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Delta city manager finalists named Mayor Ed Sisson and the Delta City Council have announced six final candidates for the city manager vacancy. These finalists were selected from a group of 68 applicants for the position.

They will be invited to Delta for a community reception, to which all city staff and community members are invited.

The community reception will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center from 5:30

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Round one The results are in for one round of the Delta County Fair.

Shooting sports competition was held at the county facility on Trap Club Road last Saturday. The fair and rodeo queen contest, as well as judging for the 4-H clothing construction and style revue, have also taken place. Fair action hits full stride next week with exhibits, livestock shows and entertainment on tap for the fairgrounds in Hotchkiss.

First West Nile case confirmed

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Delta County’s first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed on Monday.

“It appears to be a case of uncomplicated fever,” reported Bonnie Koehler, county health officer. “The individual appears to have recovered completely.”

The bite that transmitted the virus occurred on July 13, Koehler said, adding the health department cannot disclose the locale where transmission took place.

The Delta County human case is one of the first two in the state this year. The other was also confirmed on Monday in an individual in Fremont County.

“We are continuing to get positive mosquito pools all over the county,” said Koehler. As of last week, Delta County accounted for 13 of 17 positive West Nile mosquito pools statewide.

“We also have our first reported equine case of West Nile,” Koehler said.

Uncomplicated West Nile fever produces any number of flu-like symptoms in humans, Koehler said.

Health officials advise people who are outdoors to use an insect repellent with DEET; to avoid being outside at dawn or dusk; to wear long sleeves and trousers when outdoors; and to drain standing water from their property.

to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16.

Community members will have the opportunity to meet and listen to a brief presentation by each candidate. The candidates will be assessed through interview panels on Friday, Aug. 17. The interview panels will include city council and city staff members. The finalists will also tour the city. The finalists are: John T. “Tom” Acre.

Acre most recently served as Commerce City’s deputy city manager for internal services. During his nearly 15 years with Commerce City, he also served as deputy city manager for external services, regional projects manager and parks planner. While deputy city manager, he also served as the acting director of economic development, as well as acting director for community planning and development services and the acting director of marketing and communications.

Acre has a bachelor of science degree in geology, as well as a master’s in environmental sciences, both from Oklahoma State University. He is currently pursuing certification as a certified public manager through the University of Colorado at Denver-School of Public Affairs.

Justin Clifton. Clifton was most recently the town manager for the Town of Bay-

field, which is located in La Plata County in the Durango area. He has experience in capital projects and infrastructure improvements, as well as land use and comprehensive planning. He has a bachelor of science degree in political science and philosophy from Fort Lewis College, as well as a master of arts degree in public policy from the University of Colorado at Denver.

Ronald Foggin. Foggin’s most recent position has been assistant city administrator for the City of Lehi, Utah, where he has served for the past 15 years. He has also served as a city treasurer and an assistant to the finance director. He is now a management consultant. Foggin has a bachelor of arts degree in political science as well as a master of public administration degree, both from BYU. Kerwin Jensen. Jensen has 23 years of local government experience serving fourteen years as a department head. He is currently community development director for Montrose, where he has been employed for the past 10 years and has worked with various community groups to complete capital improvement plans, comprehensive plans, transportation plans, and downtown improvement plans. Jensen previously worked as the planning direc-

tor for the City of Billings/ Yellowstone County, Mont., where he was responsible for both city and countywide land use and transportation planning efforts. He has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Weber State College and a master’s degree in geography from Brigham Young University.

Ed Sadler. Sadler is currently the city manager in Webster City, Iowa, after having served as assistant city manager in Aspen. He also has experience as the asset director for the City of Aspen, as well as budget experience with the State of Wyoming. He has a bachelor of science degree in political science, as well as a master of public administration (MPA) degree, both from the University of Wyoming.

Don Van Wormer. Van Wormer has over 20 years of local government experience, and is currently the city manager in Monte Vista, where he has been for eight years.

He also was the town manager in Kremmling, and the county manager for Hinsdale County. He was a policy analyst for Mesa County. He has a bachelor of arts degree in history from Mesa State College, and has completed the course work for the master of public administration (MPA) degree at the University of Colorado at Denver.

There’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for truck route

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Although a start date has not been established, public works director Jim Hatheway says the City of Delta is “aggressively moving” toward a fall notice to proceed on Confluence Drive.

While there are no visible signs of the large-scale project, Hatheway says he and the city staff have been working behind the scenes pursuing right-of-way acquisitions, finalizing the design, and negotiating a land exchange and track relocation agreement with Union Pacific.

“We are still working with our contractor [SEMA Constructors] to make things happen,” he said. “We’re trying to identify possible project phasing, and that’s why we think we can go with a fall notice to proceed.”

The final decision, however, will rest with a city council that may not feel comfortable starting the project before tying up all the loose ends.

City attorney Mike Schottelkotte has already cautioned council members against proceeding without all the rightof-way in place.

One hold-up is condemnation action against an absentee landowner on the south side of the truck route, which

is proceeding through the courts. Hatheway said the city has to first demonstrate it has the authority to exercise condemnation rights. If the judge concurs with the city’s position, the second phase is determining the value of the property. The city has already made an offer for purchase, but received no response.

To date, Hatheway said, property acquisitions have exceeded the $3 million originally anticipated by nearly $1 million.

Since the project was awarded to SEMA in June 2011, construction costs have certainly gone up as well.

Hatheway said the city has been working closely with SEMA, updating costs and crunching the numbers as the project has evolved.

Some of the delays in construction are due to design changes which are adding value or reducing costs to ensure the city has funding for four lanes the entire length of Confluence Drive.

“That’s our highest priority, to make this a four-lane all the way through,” Hatheway said.

While Confluence Drive is being designed and built to CDOT specifications, Hatheway said the question of whether or not it will get

hazardous materials off Main Street is still up in the air.

“Because Highway 50 is the federally designated hazardous materials route, we can not prohibit hazardous materials from being on Main Street,” Hatheway explained.

“However, we can provide an alternate hazardous materials route, one that gets the trucks away from the city and away from the pedestrians.

We’ll be working to get this alternative into the truckers’ database so they know they’ve got a safer route.”

Hatheway said it’s difficult to fully understand all the behind-the-scenes efforts that have gone into the project thus far, but he assures city residents, “This project has not died. We are on the brink of getting this thing pushed open. It’s just a matter of council assessing how much risk they want to assume by issuing a partial notice to proceed. Subject to wrapping up some property negotiations, I think the portion of the project north of 5th Street is pretty well ready to go. I think we can get started while we while wrap up property negotiations and the condemnation action on south end.”

A new website, confluencedrive.com, has been set up to provide project updates.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife will celebrate Colorado Day, Monday, Aug. 6, by offering free entrance at all 42 state parks. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant. Free entrance at the state parks is an annual Colorado Day tradition.

Teach your children to fish, camp or learn about nature at one of the three state parks in Delta County — Crawford, Paonia and Sweitzer. For other state parks, see http://parks.state.co.us.

Don’t forget to stop by the second First Saturday Market of the summer.

The Delta Area Chamber of Commerce is planning vendors galore, activities for the kids, music by Route 66 and lots more Saturday, Aug. 4, on 3rd Street between Main and Palmer.

At 10 a.m., Delta Mayor Ed Sisson will present a plaque to Davis Clothing commemorating 100 years of business in Delta. Between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., you’ll have a chance to dunk the wrestlers from Delta High School. Come support the team’s efforts to raise money for travel.

The Delta County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the individual(s) who stole an ATV from a home on 3200 Road and left it on the railroad tracks near J80 Road and Highway 92 the night of July 24. The ATV was struck by a Union Pacific train at around 6 a.m. the next morning. The train was not damaged, but any attempt to derail or interrupt a freight train is considered a serious crime, Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee said. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 874-2000 or Crimestoppers at 874-8810.

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OPINION

LETTERS

What has happened to Paonia?

Thoughts from a liberal Dear Editor: According to the U.S. Budget Office, the last president to leave office with a federal surplus was Bill Clinton, while the president who left office with the biggest deficit in U.S. history was George W. Bush (with a Republican Congress). This deficit was left to incoming President Barack Obama. The same party which left this mess in 2008 has consistently sabotaged efforts

by Democrats to support the American middle class by claiming these “add to the deficit.” One of the major contributors to the present budget deficit was the 2002 Bush era legislation which greatly reduced taxes for the wealthiest Americans. According to Pulitzer Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, the 2002 cuts resulted in lost tax revenues of approximately $1.8 trillion to the U.S. treasury. Talk about adding to the deficit. At the time, Republicans insisted this legislation would result in a major economic boost to the economy and more jobs for middle class Ameri-

cans. I may be missing something, but these haven’t created many jobs in Delta County or anywhere else nationally.

The Republican party is today opposing the 2013 end of the Bush tax cuts, again claiming that ending these breaks are “job killers” and will hurt the economy.

The Grand Junction Sentinel carried an article July 23 which highlighted the fact that poverty levels in the United States are predicted to rise to the highest levels in half a century. Fortyseven million Americans are predicted to be on welfare in the near future. That is approximately one in six U.S. citizens. The wealthiest one percent of U.S. families now own 34 percent of the nation’s net worth, while those families in the top 10 percent of wealth own 71 percent of the nation’s total assets.

The bottom 40 percent of families, the great majority of Americans, own one percent of America’s net work (The Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Consumer Finances).

It is interesting to note that the one group which has been least affected by the downturn has been senior citizens. This is due to the support of the Social Security system, which Republicans, including Mitt Romney, have and continue to attack as “adding to the deficit.”

It is no accident that Mitt Romney refuses to discuss his personal and corporate funds in the Cayman Islands or those in Switzerland. These tax havens have long been recognized as a means of evading paying taxes at congressionally established levels. Mr. Romney has also refused to release his tax returns for the years he was “disassociated” from Bain Capital (but admits he was being paid during that time from Bain Capital funds).

The Republican Party represents the wealthiest Americans and the facts are that the rich are getting richer and the rest of us are growing poorer.

During the span from the 1950s through the mid 1990s, when the United States was at the height of her economic power, the driving force was the American middle class.

Activities from buying a car and going on vacation, to adding a room, generated income to all sectors of the economy and kept the federal deficit low.

Putting the middle class back to work, rather than giving tax breaks to the wealthy, is obviously the answer to the economic problems facing America today.

John St. George Cedaredge

Dear Editor: I feel compelled to write this letter because I was born in the town of Paonia in 1948. I have traveled outside of the United States and lived in another country and I am saddened to see what is happening in Paonia.

We have never had mosquitoes in Paonia like we have today. You can’t work outside day or night without being swarmed by the unwanted pests.

We all pay for a mosquito control district, but what do they do? They go around with their nets and traps and count mosquitoes and larva, and talk about the reasons why they can’t, or won’t, spray. But in the meantime, the rest of us are miserable.

I grew up in Paonia, and I remember the well-groomed yards with lawn, trees and flowers.

It was considered a lack of respect to our town to have a yard full of weeds.

But today it is common to see dead trees and grass, and the weeds are taller than a lot of fences. Many yards are full of junk and trash. I remember riding my bicycle all over town when I was growing up.

I was taught manners.

Move to the side of the street for a car to pass.

But not today — people ride down the middle of the road and you can’t pass them; you are forced to follow them until they decide to turn off the street or move over.

I guess you could say, so what, who cares? Well I do, and that is why I am writing this letter.

The first Cherry Days celebration was started by the Paonia Lions Club in 1947. The Lions Club does so many wonderful things for the people of Paonia. But now the “go green” idea and the fees are so expensive that the local groups and vendors are not in the park on the 4th of July. This is our cel-

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ebration! This is our tradition! I love seeing the local booths and vendors in the park. I love seeing the class reunions in the park and visiting with longtime classmates and friends. I do not enjoy the dogs — can’t they stay home just one day?

As for the 4th of July, it is sad when people do not stand for the American flag or have respect for our parade. People get up early and go to the parade to snag a front row spot. The Paonia parade is about tradition, local people and clubs.

I was ashamed by the actions of Sid Lewis, who protested in the parade.

My father was in the Navy during World War II, and my mother was a nurse in the Army during World War II. The show of military equipment was a respect for them, as for all who have protected America and gave us the freedoms we have today.

It did not matter who owned the military equipment, the parade was not the time, or the place, for such actions. We have a lot of freedoms in America that other countries do not have, and many do not have the right to celebrate such freedoms either.

I am ashamed at what is happening in our town. New people move to Paonia all the time and we have welcomed all of them. Some have the idea that they discovered Paonia and want to change everything about our town. But you know what? They did not discover Paonia, we have been here a long time. We are a mining, farming and ranching community, and have all worked together for the good of Paonia.

The local people of Paonia do not protest the new celebrations that have been brought to Paonia, such as Earth Day or the Gears and Beers, so why can’t others just leave our 4th of July celebration alone and respect a little local tradition. There seems to be no tolerance, everything must be a protest or a fight. That is why the world is at war and no one can just be kind to others. I think it is time that the old timers and local people of Paonia stand up and say what we think about all the change that is coming to Paonia. Write a letter!

Maybe even a couple of letters.

Verna Namy Paonia

Proud to live in Paonia Dear Editor: On behalf of all of us at Solar Energy International (SEI), thank you so much to all the people in the North Fork Valley, especially Paonia, who are so welcoming to our students. Our students come from all over the world to spend a week at our hands-on training facility at Mathews Lane in Paonia.

We hear back from our students that people in this valley are friendly and helpful. Our students often travel a long distance to get here, including from other countries. Even if they only live in another part of this state, the fact is,

their experience at SEI is better thanks to how they are received in this community. The students are staying in local establishments. They are eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in town. They are walking around town in the evening, drinking a beer, riding a bicycle or touring the area. People are giving them directions, helpful hints (such as where you can pick up Verizon), and simply chatting with them.

Thanks to everyone who has gone out of their way to be friendly and helpful. I am proud to live in this community!

Chris Smith SEI Office Manager

Time for a change Dear Editor: Did anyone else happen to notice the degree of degredation of the annual 4th of July Cherry Days celebration in Paonia this year other than myself?

By reading some of the letters to the editor I would say no. The protest that took place on that most historic day has taken this very celebrated holiday to a new low.

I myself was not there, but have seen enough in the media to make me feel almost glad to not have participated in such a disrespectful scenario.

I’m not going to say that I support every decision, idea, or contribution that Mr. Koch makes, but I do know how much his direct contributions mean to at least one third of the families in this valley, myself included, whether it be mining, building, buying, employing, taxes paid, and so on. Does Mr. Lewis also not benefit from the many contributions of Mr. Koch, directly or indirectly?

This day was meant to celebrate the many freedoms we have gained as American citizens and our own independence as a nation. Couldn’t Mr. Lewis find a different forum to exercise his freedom of speech, instead of demoralizing our Independence Day celebration? Probably. Personally, I see nothing wrong with Mr. Koch’s contribution to America’s special day. Thank you Mr. Koch for supporting and giving gratitude and respect to this country’s veterans.

The town of Paonia’s population has undergone some very dramatic changes over the last several years, and maybe it’s time for other changes as well. Anyone considered holding an Independence Day celebration at the fairgrounds in Hotchkiss?

I’m sure it would be welcomed with open arms by the community’s businesses and much gratitude as well.

Harold Shiflet Hotchkiss

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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School board interviews applicants

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

At a special meeting on Monday, Delta County School District 50J board members listened for about an hour as the four applicants to replace former board president Tom Mingen responded to a

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Board members will use responses to help guide them in their selection of Mingen’s replacement as District V representative.

Mingen, who stated personal reasons for his resignation in May, defeated applicants, Dave Evans and Shelley Clement last November to win his seat. District V includes the Paonia, Crawford and Hotchkiss areas, and includes sections of Montrose and Gunnison counties.

Evans is a substitute teacher at Hotchkiss High School, and Clement operates a home-based business and helps with the family’s cattle and excavation businesses.

Jody Roeber, director of nursing at DMTC and

34-year employee of the school district, and Jan Tuin, who taught the arts for 37 years at Paonia and Hotchkiss, also applied for the seat.

The session was moderated by Danielle Barnard, a Delta Middle School teacher and president of the Delta County Coordinating Council.

Applicants were given two minutes to respond to questions, which ranged from “What, in your opinion, is the role of a school board member?” to “If state funding continues to be cut, which large items in the school budget do you feel should be explored?”

The board will announce its decision at the special board meeting on Aug. 6. The meeting begins at 7 a.m., at the district office.

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From left, Delta County School District board applicants Dave Evans, Shelley Clement, Jody Roeber and Jan Tuin enjoy a light moment during questioning by school board members at a July 30 special meeting. Board members will choose one of the applicants to replace board president Tom Mingen, who resigned in May, at an Aug. 6 meeting.

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And from the start of the financial crisis to present-day, median household incomes and family net worth both have fallen to levels not seen for over twenty years.

If that story is oft-told and largely understood, what remains less clear is how practical ideas and relevant policy can coalesce to reverse the harmful trends of longterm unemployment (and underemployment) and shrinking household income to get Americans back to work. On a national level, answers seem scant. Election year politicking, and the fingerpointing it creates, has lead to something more closely resembling a schoolyard quarrel.

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In the past few months, both houses of Congress have convened to discuss the elimination of important farm subsidies which could embrace cuts of up to $35 billion and include the possible elimination of many direct payments to farmers. Meanwhile, coal prices have sunk to multiyear lows due to increased regulation and fierce competition from natural gas and green energy trends — the results of which have been reductions in workforce across local mines and other mines across the state and country.

Despite such adverse developments, many local for- and non-profit organizations, businesses and individuals are not sitting idly by. Delta County Economic Development (DCED), and its many generous investors, are working to ensure job retention while also aiming to entice outside businesses and spur job creation. According to DCED director Sarah Carlquist, both endeavors are seeing positive returns.

“We’re always optimistic and working for new job creation, but our main focus at this current time is also job retention — we are working to keep businesses from closing their doors,” she said. To accomplish this goal, DCED is working to both obtain and administer grants, including jobspecific grants that businesses can use on-site or at local colleges such as Colorado Mesa University and the Delta-Montrose Technical College and which can be used for skill development and training. Such training can help employees acquire the skills needed to keep businesses competitive in a globalized marketplace.

In addition, DCED is working to diversify industry and help current businesses become more efficient and viable. Two projects stand out. First, in order to lure in new businesses, as well as benefit existing ones, DCED is working with a local planning team to utilize a $100 million grant awarded to EAGLE-Net Alliance to deliver faster and more consistent broadband coverage to homes and businesses throughout Delta County. With ecommerce taking more market share each year (some analysts project e-commerce sales to top $300 billion by 2015 in America alone) and more communication happening electronically, such investment seems sound.

Next, DCED recently took over a federal grant that had previously been awarded to Painted Sky RC&D Council, Inc. The grant employs specific farming practices that will increase soil health, which in turn should

help farmers retain more water and produce less harmful run-off, helping to cut costs and also assisting other water users downriver.

Carlquist notes that the phone is beginning to ring more and she believes that if Delta County is able to harness its many resources, brighter days will indeed be ahead: “I really believe we have a lot to offer. With the variety of resources we have in this area, businesses will come.”

Carlquist is not alone.

It is not difficult to find local businesspeople who believe in what Delta County’s businesses and workers can do. Take Lena Meredith, for example. Meredith is CEO and President of USC, Inc., a staffing firm that has been helping companies and candidates match their needs and services since 1998. In the past year, she has seen a “controlled improvement” in the local economy. “A year or so ago, people were really panicked because they just didn’t know what to expect,” Meredith explained. “Companies are really analyzing where they can afford to grow and are doing it at a pace in which it will not hurt them financially.”

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these are starting to make a difference in the area. As recently as March 2011, unemployment in Delta County was still above 10%. In the past year and a half, though, the figure has fallen to 8.5%, with more improvement hopefully on the way.

However, with the unemployment figure still in the vicinity of generational highs, seeing the silver lining on this emerging story may be difficult, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed and businesses struggling to make ends meet. To these individuals and companies, Meredith offers a hopeful message and some advice. “First, we have a lot of talent in this area, we really do. These talented people just need to present themselves in a way that the person interviewing them knows that they believe in their skills and talents. And local businesses would be wise to tap into this local talent as opposed to simply looking outside the area,” Meredith said.

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BIRTHS Craig and Christine Beaomier of Delta are the parents of a son, Joshua Alexander Beaomier, born July 24, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Danielle and Tracy Gallegos of Delta are the parents of a son, Emilio Xavier Gallegos, born July 25, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 21 inches in length.

Hugo and Stacie Juarez of Crawford are the parents of a daughter, Mila Lucille Juarez, born June 2, 2012, at

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Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

Danny Watkins and Victoria Brown of Cedaredge are the parents of twin sons born July 25, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. Liam Lee Watkins weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18.75 inches in length. Dominik Taylor Watkins weighed 5 pounds, 10.7 ounces and was 18.75 inches in length.

Britney and Casey Jacobson are the parents of a daughter, Lila Brooklyn Jacobson, born July 6, 2012, at Sheridan (Wyo.) Memorial Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.75 inches in length.

Her grandparents are Sammie and Bobby Dawes of Cedaredge and Billy Jacobson of Sheridan, Wyo.

Braden Neptune and Lauren Van Scoyk

VanScoyk, Neptune engagement announced Mitch and Susan Van Scoyk of Cedaredge announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie Van Scoyk, to Braden Garrett Neptune, son of Brad and Brenda Neptune of Grand Junction. The couple and their families are looking forward to a 2014 wedding.

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The beautiful town of Ridgway is known for spectacular scenery, railroads, ranching, recreation and of course the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous held every year in August for the past 27 years.

In its 28th year, Weehawken Creative Arts will welcome over 130 artists and vendors on Aug. 11 and 12 in Ridgway’s historic park.

All types of fine arts and original crafts will be represented at this show. Additionally, there will be a diverse assortment of food concessions offering everything from barbecue to gyros. Also this year’s event will feature the locally delicious brews from local and regional breweries as well as the addition of wine at the event.

This two-day event offers plenty for you to enjoy all day long throughout each day.

The entertainment on the main stage runs continuously on both days of the show with music ranging from bluegrass to bagpipes and rock and roll. Watch art transpire as demonstrations of all types are scheduled by the vendors throughout each day.

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This is a perfect show for families to attend as well; with this 28th year having plenty of extra special things for families and kids to do. The children will enjoy riding the Ridgway Fire Department train, free balloons, face painting, a free arts and crafts booth, and several kids booths including sand art, tie dye, face painting, costume fun and more each day.

The show runs Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Dennis and Nancy Doerer of Delta announce the engagement of their son, Jacob Doerer, to Lauren Coast, daughter of Larry and Marian Coast of Overland Park, Kan. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan., and earned a degree from Creighton University in 2007. She is employed in Denver with

Berkshire Hathaway.

Her fiancé is a 2003 graduate of Delta High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Creighton University in 2007 and a master’s in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix in 2010. He is employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The couple will be married Sept. 1, 2012, in Overland Park, Kan.

Dennis Doerer and Lauren Coast

Little guy, strong spirit “I wonder what I’ll grow up to be when I’m in heaven,” six-year-old Wyatt Tietz said to his mother Heather.

When Wyatt was just 4, he was diagnosed with an inoperable ganglioglioma brain tumor. When it became apparent that he wasn’t going to improve, his doctor recommended Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

Heather had to explain to little Wyatt that he was dying and would someday be in heaven. Hospice was with the Tietz family from that day forward.

“We didn’t know how long he had to live and we tried to make every moment we had with him precious,” said Heather with strength in her voice. “Even after the recommendation for Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, we never felt like this is it — it’s time to give up.

We knew that hospice would be there to walk us through this journey and to make it as comfortable and peaceful as possible.”

The family grew close with their hospice nurse Anne, who consistently

and compassionately took care of Wyatt and supported Heather and Dan, Wyatt’s parents, and their daughters, with whatever they needed.

“We thought that they were just there to take care of the medical side of it — but they’re not. Anne always met our needs and we felt so blessed to have her. She helped to take care of everything. We never had to worry about the care he received.”

“We wanted Wyatt to live to the fullest so we tried to help him fulfill his dreams,” Heather stated. Wyatt loved trains since he received his first Thomas the Train at the age of 3. Since then he collected over 100 trains!

Friends from Cedaredge arranged for Wyatt to go see the coal trains up close in Paonia. “He even got to take a ride on the train.

We can hear that train whistle from our house in Eckert every night,” Heather said through her quiet tears.

Hospice was so much more than medical care.

They even helped arrange a trip to return to Pennsylvania, so Wyatt could visit the whole family.

“That was important to us,” Heather said reassuringly. Just a few days after their family visit Wyatt passed away.

“We knew that he was suffering and it was time to let him to go. We got to have those last few intimate moments with him, uninterrupted. We wouldn’t have been able to do that without hospice.”

Now the community is rallying in his memory to bring awareness of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado’s services for children and their families that are dealing with serious illness and grief. Family Fun Night is on Friday, Aug. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cedaredge Golf Club. There will be a barbecue, live band, and a putting contest for the kids. The Wyatt Tietz Memorial Golf Tournament will be held the next day on Saturday, Aug. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. Proceeds go to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado’s Pediatrics Program.

For more information contact Heather Tietz at 835-3035.

Canning workshop offered in August Colorado State University Extension will host a two-day, hands-on canning workshop Thursday, Aug. 2, and Friday, Aug. 3, at Westminster Hall, 135 East 4th Street in Delta. Day one of the workshop will cover canning basics and water bath canning procedures.

Day two will cover pickling and pressure canning procedures. Pressure canner dial gauges

will be tested during the workshop.

Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The cost is $50 for both days and includes a “So Easy to Preserve” food preservation cookbook. A oneday price of $25 does not include the cookbook.

For more information or to register, contact the CSU Extension Office in Grand Junction at 2441834.

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‘Found’ bikes donated to Partners There are also “life skills” to be learned as the kids are taught how to maintain their bikes.

Before the bikes are distributed to Junior Partners, John York, owner of Cascade Bicycles in Montrose, will make any needed repairs. Hopefully some of the Junior Partners will be on the bikes in time for the Aug. 11 fundraising event, which features three different rides.

The first ride is for mountain bikes on the back roads from Montrose to Ridgway, via Log Hill Mesa, a total of 32.5 miles.

The second ride is suit-

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

A donation of “found” bicycles from the Delta Police Department comes just in time for a Partners’ fundraising ride from the town of Ridgway to Ridgway State Park and back on Aug. 11.

The DPD recently donated 13 bikes, a little red wagon, and a scooter to Partners, a non-profit organization that offers and supports positive life experiences for at-risk youth by providing oneto-one mentorship with an adult volunteer.

Public information officer Jamie Head said the “found” bikes have never been claimed, and have never been reported as missing and stolen.

“They are so nice to do this for us,” said Betsy Shepherd, Partners director. “Biking is such a great ‘togetherness’ activity.”

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Cameron Espinoza (left), a Delta Police Department intern, helps Julie Johnson, Betsy Shepherd and Junior Partners Terra and Cara load up the bikes donated by the Delta Police Department. Jamie Head, DPD public information officer, encourages city residents to register their bikes with the police department, a free service which helps connect owners with found property.

Fire restrictions eased The U.S. Forest Service rescinded fire restrictions for the Gunnison National Forest and those portions of the Uncompahgre National Forest that are outside of Mesa County, according to a GMUG advisory.

The Grand Valley Ranger District (comprised of National Forest System lands within Mesa County on the Uncompahgre National Forest and the Grand Mesa National Forest) will remain under Stage I fire restrictions.

In addition, on Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire

Tree check-up day planned The City of Delta and Dr. Curtis Swift, area CSU Extension agent, will conduct free tree check-ups Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are 10 openings, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you live in the City of Delta and have a sick or ailing tree, call Paul Suppes at 874-7973 to reserve a spot.

Wright disputes report’s findings

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Jared Wright, Republican candidate for Statehouse District 54 representative, was the subject of an internal department investigation while working as a police officer in Fruita.

Wright disputes results of the investigation which led to his resignation from the department last month. Wright had asked the Mesa County district attorney for an appeal of the internal investigation results, but was turned down.

The department investigation centered on several instances when Wright reported late for work, and on the reasons he gave for being tardy.

Responding, Wright admitted being late on a few occasions. He noted charges in the department inquiry that were “groundless” and “quickly proven false” and gave a detailed explanation disputing another accusation of tardiness.

Wright won his party’s nomination to run for state representative Distict 54 which includes the City of Delta and most of Mesa County outside of the City of Grand Junction.

restrictions on public lands within Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache and San Miguel Counties.

Previously, fire restrictions were also rescinded on public lands within San Juan and Hinsdale Counties.

The GMUG forests have been monitoring precipitation amounts and distribution over the past

few weeks. Field information indicates conditions have changed to allow fire restrictions to be removed in some areas.

Within the Gunnison and most of the Uncompahgre National Forests, recent precipitation has caused the moisture content of forest vegetation to return to normal, and in some cases, above

normal “fuel moisture content.”

Conditions on the Grand Valley Ranger District however, do not indicate enough precipitation and coverage to increase vegetation moisture content to sufficient levels.

Forest managers, as always, advise extreme caution whenever using fire on the public lands.

able for road or mountain bikes, and encompasses 21 miles from Ridgway Town Park to the top of Dallas Divide and back on the highway.

The third option is a family fun ride for all bikes from Ridgway Town Park to the south end of Ridgway State Park on the bike path, a total of nine miles. Children 12 and under are invited to participate for free with an adult.

The event is being held in conjunction with the Ridgway Rendezvous Arts & Crafts Festival.

More information is available by calling Partners at 249-1116.

Semi tips on side, leaks fuel Joshua Colyer, 36, of Hesperus, was ticketed for careless driving after being involved in a collision that caused a fuel truck to tip over onto its side in the 1400 block of Highway 50. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. July 28.

The Delta Police Department reports that Hesperus was heading east on Highway 50, driving an International truck and trailer owned

by Tri State Generation.

He allegedly collided with the rear of a gooseneck trailer being towed

by a white Ford pickup.

The collision allegedly caused the front tire on the International to blow out resulting in the International tipping over on the left, or driver, side and sliding to a stop. One driver reported minor injuries.

The International was towed from the scene, and alcohol was not a factor. The semi trailer contained diesel fuel which did leak. An environmental cleanup company from Grand Junction is handling the scene.

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PARTNERS

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The Partners Golf Tournament was a terrific success!

Partners would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the sponsors and donors and asks you to please support and thank these businesses that support our community and Partners.

Special Thanks to • CEDAREDGE GOLF COURSE/LARRY MURPHY • WILDFIRE PIZZA • BOB PAGE AND LOGAN

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors A FRIEND OF PARTNERS ADULT HOME CARE SERVICES, INC. DAN SHAFFER LAW, LLC GRAND MESA DISCOUNT HAMILTON PAGE BUILDERS HOMESTEAD ESTATES KWIKI TIRE RE/MAX MOUNTAIN WEST ROGER “SKIP” FRENCH DAVID STARR AND STARR’S GUITARS THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH WALMART WEST ELK COAL COMPANY

Hole-In-One Sponsor Edward Jones Joe Carlson

Hole Sponsors Alpine Fencing & Supplies Andersen’s Garage Betz Transformers, Inc. Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Bruce & Nancy Hovde Cedaredge Land Company, Inc. Classic Computers Concept Auto Body Coolings Heating & A/C, Inc. Crag Business Group Darrell Eurich Delta County Memorial Hospital Double J Disposal Doughty Steel & Machine

FIRST PLACE WINNING TEAM from left to right, Tim Frates, Don Horn, Pete Peterson and Jim Hoganson.

Dr. Deborah Bhasker, D.D.S. Hellman Motor Co. Hild’s Fine Wines, LTD, dba Cork’s Fine Wines KE Enterprises, LLC Kathryn Wise Kissner General Contractor, Inc. Macht-Liles Real Estate Group McDonald’s of Delta Millennium Wellness Kristie LaValley Montrose Cause, Inc. Tri State Employee Club Mountain Agency, Inc. Patrick O’Meara, D.O. Pediatric Associates, Prof. LLC R.W. French, Inc. Surface Creek Bank Center Tom Pachl

TEAM HAVING THE MOST FUN from left to right, Judy Anderson, Jerry Mendralla and Eileen Shideler (not picture, Dan Shaffer)

18th Annual Partners Challenge Bike Ride SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012 JOIN US FOR A RIDE TO THE MOST PHOTOGRAPHED SPOT IN COLORADO ON A SUMMER MORNING THAT WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS! Registration fee: $50 per rider plus a minimum $50 in pledges.

The top pledge earner wins a free bike!

THREE DIFFERENT RIDES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Ride 1: Mountain bike ride from Montrose to Ridgway Town Park (back roads to Colona and over Log Hill Mesa) - 32.5 mi.

Ride 2: Road bikes or mountain bikes from Ridgway Town Park to top of Dallas Divide and back on the highway - 21 mi.

Ride 3: Family fun ride for all bikes from Ridgway Town Park to south end of Ridgway State Park and back on the bike path (children 12 years and under are free with a registered adult rider) - 4.5 miles each way.

• Being held in conjunction with Ridgway Rendezvous Arts & Crafts Festival in Ridgway Town Park.

• Rest stops with refreshments will be provided.

• Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration forms are available on our web site www.partners-west.org Call Partners with questions at 970.249.1116

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Maryland hiker saved by fast-acting rescue crews

BY CEDAR KESHET Special to DCI

On Friday, July 13, an avid, experienced hiker from Baltimore, Md., was participating in a day hike with friends and family from the Marble Mountain Ranch and Outwest Guides. They were planning on climbing to the summit of Mt. Daly, 12,610’, in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness area, and back that day. It was reported they had very little gear with them as it was supposed to be a short day hike.

Near the top the hiker passed out, had nausea, was unable to stand, and had tingling in his arms.

The group had a family band radio and were in communication with the Marble Mountain Ranch.

But their batteries were running low. Part of the party remained with the hiker from Maryland, while the rest returned to the ranch. An approximate location of the subject was given as near the top of the mountain.

The 911 call was received by the Gunnison Sheriff ’s Department at 12:50 p.m. At 1 p.m. West Elk Mountain Rescue (WEMR) was contacted and started to call out members. WEMR members met at the rescue shed in Paonia at 2 p.m.

St. Mary’s Care Flight arrived at 2:35 p.m. at the Marble airstrip.

WEMR’s main team, Phil Volkhausen, Ira Houseweart, Bill Brunner and Garrett Park, arrived in Marble at the fire department at 3:15 p.m. Gunnison Deputy Sheriff Mike Smith and WEMR Incident Commander, H. Cedar Keshet were at the

Marble Fire Department headquarters. Lisé Holenback and Jack Spaulding from the Carbondale FPD participated at IC. Steve Cassard and Johnathan VanVleet, both WEMR members, arrived shortly thereafter at the Marble FD. WEMR rescue team, Volkhausen, Houseweart, and Brunner and Garrett Park and Ray Bourg, MFD, left Marble FD at 3:45 p.m.

DBS Helicopters, pilot Doug Sheefer from Rifle, and Mountain Rescue of Aspen (MRA) helicopter EMT crew as well as MRA ground teams were contacted at 3:45 p.m.

Cassard and VanVleet left MFD approximately 4:15 p.m. with the wheel for the litter to meet the main team on the mountain. MRA members Jody Anthes and David Brown arrived 4:20 p.m. at the Marble Fire Department.

The WEMR main team got to the end of the road, at about 10,000’, and proceeded off-trail, the most direct and fastest route to the summit of Mt. Daly, on foot at 4:30 p.m. They were carrying oxygen, first aid supplies and a litter. After obtaining a visual on the subject, DBS Helicopter pilot Doug Sheefer with MRA Heli-crew, Jeff Edelson, Paramedic and Keith Bosscher, EMT, arrived on a saddle near the summit of Mt. Daly at 4:45 p.m. Sheefer and Edelson took the ill hiker in the helicopter to the Marble airstrip at 5 p.m. where St. Mary’s Care Flight helicopter and EMT crew evacuated him to the Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.

The stand-down for

the mission was given at 5 p.m. The DBS helicopter returned to Mt. Daly’s saddle location to pick up MRA Keith Bosscher, EMT, and the other hiker who stayed with his ill friend, and returned them to Marble Airstrip.

MRA members returned for Aspen at that time.

The WEMR team and Ray Bourg MFD returned to MFD at 6 p.m. The hiker was given surgery for a reported heart attack. Thanks to the hard work of the Gunnison Sheriff Department, West Elk Mountain Rescue, Mountain Rescue of Aspen, Marble Fire Department, Carbondale Rural Fire Protection District, St. Mary’s Care Flight Helicopter crew and DBS Helicopters of Rifle, a seriously ill hiker was expedited to care in a short period of time.

Celebrate Viking Day It’s time for Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge’s annual Viking Day. The Viking Day picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at Hawthorne Park, 5th St. and Gunnison Avenue in Grand Junction. The program and activities will celebrate Viking culture with an emphasis on food.

The picnic lunch will feature food items from the Viking period in history.

Please call 245-5649 or 242-3396 for suggestions on food dishes to bring for the shared Viking meal.

Guests interested in Scandinavian culture are welcome.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Renewing a tradition America’s tradition of the outdoor life was discovered anew by 38 newcomers to the sport of hunting last week in Delta. The Colorado Division of Wildlife hosted a comprehensive hunter safety course spanning three days at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Most of those attending the session were youths accompanied by dads or mentors. The safety intensive training culminated in a supervised live fire exercise. Shown above are Ryan Swgyman, district wildlife manager, left, and volunteer instructor Rick Oberheu demonstrating safe and proper methods of firearm field carry.

Grammy-Award winning pianist to play at benefit Grammy-Award winning solo pianist George Winston will perform a series of benefit concerts in Colorado in coming weeks. He will be at the Montrose Pavilion Sunday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. The concert benefits the Montrose Education Fund and the Tri-County Resource Center Food Bank.

Since 1986, Winston has been raising money for food banks and a

variety of other service organizations, particularly those supporting the arts and arts education.

He continues to do so by working with a local food bank in every tour market to hold a canned food drive at his shows, often donating 100 percent of his merchandise sales to the organization.

Tickets are $15 and are available at at the following Montrose loca-

tions: Alpine Bank, 1400 E. Main Street and 2770 Alpine Drive; Around the Corner Gallery, 447 E. Main Street; The Coffee Trader, 845 E. Main Street; Looney Bean Coffee Roasting Company, 3480 Wolverine Drive, Suite A; Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive; and Montrose Economic Development Corporation, 100 Tessitore Court, Suite A.

What’s happening at your library?

The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Check out these summer reading programs: Cedaredge Tech Soup Computer Day. Bring your computer questions every Saturday in August from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 for details.

Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.”

Regular monthly genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

Cedaredge Cemetery Crawl. Enjoy an evening of “crawling” through the Cedaredge Cemetery as local historians share stories about family and friends who are buried there. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m.

Beginning Computer Class. Come and learn

how to set up a gmail account. Friday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Contact the library at 856-3518 to sign up for the class.

Teen Scene. Bring a friend and enjoy Mad-libs fun Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Storytimes.

Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

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

Storytimes. Baby and tot storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes on Wednesdays cancelled due to staff vacations. Contact Crawford Library at 9213500 for details.

Delta Intermediate Computer Classes. In collaboration with Bill Babbel of Siliconflow, Delta Library is offering an intermedi-

ate computer class. Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Delta Library at 874-9630 to sign up.

Basic Computer Classes. In collaboration with Bill Babbel of Siliconflow Delta Library is offering a basic computer class. Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Contact Delta Library at 874-9630 to sign up.

Tweens and Teens Drawing in the Human Form. Come and join us for a basic art class where you will draw from a wooden human form doll.

There will be a contest on who can draw the form closest to how it’s posed.

Thursday, Aug. 9, at 4:30 p.m.

Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss Baby Sign Language.

Are you interested in learning baby sign language and practicing with others? Every Monday in July at 1 p.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-

769 2075 Rd. • Delta Hwy. 92 corner of Read 874-8136

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Worth the wait The fireworks show that was originally scheduled for the 4th of July was presented Saturday, July 28, by the Delta Fie Department. “We would like to thank all of the public for their support and understanding for the postponement of this year’s fireworks display,” said station manager Jason Cooley. The firefighters were delighted with the outstanding attendance in Confluence Park, and those who saw the show said it was one of the best fireworks displays ever put on by the fire department.

days starting at 10 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8724153.

Paonia Pickin’ In the Park.

Library will close at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 9, 16, and 23 for Pickin’ in the Park events.

Movie for Kids. A story about the events leading up to the swordfighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m.

Movie for Kids. Kids come and join us for a movie Aug. 15 at 1 p.m.

NOW OPEN • Cherries (while in season) • Peaches • Apricots • Vine Ripened Tomatoes • Picklers • Beets • Watermelon • Bell Peppers - Red/Green • Chilis • Green Beans • Salsas • Onions • Squash • Potatoes • Many Varieties of Canned Goods • Variety of Beans • Homemade Taffy • Sugar-Free Taffy • Jewelry

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4153 to sign up.

One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details.

Basic E-mail Computer Class. Friday, Aug. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up.

Basic Word Computer Class. Learn the basics of Word. Friday, Aug. 17, at 10:30. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up.

Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednes-

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SCHOOL DISTRICT

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DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J SCHOOL REGISTRATION DATES • 2012-13 DELTA HIGH SCHOOL • • • •

New Students - August 8 — 9:00 a.m. - Noon Seniors - August 9 — 9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Juniors & Sophomores - August 10 — 9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Freshmen - August 13 — 9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL • All Students - August 6-8 — 8:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

DELTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL • All Students - August 13-14 — 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

GARNET MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • All Returning Students - August 7-8 — 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • All Returning Students - August 8 — 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• All Returning Students - August 9 — 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Backpack Program will be hosting kindergarten and new student (elementary age) registration on August 7 and 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Delta Center (822 Grand Ave.) in the office area. Please call 874-9517 for more information. (If you pre-registered in the spring, please go to your assigned school on the above dates.)

FIRST DAY OF FIRST SCHOOL IS AUGUST 20 2

BELA (Backpack Early Learning Academy), a free public preschool, and Delta County area contracted preschools, may have openings for children 3 to 5 years of age who meet certain requirements. Registration for returning students and new applicants will be on August 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at The Delta Center (822 Grand Ave.) in the office area.

Please call 874-9517 for more information.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL • All Students - August 9 — 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL • All Students - August 9 — 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • All Students - August 9 — 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL • 10th-12th Grades - August 13 — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 9th Grade/New Students - August 15 — 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

HOTCHKISS K-8 SCHOOL • All Students - August 8 — 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CRAWFORD SCHOOL • All Students - August 14 — 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NORTH FORK ALTERNATE SCHOOL

— FALL SPORT START DATES — All high school fall sports will start on Monday, August 13 with the exception of boy’s golf starting on Monday, August 6.

Physicals for fall sports are scheduled!

When: Wed., Aug. 8 Where: DMS (locker room area) Time: 9 a.m.-12:00 Noon Cost: $35 There will be 2 physicians available to complete the physicals in a timely process.

Please make sure all athletes have their physicals.

• All Students - August 13 — 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Or by appointment: Jed Trefren at 985-8185

PAONIA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Registration at Paonia High School) • Grades 7-12 - August 8 — 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PAONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • All Students - August 8 — 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VISION SCHOOLS DELTA ACADEMY OF APPLIED LEARNING (DAAL) • Parent/Student Orientation will be held on August 15 at 6:00 p.m.

DELTA VISION HCP • Open enrollment will be held until Sept. 15. Contact the main office at 874-8226 for more information

NORTH FORK COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL • All Returning Students - August 16 — 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• All Returning Students - August 17 — 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK VISION HCP • Open Registration - August 6-8 — 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Open Registration - August 13-15 — 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Or call 527-8766 to schedule an appointment Back-to-School Night will be held at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss on August 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

SURFACE CREEK VISION HCP

GOOD LUCK ATHLETES!

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Open Registration will be held on Wednesday, August 8.

New Learner Family orientation and registration will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Returning Learner Families may register anytime between 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.

Hearing and vision testing, along with school pictures will be available that day from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.

———————— SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS ———————— 2012-13 MINIMUM NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL Kindergarten through Grade 12 GRADE

Hep B

DTaP*

K-4

3

5

Tdap

Polio**

MMR

VAR

5

4

2

2

3

5

4

1

1

6-11

3

5

1

4

1

1

12

3

5

1

4

* Four Dtap if the fourth was given on or after the fourth birthday. ** Three Polio if third was given on or after the third birthday.

You must provide one of the following to your child’s school to comply with the law: 1. A completed Certificate of Immunization.

2. A signed exemption.

3. A plan to complete the missing vaccines.

Immunization requirements will be strictly enforced for all students. Students who do not meet the requirements will be denied attendance according to Colorado Revised Statutes 25-4-902.

For more information, please go to the Delta County School District website (www.deltaschools.com)

2012-13 NÚMERO MÍNIMO DE LAS DOSIS REQUERIDAS PARA LA ESCUELA Kinder del Grado 12 GRADO

Hep B

DTaP*

Polio**

MMR

K-4

3

5

Tdap

4

2

VAR 2

5

3

5

4

1

1

6-11

3

5

1

4

1

1

12

3

5

1

4

* Cuatro Dtap si el cuarto fue dado en o después del cuarto cumpleaños. ** Tres Poliomielitis si el tercero fue dado en o después del tercer cumpleaños.

Usted debe proporcionar uno del siguiente a la escuela de su niño para conformarse con la ley: 1. Un certificado terminado de la inmunización.

2. Una exención firmada.

3. Un plan para terminar las vacunas que falta.

Los requisitos de la inmunización serán hechos cumplir terminantemente para todos los estudiantes. Negarán los estudiantes que no resuelven los requistos a atención según los estatutos revisados Colorado 25-4-902.

DELTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J 2012-2013 CALENDAR CALENDAR KEY

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Fair showcases talent, creativity of area residents

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Car talk The Delta Street Rodders hosted their ninth annual car show at Confluence Park on Saturday with 67 entries. There were door prizes and raffle, vendors, music, food, and lots of local automotive pride and mastery on display. An outsized 1978 Jeep CJ7 entered by Brian Maths of Hotchkiss (above) was a real attention getter. Below, Jim Nichols of Eckert shows off his 1953 Ford Victoria. Nichols is the car’s third owner. The Street Rodders have contributed a portion of show proceeds to local causes for several years.

Delta County comes together each year to show the community the pride, history and yield of our great area at the fair. This year’s theme, “Reflecting on the Past and Conserving for the Future,” celebrates our tie to water and the importance of water to the bounty of agriculture and the scenery that epitomizes Delta County. Fair time is the best way to showcase all of the expertise, talent and creativity of our Delta County residents.

Plan now to enter your talent and products at the fair for all to see and enjoy. Entries you can enter at the fair include apples, apricots, peaches, pears, prunes, plums, grapes, berries, grains, hay, grasses, herbs, beans, broccoli, beets, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, okra, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, squash, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, homecanned goods of almost any type, dried foods, breads, baked goods, candies, honey, soap, wines, beers, needlework, afghans, quilts, paintings, dolls, ceramics, art, photography, and all the

flowers our local gardens produce. As you can see, there is a category for almost everything! Bring all entries to the Heritage Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 7, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Entry forms can be found on page 18 of the Delta County Fairbook, and will also be available at Heritage Hall.

Fairbooks are available at most local businesses throughout the county, and also at the Colorado State University Extension Office, in Delta.

Fair is also a time to showcase the hard work of our Delta County youth.

Summertime is when 4-H and FFA members gear up for the Delta County Fair! Between Aug. 6 and 12, 277 4-H and FFA members will display the hard work they have put in since the fall of last year. This year, 4-H and FFA youth have entered in 1,667 classes, which include livestock, horse, dog, and the various indoor exhibits that will be on display in Heritage Hall during fair week.

Clothing construction and fashion talent will be displayed at the 4H Fashion Revue, which will be held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Events Center, located on the Delta County Fairgrounds.

On July 28, 56 4-H members participated in the Delta County Fair Shoot. Both these events qualify winners for the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, where they will represent Delta County later in August.

For a full listing of events and times, pick up your copy of a Delta County Fairbook and take a peek at page 5 — we know you’ll find something that will grab your interest. Then come down to the fairgrounds and visit Heritage Hall and the livestock barn to show your support of our youth and get a firsthand look at their projects.

Our local kids have been working hard and would love to show you what they can – and have! – done this year!

There are also several special events scheduled, including team roping, team penning, a demolition derby, mutton bustin’ and a ranch rodeo, during which the Delta County Fair royalty will be crowned.

The 50th anniversary of Paonia Reservoir will be celebrated Thursday, Aug. 16, in conjunction with the fair.

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

CLASSIC AMERICAN

VALUES County’s subdivision regs are under review

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A rule that would define and limit the county’s right to enter private property that is being evaluated for subdivision is among several changes to regulations being discussed by the Delta County Planning Commission.

Questions have arisen in past over county staff entering private property for the purpose of evaluating a subdivision application that had been filed by the owner.

Discussions held by the planning commission have centered on the issue of private property rights (trespass), and on the need for on-site property inspections pursuant to subdivision application.

A related issue discussed is the protection of county staff who may subject themselves to accusations of damage or theft by entering private property without notice when no one is at home.

Planning commission members arrived at a proposed regulation that stipulates the property owner and county staff agree in advance on a time for needed inspections. The proposed regulation, discussed at the planning commission’s July 26 meeting, reads as follows: “By a submittal of an application to subdivide a parcel of land in Delta County, the landowner grants permission for any representative of Delta Count to enter the property at an agreed upon time by the applicant and the county representative for the purpose of processing the subdivision application.”

Final approval of any new regulation requires adoption by the Board of county Commissioners.

In other proposed changes to the county’s subdivision regulations, time limits are set for proceeding with development plans, for phasing, for granting exceptions to time limits, and for vesting, as follows:

• On the expiration of sketch plans, “A sketch plan application will expire one year from the date that the planning department has accepted the application and deemed it complete if it has not been approved by resolution of the Board.”

• The proposed regulations add more than a page of language that defines a process for having sketch plan approvals extended or revised.

• The proposed regs establish a time frame for submittal and approval of plans, and they define time limits for submitting preliminary plats and final plats following approval of sketch plans.

• The proposed regs state, “Once a preliminary plat has been approved, it is vested under the regulations that it was submitted under for a period of three years... Sketch plans are not vested and applications that do not require a primarily plat are not vested until final plat approval.”

• Language is added that defines phasing of developments and that sets a three-year limit on completing a first phase following preliminary plat approval. Also, “If a development is completed in phases, an approved domestic water supply must be provided for the residual land that is not part of the current phase in the event that the remaining phases are not completed. If the residual parcel is greater than 35 acres, the Board may waive the requirement.”

There are other new regulations proposed dealing with water supply systems.

• “Compliance with the regulations and/or report issued by the State Engineer will be required as part of the approval of the use of a well or spring for domestic water.”

• “Domestic water company systems shall be installed and operating to each lot in the subdivision before the final plat is approved. An inspection

and approval of the system by the Delta County Health Department is required prior to final plat approval.”

Additional proposed changes deal with open space in developments and the handling of escrow funds paid for fire hydrant installation.

Free trees to new members Spruce up your landscape by joining the Arbor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the non-profit organization with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. Send a $10 contribution to Ten Blue Spruces, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410, or join online at arborday.org/august.

PLUS LUS MONEY TO LOAN! As your hometown credit union for over 50 years, we’re committed to taking good, old-fashioned care of our members. At Delta County Federal Credit Union you can expect a warm and friendly welcome every time you walk through our doors. You know when you call us you’ll hear a “live” voice at the other end - not an impersonal automated answering system. You can count on knowledgeable banking professionals to explain all of the financial options available to you. You can rest assured your hard-earned money is in responsible, capable hands. That’s why Delta County Federal Credit Union is the financial institution Delta County trusts.

Whether you need a personal, home equity, auto or mortgage loan, come to Delta County Federal Credit Union.

DELTA COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1340 Hwy. 92 • Delta • 874-7674 120 N. 6th St. • Hotchkiss • 872-4277

www.deltacountyfcu.com ©DCI

• Mayor Ed Sisson’s presentation to

Davis Clothing on their 100th anniversary at 10:00 a.m. - Fairlamb Plaza (behind Chamber bldg.)

• Dunk Tank sponsored by Delta County Humane Society

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To become a vendor, call the Chamber for an application. Booths are just $10.

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OBITUARIES Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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

Gene Mauzy Leon Eugene “Gene” Mauzy of Eckert died July 26, 2012, at his home in Eckert. He was born Feb. 4, 1931, near Berkeley Springs, W.Va., to David and Valley (Omps) Mauzy. Gene spent his childhood and attended school in West Virginia.

Mr. Mauzy served his country for over 20 years in the United States Air Force, obtaining the rank of senior master sergeant as well as earning multiple commendation medals thoughout his career. After retiring from the Air Force, Mr. Mauzy acted as a father and sponsor to U.S. Air Force Academy graduates James Hechtl and Eric Pell. He also pursued his interest in gunsmithing, obtaining his associate degree through Trinidad State Junior College. He graduated at the top of his class and was reviewed in several national magazines.

Mr. Mauzy is survived by his wife Margaret “Maggie” Mauzy; five children, Jennifer Holley, Gene Mauzy Jr., Bruce DeWees, Tiffany Jackson and Scott Mauzy; a sister, Freda Unger and her husband Paul; a granddaughter, Jasmine Jackson; three grandsons, Will Holley, Andrew Holley and Dillon Mauzy; a great-granddaughter, Leilah Jackson Hake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Lola Crosen, Peg Green, Thelma Clowser and Reva Vidlock; and one brother, Clark Mauzy.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at 12 noon at Mr. Mauzy’s home, 12423 W. Spring Circle in Eckert.

Crippin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dwyla Minerich Dwyla Jean Minerich died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home in Fort Mill, S.C. She was born Dec. 14, 1925, and was 86.

Services are pending with Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

Mrs. Minerich is survived by daughter, Sandi Coutts of Fort Mill, S.C. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

Alene Adams Lenora Alene Adams died July 26, 2012, at the age of 94.

She was born July 10, 1918, in Colony, Kan., to Cyrus and Bessie Murray. She spent her childhood on a farm in Splitlog, Mo. She married Carl Adams on June 10, 1938, in Joplin, Mo. They traveled the country looking for work and a better way of life. They lived in Idaho, Oregon and Washington before settling down in Lamar, where they lived for several years. They later lived in Cedaredge and Delta before moving to Arizona and North Carolina.

They found Delta to be their real home and they returned here to spend the rest of their lives.

Mrs. Adams worked as a sorter at Hi-Quality, but her true passion was gardening, especially her tomatoes and dahlias.

She is survived by her daughters Arveta King of Cedaredge, Betty (Ivan) Jensen of Gravette, Ark., and Jerrie Arnold of Delta; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nine greatgreat grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a brother, Billy; a son-in-law, Murray King; and a grandson, Michael King.

Crippin Funeral Home and Cemetery is handling the arrangements.

Jay Fritz Jay Boyd Fritz of Eckert died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his home. He was 95.

Memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Cross, 315 SW 3rd Avenue in Cedaredge, with Rev. Jo DeVinny officiating.

Mr. Fritz was born Aug. 13, 1916, in Lake View, Iowa, to Joseph George and Oggie Johanna (Tjaden) Fritz.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Fritz of Eckert; two sons, Joel Fritz and Robert Fritz; four daughters, Linda Bjork, Kathryn Dennis, Rebecca Fritz and Mary Bromirski; eight grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eckert Presbyterian Church Historical Fund P.O. Box 7, Eckert, CO 81418.

Scott Hammond Terence “Scott” Hammond died July 22, 2012, in Lincoln, Neb. He was 59.

Mr. Hammond was born Nov. 4, 1952, in Lexington, Neb., to Joseph and Naomi (Long) Hammond. He graduated in 1971 from Longmont High School where he held three school records in track and field. He enlisted in the Navy in February 1972. After serving with the Navy, he settled in Paonia. Even though he moved to other areas, he always returned to the Western Slope, once by bicycling from Denver and most recently for the Cherry Days celebration.

He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a lifetime musician.

Mr. Hammond is survived by two daughters, Carli Hammond of Middlebury, Ind., and Elise Eberhard and her husband Josh of Mesa, Ariz.; a son, Riley Hammond of Middlebury, Ind.; a grandson, Bennett Eberhard of Mesa, Ariz.; his mother, Naomi Hopperstad of Lincoln, Neb.; his stepmother, Cathy Hammond of Paonia; his step-grandmother Cecilia Berndt of Paonia; three brothers, Bill Hammond and Erik Hopperstad, both of Lincoln, Neb., and Greg Hammond and his wife Dianne of Centennial; two sisters, Chris Mendenhall of Louisville and Callee Ernest and her husband Jeff of Aurora; and several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hammond; and brother-in-law, Bob Mendenhall.

A memorial/remembrance service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. at American Legion Post #97, 40772 Lamborn Mesa Road, Paonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Flight, Inc., 1515 East 71st Street, Suite 312, Tulsa, OK 74136.

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He married Adelma Lucille Beals in Estes Park on Jan. 9, 1998.

They lived in Cedaredge and in Mesa, Ariz.

Mr. Bondeson was a real estate agent and started the Delta County Board of Realtors. He was an avid golfer and for a period of time he was a pro golfer. He built the Steamboat golf course and also worked on many Lions Club projects.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Bondeson of Cedaredge; a son, Richard Crisman and his wife, Tammy Bondeson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Kathy Martinez and her husband Art of Cedaredge, and Virginia Goodrich and her husband Bruce of Denver; two sisters, Alice Bauer and Betty Jorgenson, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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

Joseph Weber Joseph J. Weber died at his home in Delta, Colorado on Friday, July 27, 2012. He was 84 years.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Weber was born Nov. 1, 1927, to Christian and Mary (Wiemer) Weber in Wiley.

He joined the Army after school and was a paratrooper during World War II. His love of flight continued outside of the military as he built and flew his own ultralite.

He was a mechanic for the City and County of Denver for many years.

He retired from Colorado Charters as a bus driver.

He drove tour buses all over the United States and Canada. He was known for his sense of humor.

Mr. Weber is survived by his son and his wife, Gene and Vi Weber; a daughter, Saundra January and her husband Steve; three brothers Paul Weber, Sam Weber and John Weber; four grandchildren, Wonda Vincent, Tina Weber, Michael Potts and Tonya Lemoine; and six greatgrandchildren, Austin and Ashtin Calloway, Tim Weber, Mike Williams, Sebastian Potts and Amaris Bouchard He was preceded in

death by his wife, Vanita M. (Hall) Weber; four brothers, Johna, Alex, Ben and Harvey; and five sisters, Mary, Lydia, Pauline, Ruby and Juanita.

Memorial contributions may be sent to ASPCA, 520 8th 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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

James Trough James C. Trough of Olathe died suddenly on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Montrose Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Belinda Trough of Olathe; two sons, Reverend Father John Peter Trough of Akron, Ohio, and Lester David “Tigger” Trough of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Sister Therese Marie Trough and Christina Theresa Trough, both of Olathe; and five grandchildren.

A private family rosary was held July 28 at the Valley Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Father Trough officiating. Another rosary was held July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Mt. St. Michaels Catholic Church in Spokane, Wash. A Requiem Mass officiated by Father Trough was held July 31 at 10 a.m. also at Mt. St. Michaels in Spokane with interment to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Spokane, Wash.

Valley Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery han-

dled the local arrangements.

Leonard Austin Leonard James Austin, died July 27, 2012, at the age of 61.

He was born Jan. 18, 1951, in rural Norwood, to Lawrence and DeVelva (Patterson) Austin.

He worked in several occupations, including lambing, irrigating and herding sheep. He worked every campaign season for Holly Sugar in Delta until they ran out of sugar beets. He later worked as a miner for Mid-Continent Coke & Coal Company in Redstone and Rio Algram Hard Rock mining in La Sal, Utah.

His marriage to Francis Cook ended in annulment. Their twin daughters, Dynette and Jennette Peebler, were adopted by Bill Hydic.

He is survived by two sisters, Eulah Hawkes and her husband Sam, and Lila Olsen and her husband Roy; three brothers, Jerry Austin, Jessie Austin, and Clarence Austin and his wife Sandra; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Austin; and three sisters, DeVelva Austin, Mary Austin and Neda Strean.

Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Valley Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.

A graveside service will take place Friday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. at Norwood Cemetery with Paul Nystrom officiating.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) Colorado Mesa University’s Department of Theatre Arts will kick off its 2012-13 season with an encore performance of Mesa Repertory Theatre’s popular summer production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).”

The comedy will be presented in the Moss Performing Arts Center’s MesaExperimental Theatre, Aug. 23–25, at 7:30 pm.

“Shakespeare” features three recent CMU graduates — Mary Compton, Emily Prock and

Jenna Miles — in their first professional theatre job. The play takes the audience through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in 90 minutes. Fast-paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. The play is rated PG for language and sexual situations.

Tickets for the production are $15 for adults and seniors and $6 for students.

Tickets will be available at the door. For advance inquiry, call the box office 248-1604.

McDonald’s re-opens with 5k fun run, walk Help McDonald’s celebrate its grand re-opening by participating in a 5k fun run and walk sponsored by the City of Delta and McDonald’s.

The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning on the Confluence Park trails behind Delta Ace Hardware and ending at McDonald’s.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the fun run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Runners/walkers will receive a McDonald’s bag that

includes a water bottle, food certificates, a bottle of water and a bib. Wear your bib to McDonald’s after the event to receive a free Egg McMuffin or oatmeal.

Register at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

Entry fees before Aug. 31 at $5 per person with a maximum of 12 for a family. After Aug. 31 through the day of the event, the fee is $7 per person with a maximum of $15 for a family of three or more.

Todd Gordon Wagner April 29, 1966 ~ July 25, 2012 Richard Bondeson

Chalmer & Marge Swain

Taylor

Funeral Service & Crematory Mesa View Cemetery

Richard Carl Bondeson died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert.

He was 90.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction. Military honors will be conducted by the Grand Valley Honor Guard. James Gall will officiate.

Mr. Bondeson was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Carl and Hazel Bondeson. He spent his childhood in Minneapolis, where he graduated from Central High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and left the U.S. Air Force with the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1961.

Delta resident Todd Gordon Wagner passed away at Delta County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was 46 years old.

A rosary was recited at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 30, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Delta followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. with Reverend Father Canice Enyiaka officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Todd was born on April 29, 1966, to Gordon Everett and BillyeLou (Becker) Wagner in Pueblo, Colo. Todd went to school in Colorado Springs, Arvada, Lafayette and Delta. He graduated from Delta High School with the class of 1984.

Todd moved back to Delta three years ago coming from Denver,

Colo. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

Todd was a member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteer for the Delta Food Pantry, Abraham Connection and Willow Tree nursing home.

Todd is survived by his two sons: Derik Todd Wagner of Longmont, Colo., Markis Allan Wagner of Longmont,

Colo.; a daughter: Sasha Marian Hoffman of Westminster, Colo.; his father and stepmother, Gordon and Karen Wagner of Cedaredge, Colo.; a sister: Laurie Jones of Delta, Colo. He is also survived by one grandchild.

Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Billye-Lou Johnson.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Todd’s memory to one of the following organizations: Knights of Columbus, Delta Food Pantry Inc., or to the Abraham Connection.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice. com.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Community Calendar Corn: Cause for celebration Wednesday, August 1

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, August 2

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

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

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: Cool Jazz, Shelly Warren.

DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763.

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia.

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 52 numbers for $124, blue is 54 numbers and grey is 58 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

PICKIN’ IN THE PARK with Carrie Rodriquez, 6 p.m., Paonia Town Park. Free.

August 3 & 4

SERENITY RUN BREAKFAST, 7-10:30 a.m. each day, Cedaredge community center, 2nd Street, north of Main Street. Follow the signs. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $2, under 6 eat free. “Made from scratch” all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes. Includes ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Hosted by Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 and Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds support youth activities programs. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, August 4

ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB bake and yard sale with local crafters and antique vendors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House. Proceeds to maintain the Rogers Mesa Community House.

TRASHIEST SHOW EVER VARIETY SHOW, 8 p.m.-12 midnight, Blue Sage Center for the Arts. $10 donation benefits Pick Up America, NFRIA-WSERC and show artists.

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Confluence Park, Delta. Mainstream. Caller is Mike Olieveri.

Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

FIRST SATURDAY MARKET EVENT, vendors, dunk tank, activities for kids, music by Route 66 and lots of fun. At 10:00 a.m. in the new Fairlamb Plaza behind the chamber offices, Mayor Ed Sisson presents a plaque to Davis Clothing commemorating their 100 years of business in Delta. Come to 3rd Street between Main and Palmer for a morning of activities and shopping.

Sunday, August 5

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: Rosewood & Ivory, clarinet, piano, sax, classical jazz.

COMMUNITY TRASH PICK-UP, with Pick Up America, 10 a.m., Paonia River Park. For more information, call The Conservation Center, 527-5307 ext. 206.

Monday, August 6

CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAONIA RESERVOIR, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tours in the North Fork at Leroux Creek Vineyards, an organic fruit farm, livestock ranch. Meet at Delta County Fairgrounds, Heritage Hall for bus trip from 2:30-5 p.m.

Gunnison Basin Roundtable meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss, “The Fire Mountain Canal Story.”

FREE COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT AND BLUES DANCING for all ages, 6:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia.

Tuesday, August 7

KIRK MADARIAGA FROM DOW DISCUSSES the effects of the drought on this year’s hunting season and changes to hunting rules, 7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Free.

Thursday, August 9

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: Jeri Arbany, vocal and guitar.

Saturday, August 11

DELTA COUNTY FAIR 5K hosted by Kappa Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 a.m., Hotchkiss High School. Afterwards watch the parade, downtown Hotchkiss. Proceeds from the run benefit Wave of the Future Technology Fund at Hotchkiss K-8.

Registration forms available at Weekender Sports, Hotchkiss.

For more information, call Sundee Shoemaker, 872-3440 or sundeeandgirls@tds.net.

ENJOY WINE AND JAZZ with Mike Gwinn and the North Fork Flyers, 5:30 p.m., Leroux Creek Vineyards. For more information, call Mike Gwinn, 527-3424.

YARD AND BASEMENT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, Delta.

Sunday, August 12

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: Metamoocil Mountain Boys, Americana, blues.

SONS OF NORWAY, VESTAFJELL LODGE, VIKING DAY PICNIC, 2 p.m., Hawthorne Park, 5th Street and Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction. Program and activities celebrate “Viking Culture with an Emphasis on Food” presented by Tom Sorensen and Roric. Picnic lunch features food from Viking period in history. Call Barb, 245-5649 or Bud, 242-3396 or read lodge newsletter, “Vestafjell Vandrer,” at www.vestafjelllodge.org for suggestions on food dishes to bring for the shared Viking meal. (Sorry, Vikings didn’t have potatoes or cucumbers yet.)

Guests interested in Scandinavian culture welcome.

Monday, August 13

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

BLACK CANYON CAMERA CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, 6 p.m., Heaven’s View community room. Post meeting program: part 2 of macro photography in preparation for a macro-photography exercise to be held later this year. For more information, contact Rae-Ann at rae-anns@live.com or 856-7809.

FREE YOUR INNER CHICKEN with Cage-Free Comedy improv troupe, 5:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Rehearsal open to public. Free.

With the Olathe Sweet Corn harvest in full swing, there’s bound to be plenty of great eating at the annual Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Aug. 3 and 4. In addition to all-youcan-eat sweet corn, the event features music, contests, booths, games and more.

The festival gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, but the event begins Friday afternoon with a custom car show and “hopper” car demonstration on Main Street.

After opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. Friday, a local duo, Anders Brothers, gets the music started. Country music legend Joe Diffie takes the stage at 7 p.m.

Joe Diffie is widely admired in the country music world as a consummate vocalist. Bluegrass is an indelible part of his musical make-up. His

Survivor performance is a must for those who enjoy hearing an artist at the top of his game tackle the most demanding kind of music under the country umbrella.

A pancake breakfast and parade get the action started on Saturday.

The Valley Food Partnership is sponsoring a “barn burner” bike ride, and Dream Catchers has planned a fund-raising 5k run, both of which begin at 6:30 a.m.

The festival gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday. Family fun continues throughout the day. The Harvest Barn showcases the heritage, diversity and importance of local agriculture.

Live entertainment, contests and games occupy the stage until the 5 p.m. wristband check. At 6 p.m., Delta County’s own David Starr Band kicks off the evening’s entertainment. The featured performer is Survivor, the band perhaps best known for “Eye of The Tiger,” the theme song for Rocky III. “Eye of The Tiger” spent seven weeks at the #1 spot on the U.S. charts.

The song won a Grammy, an Oscar nomination and was voted ‘Best New Song” by the Peoples Choice Awards.

Later releases “I Can’t Hold Back,” “High on You,” “The Search is Over” and “Is This Love” have kept Survivor at the top of the record and concert business.

Survivor — Jimi Jamison (vocals), Frankie Sullivan (guitar), Marc Droubay (drums), Billy Ozzello (bass) and Walter Tolentino (keyboards/gui-

Otto Mears to speak at museum’s 100th One of the most influential men in the pioneering era of Colorado, Otto Mears, “Pathfinder of the San Juans,” will appear at the Montrose County Historical Museum Aug. 11 to crown the depot’s 100th celebration. Gifted storyteller and impersonator from the Colorado Chatauqua Speakers Bureau, Steve Lee, known for his ability to bring historical figures to life, will portray Mears.

Otto Mears (1840-1931) is said to have made the most significant contributions of any single person to western Colorado’s early settlement. Starting as an orphan Russian immigrant at age 10, he became a politician, newspaper founder, mining financier, Ute Indian commissioner and transportation entrepreneur.

He was a witness at the

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trial of Alfred Packer, he helped design the Colorado State Capitol building, and was a power in Colorado politics for 50 years.

His place in Colorado’s history is immortalized in stained glass in the state senate chambers.

The program will take place on the street in front of the museum, 21 N. Rio Grande, starting at 7 p.m. Funded by the Colorado Humanities and the Montrose County Historical Society, admission is free but seating will be limited, so plan to come early.

Dunk the wrestlers Come dunk the Delta High School wrestlers at the First Saturday Market Aug. 4, on 3rd street between Main and Palmer streets. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to support this year’s team as they raise money for travel.

tar) — are still singing the songs that fans love.

Their performance will be followed by a fireworks show that provides a spectacular finish to the annual celebration.

Ticket prices for adults range from $5 (Saturday only, without concert) to $20 (all events, including Friday and Saturday concerts). Children’s tickets for ages 5-12 are $3 without the concert and $5 with the concert. Ticket locations include Olathe Town Hall, PaperWorks, Alpine Bank, Bank of Colorado and City Market.

Joe Diffie

Sunday chapel concert cancelled A family emergency has forced the Grand Junction duo Rosewood and Ivory to cancel the concert scheduled Sunday, Aug. 5, at the Chapel of the Cross.

Bill Heddles Recreation Center is offering volleyball skills and games for youth in grades K-6. The registration fee of $30 must be paid by Aug. 28.

Skills and games will be held Sept. 5 through Oct. 10 on Wednesday nights.

For more information contact Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or e-mail Whitnee@cityofdelta.net.

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Black Canyon Camera Club’s monthly meeting is Monday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Heaven’s View community room.

Post meeting program will be part two of macrophotography in preparation for a macro-photography exercise to be held later this year. Contact Rae-Ann with questions at rae-anns@live.com or 856-7809.

Cool Jazz to perform The Grand Junction quartet Cool Jazz will perform at the Chapel of the Cross on Thursday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. Cool Jazz has been performing in Grand Junction for 15 years. They were started as part of the Grand Junction Symphony’s Springfest Program which brings a wide variety of chamber music into elementary schools each spring. The personnel has changed over the years, but the inspirational music has remained the same, that of French jazz composer Claude Bolling, who is known for a series of crossover compositions and collaborations with classical musicians. The members of the group are Shelly Warren, flute; Amy Long-Markakis, piano; Ron Jordan, bass; and Tyler Vandermeer, drums.

Admission is by donation.

Wednesday, August 15

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.

THE SPIRIT OF STRINGS: ARNEIS STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Final classical concert of the summer.

Thursday, August 16

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: 5th Reel, Celtic, oldies, dance.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m., Cedaredge Elementary School, 380 N. Grand Mesa Drive.

August 17-18

NORTH FORK LIBERTY FESTIVAL, Paonia Town Park.

Saturday, August 18

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Confluence Park, Delta. Mainstream. Caller is Debby Steinkirchner. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-8564157. Ice cream social.

Sunday, August 19

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: George Miller and Sharon Clark, baritone and piano.

City of Delta Activity Update • TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

• HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/ Thursday 9:00-10:00 a.m.

• HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. NO CLASSES IN JULY. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate.

• GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine.

• ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, August 13 from 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Please register online at www. aliveat25.us.

• YOUTH TENNIS BLAST CAMP - For ages 8-13, August 6-12, Monday through Thursday from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and a tournament on Friday starting at 8:00 a.m.

• PICKLEBALL DROP-IN TIMES Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday/Friday 8:00-10:00 a.m. (new time). See front desk attendant for rental/court times.

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ADULT FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE - Register your teams now through August 1 for coed, women’s, or men’s leagues. Games start mid August.

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE - 2 divisions of play Open and Women’s Leagues. Register your teams by August 26. Games start September 10.

CPR/FIRST AID - Saturday, August 18 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Please register by Aug. 13.

COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE Saturday, August 18 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Music by Ula Vaun-Kirkman.

BABYSITTER’S TRAINING COURSE - American Red Cross Course designed for ages 10-15, on Monday/Tuesday, August 13 and 14 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Registration is going on now for boys and girls grades K-4. Register until August 26 with practices in September and games start in

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YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC- For ages 8-13 starts Saturday, September 8 (4 weeks) at 8:00 a.m. Register by September 2.

START SMART TENNIS - Introductory program for 5-7 year olds with Parent Participation on Saturday, September 8 for 4 weeks at 9:00 a.m. Please register by September 2.

PUNT, PASS AND KICK - For boys and girls age 6-15 as of Dec. 31, 2012. Compete in this skills challenge on Saturday, September 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Confluence Community Fields.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND GAMES - For ages K-6th starting on Wednesdays September 5-October 10. K-2nd graders play 4:00-4:40 p.m. 3rd-4th graders play 4:40-5:30 p.m. and 5th and 6th graders play 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please register by August 28.

CITY OF DELTA AND MCDONALDS 5K FUN RUN AND WALK - Saturday, September 8. Check in 8:00 a.m.Run/Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Preregister by August 31 and save or day of race by 8:00 a.m. Race starts behind Ace Hardware on the trail.

YOUTH/ADULT GUITAR COURSE Session 1 starts Saturday, October 6-November 3 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

HANDGUN SAFETY - Saturday, September 29 or October 20 from

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Classes fill up fast - so register early!

• HOME SCHOOL SWIM LESSONS - Registration starts August 20October 8. Classes will start on October 15-Nov. 14 Monday/ Wednesday from 2:00-2:40 p.m.

• “HAND-MADE” HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - Call for vendors. Registration starts Wednesday, August 1. This year show is Saturday, December 1 at BHRC.

DOUBLE DOU BLE DUEL RACQUETBALL RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, Sept. 22 Starting at 8:00 a.m. for racquetball, ra cquetball, then play 9-hole scramble at Devil’s Thumb.

Register by Tues., Sept. 4 (Limited to 24)

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

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Welcome to the 21st Annual

Olathe Sweet Corn Festival

Friday and Saturday • August 3-4 Featuring All the “Olathe Sweet” Sweet Corn You Can Eat!

Joe Diffie and Survivor - Live in Concert!

MENS • BOYS

CAR SHOW • PANCAKE BREAKFAST 5K RUN • PARADE • CORN-Y-LYMPICS CHEF’S COOKOFF • FIREWORKS • VENDORS MUSIC • BIKE RIDE

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Men’s Cuts ~ $1000 Boys’ Cuts ~ $800

See you at the Corn Fest!

Under 12

Women’s’s Cuts ~ $1500 Women New Hours: Thur. & Fri. 8:30-5:30 Sat. 9:00-Noon

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1:00-2:20 1:00 :20 p.m. My Brothers & I - Band 2:30:30-3:1515 p.m. Corn-Y-Lympics – Festival Fest ival Gates Open Corn Eating Contest “Olathe Sweet” Sweet Corn Adults Only Serving Begins Begins Men’s & Women’s - Main Stage Opening Openi ng Ceremonies 3:20-4:00 3:204:00 p.m. Cabin Fever - Band Emcees - Bill Sale & Wayne 4:10-5:00 p.m. Audio Blind - Band Blair 5:00-5:15 :00-5:15 p.m. Stage Dark National Anthem - TBA Fly Over from a World War II Welcome - Olathe Mayor Bomber Rob Smith Wristband Check Montrose County 4-H Grand 5:15-5:30 5:1 5-5:30 p.m. Corn-Y-Lympics – Champion Recognition Goin’ for the Gold Creamed Joe Diffie Signed Guitar Aucti Auction on Corn Dive Anders Brothers Band - Main Stage JOE DIFFIE – LIVE IN CONCERT

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Mayor wants fogging at fairgrounds

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The North Fork Mosquito Abatement District, in a three to two vote at a work session last week, decided not to fog the Delta County Fairgrounds prior to the start of the fair this Sunday.

According to Colorado’s Opening Meeting Laws, votes are only to be taken at posted public board meetings, not at work sessions as the district has described their meeting.

The decision to not fog has met with opposition from Hotchkiss Mayor Wendell Koontz who wrote on the district’s website, “The recent rains, warm weather, and the upcoming county fair are a great mix for the mosquitoes that carry West Nile. I and the Town strongly support all measures, including fogging at the fairgrounds, as a protective measure for our families, visitors and livestock.

The Board’s broad based IPM approach to mosquito management is working and the tools used include fogging. This is an instance where there is a clear need and duty to protect the community with fogging prior to the Fair opening.”

Despite writing in conclusion, “Thank you for the efforts you put into the NFMAD and for supporting the fogging at the fairgrounds,” the mosquito district has so far not budged on the fogging issue.

On Tuesday, July 31, Mayor Koontz said he wants to continue to try and work things out with the district. “I still think [fogging] is a viable tool to use to protect the people attending the county fair. I encourage the mosquito district to reconsider and do the prudent thing.”

Koontz added, “The Town is very supportive of the mosquito control district and wants to work together.”

Support Rogers Mesa Community House The Rogers Mesa Modern Womans Club is very proud to be the keepers of the historic building known as the Rogers Mesa Community House.

On Aug. 4, the club will have a yard sale and a bake sale with local crafters and

antique venders. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All proceeds from the yard sale and bake sale will go toward maintaining the Rogers Mesa Community House.

Stop in and share a story or a memory or learn more about its history.

Officer thwarts Paonia burglars

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

On July 18 at 1:35 in the morning Paonia Police officer Patrick Hinyard was on foot patrol in the 200 block of Grand Avenue. He observed broken glass in a side door of Nelle’s.

Burglars are believed to have fled the building. Two backpacks were left at the scene. Other evidence has been sent to Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Police have identified juvenile suspects who have not been apprehended.

The suspects took food and

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Among the cattails Cattails thrive along the ditch on Bone Mesa outside of Paonia. A nearby herd of cattle found shade under some tall cottonwoods.

Hotchkiss organizing beautification plan

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Hotchkiss Planning Commission met last Wednesday to discuss how to develop a downtown beautification plan.

The planning commission already has a number of documents to help build a framework for a plan. They include The Hotchkiss Community Master Plan just updated and adopted by the town council on July 12, a Timeline: Hotchkiss Downtown and Highway Corridor Improvement Planning updated July 11, a draft sidewalk ordinance awaiting final wording and adoption, the 2012 Hotchkiss Downtown and Highway Improvement Plan Survey of June 27 and the working rough draft from April 28, 2010 of the Hotchkiss Sidewalks and Trails Plan.

Tom Wills of the planning commission added to that a preliminary draft dated July 18 of the 2013-2018, Com-

money which has been recovered.

“We are seeing an increase in crime,” Paonia Police Chief Scott Leon said. “The entire month of July has been crazy and that goes clear back to the fights. We’ve been busy.”

Leon was referring to the assaults at Paonia Town Park just before the start of Cherry Days. There are no new developments in the assault case.

There are no suspects in the arson fire at Apple ValBY DIXIE JACOBS LUKE ley Storage. The building has Special to the DCI been totally removed. All that How long can a group of remains is a cement pad. individuals persist in their

merce president, said the chamber could help with maintenance.

Mary Hockenbery, planning commission chair, said the members need to decide which parts of the beautification plan they want to work on including zoning revisions, a sign ordinance, sidewalks and trails plan, parking and an annexation policy.

Concerning the recent removal of two mature trees by the owner of Subway on Bridge Street, Mayor Koontz said the owner did consult with Mike Owens, public works director. The trees had not been trimmed blocking viewing of street signs. The trees had been allowed to become too tall and overgrown. The owner will replace the trees when landscaping for the new parking lot goes in, the mayor said.

The building formerly used by House of Flowers will be torn down for the parking lot.

Reservoir celebration brings tours to valley

Hunters can scope out North Fork prospects On Tuesday, Aug. 7 the program, “Hunting in the North Fork Valley 2012,” will be presented at the Blue Sage Center in Paonia, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as a benefit for the West Elk Mountain Search and Rescue.

Kirk Madariaga, Division of Wildlife manager, will discuss hunting as it is affected this year by the drought, not only pressure on wild game, but on possible regulation changes.

As part of this event, which is another in the Blue Sage “This is Where We Live” series, Robert Stephenson of Paonia‘s Safari Adventure Wildlife Art and Taxidermy will display some of his photography and wildlife taxidermy. The full exhibit will be at the Blue Sage Aug. 1-9.

Check out the black bear in the front gallery!

There is no admission fee, but raffle tickets for over $200 hunting, wild game and camping related products will be sold at the door. Tickets are at $5 each, three for $10. The ticket holder must be present at the drawing to win.

Sponsors of the event include Safari Adventure Wildlife Art and Taxidermy, Homestead Market, Coffee and Breakfast Burritos, Hotchkiss City Market, Week-

munity Downtown Core and Highway Corridors Improvement Plan.

The commission also received a sheet detailing how curb extensions could be used to slow traffic at intersections and improve pedestrian safety. The sidewalk is extended beyond the curb so that pedestrians and motorists have much improved vision. The article lists benefits as decreasing the street width and shortening the time pedestrians are exposed to traffic. The curb extensions can be placed at intersections or mid-block.

Mayor Wendell Koontz, who is a member of the commission, stated the Town of Hotchkiss can provide capital funds to build improvements, but does not have the personnel or funds for ongoing maintenance.

Nathan Sponseller, Hotchkiss Chamber of Com-

ender Sports, Walmart, and the Grand Junction Sports Authority.

Come and support the West Elk Mountain Search and

Rescue. For more information call the Blue Sage Center at 527-7243 or visit www.bluesage.org.

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Visitors to the Blue Sage Center in Paonia are being greeted by this bear and skunk. Robert Stephenson is displaying his photography and taxidermy from Aug. 1-9 as part of the series, “This is Where We Live.”

efforts to build a reservoir?

How many times can they meet with disappointment of a plan that failed and start again?

Before the current site of the Paonia Reservoir, what were other proposed sites for water storage to bring much needed late season water to the North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River?

How does a canal company build a ditch and enlarge it into a canal when their shareholders cannot pay assessments?

What does a water company do when the engineer who is in the final stages of reconnaissance on your planned reservoir gets his draft notice just weeks before the contract was to be completed with the Bureau of Reclamation?

How does a canal company deal with the pesky beavers that want to build dams across the canal?

How does the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company react when a land owner with property adjacent to the canal threatens to shoot the ditch rider?

For over 100 years the Fire Mountain Canal has delivered water in the North Fork of the Gunnison. And for the last 50 years the Paonia Reservoir has stored water for late season delivery to the canal. The 50th anniversary will be celebrated in Hotchkiss on Monday, August 6. This event is in conjunction with the Delta County Fair and Rodeo.

The day will start with tours in the valley to show how water is used. One tour will go to the Ela Family Farm and the Kropp Brothers Orchard.

Another will visit the Leroux Creek Vineyard. A third tour

will go to Campbell and Sons Ranch. These are chances to see where food comes from and learn about modern, efficient methods used to conserve water and take care of the land. The fourth tour will be underground at the West Elk Mine. Among other things participants will learn why the mines need water.

For the first three tours, groups will board buses and leave Heritage Hall at the Delta County Fair Grounds at 9:30 on Monday, August 6. Reservations will be helpful for the tours. Reservations are a must for the mine tour as special arrangements will be necessary. To reserve a space on one of the tours, call 872-6265 or e-mail dluke6265@juno.com.

From 2:30-5:00 p.m. the Gunnison Roundtable will meet at the Memorial Hall on 1st Street in downtown Hotchkiss. The public is invited to attend the meeting to learn how the Roundtable addresses water needs of the Gunnison Basin.

At 6:30 at the Memorial Hall local peaches and ice cream will be served. Then there will be a historical presentation about the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company. This presentation will answer the questions at the beginning of this article.

The recently opened Jacob Hoover Cowen Herbarium and the Hotchkiss Crawford Museum will also be open for the celebration on August 6 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The herbarium houses 300 species of plants collected in Delta County and adjoining watersheds. Carolyn Sue Hall, the PAONIA RESERVOIR TO B2

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Travel, sample and dine Paonia Reservoir on the West Elk Wine Trail The wineries of the West Elks AVA announce the fourth annual West Elks Wine Trail event Aug. 2-5.

Wineries participating are Alfred Eames Cellars, Azura Winery and Gallery, Black Bridge Winery, Delicious Orchards, Fire Mountain Vineyard, Leroux Creek Vineyards, Liliputian Winery, Mesa Winds Farm and Winery, S. Rhodes Vineyards, Stone Cottage Cellars, Terror Creek Winery and 5680.

To start your free West Elks Wine Trail tour, stop by any of the 12 West Elk wineries to pick up your trail map for the weekend. Each winery will feature food and wine pairings, with a focus on local foods. Each winemaker will enhance your tastings with two favorite selected recipes to complement their wines.

The nine wine tasting rooms will offer a wide variety of activities including vineyard tours, art displays, tastings, optional dinners, food pairings, mountain views and more. A complimentary wine glass will be given to those who travel along the wine trail and collect recipes from at

least five wineries.

Kick off your weekend with a free concert in Paonia’s wonderful town park on Thursday, Aug. 2.

On Friday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m., Black Bridge Winery offers “Dinner By The River.” Enjoy a casual dining event in the vineyard, celebrating the best wine, fruit and vegetables from the farm. RSVP by calling 527-6838. Cost is $60 per person.

The “Winemakers Dinner” on Saturday, Aug. 4, at Alfred Eames Cellars is sold out.

There’s still an opportunity to “Dine In The Vines” at Leroux Creek Vineyards with your hosts Joanna and Yvon Gros.

Enjoy a Saturday dinner with a French flair set in the ambiance of their vineyard. The cuisine will be prepared with wine, using only local food of the North Fork Valley.

Joining the group for the evening will be special guest Thomas Huber, author of “An American Provence,” inspired by his time at Leroux Creek Inn and Vineyards and the North Fork Valley. Cost is $65 per person. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For reservations call 872-4746.

Hotchkiss Inn 406 Highway 133 Hotchkiss, CO 1-800-817-1418 hotchkissinnmotel.com

For a romantic Saturday “Dinner At Twilight” make your reservations now at the Azura Winery and Gallery, (970) 390-4251 or e-mail AzuraPaonia@aol.com.

Cost is $75 per person.

Dinner starts at 7 p.m.

Savor the beautiful sunset over the West Elk mountains and North Fork Valley.

On Sunday, Aug. 5, feast on the Delicious Orchards’ “North Fork Gourmet Sunday Brunch” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost is $18 per person, $10 for kids under 13.

Make reservations at 527-1110.

FROM PAGE B1 curator, will be on hand to answer questions. The museum will have a special display of Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company information.

Both the museum and herbarium are located on the corner of 3rd Street and Hotchkiss Avenue in Hotchkiss.

This event is sponsored by the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company, the North Fork Conservancy District, the Gunnison Basin Roundtable, the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University, the Colorado River Conservation District Photo submitted and the Bureau of Recla- This is how Paonia Reservoir looked when it was mation. completed 50 years ago in 1962.

It’s Pickin’ in the Park!

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Pickin’ in the Park, that great free concert series in Paonia Town Park the first four Thursdays in August, kicks off Aug. 2 with international singer Carrie Rodriguez. The 6 p.m. concert opens with Sea Stars. Rodriguez follows with two sets. Pickin’ Productions, purveyors of fine live music in western Colorado, is responsible for bringing in top talent from around the country for this annual summer series.

Here’s how Kelly Dearmore of The Dallas Observer described the singer this past March, “Rodriguez can switch from barn-burning country to noir rock to heartbreaking folk with a grace and ease that isn’t possible for most artists.”

A native of Austin, Texas, Rodriguez is classically trained and handles the fiddle and mandolin with finesse. Her on-stage performance exudes warmth as she executes her range of

Photo submitted

Carrie Rodriguez performs at the gazebo in Paonia Town Park this Thursday for Pickin’ in the Park. On Aug. 9, Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys perform. The Stray Birds are their opening act. Liza’s Gogo Lab with Jaden Carlson perform on the third Thursday. Darrell Scott with Ashleigh Flynn complete the series on Aug. 23. All concerts are free.

country, gospel and pop.

Rodriguez has toured with Jeff Bridges and accompanied him on his Colbert Report guest appearance last year.

Her next highly anticipated album is “Give Me All You Got” with Grammy-nominated producer Lee Townsend.

Rodriguez’s stop in Paonia is part of an international tour taking her throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

In conjunction with Pickin’ in the Park, Pickin’ Productions has announced they are holding a Children’s Music Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Talmage Room at KVNF in Paonia from 1-3 p.m. with The Stray Birds, an acoustic trio who will be playing in the park later that evening. The focus will be on singing harmonies. No instruments are required.

The workshop is free and open to kids seven to 16 years of age.

For more information, go online to www. pickinproductions.com.

NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Mosquito district defends actions (Editor’s note: Following a split vote to not spray for mosquitoes at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss — made during a “work session” last week which appears to not meet standards set by Colorado’s Sunshine Law — and the posting of the resignation of a board member on the NFMAD website, North Fork Mosquito Abatement District board member Rosemary Bilchak submitted the following press release.)

Some have complained that the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District has not been spraying this year, saying that the district is “doing nothing” about the mosquitoes.

Irrigation in the North Fork Valley has enabled the valley to flourish.

However, irrigation can also cause mosquitoes to flourish. This year, the combination of irrigation, unseasonably hot weather, and an early drop in the flow of the river has resulted in high mosquito populations. This makes the Mosquito District look bad, and to some, the lack of the smell of poison in the air means the district must be “doing nothing.”

Of course, if you wish to see for yourself how the district is “doing nothing,” you may call the district field office at 5276681 and volunteer to ride along with one of the district’s four full-time technicians, as they scour the 50 square miles of the district, monitoring and treating over 500 mosquito breeding sites.

To ride along, you will need to be at the “shed” on O Road, just south of Matthews Lane in Paonia, no later than 6 a.m. Bring your irrigation boots. Depending on the route, you may want to wear waders. Of course, long pants are preferable to shorts. We recommend that you wear a hat and use sunblock and insect repellant. Bring plenty of drinking water. And possibly, carry a machete. It can be a long day.

At the end of the day, you can decide which is closer to “doing nothing” — hiking through ravines and underbrush and swampy fields of cattails, carrying a 40-to50-lb backpack blower of larvicide, five days a week, every week of the hot summer months, killing juvenile mosquitoes before they hatch into

flying adults; or, driving each area once a week, fogging the streets with poison.

If you are wondering why the “doing nothing” district is going to so much trouble to tramp through so many practically impassible areas of brush and undergrowth, ask some of the people who remember just a few years back, when the district was spraying weekly.

Several locals lost their honeybees. Birds and frogs and butterflies were scarce, too. Some residents fled the valley for the entire summer due to the way the spray affected their health. Others huddled behind closed doors and windows, with air conditioning shut off, in 90+ degree weather.

So, what is the benefit of weekly fogging? Well, the benefit is that residents see and hear and smell that the district is “doing something.” This comforts residents, so they conclude that they do not need to protect themselves. There is peace of mind.

Yet, during that time of weekly fogging, our valley had the highest per capita incidence of West Nile Virus in the entire state.

Some trade-off — exposing ourselves and our children to toxins that kill all sorts of beneficial wildlife and results in high rates of human WNV in exchange for a false sense of security, a fraudulent peace of mind.

Depending on the wind speed and direction, fogging may kill no more than ten to thirty percent of the adult mosquitoes that are within a few dozen feet of the pickup, on the downwind side of the fogger.

It has a kill rate of zero for the mosquito larvae that will become adults over the next few days, no matter where they are.

The kill rate is near zero for mosquitoes on the side of your house away from the street.

To kill, the fog has to encounter a mosquito in flight. That is why the spray is called “fog.” The fogger emits Ultra-Low Volume particles in an attempt to suspend them in the air for as long as possible. This improves the chances that the fog will hit a flying adult mosquito. It also means chances of inhaling these particles are increased.

These toxins, derived

Pick Up America in North Fork Valley this week A dedicated group of young adults have been walking across the country for over two years now, picking up litter and engaging communities across the country with the zero waste movement.

This group, Pick Up America, will be visiting the North Fork Valley over the weekend of Aug. 4-5.

Several events are planned.

On Thursday, Aug. 2, the group will visit the Recycled Art Installation at Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia.

Pick Up America will speak at the Paonia Rotary Club Thursday at noon and will host an information booth at Pickin’ in the Park that evening.

On Saturday, Aug. 4, enjoy “The Trashiest Show Ever,” a fundraiser variety show and dance party at the Blue Sage Center at 8 p.m. The adult-themed event will consist of a variety show, which will include trash-inspired improv with Cage-Free Comedy, music, burlesque, and multimedia presentations about Pick Up America’s experiences crossing the country picking up litter. A dance party at the Blue Sage will follow the presentation. The event will have a $10 suggested donation.

A community trash pickup will take place

from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. Meet at noon at the Paonia River Park. Participants are encouraged to come in Captain Planet-inspired costume.

After the afternoon of litter pickup, join Pick Up America for a pint at Revolution Brewing Community Pint Night, where $1 of every pint will go to Pick Up America.

Pick Up America began in March 2010, when four recent college graduates began walking from Assateague Island, Maryland, to the San Francisco Bay. Now into their third year, Pick Up America has collected over 160,000 pounds of litter across 2,700 miles of highway.

To schedule a Pick Up America presentation for your group, class, or organization, contact Lily at 301-915-6572 or lily@pickupamerica.org.

For more information on Pick Up America, visit www.pickupamerica.org, If you would like more information about the events during Pick Up America’s North Fork Valley visit, or more information on how to recycle in Delta County, visit www.theconservationcenter.org, contact The Conservation Center at 5275307x206, or e-mail alex@ theconservationcenter. org.

from nerve gas, affect your nervous system just as it does the mosquito’s.

Some mistakenly believe that fog kills mosquitoes for up to two weeks. The truth is that, once the fog settles, which is anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours after the truck goes by, there is no residual killing effect on mosquitoes.

Soon, fresh adults will hatch to take the place of any mosquito that might have been dropped by the fog. Residual chemical should be washed from playground equipment, food products, birdbaths, etc., because the toxic effect is still there for humans and other animals — just not mosquitoes!

There is also the problem of resistance. A study in the North Fork in 2007 concluded that regular

spraying resulted in mosquitoes that were immune to the spray. According to the study’s author, Malathion is rarely used anymore because Culex mosquitoes, the kind that carries WNV, readily develop resistance to organophosphates. He noted that calendar spraying is simply ineffective and only exacerbates the development of resistance.

The district has used permethrin in its fogging operations in recent years as an alternative to organophosphates. However, the EPA fact sheet on Permethrin says it is “highly toxic” to aquatic organisms and to honeybees. A 2007 report done in Paonia summarizing 108 peer-reviewed studies found significant human health effects from permethrin ranging from Parkinson’s to childhood

brain cancers.

Experience has shown that a much more effective approach is to prevent mosquitoes from becoming adults. This requires much more time and effort — remember your trek through those boggy marshes at 6 a.m. with the intrepid crew? And yes, it takes tax money.

However, it is effective.

We are actually getting benefit from our tax dollars and killing mosquitoes by the millions.

You are not smelling mosquito spray in the air this summer; but that does not mean that the district is doing nothing.

In fact, the reports of mosquitoes with WNV are proof that the district is doing something. Without the trapping performed by the district, the Delta County Board of Health would have no idea that

WNV is in the North Fork.

The District is finding it because they’re looking for it — in the mosquito pools — and not waiting until local hospitals report the disease in humans.

Notably, there have been no reports of West Nile in humans since the District started its current style of “doing nothing.”

The District prefers to use non-toxic methods, mainly because they are actually effective. Spraying has an overall counter-productive effect: A false sense of protection coupled with the destruction of helpful predators, essential pollinators and other non-targeted species, including you.

To see what others have learned about mosquito spraying, just take a look at https:// sites.google.com/site/ saynaytospray/.

4TH ANNUAL PAONIA & HOTCHKISS

West Elks Wine Trail Food & Wine Pairings — Self-Guided Tour Winemaker Recipe Collection

August 3, 4 & 5 • 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Five Vineyard Dinners Participating Wineries:

5680’ Vineyards Black Bridge Winery Azura Cellars Liliputian Winery Terror Creek Winery S. Rhodes Vineyards

Stone Cottage Cellars Mesa Winds Winery Fire Mountain Vineyard Alfred Eames Cellars Cellars Leroux Creek Vineyards Delicious Orchards, North Fork Cellars

www.westelksava.com/wine-trail-2012.html For more information contact: (970) 390-4251

THANK YOU TO THE BUYERS 2011 DELTA COUNTY FAIR JUNIOR MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE The Delta County Fair’s Market Livestock Committee and Delta County 4-H and FFA members wish to again publicly express their thanks to the businesses and individuals who purchased livestock in 2011, and invite them all to support the 2012 Market Livestock Sale!

GRAND CHAMPIONS Market Beef Chicken Meat Pen Market Goat Market Lamb Rabbit Meat Pen Market Swine Market Turkey RESERVE GRAND CHAMPIONS Market Beef Chicken Meat Pen Market Goat Market Lamb Rabbit Meat Pen Market Swine Market Turkey

EXHIBITOR Kacey Miles Carson Pipher Kaitlyn Sharpe Shane Anderson Sabrina Archibeque Colby Wilson Morgan Hartigan

PURCHASER Delta Hardware Hotchkiss Automotive, Inc. JC Propane Wells Fargo Bank/Producers Coop Becker SMC West Delta County Federal Credit Union Andy & Tonya Pipher

EXHIBITOR Taylor Carsten Tyrell Clock Tristyn Johnson Kambry Hall Sabrina Archibeque James LeValley Tia Clock

PURCHASER First Colorado National Bank IMC Company/J Cotter J Ranch West Slope Ag Center Arlo & Susan Cox Delta-Montrose Electric Assn.

Ahlberg Farms/Mountain Fresh Corn Hotchkiss Automotive, Inc.

DELTA COUNTY BRED AND FED Champion Beef Taylor Carsten Reserve Champion Beef Seth Hartman Champion Goat Brooke Richards Reserve Champion Goat Brandy Gresham Champion Lamb Jace Peebles Reserve Champion Lamb Jace Peebles Champion Swine Christie Anderson Reserve Champion Swine Lauryn Kiefer

First Colorado National Bank Turnbull Land & Livestock Delta-Montrose Electric Association Wilbur-Ellis Company Dr. Jennifer Craig (Not Sold) TK Mining, LLC Spring Branch Excavating/Doggy Bag Delivery

~ INDIVIDUAL & VOLUME BUYERS ~

CRAWFORD

GRAND JUNCTION AREA

Black Mesa Lodge Crawford Country Bank Andy & Tonya Pipher Taylor Family Ranch Tracy’s Camp Stool Ranch

Alexandra Clark Promotions Consultant Berentis Rodeo Grand Junction Pipe & Supply* Nabors Drilling USA* United Companies Western Implement*

DELTA Ahlberg Farms/Mtn. Fresh Corn Becker SMC West Brickyard Motors Callaway Meats Calhoun Outfitters City Market - Delta & Hotchkiss* Mike & Mary Clarke Delta Auto Parts Delta County Farm Bureau Delta County Federal Credit Union Delta County Memorial Hospital Delta Elevator* Delta Hardware* Delta Sales Yard, Inc.* Escalante Ranch* First Colorado National Bank* Glen’s Barber Shop K.C. Harris Hellman Chevrolet* Hellman Motor Company* Homestead Meats* IMC Company* JC Propane* Kwiki Tire Service* National RV Refrigeration Phillips Machine West Producers Coop Sisson Feed & Ranch* Stacked Rack Trophy Productions State Farm Insurance Kevin Parks TK Mining, LLC Tayshen Automotive* U.S. Tractor & Harvest, Inc. Varner Equipment* Wells Fargo Bank* Whiteside Companies Wilbur-Ellis Company

HOTCHKISS Bolinger & Queen* Campbell & Sons Ranches* City Market - Delta & Hotchkiss* CNC Consulting Delta County Federal Credit Union Duckworks Auto Parts Fire Mountain Fruit First State Bank of Colorado* Hotchkiss Automotive, Inc.* Hotchkiss Elks Lodge #1807 Roy & Frances Hunt Kwiki Tire II* LeValley Ranch Master & Doyle Petroleum Co.* North Fork Bank* Rundle Construction* Sissons North Fork* Turnbull Land & Livestock* Weekender Sports Wendale

MONTROSE/OLATHE Cottage Care, Inc. Delta Montrose Electric Assn.* Producers Coop Rocky Mountain Aggregate & Construction, LLC* Rocky Mountain Steel* West Slope Ag Center*

PAONIA & SOMERSET First Colorado National Bank* Foam Tech Yancy Gore Grant’s Auto Repair* Homestead Meats* J Cotter J Ranch* Jens Lange*

Olen & Debbie Lund Mountain Coal Company* Oxbow Mining, LLC* Paonia State Bank Roberts Enterprises Spring Branch Excavating/ Doggy Bag Delivery* TDS Telecom*

SURFACE CREEK COMMUNITIES Arlo & Susan Cox* Dr. Jennifer Craig* Grand Mesa Discount* Pro Electrical Contractors, Inc* Shaffer Real Estate* Surface Creek Bank*

OUT OF THE AREA Brown Automotive Group

BUYERS’ POOL Gold Sponsors - $1,000 or more Bank of Colorado Bear Ranch Bowie Mine Silver Sponsors - $500 or more Beavers Construction John Paul Coats Farm Credit Services of the Mountain Plains Hawk Homes & Land Jumbo Concessions Roberts Land & Cattle LLC TSM Construction West Range Reclamation Bronze Sponsors - $250 or more Ayer & Ayer Ranch Coldwell Banker Colorado Realty Gordon Murchison Paonia Car Wash Gary and Amy Peebles Scott Electric Inc. Southgate Commercial, LLC Southwest Pump, LLC

Sponsors Shane, Luke and Erica Anderson Chris and Peggy Decker Gip Gafford Elaine Johnston Koppes Refrigeration & Heating Luce Pipher - Figure 3 Ranch Red Canyon Construction, Inc. Myles and Lisa Roberts Rodman’s Fertilizer & Custom Farming Tribble & Sons Construction LLC Buyers’ Pool members - both businesses and individuals - pool donations, creating additional purchasing power for 4-H & FFA kids. Our members’ contributions enabled the Buyers’ Pool to purchase 26 market animals at this year’s Junior Market Livestock Sale! Call Gary Peebles, at (970) 872-4900 to join the Buyers’ Pool and make a difference to the local kids in our community!

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Chandra Carr Delta Sales Yard Staff CSU Cooperative Extension Holly, Dan, Devon & Lane Varner Les Mergelman Rod & Dale Hall Cliff Morgan Mark LeValley Angie Collins North Fork Bank & Staff Irene & Chris Stewart Mallery Valdez We would also like to give special thanks to the Buyers’ Pool and Gary Peebles of North Fork Bank for raising the floor prices for beef, goat, sheep and swine. (*denotes Volume Buyers)

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NORTH FORK TIMES

Delta County Independent

French chef is enchanting

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Michéle Haines, the French chef, from Spring Mill Café and Gallery in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania visited and cooked her way through Paonia last week. Haines is a small bundle of great kinetic energy with a passion for life and food.

There can’t be one without the other.

Haines just goes and

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goes like the Energizer bunny seeing what doors previously closed to her will now open wide. She travels around the world preparing group and private gourmet dinners for pleasure and education.

Her business card says she is an “executive chef.”

Last Thursday’s dinner at the Bross Hotel was an enchanting evening for conversation, humor, wine imbibing

Photo by Kathy Browning

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Linda Lentz, Bross Hotel owner, laughs at the entertaining banter of chef Michéle Haines last Thursday evening. Elaine and Jim Brett were among the guests treated to “Variations of Truffles.”

and tasting some delicacies for the first time like truffles (At least for me.

I don’t usually eat this fancy.)

Haines, whose connection with Paonia was the daughter of someone she worked with 40 years ago, prepared two gourmet dinners.

The first was at Annie’s Place, a culinary retreat

by Annie Keohane. For the main course, guests could choose between a Moroccan Vegan or Chicken Tajine. For dessert, an avocado chocolate mousse.

It takes Haines three days to prepare the entire dinner. When Keohane needed her kitchen back, Haines walked from Pitkin Mesa to downtown Paonia. As she strode through the neighborhood she came to the historic Bross Hotel. Introducing herself to proprietress Linda Lentz, the two planned the second gourmet dinner.

On the menu at the Bross Hotel was Créme de Carottes aux Truffes

Partygoers involved in accident, shoooting

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

On July 26, Gunnison County North District officers were called to a traffic accident on County Road 710, known as Minnesota Creek Road.

Information was also received that one of the individuals involved had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Troopers from the Colorado State Patrol and deputies from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office also responded at about 3:30 a.m.

Preliminary investigations reveal four juveniles were involved in the incident and it is

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believed that a 16-yearold male from Hotchkiss may have attempted to commit suicide. The male was transported to Paonia High School, where he was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital. According to the Gunnison County Sheriff ’s Office, the teen is in stable condition.

Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee said his deputies have determined the four juveniles were at a party on Lone Pine Road above Paonia where alcohol was available. Two of the individuals decided to leave and were involved in a minor accident on Minnesota Creek Road. One individual began walking down the road; the other was able to get the vehicle out of the ditch but then suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The shooting is being investigated by the Gunnison County Sheriff ’s Office. The Colorado State Patrol is handling the accident investigation, and the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office is trying to determine who supplied the alcohol to the minors at the party.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Bross Hotel maid and Colorado Mesa University student Justine Benedict sniffs the bowl containing truffles which French chef Michéle Haines (right) used in a variety of dishes for a special dinner. The dinner was hosted by the Bross Hotel in Paonia July 26. Andrea Martin (center) of The Living Farm Cafe helped in the kitchen and served the fourcourse meal. (white carrot soup with a garnish of truffles), Pâté de Foie Truffé avec Moutarde et Cornichons (liver pâté with truffles on top, a sliced date, a cute little pickle, a fancy mustard sauce, lettuce and a baguette). Next was Boeuf Bourguignon Truffé (delicious chunks of beef and potatoes).

Dessert was Mousee au Chocolat (with a peppermint leaf on top). All in all, the various flavors blended and enchanted for a first class dining adventure.

Haines let each course be savored by her guests before serving the next.

She filled the time with marvelous tales. She spoke of coming to the U.S. as an interpreter for the United Nations. She soon found it was not to her liking and she quit.

When told she had signed a contract, she explained that in international law a contract signed by a person under 21 years of age is not valid.

She left guests entertained and satisfied with many stories from her life.

To conclude the evening she asked if the guests would like to make a donation to take home the leftovers. If they did, she would give their donation to a favorite charity. The dinner guests selected the Food Bank at the Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church.

Should Michéle Haines find her way back to Colorado, it will be worth your while to acquaint yourself with her and her cooking. Both have a lot of love and flair.

New trail funding option

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Engineer Joanne Fagan gave the Hotchkiss Town Council two funding options for a new trail that would go from the “Y” at Highways 92 and 133 to the Delta County Fairgrounds.

The original approved funding by CDOT will cover 80 percent of the cost with the town required to provide a 20 percent match. Most of the match will need to be in cash. The part of the match that could be an in kind contribution has to meet stringent CDOT requirements. The town match is currently estimated between $50,000 to $80,000 for the esti-

mated $400,000 project.

With the CDOT funding the trail could be completed in 2013.

If the Town of Hotchkiss doesn’t mind waiting for the trail to be completed in 2014, it could apply for the very competitive Safe Routes to School funding also by CDOT. This would pay for 100 percent of the project funding up to $300,000.

The total project cannot exceed $300,000. If the town decides to apply in November for this funding, word on whether they won would not be known until next April.

The council will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16 to walk the proposed trail route.

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2012 DELTA COUNTY FAIR!

THE FIRST COMPLETED COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT UNIT

Theme: “Reflecting on the Past — Conserving for the Future”

In conjunction with The Delta County Fair and Rodeo in Hotchkiss, CO

August 6, 2012 ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tours in the North Fork

Visit Leroux Creek Vineyards, the Ela Family Farm & Kropp Bros. Orchard or the Campbell and Sons Ranch. Learn where food comes from and how Paonia Reservoir water is used. Meet buses at the Delta County Fair Grounds, Heritage Hall in Hotchkiss, go to one of the sites and return to fair grounds.

Or tour the West Elk Mine. This is a limited tour and will have special arrangements for those going.

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Herbarium Open House on the corner of 3rd and hotchkiss avenue Visit the recently opened Jacobs Hoover Cowen Herbarium. With 300 species of plants from Delta County and Adjoining Watersheds and visit with curator Carolyn Sue Hall.

Also the Hotchkiss Crawford Museum will be open next door.

2:30-5:00 p.m.

Gunnison Basin Roundtable Meeting Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss Sit in on the meeting to see how the Roundtable addresses water needs of the Gunnison Basin.

6:300-8:00 p.m.

The Fire Mountain Canal & Reservoir Story Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss

Enjoy ice cream with local peaches while learning how the Fire Maountain brought water to North Fork orchards and farms. Historic photos will be on display.

Reservations will be necessary for the tours Call 970-872-6265

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 6:00 p.m.

Decorate Club Wall Party SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 9:00 a.m.

4-H Heritage Hall Exhibits Interview Judging (must have appointed time) SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 8:00 a.m.

Pee Wee Division of the Junior Rodeo 9:00 a.m.

Dutch Oven Cooking Contest 10:00 a.m.

Junior Rodeo - 4-H/FFA Ranch Horse Events to follow Junior Rodeo MONDAY, AUGUST 6 DELTA COUNTY MONDAY NIGHT AT THE FAIR 8:00 a.m.

4-H/FFA Horse Show - Both Arenas w/Written Test 7:00 p.m.

TEAM ROPING SADDLE SHOOT-OUT 8:00 p.m.

Poultry & Rabbits in Place TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 8:00 a.m.

Entry Office & Heritage Hall Open for Open Class Entries 9:00 a.m.

Rabbit Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN 9:00 a.m.

Dairy Cow Show 11:00 a.m.

4-H Fashion Revue Awards - Events Center 11:00 a.m.

Salida Circus Entertainers in the Park 1:00 p.m.

Poultry Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN 2:00 p.m.

4-H Dog Obedience Show 4:00 p.m.

Dairy Goats in Place 4:30 p.m.

Alpaca Open Show - Event Center 5:00 p.m.

Diary Goat Milk Out 5:30 p.m.

Llama Show - 4-H/FFA & OPEN - Event Center 5:30 p.m.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL 6:00 p.m.

All Junior Livestock entered and stalled in the barn 7:00 p.m.

Entries Close at Heritage Hall WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 7:00 a.m.

Sheep, Goats, Swine and Beef Weigh-In 8:00 a.m.

Team Sorting - Big Arena 8:30 a.m.

All Open Class Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers & Baked Goods in Place for Judging 9:00 a.m.

Judging of Heritage Hall Open Class Exhibits 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Harness Club Display in Old Beef Barn 11:00 a.m.

Salida Circus Entertainers in the Park 11:00 a.m.

4-H Creative Cooks 2:00 p.m.

Goat Showmanship followed by Market Goat/Dairy Goat Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 5:00 p.m.

Team Sorting Finals - Big Arena 7:00 p.m.

Swine Showmanship followed by Breeding Swine Show 4-H/FFA AND OPEN

8:00 p.m.

Heritage Hall Closes THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 8:00 a.m.

Market Swine Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 9:00 a.m.

Heritage Hall Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Harness Club Display in Old Beef Barn 11:00 a.m.

Salida Circus Entertainers in the Park 2:00 p.m.

Market Sheep Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 3:00 p.m.

Farm Mechanics Judging 7:00 p.m.

DEMOLITION DERBY 8:00 p.m.

Heritage Hall Closes FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 8:00 a.m.

Beef Show - 4-H/FFA AND OPEN 9:00 a.m.

Heritage Hall Opens 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Harness Club Display in Old Beef Barn 11:00 a.m.

Salida Circus Entertainers in the Park 6:00 p.m.

Round Robin Showmanship Contest - Event Center 6:30 p.m.

TEAM PENNING, MAIN ARENA 7:00 p.m.

LOCAL TEAM ROPING SHOOT-OUT FINALS MUTTON BUSTIN’ & CALF RIDIN’ LOCAL BARREL RACE, RANCH RODEO 8:00 p.m.

Heritage Hall Closes 10:00 p.m.

HHS Cheerleaders Dance at Memorial Hall SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 9:00 a.m.

Heritage Hall Open 10:00 a.m.

Fair Parade - Downtown 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Harness Club Display in Old Beef Barn 11:30 a.m.

Delta County Livestock Association Barbecue 12:00 Noon Entertainment in the Park - Metamoocil Mountain Boys IN THE EVENTS CENTER 1:00 p.m.

Awards presented to Grand Exhibitors 1:00 p.m.

Premier Exhibitor Awards 2:00 p.m.

MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE - EVENTS CENTER 7:00 p.m.

RANCH RODEO/MUTTON BUSTIN’ & CALF RIDIN’ DELTA COUNTY FAIR & RODEO QUEEN CORONATION 8:00 p.m.

Heritage Hall Closes SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 7:00 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast at Fairgrounds 8:00 a.m.

Load Out Sale Stock 8:00 a.m.

Premium Money Paid Until 1:00 p.m.

Release of All Exhibits ALL EXHIBITS AND PREMIUM MONEY MUST BE PICKED UP

BY 1:00 P.M.

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All Glass Monday champs

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

US Bank and Kwiki Auto Service began last Monday’s final day of tournament play needing a win to advance to the finals of the Coed Silver Tournament against All Glass Station. The two teams played one of the lowest scoring games of the summer with US Bank claiming a 5-2 victory and a berth in

the tournament finals against All Glass Station.

All Glass, the number four seed in the tournament, started strong in the title game and held on for a 12-6 win.

In the game between US Bank and Kwiki Auto, Kwiki’s Robert Birawer made two over the shoulder catches to save runs but US Bank’s early offensive success gave them a 5-1 lead after four

innings of play. A single run in the fifth was the last Kwiki would get in the game to make the final score 5-2.

US Bank was the team that sent Kwiki to the losers’ bracket on the opening day of tournament action by the score

of 16-6.

Kwiki, the league’s number three seed in the tournament, finished third with the loss to Kwiki Auto.

In the championship game, US Bank, the second seeded team, needed two wins over All Glass

Station if they were to win the tourney title.

All Glass scored three times in the opening frame and led 8-1 after two innings of play.

US Bank added three runs in their half of the third inning and All Glass scored four to make the

score 12-4 heading into the fourth.

The scored stayed the same for two innings before either offense could score again. US Bank tacked on a pair of runs in the sixth to make the final score 12-6 in favor of All Glass.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Photo by Wayne Crick

Kwiki Auto’s Robert Birawer makes the first of two over the shoulder catches against US Bank during an elimination game last Monday night. US Bank went on to score a 5-2 decision and advanced to face All Glass Station for the tournament title.

Monday night’s Coed Silver League tournament champions are pictured above. All Glass Station defeated US Bank, 12-6, for the title. Along the front is (l-r) Jess Gibson, Holly Hellman, Megan Olson, Nicole Melby, Janel Oberheu and Chelsea St. Peter. The back row is made up of Nate Ware, Mike Somers, Jacob Webb, Victor Carrillo, Ty Gallenbeck, Jacob Oberheu, Josiah St. Peter and Bill James. Missing from the photo were Josh Heinecke, Chantal Urquhart and DM Urquhart.

Aftershock wins men’s play

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The highest seeded team left in the Men’s Slowpitch Tournament, Aftershock/Classic Wood Floors, played just four games in the Thursday league’s tournament to go undefeated and win the summer title. Aftershock, the number two seeded team, won the crown with their 19-18 decision over number eight seed Hellman Chevrolet.

Play began last Thursday (July 26) with loser bracket games to determine who would face Aftershock in the finals.

Big B’s Produce and Hellman Chevrolet began the evening with Hellman’s coming away with a 13-3 win to eliminated Big B’s, the tournament’s number six seed.

Aftershock was responsible for sending both Big B’s and Balls Deep (the fifth seed) to the loser

bracket earlier in the tournament on the same night.

Hellman’s, after eliminating Big B’s, took on Balls Deep to see who would face Aftershock in the title game. Hellman’s had little problem with Balls Deep as they powered their way to a 14-3 win for the tournament’s final championship berth.

In the championship game, it took an extra inning to determine the champion.

Aftershock was the home team and managed to outscore Hellman’s by one for a 19-18 come-from-behind victory and the tournament title.

Hellman’s played seven games in the tournament with five wins against two losses. Aftershock had a 4-0 record in tournament action to stay in the winner’s bracket all the way through the three weeks of play.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Thursday night’s tournament champions for Men’s Slowpitch is Aftershock/Classic Wood Floors. Members of the team include: front row, (l-r) Jay Stoltzfus, Aaron Plankis, Tony Gonzalez and Mark Thompson. The back row is made up of Lance Marks, Jevon Petersheim, Keith Hostetler, Justin Stauffer, Ty Withee and Derek Miller.

Slammers fourth in Kansas

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Tri-County Slammers went 1-3 to place fourth at the Babe Ruth 14U Midwest Plains Regional Softball Tournament, held July 19-24, at Independence, Kan. “There were some outstanding teams there,” said head coach Matt Hall, including the Southeast Denver All-Stars, who went undefeated to win the state tournament in Paonia. Many of those players were on the 12U state championship team two years ago.

Tri-county, a team of players from the Paonia and Hotchkiss areas, advanced to the regional tournament after pulling off a hard-fought win over Castle Rock in the semifinals of the state tournament to place second. State competition was held July 6-8, at Volunteer Park in Paonia.

The Slammers had lost three very tough games

against the all-star team from Independence, Kan., the Missouri state champion, Booneville All-Stars, and Southeast Denver, which went undefeated to win the Colorado tournament.

Going from Paonia to Independence was a bit of a shock for the players.

The heat and humidity “was definitely something our girls weren’t used to,” said Hall. In their opening elimination game, starting pitcher Lacey Rodriguez was unable to pitch, and Samantha Galley took over. Galley was also overcome by the heat.

Once they adjusted and increased their water intake, the girls were able to get serious. They found themselves in a win-or-go-home situation against Kansas on Saturday afternoon, pulling off a two-run (7-5) win. It was much like their win over Castle Rock during SLAMMERS TO B6

Photo by Jeannette Tweddell

The Tri-County Slammers received the coveted Norm and Colleen Travis Sportsmanship Award at the 2012 Babe Ruth 14U Midwest Plains Regional Softball Tournament, held July 19-24, in Independence, Kan. Back row (l-r) is head coach Matt Hall, Midwest Plains commissioner Owen Kaufman, Samantha Galley, Noel Jaramillo, Shelby Rogers, Lacey Rodriguez, Tyra Jaramillo and assistant coach Andrea Lofley. In the front is Kayla Trefren, Kayla Carter, Kambry Hall, Hailey Lofley and Kenley Derby.

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The 2012 summer softball season recently concluded with four champions being crowned in four different divisions. Sandy Ranch awaits the throw as Michael Abeyta slides into second base during a Tuesday coed league game.

VB camp set A Panther Volleyball Camp for boys and girls is set for Aug. 6 - 8 at Delta High School.

Every camper will receive a camp T-shirt, a volleyball, and other prizes that will be awarded throughout the week.

Camp one is for first through fifth grades from 8-11 a.m. The second camp is for fifth through eighth grade players and is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Camp cost is $40 per player.

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The top club is automatically in the post-season playoffs. The Grand Junction Rockies are home for a six-game home stand with Orem and Ogden that began on July 31.

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Thanks to all the coaches too!

Photo by Wayne Crick

Photo by Wayne Crick

Todd Helton’s first at bat for the Grand Junction Rockies was a successful one after hitting a single to left-center field.

A Gunnison Lady Cowboy scores on a passed ball as Delta’s pitcher covers home. Gunnison and Delta participated in a practice game recently at Mountain View Park in Delta. Delta has a new set of coaches for the 2012 fall softball season. Steve Reiher will be the new head coach for the Lady Panthers with Will Nelson and Mari Conger assigned as assistants.

Slammers CONTINUED FROM B5 the state tournament, said Hall. “They just put all the plays together, they never quit, and they never got down.”

The Slammers also garnered the Midwest Plains Region’s Norm and Colleen Travis Sportsmanship Award, which was begun last year in honor of the Indepen-

dence couple, who have dedicated much of their lives to the sport. Colleen died in 2011. Midwest Plains regional commissioner Owen Kaufman told the team that the award was considered a higher honor than actually winning the tournament.

“It shows where our focus is,” said Hall.

“Regardless of whether they win or lose, they always show good sportsmanship.”

For each tournament game played, one player receives the SHE Award, which recognizes a player’s sportsmanship, hustle and enthusiasm. Five Slammers players were honored with the award, including Hailey Lofley,

Kraai, Hiatt compete in Skills Challenge Two Delta County baseball players will compete Saturday, Aug. 18, in the finals of the Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge.

Skyler Kraai, son of

Rick and Tonya Kraai of Delta will compete in the boys 10-11 age division and Josie Hiatt, daughter of Ty and Dana Hiatt of Hotchkiss, will compete in the girls 12-13

Photo by Jeannette Tweddell

These two Delta County youths are headed for the state championship of the Rockies Baseball Challenge after winning their age divisions at regional competition in Grand Junction on July 15. Skyler Kraai (left) of Delta and Josie Hiatt of Hotchkiss will compete on the morning of Aug. 18 in Lakewood for state recognition. Contestants will be guests of the Colorado Rockies for their game against Miami in a 6:10 p.m. start.

age division.

The two athletes emerged as first-place winners from the Rockies Skill Challenge held in Delta on June 13. The pair have won their divisions for the past three years.

Kraai and Hiatt topped the competition in the regional Skills Challenge held July 15 in Grand Junction at Lincoln Park. Hiatt posted a perfect 15 out of 15 points possible in winning her title.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, Kraai and Hiatt will take on finalists from the other four regionals at Coca-Cola All Star Park in Lakewood at 10 a.m.

The finalists in each division will then be treated to a Rockies game later that evening.

The Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge program allows youngsters to showcase their talents in base running, batting, and throwing with scores based on speed, distance and accuracy.

The Rockies Baseball Skills Challenge is a youth program of the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association with support of the Colorado Rockies baseball club.

Lacey Rodriguez, Samantha Galley, Cambry Hall and Shelby Rogers.

Boonville went on to defeat Independence to win the tournament and advance to the national tournament, scheduled for Aug. 9-14, in Massachusetts. Southeast Denver placed third.

Hall and assistant coach Andrea Lofley said that the trip was made possible due to tremendous support from both communities and several businesses.

Hall is head coach of Delta County’s second high school softball team, which will be based in Cedaredge this fall. Delta, the original site of Delta County’s softball team, will be coached by Steve Reiher and Will Nelson with Delta athletes filling that roster.

Hall said he anticipates some of the Slammers players will be on his roster, and that the state and regional tournaments will benefit them in the future. “It was a great experience,” said Hall, “and something the girls will always have.”

Trainer name wrong In an article featuring Amy Manzanares (July 25), who had won a Class A Figure title in Denver recently, information concerning one of her trainers living in Denver was incorrect. The incorrect name was Steve Fujii and the trainer’s real name is Dave Fujii.

Manzanares celebrated her second win.

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Serenity Run returns this weekend

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The International Serenity Run will make its four-day Cedaredge appearance beginning Thursday, Aug. 2, and ending on Sunday.

Events will be centered around the riders’ Aspen Trails campsite north of Cedaredge.

But there will be events in town as well and a poker run that will give riders a chance to see more of the local country.

Cedaredge has always provided an exceptionally friendly welcome to the riders with businesses staying open extra hours to accommodate the visitors. One notable change this year will be the absence of the Thursday evening welcome dinner that in past years has been provided free by the Assembly of God Church. In an effort to focus its ministry and resources on local community needs, the church has cancelled this year’s free dinner in hopes that Serenity Run visitors will choose instead to patronize local businesses, particularly restaurants, while here.

The annual Serenity Run bikers’ parade into town from Aspen Trails has been a popular part of the occasion and is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday.

According to the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cedaredge event was started here in 1986 which would make the 2012 version the 26th.

Registration for the riders begins Thursday at 9 a.m. at Aspen Trails. From 4 to 7 p.m. there will be socializing and a call-up meeting, the first of several 12-step sessions where Serenity Run participants will share and support one another in their individual journeys through the sober lifestyle.

The Grand Mesa Veterans

of Foreign Wars Post #9221 and Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast for the Serenity Run on Friday morning, and everyone from the community is welcome to come enjoy the $6 meal at the Community Center.

Most of Friday morning will be taken up with another 12step meeting at Aspen Trails, and by registration for the poker run. First bike out is at 10 a.m. and the last bike out is 11 a.m. An open meeting is scheduled at the Aspen Trails fire pit from noon to 1 p.m. for those who don’t take the poker run. From 1 to 4 p.m. a barbecue is scheduled at the campground and then the annual dance at the community center from 7 to 10 p.m.

On Saturday morning, the VFW and Auxiliary will offer their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast again. The day is filled with meetings, a crazy hat parade from noon to 1 p.m., bike games at Aspen Trails, and a special speaker meeting at the community center from 7 to 8:30 followed by an auction/raffle event.

Sunday is set aside for saying farewells and policing the host campground to “leave it better that when you arrived.”

According to the International Serenity Run, the event “was established in 1985 to further the principles, ideals and traditions of 12-step recovery amongst clean and sober motorcycle riders. The Run provides a place where all clean and sober riders can gather annually in friendship and in the spirit of fellowship to share their new lives in recovery.”

Other events sponsored by the International Serenity Run are staged in different parts of the state during the summer.

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Path less traveled With scattered showers over the weekend, the Grand Mesa offered a cool respite to the heat of the valley below. It was Moose Day and the visitor center was busy, while others found enjoyment fishing, boating or hiking. The mesa is primed for visitors, who will find the mosquitoes so common during the early summer are not much of a presence this year.

Traffic safety concerns at Horizons are voiced

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Traffic safety can be improved at the entrance to Horizons Care Center at Eckert, the county commis-

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Food, fun, crafts, and conversation were all part of the Orchard City Centennial Farmers Market and Craft Fair held at the park pavilion last Saturday morning.

Third centennial event a tasty hit in Orchard City Fireworks and town picnic on Aug. 25 will wrap up special events

left with their choice of corn, fruit, honey or any of a variety of bags, rugs, throws, jewelry, woodworking and other items.

The stage is now set for the town Centennial grand finalé

on August 25. That event will also take place at the park and pavilion. It will feature a fireworks display an hour after sundown, the annual town picnic served at 5 p.m., vendors, activities, and more.

sioners were told in a recent letter.

Cindy Shipley, transportation director for the VOA’s Senior CommUnity Care facility, wrote to the BoCC and Colorado Department of Transportation in June about the issues. “(In May) there was a multi-vehicle accident on the highway in front of Horizons Care Center and the Senior CommUnity Care building located at 11485 Hwy. 65 at Eckert,” Shipley wrote.

“We have long been concerned about accidents here as people go too fast, and they don’t slow down appropriately for a left turning vehicle. Most importantly, they follow too closely to the vehicle in front of them and can’t stop in time.

“We at Horizon’s and Senior CommUnity Care would like to see one, or preferable all, of the following suggestions put into place.”

The letter states three remedial actions that could be taken to improve safety at the facility’s entrance: • Installing a left turn lane in the northbound traffic lane of SH 65; • Possible setting a lower speed limit on the section of highway going past the facility; • Placing a flashing warning light that would indicate a busy intersection, similar to the flashing lights at approaches to the Cory Store.

Shipley’s letter explained that the senior community

care program began in 2008 “and has grown to almost 100 participants and some 40 employees. We transport a portion of our participants daily to our day center for visits from their homes in small buses.” Others using the facility’s access to SH 65 are employees and visitors to Horizon’s Care Center.

Shipley added that she has been in contact with CDOT officials who are interested in taking remedial action to improve the safety of the access. The center management has contacted CDOT about removing some foliage on the east side of the highway in order to improve visibility at the entrance, the letter explained.

Gymkhana series to conclude Aug. 12 The schedule for the Surface Creek Saddle Club’s last gymkhana for the summer of 2012 has changed. The gymkhana will be held on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. with registration beginning at the arena at 3:45 p.m. The awards ceremony for the year will immediately follow the gymkhana and will be held at the arena. Spectators are welcome and the concession stand will be open.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The third of four special event days set aside this year to observe and celebrate Orchard City’s Centennial Year took place successfully on Saturday at Orchard City Park pavilion.

A farmers market and crafts fair was held under the shady expanse of the spacious new pavilion. Almost 20 vendors were on hand with their offerings of local produce and handmade items. Some people hope the farmers market will become a regular feature at town park in future if enough interest can be generated.

People came and went throughout the morning. Most

Cyclist collides with automobile

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The offerings were sweet as could be from Centennial Farmers Market vendor Chris Williams, owner of Cedaredge based San Juan Honey Company. His local produce is also available at Grand Mesa Discount and at the Cedaredge Farmers Market.

A 21-year-old woman was transported to Delta County Memorial Hospital with “apparently minor” injuries after her bicycle collided with an automobile on Thursday, July 26, Cedaredge police reported.

The accident occurred in front of the Subway restaurant last Thursday morning.

Police Chief Robert Yant said the woman was riding her bicycle on the wrong side of Grand Mesa Drive and rode into a vehicle pulling out of the parking lot.

Responding officer Curtis with the CPD said on Thursday afternoon the incident was under investigation, but it appeared unlikely at that time any charges would be filed.

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Arboretum is cool, serene sanctuary

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

The park-like grounds at Pioneer Town have evolved over a period of time. This story was told, “Owners of the fish hatchery checked with CSU, inquired about trees that would make a good hedge and not require a lot of water.

Russian Olives was the answer given. The trees were planted and spread . . . beyond boundaries and through the town.”

Many of these trees and of lot of under-brush were removed to make way for the groomed grounds that complement the Sutherland Indian Museum and Chapel of the Cross.

Early on, local garden

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6th Graders are Required to have Tdap Vaccine

Tdap and Meningitis vaccines will be available at 6th grade registrations: • DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL August 6 - 1:30-4:00 p.m.

August 7 - 9:00-12:00 Noon • PAONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL August 8 - 9:30-12:00 Noon • HOTCHKISS K-8 SCHOOL August 8 - 1:30-4:00 p.m.

• CEDAREDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL August 9 - 9:30-12:00 Noon

Must bring Immunization Record.

Parent or guardian must be present with student.

Cost $14.50/vaccine Delta County Health Department is able to bill insurances.

Questions or inability to pay call: 874-2165.

Vaccines are not just for babies. As children get older, vaccines can wear off. Children develop risks for more diseases as they enter their teen years. For these reasons, they need additional vaccinations.

Tetanus-diphtheria-acelluar pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Pertussis or Whooping cough causes severe coughing fits that can last for weeks. Ribs can even be broken from coughing. Whooping cough spreads very easily. It can be passed on to infants, who can die from it. This vaccine also protects against tetanus and diphtheria.

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) Meningococcal disease can become deadly in 48 hours or less, even with treatment. Survivors may have a long term disability such as deafness, brain damage or an amputated limb.

Help protect your students – get them vaccinated at the Delta County school clinics!

clubs planted and maintained the flower beds near the chapel. Many flowering plants were donated by H&Y Garden Shop. High Country Gardens was among the major contributors of shrubs. The evergreens were donated

by Rolland Sheppard.

Local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts donated and planted evergreens near the stone building. Evergreens were also donated

by Roland Sheppard. Art Lindley donated the fifty lilac bushes (four varieties) that line the perimeter of the chapel.

Since 1993, through the landscaping efforts of Charlie Baker and Jack MacAdams with help from John Miley, Walt Teegarden, Cedaredge Tree Board, with support from the town of Cedaredge, other trees have been added. The planting project began with one dozen street trees set out along SW 3rd Avenue. One of these, commonly called Kentucky coffee tree, was so named because the beans from the pod of the tree were ground and used for coffee in Kentucky during the Civil War. Two varieties of oak, Bur Oak and Swamp White Oak, evergreens and deciduous trees, some common, others exotic have been planted here. Some spe-

Photo by Verna Barr

With each planting, the Arboretum at Pioneer Town in Cedaredge offers up examples of the wide variety of trees and shrubs which can thrive in and around the Surface Creek valley. cies have proven to be very successful while others, for one reason or another have not survived.

Assistant State Forester Vince Urbina encouraged the idea of expansion to develop the arboretum as a living experiment with examples of what will survive and thrive at this elevation, climate, and soil type found in Cedaredge.

The plan was to plant a variety, known to grow elsewhere in the state, to better judge qualifications for recommendation

to local “tree planters.”

These and many of the other trees and shrubs have been labeled with common and scientific names. This makes it possible for homeowners to “check-out” the general appearance and characteristics of certain trees before purchasing and planting them in their own yards.

A crew from the Delta Correctional Facility arrives every other week to mow, weed and help keep up the grounds.

Those crews have also planted the Blue Grass

lawn and put a coating on the black-top.

Baker said he hopes to gradually remove more of the Russian Olives and replace them with other trees. Those remaining have been pruned of lower branches to reveal their interesting trunk structure. Many native shrubs and flowers have been planted and cultivated on the grounds.

You’ll be amazed at the variety of trees and shrubs as you wander through this unique park-like western section of Pioneer Town.

What’s bugging you?

Problems of woody plants and their solutions

BY JIM LESER Cedaredge Tree Board

Last time I discussed problems with yellow leaves on aspens. This was the most common problem presented to the Cedaredge Tree Board during their annual Sick Tree Day yard visits. Another important problem involved our native pinyons.

Many of our native pinyons are exhibiting stress.

This stress can be brought about by the accumulative effect of drought during the last several years. We had a very mild winter with hardly any snow. And so far our rainfall amounts are minimal.

But another stress that can occur in the home landscape is too much water. Pinyons tend to like 6-10 inches of water a year.

This would include that which comes from snow.

But many trees that are in our yards are planted next to lawns or other plants needing much more water.

You may also be providing

too much supplemental water directly to your trees.

By overwatering pinyons you can suffocate their tree roots and also cause excessive succulent growth. This can result in branch cracking.

The bottom line though is that these stresses can attract borers, notably the pinyon pitch mass borer.

This is evidenced by the oozing of light pinkish, to light yellow pitch on the trunk and in main branch crotches. Old damage may be characterized by whitish pitch. The borers could be gone. Severely damaged trees will have branches drooping, no longer being held in a more vertical, tight configuration.

The pinyon pitch mass borer is the larva of moth that tunnels into the cambium layer under the bark causing large gouges that are covered up by the pitch. The moth lays eggs beginning late June and through late August. Sometimes their life cycle spans two years, other times only one year. Most reports of

this pest are from the front range areas.

During our Sick Tree Day tour, Dr. Curtis Swift, extension horticultural agent in Grand Junction, suggested using a systemic insecticide trademarked Safari. This product would be applied to the tree’s trunk and be absorbed into the wood, ultimately killing the borer. It would take some time for this process to be completed.

I did some further research on this insecticide whose common name is Dinotefuran. While I found that it was labeled for round headed and flat headed borers (both beetles), the only moth larva it was labeled for was the peach tree borer. I am unaware of any data supporting its efficacy against the pinyon pitch mass borer.

It might work on our borer but we just don’t have the data to direct us.

Another down side is the cost. I calculated the cost to be about $100 per tree per application. This may be worth it to some folks for an important specimen tree but only if it works.

The standard treatment that is currently rec-

ommended is a preventative one. It will not kill the borers already in the tree. Two applications of a synthetic pyrethroid such as High Yield 38 or Astro as a trunk and main limb spray would prevent further infestations. The first application would be in late June with the second in late August. This would be a two-year program.

The cost of this approach would be very low but again would not kill the existing borers.

Spray the trunk and main branches (especially in the crotches) until runoff. There is no need to spray the smaller branches or needles. I would spray your tree trunks and branches of pinyons that you are just now finding damage from this pest this month and again in early September.

My next column will continue to discuss problems we found on our Sick Tree Day tour.

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.

Sweet treat of a fundraiser

BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

Another record amount of donations, $1,560 at last count, made to the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social will help keep Pioneer Town operating.

Many volunteers donned their aprons (even the men) to serve, clean tables, and offer beverage refills. Tables were decorated with canning jar arrangements of fresh flowers. Framed pictures of old ice cream makers and Delta County Independent Back Page feature articles added to the decorations.

The ice cream sandwich making people, Joyce and Daryl Iacovetto, returned again this year. The ice cream sandwiches seem to be a favorite! Other treats included root beer floats and a huge variety of cookies, brownies, Bundt cakes, pies, with most adding ice cream!

All of the mostly homemade goodies were lovingly donated by “baking volunteers.” Chair-

Photo by Pat Sunderland

Friends and neighbors gathered Saturday afternoon at the Stolte Shed at Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town to enjoy ice cream and homemade pie during the annual Surface Creek Valley Historical Society’s ice cream social. The event raised more than $1,500, which helps keep Pioneer Town operating. persons for the successful event were current SCVHS Board Member Gini Moseley and past Board Member Peggy Baxter.

Visitors began arriving before noon eager to get in on the goodies. The parking lot remained full throughout the day and the event, held in Pioneer Town’s Stolte Shed, had a

continuous flow of people.

The seating tables were filled.

There was also a membership table for the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society (SCVHS) manned by Phil Ellsworth, Charlotte Shrive and Dave Stueck. New memberships were received as well as renewals. All of

the board members were in attendance, some all day, participating in helping out. Carol Gamble played the organ in the Chapel of the Cross throughout the day. Pioneer Town had $1 admissions just for Saturday, July 28, and the town had a very large turnout of families from the area as well as visitors.

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

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Spotlight on the Surface Creek Virginia Taylor hung copies of the Back Page feature articles published in the Delta County Independent over the years which featured the Surface Creek during the historical society’s ice cream social on Saturday, July 28.

Taylor has been collecting the Back Pages for years, and donated all of her clippings related to the Surface Creek to the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society’s archives, while articles on local sports, recreation and parks will go the Cedaredge Parks and Recreation Department. The display was well received, with those reviewing the stories about locals found the exhibit to be very interesting.

Cedaredge Library hosts Cemetery Crawl Stories of early pioneers The Cedaredge Library is hosting a Cemetery Crawl at the Cedaredge Cemetery, Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. Local historians will “tell the tales” of well-known pioneers in the area and tales about some of the not-so-well-

known.

“Most of the stories are about family and friends,” says Shauna Reigh Davis, one of the event organizers, “and the storytellers are people who have lived around Cedaredge most all of our lives.”

Buckley Peterson will be sharing stories about Ott Peterson, a famous game warden, and stories

of other Peterson family members.

Marilyn Wyatt, another event organizer and historian, says she “will bring to life Andrew Britton, who is the only Civil War veteran buried in the cemetery.”

Davis will reminisce through her stories about her father, Roy Thompson, and Bill Hamilton.

The stories of pioneering families like the Eckerts, Rowells, and Lovitts will also be shared.

Wear your walking shoes and enjoy an evening of fun.

For more information about the program contact the Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 or visit the Delta County Libraries’ website at www.deltalibraries.org.

VFW to serve pancakes

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Summer contrast Summer thunderheads rising above Grand Mesa set a contrast with a waterless meadow in this composition of earth and sky seen on Uintah Road.

The Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 and Ladies Auxiliary are gearing up for their annual pancake breakfast during the Serenity Run weekend in Cedaredge. Enjoy “made from scratch” all-you-caneat buttermilk pancakes, with ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee.

They will be serving Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2 for kids 612, and under six eat free.

The public is welcome.

Monument Plant This stretch of Highway 65 is always interesting. Across the road and up a little way is the area I’ve dubbed as “cattlemen’s curve” and today there are two pickup trucks with cattle trailers.

As we park in the wide space off the road, near the “Scotland Trail” sign, I look upslope. And there they are . . . a whole platoon of Monument Plants.

They’re over four-feet-tall and each is topped with a two-foot flower spike of white. They’re spectacular, and hence the common name of “Monument Plant.” The large leaves, up to a foot and a half long, form basal rosettes which may overwinter and return for several years. In fact, this is the best way to find them: I count at least 20 such rosettes in this area. That means that there will be future plants for me to admire.

In the past, these mountain plants, occurring from 7,000 to 10,000 feet elevation, were described as “century plants” like those agaves or century plants to our south. Both wait until conditions are just right before sending up a flowering stalk. Then

Photo by Allen Horn

the plants die. William Weber suggests that they be termed “monocarpic,” with “mono” meaning “once” and “carpic” meaning fruit. So, although the plants appear for several years, they flower and fruit only once. There are four sepals that protrude slightly beyond the inchlong whitish-green petals. And the petals have

many purple spots. Thus, it is an unusual looking flower.

These spectacular plants are in the gentian family. Most gentians are low-growing, autumn bloomers that occur in damp sites and come in shades of blue. But our Monument Plant, also known as Green Gentian, is a tall, midsummer bloomer that grows on open, dry sites. It’s a gentian but doesn’t behave like one.

Since elk graze upon it, the plant’s also known as “elkweed,” and from the long leaves we get “deer’s ears.” The botanical label is Fraser speciosa in honor of John Fraser, a colonial botanist, with speciosa meaning very beautiful.

Again, I gaze upslope to admire this small army of tall, mountain plants.

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Dance camp participants plan finale Praise His Name! Worship Dance ministry camp students will have a worship presentation on Friday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1250 Pioneer Road, Delta.

Over 60 students, ages 5 to 70, and The Praise His Name! Dance Team will present Hebraic and ballet-interpretive dances.

The theme for this

year’s camp was “Rivers of Living Water.” Messiah says if any man thirst let him come unto me, and drink. He that believes on me, out of his innermost being will flow Living Water.

Students participated in a variety of workshops including Hebraic, ballet, free lyrical dance, music, drama and conditioning.

Girls partook in a purity class and boys in an integrity class. The boys had a self-defense track, Krav Maga, demonstrating the techniques used in the Israeli Defense Force. A special missions workshop was held to understand the need for clean water around the world and right here in our community. Sixty-

five personalized snack bags with bottled water were made and donated to the Abraham Connection Homeless Shelter in Delta. Additionally, as part of the outreach on the final day, the camp participants went to Crossroads Assisted Living in Delta and did a dance presentation for residents.

The prevailing theme of the camp, and this dance ministry, is to cultivate the heart of worshippers in spirit and truth and to give our very best to the King! The public is welcome to join Praise His Name! and camp

The non-denominational International Healing Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL), Delta Chapter, will meet at 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 6, at St. Luke’s Church, 5th and Palmer, for the continuing

study of the book by Joyce Hutchison, “May I Walk You Home? Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill.” Chapters 9 and 10, “Always a Bit of Hope,” and “Will I Be Signifi-

cant?” will be read and discussed.

This study does not require previous exposure to or ownership of the book and is relevant to all involved in visiting and caring for the

elderly and infirm. Bring a sandwich and stay with us for a prayer and healing service beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Contact Elizabeth Wilcox 874-9832 for further information.

Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, will hold its annual yard and basement sale Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The yard and basement of the church will be filled with bargain

participants for this free finale dance presentation Friday night. Refreshments will follow. For more information, contact Alexa Eslick or Kristie Martin at 921-5478 or at www.GivePraistoHis Name.org.

Annual basement, sale planned Caregivers meet for discussion, prayer yard St. Luke’s Episcopal tools, furniture, and

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DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

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

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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 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

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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.

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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

SURFACE CREEK

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

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.

toys, plus clothing for the whole family. Bedding, towels and kitchen items abound.

For further information or to make a donation, contact Elizabeth Wilcox at 874-9832.

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.

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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.

Reverend Siaosi Prescott 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.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) Visitors Always Welcome.

Communion Worship 1st Sunday

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Kid’s Pasta Project celebrates summer’s bounty Kids’ Pasta Project will be celebrating the North Fork Valley’s summer bounty of locally grown vegetables, fruits and meats in their upcoming Monday night dinner menus. From grilled eggplant and veggie kabobs to herbed homemade pastas and pestos, the menu will vary each week depending upon what the local farmers are offering.

Each new menu promises to please the palette with locally grown delicacies!

Along with terrific food, an additional pleasure is being served by the adorable seven to 14 year old volunteers who prepare and serve the dinners... and if that isn’t enough, the proceeds from the dinners are given by the children to the featured non-profit organization of the evening!

For anyone unfamiliar with Kids’ Pasta Project, it is an organization of young kids and adults who serve the community by preparing made-fromscratch pasta dinners and donating the proceeds to local causes. Whenever possible the ingredients for the meals are from local producers and businesses. The dinners offer the kids a chance to learn the value of service to community as well as relevant life skills, like preparing nutritious meals, waiting tables, cashiering, greeting guests and designing menus. Kids’ Pasta Project dinners are held most Monday evenings at Scenic Mesa

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Kids’ Pasta Project volunteer Abby serves up a pasta dinner during a recent fundraiser meal. The meals feature local produce from the North Fork Valley.

Guest Ranch outside of Hotchkiss and feature a different local community non-profit each week, with proceeds going to support the cause. The various non-profits educate the volunteers weekly as to the purpose and goals of their organization. Appetizers, seating and silent auctions begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by dessert.

For the past several summers, Kids’ Pasta Project volunteers have been working with The Sauce Plot, a collaboration between the Kampe Foundation, Thistle Whistle Farm and Kids’ Pasta Project to help kids learn

how to grow vegetables for their community. All of the food the kids tend and grow over the course of the season is used for Kids’ Pasta Project community fundraising dinners or donated to local food banks.

Kids’ Pasta Project volunteers would like to invite the public to share in the bounty of the season and support your favorite community organizations at these upcoming Monday night dinners: Aug. 6: NF Community Montessori School Reunion (to be held at Delicious Orchards); Aug. 13: The Blue Sage; Aug. 27: Friends of

Crawford Town Hall (to be held at Crawford Town Hall); Sept. 10: Teens on Farms; Sept 17: Dine Out For No Child Hungry; Sept. 24: Paonia Historical Society; Oct. 1: Families Plus; Oct. 8: Hotchkiss Senior Center; Oct. 22: Black Mesa Cattlewomen’s Association; Nov. 5: Black Canyon Audubon Society; Nov. 12: Grand Mesa Nordic Council; and Nov. 19: Hotchkiss Fire District.

For reservations, email kppreservations@gm ailcom. Summer evenings are cool and the views beautiful at Scenic Mesa, and the food is delicious and nutritious! For more information about Kids’ Pasta Project, go to www. kidspastaproject.org.

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Work days called to attack invasive species Local volunteers wanted for work along the North Fork of Gunnison

With record drought hitting Colorado, water is on the mind of just about everyone these days. During dry times, however, it’s easy to forget about the other important factors required for healthy rivers. In particular, invasive species are a serious concern for the riparian zones in the entire North Fork of the Gunnison River corridor. Invasive plants like tamarisk and Russian olive push out native species that support a wide variety of other native plants and animals.

With the Delta Conservation District and The Conservation Center’s help, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is organizing a volunteer weekend to lend a hand to the native species on the North Fork of the Gunnison River. This will continue an effort both organizations began last year.

“Some riparian areas are so disturbed, the riparian vegetation needs to be actively managed,” said Anna Santo, water program director for The Conservation Center.

“If we remove the tamarisk, Russian olive, and Siberian elm from these areas, then the native cottonwood and willow will return because our river has a high seed load for native species.”

Over the weekend of Aug. 24-26, local residents will have the opportunity to join volunteers from across the state to remove invasive species from two large conservation easements upstream from Hotchkiss. The three organizations are hoping for 75-100 volunteers, with many of them from Delta County.

VOC is a statewide nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to motivate and enable citizens to be active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

The Conservation District and the Conservation Center are excited about the opportunity to have VOC add its volunteer muscle to their continuing efforts to address invasive species in the Curry Easements.

The weekend will consist of two work days on Saturday and Sunday.

The Saturday work day will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with dinner and music at 6 p.m., and an invasive species identification workshop at 7:30.

The Sunday work day will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Local volunteers will meet each morning at the Delta County Fairground in Hotchkiss, or are welcome to camp Friday and Saturday night at the fairground. All meals will be provided to volunteers for the length of the weekend.

All volunteers must register ahead of time at the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado website, www.voc.org. There is no cost for the weekend, but volunteers are encouraged to bring loppers, long pants, work gloves, and hand saws. The event will be capped at 100 volunteers, so sign up soon if interested.

“This will be a great way to learn how to treat tamarisk and Russian olive safely and effectively,” said Santo. Any local landowners are invited to join the volunteer weekend in order to learn how to better manage the noxious plants on their own property. “Native plants increase the health of riparian zones,” said Santo. “The healthier the riparian zone, the more likely you’ll find pheasants, deer, elk, heron, and all sorts of other species.”

Many organizations are working together to support the upcoming Volunteer for Outdoor Colorado event, along with continued restoration work along the length of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. These organizations include The Conservation Center, Delta Conservation District, Colorado Canyons Association, Delta County, Tamarisk Coalition, Colo-

rado Open Lands, Black Canyon Land Trust, Conservation Assistance Program, and Western Colorado Conservation Corps.

For more information, visit www.theconservationcenter.org, or call Anna at 970-527-5307 x204. To learn more about Volunteer Outdoor Colorado, visit www.voc.org.

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BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Delta Conservation District (DCD) working cooperatively with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has succeeded in bringing funding dollars here to make on-farm improvements for local producers,

the county commissioners were told at a recent meeting.

During a presentation to the BoCC, Ralph D’Alessandro, vice president of the DCD board of supervisors, said that the on-farm programs have funded significant dollarvalue improvements in

the past and promise to make more available in the future.

Since inception of the salinity control program, more than $1.5 million in grant and matching funds has come into the district for on-farm improvements.

Funds have originated from the Bureau of Recla-

Montrose prepares for USA Pro Challenge Montrose will host the Day 2 start for the USA Pro Challenge on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Officials are expecting anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 spectators to line the race route in Montrose, while millions more around the country and world will watch the race live on television and online.

While the race will serve as an excellent opportunity to showcase our community, it will involve significant road closures and travel delays, particularly in the city’s core. Residents, businesses and the traveling public are advised to take note of the specific road closure information included in this news release and plan ahead to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience.

Referred to as “America’s Race,” the second annual USA Pro Challenge will take place Monday, Aug 20, through Sunday, Aug. 26. For seven consecutive days, the world’s top cyclists will race through 12 host cities from Durango to Denver. This is one of the largest cycling events in United States history and our city will be a part of it.

Area residents are encouraged to enjoy the race as spectators. Those who are interested in par-

ticipating as race volunteers can register on the Pro Challenge website at: www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/volunteer.

Race Route and Road Closure Information • Beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, vehicles will not be permitted to park on any streets that are included in the race route (included below). All vehicles in violation will be towed at the owner’s expense.

• Partial road closures along the race route will begin at 10 a.m.

• The entire race route will be closed to all traffic, except for emergency services, at 11:05 a.m. and will remain closed until race activities conclude along each portion of the route.

• Extensive road closures and potentially heavy traffic congestion on alternate routes will likely make travel through Montrose very difficult. Alternate travel routes will not be available for some areas.

The race will begin at 11:25 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Racers will travel on E. Niagara, Hillcrest Avenue, Sunnyside Road, 67.00 Road and back Pavilion Drive.

Racers will then travel from the Pavilion back onto E. Niagara Road and proceed to the intersec-

tion of E. Niagara and Hillcrest Avenue, where they will go to full race speed and proceed to S. Townsend, S. 5th Street, S. Nevada, and S. 2nd.

Please keep in mind the racers will use both lanes of traffic and pedestrians will be cautioned to stay off the race route during the entire event.

Spectators are encouraged to walk or bike to watch the race to help alleviate traffic congestion.

The following intersections will be closed at 11:05 a.m. to divert traffic from the race route: • N. 2nd & Townsend Avenue (Traffic will be routed through N. 2nd eastbound or N. 2nd westbound to N. Rio Grande).

• 67.00 Road & Hwy 50 (Traffic will be routed south on 67.00 Road).

Montrose Drive & S. Townsend (Warning signs will be posted directing through traffic to use S. Rio Grande at E. Oak Grove).

• Main Street and Rio Grande (Traffic will be routed south on Rio Grande).

For more information about road closures, alternate routes, maps, schedules and parking visit www.montrose.org/race.

For statewide road closures from CDOT visit www.cotrip.org.

mation’s Basin States pro- gram. tionist with NRCS, there gram and the Department According to Wes is another $1.95 million of Agriculture’s EQIP pro- Boyce, district conserva- in contracts already obligated for salinity control under the EQIP program this year.

D’Alessandro mentioned a $3.9 million project Secretary of State Scott (look for “no purchase nec- awarded to the Minnesota Creek Ditch Company for Gessler has released wise essary”). raffle tips so Coloradans • Ask how the raffle pipeline installation. Also, can feel confident they proceeds will benefit the he said, “About $580,000 for improvements around are participating in legiti- organization’s mission. mate raffles. Many Colo• Ask if you need to be Fruitland Reservoir under rado charities use raffles present at the drawing to the Water Quality Initiative” were due to be oblito help youth programs, win the prize. civic groups and other • Know the date, time gated locally soon.

Program funds for worthwhile organizations. and place of the drawing Raffles can be fun as long and write it down for your salinity and selenium reduction are increasingas organizers recognize records. the consumer safeguards • Report any suspicious ly going to off-farm projin place. solicitations to the secre- ects as well as on-farm “Coloradans deserve to tary of state’s office or local improvements, the commissioners were told. know their raffle contribu- law enforcement. tion is fair and goes to a worthwhile cause,” Gessler said. “Unfortunately, when bad actors hold illegal raffles, their actions cast doubt on legitimate raffles.”

Effective Aug. 1, the vital records offices stateTo hold a raffle an organization must be in busi- cost for death certifi- wide. The improvement to ness for five years and cates will be $20 for the the system allows customlicensed by the Colorado first copy and $13 for ers to go to a vital records additional copies of the office in any county (or secretary of state.

Consumers can help same record ordered at at the state office), and protect themselves by fol- the same time. This is obtain a certified copy. lowing Gessler’s wise raf- an increase from $17 for Currently, the customthe first copy and $10 for er has to go to the vital fle tips: records office in the coun• Ask for the raffle additional copies.

The change is a result ty where the death was license number and research the licensee on of HB 12-1041 which registered or the state the secretary of state’s directed the Office of Vital office. The public will not Records of the Colorado be able to access death website.

• If they don’t have Department of Public certificates electronically.

The increased revenue a license, ask if you can Health and Environment participate in the raffle to begin providing elec- will be used to defray syswithout paying for a ticket tronic death records to tem improvements.

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TDS begins construction on local stimulus project TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) reports that construction is underway on its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus project in areas around Paonia, Bowie, Somerset, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and Crawford.

Once complete, nearly 550 customers in the area will gain access to TDS’ highspeed Internet services.

TDS has hired Baer Communications out of Lawrence, Kan., to do the outside construction work on this project. Once the outside work is finished,

TDS will complete the inside work. The project is scheduled to be done by winter 2013.

TDS is receiving funding for the project from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service as part of the ARRA.

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Enrollment is currently underway for fall 2012. In a few short months, you’ll be on your way to a rewarding career in law enforcement, emergency medical services, cosmetology, massage therapy, automotive services or business. Tuition is well below the cost of any of the state’s colleges or universities, and you don’t have to leave home to pursue your goals.

“We offer affordable, short-term certificates, all of which can be completed in less than a year and many of which can be completed in one semester (16 weeks) or less,” explained John Jones, director.

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“We are constantly monitoring changes in the industries for which we provide training, and modifying our programs to reflect those

Nurse aide students Meghan Conway and Jennifer Hocking practice the CNA skills they’ve learned at Delta-Montrose Technical College. The expanding field of health care has created outstanding career opportunities for compassionate, certified CNAs. Certification is also a great starting point for individuals who want to pursue nursing degrees.

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DMTC’s commitment to quality instruction is evidenced by a 100% pass rate on state-required licensing exams for law enforcement (since May 2007), practical nursing (since 2006), and barbering, esthetician and nail tech (since 2011).

Delta-Montrose Technical College is a valuable resource in the community, and one of just three public technical colleges in the state.

DMTC was jointly owned by the Delta and Montrose school districts when it began operations in 1975 as Delta-Montrose Area Vocational-Technical School.

In the 1980s Delta County School District purchased Montrose’s share of the school for $1 and became sole owner. In 2005, the name was changed to DeltaMontrose Technical College to reflect the school’s focus on career and technical education.

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jj@janicejones1.com Each office independently www.rmwrealestate.com owned & operated WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

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JANITOR PART-TIME HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge?

Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

Director of Rehabilitation On-Call Driver CNAs - Multiple shifts, Part-time and full-time Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Send resume to TBlanchette@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE/AA

SEEKING RANCH HAND Individual must know cattle, horses, irrigation, machinery and landscaping. Must have own transportation and start immediately.

Please fax resumé or contact information to 303-4840243 (1x31)

NORTH FORK AUCTION sale first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 16. Taking consignments now. 39230 Stewart Mesa, Paonia, CO 81428. 970527-3552 or 970-209-0910 (6x28)

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NEED EXPERIENCED truck driver with CDL and medical card to operate standard 10-wheeler with pup and water truck.

Send Resumé to D&S Underground, Inc. 9950 3200 Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 (2x31)

MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY LLC (MCC) MOTORCYCLES

WEST ELK MINE P.O. Box 591 Somerset, CO 81434

125CC KAWASAKI 2005 1,250 miles. Like new; half price $1,100.00. 719-9371351, in Cedaredge. (1x31)

YARD SALES ANTIQUES, COLLECTibles and things. FridaySaturday, Aug. 3-4; 9:004:00, Iron Pony, 660 Main St., Delta (1x31) BIG YARD SALE FRIDAY, Aug. 3. Lots of good stuff. .Some tools, TV, small kitchen appliances, lamps and too much to mention.

Begins at 8:00 a.m. 2816 Highway 348, Delta. First house west of Proctor's old cars. (1x31) MOVING. CRAFTERS delight! Yarn, crafts, small appliances, books, teaching materials. Aug. 3-4, 8:004:00, 6749 5852 Rd., Olathe.

(1x31) YOUR LISTING HERE! call now... 874-4421

HELP WANTED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Welders/Fabricators, drivers and auto mechanics. Please e-mail resume to weldingjobs@aol.com (3x28)

AVAILABLE POSITION: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER I, II, OR III Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. (MCC) is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Environmental Engineer.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE: Assist the Engineering Manager to provide environmental compliance monitoring and permitting support.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Supports safety action plans and processes to meet WEM’s and AWBG’s safety objectives.

Provide assistance to the operations of the mine to ensure regulatory requirements are being properly met.

Acquire and develop necessary background and operation environmental monitoring data.

Modification and development of appropriate mining and reclamation plans.

Monitoring of environmental controls for mine operations.

Coordinate with State and Federal agencies on mining operations and permitting.

Escort State and Federal Environmental Inspectors during site inspections.

Assist in preparation and tracking environmental reporting such as required for TRI, SPCC Plans, SWPPP, etc.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or equivalent field. Master’s degree desirable but not required. Equivalent experience may be substituted for educational background.

Experience in mine permitting in Colorado and/or Utah.

Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Working knowledge of EPA and SMCRA rules pertaining to underground coal mining.

Excellent safety and attendance record.

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Manager of Engineering and Environmental Affairs Information about the position may be obtained by contacting Jon Wilson at: (970) 9292209 or email: jwilson@archcoal.com.

All qualified candidates interested in this position must apply no later than August 10, 2012.

Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED The Delta County Independent is looking for a friendly individual to work part-time greeting customers and answering the telephone.

Must be available Mondays and Tuesdays to assist with production of the newspaper and maintenance of the subscriber database.

This position also involves typesetting and proofreading, so mastery of grammar, spelling and punctuation is essential.

Sears Hometown Store, is looking for a part-time person with sales/warehouse experience and is detail oriented. Some heavy lifting required. Retirees encouraged to apply.

Serious inquiries apply at 208 Ute Street, Delta

If you like a busy office environment and can meet deadlines, please apply at 401 Meeker Street, Delta.

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INDEPENDENT 401 Meeker, Delta CO

874-4421

Sears Hometown Store, a fastpaced environment is looking for a manager’s assistant. Applicant must be energetic, hardworking and friendly.

Retail sales experience preferred. Ideal applicant must have good organizational skills and will be required to unload trucks, move appliances, have mechanical and electronic knowledge and capable of assembling. Heavy lifting required!

Serious inquiries apply at 208 Ute Street, Delta

Specializing in Person-Centered Care Hiring for: RN/LPN Nights & TRN All Shifts Apply in Person.

750 S. 8th Street Olathe, CO 81425 DELTA-MONTROSE TECHnical College is seeking a Part-time Massage Instructor.

Pathology, Kinesiology, A&P, hands on. Must have 4000 hours in Massage or related background in the last 4 years. Communication and computer skills a must.

Fax cover letter, resumé to: 970-874-8796, or e-mail sross@dmtc.edu (2x30)

WHIMSPIRE CHILD Placement Agency is seeking compassionate, stable adults to open their homes to children in need. Please call 970-252-0030 to learn more about becoming a foster parent. (8x28) USDA, FARM SERVICE agency has an opening for a Program Technician in Delta, CO. This is a full time, permanent, county office position, responsible for administering USDA Farm Programs and working with agricultural producers.

Agricultural background, with good communication, clerical and computer skills preferred. Vacancy announcement and application instructions are posted to the USA Jobs Website at www.usajobs.gov, Job Announcement Number ADZ697365-CO, VACANCY ID: 697365. Open period: July 16, 2012 to August 5, 2012. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (2x30) YOUR LISTING HERE! call now... 874-4421 and talk with an Ad Rep.

OFFICE MANAGER for Delta, CO Manufacturing Company Skills required: Customer Service, Excel, Word, Bookkeeping, Management, Collections.

20-30 hrs. per week, full time possibility. Salary plus full benefits, 401K. Salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume and salary requirements to: Personnel P.O. Box 3638 Telluride, CO 81435

PROTECTIVE PROCEEDings Monitor. The 7th Judicial District is seeking a qualified individual to fill a .50 FTE (20 hours per week) position of Protective Proceedings Monitor (PPM). General Duties: Monitors and tracks reporting requirements of court appointed guardians and conservators in protective proceeding probate cases to ensure compliance. Assists the court in determining if guardian and conservator expenditures are appropriate. Provides guidance to guardians and conservators in all aspects of required reporting measures. The individual hired must have an office in Delta or Montrose. Salary range is $1601-$2232 for 20 hours a week depending on experience. Minimum Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business, public or court administration or related field from a four-year college or university and one year of office, legal, or court experience OR Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of office, legal, or court experience.

Applications must be filed electronically. No paper documents will be accepted locally. To apply go to http:// www.courts.state.co.us/ Careers/Opportunities.cfm and follow instructions. The complete job description can also be seen. Resumes or other documents may be attached to the electronic application but are not required. A failure to complete the application and follow the instructions completely will result in disqualification from further consideration for the position. Applications must be filed electronically by August 3, 2012 (2x30)

Part-time janitor (20 hrs/wk) for senior housing community in Delta.

Clean, maintain interior/ exterior common areas; assist maintenance staff.

One year experience and ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs. $10.00/hr.

Visit website at www.voacolorado.org or fax resume to 970-249-4669.

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WORK WANTED CARE TAKER OF 14 years available for 24-hour care. Specializing in terminal care and medical recovery. Broad experience with property and animals. 970327-0167. Extensive references. (4x28)

PUBLIC SERVICE

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes.

To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Peggy Ann Saxton at 970-874-2085. (tfx41) HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members.

Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m.

Monday at noon, Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at noon, 5:30 ladies only. Thursday at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday at noon, Saturday 12:15 p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1) NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 9th and Palmer, Delta, Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5)

BECAWS! DONATIONS needed.

Credit cards THE DELTA COUNTY accepted. Call 970-527Independent runs these 3350, or visit cawsonline. items as a public service org. Delta County Citizens free of charge for non-profit for Animal Welfare and organizations, if no fees are Shelter (CAWS) charged. However, each group is asked to please DELTA FOOD PANTRY keep them current by call- needs meals for Delta ing 874-4421. families who are temporarily in need. Donations of BEGINNING THIS MONTH non-perishable food may the Pioneer Al-Anon Family be brought to 628 Meeker.

Group will host a special (tfx36) speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. HELP!!!

KEEP THE Everyone is welcome. 7-8 animal population under p.m. in Cedaredge at First control, and SAVE an aniBaptist Church, 370 W. Main mal's life. Adopt your new Street in Wick Hall behind cat or dog from the Delta the church, west end. Call County Humane Society.

Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 856- Adoption fee is minimal.

7115. (tfnx12) Call 874-2149. (DCHS) FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers.

Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2) ADVERTISE TODAY!

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DO YOU WANT SOMEthing better on television?

Do you want to spread the word about us, or even help? Check us (A1 Production, LLC) out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/2060748888/dancers-3project Thank you. (3x31)

RESOURCE CONSULtant wanted. Delta VISION HCP is looking to hire one or more part-time educational Resource Consultants starting at 5-15 hours per week. Applicants must have outstanding communication and people skills, be advocates of alternative education, very self-motivated, and very fluent in computer and Internet skills and MS Office programs. Will have background check and 90 day probationary/trial period to ensure a good fit with the program. Drop off or send your resumé, cover letter, 4 work references, and a statement of your educational philosophy to 1080 Pioneer Rd., Delta, CO 81416 or fax to 874-8336. All materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. Tues., August 7. We will contact qualified applicants for an interview.

Questions: call 874-8226 ext. 24. (1x31)

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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. 2012-0072 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 1, 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) Edward R Ramirez and Christina Ramirez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation DBA ditech. com Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 9/20/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/20/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 607884 Original Principal Amount $122,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,387.55 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 Part of Lot 59 of the Cedaredge Fruit Growers Association Subdivision being located in Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East right of way line of State Highway No. 65 whence the North 1/4 corner of Section 29, Township 13 South, Range 94 West 6th P.M. bears North 21°39'48" East 2586.76 feet and the intersection of the projected centerline of Kohler Lane with the East right of way line of said State Highway No. 65 Bears North 29°36' East 857.33 feet; Thence South 78°17' East 208 feet along the North line of said lot 59; Thence South 29°36' West 67.15 feet; Thence North 78°17' West 208 Feet to East right of way line of State Highway No. 65; Thence North 29°36' East 67.15 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 645 S Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Also known by street and number as: 645 S Grand Mesa Dr, Cedaredge, CO 81413-4016.

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, 08/29/2012, 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 7/4/2012 Last Publication 8/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/01/2012 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 # 12-01691 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 7, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0008 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 17, 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) Darren E Geyer and Corrie R Geyer Original Beneficiary(ies) Montrosebank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 9/19/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/25/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629045 Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $193,117.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A

A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HAVING A DESCRIPTION BASED UPON A BEARING OF S00 06'58"W FROM THE 1/4 CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 10 AND 11 (MONUMENTED BY A 1 1/2" BRASS CAP) TO THE SECTION CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 10, 11, 14 AND 15 (MONUMENTED BY A 3 1/4" BRASS CAP, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT) WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NE CORNER OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO BEING THE 1/4 CORNER COMMON TO SECTIONS 2 AND 11 (MONUMENTED BY A 1 1/2" ALUMINUM CAP PE&LS9455) AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE CENTER SUBDIVISION LINE S00 03'32"E, 1319.42 FEET TO THE SE CORNER OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO BEING THE CN1/16 CORNER (MONUMENTED BY A 2" ALUMINUM CAP PLS20138); THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 11, N88 58'41"W, 1349.00 FEET TO THE SW CORNER OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO BEING THE NW1/16 CORNER (MONUMENTED BY A MAG NAIL IN ASPHALT); THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE NW/14 OF SECTION 11, N00 01'48"E, 1158.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE AND RUNNING S88 49'26"E, 264.00 FEET; THENCE N00 01'48"E, 165.00 FEET TO THE SECTION LINE COMMON TO SAID SECTIONS 2 AND 11; THENCE ALONG SAID SECTION LINE S88 49'26"E, 1084.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 14120 Ward Creek Rd, 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, 08/29/2012, 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 7/4/2012 Last Publication 8/1/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 01/17/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-17705 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 7, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0076 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 7, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) LOREN D. MCCOLLEY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for PAONIA STATE BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust 4/6/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 4/12/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614098 Original Principal Amount $186,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,454.19 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 3 OF THE HOMESTEAD SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 11091 2100 ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said

Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 09/05/2012, 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 7/11/2012 Last Publication 8/8/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/07/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9696.02736 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2012.

Request for Proposals Delta County North Fork Valley Airport Pavement Seal Project 2012 The Board of Delta County Commissioners is seeking proposals from licensed/bonded contractors to perform the following services at the North Fork Valley Airport located at 38506 Back River Road, Paonia, Colorado 81428.

1. To provide any necessary preparations to area before crack sealing.

2. To Provide a crack seal of asphalt joints before seal coat 3. To provide a seal coat over the asphalt and crack seal 4. To provide a painted striping of 18 tie-down spaces with a “T” as is currently marked.

Bidders may obtain Bidding Documents at the office of the Delta County Administrator, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado 81416 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding legally recognized holidays. This Request for Proposal is also available on the Delta County Web Site at www.deltacounty.com.

Bidders interested in submitting proposals must attend (or have a representative attend) a pre-bid site inspection at 9:00 a.m., August 9, 2012 at the North Fork Valley Airport. Please call Bob Basher, Engineering Department at (970) 8745911 to RSVP if you plan to attend the pre-bid site inspection.

For further information concerning bid documents you may contact Carolyn Clemens at (970) 874-2101 or e-mail cclemens@deltacounty. com. For information concerning the project please contact Bob Basher at (970) 874-5911 or e-mail bbasher@deltacounty.com.

Deadline for submitting Proposals to the above address is 9:00 a.m. August 28, 2012. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners for consideration at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

Delta County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding if it is in the best interest of the County.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0074 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) BANJO HOLDINGS, LLC Original Beneficiary(ies) COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 11/29/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/2/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 585985 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $84,909.12 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. Parcel A and Part of Parcel B described by the deed recorded in book 543 at Page 200 of the Delta County Real Estate Records being part of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 12, T14S, R95W of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the S1/4 corner of said Section 12 bears S07°46'54"W 482.09 feet (previously described as S07°50'27"W 462.49 feet); Thence West 7.20 feet; Thence S00°29'00"W 41.00 feet; Thence East 21.09 feet; Thence S05°52'00"W 225.08 feet; Thence S75°35'00"E 7.00 feet; Thence S61°49'00"E 69.20 feet; Thence S45°49'00"E 38.40 feet; Thence S87°06'00"E 70.40 feet; Thence N29°54'00"E 62.40 feet; Thence N44°39'00"E 102.60 feet; Thence N63°22'00"E 355.80 feet; Thence N14°53'00"E 219.80 feet; Thence N23°36'00"E 208.30 feet; Thence N17°58'16"E 256.74 feet; Thence N87°15'00"W 297.19 feet; Thence N71°53'00"W 118.60 feet; Thence S30°02'00"W 75.00 feet; Thence S22°10'22"W 83.37 feet; Thence N71°46'00"W 161.65 feet to the Easterly right of way line of Colorado State Highway No. 65; Thence on the said right of way line the following 3 courses: On the arc of a circular curve to the left 352.48 feet, said curve having a radius of 5690.00 feet and a long chord which bears S27°31'00"W 352.43 feet; S30°52'30"W 99.90 feet; On the arc of a circular curve to the left 28.80 feet, said curve having a

radius of 5700.00 feet and a long chord which bears S24°29'00"W 28.80 feet; Thence S00°29'00"W 44.40 feet; Thence East 62.00 feet; Thence South 95.00 feet to the point of beginning.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A parcel of land located within the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 12, T14S, R95W of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of N00°25'00"E from the 1/4 corner common to Sections 12 and 13 (monumented by a 3 1/4" aluminum cap PLS12766) to the C1/4 corner of said Section 12 (monumented by a 2" aluminum cap PLS24944) with all other bearings relative thereto and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from whence said 1/4 corner common to Sections 12 and 13 bears S06°42'36"W 479.68 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap LS14621); Thence N81°52'40"E 10.30 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap LS14100); Thence N00°11'30"E 95.04 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap LS14100); Thence N89°56'55"W 62.39 feet to the West line of said SW1/4 of the SE1/4 (monumented by a witness corner bearing S89°56'55"E 2.26 feet and being a 5/8" rebar); Thence along said West line N00°25'00"E 38.34 feet to the easterly right of way line of Colorado State Highway 65; Thence along said easterly right of way line along the arc of a nontangential curve to the right 6.75 feet, said curve having a radius of 5700 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N24°16'23"E 6.75 feet (monumented by a 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); Thence leaving said easterly right of way line S70°38'38"E 100.00 feet (monumented by a 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); Thence S10°20'29"W 110.00 feet (monumented by a 2" aluminum cap PLS25972); Thence N89°18'23"W 25.78 feet to the point of beginning.

Also known by street and number as: TBD HIGHWAY 65, 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, 09/05/2012, 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 7/11/2012 Last Publication 8/8/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/03/2012 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: NEAL K. DUNNING #10181 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1386-146 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0077 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) Melissa Robidoux, an unmarried woman Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Republic Mortgage Home Loans LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 1/7/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/12/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 631351 Original Principal Amount $119,597.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $115,643.86 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. THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 11 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS COUNTY DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF LAND IN THE PARTIAL RELEASE RECORDED ON APRIL 23, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 658027 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 11, OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 181 North 3rd 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, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/11/2012 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: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-11854 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0083 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 16, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Christopher B. Lefevre Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 9/30/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/13/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 646026 Original Principal Amount $206,770.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $202,779.13 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 107 OF ORCHARD ESTATES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1795 N Apple Drive, 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, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/16/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 12-06030 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0081 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) KENNETH E. NICKOLAUS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB 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 3/19/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/24/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633072 Original Principal Amount $177,039.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $170,096.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, ADAMS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 21095 MARION ROAD, ECKERT, CO 81418-4209.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 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, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/15/2012 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: CATHERINE A. HILDRETH, Esq. #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.20074 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0080 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) LEILANI PACHEACO AND JUDITH E. MILLSAP Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. 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 1/18/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/17/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 622221 Original Principal Amount $182,521.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $174,440.48 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 24 OF FIRST FILING OF THE PAN AMERICAN PROPERTIES, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 24 ALDER COURT, 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, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/15/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.09773 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0079 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 14, 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) Enrique Falcon and Guadalupe Falcon Perez Original Beneficiary(ies) Rocky Mountain Mortgage Specialists, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 10/17/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/21/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page

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Number) 572765 Original Principal Amount $106,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $91,824.88 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 45, YOUNG ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 620 Labor Street, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/14/2012 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 # 12-00823 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE LIEN AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER'S DEED TAX YEAR 2007 SALE YEAR 2008 TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE NO. 2008-00080 YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANY RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE TO CURE THIS TAX LIEN. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all persons having an interest or title or record in or to the same, and particularly to: JOANN WILKS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT TAX LIEN SALE LAWFULLY HELD ON THE 6TH, DAY OF November, 2008, the then County Treasurer of Delta County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments for the year 2007, the following described property, situated in the County of Delta and State of Colorado, as described below: PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF LOT 7, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS THIRTEEN (13) AND FOURTEEN (14) OF BLOCK ONE (1) STEPHENS SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DELTA, EXTENDED, WOULD INTERSECT THE EAST LINE OF THE ALLEY OF BLOCK ONE; THENCE EAST TWO HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT FEET (268'), MORE OR LESS; THENCE NORTH TO THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE LINE; THENCE WEST ALONG THE TOWNSITE LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF THE ALLEY OF BLOCK ONE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE ALLEY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT 20 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED IN QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED MARCH 1, 1995 IN BOOK 736 AT PAGE 213, RECEPTION #484217. MANUFACTURED HOME TITLE: MSO SERIAL: P284133A/B YEAR: 1998 MAKE: SCHULT SIZE: 28X52 Also known by street and number as: 942 E 3RD ST DELTA, CO 81416 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Tax Parcel Number: 345518300011 Tax Account Number: R011681 Said premises were assessed and taxed for the year 2007 in the name(s) of: JOANN WILKS At said sale, a lien secured by the property herein was sold to, and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase was duly issued to: PASQUALE MICHAEL GAZILLO, JR on NOVEMBER 6TH, 2008. The present holder, and legal owner thereof, has made request to the Treasurer of Delta County for a deed, and unless the same be redeemed on or before the 30TH day of NOVEMBER, 2012 or unless the parties described or anyone else having an interest in the property files a written response disputing this action under the protection of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, accompanied with a statement, under oath, and also accompanied by the facts and supportive documents for this dispute and this response delivered to the Delta County Treasurer's Office, 501 Palmer, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416, no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 30TH day of NOVEMBER, 2012 the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer's Deed therefore to said Certificate Holder or his/her assigns.

Dated at Delta, Delta County, Colorado, the 20TH day of JULY, 2012. /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Delta County Treasurer (SEAL) CERTIFICATE HOLDER: PASQUALE MICHAEL GAZILLO, JR First Date of Publication: 07/25/12 Second Date of Publication: 08/01/12 Third and Last Date of Publication: 08/08/12 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1 and 8, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, August 1, 2012 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0078 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 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) Travis Ray Buckallew and Deanna Marie Buckallew Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 11/8/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/14/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 597591 Original Principal Amount $242,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $220,412.71 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, PERRY SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 20224 Austin Rd, Austin, CO 81410.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 09/12/2012, 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 7/18/2012 Last Publication 8/15/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/11/2012 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: CAMILLE Y. HARLAN #43789 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 12-05990 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, 25, August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0084 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 17, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Kevin T. Valdez Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (F/K/A Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 9/14/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/14/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 618804 Original Principal Amount $153,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $155,452.76 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 6 IN BLOCK 2 OF GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 585 Sloan 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, 09/19/2012, 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 7/25/2012 Last Publication 8/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/17/2012 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 # 12-05094 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0085 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 17, 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) HEATHER DILLIE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6 Date of Deed of Trust 2/16/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/20/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612261 Original Principal Amount $208,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $208,723.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, BURKEY MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1659 E 3RD 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, 09/19/2012, 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 7/25/2012 Last Publication 8/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/17/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LINDSAY J. MILLER #42372 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # JLF#14312 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0087 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 18, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) ANTONIO GARCIA AND VIRGINIA GARCIA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 9/23/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/28/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 637964 Original Principal Amount $182,040.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $179,018.01 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 10 IN BLOCK 2 OF GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 570 MUNRO 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, 09/19/2012, 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

PUBLIC NOTICES sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 7/25/2012 Last Publication 8/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/18/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 12-910-21784 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0089 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) CHARLES W. HANSEN AND ELOISE KATHLEEN HANSEN Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 9/11/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/26/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629124 Original Principal Amount $172,125.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $164,339.93 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 ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal Description The land referred to in this policy is situated in the STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, CITY OF HOTCHKISS, and described as follows: Part of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as beginning at the Southwest corner of said NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section 5; thence North along the Subdivision line 416 feet; thence East 208 feet; thence South 416 feet to the South line of said NW 1/4 SW 1/4; thence West 208 feet along said South line to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 14322 2900 ROAD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 09/19/2012, 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 7/25/2012 Last Publication 8/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/23/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.09800 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0088 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 23, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) RICHARD J HEMING AND SANDRA V HEMING Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 8/11/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/13/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 628028 Original Principal Amount $144,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $139,390.65

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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Part of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th P.M. more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North boundary of said Section 23, 16 feet East of the North 1/4 Corner of said Section 23; thence South 208 feet; thence East 312 feet; thence North 208 feet to the Section line; thence West along the Section line 312 feet to the Point of Beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 14488 G Road, Delta, CO 81416 Also known by street and number as: 14488 G 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, 09/19/2012, 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 7/25/2012 Last Publication 8/22/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/23/2012 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 # 12-910-21789 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent July 25, August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0092 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 25, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) STEVEN D TAYLOR Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. 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 8/29/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/18/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 618874 Original Principal Amount $143,618.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $136,546.04 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 3 OF BARB ACRES MINOR SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 18902 BARB ACRES 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, 09/26/2012, 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 8/1/2012 Last Publication 8/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/25/2012 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: KERRI ANN BOOTH #42562 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 # 12-910-21927 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0094 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 30, 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) WILLIS D BARRETT AND CAROL BARRETT Original Beneficiary(ies) INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A MAJOR MORTGAGE USA 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 1/24/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/31/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 622555 Original Principal Amount $113,299.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $111,145.97 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, AMENDMENT NO. 1, FOX SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 665 FOX COURT, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 09/26/2012, 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 8/1/2012 Last Publication 8/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/30/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.09761 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0091 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) BRIDGET E LYONS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-6CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20060-6CB Date of Deed of Trust 2/16/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/17/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 600666 Original Principal Amount $132,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $122,048.77 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. "EXHIBIT A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION THAT PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LYING NORTH AND WEST OF COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 135 EXCEPTING, HOWEVER, A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE1/4 SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION BEARS WEST 145 FEET, AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 30°50' EAST 239 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5°20' WEST 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14°50' WEST 161 FEET TO THE SECTION LINE; THENCE WEST 76 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 36755 SUNSHINE MESA ROAD,

Delta County Independent HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-6229.

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, 09/26/2012, 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 8/1/2012 Last Publication 8/29/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/24/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E. VADEN #21026 Vaden Law Firm LLC 2015 YORK STREET, PO BOX 18997, DENVER, CO 20218 (303) 377-2933 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 # 12-081-03492 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DENNIS DUANE HOVEL, a/k/a DENNIS D. HOVEL, a/k/a DENNIS HOVEL, Deceased Case Number 2012 PR 61 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 November 26, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jenean Kay Hovel 540 Cypress Wood Lane Delta, Colorado 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, July 25 and August 1, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE AIRPORT PLANNING SERVICES Delta County, Colorado is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to be used in selecting a Principal Consultant to provide Airport Planning Services for the Blake Field Airport located at 870 1575 Road, Delta, CO. To request a detailed list of projects and selection criteria contact Carolyn Clemens at cclemens@deltacounty.com or call (970) 874-2101. For information concerning the projects please contact Bob Basher, County Engineering Dept. at bbasher@deltacounty. com or call (970) 874-5914. Deadline for submittal is 5:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2012. Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D will be applied.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent July 25 and August 1, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE AIRPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES Delta County, Colorado is soliciting Statements of Qualifications to be used in selecting a Principal Consultant to provide Airport Engineering Services for the Blake Field Airport located at 870 1575 Road, Delta, CO. To request a detailed list of projects and selection criteria contact Carolyn Clemens at cclemens@deltacounty.com or call (970) 874-2101. For information concerning the projects please contact Bob Basher, County Engineering Dept. at bbasher@deltacounty. com or call (970) 874-5914. Deadline for submittal is 5:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2012. Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14D will be applied.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent July 25 and August 1, 2012.

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING DELTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. 3 Notice is hereby given that proposed Supplementary budgets for the year 2011 have been submitted to the Delta County Fire Protection District #3 Board. That copies of such proposed Supplementary budgets for the District’s General Fund and Pension Fund have been filed in the office of the District, where the same are open for public inspection. That proposed Supplementary budgets will be considered at the scheduled board meeting of the Delta County Fire Protection District #3 to be held at the Cedaredge fire station on August 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Any interested elector in such Delta County Fire Protection District #3 may inspect the proposed budgets and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budgets. Contact person for the Delta County Fire Protection District is Bruce C. Bertram, Secretary to the Board, P.O. Box 804, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy L. Norris, a/k/a Dorothy Norris, a/k/a Dorothy Lou Norris, Deceased

Case Number 12 PR 3 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 October 1, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Personal Representative John H. Norris P.O. Box 1470 Paonia, CO 81428 970-527-4363 Attorney for the Estate James R. Briscoe Briscoe & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 120 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3118 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JEAN L. VAN DUZEN, a/k/a JEAN LIVINGSTON VAN DUZEN, a/k/a JEAN L. VAN DUZEN, M.D., a/k/a JEAN LIVINGSTON VAN DUZEN M.D., Deceased Case Number 2012 PR 57 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 November 26, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Don Carney Person Giving Notice 14701 Canyon Road Paonia, CO 81428 David A. Marek Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1387 Paonia, CO 81428 Published in the Delta County Independent July 18, July 25 and August 1, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit C6/19 located at 175 Hwy 133 Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Bill Tutor, last known address of 187 S.200 W, Richfield, UT 84701. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on August 24th, as Farnsworth Minis chooses.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 1 and 8, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit A7 located at 175 Hwy 133 Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Robert Tooker, last known address of 224 Minnesota Ave., Paonia, CO 81428. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on August 24th, as Farnsworth Minis chooses.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 1 and 8, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LORA NADINE LILLPOP, a/k/a NADINE LILLPOP, Deceased Case Number 12PR63 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 December 3, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas E. Lillpop Person Giving Notice 172 28 1/2 Road Grand Junction CO 81503 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 8 and 15, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Aaron Buchheim: This is to inform you that I am applying for a bonded title on a 1983, ALJO, Camper Trailer VIN#1SY300L26DA000106 as a result of outstanding storage fees.

Contact L.T. Plummer at 3447 2000 Rd, Delta, CO 81416 or 970-8749586.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 2012.

Delta County, Colorado District Court Court Address: 501 Palmer, Room 338, Delta, Colorado 81416 Phone Number: (970) 874-6280 Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) and Address: Alicia Schoborg Defendant(s)/Respondent(s) and Address: Rodrick Persons Case Number 12 DR 75 CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in the following proceedings filed in this Court, under the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, the above Court has found that due diligence has been used to obtain personal service of process and that efforts to obtain same would be to no avail, and has ordered one publication of a Consolidated Notice of said proceedings.

ACTION # 2012 DR 75 RESPONDENT PARTY Rodrick Persons NATURE OF ACTION Dissolution of Marriage You are further notified that a copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by this notice if he or she failed to appear or file a response within 30 days after the date of this publication.

Dated this 6th day of July, 2012.

MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By: /s/ Sara R. Towsley Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 2012.

FOR SALE ABANDONED VEHICLES 1996 Ford Explorer VIN A52290 1979? Allegro Motor Home VIN 01380 Hunt's Towing 30502 L Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3309 Published in the Delta County Independent August 1, 2012.

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B A C K P A G E

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

elta County’s rural heritage ever since pioneer days has given rise to social organizations that met the mutual support needs of people.

Many of those neighborhood and community groups continue into the present day.

The Coalby Birthday Club is one particularly lively and enduring example of these local social enterprises.

The Birthday Club, as members call it, is an informal group of women who are seriously committed to their mission — “. . . to promote friendship and good neighbor relations in the Coalby Area.”

The Club, by at least one account, traces its origins to the 1930s, and in another account its early days are linked with the Coalby Store, which was built in 1910.

Venerable as the institution is, the members have found a recipe for renewing their numbers and keeping the interest and energy levels high. Most new residents to the Coalby Canyon neighborhood and customers of the local water system find they qualify.

New members quickly discover that their new life in the Delta County outback is filled

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Annual potluck is Aug. 27 A popular social tradition especially for Coalby Canyon residents, and also for members of the Coalby Domestic Water Company, is the community’s annual Neighborhood Family Potluck. The event this year is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Cedaredge Town Park. The Coalby Birthday Club is providing meat, potatoes and drink for the event. Community members and their families planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. Call Jan Medill 856-6525 for information.

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Members of the Coalby Birthday Club in a 1996 meeting then at the home of current member Norma May.

with like-minded and friendly neighbors who offer an appropriate level of interest, along with friendship and support.

Current members explain that the organization sprang from the need for social interaction and mutual support and aid in Delta County’s early days. Long known for its mineable resources rather than for farms, ranches and orchards that keep husbands employed close to home, the men of Coalby Canyon often hired out for wages and were away for days or longer. The wives found each other.

Even with today’s communications technologies it’s possible in rural Coalby to go many weeks without seeing a friendly neighbor, or without even knowing who neighbors are after moving in, unless specific time is set aside for it.

Newcomers to the area, like Diane and Rich Ratliff who settled in Coalby a few years ago from Indiana, are welcomed like long-lost kin.

Diane opened her home to 16 other of the Club’s members for a regular monthly meeting on July 23. Her co-host for the event, the one who provides refreshments, was Renata Replogle. Other than the two offices of host and co-host which rotate among the members each month, there are no elective positions to fill, no reports to give, no accounts to approve, no bylaws to change, and “no rules, no offices, and no dues,” states the club’s 2012 year book.

Current members named on the Club’s roster who are not shown in the accompanying photo are Natalie Barton, Sally Clay, Pat Crader, Sue Dumler, Kim Eckhart, Patty Gardner, Fran Lazear, Jan Medill, Norma Jean Norton, Edna Rudisaile, Jane Samuelson, Ruth Townsend, Lorraine Turk and Diane Wilson, The Club’s colorful year book, published voluntarily by member Vernette Mackley, has data about members, like their birthdays, hobbies, favorite colors, spouse (name and birthday), address and contact information. The Birthday Club was social media before social media was cool.

With a simple, open organizational structure it’s not

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Members of the Coalby Birthday Club who gathered for a monthly meeting on July 23 are, front row from left: Gloria Olson, Fran Clapper, Barbara Allen; second row from left, Barbara Bailey, Janet Baird, Carleen Taylor, Norma May; third row from left, Verla Raim, Joyce Garman, Renata Replogle, Judy Weaver; and, fourth row from left, Louan Lundberg, Betty Bodine, Vernette Mackley, Rhoda Ziegler and Diane Ratliff.

surprising that most every new member finds some way, and some time, that she can give to participating. So the Club is continually bringing in new blood eager to join a group that is focused, really, on enjoying life and sharing the feeling with others.

And, membership in the Birthday Club is a distinction which, once attained, is never relinquished. Two “honorary” members, Betty Bodine and Fran Clapper, were welcomed as ever on July 23 even though they have moved away from their one-time Coalby Canyon homes.

“Once a member, always a member,” states the year book’s Welcome Page.

Meetings, which can last up to two hours, are simple, too. The July 23 session was focused on history. Members Rhoda Ziegler, Judy Weaver, Janet Baird, Louan Lundberg and some others helped guide conversation into members’ recollections of past events.

Some copies of published accounts dealing with local history had been brought for the meeting, and the spelling of “Coalby” became a topic.

The original name, Colby, had been changed at some point by new residents from Colby, Kansas, according to some of the group’s discussion that day. Someone found an Photo by Hank Lohmeyer archival news item and read from it, verifying that early The Coalby Store, now a premier element on Main in the last century the U.S. Street in Pioneer Town, is also a significant landmark Post Office had been petiin the history of the Coalby Birthday Club as some tioned to establish a station accounts link the Club’s historical roots with the store, in the canyon and add the which was built in 1910.

letter “a” to the Colby name.

A Delta County Independent article about the Club from 1996 reports also, “Spelling of Coalby is verified by a letter postmarked in Coalby, Colo., July 6, 1907.”

The conversation at the meeting then took off on a different course, with lots of laughter at every turn: “Is the canyon more properly called a valley? Then, what’s the difference between a gully and a gulch?”

The Coalby Birthday Club “is strictly for fun,” states the 1996 story.

A special guest at the July 23 meeting was Sharon Wear.

She doesn’t live in Coalby

Canyon and never has, but her grandmother, Daisy Pratt, was a Coalby pioneer, and Sharon’s mother was raised in her own mother’s pioneer home. Sharon had been asked to join in for the day of historical remembering.

In a world that sometimes moves way too fast, the Coalby Birthday Club has preserved an enclave of civilized living that keeps to a human pace.

The Birthday Club preserves community values that early settlers relied on. “If you are feeling down, need a spirit lift or a physical lift, call anyone and we will give help, or find the help needed,” states the Welcome Page.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Yes, there is local lore behind the name “Brimstone Corner,” Coalby Canyon’s most famous landmark. If you are interested, just ask any member of the Coalby Birthday Club and she will be glad to share the story.