Dove award for his song “Days of Elijah.”

This year he released a new live and studio album called “John Wesley and Company” in response to many requests for recordings of his ministry songs used in concerts. His latest worship album “Fly” is also available featuring new and revisited songs of praise and worship.

Don’t miss him concert Monday, July 23. Tickets are $10 and are available at First Baptist Church in Delta or by calling Willie Gordon at 778-1810. Proceeds benefit the Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter.

Pre-entries for fair are due July 13 Reminder – July 13 is the deadline to submit open class livestock preentry forms, and all 4-H and FFA pre-entry forms for the 2012 Delta County Fair. Pre-entry forms must be received at the Delta Extension Office, located at 525 Dodge Street in Delta, by the close of business (5 p.m.) on July 13, and must be complete and have all required signatures to be accepted. Entries will not be accepted after 5 p.m.

July 13. Entries may be mailed in, but must be received, not postmarked,

by July 13.

Pre-entry forms are available now and may be picked up at the Delta Extension Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon, and 1 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the Delta Extension Office at 874-2195.

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Project 7 Water Authority Systems to distribute Consumer Confidence Reports In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act. (SDWA) It added a provision requiring that all community water systems deliver to their customers an annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. (CCR) A community water system is defined as a system that has at least fifteen service connections serving year round residents. Typically these systems include municipalities, homeowners associations, districts and other such organizations. The CCR includes information on source water, the levels of any detected contaminants and compliance with drinking water rules, plus some educational materials.

The systems served by Project 7 Water Authority, the City of Montrose, the City of Delta, the Town of Olathe, the Tri-County Water Conservancy District, the Menoken Water District and the Chipeta Water District distributed their first CCRs in late summer of 1999 covering the 1998 water data.

Copies of the new Consumer Confidence Reports will be mailed to residents on June 19, 2012. This report covers the data collected between January and December 2011. Copies of this information will be available at City Hall or appropriate water providers by July 1, 2012. Residents are encouraged to review this information and contact their water provider or Project 7, 249-5935 with any questions.

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Call Randy Crespin at 874-4421.

Calvary Baptist Church

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

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Delta County Judge Sandra Miller was recently named the Colorado Judicial Officer of the Year (2011).

Judge Miller is pictured here (sixth from right) with Delta County’s Drug Court team: (left to right) Brad Kolman, Dave Wasson, Bruce Hovde, John Baier, Bob Tweedell, Anne Gallegos, Susan Blaine, Judge Charles Greenacre, Juan Gallegos, Judge Sandra Miller, Stacey Christie, Lisa Tullio, Pam Bliss, Noelle Fry and Mariah Emond. Delta County’s Drug Courts are recognized statewide for their innovative approach to recovery from drug addiction.

Judge Sandra Miller wins judicial branch award The 2011 Colorado Judicial Branch Judicial Officer of the Year award went to the Hon. Sandra K. Miller, Delta County court judge. The Colorado Judicial Branch annually recognizes a handful of outstanding employees for exemplary work contributing to the high quality of service provided throughout the state’s 22 judicial districts.

Judge Miller was nominated for the award by Pamela Bliss, volunteer coordinator with Drug Free Delta County, and 7th Judicial District probation officer Juan Gallegos.

“Judge Sandra Miller has donated countless hours of her time to make Adult Treatment Court a reality for Delta County,” Bliss wrote in a letter of recommendation.

“Through her wisdom and compassion, a multitude of once drug-addicted individuals have gone on to have productive lives reunited with their families in Delta County.”

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

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The big excavation project under way atop Cory Bluff to reestablish irrigation water flows for

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

Delta Elks Lodge GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 23 Devil’s Thumb Golf Club • Delta 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 18-hole 4-person Scramble Only 1 player 0-10 Handicap Per Team Payouts for the Top 4 Teams

$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

Handicap Handicap Handicap Handicap Phone

Enclose entry fee of $55 per player. Make checks payable to Delta Elks Lodge.

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2012

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more than 54,000 adult offenders.

As of July 1, 2011, the Colorado Judicial Branch employed approximately 3,400 employees, which includes 374 justices, judges and magistrates.

In fiscal year 2011, the latest for which full sta-

tistics are available, there were 505,265 cases filed statewide at the County Court level, 246, 728 filed in District Court, 2,742 in the Court of Appeals and 1,387 in the Supreme Court. There were an additional 956 cases filed in the water courts.

Learn life-saving No-Hands CPR

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta County Memorial Hospital, Delta County Ambulance District, and the Delta-Montrose Technical College have teamed up to present a program on the newest “Hands-Only CPR” lifesaving technique.

Space is limited for this June 21 event and preregistration is strongly suggested by calling 8746517. The event will take place at the Oncology Building next to DCMH

on Thursday, June 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

During this session, medical professionals will provide instruction and discussion of first aid for heart attacks and other related emergencies.

Paramedics, EMTs and nurses will be on hand to assist in skills practice during an optional session using life-like CPR mannequins.

Light refreshments will be available and a free blood pressure check will be available, too.

More digging for pipeline

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“Judge Miller’s interactions with clients are frequently mentioned at court graduations as the most important and impactful interactions they have had while in the program,” Gallegos wrote in a letter of recommendation. “One client, who may have been the most difficult in the history of the program, recently graduated. At the graduation, her biggest and most emotional thank you was reserved for Judge Miller, and I think that says it all.”

The Colorado Judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as the state’s district and county trial courts. The branch is also home to the Department of Probation Services, which employs more than 1,100 people including approximately 900 probation supervisors and officers.

The department’s officers are responsible for supervising more than 6,000 juvenile offenders and

the North Delta Irrigation Company will continue.

After workers finally installed a four-foot diameter pipeline through the partially collapsed, quarter-mile-long tunnel on May 25, another problem now has to be dealt with.

Water flow though the pipeline is being restricted.

Company representative Lynn French told the Delta County Independent on Monday the cause is thought to be that the pipeline is not on a proper grade. It is thought to be lying either atop debris within the tunnel, debris left by last summer’s partial collapse and recent construction work; or the pipeline may be atop a geologic structure, “a rise,” within the tunnel.

The first scenario would be relatively simpler to deal with, French said. The second would require lots more digging, including use of a small excavator working within the excavation and alongside the pipeline some 90 feet or more below ground level to remove material from the tunnel floor and establish the right grade for water to flow.

The tunnel was constructed 110 years ago with very little elevation difference between the east and west portals, explained French. He said

the pipeline is flowing about one-third as much water as it should be.

The additional work has required that Iris Road be closed at the west

side of Cory Bluff. The excavating contractor is using a previously mined area north of the road to store the additional earth that is being taken out.

Photo submitted by Kelly Lee

The massive excavation project atop Cory Bluff continues, seen in this May 27 aerial photo. Project managers have decided they need to try and determine the cause for restricted water flow through the recently installed pipeline inside the partially collapsed tunnel some 90 feet below the surface.

The pipeline apparently is not on grade, explains project managers. Whether it is laying atop debris or a geologic structure, a “rise,” within the tunnel is the question they hope to answer with more digging this week.

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Hotchkiss hosts Ride the Rockies

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

It was about 28 years ago that a reporter with The Denver Post was participating in a 10,000 bicycle event in Iowa that was sponsored by the local newspaper. She brought the idea back to The Denver Post and Ride the Rockies was born.

The 27th annual Ride the Rockies came through the North Fork Valley on Sunday stopping in Hotchkiss overnight. This bike tour will take the riders over five mountain passes, two national parks and 442 miles in six days. The riders came from Gunnison riding through Crawford. Monday morning they took Back River Road and then Highway 133 over McClure Pass on their way to their next overnight stay in Carbondale.

Some bikers camped at Hotchkiss K-8 turning it into a tent city. Others stayed in local motels, some in Cedaredge, Delta and Montrose. Colorado Charter Lines shuttled the riders to accommodations.

The Hotchkiss High School football team provided overnight security for the bicycles at the Hotchkiss K-8 playground. “We needed young guys who stay up all night anyway,” Mayor Wendell Koontz said as he was manning the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce booth on Sunday.

Hotchkiss K-8 principal Carrie Coats greeted everyone as they brought their bikes to the bike corral. She invited them to get some food at the concessions set up inside the school.

In addition to the concessions, the Hotchkiss K-8 PIT Crew (Parent Involvement Team) prepared Sunday’s lunch and arrived at 3:30 Monday morning to prepare breakfast for the riders. They made 800 breakfast burritos. “I have the best parents in the world,” Coats said.

Two riders, Greg Churchman and Jason Diaz, left at 7:30 Sunday morning to make their way to Hotchkiss. It was a little windy at first, but once

Photo by Kathy Browning

The friendly bikers above are on their way to entering the friendliest town in the west, Hotchkiss. It was all part of Ride the Rockies sponsored by The Denver Post and Wells Fargo Bank. By all accounts, the bikers loved the scenery and the hospitality afforded them.

Crawford was just wrapping up Pioneer Days on Sunday morning following a worship service with a free barbecue lunch in town park, when the first Ride the Rockies folks peddled in. The Crawford Friends Church provided an impromptu lunch for them as well. Early riders Monday morning on their way over McClure Pass to their Carbondale destination caught up with a cattle drive on Highway 133. Where did the motorists go? they went through the canyon, Churchman said, “It was absolutely gorgeous.”

Asked if they took vacation time to participate in Ride the Rockies, Diaz joked, “No. My boss thinks I’m working!”

Churchman said actually they did take vacation time.

It was the first time either had done the six-day jaunt.

Both enter other biking events.

Once they were picked through the Ride the Rockies lottery system, they knew they had to put in more time training.

“The folks up in Crawford put up a pretty good show for all of us,” Diaz said. The Crawford Friends Church provided lunch after the nondenominational service. Coincidentally, riders began arriv-

Help spruce up Paonia June 25-29 For a limited time the Town of Paonia will be picking up all large items at no extra charge, (unless otherwise noted) in an effort to spruce up Paonia.

Get your stuff out by your normal trash area and the Town of Paonia will take it away. The next pick up days are June 25-29.

The town will not enter private property to remove items. Items must be near the normal trash area.

Do not panic if items are

not removed all at once. It may take a few trips to remove different types of items.

While no flammable liquids will be picked up, most items will be — yard waste, paint filled with kitty litter, oil, lumber and branches bundled in five-foot lengths, scrap metal, tires, household appliances and furniture. There will be a $10 charge for refrigerators and freezers with freon.

Call 527-4101 for more information.

Sheriff, BLM monitor ‘C’ Hill activities

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Investigators found little wrong as they responded to a complaint about fires on C Hill above Crawford.

Crawford Mayor Susie Steckel contacted the Delta County Sheriff and the Bureau of Land Management recently about underage teens riding motorcycles and ATVs through town and with concerns of setting fires on Thompson Hill, known as C Hill.

According to Undersheriff Mark Taylor, deputies are checking whether a young person on a motorcycle or ATV has a driver’s license as required by Crawford ordinance. Teens can’t drive on county roads or in the incorporated parts of town without a license. It’s up for parents, he said, to monitor their own children on BLM and other public land where there are no age and driver’s license requirements.

Ryan Regnell, a U.S. Ranger with BLM, was in town over

the holiday weekend to assist the Montrose BLM office. He went to C Hill twice beginning on May 30.

Regnell said the initial report BLM received was that multiple fires had been set by teens on C Hill. A sheriff ’s deputy was on the scene first. The deputy found that some boys camped overnight on May 28. According to Regnell, their camp fire “was a little large” and “they failed to fully extinguish it in the morning.” The deputy easily put out the remaining camp fire with dirt.

“It’s not like they were playing with matches setting bushes on fire,” Regnell said.

“It was a single, independent pit fire.” Regnell found no evidence of other fires being set.

The camp fire was set before the Delta County fire ban was in place. “They chose the right spot to do it, but as boys will do, bigger is better,” Regnell said. The teens he contacted had proper permits for riding ATVs on public land.

ing in town.

After riders reached Hotchkiss K-8, if needed they could get first aid which was provided by St. Anthony Hospital. A medical care van was brought from Denver sponsored by the Denver Community Service Center. Cathy Kissner said there had been a couple of minor accidents Sunday morning. Medics and doctors ride with the others to be available when mishaps or injuries happen.

Nolan Epple was in the information booth helping people get to their hotel shuttles and find their way to showers, food and entertainment.

Epple has worked with Ride the Rockies for five years. At a ceremony Saturday night in Gunnison those who have been with Ride the Rockies for multiple years were recognized. A couple people have been with the ride for 25 years.

In one large tent riders could get massages. About 24 to 26

massage therapists came along to help soothe riders’ muscles.

Elizabeth Norris, community relations manager and a Colorado native, said over 2,000 riders were involved this year. The total participants for the ride balloons to about 3,500 when all the support crew is counted. Hotchkiss K-8 was the headquarter site with camping, lunch, breakfast and the bike corral. The Delta County Fairgrounds just down Fourth Street was the entertainment site hosted by the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce with dinner provided by local nonprofits. There was an Odell Beer Garden and local musical entertainment.

Six shuttle buses ran until 10 p.m. Sunday so people could enjoy all the activities at the fairgrounds.

From the reports Norris was hearing on Sunday afternoon, riders met some head winds, but “It’s one of the most beautiful rides that Colorado has with the North Rim of the Black Canyon,” Norris said.

“Everyone’s smiling!”

Norris said the economic impact for the host community for one night averages $250,000.

Ride the Rockies also gives a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit in their host towns. This year that was won by Kids’ Pasta Project which supports many local nonprofits. The check was presented at Heritage Hall on Sunday before the cycling seminar. One hundred percent of the proceeds from Ride the Rockies goes back to The Denver Post Community Foundation which provided the grant to Kids’ Pasta Project.

“Thanks for being such a wonderful host community.

This whole valley has been great!” Norris said.

Crawford cautious about water supply

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Town of Crawford is experiencing a reduction in water storage levels. Bruce Bair, public works director, at last week’s council meeting said he made the decision to shut off the water dispenser used by out-of-town residents.

Bair asked Jackie Savage, town clerk, to put a notice on utility bills that demand for water is up, but supply is not what he would like.

“Supply is good, but not as great as some years. This time of year is normally a lower flow. The springs pick up later in the summer towards July, August,” Bair said. “I’ve been keeping an eye on it for two to three weeks. It started probably in early May.” Bair told the Department of Interior that town water from the dispenser would not be available for their use on Black Canyon Road. They haul 7,000 gallons a couple of times a day.

“So, I cut them off. They have to go elsewhere,” he said.

“We are not in a crisis. We are in a caution, beware, take care of what you’ve got,” Bair said. Within a week the town’s water tank had dropped from 20 to less than 14 feet from water usage. Until the town tank recovers, the dispenser will be shut off. As of the June 6 council meeting the water storage tank was back up to 19 feet. A second 24-foot tank is staying between 17 and 20 feet.

Savage gave the council members a chart of “Exceptional Usage.” It showed that in the last 12 months, Crawford water users averaged 2,285,450 gallons a month. In May of 2001 they used 2,023,640 gallons and 2,098,920 gallons this past April. For May 2012 the amount jumped to 3,747,840 gallons.

Bair said Pioneer Park is not as green as it usually is because public works only waters two days a week now instead of every other day.

Bair said there are several options for the situation — let the users know the water situ-

ation, put restrictions on water use, or change how much water is included in the base rate.

He suggested the base rate include 10,000 gallons, not the current 20,000.

Rural customers with a $22.50 base rate would pay $2 per 1,000 gallons for using 10,000 to 15,000 gallons, $2.50 per 1,000 gallons for 15,000 to 20,000 gallons, $3 per 1,000 gallons for 20,000 to 25,000 gallons and $4 per 1,000 gallons for $25,000 and more gallons.

He proposed that residential and commercial customers be charged $1 per 1,000 gallons for 10,000 to 15,000 gallons, $1.50 per 1,000 gallons for 15,000 to 20,000 gallons, $2 per 1,000 gallons for 20,000 to 25,000 gallons and $3 per 1,000 gallons for 25,000 gallons and more.

By ordinance, the Town of Crawford reserves first priority to the use of its municipal water system for those located within the town limits and the right to shut off service to rural areas for the protection of the town and its residents.

Public works is going through the water system to find out why 20 percent of the water is “unaccounted for.” Bair said it is normal for there to be 10 to 20 percent unaccounted for due to leaks. Valves and hydrants are being checked. Bair said the town is doing its part in trying to locate leaks. He is also checking usage and meters at Crawford State Park.

Bair said it would be hard to enforce watering restrictions which is why he is suggesting to cut the number of gallons of water included in the base rate and charge more for usage above the initial 10,000 gallons. He added that 10,000 gallons would be a normal amount for a family of four, but probably not enough if “you want a big green yard.”

Former mayor Jim Crook said Crawford has always had an abundance of water. He acknowledged that right now there is a crisis because of

low snow pack, but the town’s springs are normally at their lowest point in the spring. The springs could pick up, Crook said. “As a citizen of Crawford and as a taxpayer, I live in this municipality because of the amenities I have — water and sewer.” He said if it means the difference in people eating and taking showers, he will let his landscape dry up, but he doesn’t believe the council should decide he can’t have a landscaped yard and penalize him through higher rates.

Crook is a master gardener and co-owner of Bee Yard Gardens. He said people need to water deep and infrequently if water is to be rationed. Put on an adequate amount of water and then water again in seven to nine days. Grass can be stressed but will come back when watered. However, trees and shrubs must be watered or they won’t come back. For new plants in a vegetable garden, until the roots get established, people should water everyday for a few days and then back off watering. Roots are seeking oxygen, not water, Crook said.

Crook is opposed to raising the usage rates. He formerly believed domestic use of water meant household use only. But he found out that the State of Colorado says domestic use of water includes watering your landscape and vegetable garden.

“We pay the taxes in this town. We live in this town. We should have the water rights before outside users have it,” Crook said.

An out-of-town water user John Martindale said he understood why the dispenser is shut off, but he doesn’t like to see people in town leaving their sprinklers on all day while at work. “People who have to go many miles for their water are going to become irritated with that,” he said.

When the council has its work session on Wednesday, June 20, at 7 p.m., they will discuss the water situation, water conservation, potential restrictions and usage rates.

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It’s raining bicyclists in the North Fork

Photo by Kathy Browning

Blue skies and lots of friendly people greeted those making the journey from Gunnison to Hotchkiss. Ride the Rockies ends Friday after some 442 miles.

Here the riders leave Crawford Town Park on Highway 92.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Ride the Rockies descends into the Town of Crawford Sunday where there was a rest stop and hospitality by the Crawford Friends Church. After being refreshed riders proceeded to Hotchkiss where they spent Sunday night.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Kids’ Pasta Project got a really big check for $5,000 from Ride the Rockies and also a number of their members had winning raffle tickets and got prizes by having the right answers to trivia questions. The presentation was Sunday, June 10, at Heritage Hall at the fairgrounds.

There’s more photos at www.flickr.com/ kdbrowning Photo by Kathy Browning

The bike corral set up at Hotchkiss K-8 was bursting at its seams by the time all 2,000 bicycles arrived on Sunday. Hotchkiss High School football players provided security all night long. The riders could just rest and enjoy dinner and entertainment at the fairgrounds and not worry about their bicycles.

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Ellen Smith’s life was well lived

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Rev. James Gall described Ellen Smith at the celebration of her life on Wednesday, June 6.

The first thing that came to mind was that she was always working. To that he added always cooking, always volunteering, always organizing, always smiling, always continuing. And that is how everyone remembers Ellen.

When she died suddenly on Wednesday, May 30, the reaction was one of shock at a death so unexpected. People thought back to the last time they had seen her at a Ute Trials Car Show, the Paonia Teen Center or the BMW Rally.

Ellen Smith was a teacher for 30 years. After retirement in 1965 she was asked by the school district to teach special education classes. The classes were just being introduced in Delta County. She worked on her masters degree to accomplish the task. Rev. Gall said Smith was ahead of her time in teaching special education classes.

She taught students age six to 16 altogether like in an old-time one-room schoolhouse. “She said it’s a matter of finding alternative methods to teach

kids,” Rev. Gall said. The rest of the state would follow with special education classes in 1975.

Ellen was an active member in every organization she joined, Gall said. She was a member of the Ute Trails Car Club, Western Slope Antique Engine Club, Paonia Garden Club, local co-ordinator of the BMW Rally and the Colorado Grand, organizer and operator of the Paonia Teen Center, the Paonia Booster Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Cherry Days, a retired teachers group, a sorority, the impressive list went on. Gall concluded she was a cook, caterer and innovator.

Paonia Mayor Neal Schwieterman announced that the Town of Paonia had been approached in May to rename the teen center to the Ellen Hansen Smith Center. It was on the agenda for the May 22 council meeting, but the meeting was cancelled due to a slim agenda. So, after checking with town attorney Jim Briscoe, he made an official proclamation renaming the center in her honor. The original community petition for the re-naming came from Paonia Elementary School.

Rene Atchley said,

Photo by Kathy Browning

Many attended the Celebration of Ellen Smith’s Life on Wednesday, June 6 at Paonia Town Park. The Ute Trials Car Club lined up in two rows in front of the Paonia Teen Center. Members of the Colorado BMW Motorcycle Club came over from Denver. Ellen Smith was the force behind the teen center now named for her, the car club and the BMW Rally which chose to come year after year in great part due to her gifts in hospitality, generosity and organization.

“God must have needed a new cook. So Ellen went ahead to organize.” She worked with Ellen for 15 years and said Ellen must have had Energizer

batteries in her body during the Beemers’ Rally.

Ellen would have gravy already made by 5 a.m., and coffee ready for the next day by 9 p.m. Ellen organized the annual Easter Egg hunt. Her fingers would be raw from twisting plastic eggs to fill with goodies for the kids.

Ellen Smith was 75 years old when she died.

Her family requests memorial contributions be made to the Ellen Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Delta County Federal Credit Union.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Here’s Ellen Smith with husband Harold and their classic Auburn during the 2010 Cherry Days. Ellen was always cooking for some event and she was a familiar and very welcome sight in her apron. As the card from her memorial service stated, Ellen Smith entered into rest on May 30.

Thurs., June 14 • 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Paonia Lions, seniors refurbish park bleachers

Games will be available for the kids.

BY ROBERT BUSHTA Special to DCI

The Paonia Lions Club and the Paonia High School seniors recently got together to complete a community service project requested by the former Paonia Teen Center coordinator, Ellen Smith, before she passed away.

Over three days, 12 volunteers put in over 70

man hours and donated over $250 in supplies, in order to sand, repaint, and replace as needed, the seats of the visitor side bleachers located at Paonia Town Park.

Although the Lions Club donated the food, Ellen Smith’s “right hand” team of Mary Blake, Rene Atchley and Sue Rhoades prepared meals the first

two nights, so the crews could eat and keep working.

Appropriately, the Lions finished putting the bleachers back together the morning before Ellen’s Memorial Service in the park on June 6.

The Paonia Teen Center has been renamed in Ellen’s honor, The Ellen Hansen Smith Center.

Photo by Robert Bushta

The Paonia Lions Club and Paonia High School Class of 2013 worked at the Paonia Teen Center last Monday and Tuesday getting the bleachers ready for Cherry Days, the BMW Rally and the American Legion softball tournament in July. Pictured in the foreground from left to right are seniors Mandy Bushta, Abby Campbell, Annavah Kropp, and Chelsey Reed. Pictured in the background from left to right are Lion Jack Blair, senior Matt Hayden, and Lions Brian Ayers, Mike Peacock, and Ron Sims. Not pictured are Lions Mike Hughes, Robin Schiro, and Bob Bushta.

Everyone come join the staff and their families and the residents and their families for the fun!

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Ghost hunters to visit Hotchkiss Library Hector Zeferino of Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators (HPI) will visit the Hotchkiss Library during the teen summer reading program on Wednesday, June 20, at 4 p.m.

“Hector and the other team members will demonstrate the equipment they use to search for paranormal activity,” says Sarah Pope, youth librarian. “They will show us how they use special video and audio equipment to search out paranormal activity, and then they will even search for

ghosts in the Hotchkiss Library.

“HPI is a new local organization that offers free paranormal investigation,” Pope explains.

“They have found exciting evidence while investigating Paonia’s Bross Hotel and the old mining town of Cripple Creek, and they are planning to investigate the old Stanley Hotel in Estes Park.” “ ‘Own the Night’ is this year’s theme for the teen summer reading program at all of the libraries in Delta County,” Pope says. “So, we

thought this would be a fun program for the teens to learn about high-tech equipment and the growing popularity of ghost hunting.”

Deb Anderson from Delta will conduct a similar teen program at the Cedaredge Library on Wednesday, July 11, at 6 p.m.

For more information about these proFile photo by Kathy Browning grams contact the The Huck Finn Days fishing derby returns to Volunteer Park in Paonia this SatHotchkiss Library at urday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Hotchkiss National Fish 872-4153, the Cedaredge Hatchery, it is open to kids ages 3 to 12 (must be accompanied by an adult).

Library at 856-3518, or visit online at www. deltalibraries.org.

Crawford requests informational sign of Transportation (CDOT) will put up a “community Upon the written way finding sign.” Jenny request by a municipality, Mitchell, nurse practitiothe Colorado Department ner and founder of the Needlerock Health Clinic, presented the information to the Crawford Town Council on Wednesday, June 6.

Mitchell and her husband had a modular building recently delivered to the clinic’s new location on Elm Street.

The clinic was formerly located in the lower level of Need-le Rock Realty on Highway 92 in downtown Crawford. With the new location, Mitchell wants a sign directing people to the clinic. The sign would list several non-profits or civic buildings such as the health clinic, the library, school, cemetery or town hall.

About the new clinic, Mitchell said, “It’s not on the main highway and people don’t know I exist.”

She would like a sign by the town park adjacent to Highway 92 pointing towards Elm Street.

“We have a lot of tourists who visit in the summer,” she said. “It would really help the clinic to have more business, because we want the

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clinic here long after I’m gone.”

CDOT requires the Town of Crawford to submit a letter asking for the sign, which would be at no cost to the town.

Trustee Hetty Todd believes the sign would be beneficial. She said people have had difficulty finding Crawford School because it is not visible from the highway.

The council voted unanimously to send a letter to CDOT requesting the sign.

Volunteers are needed to help remodel the modular. “It’s a community clinic,” Mitchell said. “It’s run by a non-profit. The more help we can get the better.”

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The Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery will host its annual Return of Huck Finn Days fishing derby on Saturday, June 16, at Volunteer Park near Paonia (about one mile west of town on Mathews Lane).

The ponds are located directly behind the baseball fields to the north along the river. Last year, 118 kids had fun fishing. They were joined by Honkers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s blue goose mascot, and Smokey Bear from the U.S. Forest Service.

The derby is a great way to instill the love of sport fishing to our young children. It is hoped this will help build the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

The fishing derby is free to kids ages 3-12.

They must be accompanied by an adult, and they should bring their own poles and bait. The ponds will be freshly stocked

with 12-inch trout.

Through the generous support of local businesses, there will be prizes of all kinds.

Stocking report The Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery is busy stocking area lakes and streams with rainbow trout raised at the hatchery.

Over the past couple of weeks, fish were stocked at: Silver Jack Reservoir — 19,126 7.7” rainbow trout; McPhee Reservoir — 13,155 9.4-inch rainbow trout; Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, 12.1inch rainbow trout for a fishing derby;

Animas River — 18,253 three-inch rainbow trout; and Volunteer Park, Paonia — 1,250 12.5-inch rainbow trout for annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby.

So far this year the hatchery has stocked McPhee Reservoir, Ridgway Reservoir, Heron Reservoir, Leadville NFH, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Lemon Reservoir, Ute Indian Reservation, Silver Jack Reservoir, Monte Vista NWR and the Animas River.

Lots of winners at the 34th Pioneer Days

BY KATHY BROWNING

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Huck Finn fishing derby set for Saturday

The 34th annual Crawford Pioneer Days provided great fun from Thursday through the weekend. And Saturday night’s fireworks went off without a hitch.

The winners started with the baking contest on Thursday and ended with the Cowboy Cookoff on Saturday evening.

Kim and Steve Wasilkowich, who have organized Pioneer Days for the last several years, have announced their retirement even though they look too young to be doing so. It’s a huge undertaking, but also very rewarding. Kim said it was all worth it just to look at all the people lining Highway 92 in downtown Crawford to watch the annual parade.

Before the live auction at the Crawford Community Center Friday, the grand marshal and king and queen were introduced. Here’s the information provided by Pioneer Days.

Pioneer Days grand marshal Argee Gofforth was born July 4, 1934, in his grandparents’ home in Crawford. He spent his boyhood growing up on a ranch below Needle Rock, and as a little boy, helped his mom memorize the phone numbers since she was Crawford’s telephone operator. Gofforth graduated from high school in Crawford, joined the Air Force and eventually returned to the house he was born in. Gofforth has two children, two stepchildren, four grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a “man cave” to play in.

Pioneer Days king and queen are Leonard and Jeannie Shaw. Jeannie grew up in Delta, while

Leonard was born and raised in Crawford. They reside on the old family farm just north of town, underneath C Hill, and Leonard keeps eight or nine cows. They grow a big garden, can fruit from their orchard and raise their own beef.

Here are the 2012 Pioneer Days winners: Dignitaries — Grand marshal, Argee Gofforth; king and queen, Leonard and Jeannie Shaw; Volunteer of the Year, Susan Hansen; Business of the Year, Don’s Directory; Non-Profit of the Year, Friends of Crawford Town Hall.

Baking Contest, Adult — First place bread, Laura Rieck; second place bread, Mildred Kinser; third place bread, Lora Coates.

First place cookies, Barb Goffin; second place cookies, Terri Pittman; third place cookies, Sallie Waldron.

First place pie, Kim Burke; second place pie, Laura Rieck.

First place cake, Donna Cochran; second place cake, Christopher Brown; third place cake, Laura Rieck.

First place bars, Laura Rieck; second place bars, Erin Kendall.

Baking Contest, Youth — First place bread, Alexa Eslick.

First place cookies, George and Robert; second place cookies, Kaleb Carr; third place cookies, Dakota Rounds.

First place bars, Alexis Arroya.

First place pie, Hailey Carr.

Parade — Grand vhampion, Smith Fork Ranch.

Best theme, Marla Bishop.

First place youth, Larissa Cotten; second place youth, Houseweart Kids; third place youth, 4-H group.

First place adult, Marla Bishop; second place adult, Bob Heid; third place adult, Jim Zimmerle.

First place music, Crawford Friends Church; second place music, Delta County Libraries.

First place float, Smith Fork Ranch; second place float, Andersons and David Justice; third place float, Don’s Directory.

First place group, Partners Mentoring; second place group, Dani Smith and Family; third place group, First State Bank of Colorado.

First place history/ horse, Thunder Mountain Colorado History; second place horse, Roger Bentley and Mike Twamley.

First place antique/ classic vehicle, Harold Smith; second place antique/classic vehicle, Gene and Laura Rieck; third place antique/classic vehicle, Tom Stevens.

First place humor, Dick Moore; second place humor, Sharon’s Kids.

Outhouse Races — First place, Crawford Friends Church; second place, Uncle Nubs; third place, Fruitland Mesa Club; People’s Choice, Sharon’s Kids.

Cowboy Cook-off — Judge’s Choice: First place, Erin Kendall; second place, Anna Smith; third place, Peggy Wardlaw; best theme, Erin Kendall.

People’s Choice: First place, Erin Kendall; second place, Boyd Collins; third place, Wanda Gofforth.

Hotchkiss High honor roll The following students were named to honor roll at Hotchkiss High School for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year: Freshmen 4.0 Alexis Arroyo Eddie Cambria Tifany Clock Morgan Dodier Wesley Hardin Logan Hill TiJay Lehman Ulises Mendoza Madison Milner Kaden Milstein Rebecca Pachl Brielle Palmer River Panish Anna Steckel Kayli Tallent Duncan Turnbull Alisa Williams Shianne Wright 3.4-3.9 Damen Bartling Kaleb Bayles Keegan Burke Tia Clock Tyrell Clock Sebastian Davis Arial Duncan Anna Lee Dutton Caroline Gallegos Martha Harper Makalah Henderson

Alexander Hulteen Mackenzie Katzdorn Candice Leger Moriah Rodstrom Logan Schopp Jacob Schreiner Alex Smith Gavin Widner 3.0-3.3 Trinton Ballard Valente Campos Bryce Homme Kursten Keeler Carlynn Toothaker Aleksus Wilson Sophomores 4.0 Chris Allen Natalie Anderson Daryl Batt Kelli Buhrdorf Jennifer Celis Ilsa Graceland Kylie Hodges Jake Hubbell Nilam Hypio Bethany Malievsky Emily Matteson Amber Pagone Caleb Schelle Isabel Silverstein Jessica Violett

3.4-3.9 Anna Ashmore Tristan Belew Tanner Bizer Mandi Chermak Laura Egidi Earl Gaub Ashley Koile Ross LeValley Gabrielle Matheson Tyler Suppes Mariah Young 3.0-3.3 Nick Blaser Mariana Camacho Jasmine Clowser Josh Parsons Tyler Simpson Analis TrimmerTownsend Frank Zimmanck Juniors 4.0 Kati Evans Josh Hardin Mason Oxford Anne Stechert 3.4-3.9 Mariah Adams Cody Bartlett Conner Beard Ciara Beegle

Teo Bradbury Bryanna Cox Kristina Deloury Russ Evans Tony Ibarra Christina Jaramillo Cody Littlefield Brydie Mitchell David Oviedo Savannah Rocha Sadie Smith Trenten Tamayo Alexis Westergren Brayden Wilson 3.0-3.3 Angela Borgman Taylor Schreiner Zack Taylor Bree Vernon Meaghan Wright Seniors 4.0 Nikki Buhrdorf Tell Hawk Reed Hubbell Vikash Hypio Erin Jones Deana McGrath Kasey Miles Ben Smith Kelsey Spadafora Beth Wood

3.4-3.9 Christa Beiriger Jordan Belew Brandy Dutton Mariah Hafley Samantha Henderson Dylan Hill Braeden Horton Aaron Hudson Richard Kendall Jessi Mautz Joe McChesney Ryan Pachl Jessica Padilla Leah Palecki Amber Rankin Sydney Roop Sidney Sauter Kim Wellman 3.0-3.3 Sarah Barrett Lane Coe Chelsea Hotchkiss Polo Ibarra Dylan Jensen Kassie Mayfield Kelsey Milner Lindsey Todd Nolan Tracy Tory Welt

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The thrill of fishing the Gunnison

BY JOHN BOCCHINO Special to the DCI

River Sense: The Thrill It is a valley. It is a town. It is a river. It is our Gunnison. And like many before me, I came to Gunnison for the fishing.

For someone who grew up back east, fishing brook trout streams you could literally step over, the majestic mountains and rivers of the west can be intimidating. At first, you are simply awestruck by the vast open spaces surrounded by mountains that disappear into clouds at 13,000 or 14,000 feet. As you try to get your mind around that, you see the river winding down through the valley.

Pristine. Beautiful. Inviting. As you exhale, you look for a place to park and put your waders on.

I am definitely here for the fishing.

Some say the Gunnison River begins in Almont, Colorado, where the Taylor River and the East River merge. But I say

it begins with melting snow high in the Rocky Mountains. This trickle becomes the river which has defined this valley for centuries. Whether you view the river as a commercial necessity, an agricultural requirement, a recreational resource, or a piece of history, it is the central nervous system of the valley. It has impacted the local culture and shaped the lives of residents since the area was first settled.

Since there are so many different perspectives when it comes to our river, and water in general in Colorado, there exist many challenges related to how we can experience and share in all that the Gunnison River has to offer. There is a long history of this delicate balancing act, and many before us have worked diligently to address the needs of all interested parties. The people come and go. Time marches on.

The work continues. And thanks to a lot of hard

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work and common sense, the river still flows. And the fishing...well, the fishing is truly special.

It is why so many return year after year.

I find a place to park my truck. It’s a nice spot close to the river, all public access but no one in sight: Another shock for an Easterner. It’s early

spring with snow on the ground and ice on the river bank. The water is low and clear, crystal clear. I gear up, rig up my fly rod, and head to the river.

When I stand on the bank of the Gunnison River for the first time, I am overwhelmed. But then I see a riffle just

DMEA charges up meeting interest with electric cars Electric vehicles including a Chevy Volt and alternative fuel vehicles such as a “Flex Fuel Hummer” will be on display at DMEA’s annual meeting the morning June 14, at the Montrose Pavilion.

“It’s “Flag Day,” so a great opportunity to showcase cars that reduce our nation’s reliance on foreign oil,” explained Tom Polikalas, DMEA’s public relations/communications supervisor and annual meeting organizer.

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, DMEA’s power supplier, is bringing the Volt; Intergalactic Hydrogen is bringing the “Flex Fuel Hummer” Turner Toyota is also bringing high efficiency vehicles to display, including the Toyota Prius, with an estimated 40 mpg city rating and the Toyota Prius C, with an estimated 53 city mpg rating. Schneider Electric is also displaying its electric vehicle charging stations for residential use at the meeting.

“We’d like to thank the companies showcasing these interesting vehicles and technologies at our annual meeting,” Polikalas said.

And then my line goes slack. I am reminded of what it feels like to lose a fish. A nice fish. I check my flies and get back into a rhythm of casting and mending my line, and working my fly through the zones of opportunity in anticipation of another magic moment.

I live here now and I also contribute when I can to the efforts to keep our rivers flowing. There are many of us. We have arrived. And we are here for the fishing.

John Bocchino arrived in Gunnison in March, 2006. He fishes year round and is a professional fly fishing guide.

He can be contacted via his website at RiffleandRise.com.

This is part of a series of articles coordinated by the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University in cooperation with the Colorado and Gunnison Basin Roundtables to raise awareness about water needs, uses and policies in our region.

To learn more about the basin roundtables and statewide water planning, go to www.coloradomesa. edu/WaterCenter.

Kebler Pass to close for bike race Kebler Pass (CR 12) Road will be closed Friday June 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. to all traffic for the Crested Butte Bike Week Chainless World Championship Bike Race.

This includes all roads, neighborhoods, and access points to

Kebler Pass (CR 12) Road between Whiterock Ave. in Crested Butte to 1/2 mile beyond Kebler Pass on the western, Paonia side of the pass.

Please call the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce at 970-349-6438 with any concerns or questions.

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Fill ‘er up? No, plug ‘er in! The Chevy Volt was Motor Trends “Car of the Year” for 2011 and also “Europe’s “Car of the Year.” One is coming to the Montrose Pavilion on June 14, courtesy of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, to be showcased at DMEA’s annual meeting.

The vehicles will be on display at the Montrose Pavilion from 8-9 a.m. during the registration and voting part of DMEA’s event. The FORE Alliance is also bringing the vehicles to “Main in Montrose” that evening from 6-8 p.m. for more information about the FORE Alliance, visit www.forealliance.org.

For additional details about the DMEA annual meeting and how to register for door prizes that include LED TVs, please visit www.dmea.com.

Flyers head up benefit concert The North Fork Flyers will play at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia, Saturday, June 16, for a night dance and fund raiser.

Every penny raised goes to support the annual Mountain Harvest Festival. Have a blast, do good, and dance ‘till the cows come home!

Mark and Margot of Delicious Dance will lead a kid and family dance

from 6 - 6:30 p.m. After that, childcare is offered at KVNF for $5 per kiddo if you sign up in advance.

Free swing dance lessons start 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Then dance any way you like while the Flyers play a wide ranging mix of rock, blues and classic pop.

Admission is a $10 donation per person. Kids 12 and under are free.

Are you prepared for wildfire It has been a terrifying week for many residents in the Rocky Mountain Region forced out of their homes as they fled from the flames of several large, out-of-control wildfires. The High Park Fire northwest of Fort Collins, and a fire just outside of Ruidoso, N.M., have already claimed dozens of structures and left thousands evacuated.

That should set off warning bells for homeowners. Now is the time to develop an evacuation plan and make sure you have insurance protection for your home and personal belongings.

“Thousands of homeowners found themselves in the path of dangerous wildfires this week,” says Carole Walker, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. “Unfortunately, most people don’t think about how they will escape and what insurance protection they have to rebuild and replace their belongings until something unthinkable occurs.”

People should review what their insurance covers, policy dollar limits and protection for personal belongings. Most

off the near bank, and beyond that, a large pool with a tail-out and another riffle. Approaching a big river is like trying to solve a big problem.

It’s easier to tackle if you break it down into smaller pieces. I now see many small streams. I can fish a small stream. I haven’t even taken my first cast and I feel that chill. Not a chill from the cold. (And we know how cold it can get in the Gunnison Valley!) This is that special feeling, just like the rush you got when that girl in high school smiled back at you for the first time.

This is love at first sight.

I wade out and begin to cast and work my fly through all the usual spots. This time of year, I look for the deeper and slower water. I look for seams and eddies, and all the typical places where trout hold and feed. At first, it’s hard to concentrate on the fishing in the midst of such pristine beauty. I am already thinking this is the place.

This is where I stay. I have arrived. Then my line tightens. My rod bends and sweeps out to my right in an instant.

insurance policies also cover additional living expenses if you are unable to live in your house or apartment because of a fire or other covered peril.

Most policies will reimburse you the difference between your additional living expenses and your normal living expenses, but do have set limits on the amount they will pay and may be subject to a deductible.

Log on to www.rmiia. org for helpful information, including an insurance/evacuation checklist and disaster preparation tips.

RMIIA offers this insurance checklist: • Develop an evacuation plan — In addition to developing an escape plan, another key to a good evacuation plan is to consider what you will need most when you are forced to leave your home on a moment’s notice. Make copies or scans of important financial and personal documents, including insurance policies. You should email or send these to relatives or friends outof-state to ensure they aren’t left behind.

• Create a home inventory — Make a home inventory that includes

lists, pictures or a videotape of the contents of your home or apartment.

After all, would you be able to remember all the possessions you’ve accumulated over the years if they were destroyed by a fire? Having an up-to-date home inventory will help get your insurance claim settled faster, verify losses for your income tax return and help you purchase the correct amount of insurance.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed, but RMIIA now has free software that you can download to help simplify the process! You can even add digital photos and scan in receipts, along with your room-by-room online inventory. Log on to www.rmiia.org for free home inventory software or a sample home inventory.

• Do an annual insurance check-up — Insurance is something most people don’t even want to think about until they need it the most. But, understanding what is and isn’t covered in your homeowners insurance policy can mean the difference of being able to rebuild your home and replace your personal belongings.

Homeowners need to do

annual insurance policy “check ups” to make sure they keep up with local building costs and have adjusted their coverage to include home remodeling and additions. If you don’t have replacement coverage, consider spending a few extra dollars for coverage that pays for the cost of replacing the damaged property without deduction for depreciation.

• Know what is, and isn’t covered — The typical homeowners insurance policy covers damage resulting from fire, windstorm, hail, water damage (excluding flooding), riots and explosion as well as other causes of loss, such as theft and the extra cost of living elsewhere while the structure is being repaired or rebuilt. Ask about extra coverage endorsements to help pay for building code upgrades.

Your policy also covers your legal liability (up to policy limits) if you, members of your family or even your pets hurt other people or their property, not just in your house, but away from it, as well. If you have a lot of assets to protect, you may want to consider an umbrella policy that offers increased protection against lawsuits.

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BLM seeks input on West Elk coal lease On Friday, June 8, the Bureau of Land Management posted a preliminary Environmental Assessment for public comment regarding coal lease modifications at the West Elk Mine to continue mining operations adjacent to the existing federal coal leases.

The West Elk Mine has been in operation since 1982 and produced about 6 million tons of coal in 2011. Currently, the mine employs 378 people, and the majority of these employees, as well as their families, live in communities in Delta County. Total direct economic benefits associated with the coal mines within the North Fork Valley exceed $60 million annually.

West Elk Mine’s coal lease modification application consists of adding about 800 acres to lease COC-1362 and about 921 acres to lease COC-67232 in order to prevent the bypassing of about 10.1 million recoverable tons of federal coal.

The BLM in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 is responsible for the leasing decision analyzed in the EA. The coal lease modification surface area, however, includes National Forest System Lands managed by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. For coal lease modification applications involving the USFS, the BLM must submit the lease modification application to the Secretary of Agriculture for consent.

“The issuance of a lease modification is a commitment of the resource for potential exploration, mining, development and reclamation subject to

further review and permitting actions by the state,” said Barb Sharrow, BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager.

The Proposed Action conforms to the overall guidance given in the Uncompahgre Basin Resource Management Plan. The RMP identifies federal coal lands that are suitable for further leasing consideration with stipulations or unsuitable for leasing. Additionally, the RMP identifies areas within the 83,334 acres of federal coal estate in Paonia/Somerset areas that would be suitable for further leasing consideration.

Gunnison County receives approximately $2 million annually in tax revenues as the result of the coal mining operations at the West Elk Mine. Delta County receives the indirect financial benefit and tax revenue from the indirect businesses that support the mine, and the tax base from the workers, and their families, that reside in the County.

When a coal leasing action is proposed, environmental analysis is required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The NEPA directs the BLM to consider how the Proposed Action may impact the lands and resources and identify alternatives within the NEPA process. To review the environmental assessment, go to http://www.blm.gov/co/ st/en/BLM_Information/ nepa/ufo.html.

Written comments must be submitted by Monday, July 9, to the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: Desty Dyer, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401, fax 970-240-5368 or ddyer@blm.gov.

Com-

ments must include your complete name and address. When commenting, please include references to the Chapter Number, and, if possible, the page number.

This will help us to specifically respond to your comment(s).

Public comments and information submitted, including the names, street addresses, and email addresses of persons who submit comments, will be available for public review and disclosure at the UFO during regular business hours (from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except holidays. Respondents who wish to withhold their name and/or address from public review, and/or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), must state this prominently at the beginning of their comments.

Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law; however, there is no guarantee that the BLM will be able to honor the request. All submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in their entirety.

Photos by Kyle Crowder

Masons honor HHS grads Members of the Mt. Lamborn Masonic Lodge #102 presented scholarships to three Hotchkiss High School graduates on May 9. Art Wolverton, Les Kolb and Greg Allen (back row, left to right) presented (front row, left to right) Vikash Hypio with the A. Willard Laurel Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 and Kelsey Spadafora and Joe McChesney each with $500 Educational Opportunity Grants.

West Region Wildfire Council earns award The National Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program Committee has selected the West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) to receive a Smokey Bear Award Certificate for their service to wildfire prevention.

Their selection of WRWC for this award is based

on the organization’s leadership in promoting wildfire mitigation and prevention education in Community Wildfire Protection Plans across the region they serve.

The Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) Program, the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), and the Advertising Council sponsor the national Smokey Bear Awards. It is the The following students were named to honor roll highest national honor at Crawford K-6 for the fourth quarter of the 2011- one can receive for out2012 school year: standing work and significant program impact in William Scarlett Crawford Honor: 4.0 Black and Orange Hunter Gallob George Arroyo Jr. Honor: 3.5-3.9 wildfire prevention. This Kash Williams Shelby Rogers-Ellison Malykai Klaseen award has been bestowed Benjamin Wright Joseph Burris James Scriver on well-deserving groups Robert Cochran Ethan Guy Maria Burris Ellieyana Lowe and individuals annually Gillian Knott Jazmyn Hart Jace Peebles Candace Johnson-Sie- Cubsv’ Honor: 3.0-3.4 since 1957. The Smokey Lillian Kuban Carson Beck bler Bear Award certificates Colton Peebles Ivy Kirk Emma Nielsen and plaques are awarded Braxton Trujillo Electra Lovato Kyla Selders Zachary Brown Elijah Kirk to a few select nominees Taylor White Alanna Drennan to recognize their potenAlyssa Palecki Jacob Palecki

Crawford honor roll

tial to receive future Smokey Bear Awards, or for State Forestry agencies to independently recognize outstanding wildfire prevention efforts.

The certificate and plaque will be presented to the West Region Wildfire Council on Thursday, June 14, by the Acting Forest Supervisor of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forest. The award presentation is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Montrose Public Lands Center (2465 S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose) during WRWC’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting (second Thursday of each month from 3 - 5 p.m.).

For more information about the West Region Wildfire Council, visit www.COwildfire.org.

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The Wild West — Boots, Hats and Vests

With the Lynch-Cotten American Legion Color Guard the 34th annual Pioneer As usual during Pioneer Days, Kim Wasilkowich (left) was everywhere. She Days Parade officially started last Saturday morning about 11. and Steve have organized the multi-day event for several years, but are not stepping down to have a rest. She wanted to snap a photo of the Crawford Friends Church entry for the Outhouse Race. It was named, “The Holy Crapper.” The team won first place in the competition which was held after the parade and Fido Follies.

For a little guy, Bruce Bair sure likes to eat. Here he is chowing down at the Audiences enjoyed three performances of “Aunt First State Bank of ColoFannie’s Last Laugh, or Where There’s A Will, rado - Crawford lunch.

There’s A Won’t” by Rick Steckel. Above are Mckayla Hess as Felicity Fairweather and David Murry Photos by as Rock Hound.

Kathy Browning More photos at www.flickr.com/ kdbrowning

Crawford Friends Church also won for the best music during the Pioneer Days parade. They could play, sing, dance and be driven down the parade route all at the same time.

We offer independent senior and family housing, home health services, long term skilled nursing care, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, and assisted living.

Jeannie and Leonard Shaw had their banners on proclaiming them the 2012 Pioneer Days Queen and King. The announcement was made Friday night before the live auction at the Community Center.

Below is Pioneer Days Grand Marshal Argee Gofforth and his wife Wanda, who is a town trustee.

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Erin Kendall of Cedaredge was made an honorary Crawford resident because she always participates in Pioneer Days.

In this year’s events, she won second place in the baking contest and People’s Choice, Judges first place and best theme in the Cowboy Cook-off. It was her year!

Smith Fork Ranch were named Pioneer Days Grand Champion for their great entry. They had numerous riders and this horse performed tricks. The horse could twirl a lasso and picked up a hankerchief off the pavement. Smith Fork Ranch also won first place float.

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White water feeds the economy

BY NEAL SCHWIETERMAN Recreational representative, Gunnison Basin Roundtable and director, Paonia Kayak Club

This spring we were eating pizza in downtown Paonia and in pulls a van carrying the Colorado Rocky Mountain School kayak racing team. In quick time they wolfed down their pre-ordered seven pizzas and quickly headed over the pass to Carbondale. They were on the way home from the Colorado High School Kayaking Championships held in Durango.

In this case, Paonia was a just a lucky stop on

the trip home and the restaurant owner was happy to sell seven extra pizzas on a slow evening. White water rafting accounts for $155 million tourist dollars spent in Colorado in 2011. The biggest hitter is the Arkansas River, which pulls in over 200 thousand user days per year. The Gunnison Basin draws a respectable 20,000. While white water recreation generates just 16% of the tourism dollars that the skiing does, it is still important to our local economies.

In the rural Colorado that we all love, it is often

Scammers seek remote access

BY RANDY SUNDERLAND General Manager

Computer users must be constantly vigilant against attack, whether from an infected e-mail message or using their credit card on an unsecured website. The form of attack varies widely, and often lulls users to make a bad decision.

Local computer store owner Gynee Thomassen deals with users who have made poor decisions and now have an infected computer. Lately, she has seen a new form of attack where users are freely giving scammers access to their computers . . . and all kinds of personal and confidential information.

She said these users are receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as representiving Microsoft, HP or Dell. As part of the call, these scammers (often with heavy accents) request remote access to the computer and the unsuspecting users are

following instructions and giving the caller open assess to their computer.

“They are installing a keylogger program,” said Thomassen. “This gives scammers every keystroke you might make.”

As the scammer monitors the computer, they can learn access codes, passwords, user names . . . even credit card numbers.

And the keylogger is invisible, working in the background so the user is completely unaware of the identity theft.

Thomassen cautions people about giving such access when a company calls. “Big companies like Microsoft do not initiate calls such as this,” she said. Only consider giving remote access if you have initiated the contact with the company, and if in doubt, hang up and call the service representative again.

A quick search of the Internet can provide concerned computer users with an abundance of tips to improve e-mail and online security.

difficult to make a living.

Many of us know ranchers and farmers whose spouses work “regular” jobs to keep the family afloat in the agricultural life style. Even when we work “regular” jobs, our pay is well below Front Range rates.

So how do we make a rural economy work?

Diversify. The more veins feeding the aorta, the quicker it fills. On the Western Slope, few of us want to make it rich, but we sure would like our children to be able to return after college and make a go of it.

Recreation does not drive the economy, but is another feeder vein. The Taylor River accounts for 2/3 of the boating user days in the Gunnison Basin. This helps fill restaurants and rental houses AND keeps energetic ski area workers employed off season.

Down valley, the Gunnison Gorge, the Lower Gunnison and even the short Lake Fork season all add a little.

From Lake City to Grand Junction, businesses get just a bit more. Direct spending on recreational boating adds $1.9 million to the Upper Gunnison economy and generates a total of $4.9 million overall. The Lower Gunnison (Lake Fork and below) benefits from over $.5 million spent directly and $1.4 million in increased economic activity.

These numbers from the Colorado River Outfitters Association 2001 report DO NOT include economic activity generated from fishing, pleasure boating on reservoirs or “private boaters.” A private boater is one that likes the sport enough to purchase the gear to raft, kayak or canoe rivers on their own. They are not confined to the commer-

File photo by Randy Sunderland

Kayakers and rafters find the Gunnison River to be an exciting and fun ride downstream from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. cially-run sections of rivers.

Highly skilled kayakers run the class V Oh-BeJoyful Creek above Crested Butte or Escalante Creek below Delta. They, too, will purchase food and the occasional adult beverage during their travels. Those liking calmer waters run the North Fork of the Gunnison or the “Gunny Gorge,” and locals benefit from renting pack animals or visits to local wineries.

The organization “Protect the Flows” recently released a report finding that recreation on the Colorado River supports 234,000 jobs across seven states and provides $26 billion in economic activity each year. You can always quibble with the numbers in economic impact studies, but there’s no doubt that the ability to play on rivers benefits our region.

All of this fun happens on the water that flows down our rivers. Some is en route to a faucet, some to a farm, and some to users outside the state.

The Gunnison Basin

Roundtable, a group designated to plan for our future water needs (both “consumptive” uses that take water out of the stream and “nonconsumptive” uses that don’t), has chosen to look at recreational river use as a part of the whole, not a use contrary to the end user.

Whenever possible, the Roundtable encourages projects on our rivers to help both the water right holder and the users on the delivery channel. In the end, as our waters

flow to their final use, all can enjoy it. With any luck, that chance restaurant visit will become the norm.

The Water Center at Colorado Mesa University is working with the Colorado and Gunnison Basin Roundtables to raise awareness about how water works in our region. To learn more about the basin roundtables and statewide water planning, go to www. coloradomesa.edu/WaterCenter.

Online resource helps food businesses A new website has been developed to familiarize Colorado food producers with federal, state and local food licensing regulations, and to help ensure that the path food travels from farm to fork is safe.

The website, www.cofarmtomarket.com, is for farmers market vendors, ag producers and food product manufacturers.

“Marketing and selling food products can

be one of the most challenging aspects to a farm enterprise or food entrepreneur, especially when direct sales are involved,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

The website also includes information regarding the Cottage Foods Act which was signed into law in March 2012.

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Memorial Wall is beginning to bear witness

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Memorial Wall at Orchard City’s new Centennial Park is beginning to display sentiments of town residents in the form of engraved tiles that residents may purchase and have mounted there.

As of last week, 28 of the tiles had been installed. They memorialize or honor individuals, town pioneers and pioneer families, and social institutions. Some are simple signatures and some include salutes to others in the community.

Information on buying tiles for the Memorial Wall is available at Orchard City Town Hall, 835-3337.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Orchard City’s community wall of honor is beginning to display tiles placed by town residents.

Special meeting set to appoint town clerk

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The regularly scheduled work session for Cedaredge town trustees on June 14 will include a special meeting convened prior.

On the agenda for the spe-

cial meeting is an item dealing with “appointment of town clerk and deputy town clerk.”

Items up for discussion at the work session include planning, funding options, and rates for a proposed new sewer treatment plant.

Signs, fences and ditches on planners’ agenda

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Signs, fences, and ditches are topics being taken up by the Cedaredge Planning Commission.

A new comprehensive sign code, including provisions and fees for obtaining sign permits, has been referred to the town trustees for consideration.

The planning commission decided on June 5 that its next project will be a set of codes to spell out rules and regulations for fences. Mayor Pat Means pointed out that the town’s site development standards already include fencing regulations for new subdivisions. The fence code that town planners propose to write would govern new fence construction on existing parcels.

And, town administrator Katie Sickles told the town planners that a network of pri-

vate irrigation ditches which make their ways through the town should be addressed.

So, ditches will be a third item the planning commission takes up, most likely in the near future. The planning commission will ask for the town board’s endorsement of project priorities.

Sickles explained that in many cases the town doesn’t know who owns the ditches, who gets water from them, or whom to contact if a problem arises with them in their transits through town. Sickles said issues of concern are drainage, maintenance, emergency situations, and interface issues with town utilities.

First order of business, planning commission memebers decided, would be to begin work with the public works department on an inventory of the ditches that are believed to be a concern.

Photo by Michele Gillis

Front row seat Cedaredge teacher Michele Gillis had a front row seat as a helicopter from Olathe Spray Service dipped water from a pond on her property west of Cedaredge on Ute Trail Road.

She captured the photo as she and some neighbors gathered in the open space around the pond while firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday, June 8. Gillis said winds were driving the fire towards their home, and they had gathered their horses and moved them near the water. The assistance of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft from Olathe Spray Service was critical and essential to the successful fire fighting effort, said Kevin Walker, Cedaredge fire chief. “They were able to come over and knock the big flames down so our ground crews could get in and attack the fire,” he said.

Edge of Cedars draws more than 200 entries

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Seventy-seven artists from across the Western Slope and from as far as Texas brought over 200 of their original works to show for entry in the 40th annual Edge of the Cedars Art Exhibit that concluded on Sunday.

The best of show winner as judged by artist Vera Mulder of Fruita was a watercolor by a previous show winner, Cindy Brabec-King of Palisade. The best of show entry takes a nautical theme of small fishing boats at dock, one of them with a cat aboard.

Sponsors of the annual

event are members of the local Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapter of Zeta Omicron sorority.

The ESA chapter raises funds from the show that this year funded two $500 scholarships for graduating Cedaredge High School seniors. The ESA chapter also donates to other local organizations in the community.

The national Zeta Omicron organization and ESA have also supported St. Jude’s Children’s hospital for many years.

More than a dozen local individuals and businesses sponsored cash awards to winning artists in the Edge of

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A watercolor portrait of “Shadow” by artist Dale Russell Smith of Cedar Mesa won an award in its category and was a popular show entry.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

“Cowboy Campfire” by Cedaredge artist John A. Schmidt evoked familiar Western magic.

Cedars Exhibit. They included Big John’s, Benson Brothers, Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce, Parks Insurance, Surface Creek Bank, Taylor Funeral Services, Wells Fargo, Munson’s Main Street Gallery, Cedaredge Dental Office, Vela Ranches, Classic Computers, Double-J Disposal, Delta Orthopedics and Mattes and More.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Running on low Anecdotal reports from river floaters and fishermen that the Gunnison River is at the lowest stage in memory are supported by data from the Cedaredge water commissioner’s office.

Average flows at Delta this time of year are 3,000 cubic feet per second, water managers report. Last week, on June 6, only 629 cfs were flowing at Delta. Current contingency planning includes one option for drawing down Grand Mesa reservoirs to levels that could provide emergency reserves in 2013 if next winter’s snowpack fails. Meanwhile, though low water river floating isn’t the greatest, Gunnison River fishing has been reported good. Photo taken at the SH65 bridge.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A few of the many individuals, sponsors and artists who made the 40th Edge of the Episolon Sigma Alpha Cedars Art Exhibit a success are pictured, from left, Karen Spears, ESA president; Shirley Clayton, Kathy Westlake, and Carol Vela, ESA members; and, Vera Mulder of Fruita, judge of this year’s show.

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What’s bugging you?

Problems of woody plants and their solutions

BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Gullible Skeptics A talented group of local musicians who know how to show they really enjoy performing for people serenaded an audience at the Chapel of the Cross on June 7. They gave their listeners a signature style concert of soft popular and rock songs by artists including James Taylor; The Eagles; Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and others.

Members of the Gullible Skeptics are, from left, Carol Morrell, Brenda Suiter, Dave Christian, Mary Ann Rathburn, and Marty Rathburn. On June 10, a program of classical piano by Jill Olson was scheduled. There is a full season of Chapel concerts scheduled every Thursday and Sunday this summer through August.

Water. The life blood of all living things. Too little can result in death but too much can also bring death.

No truer statements have been uttered but did you know we as gardeners often are guilty of one or the other excesses?

And what could be more important to Coloradans than water? Mark Twain famously said: “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” So today we are going to talk about proper watering, mostly about trees and woody perennials.

First we’ll address newly planted trees. Most of you will either build a basin around the tree, diking out as far as the drip line. You then dutifully flood this basin every time you water. The alternative is to put in an irrigation system with drip emitters or spray nozzles that are close to the tree’s trunk.

Oftentimes only two.

Both these methods work well for the first year but please change this for the second and subsequent

years. Tree roots can grow several feet out from the original container or root ball space in the first year.

You must remove this basin and water a larger area, preferably using a sprinkler. Sprinkler heads spraying toward the trunk need to be pointed outward and maybe even moved further away from the trunk.

Our soils tend to be fairly heavy clay. Trees and other woody perennials will have most of their roots in the upper 12-18 inches. This means roots will spread out further and can potentially dry out sooner.

A bigger problem may be competition from other plants. Trees planted in the lawn often are water starved because the grass is intercepting most of the irrigation water. I tend to plant my trees and shrubs in areas adjacent to lawns rather than in them.

This brings us to another potential watering problem; mixing together plants with different water requirements. A pinon is not going to do well in a bluegrass lawn. Likewise, many of our natives are

going to need much less water than our annual flowers we purchase from local nurseries.

Water needs are handled by how much and how often. It is better to water less often and more deeply for this encourages a better root system. One that can withstand drought conditions better.

I may water my established junipers and pinyons every two months during the heat of the summer but my neighbor’s bluegrass lawn needs water at least twice a week. Newly planted trees and shrubs may need to be watered every few days at first. Watering frequency in their second and subsequent years will decrease.

I do not have many water loving plants. Most of my woody plants are watered on a 21-, 40- or 60-day cycle. Some even less frequently. The surest way to kill a newly planted big sagebrush (Artemisia) bush is to water it. This shrub will die if you water it much, even when newly planted.

Don’t forget to mulch around your trees and woody perennials. This

will hold moisture in the soil and help extend your watering frequency. Just make sure you keep the mulch away from the tree trunk or shrub base. We don’t want to keep the base of these plants wet and we don’t want to provide a refuge for pests to live next to the plant base.

One last piece of advice: adjust your watering schedule according to needs. Water in the winter about every 3040 days when weather permits. Water less frequently in the cooler spring and late fall and more frequently when it is hot and dry.

We don’t get much rain here so make sure you provide life’s blood to your plants. Trees that become stressed from too much or too little water are more susceptible to disease and pest problems. Water the right amount at the right time at the right frequency.

Jim Leser retired to Cedaredge after a career with Texas A&M University Extension in entomology. He is a member of the Cedaredge Tree Board and a master gardener.

Breakfast with dad in Cedaredge In celebration of Father’s Day, Cedaredge’s Elberta Rebekah’s Lodge #106 plans a special breakfast each year

on the day before dad’s special day.

Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the IOOF Hall, 290 W. Main Street in Cedaredge.

Homemade biscuits and gravy tops the menu, served with scrambled eggs, mixed fruit, coffee and juice for only $6 a plate.

Proceeds from the All who ever attended Fairview School, and a event are used for school guest, are invited to join awards. others at Gunnison Pleasure Park (off Highway 92 between Austin and Hotchkiss) on June 23 at 9 a.m. for breakfast.

Many past students return each year to renew friendships and The first two Gymkharemember their early na’s for the 2012 Summer school days. The committee planning the event Gymkhana series were would like even more of held on May 30 and June those who attended the 6 at the Surface Creek school to come and enjoy Arena in Cedaredge.

There was a good turnout the gathering.

Call 835-3883 if more in all age groups but especially in the “7 and under” information is needed. class where there were 13 participants. It is more than fun to watch these little guys and gals ride their horses in the events.

Results for both evenings are posted below.

The next gymkhana will be on Wednesday, The community is June 13, with two more invited to a benefit barbe- for the summer on June cue for Destiny Burrows 27 and Aug. 15. RegistraSaturday, June 16, at the tion is at the arena on the Field of Dreams park in night of the event beginOrchard City. The bar- ning at 5:30 p.m. and is becue, music and a raffle $5 per event. Each gymbegin at 4 p.m. khana starts at 6:30 p.m.

Destiny is a 2-year-old The concession stand is who has gone through 15 open each evening and back surgeries and one spectators are welcome. brain surgery since being May 30 Results admitted to Children’s Adult: Barrels Hospital on April 14. Her — Jenni Cerise, Jessie parents are Greg and Sic- Brown, Mandy Trembly, cily Burrows of Eckert.

Audra Penasa and Lana For more information, Sulkey; Pole Bending contact Paula Lorimor at — Shana Wilgus, Mandy 874-2980.

Trembly, Jessie Brown and Dorothy Goff; Flag Race — Jessie Brown, Mandy Trembly and Dorothy Goff; Fun Race — Jessie Brown, Shanna Wilgus, Mandy Trembly and Dorothy Goff; 14-18 year olds: Barrels — Brittanny Brassfield, Alyssa Isaman, Sierra McHugh and Samantha Heinze; Pole Bending — Brittanny Brassfield, Alyssa Isaman, Sierra McHugh and Samantha Heinze; Flag Race — Alyssa Isaman, Samantha Heinze; Fun Race — Samantha Heinze, Sierra McHugh and Alyssa Isaman; 8-13 year olds: Barrels — Josie Rumble, Conner Cannon, Kole Hawkins, Ryan Searcy and Jessie Stillings; Pole Bending —

Fairview school reunion set for June 23

Photo by Verna Barr

Four-footed fashion Iris Marconnette was one of the PACE participants enjoying the Dog Fashion Show held at the Eckert CommUnity Care Center on Friday, June 8th. Ashlee Davis gave Iris an up-close encounter with Angel, an 11-year-old Pomeranian dressed in an exquisite red couturier gown.

Gymkana fun continues June 13 in Cedaredge

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Emilee Isaman, Kendall McHugh, Shay Hamilton, Mariah Isaman and Kaitlyn Sharpe; Flag Race — Emilee Isaman, Mariah Isaman, Kaitlyn Sharpe, Lexee Wilson and Sarah Parker; Fun Race — Kendall McHugh, Mariah Isaman, Elaine Cannon, Emilee Isaman and Kaitlyn Sharpe; 7 and Under: Barrels — Josie Rumble, Conner Cannon, Ryan Searcy, Shelby Risher and Jessie Stillings; Pole Bending — Josie Rumble, Ryan Searcy, Conner Cannon, Roudy Sharpe and Austyn Goode; Flag Race — Conner Cannon, Kole Hawkins, Roudy Sharpe, Shelby Risher and Kaden Hawks; Fun Race — Conner Cannon, Josie Rumble, Kole Hawkins, Ryan Searcy and Jessie Stillings; All Around Honors for May 30 were awarded to the following people: Adults: Jessie Brown, Mandy Trembly and Dorothy Goff; 14-18 year olds: Alyssa Isaman, Samantha Heinze and Sierra McHugh; 8-13 year olds: Emilee Isaman, Kendall McHugh and Mariah Isaman; 7 and under: Conner Cannon, Josie Rumble and Kole Hawkins.

June 6 Results Adult: Barrels — Jenni Cerise, Audra Penasa, Lana Sulkey, Mandy Trembly and Dorothy Goff; Pole Bending — Jessie Brown, Shirley Koch, Dorothy Goff, Savannah Boyd and Mandy Trembly; Flag Race — Jessie Brown, Dorothy Goff, Savannah Boyd and Shirley Koch; Fun Race — Jessie Brown, Dorothy Goff, Savannah Boyd, Mandy Trembly and Shirley Koch; 14-18 year olds: Barrels — Sierra McHugh, Alyssa Isaman, Chelsea

Hotchkiss, Dusty Koch and Chance Dillingham; Pole Bending — Alyssa Isaman, Sierra McHugh; Flag Race — Sierra McHugh, Dusty Koch, Chance Dillingham and Chelsea Hotchkiss; Fun Race — Alyssa Isaman, Dusty Koch, Sierra McHugh and Rhyann Dahl; 8-13 year olds: Barrels — Courtney Freeman, Nellie Freeman, Kendall McHugh, Kendra TenNapel and Morgan Dillingham; Pole Bending — Courtney Freeman, Nellie Freeman, Kendall McHugh, Kendra TenNapel and Elaine Cannon; Flag Race — Courtney Freeman, Kendall McHugh, Elaine Cannon, Sara Parker and Karima Penasa; Fun Race — Nellie Freeman, Emilee Isaman, Mariah Isaman, Courtney Freeman and Kendall McHugh; 7 and Under: Barrels — Conner Cannon, Josie Rumble, Ryan Searcy, Kole Hawkins and Jessie Shillings; Pole Bending — Josie Rumble, Conner Cannon, Ryan Searcy and Kole Hawkins, Jessie Shillings; Flag Race — Conner Cannon, Ryan Searcy, Roudy Sharpe, Shelby Risher and Jessie Shillings; Fun Race — Josie Rumble, Kole Hawkins, Ryan Searcy, Conner Cannon and Jessie Shillings; All Around Honors for June 6 were awarded to the following people: Adults: Jessie Brown, Dorothy Goff and Shirley Koch; 14-18 year olds: Sierra McHugh, Alyssa Isaman and Dusty Koch; 8-13 year olds: Courtney Freeman, Kendall McHugh and Nellie Freeman; 7 and under: Conner Cannon, Ryan Searcy and Josie Rumble.

SURFACE CREEK NEWS

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Water is on the agenda

A notable 65th An exciting ride and aerial tour of Delta County in a helicopter capped 65 years of marriage on May 24 for Max and Lurleen DeBusk of Austin. They were married in Arkansas in 1947 and have lived here for many years. The flight and accompanying celebration were arranged and hosted by the couple’s friends, dozens of whom came to Orchard City Town Park to help celebrate the occasion.

There was a large decorated cake provided by a neighbor and Meadow Gold donated ice cream.

Max was surprised to learn that Lurleen wanted to take a helicopter ride as she had never before wanted to fly. Pictured above are Max, Lurleen and Doug Sheffer of DBS Helicopters, owner and pilot, based at the Garfield County Airport.

The Orchard City Town Board will take up consideration of water issues at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 13.

At its May meeting, the town trustees heard “first reading” of an ordinance that would end a town policy in place since 2005 requiring subdividers to give the town raw water to serve newly created lots. There will be a “second reading” and a public hearing on the ordinance before scheduled board action.

Another water-related ordinance that would allow for sale of domestic taps without first buying a building permit from the town is also up for final consideration.

Final agreements with consulting firms working on the early planning of a town hydroelectric power project will be also considered.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

The Cedar Mesa Community Club presents their 2012 scholarships. Pictured, from the left, are Cedar Mesa Community Club incoming president Janice Jones, Emma Cox Memorial Scholarship recipient Savannah McIntire, club president Bev Henry, and club scholarship recipients Ellen McKinney and Jordan Warner.

Cedar Mesa Community Club presents scholarships Representatives of the Cedar Mesa Community Club presented the club’s three scholarships to Ellen McKinney, Jordan Warner, and Savannah McIntire at the Cedaredge High School

Al Smith to chair Esmeralda Alejandre planning receives Knights award commission Jeff Labrum, Grand Knight, and Blaine Wells, scholarship chairman, of Our Lady of the Rockies, Knights of Columbus, Council 11731 of St. Philip’s Benizi Mission Catholic Church in Cedaredge presented a $500 scholarship to Esmeralda Alejandre.

Esmeralda is the daughter of Martin and Maria Alejandre, and graduated from Cedaredge High School on May 26, 2012. Esmeralda was taught by her parents to always put God at the front of your

plans and He will help you succeed in life.

She wrote the following in her application: “Three of my siblings dreamed of going to college, but financial aid was a problem for them.”

As the third child of seven, it is her goal to be the first of her family to attend higher education.

She has been accepted for the Fall of 2012 at Western State College of Colorado. Her aspiration is to become a Spanish/ English teacher.

Esmeralda’s name will be engraved on the KOC

Scholarship Plaque that is displayed in St. Anne’s Hall at the church. This is the third year for this award.

The Knights of Columbus wish to thank the parishioners of our parish who attended our monthly breakfasts and donated to this worthy cause. With our parishioners support, the Knights hope to continue offering this scholarship for future high school graduates who are members of St. Philip’s Benizi Mission Catholic Church.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Al Smith was voted to a year term as chairman by his colleagues on the Cedaredge Planning Commission at the group’s annual reorganization session June 5.

Terry Jarbo was chosen as vice chairman.

Other current members of the town planning commission are Bob Michael, Chuck Dalpiaz, and Bill Miller. There are two vacancies.

scholarship awards dinner in May. Through the hard work of club members and the support of the community for the twice-annual fundraiser dinners, the club has been able to increase the amount of their scholarships almost every year. This year $2,000 was given to qualified students residing on Cedar Mesa. Ellen McKinney and Jordan Warner each received $1000 toward their continuing education.

Savannah received the $750 Emma Cox Memo-

rial Scholarship from the Right Sizers group of the Cedar Mesa Club. The Right Sizers is a weightloss and healthy-living support group established by the Cedar Mesa Club about four years ago. Their scholarship is presented to a student who will pursue studies in the health or medical fields.

The Cedar Mesa Club congratulates these three deserving students, as well as their parents and teachers, on their accomplishments, and wishes for them a bright future.

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Cedaredge Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 happenings Cedaredge Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 met May 21. The meeting would normally have been held on May 28, but due to Memorial Day it was moved up a week. We opened lodge and roll call was taken to make sure we had a quorum, then we recessed to have a game night.

Everyone came dressed in something funny and we played games and had refreshments. Door prizes of ready-to-plant snapdragons, petunias

and marigolds were given out during the evening.

Donna Waibel, Carol Mendenhall and Becky Lane won the door prizes.

One game played was Spring with the Wright Family where everyone ended up with a white elephant gift. All had fun playing this game.

Another game played was the dice game called Left, Right, Center.

Everyone starts out with three dimes and at the end of the game the last

one with a dime wins the post. Donna Waibel and Bonnie Pope each won a pot.

The grand prize for the funniest dressed went to Carolynn Andersen. She won a pot of flowers to plant and a $10 gift certificate to Subway. All of us had fun and we hope to have another fun night soon. Cedaredge Elberta meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 7:30.

Come see us and have some fun.

Bonnie Pope

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At their May meeting, members of Cedaredge Elberta Rebekah Lodge #106 dressed in something funny. The women played games and enjoyed refreshments.

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AGRICULTURE

Delta County Independent

Using permaculture to raise food, rehab land Do beavers make great teachers?

According to highaltitude gardening guru Sandy Cruz, they certainly do. Not because they show others how to fell trees or build dams, but because they demonstrate a fundamental behavioral trait: they are driven to create an environment that is better for themselves and their neighbors.

On a two-acre site a few miles northwest of

Salida, Cruz and her partner, Gene Tkatschenko, have spent the past year working their land using the principles of an increasingly popular practice called permaculture design. Their ultimate goals include providing sustainable food and shade, and conserving water for the benefit of themselves, their neighbors and the arid local environment.

“We’re looking to regenerate a disturbed

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area so that it’s healthy and thriving,” Cruz said.

Cruz and Tkatschenko readily compare permaculture practitioners to beavers because of the mammals’ vital role in streamside ecosystems.

When beavers chomp down trees and dam up streams, their efforts benefit themselves and the many other organisms around them through habitat alteration and increased food availability. Cruz says that the beaver’s role demonstrates that coexistence and cooperation are more important in a natural setting than Darwinian competition.

“Permaculture design shows us how we can put together communities where everyone is cooperating, not competing,” Cruz said. She explains that with permaculture, various plants, animals, fungi and other organisms are encouraged to work together with humans for the mutual benefit of all.

Permaculture originated in Australia in the 1970s. The word is derived from blending “permanent” and “agriculture,” though Cruz says “perennial agriculture” is a more apt description. The practice requires imitating nature to achieve a level of sustainable self-reliance. Specific principles guide the permaculture process, such as producing no waste, using renewable resources, minimizing water loss and obtaining a crop yield. Cruz says that the no-till, eco-friendly system is gaining ground not only in Colorado, but throughout the world.

“The practice applies larger ecosystem concepts and processes to small-scale food production, which can be a great tool for educating the public about how interrelated our actions are with changes in our environment,” said Megan Sweeney, forester at the Colorado State Forest Service Salida District.

Over the past year, Sweeney has helped Cruz select and purchase more than 300 CSFS seedling trees and shrubs for use in her permaculture garden. Planted between two parallel fencerows surrounding Cruz’s property are CSFS trees and shrubs that grow well at 7,200 feet. In addition to providing food, the eventual living fence will block wind and enhance wildlife habitat.

Cruz has spent the last four decades learning firsthand about strategies for high-elevation permaculture.

Before moving to Salida in 2011, she rebuilt a cabin west of Boulder and created the original demonstration site for High Altitude Permaculture — an organization she founded to teach courses on the practice.

Despite several years of neglect, it recently has been yielding what Cruz calls “bumper crops” of Nanking cherries and chokecherries. Her new Salida property will now serve as a second demonstration site for teaching

others about permaculture.

First goal Before achieving sustainability, Tkatschenko says their first goal is to regenerate the surrounding ecosystem by building up the soil and planting seedling trees and shrubs. To build up the soil, they created islands covered with heavy layers of mulch — an organic lasagna comprised of rotten hay, straw, leaves and manure. The mulch, in turn, absorbs and retains moisture for seedlings planted in the islands — a lot of seedlings.

An effective permaculture project may require a significant amount of planting. To make their project affordable, Cruz and Tkatschenko obtained most of their seedling trees and shrubs from the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins. The nursery provides lowcost seedling trees and shrubs to landowners who agree to use them for conservation purposes, and delivers the orders throughout Colorado each spring. The CSFS has even prepared a cookbook with recipes to utilize the fruits of nursery-grown shrubs.

CSFS foresters usually help landowners with tree species selection, planting techniques and layout plans, but Sweeney said that Cruz and Tkatschenko already had the knowledge necessary to create a successful, productive planting.

“I toured their garden last year and was fascinated with the concept and what they were able to grow,” said Sweeney. She, Cruz and Tkatschenko all agree the couple has had tremendous success with seedling survival rates; they estimate that 95 percent of their plantings survived the first year.

This year, Tkatschenko said they will plant cover crops–perennial plants that handle poor soil conditions well, such as blue grama grass and milk vetch–between the

mulched islands. These crops will increase the biomass that supports healthier soils; as the plants mature, dead plant matter gradually blends into the soil, improving the growing environment.

They also will soon plant 30 piñon pines to block wind and serve as a future source of pine nuts. The nuts will supplement yields from the hundreds of other fruit-or nut-bearing CSFS seedlings they have already planted, including Nanking cherry, buffaloberry, golden currant and caragana — a drought-tolerant, edible legume that doubles as a nitrogen fixer. They have even planted food crops from other nurseries, including plums, chokecherries and apricots, which for now are dwarfed by stacks of straw bales that shelter them from the elements.

Non-fruiting trees also are pivotal to the success of their site. On the west side of the property, to help an existing stand of Siberian elms block out the prevailing wind and afternoon sun, the couple has planted ponderosa pine seedlings from the CSFS Nursery that eventually will enhance the natural windbreak.

Additionally, trees planted around most of the property are intended

to create a “shelter belt” — a microclimate more moderate and moist than outside weather conditions.

Adding Chickens and Bees to the Mix Cruz said their current focus is to build the soil and care for the recently planted trees and shrubs until they are established. Once the CSFS shrubs are large enough, the couple plans to introduce chickens into the outer fence run. This “chicken moat” will help prevent the infiltration of grasshoppers and other destructive insects into the garden, while the chickens produce manure to fertilize the surrounding shrubs. An added bonus is that the hens will provide an ongoing supply of fresh eggs. Cruz and Tkatschenko also plan to build solar greenhouses for four-season growing, and to establish bee colonies to provide honey and encourage pollination.

Although starting up a permaculture project may seem daunting, many resources are available for assistance. Cruz teaches workshops and eight-month design courses in Boulder and Salida, and a good website for information specifically about high-altitude permaculture is available at http://hialtpc.org.

Colt starting demo set for June 14-15 Paul Daily with Wild Horse Ministries, a nonprofit organization, has been traveling full-time giving colt demonstrations to audiences since May 2000. Daily does not “break horses,” he “gentles” them, with words and pats until they let him bridle, saddle and ride them — all within two hours.

Wild Horse Ministries will present a colt starting demonstration including life lessons we can learn from the horse, June 14 - 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Master’s Hand Train-

ing, 56240 Holly Road, Olathe. Paul Daily will spend two hours teaching an untrained horse to accept saddle and rider.

Through this process he explains how the lessons the horse is learning parallel what we experience in everyday life.

Please bring your family and friends to this entertaining and informative event. It is free and food will be provided. For more information visit www. mastershandtraining. com or call Andrew Bowman at (970) 275-9238.

Applications for EQIP funding due by July 2 The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Delta County recently announced an application cutoff date of Monday, July 2, in order to be considered for 2013 funding in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Submitted eligible applications that are received after July 2 will be considered during a later time and will be processed throughout the fiscal year as needed.

The accelerated timeline for EQIP is intended to provide program participants and NRCS staff more time for quality conservation planning and economic impact analysis. All applications will be evaluated and funded on a watershed basis, with local and watershed

workgroup input on conservation priorities.

“Over the years, we have seen exceptional support from landowners for the EQIP program,” said Wes Boyce, District Conservationist with the NRCS in Delta. “This earlier-than-usual deadline allows us to provide better assistance in helping them conserve our natural resources.”

NRCS continually strives to put conservation planning at the forefront of its programs and initiatives. Conservation plans provide landowners with a comprehensive inventory and assessment of their resources and an appropriate start to improving the quality of soil, water, air, plants, and wildlife on their land.

EQIP is an incentives

program that provides financial assistance for conservation systems such as animal waste management facilities, irrigation system efficiency improvements, fencing, and water supply development for improved grazing management, riparian protection, and wildlife habitat enhancement.

Interested applicants may apply at their local NRCS Service Center.

Applications MUST be received in your local NRCS Service Center by close of business on Monday, July 2.

For additional information on EQIP, please contact the Delta NRCS Field Office at 8745726. You can also visit our website at www. co.nrcs.usda.gov.

CHURCH

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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Discover God’s love at VBS Amazing wonders await Landmark Missionary soring a vacation Bible will discover how much for the children of God loves us. kids at Grand Mesa Baptist Baptist Church is spon- school Delta July 9-12, from 10 Landmark Missionary Bring your children be opened as children the family night barbea.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Baptist Church is located to enjoy “Amazing Won- tour some of the world’s cue Friday, June 29, at Sonlight Express at 1208 Grand Avenue in Splash ders Aviation” at Grand most marvelous natural 6 p.m.

Jesus and Me is an excit- Delta. For more informaMesa Baptist Church, wonders and encounter ing and interactive learn- tion or to register, call Ann Perry of 110 SE Jay Street in God like never before. ing experience for chil- Pastor Ken Gilchrist at Cedaredge and Richard into VBS Cedaredge.

Sessions are open to kindergarten through pre-teens June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Children will enjoy amazing crafts at the Great Barrier Reef, a worship rally and music at the Matterhorn, Bible study and stories at Victoria Falls, recreation and games at the Grand Canyon, missions and stories under the northern lights, and a snack area at the Paicutin volcano. Eyes will

Staff members are coming from Texas to assist with all the exciting adventures.

You may pre-register your children by calling Mary or Richard Weldon at 835-3329 or the church weekday mornings at 856-4672. Pastor Steve Puls will likely answer or please leave a message. Registration will also take place starting at 8:30 a.m. preceding each day’s session.

Kids will perform at

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Weldon of Austin are codirectors for the VBS. Weldon stated, “We have had some great vacation Bible schools in the past and have always had some real special things going to keep the kids’ interest.

This year I believe we have some extra special events that will happen, weather permitting.”

Put “Amazing Wonders Aviation” on your calendar for June 25-29 . . . your kids will not want to miss it.

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week.

We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home.

“Our church could be your home.”

“We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

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

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Father Canice Enyiaka Saturday: Confession Mass Sunday: English Mass Spanish Mass Daily Mass Mon.-Fri.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon 8:00 a.m.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING 658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Children’s Classes Science of Mind Classes Also Available For more information call 626-3347

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

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

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

SURFACE CREEK

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

utility arrears for up to 90 days. If you know a farmworker who might be in need of assistance, please have them contact Noemi Velez at (970) 2107894 or visit the office at the Alta Vista de la Montana located at 7108 Highway 50.

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!

ADVENTIST CHURCH

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation (CRDHC) has emergency temporary housing assistance available for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in the area. This assistance can help to pay rent and

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 NORTH FORK CHURCH Email: fbc@kaycee.net OF CHRIST Senior Pastor Dik Abbott 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday: Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Children’s Church Available “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Evening Service 6:00 p.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Tom Seibert PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

Holy Eucharist 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Gaylen Kinser Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Sunday: First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Morning Prayer/Communion with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Steven Puls ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

ORTHODOX Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH www.saintandrewsdelta.org Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

Non-denominational Father Daniel Jones Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

(Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Dutton Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Please call: for feast day services schedule (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) Youth Group and Adult Life Studies SEVENTH-DAY www.crawfordchristians.org

American Baptist Church 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Rev. Alisa Secrest deltafirstbaptist.org Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Pastor James Conley Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Sunday: Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Child care available Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

Reaching the children and youth of AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

Western Delta County Saturday: I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. www.deltachristianchurch.org High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN First Service 9:30 a.m.

FELLOWSHIP Second Service 11:00 a.m.

Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Ron Howard, Pastor Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call Children’s Church Provided Home Bible Studies Available Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 863 A Street, Delta Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Independent, Fundamental

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

Housing assistance available for ag workers

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

dren who have completed Landmark Missionary first grade through high Baptist Church, 874school teens. Children 3717.

Come splash into Jesus Expedition Vacation Bible School at Delta Church of Christ Saturday, June 16. Dive into the Bible and learn about the miracle when Jesus told his disciples to fish for a fish with a coin in its mouth. Enjoy Bible stories, singing, games, crafts, snacks and an “octopus on seaweed” for lunch. Swim on over with your friends to 164 Grand Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all the fun. For more information, call 778-6120.

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.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

FREE CHURCH Christ Centered Country Church Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Independent and Fundamental www.newhopefree.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nursery Available 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Youth Groups — schedules vary Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

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

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY 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 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus OF HOTCHKISS Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Worship Services 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday 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.

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information, call 970-856-6495

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) www.allsaintslutheranco.org 5th & North Fork, Paonia DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Tom Lange, Pastor at the Northwest corner of City Park 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 Sunday: Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 delta.umc@juno.com Worship 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Roy Trueblood, Pastor Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study following worship service Youth Group 5:30 p.m.

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SPORTS

SPORTS June 13, 2012

Delta County Independent

www.deltacountyindependent.com

Summer duals catching on

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Serious competitors know that off-season matches can make or break a wrestling season.

“Oh, it makes all the difference in the world,” said David Falls, head coach at Pueblo West High School. “You can’t wrestle starting in November and expect to be a state champion in February, you know.“ Pueblo West was one of 40 schools represented at the third annual Paonia Summer Duals wrestling camp, held last weekend

at Paonia High School.

Falls has attended all three summer duals, and this year brought four wrestlers for two days of wrestling. Falls also planned to take his crew fishing and enjoy the scenery and “gorgeous weather... Where else would you rather be on a weekend like this?”

Paonia is the first school to offer the concept of the summer duals.

Unlike traditional wrestling camps, which are typically held on college campuses, duals leave accommodations largely up to the visitors,

although the school opens its facilities, including locker rooms, and opens the football field to camping.

Campers are also responsible for their own meals. That lowers the cost of the camps, which was a driving force behind creating the Paonia duals.

“We went to camps in the summer and the kids were paying $350-$400,” said Paonia head coach Andy Pipher, whose camp cost $50 per wrestler.

While the accommodations were great, bunking in dorms, eating meals in cafeterias, “We just

decided to find a little cheaper way to get our kids matches.”

While 24 teams attended the first camp, the duals have filled the last two years, with teams coming from throughout the state and as far away as Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Nebraska.

“I think that he is really setting a trend,” said Falls. “It’s one of the best deals for the money.” And it’s catching on, he added.

This summer, Ft. Lupton, Ignacio and La Junta will host their first duals, and other schools are talking about adding duals to their summer programs,

said Falls.

The fact that the event can be a great fundraiser makes the duals all the more attractive. All proceeds from last weekend will go to local wrestling programs, said Pipher.

A total of 30 teams competed in the duals. Not all schools brought a full team, and wrestlers from schools like Pueblo West were either filled with open weights on other teams, or combined with other schools to form a team.

Wrestlers competed in 18 weight classes, including all 14 high school classes and four lighter weights, from 85 to 100 pounds.

Taking into account byes and other factors, Paonia assistant coach Mark Milner estimated that between 4,500-5,000 matches were held, but results weren’t tracked.

It really wasn’t about wins and losses, said coach Nick Gagliardi of Cheyenne Mountain, who brought 12 varsity wrestlers, including one from Arizona. Gagliardi said he was interested in competing with teams from the Western Slope and seeing what they were doing. “You know, kids come from all around the region to wrestle because there’s good competition,” he said.

Each wrestler can expect about 12 duals, which amounts to about a third of a wrestling season. Despite the fact that athletes aren’t in their best shape, competition is fierce.

“You try to win every match that you’re in,” said Paonia sophomore Jesse Reed. “It’s still very competitive.”

Photo by Tamie Meck

Wrestling at 106 pounds, Paonia’s Josh Altman Photo by Tamie Meck Photo by Tamie Meck works toward a pin over Jacobe Lewis of Hotchkiss Paonia’s Morgan Rieder, left, grapples with a wres- Nolan Jones of Paonia works to cradle his oppo- at the third annual Paonia Summer Duals Wrestling tler from Grandview High School at the third annu- nent at the third annual Paonia Summer Duals Camp. More that 400 athletes competed in roughly 4,500 matches during the two-day event. al Paonia Summer Duals Wrestling Camp.

Wrestling Camp.

Hershey’s meet completed Hotchkiss’ Colby Wilson threw the softball 104’7” to win his division.

Braden Sjoden, of Montrose placed second with a throw of 90’0” and Alec Price of Cedaredge was third with a toss of 73’0”.

In the girl’s division of 9-10 year olds softball throw, Aubrey Henderson of Penrose had the winning throw with 78’2”.

Delta’s Samantha Cassel was second with her 72’0” and Hannah Carlson of Cedaredge was third with a throw of 61’6”.

In 50m dash competition for the 9-10 boys, Alec Price was the winner in a time of 7.26. Second and third, respectively, went to Colby Wilson (7.27) and Braden Sjoden (7.46).

The girls’ 50m dash winners were Cedaredge’s Nicole Price (7.78), Aubrey Henderson (8.08.06), and Kammie Henderson (8.0818).

Winners in the 100m dash for 9-10 boys included Colby Wilson (15.49), Alec Price (15.5), and Shad Lewis (16.71).

Girls’ winners were

Aubrey Henderson (17.02), Brienna McGovern (17.06), and Kammie The 2012 Hershey’s Henderson (17.46).

Region 5 Track Meet for In 200m dash competiarea athletes was held tion for the boys, Connor at Delta High School on Hogan of Montrose won June 6. the event with a time of There were 69 athletes 30.02. Second place went assembled to participate to Cedaredge’s Alejanin the eight events assodro Barron (30.64) and ciated with the nationDelta’s Blade McCormick ally renowned program. was third (32.95).

The top three athletes The girls’ 200m winin both boys and girls ners were Nicole Price categories for ages 9-10, (35.46), Brienna McGov11-12, and 13-14 were ern (35.66), and Samanreleased by Bill Heddles tha Cassel (38.99).

Rec Center coordinator Connor Hogan won Whitney Lear. the 400m dash for 9-10 9-10 Age Division year old boys with a time For the standing long of 1:15.56. Montrose’s jump in the 9-10 year Sean Graff placed secold boys, the top three ond (1:18.75), and Aleplaces went to Sean Graff jandro Baron was third of Montrose with a jump (1:21.12). of 5’7”.

The girls’ 400m winBlade McCormick of ners included CedarDelta (5’7”) was second, edge’s Hannah Carlson and Shad Lewis of Delta (1:26.19), Montrose’s (5’6”) was third.

Lydia Stryker (1:29.28), The girls top three in and Hotchkiss’ Isabella the standing long jump Brezonick (1:31.53). went to Brienna McGov11-12 Age Division ern of Cedaredge (5’3”), Hotchkiss’ Jake Trefen Kammie Henderson of was this year’s standEckert (5’2”), and Grace ing long jump winner Trefen from Hotchkiss for boys aged 11-12. He (4’11”). jumped 6’6” to get the win with Cedaredge’s Peter Carlson leaping 6-2” for second and Connor Imus of Montrose landing 6’ 2” from the board for third.

In the girls’ division Missa Webb picked up the first of her three wins with a jump of 6’11” in the standing long jump.

Hotchkiss’ Kaiya Firor was second (6’9”) and Lisa Peterson of MonPhoto by Wayne Crick trose was third Missa Webb crosses the finish line first in the 100m dash in (6’2”).

In the boys’ the 11-12 age division of the Hershey’s Track Meet held at Delta High School on June 6. Webb also won the standing softball throw competition, long jump and the 200m dash events.

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Peter Carlson threw Rock Neal of Hotchkiss (139’0”). the ball 128’2” to win (1:20.81) was third.

In the girls’ divifirst place. Jake Trefen The 11-12 winners in sion, Kenzie Henderson was second (117’0” and the girls’ division were jumped 7’4” to win the Chase Hiatt of Hotchkiss Kaiya Firor (1:15.56), standing long jump. Del(113’5”) was third.

Lisa Peterson (1:16.50), ta’s Julie Cassel was secWinners in 11-12 girls’ and Josie Hiatt (1:20.22). ond (7’2”) and Montrose’s softball throw included Evan Graff was the Lauren Peterson (6’11”) Hotchkiss’ Josie Hiatt 11-12 boys winner in was third.

(112’6”) and Shelby Hiatt the 800m run. Graff ran In the boys’ 100m dash (31’2”). the two laps in a time competition, Cedaredge’s The 11-12 boys’ win- of 2:48.11. Hotchkiss ath- Duncan Campbell was ners in the 100m dash letes won the second and the winner in a time of were all from Montrose. third places. Jake Tre- 14.99. Lake Sanburg was First through third place fen had a time of 2:48.93 second (15.15) and Kylar went to Joseph Dono- and Rockley Neal ran a Massano third (17.46). hoe (15.19), Bryce Bush 3:04.02 to place third.

For the girls in (15.62), and Connor Imus 13-14 Age Division 100m dash competition, (15.65).

Montrose’s Riley Free- Hotchkiss’ Katy Parsons Missa Webb was the land was the winner in ran a 14.06 to claim first girls’ winner in the 100m both the standing long place with Kenzie Hendash with a time of 15.15. jump and softball throw ders second (14.18), and Lisa Peterson was second competitions last week. Julie Cassel (15.15) plac(15.31) with Cedaredge’s He jumped 7’8” in the ing thirds.

Jade Gummo placing standing long jump and Duncan Campbell third (15.46). threw the softball 150’2”. doubled up in the dashes The 200m dash winDelta’s Kylar Mas- with a win in the 200m in ners in the boys’ division sano placed second in a time of 33.96. included Olathe’s Kade the standing long jump Girls’ 200m dash Terrell (34.46), Bryce with a leap of 6’3” and winners included Katy Bush (35.65), and Cedar- was third in the softball Parsons (29.93), Delta’s edge’s Fabian Barron throw (115’7”). Montrose’s Makayla Mills (30.52), (42.02).

Lake Sanburg was sec- and Delta’s Rhiannon Missa Webb’s 33.93 ond in the softball throw Broyles (31.34). was good In 800m enough to competition for win the the boys, Riley 200m dash Freeland was competithe lone particton for 11ipant who fin12 year ished in a time old girls. of 2:42.46.

Second Kayla Trefen place went won the girls’ to Jade 800m in a time Gummo of 2:45.81 with (35.09 and Rhiannon Brothird place yles (2:50.31) to MaKayla second, and Kehmeier Kaylee Dun(37.68) of ham of Delta Cedaredge. third (2:58.84).

In the No boys 400m dash, ran the 1600m Evan Graff race. of MonThe top trose ran three runners a 1:12.41 for the girls Photo by Wayne Crick were Hotchkiss’ to win the event. These four young ladies made up the field in Christie AnderPeter Carl- last Wednesday’s 1600m run in the girls 13- son (6:17.85), son was 14 age division. Hotchkiss’ Christie Anderson Kaylee Dun(front) was the winner followed by Kaylee Dun- ham (6:21.59) second ham and Makayla Mills of Delta. Montrose’s and Makayla (1:13.62) Lauren Peterson was fourth. and Mills (6:38.15.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

C7

Softball action sees changes

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

There were a few changes in the Monday Coed Silver League standings after last week’s play. US Bank remains on top with its 6-2 mark after picking up a pair of wins over All Glass Station (15-4) and Edward Jones (18-6).

All Glass kept its spot at number two with a split in games against US Bank and Ahlberg Farms/ Tri-County Seamless. All Glass dealt Ahlberg’s a 12-1 loss.

TK Mining scored an 18-4 win over number seven Friggin’ A’s and moved ahead of last week’s number two team,

All Glass Station, with a 5-3 record. All Glass is 5-3.

Kwiki Auto Service fell from its fourth place standing to number six after losing to sixth-place Ahlberg Farms (17-5).

Kwiki finished with a record of 3-4 last week while Edward Jones Investments and Ahlberg Farms headed into this week’s play with 4-4 marks.

Edward Jones won their Monday night first game over DCC Crush (7-6) and then lost to US Bank later in the evening.

Ahlberg Farms split with All Glass and Kwiki Auto to account for their

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta 7’s JP Gallegos (left) has the appearance of being focused during last week’s T-Ball contest between Delta 7 and Delta 2. The Delta 2 runner looks as though she might have a disagreement with Gallegos.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Hotchkiss scores one of its 15 runs in a 13-14 year old ladies’ softball game at Mountain View Park in Delta. Hotchkiss trailed 4-1 early in the contest but rallied for a 15-4 decision. It was the first game of the season for the two teams.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Home plate umpire Terry Kimber has a good view of this play at the plate last week during game action between Delta and Central. A busy summer schedule awaits area high school athletes with doubleheader action every week.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Olathe’s Kade Terrell leans into his standing long jump attempt at the Region 5 Hershey’s Track Meet in Delta on June 6.

4-4 record.

Tuesday Coed The Coed Gold League did not have any changes in league standings after last week’s action.

Delta Family Fun Park (7-1) stayed atop the standings with a 19-11 win over Hellman Chevrolet and number two Wells Fargo Home Mortgage defeated number three Twist Off (23-10) upping its league record to 6-2. Twist Off is 5-3.

Hellman Chevrolet came back from its earlier loss to Delta Family Fun to score a 16-6 win over Mr. Concrete to post a 4-4 record for fourth while Mr. Concrete is 1-7 in the number five spot.

The Pondy scored its first win of the season, 21-4, over Mr. Concrete giving both teams a 1-7 mark and a share of the cellar.

Women’s Slowpitch For the second time this season, Wells Fargo Mortgage has defeated H & R Block (10-9), and in doing so, captured the lead in women’s slowpitch softball standings with an 8-1 record.

H & R (7-2) rebounded from its earlier loss to

Wells Fargo to score a 3019 decision over Overholt Truss in their second game of the evening. The loss for Overholt Truss keeps them winless in 2012 with an 0-9 record.

H & R Block and Wells Fargo played a clean game against each other with a minimum of errors and some solid defensive play on both sides.

Wells Fargo began their evening with a win over Republic Mortgage, whose record is 3-6 following the loss.

Men’s Slowpitch There were minor shifting near the middle of the standings in men’s slowpitch play.

At the top, Where’s My Pitches and Delta Metal Crusaders, continue to share the lead with 71 records following wins last week. Where’s My Pitches slipped past Hellman Motors 20-16 and Delta Metal 10-runned Mr. Concrete 22-12.

Number three Aftershock/Classic Wood Floor Designs is 7-2 following their 19-0 win over The Casers (10th) last Thursday.

Mr. Concrete is fourth

at 6-3 with Balls Deep and Hellman Chevrolet sneaking past Hellman Motor with 5-4 and 5-5 records. Hellman Motor is 4-5 following their split

with Kwiki (win - 20-13) and Where’s My Pitches.

Next in line is Big B’s (4-4), Kwiki Tire (2-7), The Casers (2-8), and Misfits (0-9).

Photo by Wayne Crick

US Bank’s shortstop Jordan Sandoval tosses the ball to second baseman Bri Story during game action between the Monday Coed league’s number one and two teams. US Bank stayed on top with a convincing 15-4 win over All Glass Station.

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Delta County Independent

Lady Panthers hoop it up

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta High School’s Lady Panther basketball team participated in tournament action held in Montrose and Olathe on Friday and Saturday (June 1 and 2). Delta’s varsity team played six games in Montrose while the junior varsity team played an equal number of contests at Olathe High School.

The Lady Panthers’ varsity team came

through the weekend with five wins and one loss. Montrose handed Delta its worst loss in several years.

Delta faced a rebuilding Olathe squad on Friday and eventually earned a win to start their tournament. Game two was with Centauri and was also a win.

The third game of the day on Friday was with host school Montrose.

The Lady Indians were on fire and hit a high

percentage of their shots from all over the floor to drub the Lady Panthers.

Saturday’s action included three closely contested games with Pagosa Springs, Paonia, and Moffat County. Delta won all three by less than five points in each instance.

The last game of the day on Saturday was with an old nemesis, Moffat County. The Lady Bulldogs are dropping down to Class 3A in 2012-13

and will no longer be part of Delta’s game schedule in basketball. The two teams have history dating back a number of years. Saturday’s contest, however, was a display of good sportsmanship and skill with the Lady Panthers handing Moffat County a loss with best wishes in their new league schedules. The Lady Bulldogs are highly competitive and will certainly be a force in 3A

competition.

Delta’s junior varsity squad opened their tournament with a loss to Buena Vista and then earned a victory over Ridgway 2. Their last game of the day on Friday was with a more seasoned Ridgway 1 team that resulted in a close loss.

Saturday was a solid day for the young Panthers as they earned wins over Centauri, Fruita,

12th Annual Delta Rotary Tourney played

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta High School’s head girls’ basketball coach, Matt Hamm, offers advice to some of his players versus Paonia on Saturday. Players pictured include: left to right, Callie Gafford, Skylyn Webb, Katie Puderbaugh, Erin Zunich, Brooke Taylor and Bailey Massano. Not in the picture were Shelby Curtis and Patti Chapman.

The 12th Annual Delta Rotary Club Golf Tournament was played at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club on Saturday, June 9. There were 96 players who made up 24 teams in this year’s scramble.

The winning team fired a 16-under to win the tournament with a round of 56.

Team members of the winning foursome included Lyle Wingard, Don Wingard, Rob Griffin and Cal Letey.

Lyle Wingard also had the day’s longest drive.

Second place honors belonged to the team

of Jeff Caldwell, Chris Smith, Brendon Ravens and Dustin Smith who recorded a 58 for their day’s play.

The tournament’s third place finish went to Clint Savage, Bo Baker, Byron Savage and Jimmy Retherford.

One player, Tim Esgar, walked away from the tournament $500 richer after hitting a shot on number 17 that came to rest just over two feet from the pin. Esgar earned the tournament’s top award after all 96 golfers failed to score a hole-in-one at number 17 for a new car sponsored

by Hellman Motors.

and Montrose to end tournament play at 4-2.

Members of the varsity team included Callie Gafford, Erin Zunich, Skylyn Webb, Patti Chapman, Shelby Curtis, Brooke Taylor, Bailey Massano, and Katie Puderbaugh.

Junior varsity members who played included Reilly Quist, Rachel Huerkamp, Stephanie Sidor, Haley Millard, Taylor Jensen, Desiree Smith, Kenzie Jones, Madison Farmer, Katie Ames, Emily Kuta, Tory Davis and Nicole Money.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Tim Esgar displays the check for $500 he won for being closest to the pin on number 17 in the Delta Rotary Golf Tournament last Saturday at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club.

Photo by Wayne Crick

The winners of the 12th Annual Delta Rotary Golf Tournament are pictured above. Beginning on the left is Rob Griffin, Cal Letey, Don Wingard and Lyle Wingard. The foursome came in with a 16-under par 56 to win the tournament by two strokes.

Winning foursome 12 under at Big John’s

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The winning foursome of Chris Muhr, Rusty Crick, Nancy Sturgill and Mike Brown fired a 60 to defeat all comers in the 20th Annual Big John’s Lumber Scramble that was held on the course at Cedaredge Golf Club on June 2.

Al Brown, Barb Murphy, Doug Wist and Rob Griffin carded a 62 to earn runner-up honors.

A score of 63 was carded by the team of Billy McCollough, Tracy Brown, Todd Landon and Scott Lewis earning them third-place honors.

The longest drive of the tournament for women

went to Tracy Brown, and Mike Brown was the long-drive winner for the men.

Rhonda Curtis was closest to the pin for women and Jim Hakanson the closest for men competitors.

The tournament’s longest putt belonged to Lila Jiron.

Photo submitted

The 20th Annual Big John’s Lumber Scramble was held on June 2 at Cedaredge Golf Club. The winners of the tournament are pictured above. Beginning on the left is Chris Muhr, Rusty Crick, Nancy Sturgill and Mike Brown. The foursome shot a 60 to defeat Al Brown, Barb Murphy, Doug Wist and Rob Griffin whose team score was 62.

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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)

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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)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m.

Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, THE DISTRICT ATTORN- (non-smoking), Saturdays, ey's Office provides ser- 11 a.m., in the basement of vices to those who have St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, been victimized by a crime 5th and Palmer, (go to the of domestic violence, back door). (tfx1) assault and other crimes.

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to flow down the hillside and through that end of Seventh street. Some little damage was done to the street but repairs can easily be made, it is said.

The heavy iron bands which held together the staves of the tank were badly rusted and weakened, thus causing the crash. The other tank stands nearby and many who have since viewed the wreck cannot see how it could escape a similar fate, as the debris and water must have struck it with great force. The timbers, roofing and bands of the wrecked tank were scattered in every direction.

COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS These two tanks, as previously stated, were

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY all there was to Delta’s water storage until 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 about a year ago, and the pressure was about June 14, 1912 sixty pounds. We now have one hundred and ten (From the Delta Independent) pounds from the new reservoir.

The east water tank of the pair located on *** Garnet mesa which have stored the water supply The newly elected officials of Orchard City for Delta over twelve years past, and were alone are certainly a busy set of men. Three meetings in that service until substituted or assisted by already and they have not been elected a week. the new reservoir about a year ago, was scattered They are after pure mountain water and will certo the winds shortly after twelve o’clock Sunday tainly get it. They hold a meeting at the Fairview night and the perfect wrecking of that conspicuschool house tonight. ous landmark which has towered above the city *** for so long a time, is in evidence for several yards The river has fallen over three feet since our about the former location. last issue. It is now within its banks.

The bursting of the big tank made a report *** that could be heard by all residents of Garnet A.M. Felmlee has the contract to construct mesa, and there were many in other parts of the the new garage for J.E. Gallup on North Main city awakened by the noise. Several persons on street. the mesa jumped from their beds and went out *** to learn the cause of such a report at that hour A substantial plank walk was erected across of the night. They found the collapsed tank and to dry land to North Delta from the north end a great body of water which it had turned loose of the bridge this week which is of great conve-

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nience to people living across the river. *** A new thing in the banking line is soon to be instituted at Grand Junction – a boys bank – controlled by boys, operated by them, and boys are to be the depositors. The capital stock is to be $500. *** Oliver Cook, assisted by his brother Albert, made surveys at the Rollins coal mine last week, making it possible for the mines to be operated on a more scientific basis than by driving tunnels in a hap hazard manner as heretofore. *** Dr. L.A. Hick boarded the east bound train for Sapinero Sunday morning, stating that he was on his way to a Sunday school convention, but as he had a basket and fishing tackle under his arm, but few who heard the remark could take it seriously. And then, too, who ever heard of Jack Gale and A.W. Carr remaining so long at a convention of that order. They have been in the vicinity of Sapinero for nearly two weeks. *** G.W. Meyer, the Racket store man, lost control of the clutch on the steering gear of his auto Wednesday evening when driving down Main street, and had a rear-end collision with George Borden’s buggy, which completely wrecked the right wheel of the Borden vehicle and caused some little damage to the auto. A new wheel was promptly supplied and no particular inconvenience was suffered, except for the expense of the mishap. ***

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. 2012-0053 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 29, 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) MARY K. HIGGS Original Beneficiary(ies) BW MORTGAGE, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 6/29/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/30/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592956 Original Principal Amount $102,885.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $112,398.04 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. LOT 6, PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1711 PIONEER CIRCLE, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, 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 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/29/2012 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 # 9105.03802 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0055 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 3, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Daniel Espinoza and Mary E. Espinoza Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ace Mortgage Funding Inc, a Colorado Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 9/7/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust

10/9/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 619510 Original Principal Amount $184,171.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,253.50 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, SOUTH VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3101 1900 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, 08/01/2012, 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 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/03/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 12-03177 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0057 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 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) Linda K. Tuin Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CitiMortgage, Inc. Date of Deed of Trust 3/8/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/12/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 577599 Original Principal Amount $105,300.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,503.02 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 21 AND 22 IN BLOCK 2 OF REICHS SUBDIVSION. Also known by street and number as: 264 West Bridge Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, 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 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/04/2012 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 # 12-03017 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

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

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 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

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©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.

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 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.

D4 Wednesday, June 13, 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.

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:

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0041 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) James W. Slaughter and Paula K. Slaughter Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 7/30/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/6/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 644563 Original Principal Amount $292,011.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $284,984.56 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Part of he East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th principal meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest 1/16th corner; Thence North 48 degrees 21' West 433.5 feet; Thence North 16 degrees 36' East 245.7 feet to the South side of 1600 road; Thence South 44 degrees 18' East 363.4 feet along the South side of 1600 road to the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; Thence South 263.4 feet along the East line of the said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, more or less to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 3335 1600 Road, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 07/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 5/16/2012 Last Publication 6/13/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 12-03044 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 2012.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Delta, will receive sealed bids at the City of Delta Public Works Department, 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado, for the 2012 Concrete Replacement Project until 2:00 P.M. on June 21, 2012. A bid opening will not be conducted.

The project generally consists of replacing sidewalk, performing ramp upgrades and replacing a small amount of vertical curb and gutter at sites identified throughout the City. All work will be managed under the direction of the City of Delta Public Works Department.

The Contract Documents will be available beginning June 6, 2012.

The Contract Documents may be obtained in person, at the following location from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays: City of Delta Public Works 360 Main Street Delta, CO 81416 The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, as determined by the statement of qualifications and the bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to accept the bid by a competent bidder that will result in the lowest cost to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid without disclosing the reason therefore.

No bids may be withdrawn after the opening of bids, without consent of City of Delta, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids. The successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds equal to the full amount of each bid or proposal.

All bids must be submitted in writing on the forms provided, and must be signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 6 and 13, 2012.

Legal Deadline 10 a.m. Mondays

Delta County Independent

Town of Orchard City 2012 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report For Calendar Year 2011 Public Water System ID # CO0115588 Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca.

We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water of the highest quality.

General Information About Drinking Water All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection

by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, accidental spills and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.

Our Water Source(s) Source Water Type Spring No 8 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 9 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 10 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 11 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 12 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 13 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 14 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 15 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 1 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 2 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 3 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 4 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 5 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 6 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Spring No 7 Ground Water Under The Influence Of Surface Water Little Gem Reservoir Surface Water * Not used in 2011 Big Ditch Intake Surface Water * Not used in 2011 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. You may obtain a copy of the report by visiting www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/sw/swaphom.html or by contacting Mike Morgan at 970-835-3337.

Potential sources of contamination in our source water area come from: Deciduous forest, evergreen forest, mixed forest, septic systems, gas wells, animal activity, and/or runoff from roads.

The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan.

Please contact Mike Morgan at 970-835-3337 to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

Terms and Abbreviations The following definitions will help you understand the terms and abbreviations used in this report: • Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

• Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

• Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (nanograms/L) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.

• Parts per quadrillion (ppq) or Picograms per liter (picograms/L) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.

• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

• Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

• Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

• Running Annual Average (RAA) - An average of monitoring results for the previous 12 calendar months.

• Gross Alpha, Including RA, Excluding RN & U - This is the gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222 and uranium.

• Microscopic Particulate Analysis (MPA) - An analysis of surface water organisms and indicators in water. This analysis can be used to determine performance of a surface water treatment plant or to determine the existence of surface water influence on a ground water well.

• Below Detectable Limit (BDL) – A term from testing results indicating a lower level of test constituents above a detectable limit based on standard testing practices and procedures.

Detected Contaminants Town of Orchard City routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. The “Range” column in the table(s) below will show a single value for those contaminants that were sampled only once. Violations, if any, are reported in the next section of this report. The water quality prior to treatment and the effectiveness of the treatment plant has allowed for reduced monitoring schedule for some required testing of water provided by the Town of Orchard City. This will explain the date of testing conducted in prior years for this report.

For further test results, please contact Mr. Mike Morgan at (970) 835-3337.

Turbidity TT Requirement Level Found Violation Sample Likely Source of (Yes or No) Date Contamination Maximum 0.56 NTU Highest single No Date: Surface Runoff gathering silt and other for any single measurement: May 15, 2011 material(s) that would cause measurement Maximum allowable cloudiness in the incoming turbidity is 1.0 NTU water. Polymer dose was increased Turbidity to remove added material(s).

In any month, at least Lowest monthly No Month: 95% of samples must be percentage of May, 2011 less than 0.3 NTU samples meeting TT standard for our technology: 98% Disinfectants MRDL MRDLG Units Level Detected Violation Source & Range (Yes or No) Chloramines 4 4 ppm N/A N/A Water additive used to control microbes Chlorine 4 4 ppm 0.53 No Water additive used to control microbes Chloride dioxide 800 800 ppb N/A N/A Water additive used to control microbes Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant MCL MCLG Units Average Range Highest Violation Sample Likely Source of Contamination RAA (Yes or No) Date/Year Haloacetic Acids 80 N/A ppb 4.35 4.35 4.35 No Aug. 2011 By-product of drinking water disinfection (HAA) Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

60

N/A

ppb

7.22

Bromates Chlorite

10 1

0 0.8

ppb ppm

NT NT

Contaminant

Compliance Factor (measurements should not be lower than this factor) Total Organic Carbon 1.0 (TOC) Contaminant

Lowest Running Annual Average (compliance) factor) 0.40

7.22

7.22

No

No No Total Organic Carbon Running Annual Violation Average Range (Yes or No) for the Year (compliance factor) .58 No

MCLG

Units

Antimony

6

6

Ppb

Arsenic

50

0

Ppb

Asbestos

7

7

MFL

Barium

2

2

Ppm

Beryllium

4

4

Ppb

Cadmium

5

5

Ppb

Chromium

100

100

Ppb

Cyanide

200

200

Ppb

Floride

4

4

Ppm

Mercury (inorganic)

2

2

Ppb

Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

10

10

Ppm

0.2

No

02/2011

Nitrite (as Nitrogen)

1

1

Ppm

BDL

No

02/2011

Selenium

50

50

Ppb

Thallium

2

0.5

Ppb

MCL

MCLG

Units

2,4-D 2, 4, 5-TP (Silvex) Acrylamide

70 50 TT

70 50 0

Ppb Ppb N/A

Alachlor Atrazine Benzo (a) pyrene (PAH)

2 3 200

0 3 0

Ppb Ppb Ppt

BDL BDL BDL

No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Carbofuran Chlordane Dalapon Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Dibromochloropropane

40 2 200 400 6 200

40 0 200 400 0 0

PPb Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppt

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

No No No No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Dinoseb

7

7

Ppb

BDL

No

12/2011

Diquat Dioxin [2,3,7,8-TCDD]

20 30

20 0

Ppb Ppq

BDL BDL

No No

12/2011 12/2011

Endothall Endrin Epicholorohydrin

100 2 TT

100 2 0

Ppb Ppb N/A

BDL BDL BDL

No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Ethylene dibromide Glyphosate Heptachlor Heptachlor epoxide Hexachlorobenzene

50 700 400 200 1

0 700 0 0 0

Ppt Ppb Ppt Ppt Ppb

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

No No No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Hexachlorocyclo pentadiene50 Lindane 200

50 200

Ppb Ppt

BDL BDL

No No

12/2011 12/2011

Contaminant

Level Detected/ Range

Inorganic Contaminants Violation (Yes or No)

MCL

Aug. 2011

By-product of drinking water disinfection

RAA RAA

By-product of drinking water disinfection By-product of drinking water disinfection

Sample Date/Year

2011

Sample Date

Synthetic Organic Contaminants, Including Pesticides and Herbicides Level Detected/ Violation Sample Range (Yes or No) Date BDL No 12/2011 BDL No 12/2011 BDL No 12/2011

Likely Source of Contamination

Naturally present in the environment

Likely Source of Contamination Discharge from petroleum refineries; fire retardants; ceramics; electronics; solder Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Decay of asbestos cement water mains; erosion of natural deposits Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from metal refineries and coal-burning factories; ;discharge from electrical, aerospace, and defense industries Corrosion of galvanzied pipes; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from metal refineries; runoff from waste batteries and paints Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from refineries and factories; runoff from landfills; runoff from cropland Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines Leaching from ore-processing sites; discharge from electronics, glass, and drug factories Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from herbicide used on row crops Residue of banned herbicide Added to water during sewage/wastewater treatment Runoff from herbicide used on row crops Runoff from herbicide used on row crops Leaching from linings of water storage tanks and distribution lines Leaching of soil fumigant used on rice and alfalfa Residue of banned termiticide Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way Discharge from chemical factories Discharge from rubber and chemical factories Runoff/leaching from soil fumigant used on soybeans, cotton, pineapples, and orchards Runoff from herbicide used on soybeans and vegetables Runoff from herbicide use Emissions from waste incineration and other combustion; discharge from chemical factories Runoff from herbicide use Residue of banned insecticide Discharge from industrial chemical factories; an impurity of some water treatment chemicals Discharge from petroleum refineries Runoff from herbicide use Residue of banned temiticide Breakdown of heptachlor Discharge from metal refineries and agricultural chemical factories Discharge from chemical factories Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cattle, lumber, gardens Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, livestock Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on apples, potatoes and tomatoes

Methoxychlor

40

40

Ppb

BDL

No

12/2011

Oxamyl [Vydate]

200

200

Ppb

BDL

No

12/2011

PCBs [Polychlorinated biphenyls] Pentachlorophenol Picloram Simazine Toxaphene

500 1 500 4 3

0 0 500 4 0

Ppt Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

No No No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Runoff from landfills; discharge of waste chemicals Discharge from wood preserving factories Herbicide runoff Herbicide runoff Runoff/leaching from insecticide used on cotton and cattle

Contaminant

MCL

MCLG

Units

Likely Source of Contamination

5

0

Ppb

Sample Date 12/2011

Benzene

Volatile Organic Contaminants Level Detected/ Violation Range (Yes or No) BDL No CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent Carbon tetrachloride

5

0

Ppb

BDL

No

12/2011

Chlorobenzene

100

100

Ppb

BDL

No

12/2011

o-Dichlorobenzene p-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Dichloromethane

600 75 5 7 70 100 5

600 75 0 7 70 100 0

Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb Ppb

BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

No No No No No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

1,2-Dichloropropane Ethylbenzene Styrene

5 700 100

0 700 100

Ppb Ppb Ppb

BDL BDL BDL

No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

Tetrachloroethylene 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane

5 70 200

0 70 200

Ppb Ppb Ppb

BDL BDL BDL

No No No

12/2011 12/2011 12/2011

1,1,2-Trichloroethane Trichloroethylene

5 5

3 0

Ppb Ppb

BDL BDL

No No

12/2011 12/2011

Toluene Vinyl Chloride

1 2

1 0

Ppm Ppb

BDL BDL

No No

12/2011 12/2011

Xylenes

10

10

Ppm

BDL

No

12/2011

Discharge from chemical plants and other industrial activities Discharge from chemical and agricultural chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from pharmaceutical and chemical factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from petroleum refineries Discharge from rubber and plastic factories; leaching from landfills Discharge from factories and dry cleaners Discharge from textile-finishing factories Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories Discharge from industrial chemical factories Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories Discharge from petroleum factories Leaching from PVC piping; discharge from chemical factories Discharge from petroleum factories; discharge from chemical factories

Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted.

Contaminant MCL MCLG Units Level Detected/ Violation Sample Likely Source of Contamination Range (Yes or No) Date N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Secondary Contaminants Secondary standards are non-enforceable guidelines for contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects or aesthetic effects in drinking water. EPA recommends these standards but does not require water systems to comply.

Contaminant Secondary MCLG Units Level Detected/ Violation Sample Likely Source Standard Range (Yes or No) Date Aluminum 0.05 to 0.2 N/A ppm N/A Color 15 N/A color units N/A Corrosivity noncorrosive N/A N/A N/A Foaming Agents 0.5 N/A ppm N/A Iron 0.3 N/A ppm N/A Manganese 0.05 N/A ppm N/A Odor 3 N/A threshold odor N/A number pH 6.5-8.5 N/A ppm N/A Silver 0.10 N/A ppm N/A Sodium N/A N/A ppm N/A Sulfate 250 N/A ppm N/A Total Dissolved Solids 500 N/A ppm N/A Zinc 5 N/A ppm N/A Disinfection By-Products Date Average Range Highest RAA Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source TOTAL HALOACETIC 2011 7.98 7.98 7.98 ppb 60 N/A By-product of drinking water disinfection ACIDS (HAA5) TTHM

2011

7.29

7.29 TH

Lead and Copper COPPER, FREE

Collection Date 7/13/10 – 7/15/10

90 4

LEAD

7/13/10 – 7/15/10

22

7.29

Percentile

ppb Unit ppm

80

AL 1.3

N/A

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Typical Source Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

ppb 15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits Health Information About Water Quality Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800)426-4791.

There are no additional required health effects notices.

Violations Type Category Analyte Compliance Period None Information About the Above Violation(s) There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

Town of Orchard City is required to include an explanation of the violation(s) in the above table and the steps taken to resolve the violation(s) with this report.

Please share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing home, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 13 and 20, 2012.

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 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.

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 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0054 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 29, 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) DWIGHT W. ZEDIKER Original Beneficiary(ies) PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PAONIA STATE BANK Date of Deed of Trust 6/2/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/11/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 635346 Original Principal Amount $25,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $25,037.76 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. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

EXHIBIT A The South 25 feet of Lot 22 of the Fifth Street Addition to the Town of Paonia, Colorado.

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Block 1 of Charles Vogel 1st Addition to the Town of Paonia Colorado, EXCEPTING THEREFROM The South 20 feet of said Lot 1 as conveyed to the Town of Paonia, Colorado, by deed recorded in Book 330 at Page 221.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM part of Lot 5 of the Charles Vogel 1st Addition and part of Lot 22 of the Fifth Street Addition to the Town of Paonia, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 5 from which the centerline of 4th Street and Box Elder Avenue bears South 14°15'22" West 121.27 feet and considering the centerline of Box Elder Avenue to bear North, thence north 42.5 feet; thence East 125.0 feet; thence South 37.5 feet; thence West 50.0 feet; thence South 5.00 feet; thence West 75.0 feet to the point of beginning.

Delta County, State of Colorado.

Together with all water and water rights, ditch and ditch rights appurtenant to or used in connection therewith. Attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.

Also known by street and number as: 504 4TH STREET, 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, 08/01/2012, 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 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/29/2012 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: Marek, David A #8388 David A. Marek PO Box 1387, Paonia, CO 81428-1387 (970) 5275353 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # PSB/ZEDIKER ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0056 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 4, 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) CURTIS D. BOWERS AND MEGAN A. BOWERS FKA MEGAN A. WARREN Original Beneficiary(ies) CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust 11/23/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/9/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Number) 586247 Original Principal Amount $102,588.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,595.46 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 ALL THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: THE NORTH 10 FEET OF LOT 11, AND ALL OF LOTS 12 AND 13, CURTIS AND COWELL RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS A, B, C, AND D, BLOCK 4, PLAT A, TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 150 NW 4TH STREET, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/01/2012, 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 6/6/2012 Last Publication 7/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/04/2012 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: 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 # 9696.02682 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0060 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Rosalva Gonzalez Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 4/23/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/20/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 586650 Original Principal Amount $105,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $92,488.89 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 29 AND 30 IN BLOCK 14 OF GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 612 Grand Ave, 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, 08/08/2012, 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 6/13/2012 Last Publication 7/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/11/2012 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 # 12-04343 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2012.

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COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0061 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 11, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Steve Mcalpine Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 6/25/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/30/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 635859 Original Principal Amount $156,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $150,418.80 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 OF PHEASANT RUN SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 12461 E Spring Cir, Eckert, CO 81418.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/08/2012, 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 6/13/2012 Last Publication 7/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/11/2012 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 # 12-01365 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 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-128 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 provides as-built and geotechnical reports of the repairs completed on the slump below the ST-2 pad and the native slides below the RPEE Haul Road HR-1 segment. Revisions to the RPEE geotechnical monitoring program, including the slide areas to the north, and clearwater diversions and runoff sediment drainage plans for the RPEE area are also included. This technical revision will not result in any new surface facilities nor increase coal production above currently permitted levels.

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 June 13, 2012.

PUBLIC HEARING The Hotchkiss Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider amendments and adoption of the Hotchkiss Master Plan on June 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Town Hall, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, Colorado.

The amended Master Plan is available at the Hotchkiss Town Hall for citizen review. Comments and concerns may be presented at the Public Hearing or by filing written comments at the Town Clerk’s office at P.O. Box 369, 276 W. Main Street, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 prior to the public hearing.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE North Fork Water Service has water quality consumer confidence reports for 2011 available upon request. Call Tony Cone at 5273060.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

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Colorado back in top 10 coal producers Colorado coal production and employment rose in 2011, moving Colorado back into the top 10 among coal producing states, said the Colorado Mining Association (CMA) in a report released last week.

Production levels are still far below the record levels set in 2004, and the outlook remains very guarded in the near term due to adverse conditions in markets for thermal coal used in the generation of electricity. Excessive regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state mandates for more expensive fuels for electricity generation also threaten coal’s position in the energy mix over the long haul.

Colorado now ranks 9th among the coal producing states, up two notches from 2010. And coal production last year increased 6 per cent to 26.8 million tons. Stuart Sanderson, CMA President, cautioned against reading too much into the production increases.

“2010 was a record low not seen since 1996,” he said, “and 2011 production was 30 per cent below 2005 levels, with the

most significant declines occurring in the export markets to other states, which have fallen 59% in the past seven years. One mine closed last year and there is no reason to presently conclude, given current market conditions, that 2011 performance represents a reversal of the longer term trend,” he added.

The report contained some good news.

The number of persons employed by Colorado’s ten producing coal mines rose by 13 per cent to 2,504, due mainly to the opening of a new metallurgical coal mine in southern Colorado. CMA reported that employees (nearly 2,200 in all) at the state’s nine (9) thermal coal mines (used in electricity generation) earned average wages and benefits in excess of $115,000 annually, tops among the state’s industrial workers.

Mining was also one of the few sectors to add jobs to the nation’s economy during the recession following the 2008 financial crisis. “Colorado coal mine employers deserve a great deal of credit for keeping employment lev-

els steady, notwithstanding significant declines in mine output over the past several years and the challenges going forward,” Sanderson emphasized.

Taxes and royalties also increased in 2011.

Colorado coal producers paid over $65 million in federal and state royalties that support local governments and the public school system. Overall industry tax expenditures exceed $116 million.

Coal production in northwest Colorado, the state’s principal coal mining region, has fallen by 30 per cent since 2005 and one mine cut production by half in recent years due to the inability to a secure a long-term contract to facilitate mine expansion. Another mine had zero production in 2011.

“This is the result of uncertainty over government regulations, and the threat of excessive action by the EPA and others,” Sanderson said. “Furthermore, the production cuts that will result from the implementation of House Bill 10-1365, which mandate the closure of power plants along the Front

Range using clean, high quality Colorado coal in favor of higher cost natural gas, have not yet taken full effect,” he added. Sanderson said “that will displace up to 4 million tons annually in coal sales.”

Trouble in regions like this prompted last week’s visit by presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney to Craig. In his speech to a crowd of more than 1,500, he called for a true “all of the above energy policy” that includes resources below the ground, like coal, not just those above it like wind and solar.

The threat of EPA action is real, said Sanderson. The New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) (addressing carbon dioxide emissions) effectively ban new coal power plants and will cost the nation 1.4 million jobs, according to experts.

Following issuance of the Mercury Air Toxics Rule (MATS), utilities have announced that they will have to close power plants producing five times the 5,000 megawatts (MW) EPA predicted would be impacted by the regulations, an amount of

electricity sufficient to power millions of homes.

The MATS rule is the most costly ever imposed on the utility industry, admits the White House, yet no comprehensive cost analysis was performed

by EPA to assess its economic impact.

“What happens in Washington will eventually have an impact on communities like Craig, Colorado,” said Sanderson. “The specter of EPA regulation can have significant impacts, and has been used to justify extreme results, even when the circumstances did not justify the measures taken,” he added.

“No better example may be found,” he said, “than the 17 day rush to enactment of HB 1365 two years ago.” The plan ultimately approved by the Public Utilities Commission ignored lower cost options for compliance that would have saved consumers $1 billion.

“Getting out ahead of the curve,” which proponents of 1365 said was needed to meet federal requirements that may never become law, “actually puts Colorado energy consumers behind the eight ball,”

Sanderson concluded.

CMA is an industry organization, founded in 1876, whose more than 900 members include the producers of coal, metals and other minerals throughout Colorado and the west, as well as individuals and organizations providing services, equipment and supplies to the industry.

Exhibitor book now available An informational booklet for all 4-Hers and FFA kids desiring to participate in the Premier Exhibitor contests during the fair is now available at the Delta Extension Office, located at 525 Dodge Street, in Delta. You can pick up your information packet, which includes scoring information and tips on making a successful presentation, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and noon, and between 1 - 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Delta Extension Office, at 874-2195.

PUBLIC NOTICES TOWN OF PAONIA MAY 2012 DISBURSEMENTS Aflac ……………………

666.04 Bob Stover ……………

18.00 Bolinger & Queen ……

341.52 Briscoe & Associates, PC. …………………… 2,915.00 City of Delta ……………

203.00 Delta County Independent …………

442.50 Dependable Lumber, Inc. ……………………

197.49 Don's Market …………

96.27 Eagle Welding …………

71.73 Enterprise Fund ……… 1,853.50 Farmer Frank's ………

239.85 Feather Petroleum Company …………… 2,357.76 Dreyfus Shareholder Services ……………… 1,621.09 Galaxy Bike and Sport 20.00 Grants Auto Repair …

74.20 Keith Rusk ……………

233.00 Ken Cypher ……………

280.00 Kerri McDaniel ………

93.00 Kois Brothers Equipment Co ……………………

763.80 Kwiki Tire II …………… 4,087.68 Lasting Impressions …

117.00 Liberty National Worksite ……………

240.96 Louis Pizza ……………

276.85 Mail Services, LLC ……

337.09 Mary Stover ……………

18.00 Master Petroleum Company ……………

877.14 Nationwide Environmental Service ………………

130.26 Orion Rising LLC ……

250.00 Paonia Auto Parts ……

51.17 Paonia Car Wash ……

42.95 Paonia Flower Shop …

45.00 Paper Works, Ink ……… 1,626.45 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company ……………

53.00 Scott Leon ……………

204.32 Southwestern Systems, Inc. …………………… 4,852.55 Tracy VanVleet…………

900.00 UNCC ……………………

64.40 United Companies …… 2,262.65 Western Implement Company ……………

30.58 West's Home Center …

18.98 Wilbur-Ellis Company 600.00 Wilmore & Company 54.00 Winston Water Works 2,444.19 Winwater ……………… 2,192.88 Aflac ……………………

868.04 Allenhofen, Mike …… 5,474.00 Arbor Day Foundation 15.00 Bolinger & Queen ……

65.58 Caselle, Inc ……………

537.00 CO Association of Chiefs …………………

150.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 3,244.72 DMEA……………………

61.71 Double J Disposal Inc 156.00 Grafix Shoppe …………

495.70 Kansas City Life Insurance ……………

68.80 Kay Findlay ……………

17.73 Loberg, Travis …………

115.60 Michol & Johannes LLC ……………………

266.95 Recla Metals …………

821.70 Reedys North Fork Service ………………

636.17 Robert's Enterprises …

62.00 Rocky Mountain Health Plan…………………… 7,706.12 Snap-on Tools …………

549.25 SOS Staffing …………

614.19 Southwestern Systems, Inc. ……………………

473.50 TDS Telecom …………

494.56 TDSNet Internet Services ………………

129.00 United Companies ……

111.90 Weekender Sports, Inc 490.38 Wilmore & Company 372.50 Winwater ……………… 3,322.80 Totals: ………………… 61,808.75 May Payroll …………… 34,447.66 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0003 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MURRAY DANIEL LAMPTON Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 1/25/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/29/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 640671 Original Principal Amount $208,587.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $203,971.42 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to

pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description The North 9.75 feet of Lot 19 and Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 and the South 19.36 feet of Lot 24 all in Block 1 of the Business Men's Subdivision in the City of Delta and also a tract of land situate in part of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian from whence the Southwest corner of said Section 19 bears South 00°05' East a distance of 873.05 feet and considering the West line of said Section 19 to bear North 00°05' West and all other bearings relative thereto; thence East 150.00 feet; thence North 00°05' West 129.00 feet; thence West 75.00 feet; thence North 00°05' West 79.89 feet; thence West to the West line of said Subdivision a distance of 75.00 feet; thence South 00°05' East along said subdivision line a distance of 209.79 feet more or less to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 1334 BLUFF 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for May 9, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 08/08/2012 (formerly scheduled for May 9, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 6/13/2012 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 7/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 6/7/2012 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: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 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 # 9105.03234 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2012.

TOWN OF PAONIA APRIL 2012 DISBURSEMENTS Affordable Auto Glass Inc. ……………………

155.00 Briscoe & Associates, PC …………………… 4,865.00 Caselle, Inc …………… 3,045.00 Colorado State Treasurer ……………

296.26 Delta County Independent …………

142.21 Delta Montrose Electric

Assn. …………………

889.29 Dependable Lumber, Inc. ……………………

282.10 DMEA……………………

62.28 Don's Market …………

10.00 Double J Disposal Inc ……………………

60.00 Duckworks Auto Parts 301.99 Enterprise Fund ……… 1,849.75 Feather Petroleum Company …………… 2,229.50 Dreyfus Shareholder Services ……………… 1,621.09 Hartman Brothers Inc. 770.70 Hays Drug Store ………

25.17 Hellman Motor Company ……………

128.70 Intermountain Sweeper 337.00 Kwiki Tire II ……………

60.00 Mail Services, LLC ……

337.35 Master Petroleum Company ……………

801.79 North Fork Valley Heart & Soul ……………… 2,000.00 Paonia Auto Parts ……

699.61 Paonia Car Wash ……

45.05 Paonia Cleaners & Laundry ………………

160.00 Paonia Farm & Home Supply ………………

166.36 Paonia High School …

104.00 Paper Works, Ink ………

288.79 Pat Morgan ……………

125.00 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company ……………

53.00 Reedys North Fork Service ……………… 1,517.20 Reg Moore …………… 4,197.00 Ricoh Americas Corporation …………

249.16 Scott Leon ……………

206.04 Snap-On Tools…………

180.25 SOS Staffing …………

404.45 Tifco Industries ………

212.17 UNCC ……………………

32.20 Valley Machine ………

55.40 West's Home Center …

16.98 Wilbur-Ellis Company 650.60 Winston Water Works 2,245.00 Winwater ………………

902.04 Avaya Financial Services ………………

332.46 Caselle, Inc ……………

537.00 Delta County Clerk & Recorder ………… 1,003.65 Delta Fire Safe, LLC …

280.25 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 3,844.31 Double J Disposal Inc 156.00 Grainger ………………

15.04 John Frazier Cornwell Tools …………………

404.95 Kwiki Tire II ……………

200.00 Loberg, Travis …………

113.60 Metlife …………………

30.00 Postmaster ……………

190.00 Ricoh Americas Corporation …………

347.01 Rocky Mountain Health Plan…………………… 7,706.12 Slow Food Western Slope …………………

500.00 SOS Staffing …………

414.50 Source Gas ……………

650.46 Southwestern Systems, Inc ……………………

603.00 Spring Branch Excavating …………

210.64 Tamara Spano …………

59.04 TDS Telecom …………

503.18 TDSNet Internet Services ………………

129.00 United Companies …… 2,213.51 USA Blue Book ………

673.07 Valley Machine ………

170.00 We Brighten Your World …………………

160.00 Western Slope Consulting …………

293.75 Totals: ………………… 54,568.93 April Payroll …………… 33,758.14 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0059 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 10, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) ANTHONY JAMES WAITMAN AND TANYA LYNN WAITMAN Original Beneficiary(ies) CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust 1/28/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/3/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 631884 Original Principal Amount $125,976.63 Outstanding Principal Balance $110,552.86 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 ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # 610385, ID# R003432, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: LOTS 7, 8, 9 AND 10 IN BLOCKS 6 OF STOCKHAM AND ZANINETTI SUBDIVISION, FILED IN PLAT DOC # 610385, DOC # 610385, RECORDED 12/11/2006.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM ANTHONY JAMES WAITMAN AS SET FORTH IN DOC # 610385 DATED 12/08/2006 AND RECORDED 12/11/2006, DELTA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM JAMES P. HANKS AND PAULETTE HANKS TO ANTHONY JAMES WAITMAN AS SET FORTH IN DEED INST # 578769, DATED 04/16/2004 AND RECORDED 04/19/2004, DELTA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 230 SW 3rd STREET, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-3615.

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, 08/08/2012, 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 6/13/2012 Last Publication 7/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/10/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 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 # 1175.14752 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2012.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 13, 2012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO AMENDING SUBSECTION 15.04.090.A.1. OF THE DELTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN HIGHWAY CORRIDORS IN THE CITY LIMITS. WHEREAS, at the request of the City Council, the City Planning Commission has reviewed provisions of development standards for properties located within highway corridors in City limits; and WHEREAS, following its process of review, the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Council for certain revisions of the pertinent standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the recommendations of the Planning Commission to be reasonable and necessary for promotion of the public welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subsection 15.04.090.

A.1. of the Delta Municipal Code is hereby amended to hereafter provide as follows: 15.04.090.A. Supplemental site de-

velopment standards for highway corridors.

1. Building facades which are substantially constructed of smooth-face concrete, smoothface concrete block, or metal siding, or similar monolithic building materials shall be designed to include either a) two (2) foot eaves and a different colored pitched roof with a height between the top of the roof and the eave of at least equal to the distance from the eave to the ground, or a 8:12 pitch; or b) contrasting surface materials on a minimum of 24% of area of the front, and on 20% on each side and rear where visible from any street or proposed street. Such materials may include, but are not limited to, contrasting materials such as glass, brick, stucco, wood, stone, different colored metal or different colored paint.

In either case, other architectural elements must also be included in the design which include but are not limited to architectural projections such as dormers, roof overhangs, protective canopies, and creatively shaped window openings. Metal skinned buildings are not allowed within the B-1 Zoning District.

Section 2. All other provisions of Section 15.04.090 of the Delta Municipal Code are hereby ratified and confirmed as presently written.

ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012. /s/ Edward C. Sisson Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Neubauer Deputy City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Oxbow Mining, LLC. (OMLLC), P.O. Box 535, 3737 Highway 133, Somerset, Colorado 81434, has filed a complete application to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS) for Permit Revision PR-07 to its existing approved Permit No. C-1981022. The PR provides for 1) the addition of a new 725.9 acres Federal Coal lease COC-70615 to the existing Permit Area and 2) to provide for an updated mine plan for the new area. All new coal lease lands proposed for addition to the existing Permit Area are managed by the BLM. OMLLC's approved Permit Area is located in Gunnison and Delta Counties and north of the town of Somerset and the North Fork of the Gunnison River. OMLLC's current Permit Area would be included on the areas presented by the Somerset and Bowie USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps and is generally described as follows: Township 12 South, Range 90 West. 6th PM All or parts of Sections 27-34 Township 12 South. Range 91 West, 6th PM All or parts of Sections 25-27 and 34-36 Township 13 South, Range 89 West 6th PM All or parts of Sections 6 and 7 Township 13 South, Range 90 West 6th PM All or parts of Sections 1-12 and 17 Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM All or parts of Sections 1-3 and 11-13 The Permit Area contains approximately 15,676.51 acres of surface lands of which 5,551 acres are located on private land and 10,125.51 acres are located on Federal land.

Complete copies of the PR-07 application are on file at the CDRMS offices located at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, Phone: (303) 866-3567; at the Gunnison County Planning Office, the Delta County Planning Office and at the Paonia Public Library. Comments or objections concerning the application for revision should be directed to the CDRMS at the above address not later than 30 days after the last date of publication of this notice in order to be considered.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2012.

TOWN OF PAONIA MARCH 2012 DISBURSEMENTS Accutest Mtn. States, Inc. ……………………

432.00 Briscoe & Associates, P.C. …………………… 5,182.00 City of Delta ……………

213.00 Delta Auto Parts ………

149.25 Delta County

Independent …………

53.50 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 1,007.70 Dependable Lumber, Inc. ……………………

328.16 DMEA……………………

66.39 Dolphin House ………

200.00 Don's Market …………

138.66 Duckworks Auto Parts 28.04 Dunn, John ……………

476.50 Econo Signs …………… 1,363.22 Enterprise Fund ……… 1,610.25 Feather Petroleum Company …………… 2,174.12 Dreyfus Shareholder Services ……………… 1,621.09 Hartman Brothers Inc 583.49 K-D Flags, LLC …………

189.30 Kois Brothers Equipment Co ………

75.17 Assured Title Co ………

55.46 Master Petroleum Company ……………

637.74 North Fork Medical Clinic …………………

134.00 North Fork Pool, Park & Rec. ……………… 3,000.00 Paonia Auto Parts ……

364.76 Paonia Car Wash ……

78.45 Paonia Farm & Home Supply ………………

252.22 Paper Works, Ink ………

332.27 Pitkin Mesa Pipeline Company ……………

53.00 Reedy's North Fork Service ………………

450.43 Robert's Enterprises …

62.00 Scott Leon ……………

209.15 SOS Staffing …………

893.86 TDS Telecom …………

490.54 TDSNet Internet Services ………………

129.00 The Filter House ………

63.12 UNCC ……………………

20.93 Valley Machine ………

220.10 Weekender Sports, Inc 26.52 West's Home Center …

49.97 Winston Water Works 1,975.00 Winwater ……………… 39,999.28 Aflac ……………………

868.04 Avaya Financial Services ………………

332.46 Blair and Associates P.C. …………………… 10,700.00 Bolinger & Queen ……

59.50 Caselle, Inc ……………

537.00 CIRSA ………………… 13,064.01 City of Delta ……………

223.00 Colorado Chapter ICC 30.00 Delta Montrose Electric Assn. ………………… 4,367.21 Delta Montrose Tech.

College ………………

130.50 Double J Disposal Inc 76.00 Firstview Communications……

204.70 Kwiki Tire II ……………

666.00 Lewis, Sid ………………

61.20 Liberty National Worksite ……………

240.96 Loberg, Travis …………

113.71 Mail Services, LLC ……

340.16 MARC……………………

57.81 Metlife …………………

30.00 Orion Rising LLC ……

250.00 Pan American Homeowners Assn. …………………

75.00 Paonia Chamber of Commerce …………

32.68 Paonia Cleaners & Laundry ………………

210.00 Rocky Mountain Health Plan…………………… 7,706.12 Snap-On Tools…………

951.76 SOS Staffing …………

695.06 Source Gas …………… 1,436.53 Southwestern Systems, Inc. …………………… 1,542.25 United Companies …… 2,407.94 Totals: ………………… 113,022.26 March Payroll ………… 37,831.31 Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of NORMA EVELYN VOLK, a/k/a NORMA E. VOLK, a/k/a NORMA VOLK, Deceased Case Number 12PR48 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 October 8, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dean Lampton Person Giving Notice PO Box 250 Paonia CO 81428 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent June 6, 13 and 20, 2012.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dissolution of Federal Mineral Lease District The Board of Delta County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 2, 2012 in Room #236 of the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Delta, CO, to consider dissolution of the Delta County Federal Mineral Lease District and

to receive public comments in favor or in protest of said dissolution.

Written comments may be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners on or before 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012.

The Board of Delta County Commissioners organized the Delta County Federal Mineral Lease District in 2011 in order to maximize the amount of payment in lieu of taxes funding and to protect the County’s federal mineral lease payments from the federal prior-year payment method. For further information you may contact Christine Knight, Delta County Attorney at (970) 874-2090.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 2012.

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Delta, will receive sealed bids at the City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado, for the City of Delta Aerobic Digester Improvements until 1:00 pm, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 , at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

This project generally consists of the removal of the existing jet aeration/mixing system in the two existing digester basins; installation of four new Aeration Industries floating mixers; new platforms to access the mixers, a new CMU building with double tee roof; new digester level sensors, probes and controllers; new electrical conductors, conduits, and duct banks; three new exhaust vents; and installation of new trolleys and hoists . All work will be managed under the direction of SGM, Inc. The Contract Documents will be available beginning June 13, 2012 .

The Contract Documents may be obtained in person at SGM, 118 West 6th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, Colorado and may be obtained upon a non-refundable deposit of $75.00.

Contract Documents will be available for reviewing at the following location(s): City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 SGM, 118 W. 6th Street, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the City of Delta’s WWTF located at 1398 hwy 50; Delta, CO. 81416.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, as determined by the statement of qualifications and the bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to accept the bid by a competent bidder that will result in the lowest cost to the City. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid without disclosing the reason therefore.

No bids may be withdrawn after the opening of bids, without consent of City of Delta, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids. The successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds equal to the full amount of each bid or proposal.

All bids must be submitted in writing on the forms provided, and must be signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent.

Published in the Delta County Independent June 13 and 20, 2012.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer, Rm. #338, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: AMY CONLEY HAYUTIN for Minor Child: LYLA HUMMINGBEAR HAYLEY-BARIL For a Change of Name to: LYLA HUMMINGBEAR HAYUTIN-BARIL Case Number: 2012 CV 128 Division 1 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on May 30, 2012, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Delta District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Lyla Hummingbear Hayley-Baril be changed to Lyla Hummingbear Hayutin-Baril.

Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ ????

Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent June 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

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Model citizen

Photos by Hank Lohmeyer

Ed Bernadou of Cedaredge has his best known and most admired work of model building, a complete scale model of Pioneer Town, on display at the Welcome Center.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

lot of people know that the masterpiece scale model of Pioneer Town on display at the Cedaredge Welcome Center was built by Ed Bernadou.

What people may not know is that Ed’s model building career began in the 1930’s when he was a young boy, and that his career continues to this day.

Ed’s complete scale model replica of the valley’s history and heritage on display at Pioneer Town is only one of many model building masterpieces that he, along with other professionals working under his supervision, has created during that career.

“Aircraft have been a love all of my life,” Ed says. So, it’s not surprising that among his first modeling ventures were airplanes. A recent addition to his collection is an impressive, scratch-built scale model of a vintage, World War I era, British-made bomber in Canadian Air Force livery.

People saw it displayed in the Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit two years ago.

Ed is a proud veteran.

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Photo captures some of the variety Ed and Virginia Bernadou enjoy in their life together. The curio cabinet holds Virginia’s collection of figurines. Ed did the painting of a California mission hanging at left, and he built their handsome entertainment center.

From 1943 to 1945 he served in the U.S. Naval Reserve as seaman 1/c metal smith working and flying on the PB2-Y, a four-engine flying boat. At the end of World War II, Ed joined the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer stationed at

Ed built 42 hobby horses like this one from an original design using a single plank of 2x10x10 select fir for each one.

Hickam Field, Hawaii, from 1946 to 1948.

Ed has a unique connection with the military; a Navy destroyer that served in World War I and World War II, the U.S.S. Bernadou, is named for his great uncle, Lt. John Baptiste Bernadou, a torpedo boat commander in the Spanish and American War. The U.S.S. Bernadou received a Presidential Unit Citation for action in the World War II North Africa campaign.

Ed built his professional model building career after World War II making wind tunnel models for Boeing in Wichita, Kan. From there he moved on to the Denver area directing and contributing work on massive scale models of industrial projects including mines, power plants, and other industrial facilities for customers in the U.S. and abroad.

Ed’s current projects include a working scale model of the Cedaredge Methodist Church elevator project. The model is being used in the church’s fund raising efforts.

For this year’s Edge of Cedars Art Exhibit in June, Ed won a ribbon for a handcarved basswood model of geese landing at Confluence Lake. He took the idea from a newspaper photo that caught his eye. Ed includes photography among his several interests and talents.

“I’ve done wood working all of my life, too,” he said. And although the complete wood

working shop once set up in the Barnadous’ garage is gone now, there is a handsome entertainment center in the living room of Ed and Virginia’s comfortable Ginter Grove home north of Cedaredge that shows Ed’s artful and professional skill.

The efficient garage workshop where Ed works on his projects today is constructed conveniently into a corner and along two walls. Though it holds all the many tools Ed needs to keep his creative instincts and skilled hands on the move, there is still plenty of room left for Virginia to park her car indoors out of the weather.

Ed and Virginia, married for 62-plus years, enjoy a life of community involvement so characteristic of many energetic retirees who call Surface Creek Valley home. They, like many of their neighbors, learned about Cedaredge from friends who had moved here.

Ed and Virginia moved here from a nice Front Range area at Coal Creek Canyon in the foothills above Denver.

Ed and Virginia share a love of art, and both are artists. They display Ed’s models and their oil paintings at the annual Edge of the Cedars exhibit. Ed’s entries earned several ribbons this year.

Virginia is active in the Methodist Church and has contributed to projects with her play writing talent and by helping to organize and stage the congregation’s popular musical productions for the public.

Ed’s garage workshop is where he keeps his several talents sharp. The Plexiglass model is of the proposed Methodist church elevator project.

The Golden Gate Bridge painting won a ribbon at the Edge of the Cedars art Exhibit this month.

One model in Ed’s collection is kit built. It is the U.S.S. Bernadou, named for a great uncle who served in the Spanish and American War.

Virginia takes pleasure and pride in her collection of over 30 Lladro figurines from Spain, like this ballerina.

Before Ed and Virginia met, a mutual friend had managed to arrange a pen pal relationship for them while Ed was serving with the Army Air Corps in Hawaii and Virginia was living in Kansas. “We wrote to each other for over a year,” Virginia recalls.

When Ed got out of the service, they met for the first time. “I asked her to marry me, and three days later she said ‘Yes.’” Ed still writes. He contributes articles to the “tabletop” publications seen in area restaurants. Though an accomplished writer today, it’s unlikely that anything Ed ever wrote accomplished more than the letters he exchanged with Virginia more than 62 years ago.

A newspaper photograph was the inspiration for this hand carved model of geese landing at Confluence Lake, another of Ed’s prize-winning entries in the Edge of Cedars this year.