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AUGUST 22, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 34

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TCAP scores exceed state averages BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Gone are the CSAPs. As the state transitions to “common core” assessments, students will be taking TCAPs, short for the 2012 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program. The goal is the same — to measure student mastery of reading, writing, math and science. When the new assessments are rolled out in a couple of years, social studies will also be tested and more grade levels will be required to participate. TCAP results were released earlier this month. Across the state, student achievement held steady. In Delta County, district test scores exceeded the state averages in all but four areas.

Kurt Clay, school district spokesman, said fourth grade scores were down across the state, and in Delta County they dropped as well, particularly in reading. “Student growth wasn’t quite where we wanted it to be,” he said. The district continues its focus on high school math, where test scores are improving but drop dramatically as students move into high school. A shift in curriculum at the middle and high school levels will hopefully address this problem, Clay said. Rather than just knowing the algorithm, or procedure for solving a mathematical problem, students need to better understand what the question is asking and how to approach the solution.

But, the school district is reluctant to make too many changes in the math curriulum because there is still discussion at the national level

about how geometry, algebra and other math subjects will be tested in the future. In science, district scores exceed state averages in the

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and eighth grades, but below the state in the grade. will take some time to TCAPs TO A6

Commissioners set hearing on hen house The Delta County Board of County Commissioners has announced that it will be reopening the specific development applications of Western Slope Layers and Rocky Mountain Layers to take additional evidence on the record. The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the matter on Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. in Room 234 of the Delta County Courthouse building. On July 5, the district court issued a ruling finding four specific areas where the court stated evidence was lacking in the record for the commissioners’ conditional approval of the two poultry operations. The court remanded the applications back to the commissioners to make additional findings on the four specific areas and issue a new decision. These four areas are: 1)

whether the operations were compatible with the neighborhood; 2) whether the operations would have a negative impact on neighboring property values; 3) whether the conditions imposed were sufficient to mitigate environmental concerns; and 4) whether the county staff was able to monitor and enforce the conditions of approval. The purpose of the public hearing is to take additional evidence to address these concerns. Written comments may be submitted to the Delta County Commissioners at 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416, or by e-mail to commissioners@deltacounty. com, but should be limited to addressing the four areas of concern in the court’s ruling. Comments received after the close of the public hearing will not be considered.

Mike Mason enters county race as write-in BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Mike Mason has entered the District #3 county commissioner race as a write-in candidate. “I registered as a candidate for county commissioner prior to the July deadline. I am the only valid write-in candidate for commissioner,” Mason said in an e-mail to the DCI. Mason, a Republican, ran for District #2 commissioner in 2008 after successfully petitioning onto the ballot. The realignment of commissioner districts following the 2010 census placed the Masons’ Cedar Mesa farm in District #3. Mason is a conservative and a strong advocate for Mike private property

rights. His political platform includes small government, opposition to Agenda 21, and the right to farm. A statement on his website says, “Jobs are not created by government but can and have been killed by Delta County resulting in hundreds of lost jobs. Jobs are created by people, farmers, ranchers, private businesses. Mike will remove as many obstacles (regulations) as possible so that entrepreneurs are free to create jobs.” Mason has lived near Cedaredge since 1977 where he and his wife, Judy, have their farm. He has a degree in engineering physics from the University of Illinois and previously worked in the aerospace Mason industry.

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Youthful enthusiasm Students rush onto the new playground at Cedaredge Elementary School during an open house celebrating the dedication of the school last week. Hopefully they’ll maintain their enthusiasm throughout the 2012-13 school year, which began on Monday. For complete coverage of the open house at CES, turn to pages C1-5.

Delta County logs fourth case of West Nile Virus The Delta County Department of Health and Human Services announces that the third and fourth human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Delta County residents. The third case was confirmed on Aug. 10 in a 40- to 49-year-old female from the North Fork area. She is recovering from a case of uncomplicated fever. She first experienced symptoms July 23. The fourth case was confirmed on Aug. 13 in a 30to 39-year-old female from the Delta area and she is

also recovering from a case of uncomplicated fever. She experienced the onset of symptoms Aug. 5. “West Nile virus is a serious illness, and we want to ensure citizens understand the potential risk associated with WNV infection,” said Delta County public health director Bonnie Koehler. “Late July through early September are when most human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Colorado.” Health officials say most people bitten by a WNVinfected mosquito show no

Term limit question to appear on ballot BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Board of County Commissioners has certified the language for two questions on the Nov. 6 ballot. If adopted, the measures would remove term limits from the offices of county sheriff and coroner. The questions will appear separately on the ballot. The sheriff question reads: “Shall the Delta County sher-

iff be allowed to serve in the capacity of sheriff as long as the Delta County voters choose to re-elect him?” The coroner is similarly worded: “Shall the Delta County coroner be allowed to serve in the capacity of coroner as long as the Delta County voters choose to reelect him?” Currently, both offices are limited to three 4-year terms, a total of 12 years.

symptoms of illness. However, some become sick three to 15 days after exposure. About one in five infected persons will have mild illness with fever, and about one in 150 infected people will become severely ill. Physicians are urged to test patients for the virus if they show signs of fever, meningitis or encephalitis, or sudden painless paralysis in the absence of stroke that occurs during these summer months. The health department is continuing to do surveillance on cases involving humans and horses, and collecting mosquito samples to determine the prevalence of the virus within the county. The public is encouraged to take preventative measures. The following prevention tips are encouraged: • Drain standing water on property. • Dusk and dawn: avoid being outdoors at this time when mosquito activity is high. • DEET is an effective ingredient to look for in bug repellent. • Dress in long sleeves and pants during dusk and dawn and in areas where mosquitoes are active.

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Child safety

Closed to boating

Driver killed by train

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The Delta Police Department will host a “child safety” community meeting Monday, Aug. 27, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The meeting runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include discussion on: • Mandatory child abuse report requirements • Missing and exploited children • Amber Alert criteria • Sex offender and school bus stops • School crime in the City of Delta A panel of experts will provide information to help the community keep our kids safe.

Because of extremely low water levels, Crawford State Park is closing the low water boat ramp and swim beach. The lake will remain open to handlaunched vessels such as canoes and kayaks. The park, located two miles south of Crawford, is operated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, an agency created by the merger of Colorado State Parks and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. To learn more about Colorado’s state parks, visit http://parks.state.co.us.

An elderly driver lost her life Friday, Aug. 17, after failing to yield to an oncoming train passing through Paonia. Carol Basford, 87, of Paonia was traveling south in the 300 block of Delta Avenue at about 1:45 p.m. Her 2001 Ford Minivan was hit by an empty Union Pacific coal train headed toward Somerset. Assisting at the scene were the Paonia Police Department, Paonia Fire Department, Union Pacific Railroad, Delta County Sheriff’s Office and North Fork Ambulance. The railroad crossing at Delta Avenue does not have crossing arms or lights.

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OPINION

LETTERS Science, not superstition, will solve mosquito problem Dear Editor: This letter is in response to “Mosquito district gives warning: You are not safe” (Aug. 8) and “Mosquito district defends actions” (Aug. 1). Recent press releases and opinions by the board of the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District do not represent a sound, science-based understanding of modern mosquito management nor do they lead to informed decisions that will protect public health. The errors of fact by the board are egregious and too numerous to detail here but, overall, personal opinions have been substituted for facts, information has been misinterpreted, and invalid conclusions have been misattributed to the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA). The AMCA is a scientific/educational, not-forprofit public service association. It is worldwide in scope, with members or subscribers to its publications in more than 50 countries. The mission of the AMCA is to pro-

vide leadership, information, and education leading to the enhancement of health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes and other vector-transmitted diseases, and the reduction of annoyance levels caused by mosquitoes and other vectors and pests of public health importance. Mosquito control in the U.S. is considered to be the safest, most comprehensive and effective of its kind in the world. Mosquito control programs typically include public education, habitat modification, use of predators, and, when appropriate, application of mosquito larvicides and adulticides specifically evaluated and registered by the Environ-

Stop the smoke Dear Editor: Once again, our area is filled with hazy wildfire smoke, probably from those burning in Wash-

Tired of mosquitoes Dear Editor: I am so proud to live in Hotchkiss where we have a great mayor, Wendell Koontz, and a wonderful town council who, because of their concern for others, were on top of the mosquito problem at the fairgrounds. They asked the North Fork mosquito board to spray the fairgrounds before any events were started at the Delta County Fair. In the article in the Delta County Independent, it was stated the mosquito board voted no. But the mosquito board posted a sign by the park when the fair started

warning of West Nile mosquitoes in the area. Also in the articles, the last North Fork mosquito board was criticized for spraying when the bees were out and not caring about pets and children. I know they fogged in the evenings to protect the bees and they even called people to let them know they were spraying so they could bring pets in. When the present mosquito board has to criticize the last board to make themselves look good, that speaks volumes. Velma Holder Hotchkiss

Quick response appreciated Dear Editor: I would like to extend a big thank you to all the emergency medical respondents who came to my aid the morning of Aug. 7 following a crash I was involved in. I especially want to thank the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office and the City of Delta Police Department for responding to the scene so quickly, as

mental Protection Agency for mosquito abatement. These tactics are important components of integrated pest management programs for mosquitoes and should form the basis of the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District control program. Our search for an answer to mosquito problems must be based upon valid, reproducible science. It is now the 21st century, and long past time that those charged with protecting public health base policy upon superstition and innuendo that fly in the face of established scientific fact. The citizens of Delta County deserve no less. Joseph Conlon Technical Advisor American Mosquito Control Association

well as the Delta County Ambulance Service. I also want to extend a big thank you to all our neighbors, friends and members of the community who have assisted my family and I during this time. And of course I want to thank my Colorado State Patrol family for their ongoing support. Trooper Todd Martin Colorado State Patrol

Citizen elite: Pay your own way Dear Editor: Boys with their toys play up and play down, What care do they have for cost to the town; This club or that, whichever one works, Living in Delta: it’s one of their perks. Few Deltoids play but that doesn’t matter, Not having to pay keeps their wallets the fatter; “But I donate my time” one of them cries, “Donation” for fees is one of their lies. Six, or twelve, fifteen, a few more, Not many citizens go out to call “FORE”; But all of us pay, double sawbuck per house Each month we submit to cover the louse Who plays golf each day with buddies, and more; Having drinks, telling stories and lies till they roar. Silly old us, we’ll pay through the nose While on green fairways the grass it still grows. From this patio we can see the sprinklers at work Pouring millions of gallons on miles of dirt; All for a few, the citizen elite Who play all they want on a golf course complete. “I’ll sink this one in two with this old putter,” Says one of the boys his heart all aflutter; Knowing he hasn’t paid a bit for his time Of golf, friendship and laughs on the taxpayer dime. Do we let this go on? or say “Hey, no more, We can’t afford your iron and wood whore! Pay for it yourselves you miserly lot, Lotsa money for you few we simply ain’t got.” Alan Metcalfe Delta

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ington, Oregon, California and Nevada. Can you imagine what their air must be like? This year may set new records for acres burned. Wildfires cannot always be prevented, but their impacts can often be minimized. We have let rabid environists (environmentalists without the ‘mental’!) create hazardous conditions in our forests. They say that they want to “save” wildlife habitat — but what they’ve really done by stopping most logging is to set conditions that fill our forests with so much tinder that catastrophic fires are inevitable. Logging alters habitat for a few years; hot fires destroy habitat for a few decades. Grasslands have also been under their attack. When cattle are kicked off those lands, grasses grow higher, setting conditions for massive fires. We have allowed environists to reduce and to vilify logging, ranching, mining, drilling, hunting and trapping. Too many reasonable, intelligent people have been silent while radicals successfully pressured our government to foolishly restrict the use of our natural resources. We are supposed to be in control of our government, but that works only if we participate. Stop being silent and start participating! Vote for candidates who understand that the first step back to a healthy economy is to wisely harvest our natural resources. Bruce Many Cedaredge

Lest we forget Dear Editor: On Aug. 26, 1920, just 92 years ago, the U.S. secretary of state signed the proclamation enacting the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote. On this Women’s Equality Day, The League of Women Voters is focused on protecting voting rights for all and making sure that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to. The league, which also was founded in 1920, does not support or oppose candidates and is not affiliated with any political party. “We don’t care who you vote for; we just want everyone to exercise their right to vote.” So, ladies, please vote in November to help preserve our democracy and honor the work of those courageous women who strove so hard to secure that right for us. As representatives of half of the population of our great nation, our voices need to be heard. Nancy Ball LWV Montrose and Delta counties

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Remarkable response to ‘Fill the Bus’ campaign Dear Editor: Wow! I have to say that I was completely overwhelmed by the support we received for The St. Nicholas Project’s Fill the Bus campaign. For our first year, it was a huge success! First, I must say thank you to some very important people and organizations. Without their help, this project would not have been the success it was. Thank you to Robert Ownbey and Walmart for allowing us to park the bus in their parking lot for two weeks. I also must thank the Delta County School District for allowing us to borrow one of their

busses, especially so close to the beginning of the school year. Kudos must also be given to Ernie Norfleet and Corsaire Graphics for the beautiful signs that were created for us to hang on the bus. I must also thank the DJs, as well as Darnell PlaceWise at KRYD and KNOZ for all of the public service announcements and on-air plugs that they made on behalf of our campaign. And finally, I cannot express in words how truly grateful I am to the wonderful people of Delta County, who came out and purchased supplies, and even some

The choice is clear Dear Editor: Not since 1932...not since 1932, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt (D) defeated Herbert Hoover (R), has there been a presidential election with the consequences that this one, 2012, has. The re-election of Barack Obama and Joe Biden would signal reaffirmation of FDR’s New Deal and the continuation of Social Security as we know it, reaffirmation of Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society and the continuation of Medicare and Medicaid as we know them. The election of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would signal the beginning of the end of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid as we know them.

The choice is clear. The stakes have never been higher. But, one thing is certain...If we as a country, as a nation, as a society decide on Nov. 6, 2012, to close the book on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, we will never come this way again. The giant door of opportunity will slam shut for our posterity never to be reopened. As for me, I plan to get mine before that giant vault door slams shut. As for your children, their children...their children’s children...I guess that they would be all on their own. David A. Argenta Former director, Region 10 Area Agency on Aging Fruita

school clothes, and tossed them into the bus. This community is truly an amazing one, and I am so happy to be a part of it. I am happy to report that several families within Delta County were fitted with backpacks and supplies for this coming school year. We were also contacted by Families Plus, an organization that also works with families in our community. They were organizing a school supply drive and informed me that they didn’t quite have enough supplies. I am happy to report that I put together a LARGE box of school supplies to help with their drive and make sure their students were prepared. Now, one would think that after all this, there would be nothing left, but HALLELUJAH the bread kept multiplying! I then boxed up the remaining supplies into another LARGE box, and took them to the Delta County School District Office to be dispensed however they saw fit. What a remarkable event! Again, I cannot express enough how awesome this community is in recognizing a need and stepping up to the plate to get it accomplished. You could search the world over and not find a better place to live! Thank you again, Delta County! Casting the net on the other side, Jason Atchley President The St. Nicholas Project

Road conditions frustrate North Fork resident Dear Editor: The county road department has some major issues in the North Fork area. Despite repeated calls by many in the North Fork, problems continue. 1. Gravel dumped on the roads, not worked in. Result, no matter how slow we drive, it is very rough and a safety hazard. Worst it has ever been, tearing up tires, suspensions, etc., vehicles fishtailing even when going slow. Some roads are so bad that people are driving off the road because it is smoother. We see people driving down the middle or on the wrong side on several of the roads, including main paved thoroughfares in order to find a smoother path. And it makes no difference how slow they drive. 2. The bar ditches are full, rock slides not cleaned up, banks eroding as a result, and when we

get rain mud goes across the roads. Lifts have been put on corners that narow them down so that two vehicles cannot pass safely. Areas where the bank has eroded to the edge of the road or into it with a long distance to the bottom. The roads are not crowned so when we get rain, even this year with the drought, the water runs down the road, cutting ruts or worse. Roads sinking because they were not compacted properly before paving. There are many examples in the Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford areas. 3. Dust that goes for a quarter mile engulfing people, homes and zero visibility for oncoming cars. Colorado State Patrol says they cannot do anything, even if it is a safety hazard. But you will sure get a ticket if you have an accident. The favorite excuse of the road department is

no money. What a lie. If there is a budget problem, then fix the roads right the first time instead of repeatedly puttering with them. Ask a small business owner if you need help on how to handle a budget. Ask someone who has had a successful construction business how to fix the roads. All we are seeing is people getting paychecks for not doing their job and giving one excuse after the other. We see small business owners on these roads losing business because customers will not return because of the roads and what they do to vehicles. I write this on behalf of many who are frustrated and angry because of the lack of service by the county, even though we all pay our taxes for these “services.” Fix the problem or find someone who can. Ann Covey Paonia

Hello, remember me? Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but whatever they call me, I am your Flag, the Flag of the United States of America . . . something has been bothering me, so I thought I might talk it over with you . . . because it is about you and me. I remember some time ago people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade and naturally I was leading every parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that his hand was directly over his heart . . . remember? And you, I remember you. Standing there straight as a soldier. You didn’t have a hat, but you were giving the right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you with her right hand over her heart . . . remember? What happened? I’m still the same Old Flag, oh, I have a few more Stars since you were a boy. A lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago. But now I don’t feel as proud as I used to. When I come down the street you just stand there with your hands inyour pockets and I may get a small glance and then you look away. Then I see the children running around and shouting . . . they don’t seem to know who I am . . . I saw one man take his hat off then look around. He didn’t see anybody else with theirs off so he quickly put his back on. Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten what I stand for and where I’ve been? . . . Anzio, Guadalcanal, Korea and Vietnam. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime, of those who never came back to keep this Republic free . . . One Nation Under God . . . when you salute me, you are actually saluting them. Well, it won’t be long until I’ll be coming down your street again. So, when you see me, stand straight, place your right hand over your heart . . . and I’ll salute you, by waving back . . . and I’ll know that . . You Remember! Presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9333 and Ladies Auxiliary

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Fire destroys home A home at 17527 Happy Hollow Road near Cedaredge appears to be a total loss following a fire that was reported at 4 a.m. Aug. 17. Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee reports deputies arrived on scene to find the house fully engulfed in flames. They were able to ascertain that the home’s occupants, Evea Ashurst and family, were camping and were not at home. The CBI was asked to assist with the fire scene. Sheriff McKee said the cause and nature of the fire are still under investigation.

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City manager candidates visit Delta BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Sixty-eight individuals applied for the city manager position in Delta. Of those, six were invited to Delta for interviews. At a community meeting last Thursday, they had an opportunity to tell a little about themselves and why they would like to be Delta’s next city manager. The following day they were interviewed by council members and city staff. A decision was expected to be announced at the Aug. 21 city council meeting. Tom Acre was the first to introduce himself. Acre has been in municipal government in Commerce City for nearly 15 years, and is ready to take the next step and become a city manager. He prefers to take that step in a small community like Delta and like the one in which he grew up in Oklahoma. He believes Delta is the ideal place to start, and the ideal place to live. “I think what I can bring to Delta is broadbased experience, in capital improvement projects, regional cooperation, and creativeness in how to fund projects.”

Ed Sadler has been city manager of Webster City, Iowa, for the last six years. He formerly worked in Glenwood Springs and Aspen, and now that two of his three children have moved back to Colorado with his two grandchildren, he would also like to return. He believes he offers a lot of versatility. He has worked in the governor’s budget office in Wyoming, got “into the environmental game” for a period of time, and oversaw hazardous waste and water quality programs in Arizona. His résume also includes construction of trails and facilities. Justin Clifton was the town manager of Bayfield before he and his wife took a sabbatical to travel the world. Now he’s looking for a “wonderful community” to raise his family. Clifton was a graduate student intern with just three months of experience when Bayfield’s city manager left for another job. At the same time, the state health department issued a moratorium on building permits because of sanitation issues. “The mayor and council decided I had the stuff, and I believed in myself, so I

took on the job.” Clifton said he solved the sanitation issue and completed a backlog of capital projects by taking a different approach. His focus, he said, was on efficiency and leveraging resources. “Working as a team, we were focused on establishing our priorities and creating strategies to ensure we were successful.” Ronald Foggin was the assistant city administrator in Lehi, Utah, for 15 years. He also served as city treasurer and assistant to the finance director. He is now employed as a management consultant. He believes it is important to use surveys, focus groups and online surveys to encourage citizen participation. He said he would take a common-sense, collaborative approach to projects. He also cited the importance of a transparent, ethical organization. “It’s been a goal of mine to be a city manager since I graduated with a master’s degree,” he said. “Delta would be a great opportunity for me and my family.” Kerwin Jensen has 23 years of local government experience and is

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currently the community development director for the City of Montrose. He previously worked as planning director for the City of Billings/Yellowstone County, Mont. He said his family would like to continue living on the Western Slope, and he is interested in advancing his career. He has successfully established working relationships with CDOT and the counties in which he has lived. Don Van Wormer has over 20 years of local government experience, and is currently the city manager in Monte Vista. He was also the town manager in Kremmling, and the county manager for Hinsdale County. From mowing parks to overseeing the construction of multi-million-dollar projects, Van Wormer said, “I’ve done it all, I’ve

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Two wildfires were reported within the Montrose Interagency Fire Management Unit over the weekend. Both fires were on national forest system lands and were contained Monday. The Old Snag Fire was 0.1 acre and located approximately nine miles northeast of Cedaredge. The cause of the Old Snag Fire is unknown. The lightning-caused Love Fire, located approximately 29 miles west of Montrose,

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The East Coal Creek fire, located in the West Elk Wilderness on national forest system lands, is currently estimated at 219 acres. The fire grew minimally to the south over the weekend. Rain over the fire Monday morning helped reduce fire activity. The East Coal Creek Fire is in difficult terrain and fire managers are utilizing firefighting resources as appropriate given the difficult conditions. One helicopter and crew, along with local firefighting resources and overhead personnel, are currently assigned to the fire.

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with CSPERA scholarship The Colorado School and Public Employees Retirement Assocation (CSPERA) sponsors four $1,000 scholarships across the state for deserving teachers who are continuing their education. The scholarship is in honor of Birnadine Mack, a respected and honored educator in Colorado for many years. This year’s winner from the Western Slope was Beth Myers. Myers is currently working as a seventh-eighth grade special education teacher in Hotchkiss. She says, “I absolutely love working with my students.” Along with teaching,

she is pursuing a mas- impaired. She has one ter’s degree in the area more year to complete of teaching the visually the program.

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Sue Hicks (right) of PEO Chapter BK presents a Photo submitted check for a continuing education grant to Janelle Roger Fulks, past president of CSPERA, and Dan Oberheu. Burke, president of the Delta County Chapter of Retired Public Employees, congratulate Beth Myers on her scholarship.

Women Ice cream social with cancer benefits Haven House meet for Life is short, so let’s will begin at noon. All lunch, support start lunch with dessert! donations will be given to The Delta County Breast and Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Friday of every month in the Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, just north of Delta County Memorial Hospital. The brown bag lunch begins at 12 noon. The next meeting is Aug. 31. Women with any type of cancer are invited to join this support group of women supporting women. For more information or a ride, call 872-3309 or 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

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The people of Olathe United Methodist Church invite you to join them Sunday, Aug. 26, for an old-fashioned ice cream social in the park. Worship will be held in the park beginning at 10:30 a.m. The ice cream social

Haven House, a homeless shelter located in Olathe. The event will be held in Olathe’s Town Park, located at the corner of Highway 348 and Hersum Avenue. For more information call 3236465.

BIRTHS Brendel and Mike Maigatter of Austin are the parents of a son, Jackson Christopher Maigatter, born Aug. 7, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Juana Rios and Francisco Corral of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Mairany Giselle Corral Rios, born Aug. 11, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Melissa Tracy and Walter McIlhenny of Hotchkiss are the parents of a daughter, Wylde Hera McIlhenny, born Aug. 12, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 13.8 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Sean and Dortha Ferris of Delta are the parents of a son, Mason Keith Ferris, born Aug. 13, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.8 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Archie and Brandy Ware of Delta are the parents of a son, Archer Troy Ware, born Aug. 15, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Jaime Sanjuana Garcia and Jesus Padron Aruizo of Delta are the parents of a son, Jesus Damian Padron Garcia, born Aug. 15, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 11.6 ounces and was 20 inches in length.

PEO awards grant for continuing education Sue Hicks of PEO Chapter BK presented a check for a continuing education grant in the amount of $1,200 to Janelle Oberheu at the monthly PEO meeting Saturday, Aug. 11. The meeting was held at the home of Lucy Hodgin. Janelle has a degree in psychology and behavioral science and was unable to find employment without a master’s degree. She has been working as a nurse’s aide at Delta County Memorial Hospital and has decided to pursue

a bachelor’s in nursing at Colorado Mesa University. This degree will help her employment opportunities and allow her to use her degree in psychology. PEO is an international organization that has worked to help educate women since 1869 and the Delta chapter is proud to be able to assist Janelle in achieving her goals. Janelle is married to Jacob Oberheu who is currently a physician assistant working with Dr. John Knutson in Delta.

Witcher celebrates her 95th birthday Helen Witcher of Montrose, formerly of Delta, celebrated her 95th birthday July 21. The special day started with a motorcycle ride with Dr. Tim Sullinger. Later in the day she was surprised by a visit from her entire family, Duane and Donna Gardner of Montrose, Darrell and Diane Gardner of Bayfield, Caitlin Gardner and Chan Gardner of Bayfield, Christa and Sean McMahon of Durango, Larry and Lori Gardner of Tucson, Ariz., and Cindy Gardner and Gene Chuchuru of Montrose.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Punt, Pass and Kick competition is Sept. 8

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New school board member seated School board members (from left) Kathy Svenson, Jan Tuin, Cheryl Hines, Pete Blair and Tammy Smith met in the library at the newly-opened Cedaredge Elementary School last week. During the board meeting, Jan Tuin was sworn into office and the board was reorganized, with Pete Blair elected president. Tammy Smith will continue as vice president after serving as president for several months following the resignation of Paonia resident Tom Mingen. In making the motion to elect Blair president of the board, Cheryl Hines noted that Blair and Svenson will not be up for election in November 2013, so Blair’s leadership will provide continuity.

DHS scholars recognized Delta High School seniors Ashlee Sunderland and Tyler Werner have been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The society

recognizes top scholars and recognizes only those students who achieved academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the

Auditions set for ‘Wait Until Dark’ Actors are invited to audition for “Wait Until Dark,” a suspenseful drama performed in January by the Magic Circle Players Community The-

Register for youth volleyball 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.

atre in Montrose. Roles include a woman portraying a 30- to 45-yearold, a girl playing a 10- to 15-year-old, and six men, for ages 25-50. Suzy, a not-so-typical housewife, becomes the target of three con men who are searching for something very valuable hidden in a doll Suzy’s husband unwittingly brought from Canada. The doll is missing, and Suzy is determined to defeat her assailants. The auditions are Sunday and Monday, Sept. 9 and 10, at 6 p.m. at the theater. Audition packets may be picked up at the theatre, 420 S. 12th Street, Montrose. For further information, contact the director, John Snyder, 417-9920.

family that established the Nobel Prizes. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Ashlee and Tyler have demonstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence,” Nobel said. Membership in NSHSS entitles quali-

fied students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity.

Stroke Support Group meets at MMH The Stroke Support Group at Montrose Memorial Hospital will meet Thursday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be held in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit dining room at MMH. This month’s speaker will be Dean McCall, PT, MBA, who will dis-

cuss “How Healthcare is Transforming.” The Stroke Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month for group discussions and on the fourth Thursday of each month for presentations. For more information call Nicole Kalkhoff at 252-2588.

Future NFL stars, rush down to the Confluence Community Fields and show your best stuff. The City of Delta is sponsoring the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition Saturday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13

It’s time for fall homeschool swim lessons. Registration is now open for Levels 1-4. Classes will be held Oct. 15-Nov. 14 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 2:40 p.m. The cost is $5 per participant and is due at the time of registration. Spots fill quickly, so don’t delay! For more informaFall dance classes will tion, call Lisa Moreland begin Sept. 11. Bill Hedat 874-0923. dles Recreation Center has classes for all ages, preschool for high school. Dance, jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop — don’t miss IN THE NEWS out on your chance to be a star. Call the rec center Stacie Archuleta of at 874-0923 for a comOlathe received a bach- plete class schedule. elor of arts in interdisciplinary studies from Western Governors University (www.wgu.edu). On July 14 the online, non-profit university held its semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah, and celebrated the graduation of more than 3,200 graduates — WGU’s largest class ever. This year, Western Governors University celebrates its 15th anniversary.

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coleslaw, carrots, fruit and milk. Thursday, Aug. 30 — Cheese pizza, tossed salad, corn, fruit and milk. Friday, Aug. 31 — Hot ham and cheese sandwich, baked sweet potato fries, broccoli, fruit and milk. Lunch 9-12 Thursday, Aug. 23 — Italian baked sandwich or ham/cheese wrap, tossed salad, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit, cranberries and milk. Friday, Aug. 24 — Tortilla chili or chicken salad sandwich, carrots, peas, fresh fruit and oatmeal cranberry cookie. Monday, Aug. 27 — Pasta bake or meatball sub sandwich, breadstick, tossed salad, celery/green pepper sticks, fresh fruit and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 28 — Burritos or turkey/cheese sandwich, tossed salad, refried beans, fresh fruit, green chili and milk. Wednesday, Aug. 29 — Pulled pork sandwich or deli sandwich, coleslaw, carrots, fresh fruit, cranberries and milk. Thursday, Aug. 30 — Cheese pizza or ham/ cheese sandwich, tossed salad, corn, fresh fruit and milk. Friday, Aug. 31 — Hot ham and cheese sandwich or hamburger, baked sweet potato fries, broccoli, fresh fruit and milk.

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SCHOOL BREAKFAST LUNCH Breakfast Thursday, Aug. 23 — Breakfast burritos, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Friday, Aug. 24 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Monday, Aug. 27 — Breakfast on a stick, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 28 — Turkey sausage biscuit, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Wednesday, Aug. 29 — Oatmeal, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Thursday, Aug. 30 — Whole wheat pancakes, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Friday, Aug. 31 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk. Lunch K-8 Thursday, Aug. 23 — Italian baked sandwich, tossed salad, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit and milk. Friday, Aug. 24 — Tortilla chili, carrots, peas, fresh fruit, oatmeal cranberry cookie and milk. Monday, Aug. 27 — Pasta bake, tossed salad, celery/green pepper strips, fruit and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 28 — Burritos, tossed salad, refried beans, fresh fruit and milk. Wednesday, Aug. 29 — Pulled pork sandwich,

and 14/15 (age as of Dec. 31). Please register the day of the event at 4 p.m. The NFL developed the Punt, Pass and Kick program specifically for physical education teachers and coaches so they may better teach the fundamentals of football, as well as the teamwork needed to successfully play sports. Regardless of a player’s ability, you’re encouraged to enjoy the game of football while teaching and developing important skills. For more information, contact Whitnee Lear at 874-0923 or Whitnee@cityofdelta.net.

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TCAPs FROM PAGE A1 digest the 289-page report which details school performance, historic trends, and test results for subgroups — male/female, Hispanic/white, special education students, ELL learners and students who qualify for free and

reduced lunches. Connie Vincent, the school district’s curriculum/instructional coordinator, hit the high points of TCAPs with the school board last week. She also discussed other assessments such as DIBELS, which tests reading

Delta Elks kick off the school year Delta and Cedaredge elementary students and their families are invited to a free welcome backto-school barbecue at the Elks lodge Saturday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lodge is located at the corner of 7th and Main. This barbecue is the kickoff for the Elks’ new Antlers program and a chance to let students and their families know about the youth activities spon-

sored by the Delta Elks Lodge. The Delta Elks sponsor kids’ bingo, a soccer shoot, a hoop shoot, a kids’ New Year’s party and more. The Elks also have programs to help families in need. Hamburgers, hot dogs and fresh picked corn-onthe-cob, along with information on the Antlers program, will be available at the second annual back-toschool kickoff barbecue.

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McDonald’s of Delta Grand Opening Saturday, September 8, 2012 ★ Kicks off with a 5K Fun Run which ends at McDonald’s Race starts at 9:00 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. Wear your runner’s badge into McDonald’s after the race and receive a FREE BREAKFAST. Register at Delta Recreation Center.

★ 11:00 a.m. Ronald McDonald Show where kids and family meet Ronald ★ Buy One, Get One Big Mac and Buy One, Get One Egg McMuffi McMuffin ★ Hamburger Happy Meals $200 All Day ★ First 50 people in the door at 5:00 a.m. will receive a card good for a FREE Egg McMuffin every week for a year ★ Drawing for 10 FREE backpacks filled with school supplies at 1:00 p.m. (must be present to win) ★ 2:00-3:00 there’s a Happy Birthday Party for the new McDonald’s with cake and prizes for the kids ★ Sampling throughout the day ★ Ballo Balloons ons and prizes for the kids

readiness for K-2 students. DIBELS stands for Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. “This leadership team is very committed to putting as much resources and time into K-3 as we possibly can, because if they can’t read by the end of the third grade we’re in real trouble,” Vincent said. Currently, 68 percent of the students in second grade are considered to be “core” readers. An analysis of test scores also reveals whether students are making progress from one grade level to the next. “Are we making adequate growth?” Vincent asked. “In math, we are not, particularly at the

middle and high school level. But we’ve seen significant growth in reading and writing the last couple of years.” She also discussed ACTs, which are taken by juniors across the state. Districtwide, students averaged 18.6 on the college entrance exam, compared to the state average of 20.0. At Paonia High School, students averaged an impressive 21.1. Vincent noted that Delta County students are testing best in math and science, which is directly opposite TCAPs. A snapshot of reading scores is provided below. Complete TCAP results can be found on the Colorado Department of Education website, cde.state. co.us/assessment/.

Delta County - Reading Percentage of Students Testing Proficient/Advanced

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Delta County sees rise in graduates BY BILL BISHOP AND ROBERT GALLARDO Special to the DCI

Delta County has experienced a brain gain in the last 40 years, joining the rest of the country in what has been a massive increase in the number of adults who have earned college degrees. In 1970, 7.2 percent of those over 25 years of age had college degrees in Delta County. By 2010, 18.3 percent of adults here had completed college. The percentage of adults with college degrees in Delta County was less than the national average of 27.9 percent in 2010. The collegeeducated rate here was less than the Colorado average of 35.8 percent. The number of adults in the United States with college degrees has nearly tripled since 1970, when only 10.7 percent of adults had graduated from college. But the percentage of adults with degrees in rural counties, such as Delta County, while increasing, has generally fallen behind the proportion of collegeeducated residents in urban counties. The loss of young, well-educated residents

has posed a long-standing difficulty for rural communities. “One of the problems that rural areas face is that in order to get a college education, young people often have to leave,” says Judith Stallmann, an economist at the University of Missouri. “Once you leave, that introduces you to other opportunities that you might not have seen had you not left.” The good news for rural America is that it has caught up in every other measure of education. In 1970, 7.8 percent of adults in rural counties had some education after high school, but less than a college degree. By 2010, 27.4 percent of rural adults had attained some post-high school education without earning a college diploma. That level of education was close to the national average of 28.1 percent. In Delta County, 11.2 percent of adults had some college in 1970, rising to 31.8 percent in 2010. The Colorado average in 2010 was 30.1 percent. Delta County had 9,514 adults (those over 25 years of age) in 1970 and 21,710 adults in 2010.

Overall, Stallmann says, the trends show that “rural people have responded to the demand for increased job skills by increasing their post-secondary education.” Only 14.0 percent of the adult population in Delta County had failed to graduate from high school in 2010. Nationally 15 percent of adults had not completed high school; in Colorado, the rate was 10.8 percent. Mark Partridge, a rural economist at Ohio State University, says that regional differences in college graduation rates have increased in recent years. Partridge said his studies have found that rural counties and counties with small cities in the South and West didn’t fare as well as those in the Midwest and Northeast in attracting college graduates. Even though the Sunbelt has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, the South’s rural counties haven’t kept up in terms of attracting adults with college degrees. But the problem of keeping college graduates in rural America is a national issue and one that is also enduring. Missouri economist Stallmann said this is a

reflection of the kinds of jobs that are generally available in rural communities. If there are fewer jobs demanding college degrees in a community, there are likely to be fewer college graduates. “It’s a big deal in a lot of rural counties because you don’t see a lot of jobs that require a college education,” Stallmann said. Young people graduating from high school don’t see many jobs that demand a college diploma, so they don’t think about coming home once they leave for the university. There can be a “selfreinforcing cycle” in rural communities, Stallmann said — young people leave to gain higher education, they don’t come back after college because there aren’t jobs that demand such education, and their absence diminishes the chances that more of these kinds of jobs will be created. Nationally, rural counties and counties with small cities have caught up with urban counties in the percentage of adults who have some post high school education. Stallmann sees this as a sign that “there are perhaps more jobs in rural areas that require post-second-

What’s up at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. 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. Computer Class. Come and learn how to set up a Gmail account. Friday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up. Teen Scene. Mama Mia “Let’s make pizza.” Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.” Monthly genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Computer Class. Photo Editing and Web Albums. Friday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 856-3518. Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in August and September from 3 to 5 p.m. Word and Publisher Class. Learn how to use these programs to create documents, posters, and flyers. Friday, Aug. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Scrapbooking. Bring your scrapping stuff and work on your latest project with others. Saturday, Aug. 25, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Call the Crawford Library at 9213500 for details. Storytimes. Baby and tot storytimes are on Thursdays, but are cancelled during August due to staff vacations. Please join us again in September. Delta Kids’ Craft Day is Back! Kids are invited to come and create won-

derful crafts. Friday, Aug. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delta Adult Book Club. Are you interested in an adult book club? Please join us for brainstorming sessions. We want your input! Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. or Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. Intermediate Computer Classes. Delta Library is offering intermediate computer classes Tuesdays, Sept. 4 and 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Basic Computer Classes. Delta Library is offering basic computer classes Wednesdays, Sept. 5 and 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Teens Drama Workshop - Part 1. Use the tools of the trade — mind, body, and voice. Thursday, Sept. 6, 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 August at 1 p.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up. One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details. Basic Excel Computer Class. Learn the basics of Excel Friday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 to sign up. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 872-4153. Paonia Greeting Card Workshop. Share ideas and materials with other card makers. Some supplies and tools will be provided or bring your own if you have them. No charge but donations for materials are welcome. Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. A.M. Bookies. The theme for this month is Dewey Decimal subjects 000-399. Participants may read any book in this category. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 9 a.m. Boys Book Club.

Join the grade 3-6 boys’ book club where the book for September is “The Thief Lord” by Cornelia Funke. Two brothers run away from the aunt who plans to adopt only one. A detective hired by their aunt looks for them, but they find protection from a gang of Venetian street children and their leader, the Thief Lord. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. Basic Computer Technology Class. Learn the ins and outs and the bits and bytes of desktops, laptops, and tablets in two sessions. Wednesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. Call the Paonia Library to

reserve your spot at 5273470. Teen Night - “Word Games.” Beginning a new series of programs that will explore interesting and unusual things about language. Thursday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. Computer Class Thursday One-onOne. Individual computer instruction to anyone who needs extra help. Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Appointment is required. Call the Paonia Library at 527-3470. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting 10 a.m. Contact Paonia Library at 5273470.

ary education but not college.” Both Stallmann and Partridge said the data on college education rates told them that rural communities should consider the kind of jobs being created locally. “Rural communities may need to think about the types of jobs” being created, Stallmann said. “There are some communities that are doing things like getting local businesses to put an emphasis on hiring local kids who got a college education.” “It really suggests that rural communities that aren’t thinking about making themselves attractive to educated people are really going to suffer,” Partridge said. Bill Bishop is co-edi-

tor of the Daily Yonder (www.dailyyonder.com), an online news publication covering rural America that is published by the Center for Rural Strategies. The Center for Rural Strategies (www. ruralstrategies.org) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy civic discourse about rural issues. Roberto Gallardo is an assistant extension professor at the Southern Rural Development Center at Mississippi State University, (srdc.msstate. edu) For the raw information included in this story and charts, graphs and a map, visit www.daily yonder.com/educationand-rural-america-datapage/2012/07/06/4165

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OBITUARIES Audrey Nicks

Barbara Williams Barbara “Barb” Anna Williams died Aug. 9, 2012, at the age of 79. She was born in Delta on Nov. 17, 1932, to Howard and Louise Graybeal. She lived in Colorado her entire life, graduating from Delta High School and receiving an A.A. in business from Blair Business College. Mrs. Williams was an accountant and property manager. She was a member of Koinonia Church group, Stephen Ministry and longtime volunteer for the Senior Resource Line for Kaiser Permanente. She received President George Bush’s volunteer award twice. She was an active member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction. She enjoyed riding Flicka, her horse, when she was young. She is survived by her children, Earl Williams and his wife Ivy of Grand Junction, and Elizabeth Kimball and her husband Chris of California; grandchildren, Oren Williams of California, Contessa McCurry of Oregon, and Glenn and Rachel Kimball of California; greatgrandchildren, Ollie, Gibson and Hensley; and her siblings, Warren Graybeal and Emily Graybeal Latimer. Callahan-Edfast Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Audrey Nicks of Cedaredge died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at her home. She was 90. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Audrey Adele Ashcraft was born Dec. 2, 1921, in Matheson to Robert and Velma (Baldridge) Ashcraft. She spent her childhood in Gypsum, graduating from Gypsum High School. After graduation, Audrey moved to Denver and was a “Rosie the Riveter.” She also provided long-term care for terminal patients using the knowledge she learned from her grandmother who was a country doctor in Matheson. She married Williard H. Nicks in September 1943 in San Diego, Calif. Together they owned and operated various businesses in Limon, Montrose and Cedaredge. Mrs. Nicks enjoyed sewing, knitting and “spreading the wisdom of her church.” She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Cedaredge. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Williams and spouse, Dan of Cedaredge; grandchildren, Ty Williams of Cedaredge, and Autumn, Dannon, Brennen, Cameron and Summer Nicks; a great-granddaughter, Sierra Williams; a great-grandson, Austin Williams; two brothers, Lewis Ashcraft of Littleton and Kenneth Ashcraft and wife Thelma of Arvada; three sisters, Shirley DeBarard and spouse Fay of Phoenix, Ariz., Charlotte Houghtlen and husband Cliff of Longview, Wash., and Joyce Dyche of Boulder; and many nieces and

nephews. Mrs. Nicks was preceded in death by her husband, Williard Nicks; her son, Robert “Bob” Nicks; and three brothers, Loren Ashcraft, Darrell Ashcraft and Vernon Ashcraft. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements. View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com.

many civic causes, including the Los Angeles Zoo The couple retired to Cedaredge and traveled to nearly every continent. Mrs. Acquafresca is survived by her daughter, Nancy, of Lafayette; her son, Steven, of Grand Junction; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, John Michael Acquafresca; her twin sister, Ann; and a brother, Lois. A graveside memorial service for family and close friends will be held in September. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 1790 30th St., Suite 308, Boulder, CO 80302.

Esther Acquafresca Esther Virginia Acquafresca died Aug. 13, 2012, at her home in Lafayette. She was 90. Mrs. Acquafresca was born July 29, 1922, to Theodore and Catherine (O’Coyle) Lay in Los Angeles County, Calif. She grew up there and graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1940. She married John Acquafresca in 1942. She followed her husband across the country during his U.S. Navy training during World War II. When he was deployed to the Pacific Arena she returned to her family in California. After the war the couple established their home in California. In addition to caring for her family, she volunteered and worked for

Earl Linnell Delta resident Earl Andrew Linnell passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 57 years old. He was born to Erling and Bettye (Herline) Linnell June 12, 1955, in Ely, Nevada. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Ely, graduating from White Pine High School. Mr. Linnell resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, for several years before moving to Delta in 1996.

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AT&T. She also worked for Mario Plumbing and Heating in Gunnison. She loved crocheting and knitting, reading and working crossword puzzles, and was a member of IOOF in Gunnison. Mrs. Basford is survived by her three children, Kenneth Basford and wife Janaesse of Grand Junction, Terry Oberosler and husband Bob of Gunnison, and Judy Sandifer and husband Tommy of Paonia; a brother, Marvin Starbuck of Vicksburg, Miss.; a sister, Lois Funk of Gunnison; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hank; and two brothers, Max and Carl Starbuck. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Gunnison Cemetery in Gunnison with James Gall officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Senior Citizen Center of Paonia or to the North Fork Ambulance, P.O. Box 127, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and CreCarol Basford matory. Carol Basford passed View the Internet obitaway Friday, Aug. 17, uary and sign the online 2012, in Paonia. She was guest registry at taylor 87. funeralservice.com. Carol Alice Starbuck was born October 10, 1924, to Howard and Opal (Shore) Starbuck in Pierce, S.D. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Pierce S.D. and Paonia. She married Henry “Hank” R. Basford June 27, 1942, in Gunnison. They moved to Paonia in 1982. Mrs. Basford was a telephone operator for On May 31, 1986, Earl Linnell married Keali Little in Tempe, Ariz. The couple celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Linnell, a mining laborer, enjoyed spending time outdoors, landscaping, gardening, metal detecting, prospecting and playing golf. He loved sports of all kinds, especially dirt bike racing. He is survived by his wife, Keali Linnell; one son, Derrick Linnell of Montrose; one daughter, Alicia Linnell of Palisade; two brothers, Herk Linnell of Hawthorne, Nev. and Ernie Linnell of St. George, Utah; and one grandchild, Kellin Linnell. Mr. Linnell was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, George Linnell. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel,in Delta. Burial will follow at the Delta City Cemetary. Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylor funeralservice.com

Astounding adaptations of the black bear BY PATT DORSEY Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Editor’s note: Summer bear season is in full swing. Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides this article to help Coloradans to better understand our wild neighbors, and to remind everyone to keep attractants out of the reach of bears. Bears are bundles of biological bewilderment! Yet, people who clean up after overnight ursine raids on garbage cans may not see it that way. When bears are emboldened to bash birdfeeders and break into houses . . . well, biology holds no favor with the homeowner. But while wildlife managers advise thousands of people about black bear conflicts each year, we rarely get to describe why Colorado’s bears are unique and scientifically intriguing or in layman’s terms, “cool.” For homeowners, understanding bear biology can help protect property and prevent wild bears from becoming “nuisance bears.” Bear biology is also a great conversation starter — “Did you know bears are ‘super hibernators?’” Black bears hibernate for over 100 days without eating, drinking, urinating, defecating, or exercising. Instead they survive the winter by converting fat tissues into water and energy. When people stop eating, we burn fat and muscle. Bears maintain

muscle during hibernation, losing less than 30 percent of their muscle strength after 110 days. People who are eating, but confined to bed for 90 days lose 50 percent strength! Astronauts can lose about 10 percent of their strength in just 17 days in space. Medically, the secrets of black bear hibernation and the hormone-like substances found in hibernating bears may someday help preserve transplant organs, stabilize wounded soldiers, counteract the effects of zero gravity on astronauts, or treat arteriosclerosis and reduce heart attacks. Bear cubs are born in January during hibernation. Amazingly, large female bears give birth to tiny cubs. A female black bear is 200 times heavier than her 12-ounce newborn. This is due in part to her giving birth to premature cubs. “Preemie” cubs are born nearly naked, with their eyes closed. They weigh and measure the same as a can of soda. They gain weight rapidly, nourished on energetically rich milk. Scientists believe that mystery ingredients in black bear milk might someday increase the survival and growth rates of premature human infants. Black bears, Colorado’s only bear species, are omnivores. Omnivore comes from Latin: omnis, meaning all and vorare, meaning to devour. About 85 percent of a

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black bear’s diet is plant material. The remaining 15 percent is often carrion and insects. However, they can and do kill other animals, including livestock. In Colorado their primary foods are grasses, flowers, berries, acorns, beetle larvae and ants. People, too, are omnivores with a general intestinal tract nearly identical to a bear’s. Consequently black bears are adapted to eating acorns and miller moths, as well as the leftover casserole that migrated to the back of the refrigerator and eventually into the garbage. Raiding garbage may be a learned behavior, but ironically it is completely natural. Human-food provides a caloric advantage over “natural” foods. Chokecherries hold about 750 calories per pound and crickets 550. But compare that with our food: a pound of fried chicken, 1,200 calories; the average slice of pepperoni pizza 290 calories. The major metabolic advantage of acquiring human-food is the ratio of calories-in to caloriesout. Example: lifting a dumpster lid to consume the concentrated calories inside nets more calories than tearing logs apart to rake out insects. Bears are noses with legs! Here’s an old saying: “A pine needle fell in the forest. The eagle saw it. The deer heard it. The bear smelled it.” A sense of smell helps bears avoid predators, find mates, cubs and, of course, food. A bear’s sense of smell is seven times better than a bloodhound and 2,100 times better than ours. Bears can smell animal carcasses from miles away. A bear can smell your trash even when it’s sealed in a plastic bag. Bears can climb up trees, over fences or onto deck rails. They can roll boulders and carry animal carcasses. So, of course, they can reach a birdfeeder dangling off a

deck; and they can break a car window left open a crack to get a French fry under the seat. Bears are extremely intelligent and have long memories. They can travel over 100 miles away from home, turn and walk a straight line back. They remember

how to get to a small patch of oaks where they can find acorns. They also remember that your neighbor leaves trash out overnight. We have much more to learn about black bears. Future generations will benefit from much of what we learn. Medically or

ecologically, black bears are important native, wild animals, without which the wonder and beauty of Colorado’s wild places grows a bit dimmer. Dorsey is the area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Durango.

Ouray announces line-up for Grillin’ & Chillin’ brew fest The Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) invites guests to come to Ouray for the fifth annual Grillin’ & Chillin’ Brew & Music Fest Saturday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 7 p.m. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. with live music, regional craft brewers, distillers, and a wide selection of barbecue and festival food served by local vendors and non-profits. The price is $25 for the beer tasting, which comes with a commemorative tasting glass and runs for the first five hours of the event. The festival and live musical performances are free for all. The evening will finish with a rousing Ouray Volunteer Fire Department fireworks display at dusk, held over from July 4. The Ouray Chamber Resort Association is proud to host craft brewers from the Western Slope of Colorado this year, and will be adding a regional distillery tasting as well. Taste your way through the great variety of regional ales and be sure to chat with the friendly brewers and distillers who enjoy this event as much as the visitors do. Participating brewers and distillers include the Ouray Brewery, Ourayle House Brewery, Trail Town Still, Silverton Brewery, Horsefly Brewing Company, Avery Brewing, Durango Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co., Palisade Brewery, Revolution Brewing, Ska Brewing, Smuggler Joe’s,

and Steamworks Brewing Co. Music for the brew fest is just as diverse as the brews! This year we are excited to host three talented acts as the main entertainment. Regional favorite The David Starr Band kicks off the day followed by rising progressive country star Kyle Jennings and friends. Nashville newcomers Humming House round out the entertainment with their eclectic danceable beats. Festival-goers are sure to find something to dance to. Throughout the day, festival-goers will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite brews and barbecue. A wide range of barbecue and other great festival food will be available for purchase, all served by local vendors and non-profit organizations. OCRA is proud that this event allows local non-profits to raise funds for their organizations. The Grillin’ & Chillin’ Brew & Music Fest is a family and dog friendly event. Picnic blankets and Frisbees are welcome! Kids will have a blast jumping in the bounce house, zooming across the park on the zip line, and taking part in all of the other kid-friendly festival activities. The festival is one lively component of Ouray County Heritage Weekend, which kicks off on Friday, Aug. 24, and features countywide events that celebrate Ouray’s rich mining, ranching

and cultural heritage. Friday afternoon, local miners will compete in what promises to be an incredibly entertaining mule race around Ouray to determine the order for the famous drilling competitions at the Highgraders’ Holidays on Saturday and Sunday. Plan to spend the weekend mornings and early afternoons at the Highgraders’ Holidays Mining Competitions in Miner’s Park (next to Fellin Park) to witness some “friendly” competition in traditional mining skills like single-jacking, team drilling and mucking. You can also go underground and experience a mine firsthand at one of two historic mine tours; the Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour will be offering special discounts on their walk-in tours for adult tickets all weekend. Cruise through Ouray in a historic carriage or stagecoach, take a guided tour of the historic Beaumont Hotel, examine an apothecary collection that spans millenia, hop on a jeep tour and visit area ghost towns and mining sites, chug along on a 19th century steam train, book a nighttime haunted Ouray history tour, and definitely visit our local history, railroad and ranching museums. Stop by the Ouray Visitor Center for more information on all the heritage activities and free maps and guides to historic homes, drives, hikes and ghost towns.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, August 22

WALTER PARKS AND SWAMP CABBAGE CONCERT, 8:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Concession sales benefit District 81428 Fashion and Design Show.

Thursday, August 23

BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 57 numbers for $192, blue is 52 numbers and orange is 61 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252. CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CONCERT, 7 p.m., Chapel of the Cross, Pioneer Town, 315 SW 3rd Street, Cedaredge. Admission by donation. Today’s concert: Paul Frazier and Annie Griffin, country, oldies. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624. POKER NIGHT to benefit restoration of the Hotchkiss Barn, 6-9 p.m., Hotchkiss Elks Lodge.

Friday, August 24

THE GRANGE FRIDAY MARKET, every Friday, Redlands Mesa Grange, 2800 Rd. and Redlands Mesa Rd., 4-7 p.m. Great deals on fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts. Also enjoy the Grange Café - this week offering: Italian meat loaf, garlic bread & mixed vegetable zucchini boats. Call Jim Cazer, 872-2410 for more information. MONTROSE COUNTY DEMOCRAT BARBECUE, the “Duane Watford Memorial” barbecue, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lions Park, 600 N. Nevada, Montrose. Menu includes Olathe Sweet Sweet Corn. Social gathering to meet candidates and old and new friends. $12 for adults; $10 for those 10 through 17; children under 10 free. Music by “Ruby Ridge Ramblers.” Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling 970-964-4291 or 249-4402.

Saturday, August 25

DRUG-FREE DELTA COUNTY HOSTS WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Room B, Delta. Registration from 8:30-9 a.m. Reservations requested; call Pam, 9215641 or 234-5631. Designed for people who have friends or loved ones with substance abuse issues as well as Drug-Free Delta County volunteers needing skills and understanding in working with clients. “ARE YOU NEW TO MEDICARE?” INFORMATION PROGRAM, 10 a.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital, 1501 East Third Street, Delta, classrooms A and B, to the right of the hospital lobby. For more information, call RSVP Colorado West, 249-9639.

Sunday, August 26

HARVEST AMERICA, 5 p.m., Delta Performing Arts Center. Hear Greg Laurie and bands such as Mercy Me (live webcast simultaneously across the USA). Free event. For more information, call Jason Havertape, 201-7013. 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: Kerry Claxton and Adrienne Yauck, bluegrass. ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO BENEFIT HAVEN HOUSE, Olathe Town Park, corner of Highway 348 and Hersum Avenue. Join Olathe United Methodist Church for worship at 10:30 a.m. then ice cream social at 12 noon. For more information, call 323-6465.

Monday, August 27

NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC for customers of the Coalby Domestic Water System and residents of the Coalby Canyon neighborhood, 6 p.m., Cedaredge Town Park. Bring a dish to share and your table service. Meat, potatoes and drink provided by Coalby Birthday Club. KIDS’ PASTA PROJECT DINNER benefiting Crawford Town Hall Renovation, 6:30 p.m., Crawford Community Room. Call Lenore Cambria for reservations, 985-9220. “CHILD SAFETY” COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING, 6:308:30 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta hosted by Delta Police Department. Includes discussions on: mandatory child abuse reporting requirements, missing and exploited children, Amber Alert criteria, sex offenders and school bus stops and school crime in the City of Delta.

Tuesday, August 28

COLORADO CANYONS ASSOCIATION HOSTS END-OF-SUMMER BARBECUE, Lions Pavilion, Confluence Park, Delta, 5:308 p.m. Celebrate CCA’s work in the Dominguez-Escalante and Gunnison Gorge national conservation areas. E-mail joe@canyonsassociation.org or call 263-7902 to RSVP. $5 donation suggested. TOWN OF CRAWFORD SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANNING MEETING, 7 p.m., Crawford Community Room.

Wednesday, August 29

HELP CREATE A CHERRY DAYS FESTIVAL IN 2013 that is reflective of our heritage and the Paonia community, 7-9 p.m., Paonia Town Hall. HOTCHKISS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLAN, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hotchkiss Town Hall.

Thursday, August 30

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: Dr. Mary Kleinsorge, classical, flamenco, guitar and vocals.

Friday, August 31

LAST FRIDAY ARTWALK, 5-8 p.m., downtown Paonia. BREAST AND WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 12 noon, brown bag lunch, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion & Education Center, Delta County Memorial Hospital. For more information or a ride, call Dorthy, 872-3309 or Marie, 778-8146 by Thursday evening.

Monday, September 3

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-11 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall, Highway 92, Delta. Menu: sausages, eggs fixed anyway you like, juice, coffee, biscuits and gravy and pancakes. Hosted by Lee Marts Post 3571 and Ladies Auxiliary. Also yard sale in the parking lot. Collecting old flags needing retirement and travel-size toiletries for service personal in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, September 5

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.

Monday, September 10

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

Friday, September 14

COLORADO GRAND LUNCH STOP, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss. View vintage cars and meet the drivers.

Saturday, September 15

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

Wednesday, September 19

Wednesday, September 26

DISTRICT 81428 FASHION AND DESIGN SHOW, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Singer-songwriter embraces the West Cowboy singer-songwriter Ross Kirkham will be performing at the Chapel of the Cross on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. Kirkham has been in love with the West for as long as he can remember. He grew up hearing stories of his father’s childhood on ranches in the Roaring Fork Valley, before tractors came to that area. Over the last 36 years he has worked as a ranchhand, range rider, horseshoer, house carpenter, dude wrangler, hunting guide and camp cook. All of this has led to the colorful songs and stories he tells. Some of his fans compare him to a modern day Will Rogers. He also does pencil and pen drawings.

Kirkham has been playing guitar and writing songs for 25 years. His music is a mixture of western, country and bluegrass with a few other things mixed in. Admission is by donation.

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Pistol shoot benefits Partners Set your sights and mark your calendar to join Partners for its second annual benefit pistol shoot. The inaugural event was so much fun last year you do not want to miss out this year! This year’s event will again be hosted by the San Juan Shooting Range and the Montrose Police Department on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Shooting Range, 19878 Dave Wood Road. A map to the range is available at www.san juanrange.com. The cost is $20 per person, and all money goes to Partners youth mentoring program. Bring your handgun and ammunition (no magnums) and shoot four courses of fire as an individual, and/or sign up a three-person team and compete with local law enforcement and friends. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first place team and the first place shooter. Firearms must be in a

Hunter education classes offered The Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Montrose Office hunter education instructors will be conducting a hunter education course Sept. 10, 12, 17 and 19. The classes will be held at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club indoor range. You must pre-register by calling 252-6000. Class fee is $10. Class size is limited and a minimum of 10 students is required to hold the class. All persons purchasing any type of Colorado hunting license who were born on or after January 1, 1949, must have a hunter education card. Contact the Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Montrose Office at 252-6000 for information on courses to be offered later in the year.

Pancake breakfast planned Lee Marts Post 3571 and Ladies’ Auxiliary will host their annual Labor Day pancake breakfast Sept. 3. There will be sausages, eggs fixed any way you like, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee, and of course, pancakes. Breakfast will be served at the Oddfellows Hall on Highway 92 from 7-11 a.m. A yard sale will be held in the parking lot to help the Ladies’ Auxiliary raise funds for the building fund. Old flags that need to be retired will be collected at the breakfast, as well as travel-size toiletries, gum and sunflower seeds for the military in Afghanistan.

holster, zippered, or hard cased. Participants under 18 years require parental supervision. No experience is necessary, as coaching will be provided. Loaner guns and ammo will be available, and law enforcement officers will be there to compete and to assist the public. Cowboy shooters will be running side shoots. A catered lunch by Martin Valdez will be available for purchase. Returning shooters who bring a team will receive free lunch. Help Partners help our kids. For shooting questions, call Paul Miller at San Juan Shooting Range, 249-4227. For any other information on this event, please contact Juli Messenger at 249-1116.

Two members of the all female bluegrass band Giddyup Kitty from Longmont will perform at the Chapel of the Cross on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. Kerry Claxton became interested in the mandolin after she heard David Grisman while living in Steamboat Springs during the mid 1980s. Adrienne Yauk is an accomplished vocalist who plays a resophonic guitar and banjo. She has played in folk, blues, country and jazz bands but has found her niche within the bluegrass

world. The two find arranging material a challenging and creative process. They write their own music and over the years have won accolades for their work. They will have several CDs available for sale at the concert. This will be their second performance at the chapel. There will be a special guest appearance by Kerry’s father, Larry Claxton, who will accompany the ladies on upright bass. Admission is by donation.

Macro-photography exercise offered Black Canyon Camera Club will have a five-station macro-photography exercise after the Sept. 10 meeting at Heaven’s View community room (1445 Porter Drive, Delta). The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and the exercise will start around 6:15, but no later than 6:30. There will be at least five stations with various scenes — nuts and bolts, a lemon slice in soda water, several flow-

ers and more. The club members have viewed parts one and two of Bill Fortney’s macro-photography webinar in preparation for this exercise, but you do not have to have studied macro-photography to participate. The public is welcome at no charge. Call Rae-Ann Simmons at 856-7809 or raeanns@live.com for more information.

Ante up for fundraiser to save the Hotchkiss barn A Texas Hold’ em poker night Thursday, Aug. 23, will benefit the “Save The Hotchkiss Barn” restoration project. Play begins at 6 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Elks Lodge, 190 E. Bridge Street. A $30 donation is requested. The grand prize is a quarter beef, grass fed, processed, packaged and donated by the Dick Hotchkiss family. Second prize is a night for two at Leroux Creek Inn & Vineyard, and third prize is dinner for two at Camp Fresca, Hotchkiss. Winners will be determined

by a drawing. A cash bar and light refreshments will be provided. The event is managed by Western Slope Poker Tour. The historic Hotchkiss Barn was damaged August 2010 when a microburst damaged a quarter of its roof. The “Save The Hotchkiss Barn” committee is trying to raise matching funds for a grant they were successful in getting from the state historic society to complete a restoration plan on the barn. Phase 1 will provide a plan

on what it will take to restore the historic barn to its original condition. The barn has stood in the same location and in the same family for over 130 years. The barn has been designated on the National Register of Historic Places. It has also been designated a Colorado Centennial Farm because it has remained in the same family for more than 100 years. RSVPs are recommended for the poker night. For more information, call 874-6695 or email wcia@wcinterp.com.

Free ‘Pops in the Park’ concerts planned in Cedaredge, Montrose Valley Symphony Association will kick off its 42nd season with concerts featuring favorite “pops” music and an ice cream social. These concerts will be great fun for all ages! The first concert will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. at Cedaredge Town Park. The second is scheduled Sunday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Rotary Park (near Columbine Middle School). The concerts are free. Bring a picnic basket, chairs or a blanket and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Valley Symphony Orchestra musicians, selections by the Valley Symphony Chorus and more. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. Valley Symphony Association members will be providing ice cream, pie and root beer floats for purchase as a fundraiser for their 2012-13 concert season. For the upcoming 42nd season, there are several ways to show support for VSA and quality classical music in our communities. The purchase of season tickets, a donation or investment in a business advertising pack-

age is of great value to both the music lover and the orchestra and chorus. One or more of these investments provides the investor with tickets to the popular Christmas Concert and each of the regular season concerts. New for this year, purchases and donations may now be made on-line at www.valleysymphony. net. For complete concert information for the 2012-

13 season, information regarding season tickets, sponsorship packages, or using your business experience and love of music to become a board member, visit www.valley symphony.net, email info@valleysymphony.net or call Dan McCaslin, VSA board president, at 254-2732. Also contact us to learn about putting your own musical talents to work by auditioning for the orchestra or chorus.

Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming to Sunrise Creek Senior Living Community. The one mile walk and 5k run will be held Saturday, Sept. 22. After the walk/run there will be live musical entertainment by the Opal Moon Band, a pancake breakfast, kids bump and jump, dunk tank, and vendor booths. Registration will open at 8 a.m. with the walk/ run beginning at 9 a.m. – or register in advance at www.Alz.org/walk. There is no set registra-

tion fee, but the Alzheimer’s Association encourages walkers and runners to donate or ask friends and family to sponsor your participation. Official walk T-shirts are given to those who bring in at least $100. A kickoff party will be held Friday, Sept. 21, at Sunrise Creek. The party consists of a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music by Alternate Route band. Tickets are $25 per person and includes two glasses of wine or $15 per person with no alcohol.

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Delta County’s mineral rights eyed BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

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A district united Janine Garcia, a third grader at Garnet Mesa Elementary School, took the stage with her principal, Jim Farmer, at a countywide meeting for school district staff Friday, Aug. 17. Although the Delta auditorium was filled to capacity with teachers, secretaries, aides, bus drivers, custodians and kitchen staff, Janine didn’t appear at all nervous as she read a book about the many ways teachers show they care for their students. The goal of bringing all staff members together was to create “one district with one vision,” school superintendent Caryn Gibson said. Bill Carlquist gave a motivational talk about heroes, mixing humor with a visual presentation that brought a standing ovation at its conclusion. “Students need heroes, and this room is full of them,” he said.

The Board of County Commissioners has decided to hold a work session to discuss investor interest in mineral rights owned by the county. An individual who works as a “land man” for a Mesa County oil and gas operator has approached the Delta commissioners with a tender of $500 for mineral rights the county owns. The rights underlie 40 acres on the former White Ranch north of Delta, the commissioners learned Monday. Commissioner Doug Atchley, who was first contacted by the land man, said the BoCC hasn’t discussed the matter and needs to hold a work session to talk about it. County attorney Christine Knight told the commissioners that state statute allows counties to own and dispose of mineral rights. But if disposed of, the county may only do so “at public sale to the highest bidder,” Knight said. According to county treasurer Jim Ventrello, the county assessor has fixed a nominal value of $480 on those mineral

rights. Ventrello explained to the commissioners that during the 1950s and ‘60s, the county acquired a number of mineral rights underlying various parcels by way of treasurer’s deeds issued on foreclosures and tax lien sales. The county’s basic policy over the years has been to try and reunite those mineral rights with the corresponding surface right owners whenever possible, he said. Surface rights to the 40 acres are owned by 7H7 Properties LLC, a company which bought the former White Ranch property from Les and Melissa Hamilton several years ago. Les Hamilton was at the commissioners’ meeting Monday. He said he still oversees the property for 7H7. When he and his wife sold the White Ranch they retained onehalf of the mineral rights, except for the 40 acres “in the middle of the White Ranch” that the land man has made an offer on. Hamilton said he had been trying to work with

Oil, gas uses high technology BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Oil and gas operators are putting their industry’s state-of-theart technology at work in the Spaulding Peak area north of Cedaredge and in the Muddy Creek exploration area just across the county line in Gunnison County. Gunnison Energy Corporation has put in a well of approximately 11,800 feet — approximately 7,000 feet in vertical depth with an additional 4,000 feet or more horizontally. The report on area minerals exploration activity was delivered by Bruce Bertram, local government designee, to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday. The GEC well is ready for casing and then for evaluation for enhanced flow treatment. The company has applied for permits to install a temporary 10-inch diameter water supply line to the site along an existing pipeline right-of-way. The company is also seeking permission to set up a temporary on-site treatment station and compressor to deliver gas at the main pipeline along Highway 65. The company is also planning to develop a waste water disposal well in the area to 3,300 feet in depth, far below the level of fresh water aquifers on the south side of Grand Mesa. The disposal well would not employ high pressure injection. GEC’s current work in the Muddy Creek basin is taking place on the

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the county to buy those mineral rights several years ago when he still owned the White Ranch property. Somehow the deal got delayed, and then forgotten. But he said he is still interested in those mineral rights. The county’s mineral rights beneath the White Ranch access the same geologic zones from which exploration company Fram has produced natural gas and petroleum in the BLM’s sprawling Whitewater Exploration Unit. The county commissioners have also been contacted by a couple who own a large acreage in the Dominguez Canyon Road area, attorney Knight told the BoCC. They also want to purchase county-owned mineral rights that underlie their surface rights. The county commissioners instructed that the land man’s offer be declined; that Ventrello draw up a list of all the mineral rights the county owns; and that the matter be scheduled for an upcoming work session.

Gunnison County side. The company is readying to treat another horizontal well and plans on drilling another. The company has put in a well to 11,000 feet total depth. “It takes some heavy duty engineering technology to do that,” Bertram said. SG interests of Houston, the other principal operator in the Muddy Creek drainage, also plans a horizontal well project. The technology of horizontal drilling allows valuable minerals deposits to be accessed while creating smaller surface activity footprints.

Are you new to Medicare? “Medicare 101 And More” will be presented Saturday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. at Delta County Memorial Hospital, 1501 E. Third St., Delta. The program will be held in classrooms A and B, to the right of the hospital lobby. This program is presented by the Colorado West Retired Senior Volunteer Program, AeroCare, the Colorado Health Foundation and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and is intended to help those attending understand more about Medicare and the available benefits. For more information, contact RSVP Colorado West at 249-9639.

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Suspects identified in Paonia crimes BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Paonia Police Chief Scott Leon reported last Tuesday that over the past several weeks the police department has investigated burglaries and other incidents at Nelle’s Flying Fork Restaurant, Paonia Car Wash, First National Bank and the Paonia Elementary School. Juveniles were interviewed and confessed to the burglary at Nelle’s on Grand Avenue. Leon noted the owner of Nelle’s was a big help in identifying the perpetrators. Charges are pending. The police department has been able to identify suspects in a burglary at the Flying Fork Cafe, a theft and criminal mischief at Paonia Car

Wash and a criminal mischief incident at First Colorado National Bank. The incidents at the car wash and bank are related, Leon said. There are suspects in each case but no charges have been filed. Police are trying to locate the suspects at this time. An arrest was made of an adult male for alleged criminal trespass at Paonia Elementary School. The police chief and an officer on patrol responded to an alarm at the school. They found an open door. While conducting a search, the two found a suspect inside the school. The suspect ran but was apprehended outside the school. He was arrested, and the case is currently with the district attorney’s office.

Crawford hosts source water protection meeting The Town of Crawford will be having its second source water protection planning meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Crawford Community Center. The delineation of the source water protection area and potential sources of contaminants will be discussed. The Town of Crawford has received a $5,000 matching grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to help with

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New trail proposed The Hotchkiss Town Council visited the site of a proposed trail, The Leonard Trail, which will connect from the Hotchkiss K-8 trail which crosses Highway 133 to City Market. If CDOT funding is approved, the trail would then be added along the boundery lines of town lots at the Highway 133 and Highway 92 fork in the road. The trail would connect with the pathway seen on the right. The current pathway will have to be widened by a couple of feet. The trail will cross Sixth Street and proceed down Highway 92 crossing the highway at Seventh Street to meet the new fairgrounds’ entrance. When funding becomes available, the trail would then extend to the bridge over the North Fork River with a pedestrian bridge added. The town would like to have the trail go another 50 to 200 feet with this project. The future goal is to have a trail all the way to Hotchkiss High School. The town is seeking funding from CDOT Safe Routes to Schools and Enhancement Funds. Teresa Burns is responsible for the beautiful landscaping at this small park on Sixth Street.

the development and/or implementation of its Source Water Protection Plan. The public is encouraged to participate in the development of the plan. By participating in the meeting, individuals will be helping to contribute to the match requirement that is set out by the grant. BY KATHY BROWNING Contact Kimberly Mihelich Staff Writer of the Colorado Rural Water The Colorado Bureau of Association at (719) 248-9116 or Bruce Bair, Crawford public Investigation has completed its investigation in the alleged works director, at 921-4725. Town of Paonia employee fraud case. Blair and Associates, during the 2010 Town of Paonia audit, discovered a quarter of a million dollars in discrepancies. Kristin Chesnik was the finance officer for Paonia in 2010 and 2011. CBI gave the case to the district stakeholders. attorney’s office on Friday, The Town of Hotchkiss has Aug. 10. sent out invitations to possiIt was announced at the ble stakeholders for the meet- Aug. 14 town council meeting ing which is scheduled for that the 2010 audit for the Wednesday, Aug. 29, 5:30, to Town of Paonia has now been 7:30 p.m. at Hotchkiss Town made public. Hall. The Blair and AssociThe public has an open ates audit stated, “In 2010, invitation to attend and par- employee fraud was detectticipate. ed during the audit process.

Paonia audit exposes $224,500 in fraud loss

Hotchkiss meeting set for Aug. 29 BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Town of Hotchkiss has received a grant to create a Source Water Protection Plan. Mike Owens, public works director, and Mayor Wendell Koontz met with Kimberly Mihelich of the Colorado Rural Water Association to set up the first meeting with

Bring your positive ideas for Cherry Days Chamber hosts meeting Aug. 29 to brainstorm event BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Everyone who is interested in Cherry Days is invited to attend a meeting at Paonia Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. Alexis Halbert, Paonia Chamber of Commerce president, suggests that those who are interested in Cherry Days reflecting community traditions, those who are interested in making the celebration happen next year, and those who have a positive contribution on how to make next year’s Cherry Days reflect what the community really wants should attend. “The chamber wanted to make sure that the community is happy with Cherry Days. It seemed like there were a lot of comments both positive and negative and that improvements could be made,” Halbert said. “So, we just felt that right after Cherry Days was a really great time to gather all the comments that were coming in naturally anyway, take it to the next step, and really get out what people want to say and contribute, so that next year people will understand why [Cherry Days] looks the way it does, and so we can get

more community involvement in making it happen.” This past year there was difficulty in getting volunteers. Halbert said the chamber’s new board is doing its best to make Cherry Days inclusive, “but without participation we are not as great at making it as inclusive as it could be. So, the more people who can volunteer and participate the more [Cherry Days] will reflect that.” She added, “Instead of us doing guesswork and trying to put on what we think people want, it will be a lot more helpful if people will contribute what they want.” This year’s Cherry Days was a challenge with July 4th on a Wednesday and the remainder of the events Friday through Sunday. Halbert researched previous Cherry Days celebrations and found that they have ranged from one to four days in length depending upon who put it on and what day of the week July 4th was on. “We inherited a certain format of what Cherry Days is and how it is to happen,” Halbert stated. “But it doesn’t have to happen any particular way . . . The Fourth of July is the most important day.” Halbert noted the big draw on Downtown Days has been the free food provided by the banks. Due to the economy they cut back, but they still were very generous. “Perhaps that event is trending into

something different. Actually I would love to get more input from the business owners how we re-orient Downtown Days to get more people downtown.” The chamber conducted a survey asking people what they thought about Cherry Days. One comment was that Cherry Days should be a community effort with the chamber taking the lead and receiving help from local businesses, the American Legion, the schools, farmers, ranchers, miners, the Town of Paonia and others. Diversity and involvement in Cherry Days planning should be welcomed and solicited. Others responded that Cherry Days seemed too strung out this year; that there should be less politics in the parade; that the theme was odd; and that local vendors should be charged lower fees so it is easier for them to participate. Halbert said that Cherry Days seems to reflect the cultural changes that are happening in Paonia. “This year it reflected some of the political tension and the dynamics that are happening in the larger country. I think that was very challenging for people and upsetting, and at the same time that’s just where we are at as a culture.” Come and share how to make next year’s Cherry Days very memorable. Attend the public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at Paonia Town Hall.

Total employee fraud noted in the audit was $224,583, of which the Town has a claim for reimbursement with its insurance carrier (CIRSA).” The auditor listed five areas of internal control over financial reporting the town needed to address to prevent future problems. The town has instituted changes, and checks and balances are now in place. The five areas concern internal control over financial reporting, segregating electronic transfer activity, general journal entries, capital assets and account reconciliations and the accounting system. Those five areas contained

“significant deficiencies” according to the auditor. Formerly, the finance officer could make electronic transfers for payroll and other expenses from the town’s bank accounts without authorization. “We recommend the town manager or member of the finance committee open the bank statements and review them for any unusual checks, electronic transfers or other transactions before giving them to accounting to perform the reconciliation. Management’s review of the bank statement will ensure that unusual items are investigated on a timely basis,” FRAUD LOSS TO B2

Hotchkiss turns down NFMAD donation request BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Kevin Parks, president of the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District, asked the Town of Hotchkiss for a donation of $100 to help pay for the fogging of a portion of the Delta County Fairgrounds prior to the fair. Parks was introduced by Mayor Wendell Koontz, who spoke directly with Parks last month about spraying the fairgrounds. Parks thanked Mike Owens, public works director, for mitigation work at the former Hotchkiss sewer ponds. Parks said, “mitigation is probably the best goal for mosquito control. Fogging is the last resort.” NFMAD fogged on Saturday, Aug.4, between 8:30 and 9 p.m. the wooded areas at the south end and western boundary of the fairgrounds property and the wooded area in the adjacent Hotchkiss field. The remainder of the fairgrounds were not fogged by the local mosquito district. On Aug. 8 the Delta Mosquito Control District #1, at the request of the fair board, fogged the rest of the fairgrounds. “We’re glad they jumped on in and assisted with that,” Parks said. Parks asked the Hotchkiss Town Council for assistance for the fogging his district did. He requested $100. “I pay my taxes to the mosquito control district,” trustee Jim Roberts said. “Where are

our taxes going?” “They are mainly going to the larviciding program and taking care of that operation,” Parks said. The district larvicides about 500 sites. “[The district is] on a mil levy and I’m wondering if it is not able to operate on its budget it needs to look at its budget and how they are operating,” Mike Owens, public works director, said. In response to a question from trustee Dustyn Foster, Parks described the one-time only, half-hour of fogging as “a big departure” from what the district normally does. The district, which has done no other fogging in the North Fork Valley this year, had to purchase the pesticide used, which was Aqualure 2020. It costs about $150. Mayor Koontz said 13 pools of mosquitoes with the West Nile virus in the local area necessitated further action before the fair opened. He asked the council to approve a $100 donation. He added that the district should look at their 2013 budget and keep some funds in there for fogging. Trustee Georgia Hopper said the district should stay within its budget and that both fogging and larviciding have to be done. The fairgrounds are located within the district, but the county pays no taxes to NFMAD. Roberts moved to give $100 to the district. There was no second, and the motion died.

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Mountain Coal lease modifications approved BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

A Notice of Decision by the USDA Forest Service, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests was announced on Aug. 2. Sherry Hazelhurst, acting forest supervisor, selected alternative three, to consent to lease with stipulations. Ark Land Company had applied for federal coal lease modifications which would add approximately 1,721 acres of National Forest System (NFS) surface lands to two existing leases for the West Elk Mine containing federal compliant and super-compliant coal reserves. The modifications are located about seven miles southeast of Somerset, and adjacent to existing federal coal leases on NFS and private lands. It is estimated that

with the two lease modifications, existing operations would be extended by about 19 months. An additional 16-17 months of mining in coal on adjacent private lands could also be realized. No increase in the rate of coal production nor jobs at West Elk Mine is anticipated as a result of BLM issuing the lease modifications. “My consent decision includes the application of terms and conditions, identified as stipulations, to protect surface (non-mineral) resources on NFS lands. My decision does not authorize actual mining or any surface disturbing activities; however, it is based upon the analysis in the EIS, which evaluated potential future use of the land surface with effects similar to existing coal activities in the area and with coal lease stipulations

applied,” wrote Hazelhurst. Appeals may be filed for 45 days after publication in the Federal Register to the USDA, Forest Service, Region 2, Attn: Appeal Deciding Officer, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80410; fax (303) 275-5134 to the attention of Appeals; or email appeals-rocky-mountainregional-office@fs.fed.us. Copies of the EIS and full text of the Notice of Decision can be downloaded at www.fs.fed. us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php/ ?project=32459. For further information or to obtain copies of the Final EIS or Record of Decision, contact Niccole Mortenson, engineering and minerals NEPA project specialist at (406) 329-3163 or nmortenson@fs.fed.us, or Ryan Taylor, geologist, at 527-4131 or rztaylor@fs. fed.us.

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Donation for children’s party The North Fork Children’s Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8. Last year just under 200 needy children in the North Fork Valley were served. This $2,000 check from RE/MAX Mountain West’s Paonia office will assist in providing jackets, shoes, pants and shirts, toys, books, crayons, bath towels, crib quilts and diapers (if applicable), underwear and socks, hats and gloves to children in need. Attending the check presentation are (left to right) Bob Lario, Pam Bliss, Linda Lario, Nancy Wood, Doris Danielsen and Marsha Grant. Not pictured is Shari Davis.

Fraud loss FROM PAGE B1 the auditor wrote. This has been done. A member of the finance committee now opens the bank statement, reviews it and then submits it to the bookkeeper. The audit found the finance officer could make general journal entries without authorization. The auditor recommended that general journal entries over $5,000 be approved and initialled by the finance committee and a copy be maintained. “No entries should be made to retained earnings or fund balances unless the town is correcting prior period adjustments. Management’s review of general journal entries will ensure that manage-

ment understands why the entry was made and how that entry affects the general ledger,” the auditor wrote. According to Mayor Neal Schwieterman, the town exceeds this requirement now with the accounting software program it is using. All journal entries will be printed out for the finance committee to check and they will initial any entry $5,000 or greater. The auditor said the town needs to maintain a capital asset ledger. “The town can set up an Excel spreadsheet to track capital assets which would include a listing of original cost, acquisition date and accumulated depreciation. The town should take a physical inventory

of its fixed assets on a yearly basis.” The Town of Paonia has not completed the capital asset ledger but has started the process. “There’s an audit done by our insurance carrier that requires some of that, but it doesn’t require [everything],” Mayor Schwieterman said. Town staff are working to have all the information for CIRSA and then add all the other items the auditor has requested. The auditor found the finance officer and town in 2010 failed to reconcile payroll liability accounts, accounts payable, utility clearing account and combined cash accounts. “Those are being done in arrears to the best of our ability,” Mayor

Schwieterman said. As of last week, Cindy Jones, the new bookkeeper, has completed all of 2010 and is up to May of 2011. Another significant deficiency according to the auditor was “Management failed to properly review and monitor its accounting records to help provide compensating checks and balances to ensure all cash receipts and disbursements were properly reported in its accounting system.” The bookkeeper is no longer allowed to be a signer on any accounts. She does not have a town credit card. The changes in place are to remain permanent for future years, the mayor said.

Oak Mesa drilling set for mid-Sept. BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Oxbow Mining is answering comments submitted on its Oak Mesa project. ERO, which has an office in Hotchkiss, wrote the Environmental Assessment for Oxbow. Originally, Oxbow had hoped to begin exploratory drilling for coal on Oak Mesa Aug. 1, but is now hoping for a mid-September start date. According to Steve Wiest, who is heading up the project for Oxbow, the Army Corps of Engineers in Grand Junction asked Oxbow to analyze all the roads for the project which cross granges and stream channels to make sure they will not impact

U.S. waters. The BLM wants Oxbow to do an emissions inventory of its vehicles and equipment. The BLM has found Gunnison sage grouse on Oak Mesa. There will be a timing restraint for drilling from mid-April until the end of August in certain areas to accomodate the sage grouse. Wiest said because Oxbow plans to drill through winter, it won’t affect them very much. They plan to drill 20 holes, with 18 of those core holes. The drilling contractor is Hines Drilling of Grand Junction. The dirt contractor is Randy Spadafora of Hotchkiss.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Town Hall renovation moving inside BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

It’s taken awhile to arrive at this point, but Phase I of the Crawford Town Hall renovation is almost completed. Susan Hansen of Friends of Crawford Town Hall sat down for an interview last Wednesday in the Community Room. “We are kicking off a challenge match fundraising campaign. Residents will receive in the mail this week an update on the completion of Phase 1 which is the historic restoration of exterior features,” she said. Phase II will complete all the interior work of the building. FCTH has received two donations totaling $30,000 towards the completion of Phase II. The purpose of the challenge match is to try to generate $30,000 from the local community. The public is invited to a special event on Monday, Aug. 27, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Crawford Community Room. The Kids’ Pasta Project is doing another dinner to benefit the Crawford Town Hall renovation. Reservations are required. Call Lenore

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In case you are wondering about the scaffolding at Crawford Town Hall, new windows and doors are being installed. Chris Petralia of Common Ground Preservation is seen working on the upper windows. This is all part of completing Phase I of the renovation. Cambria at 985-9220. Dinner is $14 for adults and $8 for children. Two members of the town council, Mayor Susie Steckel and trustee Hetty Todd, have created a Crawford School Cen-

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This photo of the 1909 Crawford baseball team is featured in the Friends of Crawford Town Hall 2013 Calendar which will be on sale at the Kids’ Pasta Project dinner next Monday night. Proceeds will benefit the renovation of Crawford Town Hall which was the former Crawford School.

tennial Calendar with historic photos of the school, the school band and sport teams. The pair is also working on a quilt which will be raffled off at next year’s Pioneer Days. Proceeds will benefit the restoration. Among the work being completed now at Crawford Town Hall are the restoration of the windows, exterior doorways, bell tower and the eastern retaining wall. Phase I was funded with a $139,000 grant from History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society, about $19,000 from the Town of Crawford and $25,000 from Friends of Crawford Town Hall. The windows are double pane glass. All the windows are now operable. To match the paint, workers went down to the bare wood. The interior will be the original color of paint at Crawford School. The exterior win-

dows are trimmed in black as were the original windows. Also as part of Phase I, the Bell Tower is being reshingled with cedar just like the original. Doors are being restored. They will now be glass doors with a glass transom above the doors. The masonry wall coming up the east exterior to the Community Room is being recapped and refurbished. Phase II will require approximately $700,000, Hansen said. The Town of Crawford has designated about $125,000 for Phase II. The hope is to raise $100,000 from foundations, $200,000 each from the Department of Local Affairs and the State Historical Fund, and $75,000 from FCTH. Phase II will complete electrical, plumbing, the roof, heating and all interior remodeling. The Delta County clerk applied for a federal grant to provide ADA accessibility both upstairs and downstairs at town hall for elections. Hopefully, those will be installed in time for this year’s elections in November. Hansen just applied for and received a DOLA administrative grant that will provide $24,000 for the architectural services to do the design specifications and bid documents for Phase II. This is a 50/50 grant program. DOLA will contribute $12,000 and the Town of Crawford and FCTH will contribute the match. Chris Petralia of Common Ground Preservation was working on the windows last Wednesday. “It’s definitely great to take apart and put back together something that was built a hundred years ago. I really have an appreciation of the craftsmanship and the quality of the wood. It’s all old growth wood, as opposed to today which is new growth. Overall I think you just really connect with the actual

building itself and you kind of imagine, to the best of your ability, what went on here over the last 100 years,” Petralia said. For those who want to help match the $30,000 donation for Phase II, please send checks to Friends of Crawford Town Hall, P.O. Box 56, Crawford, CO 81415 or drop them off at the Crawford Town Hall. Online credit card donations can be made at www.oldcrawfordschool. org. All contributions are tax deductible.

FCTH will also be taking donations at the Kids’ Pasta Project Dinner the night of Aug. 27. And the commemorative calendar will be available.

Preschool Opening Opening Give your child the benefit of an excellent early childhood experience at the North Fork Community Montessori School. Please call 970-872-5910

The Crawford Community United Methodist Church will be serving their annual

STEAK DINNER Saturday, August 25 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the historic white church in Crawford Steak (Homestead Market) Dinners $10.00 each Hamburger Dinners $5.00 each Sides will include cowboy beans, corn on the cob, coleslaw, rolls & butter, desserts and drinks.

There will also be musical entertainment, so come get some good food and good times.

Learn how to remove invasive species safely Volunteers will attack invasive species along North Fork of the Gunnison As many landowners in Delta County know, invasive plants like tamarisk and Russian olive push out native species. Where there used to be healthy habitat for species like pheasant, deer, elk, turkey and heron, invasive species now choke the riverbanks, streams and wetlands. 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 a large conserva-

tion easement upstream from Hotchkiss. The Conservation Center, Delta Conservation District and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado are hoping for 75-100 volunteers, with many of them from Delta County. “This will be a great way for landowners to learn how to treat tamarisk and Russian olive safely and effectively,” said Anna Santo, Water Program Director for The Conservation Center. Local landowners are invited to join the volunteer weekend in order to learn how to better manage the noxious plants on their own property. The weekend will consist of two work days on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday work day will last from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with dinner and

Poker Night will benefit Hotchkiss barn repairs BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #1807 in Hotchkiss received a special events liquor license for Western Colorado Interpretive Association (WCIA). WCIA is having a poker night at the lodge on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6-9 p.m. to raise funds for the restoration plans for the Enos T. Hotchkiss Barn. The barn was heavily damaged during a 2010 storm. The Hotchkiss Town Council approved the special events liquor license request on Aug. 16 by a split vote. Trustee Georgia Hopper voted against the motion. Bob McHugh representing WCIA presented a short slide show about

the damage to the barn and its historical significance. McHugh asked the town for a $500 donation. Mayor Wendell Koontz said he had concerns about taxpayer money being used for private property outside of town limits. McHugh noted that there would be an interpretive sign at the property, and the barn would be open for tours during the Delta County Fair and the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials. The Hotchkiss Family has given $6,000 to the planning stage. There was no motion offered. Mayor Koontz invited McHugh to come back later in the project.

music at 6 p.m., and an invasive species identification workshop at 7:30 p.m. 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 Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss, or are welcome to camp Friday and Saturday night at the fairgrounds. All meals will be provided to volunteers for the length of the weekend. 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. Many organizations are working together to support the upcoming Volunteer for Outdoor Colorado event, along with continued restoration work up and down the North Fork River. These organizations include The Conservation Center, Delta Conservation District, Colorado Canyons Association, Delta County Tamarisk Coalition, Colorado Open Lands, Black Canyon Land Trust, Conservation Assistance Program, and Western Colorado Conservation Corps. For more information about volunteering, visit www.theconservationcenter.org, or call Anna Santo at 5275307 x204. To learn more about Volunteer Outdoor Colorado, visit www.voc.org.

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Appreciation shown for teachers Cocker Kids’ Foundation honors teachers with barbecue BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Teachers and principals in the North Fork Valley were invited to an afternoon of music, food and door prizes at Pam and Joe Cocker’s Mad Dog Ranch last Saturday. The occasion was the Cocker Kids’ Foundation Teacher Appreciation Bar-B-Q.

“Mainly we have been looking forward to sharing this time together and showing our genuine appreciation for everything that you do to educate the children of our valley,” said Bob Pennetta, board of director for Cocker Kids’ Foundation (CKF). He stated the board had wanted to honor the North Fork Valley teachers. “As a board we had watched with despair as our state and country cut funding for program after program and our educational standing on the world stage got worse and worse . . . Could it be a coincidence that out

of 27 industrialized countries the U.S. ranks 22nd in teacher’s pay?” Pennetta asked. Pam Cocker then spoke about how the foundation has awarded grants to North Fork Valley youth for almost 14 years. “It has certainly not gone unnoticed by the CKF board of directors, as well as our community, that we have a really fine group of dedicated teachers in our local schools. You are teachers that go that extra mile for our kids,” Pam said. Cocker Kids’ Foundation will give a cash award of $10,000 to the North Fork Valley Teacher of the Year beginning in 2013. “This teacher will be recognized as the representative of all the excellent teachers who make a difference to children everyday,” Pam said. Those eligible for the award must be a full-time teacher from Hotchkiss High School, Hotchkiss K-8, Paonia Junior and Senior High Schools, Paonia K-6 and Crawford K-6. Nomination forms will be available at all schools, selected businesses and online Feb. 18. Nominations will be collected March 18. The nominations will come from teachers, school administrators, school employees, students and interested individuals from the North Fork Valley. An independent committee of CKF board members and other community members will make the final decision.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Members of the board of directors for Cocker Kids’ Foundation delighted in drawing names of North Fork Valley teachers last Saturday and giving them incredible door prizes from local businesses. From left to right are Pam Bliss, Bob Pennetta, Ted Hoff, Kathryn McCarthy, Elaine Vervloet and Pam Cocker. Not present were Joe Cocker, who was finishing his tour with Huey Lewis and the News, and John and Connie Willett. The 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year will be announced May 1. “The bottom line is we want to make a significant prize to the individual who has most inspired in children a love of learning,” Pam said. The criteria for the award includes: Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn. Have a superior ability to teach and to inspire in students a love of learning. Have a broad understanding of current trends and issues in education. Should be highly respected by students,

parents and colleagues. Be facilitators of creative teaching strategies. Show active involvement and leadership in professional development and extracurricular

activities. Should demonstrate the ability and willingness to devote time and energy to activities that result in improved instruction for children.

Blue Sage puts call out to visual, performing artists

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Wed., Aug. 22 College Class Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia is looking for both visual and performing artists to participate in two separate activities during the end of August. Visual artists are invited to help celebrate “National Hispanic Heritage Month” with an exhibit featuring “Latino Culture.” All art work representing the lives of Latinos, both in the North Fork Valley and beyond will be considered. Submissions will be screened by a committee for quality of skill and subject matter. All forms of visual art will be

considered. On Dec. 14-16, the Blue Sage will be presenting a non-traditional interpretation of “The Nutcracker” as part of its 2012-2013 Concert Series. The Blue Sage is inviting dancers of all ages and genres to an open audition on Saturday, August 25 from 2-5 p.m., to present a oneminute piece showcasing their abilities. Lenore Cambria will choreograph the show. For more information, please contact the Blue Sage at (970) 527-7243, or visit www.bluesage. org.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Paying attention Those who attended the Liberty Festival in Paonia last Saturday, gave Shane Krauser, director of the American Academy of Constitutional Education, their undivided attention as he spoke about the constitution. Kids played a game where they learned that the constitution was the balance between tyranny and anarchy in forming our republic. At the end of the game kids could ring the Liberty Bell.

North Fork represented at fracking rally BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Thur., Aug. 23 Tennis at Home vs. Fruita JV, 4:00 p.m. Tues., Aug. 28 Tennis at Home vs. Montrose, 4:00 p.m.

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Attention was paid to recycling, and fully a fourth of the materials used in the construction, including all of the building’s carpet, is made with some recycled materials. Some of the materials removed during remodeling of the old high school were reused in the remodeling work. The remodeling provides a seamless transition in both feeling and appearance between the old and new construction. The original Cedaredge High School building has gotten a new lease on life. The stately and sturdy brick structure stands as a testament to the builders and craftsmen who placed it on good foundations almost 100 years ago. It has received a complete refurbishing with new insulation and addition of the same energyefficient features as the new section. The original open beam rafters in the gym, long hidden by a false ceiling, have been re-exposed and now provide a dramatic architectural statement of the project’s heritage. The old coal stoker that kept generations of local children warm as they learned their ABCs is gone, a casualty of government’s regulatory war on coal fuel. But, it

did its part in the end by fetching a good price at the reclaiming yard, Lucero said. Most of the money for the new school project, $8.8 million of it, came from a state fund that taps into a revenue stream generated by state lands leasing revenue and Lottery money. None of that $8.8 million in state funding is considered to be “tax money,” said Ted Hughes, an official with the state department of education. Another $3 million of District 50 funds went into the project. The school district’s original plan for funding a new Cedaredge Elementary School was soundly defeated by county voters in a 2008 bond election. District officials then turned to the state’s program that has provided $1 billion in new school construction funding statewide. According to Schwartz, Cedaredge and Delta County are among 14 communities in 11 West Slope counties that couldn’t provide new school buildings for their children. Because old facilities had become too dilapidated for use and too expensive for communities to replace, the others, too, have turned to the statefunded program. The old Cedaredge High School served all grades from its opening until Hunsicker elementary was built. It became the middle school in 1982 when the new Cedaredge High School was built. The stately historic structure fell into auxiliary use for Hunsicker Elementary when the new Cedaredge Middle School opened and is now part of a fully rejuvenated education complex that expected 400 of its first arrivals on Monday, the first day of the new school term.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The “I have a dream team” of indispensable professionals that oversaw every detail of the 100-percent successful Cedaredge Elementary construction project, from grant application to final adjustment of sensors and solar panels, was recognized at dedication ceremonies on Aug. 16. They are, from left: John McHugh, District 50 facilities director; Bryan Kissner, Kissner General Contractors; Bob Brashears and Page Phillips of Reilly Johnson Architects; and, Sonrisa Lucero, sustainability and energy engineer with Eaton.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Builders’ masterwork A lot of former students knew what lay hidden by a false ceiling in the original Cedaredge High School gym. What the construction craftsmen with Kissner General Contractors did when they removed the false ceiling was to reinforce and refurbish the original open timber truss work creating a community icon of architectural identity that will please and inspire for generations to come.

Lane markings FROM PAGE C1 “I agree,” said Robert Yant, police chief. Yant explained that he has been in contact with CDOT on the issue. One phone conversation lasted a half hour, he told the board on Aug. 9. “They (CDOT) will not budge,” he told trustees at the Aug. 16 meeting. “They could have left more room near the sidewalk. I’ve gotten a negative response to all of my suggestions,” the chief said, adding, “We’ll just have to do what we can and see what happens.” Trustee Ken Simpson first raised the issue of safety and other problems with the traffic plan at the new school on Aug. 9. At the Aug. 16 board meeting he also said that parking is going to create additional headaches, and ones that will compromise safety and may

hurt his restaurant business located across the highway from the school. Bus loading and unloading will take place on the north side of the building and take up existing parking space there, Simpson explained. The new south parking lot is too small, he added, and that will force people to park along Highway 65 where space has already been reduced by the lane striping. Others will elect to park at his restaurant on the other side of the busy highway, he added, particularly during special school events and potentially affecting his business. During the new school open house on Aug. 16, parking was at a premium as vehicles took every available space and lined the highway on both sides for a block or more. Trustees also don’t like

the one-way exit from the school’s south parking lot. A no-left-turn sign directs all traffic leaving the lot and student drop-off area into town. That will create congestion and additional traffic volumes on the town’s narrow northwest sector streets, trustees believe. Chief Yant said that parking signage along Highway 65 is inadequate and improperly installed. He told the town board that he had gotten agreement from the school district to add more signs and orient them so they are more visible to drivers. Cedaredge resident Gerry Mendralla at the Aug. 16 meeting called the Highway 65 situation “an accident waiting to happen.” He encouraged the town board to get its concerns in writing to CDOT and not wait.

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Library Friends offering an AppleFest bonus The Friends of the Cedaredge Library are offering an attractive and valuable bonus for book lovers who become members in time to enjoy the big annual AppleFest book sale. Join the Friends of the Library now and shop early at the Applefest book sale. If you’d like to beat the rush that flocks to the annual great Friends of the Library Book Sale, the Friends have a way for you to do your perusing in comfort and leisure before the big crowds arrive. The Friends will host a special Members Only

Book Sale at Applefest. This will take place on Friday at 5 p.m. before the book sale opens to the public on Saturday morning. Those who decide to join the Friends now can become part of this relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable shopping experience. The Friends’ used book selection is the best on the Western Slope, but sometimes it is hard to see the titles with ten people in front of you. Don’t delay: AppleFest is coming. For information, call Jude Kieca 856-7331, or stop by the library for a membership form.

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Library dedicated

Emergency ag loans available

Descendants of James A. Hunsicker gathered in the library of Cedaredge Elementary School following the dedication of the new school last week. Pictured (from left) are Dick Bailey, Carla Bailey, Colton Ensley, Leigh Ann Hunt, Mary Diboll, school district representative Kurt Clay, Bob Brown, Lou Walsh, Jeanie Brown, Juanita Ensley and Jane Francis. The building that formerly housed Cedaredge Elementary School was dedicated to Hunsicker in 1960 in recognition of his contributions to the schools and the communities as an educator, pastor, fruit grower and citizen. When the decision was made to vacate Hunsicker Elementary School, his family requested the library in the new school be named the James A. Hunsicker Library. School board members approved the name change, noting the designation is particularly appropriate since the new building incorporates the old high school where Hunsicker taught for 33 years.

Loans are based on production losses caused by the disaster. Producers must file an application for an emergency loan through the Farm Service Agency by March 25, 2013. Each application will be considered on its own merit, taking into account the extent of losses, security available, repayment ability, and other eligibility requirements. For more information Lewis’ Woodpecker about emergency loans How delicate! I gencontact Laurie Neilson, at (970) 242-9133 ext. 2. tly pass my index finger down the black feathers of this wind-killed Lewis’ Woodpecker. White feathers form a collar and the belly is an unusual shade of pinkred. The chin is a deep red . . . nearly maroon. This bird came to me from my dear friend, Inez Pottorff of Hotchkiss. After a severe wind, a microburst perhaps, she saw it sitting on a rock in her patio area. She watched it from her kitchen window and the bird appeared to be stunned. Inez was hesitant to attempt to pick it up since doing so Photo by Hank Lohmeyer might cause even greater distress for the bird. So she simply watched it Paving work on NW 9th south of Sage to the carefully. But then a cat intersection on NW Cedar neared completion appeared. last week. The project included a rebuilt intersection and new oil mat on Cedar from NW 9th west to Happy Hollow. The work was done by county road crews, but some of the work was in the Cedaredge town limits. The final cost figures weren’t available last week, but the town budgeted $31,000 for its share, which is expected to cover 10 to 15 percent of the job. District #2 County Commissioner Bruce Hovde explained that the road department creates a schedule of needed paving work years in advance. Projects are done when funds become available, giving the most deteriorated roads the highest priority. “Northwest 9th had been on the list for years, and it finally rotated up to number one on the priority list,” Hovde explained.

Mesa and Montrose Counties have been designated a disaster area due to freezing temperatures that occurred on April 7 and April 8, 2012. Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Ouray, Pitkin and San Miguel counties are included as contiguous counties and are eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loans. Low interest emergency loans are available to operators of family size farms/ranches that are unable to obtain credit elsewhere.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn

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Lewis’ woodpecker Inez immediately went out to the bird, gently placed it in a basket which she put in the locked garage. It still appeared to be stunned. The next morning it was dead. Inez put it in

a plastic bag and into the freezer. Then she brought the frozen bird to me. At least it died warm in the garage and without more distress. I’ve known this bird since Allen and I came to the Delta area. There was a group in our big cottonwood trees, and folks often stopped to see them. The name honors Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But it seems to me that Lewis’ never read the “how to be a woodpecker” book! It sits on wires, doesn’t excavate to build a nest (it simply fixes up an old hole), flies out to catch insects, hoards food, and lives in colonies. Cheryl Day has now taken the bird and it will probably live again as an educational “skin.” A number of years ago

Bill and Cheryl became involved with bird banding and over time several entities came together to establish Bird Banding at Ridgeway State Park: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Ridgeway State Park, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and Black Canyon Audubon Society. Black Canyon started a “bird skin” project long ago (the cost of taxidermy was too expensive). At Ridgway, Black Canyon has a Beaks and Feathers station where the “skins” serve as hands-on experiences for the children (and adults) who attend Ridgeway Bird Banding event, Sept. 10-14 and 17-18. Call me (835-8391) or go to blackcanyonaudubon. org for further information.

Founders day fun at Black Canyon Curecanti National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service with special programs for children and families on Saturday, Aug. 25. Curecanti will host fish art activities at the Elk Creek Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chalk and templates will be available to create colorful schools of trout and salmon. In addition, materials and instruction will be provided to make a striking batik painting to take home (recommended for ages 8 and up). Black Canyon will host its very own Wildlife Olympics at the High Point parking area on the south rim from 12:30-3 p.m. How high can you jump? How fast can you run? How far can you smell? This event will allow you to compare your abilities to those of animal champions in our very own Olympic Games. Medals will be awarded to all participants. Both programs are

designed to allow you to arrive any time within the scheduled windows, and stay as short or as long as your schedule allows. The National Park Service was established on Aug. 25, 1916. The United States was the first country in the world to set aside its most significant places as national parks so that they could be enjoyed by all. Some parks commemorate notable people and achievements, others conserve magnificent landscapes and natural wonders, and all provide a place to have fun and learn something. Plan your visit at www.nps. gov/findapark. The mission of the National Park Service extends beyond parks into communities across the country where we work with partners to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities that revitalize neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life. To see what we do here in Colorado, go to www.nps.gov/CO.

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Paonia grad ‘Nets’ NBA job BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

It’s not easy to land a job in professional sports. The competition is fierce. But Paonia High School graduate Brennan Blair found a way, and is now the assistant video coordinator for the New Jersey Nets. Blair, a Delta County native and the son of John Blair and Beri Blair, grew up in Paonia, enjoying small-town life, working hard in school and involving himself in sports. He played football and baseball in middle school and was a fouryear member of the high school track team. But basketball was his real love. Blair started playing at the pee wee level and was on a Cedaredge AAU traveling team in middle school. He worked his way from a freshman on the “C” team to become a point

guard his junior year. He was team co-captain his senior year when the Eagles were 20-6 and state runners-up in 2A competition.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Brennan Blair has joined the NBA team New Jersey Nets as an assistant video coordinator.

As class valedictorian, Blair knew early on he wanted to work in sports management, and in particular for the NBA. He also knew early on that his odds of playing, even at the college level, were slim. “Once I realized I wasn’t big enough or tall enough to play professional sports, I realized I’d have to find a different path,” said Blair. He called his choice to attend Seton Hall University, where he graduated from the Spillman School of Business in May with degrees in information technology and sports management, “somewhat random.” While attending a school-sponsored leadership trip to New York the summer before his junior year, he hoped to tour Princeton University. But it was the July 4 weekend, and the campus was closed. So he accepted an

offer to tour Seton Hall, a private Catholic school with about 6,000 undergraduates and a strong IT program. It just felt right. Coming from a small town, he found the campus size and closeknit community very welcoming. It was far from home, but “I figured, if I’m going to move halfway across the country, I might as well do it while I’m young.” Being only minutes from Newark, N.J., the home of the Nets, provided a perfect opportunity for an internship. Those can lead to jobs, but competition is tough, said Blair. “So many people want to get in.” He started by selling tickets and doing small tasks, and slowly building relationships. He met the team’s video coordinator just before the 2011 NBA lockout, and they re-connected after the lockout

ended last December. Blair mostly covers home games, videoing games and practices and selecting clips from hours and hours of videos for scouting, pre-game and shoot-around edits. He uses MarShon Brooks as an example. “Say he’s not having a good game,” said Blair, who might select game clips to show the 6foot, 5-inch guard what he was doing wrong. Brooks and the coaches then use the clips to help correct the problems and get him back in his game. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Blair, who gets to watch hundreds of games a season. “I’m definitely passionate about it.” He spends a lot of time around the bench, so it’s pretty exciting. Like many, Blair said that as graduation approached last spring, he stressed about finding a job and was consid-

ering all of his options. He was offered a position as director of basketball technology, basically what he does now, at the University of Portland in Oregon last spring, but wanted to stay in New Jersey. He let the Nets know his intentions, and later that day was offered the job. “I got really lucky,” said Blair. “And a lot of people helped me out.” Blair doesn’t take his job for granted. He knows that his future rests on the health of the economy, and that, as he did during his internship, “hundreds of people would do this job for free.” But for now he’s doing exactly what he wants, working with some of the best equipment and athletes in the world. The Nets will open on Nov. 1 against the Nicks in their new home at Barclays Center, and Blair will be there.

Sierra Wiggins hitting stride BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Sierra Wiggins is one of those naturally athletic people. A 2008 Paonia High School graduate, she grew up playing baseball with her equally athletic brothers, Nate and Lucas. In middle school she excelled in basketball, volleyball and track. Her freshman year she joined the track team as a sprinter and played on

the volleyball and basketball teams. As soon as she could drive, Wiggins began commuting to Delta to play softball in fall and soccer in spring. She was named an allconference player in both sports. She continued her career with the PHS basketball team, which qualified her junior and senior years for the state playoffs. Wiggins entered Mesa

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State College in the fall of 2008 to study accounting. But by the end of her freshman year she had changed her major to kinesiology — the scientific study of human movement. “I’ve always been interested in how the body works,” said Wiggins. She set her sights on exercise science and health and fitness, with the intention of teaching physical education. She also ended her freshman year with a school record throw of 130 feet, or more than 39 meters, in the javelin. Wiggins hadn’t planned to join the Mavericks track team, which was still a budding program. But while working out with a friend who planned to join the team, a track coach asked her if she’d consider joining the team, because she looked

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athletic. She hesitated but joined as a sprinter. Mesa State, now Colorado Mesa University, competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and that’s the toughest conference in the nation in Division II track and field competition, said Wiggins. There was so much competition from schools like Western and Adams States. “It was kind of frustrating,” she said. So she tried the 800-meter run, a race she’d done well in after running it at the end of her freshman year in high school. After competing in pre-season races, she knew she was in over her head. So she asked if she could try the javelin. At her first meet, at Colorado State University, she beat the old school record by 60 feet. By the end of the season, she had bested her own school record by 20 feet, had placed fifth in the RMAC, and was named third-team allconference. She placed second in the RMAC her sophomore year and was named first-team all-conference. But her junior year would be her best. She ended the season ranked 26th in the nation, although she was only third in the RMAC. Her senior year she

was ranked first going work. This fall, she will into the RMAC finals, complete her certification but was out-thrown and as a nutritionist. “That will definitely further placed second. With graduation fast my career,” said Wiggins, approaching, Wiggins who plans to keep learnneeded to find a job. She ing. She has other career considered her original plan of teaching, but with options, such as rehabilihuge cuts in spending, tation or physical theroften aimed at sports and apy, but said she likes physical education, she where she is right now. looked into other sports- She did land another job related professions and recently — as the head discovered that personal javelin coach for the CMU trainers were in demand. men’s track team begin“As far as personal train- ning with next spring’s ing goes, it’s a growing outdoor track season. She will also likely coach the field,” she said. More and more, people women’s team. She may even compete use trainers as part of their overall health and again some day. For Wiggins, it’s the fitness program. Last spring she landed a job people who make her job as a perwith Crosssonal trainroads Fiter so enjoyness health able. “It’s clubs in amazing Grand to see how Junction, attached where she’s clients get already to their developed trainer,” a strong she said. clientele And when base. She they feel works and see mostly in positive early mornchanges, ing and “They’re evenings, just so since most thankful. of her cliPhoto by Tamie Meck It’s realents prefer Sierra Wiggins throws ly, really working out before the javelin during com- rewarding.” or after petiton for Mesa State.

HHS boys tennis, PHS football get early start BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

While most sports teams will open the fall prep season next week, the Hotchkiss Bulldogs tennis team is already one match into its schedule and will host the Fruita Monument junior varsity squad this Thursday at 4 p.m. Due to repairs being done at the Hotchkiss High School tennis

courts, practices and home matches will be held at Apple Valley Park in Paonia until further notice, according to head coach Brian Benson. “It’s kind of a day-to-day thing right now.” Once repairs are complete, the team can return to its home courts, notes Benson. Next Tuesday, Aug. 28, Hotchkiss will compete against Montrose at

Delta. PHS football action begins this Friday, Aug. 24, as the Eagles hit the road for a non-conference matchup against 2A Basalt. That contest is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff. For more information on this and all the local prep sports teams, see the Aug. 29 edition of the Delta County Independent.

Young Life tourney set On Sep. 1 Delta County Young Life hopes to retain possession of the coveted Directors Cup Trophy as this annual golf scramble returns from Montrose. In the Young Life Directors Cup tournament, golfers from Montrose and Delta com-

pete against each other to see who takes home the Directors Cup. Golfers compete in a variety of “Big Break” challenges to earn points for their teams, and earn more points for raising funds to support the ministry of Young Life.

This year’s tournament is to be held at Cedaredge’s Golf Club beginning at 7 a.m. on Sept. 1. Registration is $100 per player or $400 per team. Fees include cart, breakfast, lunch and 18 holes. Call 970-216-5680 for more information.

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MAKE AN OFFER... Over 2.07 acres atop Cedar Mesa with 360° Views! Paid USCDWUA water tap, not installed. Enjoy quiet country living. $75,000 Cedaredge, CO #656841 MOBILES & MODULARS OK... or build your new home with southern exposure at end of road. Includes paid water tap, electric/natural gas/phone to lot. $49,900 Eckert, CO #612148 AMAZING VIEWS... from this beautiful setting on 3.20 acres. Property includes Orchard City water tap, irrigation water through subdivision. Nice homes in the area. $69,000 Austin #655668 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE... 20 acres with no covenants. Manufactured homes are OK, natural gas line is nearby. Enjoy 360° views! $80,000 Delta, CO #655609

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SALE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT SOLD BY SEALED BID Bid opening to be by 2:00 p.m., September 4, 2012 at 601 North Park Avenue Montrose, Colorado (970) 249-3813 Terms and Conditions Cash or certiﬁed check on the day of sale. All purchased items to be removed by Friday, September 7, 2012 UVWUA has the right to refuse any or all bids. Item # 1. #37S 1990 Chevrolet 3500 4X4 Flat Bed 1GBHK34N0LE110580 2. #52 194 Ford F-600 Truck 1FDNF60H6EVA216647 3. #66 1983 Chevrolet C-60 Truck 1GBG6D1B3DV105066

Staff Development Coordinator/QA/IC Valley Manor Care Center is currently looking for Full Time Staff Development Coordinator/QA/ICRN. Qualified candidate must have current licenses, min. 2 yrs. experience in long-term care setting. Must be a team player, able to develop and conduct education programs for facility; evaluate quality of patient care related to nosocomial infections, monitor employee compliance with IC in accordance with Federal and State rules and regulations, as well as, implementation and maintenance of Quality management process. Candidates please submit your resumes or applications to:

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4. #416-B 1994 Cat 416B Backhoe - 08ZK01693 5. #17 1983 John Deere 410B Backhoe D0410BB706187 6. Jachobs 11’x8’ Utility Bed for two-ton truck 7. Eaton divided truck fuel tank. 100 gallons each side. Equipment can be seen at 601 North Park Ave., Montrose from August 20-24 and 27-31.

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BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Delta County School District 50J is seeking applicants for school bus drivers for the Delta Area.

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FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE/MINE CLERK An underground coal mine near the town of Paonia, Colorado is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance/Mine Clerk. Interested candidates must possess a high school diploma and strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel coupled with excellent communication, people and organizational skills. Prefer 2 years secretarial degree and 2 to 5 years experience. Candidates who possess knowledge of underground and surface equipment terminology, MSHA regulations (part 48 and 50), and Colorado Worker’s Compensation and payroll will be preferred over all other candidates. The company offers a competitive benefit package that includes vacation, medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans as well as, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and a performance bonus plan. Qualified and interested candidates should send their resume to: Clerk Position P.O. Box 1580 Paonia, CO 81428 An Equal Opportunity Employer

Valley Manor Care Center is currently looking for qualified individuals to join the organization.

• CNA FT Nights & PRN • LPN Nights and RPN • Speech Therapist Qualified candidates please submit your resumes or applications to: Valley Manor Care Center 1401 S. Cascade, Montrose, CO 81401 or fax to: 970-249-6880 email: tbishop@voa.org EOE M/F/V/D

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE is Requesting Statements of Qualification Proposals to provide all design and engineering project management for constructing a Main Street and Highway 65 Enhancement Project in Cedaredge, Colorado. The estimated budget for the design, project management and construction bid items phases of the project is approximately $369,258. This project is funded by a Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant which is administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Federal-Aid Contract Provisions FHWA Form 1273 is available at http://www. fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/ contracts/1273.cfm. A Mandatory Pre-proposal meeting is scheduled August 30, 2012 1:30 p.m. at the Cedaredge Town Hall. Proposals must be received at the Town Hall Offices by 10:00 a.m., September 11, 2012. For more information contact Kathleen Ann Sickles via PO Box 398, 235 W Main St., Cedaredge, Colorado 81413; 970-856-3123; www. cedaredgecolorado.com or manager@cedaredgeco lorado.com.

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PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421. BEGINNING THIS MONTH the Pioneer Al-Anon Family Group will host a special speaker meeting on the last Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. 7-8 p.m. in Cedaredge at First Baptist Church, 370 W. Main Street in Wick Hall behind the church, west end. Call Mary 856-6123 or Vicki 8567115. (tfnx12) THE 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) YOUR LISTING HERE! call now... 874-4421 and talk with an Ad Rep.

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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)

HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

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Director of Rehabilitation On-Call Driver Dietary Aide — PT (afternoon shift) 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

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NURSE NEEDED: PARTtime with clinic experience preferred. MA, LPN or equal experience applications/ resumés being accepted at Cedaredge Doctor's Office, position includes extensive paperwork and multi-tasking. Must be flexible. Send to: Marilyn, 255 S. Grand Mesa Dr., Cedaredge, CO 81413 (1x34)

Full time RN Evening Supervisor 2-10 shift, must have acute care background. Valley Manor Care Center is a resident centered care facility that provides long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation services and is currently looking for qualified individuals to join the organization. Qualified candidate must have current license, CPR, be a team player, must have supervisory experience to be able to lead and develop team members, have excellent assessment and critical thinking skills, ability to start IVs, draw blood, do wound care including wound vacs, and have trach care experience & have computer experience. Must be able to utilize the nursing process in planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. Be able to play, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned Nursing unit. Previous long-term-care experience or equivalent desired. All qualified candidates with the desire to provide quality care please submit your resumes or applications to:

COLLECTIONS ASSISTant. The 7th Judicial District is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Collections Assistant. This is a full-time job (40 hours a week) and is located in Montrose. The person hired shall be required to travel to the other 6 locations in the district on a regular basis. The position performs the full operational level of work in administering, enforcing and collecting on court orders or judgments entered with respect to fees, fines, costs, restitution or any other accounts receivable of the court, judicial district, or Judicial Department under the supervision of a higher level employee. Salary is $2475 to $3317 per month depending on experience and education. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years experience in collections. BA/AA degree from an accredited college or university in the field of business administration, management or related experience desired. To apply go to http://www. courts.state.co.us/Careers/ Opportunities.cfm and follow instructions. No paper documents will be accepted locally. Electronic Applications are due on or before August 24, 2012. (2x33) IS LAW ENFORCEMENT your Career Goal? You may be interested in working in a law enforcement environment. The Town of Cedaredge has a part-time/ temporary position open. This position is a code enforcement official that works with the Cedaredge Police Department. For more information please contact Chief Bob Yant at 970-856-4301, (1x33)

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PART-TIME DRIVER needed in Cedaredge. All Points Transit, a non-profit transportation agency, is seeking a part-time driver (15-25 hours each week). Our fast-paced, non-profit organization provides scheduled door-to-door assisted transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities. Qualifications include compassion, patience, ability to kneel, bend, push/pull wheelchairs & lift at least 20 lbs. Must have a valid drivers license with no point restrictions. Drug testing and a background check will be conducted. Pick up applications at 100 Tessitore Court, Suite D, in Montrose or call (970) 874-7334 or e-mail deltadi spatch@allpointstransit.org for more info. (1x34) FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN, full-time administrative assistant. Apply within. WeatherPort Shelter Systems, 1860 1600 Road, Delta (2x33)

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 August 23, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) The old soldier has been more in evidence in Delta this week than usual because of the convention of the Western Slope veteran’s association which convened Wednesday and concluded its labors yesterday evening. Delegations of the boys who wore the blue of Uncle Sam during the civil war came in on both trains Wednesday and were warmly greeted at the depot by the local drum corps, and committees from the Delta post and the local W.R.C. [Women’s Relief Corps] and regular lines of march were formed to Odd Fellows hall, for registration and a good fellowship meeting. A number of patriotic selections were played at the hall by the drum corps at 7 o’clock that evening and this was quite sufficient to bring out a large number to witness the program presented. The audience was entertained by a vocal solo by Mrs. T.K. Seaton, recitations by Miss Bertha

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Tripp and Miss Smith and the address of the evening was delivered by Jacob Keiser of Austin, in an able and interesting manner. The program was concluded by a song, “America,” in which all joined. *** Some few weeks ago the Independent reported the presence of Miss Elsie C. Witschen and Miss Bessie M. Spears, trained nurses of Mercy hospital in Denver, and that they were enlisting the interest of Delta physicians and Delta county people in general in the establishment of a public hospital here. The idea met with general approval and it is now an assured fact that Delta will get the hospital and it will be ready for service on October 1, next. The two women mentioned have taken a lease on the fine ten room residence of Judge A.R. King, on Garnet mesa, which will be made convenient and comfortable for patients. An operating room will be thoroughly equipped and in the future when accidents happen and limbs become impaired so that an operation is necessary, the local surgeon will have better chances for success in his work. *** The vacant space left near the Austin depot will be utilized for a park and then the agent can, in his spare time, roll up the grass. *** The sheriff of Mesa county has been sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge Sullivan of Grand Junction for contempt of court. An appeal has been taken and genial Charlie Scharder may not have the pleasure of some one turning the big jail keys on him.

*** The new Jeffers building on Main street in Delta is making good headway. It will be of Delta pressed brick 25 feet in width by 100 feet deep and will be occupied by the Crystal theater of Montrose, with moving pictures and vaudeville. This will again give Main street two ten-cent play houses. The new building occupies a lot formerly occupied by a shack and that is always a thing to rejoice over. *** It hardly seems necessary to again call attention to the aviation meet in Grand Junction next Tuesday, but the fact remains that it is a close point to reach to see some good flying machine exploits. Many of us have never seen the flyers and may not have an opportunity again soon. An excursion train has been provided and only a day will be required. *** Word reached this city Monday morning that the Delta auto party making the trip from here to Denver over Tennessee pass, had had an accident when nearing the summit on this side of that great mountain range last Sunday and were delayed at least two or three hours. The accident was a break-down of some very essential part of W.R. Johnson’s machine, and the final decision was for he and his wife to accompany Senator Stephan in his car to Leadville, where they could get a machinist and put the Johnson car in running order. The party is having a good time, according to reports, even if they have confronted frequent showers, and expected to arrive in Denver by Thursday or today. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices BECAUSE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY — DEADLINE FOR LEGALS FOR THE SEPT. 5 ISSUE IS FRIDAY, AUG. 31 AT 10 A.M. 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. 2012-0089 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. 2012-0095 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Paul B Ash and Carol Stolns-Ash Original Beneficiary(ies) Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust 11/27/2001 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/31/2002 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 551672 Book: 914 Page: 329 Original Principal Amount $40,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $23,039.71 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. LOT2,SELBY SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 458 B 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, 10/03/2012, 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 8/8/2012 Last Publication 9/5/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/05/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-07334 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 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 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. 2012-0088 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. 2012-0091 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, 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.

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

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 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.

NOTICE OF DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT STOCK CERTIFICATE The Bona Fide Ditch Company hereby gives notice that a Petition for Replacement of Stock Certificate was filed by Teddie Graff and Tina Graff for Stock Certificate No. 364, The Bona Fide Ditch Company, in the amount of 29 shares, to be issued to Teddie Graff and Tina Graff as joint tenants. Notice is further given that on October 15, 2012, unless a claim is made of ownership of the stock certificate, a duplicate certificate will be issued to Teddie Graff and Tina Graff in accordance with Colorado law. Signed this 9 day of August, 2012 THE BONA FIDE DITCH COMPANY /s/ Joe H. Crowley, Jr. Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0038 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 12, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) GEORGE R. LOPEZ AND CARLA J. HUMPHREY Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CENLAR FSB Date of Deed of Trust 4/18/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/16/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 625716 Original Principal Amount $160,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $153,710.54 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 OF ZELDENTHUIS ANNEXATION AND SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 445 J STREET, CRAWFORD, CO 81415. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for July 11, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 10/03/2012 (formerly scheduled for July 11, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta,

CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 8/8/2012 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 9/5/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 7/27/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 3850.00393 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0096 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) James L Horn Original Beneficiary(ies) MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Central Mortgage Company Date of Deed of Trust 8/5/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/10/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636795 Original Principal Amount $106,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $102,542.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE NW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH RANGE 95 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN HAVING BEARINGS BASED UPON A BEARING OF SOUTH 00 20' 24" WEST FROM THE C 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12, WITH ALL OTHERS BEARINGS BEING RELATIVE THERETO, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT THE C 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12 AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 59 20' 05" EAST, 705.74 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF SURFACE CREEK AS DEFINED BY THE SURVEY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 AT PAGE 53 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; PARCEL BOUNDARY RUNS THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTERLINE OF SURFACE CREEK GENERALLY ALONG THE 2 FOLLOWING COURSES; SOUTH 25 51'42" WEST, 82.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 38'42" WEST, 37.15 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE SOUTH 62 20'22" EAST, 214.60 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF HIGHWAY 65; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 91.02 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 5690 AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 28 59'07" EAST, 91.02 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY NORTH 22 15'04" EAST, 49.13 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY NORTH 67 39'47" WEST 216.18 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 13411 Hwy 65, 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, 10/03/2012, 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 8/8/2012 Last Publication 9/5/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/05/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-06941 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0028 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 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) EUGENE LEE GRANT Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES, INC. d/b/a MAJOR MORTGAGE USA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 6/2/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/9/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 626278 Original Principal Amount $152,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $152,375.09 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, GRANT MINOR SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED JULY 26, 1995 UNDER RECEPTION #488195, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4749 2300 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416-8216. 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, 10/10/2012, 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 8/15/2012 Last Publication 9/12/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 02/23/2012 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: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.03435 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0093 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) DENNIS WHITE Original Beneficiary(ies) REPUBLIC MORTGAGE HOME LOANS LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 11/20/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/20/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639223 Original Principal Amount $95,918.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $93,010.73 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 WEST 70 FEET OF THE NORTH ONE-FOURTH (1/4) OF LOTS 2 AND 3 OF BLOCK 2 OF HOGREFE AND WILSON’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 545 NW ASPEN AVENUE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. The original Sale Date was scheduled for September 26, 2012 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 10/10/2012 (formerly scheduled for September 26, 2012 and continued for deferment) , at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 8/15/2012

Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 9/12/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 7/31/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1068.04979 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0097 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) MARIO CARRASCO Original Beneficiary(ies) DeltaBankCenter-MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DeltaBankCenter-MontroseBank Date of Deed of Trust 3/6/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/20/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 632969 Original Principal Amount $165,974.05 Outstanding Principal Balance $165,231.72 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3, JESS’ PLACE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 1551 I 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, 10/10/2012, 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 8/15/2012 Last Publication 9/12/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/07/2012 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: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 8141-60038 (970) 874-9777 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 # MONTBK vs CARRASCO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0098 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) Richard E Stevens Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Century 21 ( R) Mortgage (SM) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PHH Mortgage Corporation Date of Deed of Trust 11/24/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/4/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 610206 Original Principal Amount $85,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $80,105.05 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, UTE TRAIL SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5117 Eagle Feather 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, 10/10/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 8/15/2012 Last Publication 9/12/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/07/2012 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: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-06514 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0100 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) RENE L. BECERRIL AND MARK A. BECERRIL 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 12/17/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/21/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621633 Original Principal Amount $163,922.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $160,652.39 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 17 AND 18 IN BLOCK 12 OF GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 560 HOWARD STREET, DELTA, CO 81416-3627. 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/14/2012 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: 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 # 1269.09626 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0101 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) BENNY W. LILLARD AND LACIE D. LILLARD Original Beneficiary(ies) SURFACECREEKBANK CENTERMONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SURFACECREEKBANK CENTERMONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 11/2/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/3/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 609368 Original Principal Amount $122,051.31 Outstanding Principal Balance $108,331.93 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. LOT 11 OF SUNNY SLOPE SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 22154 SYCAMORE LANE, 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/14/2012 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: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 8141-60038 (970) 874-9777 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 # SCBC vs LILLARD ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0102 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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 Wood and Laurie Wood Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 2/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 612514 Original Principal Amount $280,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $262,084.89 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 OF ADOBE SUNSETS SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 19618 E RD, 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/15/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ALISON L. BERRY #34531 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-07159 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0103 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) ROBERT J. JONES AND LOREA L. JONES Original Beneficiary(ies) WERNER LIVING TRUST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WERNER LIVING TRUST Date of Deed of Trust 2/21/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/3/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 601060 Original Principal Amount $60,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $60,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PART OF THE W1/2SW1/4NW1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 427 FEET NORTH AND 30 FEET EAST OF THE SW CORNER OF THE SW1/4NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 36: THENCE SOUTH 130 FEET; THENCE EAST 230 FEET; THENCE EAST 230 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 261 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL DITCH AND WATER RIGHTS AND DITCH AND WATER STOCK, BOTH IRRIGATION AND DOMESTIC, BELONGING TO, USED UPON OR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Also known by street and number as: 9558 2100 ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410 (formerly 2103 J50 Road, Austin Colorado 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/18/2012 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: GREGG HELMSING #11896 LAW OFFICE OF GREGG HELMSING 842 PALMER Street, PO BOX 75, Delta, CO 81416-0075 (970) 874-4860 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 # WERNERvsJONES ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0105 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 20, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Larry D. Perkins and Glenda E. Perkins Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American National Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 9/22/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/27/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 608131 Original Principal Amount $204,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $187,238.51 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A PART OF THE SE1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., THENCE NORTH 00°10’ EAST 139.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°28’ WEST 373.1 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06°25’ WEST TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 154.3 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°27’ EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 23 A DISTANCE OF 389.8 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 11023 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/20/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CHRISTOPHER T. GROEN #39976

Delta County Independent 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 # 12-07161 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE SPERRY CLINGER 11-90-1 GAS WELL PROJECT SG INTERESTS I, LTD. HEARING DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: The Gunnison County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Planning Commission Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Blackstock Building, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, Colorado, to hear public comment concerning an application from SG Interests I, Ltd. APPLICANT: SG Interests I, Ltd., 1485 Florida Road, Suite C202, Durango, CO 81301 PROPOSAL: The applicant requests an Oil and Gas Operations permit for the Sperry Clinger 1190-1 gas well project, including the construction of a well pad to accommodate five gas wells and the installation of gas and water pipelines to connect to the existing collection pipelines. LOCATION: The site is located in northwest Gunnison County, legally described as HES 68 in Sections 11, 12 and HES 137 in Section 1, 2, 11, 12, & Lots 5, 6, 7, all in Section 11, all in Township 11 South, Range 90 West, 6th P.M., west of Highway 133 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The public is invited to submit verbal or written comments at the hearing, or to submit written comments by FAX (970) 641-8585, or by letter (to the Community Development Department, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230), so long as they are received by 5 p.m. the evening before the date of the meeting so that they may be submitted for the public record during the hearing. Copies of the applications are available for public review in the Community Development Department Office, 221 N. Wisconsin, Suite D; Gunnison, Colorado; additional information may be obtained by calling the office, (970) 641-0360. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations as determined by the American Disabilities Act may contact the Community Development Department prior to the day of the meeting. /s/ Neal Starkebaum Assistant Director Gunnison County Community Development Department Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 2012.

STORAGE UNIT AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the contents of Alpha Self StorageUnits J, K, & L, located at 40785 M75 Road, Paonia, CO, belonging to Dustin Key, whose last known address is P.O. Box 342, Paonia, CO 81428, will be disposed of on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:00am. The contents include misc. household items, furniture, rear seat to van and more . . . Please submit your bid in writing to ALPHA SELF STORAGE at P.O. Box 857, Paonia, CO 81428, or by email to mcfarlandandco@tds.net no later than 8am on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Please include your phone number with your bid. Minimum bid is $300.00. Published in the Delta County Independent August 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENT OF A CONTINUOUS WINTER PROGRAM TO MODIFY WEATHER Notice is hereby given that North American Weather Consultants, Inc., 8180 So. Highland Dr., Ste. B-2, Sandy, UT 84093, hereinafter referred to as NAWC, has filed with the Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board an application for renewal of its permit to conduct a weather modification program within the State of Colorado within the areas specified herein. NAWC shall conduct this program potentially for the following entities: Gunnison County, Dos Rios Water System, Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Town of Crested Butte, City of Gunnison, Gunnison County Stockgrowers Association, Mt. Crested Butte Water & Sanitation District, East River Regional Sanitation District, Skyland Metropolitan District and Town of Mt. Crested Butte. The name of the person who shall be in control of the program is Don A. Griffith, President of North American Weather Consultants, Inc. The Primary Target Area for which a continuous Weather Modification Permit is sought is defined as follows: Mountainous areas above 9000 feet mean sea level located within Gunnison, northern Saguache and northern Hinsdale Counties that contribute streamflow to Blue Mesa Reservoir. Drainages that originate from these areas include, but are not limited to, the upper Gunnison River, East Fork River, Taylor River, Slate River, Ohio Creek, Tomichi Creek, Cochetopa Creek, Cebolla Creek, and Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The expected duration of operations is November 15 through April 15 each year. Safeguards are in place to limit weather modification operations by daily monitoring of suspension criteria related to snowpack snow water equivalent, avalanche hazard levels, and National Weather Service severe weather statements. The CWCB coordinates with permitted projects to ensure that operations are being conducted judiciously to minimize danger to the land, health, safety, people, property and the environment on behalf of the citizens of Colorado. NAWC previously held two sequential five year permits for a cloud seeding program in this area. As a consequence, Colorado Statutes and Rules and Regulations allow for an application for either a five or ten year permit. NAWC has applied for a ten year permit. The intended effect of the weather modification operations is to increase precipitation/snowpack water content in the Primary Target Area to benefit: the natural habitat, agriculture, municipal water, stock growers, recreational and tourism interests and the area economy. Complete details of the operations to be conducted by NAWC are available upon request from: North American Weather Consultants, Inc. 8180 So. Highland Dr., Ste. B-2, Sandy, UT 84093 or from Joe Busto, Weather Modification Permitting Program, Colorado Water Conservation Board, 1313 Sherman St. Room 721, Denver,

CO 80203. Joe Busto can also be contacted at (303) 866 3441 ext. 3209 or joe.busto@state.co.us. The hearing is open to the public and oral and written comments will be part of the record of decision. The public hearing will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Thursday August 30th, 2012 at the Gunnison County Courthouse, Room BOCC Conference Room, 200 East Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, Colorado 81230. The public record will be held open after the hearing so that written comments can be emailed to the CWCB by September 7, 2012 or mailed with postmark no later than September 7, 2012 for consideration as part of the record of decision. NORTH AMERICAN WEATHER CONSULTANTS, INC. Published in the Delta County Independent August 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE OF MEETING DELTA COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Delta County will sit as the County Board of Equalization in the Delta County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Meeting Room No. 236, beginning September 1 through October 1, 2012, as provided in C.R.S. 39-8-104(2)(b), to hear the appeals of Senior property tax exemption applications which were denied by the Delta County Assessor. Appeals for a hearing before the Board of Equalization must be received or postmarked on or before September 25, 2012. Hearings on appeals will be held on September 30, 2012. Ann B. Eddins Delta County Clerk & Recorder Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 2012.

SECTION 106 PUBLIC NOTICE American Tower LLC is proposing to construct a telecommunications tower at 26274 Moss Rock Rd, Hotchkiss, Delta County, CO, Latitude N38-49-35.8, Longitude W107-52-25.8. The tower is proposed to be a self-support design and 150 feet tall. The Section 106 Review being conducted includes the assessment of the proposed tower, the 100’ x 100’ lease area, a 30’ wide area around the lease area, as well as the proposed access/utility easements. American Tower seeks comments from all interested persons on the impact of the tower on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture, that are listed or eligible for the listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Specific information about the project, including the historic preservation reviews that American Tower is conducting pursuant to the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (47 C.F.R. Sections 1.1307(4)) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (36 C.F.R. Part 800) will be made available to interested persons who request the information from the contact below. All questions, comments, and correspondence should be directed to Environmental Compliance Dept., 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801, enviro. services@americantower.com by 09/21/2012. Re: 21207062 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE FINAL PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT Please take notice that Delta County Joint School District 50 has received a request from Kissner GC, Inc. (Contractor) for final payment and settlement under the contract between Kissner GC, Inc. and Delta County Joint School District 50 for construction of Cedaredge Elementary School. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials or provider of other supplies or the performance of work under the contract whose claim, therefore, has not been paid may file with Delta County Joint School District 50 a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim no later than 10 days after the last date of publication of this notice. Such verified statement shall be directed to Wendy Everett, Business Manager, at the following address: Delta County Joint School District 50, 7655 2075 Road, Delta, CO 81416. Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 2012.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DECISION The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has issued a proposed decision to Approve Bond Release Application No. 3 (SL-3) for the West Elk Mine, Permit No. C-1980-007. The mine is operated by Mountain Coal Company, LLC under the provisions of the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act of 1979. The bond release application was submitted by Mountain Coal Company, LLC on May 16, 2011. The Division is proposing a partial Phase I Bond Release for the methane drainage wells, well pads and access roads listed in Table 1 of the SL-03 application. The partial Phase I Bond Release will release the West Elk Mine from the liability associated with the backfilling and rough grading and drainage reestablishment for these areas. The release area encompasses a total of 47.65 acres. The Division proposes to release $470,488.00 for the SL-03 areas. The affected area is located in Gunnison County, approximately 9 miles east of Paonia, Colorado. Copies of the proposed decision are available for review at the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, and at the office of the Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder. Any person who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected may request an adjudicatory hearing regarding this proposed decision. Requests for a hearing must be made in writing within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, and shall state with reasonable specificity the reasons for the request and objections to the proposed decision. Published in the Delta County Independent August 22 and 29, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JANE MCFARLAND AKA JAYNE MCFARLAND, Deceased Case Number 2012PR58 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 24, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred. Van Nelson McFarland Person Giving Notice 1430 West 221 St. Torrance, California 90501 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29 and September 5, 2012.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Immunizations urged for whooping cough The state health department urges people who have contact with infants to get immunized for pertussis (whooping cough). Dr. Chris Urbina, chief medical officer and executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said Monday, “We are alerting the public to an epidemic number of pertussis cases in Colo-

rado and are urging Coloradans to get vaccinated against pertussis.” From Jan. 1 through Aug. 11, a total of 715 cases of pertussis have been reported in Colorado, compared to a 20072011 average of 158 cases during the same calendar period. Rates of pertussis are highest among infants under 6 months of age, followed by infants 6 to 11 months old, and children

11-14 years. Though the increase is widespread, the largest numbers of cases have been reported from Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver and Jefferson counties. There have been no reported deaths due to pertussis in 2012. Urbina said, “Infants are particularly susceptible to severe disease due to pertussis and have much higher rates

of hospitalizations and deaths due to pertussis. Infants are too young to have received all the doses necessary to protect against pertussis, so immunizing people who care for infants and who spend time around infants is key.” The department is advising that vaccination is the safest and most effective tool to prevent the spread of pertussis.

Two days of racing fun at Thunder Mountain There were two days of racing over the weekend at Thunder Mountain Raceway. The feature winners on Friday, Aug. 17, were: Dwarf–Feature Pos Driver Car # 1 Doug Tiffany 1 2 Jim Ross 39 3 Rick McCormick 42 4 Payton Roberson 7 5 Jim Coley 70 6 Chris McClanahan 63 7 Alisha Steinberg 3A 8 Brian Cumby 72 I-Stock–Feature 1 Ed Brown 47 2 Ron Merritt 4 3 John Young 6 4 Dustin Chastain 88D Modified–Feature 1 Ricky Alverado WW1

2 Enos Ruble 3R 3 Troy Spencer 21 4 Matt Ratzlaff 16R 5 Dusty Springer 37 6 Chase Ruble 27 Renegade–Feature 1 Dan Hudson 3 2 Johnny Sinicki 6 3 Tom Bethka 2A 4 Shannon Albright 8 Sport Mod–Feature 1 Brian Carey 55 2 Dakota Kibel 89 3 Dan Katzdorn 6 4 Robert Gallegos 11 5 Christina Gallegos$15 6 Jarrod Dawson 7 7 Mario Pagone 27 8 Warren Kramer 12 9 Billy Haack 81 Feature Winners on Saturday, Aug. 18: Go-Kart 11-14–Feature

1 Blake Teter 81D 2 Alisha Steinberg 7 3 Dominik Chavez 65 4 Kooper Davis 95 5 Desiree Dunn 62 Go-Kart 8-10–Feature 1 Riley Harris 17 2 Michael Swank 22 3 Sam Ross 11 4 Jonathan Swank 7 5 Bryar Teter 8B Dwarf–Feature 1 Doug Tiffany 1 2 Charlie Steinberg 3 3 Rick McCormick 42 4 Jim Ross 39 5 Payton Roberson 7 I-Stock–Feature 1 Ed Brown 47 2 Ron Merritt 4 3 John Young 6 Modified–Feature 1 Chase Ruble 27

2 Ricky Alverado WW1 3 Enos Ruble 3R 4 Matt Ratzlaff 16R 5 Dusty Springer 37 Renegade–Feature 1 Johnny Sinicki 6 2 Tom Bethka 2A 3 Dan Hudson 3 4 Robert Esquibel 13X Sport Mod–Feature 1 Dakota Kibel 89 2 Christina Gallegos$15 3 Robert Gallegos 11 4 Ron Slocum 7 5 Billy Haack 81 Gary Nelson of Thunder Mountain Raceway says there will be no racing this weekend. “It seems almost everybody is going to Rock Jam!” he reports.

Pertussis immunizations are recommended for all children and adults, but it is particularly important for people who have contact with infants to be up to date on their immunizations. Ideally, the vaccine should be received at least two weeks before beginning contact with an infant. Parents should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines, including pertussis. Additionally, the pertussis vaccine, Tdap, is recommended for the following groups: • Pregnant women in the third or late second trimester; • Parents of infants under 12 months of age; • Caregivers of infants, including grandparents, babysitters and child care workers; • Health care workers; • Others who plan on having close contact with an infant; • All adults who need a tetanus booster, if they previously have not received Tdap. Pertussis is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract that can easily spread through the air in droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The illness often starts with cold-like symptoms,

including sneezing, a runny nose and a mild cough. Often there is no fever or only a low-grade fever. The cough becomes more severe during the first week or two and often is characterized by episodes of rapid coughs (coughing fits), followed by a high-pitched whoop or a coughing fit followed by vomiting. The cough may last for a couple of months and is more frequent at night. Since symptoms experienced by adolescents or adults may be relatively mild, individuals may not realize they have pertussis; yet they still can spread the disease to others, including newborns and children who are not fully immunized. Young infants with pertussis often do not have a cough but experience apnea (periods of no breathing) or gasping. The disease may be fatal in some cases, particularly in infants. If you think you or your child has pertussis, contact your health care provider. For more information on pertussis, go to www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/ Epidemiology / Pertussis / index.html. For more information on immunizations, go to www.immunizeforgood.com.

Point standings at Thunder Mountain Raceway Point Standing as of 8/18/12 Go-Kart 11-14 Pos Driver City/State Car # Pts 1 Kooper Davis Montrose 95 237 2 Desiree Dunn Olathe 62 228 3 Blake Teter Rifle 81D 201 4 Alisha Steinberg Clifton 7 163 5 Wacey Christainsen 007 130 6 Dominik Chavez 65 128 7 Colton Spencer Hotchkiss 21 34 Go-Kart 8-10 1 Sam Ross Delta 11 243 2 Riley Harris Montrose 17 238 3 Michael Swank Grand Jct 22 210 4 Bryar Teter Rifle 8B 199 5 Dakota Dunn Olathe 8 194 6 Jonathan Swank Grand Jct 7 163 7 Hailey Tenney 27 131 Dwarf 1 Doug Tiffany Delta 1 347 2 Jim Ross Delta 39 264 3 Payton Roberson Grand Jct 7, 7 164 4 Jim Coley Hotchkiss 70 133 5 Charlie Steinberg Clifton 3 132 6 Alisha Steinberg Clifton 3A 124 7 Brian Cumby Alamosa 70, 70C 98 8 Chris McClanahan Del Norte 63 96 9 Rick McCormick Alamosa 42 70 10 Ricky Alverado Delta 47V 33 Hobby Stock 1 Ray Penland Hotchkiss 88 435 2 Cliff Cooper Delta 18 415 3 Sidney Tenney Olathe 27 384 4 Mario Pagone Hotchkiss 71 368 5 Chance Wolfe Delta 3 262 6 Jason Blair 11 171 7 John Harrison 40 165 8 James Spampinato Delta 12 130 9 Brian McCain Montrose 91 107 10 Katlin Young Montrose 6 99 11 Scott Roy Delta 47 94 12 Duane Huff Delta 8 65 13 Joe Crabtree Whitewater 21 62 14 John Young Montrose 6 40

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the Town of Crawford Board of Trustees shall conduct a public hearing. The board of Trustees finds that it is appropriate to conduct a public hearing upon the following proposal: FOR CONTINUED RESPONSIBLE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TOWN'S WATER SYSTEM TO AMEND CRAWFORD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOMESTIC WATER ASSESSMENTS IN TIME OF DROUGHT OR OTHER WATER SHORTAGE, WHICH INCLUDES HIGHER WATER ASSESSMENTS FOR GREATER CONSUMPTIONS TO ENCOURAGE WATER CONSERVATION Hearing date shall commence 7:00 o'clock PM on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 Jackie Savage Crawford Town Clerk Sept. 5, 2012 7:00 PM Published in the Delta County Independent August 22 and 29, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0034 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 5, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Kenneth R. Decker and Crystal R. Decker Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt GMAC Mortgage, LLC Date of Deed of Trust 4/24/2007 County of Recording Delta

Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/29/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 615500 Original Principal Amount $200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $196,101.92 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF DELTA, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED INST #593492, ID#R011365, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS A PARCEL IN THE S1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PM. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM VIRGIL C. DECKER AND JOSEPHINE D. DECKER AND DENNIS D. DECKER AS SET FORTH IN INST #593492 DATED 7/15/2005 AND RECORDED 7/15/2005, DELTA COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6644 2050 Rd, 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, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/05/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 11-15758 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

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SALE NO. 2012-0099 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 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) Kenneth Sizemore and Brenda Sizemore Original Beneficiary(ies) Chase Bank USA, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust 12/9/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/15/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 598732 Original Principal Amount $102,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $96,028.79 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A tract of land described as beginning at a point 1088 feet West of the 1/4 section corner between Sections 18 and 19, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M.; Thence North 530 feet, more or less, to the South line of that tract of land as described in deed recorded in Book 478 at Page 874, Thence West to the East line of Stephen's Second Addition to the

Town, now City of Delta, Colorado, said point being on the East line of an alley; Thence South 530 feet, more or less, to a point West of the point of beginning; Thence East to the point of beginning. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 909 E 5th St, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 10/17/2012, 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 8/22/2012 Last Publication 9/19/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/14/2012 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: 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 # 12-05554 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BLAKE FIELD DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO C.D.A.G. NO. 12-AJZ-01 Sealed bids for improvements to the Blake Field, C.D.A.G. No. 12AJZ-01, will be received by Delta County at the County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Room 234, Delta, Colorado 81416 until September 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., MDT and then opened and read aloud. The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I CONSTRUCT CONNECTOR TAXIWAY B AND PARTIAL PARALLEL TAXIWAY A SCHEDULE II INSTALL WIND CONE AND SEGMENTED CIRCLE For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $100.00 for each set. There will be no refunds. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made

payable to Delta County, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. Delta County reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof. A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Blake Field on August 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., MDT. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00. The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project. Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Published in the Delta County Independent August 22, 29 and September 5, 2012.

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Safely share the road with buses always come to a complete stop. Do not continue driving until the lights have turned off and the sign is pulled in. • Passing a school bus. It is illegal to pass a school bus on the right side of the road because you cannot be aware of where the bus needs to stop to load or unload. Always wait for the bus to move to the right lane or stay a safe distance behind it. Additionally, it is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. It is vital that you stop your vehicle at least 10 feet away from the school bus to allow for riders to enter and exit safely. • Railroad crossings. In most states it is required

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According to the American School Bus Council, school buses are built with safety in mind. In fact, a study by the U.S. Department of Transportation states that children are safer riding the bus to and from school than being driven in a car by an adult. When you are sharing the road with school buses, follow these tips. • Yellow and red flashing lights. School buses have yellow lights to warn drivers they will be making a stop and red flashing lights and an extendable stop sign to tell drivers to stop. Yellow does not mean go faster, it means slow down. Be aware of your surroundings 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

that school buses stop at all railway crossings. Be alert when a crossing is ahead and a school bus nearby so that you can stop as well. • Divided highways. You must always stop for flashing red lights; however, most states do not require drivers to stop when on the opposite side of a divided highway. Use extreme caution if you are in this situation as passengers may be trying to cross in that area, especially if there is a crosswalk. • Buses need turning space. Just like trucks, buses have a wide turning radius. Remember to provide them with ample space so they can maneuver easily on the road.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Tiny Treasures Preschool

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

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

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

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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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NORTH FORK

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

istry at the age of 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people. Since then, God has transformed that small group into a church of some 15,000 people. Today, Harvest is one of the largest churches in America, and consistently ranks among the most influential churches in the country. Ask your family, friends and co-workers to join you at 5 p.m. Sunday, or come early to worship with “One Accord.” For more information, contact Jason Havertape at 2017013.

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!

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GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

Harvest America will be held at Delta County Center of Performing Arts Sunday, Aug. 26, at 5 p.m. Come hear evangelist Greg Laurie and bands such as Mercy Me in a live webcast. This event is being hosted at over 1,700 locations across the United States and is also available over the Internet at http://harvest america.com/. Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, Calif. He began his pastoral min-

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

• Watch for children waiting for the bus. As the driver, you are responsible for keeping an eye on the road and on children waiting for the bus. Come to a complete stop at all stop lights and stop signs, drive slowly near bus stops and watch for children crossing the road. • Slow down. Fines for speeding in a school zone can be hefty. • Allow for extra time during your commute. School bus drivers have to follow the same speed limit rules as every other driver; however, they make frequent stops which can delay traffic. Know the bus routes in your community and allow ample travel time when school is in session.

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

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

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

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information, call 970-856-6495

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

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

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

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

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 112 Main St., 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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Moe’s story

P A G E BY DANIEL RENFROW Special to the DCI

My conversation with Bill Carlquist, longtime Delta educator and administrator, was filled with laughs, anecdotes and heartfelt appreciation. Recapping his great admiration for the man who had first hired him for the Delta County Joint School District, he summed it up: “He is one of those once-in-a-lifetime people that you get an opportunity to work with.” Once in a lifetime? To those who — like Carlquist — know Moe Kreutz, perhaps no other statement quite captures or describes what he means to so many people. He truly is a oncein-a-lifetime man and, stretching over the past 92 years, Moe has influenced people in so many of life’s arenas. Moe’s story starts in Tillamook, Ore., where he spent his youth. He remembers most of his free time being filled by sports of all kinds and he finished his high school career there as a captain for both his football and basketball teams. He played freshman basketball at Oregon State before transferring to Willamette University to play football. A career-ending knee injury dashed Moe’s chances of being the “big-time football player” he had once aspired to be, but a much more important seed had already been planted: an interest in sports that would last a lifetime. Unable to perform on the field, Moe turned to coaching. But, his country needed him first and, in what would become a common theme in his life, Moe accepted the challenge. In November 1941, former heavyweight boxing champ and then Navy Commander Gene Tunney requested that Oregon State, the University of Oregon and Willamette send their top physical education students for interviews. The military was growing more certain that it would have to be involved in the war in Europe, and so it needed men who could whip soldiers into shape. Willamette sent Moe, who was promptly offered a position by Tunney as lieutenant (junior grade) in the naval physical fitness program. But there was just one problem: Moe’s eyes were not the required 20/20, so he could not pass the physical. Tunney remained persistent, next offering Moe a chief petty officer position. Moe respectfully declined and returned home. A week later, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and a week after that, Moe was drafted into the Army as a private. Today he laughs as he considers how he came into the service: “So I’d failed a commission and turned down an officer chance and ended up a private.” Moe’s work ethic would elevate him quickly. Before war’s end, he was selected for Officer Candidate School in Miami Beach, Fla., led the physical education program for nearly 4,000 enlisted soldiers at Roswell Army Airfield in Hobbs, N.M., qualified for and completed B17 pilot training (this time he managed to memorize the eye exam to pass the test). Once the war in Europe ended, he qualified to fly B29s so he could help the fight in the Pacific. Although he never saw combat, Moe was a model soldier who took his work very seriously. Moe’s other reason for wanting to get into the sky to help the Allies win the war was to honor the memory of his older brother (and only sibling), Alfred, whose plane was shot down over Italy.

The military ruling at the time to allow a family’s last remaining son to leave the military and return home wasn’t an option for Moe. “My folks didn’t request that, and I didn’t want it.” When the war did end, Moe was ready to go home, except this time he wouldn’t be going alone. While he was in Hobbs, he and some friends often traveled to Lubbock, Texas, the home of Texas Tech University, for some excitement. It was there that he met the love of his life. Her name was Dorothy Nelle Swanson and if you ask Moe how their lifelong partnership began, he won’t hesitate to tell you: “A friend of mine took [Dorothy Nelle] to a dance and she got me a blind date because she was just a friend of mine, and for some reason or other I ended up taking Dorothy Nelle home and he ended up taking my date home... So that’s how that all started.” They married soon after. It was difficult for the newlyweds to find their niche right away. Moe helped his fatherin-law sell Oldsmobile cars in Lubbock but didn’t like it one bit. Instead, a bit of good luck brought Moe back to his love of sports, but in a new capacity. One day while playing basketball in Texas Tech’s gymnasium, Red Raiders’ head basketball coach Polk Robison wandered over to Moe and asked if he would officiate a scrimmage. After the scrimmage, Robison had another question for Moe: “How would you like to officiate in the Border Conference?” Moe accepted the offer and, for two years, Moe officiated games between Texas Tech and conference rivals such as Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and the University of New Mexico. He loved officiating the games and became good friends with the Texas Tech coaching great Robison. Moe noted one small problem: “Because they could only seat about 3,000 people, they didn’t sell any tickets but to students and so we had an all-Texas Tech student body. Every time you made a call against Texas Tech, you got booed. And then they started calling me by name, which is a bad thing for an official to have people in the crowd calling him by name.” Still, coaching and teaching were gnawing at Moe. In 1947, he and Dorothy Nelle returned to Oregon where Moe was hired to be the head football, basketball and baseball coach at Junction City High School, a perennial doormat. Yet something funny happened once Moe arrived: Junction City started winning. Moe’s Junction City Tigers won five games, had two losses and one tie, which earned Moe the honor of “Coach of the Year.” An article from that year states: “[Moe] stepped into...dismal athletic surroundings at Junction... The year before, the school did not see a victory, and morale was at rather a low ebb...Junction has no lights, and farm requirements made it impossible for the Tigers to hold afternoon practice sessions as the city schools do.... Kreutz had to settle for twilight [sic] practices, and could never count on having the entire squad on hand at one time.” Looking back at that time, Moe once again defers to modesty: “I wasn’t that good of a coach I found out later, but I happened to have some pretty good kids, so they carried me along,” he says, laughing. Despite who takes or deserves the credit for Junction City’s turnaround, that same

1947 article sheds light upon another vital detail about who Moe really is. The article concludes: “On top of that, Kreutz has proved himself a first-rate gentleman in every respect, and he has become very popular with the other coaches in this area...” Affable, caring and always involved, Moe had quickly won over his coaching colleagues — which, once again, has been another recurring theme of his life. Moe’s success continued into the other sports and soon the Tigers were a formidable opponent year-round. After three successful years there, Moe became concerned that Dorothy Nelle was unhappy so far from her familial ties. In the early 1950s, Moe, Dorothy Nelle and son Jim packed up and moved to Grand Junction. Grand Junction was in the midst of a uranium boom, and the area was exploding with activity. Moe first inquired at the school district, but found that pay was lower than in Oregon and there weren’t many jobs. He left his credentials at the district office and purchased a service station. The next year, Grand Junction’s district athletic director Gene Hanson called Moe and said, “I’ve got your credentials here, why don’t you come back and coach for us.” Jumping at the chance to work in sports with young people, Moe started teaching and coaching football at Grand Junction Central High School. After four years — perhaps spurred by the arrival of daughter Mary Jane and the pending arrival of son Tom, who was born in 1958 — Moe once again left education for the business world. He remembers, “I had, like a lot of people, made a mistake and thought I wanted to make more money, so I bought the Conoco distributorship [in Grand Junction].” Of course, he didn’t leave sports completely. He continued officiating football and basketball games. Ultimately, Moe’s officiating resume included six invitations to officiate the state tournament in Denver, a rare honor for a Western Slope official. It wasn’t long, though, before Moe got the itch to teach and coach again, and when Delta High School football coach Don Stimack heard that he might be able to recruit the experienced coach to Delta, he didn’t hesitate to get his man. This opportunity was an ideal fit for Moe and, ultimately, became a winning recipe for the Panthers too. In the fall of 1960, after Stimack sought his services and assistant superintendent Malcolm Drake found him a teaching job, Moe started coaching the freshmen at Delta High while teaching social studies. At that time, Ralph Mangum was a junior and his initial experience with Moe occurred in the classroom. “I first had him as a junior American history teacher, and I was a horrible student. But he was the first teacher I had that really drew me into a class. We didn’t use a textbook, we read periodicals and discussed current events, and he was just a fantastic teacher.” Moe’s passion and knowledge also helped the football team, which went on that year to win Delta’s only state football championship. Stimack talks about what his new hire brought to the team: “We depended on Moe to be pretty much the stabilizer of a young staff because when I got to Delta, we started with three coaches right out of col-

lege.” Those coaches included Ed Tooker, Bob McGarvin and Bill VanBuskirk. Stimack continues, “He’d been there before so, you know, we relied heavily on his input on many things, not only on football but on life in general and how to take part in different functions and to represent Delta.” Moe led the scouting efforts for the Panthers, providing guidance and assistance to the staff and team. McGarvin remembers an instance when, in order to scout Moab for an upcoming game, the charter bus the team was travelling on dropped him and Moe off in Crescent Junction, Utah, so they could hitchhike to Moab to scout their upcoming opponent. Fortunately for the two men, an executive from an uranium mill company picked them up and got them to Moab with so much time to spare before the game that McGarvin remembers reading a newspaper in the park. Delta, both men note, later beat Moab. Moe fondly remembers the state championship team and his role in its success, but it is the special bond he made with Coach Stimack that Moe cherishes most. The two friends still speak on the phone regularly, adding to a friendship that has lasted over 50 years. Moe’s stint at Delta was only temporary, though. Prior to accepting the Delta High job, Moe had approached Mesa College about teaching social studies there. Lacking the hours, he was passed over, but Horace Wubben, Mesa’s president, offered Moe an opportunity to help with the establishment of a junior college in Rangely. He served for one year as administrative assistant at Rangely Junior College (now Colorado Northwestern Community College) and developed curriculum for the school’s many newly offered programs. A year later, in 1962, Moe accepted the principal position at Paonia High School which helped him and his family find some stability after their many travels. “From there on I seemed to have my feet on the ground but up until that time I was like a rubber ball bouncing around.” After four successful years at Paonia, Moe took the assistant superintendent position at the district office and spent 15 years there. Moe continued to pour his time and energy into serving local educators and students. Longtime teacher Claudia King recalls Moe’s “innate sense” for identifying what schools and teachers needed to be successful. According to Carlquist, “He was always there to give advice if you asked for it, but he never forced anything on you. He was an easy guy to talk to but you also knew Moe was the boss.” Carlquist later went on to coach Moe’s son Tom in football, and also recounted Moe’s enduring love for the game and his willingness to offer his wisdom. Most often, this wisdom would be sketched onto napkins from local restaurants. “Most of our defensive schemes were on napkins,” Carlquist remembers with a laugh. Moe’s legacy was not limited to Delta’s school system. Today, Delta can in part attribute its nickname — City of Murals — to Moe. The city manager at the time, Steve Schrock, included Moe on a community board whose aim was the beautification of Delta. Schrock wanted Moe to spearhead the murals. Moe remembers, “We thought it would give Delta an individual

identity which would make it a little different than the other communities.” After much work behind the scenes, including picking locations and identifying artists, Moe and his committee were able to secure funding to begin the process. Later, others led by Dick Doherty and Connie Williams took over, and Delta’s mural program continues to evolve today. It is impossible to talk about Moe Kreutz without acknowledging his many friends. Moe especially delights in his memories of being an original member of Delta’s infamous coffee club, a group that included local area businessmen such as L.T. Mangum, Powell Haley, Tom Osborn and, later, my grandfather, Clyde Renfrow. Moe only exhibits mild remorse at being at a particular coffee club gathering where he and other members of the group mistakenly harassed a police officer, who later decided that he was in over his head and quit after his second day on the job. And no discussion about Moe is complete without understanding his devout love for his kids and family. Once again, Moe is modest: “I don’t know if I did all that good; their mother did more.” Yet, his children tell a different story. When I asked Tom about what type of father Moe has been, he replied, “You know, I guess I would have to say I don’t think you could actually have any better.” Tom then relayed stories about cutting wood with his dad and how Moe always took an interest in his activities, with one instance in particular standing out. Saturdays were the only day of the week Moe could sleep in, but Tom loved to hunt ducks, so they would rise early Saturday morning and go on the hunt. Later, Tom learned that Moe was not always as excited to wake early, even asking Dorothy Nelle once, “Can’t those ducks learn to fly at noon?” Mary Jane also appreciates her father for always being there and supporting her, as well as giving her a positive example to live by. “My dad taught us strong values growing up, [and] he still has those same values. To this day, Mary Jane gets letters from Moe telling her how proud he is of her. Jim recalls many great moments with his dad and laughs as he talks about how Moe had total control over his and Tom’s hair length: “He used to put us out in the driveway on a stool and cut our hair right in front of everybody. I will never forget the time, I guess I was a senior in high school, and he told me that I could go down to the barbershop. I think [Dale] Morton was the barber, [and] I told Morton how I wanted my hair and he said, ‘Well, I already know. Your dad already called down here to tell me.’” All three of his children talk about a man who was loving and supportive, even if he was busy with work. And Moe does not talk long without mentioning his partner of 62 years: “I’ve always had a lot of help and she carried me quite a ways...She was really top-notch and she carried the load.” Perhaps no other era of their marriage better illustrated their love than when Dorothy Nelle was nearing the end of her life. Moe took over the cleaning, cooking and whatever it took to make his wife more comfortable, and he was not shy with his affection. Jim remembers it well: “Toward the end, I know especially toward the very end, when I was spending a lot of time out there, I’d walk into the hospital room and here they were both sitting on the bed, holding each other’s hands, talking to each other, looking at each other right in the eye and telling each other just how much they loved each other.” Dorothy Nelle passed away in 2007 and Moe moved to Denver soon after to be closer to his kids. He still rises early every morning to maintain the exercise regimen that brings energy and vigor to his daily routine. While Moe’s story may read a bit like a “rubber ball” bouncing around, wherever Moe’s life took him, he left indelible imprints in the lives of many people. One story in particular perhaps best describes him. Just weeks before he passed away, L.T. Mangum, one of Moe’s best friends, was in the hospital. L.T.’s son Ralph and his wife Pat would stop in to see L.T. after work. One evening, they walked into the hospital room to discover Moe feeding L.T. his dinner. When Moe noticed their presence, he smiled and said, “You know, with the way I shake, every third bite goes in his ear.” It is a story that Ralph Mangum cherishes to this day because it provides a wonderful illustration of Moe’s devotion to friends and a bit of his keen wit. When one person lives a life dedicated to excellence, consistency, decency and love, it’s amazing what can be accomplished.

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Dogs dig Delta’s off leash park The City of Delta’s off leash dog park has proven very popular. Currently, an irrigation system is being installed so grass can be planted. Parks director

Paul Suppes was hoping a grand opening could be held this summer, but those plans have been postponed until early next year when the project is completed.

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“Doc” was the top vote getter in the contest to choose the cover photo for this special section. Doc, a long hair tabby, is a member of the team at Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction. He ate a cat toy that got stuck in his stomach, and when his owners weren’t able to afford the surgery, they relinquished him to Grand Valley Veterinary Emergency Center in 2010. The following day he was delivered to Tiara Rado Animal Hospital, and Dr. Marquis removed the toy from his tummy. After recovering from major surgery, Doc made himself right at home. He brings smiles to the faces of his human companions every day. Laura Fleeger submitted several adorable photos of Doc. Biscuit is an 8-week-old Shorty Jack Russell terrier. These adorable dogs grow to just 8” to 12” in height. The photo was submitted by Vicki Watts, a Delta breeder who says she fell head over heels in love with this active, smart and hilarious breed about 12 years ago. The horses, Cisco and Sage, appear to be hugging each other. That photo was one of several submitted by Yvonne Simmons. We only regret we couldn’t publish all the great photos that were submitted for our contest! And thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite!

In the meantime, the areas for both large and small dogs are open for use. Please remember to be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your pet. And please remember any time your dog is off your property, it must be on a leash and in the hands of a person who is able to physically handle and control the dog. Vaccination against rabies is required for cats and for all dogs 6 months old or older. This ordinance also applies to cats. All pets must also be licensed. To obtain a city animal license bring the current rabies vaccination certificate for each animal to the Delta Police Dept. at 215 W. 5th Street, Delta, and pay a $5 per animal license fee. The license is good for the life of the animal as long as it is owned by the person licensing it. Licenses are non transferable to any other animal or owner. For more information, contact the Delta Police Department at 874-7676.

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How to choose your new best friend from a shelter (ARA) - Among the biggest victims of the economic recession are the once beloved family pets surrendered to shelters as their owners deal with extended joblessness. “We don’t have firm numbers but we know anecdotally that the communities that have been hardest hit by the economic downturn are seeing that reflected in their shelter intake numbers,” says Inga Fricke, director of sheltering issues for the U.S. Humane Society. “And, unfortunately, while the majority of the public is in favor of adopting pets from shelters, very few — usually about 20 percent — actually do.” Fricke and retired police officer Irvin Cannon, a confirmed dog lover whose new book, “For the Love of Dog Tales” (www.FortheLoveofDogTales.com), gives voice to man’s best friend, hope people getting back on their feet will consider adopting a shelter dog. “You won’t find a better companion, whether you bring home a mystery mixed-breed or a purebred Labrador,” he says. “Everyone thinks mutts are smarter and generally healthier, but really, it all depends on their mix of breeds and which breed strain is dominant.”

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Border collies and Rottweilers are two of the smartest breeds, Cannon says. But they tend to have other traits, too, which are just as important to consider when choosing what dog best suits your lifestyle. Remember — dogs are as individual as people. A dog’s breed, or breed mix, is no guarantee that it will have certain traits. That said, border collies tend to need lots of room to run and lots of attention — they’re high-maintenance, Cannon says. If you can’t spend a lot of active time with them, they’ll be unhappy and you’ll have problems. Rottweilers are fast learners and loveable family animals, but they also tend to have bold personalities associated with pack leaders. If you don’t think you can assert your authority, or if you have young or shy children, you might want to consider a more submissive breed. Dominant dogs that are allowed to bully their family members can become dangerously aggressive. Here are some other tidbits regarding breeds: • Among other dog breeds known for intelligence: Shetland sheepdogs, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, poodles, Australian cattle dogs, Papillons and Doberman pinschers. • Bulldogs, beagles and Basset hounds all start with ‘B’ but get much lower grades for smarts. • It’s a myth that mutts have fewer health issues than purebred dogs. Because some breeds have tendencies toward problems such as deafness, blindness or hip dysplasia, remember, these are genetic issues that are inherited. So if your mixed-breed includes some German shepherd, it may also have hip dysplasia (a problem with the joint’s bone structure). • If you’re in the market for a purebred dog, you have a 25 percent chance of finding one — although maybe not the breed you want — at a shelter. If your heart is set on a specific breed, check your area for a rescue group specializing in that breed.

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Cat vs. dog: Fit the right fit for you Few acts are more selfless than adopting a pet. Particularly in these trying economic times, making the emotional and financial commitment to a pet is an admirable decision. As admirable as that decision can be, it can also be difficult. Prospective adoptees, be it singles, young married couples or families, must decide which

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misunderstood yet lovable animals. • Cats are social. Contrary to popular belief, many cats love attention and social interaction. The misconception about cats as loners likely stems from the comparison between cats and dogs. Though cats typically don’t need as much attention from their owners as dogs, cats do require some daily play time with and affection from their owners. A cat is not simply a pet an owner can feed, house and forget about. Cats need and want attention and companionship from their owners. • Cats can live a long time. A cat’s life expectancy is longer than a dog’s. In his book, “Caring for Your Dog: The Complete Canine Home Reference,” Dr. Bruce Fogle says the median life expectancy for canines is 12.8 years. While a cat’s life expectancy varies depending on the breed, veterinarians routinely advise prospective cat owners that indoor cat will likely live 15 years and could very well live longer than that. Adoption candidates should recognize that adopting a cat is a 15-year commitment. • Declawing is painful. Prospective cat owners might be unaware that declawing, which involves removing the first knuckle of each toe, is extremely painful to cats. Many products, including scratching posts, are effective at keeping cats from clawing away at the furniture. • Families with very young children should avoid kittens. Parents of children three years of age or younger should adopt older cats and steer clear of kittens. The 411 on Man’s Best Friend Decided on a dog instead of a cat? Consider the following before visiting the local shelter. • All dogs go to heaven, but all dogs are different, too. Dogs differ greatly depending on the breed. Before choosing a specific type of dog, read up on the various breeds, including their

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behavioral patterns, and choose one you’re most compatible with. • Purebreds are available at the local shelter. Many people mistakenly assume the local shelter specializes only in mutts. However, according to the Humane Society of the United States, 25 percent of dogs in shelters are purebred. There are also nonprofit organizations that rescue particular breeds, be it English Bulldogs or Greyhounds, from unfortunate living situations and offer their rescues for adoption for a nominal fee. • Dogs need attention and affection. While cats need attention and affection, dogs often need much more. A dog that does not receive enough attention and/ or affection from its owner will suffer both physically and emotionally. Don’t adopt a dog if you don’t have the time or desire to spend time with the animal and cannot provide it a loving home. • Not all dogs can adapt to their environments. An owner must not only be compatible with his dog, but that owner’s living situation also has to be compatible. Active dogs often struggle to live in confined spaces, such as apartments or small homes without a yard or nearby dog park to play in. Research breeds that are likely to thrive in your home, whether that home is a studio apartment or a mansion.

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meals — at least two, preferably three or more — in the course of a day. When feeding hay, give half the hay allowance at night, when horses have more time to eat and digest. No grain, no gain. Most horses, even fairly active ones, don’t need the extra calories found in grains. Excess grains can lead to muscle, bone and joint problems in young and adult horses. Unless directed otherwise by your veterinarian or other equine professional, it’s best to feed low-energy diets high in grass and hay. Be aware of individual needs. Feed according to the individuality of the horse, including condition and activity level. Some horses have difficulty keeping on weight, and need more feed per unit of body weight. However, most horses should eat between 2 percent to 4 percent of their body weight daily in pounds of hay or other feeds.

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Your veterinarian can help you decide how and what to feed your horse. Water works. Plenty of fresh, clean, unfrozen water should be available most times, even if the horse only drinks once or twice a day. Contrary to instinct, horses who are hot from strenuous exercise should not have free access to water. Rather, they should be allowed only a few sips every three to five minutes until they have adequately cooled down. Provide a supplementary salt block. Because most diets do not contain mineral levels high enough for optimal health and performance, horses should have free access to a trace mineral and salt block. This will provide your horse with adequate levels of salt to stabilize pH and electrolyte levels, as well as adequate levels of trace minerals. As long as plenty of fresh water is available, you needn’t be concerned about overconsumption of salt. Take it slow. Any changes in the diet should be made gradually to avoid colic (abdominal pain usually associated with intestinal disease) and laminitis (painful inflammation in the hoof associated with separation of the hoof bone from the hoof wall), either of which can be catastrophic. Horses are physically unable to vomit or belch. Overfeeding and rapid rates of intake are potential problems. Consequently, a horse or pony who breaks into the grain bin, or is allowed to gorge on green pasture for the first time since autumn, can be headed for a health disaster. Dental care and your horse’s diet . . . Chew on this. Horses need their teeth to grind grass and hay, so it is important to keep teeth in good condition. At the age of five years, horses should begin annual dental checkups by a veterinarian to see if their teeth need floating (filing). Tooth quality has to be considered when deciding whether or not to feed processed grains (grains that are no longer whole, such as cracked corn and rolled oats). Horses with poor dental soundness — a partic-

ular problem in older horses — tend to benefit more from processed feed than do younger horses, who have sounder mouths and teeth. Exercise caution. Stabled horses need exercise. Horses will eat better, digest food better and be less likely to colic if they get proper exercise. Horses should finish eating at least an hour before hard work. Do not feed grain to tired or hot horses until they are cooled and rested, preferably one or two hours after activity. You can feed them hay instead. To prevent hot horses from cooling down too quickly, keep them out of drafts or warm in blankets. Don’t leave home without it. Because abrupt dietary change can have devastating results on a horse’s sensitive system, you should always bring your horse’s food with you when you travel. Additionally, some horses will refuse to drink unfamiliar water, so you may also want to bring along a supply of the water your horse regularly drinks. For more information, visit aspca. org.

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Cat care tips for first-time owners Caring for a pet often requires a level of commitment that can be eye-opening for first-time pet owners. And as any cat owner can attest, caring for a cat with no prior experience could be a confusing experience. First-time cat owners looking to survive the experience and raise a healthy and happy cat should consider the following cat care tips. • Relax when it comes to the litter box. Unlike puppies, which often need to be trained to relieve themselves outside, it’s often a kitten’s instinct to relieve itself in a litter-like substance. Cats naturally want to bury, and the litter box allows them to do just that after they have voided. New cat owners should relax if their kitten relieves itself outside of the litter box every so often. Chances are the kitten just could not find the box or it might just be an accident. If the problem starts occurring with any regularity, it’s best to consult a veterinarian. But chances are the problem will correct itself. • Learn the typical body language. While no two cats are the same, many do display similar body language to communicate certain emotions. Cat owners who can recognize this body language are far less likely to grow frustrated with their new feline friend. When a

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cat’s ears are up, that generally means the cat is happy, while ears bent back often mean the cat is frightened. Cats’ pupils commonly enlarge when they are scared, and their eyes typically squint or resemble slits when they are content or relaxed. A cat’s whiskers may also indicate its mood. When whiskers are bent back, this typically means the cat is scared, while whiskers bent forward often reflect the cat is calm. Though none of these indicators are concrete, they often do help first time cat owners determine their kitty’s mood. • Discourage biting. Similar to a first time parent telling their child no, first time cat owners might find it difficult to discourage certain behaviors their kitten exhibits. One common problem owners come across is biting. First-time owners might find it harmless if their kitten bites their hands. After all, such biting doesn’t hurt. However, allowing kittens to bite often results in a cat who bites often. Should a kitten begin to bite, strongly discourage such behavior to avoid the problem becoming much more serious in the years ahead. • Be mindful of the cat’s dietary habits. Some cats can handle their bowls being left out all day without overeating. Others, however, might be a little less disciplined. First time cat owners might not know that cats can gain significant amounts of weight if they overeat, a complication of which can lead to diabetes if owners aren’t careful. Pay attention to your new cat’s eating habits. If it picks at its food and can handle the food being left out, owners can leave food out. However, if cats appear to be getting a little thick in the stomach, only feed them at scheduled meal times every day. • Give the cat some personal space. Puppies often crave attention and will initiate contact with their owners. Kittens, however, are a different story. Particularly when first introduced to a new home, kittens might shy away from their owners, hiding under furniture or finding another hiding spot where it’s

hard to reach them. New cat owners should not be discouraged if their kittens exhibit some initial shyness. Give the cats some personal space, even sitting near their hiding place to let them know no harm is intended. • Take time to groom the cat. Some cat owners like cats because they feel

cats don’t require nearly as much upkeep as their canine counterparts. While that might be true to an extent, kittens do require some grooming from their owners. Cat hair needs to be brushed to avoid matting, and cat owners should use a soft brush and brush gently when caring for the kittens.

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PLUS LUS MONEY TO LOAN! As your hometown credit union for over 50 years, we’re committed to taking good, oldfashioned 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

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The family pet is typically a beloved and cherished member of the family, one whom no one wants to see succumb to sickness or illness. But just like their human counterparts, pets can get sick, and it might surprise some pet owners to learn their pets aren’t immune to diseases most commonly associated with human beings. One such disease is diabetes, which is a common disease in dogs regardless of breed. Just like with human beings, diabetes in dogs does not discriminate. However, females with the disease outnumber males by three to one, and golden retrievers, German shepherds, miniature schnauzers, Keeshonden and poodles have the highest incidence of diabetes. When a dog gets diabetes, it’s because of inadequate insulin production by the islet cells in the pancreas. For some dogs, this inadequate insulin production is due to a genetic predisposition. Insulin is essential for dogs, as it allows glucose to pass into the cells, which metabolize the glucose for energy. When a dog is insulin deficient, it will develop high blood sugar, known as hyperglycemia, as well as a high urine sugar, a condition also known as glycosuria. When glucose is present in its urine, a dog will urinate more frequently, which sets off a chain reaction that includes dehydration and an urge to consume large amounts of water. In addition to those symptoms, some additional signs a dog might have diabetes include weight loss, increased appetite, recurrent infections, and intolerance of exercise. While any of the aforementioned symptoms can be indicative of diabetes, their presence does not necessarily mean a dog is diabetic. For example, a dog that cannot hold its urine might be suffering from a bladder or

kidney infection instead of diabetes. When a dog is exhibiting issues with regards to urination, the best thing an owner can do is consult a veterinarian immediately. If diabetes is not diagnosed early on, then a dog might exhibit different symptoms once the disease has begun to advance. Cataracts, for instance, are common in diabetic dogs, so if a veterinarian determines a dog has cataracts, then he or she might want to test a dog for diabetes if no such test has been conducted already. Symptoms of advanced diabetes include lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration, weakness and coma. If left untreated, diabetes in dogs can be devastating to the animal. Diabetes affects all organs, and dogs who aren’t receiving treatment for diabetes are more susceptible to infections and are likely to develop neurological problems as well. Enlarged livers are also common in dogs who have diabetes but aren’t receiving treatment. More information is available at www.caninediabetes.org.

One-year-old Kyle checks out Rory’s health. Kyle is the grandson of Pat and Randy Sunderland, who adopted Rory, a St. Bernard mix, last winter.

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Tabby Treats By Diawn Beach I really love my kitties And I think they love me too Because they bring me presents Almost every day or two. Orange Ziggy just takes credit For what others catch with ease. He’ll lie down beside it, “Bacon reward if you please!” Fuzzy produces birdies. Robins, sparrows, blackbirds too, Dead, alive or half alive. Any condition will do. Puddy has imagination. She’s brought worms, insects and a stick. My favorite’s Road Apples! Her white rock gave me a kick! My latest discovery, Was Taz is a fisherman! He’s been fishing in the ditch For whatever prey he can.

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Out of the bath rapidly Scooping crustacean in cup, Took it outside to the ditch. It raised its mean pincers up!

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And what do you think I saw Squeezing under the door? A gigantic gray crayfish! It crawled across the floor!

Plopping it in the water I thought we might meet again. Not by our choice or chance but Through Taz, Tabby Fisherman.

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Sagewind: A magical mustang By Vendla Stockdale President Spirit Wind Horse Rescue She was once a wild mustang with wild stormy beauty that roamed the mesas with her herd. And then 23 years later, after the day of her entering our great blue world, she arrived with us here at Spirit Wind Horse Rescue on Independence Day with a welcoming crowd to greet her and a strong wind that brought with it big grey clouds and large drops of rain, bringing some relief to our drought. I still see a little of the wild in her eyes, but her journey has been long, and she was saved while she stood at the precipice of life and death, in a kill pen, in Fallon, Nev., headed with the next round of horses to Canada where the final wild light in her eyes would

fade, and all she would be, is a forgotten memory, just a picture with a young boy sitting on her with a saddle on, lost somewhere in the ongoing feeds on Facebook. Yes, that is where I first saw this red roan mare, with a plea from a lady called Shirley trying to bail her out of the kill pen in the middle of nowhere and a place I have never visited. It is not unusual for me to see these constant feeds on Facebook. Some of my Facebook friends I have never met, but those friends have something in common with me, rescuing horses. There was just something about this horse that called out. I kept returning to the photo a number of times and then finally shared it on our Spirit Wind Horse Rescue group, during which time I was communicating with Shirley about this mustang mare.

The only vet clinic in Olathe is now accepting new clients. Dr. John Shull and the staﬀ at WSAH are happy to announce our newest veterinarian, Dr. Cassandra Brown. We are open to small and large animals. You can bring your pet in or we can come to you. In-house Blood Testing • Digital X-rays • Dental Cleaning Preventative Care • Emergency Care • Boarding Dr. Brown is certiﬁed in large and small animal acupuncture and will be doing large and small animal chiropractics in September.

Call today for your appointment 970-323-0444 Or stop by to see us at: 7478 6075 Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

Within five minutes I receive a call from Cindy Lee of the Wags and Menace Foundation telling me she is writing a check right now and where should she send it. She was going to bail her out and pay for her transport. So to make a long story short, within 20 minutes we had bailed the mare out of the kill pen and organized transport with a very nice man from California called Doug to transport her home to us, here at Spirit Wind Horse Rescue. It seemed only right that this once wild horse arrived on a blowing wind here at our rescue on July 4. Sagewind’s freeze brand tells us a little of her history. We sent it to the BLM and this is what they told us. You identified the mare’s freezemark correctly. She was originally captured from the Nevada Wild Horse Range (or Nellis) on 6/19/91. Nellis is north of Las Vegas on the military reservation. The Wild Horse Range was established in 1962 and was the first ever range established for wild horses. She was adopted from the Palomino Valley facility in northern Nevada to a man from Roseville, Calif., and titled to him on 9/18/92. Her freeze mark — 89532641 — translated into: 89, birth year; 53 was the series Palomino was using to mark their animals; and 2641 are the unique last 4 digits we use to track her through our database. Her signalment key HF1AFEFJE translates into; H – horse; F – female; 1 – 1 whorl on the face; A – no white on the right fore leg; F – stocking on the right hind leg; E – sock on the left fore leg; F – stocking on the left hind leg; J – bald face; and E – sorrel in color. Sounds like she has a good home. Yes, she does have a good home. Sagewind will remain with Spirit Wind Horse Rescue for the remainder of her life. This is now the end of her journey, it is time. So strange that she ended

up quite near to where she was born, except that her original destination was something very different to what I am sure she imagined when she was first rounded up all those years ago. So from a kill pen to a pasture with new friends and sponsored by the Wags and Menace Foundation. Sagewind’s final chapter is one that will be a good one, with a little feeling perhaps of her youth as she roams the 30 acres with her new herd. A little wild, a little free and perhaps a little peace. And as the sun sets and dips behind the mesa and the horses shadows grow long amongst the pasture, I see a world of beauty, I hear soft knickers and somewhere out there as the world turns blue just before the night arrives, I hear the call of a wild mustang as the shadows disappear into the night.

Sagewind

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Travel with your pet the smart way Individuals often view their pets as extended members of the family. People want to bring their pets along on vacations or while traveling to visit family and friends. Until recently, it was more difficult to travel with dogs and cats. But as more and more hotel chains recognize the strong connection between people and pets, those chains are growing increasingly flexible in hosting four-legged guests. For those who will be traveling with pets, there is a right and wrong way to do so. Having a plan of action is essential to safeguard the safety and comfort of all involved. Follow these tips to ensure everyone enjoys their R&R as much as possible. • Establish the travel method and route in advance. Go online or scour travel maps to determine the best route to your destination. Depending on the length of travel, layovers may be needed to sleep, refuel and simply stretch the legs. Determine which areas will be safe for walking a dog roadside, and look for rest stops with areas to exercise pets. Experimenting with different routes virtually also enables travelers to choose the most direct, most scenic or another route that fits with their travel plans.

Some GPS devices can also alert to lodging and traffic conditions. • Stock up on supplies. Much as parents would bring along essentials while traveling with children, the same concept should be applied when traveling with a pet. Be sure to pack food, treats, toys, bedding, and any of the other creature comforts from home. It also may be a good idea to bring along a recent copy of the pet’s immunization records to ensure that he or she is up to date on all shots. Bringing records can also serve as a safeguard if the pet needs to be seen by a veterinarian while away from home. • Purchase bottled water. While on the road, take the time to give pets the opportunity to drink water to stay hydrated. Keep in mind that once a pet grows acclimated to a certain type of water at home, a change in that water may cause temporary digestive upset. To avoid accidents or discomfort, travelers may want to bring water from home or purchase bottled water. • Contact pet-friendly hotels. Many hotels allow guests to bring along a pet, provided a security deposit is given. Some may have requirements, such as the dog must be caged at night or when left alone in the room. Some pet-friendly hotels can also recommend restaurants

that allow leashed dogs. • Travel safely. When a cat or dog is riding along in a car, it is always best to have the pet restrained. This protects the animal in the event of an accident and also protects the other occupants of the car from injury. Pet seatbelts or harnesses can be used. For motorists with SUVs there are pet gates that can be

installed to keep the animal secure in the back part of the vehicle. Traveling with pets can be an enjoyable experience if proper precautions and planning go into the trip. Be sure to heed the requirements of the establishment where the family will be residing, and inquire as to the pet laws to act in a responsible manner when out exploring.

The City of Delta’s

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

is open! • Large Dog Park • Small Dog Park Although work still continues at the park, please come out and enjoy watching your furry friend run freely in a safe place and socialize with other dogs. Once the project is complete, watch for our Grand Opening early next year. Please be a responsible owner and clean up after your pet. City of

Delta’s Pet Regulations • Any time a dog is off the owner’s property it must be on physical leash in the hands of a person who is able to physically handle and control the dog (City Ordinance 6.04.020)

• Rabies Vaccinations are required for all dogs and cats 6 months old or older and must be given by a licensed veterinarian. (City Ordinance 6.04.020) • All pets must be licensed with the City of Delta (City Ordinance 6.04.030). To obtain a city animal license bring in the current rabies vaccination certificate for each animal to the Delta Police Department at 215 W. 5th St., Delta and pay a $5.00 per animal license fee. The license is good for the life of the animal as long as it is owned by the person that is licensing it. License is non-transferable to any other animal or owner. • The number of animals allowed by ordinance is four (4) animals over the age of three months per household. (City Ordinance 6.04.050) If you have any questions please contact the Delta Police Department and talk to Animal Control

Gracie and Ellie love travelling with their owners, Gail and Roger Morris of Olathe, whether it’s by car or boat.

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