Delta County Independent, Sept. 5, 2012

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North Fork principals see a bright year ahead, B1

Surface Creek Vision takes over vacated elementary school, C1

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 VOL. 129, NO. 36

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Mosquito district divide deepens

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

The differences in viewpoints that have divided the North Fork Mosquito Abatement District board of directors, as well as the taxpayers who support it, were punctuated when two board members resigned at the end of a special meeting held Aug. 28.

Kevin Parks and Mike Heck are the only members of the five-member board who support the practice of spraying to kill adult mosquitoes when other methods of abatement fail. The practice of fogging largely ended in 2008, although current board bylaws allow for targeted fogging, “as a last resort.” High mosquito counts, the continued presence of the West Nile Virus-carrying Culex mosquito in the county are showing that those methods are failing, said Parks.

“I didn’t feel that I could be effective anymore,” said Parks, a WNV survivor who has never fully recovered

from the effects of the virus.

Heck, who was appointed in May after running unopposed, said he didn’t believe he was a good fit on the board. Both commended remaining board members Rosemary Bilchak, Chuck Gille and Dee Dee Durrance for their commitment to fighting WNV. The board released a response on the NFMAD website, which, in part, thanks both men for their dedication and recognizes Parks, board president, for his four-plus years of service.

A motion to fog in high-risk areas identified by Delta County was presented by Heck, but died without a motion to second.

“The non-vote to fog obviously precipitated these resignations,” the statement reads. “The three of us who remain on the board would like to make it clear that, if we believed fogging would protect one person from a serious case of WNV, then we would vote

for fogging.”

The letter also states that the evidence presented at the meeting by Ken Nordstrom,

director of environmental health for the Delta County Health Department, does not support spraying, “as defined

by their own response levels document.” The county rates response levels on a scale of MOSQUITOES TO A3

Delta County tops state in West Nile An additional seven human cases of West Nile Virus were reported the week of Aug. 26-Sept. 1, bringing the total number of confirmed or suspected cases in Delta County to 17.

That gives Delta County the dubious honor of having the highest number of West Nile cases in the state.

The age range has been 17 to 81, with 10 males and seven females from all areas of the county.

Environmental health officer Ken Nordstrom reports the Delta County HealthDepartment has wound up active surveillance for the summer, because in September the number of Culex mosquitoes feeding on humans drops dramatically. Although the height of the transmission period has passed, it’s still possible others may be infected because of the high number of mosquitoes still active, he noted.

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Signs of fall On Grand Mesa, the changing color of leaves heralds the arrival of fall. Cooler days are also on the horizon.

DPD, schools team up to keep kids safe

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Although a police officer is no longer assigned to Delta area schools, a good working relationship between the Delta Police Department and school administrators is credited with keeping crime to a minimum — and children safe — while they’re at school.

The Delta Police Department hosted a community meeting last week which focused on child safety. DPD Commander Jesse Cox and assistant superintendent Kurt Clay addressed the issue of crime within the schools.

Other presenters talked about the FBI’s role in locating missing children and the services provided by Dolphin House and Delta County Health & Human Services.

Commander Jesse Cox presented statistics detailing calls to Lincoln Elementary, Garnet Mesa Elementary, Delta Middle School, Delta High School and Delta Opportunity School. “Really what

we found is kind of reassuring,” he said. Police responded to the schools a total of 112 times over the past four years. “That’s a very positive number,” Commander Cox observed, “because a number of those weren’t even criminal acts.”

Thefts, assaults/disorderly conduct and alcohol/drug violations comprised the majority of criminal acts. Of the 112 calls to schools, Commander Cox said six were to Lincoln, 10 to Garnet Mesa, nine to Delta Opportunity School, 25 to Delta Middle School, and 62 to Delta High School.

“We were wondering how we were going to get by without a school resource officer,” said Clay, who served as DHS principal for four years. “But we worked closely with Chief Thomas, and I knew every officer in the Delta Police Department. They are in our schools on a regular basis, so even though we don’t have a school resource officer they’ve worked hard to be a visible

presence in our schools.”

At many schools, security cameras in the hallways and outside the restrooms have been an effective deterrent.

“They’ve actually helped us solve quite a few crimes and recover some property,” Commander Cox noted.

The use of canine dogs to sniff lockers and cars in parking lots has also deterred the use of drugs and alcohol. Both the schools and the Delta Police Department have a “no tolerance” policy when it comes to the use of both drugs and alcohol by students.

While the number of assaults and thefts are reassuringly low, Clay noted that crimes involving technology have mushroomed. Just last week, he said, school administrators were involved in an investigation concerning a threat made against a student via Facebook.

Cyberbullying and “sexting” at the middle and high school levels are a “huge concern,” Clay said. At Delta

High School, he said 90 to 95 percent of student complaints started with some type of cyberbullying or sexting through the Internet.

“We all use technology on a daily basis,” he said, “and educationally we’ve got to teach kids how to use it as a tool.”

Early in the community meeting, maps were distributed illustrating the location of the city’s 38 registered sex offenders. Detective James Nunn and Chief Robert Thomas noted some of those sex offenders live near bus stops.

“We provided these maps not to alarm folks, but to create awareness,” Chief Thomas said. “Police officers can not be everywhere, so we’re asking parents to assume some responsibility as well.”

The sex offender locator map is posted in the Delta bus garage, assistant superintendent Todd Markley noted.

“Every bus driver is aware of every sex offender site,” he said. “They know what they

look like, and they know how to report any concerns.

“In all our communities, in all three of our bus garages, we have talked about this issue,” he said.

“Safety is our number one concern,” Clay added. “As the kids leave home and get on the bus, we’ll assume responsibility. But once they get off the bus, we need the parents to take over.”

The sex offender database is available at the City of Delta website. Information about registered sex offenders living in unincorporated areas of the county can be obtained from the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office.

But, as Detective Nunn cautioned, only those individuals who have been convicted of sex offenses are required to register. Parents should discuss boundaries, be aware of the contacts their children are making both in person and through the Internet, and trust both their instincts and their children’s.

INDEX

Constituent forum

Tree planting planned

School’s out early

Accent ........................... A4 Activities ....................... A9 Agriculture .....................B8 Back Page ................... D8 Business .........................B7 Church ........................... A8 Classifieds .................. D1-2 Editorial ......................... A2 Legals ......................... D3-5 North Fork Times ........B1-6 Obituaries ..................... A6 School Zone .................. A5 Service Directory ........ D7 Sports ..........................C4-8 Surface Creek News ...C1-3 TV Listings ..................B4-5

The Board of County Commissioners is hosting its quarterly constituents’ public forum Tuesday, Sept. 11, on the Delta County Fairgrounds. The forum will be held at the Maloney House, 575 South River Lane, in Hotchkiss, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The commissioners introduced the public forums in 2010 to provide an opportunity for constituents to visit with the county commissioners about issues and concerns. The public forums are held at different locations throughout the county for the public’s convenience.

Join with the veterans of Lee Marts VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary to plant a tree at Delta Middle School Tuesday, Sept.

11, at 9 a.m. The event will honor those who sacrified their lives when hijacked airplanes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and when another airplane was diverted and crashed in Pennsylvania.

VFW Post 3571 hopes planting the memorial tree at DMS will help young citizens learn more about the events of 9/11 that not only altered the lives of those involved but changed the lives of all Americans.

The first of five early release days for Delta County Joint School District #50 is set for Wednesday, Sept. 12. Students will be released at 1 p.m., and bus routes will run accordingly.

The remainder of the day will be devoted to teacher and staff development across the county.

The other early release days are scheduled Oct. 31, Dec. 12, March 6 and May 8.

Students can also look forward to a fall break the week of Oct. 15.

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OPINION

LETTERS

Feedback invited on Thompson Divide legislation

Koch chose the wrong place for his trophy town Dear Editor: I’m amazed, out of all of the places to build his private trophy town, William Koch found the wild, pristine, sacred wilderness area of County Road 12, just below Erickson Springs. My grandmother, who was related to the original Bear Ranch family, just up the road, would say, “That place needs a trophy town like a pig needs a saddle.”

Mr. Koch should display these words of western wisdom prominently at the entrance of the main building! Because of its exceptional beauty the billionaires have found

‘Moe’s Story’ was a great read Dear Editor: We received the story about “Moe” and want to thank Daniel Renfrow for doing a great job in covering the journey of the life of my best friends. I found out a lot about Moe that I hadn’t heard about.

He is a very private person. When I talked to him on the phone, he couldn’t understand why there were so many flattering words said about him.

Thanks again, Don and Ruth Stimack Cañon City (Editor’s note: “Moe’s Story,” a feature on Moe Kreutz, was the subject of the Back Page Aug. 22.

The story was written by Daniel Renfrow, a Delta Middle School English teacher, during his summer vacation.)

western Colorado and are on a roll buying up large chunks of land, in some cases changing existing county, state and federal regulations.

I’m very proud to be the descendant of a Crested Butte pioneer mining family. I have watched the Roaring Fork and Vail valleys change from some of the most beautiful pristine land in North America into the overdeveloped valleys they are today. What’s the shelf life for Kebler Pass, perhaps 15-20 years? There are many native Coloradoans who have exceptionally strong feelings that pristine, unaltered land provides a spiritual connection to their being and existence. Development and construction destroys this connection and its spirituality.

My father’s family was very strong members of the United Mine Workers union. My mother’s side goes back to Leadville and the Ludlow massacre. My father gave me the greatest gift of all which was the means to travel to many foreign countries and the education to write a letter such as this. I belong to the American Federation of Teachers. I am absolutely convinced the UMW and other American unions created the American middle class which is rapidly disappearing. The Koch brothers are reported to be notoriously anti-union!

I hope William Koch is treating his miners and workers well. I sincerely hope he doesn’t fire them

Back Page story was outstanding Dear Editor: The feature article “Back Page” is always looked forward to by this DCI faithful reader, but the Aug. 22 Back Page was without a doubt, the most delightful. Thank you, Daniel Renfrow, for giving us the “heart and soul” of Mr. Moe Kreutz.

Mr. Kreutz influenced more young people in Delta County than we’ll ever know, and he contin-

ues, today, making impact on those around him. I will always count him as one of my favorite educators, mentor and friend.

Thank you, DCI, for the continued excellence in choosing “Back Page” subjects, and Daniel, for giving us a deeper appreciation and greater glimpse in the life of a grand man.

Judy Luther Dallas, Ore.

KUDOS KUDO S A miracle in Crawford Dear Editor: The North Fork Valley community has come together in the most amazing and astonishing work of generosity that the valley has ever seen. This 100 percent free labor project will ensure the North Fork Valley huge medical benefits. Needlerock Family Health Clinic sees patients from Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, Gunnison and Glenwood Springs.

Delta Correctional Center with its amazing talented work force provided the majority of the labor.

Cameron Clark, the owner of Sand Mountain Enterprises, provided countless hours of excavation in the midst of working his own private business and full time job in the coal mines. Aron Cegielski, owner of Cegielski Electric, Inc., provided the entire electrical package at cost while donating labor to the project.

Rick Curtis, owner of Curtis Concrete, saved the day bringing loads of lumber, tools and workers on site for initial concrete lay down. My hat is off to the many supporters including Alan Cochran, newly moved here from Montana.

Crawford Friends Church offered sizeable donations in 2011 along with its support and prayers. It is partners with the health clinic and will be having a dinner benefit concert for the homestretch sometime in September, featuring the local talent of 12-year-old Jeneve Rose Mitchell to kick off this unprecedented community effort. The real moment of this project began when Liz Heidrick, owner of Mountain Realty in Crawford, donated rent free office space in 2008 so the clinic would have a place out of the weather to take care of patients.

This amazing project based on pure faith has taken the valley by storm, drawing the valuable support of local businesses such as Bollinger and Queen, Dependable Lumber, Hotchkiss Rental, the Hitching Post, Delta Metals and Ace Hardware.

Thanks also to its dedicated board members of RNs, a physician and certified family nurse practitioner, without whose devotion this project would never have happened. And the board is still growing with two new additions. After exhausting every effort and limited grant money, NFHC is just short of its goal to move in October and is still looking for volunteers and additional funding to share the load into the last leg of the race.

Tim Mitchell Foreman of the Needlerock Family Health Clinic Project Crawford

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for cheaper labor, possibly from another country, or sells out to an entity that does.

Construction of this private town has definitely created employment, provided tax revenue and created local payola. Several decades ago Leadville voted out gambling. The town survived the hard times and loss of jobs and, in most people’s opinion, is much better off because of this decision.

Constructing a private town for a few chosen individuals is a very selfish act. Why not move this private “museum” to a very large city like Denver or Wichita and open it to the public? This would give a very large number of deserving middle-class Americans the joy and education of seeing these western treasures. This benevolent relocation would give the average citizen the opportunity to see the only known photo of Billy the Kid, Custer’s rifle and flag, Annie Oakley’s picture and lots of other original western and Native American artifacts. Sharing this exceptional collection would display much more goodwill, class and civility than hoarding it for a privileged chosen few.

Mr. Koch would be much more liked, respected and admired if he were to follow the Getty museum example in LA. He appears to have the capital for such a move.

Who will be among the chosen few invited to view this private collection? A good bet would be: Texas oilmen, his billionaire brothers, very far right wing politicians, Wall Street tycoons and Middle Eastern potentates. These individuals should be overwhelmed with Koch’s display of wealth.

In conclusion, a lot of people I have spoken with do not want Koch’s private trophy town being built in this area.

He should promptly display the decency to move it to Denver or a friendly city. He could also take it to Texas, where it would be much more welcome, or keep it in Palm Beach, Fla., with the rest of his empire.

Joe Krizmanich Glenwood Springs

Dear Editor: The future of the Thompson Divide is important to many Coloradans. Over the last few years I’ve had several productive meetings with local residents, ranchers, advocacy groups and mineral leaseholders about the future management of this land. While perspectives certainly vary, I remain optimistic we can find a way forward that works for everyone involved. Earlier this month — at the request of local ranchers, the county commissions of Garfield, Pitkin and Gunni-

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to proceed for companies who have already paid for leases in the area. I’d like to hear what you think about the bill. During a public comment period I’m inviting anyone with an interest in the future of Thompson Divide to provide feedback on the bill through my website at www.bennet.senate. gov/thompsondivide. This draft is a start — now your thoughts and input are critical to improving the bill and determining if we should introduce it in the Senate.

Sen. Michael Bennet Washington, D.C.

Changes, challenges and innovation in Delta County Dear Editor: It has been said, “The times they are a changin’!”

Changes: Delta County is or will be experiencing major administrative changes, from county administration, City of Delta administration, school administration, school board members, the Area Agency on Aging, Delta hospital administration to Delta County Commissioners.

What will the effect of these changes be? Only time will tell. Thanks to all who have served, and good luck to all who are and will be new to serving!

Challenges: Let’s take

There are more important issues Dear Editor: Recently I found out that the now well-televised graduate student, who chose to use her “15 minutes of fame” to complain about lack of government - subsidized access to birth control will be speaking at the Democratic convention.

Really? If she cannot, as a poor college student, afford any sort of birth control, she can walk to any taxpayer-funded community health clinic; there’s probably one right on her college campus.

Why is this still an issue when our whole world is in such peril?

This young woman is an insult to strong, welleducated women everywhere.

Here’s to raising smart young women — and it doesn’t take an Ivy League education to do that.

Sara Rapp Delta

Harding’s leadership recognized Dear Editor: Friends and family laid to rest former Mayor Bob Harding on Friday on his 92nd birthday. Born in the same house in which he died, Bob was a longtime resident, as were his parents, except for his international assignments with Gates Rubber Company. Retiring from Gates in the early ‘80s, Bob gave back generously to his community.

Using his degrees in engineering and business management, he stepped forward to become mayor of Delta during the urban renewal. Part of that program was the renovation of the Last Chance building, which houses the chamber of commerce, the Egyptian Theater, also the murals and the expanded

son counties, and several municipal governments — I posted a draft bill on my website that offers a middle ground solution for the future management of Thompson Divide. It presents an option that would withdraw unleased public minerals in the area from future oil and gas development, while also preserving valid existing private property rights of current leaseholders. In essence, the bill would protect some of the most sensitive areas of the Thompson Divide, while still allowing the permitting and development process

flower program. There are few amenities in Delta which Bob did not either take a leadership role or a significant part including the building of Confluence Park with Fort Uncompaghre, the Horse Country Arena, handicapped fishing areas and the beautiful lake and walking trails enjoyed by many. He was instrumental in building the bridge to North Delta as well as the expansion of the highway to Grand Junction and the new addition of the library, as well as the winning of the Little Britches National Finals — all which helped qualify Delta to become an All-America City.

His family and he were longtime members of the Delta United Methodist Church. Bob chaired the committee to rebuild the historic structure after a massive fire in the ’90s and served on the committee to build the new fellowship hall.

A modest, quiet spoken man, he with his wife Virginia at his side was truly a gift to Delta. They were honored as marshals of the Deltarado Days Parade, pioneers celebrated at the Delta Museum and recipients of a 90th birthday party at his church.

The leadership Bob displayed was truly a gift to Delta.

Jo-an Barnett Delta

a look at how Delta County recreation and culture is doing. Since October 2010 to the end of August 2012, practically all of the sports programs, art events and major community annual events are still going. These include a lot of our “community favorites.” These happened in all three major areas in the county: City of Delta area, North Fork area and Surface Creek area. Historically, each area has a unique mix of events. So, challenges met!

Innovations: Could you guess how many new actions, events and activities related to recreation and culture (which includes the arts) have been generated since October 2010 at the “grassroots” level?

Through August 2012, a grand total of 151 new actions, events and activities related to recreation and culture were generated at the “grassroots”!

In the City of Delta there were 45 new innovations, Surface Creek area had 49, North Fork area had 35, while 22 were countywide. My source for these numbers was simply by counting the articles of relevance in the newspaper.

Like the Energizer Bunny, folks in Delta County “just keep on going and going and going”! In the May 23, 2007, DCI, North Fork’s Ron Gill observed, Delta County is where you have the “luxury to recreate freely.”

Virginia Shaw-Taylor Surface Creek

Speak up for the animals Dear Editor: Thank you DCI for running, on the front page, the article regarding Spirit Wind’s recovery and rehabilitation on the neglected horses. They were able to take a terrible situation and bring life back to these horses.

Spirit Wind is a respected, hardworking organization and Delta County residents need to know how serious their work is in the community.

Abuse and neglect of any animal is criminal.

There is help out there for those who can’t care for their horses or house pets. For those who won’t seek help I hope neighbors, relatives or vets will do the right thing and report them. Someone has to speak up for these animals.

Spirit Wind’s work with horses is not an easy task. You obviously can’t bring a rescued horse into your home as you can with neglected dogs or cats. Also their appetites are just a little bit more than Fido and I can’t imagine the vet bills. What I’m getting at is I’m sure they could use help.

This article published last week reported Spirit Wind’s recovery and rehabilitation of these rescued horses. Imagine how often they have to do this. Unfortunately, Delta County is full of neglected horses. Be aware. Get involved.

Please help these beautiful creatures.

Mary Martindale Crawford

KUDOS KUDO S Thanks for a summer of great reading

Dear Editor: Delta County Libraries wants to express how much we appreciated the support of so many community members for this year’s summer reading program.

Without donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals, we would not have been as successful in encouraging Delta residents of all ages to read. This year, the libraries offered programs, activities and events based upon different themes for three different age groups. At the end of the summer, we had 2,633 children attending the programs and activities, spending 2,608 hours reading. There were 346 teens participating, and they spent 2,909 hours reading. We had 437 adults attend programs and events. In summary, 3,416 Delta County residents participated in our summer reading programs, and the children and teens spent 5,517 hours reading.

With this kind of success, we want to specifically thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their support: Cedaredge Pharmacy, Wet Paint, Daphna Russell, Hamilton Page Builders, Short Branch Liquor, Mountain Valley News, Orchard Valley Farms, J & E Taylor, Word Crafter’s Corner, First State Bank of Colorado, Alpine Fencing & Supplies, CL Renfrow, Frosty the Sno Shack, Bank of Colorado, Hellman Chevrolet, Rocky Mountain Hair Designs, Quintana Construction, Egyptian Theatre/TruVu Drive-In, Hansen WeatherPORT, Hellman Motor Company, Pediatric Associates, Walmart, Lily & Rose, Fairlamb House B&B, Innovative Manufacturing Company, Wendy’s, Ware & Keenan, Spirit Wind Horse Rescue, High Country Gardens, Hotchkiss Trading Company, Weekender Sports, Earthbound, Rogers Mesa Fruit Company, TRI-R Liquors, North Fork Family Dentistry, High Wire Ranch, North Fork Merchant Herald, Gambles, North Fork Pool, Park & Rec District, Foster Farms, Kay Hannah Massage, Black Bridge Winery, Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Pam Petersen Hearing Services, Paonia Physical Therapy, Ollie’s Ice Cream, Elena Niermann, Paonia Care, High Country Shopper, Black Canyon Astronomical Society, Rivendell Retreat, Friends of all Delta County Libraries and Delta County Independent.

Annette Choszczyk Library District Director

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ocratic Party welcomed State Representative Sal Pace to do the opening honors on his campaign trail for representative from Congressional House District 3.

Throughout the day visitors signed up to volunteer at the newly established campaign headquarters.

“The day was very successful as far as a steady turnout of supporters from Delta for our candidates,” stated Judy Davies, the co-chair of the Delta County Democratic Party.

Tommy Butler, the regional coordinator and representative of the Obama for America campaign, was there to offer his best wishes on the headquarters. Butler will be assisting members with the telephone banking and canvassing around Delta and Montrose counties in the next few months.

Later in the day State Senator Gail Schwartz arrived with Millie Hamner, who is campaigning for representative from Colorado House District 61. Senator Schwartz’s many accomplishments over the past four years nclude updating infrastructures and building new schools in District 5, like the “state-of-theart” elementary school in Cedaredge, which held its grand opening a few weeks ago.

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established Delta County Democratic headquarters will host visits from other candidates including Jessica Garrow, who is campaigning for the University of Colorado regent position in this region.

She will be joined by Stephen Ludwig, the incumbent regent-at-large for the University of Colorado. They anticipate being at the Delta headquarters around 1 p.m.

FROM PAGE A1 1-7. Nordstrom said the response level is now above 5, which rates the probability of human outbreak at “moderate.” At level 6, said Nordstrom, the county would declare a public health emergency.

The county has identified hotspots, some which are difficult for the district to reach or are outside of its jurisdiction, including the areas of Hotchkiss and Cedar avenues in Hotchkiss, where it is recommending fogging.

He did not recommend a return to weekly fog-

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The state of the local economy was the subject of a roundtable conducted by Sal Pace (left), Democratic candidate for U.S. representative from the 3rd Congressional District, last week. Local business owners told Pace residents are scared and uncertain, so they’re holding onto their money. “If I’m elected, what can I do to help?” Pace asked. One woman said commercial property taxes should be addressed. Another said it’s a matter of educating people about the importance of shopping locally.

“That doesn’t have much to do with what’s happening in Washington, D.C.,” she said. “It’s about loyalty to your community.”

Commissioners oppose legalized pot proposal

BY HANK LOHMEYER The Board of County Commissioners Monday went on record opposing Amendment 64 on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Amendment 64, according to the commissioners’ resolution in opposition, “would allow anyone 21 years or older to possess and consume up to one ounce of marijuana,” and “would allow the operation of marijuana retail stores, growing facilities, manufacturing facilities, and testing facilities in our community.”

The commissioners’ action came with the endorsement of Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee who during a pervious meeting had asked the BoCC to consider opposing Amendment 64. McKee told the commissioners that the state sheriff ’s association and other law enforcement agencies strongly oppose Amendment 64.

Amendment 64 if

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Democrats celebrate HQ grand opening The Delta County Democratic Party celebrated the grand opening of its election campaign headquarters at 459 Main Street in Delta on Thursday, Aug. 30. Carol Phelps, Anne Every, Judy Davies and Mary Jane Place put together the reception for the grand opening.

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approved by voters would add provisions to the Colorado Constitution. In addition to the provisions mentioned above, the commissioners’ resolution states the following about Amendment 64: • It would make Colorado the first state in the United States to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes; • It is in conflict with federal law and could jeopardize federally funded projects; • Its passage could result in increased use of marijuana harming our children and the educational environment in Colorado; • It could harm Colorado’s image as a healthy place to live, work, and raise a family; • It could undermine workplace safety programs, expose workers to an increased risk of injury, and increase liability to employers; • It could put Colo-

radans at increased risk from people driving while their ability is impaired.

The commissioners’ resolution concludes stating that the BoCC opposes “Amendment 64 and the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, and further, that the Board of County Commissioners of Delta County supports the ‘No on 64’ campaign aimed at defeating this harmful measure on the November 2012 ballot.”

Sheriff McKee was not present at the commissioners’ meeting Monday, and no one was present to speak in favor of Amendment 64.

ging. There is a balance between not spraying and regular, or “calendar” spraying, said Nordstrom.

At the request of the Delta County Fair Board, Parks and Heck fogged on Aug. 4, at the start of the annual county fair.

Also by request, the Delta Mosquito Control District No. 1 fogged the entire fairground Aug. 8-9.

While WNV typically shows up between midJuly and the first weeks of August, it was discovered near Paonia on June 5. As of Aug. 31, the county was investigating 17 possible human cases of WNV in the North Fork, Delta and Surface Creek areas. “We’re really seeing an up-tick in cases,” said Nordstrom. “That’s very alarming.”

Warmer-than-usual temperatures are expected to continue. Aug. 31 was the final day for setting and testing mosquito traps in the state, so whether numbers go up or down in September may never be known.

One freeze, noted Parks, would take care of the issue for this year.

Since 2008, when the district ceased calendar spraying of the adulticide malathion as its main method of mosquito control, NFMAD has focused on treatment of standing water sources, or larvaciding, to destroy mosquito eggs. Despite rampedup efforts by the district, mosquito counts are at their highest since spraying ceased. In response, the board increased its larvicide efforts and focused on public messages urging personal responsibility against getting bit.

Jane Wills of Hotchkiss criticized the use of public messages as an effective control method. “That’s hardly West Nile prevention,” said Wills.

In an Aug. 1 press release published in the DCI, the board defended its actions. A letter by Joseph Conlon, technical advisor to the American Mosquito Control Association, was published the following week, blasting the board’s stance, stating that it did not represent “a sound, science-based understanding of modern mosquito management,” and doesn’t lead to the protection of the public’s health. Conlon stated that the editorial contained errors “too numerous to detail here, but

overall, personal opinions have been substituted for facts...”

“He has made statements that were utterly not true,” said Bilchak, who stated that a boardapproved response has been sent to Conlon.

Delta resident Dick Nunamaker, an entomologist for the USDA who worked with bees and the transmission of infectious diseases by insects for 25 years, suggested the board consider fogging with pyrethrins, adulticides and organic compounds found in most household insecticides.

He agreed that larvicide methods are effective, but “adulticiding” is effective and safe if done according to pesticide label laws.

NFMAD volunteer Lulu Volckhausen is a steadfast proponent of organic and proactive methods of mosquito control. She said that the evening’s trap count of Culex mosquitoes was “way down” near the county fairgrounds.

Volckhausen said that Culex numbers naturally diminish this time of year and reminded everyone that the problem is not with mosquitoes, but with standing water. “Until irrigation problems are solved, we’re just throwing money away,” she said.

During public comment, Ben Godwin, president of the Paonia and Delta County youth soccer clubs, said mosquitoes are a problem at Volunteer Park near Paonia, where they play about three evenings a week. He offered to pay for the service. “I don’t want to wait until one of those kids gets West Nile,” said Godwin.

“I’d rather be proactive than reactive.”

Tom Wills of Hotchkiss has been attending meetings for 22 years and criticized the board for ignoring science and “getting rigid.” “Hopefully it’s not a bad year next year,” he said.

Next year is something the board needs to consider, said Nordstrom, who urged the board to look at “the big picture.” Due to warming trends, new and emerging diseases, such as Dengue, or “breakbone” fever, could ultimately reach the area.

Hotchkiss Town Council will hold a meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday), to discuss if additional steps should be taken to control mosquitoes.

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$5 for Child/Seniors, 3D Movies $9 for Adult, $8 Child/Senior

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 8 & 9 Show starts at 7:45 p.m.

Closed Monday-Thursday

Starting Friday, Sept. 7 ★ ★ Cinema 1 ★ ★

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7:00 & 9:10 p.m.

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Saturday & Sunday)

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Saturday & Sunday)

Starring Bradley Cooper

Starring Jennifer Garner

“The Words”

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

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7:05 & 9:05 p.m.

(2:05 & 4:45 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday)

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Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan

“The Possession”

Starring Dax Shepard

Hit and Run

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Welcome to the Movies

There will be two categories: Canned and Fresh Each category will have a Mild and a Hot entry.

Entries must be turned in by 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

Judging will begin at 11 a.m. and winners will be announced later that day.

Prizes include: First Place in each category (Canned Hot and Mild and Fresh Hot and Mild) will receive a $50 Delta Hardware Gift Card. Second Place in each category will receive a $25 Delta Hardware Gift Card.

Visit www.montrosemovies.com for movies and showtimes

PG-13

Salsa CONTEST

Second Sunday Cinema Sunday, Sept. 9 at 12:00 noon “Safety Not Guaranteed” rated R. All seats $6.50 at the door.

Mystery Tool CONTEST

Dig through Grandpa’s old tool box and bring in a unique tool.

Let us guess what it is called and what it is used for.

The most mysterious tool wins a prize.

HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND DRINKS • 11 A.M.-2 P.M. Sold by Lincoln Elementary as a school fund raiser Come down, bring your salsa, your mysterious tool, have a little lunch and a lot of fun!

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Senior CommUnity meals listed

Jean Clark

Celebrate Jean Clark’s 88th birthday The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Jean Clark invite friends and neighbors to help celebrate her 88th birthday Saturday, Sept. 8, at the “old” school in Crawford from 2 to 4 p.m. Please, no gifts.

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Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (MondayThursday), Delta Community Center (MondayFriday), Hotchkiss Senior Center (Monday-Thursday) and Paonia Senior Citizen Center (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Meals on Wheels are also delivered from each location. More information is available by calling the Cedaredge meal site, 856-3636; the Delta meal site, 874-7662; Hotchkiss Senior Center, 872-3494; and Paonia Senior Citizen Center, 527-3435.

The menu through Sept. 28 follows: Wednesday, Sept. 5 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, California blend veggies, black bean salad, wheat roll and frosted cake.

Thursday, Sept. 6 — Hamburger on wheat bun, lettuce, onion, tomato, baked beans, sweet corn and cherry crisp.

Friday, Sept. 7 — Beef lasagna, Kirby’s special salad, wax beans with red pepper, breadstick and fresh fruit.

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Monday, Sept. 10 — Ham loaf, macaroni and cheese, confetti peas, crunchy garden salad and morning glory muffin.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 — Potato-crusted cod, cauliflower au gratin, orangespinach-berry salad, Italian stewed tomatoes, banana and chocolate pudding.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Baked paprika chicken, cornbread stuffing, gravy, broccoli, pickled beets, wheat roll and fruited Jell-o.

Thursay, Sept. 13 — Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, parmesan pea salad, peas and pearl onions, and cinnamon roll.

Friday, Sept. 21 — Turkey breast wrap, creamy cucumber salad, kidney bean salad, orange-glazed carrots and bread pudding.

Monday, Sept. 24 — Beef lasagna, broccoli, tossed salad, garlic breadstick and fresh orange.

Tuesday, Sept. 25 — Hot turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, three-bean salad, mashed potatoes and gravy and gingerbread with lemon sauce.

Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Chicken ala king over egg noodles, crunchy garden salad, green beans with red pepper, rye bread and sunset yogurt dessert.

Thursday, Sept. 27 — Sally’s pepper steak, parmesan garlic potatoes, cottage cheese and peach, Harvard beets, buttermilk biscuit and pineapple tidbits.

Friday, Sept. 28 — BBQ for another household, an beef sandwich on wheat ID and a note from that bun, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and household is required.

For more information, banana. call 874-2039.

Friday, Sept. 14 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrot fruit salad, green beans, orange and PBOK cookie.

Monday, Sept. 17 — Liver and onions or beef patty, baked potato, calico vegetable salad, wheat roll and sliced peaches.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 — Beef pizza, tossed salad, wax beans with red pepper, apple and Jell-o.

Wednesday, Sept. 19 — Sweet and sour chicken over brown rice, Oriental blend vegetables, mandarin spinach salad, pita chips and peach crisp.

Thursday, Sept. 20 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, peas and carrots, tossed salad, breadstick, orange and diced pears.

Commodity distribution scheduled Sept. 20 Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, Sept. 20, at the following locations: Delta — First Assembly of God gym, 762 Dodge Street.

Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street.

Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds.

Distribution begins at 9 a.m., and ends at 1 p.m., or earlier if items are no longer available.

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines of $1,722 monthly for a family of one, $2,333 for a family of two, $3,554 for a family of four, and $4,775 for a family of six.

A typical household will receive the following as long as the items are available: milk, frozen whole chicken, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, canned peaches, canned peas, canned kidney beans, canned green beans, raisins, dried plums, pinto beans, cereal, grits, canned beef stew, grapefruit juice and frozen ground beef.

Please bring some form of identification. If picking up commodities

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

BIRTHS Chris and Sophia Hayden of Paonia are the parents of a daughter, Ava Jayde Hayden, born Aug. 17, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches in length.

li Medina, born Aug. 24, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.6 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length.

Myron and Lorissa Kennell of Delta are the parents of a son, Dylan Avery Kennell, born Aug. 25, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.75 inches in length.

Keri Clawson of Paonia is the parent of a son, Nathan Andrew Clawson, born Aug. 18, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He weighed 4 pounds, 15.4 ounces and was 17 inches Cory and Kelly in length.

Ottinger of Cedaredge are the parents of a son, Kailey Sauter and Asher Noah Ottinger, Dylan Rupe of Hotchkiss born Aug. 26, 2012, at are the parents of a son, Delta County Memorial Trenton Thomas Rupe, Hospital. He weighed 7 born Aug. 22, 2012, at pounds and was 20 inchDelta County Memorial es in length.

Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was Heather Lilly and 18.5 inches in length.

Adam Preisner of Delta are the parents of a Breanna Fleming daughter, Hayden May and T.J. Carmack of Preisner, born Aug. 28, Cedaredge are the par- 2012, at Delta Counents of a daughter, Andi- ty Memorial Hospital. lynn Iris Carmack, She weighed 7 pounds, born Aug. 22, 2012, at 7 ounces and was 19.5 Delta County Memorial inches in length.

Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and Jake and Alicia Tribble was 20.25 inches in of Hotchkiss are the parlength. ents of a son, Brantley Tyler Tribble, born Aug. Raeona Peraza and 30, 2012, at Delta County Hector Medina of Delta Memorial Hospital. He are the parents of a weighed 9 pounds and daughter, Yocelin Arace- was 20 inches in length.

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PEAR CRISP Meet the Cook: Since he’s a livestock truck driver, my husband often starts work around 2 or 3 a.m. A piece of this crisp will keep him going till breakfast. And our two boys - ages 10 and 7 - love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. -Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario 12 Servings Prep: 15 min.

Bake: 35 min.

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger TOPPING: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Fresh mint and additional pear slices, optional

Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle over pears.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears.

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm. Garnish with mint and additional pears if desired.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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Three schools attain distinction

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Destination Delta The Delta Trap Club’s top notch sporting clays facility has made the town a destination for sport shooters from the entire western region, Midwestern states and beyond. The club’s annual Labor Day Shoot, its second biggest draw during the year, took place last weekend.

It drew trap shooters from Colorado and other states who have come to know Delta as a place for great sporting action and where they are always treated right by their hosts.

College For Every Student (www.collegefes. org), a national nonprofit that helps underserved students prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college, is honoring 20 schools in 8 states as “Schools of Distinction” for their efforts in creating high levels of college awareness and aspirations among their students.

Three of those 20 schools are in Delta County — Delta Middle School, Delta High School and Delta Opportunity School.

The CFES “School of Distinction” award recognizes schools that have exemplary programs incorporating the three CFES core practices: leadership through service, mentoring, and pathways to college. These schools not only provide intensive exposure to the three practices for targeted students, known as CFES scholars, but create a college-going culture that promotes college readiness and success for their entire student body.

“Schools of Distinction”

OHS teacher recognized

by Boettcher Foundation William Hamm of Olathe High School was recently recognized at the 2012 Boettcher Foundation teacher recognition awards program.

Launched in 1992, the teacher recognition awards program pro-

Memorial tree to be planted Sept. 11 Join with the veterans of Lee Marts VFW Post 3571 and its Ladies Auxiliary to plant a tree at Delta Middle School Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. The event will honor those who sacrified their lives when hijacked airplanes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and when another airplane was diverted from its target and crashed into a field in Pennsylvania.

VFW Post 3571 hopes planting the memorial tree at DMS will help young citizens learn more about the events of 9/11 that not only altered the lives of those involved but changed the lives of all Americans.

vides an opportunity for Boettcher Scholars to recognize the counselors, principals, superintendents and, in particular, teachers who have made an impact on their lives and helped, in part, lead to their success. Each of the 40 Boettcher Scholars for 2012 nominates a teacher who has made a significant contribution to his or her growth and education. The 2012 Boettcher Scholar, Eric Pace, nominated William Hamm as a teacher who has made a significant contribution to his growth and education and impacted his life. At the awards ceremony every recipients of the teacher recognition

Register for home-school swim lessons 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 information, call Lisa Moreland at 874-0923.

Register for guitar lessons Youth and adults can enroll in guitar lessons at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. This class is designed as an intro for those with no guitar experience, or for those who are self taught and would like to improve their technique. The lessons will include hand positions, picking, strumming and chords. You must have a guitar to bring to class (no amps, please).

The fall session will be taught by John McCoy and is offered Saturdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The cost is $85, which includes a book and CD. To register, call 874-0923 or stop by Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Drive.

The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 3.

Annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition set for Sept. 8 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 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

SCHOOL BREAKFAST LUNCH Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 6 — Breakfast burritos, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 7 — Biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 10 — Breakfast on a stick, oatmeal, whole wheat toast and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 — Turkey sausage biscuit, cereal, whole wheat toast and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Oatmeal, cereal, whole wheat toast, fruit and milk.

Lunch K-8 Thursday, Sept. 6 — Beans and ham, cornbread, roasted potato, fresh fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 7 — Meatball sub sandwich, tossed salad, peas, fresh fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 10 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, green beans, fresh fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 — Nachos supreme, tossed

award receives a $1,000 grant to be used for educational programs or projects to benefit students at their schools as well as a plaque recognizing their achievement.

Since 1952, the Boettcher Foundation has awarded nearly $55 million in undergraduate scholarships to many of Colorado’s best and brightest students through the Boettcher Scholarship Program.

These merit-based awards guarantee essentially a full-ride to any four-year institution in Colorado, and the meritbased program is the oldest scholarship program in the state.

offer schoolwide activities that enable all students and their families to learn about the college application process, financial aid and strategies that foster college persistence.

Criteria Attaining “School of Distinction” recognition

salad, refried beans, fresh fruit, cinna-sticks and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Chicken ala spuds, hot rolls, broccoli, fresh fruit and milk.

Lunch 9-12 Thursday, Sept. 6 — Beans and ham or ham and cheese sandwich, cornbread, roasted potato, celery/green pepper strips, fresh fruit and milk.

Friday, Sept. 7 — Meatball sub sandwich or turkey/cheese wrap, tossed salad, peas, fresh fruit and milk.

Monday, Sept. 10 — Spaghetti with meat sauce or deli sandwich, tossed salad, green beans, fresh fruit and milk.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 — Nachos supreme or burritos, tossed salad, refried beans, fresh fruit, cinnasticks and milk.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 — Chicken ala spuds or turkey/cheese sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, hot rolls, broccoli, fresh fruit, cranberries and milk.

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 play-

is a year-long endeavor whereby each school that applies develops activities and creates a portfolio that demonstrates their success in moving all students toward college success.

“In the three years that the SOD program has existed, we’ve seen a steady increase in student attendance, grades, behavior, leadership and ultimately application to college,” says Steve Boyce, director of the “School of Distinction” program.

“Schools are using the program to get kids interested and excited about college while they learn how to be leaders committed to making their schools and communities better places.”

Examples of activities developed by awardwinning schools include

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er’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.

the adopt a grandparent program at Delta Opportunity School. DOS students partner with a local senior center, each student adopting a resident. Visits take place twice a month with students treating residents to cards, surprises and entertainment. In turn, the residents mentor the students and share their life experiences.

CFES is a non-profit organization based in Essex, NY, that helps underserved students prepare for, gain access to, and succeed in college.

Currently, CFES works with 200 schools in 24 states to help its 20,000 students move toward college success. Over the last six years, 96 percent of CFES high school seniors have gone on to college.

Wed., Sept. 12

Softball at Home vs. Grand Valley, 4:00 p.m.

Football at Home vs. Montrose, 7:00 p.m.

Volleyball at Cortez Tournament; Cross Country at Battle Mountain Invitational; Softball at Eagle Valley Tournament; Boys Soccer at Home vs. Aspen, 3:00 p.m.

Golf at Hillcrest Durango, 10:00 a.m.

Softball at Eagle Valley, 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.; Golf at Dalton Durango, 9:00 a.m.; Volleyball at Olathe, 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.

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A6 Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Robert Harding Robert “Bob” F. Harding of Delta died Aug. 26, 2012, at the age of 91 in the same house in which he was born.

He was the eldest son of Floyd and Virgina (Crisenberry) Harding.

He graduated from Delta High School in 1939 and from Colorado University in 1942 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

He and Virginia Harding were married on May 24, 1943, in Delta.

After being commissioned by the U.S. Navy in the fall of 1942, Mr. Harding was trained in hard-hat salvage diving.

In 1944 he was sent to the World War II European theater.

At the end of the war he and Virginia moved to Englewood where he worked for Gates Rubber Company and finished his master’s degree in business management from Colorado University in 1951. The family was active in the Methodist church, Boy Scouts and 4-H. In 1964 Mr. Harding and family moved to Brussels, Belgium, where he served as technical manager for Gates. After living in Brussels 11 years he was transferred to Brantford, Canada, in 1976 for another six years. When he retired in 1982, he and Virginia moved back to Delta.

From 1984 to 1996, Mr. Harding served on the Delta City Council and served two terms as mayor. During these years the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Confluence Park were built and the old fire house was remodeled to house the Delta Museum.

The North Delta Bridge was named the Harding Bridge in his honor.

He was very active in the Delta Methodist Church. He served as chairperson for the church restoration after the fire. His other main interest was the Delta Public Library and he served on the board for many years.

Mr. Harding is survived by his wife of 69 years, Virginia; two children, Tom Harding and his wife Daphne and Janet St. John and her husband Bill; three grandchildren, DeAnn Baker, Brad Harding and Robert St. John and his wife Kirsten; four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Andrew Baker and Sidney and Ryan St. John.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Falcone; a brother, Richard Harding; and a granddaughter, Shona St. John.

A memorial service was held at the Delta Methodist Church Friday, Aug. 31.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Delta Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, the Delta County Museum or the Delta Public Library.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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

OBITUARIES

Lois Splittstoesser Lois Marie Williams Hurd Splittstoesser of Paonia died Aug. 26, 2012. She was 88.

She was born April 16, 1924, in Delta to Levi and Eliza Williams. The family moved to Vernal, Utah, when she was a young child. She was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in the Vernal Tabernacle in 1932. After leaving Vernal, the family moved back to Delta where her father worked for Holly Sugar.

She married Emory Hurd Sr. in 1941. They had two children, Emory Jr. and Mara Lee. During World War II, while Emory fought in the Pacific, she and their children lived in Delta, Grand Junction, Paonia, California and Pueblo. The couple later divorced.

After the children were grown, she married Archie Splittstoesser. They lived in Cripple Creek several decades. She worked as a cook at the Red Lantern Inn and as a guide at the Cripple Creek Museum.

After Archie’s death in 1982, Mrs. Splittstoesser began splitting her time between Cripple Creek and Montrose. Eventually she decided to settle down in Montrose. She was a member of the Montrose 1st Ward many years. She served as Relief Society president in the early 1990s. She was also an active member in the Fortuna Tierra Club, serving as president several years. She moved to Cory in 1999 and then to Paonia.

She became a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 1999.

She enjoyed hunting for turquoise, camping, fishing, playing cards, collecting recipes, cooking and baking.

Mrs. Splittstoesser is survived by her daughter, Mara Armor of Cory; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Splittstoesser; her son, Emory Hurd Jr.; three brothers; one sister; and one grandson.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Paonia Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints with Bishop Steve Bayles officiating.

Interment was Friday, Aug. 31, at the Delta City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

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

Evelyn Krohn Evelyn M. Krohn of Cedaredge died Sept. 2, 2012, at Montrose Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a resident of Colorow Care Center in Olathe. She was 91.

Mrs. Krohn was born April 1, 1921, in Sche-

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nectady, N.Y., to William and Mary (Humphrey) Branwell. She grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.

She married August Krohn in 1957. They moved to Amsterdam, N.Y., then to Cedaredge in 1977.

Mrs. Krohn was employed by the federal government for 28 years at the Army Depot in Schenectady, N.Y., and later at the Watervliet Arsenal, retiring in the early 1970s. She then worked for Mohasco Corporation in Amsterdam for a short time. After moving to Cedaredge she worked for the CETA program in Delta.

She enjoyed dancing and playing bingo.

Mrs. Krohn is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Danaher of Amsterdam, N.Y.; her stepson, Lance Krohn of Amsterdam, N.Y.; a sister, Katherine Mann of Sun City, Calif.; two granddaughters, Seana Andrezejewski and Sara Dinkelo and Joshua Wilson; two stepgrandsons, Richard Krohn and his wife Gretchen and Brian Krohn and his wife Michelle; three stepgrandaughters, Mary Keegan and her husband Michael, Michelle Egelston and her husband John and Jacqueline Morris and her husband Bill.

She was preceded in death by her husband, August Krohn; two brothers, Donald Branwell and Thomas Branwell; and a stepson, Brent Krohn.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Cedaredge, with Father Canice Enyiaka officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedaredge Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003-9989.

Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

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

Dillan Hammack, Duane Daniels, Wyatt McArtor, Connor McArtor, Debbie Kemmel, Tanya Crawford, Mindy Tea and her husband Danny and Amanda Rogers; two great-grandchildren, Lleyton Tea and Adrianna Crawford; and many step-grandchildren and children who called her mom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Simpson, Ed and Genevieve Balderston; a granddaughter, Tiffany Rogers; a nephew, Eric Balderston; an uncle, Sid Simpson and his wife Bonnie; and an aunt, Carolyn Allen.

A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 31, at Paonia Christian Fellowship Church. Inurnment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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father, Karl Graham and his wife Angela of Cedarege; his mother, Colleen Starner and her husbnad Rick of Grand Junction; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ken Graham; and three uncles, Gary Graham, Paul Tibbens and James Andregg Jr. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Surface Creek rodeo grounds in Cedaredge with Shane Kier officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chance Graham Memorial Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank or SurfaceCreek Bank in Cedaredge.

Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

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tains, railroads and wildlife, particularly wolves.

He will be buried at the Hermitage which, through a conservation easement, will continue as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife.

Donations may be made to the Hermitage Fund, c/o Telluride Foundation, P.O. Box 4222, Telluride, CO 81435.

Arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home. A burial service, presided

by Father Jesse Perez, and reception will be held Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hermitage, 1250 Mountain View Lane, Norwood.

Marion Barnes Marion Ellen Barnes died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at her home in Delta. She was 49.

Marion Ellen Paxton was born to James and Faye (Fortner) Paxton Sept. 23, 1962, in Las Vega, Nev. She spent her childhood and attended schools in Oregon and California. She moved to Delta 20 years ago.

She married Jeffrey Barnes April 17, 1998, in Delta. The couple celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary this year.

Mrs. Barnes enjoyed playing computer games, taking care of her goats, fishing and camping.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Barnes of Delta; two stepfathers, David Brice of Gulfport, Miss., and Don Westerberg of San Diego, Calif.; a son, Cody Barnes of Delta and his son, Darrelle Paxton of Texas; one daughter, Theresa Mellon and stepson Ryan of Clifton; one sister, Sheri White of Alabama; and one niece, Christle White of Alabama.

Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Donnie Brice.

At her request no services will be held.

Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

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Betty Daniels Betty Jean Daniels of the North Fork area died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction Aug. 26, 2012. She was 62.

Betty Jean Balderston was born Oct. 5, 1949, in Paonia. She spent her childhood in Paonia and Delta and graduated from Delta High School in 1968.

She married Harold Daniels on May 25, 1968, in Delta. They celebrated 44 years of marriage She enjoyed reading, flower arranging, baking, decorating wedding cakes and especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She cooked for the Paonia Rotary Club for many years.

Mrs. Daniels is survived by her husband, Harold Daniels of Paonia; her stepmother, Carol Simpson; a son, Howard Daniels and his wife Lesa of Delta; three daughters, Tammy Broughton and her husband Gary of Crawford. Kim Hammack and her husband Ron of Fruita and Tarra McArtor and her husband James of Crawford; a brother, Doug Balderston and his wife Pam of Trenton, Tenn.; four half brothers, Kenny Simpson and his wife Jeannie, Craig Simpson and his wife Jody, all of Paonia, Jimmy Simpson and his wife Dawnette of Delta and Steven Simpson and his wife Shauna of Paonia; nine grandchildren, Michael Rogers,

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Chance Graham Chance Alan Graham of Cedaredge died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Gunnison. He was 21.

Mr. Graham was born Oct. 25, 1990, to Karl Graham and Colleen Starner. He was raised and attended school in Cedaredge. He married Sheena Carter Jan. 27, 2010.

He was a bull rider, a member of Little Britches Rodeo Club, PRCA, CPRA and Fellowship of Christian Cowboys in Cory.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, video games, woodworking, fixing his vehicle, rodeoing, especially bull riding, watching MMA fighting and the PBR. Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Sheena Graham; a son, Thane; a daughter, Rayna, all of Cedaredge; three sisters, Stephanie Graham of Grand Junction, Kaycee Graham of Shepard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Tex., and Jessica Billings of Craig; his

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Sylvester Schoening Sylvester “Father Syl” H. Schoening died Aug. 22, 2012, at his home in Norwood. He was 82.

Father Schoening was born April 1, 1930, to Sylvester and Clara (Herrmann) Schoening in Evansville, Ind. He attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Evansville and graduated from Saint Meinrad Preparatory High School in Ind. He attended Saint Meinrad College and graduated with a B.A. in liberal arts. He attended the University of Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria, from 1952 to 1956 and earned his master’s degree (STL) from the University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1957.

Father Schoening was ordained as a Catholic priest Aug. 6, 1958. From 1958 through 1967 he served in several parish assignments and taught high school in the Evansville, Ind., area. In 1967 he transferred to the Diocese of Pueblo and in 1969 was named pastor at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Telluride where he served 12 years, simultaneously serving as pastor at Our Ladies of Sorrows in Nucla.

From 1981 to 1983 he served as pastor at Saint Margaret Mary parish in Cortez and at Saint Jude in Dove Creek. In 1983 he was given a one-year sabbatical after 25 years as a priest which he spent supervising the building of his home, “the Hermitage” outside of Norwood.

From 1985 to 1991 he served as pastor at Sacred Heart church in Paonia as well as Saint Margaret Mary in Hotchkiss.

In 1992 he retired to his home in Norwood.

Father Schoening enjoyed the mountains and the wilderness, particularly the San Juan and San Miguel moun-

Dale C. Lupton of Norwood died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at Montrose Memorial Hospital. He was 77.

Mr. Lupton worked as a dozer operator and mechanic for San Miguel County until his retirement in December.

He was born to Ned and Estella (Loucks) Lupton Sept. 18, 1934, in Sheridan, Wyo., where he spent his childhood and attended school. He moved to the Norwood area in 1951 where he met and married Lorna Banks, his wife of 54 years, on April 6, 1958.

Mr. Lupton served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960 and was stationed in the U.S. and in Germany. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and was an assistant Scoutmaster with Norwood Troop 469 and attained brotherhood status in the Mic-O-Say Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, an honor camping society of the Boy Scouts.

He volunteered at the O.A. Greager Scout Ranch for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was an avid reader of classic western novels and Alaskan adventure books.

Mr. Lupton is survived by his wife, Lorna Lupton of Norwood; a son, Dale Lupton Jr. and his wife Francis of Fairbanks, Alaska; a daughter, Carol McKeever and her husband David of Durango; one brother, Eric Lupton and his wife Mary of Washington; three granddaughters, Erica and Holly of Washington and Aspen of Durango; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Clione Timm.

A graveside service will be held at Norwood Cemetery Thursday, Sept.

6, at 11 a.m. with Sam Keeton officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwood Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 277, Norwood CO 81423.

Arrangements are being handled by Valley Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.

Montrose County confirms two West Nile deaths Montrose County Health & Human Services confirmed Tuesday that two residents died from complications associated with West Nile virus encephalitis. To date, there are 33 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Colorado and six in Montrose County. These are the first two West Nile virus related deaths in Colorado in 2012.

Health officials warn that culex mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus in Colorado will be active as long as the weather is warm. Initial symptoms of West Nile virus

infection include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, weakness and rash.

Some individuals may become seriously ill with encephalitis, swelling of the brain, or meningitis, a swelling of the brain’s lining or the spinal cord.

Symptoms of severe illness include high fever, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, muscle weakness, vision loss, paralysis and even death.

If a person or someone in their family develops symptoms, they should contact their health care provider.

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Western Slope Concert Series opens 14th season The Western Slope Concert Series presents an unusual quintet in three concerts — on Friday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction; Saturday, Sept.

8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lamborn Concert Hall Photo submitted in Paonia; and Sunday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. TickJody Roeber and Charla Colson were initiated into Altrusa International ets are available online at of Delta on Aug. 22. Their sponsors are Thelma Starner, Jo Rosenquist, www.JunctionConcerts.

Liz Quintana and Nancy Hovde. Chartered in 1985, Altrusa International is com, and Roper Music in a service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Delta Grand Junction, Paonia and its surrounding areas. The club’s mission is to be leaders in service, Farm & Home, and the addressing the needs of our communities in Delta County. Members strive Montrose Pavilion. All to be a positive influence by supporting projects that enable the greatest seats are reserved, and number of people to better themselves by improving self-esteem through start at $9 in advance continuing education. Altrusa International of Delta welcomes new memand $12 at the door for bers and would enjoy answering any questions you may have. Contact adults. club president Jo Rosenquist or talk to any Altrusan about how you can The concert represents become a member in one of Delta’s leading service organizations. a unique collaboration of award-winning artists.

Featured in the quintet are Stephanie Mientka on viola, flutist Jane Kuenzel, harpist Elise Helmke, cellist Gabe Mientka and pianist Kathryn Mientka.

Delta Fine Arts come alone or in groups straw hats so we may use Enjoy a selection of gorextends an invitation to to enjoy the beautiful each other for models,” geous music for the quinarea artists, musicians, surroundings. Hopefully club member Carol Ras- tet, as well as Debussy’s photographers and the it will be harvest time, so mussen explained. public to a plein aire art there will be an opportuArtists, please bring and music day at Stoney nity for artists and pho- your equipment. If you Mesa Winery Saturday, tographers to capture the need tables or chairs, you Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 moment. “However, in must furnish your own. p.m. While this is not an case we have guessed the You are welcome to set organized music festival, wrong date, we are asking up in the vineyard or there will be an oppor- anyone who is inclined to patio — just be courteous tunity for musicians to dress in field clothes with of the management and equipment. Artists are also encouraged to dress “Looking Back” will be as would be appropriate the program for Sons of for agricultural workers. Norway, Vestafjell Lodge, Bring your own lunch; on Sunday, Sept. 9, at wine may be purchased. 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Stoney Mesa Winery is Church, 701 South JuncTravel by bus with covers transportation located at 16199 Happy tion Avenue, Montrose. the City of Delta’s rec- to and from Silverton. Hollow Road outside of Plan to bring a treasured reation department for Lunch, shopping and Cedaredge. From High- family item or a favora day of shopping along the museum visit are on way 65, turn left on SW ite collectible to describe Silverton’s historic boule- your own. Youth under 18 11th Avenue and go west and display during the vard. This trip will take must be accompanied by about a mile to 2225 program. For information place Wednesday, Sept. an adult.

Road. Turn left and take call 249-8691 or 241-2094 19, during the prime The bus leaves Bill an immediate right uphill or visit www.vestafjell fall color season. Visit a Heddles Recreation Cen- to the winery. lodge.org. world-class mining muse- ter at 8 a.m. and returns um if you wish, or dine at approximately 6 p.m. in an old-fashioned atmo- For more information or sphere. to register, call the rec The cost is $22 and center at 874-0923.

beautiful trio for viola, harp, and flute, a Vivaldi concerto, Mozart’s masterpiece the concerto for flute and harp, and even music from Gershwin’s

Knights of Columbus

New members initiated

Plein aire art and music day planned at local winery

Sons of Norway plan ‘show and tell’

Silverton day trip planned Sept. 14

opera Porgy and Bess!

Get your tickets early.

Call 241-4579 for more information, or buy tickets online at www.Junction Concerts.com

Delta’s Grand Mesa Council 2731 St. Michael’s Catholic Church • 628 Meeker St.

BREAKFAST

Sunday, Sept. 9 • 8 a.m.- Noon

All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, fruit, coffee and juice!

Suggested donation: Adults - $5, Seniors-$4, Children under 12-$3 Family Package-$15 for 2 adults & 3 or more children

WINDSORS APARTMENT Under New Management 240 Meeker St. #15 Delta, CO 81416 Call 874-1109 for more info.

GIGANTIC MOVING SALE 89 years of accumulation Entire House and Garage Contents

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Determined effort Lee Marts Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3571 and Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Labor Day pancake breakfast on Monday and added a new feature this year. A big yard sale accompanied the traditional event that fills hungry locals with great country breakfast fare. The post and auxiliary are working hard to raise money for their building fund. They have acquired the former North Delta Community Club building and in spite of several setbacks due to government regulations, they are still determined to move forward with a rehab and new building project. The post and auxiliary also use funds for patriotic education and veterans services.

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 holster, zippered, or

Beneath Blue Mesa Dave Primus, a Western State graduate and historian, will describe the fishing resorts, towns

and the narrow gauge railroad that lie below the Blue Mesa Reservoir at the Sept. 19 meeting

This slide shows the 1965 grand opening ceremony for the Blue Mesa Dam and Reservoir. Historian David Primus pointed out the two women on the right with their arms around each other. He said they exemplified how many felt on that day. He says the reservoir took away small communities, family homes, fishing resorts, a way of life.

of the Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 S. Park Avenue, at 7 p.m.

Using historical records, photographs and memories from local residents, Primus will re-create the lives that existed before Blue Mesa dam was completed in 1965. Primus has lived in Gunnison since 1978 and has been interested in Colorado history throughout his life. His family has lived in Colorado since the 1890s. He recently published a book of his grandfather’s stories about growing up in Steamboat Springs in the early 1900s.

Contact Tricia Winslow for more information at 249-6250.

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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 2491116.

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Delta Presbyterian hosts focus group The Delta Presbyterian Church will host a focus group series, “People of Faith: Christianity in America.” Six weekly one-hour discussion group meetings will begin Sept.

27 and run through Nov.

1. Each Thursday session will view a 30-minute DVD video followed by a 30-minute question and discussion period.

“We will embark on a trip across more than 400 years of Christianity in

Global Outreach Sunday celebrated On Sunday, Sept. 16, Center for Spiritual Living Delta is hosting a special program honoring Centers for Spiritual Living’s™ global growth movement. In a message specially prepared for this event, Rev. Joy Robinson will describe the

organization’s global outreach, unveil its food project, and share information about the activities of its international communities. The celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. at 658 Howard Street.

For more information, call 874-3425.

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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

America — from before the pilgrims to television and Internet evangelism — in this DVD series and discussion group,” said group leader Jim Leser.

“We’ll gain valuable perspective on the people and ideas that shaped America and see how the United States came to be the first nation in history based upon the ideal of religious liberty.

“Through this DVD showing we will meet spiritual visionaries, leaders, and entrepreneurs who shaped Christianity. We’ll also learn about key events, movements, and controversies that continue to affect us and will influence the future of the church in

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.

Delta First Church of God is hosting its second “Free For All” event on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. Everything is free — clothes, furniture, decor, books and so much more. It’s all free for the

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taking! It’s like a garage sale where nothing has a price. There will be booths for free Bibles and free prayer requests. After all, salvation is free! Come see what else you can get for free. Contact Pas-

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tor Bob or Linda Aubery, 874-4647, for more information.

The event will be held at the church at 1102 Howard Street (corner of 11th and Howard). It is open to one and all.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5th and Oak, Paonia • 527-4239 Bishop Stephen W. Bayles Sacrament Meeting 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Priesthood & Relief Society 12:10-1:00 p.m.

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia • 527-4629 www.biblecenteronline.com John Owen, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH 639 Samuel Wade Rd., Paonia • 527-4644 www.nfbcpaonia.org Pastor Tobey Williams Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

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

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

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

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue, Paonia • 527-3161 www.paoniachristianfellowship.com Pastor Scott McIntire Sunday Services: Sunday School for ages 2-112 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.

Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m.

Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m.

Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m.

Please join our family for a variety of music and worship.

Something for everyone!

ADVENTIST CHURCH

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

in this free discussion group. Meetings will take place Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. in Westminster Hall at 135 East 4th Street in Delta. For more information call Becky Branton at 8744893.

Delta First Church of God hosts ‘Free For All’

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

in a pluralistic society?

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All in the community are invited to participate

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

America.

“We will explore the questions: Is America now or has it ever been a Christian nation? What is the meaning of separation of church and state?

How can the church be a faithful Gospel witness

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST

13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 P.O. Box 7 Minister Windell Howard Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Thursday: Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

FREE CHURCH Christ Centered Country Church Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Independent and Fundamental www.newhopefree.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nursery Available 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Youth Groups — schedules vary Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH National Historical Register site 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Pastor Deb Edwards Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

OF HOTCHKISS Children & Youth Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! After School Program (K-8) Wed. 3:45 p.m.

Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Also offering counseling, men’s prayer SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Pastor Seth Coridan more information.

Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

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

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga, Paonia Pastor Russell Fletcher Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Child care provided every Sun. and on special occasions.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

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

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

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

PAONIA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 41012 Lamborn Dr., PO Box 932, Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Seth Coridan • 970-210-3398 Saturday Services 9:00 a.m.

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OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

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ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

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Community Calendar ‘Frank Sinatra’ is coming to Delta 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.

Thursday, September 6

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

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 55 numbers for $250, orange is 50 numbers and blue is 54 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

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

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

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

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, doors open 6 p.m., films start 7 p.m., Montrose Pavilion, 1800 East Pavilion Place, Montrose.

Tickets: $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets purchased at Coffee Traders, downtown Montrose. Hosted by Colorado Canyons Association (CCA).

Friday, September 7

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 ????. Call Jim Cazer, 8722410 for more information.

Saturday, September 8

DENIM & DIAMONDS GALA, 6:00 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Sponsored by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

CHOOSE YOUR APPLEFEST POSTER, Valley Symphony’s “Pops In The Park” concert, 5-7 p.m. Pictures on display under the pavilion; public invited to cast a vote for their favorite. Contact Rae-Ann with questions: rae-anns@live.com CONSERVATION CENTER VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY, 4-6 p.m., Paonia River Park. Bring a side dish or dessert, chair, plate and utensils. Call Sarah Sauter to RSVP 527-5307 x201.

Monday, September 10

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

Tuesday, September 11

“9-11” MEMORIAL, 9 a.m., Delta Middle School. Join veterans of Lee Marts Post 3571 of the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary as they plant a tree to honor those who sacrificed their lives.

Friday, September 14

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

OPENING RECEPTION for Oklahoma Laday Artists, Plein Aire Paint Out At Log Hill and Summer Art Camp Student Show, 6-8 p.m., Creamery Arts Center, Hotchkiss.

Saturday, September 15

“FREE FOR ALL” EVENT, 9-11 a.m., Delta First Church of God, 1102 Howard Street (corner of 11th and Howard), Delta. Everything is free (clothes, furniture, decor, books, etc.) Booths for free Bibles and free prayer requests too. For more information, call Pastor Bob or Linda Aubery, 874-4647.

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.

Tuesday, September 18

CELEBRATING HORIZON CARE CENTER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY, 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 19

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

Thursday, September 20

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

Wednesday, September 26

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

September 27-30

MOUNTAIN HARVEST FESTIVAL in Paonia.

Thursday, September 27

HARVEST OF VOICES — Kick off Mountain Harvest Festival with a harvest of the North Fork Valley’s bounty of writing talent, 7:30 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia.

Friday, September 28

BLUE SAGE CHILI COOK-OFF at Mountain Harvest Festival, 5 p.m., Paonia Town Park.

Wednesday, October 3

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.

Saturday, October 6

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 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157. Chili potluck.

Monday, October 8

The swingin’ sultry sounds of Sinatra are back with the ultimate Frank Sinatra tribute show starring Derek Evilsizor. He’s got the look, the voice, the singing style and mannerisms of “ol’ blue eyes” himself — you simply won’t believe your eyes and ears. From “Luck be a Lady” to “Fly Me to the Moon” and everything in between, get ready to step back in time while Derek Evilsizor brings Sinatra alive.

Derek Evilsizor has performed all across the United States and Mexico impersonating Frank

Sinatra for over 10 years.

You’ll have a chance to see his show in Delta Oct. 12 and 13 at the Delta Elks Lodge. There will be three performances. Two performances will be open to the public Saturday at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. A Friday dinner show is open only to Elks members and their guests.

Tickets for the public performances on Saturday, Oct. 13, are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Elevator access is available from the south parking lot. Tickets can be purchased at the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Delta County Federal

Credit Union in Delta and Hotchkiss, Delta County Independent or at the Delta Elks Lodge. Elks members must RSVP for the Friday, Oct. 12, dinner show by calling 8743624. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early.

For more information call the Delta Elks Lodge at 874-3624.

Brass quintet opens community concert series

The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass will perform in Delta Monday, Sept. 17, at the Delta Center for Performing Arts and Education, 822 Grand Avenue. The Delta Montrose Community Concert Association presents this outstanding brass quintet at 7:30 p.m.

The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass is composed of five of America’s top brass musicians who are dedicated to bringing the joyous experience of great music to a wide range of audiences. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of Derek Evilsizor as Sinatra men and women in Amer-

ican culture, the quintet is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone.

They especially like to reach out to the world’s youth and inspire them to reach their dreams.

Rodney Mack, founder and trumpet player, was born in New Orleans. He began taking classic trumpet lessons at the age of 11 with his cousin, Wynton Marsalis. Referred to as a “trumpet prodigy,” he made his solo debut at the age of 15 with the New Orleans Symphony.

He then received national attention at the age of 19 as soloist with the Bos-

ton Pops. He has since received numerous honors as principal trumpet with several of the world’s finest symphony orchestras.

He gives master classes at the Juilliard School, and the national and international trumpet guild conferences.

For more information about this concert, contact Bob Brown at 8354480, Sue Roushar at 249-9154, or Charlie Huff at 921-4142. Season tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Single tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students and may also be purchased at the door.

Fun run/bike ride benefits DCMH Lace up your shoes and check the air in your bike tires. It’s time for the Pea Green Pedal, an event to benefit the Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship Fund. This is the first year for the fun run/bike ride, which

offers options for every member of the family.

All activities begin and end at the Lions Pavilion in Confluence Park on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. for the bike ride, with a 9 a.m. start for either an 18-mile or 40-

mile bike ride. The 40mile route is a loop to Olathe and back on gently rolling terrain. The 18-mile ride heads south to Banner Road before doubling back toward Delta. Both options take bicyclists through the farming community of Pea Green, where water and restrooms will be available.

The fee for the bike ride is $30 if pre-registered by Sept. 10 and $35 after that date.

Registration for the 5k fun run begins at 10 a.m. The run through Confluence Park starts at 10:30 a.m.

Registration for the 5k run/walk is $20 by Sept.

10 and $25 after. Kids

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.

The club members have viewed parts one and two of Bill Fortney’s macro-photography webinar in preparation for this exercise, but you do

Bird banding planned at Ridgway park The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, Black Canyon Audubon Society and Ridgway State Park are partnering for a public bird banding at Ridgway State Park, at the confluence of Dallas Creek. Experience reallife research in action as biologists gather scientific data by measuring, weighing, identifying, aging and banding individual song birds. The event runs from 7:30 to 11 a.m., with a guided nature walk from 7:30 to 9. A park pass costing $7 is required for each vehicle.

not have to have studied macro-photography to participate. The public is welcome at no charge.

Call Rae-Ann Simmons at 856-7809 or email raeanns@live.com for more information.

12 and under can participate for free. Register

by Sept. 10 to be guaranteed a free T-shirt. After that date they’ll be available on a first come, first serve basis. Lunch at the Lions Pavilion is included in the registration fee and will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. A fee of $5 will be charged to non-participants.

A registration form can be found online at dcmh foundation.org.

In conjunction with the ride, the DCMH Foundation will be raffling off a 1.1 Trek bicycle. Raffle tickets are available from foundation board members or by calling 874-2291. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival tours Montrose Join Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) as it hosts the international award winning Wild and Scenic Film Festival on tour at the Montrose Pavilion on Sept. 6. Wild & Scenic focuses on films which speak directly to recreationists, public land stewards and film connoisseurs.

“Colorado Canyons has recently expanded to work on stewardship and education projects in Dominguez-Escalante and Gunnison Gorge national conservation areas,” says CCA executive director Joe Neuhof.

“Spending the evening with the Montrose community while sharing these wonderful films will be a great introduction to our group.”

Featured films cover a broad range of topics from recreation to stewardship. Some of the

films CCA selected are closely linked to issues and places in western Colorado while some were chosen for pure artistic and entertainment value. There will be a special screening of the four-minute teaser video “Flume Fever” documenting the reconstruction of 48 feet of the historic Hanging Flume on the San Miguel River by Mara Ferris, Gen9Productions. This is the introduction to a longer version coming out spring of 2013.

The evening program includes a drawing, refreshments and other information on the great work CCA and partners are accomplishing on the Western Slope. The festival will feature partners of Colorado Canyons Association at the event representing recreation, hunting and angling

groups from around the region. “Our partnership with Colorado Canyons Association and other groups working to steward the BLM lands is vital to finding a healthy balance to use of the land and ensuring recreation continues to be a focus on these lands,” says COPMOBA board member Bill Harris.

The doors open at 6 p.m. and the films begin at 7 p.m. The Montrose Pavilion is located at 1800 E. Pavilion Place.

Tickets are $8 in advance and can be purchasd at Coffee Traders in downtown Montrose or by visiting www.colorado canyonsassociation.org.

Tickets will also be available at the door at a cost of $10.

For more information contact Joe Neuhof 263-7902 or e-mail joe@ canyonsassociation.org.

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

Thursday, October 11

City of Delta Activity Update

HARVEST-FAMILY POTLUCK WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 12 noon, Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

Wednesday, October 17

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.

Saturday, October 20

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. All Plus. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer.

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

Saturday, November 3

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.

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

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

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

• HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee.

• TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY - On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate.

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

• ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, September 17 from 4:30-9:00 p.m.

Please register online at www. aliveat25.us.

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

• JOY OF PAINTING CLASSES Saturday classes, September 22 (Floral), 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please pre-register.

• COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE - Saturday, September 15 from

7:00-10:00 p.m. Music by Ula VaunKirkman.

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

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

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

• HANDGUN SAFETY - Saturday, September 29 or October 20 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Classes fill up fast - so register early!

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

• OURAY PERIMETER TRAIL HIKE - Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 8:00 a.m.-

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SILVERTON DAY TRIP - Wednesday, September 19 from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Please register by September 14.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS October 15-19, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Must pass a pre-skills test.

PICKLEBALL LEAGUE - New league - register now for Intermediate/ Advanced league on Friday mornings starting at 8:00 a.m. Beginner league on Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. League start September 14.

START SMART GOLF - on Tuesday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. for 6 sessions (no class Oct. 16 or Nov. 6). It is a parent/child participation program for ages 5-7.

START SMART BASKETBALL - On Tuesday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m. for 6 sessions (No class Oct. 16 or Nov. 6). It is a parent/child participation program for ages 3-5.

DAY TRIP TO CROSS ORCHARDS LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM-GJ - Saturday, October 20 from 9:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please register by October 15.

CPR/FIRST AID - Next class Saturday, October 13 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCE - 5-week class starts Mon., September 24 at 7:00 p.m. (Beginners) and 8:00 p.m.

(Intermediate).

• LEARNING SOCIAL DANCE - 5-week class starts on Wed., September 26 at 7:00 p.m. (Theater Jazz) and 8:00 p.m. (Learning Social Dance).

• BASIC ARCHERY YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES - Offered on Sundays for ages 10-17 (Youth) Oct. 7 and 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Adult) Oct. 21 and 28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

• BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING - On Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pay by the month.

FALL DANCE CLASSES with Linda Dysart start the week at Sept. 11 TAP • BALLET JAZZ • HIP HOP CHILDREN’S & PRE-SCHOOL PRE -SCHOOL DANCE Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Cultural Dept. for more information on any of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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Aerial spraying in Hotchkiss a topic for executive session

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The Board of Delta County Commissioners adjourned into its bi-monthly executive session to discuss three topics including West Nile Virus and mosquito spraying in Hotchkiss.

The commissioners were hearing a report from county environmental health director Ken Nordstrom on the possible “adulticide spraying in Hotchkiss” when he was asked to save the topic for the commissioners’ executive session.

County attorney Christine Knight had already requested an executive session to discuss negotiations, more specifically, she explained, the possibility of a lawsuit by the county against a

business.

Commission chair Olen Lund had asked that two other items be added to the closed door meeting agenda for the purpose of receiving advice from counsel. One topic was mosquito spraying in Hotchkiss; the other was not identified.

The Colorado Press Association offers guidance to the state’s member newspapers on the procedure for local government bodies to adjourn into executive session.

That guidance cites the Colorado Open Meetings Law: “The particular matter to be discussed (must be disclosed) in as much detail as possible without compromising the purpose for which the executive session is autho-

GRAND OPENING

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 customers to order at the front counter will receive a card good for a FREE Egg McMuffin every week for a year

rized,” and the particular matter must be disclosed before a vote on the closed session is taken.

On the specific “advice from counsel” exemption that allows closed meetings “for conferences with an attorney . . . for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions,” the CPA advises newspapers, based on statute and case law, the following: 1) To the extent the

discussion concerns an ongoing case, the public body must announce the particular case(s) that has given rise to the legal question that will be discussed.

2) To the extent the discussion concerns an actual threat or notice of potential litigation, the public body must announce the particular nature of the potential litigation and the name of the claimant(s).

Conduct your own energy audit Colorado State University Extension is offering workshops throughout the state to help people assess their home’s potential for cost effective energy improvements, as well as the viability of implementing solar and wind energy. Everyone interested in reducing their energy costs and/ or taking advantage of renewable energy is encouraged to attend.

Participants will receive training in using computer tools that will help them conduct an energy assessment and analyze both the practical and financial feasibility of adding a renewable energy system to their home. There will also be up-to-date information on how to finance energy improvements that could ease the concerns of those wary of upfront costs.

The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

22, at the Mesa County Courthouse in Grand Junction. The meeting

will be held downstairs in the multi-purpose room.

The fee is $10 payable by check or cash at the door.

Lunch is included.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, contact Sharal Foss at sharal.foss@colostate.edu or 491-6281.

House damaged by fire A house at 35106 Hanson Mesa Road, Hotchkiss, was severely damaged by fire the morning of Sept.

2. The house is owned by Michael Knehs, who told sheriff ’s deputies he was working on a motorcycle in a lower level garage. It is speculated that fumes may have ignited the natural gas in a nearby hot water heater. Hotchkiss firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before the home burned completely.

Gunnison Gorge geology explained You already know about the breathtaking setting of the Gunnison River Gorge and the stark, mysterious beauty of the surrounding adobe hills. But do you know about the dynamic geologic forces that created this landscape? Join Dr. Dave Noe, senior geologist from the Colorado Geological Survey, to learn about the formation of the gorge. Dr. Noe will show how geologists use clues offered by existing geology to piece together its history. Melting glaciers, breaking natural dams, large floods, volcanic explosions, and

catastrophic mudslides... these all contributed to form the fascinating landscape that we see today.

Dr. Dave Noe’s presentation is being offered in conjunction with the Montrose BLM. It will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Gunnison Forks overlook, which is on the bluff directly above the Gunnison River Pleasure Park. Take the Gunnison Forks/Pleasure Park turn off on ∑Hwy. 92, turn right at the wood fence (approximately 1⁄4 mile) before dropping down the hill.

Follow this dirt road to the overlook.

You and a guest are invited Please join us for a free special presentation focused on practical and useful ways to teach children about money.

★ 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 Come Join Us for Fun and Excitement and Don’t Forget to Register for our 5K Fun Run.

When: Tuesday, September 25, 2012; 7:00 p.m.

Where: American Legion; 315 West 5th St. (Hwy. 348 across from Town Park); Olathe, CO Hosted by: Primerica and American Century Investments Local Office Address: 308 Main Street; Ste. 204; PO Box 570; Olathe, CO 81425 Local Office Phone: (970) 323-5755 RSVP: To ensure you receive a kids’ activity book at the seminar (to later share with your kids) please reply to Lynette Rowland at 323-5755 or lrowland.jjy20@primerica.com

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Hotchkiss holds special meeting about West Nile A special meeting of the Hotchkiss Town Council will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 6-7:30 p.m.

The town council will discuss mosquito control and possible mitigation due to concerns over increased cases of West Nile Virus.

The meeting is in response to the Town of Hotchkiss being notified by the Delta

County Department of Health and Human Services that there were seven more human cases of West Nile Virus in the county from Aug. 26 to Sept.

1. Four of those cases were in the North Fork area.

The Hotchkiss Town Hall is located at 276 West Main Street.

The public is invited to attend.

Crawford water hearing Sept. 5 The Crawford Town Council is conducting a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., at town hall.

The board of trustees will determine whether to enact a proposal that would raise rates for greater consumption

of water. This is to encourage conservation during droughts and other times of water shortages. The hearing allows constituents an opportunity to express their views about amending the town’s municipal code.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Back to school fun Paonia Elementary School students, parents, teachers and staff had a great time at their Back to School Barbecue last Thursday evening. There was lots of great food and the kids showed they have lots of energy after a hard day at school. They were running, going down slides, climbing on playground equipment and soaring high on the swing set.

Drilling at Blue Mesa will check dam safety Plenty of ideas for Bureau of Reclamation drilling crews will be working on the crest of Blue Mesa Dam, starting on Sept. 12, and continuing through about Oct. 2. Workers will drill three sample holes and install instrumentation in one of the holes to monitor the dam.

The work will have minimal impact to travel across the dam via Colorado Highway 92. Knowing that this roadway is one of Colorado’s most scenic routes, connecting the north and south rims of the Black Canyon, workers will maintain one lane of traffic throughout the drilling operation. There will be warning signs and stop lights on the approaches to both ends of the dam to con-

trol traffic. The delay in any direction should be less than five minutes. Fall activities relying upon Highway 92, including hunting, camping, and scenic viewing of the fall colors, should not be impacted by the drilling work.

The information gleaned from the core samples and instrumentation will be used

by Reclamation for consideration of short and long-term performance of the dam related to dam safety and security measures. Studies like these are an ongoing effort by Reclamation to protect the public investment in water and hydropower projects. To varying degrees these, and similar tests, occur on all Reclamation dams throughout the west.

next year’s Cherry Days Steering committee will meld ideas into coordinated plan for 2013 event

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Paonia Chamber of Commerce hosted a public meeting to discuss what people want to be included in next year’s Cherry Days.

The annual event which is centered around the Fourth of July is one of the most antici-

Council discusses audit behind closed doors

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Paonia Town Council began its meeting on Aug. 28 by starting two hours early, a fact not widely known. The 5 o’clock start time was to accommodate Pete Blair and an associate by phone for an executive session concerning town audits. Those in attendance at the executive session also included the Mayor Neal Schwieterman, town attorney Jim Briscoe, and trustees Ross King, Corinne Ferguson, Brian Ayers, Eric Goold and Larry Wissbeck. There was no public announcement following the session.

Ross King said the streets committee will schedule a meeting with those concerned about the railroad and its crossings within the Town of Paonia. The meeting has not been scheduled yet.

Riverbank Neighborhood has not submitted all information required in a completeness memo from the town. Once the information is received, Mayor Schwieterman said the acceptance or non-acceptance process would commence.

King then moved that the 2013 budget be done as a zerobased budget. That would mean that there would be no “carry-overs” from the previous year. This action is needed since the 2011 and 2012 audits are not completed. He requested a cash flow analysis on the financial condition of the town. King noted that the work papers for the 2013 budget had not been received yet.

The council concurred with King to proceed with the zerobased 2013 budget.

Mayor Schwieterman explained that the 2013 budget work papers were to have

been distributed to the council that evening. However, due to over 300 shut-off notices sent out in error due to a change in water billing procedures, the budget work papers were delayed. Included among those who didn’t receive their bills was trustee Eric Goold. After the situation was understood, there were actually only three shut-off notices rather than 300.

Alexis Halbert of the Paonia Chamber of Commerce asked for one-half of the $25 fee be waived for rental of the community room. The chamber held a meeting in the room on Aug. 29. Jim Briscoe said he would pay the fee because he wants to see the community come together about Cherry Days. Trustee Amber Kleinman, who was absent, sent a note requesting that the fee not be waived. She wants people who use the room to start paying the fee.

First State Bank of Colorado in Paonia and the Town of Paonia have approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) over the parking lot at 117 Main Avenue.

Trustee Ferguson explained the town received a complaint in the winter of 2010 that the lot was being used as a parking lot which violated the land development regulations. Upon investigation, Ferguson found a 2009 request by the bank to build a parking structure on the lot.

Council declined that request.

Afterward an agreement was made with the town that the lot could continue to be used as a parking lot. Stipulations included only 50 percent of the lot could contain parking and the Main Avenue alley could not be used as an entry.

Because the town had

allowed the bank to use the lot for parking for over 20 years, they do not have any means to disallow the use now.

Ferguson had had discussions with Kenny Hinyard, bank president, about developing a memorandum of understanding and with the bank board being in agreement, the council approved the MOU. The lot will be used for bank employee parking only and with a 12-vehicle maximum.

Vehicles will only enter the lot from the alley between Main and Grand Avenue. Vehicles will cover no more than 50 percent of the lot. There shall be no permanent parking structure installed including asphalt, concrete or other permanent flat surfaces. Gravel will be allowed. The bank agrees to maintain landscaping between the lot and neighboring residential properties and in the area beyond the parking area towards Main Avenue.

The Town of Paonia will re-install the water tap and meter for 117 Main Avenue.

The town will maintain landscaping on two town-owned parking lots located off Main Avenue, east and west of the 200 block.

Town clerk Barbara Peterson was not present at the council meeting due to illness.

The council tabled her request for a Red Pen Campaign for the comprehensive plan. Peterson had asked at a previous work session for the council’s approval of a $10,000 budget to print and mail to town residents the comprehensive plan to gather the maximum amount of public comment as possible.

Peterson had written the plan as her master’s thesis. King commented he was concerned PAONIA AUDIT TO B2

pated events in Paonia. People plan their vacations around Cherry Days to not miss out on class reunions, the parade, entertainment and activities for the entire family. This year, however, the chamber was stung by criticism that Cherry Days was not what it should be.

Opinions on what it should be, what should be included, what should be dropped and how many days should be included for Cherry Days were collected through a survey and written on sheets hung on the walls at town hall for a public meeting on Aug. 29. The chamber received 81 surveys. The current population of Paonia is more than 1,500.

The survey asked what people felt were the traditions that should be maintained.

Responses included class reunions, the July 4th celebration, time with family and friends, a volunteer-run event, patriotic and cherry themes, agricultural celebration, celebrate Paonia and local businesses and organizations, involve longtime community members and traditions, a

blend of old and new traditions, Cherry Day Royalty, the parade and a celebration good for kids and families.

Those at the well-attended meeting added other traditions they would like to see at Cherry Days including mining activities, church in the park, the Color Guard starting the parade and activities at the park, a talent show, hunting and fishing, the carnival and the classic car show.

Similar input was shared about the survey results and additional comments from the public at the meeting concerning the parade, the timing of Cherry Days, Downtown Days, activities, additional concepts, planning, proposals and ideas, next steps and goals.

Of course, not all the ideas shared were in agreement with one another. For that reason volunteers signed up to serve on a steering committee to take all the suggestions and come up with a coordinated plan for the 2013 Cherry Days.

Alexis Halbert, president of the Paonia Chamber of CHERRY DAYS TO B2

It’s time to renew membership in ambulance district

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Don’t throw away that envelope you received in the mail last week from the North Fork Ambulance Association.

Now is the time to renew your EMS membership for yourself, your family and your business.

The North Fork Ambulance Association (NFAA) is member supported. Those with memberships have free ambulance service from NFAA. The NFAA responds to all 911 calls in the North Fork Valley and should a patient require an Advanced Life Support rendezvous or helicopter transport for a higher level of care, those agencies will bill the patient separately. NFAA members are not billed for transport they provide.

NFAA household memberships are $60 a year. A senior membership for those 65 and older is $40 a year.

Members are covered at home and wherever they travel in the North Fork Valley.

A business membership is $75 a year and covers any business patron that is injured or becomes ill on the

premises during normal business hours. As a benefit this membership offers discounted family memberships at $50 a year for the owner’s residence and employee’s residence in the North Fork Valley.

Memberships cover Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.

Non-member patient charges for transport are over $1,000 per trip.

The NFAA is communitybased providing outreach with their Kiddie Train at area events, their Vial of Life program, DUI and Accident Awareness Mock Crash at local high schools, accident prevention at K-8 area schools, first aid station at local events and standby at sporting and special events.

The NFAA is funded by grants, donations, EMS memberships and non-member patient fees, and receives no tax revenue. The NFAA volunteer staff saves North Fork Valley residents over $1 million each year in wages alone.

For more information, call 872-4303 or visit their website at www.northforkambulance.com.

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Colorado Grand road racers return to Hotchkiss The Colorado Grand celebrates its 24th annual tour with a lunch stop in Hotchkiss on Friday, Sept. 14. The Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce has hosted a lunch for the Colorado Grand road racers on their multi-day jaunt around Colorado for 18 of the past 24 years.

The Colorado Grand is a non-competitive road race that involves nearly 100 vintage cars and covers 1,000 miles of Colorado’s most scenic roadways. For obvious scenic reasons, the Colorado Grand has chosen a

route through the North Fork Valley every year since 1988 — stopping for lunch in either Hotchkiss or Paonia.

The cars that participate in the Grand are of a unique pedigree.

Participants drive pre1960 vintage sports cars — some of the painstakingly restored cars are nearly a century old, and are a thrill to behold.

The cars will begin arriving at the fairgrounds in Hotchkiss around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, and will all be back on the road by 1:30 p.m. The lunch

Cherry Days FROM PAGE B1 Commerce, conducted the meeting and agreed to lead the next meeting.

However, after that the chamber wants to step back from running Cherry Days. The chamber wants to focus on their mission of helping local businesses thrive.

For the 2012 Cherry Days, the chamber took in $39,000 in revenue minus $32,000 in expenses generating a $7,000 profit for the chamber. The money funds other activities of the chamber. The fact

that the chamber hired a coordinator for Cherry Days and that the chamber received a profit for working seven months on the celebration has been criticized by some who want the celebration to be non-profit and all-volunteer.

Halbert thanked Jim Briscoe, Town of Paonia attorney, for paying the $25 room rental fee for the community room at town hall. The chamber had asked Paonia Town Council to waive the fee for the meeting.

Paonia audit FROM PAGE B1 about the demands on town staff with the budget and cash flow analysis. He wants the town to get its “house in order” before starting anything else. Wissbeck noted the town was operating without a good master plan but didn’t think one was needed right now. Eric Goold also commented that while the compre-

hensive plan is important, it doesn’t have to be done now. He doesn’t feel it’s necessary for everyone to receive a copy, perhaps a one-page synopsis would be enough. He feels the cost will be too expensive otherwise. Brian Ayers moved to table any action until Peterson would be present to answer questions and comments by the trustees.

stop is a fun event that the public is encouraged to attend. There is no admission to see these amazing automobiles and the drivers are excited to let you examine their vehicles close up.

Not only is this event a thrill to attend, but the Colorado Grand Association is a charitable organization that leaves money in the valley when they leave. In return for lunch, the Colorado Grand Board donates $6,000 to the Hotchkiss Chamber, provides a $5,000 scholarship to a Hotchkiss High School senior, and in years past has provided additional donations to local non-profit groups.

In an effort to promote the bounty of the valley, the chamber will be organizing a lunch catered by local restaurants and

food producers that features locally grown and produced foods. Barbecue beef, beans, veggie wraps, salad with local greens, rolls, fruit cobbler, Big B’s fresh cider, and fresh, local fruit will all be on the menu. The cost of lunch for community members is $8.

Visitors may feel free to mingle with the drivers and support crew. In years past, well-known personalities including Jerry Seinfeld have participated in the event. A driver list is not released prior to the event, but a good time is guaranteed for all who attend.

For more information on the event, visit the chamber’s website at www.HotchkissChamber. com, call Nathan Sponseller at First State Bank of Colorado 872-3111 or call the chamber’s phone line at 872-3226.

Photo by Kathy Browning

Transforming Painting of the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia is in progress. The new bright exterior sports Georgian revival blue, bravado red and tawny tan. Roger Bissell is leading the painting volunteers.

Volunteers install raptor deterrents in Gunnison sage grouse habitat Over the last weekend in August, Bureau of Land Management staff partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Crawford

Gunnison Sage Grouse working group and local volunteers to install raptor deterrents within the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.

Don Laux is celebrating 85 years Don Laux will celebrate his 85th birthday at an open house at 38832 Fruitland Mesa Road in Crawford.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help Don celebrate his special day.

Friends and family are invited to join him from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Don Laux

In addition to the professional staff and volunteers, Cedaredge High School and Crawford Middle School science students installed the metal devices to prevent birds, such as ravens and hawks that prey on sage grouse, from roosting on the tops of fences around water seep areas.

Beginning in 2011, the National Wild Turkey Federation has provided over $160,000 for Gunnison sage grouse habitat improvement projects including the development of the water seep areas and raptor deterrents within the Gunnison Gorge NCA. “In the Gunnison Gorge NCA, 22,400 acres are designated as Gunnison

Sage Grouse Areas of Critical Environmental Concern,” said Missy Siders, BLM wildlife biologist. “It is imperative for us to develop strong partnerships with outside organizations and volunteers to improve, enhance and protect wildlife habitat on public lands.”

The group also installed an interpretive sign about the Gunnison sage grouse and worked on habitat improvement projects at the beginning of C77 Road.

Visitors to the area should stay on designated routes to refrain from disturbing the Gunnison sage grouse population.

For information, contact Siders at (970) 2405332 or msiders@blm.gov.

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North Fork principals pursue high standards with staff, students

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Prospects for the 20122013 school year are looking great. Principals in the North Fork Valley have set their goals Crawford K-6

Doug Egging Doug Egging, who has just joined the staff as principal, is in his 18th year in the Delta County School District. He was principal at Lincoln Elementary in Delta for six years, and previous to that two years as the assistant principal. Earlier in his career Egging was an assistant principal at Hotchkiss K-8 for two years and before that a teacher for three years.

He worked four years as a teacher in Cedaredge.

Egging was born in Denver and after graduating from Western State College he applied for a position in Delta County.

“I was fortunate to get the position,” Egging said.

“I think there’s always a push for continuous improvement in Delta County. I think we’re always trying things to give our students the best we can give them,” Egging said. “We’ve been pretty progressive in trying to meet the needs of students.”

Even with cuts in school budgets, the North Fork Valley schools are meeting high academic standards. “With the resources we have had, it makes it even more impressive,” Egging said.

“I think we do a good job, but I also like the attitude that we want to do better.”

Egging’s first goal is to start involving more of the community in the school, working with the chamber of commerce to promote some of the activities the Parent Accountability Team and he are trying to plan. “So that we start pulling in the community and start making the school the central part of Crawford again,” Egging said. That relationship with the chamber includes putting school events on the chamber’s website and hosting some chamber events at the school. “Try to start building it as the school of the community, a place where students want to go to school, parents want to send their kids here because there’s going to be a lot of good

things going on. Try to get our enrollment up so that all kids who live in the Crawford area come to Crawford,” Egging said.

Egging does not just handle his principal duties, he also teaches second grade math.

Crawford School offers pre-school through sixth grade. There are four full-time teachers and two half-time teachers.

Third and fourth grades have combined classes as have grades fifth and sixth. The advantages for combined classes are that younger students learn from the older kids. The disadvantage is that a teacher has to teach two levels of math while only having the same amount of time for a single class.

Crawford School wants to offer weekend activities this winter with volleyball and basketball nights and movie nights.

Egging currently lives in Hotchkiss with his wife Kim, who is a teacher at Delta Academy, a daughter, Karlie, who attends Hotchkiss K-8 and a son, Nolan, who attends Delta Academy. Egging is selling his house and owns four acres outside of Crawford. He wants to be at Crawford School for a long time.

“We just want people to come in and see what a great school it is,” Egging said. “We already have tremendous community support, but we’re going to go for more.”

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Mike Beard Hotchkiss High School has been led by principal Mike Beard for the last 14 years. Prior to that he was an assistant principal at Delta Middle School for three years. He taught P.E., health and science, and coached football, wrestling and baseball at Brush, Colorado Springs and Burlington.

His goal this year is the same as it has been every year. “To have a great learning environment for every student that walks through that door,” Beard said. “Ultimately we want every kid to graduate. We want to prepare them for education beyond high school, whether its a two-year school, four-year school, vocational school, technical school.”

He added, “It’s important to have an education

to fall back on in case things don’t work out.”

Hotchkiss High School has 15 full-time teachers.

Over 70 college credits are offered for the Junior/ Senior Early Scholar Program. They also have an online class for humanities to meet requirements for an associate degree.

“That’s a testament to the staff. A lot of our teachers have two, three, four, five preps during the day,” Beard said. If a teacher teaches six hours of biology that’s one prep.

When a teacher prepares and teaches four or five different classes, that equals four or five preps. “Which is a lot more work,” Beard said.

“Because of that we are able to offer more. If you go to a big school in the Denver metro area most teachers would not have more than two preps in a day.”

The Junior/Senior Early Scholar Program is a huge savings to parents. Students graduate with an associate degree.

The savings last year was $303,849 in college costs.

“It enables kids to expand their horizons when they get to college.

They can double major,” Beard said. “We’ve had a lot of students leave here and graduate [from college] in three years.”

The goal at Hotchkiss High School is to encourage kids to take the classes they are going to need to get into a two-year college, but preferably a four-year college, when they graduate even if they say they aren’t going to college. “It’s a travesty if a kid graduates and he can’t go to college because we haven’t given him the opportunity because he’s short a math credit or a foreign language credit.

There are graduation requirements and Higher Education Academic Requirements (HEAR).”

Freya Bass from the University of Idaho has joined the teaching staff for agricultural education and the FFA program. “We’re real excited to have her. She’s going to do great things for the program.”

At HHS, 125 students out of 240 are involved in extracurricular activities whether its sports, band, choir or academic.

HHS continues to have a strong art and music program. They will have a play this fall.

With their BEST Program (Bulldogs Encouraging Successful Transitions) upper classmen work with freshman.

Each mentor works with five freshmen. “It’s a great bond for the student body,” Beard said.

“I can’t say enough about this veteran staff ’s professionalism and their level of commitment to the success of kids. From the secretaries to the custodians to the kitchen

Final copies of “When the Grass Stood Stirrup High” available The Delta Extension Office has just printed 100 final copies of “When the Grass Stood Stirrup High,” a historical and photographic review of our local landscapes and how they have changed since settlement of the area began.

This book is highlighted by 75 photographic comparisons of local landscapes, including historic photos of the beginnings of the City of Delta and the Town of Hotchkiss, as well as rare historic images of our natural landscapes culled from private collections, archives and libraries.

Written descriptions of the Uncompahgre Basin and Plateau, Grand Mesa, and the North

Fork Valley by explorers and surveyors who visited the area between the 1700s and the 1890s are also included.

The title is taken from a common myth in local memory of the time “when the grass stood stirrup high” — a time before settlement and development began to change the appearance of our local landscapes. Colorado State University Extension, in partnership with many local public and private groups, has researched the history of our area, reviewing landscape descriptions written by early Spanish explorers, military expeditions and land surveys, and has photographically compared our landscapes

using photos taken as long as 120 years ago with recent photographs of those same landscapes.

The result of this effort is this 182-page book, “When the Grass Stood Stirrup High.”

This book makes a great gift for local history buffs, and is available through the Delta County Extension Office for $35 per copy. But hurry!

Once these final 100 copies are gone, they’re gone for good.

The Delta County Extension Office is located at 525 Dodge Street, in Delta, and is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the office at 874-2195.

staff to the teachers, they are student-centered.”

Attendance at HHS is 97 percent and close to 100 percent graduate.

Montessori School

William Eyler William Eyler has been director of North Fork Community Montessori School since its inception. He is starting his 13th year. He and his wife started the school with the help of parents 12 years ago, even before the building was built.

“We have the same staff that we started with basically, except for the secretaries,” Eyler said.

“We would like to continue to serve Delta County residents by providing a great option for families in the educational realm. We are a public school. So many parents think we are a private school,” Eyler said. “I look forward to preparing these kids for middle school and high school.”

One of his goals is for the school to continue to improve on its test scores. “We did very well on our testing the last three years. Even stronger in 2012 than 2011,” Eyler said.

This Montessori School is in the top eight percent of the nation, a

John Irwin award winner. The school serves pre-K3 through sixth grade. They have nine students at a level. In the pre-school this year, they only have five three-year olds. But every other grade is full with a long wait list. The lower elementary has grades first through third with the upper elementary with fourth through sixth grades. Kindergarten is for kids five years old.

“Some day I would like to expand this program because there are so many people on the wait list,” Eyler said. The school can only accommodate nine per grade because of its size. To expand, they would have to build more classrooms or open a satellite school in another community.

The advantage to do it all at their current Hotchkiss location would be administratively. The con would be more bussing of kids.

“We follow the state standards, it’s just done in the younger grades using Montessori materials,” he said. Basically the teachers are adapting state curriculum and making handmade materials to go along with the Montessori materials.

In the older grades, the students work “more abstractly with their minds.” Everything is in a linear sequence. “The kids can see what they are doing using the materials so it is easier for them to understand different concepts,” Eyler said. “It’s using many different senses in the learning process. It’s not just using listening or visual.”

Students are very involved in extra curricular activities including

the Paonia Players, and sports like soccer, baseball and pee wee football. The parents serve as coaches. The school doesn’t have a gym so they use the gym at Hotchkiss High School a couple of periods a week.

“Our philosophy puts the child in the center of the classroom,” Eyler said. “The teacher is not the center . . . The kids are actively involved in their own individual plan. Every child has an individualized pathway to master their education. We’re not funneling everyone down the same path because there are so many diverse differences of the students.

“Has it worked in the 12 years? . . . Almost all of our kids are on the honor roll in junior high and high school. The last two years we’ve had valedictorians at both high schools. Most of the kids are in the top 10 of the top third of their class.

Now we are getting feedback from those in college. This has given them a great foundation for their college experience.”

Ninety-eight percent of the parents are actively involved in the school. They work with kids in the classes. They give two to three hours a month and some give that every week. “It’s a team between the school and the parents,” Eyler said. “The child is very secure in that situation.

They learn more. They love it.”

This is the fourth Montessori school Eyler has started. He is in his 35th year in education.

Editor’s note: Look for comments from more of the principals from North Fork schools.

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Pace holds campaign fundraiser in Paonia

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Sal Pace, who currently serves in the Colorado State House for Pueblo, is hoping to serve in the U.S. Congress upsetting Rep. Scott Tipton’s bid for re-election in November.

Pace came to Paonia for a fundraiser held at the Glennie Coombe Gallery. Prior to the event, Pace sat down for an interview with the Delta County Independent.

Asked about his position on the controversial Bear Ranch Land Exchange Pace said, “Obviously I have a lot of questions and concerns, most notably access to public lands. At the end of the day, as a congressman I’m going to listen to the local community, the local residents who are affected by it. I think that’s the way we have to approach public land decisions.”

Concerning the 22 oil and gas parcels nominated and later deferred by the state BLM director, but still available to be re-nominated Pace said he was concerned that the BLM Resource Management Plan is 20 years old and based on “old math and old science.” He sent a letter six months ago asking BLM to defer the leases. “I believe I was the highest ranking official in the state to do so,” he said. “I think it’s possible to have resource

Sal Pace extraction, in fact we have to. It has to be a balanced approach.” With it being publicly-owned minerals, it makes sense to listen to the people in the communities. “When you sit down and talk to folks, you can learn there is a lot more in common than what people realize,” he said. Everyone should have “a seat at the table with local communities having the largest voice. If we have the right balance, we can all co-exist peacefully.”

Pace said his opponent Rep. Tipton supports and strongly defends the budget presented in congress by vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. “[Tipton] calls Paul Ryan his guru. He not only supported the Ryan budget, he supported a far more extreme Republican study committee budget, a Tea Party Group, in congress that not only raises the retirement age and Social Security to 67 but to 70, and does the

Thur., Sept. 6 Volleyball at Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 7 Volleyball at Grand Valley, 3:30 p.m.; Cross Country at Warrior Inv., 2:30 p.m.; Football at Grand Valley, 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 8 Softball at Eagle Valley, Tourn., TBA; Volleyball vs.

Plateau Valley, 11:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon & 1:00 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 10 JV Football vs. Cedaredge at Home, 4:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 11 Volleyball vs. Norwood, 4:00 p.m.; V Softball vs.

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Sept. 11 & 12 Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:30 p.m.

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same thing to Medicare.

It turns it into a voucher system and eliminates the guarantee for Medicare benefits. It’s a plan Newt Gingrich called ‘rightwing social engineering.’

From my perspective, I have a dad who is 74. He’s had some heart problems including a heart attack.

He’s on his third heart pacemaker and a long list of prescription drugs. I can’t imagine him going into the private market place for insurance and trying to purchase private insurance with a $500 voucher. He, like a lot of seniors, has a pre-existing condition and he’ll be priced out of the market. He lives on Social Security. With his voucher and his entire Social Security check it probably wouldn’t cover the cost of private insurance that Scott Tipton wants him to get instead of Medicare. After a lifetime of hard work, they should be guaranteed the benefits they paid into.”

Pace continued, “And why are we cutting Medicare to provide new tax breaks for multi-millionaires? The average millionaire, if you average all the tax breaks for all the millionaires, would be an additional $265,000 a year in new tax breaks on top of the Bush tax cuts . . .

The average millionaire would have a tax break of over $400,000. What happens to a single mother of two who works fulltime, 40 hours a week at minimum wage? . . . Her salary today is $14,500 a year. She would get an annual tax increase of $1,500, more than 10 percent than what she makes in a year. These aren’t the values of the third district. These aren’t the values of Delta or the North Fork.”

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Recipients of $1,000 scholarships donated anonymously and presented by PEO Chapter GT are (left to right) Nikki Buhrdorf, Erin Jones, Kelsey Spadafora and Beth Wood. Pictured with them are Claudia King and Grace Burgevin of the chapter’s scholarship committee.

Scholarships awarded to five HHS graduates Kimberly Wellman, a senior at Hotchkiss High School, is the recipient of Chapter GT, PEO Sisterhood scholarship of $1,000. In an essay, “Women in Today’s Society,” Wellman states, “I feel women are pillars in society due to their affection, their role in careers, and their strength.”

Wellman will pursue her college education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.

She will major in audiology with the goal of helping the hearing impaired.

During her high school years, she volunteered with children and the elderly.

This year, Chapter GT received a one-time anonymous donation of $4,000 to be presented to outstanding Hotchkiss High School graduates. The young women receiving awards of $1,000 each were Nikki Buhrdorf, Erin Jones,

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Claudia King (left) and Grace Burgevin, Chapter GT, PEO, present a $1,000 scholarship to Kimberly Wellman.

Kelsey Spadafora and Beth Wood. They were presented by GT representatives Claudia King and Grace Burgevin, who expressed the chapter’s gratitude for this generous gift.

Each year, Chapter GT gives a scholarship

of $1,000 or more to a deserving young woman.

This scholarship is rotated among the four Delta County schools. Also, PEO funds scholarships at the state, national and international level, as well as continuing education and vocational grants.

Don’t miss three openings at Creamery Art Center Three shows will have their opening receptions at the Creamery Arts Center on Friday, Sept.

14, from 6-8 p.m. Oklahoma Lady Artists (OKLA) “Seeing Beyond Through OKLA Eyes” will open in the Creamery’s Peach Gallery and on “The Wall”, “Plein Aire Paint Out At Log Hill” will be presented in the Churro Gallery and Summer Art Camp Student Show will be featured in the Youth Gallery. All shows will continue until Oct. 8.

In addition to the shows, the opening reception will feature a silent auction for the children’s “Save the Barn” drawings and the Creamery’s Salsa Contest and Tasting Fundraiser.

Oklahoma Lady Artists (OKLA) was organized as a group in 2007.

Shared goals include promoting art created by women with exhibitions in selected gallery and museum venues.

Representational fine art paintings and sculpture portray still life, landscape, wildlife, historical and figurative subjects.

Mediums are oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and bronze.

Membership in OKLA is by invitation only. Artist Burneta Venosdel is a former member of the Creamery Arts Center.

OKLA artists have earned accolades, received published reviews and had numerous invitational and solo exhibitions of their art.

Works are included in private, corporate, civic and museum collections.

Collectively, the members have experience as commercial artists, illustrators, art instructors and gallery owners.

The second art show is from the Plein Aire Paint Out At Log Hill.

This diverse group of local artists planned their three-phase artis-

tic adventure starting with “The View” painting and drawing from an area located on Log Hill above the town of Ridgway, on an escarpment with a fantastic panorama looking to the south on the Sneffles Range of the San Juans. Then the group followed up with “The Location,” taking photos of their work as seen from Log Hill followed by the display of art work itself. Several of the artists’ pieces in the show will include a photo of what they were painting as well as the actual work of art.

Easels, cameras and paint supplies were quickly secured as the day passed on and the wind whipped across the cliff edge. The plein aire group decided it was time to go home.

The group that painted was John Mitchell, Daphna Russell, Susi Replogle, Bev Thomas, Carol Ann Rasmussen, Carol Vitz, Joanne Tullis, and John and Connie Willette.

The Sept. 14 opening reception will also include the Creamery’s annual exhibit in the Youth Gallery of the proj-

ects from the wonderful art produced by our talented students during the Creamery’s Summer Art Camp.

There will also be a display and silent auction of the fabulous renditions of the Hotchkiss Barn done by our Creamery After School artists.

The students drew and painted their interpretations of this historic icon and donated their work to WCIA’s “Save the Hotchkiss Barn” project.

These wonderful works will be on display and up for bidding in a silent auction during the opening. All proceeds from the sale of these magical drawings will go to “Save the Barn.”

Got a great fresh salsa recipe? Whether it’s hot or not, enter the Creamery’s salsa contest to win great prizes and the admiration of friends and neighbors! Come enjoy great salsa tasting and vote for your favorite salsa. Tasting tickets will be $5 for 6 different salsas and one voting ticket. Jars of all entries will be available for purchase. Call 8724848 for details on how to enter the contest.

The Creamery Arts Center, located at 165 Bridge Street in Hotchkiss, is open Monday-Saturday 11-6. Phone 872-4848 for further information or visit www. creameryartscenter.org.

Immanuel Lutheran hosts Friendship Day You are invited to join members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church for Friendship Day at Paonia Town Park on Saturday, Sept. 8. The members want to get to know the fellow residents of Paonia and the surrounding area

better.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a free luncheon at the park in the sheltered area near the bathrooms.

Come and meet the members of the church and fellow residents.

Crawford woman chosen for ag leadership course Hannah Todd of Crawford is among 30 participants chosen for the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program to comprise class 12.

The 18-month program, led by the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program, is an intensive study of agriculture worldwide that equips people in the agriculture industry to become leaders in their fields. “Participants will collaborate with others, and establish mentoring relation-

ships with professionals serving agriculture and rural communities,” said Angie Cue, executive director of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program.

“Given the critical issues facing agriculture today, there is a need to provide an intensive leadership program to develop a new generation of leaders,” said state Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, board president of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program.

The course focuses on communications, government, policy, economics, social and cultural issues and change management. Through the program, leaders will have the opportunity to travel internationally, nationally and statewide to extend their knowledge on the global agriculture industry.

The first session will begin in September.

For more information about CALP, see http:// coloagleaders.org.

BUSINESS

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McDonald’s celebrates its updated look with healthy menu options that owner DebMcDonald’s has a bie Shea Long is anxious fresh, new look along to share with Delta area

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

residents. She is planning a grand re-opening celebration Saturday, Sept.

8, beginning at 5 a.m.

DMEA backs Uncompahgre Valley soil health project On Monday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m. agricultural leader John Harold will host a gathering of members of the Uncompahgre Soil Health Project thanking the Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) board of directors for a $20,000 donation which will help secure a $1.35 million Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) federal grant for the project.

The event will be held at John Harold’s farm at the four-mile corner of Highway 348 and 5400 Road, Olathe, and will feature comments from several key project members and a check presentation.

The Uncompahgre Valley Soil Health Project is a farmer-led effort focused on agriculture sustainability in Delta and Montrose counties.

Rather than fight the federal and state regulatory impacts on water quality, farmers have chosen to proactively seek on-theground solutions.

In 2011, Painted Sky Resource Conservation and Development Council held a major federal grant approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Services within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Painted Sky RC&D, a non-profit, was about to cease upon the completion of the local Hartland Diversion Dam project. The USDA grant was at risk of being lost.

On Dec. 8, 2011, Delta County Economic Development (DCED) accepted the transfer of the $1.35 million dollar CCPI grant from Painted Sky

RC&D. Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) got on board in March. This is a first-ever partnership between the two organizations with the mutual understanding of the importance of sustaining agriculture in both counties.

In May, Delta County Economic Development and Montrose Economic Development Corporation approached the DMEA board of directors seeking funding for the administration of the CCPI grant and the sustainability of the soil health project.

The DMEA board of directors graciously awarded $20,000 to the project.

This investment will be restricted to the successful implementation of the soil health project and not be used for general administrative or other organizational expenses.

This project will not just benefit one organization, but a community as a whole. By implementing these practices, producers will improve soil quality and in turn water quality through reduced leaching of nutrients, pesticides, and sediment.

By diversifying crop rotations with multiple species, the producers are likely to experience less pest pressure as well as reduced requirement for synthetic inputs. These practices have the potential to improve crop yield and farm profitability.

The grant will serve an estimated 50-75 row crop producers, improving 15,000 to 18,000 acres and up to 78 percent of all

lands cultivated for row crops in the lower Uncompahgre Valley. Also recognized is the substantial role that our local fruit growers play in our counties. In Delta and Montrose counties, approximately 3,000 acres (2,743 in Delta County) are dedicated to our local fruit growers adding another vital contribution to the overall financial health of our local agricultural community.

with free Egg McMuffins for a year to the first 50 front counter orders. It’s said that the early bird gets the worm, and that’s certainly the case Saturday as the 50 early risers will get coupons for 50 free Egg McMuffins.

At 9 a.m., a 5k run/ walk will be sponsored by the City of Delta and McDonald’s to highlight the healthy options offered

by McDonald’s. The run begins on the Confluence Park trails behind Delta Ace Hardware and ends at McDonald’s. Wear your bib to McDonald’s after the event to receive a free Egg McMuffin or oatmeal.

Register at Bill Heddles Recreation Center on the day of the event beginning at 8 a.m. The

cost is $7 per person with a maximum of $15 for a family of three or more.

At 11 a.m. Ronald McDonald will make an appearance. He’s got an array of jokes and magic tricks to share with the kids at 11:30 a.m., and he’s always ready for a photo. He loves to make everyone smile!

At 1 p.m., McDonald’s will be giving away 10 backpacks filled with school supplies. Cake and ice cream will be served from 2 to 3 p.m.

Throughout the day, there will be samples of McDonald’s products and Big Macs/Egg McMuffins will be buy one, get one free.

The Delta restaurant is located at 108 Gunni-

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ISI reaches milestone The crew at ISI celebrated three years without a lost time accident on Aug. 21. ISI employees perform a wide variety of “heavy industrial” steel projects, such as building large industrial steel buildings, fabricating large steel tanks for municipal water storage tanks, processing plant liquids, and mining water/product storage. Currently the crew is working on portable liquid storage tanks for the drilling industry, as well as pipelines, pumping stations, crushers, materials handling systems, screening, handling and conveyor systems, shale oil and gas plants. They also repair coal mining equipment. Most ISI employees live in the area and many have been with the company for a number of years. “We are very proud of our employees, the work they achieve and their safety record!” said R. Glenn Lewis, director of construction for Industrial Systems, Inc.

Know Your Neighbor

“NEW TO DELTA”

Compassionate companion, personal care services provided by FirstLight Home Care of Western Colorado Longtime friends Judy DeVincentis and Starla Merling have a history of caring for others. Recognizing a growing need for such services in the Western Slope, they have opened a First Light Home Care franchise that will serve Delta, Montrose, Ouray and Olathe.

Services include nonmedical companion and personal care services such as cleaning, cooking, personal grooming, errands, transportation and shopping. They’re available to provide assistance for those recovering from surgery or a medical procedure, for new mothers, and as companions for senior citizens.

A “Culture of Care” philosophy is the cornerstone of FirstLight Home Care.

“At FirstLight Home Care, the genuine health and well-being of others is our greatest concern,” said DeVincentis, a well-known local businesswoman. She is active in many civic organizations, and is the General Manager of Western Gravel in Montrose. Prior to that she owned a children’s center in Bayfield, and worked as an Activities Director for a se-

son River Drive and was opened by Debbie Shea Long’s father, Thomas Long, in May, 1990. Debbie says the $600,000 upgrade has not only given McDonald’s a fresh new look inside and out, it has also sped up drivethru service and provided a more positive dining experience.

In conjunction with the store remodel, access will be modified from Gunnison River Drive.

The route proposed for the city’s new alternate truck route will result in the closure of all but one driveway from Gunnison River Drive, so Shea Long has worked out an agreement with City Market to open an access point on the south side of the restaurant.

nior care facility in Durango.

She has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a BA in Elementary Education and Recreation.

Her business partner is

Starla Merling, who has lived in Montrose for over 30 years. She owned and operated a private child care business for 13+ years and was the Assistant Manager of the

Recognizing a growing need for non-medical companion and personal care services on the Western Slope, Judy DeVincentis and Starla Merling have opened a FirstLight Home Care franchise.

Montrose Sonic Drive-in for 10 years.

“We vow to provide firstclass personal service for our clients so they may enjoy warmth, independence and relaxed comfort in their own home or any setting,” Merling said. “Our exclusive Seven Points of Contact ensure exceptional communication and a good match between caregiver and client.”

Judy and Starla did extensive research before deciding to open the first FirstLight Home Care franchise in Colorado. FirstLight Home Care of the Western Slope will serve Delta, San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, Garfield, Hinsdale and Mesa counties.

“With such a large territory, we know we will have many challenges, but we believe in the mission of our business — to provide quality, dependable caregiving for anyone who might be in need of those services.”

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AGRICULTURE

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Island in the Sky ride the ‘best ever!’

The Women’s Surface Creek Saddle Club (WSCSC) sponsored its biyearly Competitive Trail Ride on The Grand Mesa, Aug. 3, 4 and 5. A total of 48 riders from five states competed in the nationally sanctioned NATRC (North American Trail Rider Conference) event.

The NATRC Competitive Trail Ride takes riders and equines over 60 miles of carefully marked and timed trails in two days.

This is a long distance sport where the competitors cover a measured distance within a window of time. In NATRC rides,

veterinary and horsemanship judges provide qualified review of both horses and riders as natural obstacles are encountered along the trail. The emphasis is on education, safety and sportsmanship in a fun, family-oriented environment.

Mother Nature really cooperated this year as the weather on the Grand Mesa was “picture perfect.” Fun, fabulous food and live music were all a part of the special celebration. Riders and volunteers were surprised at check-in with a reception catered by Kevin Doyle

and his son Tommy. The reception included fresh squeezed lemonade, sushi rolls, smoked pheasant, duck, salmon and prime rib. Competitors and volunteers were taking pictures of the food served at the reception and texting the photos to their friends and family back home. Friday evening’s meal was a potluck with fried chicken breast prepared by Cedaredge FoodTown delivered hot to camp and donated by Millennium Wellness.

The theme for Sat-

urday evening’s special dinner “Queens on The Mountain,” which surprised and honored three of the Saddle Club members who have been instrumental in the success of the ride for the past 12 years. Judy Mason was honored as the ride manager; Carolynn Andersen, trail master; and Melanie Son, pulse and respiration captain.

Plaques where presented to the three Queens during Saturday’s evening meal which was catered

by RJ’s Steakhouse. Once

again competitors and volunteers were blown away by the prime rib, barbecued ribs, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, dinner rolls and peach pie.

Two members of the Women’s Saddle Club, Dawn Reeder from Paonia and Bobbi Hansford from Cedaredge, took home top horsemanship honors in the Competitive Pleasure division. Deb Steeddon from Grand Junction was the sweepstakes winner in the Novice Division, Lin Ward from West-

cliff, sweepstake winner in Competitive Pleasure and Ken Wolgram from Craig, Sweepstakes winner in the Open division.

The Women’s Surface Creek Saddle Club would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers, which includes many of their husbands, family members and friends. Also the generous donations of food including the coffee donated by Grand Mesa Discount.

Prizes were also donated by many local retailers and kudos go out to all.

Michael Ripp elected delegate to Angus meeting Michael L. Ripp, Delta, has been elected as a delegate to the 129th Annual American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, November 12 in Louisville, Ky., reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the American Angus Association.

Ripp, a member of the American Angus Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., is one of 330 Angus breeders who have been elected by fellow members in their state to serve as a representative at the annual meeting. Representing 46 states, District of Columbia and

Canada, the delegates will participate in the business meeting and elect new officers and five directors to the American Angus Association board.

The annual event is held in conjunction with the annual banquet and the Super Point Roll of Victory Angus show, November 10-13, during the North American International Livestock Exposition.

The American Angus Association has nearly 30,000 active members and is the largest beef breed organization in the world.

Photo courtesy Elaine Chamberlin

Photo courtesy Elaine Chamberlin

Bobbi Hansford of Cedaredge also took top honors for horsemanship in the Competitive Pleasure division of the Island in the Sky competitive trail ride on the Grand Mesa in August.

Dawn Reeder of Paonia earned top honors for horsemanship in the Competitive Pleasure division of the Island in the Sky competitive trail ride on the Grand Mesa in August.

Will the lower basin make a ‘call’ on the river?

BY JOHN MCCLOW Chair of the Colorado Water Conservation Board & member of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Time is ripe Surface Creek Valley orchards loaded with ripening apples tell the time is ripe for the signature fruit of Cedaredge to head for market and the community’s annual celebration of the event, AppleFest, Oct. 6-7.

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The Colorado River Compact, signed on Nov. 14, 1922, is a compact among the seven Colorado River Basin states and the United States that apportions the use of Colorado River water.

The water is apportioned not to the individual states, but to the Upper Basin (Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico) and to the Lower Basin (Nevada, Arizona, and California),with the dividing line between basins at Lee Ferry, Arizona, a short distance below Glen Canyon Dam. Each basin is allocated the “exclusive beneficial consumptive use” of 7.5 million acre-feet per year.

The obligation to deliver Colorado River water to Mexico is borne equally by the Upper and Lower Basins. Water rights perfected before the Compact was signed are unimpaired by the Compact.

A glance at a map discloses that the sources of the Colorado River lie in the mountains of the Upper Basin, with about 70% of the river’s total flow originating in Colorado. The Upper Basin is currently experiencing a protracted drought that began in 2000 and has continued through 2012 (despite a very wet year in 2011). Because of the drought, attention has become focused on the language in the compact directing that the Upper Basin States “will not cause the flow of the river at Lee Ferry to be depleted below an aggregate of 75 million acre-feet for any period of ten consecutive years.”

That averages out to the 7.5 million acre-feet per year apportioned to the Lower Basin. In addition, the Upper Basin provides one half of the 1.5 million acre-feet per year promised to Mexico in a 1944 treaty. How does the Upper Basin accomplish that, given the variability in river flows?

The short answer is storage. Enacted in 1956, the Colorado River Storage Project Act authorized the construction of a series of Upper Basin reservoirs to collect wet year

flows that can be released to the Lower Basin in dry years. Flaming Gorge (3.5 million acre-feet), Navajo (2.4 million acre-feet) and Aspinall Unit (1.1 million acre-feet) reservoirs collect water high in the basin and deliver it to the Upper Basin water “bank account” in Lake Powell, which has a capacity of 24 million acre-feet. At least 8.23 million acrefeet is released from Lake Powell each year to satisfy the compact and treaty obligations. The releases flow through the Grand Canyon to Lake Mead, the Lower Basin’s water bank account.

If releases from Lake Powell average less than the minimum required over a 10-year period, a strict interpretation of the Compact would result in curtailment of Upper Basin water uses with post-1922 water rights if those uses are responsible for depleting the flows. Such a curtailment has been characterized as a “compact call.”

The drought of the past twelve years has raised concern that a compact call is a real possibility.

Presently, the 30-year average inflow into Lake

Powell is 10.83 million acre-feet per year. Since 1999, when the reservoir was full, inflows to Lake Powell have met or exceeded that average only in 2005 (105 percent), 2008 (102 percent), and 2011 (142 percent). The 2002 inflow totaled only 25 percent of the average and in 2005, storage fell below 9 million acre-feet.

As the Colorado River Basin continues to experience the worst drought in over a century, with low inflows and depleted reservoirs, is a compact call imminent?

Probably not. In May of 2005, the Secretary of the Interior initiated a process to develop strategies to address the drought.

Many stakeholders participated, led by representatives of the seven Colorado River Basin States. The result was the adoption of interim guidelines for the operation of Lake Powell and Lake Mead that coordinate operations to minimize shortages in the Lower Basin and avoid the risk of curtailment in the Upper Basin. Upon adoption by the Secretary of the guidelines, the seven Basin States

signed an agreement that facilitates water management practices (shortage sharing, forbearance, conservation) and contains mandatory consultation provisions to deal with future disputes through negotiation before litigation. This agreement extends until 2026, providing a reasonable assurance that the Upper and Lower Basins can work together to avoid a compact call at least until then. The ultimate objective is to use that time to develop more permanent solutions that forestall a compact call indefinitely.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

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

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

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Finish work progress The giant, emergency excavation atop Cory Bench to recover the North Delta Irrigation Company (NDIC) pipeline project begun last spring is nearing completion, explain company officials. The pipeline is now flowing about half of the company’s 49-plus c.f.s. Gunnison River decree. The four-foot diameter pipeline will begin carrying additional water once piping improvements are installed east of the Cory Bench tunnel area.

More than two months of nearly continuous heavy excavation work were required when a Denver-based contractor stranded the pipeline while installing it in a collapsed tunnel some 90 feet below the surface of Cory Bench. The Denver company paid all costs for excavation to recover the pipeline, said Lynn French of Crawford, NDIC representative, adding that the pipeline installation work itself came in at or below budget. The project, funded by state agency grants, a loan, and NDIC member assessments, was estimated at $1.2 million, not to exceed $1.6 million.

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‘Pops in the Park’ in Cedaredge this Saturday evening 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 its 2012-13 concert season.

For the upcoming 42nd sea-

son, there are several ways to show support for VSA and quality classical music in our communities. The purchase of season tickets, a donation or an investment in a business advertising package, 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 be made online 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 or call Dan McCaslin, VSA board president, at 254-2732.

Photo by Randy Sunderland

A splash of color This butterfly, probably a Pearl Crescent, was spotted as it flitted from flower to flower near a stream on Grand Mesa. Elsewhere, yellow wooly bear caterpillars, with white hairy spikes (from the spotted tussock moth) were congregating on the willows near Island Lake in a feeding frenzy that signals the transition from summer to fall in the high country.

Pioneer’s saddle finds a home

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

An artifact from the area’s heritage has been donated to Pioneer Town by the Marah and Hamilton families. It has been placed initially in the water office on Main Street, an appropriate setting for the 100-plus-year-old saddle owned and used by Patsy Marah (Joseph Patrick Marah, 1873-1942) in his work as water commissioner for the Granby Ditch Company.

The saddle, mounted on a finished stand, in good repair and polished, looking ready for another day’s work on the Grand Mesa, was added last Thursday, Aug. 30, to other items in the proud Pioneer Town collection from Surface Creek Valley’s history.

Ed and Pat Marah, sons of Patsy, and their wives Beryl and Gwen, were present for the occasion. Chuck Harrington, representing the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society, helped decide on the initial location for the saddle display.

The extensive, detailed collection, curated displays and ongoing maintenance of the historical artifacts in Pioneer Town by the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society stands as a testament to the early-day pioneers of the valley. It is a tribute to the spirit of enterprise and individual initiative they felt, and felt by many valley residents today.

The many artifacts in the Pioneer Town collection speak almost audibly from the not-

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The 109-year-old saddle once owned by Patsy Marah, early day pioneer, was delivered to the Main Street water office in Pioneer Town last week. Shown are Pat Marah, left, and Ed Marah, right, Patsy Marah’s sons. At center representing the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society is Chuck Harrington. too-distant past of men and women who seemed to sense they were actually a part of creating history in the work of their daily lives.

Patsy Marah had also served as a deputy game warden, so a location in the sheriff ’s office for the saddle was considered. But a spacious, unoccupied corner in the water office was found where the display brings a very personal dimension to the maps and explanations of the valley’s all-important water resources that are on exhibit there.

Pat Marah remembered his dad as a man of direct action

and direct speech who was a hard and willing worker throughout his life. In addition to his work as a water commissioner and deputy game warden, Patsy Marah was a true, early-day pioneer of the Ouray and Cedaredge areas: a miner, rancher, and Cedaredge businessman who held fish rights on the Battlement and Butts Lakes.

Accompanying the saddle and its stand is an undated photo of Patsy Marah with the saddle. The photo was taken in front of the Granby Cabin which is no longer standing, explained Beryl Marah.

Along with the photo is a

Photo supplied courtesy of Sunset Printworks

An undated photo possibly taken around 1918 shows Patsy Marah, 1873-1942, at the Granby Cabin on Grand Mesa with the saddle he used as a water commissioner and deputy game warden. The saddle has been donated to the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society by the Marah and Hamilton families. copy of a letter on Colorado Game and Fish Department letterhead, written in 1918 and signed by Commissioner Walter B. Fraser. The letter is addressed to Mr. Otto C. Peterson of Cedaredge. The letter states, “I am mailing

today to Mr. Patsy Marah his special commission, for which I received application to-day.”

The saddle had for some 50 years prior been housed by the late Bill Hamilton, halfbrother to him and Ed Marah, Pat Marah explained.

Vision moves to new quarters

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Students, parents and staff of the Surface Creek Vision school have moved into spacious, remodeled quarters this term.

The opening of Cedaredge Elementary School has freed space in the former Hunsicker Elementary building. Surface Creek Vision

has taken up residence in the deep-cleaned and newly painted core administrative and library area, along with the two stand-alone buildings that formerly housed kindergarten classes and the Kinder Haus.

Surface Creek Vision for the past two years has been conducting its learning activities in the dog-eared

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

An attractive, three-building campus formerly part of the Hunsicker Elementary school complex now serves 230, K-12 students of the Surface Creek Vision program.

and run-down modular units located next to Hunsicker.

Construction work for the new elementary school had included a complete remodeling and re-purposing of the original Cedaredge High School building where Surface Creek Vision had been housed.

Surface Creek Vision director Amy Miller told the DCI the program’s 230, K-12 students will now have some 10,000 square feet of space available for learning, conferences, administration, and program planning activities.

The old modular units had provided only about 2,800 square feet of cramped quarters everyone realized was inadequate for the popular and growing Vision program.

The new space has received a thorough deep cleaning from ceiling to carpet and new paint. Interior space use is defined by the addition of moveable wall units which provide flexibility and the necessary privacy and acoustic isolation for learning and other activities.

Hunsicker Elementary

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A modern, efficient, interior remodeling of the Surface Creek Vision School program facilities will support and encourage the learning activities that take place there. was deemed wholly energy inefficient and inadequate for the District 50 elementary school program housed there since the 1950s. Though county voters turned down a bond proposal to build a new elementary school in Cedaredge, an $8.8 million grant from the state along with $3 million of available

district funds provided the money for a new Cedaredge Elementary that opened last month.

While Surface Creek Vision will be housed in the former core administrative and library areas of the Hunsicker building, Vision will not use the corridor classrooms section, Miller explained.

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Grand Mesa reservoir to be reclaimed Water Dog Reservoir will be reclaimed as trout fishery this fall by state The public is advised that Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be reclaiming Water Dog Reservoir to remove white suckers beginning Sept. 5. The reservoir is located on the Grand Mesa, east of Grand Junction. Lands around the reservoir are managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Anglers and others engaged in recreation in the area are asked to observe posted signs and avoid the area around the reservoir until further notice. Wildlife managers

expect the project will be completed by the middle of October.

The most recent survey performed by wildlife managers found only white suckers present in the reservoir. Wildlife managers say that white suckers, likely introduced by anglers using them as live bait, can displace rainbow trout.

Once the work is complete, Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to stock rainbow trout into the reservoir in the early summer of 2013.

“Water Dog is a productive reservoir and had been an excellent rainbow trout fishery,” said Lori Martin, aquatic biologist from Grand Junction. “Because there are only white suckers in the reservoir, and the current water volume is low, it gives us an opportunity

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to eliminate the suckers and restore the sport fishery.”

At full capacity, the reservoir is approximately 24 surface acres, but it was recently drawn down to approximately 15 surface acres to meet the needs of downstream water users.

White suckers will be removed through the application of rotenone, a toxicant derived from a South American plant.

Rotenone has been used as a fisheries management tool throughout Colorado and the United States for decades because it degrades quickly and poses no danger to other wildlife or humans.

Application will be carefully controlled and the water will be monitored afterward by aquatic biologists from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

No treated water will be released from the project area before detoxification of the water is confirmed.

Dead fish will be left to decompose naturally to recycle important nutrients as the reservoir fills. The public is prohibited from harvesting fish killed by the project, and people are asked to avoid the reservoir while the project is underway.

“We look forward to restoring Water Dog Reservoir as a great place for anglers to catch rainbows,” said Martin. “We encourage anglers to be ethical and follow fishing rules and regulations to prevent live baitfish from establishing populations that will negatively impact our sport fisheries.”

Wildlife managers remind the public that with the exception of Navajo Reservoir, the use of live fish as bait is illegal in all waters west of the Continental Divide in Colorado. Violators can face significant fines and the permanent loss of hunting and fishing privileges.

For more information about angling ethics, visit http://wildlife.state.co.us/ Fishing/ResourcesTips/ AnglerEthics/Pages/ AnglerEthics.aspx For more information about this project, please contact Lori Martin at 970-255-6126.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Happy Hollow Two horses grazing a pasture amid summer foliage create a scene of white and green in Happy Hollow.

Cedaredge FFA is busy year round

BY RACHAEL LATTA & SAM WORLEY Cedaredge FFA

While some students view summer as a time of relaxation and a chance to remove themselves from the school scene, Cedaredge FFA members perceive it as a way to stay busy and active within the chapter and community.

Starting in June, members traveled to Colorado State FFA Convention in Pueblo. At the campus of Colorado State University-Pueblo, 16 Cedaredge members attended convention sessions, listened to inspirational speakers and retiring addresses of state officers, participated in various competitions and agricultural places around the city.

Our parliamentary procedure team was rated gold and was in the top four teams.

On July 5-8, the officer team convened with other officers from chapters across the state at COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) Camp.

Throughout the weekend, lasting relationships formed between the individual members as well as other chapter officers.

A stronger team for the upcoming year was also forged as a result of team ropes courses and zip lines.

Select officers were additionally given the opportunity to attend WLC (Washington Leadership Conference), a weeklong trip in Washington D.C. that involves leadership development and touring famous sights. Austin Bowen and Christian Forkner were chosen to participate in this event and returned with a deeper understanding of leadership and responsibilities to the chapter.

The Delta County Fair in August further engaged Cedaredge FFA members. They exhibited their animal and other projects, as well as volunteered at the 4-H/FFA Horse Show, Delta County Livestock Association Buyer’s BBQ and Pancake Breakfast. Later in August at the Colorado State Fair, several members showed 170 entries of fruit and vegetables in 52 classes, emerging with 42 first places. A big thank you goes out to

providers of the produce exhibited at fair: Connie Williams, Chann Fogg, Fritchman’s Orchard, Mattice’s Orchard, Hulteen’s Orchard, Rogers Mesa Produce and Red Mountain Ranches!

After a productive summer winds down and school starts, FFA members then gear up for a busy and successful school year. One of the first events occurring is the Taste of Ag Tailgate Party. On Sept. 7 during the football game against Olathe, Cedaredge FFA is serving all you can eat beef brisket, lamb, and pork with all the fixin’s at the north end of the football field. Starting at 5 p.m. and ending around 7:30 p.m., come and pay $8 for adults and $5 for elementary students, all while supporting your local FFA chapter!

As you can see, school is in session and its students actively participate in the school and community.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

A blooming success The Cedaredge Community Garden is in its third year of successful operation, according to a board member, with nearly all the available spaces being tended to produce edible bounty and blooming beauty.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Sept. 6

Fri., Sept. 7

Sat., Sept. 8 Mon., Sept. 10 Tues., Sept. 11

FFA Back-to-School Barbecue, 6:008:00 p.m.; Tennis vs. Hotchkiss, 4:00 p.m.

FFA Tailgate Party, 4:00 p.m.; Football vs. Olathe, 7:00 p.m.; Volleyball at Moffat County Tournament, (V), TBA. Softball at Eagle Valley Tourney (3 games).

JV Football at Paonia, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball at Gunnison, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 p.m.; Softball vs. Montrose JV (V), 4:00 p.m.; Tennis at Central, 4:00 p.m.

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Awana begins in Cedaredge Sept. 19 The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge invites local youths to a very exciting program for kids between the ages of 3 and 18. The group meets every Wednesday evening (6:30-8 p.m.) during the school year, except for school breaks and holidays.

The acronym, A-W-AN-A, comes from a Bible verse that says that Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. Founded in 1950, the AWANA ministry is an international, nondenominational, Bible centered ministry committed to the evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. The content of the AWANA curriculum is God’s Word, the Bible.

The goal of AWANA is to

reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. Our staff of over 30 adult volunteers comes excited about working with the nearly 100 kids every week. From preschool to high school, kids have fun playing games, memorizing Bible verses, and participating in large group singing and teaching.

A nominal fee is charged to cover the costs of books, uniforms, and materials.

But no one is turned away for lack of funds. We do have some scholarship funds available.

The First Baptist Church of Cedaredge is located at 370 W. Main St. Most of the AWANA activi-

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ties are held in Wick Hall on the alley behind our sanctuary. For information call the church office, 856-3830, Pastor Abbott, 856-3005, or the AWANA commander, Kevin, at 835-8490.

Chamber to talk about tourism Members of the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce will gather for thier quarterly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at noon at the Ole Bakery Cafe. A roundtable discussion on tourism will be held.

Everyone is welcome.

Cost of lunch is $10.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer Photo by Hank Lohmeyer Who doesn’t like a great There was some remarkable good sportsmanpotluck! ship on the part of volunteers including the mayor and a town trustee who were willing to take rides in the dunk tank, two tosses for $1.

Money raised was for the Surface Creek Community Food Bank.

Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn George Archibald As I watched our sandhill cranes migrate through Hart’s Basin, and as I learned more about cranes, I discovered that there were 15 species on our planet.

I felt the urge to meet them! I’m familiar with the two United States species: the sandhill and the whooping crane.

But I knew I’d not likely make it to Africa (three species there), or Australia (one there), or the Far East (bunches there), or Europe.

And so I went to the annual meeting of the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin. I thrilled at meeting these birds up close and personal, and I was equally thrilled to meet the Foundation’s co-

Photo from International Crane Foundation

George Archibald, with a whooping crane in the background. founder, Dr. Archibald, at dinner. And I marvel that he not only manages to relate to people in foreign countries, but at all he accomplishes! The Foundation supports projects in 45 nations.

For example: China,

Japan, India, North Korea, South Korean, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, Bhutan and Russia Last year I managed to go to Aransas, Texas, for their Whooping Crane Festival, and Dr. Archibald gave an excellent presentation of the African cranes. But the most memorable moment to me: This sometimes “birder” boarded the tour boat, but left her binoculars in the car! Dr. Archibald found a pair of loaners for me! As the main speaker, he found time to be so kind.

In the “brief” biography from the Foundation, the list of Dr. Archibald’s research experiences runs for a page, as does his honors and awards. The “selected” publications

list runs for over a page too. He’s a native of Nova Scotia, receiving his bachelor’s degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and his doctoral degree from Cornell. He was the director of the Foundation from 1973 to 2000, and is now chairman of the Board. ‘Tis a wonder to me: How can he make time to come to a crane festival in Steamboat Springs! But he is coming from Sept. 15 to 19.

He’ll speak about cranes at high altitudes: our sandhills crossing the continental divide, the black-necked that nest at 13,000 to 15,000 feet on the Tibetan Plateau, and the five-pound Demoiselle that crosses the Himalayas.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

An air trampoline kept The creek was a source for adventure. kids actively amused.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Young people were entertained with games in one area of the park.

To EVERYONE who participated and attended the Town Picnic to mark the end of our 100th Birthday Celebration!

Special recognition to the Centennial Committee for their hard work and planning efforts that they have given over the last year: Kenn Kline, Betty Davis, Judy Davies, Len Johnson, Gale Doudy and Jim Boyd Delta County Dance Company Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce Delirious Liquors Rocky Mountain Ice Double J Disposal Delta County Economic Development RJ’s Steakhouse Razor Roost Parker Catering All Country Delta Fire Department Cathy Gates Grand Mesa Salon Barb Breitnauer Vicki Anderson

Connie and John Hutchinson Sharon Fuller Mattes & More Linda Dysart Connie Hood Jennifer & Jade Rodriguez Post 73, American Legion Delta High School Flag Team Town of Cedaredge Short Branch Liquors Timberline Electric Delta County Sheriff Department th Ben Gallegos Cedaredge Clowns Michael Harrison Blues David Starr Band

JNC Rentals Cedaredge Fire Department Rick Photography Wag’s World Gwen & Chris Williams Local Honey June Huff Mary Lee Pratte Cedaredge Cub Scouts Wanda’s Whims Sherry Miller Karen Hernandez Lisa Nordic Post 784, VFW

VERYONE who participated and attended the Town Picnic to our 100 Birthday Celebration!

l recognition to the Centennial Committee for their hard work Flag Ceremony Honor Guard: • Flag Bearer: Bill Hamm, United States Army National Guard, that they have given over theColorado last(currently year; they are Kenn Kline, B serving) • Flag Bearer: Jon Rardin, United States Army Jeep Driver and Bugler: George Lawrence, United States Army , Len Johnson, Gale Doudy• and Jim Boyd.

• Presiding Flag Officer: Frank Anderson, United States Army Pilots:

• Leonard Felix, County Dance Company United States Army • Deven Felix, edge Chamber of Commerce United States Army ous Liquors Thank you to the wonderful pie makers in the area for sharing Mountain Ice a slice of heaven with us.

Give thanks to the Town Mayor e J Disposal and Trustees for making the event possible.

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Late score leads to opening win

Bulldogs 20, Olathe 14

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Hotchkiss and Olathe only meet on the field once in a blue moon.

Their last encounter was in 2007 when both were 2A teams. Olathe claimed a 29-7 win.

But under the glow of last Friday’s blue moon the visiting Bulldogs, a top-ranked 1A team the past four seasons, were vindicated in a 20-14 win.

Both teams were plagued with penalties, fumbles and other opening-game errors. Firstyear Pirate quarterback Jacob Solseth was intercepted three times, and Hotchkiss had two touchdowns called back on penalties. Despite big plays on both sides, neither team was able to claim dominance in a game that came down to the wire.

“Yes, we made a lot of mistakes,” said head coach Zac Lemon. “... things we definitely know we need to improve on.

It’s good to come out with a win with those mistakes. Now we can learn from them and understand what we have to do.”

But for Hotchkiss, a

team that outscored its opponents 427-60 in the first half alone last season, it was a much-needed four-quarter workout.

Olathe was held to three-and-out on the game-opening possession. Hotchkiss running back Jacobe Galley, who ran for 180 yards in 21 carries, made a 14-yard run for a touchdown on the Bulldogs’ opening possession, but the play was called back on a holding penalty. After a missed pitch by Solseth, the Pirates were forced to punt on fourth-and-long.

Olathe’s punt was short and Hotchkiss got the ball on their own 46.

On a fourth and short, Galley slipped past the Olathe defense and ran 45 yards for a touchdown.

His PAT kick was short.

The Bulldog defense pressured Olathe to resort to its passing game. On fourth-and-10, Bulldog Alex Smith made his first of two interceptions on a Pirate pass intended for Seth Harrison in the end zone, giving Hotchkiss the ball on their own 7.

With just over four minutes remaining in the half, Pirate Troy Rose stripped the ball from quarterback Josh Har-

din and recovered on the Hotchkiss 5, setting up a Rio Green touchdown run. The PAT was good for a 6-7 Olathe lead.

On a long kickoff, Hank Edwards was brought down at the Bulldog 7.

Olathe linemen Zack Weber and Green dropped Hardin for a 2-yard loss.

On second-and-long, Hardin went to the air, connecting with Beard at the 35, and Beard outran the defense to score on a 96-yard touchdown play.

After being moved back for a false start, the Bulldogs failed to convert the two-point play, but took a 12-7 lead with three minutes remaining in the half.

On their next possession, and from their own 36, Olathe failed to connect on a pitch play and the ball was recovered by Hotchkiss at the Olathe 38. But Hardin was forced to throw under pressure and the ball was tipped and recovered by Trent Piatt, who ran the ball 60 yards to the Hotchkiss 20. Rio Green took the ball to the three with just over a minute left in the half, and Solseth scored on a keeper to give the Pirates a 12-14 half-time lead.

Neither team scored in the third, but late in the period, Trenton Tamayo had two carries for 11 yards and a first down.

With the ball on the three, Tamayo carried for a three-yard touchdown run in the open-

ing seconds of the fourth quarter. Hardin gave the option pitch to Galley for the 2-point conversion to seal the Bulldog win.

Hardin completed 3 of 9 pass attempts for 113 yards and one interception. Galley and Tamayo

combined for 220 yards rushing.

Hotchkiss travels to Buena Vista this Friday.

The Demons had four interceptions and rushed for 422 yards last week in their 55-12 win over Alamosa.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss defensive lineman Joe Boyle stops Olathe’s Trenton Jole in the Bulldogs’ 20-14 prep gridiron win at Olathe on Friday.

Panthers lasso Cowboys in 41-7 win After a five-yard penalty, Robert Williams plowed his way for a couple of For the first time in yards to the nine. After Gunnison High School’s that, Whiteside called history, a football game his own number twice to was played under the punch in the second Panlights. Football fans autothers score. Jonney Ponce matically think of a game booted the extra point, in the beautiful Moungiving Delta a 13-0 lead taineer Bowl on the Camwith 5:50 left in the first pus of Western State Uniquarter. versity. Wrong...this conThe Panthers’ third test was played at Gunscore came in the second nison High School with period following a Gunnia sizeable crowd for each son 10-play 75-yard drive school in attendance. and narrowed the Delta The visiting Delta lead to 13-7 at the 7:23 Panthers took their visit mark of the period. seriously and established Chris Black took the an offensive presence ensuing kickoff and with an opening possesweaved his way 70-plus sion score that went 57 yards to the end zone for an apparent score.

A holding call, 20 yards behind the play, brought the ball back to the Delta 28 yard line where the Panthers began their fourth possession of the game. Mitchell Whiteside started the drive with a 16-yard run and finished it with a 56-yard bomb to Ryan Whiteside. Ponce’s PAT kick gave Delta a Photo by Wayne Crick 20-7 lead with 6:29 left As help arrives, Delta defender Zach Decker fights before halftime. through a blocker to get to the ball carrier.

A fourth score came on a 52-yard drive late in

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yards. Panther’s quarterback Mitchell Whiteside scampered 21 yards on an option play and then hit wide receiver Chris Black for 25 yards to account for the first two plays of the game. Zach Decker took care of the rest of the yardage to paydirt on runs of six and five yards.

The missed extra point left Delta on top 6-0 with 10:09 remaining in the opening quarter.

Delta’s next possession began on its own 49.

This drive was a Mitchell Whiteside show as the senior signal caller threw a 41-yard catch and run ball to brother Ryan.

the second quarter. Williams ran for 15 yards and Mitchell Whiteside another 22 yards setting up a 21-yard scoring strike to Ryan Whiteside with 1:51 left before halftime. The Ponce PAT kick was good and a 27-7 lead.

Gunnison failed to move the ball on its next possession and Delta got the ball back with one more chance to score before intermission.

Two big pass plays aided the Panthers in their last score before the half. Dakota Proctor hauled in a 39-yard pass from Whiteside and Ryan Whiteside caught his third touchdown pass of the half that covered 28 yards with 38.9 left in the first half. With Ponce’s

kick, Delta was cruising with a 34-7 lead.

Each team had three possessions in the third quarter with the Panthers capitalizing on their second drive that covered 67 yards. Decker’s runs of 22 and 25 yards helped move the ball to the Cowboys’ one where Alfredo Rosales bulled his way into the end zone with 2:47 left in the period.

Ponce’s extra point kick made the final score 417.

Delta’s second unit, behind the running of sophomores Derek Horn and Easton Byers, moved the ball to Gunnison’s 17yard line where the drive stalled and Gunnison took over on downs.

The Cowboys moved the ball from their own

19 to the Delta 15 before they stalled and time ran out on them.

Unofficially, the Panthers finished the game with 498 yards of offense; 258 on the ground and another 240 through the air. Decker finished with 10 carries and 128 yards to lead the ground game while Mitchell Whiteside completed nine of 13 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. Whiteside also had 47 yards rushing on five carries for the Panthers.

Horn collected 33 fourth-quarter rushing yards on eight carries in the fourth quarter alone.

Ryan Whiteside had an impressive game with five catches and 157 yards and the three touchdowns.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hard to stop.....

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Delta senior quarterback Mitchell Whiteside passes the ball downfield to his brother for one of three touchdown passes against Gunnison last Friday night in Gunnison. The night game was the first for the Cowboys on their home field. The passing connection of Whiteside to Whiteside accounted for five completions and 157 yards of the Panthers’ 498 total yards.

With help from a block by Taylor Katzer (88), Tony Darling carries the ball for Paonia’s sole touchdown against Basalt on Aug. 24. The game ended in a 6-6 tie after 48 minutes of play. Basalt won the game, 13-6, in overtime. The Eagles travel this Friday to Grand Valley after having last week off. The Cardinals are coming off a 49-6 win over Meeker. Last season, the Eagles surprised the Cardinals with a 21-14 win at home. After the Cardinals’ loss, “They blasted teams that beat us,” said Paonia head coach Scott Rienks during a recent practice. Rienks has coached much of his career against, and is good friends with, Grand Valley head coach Mike Johnson. This year’s showdown promises to be a lot tougher with Rienks noting, “They won’t let us do that again.”

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Bruins maul visiting Cortez Panthers 46-7

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

To get the taste of last week’s 32-6 to Eagle Valley, the Cedaredge Bruins put together a potent offensive effort that completely dominated the Panthers.

Cedaredge scored 21 points in the first inning and added another 13 for a 34-0 halftime lead. Another 12 points in the third quarter for Cedaredge took the pressure off the Bruins’ defense after taking a 46-0 lead going to the fourth quarter.

Cortez had too little and too late as they managed just one touchdown

in the final stanza and fell 46-7.

The Bruins had all phases of their offense working well as senior Dante Markley had 97 yards through the air on six of nine pass plays.

Cade Wasser had two of the team’s receptions that were good for 49 yards and a touchdown while brother Carter hauled in two Markley passes for 25 yards and a TD. Carter Wasser was the leading ground gainer for Cedaredge with his 96 yards on five carries.

Markley ran for 54 yards on seven carries and Reid Gates was good for 40

yards on 10 carries.

In all, the Bruins had 291 rushing yards on 26 carries and with the 97 yards through the air for a total of 291 yards.

Defensively, Beau Hebert had five solo tackles to lead the Bruins in tackles while Carter Wasser recorded four solo tackles and one assist.

Tylor Beach had an excellent day returning kickoffs as he rambled 75 yards and Reid Gates had 123 yards on two returns.

The Bruins host Olathe this Friday (Sept.

7) with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

Delta volleyball team 2-0 in Gunnison play

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Delta’s Lady Panthers kicked off their regular season schedule in volleyball with a trip to Gunnison and tournament action last Saturday, Sept. 1.

Delta High School’s opening match was with the Alamosa Mean Moose and match two was against Gunnison.

The Lady Panthers were able to play well and recorded two wins in the day-long tournament.

Delta defeated Alamosa 3-0 and got by Gunnison in a four-set win, 3-1.

Delta 3, Alamosa 0 All three of the Lady Panther’s three set wins were relatively close.

Set one was a four-point win, 25-21 with set two a 25-18 win. The decid-

ing third set was a 26-24 squeaker.

Erin Zunich and Callie Gafford finished with six kills each against the Mean Moose. Brooke Taylor had four kills while Skylyn Webb and Shelby Curtis recorded three kills each.

Natalie Larkin was the leading point producer with 12 counters in 19 attempts. Zunich was next with eight points and Patti Chapman had seven.

Larkin and Chapman had 15 and seven digs respectively.

Delta 3, Gunnison 1 These two teams have battled all summer long and definitely respect each other’s ability to play volleyball. The Lady Cowboys were winners

the last time these two teams met in summer play.

Gunnison wanted to keep the trend of wins going and rolled to a firstset win of 25-12. Delta returned the favor with a 25-13 win of its own in set two to tie the match at 1-1.

Delta won the match’s closest set by two at 26-24 in set three. The deciding set was a 25-20 win for Delta.

Zunich led Delta’s kill stats with 14 kills in 38 tries while Webb had 10 kills in 28 tries. Taylor finished with eight kills and Gafford had seven.

At the net, Gafford had four solo blocks and three assists to lead in that category while Larkin had a game-high 23 digs.

Photo by Tamie Meck

The Lady Bruins’ Jordan Smith (12) and Savanna Herman defend against Paonia outside hitter Easton Hartigan on Thursday of last week. It was the season opener for both teams, with Paonia claiming the match in three straight sets.

Lady Eagles earn first volleyball win of 2012

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

In the season-opener between Paonia and Cedaredge, the Lady Eagles showed they are serious about their game, handily defeating the Lady Bruins 0-3 (17-25, 22-25, 16-25), last Thursday at Paonia.

Paonia head coach Krista Carsten called the match “a good start for us.” The match gave the team the opportunity to work on quickness and execution. They struggled a little in serves,

recording 11 errors, which Carsten attributed to “...adrenaline and the excitement of the first game of the season.”

Paonia held a solid lead throughout game one. A five-point scoring spree late in game two wasn’t enough to bring Cedaredge within reach of a win in game two.

In game three, Cedaredge took an early 6-5 lead and stayed in the game to lead 10-9 later in the set.

“We didn’t convert as well on the free-ball

situations as we should have,” said Carsten, “ but this will improve ... as the girls settle into the line-up and rotation a little more.”

The Paonia C and junior varsity teams came from behind to win their matches in two sets.

Paonia and Hotchkiss will face off this Thursday at Hotchkiss High School.

In their opening match in Class 2A, the Lady Bulldogs lost 2-3 at North Park on Friday (17-25, 2523, 16-25, 26-24, 13-15).

Lady Panthers split four softball games last week

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

It wasn’t the beginning that new head Delta High School girl’s softball coach Steve Reiher had hoped for, but things got better as the week progressed. Delta opened its 2012 softball season with the Rifle Bears in town on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Rifle was able to mount a sustained offensive effort throughout the game to rout the Lady Panthers by a score of 16-2. A game in Montrose went to the Indians, 10-3, on Aug. 30, and a double header win over Cedaredge on Saturday, Sept. 1, rounded out the first week of softball action for Delta High School.

Rifle 16, Delta 2 Delta, playing its first season with just athletes from Delta High School, was unable to get its bats going and was held to just four hits for the game.

Katlyn Davis’ two hits in three at bat, including a double, paced Delta’s offense.

The Lady Bears received strong hitting support from Emma Speer with four hits in

six plate appearances and another three hits from Mary Wright.

Taylor Gore was the winning pitcher while Delta’s Tierra Higgs took the loss.

The Bears scored once in the first inning and plated three more in the third. Delta scored one run in the second frame and trailed 4-1 going to the fourth.

Neither team scored again until the sixth inning where the Bears exploded for seven runs and took an 11-2 lead heading to the seventh.

Five more runs in the top of the seventh ended the scoring in the game with Rifle claiming the 16-2 decision.

Montrose 10, Delta 3 In Montrose, on Aug. 30, the Lady Panthers stayed with the Indians through three innings and trailed 2-1 going to the fourth.

Montrose took control of the game with a six-run surge and an 81 lead. Delta responded with two runs in the top of the fifth but stalled the rest of the way. Montrose added another two runs

Photo by Wayne Crick

With Delta High School’s athletic director Gregg Hawkins is Glen Lewis (left) and Larin Jones (right).

Lewis and Jones represent Industrial Systems, Inc. The two were honored for all their work in preparing the new softball field and scoreboard at DHS.

in the bottom of the sixth to account for its 10-3 victory.

Kellie Womack was two-for-four and Kasha Culver had a double for the Lady Panthers. Bry Music and Ashley Ortega had one RBI each.

Higgs was the losing pitcher.

Delta 12, Ced. 6, G1 Delta held a lead of 4-1 over the Lady Bruins going into the fifth inning. Two runs by the Bruins and one by the Panthers still had Delta leading, 5-3, as the two teams headed to the sixth.

Cedaredge plated three runs and took a 6-5 lead with Delta coming to bat. When the inning was completed, Delta had scored seven runs to retake the lead and win the game with a 12-6 score.

Cedaredge’s Jazmine Gomez was the Lady Bruins’ leading hitter with a two-for-three day at the plate and an RBI. Shayla Lampton had a double and Kaitlyn Kissner picked up two RBIs for Cedaredge.

Higgs and Womack had three hits each for the Lady Panthers with Higgs picking up two RBIs and Womack one RBI. Bry Music and Kasha Culver both had doubles in the game and went two-for-four at the plate. Culver had three RBIs and Music two RBIs for the winners.

Higgs was the winning pitcher and had five strikeouts in the game.

Cantrell took the loss for Cedaredge.

Delta 6, Ced. 4, G2 In game two, Cedaredge held an early 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the second inning. Delta scored two runs in the bottom of the inning and took that one-run lead to the fourth inning where they outscored the Bruins 32, making the final score 6-4.

Cantrell went two-fortwo with an RBI and a double while teammate Kristen Alward also had two hits in two at bats with a pair of RBIs and a double. Raylee Van der Lindee had two hits in three at bats.

Senior Darrian Horn led a trio of Panthers with two hits each. Horn’s two hits came with a pair of RBIs with Music getting a double for one of her hits and Raven Duran going two-for-three.

Womack got the win while Higgs picked up six strikeouts in her three innings of relief. Cantrell was the losing pitcher.

Delta played Palisade at CMU on Tuesday (Sept.

4) and will host Grand Valley on Thursday (Sept.

6) at 4 p.m. Saturday’s schedule shows the Lady Panthers are at Gypsum for the Eagle Valley Tournament where they will play three games in the day-long tournament.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta third baseman Ashley Ortega applies the tag as the field umpire gets set to call the Rifle runner out. There weren’t enough plays like this one to slow Rifle down as the visiting Lady Bears roared to a 16-2 victory.

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Lady Bruins 0’fer in SB play into its regular season schedule and get past A big week of softball the pre-season contests left the Cedaredge High that feature games with School team ready to get upper division schools.

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Cedaredge third baseman Kaitlyn Kissner begins her swipe of the glove towards the sliding Tiffany Conger. Kissner’s tag was too late and Conger later scored to help Delta’s Lady Panthers win game one (12-6) of a non-conference double header.

Cedaredge faced Fruita Monument’s junior varsity team on Tuesday, Aug. 28 (L 1-17), Rifle on Thursday (11-11 tie), Cortez on Friday (L 1417), and a double header against Delta on Saturday (See related story).

After opening their season with the Grand Junction Tiger junior varsity a week earlier and scoring a win, the Lady Bruins hit a wall with more 4A and 5A team play. Cedaredge came away with four losses and a tie to run their season record to 1-4-1.

FM JV 17, Ced 1 Kaitlyn Kissner and Shayla Lampton collected hits against the Fruita Wildcats’ junior varsity and lost a 17-1 decision in four innings.

Cedaredge scored first in the opening inning and nursed that lead into the third inning. After failing to score any runs in the third, Fruita put together an eight-run surge and never looked back.

Nine more runs in the bottom of the fourth ended the game.

Jazmine Gomez scored the lone Cedaredge run.

Ced. 11, Rifle 11 Rifle scored a five-spot in the seventh inning and appeared to have the game won on Aug. 30. Cedaredge wasn’t ready to fold, and when

the Lady Bruins came to bat in the bottom of the seventh, they plated five runs of their own tying the game at 11-11.

Cortnie Blazon was the top offensive player for Rifle with a three-forthree day at the plate.

Kristen Alward gave the Bruins plenty of offense with her five-forfive day with a bat that produced four RBIs and three doubles.

Raylee Van der Lindee was three-for-five with two RBIs and a triple and Shelby Rogers had two hits in four at bats for Cedaredge.

Both teams committed nine errors in the game.

Cortez 17, Ced. 14

Cedaredge jumped to a 5-3 lead after three innings of play but couldn’t hold off the visiting Panthers from Cortez in the later stages of the game.

Cortez surged to the lead after a five-run fourth and still held the lead (9-8) after the Lady Bruins had scored three runs in the bottom of the inning.

Both teams scored five runs in the sixth inning leaving the Panthers on top by a 14-13 count. Cortez outscored the Lady Bruins 3-1 in the seventh to post its 17-14 win.

Kissner went threefor-three with four RBIs while Heather Wilzcek

and Rogers also had three hits each for the Bruins.

Alward was two-for-five with three RBIs and a double and Gomez nearly matched that total with one hit in four at bat and three RBIs and a double.

The Lady Bruins have an easier schedule this week with a game against Central’s junior varsity that was played on Monday, Sept. 3.

Cedaredge finishes the week in Gypsum where it will take part in a tournament.

Next week’s schedule has the Bruins hosting Montrose’s junior varsity at the Field of Dreams at 4 p.m. on Sept. 11.

Hotchkiss CC teams serious 2A contenders

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

If his first race of the season is an indication, summer training will pay off big for Hotchkiss cross country runner Cody Bartlett. The senior finished behind Grand Junction runners Greg Eccher, who won the boys’ division in 16:59.69, and Charlie Medina. Bartlett said he trailed the two Grand Junction runners by about 40 yards through the first two miles. By mile two he was behind on his pace, and picked it up for mile three to close the gap.

“I’ve never trained in the summer my whole entire running career until this year,” said Bartlett, who shaved more than two minutes off last year’s Delta time to place third. “I’m exactly where I want to be at this point.”

Shortly after Bartlett finished, teammate Andrew Tiedemann

crossed the line to place fifth. Bartlett said he had no idea the first-year sophomore was right behind him.

Tiedemann, whose only competitive races prior to Friday’s meet were in sprints and hurdles, said he was hesitant to join the team, but wanted to try something new. Throughout the course he kept a comfortable pace, but also could see Bartlett ahead of him throughout the race and wanted to stick with him.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” said Tiedemann.

“I just started to speed up and speed up and speed up, and without realizing it I was running down the stretch.”

His performance was a surprise even to him.

Bartlett called Tiedemann “a gift,” and a runner who can fill the void created when Paonia split off to form its own team.

“He’s a kid that just grits

his teeth and runs fast,” said Bartlett. “He’s going to make a big difference for the team.”

Senior Kurt Katzdorn finished seventh and Tyrell Clock shaved a minute and a half off last year’s time to finish 16th.

With 15 points, the team finished second behind Grand Junction.

The Hotchkiss, boys with 52 points, finished second to Grand Junction.

In the girls division, juniors Natalie Anderson and Jenni Celis finished third and fourth respectively, and freshman Mae Anderson showed that she may be the No. 3 runner for the Lady Bulldogs after placing fourth. The girls also claimed their first team win as a 2A team. The Lady Bulldogs scored 42 points on their way to a team title.

Tiffany Clock finished 15th and Sophia Schelle was 18th.

Photo by Tamie Meck

From left, Mandy Bushta, Braiden Clement, Mae Anderson (Hotchkiss), and Chelsea Meilner pace each other just past the quarter mile mark of last Friday’s Delta Invitational Cross Country Meet at Confluence Park in Delta. Anderson, a freshman, was one of three Hotchkiss runners to place in the top five for the team win. Bushta was 16th, Clement 22nd and Meilner 26th.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss sophomore Andrew Tiedemann finishes ahead of Delta’s Dustin Ownbey and Hotchkiss runner Kurt Katzdorn at the Delta Invitational Cross Country Meet. Tiedemann is a first-year cross country runner whose fifthplace finish surprised him and his teammates.

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Paul Quist plays the National Anthem while his daughter Reilly signs the words prior to last week’s Delta and Palisade soccer match at Delta Middle School Stadium, the new home for the Delta County soccer team.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta High School head soccer coach Elaine Wood wanted to do something special for her team’s opening game at its new home. There were balloons at the gates and a festive feel to the day. Delta High School’s ROTC Color Guard was asked to present the colors and Paul Quist was asked to play the National Anthem on his trumpet. Color Guard members include: left to right, Jacob Dondi (So), Sebastian Chavez (Sr), Tristan Davis (So), and Emmett Stahly (Sr). They practice every day for 45-50 minutes.

Whitings top field in XC

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Both the Delta High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams finished in the top five at their own Delta Invitational Cross Country

Meet last Friday, Aug. 31.

The girls were third and the boys fourth.

Grand Junction won the boys division with Hotchkiss and Crested Butte placing second and third respectively.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Seniors Clarissa Whiting (left) and Cleo Whiting began the final cross country campaign with a onetwo finish last Friday (Aug. 31) at the Delta Invitational. Clarissa won the individual title with a time of 19:15.68 and Cleo was second at 19:15.76.

Hotchkiss, behind the running of Natalie Anderson and a strong support cast of Jenni Celis and Mae Anderson, scored just 12 points to run away with the team title. Grand Junction placed second while the senior Whiting sisters, Clarissa and Cleo, were one and two in the girls race. Paonia was a strong fourth and Rifle finished fifth.

In the girls’ race, the Whitings started fast and stayed that way to finish well ahead of third-place runner Natalie Anderson.

Clarissa’s winning time was 19:15.68 while Cleo clocked a 19:15.76 and indicates just how close these two runners were at the finish line. Kaylee Dunham, a freshman, finished 14th with a time of 22:08.40.

For the boys, junior Dustin Ownbey has taken charge of being the lead runner for the Panthers.

His time of 17:52.86 was good for sixth place but wasn’t his fastest time.

Ownbey was asked how it felt to be the top runner for the boys’ team in 2012. “It feels great.

All the older boys have stepped up and it’s good to be helping the team get off to a good start on the season.”

Summer workouts certainly have helped Ownbey’s stamina even though they haven’t all been easy to get to, according to his father, Robert Ownbey.

It’s what it takes to get to the next level of competition agreed Ownbey.

A quote from a former coach, Brad Kahrs, sums up how Ownbey sees cross country training.

“The best parts of cross country are the months of June, July and August.”

You put the work in early and reap the benefits during the season.

Jonathon Kinderknecht finished 12th and Jacob Davignon was 20th for the Panthers.

There were 19 teams registered for the season’s first meet and 63 runners in the boys’ varsity division and 43 participants in the girls’ race.

Eagle Valley won the junior varsity division for the boys with Hotchkiss fifth and Delta sixth.

The girls’ team winner in junior varsity competition was Eagle Valley with Delta placing fourth.

Delta Middle School won the girls division while Delta’s boys were second in their division.

Delta is at Battle Mountain on Sept. 8 for its next meet.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Paonia’s Jorge Quinonez scores the match’s first goal on a kick that sailed over the goal keeper’s head after just 13 seconds of play against Palisade.

Palisade scored a late goal in the second half to win 3-2.

Hotchkiss netters begin

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss tennis team played its first league matches of the season on Aug. 28, losing 5-2 against Montrose at Delta.

“We rarely win a match against Montrose, so to win two and have a chance at a third is encouraging for our program,” said head coach Brian Benson. “Even the matches we lost, I didn’t really feel we were overmatched.”

No. 2 singles Brydie Mitchell is now 3-0 after defeating Chancey Dunn, 6-3, 6-3. And No. 3 singles Azure Eller is 2-1 after his 7-5, 6-3 win over Josh Robertson. No. 1 doubles David Oviedo and Ulises

Mendoza narrowly lost in three sets 7-6 (7-5 TB), 1-6, 3-10.

No. 1 singles Tony Ibarra is now 2-1 after falling to Phurba Sherpa, one of the best players in the region, 1-6, 0-6. No. 2 doubles Tyler Suppes and Keegan Palmer lost their match, 1-6, 2-6.

Sophomore No. 3 doubles team Alex Hulteen and Caleb Bayles lost, 36, 3-6. And Josh Parsons and Quentin Varner lost, 1-6, 0-6.

Benson said that if they could have reduced their unforced errors, “I think we could have had a chance” in at least two other matches.

Hotchkiss will face Cedaredge this Thursday at 4 p.m. at Delta.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Hotchkiss No. 2 singles player Brydie Mitchell returns a shot against Fruita Monument competition. Mitchell remains undefeated after defeating Chancey Dunn of Montrose last Thursday at Delta.

Hotchkiss and Cedaredge meet in Delta Thursday.

Good start for PHS XC

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Chelsy Reed was pleased with her 7th place time of 21 minutes, 32.46 seconds at last Friday’s Delta Invitational cross country meet. The Paonia senior placed in the top 10 and well over a minute ahead of last year’s meet time. It was her best finish at Delta, and is fewer than 20 seconds ahead of her pace a year ago. The Lady Eagles were fourth with

74 points.

“Not being under pressure helped a lot,” said Reed, who plans to enjoy her senior year while aiming for a fourth state qualification.

Teammate Taylor Polson finished sixth with a time of 21:29.61. Senior Mandy Bushta, who joined the team after three years on the Paonia volleyball team, finished 16th and was barely winded.

“She was laughing coming into the final

curve,” said head coach Richard Hypio. “Wow. She’s a runner.”

Junior Braiden Clement finished 22nd and Chelsea Meilner was 26th in a field of 43 runners.

The boys’ team, led

by Jason Sturgis and his 13th-place time of 18:40.69, placed seventh with 162 points. Fellow senior Jacob Helleckson finished 18th with a time of 19:23.02.

Every veteran runner is on a faster pace than

they were a year ago.

“We’re still starting out slow,” said Hypio, who was happy with the results and the fact that the team added five more runners last week: Marissa Edmondson, Brooklynd Erickson and Megan Limone for the girls and Nolan Jones and Cameron Van Vleet for the boys. The Delta results will give the team a way to say, “Hey, here’s where we are and here’s what we need to focus on.”

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The joy of swimming to win Seven gold medals hang around the neck of a young man who has worked tirelessly to improve his technique, strengthen his resolve and beat the odds. That young man is Elias Carlson, Delta Barracuda star swimmer.

Elias joined the Barracudas Swim Team when he was 9 years old, and has swum every summer since. Elias’ first year on the team was pretty relaxed, attending only a few meets during that season, but it was the following year that things really started to take off toward a promising swimming career. In his second year on the team, Elias qualified for the Seasonal State Championship meet in eight individual events and came home the Boys 9-10 100 Backstroke Champion.

“It’s funny that he won that particular event that year,” notes swim coach

Amanda Hatch, “ because nowadays, Elias likes neither short sprints nor the backstroke.”

Elias is what his coach would call tenacious. He works twice as hard as any swimmer in his age group because he has to.

To gaze at Michael Phelps and know what he has accomplished, one could guess correctly that his body type has something to do with him being an exceptional swimmer. Carlson is maybe the opposite of what the image of Phelps would be.

He is, in fact, quite the opposite. Standing 5’2” tall and weighing in at 85 pounds he is slight, though strong for his size. This is compared to other competitors in his age group that range anywhere from 5’6” and 100 lbs. to 5’8” and 150 lbs.

Coach Hatch’s favorite thing about watching

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The future seems bright for Elias Carlson. He has excelled in a variety of events and can’t get enough competition according to his swim coach Amanda Hatch. The seven gold medals around his neck attests to his work ethic.

“The Big E” (as he is lovingly called by his coach and teammates) swim is that initial call to the blocks when the guys are all standing there sizing each other up before the race.

The bigger boys dismiss Elias as no threat to them and then, often as not, Hatch gets to watch him take over the race and beat them all.

Carlson is continuously dismissed by his competition and over and over again he comes out on top or close to it.

In 2010 at the Western Slope Championship meet Elias placed in the top 18 in all of his individual events and then turned around two weeks later to do the same at the Seasonal State Meet.

The State Meet in Colorado Springs that year was the first time Hatch saw real potential in Elias as a distance swimmer.

While he was still too young to compete the 1500m freestyle (the mile), it would only be a matter of time until he would be cruising his way through some impressive distance swims. He continued that season into the fall, including some travel to the Front Range for an invitational meet where he got to compete with some of the state’s top year-round swimmers.

Carlson got a look at what kind of work was in store for him if he was going to make some overall improvements and the fire was lit!

He returned to practice at the start of the season in April 2011 and never let up, not even for a moment.

The summer of 2011 was, at the time, Carlson’s most successful season. He again placed in the top 18 in all his individual events including three top eight finishes in the 200, 400, and 1500 meter freestyles at the

Western Slope Championship meet.

The 2011 Seasonal State meet was spectacular for Carlson. He finished in the top three in the state in nine out of his 10 swims and brought home three state championship titles for the 200 IM (individual medley) and the 200 and 400 freestyles.

The most recent season, the summer season of 2012, has been an outstanding season for Carlson. He is at the top of a very tough age group both on the Western Slope and among the seasonal teams around the entire state. Getting up at six in the morning, working out for two hours and doing it all over again in the evening doesn’t sound like a fantastic summer, but for a swimmer like Carlson it is what it takes to be great. That is what it took to bring home seven gold medals from championship meets in a single season.

Carlson committed himself to training and improving his swimming and his hard work paid off. When asked what he likes most about swimming he said, “I like to compete.” It is clear that Carlson enjoys competing. He is all game face behind the blocks and he swam this past championship season with all that he had to give.

Carlson placed in the top 10 in all but two of his individual swims at the Western Slope Championships and won the 1500m freestyle beating his personal best time by 49 seconds and his closest competitor by 12 seconds.

With his stunning win in the mile at the Western Slope Championship meet, Carlson qualified to swim at the Colorado Long Course State meet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He was ranked inside the top

40 in his event at that meet and came home with a 33rd place finish.

The Seasonal State meet this season is the current highlight of Carlson’s swimming career.

Not only did he score forty-four percent of the team’s overall points, Carlson won six of his 10 individual events with personal best times giving him the state championship titles in the 200, 500, and 1650 yard freestyles; the 200 breast-

stroke; and the 200 and 400 individual medleys.

When asked what is special about Carlson as an athlete, his coach said, “Elias is coachable.

He continually wants to improve and do his best, and he has a spirit about him that is motivational both to me as a coach and to his teammates.”

Hatch and the Delta Barracudas Swim Team expect to see great things to come in the swimming career of “the Big E.”

Hotchkiss pair excel in Utah Chase and Josie Hiatt, the son and daughter of Ty and Dana Hiatt of Hotchkiss, attended the Brigham Young University 12 and 13-year old baseball camp in Provo, UT. at Miller Park.

The pair of youngsters enjoyed a week long camp and received pitching, catching, batting, base running and outfield play tips from BYU’s baseball and softball coaches and the Cougar players.

The weeklong camp was packed with over 600 boys from California to New York and Josie was the only girl to attend the camp.

After the weeklong routine of drills, classes

and hands-on activities, the participants enjoyed a two-day tournament.

The Hiatts received several special awards at the closing ceremonies; Chase was the catcher on the winning team, placed second in base running and was third in fielding.

Josie received a thirdplace award for her base running and “The Outstanding Cougar Award,” which recognizes a player’s sportsmanship, enthusiasm, heart and hustle.

Both feel that everything they learned and the new friends they made will be a lasting and lifelong wonderful experience.

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Chase (left) and Josie Hiatt show off awards received at a baseball camp held in Provo, UT.

Photo by Wayne Crick

The new scoreboard at Delta High School can be used for either the softball field or baseball diaPhoto by Wayne Crick mond. Thanks to Industrial Systems, Inc. and many Delta High School’s varsity golf team posed for this photo prior to participating in the Delta Invite at volunteers who have worked diligently to create a Devil’s Thumb last week. Members of the 2012 varsity golf team for Delta High School include: left to beautiful new complex for Delta High School. right, Ryan Geddes (So), Jacob Swisher (So), Austin Kimber (Sr), Tyler Garcia (Jr) and Keaton Reiher (Sr).

Results of their play will appear in next week’s edition of The Delta County Independent.

On this 11th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC, we still remember all the thousands who lost their lives and we are ever grateful to the heroes of 9.11 and to our men and women in uniform.

LET US REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE IDEALS OF FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL AND STAND UNITED AS AMERICANS. A message from the Delta County Independent

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta’s Keaton Reiher tees off from the number one tee box to start his round at last week’s tournament play at Devil’s Thumb Golf Club.

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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:

Valley Manor Care Center 1401 S. Cascade, Montrose, CO 81401 or fax to: 970-249-6880 EOE M/F/V/D

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

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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) CIRCULATION ASSIStant - High Country News, a non-profit publishing company located in Paonia, seeks a circulation assistant. Desired skills: experience with e-mail, data entry, Word & Excel; excellent oral and written communication, customer service experience; ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Full-time benefited position. Submit résumé and cover letter to: jobs@hcn.org. EOE(2x35)

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HELP WANTED COLLECTIONS INVESTigator. The 7th Judicial District is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Collections Investigator. This is a fulltime job (40 hours a week) an is located in Montrose.

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. The position has supervisory responsibility for a Collections Assistant positions. Duties may include scheduling and assigning work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. The incumbent will conduct performance appraisals, and provide input an participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal processes. Travel to the other 6 locations in the district on a regular basis is required. Starting salary is $3,333. 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 financial or collection related interviews and investigations, credit 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. A cover letter that explains your general experience and your specific collection experience, computer experience and skill and why you believe you can do this job and why you should be hired. Résumés shall not be substituted for the completed application.

A résumé or other documents may be attached to the electronic application but are not required. A failure to complete the application and follow the instructions completely may result in disqualification from further consideration for the position. Electronic Applications are due on or before September 5, 2012.

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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.

THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5150 Paul Carter. (tfx31)

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)

BECAWS! ADOPT A DOG or cat today. Call 970-5273350, or visit cawsonline. org. Delta County Citizens for Animal Welfare and Shelter (CAWS)

FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers.

Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2)

CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call Paul Carter 874-5150. (tfx19)

UNEMPLOYED? JOIN others for a time of networking, encouragement, and skill improvement.

Latent Resources meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Delta United Methodist Church (5th & Meeker). Attendants and visitors are encouraged to dress professionally and bring a note pad and a willingness to learn and be challenged. Find us on facebook.com & twitter.com - search "Latent Resources", or call James at 970-9019463.

PUBLIC SERVICE ALANON FAMILY GROUP meetings, Paonia, Wednesday, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, 3rd and Ornaga. Call Kay at 5273518 or Chris 527-3366.

SERVICIOS DE SALUD De Campesinos: Ofrecemos ayuda con doctores, dentistas, y medicinas. Si trabajas en agricultura puedes calificar para nuestros servicios.

Para mas informacion llame al 323-0538. (tfx12) THINK YOU'RE PREGnant? Abused? Need help?

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Delta offers free service, support and advice to all teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situations. For Christian help, anytime, call 874-5733.

HEALTHY BABIES START with early prenatal care.

Delta County Health Department. Offers access to immediate, temporary Medicaid for pregnant ALANON FAMILY GROUP women who qualify. 874- SUPPORT GROUP: CAREmeets in Delta at 8 p.m. 2165. (tfx25) givers, friends and loved on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s BECAWS! DISCOUNT ones of Alzheimer’s and Episcopal Church, 5th and spay and neuter coupons dementia victims. Facing Palmer. If there is a prob- available. Call 970-527- difficult situations? Get lem of alcoholism in a 3350, or visit cawsonline. help. 2nd Monday every family member or friend, org. Delta County Citizens month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa we can help you. You are for Animal Welfare and Southern Baptist Church, not alone. Call Shirley at Shelter (CAWS) 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call 323-5067 or Elizabeth at Karen for more details, 835874-9832 for information. YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN 3113. (tfx3) Alateen meeting in Delta, help. Colorado Tobacco same time, same place. Call Quitline offers free, confi- GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS first. (TFNx19) dential assistance. Call 1- senior citizen volunteers throughout area. If you 800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28).

THE PREGNANCY REhave 2 - 4 hours per month source Center needs staff ALANON FAMILY GROUP minimum, opportunities in volunteers to join our team meetings.

Hotchkiss, Delta/Montrose counties of those committed to pre- Tuesday, 7 p.m., Baptist that match your interests senting life and the truth of Church, Oak and Main. Edna are available. YOU are the Jesus Christ. Why not call 872-6141, Judy 527-5618. missing LINK. Call 874-8657 us at 874-5733 and find out Due to low attendance, call or 249-9639. (tfx28) more? (tfx26) first.

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) YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD change a child's life!

Historical Museum. Winter Children are waiting for hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. senior partners in Delta thru December 24. $3 admis- County right now! Can you sion or free to members. spare 3 hours a week? We Come see our museum at need your help! Call today 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in for more information. Please Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44) volunteer to spend time with a child in our community.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY- Partners of Delta, Montrose mous, at Friends of Bill and Ouray, 874-4661, www.

W. club at 9th and Palmer, partners-west.org. or www. meets Sunday 1 p.m., 7 p.m. deltayouth@montrose.net.

Monday at noon, Tuesday at (tfx13) noon, Wednesday at noon, AMERICAN 5:30 ladies only. Thursday PAONIA at noon, and 8 p.m., Friday Legion runs a year round at noon, Saturday 12:15 non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for p.m. Call 874-8282. (tfnx5) the North Fork area. For ALCOHOLICS ANONY- information, call 527-6252. mous meeting, women only, (tfx49) (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, jewelry and silver or bits of 5th and Palmer, (go to the gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is back door). (tfx1) sending them to: New Eyes YOUR LISTING HERE! NARCOTICS ANONY- for the Needy, 549 Millburn call now... 874-4421 mous meets at 9th and Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 Palmer, Delta, Mondays and or send them to: Gale Fridays at 8 p.m. (tfnx5) Conger, Secretary of IOOF Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. BECAWS! DONATIONS 548, Delta, CO 81416. needed.

Credit cards accepted. Call 970-527- THE AMERICAN RED 3350, or visit cawsonline. Cross needs you. Become org. Delta County Citizens one of the Red Cross volfor Animal Welfare and unteers who says, “We’ll Be Shelter (CAWS) There, Because Help Can’t Wait!” Call your local Red DELTA FOOD PANTRY Cross Chapter at 970-242needs meals for Delta 4851 or 1-800-HELP NOW families who are temporar- for information on the difily in need. Donations of ference you can make in non-perishable food may someone’s life as a disaster be brought to 628 Meeker. volunteer. ((TFNx4)) (tfx36) NEW DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE Job Opportunities HELP!!!

KEEP THE or apartment for rent? Get Every Wednesday animal population under results through the DCI control, and SAVE an ani- Classifieds.

The Delta County mal's life. Adopt your new Independent cat or dog from the Delta PARENTS — FREE C L ASSI F I E D S County Humane Society. information and referrals Adoption fee is minimal. for licensed child care proTo subscribe or advertise Call 874-2149. (DCHS) viders. Call Bright Futures call: Child Care Resource & 874-4421 SIGN UP TODAY FOR Referral a subscription to the DCI!

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 September 6, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) Nearly two coach loads of Japanese, Greeks and Filiponos were unloaded at the Delta depot Monday evening and put aboard the North Fork train for Austin where they are to go to work in orchards.

The gang was accompanied by a Denver employment agent, who went on with them to Austin.

On Tuesday evening, twenty-eight Mexicans came in from Pueblo to ice fruit cars for the Rio Grande company, during the fruit shipping season, and another delegation arrived from Alamosa Wednesday for the same purpose. The icing crew, when complete, will number fully a hundred men. *** Fire-proof desks have been received for the new school house being erected on Ash mesa. *** The first sugar beets of the season came in Monday and Tuesday for shipment to the factory at Grand Junction. The early varieties are bringing a premium of 40¢ a ton. The first shipment of sugar

beets went from Watts, a loading station just south of Delta yesterday. *** The Smith-Glidden loading station at Austin is now completed and they will be ready for business at the platform as soon as the sidetrack is put in. *** The ball game between Austin and Ouray at the latter place last Sunday resulted in favor of Ouray, the score being 12 to 2. The long tiresome drive to Ouray was no doubt partly the cause of the defeat, the best reason being the absence of a number of the best players. The team returned Monday. *** F.H. Reynolds shipped a set of his handsome handmade harness to the Colorado Supply company at Crested Butte. It is not in fruit alone that Paonia excels. *** There was a good business in the marriage license department of the county clerk’s office this week and this rush can be accepted as meaning something for the closing months of a leap year opportunity.

By consultation of the records an Independent reporter finds one of two permits to wed where the parties fear publicity and the possibility of jokes by their friends, and also two or more where the bride had to have consent of her parents because of her age. *** The Delta business men have engaged “Billy” Smith to take charge of the free dinner to be given on Main street at 11 o’clock a.m., on the last day of the fair. Two big beefs will be killed and prepared for this feast. Everyone is invited to be be present at this dinner. ***

A large delegation of the young people of Delta enjoyed a corn roast Monday evening at the grove near the ice plant, after which they assembled at Odd Fellows’ hall for a social dance, music, storytelling, singing, speech-making and a general good time which went merrily on till mid-night. *** The new city charter, as framed by the twenty-one committeemen elected for the purpose, is published for the first time in this issue of the Independent. The voters of Delta will be called upon to vote for or against its adoption on the 24th of September, hence they should read it and acquaint themselves with its provisions. *** C.C. Crim, owner and manager of the Dreamland theater, who also holds a lease on the room formerly occupied by the Gayety, has taken a portion of the Gayety front to the other play house and will put a new plate glass front in the idle room and sub-let it for mercantile purposes. *** Several cities and towns of this state have made official showings of the number of automobiles owned within their corporate limits, the amount invested, etc., and one of the most recent of these was that of Montrose, which appeared in columns of a Montrose paper last week, and according to that statement, eighty autos are licensed in Montrose and the value of this number is estimated at about $75,000.

The city clerk here found that Delta has one hundred automobile licenses in force at the present, just twenty ahead of our sister city near the foothills, and the investment approaches the $100,000 mark. ***

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent

Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0095 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 - 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.

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 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

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 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.

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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.

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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DELTA NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR'S SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of September, 2012, at Delta, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City of Delta with All Concrete Solutions LLC, hereinafter called the "Contractor" for and on account of the contract for the 2012 Concrete Replacement Project.

1. Any person, copartnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor of any of the subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, 360 Main Street, Delta, Colorado.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City of Delta from any and all liability for each claim.

Dated at Delta, Colorado, the 20th day of August, 2012.

CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO Published in the Delta County Independent August 29 and September 5, 2012.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY and MANUFACTURED HOME TAXES

Pursuant to Section 39-10-110, C.R.S., I hereby submit the following list of delinquent personal property taxes and delinquent manufactured home taxes due and unpaid as shown by current tax roll. Most listings are 2011 taxes due in 2012, but some schedules may also include prior year’s taxes. All include interest through November 2012, penalties and a minimum advertising fee of $13.00. If the amounts of such personal property taxes are not paid by September 28, 2012, distraint notices will be served and possible seizure of property. If manufactured home delinquent taxes are not paid by September 28, 2012, distraint notices may be served. If manufactured home taxes are not paid by 3:00 P.M. on October 30, 2012, the manufactured homes upon which such taxes are levied will be sold at Tax Lien Sale held on November 1, 2012.

Done under my hand and seal this 30th day of August, 2012.

Jim D. Ventrello Delta County Treasurer

Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 2012.

PERSONAL PROPERTY P808150 ALL AMERICAN RESOURCES INC PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22235 H75 RD & 22239 H75 RD DELTA 2011 TAX $382.72 Interest $26.79 MISC $50.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $526.51 P803535 BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL CLINIC PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13244 HWY 65 ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 2011 TAX $95.20 Interest $6.66 MISC $14.28 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $183.14 P809487 BEST WESTERN SUNDANCE PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 903 MAIN DELTA 2011 TAX $8,618.52 Interest $690.63 MISC $50.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $9,426.15 P803728 DIESEL DOCTOR PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210 UTE ST DELTA 2011 TAX $1,128.88 INTEREST $316.18 2010 TAX $1,248.20 FEE $67.00 MISC $50.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $2,877.26 P809249 DOGHOUSE ESPRESSO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 449 MAIN ST DELTA 81416 2011 TAX $103.24 INTEREST $28.23 mISC $15.48 2010 TAX $110.52 MISC $16.58 FEES $67.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $408.05 P803330 HIGH COUNTRY PRINTING/GRAPHICS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 111 1ST ST PAONIA 2011 TAX $254.08 Interest $17.79 MISC $38.12 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $376.99 P808701 JJAK FAMILY LLC c/o JOHN W HAZEN II personal property located at 20221 BARON LAKE DR CEDAREDGE 2011 TAX $197.68 Interest $13.84 MISC $29.66 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $308.18 P803521 KFC PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 107 GUNNISON RIVER DR DELTA 2011 TAX $698.32 Interest $48.88 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $814.20 P803144 LANDS END SCULPTURE CENTER INC PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1536 HWY 133 PAONIA 2011 TAX $208.68 Interest $14.61 MISC $31.30 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $321.59 P809444 LEAF FINANCIAL CORPORATION PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 SW 2ND ST CEDAREDGE 2011 TAX $17.76 Interest $1.24 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $86.00 P809445 LEAF FINANCIAL CORPORATION PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 540 GRAND BLVD DELTA 2011 TAX $52.76 Interest $3.69 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $123.45 P809446 LEAF FINANCIAL CORPORATION PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 MAIN ST DELTA 2011 TAX $7.36 Interest $0.52 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $74.88 P809510 LEAF FINANCIALCORPORATION PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11485 Hwy 65 ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 2011 TAX $45.96 Interest $3.22 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $116.18 P800503 MOUNTAIN WEST COMMUNICATIONS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 E HOTCHKISS AVE HOTCHKISS 81419 2011 TAX $506.88 Interest $127.13 MISC $50.00 2010 TAX $482.36 misc $50.00 FEE $67.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,350.37 P809720 NCR CORPORATION PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1550 HIGHWAY 92 DELTA 2011 TAX $271.72 Interest $19.02 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $357.74 P809479 PERKINS TRUCKING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11030 Hwy 65 ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 2011 TAX $719.00 Interest $50.33 MISC $50.00 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $886.33 P808737 PIPHER WOODWORKING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37520 HIGHWAY 92 CRAWFORD 2011 TAX $89.72 Interest $6.28 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $163.00

P809280 SHAPE SHOP PILATES & FITNESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 103 W BRIDGE ST HOTCHKISS 2011 TAX $101.76 Interest $7.12 MISC $15.26 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $191.14 P809645 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22586 FRUIT GROWERS RD DELTA 2011 TAX $1,131.00 Interest $79.17 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,277.17 P809641 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT N GRAND MESA DR ON TOC WATER TOWER 2011 TAX $734.20 Interest $51.39 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $852.59 P809642 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1150 E 5TH ST DELTA 2011 TAX $1,135.12 Interest $79.46 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,281.58 P809643 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15550 B RD DELTA 2011 TAX $914.44 Interest $64.01 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,045.45 P809644 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 PALMER ST DELTA AT DELTA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 2011 TAX $1,146.44 Interest $80.25 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,293.69 P809640 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18101 2550 RD CEDAREDGE 2011 TAX $1,004.08 Interest $70.29 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $1,141.37 P809717 STELERA WIRELESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN DELTA 2011 TAX $357.40 Interest $25.02 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $449.42 P809504 UPLAND GRAVEL INC PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13350 G RD DELTA 2011 TAX $306.88 Interest $21.48 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $395.36 P803904 VOYAGER RESTAURANT PERSONAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 356 HIGHWAY 92 CRAWFORD 2011 TAX $149.52 Interest $10.47 MISC $22.42 ADV $13.00 FEE $54.00 Total Due: $249.41 MANUFACTURED HOMES M904960 ALEMAN EDUARDO SITUS: 10309 PAYNE SIDING RD HOTCHKISS 81419 SERIAL: 6251-1022-L A&B YEAR: 1999 MAKE: SKYLINE ROYAL MANOR SIZE: 48X28 2011 Tax $84.04 Interest $5.88 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $160.92 M904865 ALL AMERICAN RESOURCES SITUS: 22235 H75 RD DELTA 81416 SERIAL: IDO613108CO YEAR: 1984 MAKE: HMD SIZE: 12 X 54 2011 Tax $59.64 Interest $4.17 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $80.81 M902585 ARMOUR MARA L SITUS: 19849 JUSTICE RD AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E398959 SERIAL: 229476T9531A&B YEAR: 1989 MAKE: TITAN SIZE: 28X64 2011 Tax $121.92 Interest $8.53 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $201.45 M901684 AYER JAMES J AYER N SUSAN SITUS: 1055 CLEAR FORK RD CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E223436 SERIAL: 0525100094 YEAR: 1965 MAKE: CHAMPION SIZE: 24X46 2011 Tax $10.84 Interest $0.76 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $28.60 M900123 BACKMAN ERIK E SITUS: 170 SW 2ND AVE CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E411005 SERIAL: P179376 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: SCHULT SIZE: 14X76 2011 Tax $38.52 Interest $2.70 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $58.22 M901281 BACKMAN ERIK E SITUS:475 SW 3RD AVE CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E420082 SERIAL: K003189AMC7077 YEAR: 1974 MAKE: MONTROSE SIZE: 14X72 2011 Tax $24.92 Interest $1.74 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $43.66 M902947 BARNASH TINA BARNASH PETER SITUS: 13500 3750 RD HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H118092 SERIAL: 51891 YEAR: 1982 MAKE: BRIGHTON SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $35.12 Interest $2.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $54.58 M901399 BOWEN FAYE SITUS: 25635 Q25 RD CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E315262 SERIAL: K12260TDR81712 YEAR: 1969 MAKE: MARLETTE SIZE: 12X60 2011 Tax $6.48 Interest $0.45 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $23.93

M904235 BRADLEY SHELIA c/o %BRADLEY JOHN M D50 LN DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E393201 SERIAL: 2253387790 YEAR: 1985 MAKE: TITAN SIZE: 14X76 2011 Tax $43.92 Interest $3.07 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $63.99 M904929 BRADY THERESA c/o DILLINGHAM STARLA SITUS: 835 1400 LN DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E435404 SERIAL: 2280164468U&X YEAR: 1978 MAKE: TITAN SIZE: 24 X 44 2011 Tax $8.44 Interest $0.59 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $26.03 M903398 BRADY THERESA SITUS: 835 1400 LN DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E331643 SERIAL: 05L25202 YEAR: 1995 MAKE: LIBERTY SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $112.72 Interest $7.89 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $191.61 M904782 BRAKKEN KENT T SITUS: 17164 MEADOW DR CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E405723 SERIAL: 450128302096A/B YEAR: 2001 MAKE: RED SIZE: 32 X 68 2011 Tax $127.44 Interest $8.92 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $207.36 M904642 BRASLIN ANDREW L BRASLIN HEATHER D SITUS: 813 1355 LN DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E383695 SERIAL: AZFLW21AB05783 YEAR: 1999 MAKE: FLEETWOOD SIZE: 28 X 56 2011 Tax $125.04 Interest $8.75 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $204.79 M900834 BROWN MARTHA M KELLOGG BARBARA L SITUS: 20287 HORIZONS WEST RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 Subdivision: HORIZONS WEST MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E396101 SERIAL: 18H6953 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: BELLAVISTA SIZE: 14X60 2011 Tax $20.88 Interest $1.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $39.34 M901060 BUTLER LINDA A SITUS: 1540 BLUFF ST DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E306156 SERIAL: P162573 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: SCHULT SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $11.84 Interest $0.83 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $29.67 M901360 CARRILLO ULYSSES c/o MEDRANO TAIDE SITUS: 3551 2000 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E404459 SERIAL: FR221469292SC YEAR: 1972 MAKE: PREMIER SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $8.80 Interest $0.62 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $26.42 M900687 CERISE CONRAD N CERISE E LAVANIA CERISE RORY N SITUS: 21119 MELODY RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E283801 SERIAL: 7WK70145724 YEAR: 1979 MAKE: WINDSOR SIZE: 14X66 2011 Tax $26.28 Interest $1.84 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $45.12 M901132 CERISE CONRAD N CERISE E LAVANIA CERISE RORY N SITUS: 21221 MELODY RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E283800 SERIAL: BK226D YEAR: 1970 MAKE: BUDDY SIZE: 12X50 2011 Tax $5.80 Interest $0.41 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $23.21 M903711 CHACON LUIS J CHACON MARIA D SITUS: 1491 HIGHWAY 50 #8 DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E402808 SERIAL: 1272470S1058 YEAR: 1973 MAKE: ADONIS SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $11.08 Interest $0.78 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $28.86 M901484 COONEY KEVIN M COONEY JENNY S SITUS: 140 MAIN ST HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E390929 SERIAL: GCPFXEMN7891 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: MAGNOLIA SIZE: 24X60 2011 Tax $10.68 Interest $0.75 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $28.43 M901219 COSLETT JOHNNY D COSLETT EDNA E SITUS: 9894 WEST ELK LOOP #2 AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 Subdivision: EL DA MADA TRAILER COURT MBL HOME TITLE: 18E438502 SERIAL: 18A10773 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: BONNAVILLE SIZE: 16X70 2011 Tax $26.16 Interest $1.83 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $44.99 M903190 CRESPIN SAMANTHA NASLUND DEAN SITUS: 1491 HIGHWAY 50 #17 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: WIDE ACRES ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK, MBL HOME TITLE: 18E409678 SERIAL: 87H4953 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: BELLAVISTA SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $18.52 Interest $1.30 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $36.82

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M904439 DAVIS SHARON SITUS: 4874 BABY FOX RD DELTA 81416 YEAR ESTIMATED CO 26485 S 18426 FRONT BEAM CHCCO14826 MBL HOME TITLE: ? SERIAL: ? YEAR: 1976 MAKE: YELLOWSTONE? SIZE: 14X72 2011 Tax $15.24 Interest $1.07 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $33.31

M901678 KASIK BRANDY SITUS: 40749 D RD CRAWFORD 81415 Subdivision: PAULS CAMPGROUND MBL HOME TITLE: 18E425120 SERIAL: XGB229296 YEAR: 1973 MAKE: FLAMINGO SIZE: 12X50 2011 Tax $5.32 Interest $0.37 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $22.69

M901155 OGLESBY EDWARD JOSEPH SITUS: 585 CEDAR ST CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E365219 SERIAL: 104610622 YEAR: 1966 MAKE: FRONTIER SIZE: 10X46 2011 Tax $4.12 Interest $0.29 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.41

M902902 DEAN GERRY DEAN JOAN SITUS: 40489 D RD CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E? SERIAL: 1054CIDA1974 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: CLIFF IND SIZE: 10X54 2011 Tax $4.24 Interest $0.30 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.54

M902823 KELLEY DAN L NEWKIRK NOEMI C SITUS: 5802 2100 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E252763 SERIAL: U104621068 YEAR: 1961 MAKE: COLUMBINE SIZE: 10X44 2011 Tax $4.24 Interest $0.30 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.54

M904219 DEAN GERRY DEAN JOAN SITUS: 40489 D RD CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 21E337518 SERIAL: 372472S0487104802 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: WESTERN MANSION SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $11.96 Interest $0.84 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $29.80

M900297 KENDALL STEPHEN KENDALL SUSAN L SITUS: 10947 3500 RD HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E319850 SERIAL: 10231 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: GREAT LAKES SIZE: 24X60 2011 Tax $27.24 Interest $1.91 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $46.15

M900042 OLEARY WILLIAM OLEARY JANICE SITUS: 440 N GRAND MESA DR #13 CEDAREDGE 81413 Subdivision: MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE PARK CEDAREDGE MBL HOME TITLE: 18E314118 SERIAL: 213083 YEAR: 1964 MAKE: NEW MOON SIZE: 10X50 2011 Tax $6.20 Interest $0.43 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $23.63

M904096 DISCO PROPERTIES SITUS: 1392 HIGHWAY 50 DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H129871 SERIAL: 6424B213A YEAR: 1974 MAKE: BOOKCLIFF SIZE: 24X64 2011 Tax $184.92 Interest $12.94 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $214.86 M902386 DURAN VICTOR A MARTINEZ MARIA S SITUS: 1491 HIGHWAY 50 #51 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: WIDE ACRES ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E424650 SERIAL: GAU14643S8136 YEAR: 1971 MAKE: COLUMBIA SIZE: 14X64 2011 Tax $8.64 Interest $0.60 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $26.24 M900500 DWELLEY PATRICIA SITUS: 280 NW ELM AVE CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E393110 SERIAL: KH360CK2BA&B70603 YEAR: 1967 MAKE: MARLETTE SIZE: 24X60 2011 Tax $43.48 Interest $3.04 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $63.52 M904812 ENGLERT DANNETTE c/o PENA-MANDUJANO MARCELINO SITUS: 1205 HIGHWAY 50 #5 DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E412595 SERIAL: 01591017G YEAR: 1973 MAKE: SKYLINE SIZE: 14 X 66 2011 Tax $9.32 Interest $0.65 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $26.97 M900374 FUENTES JOSE SITUS: 1090 E 5TH ST #26 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: WILLOW MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E350589 SERIAL: N54C2664C YEAR: 1963 MAKE: CHICKASHA SIZE: 10X45 2011 Tax $4.08 Interest $0.29 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.37 M903965 GALLEGOS BEN GALLEGOS SARA SITUS: 1110 CRAWFORD AVE DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E? SERIAL: 1PTX6714TX YEAR: 1998 MAKE: PATRIOT SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $87.76 Interest $6.14 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $164.90 M903470 GALLEGOS BENJAMIN M SITUS: 1720 E 5TH ST DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E288035 SERIAL: 998907 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: CRANBROOK SIZE: 12X50 2011 Tax $6.08 Interest $0.43 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $23.51 M901580 GONZALES JESUS E SITUS: 325 HIGHWAY 133 #1 HOTCHKISS 81419 Subdivision: WINNIES MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E367822 SERIAL: B65D2EA15438 YEAR: 1971 MAKE: NASHUA SIZE: 14X65 2011 Tax $9.56 Interest $0.67 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $27.23 M902140 GREY TAMMY J SITUS: 1675 HIGHWAY 92 DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E414931 SERIAL: G3150 YEAR: 1971 MAKE: KIN SIZE: 14X60 2011 Tax $9.20 Interest $0.64 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $26.84 M903248 GRIFFITHS PAUL SITUS: 260 13TH CIR CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E400818 SERIAL: 42510318G YEAR: 1994 MAKE: SABRE SIZE: 16X56 2011 Tax $73.12 Interest $5.12 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $149.24 M902358 GRIMM RONALD C SITUS: 20643 FAIRVIEW RD AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E323959 SERIAL: BCED8322 YEAR: 1975 MAKE: CENTRAL SIZE: 14X73 2011 Tax $12.60 Interest $0.88 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $30.48 M900651 HARP FRANK A SITUS: 509 CEDAR AVE CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E064843 SERIAL: 1059032 YEAR: 1966 MAKE: FRONTIER SIZE: 10X55 2011 Tax $4.96 Interest $0.35 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $22.31 M900027 HOCKER GERALDINE H SMITH LILLIAN L SITUS: 21095 FAIRVIEW RD AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E313350 SERIAL: KSDH0532976622AB YEAR: 1977 MAKE: REVERE SIZE: 24X46 2011 Tax $13.40 Interest $0.94 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $31.34 M903859 HOLT JAMES W SITUS: 295 SW 12TH AVE CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E306960 SERIAL: 36510665G YEAR: 1994 MAKE: PINERIDGE SIZE: 14X76 2011 Tax $76.68 Interest $5.37 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $153.05

M904720 LAMAS BERNARDO SITUS: 1205 HIGHWAY 50 #3 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: COUNTRY ACRES MBL HOME TITLE: 18E407016 SERIAL: 14103694 YEAR: 1984 MAKE: REDMAN SIZE: 14 X60 2011 Tax $11.92 Interest $0.83 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $29.75 M902051 LOY DEBORAH L SITUS: 12449 WAGON WHEEL RD #7 DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E424197 SERIAL: ZWK80148443 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: WINDSOR SIZE: 14X80 2011 Tax $16.00 Interest $1.12 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $34.12 M901004 MAKI SHEILA M situs: 175 ASH LN HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H129811 SERIAL: 14100953 YEAR: 1976 MAKE: KIRKWOOD SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $11.64 Interest $0.81 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $29.45 M903760 MANIS ELIZABETH SITUS: 20881 WARD CREEK RD CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 24E125873 SERIAL: 72272174S2371A YEAR: 1967 MAKE: PATRIOT SIZE: 20X50 2011 Tax $18.08 Interest $1.27 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $36.35 M900953 MARQUISS ROBERT & EVELYN TRUST SITUS: 327 KNOB HILL CIRCLE DR HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E374338 SERIAL: 3F/R14822995 YEAR: 1973 MAKE: LANCER SIZE: 14X72 2011 Tax $21.04 Interest $1.47 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $39.51 M903580 MASSANO STEPHEN W SR & MASSANO ILA R SITUS: 1795 PIONEER RD #A DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E285223 SERIAL: 05969490299 YEAR: 1996 MAKE: CHAMPION SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $85.16 Interest $5.96 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $162.12 M901025 MCAFEE KENNETH L MCAFEE LINDA L SITUS: 2562 3350 RD CRAWFORD 81415 2566 3350 RD CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E332752 SERIAL: 770S2960 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: HOLIDAY SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $20.84 Interest $1.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $39.30 M902330 MCCULLOUGH M MAXINE MCCULLOUGH CHARLES D SITUS: 250 FIR AVE CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E226280 SERIAL: 7724609617 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: CARRIAGE HOUSE SIZE: 14X60 2011 Tax $7.36 Interest $0.52 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $24.88 M900991 MCCULLOUGH MAXINE SITUS: 62 C ST CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E368434 SERIAL: FS1298 YEAR: 1968 MAKE: CAMELOT SIZE: 10X65 2011 Tax $6.96 Interest $0.49 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $24.45 M902320 MCCULLOUGH MILDRED MAXINE SITUS: 257 HIGHWAY 92 CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E382240 SERIAL: H270497 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: BELLAVISTA SIZE: 12X60 2011 Tax $6.60 Interest $0.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $24.06 M904935 MELLON SAMUAL MELLON LAURA SITUS: 4887 BABY FOX RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 57E175330 SERIAL: GN9383AB YEAR: 1977 MAKE: GRE SIZE: 24X56 2011 Tax $29.96 Interest $2.10 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $49.06 M900648 MILLER DENNIS MILLER TAMMY SITUS: 205 ORCHARD AVE PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E183722 SERIAL: 1K20004 YEAR: 1959 MAKE: PALACE SIZE: 10X50 2011 Tax $8.00 Interest $0.56 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $25.56 M904394 MORGAN SANDRA SITUS: 495 1740 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E388027 SERIAL: CAFLS08A18559 YEAR: 1996 MAKE: FLEETWOOD SIZE: 20X56 2011 Tax $107.48 Interest $7.52 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $186.00 M904393 MORGAN SANDY SITUS: 495 1740 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E372690 SERIAL: CAFLL08A12658BM YEAR: 1990 MAKE: FLEETWOOD SIZE: 14X56 2011 Tax $52.36 Interest $3.67 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $127.03

M902299 SHOWALTER DAN SHOWALTER HILARY SITUS: 1152 E 7TH ST DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E395096 SERIAL: 226354T8497AB YEAR: 1986 MAKE: TITAN SIZE: 28X44 2011 Tax $61.16 Interest $4.28 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $82.44

M903559 ORMSBEE LINDA SITUS: 520 FIR AVE CRAWFORD 81415 Subdivision: VALLEY VIEW TRAILER RANCH SUBDIVISION MBL HOME TITLE: 18E443041 SERIAL: TXCT96664 YEAR: 1996 MAKE: TOWN & COUNTRY SIZE: 16X76 2011 Tax $70.72 Interest $4.95 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $146.67

M903949 SPENCER JESSICA L c/o LUBIN MARK & CHARLOTTE SPENCER TODD A SITUS: 12299 BELL CREEK RD PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E309397 SERIAL: 47981889625 YEAR: 1998 MAKE: ATLANTIC SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $110.72 Interest $7.75 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $189.47

M902734 PALMER COMADORA PALMER PAM J SITUS: 17099 MEADOW DR CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E365474 SERIAL: 480456S37609 YEAR: 1980 MAKE: BELLAVISTA SIZE: 14X56 2010 TAX LIEN $36.56 LIEN INT $3.96 MISC DUE $12.00 2011 Tax $18.80 Interest $1.32 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $89.64

M901904 THOMPSON ROGER L SITUS: 1401 PIONEER RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E358135 SERIAL: 17960184ABU YEAR: 1985 MAKE: SKYLINE SIZE: 28X48 2011 Tax $61.88 Interest $4.33 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $83.21

M904779 PENA TRUCKING c/o %ALEMAN EDUARDO SITUS: PAYNE SIDING RD HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E420822 SERIAL: 62511022LAB YEAR: 1999 MAKE: ROY SIZE: 28 X 44 2011 Tax $11.32 Interest $0.79 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $83.11 M904284 PETTIS DOLORES M c/o LYAL JENSEN SITUS: 21328 E RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E355598 SERIAL: 70140078 YEAR: 1973 MAKE: GEN SIZE: 14 X 70 2011 Tax $25.68 Interest $1.80 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $44.48 M900845 POPE LARRY WILLIAM POPE GUDRUN EASTHAM SITUS: 20563 HIGHWAY 65 CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E236591 SERIAL: P431CK15195 YEAR: 1959 MAKE: PARAMOUNT SIZE: 10X43 2011 Tax $4.40 Interest $0.31 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.71 M901896 POPE LARRY WILLIAM POPE GUDRUN EASTHAM SITUS: 20567 HIGHWAY 65 CEDAREDGE 81413 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E236586 SERIAL: GXFDHMN1620L YEAR: 1970 MAKE: AIRELINE SIZE: 14X64 2011 Tax $7.76 Interest $0.54 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $25.30 M903836 RANDALL RONALD SITUS: 5095 VISTA CT DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE:? SERIAL: TXCTC97-1769 YEAR: 1997 MAKE: TOWN & COUNTRY SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $76.08 Interest $5.33 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $152.41 M902179 REED DAVID P SITUS: 5262 SUNRIDGE DR DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E179808 SERIAL: 639 YEAR: 1975 MAKE: CHAMPION SIZE: 26X52 2011 Tax $16.52 Interest $1.16 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $34.68 M903177 RICH RONALD G RICH MARY JO SITUS: 20319 HORIZON WEST RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 Subdivision: HORIZONS WEST MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E292185 SERIAL: 36510912G YEAR: 1994 MAKE: PINE RIDGE SIZE: 14X76 2011 Tax $66.16 Interest $4.63 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $141.79 M901315 RINCON ROBERT M RINCON JULIA M SITUS: 19943 HIGHWAY 65 AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E263358 SERIAL: 9500210181 YEAR: 1959 MAKE: SPARTAN SIZE: 10X50 2011 Tax $4.56 Interest $0.32 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.88 M901316 RINCON ROBERTO M RINCON JULIA M SITUS: 9337 HIGHWAY 65 AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E320777 SERIAL: 272472167 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: STARDUST SIZE: 14X72 2011 Tax $17.40 Interest $1.22 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $35.62 M900028 RINCON ROBERTO M RINCON JULIA M SITUS: 19943 HIGHWAY 65 AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E320779 SERIAL: 30592 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: ASTRA SIZE: 12X50 2011 Tax $7.72 Interest $0.54 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $25.26 M903752 ROBERTS KENTON L c/o %ROBERTS MICHAEL S ROBERTS MARY O SITUS: 21757 NEWLAND RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E298304 SERIAL: P276866 YEAR: 1996 MAKE: SCHULT SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $36.14 Interest $2.17 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $109.31 M902145 ROVELSTAD MARK DAVID SITUS: 20098 E RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E402741 SERIAL: FS13276 YEAR: 1982 MAKE: CAMELOT SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $29.88 Interest $2.09 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $48.97

M903303 MORROW JENNIFER J SITUS: 13747 HAPPY HOLLOW RD ECKERT - ORCHARD CITY 81418 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E405518 SERIAL: 05L24422 YEAR: 1994 MAKE: LIBERTY SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $63.44 Interest $4.44 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $138.88

M904316 SANCHEZ ABRAHAM B GLOVAN MELISSA K SITUS: 1631 H38 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E342548 SERIAL: 470090402445 YEAR: 2000 MAKE: ATLANTIC SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $101.96 Interest $9.51 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $182.47

M904676 JOHNSTON ELAINE SITUS: 11352 CRAWFORD RD PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E391946 SERIAL: PFS047532 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: BELLA VISTA SIZE: 14 X 56 2011 Tax $18.84 Interest $1.32 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $37.16

M900610 MUSE PATTI D SITUS: 676 HIGHWAY 50 #7 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: FLYING A MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E440089 SERIAL: CK70143365 YEAR: 1974 MAKE: GRAHAM SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $19.84 Interest $1.39 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $38.23

M901276 SANCHEZ BEA SITUS: 6074 GRAFF RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E341382 SERIAL: 1TW2FK5149 YEAR: 1960 MAKE: NASHUA SIZE: 10X50 2011 Tax $4.64 Interest $0.32 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $21.96

M904282 JORGENSEN JAMES JORGENSEN TINA SITUS: 41902 LAMBORN MESA RD PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E372732 SERIAL: 62510291NAB YEAR:2001 MAKE:ROY SIZE: 28 X 76 2011 Tax $158.04 Interest $11.06 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $240.10

M904571 NEWHOUSE FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP SITUS: 10997 TONGUE CREEK RD AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: MSO SERIAL: CAVAZL2037989XU YEAR: 2003 MAKE: CAVCO SIZE: 25 X 56 2011 Tax $147.48 Interest $10.32 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $228.80

M902227 SEEKATZ RANDOLPH BOCK KEVIN SITUS: 440 N GRAND MESA DR #16 CEDAREDGE 81413 Subdivision: MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE PARK CEDAREDGE MBL HOME TITLE: 18E422292 SERIAL: GN1897 YEAR: 1969 MAKE: GREAT NORTHERN SIZE: 12X60 2011 Tax $7.76 Interest $0.54 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $25.30

M901447 JENSEN GARY SITUS: 39007 L75 RD PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E297838 SERIAL: GN9871 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: GREAT NORTHERN SIZE: 14X53 2011 Tax $27.52 Interest $1.93 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $46.45

M904049 SHIPLEY DARLENE ELAINE c/o %WILSON APRIL SITUS: 20030 FAIRVIEW RD AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E429542 SERIAL: 068881 YEAR: 1995 MAKE: MARSHFIELD SIZE: 16X80 2011 Tax $86.88 Interest $6.08 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $163.96

M903432 TOMEI JOE TOMEI WENDY SITUS: 38362 HIGHWAY 133 PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H122979 SERIAL: 0C05957863 YEAR: 1995 MAKE: OAKCREEK SIZE: 16X76 2011 Tax $64.08 Interest $4.49 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $139.57 M903668 TORIBIO FRANCISCO SITUS: 9884 WEST ELK LOOP #6 AUSTIN - ORCHARD CITY 81410 Subdivision: EL DA MADA TRAILER COURT MBL HOME TITLE: 18E432166 SERIAL: GB057284 YEAR: 1972 MAKE: DETROITER SIZE: 12X60 2011 Tax $10.48 Interest $0.73 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $28.21 M900726 VILLEGAS BRENDA SITUS: 248 N 4TH ST HOTCHKISS 81419 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H128998 SERIAL: 1549K YEAR: 1964 MAKE: KIT SIZE: 10X50 2011 Tax $5.04 Interest $0.35 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $22.39 M901743 WAGGONER DONALD D SITUS: 220 W 11TH ST DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E401259 SERIAL: 14100067 YEAR: 1974 MAKE: HALLMARK SIZE: 12X60 2011 Tax $6.60 Interest $0.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $24.06 M904711 WELLS ALFRED L WELLS CHARLOTTE A SITUS: 689 HIGHWAY 50 #17 DELTA 81416 Subdivision: RIVERWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK MBL HOME TITLE: 18E396051 SERIAL: 9152D YEAR: 1997 MAKE: MAN SIZE: 16 X 76 2011 Tax $65.28 Interest $4.57 Advertising $13.00 DISTRAINT $54.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $140.85 M904254 WEST LESLEY SITUS: 6550 1900 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E440588 SERIAL: ZWK75148268 YEAR: 1981 MAKE: WINDSOR SIZE: 14X66 2011 Tax $31.76 Interest $2.22 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $50.98 M903256 WEST LESLEY SITUS: 6550 1900 RD DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 44E79980 SERIAL: 2222631642A&B YEAR: 1972 MAKE: ATLANTIC SIZE: 24X60 2011 Tax $2.84 Interest $0.20 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $20.04 M900304 WORLEY ORVAL WORLEY FAYE C SITUS: 860 BROWN ST DELTA 81416 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E395766 SERIAL: 651-2666 YEAR: 1971 MAKE: YOUNG AMERICAN SIZE: 12X65 2011 Tax $14.48 Interest $1.01 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $32.49 M902765 ZIMMERMAN MARY SITUS: 837 HWY 133 PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E226919 SERIAL: MC10716 YEAR: 1979 MAKE: MONTROSE 2 SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $41.20 Interest $2.88 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $61.08 M900672 ZIMMERMAN ROBERT H ZIMMERMAN MARY H SITUS: 237 HWY 133 PAONIA 81428 MBL HOME TITLE: 18E429024 SERIAL: 04590141K YEAR: 1977 MAKE: BUDDY SIZE: 12X70 2011 Tax $29.28 Interest $2.05 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $48.33 M904357 ZION A JOAN CABE EARL B SITUS: 40489 D RD CRAWFORD 81415 MBL HOME TITLE: 18H130594 SERIAL: K14270FDD80031 YEAR: 1978 MAKE: MARLETTE SIZE: 14X70 2011 Tax $20.84 Interest $1.46 Advertising $13.00 FEE $4.00 Total Due: $39.30 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of ROBERT C. HEWITT, Deceased Case Number 12PR56 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative. District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before Nov. 28, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joyce E. Rodriguez 8750 Water Lane Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

County Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer St., Room 338, Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-6280 In the Matter of the Petition of: Adult: Wendy Sue Buhrdorf For a Change of Name to: Wendy Sue Everett Case Number: 12C65 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on July 17, 2012, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Delta County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Wendy Sue Buhrdorf be changed to Wendy Sue Everett.

Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ Angel Ruiz Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Delta County Independent COMBINED NOTICE - COURT ORDER - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-109(2)(d) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 20110207 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On November 18, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) DOUGLAS C HERBISON AND CYNTHIA D CONGER Original Beneficiary(ies) GREAT AMERICAN BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust August 11, 1989 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 14, 1989 Recording Information (Reception Number) 442426 Book: 632 Page: 296 Original Principal Amount $39,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $23,120.62 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20, 21, AND 22 BLOCK 1, HILLMAN’S SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL WATER, LATERAL, AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT THERETO. Also known by street and number as: 1042 BLUFF 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, 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.

Single Publication 9/5/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 8/30/2012 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: CATHERINE A. HILDRETH, Esq. #40975 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 8080.29472 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 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 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0043 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 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’E L. HAZEN NOW KNOWN AS RENEE L. CREASEY Original Beneficiary(ies) RUTH M. BURK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt RUTH M. BURK Date of Deed of Trust 9/21/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/21/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 618997 Original Principal Amount $125,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $81,873.82 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, RUJO MINOR SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED JULY 8, 1997 UNDER RECEPTION #506005.

Also known by street and number as: TBD HIGHWAY 65, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 10/24/2012, 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 8/29/2012 Last Publication 9/26/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 03/14/2012 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: LARRY ZIEGLER #12989 LARRY J. ZIEGLER ATTORNEY AT LAW 270 WEST MAIN STREET, PO BOX 1117, CEDAREDGE, CO 814131117 (970) 856-6310 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 # BURK vs HAZEN/ CREASEY ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0109 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 21, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Dwight W. Zediker Original Beneficiary(ies) CitiCorp Trust Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt PennyMac Corp.

Date of Deed of Trust 4/30/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/12/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 571311 Original Principal Amount $112,980.95 Outstanding Principal Balance $98,028.68 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due

together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A THE SOUTH 25' OF LOT 22 OF THE FIFTH STREET ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO. LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK 1, OF CHARLES VOGAL 1ST ADDTION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF SAID LOT 1 AS CONVEYED TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, COLORADO, BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 330 AT PAGE 221.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM PART OF LOT 5 OF THE CHARLES VOGAL 1ST ADDITION AND PART OF LOT 22 OF THE FIFTH ST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5 FROM WHICH THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION 14'15'22" WEST 121.27 FEET AND CONSIDERING THE CENTELINE OF BOX ELDER AVENUE TO BEAR NORTH, THENCE WEST 50.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 75.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Also known by street and number as: 504 4TH STREET, PAONIA, CO 81428-0050.

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, 10/24/2012, 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 8/29/2012 Last Publication 9/26/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/21/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KIMBERLY L. MARTINEZ #40351 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 12-02555 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0108 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 21, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARLIN MILLER AND KARLENE MILLER Original Beneficiary(ies) NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 12/21/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/4/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 611074 Original Principal Amount $249,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $299,140.00 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. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land situated in the SE1/ 4NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NE Corner of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian; thence South 89°53' West, to the NW Corner of said SE1/4NE1/4, a distance of 1,321.4 feet; thence South 00°06' East, 338.3 feet; thence North 89°55' East, 1,322.2 feet; thence North 00°14' West, a distance of 339.1 feet, more or less to the point of beginning.

Delta County, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 9729 3000 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, 10/24/2012, 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 8/29/2012 Last Publication 9/26/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/21/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado

By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # NORTHFORKBANKCENTER vs MARLIN AND KARLENE MILLER ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

County Court District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street, Room 338 Delta, Colorado 81416 Petitioner: THE CITY OF DELTA, a Colorado Municipality v.

Respondents: BERNARD BARRERE, EDNA BARRERE, COLORADO PACKING CORPORATION, DELTA COUNTY CANNING COMPANY, DELTA FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, DELTA CANAL COMPANY, REBECCA THOMPSON, TRUSTEE OF THE FRANCES GORDON IRREVOCABLE TRUST DATED OCTOBER 16, 2009, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE OR CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS CIVIL ACTION Attorneys for Petitioner: Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Michael Schottelkotte 550 Palmer St., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 43, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No.: 970-874-4451 Email: main@brownlawllc.com FAX No.: 970-874-7433 Atty. Reg. #: 2414 Case No.: 12 CV 230 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: To the above identified Respondents, GREETING: This summons and notice (“Summons”) is being issued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1-103. You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the accompanying Petition in Condemnation (“Petition”) within the time allowed by law. If service of the Summons and Petition was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after such service occurs. If such service was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within thirty-five (35) days after such service occurs. Your answer or other response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee.

You are hereby informed that this is a special statutory proceeding in eminent domain for condemnation of certain interests in real property brought pursuant to C.R.S. 38-1105, et seq. Any objection concerning the legal sufficiency of the Petition, or the regularity of other aspects of this proceeding, must be raised as part of any answer or response that you may elect to file with the Court, as provided by C.R.S. 38-1-109.

The real property affected by condemnation in these proceedings is located in Section 24, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian and is more particularly described on Petitioner’s Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

PETITIONER’S EXHIBIT 1 PARCEL 37 A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE DELTA TOWNSITE AND LOT 4, SECTION 24 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE, MONUMENTED

BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST, 6TH P.M., MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 17285, 1997, BEARS SOUTH 42°53’45” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 5211.92 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02(2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20 ,DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE SOUTH 02°23’51” EAST A DISTANCE OF 635.52 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BRIDGE STREET, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 48°37’33” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE PARALLEL WITH AND 100.00 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY

BY PERPENDICULAR MEASUREMENT FROM THE CENTERLINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, SOUTH 41°22’27” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2,874.58 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52°52’35” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 501.69 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1010.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11°30’08” AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 202.76 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 47°07’31” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 202.42 FEET; THENCE NORTH 41°22’27” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2,181.54 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BRIDGE STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, NORTH 48°33’11” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 20.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 27 A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL B AND DESCRIBED ON CHAIREZ AND GORDON BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NUMBER 603400 DELTA COUNTY RECORDS, LOCATED WITHIN THE DELTA TOWNSITE, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED

BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS 36067, BEARS S 06°32’17” E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 01°07’47” W A DISTANCE OF 591.66 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, BEING THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 OF SAID CHAIREZ AND GORDON BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID CHAIREZ AND GORDON BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT, S 48°40’55” W, A DISTANCE OF 20.32 FEET; THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, N 41°22’27” W, A DISTANCE OF 579.56 FEET; THENCE N 48°38’47” E, A DISTANCE OF 20.32 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, S 41°22’27” E, A DISTANCE OF 579.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 30 A PORTION OF THE DELTA TOWNSITE, CITY OF DELTA, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BASIS OF BEARINGS: THE LINE BETWEEN DT-1, MONUMENTED

BY A STONE WITH A CUT CROSS IN CONCRETE, AND DT-20, MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2 INCH DIAMETER ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED LS36067, BEARS S 06°32’17” E, A DISTANCE OF 2700.09 FEET, BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE MESA COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATE SYSTEM KNOWN AS DCLC02 (2009); COMMENCING AT CORNER NUMBER 20, DELTA TOWNSITE; THENCE S 01°07’47” W A DISTANCE OF 591.66 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, BEING THE MOST SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE CHAIREZ AND GORDON BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT AS RECORDED IN RECEPTION NUMBER 603400 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, S 41°22’27” E, A DISTANCE OF 57.87 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 2 IN BOOK 828 AT PAGE 467; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, S 48°33’11” W, A DISTANCE OF 20.32 FEET; THENCE N 41°22’27” W, A DISTANCE OF 57.91 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID CHAIREZ AND GORDON BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT; THENCE N 48°40’55” E, A DISTANCE OF 20.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. If you fail to answer the Petition in Condemnation within the time allowed, or fail to appear and assert your rights at a valuation trial to ultimately be scheduled in this matter, the Court, without further notice, will cause reasonable compensation to be determined and title to the subject real property and the related interests to be vested in the Petitioner, all in accordance with applicable law.

Please also take notice that this matter has been scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday October 23, 2012, 2012 for a conference with the Court Clerk (telephone no. 970-874-6280) in order to set further proceedings before the Court in this matter.

Dated this 29th day of August, 2012.

BROWN, SCHOTTELKOTTE, STIMPERT & VAUGHN, LLC By: /s/ Michael Schottelkotte (Original Signature on File) Michael Schottelkotte, #2414 Attorney for Petitioner, City of Delta, Colorado Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2012.

DISTRICT COURT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO 501 Palmer Street, Top Floor, Delta, CO 81416 Plaintiff(s): AMERICAN BUILDERS & SUPPLY CO., INC. v.

Defendant(s): ANDY L. CRAWFORD; and JIM D. VENTRELLO, as Public Trustee of Delta County, Colorado Case Number: 2012CV70 Division 1 SHERIFF'S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM Under a Judgment and a Decree of Foreclosure, entered August 7, 2012, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Original Grantor: Andy L. Crawford Original Beneficiary: American Builders & Supply Co., Inc. Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by Deed of Trust: American Builders & Supply Co., Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: February 21, 2011 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: February 28, 2011 County of Recording: Delta Recording Information (Reception No.): 649138 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $204,205.80 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $192,691.82 Amount of Judgment entered August 7, 2012: $218,305.97 Description of property to be foreclosed: See Attached Exhibit A Exhibit A Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 94 West 6th P.M.; NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 (Formerly Lot 1); SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 (Formerly Lot 2); NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 (Formerly Lot 3); SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 (Formerly Lot 4); E 1/2 of the W 1/2, W 1/2 of the NE 1/4; and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4; Except that part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 described as beginning at the South 1/4 Corner of Section 19; Thence North 435.6 feet; Thence West 500 feet; Thence South 435.6 feet; Thence East 500 feet; Excepting therefrom that tract of land described in Deed recorded March 6, 2002 in Book 918 at Page 817 Reception Number 552773, more particularly described as follows: Part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 15 South, Range 94 West, 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of the said SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 19 bears South 00°03'45"East 30.60 feet; Thence on the said West line North 00°03'45"West 12.05 feet; Thence North 64°27'27"East 60.92 feet; Thence North 88°35'11"East 372.99 feet; Thence South 87°15'08"East 165.87 feet; Thence South 78°49'22" East 119.15 feet; Thence South 88°48'43"East 364.19 feet; Thence South 00°08'48"West 11.67 feet; Thence North 89°51'12"West 1074.48 feet to the point of beginning.

Excepting therefrom Rolling Hills Ranch Subdivision Phases I and II and Lot 71 County of Delta, State of Colorado THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

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THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at ten o'clock A.M., on October 2, 2012, on the front steps of the Delta County Courthouse on 501 Palmer Street, Delta, CO 81416, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: August 29, 2012 Last Publication: September 26, 2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOUR MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS IS ATTACHED HERETO. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 3838-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. The name, address, and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the lien holders are as follow: Nathan L. Andersohn, Atty Reg. No. 12000, Andersohn Law Office, PC, 11971 Quay St., Broomfield, CO 80020, 303-650-6414. Attorney for American Builders & Supply Co., Inc. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff's Notice of Sale is signed on August 21, 2012.

Fred McKee, Sheriff, Delta County, Colorado By: /s/ Fred McKee Statutes attached: §§ 38-37-108, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Garnet Mesa Investments, LLC, P.O. Box 784, Delta, CO 81416, (970) 874-9986 has filed an amendment to an application for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Warren Pit and is located at or near NE1/4NW1/4, Section 9, Township 15 South, Range 95 West, 6th Prime Meridian, Delta County, Colorado.

The proposed date of commencement is October 15, 2012, and the proposed date of completion is October 30, 2032. The proposed future use of the land is Private Recreation.

Additional information and the tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado, 80203, (303) 8663567, or at the Delta County Clerk and Recorder's office; 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado, 81416, or the above named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above named County Clerk and Recorder's office and at the Division's office.

Comments Concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Minerals and Geology by 4:00 p.m. on October 9, 2012.

Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101, et, seq., comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects are typically addressed by your local government, rather than the Division Reclamation, Mining and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board.

Published in the Delta County Independent August 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

NOTICE FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY The Board of Directors of the RAGGED MOUNTAIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has adopted a resolution calling for the inclusion of real property into its service territory. The Board will hold a public meeting on the 12th day of September, 2012 beginning at 4:00 pm at the public meeting hall in Somerset, Colorado, for the purpose of considering the merits of the inclusion. At that meeting all persons in interest may appear to show cause in writing, if any they have, why the Resolution should not go forward. If after the hearing the Board determines the inclusion should proceed, the question of inclusion will be taken to a vote of the qualified electors of the area to be included with the election to be held as a part of the general election on November 6, 2012.

The property under consideration for inclusion is described as Somerset, Colorado.

DATED this 28th day of August, 2012.

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 2012.

PUBLIC HEARING The Delta Housing Authority will be conducting a Public Hearing regarding proposed DHA management policy updates in response to the latest HUD advisements.

We invite all interested persons to attend a public hearing October 24, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., 501 14th Street, Delta, CO, 81416.

The proposed policy updates will be available for inspection at the DHA Administrative Office located at 501 14th Street, Delta, CO, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Written comments may be mailed to the address shown above.

If special accommodations are needed for persons attending the public hearing, please let us know in advance.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 2012.

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Simple ways to add years to a vehicle’s life Getting more for your money is a popular trend among consumers. As economic uncertainty reigns, smart consumers are looking for the best values in an effort to get the most out of each and every dollar they spend.

One of the best ways to stretch a dollar is to take better care of your vehicle. Buying a home and financing a college education are perhaps the only times many consumers will spend more money than they do when purchasing a vehicle. But unlike a home or an education, few people take their vehicles seriously, all too often avoiding vehicle maintenance that can greatly increase a car or truck’s life expectancy.

Drivers who want to keep their cars going strong for years to come can do so in a handful of ways.

• Prevent, prevent, prevent.

Preventive maintenance might seem like a boring way to spend a weekend morning or afternoon, but the efforts will be well worth it. Oil changes and filter replacements are quick and easy jobs but pay major dividends over the long haul. Drivers who aren’t comfortable performing these tasks themselves need not

worry about costly trips to the mechanic. Routine jobs like an oil change or air filter replacement are relatively inexpensive and today’s vehicles can go much longer between oil changes and filter replacements. Each vehicle manufacturer is different, so drivers should consult their owner’s manual and adhere to the recommended maintenance schedule.

• Stay balanced. Balanced tires are tires that will last longer. But an out of balance tire will not only shorten the life of tires, it can also do damage to the rest of the vehicle while simultaneously making riding in the car much less comfortable. When a tire is properly balanced, its mass is uniformly distributed around the axle, making for a smooth, vibration-free ride. However, an out-of-balance tire shortens the life expectancy of suspension components, including bearings and shocks.

Repairs that result from an unbalanced tire can prove costly. Should a vibration occur as the vehicle accelerates (typically, this vibration will be noticeable when the car reaches speeds of 4045 mph), chances are the tires are not properly bal-

anced.

• Look good, feel good. The credo of “look good, feel good” isn’t only applicable to humans.

In fact, a car that looks good likely feels good as well. Washing and waxing a car regularly helps avoid rust under the carriage and in the wheel wells. The longer a car goes between washes, the more likely it is to rust, and the paint is likely to corrode as well. There is no quick fix to either

of these problems, but preventive maintenance, like routinely washing and waxing the vehicle, can keep these potentially menacing issues from ever rearing their rusty heads. Preventing rust and corrosion is also a good way to ensure a car’s resale value does not diminish over time.

• Get out and drive.

Cars that spend most of their life in stop-and-go traffic likely won’t last as long as those that

routinely get out and go.

That’s because city driving with lots of stopping and going is very taxing on an engine. On a highway, air flow to the radiator, oil flow to the engine and everything that makes a car run is much more consistent, reducing the stress on the engine as a result. Constantly accelerating and decelerating is hard on an engine, while the consistent speeds of highway driving offer a welcome

respite to the engine.

City dwellers should get out and drive their car on a highway at least once a month for no less than 30 minutes. This is also a good way to get rid of potentially harmful condensation that can negatively impact engine performance.

When looking to get more for your money, one of the best ways to do so is to take better care of the car sitting in your driveway.

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 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.

Teen Scene. Stressed Out? Make your own stress ball. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Storytimes.

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

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

Crawford One-On-One Computer Tutor. Crawford Library is now offering one-on-one computer help.

Bring specific computer Routinely hitting the open road is one of the easiest questions or just spend ways to add years to a vehicle’s life. time honing your skills

each Wednesday in September from 3 to 5 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes start Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. Contact Crawford Library at 921-3500 for details.

Delta Intermediate Computer Classes. Delta Library is offering intermediate computer classes Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Basic Computer Classes. Delta Library is offering basic computer classes Wednesday, Sept.

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.

Grades 4-5 Club.

Drama Workshop - Part 1. Use the tools of the trade – mind, body and voice. Thursday, Sept. 13, at 4:30 p.m.

Teens Drama Workshop - Part 2. Drama workshop/improvisation and group skit work.

Thursday, Sept. 20, at 4:30 p.m.

Kids’ Craft Day. Kids, celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day by making your own piñatas! Friday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult Delta Library Book Club. Please contact Delta Library at 874-

9630 for date and time.

Storytimes.

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

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

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

Kids’ Cooking Class.

Kids in grades 3-5 have fun cooking up a storm.

Thursday, Sept. 13, at 3:45 p.m.

Microsoft Publisher Class. Learn how to make flyers using Microsoft Publisher. Friday, Sept.

14, at 10:30 a.m.

Storytimes.

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

For more information, contact the library at 8724153.

Paonia 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.

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 527-3470.

Computer Class Wednesday 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.

Girls’ Book Club.

Girls in grades 4-6 invited to read the book for this month “Al Capone Does My Shirts” by Jennifer Choldenko and participate in the discussion.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. Contact the library at 527-3470 for details.

Book Club. The book for discussion is “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. Relates the story of a U.S. pilot who survived when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II, spent 47 days in the ocean, was rescued by the Japanese Navy, and held prisoner until the end of the war. Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Computer Class - Email. Learn how to set up an e-mail account.

Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting 10 a.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0115 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 3, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) ANTHONY ZILLINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt NORTHFORKBANKCENTERMONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 10/3/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/18/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 596642 Original Principal Amount $123,748.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $116,073.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Exhibit A Lot 23B of Lee's Home Park Addition.

A parcel of land located within and being part of Lot 23 of Lee's Home Park Addition of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M., having a description based upon a bearing of North 0°11'11" East from the Southwest corner of Lot 23 (monumented by a 1/2 inch rebar) to the Northwest corner of Lot 23 (monumented by a 1/2 rebar), with all other bearings relative thereto; Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 23 and running along the West line of said Lot North

00°11'11" East 86.89 feet; Thence North 89°59 51" East 117.78 feet to the East line of said Lot; Thence along East line of said Lot South 00°48'00" West 80.02 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 23; Thence along South line of said Lot South 86°38'00" West 117.15 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 410 5TH STREET, PAONIA, CO 81428.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 10/31/2012, 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 9/5/2012 Last Publication 10/3/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 07/03/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # NFBCvsZILLINGER ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0113 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 28, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) JOSE ORONA Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO., INC. Current Holder of Evidence of

Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 7/24/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 7/27/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636518 Original Principal Amount $145,809.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $141,743.49 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 ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: Part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. being part of that certain parcel of land described by the deed recorded in Book 437 at Page 517 of the real estate records of Delta County, Colorado described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the said E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 whence the North 1/4 corner of said Section 7 (a nail in I Road) bears North 00°04' East, 1,103.9 feet, considering the line between the Northwest corner of Section 7 (a 1 1/2" diameter metal survey cap by L.S. 5652) and the said North 1/4 corner to bear South 89°30' East, and all other bearings to be relative thereto; Thence South 00°04' West 187.7 feet on the said East line of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 to the North right of way line of H-75 Road; Thence North 89°55' West, 116.2 feet on the said North right of way line on the said North right of way line of H-75 Road; Thence North 00°04' East, 187.7 feet; Thence South 89°55' East, 116.2 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Parcel 2: Part of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. being part of that certain parcel of land described by the deed recorded in Book 437 at Page 517 of the real estate records of Delta County, Colorado described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the said E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 whence the North 1/4 corner of said Section 7 (a nail in I Road) bears North 00°04' East, 1,103.9 feet, considering the line between the Northwest corner of Section 7 (a 1 1/2" diameter metal survey cap by L.S. 5652) and the said North 1/4 corner to bear South 89°30' East, and all other bearings to be relative thereto; Thence North 89°55' West, 116.2 feet; Thence South 00°04' West, 187.7 feet to the North right of way line of H-75 Road; Thence North 89°55' West, 30.0 feet on the said North right of way line of H-75 Road to the West line of the said Parcel described by the Deed recorded in Book 437 at Page 517 the following; North 00°04' East, 567.0 feet;

South 89°30' East, 146.2 feet; South 00°04' West, 378.2 feet to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 1684 H75 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, 10/31/2012, 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 9/5/2012 Last Publication 10/3/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 06/28/2012 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: SHEILA J. FINN #36637 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#14546 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janet Y. Stewart, Deceased Case No. 12PR66 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before December 31st, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Janell S. Puckett Personal Representative P.O. Box 206 Cairo, IL 62914 864-979-8179 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in the Delta County

Independent August 29, September 5 and 12, 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Pursuant to C.R.S. 1973 Section 3821.5-101 et. seq., notice is hereby given that the following personal property of Mike Carver, whose last known address is 498 1710 Lane, Delta, CO, and whose property is stored in Unit #11-A at Robert Helgeland Storage, 3450 1600 Rd., Delta, CO 81416. Said property will be disposed of as owner sees fit, unless claimed prior to September 14, 2012 and all rent and fees are paid in cash. Storage unit contains the following property: misc household and trash Published in the Delta County Independent August 29 and September 5, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DOROTHY ELAINE VALLES, A/K/A DOROTHY E. VALLES, A/K/A DOROTHY VALLES, Deceased Case Number 12PR65 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before December 23, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard H. Valles Personal Representative 914 7745 Road Crawford, CO 81415 Attorney for the Estate James R. Briscoe Briscoe & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 120 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970-872-3118 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LEONARD W. WEISS, Deceased Case Number 12PR73 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 February 1, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Carolyn Hawkins Person Giving Notice 1221 Highway 50 Delta, CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the drought conditions and the heavy usage of stored water this summer the Uncompahgre Valley Water User's Association (U.V.W.U.A.) will be shutting the Gunnison Tunnel off two & a half (2 1/2) weeks early this year. The shut off date will be October 15th. This decision has been made in order to conserve on Taylor Reservoir water to carry over for next year. We are asking that growers planning to plant winter grains to plan accordingly. Pending the type of winter we have this year, there's a possibility that we may turn the tunnel on later than normal next spring.

Any questions or comments please feel free to call U.V.W.U.A. at 2493813.

Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3 and 10, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of COLE HOMER GARBER, a/k/a COLE H. GARBER, a/k/a COLE GARBER, Deceased Case Number 12PR67 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 January 7, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Elisa Garber Person Giving Notice 40819 D Road Crawford, CO 81415 Attorney for Personal Representative Aaron R. Clay PO Box 38 Delta CO 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer St., #338, Delta, CO 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: McKenzie Cowan for Minor Child: Mia Paige Schillawski For a Change of Name to: Mia Paige Cowan Case Number: 2012CV201 Devision 1 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on 8/28/2012, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Delta District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Mia Paige Schillawski be changed to Mia Paige Cowan.

Mandy Allen Clerk of Court By /s/ Gabreilla Rich Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Volk, Deceased Case Number 2012PR00074 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 February 1, 2013, or the claims may be forever barred.

Lynn French Personal Representative 38692 Indian Head Lane Crawford, CO 81415 Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.

PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF HOTCHKISS CITIZENS DISCUSSION OF MOSQUITO CONTROL AND POSSIBLE MITIGATION DUE TO CONCERNS OVER INCREASED CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS HOTCHKISS TOWN HALL 276 W. MAIN WEDNESDAY, SEPEMBER 5, 2012 6:00-7:30 P.M. Published in the Delta County Independent September 5, 2012.

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Delta County Independent

Danny Cotten: Man of history

Danny Cotten of Hotchkiss describes one of his favorite historical photographs, a 1924 image of the four bridges at Sapinero, titled “Dedication of the New High Bridge.” The three lower bridges, and the towns of Iola and Sapinero, are now under the waters of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Cotten frequently gives history presentations using images from his extensive photo collection as the subject.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

hen Danny Cotten talks, people gather around and listen.

Cotten, a fourth-generation Hotchkiss native, provides a link between today’s modern society and the past through historical talks, focused around his knowledge of the area and his growing collection of old photographs.

He speaks on a variety of subjects, including steam engine sawmills of the 1920s and 1930s and the construction of roads over Black Mesa in the 1910s and 1920s.

A favorite subject is the Gould Reservoir. Built in 1901, it holds 9,171 acre feet of water and quenches crops on Fruitland Mesa. The construction of the dam, which his relatives had a hand in and was done before backhoes and cranes, is a story in and of itself. “It was built 100 years ago and still works wonderfully,” said Cotten.

His signature photos, enlarged to 2 feet by 3 feet, are displayed at businesses and restaurants throughout the area. At Zack’s Bar-BQ, diners are treated to old hunting photos and winter scenes.

“The hunters, they just eat it up, how it used to be,” he said, recalling when game was more abundant and people relied more on hunting to feed themselves and their families.

He rotates the photos three or four times a year to give diners something new to look at. Some of his favorites, including men cutting ice on the North Fork River of the Gunnison and the four bridges at Sapinero, are on more permanent display. Three of the bridges are under water now, he said. “That’s something you’ll never see again.”

A 1940s image shows a man trapping a mountain lion up a tree. He was a government trapper, explains Cotten. He captured the animal and had it shipped to the Denver Zoo, receiving $200 for his delivery.

“So the story goes,” said Cotten, who admits that others may have different opinions or other recollections about how it was. And he respects that. If there’s any doubt to the story’s

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Visitors to the Delta County Fair enjoyed Danny Cotten’s enlargements of historical photos and listening to him share the stories behind the images. authenticity, “I include that line.”

The photos — of trains, boom-and-pedestal Mormon hay stackers, main streets and back streets, animals and people — are digitally archived. He’s working on getting his presentations recorded and made available to the public.

“I didn’t know what it was going to develop into when I got started,” said Cotten, who has amassed about 3,000 photos and enlarged more than 300. For the past four years he’s set up a booth at the Delta County Fair.

After that, he said, public interest took off. People want to know more or request a copy, and he’s happy to assist with both. He accepts appointments to view photos, and if people want their own photos enlarged, he can do that, too.

Cotten’s local roots date back to the 1880s, and that in itself is quite a history lesson. His great-great-grandfather was John W. Cotten, a scout for Buffalo Bill. He arrived “...with a horse and two mules,” in 1881, when

the Utes were moved to reservations and the territory opened up to expansion. He must have already scouted out the area, said Cotten, because he knew his way around. He later brought his wife Jurita and their six children, then had six more children. The birth of Roy Cotten, Danny’s grandfather, was the first recorded birth of a male in Delta County. Roy Cotten operated a sawmill on the upper end of Black Mesa during warmer months.

Danny Cotten was born 72 years ago and attended all 12 years of school in the building that is now Crawford Town Hall. So did a girl named Nola. “We fell in love when we were in school,” he said with a smile and a nod of approval from Nola. They recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary and are expecting their 10th great-grandchild. Many of his relatives remain in the area.

After graduation, Cotten went into construction.

He helped build the power line from Morrow Point to Hayden, and the Blue Mesa

Dam and power house. His job took the family to California for 12 years, then back to Hotchkiss. He later became self-employed as the owner of DanCot construction.

Then came the recession of 2008. “When construction came to a halt, and as I got older, I got interested in historical photos,” he said.

He began gathering family photos, which date back to the teens. There are quite a few, he said, in large part because his mother had a Brownie camera.

And he joined the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society. “They have shared numerous historical photos with me,” he said.

“The historical society is a big part of what I do.”

His presentations, often done in PowerPoint, have been held at numerous locations, including Heritage Hall, Crawford Town Hall and the Maher Schoolhouse, where he presented a story about the Maher, Onion Valley and Crystal Creek areas.

A large assortment of his enlargements of the Paonia Dam and Fire Mountain

Canal were on display during the 50th anniversary of the dam and canal expansion, held in July.

Cotten’s next presentation will be Sept. 12, when he’ll speak on the Gould Reservoir at 6:30 p.m., at the Montrose American Legion post. He’s busy working on new subjects, including a history of the Cotten family.

Another project on the horizon is the story of the Diamond Jo Outfit near Hotchkiss, which dates back to 1871. It involves a lot of research and will include current photos of the site where Diamond Jo settled.

Cotten has an original “JO” branding iron, and a replica which he created because the original is too unstable to heat. He uses the replica to create brands on wood.

To hear the whole story one would have to attend a presentation, which Cotten said is forthcoming. He did offer a little background on Diamond Jo, who was illiterate and couldn’t tell time, “but he could identify ore just by digging into it with a pick and shovel.”