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New USFS office is a top priority will share access and, possibly in the future, some type Scott Armentrout, the of housing unit. Delta County, newly appointed supervisor the City of Delta, the Town for the Grand Mesa, Uncom- of Olathe and Uncompahgre pahgre and Gunnison nation- Development are also project al forests, is quickly bringing partners. “I’m excited about gethimself up to speed on the forests’ most pressing issues, ting the project underway,” but when it comes to the con- Armentrout said. “Ideally we struction of a new supervi- will build on that new piece of sor’s office he’s in the same land. If not, we’ll be going out boat as everyone else — wait for bid on a leased facility.” Either way, the new facility and see. A native of Iowa, Armen- must be LEED (Leadership trout has a B.S. in wildlife in Energy and Environmenscience from Oregon State tal Design) certified for green University. He has served in building design and energy various positions across the efficient operations. Delta has been home to a West, and worked in Washington, D.C., as assistant nation- USFS supervisor’s office since al wildlife program manager. 1906. The building at 2250 He and his wife Lisa have S. Highway 50, which has two children and are excited been occupied since 1982, no about being back in the Rocky longer meets GSA requirements, and extensive renovaMountains. The Forest Service is tion would be needed to bring viewed as an “economic driv- it up to LEED standards. By the end of the year, er” in the region so there is a lot of support to keep Delta foresters hope to move the $5 million local payroll the new building from a conin the immediate vicinity. In ceptual stage to final design. addition, the Forest Service That design can then be used injects over $2 million annu- for a government-owned facilally into the area through ity, if funding is approved by Congress, or by a private the purchase of local party which would goods and services. then lease the buildDelta County Ecoing to the Forest nomic Development Service. is moving forward to Armentrout said secure land for the a two-year fundnew office building ing cycle has been and equipment storproposed, with $4.7 age facility which million the first year will be built on a and $3.4 million the pie-shaped piece of second. Phase I will property just south be the office buildof Delta-Montrose ing and supportTechnical College. Armentrout ing infrastructure. The two facilities

Phase II will be a warehouse, storage yard and parking areas for equipment. The soonest the funding will come for the project is FY2014, said Tom Condos, a USFS employee who has

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been heavily involved in the project. Due to the history of appropriations bills passed by Congress it is more likely funds will be available for award April 2014. Proposed construction will begin after

contract advertisement in 2014. Funding is contingent upon the appropriations subcommittee and inclusion into the president’s budget for FY14, Condos added.

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Pickin’ pumpkins

Hundreds of jurors summoned for trial BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

If a jury can be seated, Nathan Yager, 39, will go on trial this week. Yager is accused of murdering his wife Melinda in January 2011, but has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The defense strategy, coupled with a long list of potential witnesses who could be known to the jury pool, resulted in 600 juror summons being sent out. Each summons was accompanied by a questionnaire which defense attorney Stephan Schweissing and district attorney Dan Hotsenpiller used to identify potential conflicts. On Friday, Oct. 26, nearly 200 prospective jurors showed up at the Delta Center for the Performing Arts. The school facility was used because there wasn’t sufficient space in the district courtroom for everyone. The process of voir dire, or jury questioning, was explained. That process continues this week with smaller

groups of potential jurors, whose names were drawn from voter records, driver’s license/state ID records and state income tax returns. It’s not known when a jury of 12 (plus alternates) might be seated — just in case, an additional panel summons of 200 has been issued for Nov. 1. While the average jury trial lasts one to three days, Judge Charles Greenacre has blocked off the court calendar through Nov. 21. The length of the trial is another factor in jury selection. The list of potential witnesses includes the three deputies who comprise the courthouse security detail, prompting Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee to come up with an alternative plan for providing security for the district courtroom. All the potential jurors have been advised not to conduct any research on the Internet, and to avoid discussing or reading about the case.

During a visit to the DeVries corn maze and pumpkin patch, Addison Collins and Ricky Davis found a great selection of pumpkins to choose from. Any one of them would make a great jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

DPD budget scrutinized during city work session BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Delta Police Department budget fell under close scrutiny during a recent work session with the Delta City Council. Councilmember Mary Cooper pointed out the estimated 2013 budget of $1,886,095 outpaces anticipated sales tax revenues of $1,552,370, and exceeds the Delta County sheriff ’s budget for 2013 by $136,000. The Delta Police Department is currently staffed with 18 officers. Five of those individuals have spent a “considerable amount of time” with the City of Delta with no step increases, so Chief Robert Thomas is asking for an increase in salary and benefits of $47,577 in 2013 to compensate those employees. In addition, he would like

to increase part-time hours to cover janitorial services. Overtime expenses are down and the line item for travel, education and training has been cut in half, from $20,000 to $10,000. The cost of equipping new officers is budgeted at $10,700, as turnover continues to plague the department. The county budgets just $3,500 for uniforms and protective equipment. Salaries, benefits and overtime for the Delta Police Department total $1,577,860. The sheriff ’s department personnel costs come in at $1,414,047. (Dispatch and the jail are budgeted separately.) City manager Justin Clifton said it’s difficult to compare the two departments without taking into account the number of officers, cover-

age areas, response times and other factors. All departments must be able to prove their value to the citizens of Delta, he added. “I expect our officers to have the skills, knowledge and abilities to provide the community competent police services,” Chief Thomas said. “And I expect our officers to put themselves in harm’s way if necessary, which can happen any day and at any time.” While Chief Thomas had the floor, Cooper and councilmember Robert Jurca each shared concerns they had with the police department. Chief Thomas said he would be willing to discuss those concerns with Clifton, his immediate supervisor, and the councilmembers. The work session was a CITY BUDGET TO A3

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Shelter opens Nov. 1

Election Day is Nov. 6

Bruins take first

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On Thursday, Nov. 1, the Abraham Connection/Delta County Homeless Shelter will open for service at the Delta United Methodist Church, 5th and Meeker. The shelter accepts families, women and men for overnight stays. It also welcomes dinner guests who have a place to stay but who are hungry. Both overnight and meal guests can come in between 6-7 p.m. After that the doors are locked. Guests who need service after that time can call the shelter phone at 773-8290. The shelter accepts people on a case-bycase basis after 7 p.m.

Election Day is fast approaching. Precinct polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Be sure to bring your ID with you. Mail-in ballots can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the North Fork Annex (196 W. Hotchkiss Avenue in Hotchkiss), at the Delta County Courthouse or at your polling place. County clerk Ann Eddins reminds Delta County residents that the clerk and recorder’s offices in Delta and Hotchkiss will be open Tuesday, Nov. 6, only for business related to the election.

Marching bands from Cedaredge and Delta traveled to Pueblo Monday for the state marching band championships hosted by the Colorado Bandmasters Association. Both bands advanced from the semifinals to the finals, where Cedaredge placed first in the Class 1A division for the second year in a row. Four schools competed in Class 1A, while Delta was one of 10 schools in the Class 2A division. Five of those schools advanced to the finals, where Delta placed fifth. D’Evelyn and Bayfield claimed the top two spots in Class 2A. See photos inside.

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OPINION

LETTERS Wanna create jobs? Buy American Dear Editor: Election time is here, and blame has been rising like mist off the pond on a cold morning. This country seems like it is splitting in two, or three or more pieces. The spirits of the founding fathers are conjured up to cast an evil spell on the others, on the idiots whom we fear are winning. Meanwhile, the economy, and the unemployment rate, are moving like a slug. We should remember one of the founding fathers’ famous mantras: united we stand, divided we fall. This economy is a good place to try the idea again. Politicians are blaming each other for the problems we face, and we, the people, blame the politicians, who seem to be in gridlock. Solutions seem to be hiding someplace. However, we really don’t need to look far to find responsibility. That great sage, Pogo, said, “We have met the enemy, and he is us!” We, the consumers, chose the cheap prices of imported consumer goods. Through our power of the purse, we bought foreign goods and helped drive Americanmade out of existence. Now we have much less choice. Go to the store shelves and we see “Made in China” everywhere, with a few things made elsewhere, even less made in the USA. It was great in the short-term; we just weren’t very farsighted. We didn’t all see that it was: “Pay now or pay later.” Now we are paying later and with interest because we’re borrowing the money from China to

purchase their goods. World trade is good. Nations that depend on one another as trading partners are, hopefully, less likely to be too unfriendly with each other. But Democrats and Republicans agree (seriously!) that some nations cheat on agreements that made world trade more feasible, and especially that China artificially manipulates its currency to make its exports cheaper to consumers like us. And, we go right along with China’s leaders, buying with no thought for all the longterm consequences. Look at it this way: we are in cahoots with the communists, with a country that controls its currency, and its people, in ways our government cannot. Our politicians are afraid to confront China too forcefully and with good reason. If they spark a trade war, we all lose. Here is one possible choice, which most of the people that I talk with seem to understand: “Wanna create jobs? Buy American-made!” It might cost more in the short term. We the people can make a difference, if we are united enough. Buy American-made every time you can. When you have no choice, voice your concerns to the retailers; tell them that you would pay something more for a product made in the USA. There is a name for this: “patriotism.” But be nice to retailers because they’re stuck in the middle and have only been meeting what the consumers’ (our) demands have been:

Thief should own up Dear Editor: I’d like to take a moment to express my concern regarding the theft of personal items at the Delta Middle School. I had just purchased a pair of expensive DC athletic shoes, which my grandson wore one day and then they were stolen. Last year he had a Bronco hoodie that had his name visibly written on the waistband and that too was stolen. Why isn’t the school’s administration doing anything to prevent this from happening? Don’t parents question their kids when they bring home items which they know do not belong to them? Parents have a

responsibility to monitor their kids and this includes questioning their children to make sure that they are not involved to activities that are dishonest, illegal or morally wrong. I hope whoever took his new shoes is questioned regarding the theft. And I would like to be reimbursed and the individual that committed the theft, to take some responsibility for their actions, but at this point that may be just a wish. Hopefully this isn’t teaching the thief lessons that will one day escalate, leading to more serious offenses. Diane Breece Delta

cheaper prices. If you can, when there is no choice but China, go without. My goingto-town shoes are coming apart, and they are a reminder to me of my determination (there is always duct tape). For now I will not buy shoes that are made in China. The business minds in this country can hear us if we are loud enough. Let that demand trickle up to them. It is their role to supply a product where there is a demand, and if they can make a profit doing so, they are happy to. Making products in the U.S. puts Americans to work making those products. This is not a movement against the Chinese people, only their rulers’ policies. Exit strategy: after China floats its currency in a way that a consensus of Democrats and Republican politicians agree is fair (complies with World Trade Organization agreements), then buy Chinese again when you choose to. We don’t need all the American people to do this, and they won’t. Some have their money invested in ways that depend on China continuing to dominate our markets, some don’t know what is going on, some are just watching TV, some deny their role in all this, some just don’t care, and so forth. We only need enough players to make a loud enough noise to tip the scales a little, enough people to choose American-made products to support the workers who make them. Give it a try. I have had some very positive responses from local retailers, including going to great lengths to find me American-made products. If you choose to use the power that your purses and wallets have, then: to the extent that you can, and until China abides by WTO agreements by letting its currency “float”: • Buy American-made if you have a choice. • Avoid Chinese-made. • Go without, if necessary for now, rather than buy Chinese-made. • Tell retailers you want to buy Americanmade products. • Tell others why you are doing this. United we stand, divided we can blame the politicians. Bob Remmerde Hotchkiss

Koch’s ‘museum’ should be open to all Dear Editor: I’m writing in response to the letter to the editor by Marc Kanter (DCI 9/12/12) regarding William Koch’s trophy town. Mr. Kanter is probably employed by William Koch, otherwise who would go through the trouble of writing such a long response. Why so defensive? Apparently I hit a nerve. Unfortunately Mr. Kanter was not able to grasp, or probably

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ignored, the main points of my letter. Point one, I pointed out if Koch wanted to be viewed as a really good guy he should move his town to a friendly city. I should have expanded and included moving it to Delta, Montrose or Grand Junction. This move would create many more jobs in the area. The people sure could use them. He probably has the bucks. Or he could simply keep his hidden museum where it is now located and (point #2) open it up to the average American and charge a small fee. However, doing this risks people asking, “How does one person acquire so much wealth, when most people are just scraping by?” I mentioned using the Getty museum in Los Angeles as a model, which for a small entrance fee is open to the whole general public. People love it and William Koch would be much loved if he did the same. I take exception regarding Mr. Kanter’s comment that I am motivated by class envy. Relax. I do not envy William Koch or his class and I do not harbor an obsession to hoard artifacts from the

old west, as I was born into the real thing. I was born and raised in Crested Butte as well as my parents. We were a Colorado pioneer mining family. I am not a transplant. Unfortunately for Mr. Koch, he was not born in western Colorado and no matter how hard he tries or how many millions he spends he will never be a true son of the West in spite of his billions. Joe Krizmanich Glenwood Springs

Something smells in Benghazi Dear Editor: Every American should be outraged about Benghazi. We may never know the whole truth but there are enough facts to know that in very high places in our government there are people who are lying and corrupt, and are trying to cover up something that “smells” really bad! Check it out for yourself before you vote on Nov. 6. Dawn Ullrey Paonia

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Schwartz endorses Millie Hamner Dear Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Rep. Millie Hamner for House District 61 in the Nov. 6 election, because I need a strong partner to best represent the citizens of Pitkin, Gunnison, Delta and Lake counties at the State Capitol. There are a limited number of rural seats in the Colorado legislature, and it is important to have hard working, collaborative partners to rely upon. Representative Hamner and I have that close working relationship. We have advocated for the issues that matter to our mountain communities and Western Slope residents including biomass energy, forest health, and keeping our communities

safe. We understand the need to responsibly develop our natural resources and fight for the priorities of our agricultural communities, including regional food production. We have also worked side by side on the Transportation Committee in our respective chambers to prioritize important transportation projects on the Western Slope. As a lifelong educator and recent superintendent of schools in Summit County, Millie has evidenced her passion and commitment to education for all children in Colorado, while successfully pursuing resources for rural school districts. She was a House sponsor of the K-3 Literacy Bill last year to improve

literacy skills for young children, which is directly linked to school and life success. I am proud to serve in Colorado’s legislature with a partner like Millie Hamner whose skills in building relationships and problem solving have earned her the respect of her colleagues and constituents. I have found that the quality people appreciate most in their elected representatives, regardless of party label, is hard work — and that is exactly what you will get from Millie. Please join me in voting for Millie Hamner for House District 61! Gail Schwartz Colorado State Senate District 5 Snowmass Village

Curry has invaluable experience with water issues Dear Editor: We would like to voice our support for Kathleen Curry, independent candidate for State House District 61. Our support is not partisan. Although we have been active for many years in western Colorado partisan politics, we have been even more active in Colorado legal and political water matters at local, regional and state levels. Our decision to support Kathleen is because of her relevant experience and knowledge in Colorado water matters. In addition to a master’s in water resources

management, she worked for the CWCB and she and her husband own a ranch (with water rights) in Gunnison County, she was manager of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, plus she has experience in dealing with meaningful water matters as a state representative. Nothing is more important than water in western Colorado, and nothing is more valuable in the legislature than knowledge and experience. We believe her experience in dealing with water matters is more important than

party affiliation. Greg Hoskin Democrat (Former member Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado River Water Conservation District Board) Dick Bratton Republican (Former attorney Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority chairman, Colorado Water Congress president and Upper Colorado River Commission chairman)

Kathleen Curry has a proven record Dear Editor: I write in support of Kathleen Curry’s independent candidacy for State Representative in House District 61. Kathleen is a veteran legislator with a proven record of accomplishment. During her previous six years in the Colorado legislature she established a reputation as a nonpartisan problem solver. Unafraid of the political consequences of straying from party line politics, Kathleen always voted for the interests, concerns and citizens of her district. Her knowl-

edge on agriculture, natural resources, small business and environmental issues is important to all in House District 61. Kathleen is recognized by political friend and foe as a legislative expert on Colorado water issues. The current drought will surely bring new water legislation from front range water users. Attempts will be made to export more water from rural Colorado for use in the large urban areas. Rest assured that Kathleen has the skills and experience to protect and

preserve rural Colorado’s water. That attribute alone is reason to vote for Kathleen Curry. In addition, her knowledge, legislative experience and dedication to her district and constituents qualify her as the best candidate to represent the citizens as well as the public and private interests in House District 61. In the upcoming election please vote for Kathleen Curry. Carl Miller Former State Representative Leadville

Debra Irvine is the best candidate for HD 61 Dear Editor: I write this letter in earnest support of Debra Irvine for Colorado House District 61. As a small business owner and well-informed American, the number one issue driving all others this election is clearly the economy and jobs. With an economy in freefall and rising unemployment, all other issues are secondary. Debra’s got my vote because she’s got my back. Debra has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business which represents over 250,000 businesses nationwide. Debra won their endorsement because the NFIB members know she’ll be a strong supporter of business by helping create an environment that encourages new business startups and existing business growth by championing lower taxes and attracting new businesses to relocate or come home to Colorado. Lower taxes equals more jobs. Unlike her opponents who both have dismal voting records with the Colorado Union of Taxpayers — Hamner at 4.17% approval rating and Curry at 13% — Debra will work hard for not only small business owners but all Coloradans to keep more of our hard-earned money in our own pockets and keep the pilfering, greedy claws of government out! Although her opponent, independent Democrat Kathleen Curry, claims to be fiscally conservative, she actually voted in favor of the Colorado Dirty Dozen tax bills, two of which were later

repealed by the State Legislature and one was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Additionally, Debra is a proponent of QUALITY education meaning that which is measured by real results — the successes and accomplishments of students — not by how much is funneled into the system. She believes that it is critical to get back to the basics and offer strong core subjects and hold our children to tighter standards rather than pass the buck, promote failing students and produce high school graduates who must take remedial education alongside their freshmen college courses.

It is our responsibility as parents, as educators and as communities to offer our children only the best and encourage the challenge. I would question what Representative Hamner hopes to accomplish in a second term that she has not during her decades in the educational system. Why did Summit County parents create the private Peak School in Breckenridge during her tenure as Summit County superintendent? Why were they not satisfied? If that is not a referendum on the state of education while she was at the helm, what is? Patti Nagel Leadville

Connect and elect Dear Editor: On Election Day, every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a vote for the future. This is the day that we as Americans individually vote and collectively determine the future of our nation. We vote to take control of what matters most to us: our education and healthcare, the economy, our children, our parents and our environment. We vote for one another. The more of our friends and neighbors who participate, the more our democracy will actually reflect the community we live in. I want to share my enthusiasm for seeing democracy at work. Together, our votes determine who will be elected and what hap-

pens to our families and our communities. This is the time for all of us to weigh in and stand up for the issues that matter most to us as voters. Through www.VOTE 411.org, voters can learn about candidates and where they stand on the issues and find answers to any remaining questions about how to navigate Election Day. This November we will connect as a nation to elect our policymakers and shape our future. It is a critical moment for our country, and I hope that every registered voter in Montrose and Delta counties will cast his/her vote on or before Nov. 6. Karen Connor President League of Women Voters of Montrose County

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

City budget FROM PAGE A1 continuation of discussions with department heads and the first time councilmembers had an opportunity to see specific numbers incorporated into a draft budget. “Our goal as staff is to get clear direction before we get to final adoption and appropriations,” Clifton explained. Overall, the city’s finances are stable. There’s good news across the board, Clifton said — sales tax is up and some transfers are going down. Still, there are questions that need to be asked about the city’s long-term financial situation. One of those questions was raised by councilmember Ray Penick, who brought up the decreasing general fund balance. Although budget projections have shown that number to be dropping steadily, Clifton said historically the fund balance has grown every year. In 2012, for example, the fund balance was projected at $785,000 but it has grown to $1.4 million. “That’s largely a product of conservative budgeting,” Clifton said. If the fund balance does drop below $1 million, Clifton said the city will have to hold off on capital projects. “If for some reason our revenues are not coming in, it doesn’t matter if that money is in the budget.” As discussion bounced from flowers to salaries, Clifton encouraged councilmembers to keep their eyes on the “bigger picture” and develop a longrange vision. As part of that process, Clifton plans to meet with the Citizens Financial Task Force, a group put together by former city manager Joe Kerby to take a look at the city’s financial future. That group has requested $20,000 be budgeted to conduct a survey of city residents, to determine if they would be supportive of efforts to raise additional revenue through some type of tax. Several councilmembers have objected to the idea of paying for yet another survey when they’ve been disappointed by the results of the last two (golf course review and downtown revitalization). Clifton urged them

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to keep the idea on the table. “A study can be useful if it’s narrowly defined,” he said. “You have to ask the right questions. Sometimes it’s not the consultant’s fault. Sometimes we have a loose idea of what we want to accomplish and we get a loose idea of what we can do.” “I’m just concerned that we do the study and the guy comes back and says people don’t want anything,” said councilmember Bill Raley. “We’ve spent $20,000 and we still don’t have anything.” After Clifton assured councilmembers the $20,000 would not be spent until the city has a clearly defined scope — and council approval — for a study, the money was budgeted for 2013. “The task force may not even recommend using that money,” said councilmember Ray Penick. “They just wanted to have it earmarked.” Fees and donations paid out of the general fund were also reviewed. The city is a member of the Colorado Municipal League, $4,637; Delta Area Chamber of Commerce, $800; Region 10, $7,519; and Club 20, $600. Donations are given annually to Delta High School grad night, $300; Boy Scouts of America flag program, $50; health fair, $370 (use of rec center); fireworks, $2,000; and housing rehab, $1,000. The city’s share of All Points Transit, based on ridership, is $17,430. The city supported the chamber’s Shop Delta program with $3,000 and the summer outdoor markets with $5,000, for a total of $8,000. At a previous meeting several council members expressed reluctance to support the chamber to the same degree this year. Delta County Economic Development receives $25,000 from the city’s utility funds. Finally, Clifton was granted a vehicle allowance of $400 per month. The city has been providing a vehicle (a retired police car), but Clifton said it does not serve his needs well. With a vehicle allowance he could purchase a vehicle that would allow him to explore the area. The city would have no liability, no insurance, no gas, no maintenance costs and no replacement costs. “And I don’t have to worry if I drive it to the store for groceries,” Clifton said. Clifton suggested $400 because that was the amount of the vehicle allowance paid to a former city manager in 2006.

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Proudly representing Delta Marching season came to an end Monday for the DHS Marching Panthers, who traveled to Pueblo for the state marching band championships. Ten Class 2A schools took the field for the semifinals; five, including Delta, advanced to the finals later in the day. Class 2A was won by D’Evelyn High School. Delta came in fifth, but turned in what many considered their best performance of the year. The band is directed by Andrew Bruington and Ryan Bigley and supported by a hardworking group of band parents.

Clarification The owners of the older farm house with asbestos that was the subject of an Oct. 17 DCI article have contacted the paper and want to especially emphasize a point that was brought out in the story. Other owners or potential buyers of these houses want to be aware of EPA regulations that may restrict their ability to remediate the asbestos themselves if the structure is or becomes vacant. The presence of asbestos is a disclosure item, but the impact of regulations on the cost of removing it may not be, the couple points out.

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After an extensive search that fielded 30 applicants, the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance & Planning named Michelle Haynes of Montrose as the organization’s new executive director on Oct. 26. Haynes will replace outgoing executive director Paul Gray, who retired in August. Haynes, who is currently serving as director of the Region 10 Area Agency on Aging, will begin her new duties on Dec. 3. “I am very pleased to have been selected,” said Haynes, who holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as a master’s in business administration. “Paul has done such a wonderful job of getting Region 10 to this great, fiscally sound position; we will be able to build on that, and to explore what other services and benefits the organization can offer our communities.”

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My family and I have a long history in Delta County; I would like to ensure that the county remains a beautiful, productive part of the United States . . . and that it remains a wholesome place to raise a family. I am dedicated to the agriculture industry and believe that both agriculture and mining continue to be the means of oﬀering young people an opportunity for employment.

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✓ Fighting for Private Property Rights ✓ Advocating for Local Business ✓ Protecting Water Resources ✓ Preserving, Enhancing and Protecting our Public Lands

The Roeber family owns and operates the family ranch which was established in 1889. A lifelong resident of Delta County, Mark is also an active partner on Mt. Lamborn Ranches in Paonia and is co-owner of Homestead Meats. He and his wife Jody have raised four children in Delta County. Jod Jody, y, an RN, is currently employed at Delta County Mem Memorial orial Hospital and was formerly the Delta County School District Nurse for 18 years and the Director of Nursing at Delta-Montrose Technical College College for 6 years. • Delta County Livestock Board Member (1987-1995); President (1993-1994)

• Delta County Ad-hoc Planning Committee Member for County Master Plan (1993-1994) • Delta Montrose Public Lands Partnership (1994-1996) • Chairman Federal Lands Committee for the Colo. Cattlemen’s Assoc. (1994-1996: 2009-2011) • Club 20 Member; Chairman of Public Lands Committee (2003-2004) • Colorado Cattlemen’s Assoc. Board of Directors (1996-2009); President (2006-2007) • National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Member; Federal Lands Chairman (2009-2010) Paid for by Friends of Mark Roeber - Treasurer Jaylene Park

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ACCENT

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Playground toy dedicated to joyful 12-year-old Many children have already found a new piece of playground equipment next to the Lions Pavilion at Confluence Park in Delta. The spinaround toy was installed

in August by the City of Delta Parks and Recreation Department. Children whirl around as fast as their arms can pump while firmly anchored to the sturdy equipment.

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Venus Stratton’s zest for life was recalled during a dedication ceremony attended by (from left) Ed Oeltjenbruns, Cheryl Oeltjenbruns, Garris Flebbe, Carol Phelps, Anna Fuller and Charles Fuller.

Norwegians celebrate holidays Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge, will celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Road, Grand Junction. Special recognition will be given to honor veterans attending and Thor

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On Tuesday, Oct. 23, a small group of friends and family of Venus Stratton gathered to formally dedicate the toy, which was purchased in her honor. Venus died during the summer of 2010 in a bicycle accident at the age of 12. Venus was known for her creative, joyful and generous spirit. The toy exemplifies her zest for life and for fun. The toy was purchased by the Families Plus memorial fund set up for Venus and with a donation from the Delta Lions Club under the leadership of Sheri Serve. On hand for the dedication were Venus’ grandfather, Garris Flebbe, who took a spin on the toy for Venus, Venus’ Families Plus mentors, Ed and Cheryl Oeltjenbruns, and Venus’ best friend of many years, Anna Fuller and her father, Charles Fuller, Carol Phelps of the Delta United Methodist Church (Venus’ church), and Brenda Holland, Director of Families Plus. The Families Plus organization continues to support and encourage Venus’ grandparents, Kristi Hayward-Lake and Garris Flebbe, as it is the organization’s tradition to stay with families despite what may come.

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A taste of the islands The new minister at Delta United Methodist Church, Siaosi Prescott, is Tongan. His Tongan friends from Methodist churches in Salt Lake City came to Delta last weekend to host a luau for the church. They roasted three pigs on an open pit in front of the church (Siaosi is in the blue shirt with his back to the camera); cooked traditional Tongan fare, like baked taro root; and did a presentation of native South Pacific dances.

Senior CommUnity meals listed Senior CommUnity meals are served at four dining sites in Delta County — Cedaredge Community Center (Monday-Thursday), Delta Community Center (Monday-Friday), 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 Nov. 30 follows: Thursday, Nov. 1 — Chicken tamale pie, black bean salad, corn, Spanish rice and fruit cocktail. Friday, Nov. 2 — Meat loaf, parmesan garlic potatoes, Scandinavian blend veggies, carrot and raisin salad, wheat roll and spiced applesauce. Monday, Nov. 5 — Potato-crusted cod, fettuccini primavera, creamy cucumber salad, stewed tomatoes and applesauce cake. Tuesday, Nov. 6 — Lasagna, winter blend veggies, tossed salad, French bread and onecup fruit dessert. Wednesday, Nov. 7 — Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, pickled beet and onion salad, wheat roll, frosted cake and orange. Thursday, Nov. 8 — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, three-bean salad and fresh banana. Friday, Nov. 9 — Dijon

chicken, baked potato, V8 juice, spinach and fresh apple. Monday, Nov. 12 — Oven baked chicken, baked beans, honey bee ambrosia, corn and bread pudding. Tuesday, Nov. 13 — Hot roast beef sandwich on wheat bread, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy cucumber salad and fruit cocktail. Wednesday, Nov. 14 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, green beans, garlic breadstick and Jell-O. Thursday, Nov. 15 — Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, peas and onions, pineapple coleslaw, wheat roll and cake. Friday, Nov. 16 — Chili con carne with cheese and diced onion, cabbage and carrots, Waldorf salad, cornbread and diced pears. Monday, Nov. 19 — Beef tips with mushroom sauce over brown rice, broccoli, calico vegetable salad, breadstick and warm apple slices. Tuesday, Nov. 20 — Liver or beef patty with onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, V-8 juice, onion-rye roll and fresh orange. Wednesday, Nov. 21 — Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry juice, pickled beets, wheat roll and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Thursday, Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Day. All meal sites closed. No meal delivery. Friday, Nov. 23 — Breaded baked cod, mandarin spinach salad, fiesta veggie pasta blend, grape juice and cinna-

mon knot. Monday, Nov. 26 — Beef burrito, lettuce/ onion/tomato, refried beans, Spanish rice, cornmeal muffin, Jell-O cup and orange slice. Tuesday, Nov. 27 — Chicken and noodles, black bean salad, honey bee ambrosia, cheddar drop biscuit and apple crisp. Wednesday, Nov. 28 — Meatball and lentil soup,

HALLOWEEN PIZZA “I like to perk up Halloween – or any occasion – by having the grandkids make these special pizzas,” relates Flo Burtnett of Gage, OklaRoberto Cano and Charity and Damon homa. 6-8 Servings Maricela Mendez of Mon- Lockhart of Delta are the Prep/Total Time: 25 min. trose are the parents of a

BIRTHS daughter, Valeria Cano Mendez, born Oct. 20, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 1.2 ounces and was 18.5 inches in length. Matt and Tierra Lewis of Delta are the parents of a daughter, Madison Myah Lewis, born Oct. 20, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches in length.

parents of a son, Brock Damon Lockhart, born at 1:38 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 7 pounds 13.3 ounces and was 20 inches long. His four proud siblings are Lily, Gauge, Ripp and Mack. His grandparents are Lyndall Johnson of Delta, Marge Lockhart of Federal Heights, and Barb and Rod Lockhart of Denver.

1 frozen cheese pizza (12 inches) 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved 1 medium sweet red pepper 1 small green pepper

winter blend vegetables, cottage cheese and peach salad, wheat roll and fresh apple. Thursday, Nov. 29 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, garlic breadstick and diced peaches. Friday, Nov. 30 — Scalloped turkey and potatoes, macaroni calico salad, honey-glazed carrots, wheat roll and sunset yogurt dessert.

Place pizza on a 12-in. pizza pan. Arrange olives in a circle around edge of pizza. Cut a nose, eyes and mouth from red pepper. Cut a stem and eyebrows from green pepper. Make a jacko’-lantern face on pizza. Bake according to package directions.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Novice meet kicks off speech The Delta High School speech team began the 2012-2013 season by attending the novice meet held at Palisade High

School Saturday, Oct. 27. The tournament is set up so that only novices compete in the morning session, while both nov-

ices and returning team members participate in the Congress session held in the afternoon. In the novice competi-

tion, Delta’s Adam Malcolm took sixth place with a poetry piece, while Arla Nelson and Julie Cassel presented a duo selection that placed fifth. Congress competition saw the whole Delta team speak for excellent scores. Ridge Green and Ayasha Richards received nominations as top speakers in their chamber, while Haley Donathan was named superior speaker in her House. The team will next compete at the Grand Junction High School Tiger Talker Tournament Nov. 9 and 19. The team is also preparing for a home meet Nov. 16 and 17. At least 40 local judges are needed for this event. If you are interested in helping, please call Coach Jeanette Roberts at 874-4853 or 209-7249.

Register now for K-2 basketball Little hoopsters can register now until Dec. 2 for another season of K-2 basketball. They’ll meet at Bill Heddles Recreation Center from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings beginning Jan. 12. The season

runs through Feb. 23. Kids will learn fundamentals and play organized games toward the end of the seven-week program. Each participant will get a basketball and T-shirt. Call 874-0923 for details.

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Scavenger hunt Ninety-six third graders from Garnet Mesa Elementary participated in a scavenger hunt in Escalante Canyon Oct. 23. The event was sponsored by BLM and Colorado Canyons Association. The students visited 10 stations hosted by volunteers sharing information about nature in the canyon. Station number one was Captain Smith’s cabin where Bernie Musser (pictured) and Chris Miller talked about ranching and the pioneer history of the canyon.

Delta Middle School will honor our nation’s veterans at a Veterans Day assembly on Monday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. The assembly will be held in the auditorium of the Delta Performing Arts Center. Past and present military members are invited to attend.

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Students of the Month Brought to you by the Delta County Independent and the Delta High School Booster Club Thomas Duran

Cleo Whiting Age: 18

Age: 17

Parents: Thomas Whiting and Suzette Jones

Parents: Albert and Leta Duran

Year in school: Senior

Favorite subject: Biology

Favorite subject: Math/science

Favorite teacher: Mr. Hutch. His class keeps me from going insane.

Favorite teacher: All have shared in molding my great education.

The most influential person in my life: I have three, my parents and my sister.

The most influential person in my life: My parents

Please tell us why: My parents support me in everything I do and I believe they are very good role models of hard work. My sister Clarissa because I couldn’t live without her. She balances me out. After graduation, I plan to: go to college and get a degree in some area of biology. I haven’t decided which area because they are all so interesting! Favorite saying: “The harder I work the luckier I get.” ~Samuel Goldwyn In my spare time I like to: read, bake, hike with my family, and run. Favorite song: Northern Wind by City & Colour Favorite TV show: Scrubs and The Office, though I rarely watch TV. Cleo competes in cross-country and track and field. She plays in the DHS Panther Pride Marching Band and in the DHS Wind Ensemble. She is a member of National Honor Society and secretary for the DHS Key Club.

Please tell us why: They have always reminded me that life is what you make of it, and to always follow my dreams. After graduation, I plan to: attend college to get a degree in nuclear engineering. I want to work at a nuclear power plant or for the U.S. Navy.

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TV show: The Secret Life of the American Teenager Thomas is president of College For Every Student and president of the Future Business Leaders of America. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a committee chair for Key Club. At church, he is a youth group leader and helps with children’s church. He has a part-time job at Taco Time.

Thur., Nov. 1 Band Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. — Band Awards Following. Fri., Nov. 2 Football at Steamboat Springs, 7:00 p.m.; Deadline to Register for December ACT. Wed., Nov. 7 PLAN National Test, Schoolwide for All Sophomores, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon; Jostens Here at 11:00 a.m. Sponsored By:

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Virtuous Kids Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recently recognized the Virtuous Kids: (top row) Blake Robinson (thoughtful, caring, helpful), Abigail Esser (great student), Kaitlyn Sharpe (courageous), Bryce Jensen (integrity), Jaren Reece (integrity), Damon Hudson (courageous), Devan Timbreza (diligent), Su Pa Wa (positive and perseverant), Marcy Schaal (responsible, dedicated), Jose Salazar (courageous, dedicated), Ashley Trevino (hard worker); (middle row) Connor Cannon (honest), Alma Gonzalez (hard worker), Morgan Cano (respectful), Sebastian Chavez (caring), Alexis Munoz (hard worker), Trista Saenz (thoughtful, caring, helpful), Kylee Leger (thoughtful), Jose Olivas (hard worker); (bottom row) Dally Harrison (diligent), Leeyandel Arias (diligent), Kade Davis (diligent, kind), Landon Clay (responsible and respectful), Rhett Miramontes (eager and respectful), James Roach (diligent), Uriel Aguilar (friendly, brave), Isaiah Hensley (diligent) and Lyndsey Apodaca-Rogers (respectful).

On Local Issues 1-A & 1-B Remove Term Limits from the office of Delta County Sheriff and Coroner. VOTE YES Take Back Your Right to Choose! Paid for by Mark Taylor

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OBITUARIES

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Eugene Youngman Feb. 28, 1913 ~ Oct. 30, 2012 Eugene was born around Springdale, Ark., the oldest of four children born to George and Emily Hammonds Youngman. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel 682 1725 Road Delta, with Jane Dupree, Hospice chaplain officiating. Interment will follow at the Mesa View Cemetery, Delta. At the age of four he and his parents moved by horse and wagon to Baca County, Colo., to homestead. They lived there for about 3 years and then moved to Grand Valley, Colo., where they again homesteaded on Piceance Creek. About 1925 they all moved back to Baca County where he attended a one-room school and Kim (Colorado) High School. There he met the love of his life Lorene McClure who he married on Sept. 23, 1933, in Springfield. They were married for 78 years before she preceded him in death in

Grandchildren and their families, Kirk and Trina Swallow, Kris and Jody Swallow, Dee Ann and Steve Rothstein, Lorena Jackson-Cooper, and Dawna Jean McConnell, 10 great grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lorene, two brothers and one sister. He was dearly loved by all his family and friends. He never met a stranger and loved to talk and tell stories from the past. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Eugene’s memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice. com. Paid obituary

December 2011. They had two daughters Muriel Swallow of Rifle, Colo., and Kay Alsdorf of Delta, Colo. Eugene was a farmer and rancher and did his first farming with a team of horses. They lived and farmed on the Eastern Slope until 1957 when they moved to Delta to farm. Gene and his wife made many friends, played lots of pinochle, fished and hunted. They also did a good amount of traveling in their camper and motor homes. He leaves behind a loving family, Muriel and Gary Swallow and Kay and Forrest Alsdorf.

Bonsall Huffington Bonsall N. Huffington, lifetime resident of Delta County, died Oct. 27, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness with pneumonia. He had been hospitalized since an auto accident on Sept. 13, 2012. He was 80. Bonsall Nelson Huffington was born in Roubideau on Feb. 21, 1932, to Nelson and Annie (Rudolph) Huffington. He attended school in a oneroom school in Escalante. In high school he was active in ag and lettered in FFA. After graduation he attended Colorado A&M (now CSU) where he studied animal husbandry and agriculture. During his college years he judged livestock and showed steers. Mr. Huffington married Verla Tucker on April 13, 1952. They had three children, Deborah, Sharon and Scott, and fostered more than 29 children. The couple moved to Escalante Canyon and worked for his dad irrigating and preparing for harvest. He worked as a carpenter and farmer until he began working for Meadow Gold Dairy then Holly Sugar Company. In 1955 the family opened an ice cream shop in North Delta called Dairy King. He enjoyed raising and showing horses, was a 4H leader and was active in his children’s projects. Mr. Huffington is survived by his wife, Verla, of Delta County; his children, Deborah Edwards, Sharon Fladeland and

Anna Link Sept. 5, 1920 ~ Oct. 28, 2012 Anna Link died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at Paonia Rehabilitation and Care Center in Paonia. She was 92. Anna was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents were Polish immigrants who settled in Ohio to work in the steel mills. She lived through the depression years and knew what hunger and poverty meant. She worked hard to help her folks feed the kids and maintain a living. She had limited educational opportunities, but had will and determination to support her family and help her friends in many countless ways. She was fiercely loyal to family and outrageously generous with friends. Anna loved celebrations. She had lots of gatherings at her home to celebrate birthdays, showers, weddings and holidays. Her apple pie was the best in town, with her lemon meringue coming in a close second. She made weekly apple pies for the firemen who worked with her son at the firehouse. Everyone was welcome to her home and there

as much adventure as her circumstances would permit. Anna is survived by her daughter, Carol Lamm-Mog; and her brother, Walter Puchalski and his wife Dorothy. She is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Link; her son, Robert J. Chimohaski; her brothers, Edward, John, Stanley, Kasmir and Joseph (the “Pulchalski” boys); and her sisters, Mary Boyce, Rose Boyce and Josephine Schweizer. A service in celebration of her life will be held on Friday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel, 682 1725 Road, Delta. Her remains will be interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio, at a later date. Watch out heaven, here comes Anna! Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the Internet obituary and sign the online registry at taylor funeralservice.com. Paid obituary

would be plenty of good food and music. She loved music. She and her daughter would visit nursing homes to play polkas and waltzes. She played the tambourine while her daughter played the accordion. She also led the folks in the “Chicken Dance.” Her “Hokey Pokey” usually caused chuckles. Anna came to Colorado in 1998 to be near her family. She liked to vend in flea markets and joined in lots of senior activities at the senior apartments. Then she was a passenger in an auto accident and the subsequent increase of physical infirmities slowed her down. But her mind and spirit were always ready for

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The Tired and Retired Club enjoyed a program with Delta’s new city manager. The group meets once a month from January through October. They usually meet for lunch

and a speaker. Last month the group took a tour of Escalante Canyon with Bernie Musser as their guide. Faye Hannigan and Elizabeth Wilcox, this month’s sponsors, invited city manager Justin Clifton and Shelly Ballenger

Daniel Rehman Daniel Rehman died Oct. 29, 2012, at his home in Delta. He was 72. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors’ Delta Funeral Home.

Lawrence Pearson Lawrence Mervin Pearson of Delta died Oct. 28, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. He was 85. A memorial service was held Oct. 30 at the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta with Hospice chaplain Nina Gogenola

officiating. Inurment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Pueblo at a later date. Mr. Pearson was born to Elmer and Madeline (Kamm) Pearson on Nov. 24, 1926, in Pueblo. He spent nearly his entire life in Pueblo. He graduated from Central High School in 1944 and from the University of Denver in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He moved to the Western Slope in 2007. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. He married Barbara Clemens in Pueblo on June 13, 1949. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before Barbara died on March 23, 2006. Mr. Pearson was a retired banker. He enjoyed playing tennis, officiating CASO USA swimming and spending time with his family. He was a member of Elks Lodge #90, Minnequa University Club, served as president of the Sertoma Club and of the America Institute of Banking Pueblo Chapter. He is survived by three sons, Lawrence Pearson and his wife Monica of Fallbrook, Calif., Kenneth Pearson and his wife Elaine of Denver, and Brian Pearson and his wife Tiffiney of Grand Junction; one daughter, Judy Davis and her husband John of Montrose; one brother, Chelsie Pearson; one sister, Margaret Stanifer; and six grandchildren, Nicole, Ashley, Stephen, Piper, Kamden and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; and two brothers, Art Pearson and Lyle Pearson. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416. Arrangements are being handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

Trio from St. Luke’s Episcopal shares ‘Tales from Rwanda’ BY VERNA BARR Staff Writer

A trip to Rwanda this past summer gave three travelers plenty to share during a presentation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Delta. Jack Muller, retired pastor, said St. Luke’s is directly related to the Anglican Church in Rwanda. The trip was planned to develop and cement relationships in the small country.

Tired and Retired meet city manager BY VERNA BARR

her husband Kelly, and Scott Huffington and his wife Judy, all of Delta; his grandchildren, Aaron Edwards, Cherie Edwards, Anthony Edwards, Rhonda Ruppe, Joni Hooper and Sierra Huffington; 19 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Huffington. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene, 1721 H Road, Delta. A funeral service is scheduled Friday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene with burial to follow at Delta City Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Sunset Mesa Funeral Directors’ Delta Funeral Home.

as guests for the Oct. 24 meeting held at the Sundance. They have found the people to be very friendly and accepting to them as newcomers. Speaking of his work, Clifton said, “I believe in hands-on leadership while overseeing

the departments and setting priorities.” Clifton stated that his door is open (though he’s not always in his office). Anyone with an issue is welcome to stop by. If he’s not in, leave a note and he promises to get back and address all concerns.

Trick or treat used to be nothing but fun. Now, parents have to worry about inspecting candy and making sure their children do not venture to the wrong house. The one way all of us can be sure it is a safer Halloween is by driving very cautiously on trick or treat night. We ask your cooperation on behalf of the future leaders of our community — your children. We wish all of our area ghosts and goblins a happy and safe Halloween!

The area they visited is at about 6,000 feet, and is green yearround, Rev. Muller said. “Though some vegetables, tea and coffee can be grown, water for irrigation is scarce and must be carried over one and a half miles. There are many small terraced truck farms, usually worked by women. They raise goats for milk and meat. “The people are friendly and welcoming. English is one of four languages spoken in the country, with many of the people speaking all of them.” He said, “Even with that, there is no question that it is a Third World country. A short video with a montage of photos gave a feel for the people and countryside. Schooling has progressed, backed by churches and the government. The pastor there, Juan Babtiste, has a vision, working to make the area an education center. Linda Muller took her camera and made good

use of it. Photos of smiling babies, the marketplace, dancers and more were interesting to all. Linda said, “They aren’t used to seeing white visitors. Many wanted to touch our skin. They loved looking at their pictures on the camera.” Daphna Russell took painting materials and turned a classroom into an art studio as she instructed children in the use of the supplies. “Older people are highly respected,” Daphna said. “One should never come to this country with preconceived ideas. Surprises were everywhere. All in all, it was an extraordinary experience.” Refreshments were served and opportunities to shop were made available before and after the presentation. Items for sale included jewelry, baskets, noise makers, and more, crafted by people from Rwanda. All money raised is returned to those who crafted the items.

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Community Calendar Wednesday, October 31

COMMUNITY TRICK OR TREAT, 5:30-7 p.m., Crossroads, 1380 Aspen Way, Delta. Cookies, punch and candy. For more information, call 874-1421. VEGGIE TALES HARVEST FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m., Delta First Baptist Church, 1250 Pioneer Road. Games, fun, chili contest, cakewalk, dinner served. Suggested donation $3. FFA HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER’S HALLOWEEN PARTY for kids pre-school through fifth grade, 5-7 p.m., Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss.

Thursday, November 1

HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Addams Room, Memorial Hall, Hotchkiss. DEL-ROSE CHORUS SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL REHEARSES every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Delta Methodist Church, corner of Meeker and 5th Street. For more information, call Leslie, 970-256-9763. BINGO, every Thursday, 6:50 p.m., American Legion of Paonia. Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 59 numbers for $506, black is 50 numbers and pink is 59 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252. PUBLIC LANDS PARTNERSHIP MEETING, Ute Museum, Montrose, 1:30 p.m. Government agencies will be present to share with the community what’s happening on public lands. BINGO, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Delta Elks Lodge, 563 Main Street. Open to the public. For more information, call 874-3624.

November 2 & 3

PRE-CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All Saints Lutheran Church, one mile north of Cory Store off Highway 65. Lunch available.

Friday, November 2

COLORADO CIDER FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT CONCERT with The Black Lillies and Betse Ellis, 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia.

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 858-2352 or 257-7281. NORTH FORK VALLEY BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Paonia Town Hall. Joint North Fork Valley Chamber event. COLORADO CIDER FESTIVAL BARBECUE AND LIVE MUSIC with Paul Sammons, Bill Powers and Randy Utterback, 12 noon-6 p.m., Delicious Orchards, Paonia.

Monday, November 5

FFA HARVEST DINNER, 6 p.m., Hotchkiss High School. Tickets available from any FFA member. Adults $10, kids under 10 years $5.

Tuesday, November 6

PAONIA UMC BAZAAR, 10 a.m., Paonia United Methodist Church Annex, Third and Onarga. Potato bar from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Crafts, silent auction, baked goods. For more information, call 527-3348. Proceeds go to community projects.

Wednesday, November 7

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, November 8

THANKSGIVING BANQUET WITH ROGERS MESA MODERN WOMANS CLUB, 6 p.m., Rogers Mesa Community House (corner of Highway 92 and 3100 Road). For more information, call Lou Ann, 872-4816.

LOCAL NEWS

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Del-Rose Chorus presents Chess ‘This Is Your Life, Mrs. Claus’ tourney Many may remember Jewelers in Montrose and the show and the chorus or have heard about a TV from chorus members. go to www.delrosechorus. set for show called “This Is Your For more information on org. Life,” which aired in the Nov. 10 ’50s. Famous people were brought on stage to meet people from their past, some expected and unexpected, to tell the audience about their lives. The Del-Rose Chorus is bringing back this popular show Saturday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Young and old are invited to an entertaining show called “This Is Your Life, Mrs. Claus.” You’ll meet characters from her past and hear about her life before she became Mrs. Claus. Listen to good old favorites like “Love Potion #9” and “Happy Together” and find out how Christmas is celebrated at the North Pole. The Del-Rose Chorus has been working on new songs and will be bringing back some favorite songs like “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “It came Upon a Midnight Clear”. Del-Rose’s annual show will be held at the Delta Christian Church at the corner of 1600 Road and I Road. Tickets are available at Drost Chocolates in Eckert, Finishing Touch in Delta, DeVinny

Cynthia Tingler as Mrs. Claus

Dodgeball tournament benefits kids, honors vets Two area non-profits serving children — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA - Voices for Children) and the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club — come together to host the first annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament benefitting local kids and honoring area

Art to be critiqued at joint meeting Delta Fine Arts and Black Canyon Camera Club will be joining to have a fun and interesting art demo and critiquing meeting Nov. 12 at the Heaven’s View Apartments community room, 1445 Porter Court, Delta. DFA will have its monthly business meeting starting at 4 p.m. with the joint event to follow around 4:30 continuing until 6 p.m., but all interested artists and wouldbe artists can come when it’s convenient to discuss their art medium with

All ages are invited to participate in the City of Delta’s annual chess tournament Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration fee is $10, which covers the awards and snacks. Registrations will be taken at Bill Heddles Recreation Center up to the morning of the event. The tournament will consist of six rounds with a limit of one hour for each game. For more information or to register, call 874-0923.

the skilled amateur and professional artists. Tips and suggestions about composition, values, techniques and specific media materials will be offered by DFA and BCCC artists. Membership in either art club is not a criterion, and the session is free of charge. The chosen time is to attract students and the non-retired. The afternoon is planned as a fun time for all. Contact Rae-Ann Simmons at rae-anns@live. com or 856-7809 with questions.

veterans. The tournament, held at the Olathe High School gym Saturday, Nov. 10, kicks off at 8 a.m. with team registration and a rule review meeting. Dodgeball starts at 10 a.m. The day will culminate with crowning the victor and celebrating our veterans. Karen Tuttle, executive director of CASA-Voices for Children, is excited about how the new event is coming together. “I am honored to partner with the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club to bring a new joint fundraising event to our area where law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and other agencies are given a good reason — and a good cause — for throwing balls at one another!” All teams are welcome, and law enforcement agency teams are encouraged. Participants must be 18 years or older. The tournament is double elimination, which guarantees each team a mini-

mum of two matches. There will be trophies and awards to first and second place teams. The team registration fee is $300 per team of six with one alternate. Team Tshirts are required. Spectator fees are $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for kids 6-12, and kids 5 and under are free. Veterans are also free in honor of Veterans Day and all veterans’ service and sacrifice. CASA - Voices for Children provides a voice in court for every abused and neglected child in the 7th Judicial District on the Western Slope of Colorado. The Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club provides a fun, safe, positive environment to enable every young person to develop into caring, healthy, responsible citizens with attainable goals for a great future. For more information on this event, call CASA at 249-0337 or the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club at 249-5168.

Saturday, November 10

VETERANS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10:30 a.m., Cedaredge Community Center, NW 2nd St. (follow the signs). Features allyou-can-eat “made from scratch” buttermilk pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. $6 adults, $2 children 6-12 and children under 6 free. Hosted by Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 and Ladies Auxiliary.

Monday, November 12

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., classroom B, Delta County Memorial Hospital. DELTA FINE ARTS AND BLACK CANYON CAMERA CLUB ART DEMO AND CRITIQUING MEETING, Heaven’s View Apartment community room, 1445 Porter Court, Delta. DFA business meeting, 4:00 p.m. Joint event follows around 4:30-6 p.m. Tips and suggestions about composition, values, techniques and specific media materials offered by DFA and BCCC artists. Open to everyone and free of charge. For more information, contact Rae-Ann at rae-anns@live.com or 856-7809. VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY — Delta Middle School honors our nation’s veterans, 9 a.m., at Delta Center Auditorium. Any past and present military members welcome to attend. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM, 2:15-3:00 p.m., Cedaredge High School. VFW post 9221 and Auxiliary join veterans, high school, and middle school students, at an assembly to honor all area veterans. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.

November 13 & November 15

BUILD YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE TWO-PART WORKSHOP with Jennifer Dunn, 6-8 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Ages 12 and up. $30 fee.

Tuesday, November 13

BAZAAR AND CHILI DINNER, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5th and North Fork, Paonia. Bazaar starts 11 a.m. Chili dinner served 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. includes chili, cornbread, salad, a drink for $5. Pie available for $1. For take-out in Paonia, call 527-3232.

Wednesday, November 14

“IMMIGRANTS AND THE BUILDING OF THE UNION PACIFIC RR,” presented by Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society, 7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 S. Park Avenue. For more information, call 249-6250. HARVEST FESTIVAL DINNER, roast beef dinner, 4-7 p.m., Eckert Presbyterian Church, 13025 Highway 65. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, under 6 free. For more information, call Carol Vela, 835-3388.

UP railroad construction explored “Immigrants and the Building of the Union Pacific RR” will be presented by A. Dudley Gardner, Ph.D, at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. The meeting will be held at the Montrose United Methodist Church, 19 S. Park Avenue at 7 p.m. Dr. Gardner has worked in a variety of places including Fiji, Mongolia and China. An emphasis on historic archaeology evolved out of his roots at CSU and centered on the Chinese settlement of southwestern Wyoming. He has now worked on Chinese sites around the Pacific Rim. This background drives his presentation to the Chipeta Chapter on Nov. 14. The program is free and open to all. Contact Tricia Winslow for more information at 249-6250.

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.

MARTIN SEXTON LIVE AMERICAN FOLK CONCERT, 8 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Opening act at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 17

CHRISTMAS BARBERSHOP STYLE, “This is your life Mrs. Claus,” 2 and 7 p.m., Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road, Delta. Presented by Del-Rose Chorus Sweet Adelines, International. Tickets: adults $10 advance/$12 door; students and seniors $8 advance/$10 door; children 6 and under are free. Available at: Drost Chocolate, Eckert; Finishing Touch, Delta; DeVinny Jewelers, Montrose. For more information or advance tickets, call Leslie, 256-9763. FOOD BANK DRIVE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedaredge Food Town Store. To help the Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank. Volunteers will accept and box non-perishable items. Cash donations also accepted. For more information, call Jean Weisbeck, 970-399-7714. WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Paradise Theatre, Paonia. Hosted by NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center. For tickets and information, call 527-5307. 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

Dallas string quartet to perform on Western Slope The Western Slope Concert Series presents the Altius String Quartet in three concerts, on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction; Saturday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lamborn Concert Hall in Paonia, and Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Tickets are available

City of Delta Activity Update

Thursday, November 15 Friday, November 16

Altius String Quartet

• TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. • HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Tuesday/Thursday 9:0010:00 a.m. • HATHA YOGA - On Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Drop-in fee. • TAI CHI/QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND LONGEVITY On Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Pay monthly or drop-in rate. • GET STARTED AND STAY COMMITTED - (4) one hour personal training sessions to get you started on your workout routine. • ALIVE AT 25 - Next class Monday, November 19 from 4:30-9:00 p.m. Please register online at www.aliveat25.us.

• COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE - Saturday, November 17 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Music by Ula Vaun-Kirkman. • YOUTH/ADULT GUITAR COURSE - Session 2 starts Saturday, November 10December 15 (no class Nov. 17) from 10:30-11:30 a.m. • BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING - On Tuesdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pay by the month. • K-2ND GRADE BASKETBALL - Register now until December 2. Learn the fundamentals on Saturday mornings starting in January. • LITTLE LEAGUE BASKETBALL - Register now until November 11 for boys and girls 3rd6th graders. Practices start in December and games start on

online at www.Junction Concerts.com, and Roper Music in Grand Junction, Paonia Farm & Home, and the Montrose Pavilion. All seats are reserved and start at $9 in advance and $12 at the door for adults. The Altius Quartet is composed of four brilliant, award-winning musicians and is the new up-and-coming string

quartet in Dallas. Enjoy the great string quartet opus 59 #2 by Beethoven, the hauntingly beautiful “Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber, and Robert Schumann’s exciting piano quintet, assisted by pianist Kathryn Mientka. Call (970) 241-4579 for more information, or buy tickets online at www. JunctionConcerts.com

Saturdays in January. from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Call the • ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Rec Center to pre-register. No - Register now until November clothes or food items allowed 18 for 5-on-5 league. Mondays in garage sale. (men’s Rec), Tuesday (men’s • PICKLE BALL DROP IN - Month Competitive) and Thursdays of November — Drop-in times (Women’s). Mon./Wed. 8:00-10:00 a.m. or • HOLIDAY FIT SWIM CHALThursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. May LENGE - Register now and see be inside or outside dependhow many miles in laps you ing on weather or activities! can swim between October 22-January 30! • CHESS TOURNAMENT - Sat., November 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. at BHRC. HOLIDAY • DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE CRAFT - Sat., November 10 from FAIR 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register in advance and save. The theme Saturday, is Sparkly and Bling. December 1 • HOLIDAY HOOPS 3-ON-3 9 a.m.-3 p.m. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Over 69 vendors - Register your teams for this with beautiful beautiful fun event held on Saturday, December 22 starting at 8:00 merchandise! a.m. • KIDS GARAGE SALE - Have your kids earn extra Christmas Call the Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Money — Reserve your spot Cultural Dept. for more information on any for Saturday, December 8 of these classes and registration - 874-0923.

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Bicyclist is recovering from hit-and-run accident BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Starr Jameson is recovering from a hit-and-run accident Oct. 9 between Hotchkiss and Crawford. Jameson was riding her bicycle about three miles

outside of Hotchkiss when she was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. “I didn’t even hear it coming,” she said, adding that she had just turned on her rear flashing taillight because the sun was beginning to set. At first, Jameson and her riding buddy believed the vehicle was a maroon SUV. Jameson has now identified the vehicle as a maroon sedan, possibly manufactured by GM. The right mirror broke off when the vehicle struck Jameson on the left side of her body. Her arm was broken and her elbow was dislocated. Jameson has had surgery but is suffering some nerve dam-

Harvest Festival planned First Baptist Church of Delta is hosting the fifth annual Veggie Tales Harvest Festival Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A cake walk, chili contest, games and fun are all part of the fun. The Harvest Festival will take place at the church at 1250 Pioneer Road. A $3 donation is suggested for dinner.

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age to her hand. Every single day she realizes the outcome could have been much worse. Jameson has been involved in bicycle safety programs, so the fact that there is no shoulder on that section of the state highway is very troubling to her. Furthermore, there’s a school in the vicinity, that portion of Highway 92 has been designated a scenic byway and the route is a popular one for bike tours. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Colorado State Patrol at 249-9575 or Crimestoppers at 8748810.

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Winners double up Delta Correctional Center announces two Employees of the Quarter for July-September. A tie resulted in awards being presented to Sgt. Ben Woolley from maintenance and Lt. Kelly Rocha from case management. The awards were presented by Warden Steve Green.

DCED joins forces with the technical college BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

It’s budget time for Delta County Economic Development’s public partners, and time for appeals to the school district and municipalities within Delta County to maintain their contributions to the economic development group in 2013. As the largest employer in Delta County, the school district has a big stake in the county’s economic future, board member Tom Huerkamp stressed at a recent school board meeting. In addition, DCED has made it a priority to enhance Delta-Montrose Technical College, which is operated by the school district. Currently enrollment at DMTC is just slightly above the 2011-2012 mark of 343 full-time equivalents (FTEs). “We want to make it a destination school,” Huerkamp said. Associate degrees are one possibility; housing is another, particularly if the U.S. Forest Service gets the go-ahead to build a new supervisor’s office on property adjacent to the technical college. The Forest Service needs law enforcement officers and it needs diesel mechanics, training which can be provided by the technical

college. Huerkamp also discussed a soils health grant DCED is administering. If an application to expand that grant is successful, individuals will be needed to monitor soil health and gather data. Technical college director John Jones said that will give DMTC the opportunity to revitalize the school’s horticulture program. Classes previously focused on landscaping, an industry that died along with construction in 2008-09. But DMTC still has authorization to offer those types of classes, and Sheryl Williams, program coordinator, is still with DMTC although she is currently working in a different role. With that foundation and a slight change in focus, DMTC could offer soils and plant science classes. The students could help implement the soils health grant while gaining credits to be used either to obtain a bachelor’s degree at CMU or CSU, or to land a job in the growing fields of organic farming and sustainable agriculture. DMTC shares DCED’s goal of bringing in students from outside the area, and of one day providing housing for those students. If the soils health grant is expanded

Look for your Recipe Guide in the Nov. 21 issue of the DCI

The holiday season is meant for good friends, good times and lots of good food. That’s why we’re busy creating a special holiday recipe guide, filled with favorite recipes from our readers. SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE AND BE ENTERED TO WIN

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and the U.S. Forest Service moves forward with construction, DMTC could see movement accelerate in that direction. “We’re very excited about the partnership with DCED,” Jones said. “Schools like ours are oftentimes part of an economic engine. We are a training facility as well as an educational insti-

tution so it makes sense to be connected with an economic development group.” Superintendent Caryn Gibson is currently filling Mike McMillan’s unexpired term on the DCED board, and the school district has budgeted a $2,500 contribution, with another $2,500 earmarked as stimulus.

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A reason to celebrate The weather was ideal for a 5k fun run, lunch, educational fair and recognition ceremony held Saturday to observe the 20th anniversary of the school district’s innovative Backpack program.

Women’s ministry plans fundraiser Delta County Women’s Connection is planning a “Storage Wars” auction and dinner Friday, Nov. 9, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner includes an authentic Mexican meal of enchilada casserole, chile verde con queso, rice, beans, chips and salsa, green salad, beverage and dessert. The cost is $12. The auction is a fundraiser for Stonecroft Ministries. Donations help with resources, materials and ministry support for volunteers in 60 nations around the world. Bill Largent will auction boxes with themes such as All Creatures Big and Small, Come and Dine, The Table is Ready, Kitchen/Coffee Goods, Spa Delights, Inhale Outdoors

and Tools. Each features loads of goodies, better than you would find in your average storage unit. There will also be a silent auction. Credit cards will be accepted. Guest speaker is Dr. Stephen Vicalvi, whose topic is “Do you Suffer from Truth Decay?” Come, listen and brush up on the facts! Dr. Vicalvi visits the subject of absolute truth in today’s society where much is considered to be relative. Reservations must be made by Nov. 5 by calling 856-6446 or 856-4659 or emailing joyreu39@gmail. com. Free childcare is available; please bring a sack lunch for your child. Stonecroft Ministries connects women with God, each other, and their communities.

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Law enforcement voices concerns about mental health services BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Recent requests by the Center for Mental Health for donations from the towns in the North Fork Valley have resulted in local law enforcement raising some unresolved issues over emergency services. The Center for Mental Health has its headquarters in Montrose and serves six

counties with an office in Delta, and access to a health and human services office in Hotchkiss. The center has told Hotchkiss and Paonia town councils that they have served a number of patients from their communities. The center provides emergency services for people in crisis. They help people who are suicidal and suffering with psychosis. Several weeks ago after Ed

Hagins, clinical program manager, explained the center’s programs to Hotchkiss trustees, they agreed to contribute $500. The town has annually given to the center for some time. No issues about lack of emergency services were raised at that time by law enforcement while Hagins was present. Then at the Oct. 23 Paonia budget work session Mayor

Center for Mental Health responds In a phone interview on Tuesday, Oct. 30, Mary Gnandt, emergency services director of the Center for Mental Health, and John Gordon, executive director, responded to the issues raised by law enforcement. “Let me start by explaining the rules we are operating under in our state,” Gnandt said. “In a rural area, the emergency service team has up to two hours to respond to a call. We do meet somebody in a secure area for a mental health evaluation, and that’s either in the jail or hospital. We don’t have our clinicians go directly out to homes or situations like that.” Their emergency services clinicians cover six counties. “We are not actually mandated to be providing these services to the general public. Under our Medicaid contract, we are required to provide emergency services to our Medicaid clients. However, we feel that it’s important to try to provide services to our entire communities and partners,” Gnandt said. “We respond to approximately 200 to 250 calls a month on our emergency services. And that’s both phone and face-to-face in our six counties,” Gordon said. “Of those calls, probably half of those people are not even our clients to begin with. So it makes it difficult, obviously. One of the reasons it is critical when we do assessments, . . . it has to be done at a secure

location. I know it is frustrating for police and sheriff [officers]. We’ve had some conversations with different law enforcement about that, as well as the hospital when it does take us too long.” The center was unaware that Paonia and Hotchkiss law enforcement had any issue with the services they provide. Gordon and Gnandt plan to meet with local law enforcement to see what can be worked out about their concerns. “They are under a lot of pressure too. We understand the frustration they have, and what we want to do is to figure out how we can work better together,” Gordon said. Gordon cannot imagine it would take seven hours to respond to a call for emergency services. He can imagine three hours if the one person on duty is finishing with one assessment, before going to another county to handle another party. The clinic has one person on call and one person on back up. “The screening is to test to see if the person is a danger to himself or others, so it’s not a quick in and out,” Gordon said. If they are working with one patient, they try to at least call up to Delta to let the hospital or law enforcement know what is going on and why there is a delay. Gordon believes it is rare that there is a two hour delay. “But I’m not surprised that in a month or so, you might have a two or

three hour delay,” he said. “A lot of times when people come in and talk about suicide, they have been drinking or taking drugs. When they get depressed they have homicidal or suicidal thoughts. State law does not allow us as mental health services to CENTER RESPONDS TO B2

Neal Schwieterman and Police Chief Scott Leon expressed negative opinions about the center. No one from the center was present to respond. In a letter to the Town of Paonia, the center asked for a $500 donation. The trustees decided to include a $250 donation in the 2013 budget. Mayor Schwieterman explained to the new council members that when the police have a mental health case, the person is held in Delta at the jail or county hospital until the Center for Mental Health comes in and evaluates them for mental stability. “In my experience, and Scott [Leon] confirms, [the center] continues in a lackluster performance,” the mayor said. Police Chief Leon added, “They used to respond [locally], but that was several years ago. Now . . . everything is done by phone. Unless by chance we have to go to Delta anyway, we’ll take [the party] and they meet us at the hospital. We wait for three hours before they get there. The

response is pretty horrid.” Leon explained that when they receive a call they sometimes know a person has threatened to harm himself or another, but often times the officers learn that only after being on the scene. If someone has threatened suicide or tried to hurt someone, the party has to be mentally evaluated. “We get relieved of our liability once [the Center for Mental Health] gets involved and they do a diagnosis or an evaluation,” Leon said. Leon expressed displeasure over the center doing evaluations over the phone and not coming to Paonia to see the individuals to do an in-person evaluation. “They haven’t come to Paonia in years,” Leon said. In his opinion, even if a person is taken to Delta, the center doesn’t always deal with the person. The Town of Paonia did not give to the center last year because of their performance, trustee Corinne Ferguson said. CONCERNS TO B2

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Nature’s brush strokes Fall colors filling the fruit trees and covering the ground, sunlight and shadows created an impressionistic scene at Stahl’s Orchards in Paonia last week.

Coal mines give update to DCED BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Delta County Economic Development (DCED) held its quarterly meeting at Energy Tech in Paonia on Oct. 25. Brad Harding, DCED president, gave a brief overview of the past year. “We are the economic development arm of Delta County. Our job is to encourage primary employers to do business here in Delta County, to retain those that are already here and to bring in new companies that fit our quality of life and what we see as valuable in the area,” Harding said. Primary employers pay above average wages. “When someone earns at an above-average wage obviously there is a multiplier effect. They have discretionary income. They can spend in the community and it ultimately effects that community in a positive way.” The three mines employ 1,000 workers directly and many indirect workers. “DCED supports the coal mines,” Harding said. Steve Weist of Oxbow Mining gave an update of the Oak Mesa Mine Project which he has worked on for the last three years. It’s located about eight miles north of Hotchkiss and to the east of the Leroux Creek drainage. In the future, another 1-1/2 miles of coal reserves could potentially be mined depending on the geology in the area before they would get into Forest Service land and have to deal with roadless issues. They anticipate finding between 100 and 150 million tons of recover-

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Participating in Delta County Economic Development’s quarterly meeting at Energy Tech in Paonia on Oct. 25 are (left to right) Weston Norris of West Elk Mine, Steve Weist of Oxbow Mine, Dewey Tanner of Bowie Resources, Mike Ludlow of Oxbow and Brad Harding of DCED. able coal which at 5 million tons a year will provide a 20- to 25-year mine life just in the area identified. If there is more coal adjacent, the mine life could be extended another 15 years. “We’re pretty excited about what the potential is,” Weist said. Oxbow hopes to begin exploratory drilling on Nov. 1. They will drill 25 core holes to actually take out a coal sample to test for its quality. They will also take a 25-foot sample from the roof and from the floor to determine the strength of both. That helps in planning the mine for pillar sizes, room openings and how wide to make the longwall panels. “Hopefully we’ll have a mine plan that will keep us in

the valley for many years to come,” Weist said. Weston Norris has been with West Elk Mine since February. The mine sits entirely inside the Gunnison National Forest. Future reserves are also under national forest land. Goals of the company are to maintain excellent environmental health and safety performance, have high customer satisfaction and to ensure long-term viability for their operations. West Elk Mine has had zero violations since 2000. The mine has received safety awards from 2009 to 2011. West Elk Mine has 1,722 acres of federal coal leases. They have projected there are 10.1 million tons of reserves within the modification areas. The lease modifications will

preserve 353 high-paying jobs in the North Fork Valley. The mine will generate $113 million in federal and state revenue with the lease modifications. The mine’s economic impact in 2011 was $25 million in taxes and royalties. From that, $12.4 million was distributed to the state. They produced 5.9 million tons of coal in 2011. The mine hopes to produce 7 million tons a year in the future. Dewey Tanner spoke on behalf of Bowie Resources. The mine is the only one located entirely in Delta County at this time. The D seam portals opened in Nov. 1997 with the longwall starting on the D seam two years later. Bowie completed their downhill conveyor in June 2002 and the unit train loadout was completed five months later. They opened the B seam portal in Dec. 2003. Their wash plant was completed in July 2004. Longwall operations in the B seam started in April 2005 and in the western area in June 2011. Currently, Bowie Resources employs 321 hourly, salary and temporary employees. In 2011 Bowie Mine produced 2,580,203 tons of raw coal resulting in 2,221,926 tons of total coal shipments. This year through Oct. 21 raw coal production is up to 3,434,287 tons with total shipments of 2,988,549 tons. Bowie Resources customers include TVA in Kentucky, AEP in Virginia, C. Reiss in the Great Lakes, Pro Miner in Mexico and Ashgrove Cement in Nebraska. They shipped

their first order to Japan — 40,000 tons — this month. As of Sept. 30, Bowie has made $8.8 million in royalty payments, $777,000 in severance taxes, $2.3 million in excise taxes, $357,000 in reclamation taxes. They have a total payroll of $26.2 million. Bowie made $40 million in purchases of goods and services and $12.64 million in purchases of local goods and services within a 90-mile radius from Paonia to Grand Junction. Bowie spends $1 million every week. Medical expenses are $100,000 a week with the number one payee Delta County Memorial Hospital. Bowie has applied for lease modifications to extend the life of the mine to 2020. Before the meeting, Brad Harding of DCED explained more about a review done for Delta Timber that showed it would be a “job killer” to produce biomass products. Delta Timber was thinking of launching into a major endeavor with biomass products. “They found out there really wasn’t the market they thought was there for the end product. They were going to spend a lot of money, a lot of time and effort heading in that direction, and it probably turned out it was not the right way for them to go,” Harding said. The consultant’s entire report on the project is at the DCED office. DCED helped Delta Timber win the grant funding to hire the consultant to do the study.

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Concerns FROM PAGE B1 The police chief suggested $250 would be a fair donation. Trustee Amber Kleinman wanted to give $250 and instruct the center if they would provide better services the town would consider giving more next year. Hotchkiss Marshal Dan Miller, when interviewed on Oct. 26, said, “No one wants to deal with mental health.” He added, “It’s very sad. I’ve seen this my whole law enforcement career. I cannot ever remember when a mental health person actually really gave a ‘dang’ about helping someone out. They are only interested in the money.” What type of mental health cases does law enforcement deal with? They involve violent, suicidal and irrational behavior. Last Thursday night a woman in her 30s was found sleeping in the middle of Highway 133 in front of City Market. She was known to law enforcement because of previous theft charges. Unlike many who have mental instability, she is not homeless. When contacted by law enforcement, she became violent. She was transported to the hospital and became more violent. She was finally restrained and given a sedative. A Hotchkiss officer later took her to the padded room at the jail until Mental Health arrived. The amount of time an officer has to stay with a person until a clinician arrives can be frustrating. A Hotchkiss deputy waited seven hours at the Delta hospital last summer. According to Marshal Miller, he finally had the party placed on a mental health hold at the jail. “[Mental Health] finally got there. I took him down at about 10 a.m. They got there at 11 p.m. or midnight, and

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Center responds evaluated him,” Miller said. “They wouldn’t tell anyone, because of HIPAA rules, of what they did with him. No one knew where he went.” It was sometime later that the Marshal’s office and the family learned the party had been taken to Grand Junction for treatment. “I’ve seen people very combative threatening suicide, very deep down wanting to kill themselves and needing help” and when Mental Health arrives, the person in custody doesn’t want to be locked up in a hospital and will say they are fine. “[Mental Health] will release them after the person signs a paper saying he won’t hurt himself or someone else,” Miller said. Law enforcement officers are frustrated that when someone from Mental Health arrives, so much time has transpired that, “They aren’t seeing what we are seeing. They don’t care what we say and what we have to do on the street with these people,” Miller said. He added the reason the system doesn’t work is

the reluctance of Mental Health to commit people. Miller remembers when he first started in law enforcement that it was easy to throw someone into a mental institution without cause. Now he feels it’s gone to the other extreme. “There are a lot of people dying out there who are not being taken care of. You look at the theater shooting guy [in Aurora], I don’t care what happens, his therapist knew he was unstable and shouldn’t have been out on the street, but they didn’t do a ‘dang’ thing. They just blew him off and they hope for the best. “It’s an illness and it should be treated like an illness. It’s not the person’s fault that they have those illnesses. They should be able to go to someone and be treated for it and not be chastised for it or turned away and ignored. I think society ignores these people truly because they don’t know what else to do with them. And Mental Health isn’t helping,” the marshal said.

FROM PAGE B1 evaluate someone who is intoxicated. And that’s a real frustrating thing for law enforcement and we appreciate it. But the law doesn’t allow us to do it. We can only evaluate a person once they are sober or not high on drugs,” Gordon said. “When a person comes in and says, ‘I’m going to kill myself,’ . . . And then they sit around and may say, ‘You know I thought about it and I don’t want to kill myself.’ Then when our staff evaluates someone — Do you feel this person could harm themselves or harm someone else? — It’s a very serious thing. Because once we do the commitment that person loses their rights, and they are held by law. So we have to do a thorough assessment. Do we really feel this person is suicidal at this time? I appreciate that it’s very frustrating for law enforcement. We go

through this a lot. They see somebody and by the time we get there, we do not feel the person is a danger to himself or others, and we have to make that call,” Gordon said. If someone has to be committed, it is hopefully to the hospital in Grand Junction. But sometimes all hospital beds are full all over the state. In that case, the law states they can be held in jail separate from other prisoners until a bed is available. Ideally, a party would be held up to 72 hours in Grand Junction before they have to be reassessed. When they are discharged, the center tries to do an outreach to the person and encourages them to come in for therapy. Gnandt says that no one is ever turned away because they don’t have insurance. The center has a sliding fee scale and an uninsured benefit package. Someone

who qualifies could see a therapist or psychiatrist for as little as $5. “Especially somebody who has shown up on emergency services, we will absolutely see those people. Part of what we want to do as the Center for Mental Health we want to work with people in our community,” Gordon said. “If we turn these people away, they’re going to turn up again” with law enforcement, social services, in jails. “That becomes a burden for the entire community.” The Center for Mental Health says it will do a better job of reaching out to law enforcement. Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee is the center’s board president. “We are available. We are a community agency . . . [Don’t] get caught up on the stigma of mental health. If people feel they need services, come and see us,” Gordon said.

Booster club sells holiday greenery Orders for greens being taken through Nov. 2 Paonia Booster Club is selling beautiful holiday wreaths, centerpieces, garland, etc. There is a wonderful assortment to choose from. All proceeds will go toward a much-needed new sound system and scholarships. Orders will be accepted through Nov. 2; delivery will be early December. To place an order con-

tact Tracy Campbell, 5276612; Shelley Clement 234-4871; Joanna Godwin, 234-9392; Dee Holt, 527-7575; Jenny Kendall, 314-1289; Kathy Linnell, 234-0936; Dawn Plymale, 234-6137; or Nicole Walters, 270-8836. If you would like to assist the Paonia Booster Club, please contact Shelley Clement for order forms. Please note: many of you have bought these wreaths in the past from Mt. Lamborn 4-H. They will not be selling so the booster club took on the project.

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Learning about local businesses The Crawford first grade class went on a field trip recently to learn about a few of the local businesses in Crawford. They visited Crawford Country Bank, The Hitching Post and Don’s Directory (pictured above). Michael Hart, editing manager and part owner of Don’s Directory, told the students about the phone books they sell to the oil and gas industry and explained how the directories are made and distributed. A good learning time was had by all!

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Hotchkiss ballfield gets facelift over fall break

Photo courtesy Jason Yantzer

Hotchkiss baseball players spread topsoil out in preparation for installation of a grass infield at the Hotchkiss K-8 baseball field. The project, which included installation of a sprinkler system, was three years in the making.

BY TAMIE MECK Staff Writer

Jason Yantzer has seen a lot of changes to the baseball field at the Hotchkiss K-8 school in the last 12 years. About eight years ago a backstop and dugouts were added and play area was expanded. In 2011, the K-8 school installed a new sign that says “HOTCHKISS PRIDE - HOTCHKISS BULLDOGS” in large red letters across the concrete backstop. “The field has changed drastically,” said Yantzer, head baseball coach for the Bulldogs. Over fall break more improvements were made. Grass was added to the infield and a sprinkler system was installed. “It makes it look like a baseball field,” said

Yantzer. “The game should be played on grass, I think.” Planning for the project took about three years. “Then it all happened really fast,” said Yantzer. It was a true community effort. Work began before fall break and was completed Oct. 20. Bulldogs Russ Evans, Jake Hubbell, Tanner Bizer, Blake Waddington, Logan Hill, Jacobe Galley, Trenton Tamayo and Tye Bayles, along with coach and teacher Curtis Hintz, spent fall break working on the project. Tribble & Sons Excavation and former Bulldog Jake Tribble did the excavation work, which included digging the infield down several inches so that a layer of com-

FFA Harvest Dinner is Nov. 5 The first annual FFA Harvest Dinner will be on Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Hotchkiss High School. This is a fundraiser to help defray the costs of the local FFA members attending state and national FFA conferences and other events. The dinner will include

roast beef, roasted potatoes, dinner rolls, salad, honey glazed carrots, apple and pumpkin pies, and perhaps some pork loins and a turkey or two. Tickets are available from any FFA member for $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 10 years old.

post and topsoil could be laid down before installing the grass. A temporary fence was installed around the infield to keep people off the grass until it has established roots. Evans, a senior, is already counting down to the first practice next February. He was at the field the final day of work, and explained the benefits. For one, the sprinkler system can be turned on between games to keep the dust down along the base line. In addition to slowing infield balls down, the grass will prevent pebbles from popping up and hitting players in the face. “Safety was the No. 1 concern,” said Yantzer. “Those ground balls are coming in really fast.” The improvements will also help the Bulldogs get through playoff games, which are played on grass. For teams used to playing on dirt, the grass surface can change the tempo of the game, and players need time to adjust, said Yantzer. That is a disadvantage for the team. And the field just looks nice. The Bulldog Booster Club and HHS principal Mike Beard raised the

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money for the installation of grass. Dan and Jane Sullivan provided funding for the irrigation system and Todd Queen and Bolinger & Queen laid out the sprinkler system and provided irrigation pipe. Dan Cholas did the field layout. Rick Zimmerman provided the tractor and Rototiller. Sharon Crespin and Butch Widner, Superior Sod and Hotchkiss Rentals also contributed to the project. Yantzer gave special thanks to the Delta County J50 school administration, including Caryn Gibson, Kurt Clay and Todd Markley for their support, and to John McHugh, head of maintenance. That players invested time and effort into the project is important, said Yantzer. “It gives them pride in their field.”

Smoke fills home BY PAT SUNDERLAND

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A fire was reported at about 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at 34287 Outlook Road near Hotchkiss. Sheriff ’s deputies and a dozen firefighters who responded to the call from Elijah Todd found the interior of the residence filled with thick black smoke. According to the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office, a small fire in the living room furniture was located and extinguished by the Hotchkiss Fire Department. The cause of the fire was deemed to be an electrical outlet in the living room behind the furniture. The home suffered extensive smoke damage.

Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center Please join us for a community Halloween activity!

Wednesday, October 31 3:00-6:00 p.m. Gentle reminder to parents: please do not visit if you or your children are ill. Thank you.

PAONIA CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER 1625 Meadowbrook Blvd • Paonia 527-4837

Cider Festival opens Friday BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Colorado Cider Festival is being hosted by Delicious Orchards Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3. Try samples of hard ciders from North Fork Cellars and from around the state. There will be fresh pressed cider Friday and Saturday at Delicious Orchards from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Black Lillies with Betse Ellis will perform the festival’s opening concert at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. There will be cider on tap and raffle prizes including

hard cider and store gift certificates. Then on Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m. enjoy a barbecue and live music by Paul Sammons and Bill Powers and Randy Utterback at Delicious Orchards at 39126 Highway 133. The Colorado Cider Festival includes a home brewer cider contest, orchard tours and free orchard camping. Sample ciders by Colorado Cider Company, Blossomwood Cidery, North Fork Ciders and Big Bs Juices. For more information, call 527-1110 or visit www.drinklocally.com.

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Apples, Onions, Pinto Beans, Squash and Much More!

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Trick or treat?? Trick or treating is so easy it’s like taking candy from a . . . zombie? Better check what’s in that bowl before you take any. Come by the Kelloggs at 218 Minnesota Avenue in Paonia to find out what’s in there!

250 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge • 856-7006

Thanks to all our customers for shopping at Fritchman’s. Have a good year and we’ll see you next June! The Fritchman Family Shed: 13686 Hwy. 65 835-3628 835-3348 Eckert • 7 Days a Week • 8:30-5:30

If you’d like to be in this Produce Guide call 874-4421.

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Paonia mayor tells council to work as a team BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Paonia Mayor Neal Schwieterman began the town council meeting on Oct. 23 with a lengthy rebuke of the trustees who questioned the need and legality of an executive session concerning the 2011 audit. The mayor and town attorney Jim Briscoe were both absent at the special town council meeting called for Oct. 12. They had left specific instructions for mayor pro tem Corinne Ferguson to close the meeting immediately if anyone mentioned anything to do with the criminal case being investigated about suspected employee fraud. The 2011 audit by Blair and Associates revealed

that $401,063 is missing from the Town of Paonia and is attributed to employee fraud. At the Oct. 23 town council meeting, Schwieterman said he wanted to make a lengthy announcement. He quoted the word “deplorable” from the Delta County Independent’s Oct. 17 article on the special meeting. The word was used by a trustee to describe the mayor’s and town attorney’s absences at the special meeting. “I’d like to remind council that at the staff meeting on Oct. 5 when the [Oct. 12] meeting was set on both date and agenda, I indicated our family’s planned vacation . . . I’m glad to do my part helping out the town but my family is first,” Schwieterman

Chesnik charged in theft case The former financial officer for the Town of Paonia was charged with felony theft by the Delta County District Attorney’s Office. A comprehensive investigation led by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in conjunction with the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office and the 7th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and in cooperation with the Town of Paonia, found

Kristin Chesnik allegedly stole nearly $400,000 from the Town of Paonia. It’s believed she used the funds for personal use in a four-year period between 2007 and 2011. Chesnik was formally charged with one (1) count of a class three felony. Chesnik was issued a felony summons by the Delta County Sheriff ’s Office on Oct. 30. Her first court appearance is set for Nov. 28.

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said. “Perhaps we have a different set of values or perhaps we have some frustration at that meeting where nothing was really accomplished.” He then read from the Colorado Municipal League manual for elected officials. The topic was how government officials can better govern. He read, “Don’t spring surprises on your fellow government body members or your city staff, especially at formal meetings. Surprises may get you some publicity at the embarrassment of others, but they tend to erode the team approach to government.” Trustee Brian Ayers said he didn’t see the mayor’s attendance at the special meeting as necessary. “Nothing on the table to be accomplished that day was life threatening,” he said. “Our families come first.” He said the mayor’s attendance would not have changed the outcome of the meeting. “I support you 100 percent in not being there and being with your family.” The mayor said there had been a number of situations when the council has had some confrontational discussions. “I suggest a cooperative and respectful work environment be continued to the best of our ability as I believe it is most successful,” Mayor Schwieterman said. Trustee Eric Goold asked, “Is attendance at meetings mandatory?” The mayor said it was not. Pete Blair of Blair and Associates later gave his review of the 2011 audit to the council and public at last Tuesday’s meeting. “The council nor Pete Blair will be entertaining any questions referenced to the pending criminal case,” the mayor said before the auditor spoke.

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Fire house tour Students from the BELA pre-school classes at Hotchkiss K8 visited the Hotchkiss Fire Station recently to learn about how important these volunteers are to the community and that they are always there to help the kids and their families and neighbors when they need it. Pictured above is the afternoon class of Jaylen Monroy, Edwin Perry, Ryker Gallob, Nick Duran, Delilah Rodriguez, Mya Fear, Guadelup Elizalde, Roan Spencer and William Wrich with EMTs Alex Glidden, Chris Anderson and Bryan Kinser. Below is the morning class of Bradley Rayburn, Terrence Rung, Brooke Angelovich, Ty O’Connell, Gage Adam, Chayton Falkner, Breaden Flores and Augstin Littlejohn with the EMTs.

Town reversals result in compensation to Galaxy Bike BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Ashley Benton, coowner of Galaxy Bike and Sport, appeared before the Oct. 23 Paonia Town Council to request reimbursement for the shop’s

Potato bar and bazaar on Nov. 6 The ladies at Paonia United Methodist Church will host a delicious Potato Bar and Bazaar in Paonia on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the church Fellowship Hall at Third and Onarga. The bazaar is from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the potato bar from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., according to chairman Jan Probert. Enjoy a delicious baked potato and add sour cream, ham, cheese, butter, broccoli, chili or all of the above. Pie and

a beverage are included. The potato bar is $7, and take-outs and deliveries for the Paonia area are the same price. Contact phone is 527-3348. At the bazaar, as a part of the silent auction, there will be a double wedding ring quilt of earth tones with an ivory background. Quilters were Nancy Van Aken, Beverly Clemmer, Bertie Smith, Marilyn Ellenberger, and Karen Hayden.

Fire department responds to two accidents Monday BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Two accidents Monday morning kept the Hotchkiss Fire Department, the Sheriff ’s Office and the Colorado State Patrol busy. The first accident was shortly before 8 a.m. on Highway 92 just before the Town of Hotchkiss. A semi truck went off the road facing south. The driver appeared to have

minor injuries. Just before 10 a.m., there was a one vehicle rollover accident on Coal Road just outside of Hotchkiss. The Hotchkiss Fire Department was called because of a leaking gas tank. According to Trooper Nate Reid with Colorado State Patrol public affairs, the driver was transported to Delta for medical care.

sign which the town had approved and then later rescinded approval. The owners were forced to remove their sign from the right of way in front of the store on Grand Avenue. Benton had been asked at a previous town council meeting to submit the cost for the sign to the town. Mayor Neal Schwieterman said the official council minutes are the legal record and differed from what Benton was requesting. The minutes said the town would pay for relocating the sign on the shop property. Benton said that the sign would have to be placed so close to their shop that they felt it was best to not relocate it. They paid Travis Loberg, public works director, to remove the sign. Costs for sign fabrication and refabrication and sign removal were approximately $1,000. Benton said the owners believed the town was liable since they had approved the sign at each step of the process, including its placement in the right of way by the building inspector. “We did what you told us to do,” Benton said. Richard Schmidt commented that even if the building permit granted approval, it doesn’t negate other laws. Benton said the three shop owners were standing with the building inspector when the sign

was placed. She also pointed out that the previous council had said the building inspector had signed off on the permit. Trustee Eric Goold said if the previous council had told the owners they would be reimbursed, then they should be reimbursed. Town attorney Jim Briscoe said the owners were told they would be reimbursed for moving the sign only. Trustee Brian Ayers suggested reimbursing the owners $500. After discussion he moved the Town of Paonia pay the Galaxy Bike and Sport owners $550. Trustee Ross King seconded. Trustee Larry Wissbeck said $550 was a fair amount for the town to compensate the owners. “It’s not overly generous. It’s merely generous,” Wissbeck said. With that the motion was unanimously approved. Jim Briscoe said this satisfies all claims.

Seniors plan craft sale, lunch The Hotchkiss Senior Citizen Center, located at 276 W. Main Streeet in Hotchkiss, will serve sloppy joes Saturday, Nov. 17. A bake sale, craft tables, and tables with lots of goods for Christmas are also planned. To reserve a table call 872-3373.

The Creamery opens exhibit with reception on Nov. 9 One of the Creamery Arts Center’s premier presentations will be featured in the Peach Gallery from Nov. 9 to Dec. 10. The Sisters of the Eleventh Moon has again combined their diverse talents to bring their fourth annual show to the Creamery. Hendrika Cegielski, Connie Willett and Pennie Alexander will display artwork in many different media. Two North Fork Vision students, Abreaze Parra and Eliya Sorensen will be displaying in the Young Artists gallery, John Mitchell’s

paintings will be on the Wall and we will be welcoming hunters with a taxidermy display by Robert Stephenson in the main gallery. The three shows will have their opening reception at the Creamery Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to these wonderful shows, the opening reception will feature a book signing by local author and photographer, Carol Scott. Carol has written her first children’s book, “Bears, for the young and curious mind,” highlighting her photography

and the vast knowledge she has gained from the many years of snapping photos of these magnificent animals. Please join us and support our artists and enjoy local wines and micro brews, and tasty refreshments. Our Christmas boutique is now open with unique gifts under $50, something for everyone on your shopping list! While you’re shopping, how about a raffle ticket? Tickets are on sale now, $5 each or six for $25. We have three separate prizes; the first is a dinner for four cooked especially for

the winner by bestselling cookbook author Eugenia Bone, at her home! Second prize is a custom hand-carved screen door by John Willett and third prize is a one-hour flight around the valley for one with pilot Robert Hancock. Drawing will be held during the December opening reception (winner does not need to be present). The Creamery Arts Center is located at 165 W. Bridge Street in Hotchkiss. It is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Visit our website: creameryartscenter.org.

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Boys place fourth

Hotchkiss girls XC Champs BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss girls’ cross country team earned 16 points to claim the state 2A championship Saturday at Colorado Springs. It was the first cross country title for the school and for head coach Kelly Cowan. Five Hotchkiss runners finished in the top 25, and four finished in the

top 11. And they did it without any seniors. “It’s not often that a school will win with no seniors,” said Cowan. That makes next year look pretty promising. “They ran like we expected them to,” said Cowan. Natalie Anderson and Jennifer Celis, both juniors, placed fourth and fifth respectively,

and freshmen Sophia Schelle and Mae Anderson were 10th and 11th respectively. Sophomore Tiffany Clock finished a respectable 25th out of a field of 77 runners. “It’s a good way to end the year,” said Cowan. This year’s meets were held at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. A distinct feature of the course

is “Big Willis,” a stretch that climbs almost 300 meters and tests even the toughest of runners. But Hotchkiss runners train on hills. It’s what they’re used to. The girls’ team was

ranked first heading into the race, and Anderson was ranked third behind Amber Scott of the Crested Butte Community School and Telluride’s Rachel Hampton. Hampton upset Scott for the

win, and Lyons junior Miriam Roberts, who was ranked sixth, finished four seconds ahead of Anderson to place second. But before another Lyons runner could cross the HOT XC TO B7

Photo by Carrie Coats Photo by Carrie Coats Hotchkiss High School’s cross country team won its first-ever state title at the

Hotchkiss High School’s girls’ cross country team turned in an outstanding col- 2A state championships. Pictured with the trophy are: front, left to right, Jenni lective performance and won the 2A state championship. Pictured are Sophia Celis and coach Kelly Cowan. In the back row are Mae Anderson, Tiffany Clock, Schelle, Natalie Anderson, Mae Anderson, Jenni Celis and Tiffany Clock. Sophia Schelle and Natalie Anderson.

Bruins pummel PHS, 46-6 BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Cedaredge Bruins wrapped up a stellar football season with an 8-1 overall and 5-0 league record after a crushing 46-6 win Friday

over Paonia. The Bruins were also celebrating senior night, and their seniors didn’t let the crowd down. Senior fullback Carter Wasser scored two firstquarter touchdowns and

had a game-high 18 carries for 140 yards. The Bruins made a 99-yard drive and a 94-yard drive and ran for touchdowns on their first four possessions, and led 20-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge fullback Carter Wasser is just out of reach of Paonia’s Gunnar Chesnik in the Bruins 46-6 conference win over the Eagles. The loss ended the season for the Eagles while the Bruins (third seed) advance to first-round playoff action against 14-seed Centauri. The game is set for Nov. 3 in Cedaredge beginning at 1 p.m.

Paonia never recovered. Cedaredge played its starters throughout the game, and scored its final touchdown and PAT of the night to set the continuous clock in motion with 5:28 remaining in the game. “Our kids were wanting to make a statement that they are No. 1 in our league,” said head coach Brandon Milholland. With the exception of their season-opening loss to Eagle Valley and a 2120 win over Hotchkiss, the Bruins scored no fewer than 38 points against their opponents. They have averaged 120 yards passing and 245 yards rushing per game. Cedaredge enters firstround state playoffs as the No. 3 seed and will host No. 13 Centauri (72 overall, 4-1 Southern Peaks Conference) starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. This is the first time in 10 years the Bruins have made the playoffs, said Milholland, who took over as head coach in 2010. “The whole town’s excited.” Milholland credited player dedication, natural talent and hard work during the off season

for the winning record. “They decided to do it,” he said. Despite posting losing records the last two seasons, “They continued to believe in themselves, and in the coaches.” “They’ve got speed,” said Paonia head coach Scott Rienks, who praised Milholland for bringing the Bruins up to their potential. The Eagles failed to capitalize on two firsthalf opportunities to score from inside the five, and were forced to make adjustments at halftime when starters Jesse Reed and Will Austin were sidelined with injuries. Paonia’s only score came late in the first half after Keaton Kropp returned a kickoff to the Bruins’ 45. Austin caught two Coats passes to get Paonia inside the 10, and Coats connected on an eight-yard pass to Taylor Katzer for the score. The PAT attempt by Jorge Quinonez was deflected, leaving Paonia trailing 32-6 going into the half. Bruins quarterback Dante Markley had four carries for 17 yards. His

longest carry of seven yards was one of two second-quarter touchdowns. Reid Gates had 11 carries for 134 yards, and senior Carter Wasser ended his final conference game with 140 yards in 18 carries and two TDs. Gates added two touchdowns to his 134 rushing yards. Before it was all over, the Bruins had rushed for six of their seven touchdowns and 339 yards. Carter Wasser and Dustin Stracener each had six unassisted tackles, and Stracener scored the only defensive touchdown for the Bruins on an interception. Alejendro Alejandre was 4 of 7 in PATs after missing two kicks and having one blocked by Taylor Katzer. Paonia ended the season at 4-5, 3-2 and in third place in the Western Slope conference. Katzer had 14 receptions for 257 yards and had six interceptions. Austin led the Eagles in rushing and finished the season with more than 775 yards and 13 touchdowns. Paonia averaged 225 yards rushing per game.

Lady Bulldogs have best VB over 3 years BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

When she accepted the position as head volleyball coach for Hotchkiss in August, Kendall Roberts jumped at the opportunity. She had been waiting for a coaching position. She also knew it was a rebuilding year. Hotchkiss had suffered through two losing seasons as a 3A team, and this fall entered Class 2A competition. Hotchkiss was without a coach all summer, and the players took it upon themselves to work on their skills. The Lady Bulldogs

ended regulation play with two consecutive wins and a 4-6 league record. It was the team’s best season in three years. They were seeded sixth going into last week’s District 5 tournament at West Grand High School, and opened with losses against Vail Mountain and Rangely. They finished strong, posting a three-set win over Hayden. The team has come a long way, said Roberts, “And in more ways than just skills. Mentally. Attitudes. All-around work ethics. They’ve just completely changed.”

While this is her first job as head coach, Roberts is no stranger to competition, or to coaching. Roberts graduated from Hotchkiss High School in 2002, and was an all-state volleyball player and state-champion high jumper. Her school record of 5-foot-6 still stands. Coaching is in her blood. Roberts is the daughter of Colorado Mesa University head wrestling coach, Chuck Pipher, and the niece of Paonia head wrestling Photo by Tamie Meck coach Andy Pipher. Her Hotchkiss head coach Kendall Roberts, center, led the Lady Bulldogs to their uncle, Charlie Pipher, is best record in three years. Roberts, a former all-state volleyball player at HOT VB TO B6 Hotchkiss, sees a bright future for her team.

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Bulldogs on road for opening 1A playoff game BY RANDY SUNDERLAND General Manager

The Hotchkiss Bulldogs were definitely the top dawgs on Friday, Oct. 26, as they dominated the Meeker Cowboys in conference play. By halftime the Bulldogs were up 28-0, giving coach Zac Lemon the opportunity to play many of his younger players in the second half and give his starters a little rest as they head into playoff action this week. The Bulldogs end the regular season 7-2, and are seeded 10th in the 1A playoff bracket. They will begin on the road, playing Saturday in Wiggins (near Fort Morgan off I76). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The school is located at 320 Chapman Street. Comparing stats, the two teams are very similar — a strong run-

ning game and a stingy defense. On the season Hotchkiss has averaged more than 300 yards rushing per game, Wiggins has averaged just over 265 yards per game. The Bulldogs averaged nearly 70 yards per game through the air, Wiggins averaged nearly 53 yards per game. The Hotchkiss offense averaged 36.6 points per game while Wiggins averaged 32 points. Defensively, Hotchkiss gave up just over 14 points per game while Wiggins gave up 11.7 points. The Wiggins Tigers lost only one game this year, to Wray in a 14-7 contest. Wray is seeded fourth in the 1A bracket. The two losses for the Bulldogs were to Buena Vista (18-15) and

Cedaredge (21-20). Buena Vista is top ranked going into the playoffs and Cedaredge is seeded third. Interestly, Cedaredge is on the same side of the bracket and it is possible the Bulldogs could play the Bruins in the semifinal game. Hotchiss-Meeker On Friday night the Bulldogs jumped on the Cowboys quickly, scoring on their opening drive. The Bulldogs mounted another long drive on their next possession, with quarterback Josh Hardin capping off the drive with a rushing touchdown. With an advantage of both speed and size, the Bulldog defense was able to contain Meeker’s offense. Early in the second quarter the Cowboys

threatened, but the Bulldogs stopped them near the goal line on fourth down. On the next play, Hotchkiss took a lot of the fight out of the Cowboys when senior Jacobe Galley took the ball up the middle for 92 yards. On the night, Galley would find the end zone three times and roll up 280 yards of rushing. The Bulldogs ate up much of the clock on their next sustained drive, and took a commanding fourtouchdown lead when Galley scored again, this time from five yards out. At half time Hotchkiss enjoyed a substantial 28-0 lead. Meeker would manage a couple of scores in the second half, but in the Photo by Randy Sunderland end Hotchkiss cruised to Hotchkiss’ Jacobe Galley bowled over this Meeker an easy 35-12 victory. defender to put Hotchkiss up 28-0 just before half of the Friday night contest. Galley had an outstanding night, scoring three times and rushing for 280 yards.

Paonia girls fourth in CC BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Taylor Polson could have kept running when a fellow racer collapsed during last Saturday’s state 2A cross country meet. The junior was hoping to end the season in the top five and was running a strong race, said head coach Richard Hypio. Instead, she stopped to help Vangard senior Jessy Sweet, who was able to finish the race. It cost Polson valuable seconds. Despite the delay, Pol-

son finished ninth and the Paonia girls finished fourth with 57 points. Telluride finished third with 45 points. Her delay may have cost her that fifth-place finish, but it didn’t have an effect on the overall team finish. Hypio wasn’t surprised that she stopped. “That’s just the way she is,” he said. But then, any of Polson’s teammates would have done the same thing, said Hypio. Freshman Chelsea Meilner, whose best races this season have been on the hilly courses, finished

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15th with a time of 22:31 and Chelsy Reed rounded out the points for Paonia with a time of 23:31.6. First-year senior Mandy Bushta and junior Braiden Clement finished 52nd and 63rd respectively. It was a great way to end a great season, said Hypio. Everyone ran well and finished about where they were expected. Fourth place “is a realistic spot for us to be.” Junior Jason Sturgis, who was the only Paonia male to qualify for state, finished 28th. That was a major improvement over Photo by Tracy Sturgis last year’s state finish, The top 10 finishers at the state 2A cross country meet take to the podium. said Hypio. “For Jason, The Paonia girls, led by Taylor Polson (second from right), placed fourth. Polthat was a good time.” son finished ninth, despite stopping to help another runner who had collapsed This is the first year on the course. Also pictured, in Hotchkiss jerseys, (left to right) are Jenni Celis, that Paonia High School Natalie Anderson and Sophia Schelle. has had its own cross country teams. In the Center in Colorado past, Paonia runners Springs. It’s not the fastcommuted to Hotchkiss est course in the state by to run for the Bulldogs. any means, due largely The decision to split from to “Big Willis,” a stretch Hotchkiss was a good of the course early on one, said Hypio, who that climbs almost 300 was assistant coach for meters, testing even the Hotchkiss the past four toughest of runners. seasons. While they are “The course is really now competitors, the ath- nice for cross country,” letes continue to have a said Hypio, who estimatgood relationship and are ed that the team’s overall always supporting each times were off by about a other, even at the state minute and a half due to level. He the long admitclimb. ted that The terearly on rain he had offers experia lot of enced variety, some the surtrepidaface offers tion in good footaccepting ing, and the head the fact coaching that the position. tempera“It was ture was a good below decision,” freezing he said made Sunday. for great “In retrorunning spect, I’m Photo submitted condiso glad I tions. “It Skylar Kraai competed in the local Punt, Pass, Kick did.” was a competition for 10-11 year old boys in Delta on This Sept. 8 and placed first. Next was a trip to Grand perfect year’s day to Junction (Oct. 14) and the regional NFL Punt, Pass, meet race and Kick competition where he also placed first. The Photo by Tracy Sturgis was held a perfect PPK competition measures distance and accuracy, at the Paonia junior Jason Sturgis place to allowing one attempt in each of the three skills. The sprints to the finish at the race,” Norristop four scorers out of nine regional competitions state 2A cross country meet said Penrose advance to the state competition held in Denver in in Colorado Springs. Event December. Hypio.

Hot VB CONTINUED FROM B5 assistant wrestling coach at Western State College in Gunnison. Her younger sister, Grayson, helped lead the Paonia girls’ basketball team to a state championship in 2010. Grayson also hopes to coach one day. Her first season had its ups and downs, but overall, attitudes are good and skills are improving, said Roberts. “We just wish we had another season” to improve upon what they learned. Senior players, including middle hitter Savannah Rocha, see a big change in this year’s team. Rocha, a middle hitter, said her confidence

level going into district play was at an all-time high. “Coach said just hit the ball and you’ll get a kill, and that’s what’s happening.” said Rocha, After two seasons as an outside hitter, she started the season at middle, then shifted back to the outside. Rocha plays much taller than her height of 5-foot-8. A state-qualifying high jumper, she can drive in a power shot, or gently bypass the defense to put the ball in the hole. In the last two games of the season Rocha had 15 kills against Soroco, and made key blocks and kills in the win over Plateau

Valley. “We’ve had a lot more wins than the last two seasons, and I owe those wins to the coach.” “We’ve come far,” said senior middle hitter Kristina Deloury, adding that they would love to have more time to put their skills into practice. “We’ve seen how far we can go and what we can do.” The Lady Bulldogs will lose half of their varsity squad, including Faline Farmer, Christina Jaramilli, Ciara Beegle, Kati Evans and Sadie Smith. Roberts is already looking ahead to summer training, and to the 2013 season. She will have three returning

setters, including Kelli Buhrdorf, Jessie Violett and Arial Duncan. Outside hitters Mandi Chermak and Daryl Batt will be seniors, and blockers Brielle Palmer and Katie Richards will be juniors. Hotchkiss also had 16 freshmen and nine sophomores out for this year’s team. Richards, a 5-foot-10 blocker, played on junior varsity much of the season. Roberts pulled her in as a blocker for the district tournament. Richards said she’s already looking forward to next season. “We’ve become a big family,” said Richards with a smile. “It’s been really fun.”

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lady Panthers survive recent losses to make regional volleyball play BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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This year’s state cross country qualifiers for Delta High School had solid performances at the recently held meet in Colorado Springs. Beginning on the left is senior Jonathen Kinderknecht (61st), Cleo Whiting (10th), coach JB Lopez, Clarissa Whiting (11th), and junior Dustin Ownbey (55th).

Whitings place in top 15 at XC state meet BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Cleo and Clarissa Whiting completed their high school cross country careers with top 15 finishes in last week’s 4A Cross Country Championships at the NorrisPenrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Clarissa was ninth a year ago and Cleo 38th as the Lady Panthers finished the team race in 17th place. This year was a turnaround for the twins as Cleo garnered the higher place with a time of 19:48 to finish tenth. Clarissa clocked a time of 19:56.7 for an eleventh place finish.

There was no team score this year as there were only two runners for the Lady Panthers. The two talented runners will most likely be candidates for college track programs in the future, though their main focus will be on the best education available to them. In all, 221 runners competed in this year’s cross country championships in the girls’ division. Niwot’s Elise Cranny won the individual title in a time of 18:41.3. Durango’s Shannon Maloney placed third and Valerie Constein of Battle Mounain was fifth. For the boys, Dustin

Ownbey, who finished 103rd in 2010, wanted to have a better finish in this year’s state meet. His sights were set on being in the top 50 in 2012 and he wasn’t too far off. Ownbey completed the 5k race in 18:07.9 to place 55th in a field of 224 competitors. Ownbey, a junior, will have a shot at moving up the finish ladder in 2013 when he returns. Senior Jonathen Kinderknecht missed last year’s state meet and was wanting to stay as close to his teammate (Ownbey) as he possibly could. Kinderknecht had a good run at the state meet and placed 61st.

At last look, Delta High School’s volleyball team was still ranked 29th in the Maxpreps Freeman volleyball rankings. That could change with last week’s double losses to Glenwood Springs and Summit. Those rankings are updated every Thursday and Monday. Delta had one of its Glenwood Springs letdowns last Thursday, Oct. 25. The Lady Demons seem to have Delta’s number when the Panthers come to town. Last week’s visit was one of those days. Delta had to battle a very determined Demons squad on every point. Neither team put together a wild run that would have produced an easy winner. The two teams traded points for most of the first set with Delta easing to a 24-21 lead late. Somewhere along the final six points for the Lady Demons, Delta lost the wheels on their wagon. Glenwood surprised the Panthers with a big run to score a 27-25 win. Glenwood took control early in the second set and had a sizeable lead before Delta began a rally. Unfortunately, the Demons were able to stop

the rally and pulled off a 25-17 win. Another see-saw battle was waged in set three. In the end, Glenwood had too much moxy and had a spurt that produced a 2523 decision. Delta (12-11 overall and 6-6 league) finished the regular season in third place. Battle Mountain had the same league mark Delta had, but they were one game back in overall standings at 1111. Summit came to town on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (11-11 and 5-7) came a long way as the season progressed to score some impressive wins over the top three in league standings. After going 2-8 in their first 10 matches, the Lady Tigers have won nine of the last 12 contests played, including a seven-match win streak. Against the Tigers, Delta started slow and fell in set one (25-16). Delta played better in set two with a run that left them short in a 25-22 loss. Trailing 2-0 in matchplay, the Lady Panthers rallied in the next two sets to earn wins of 2515 and 25-18 to tie the match at 2-2. Delta fell behind in set five but was working on

a comeback when they suffered a letdown that turned into a 15-10 loss. Palisade finished at the top of the league standings with a record of 12-2 in league play and 15-8 overall. Glenwood Springs was second at 93 and 15-7. Summit finished the regular season with records of 5-7 and 11-11. Delta coach Renee Cronenberg was disappointed with the loss but noted her squad still had a shot at making the playoffs. “Our fate is in the hands of someone other than ourselves,” noted Cronenberg. Some questionable calls down the stretch left coaches and fans alike scratching their heads. The Panthers managed to get a second chance as they enter the 2012 4A Volleyball Regionals as the number 29 seed. Delta is part of a threeteam tournament to be hosted by the number eight seed, Durango, on Saturday (Oct. 3). Joining the Panthers and Demons is number 17 seed Pueblo West. Delta plays Pueblo West to start Saturday’s action. Winners from the 12 regional competitions will advance to the State Championships in Denver.

Delta gridders fall 21-0 BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Excitement was high with the Delta Panthers taking on Rifle’s Bears in 3A WSL play. The connotations for Delta were a bit higher than for Rifle should the Panthers win. After knocking off Palisade a week ago, the Panthers believed they could pull off their second straight upset in as many weeks. Rifle had other ideas, however, and held on to score a 21-0 win. Rifle, the state’s number one ranked team, did not have an easy time posting its seventh WSL win and ninth overall win against no losses. Delta did everything possible to help the Bears; from turnovers to mistakes on penalties that kept drives alive. The opening drive of the game was going well for the Panthers until an errant pass from Mitch White-

side was intercepted by Rifle’s Aaron Wagler at the Bears’ 35-yard line. Rifle took the ball 65 yards on nine plays to score the game’s first touchdown on a two-yard run by Ryan Moeller. A PAT kick by Marcos Gutierrez made it 7-0 with 2:49 left in the first quarter. Moeller, who had scored five touchdowns in three different games this season, was held to that first-quarter score. Delta, trailing 7-0 in the second period, had a drive going that began on the Panthers’ 37 and had moved to the Bears’ five. Two straight procedure penalties moved the ball back to the 15 where the drive stalled. A 25yard field goal attempt by Alex Quintero was no good, thwarting a great scoring opportunity. Rifle began its next drive from its own 20 and mostly with a solid

ground game, moved 80 yards in 12 plays to score its second touchdown on a 10-yard pass play from quarterback Adam Rice to Tanner Quick with 26.2 left before halftime. Gutierrez’s kick made it 14-0 at the break. An 18-yard run from Kellin Leigh on the first play of the drive provided momentum for the Bears. Rifle got the ball first in second half play and a 17-yard scamper by Leigh and a 23-yard run by Moeller helped the Bears go 68 yards on 11 plays that ended on a one-yard plunge by Rice. The kick by Gutierrez made the score 21-0 at the 6:14 mark of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Delta began its final drive of the game from its own 20. The drive started early in the quarter and was still in progress near the end of play. Delta controlled the tempo of the game, and the clock, with an 18-play drive that stalled on Rifle’s 13 when Zach Decker fumbled the ball away. The Bears ran five plays, with the final play being a kneel-down by Rice to end the game. Unofficially, Moeller ran the ball 26 times for 190 yards and one touchdown. Leigh was credited with 91 yards on 12 carries. The Bears finished with 313 yards rushing on 46 carries. Rice was one of three in the passing department for just 10 yards. Delta’s offense was paced by the passing game. Whiteside threw 26 times and had 15 completions for 141 yards

and one interception. The leading receiver for Delta was Chris Black who finished with 90 yards on 10 receptions. Ryan Whiteside had three catches for 45 yards. The Panthers are currently shown with a 5-2 record in league play and 6-3 overall. Palisade (5-2 and 7-2) and Eagle Valley (5-2 and 7-2) are both listed ahead of the Panthers in league standings. In reality, Delta is the second-place team on tie-breakers with the two teams as the Panthers have defeated both in league play. Only the overall record has the two teams listed higher than the Panthers. Delta will most likely take over sole possession of second-place if Rifle can defeat Eagle Valley in the final regular season game for both teams this week. Delta, even though they have beaten both Eagle Valley and Palisade, is shown below the two schools in wild card point rankings. Depending where you get your information, Eagle Valley is listed in either fourth or fifth while Palisade is either 11th or 12th. Delta is shown in 12th or 13th place. If the Panthers hold on to either of those positions they should make the post-season playoffs. This week’s schedule has Delta playing its regular season finale in Steamboat Springs against a Sailors squad that is seventh in league standings with records of 2-5 and 4-5.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta junior Brittanny Brasfield makes contact with a kill shot by a Summit player last week. The Lady Panthers took the match to five sets before falling 3-2; 16-25, 22-25, 25-15, 25-18, and 10-15. Delta made the playoffs as the number 29 seed.

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Delta’s Hunter Brasfield (5) keeps to the outside shoulder of a defender in an attempt to turn Rifle’s Kellin Leigh back toward the middle of the Panther defense. Rifle survived a determined Delta effort to remain undefeated with a 21-0 victory.

CONTINUED FROM B5 finish line, Celis, Schelle and Mae Anderson were already there. The boys team posted the best performance in school history, said Cowan, placing fourth with 53 points. Andrew Tiedemann, a first-year sophomore, placed 10th with a time of 17 minutes, 49.4 seconds, with Kurt Katzdorn and Tyrell Clock placing 21st and 30th. Senior Cody Bartlett entered the race ranked fourth, but was among several top run-

ners to finish well behind their ability level. It’s just one of those things that can’t be explained, said Cowan. “It happens every year at state.” While Katzdorn and Bartlett will graduate, the other three state qualifiers are sophomores, and that’s something that gives Cowan confidence that the boys will have a strong team next year. “You plan on having everyone come back,” said Cowan, “and you also hope that a couple more come out.”

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Ben Johnson selected Denver Broncos high school coach of week

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Before each game, Delta High School’s football team joins together as a team and makes ready to rush the field behind a Panther banner carried by a designated player of the week. Last week the honor of leading the team onto the field was bestowed upon senior Shylo Holden (45). Delta played well against Rifle’s Bears but could not find enough offense in a 21-0 loss.

The Denver Broncos high school coach of the week award, in its 17th year, will have 10 honorees during the regular season. The NFL Youth Fund will present a check for $1,000 to the school’s program. Ben Johnson joins Overland’s Seth Replogle, Fountain-Fort Carson’s Mitch Johnson, Eaton’s Bill Mondt, Chaparral’s John Vogt, Fruita Monument’s Sean Mulvey, McClave’s Shawn Randel and The Classical Academy’s David Bervig as winners in 2012. A coach of the year will be announced at the Broncos’ Dec. 30 game against Kansas City at Sports Authority Field at Mile High and receive $2,000. Coaches are selected by a panel consisting of Neil H. Devlin, The Denver Post; Billy Thompson, the Broncos;

and Andy Lindahl, KOA 850 AM. At the time of this notification, Delta was ranked ninth in the Denver Post 3A coaches/ media poll. Delta’s record at the time was 6-2 overall and 5-1 in league play. Now the Panthers are 6-3 and 5-2 following last week’s loss to Rifle. Johnson began his coaching career as an assistant at Indian

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Springs, Nev., in 1994 and was the head coach from 1995-97; was head coach at Chaparral, Las Vegas, Nev., from 1998-2001 and then at Sierra Vista, Las Vegas, from 2002-04; was an assistant at Olathe High School from 200608; and has been the head coach at Delta High School since 2009. Johnson was born in Gunnison and graduated from Gunnison High School in 1989. He earned degrees in education, social studies and physical education from Wayne State (Neb.) in 1994. The 43-year old Johnson teaches P.E. at Delta and also coaches freshman baseball. In high school, Johnson was a running back and linebacker for the Cowboys from 1985-88 and was selected to the allGunnison Valley League team as a senior.

Lady Bruins end 2012 volleyball campaign BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

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Beauty and the Bling owners Sara Clay (left) and Nicole Williams present Delta High School assistant principal Kelly McCormick with a check for $500. The money was donated to the school following donations from fans at the recent Pink Night volleyball game between Delta and Montrose. A number of pink Panther volleyball shirts were donated by Beauty and the Bling for the event.

The Cedaredge Lady Bruins wrapped up their 2012 volleyball campaign with last weekend’s 3A tournament play in Grand Junction at Central High School. Cedaredge finished the regular season near the middle of the pack in 3A WSL standings with a final league mark of 3-6 and 5-15 overall. In tournament action, the Lady Bruins were unable to repeat their 3-1 win over Grand Valley on Oct. 20. Grand Valley came

out strong in the opening round for both teams and came away with a 3-0 decision on Oct. 26. Cedaredge bowed out of the tournament with a 3-0 loss to Gunnison in its second contest of the day. Against the Lady Cardinals, Cedaredge played its closest set in a 25-23 loss in set one. Grand Valley kept the pressure on in set two and went on to score a 25-19 win and go up 2-0 in match play. The third set was yet another close battle between the two teams

with Grand Valley scoring a 25-21 decision. Grand Valley’s Kyra Chenoweth had nine kills in the match. In its second match of the day, Cedaredge faced number one seed Gunnison. The Lady Cowboys were not in the mood for anything but getting down to business. Gunnison took the match with straight set wins of 2510, 25-14, and 25-11. Gunnison (9-0 and 20-3 overall) went on to win the tournament with wins over Grand Valley, Cedaredge, Coal Ridge and Roaring Fork.

PHS drops three matches BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

As Western Slope League champions, the Lady Eagles were guaranteed a spot in this

week’s regional volleyball tournament, regardless of where they placed at the District 5 tournament. They would rather they had earned it with

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wins. But, after opening 3-0 wins over eighthseeded Soroco and No. 5 West Grand in pool play, Paonia lost the final three matches to place fourth. Only the top three teams advance to this week’s regional tournament. “A lot of teams don’t get that second chance,” said head coach Krista Carsten, whose only loss prior to the tournament was against Olathe. “Fortunately, our level of play throughout the season carries us through to regionals.” Paonia entered the district tournament at West Grand High School with a 9-0 league record

and seeded first. No. 4 Meeker (17-7 overall, 73 Western Slope League) was also coming off of 3-0 district wins over West Grand and Soroco, and won the first set against Paonia, 25-22. They went on to defeat the Lady Eagles in a best of five series (25-22, 18-25, 2523, 17-25, 16-14). “We were not as on top of our game defensively,” said Carsten. It wasn’t that they were tired, since they were still jumping and blocking well. “But we just didn’t put the ball away.” Vail Mountain had gone undefeated on Friday, and kept up its momentum Saturday morning, defeating

Paonia in four sets. Vail Mountain is a big team that is known for its big hits. Paonia’s blockers had a hard time shutting down their outside hitters, and were caught off guard by their setter, whose second-touch taps over the net cost them valuable points. The Lady Gore Rangers libero was excellent at receiving serves, said Carsten, who didn’t play a libero this season. Paonia had averaged almost 14 aces per game going into the tournament, but scored only one against Vail Mountain. Paonia ended the tournament with a two-set loss to Rangely (13-8, 8-

2). With a 20-4 record, they remain in the top 10 in Colorado Preps rankings, but will have to work hard this week if they plan to earn a trip to state, said Carsten. Paonia and Meeker, which was 4-2 to place second at West Grand, will travel to Vail Mountain this Friday for the regional tournament. The winners of each of the eight regional tournaments move on, and four more teams will be selected according to the MaxPreps Freeman ranking system. It won’t be an easy week of practice, said Carsten. “The focus still needs to be on our side of the net.”

Paonia, Montrose play in peewee super bowl come-from-behind win in the fourth quarter, said Mendoza. In Saturday’s While high school semifinals they defeated playoff season is just the Delta Jaguars, again getting started, the by a score of 8-6, scorPaonia Eagles fifth and ing a fourth-quarter sixth grade peewee team touchdown and safety is already deep in the to advance to the Super Bowl. Mendoza, who has coached in the league since 1993, said this is the third team he has sent to the Super Bowl. The 2009 team was the last to claim the championship. Mendoza said they have a little bit of scouting information on the Aztecs (and Montrose likely has some information on them), and it should be a competitive game. “We’re just hoping they play four quarters,” as they have all Photo by Carrie Coats season, he said, adding The five Lady Bulldogs responsible for Hotchkiss’ first-ever state title in cross that the kids are very country are pictured above. From the left is Tiffany Clock, Mae Anderson, positive about the game. “We have a good chance.” Natalie Anderson, Jenni Celis and Sophia Schelle.

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DCI Sports Writer

playoffs and will face the Montrose Aztecs this Saturday for the championship. “The kids are very excited,” said head coach Adam Mendoza. This year’s team has

19 players, seven of whom are in sixth grade. They finished the season with a 6-2 record and have won both playoff games. Last Wednesday they squeaked past the Delta Thundercats with an 8-6

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State pulls $79k grant awarded to Cedaredge BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A $79,000 grant awarded to the Town of Cedaredge for its sewage treatment plant design work will not be coming through after all, the trustees were told on Oct. 18. The grant awarded from the Colorado Water Quality Improvement Fund was announced last month and reported in the DCI. It has been rescinded because of an accounting error on the part of the agency, a division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The town has asked for a letter explaining in detail the mistake that prompted the false award and subsequent reversal. The accounting error in the state fund eliminated Cedaredge’s grant which had been prioritized at number

seven. The town’s money was eliminated when the list of grantees was shortened to five. There will be an as yet undetermined setback in the sewer treatment plant project because of the snafu, said Dave Smith, public works director. The town has also made some preliminary budget calculations for next year based on the grant. A separate grant for the sewer plant project, a DOLA grant of $20,000 for sewer plant site studies, is still good, Smith said. An initial report looking at seven or eight possible locations for the sewer plant is expected to be available soon, Smith said. Some available property west of Highway 65 is being looked at, as well as a site at the golf course grounds maintenance area, he added.

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For another season A orderly orchard begins to shed its fall colors and await another season of production north of Cedaredge.

No waste in food bank’s effort BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Nothing goes to waste in the good-hearted effort of 40 or more dedicated volunteers who show up on time when needed, willing to help and to work keeping the Surface Creek Community Services food bank’s mission abreast of a growing need. Known to most people as the Cedaredge Food Bank, the local institution in operation for over a decade has been facing an uphill trek in recent years of serving a growing number of families and individuals even as donations have lately tapered off. Over 200 families per month comprised of almost 700 individuals turn to the local food bank monthly for food to supplement their monthly nutritional needs. Food bank board member Nelson Cederberg points out that almost as many local families now use the food bank every month as did those in the food bank’s entire first year of operation. He and other board members are grateful and always thankful for the generosity

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Volunteers arrive at the Cedaredge Food Bank with a weekly load of supplies, some of them donated, from the Food Bank of the Rockies distribution center in Grand Jucntion. of the individuals, businesses, groups, organizations and especially of the community’s churches for their faithful support for the food bank. But what they see now as an increasing incidence of unemployment in the valley has contributed to a two-pronged challenge of increased demand

Temporary closure at Cedaredge Town Hall The Cedaredge Town Board has scheduled a Thursday, Nov. 8, special meeting to discuss final arrangements for a temporary closure of the town hall building later this month for abatement and remediation of mold. An information advisory issued by the town government states the project will result in the closure also of the Cedaredge Food Bank and

chamber of commerce offices from Nov. 20-25. The food bank board of directors decided Monday to cease operations from Monday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Nov. 26, to accommodate the work. The town’s information advisory advises residents to call town hall for further information, The main number is 856-3123.

and declining contributions. “Donations have gone down a lot this year and we hope they pick up. More people are out of work,” explains board member Donna Christenson. The Cedaredge Food Bank operates with a budget totally dependent on donations of supplies and cash. To ensure that supporters get the absolute best use of their cash contributions to the effort, Christenson, the food bank’s buyer, shops for food values locally and statewide with the aim of stretching every last penny spent as far as it can go to provide fresh and nutritious meals for local families. Our own area food vendors and grocers are tops on Christenson’s shopping list when sales provide the dollarstretching buy signals she’s always looking for. Local ag producers also donate generously to the food bank. But in addition to that, every Thursday evening

Christenson goes online and makes up a weekly shopping list of supplies available from Food Bank of the Rockies. The Denver-based food bank makes available staples, fresh produce, and even frozen meat through other suppliers at prices that are just unbelievably low, or even for free. It’s hard to stretch a food budget dollar farther than that. “We really do buy a lot of food for the money we spend,” says Christenson. The financial efficiency of the food bank’s operations is being supplemented more and more by another community response to the growing need: the food bank pot luck events being hosted by businesses and other private groups. With the donation of a nonperishable food item or items to the food bank, local people are benefitted with services ranging from travelog presentations to appointments with a physician. The focus on efficiency and on making sure that nothing goes to waste reaches beyond financial stewardship. Each Surface Creek area family making a monthly visit to the food bank is asked to complete a check list of food items they are not able to use. This

ensures that no item ever leaves the food bank’s shelves only to be spoiled or wasted at home. The Cedaredge Food Bank will hold one of its semiannual food drives on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Cedaredge Mercantile. Shoppers will be able to pick up a few extra sale items to leave with the food bank volunteers who will be on hand to load them for restocking the shelves before an always busy holiday season. And, as if helping to fill an ongoing community need wasn’t enough, the food bank’s board and volunteers go even farther for the holidays. This year again they will assemble over 200 special Christmas boxes, including certificates for fresh meat purchases especially intended to make holidays a little more festive for their local clients. Speaking of donations, Cederberg tells of one lady who had been a regular client of the food bank for two years. On day she came in during the weekly distribution but not to take any food back home with her. She handed him a donation check for $50. “I just got a job,” she explained, and I want to give something back.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

The red packing shed just north of Eckert will be the site of the annual benefit fruit sale this Saturday, Nov. 3.

Annual fruit sale set for Saturday BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Ron Sunderland

State champs The Cedaredge High School Marching Band claimed the Class 1A state championship for the second year in a row. The band competed at CSU-Pueblo Monday, outpacing performances from Platte Valley, Monte Vista and Gunnison en route to the state title.

An annual event anticipated by many people in Surface Creek Valley and beyond is scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, Nov. 3. The annual Fritchman’s Orchard end-of-season sale of premium fruit leftover from the past season will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. if supplies don’t run out before then. “As always, there will be cookies and coffee for everyone who comes by,” said Darlene Fritchman. Featured at the event will be several varieties of locally-grown apples from the Fritchman’s own orchards.

The event has been happening at the Fritchman store on Highway 65 just north of Eckert for 10 or 12 years, Darlene added. Every year, Fritchman’s holds the sale as a benefit for a local cause or community organization. There is hardly a worthwhile effort in the valley that hasn’t benefitted from the sale over the years. This year, one of the valley’s most involved and service organizations, the Surface Creek Valley Lions Club with its many community activities and projects, will benefit from the proceeds of the sale. Lions will be on hand this Saturday for the event.

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Cedaredge Town Hall CLOSURE — November 20-25 — The Town of Cedaredge has been monitoring air quality in Town Hall for many years with annual tests the last three years. A recent test has provided enough information to proceed with abatement and remediation for mold including removing all existing carpet. The proposed project is scheduled November 20 to 25, closing Town Hall, Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank and the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce Office. The Board of Trustees will make a final decision on November 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. regarding expenditures, town hall closure and other agenda items. The project cost is estimated at about $45,000 with reseal of the roof completed in October, removal of contaminated building materials, antimicrobial treatment to areas of concern, removal of all carpet with replacement in office space, inexpensive surfaces for other portions and adding air purifiers within office space. Improving air quality is of highest importance to staff that are exposed without the option of introducing fresh air daily, however the Town is recommending additional precautions to be carried out by the Food Bank and Chamber. For more information call Town Hall. Water & Sewer Billing Drop Box will be closed November 17th to November 25th. Please make other arrangements for billing drop off.

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Cedaredge okays fence code BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Cedaredge trustees adopted a comprehen-

Program on Nepal free at Stolte Nepal Naturally: Take a journey through a mysical land, meet the people, visit exotic temples, walk the winding back alleys of Freak Street of Kathmandu, hike the Annapurna Himalayan foothills... Go Native. This free presentation sponsored by Friends of the Cedaredge Library will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Stolte Shed in Cedaredge’s Pioneer Town.

sive fence code at their meeting on Oct. 18. The code, explained planning commission chairman Al Smith, applies to some new construction and grandfathers in all existing fences. The ordinance was not adopted as an emergency, so it will take effect in 30 days from adoption. In other business at its Oct. 18 meeting the town board dealt with the following matters: • Police Chief Robert Yant reported that some traffic congestion is still occurring at the elementary school, particularly at student pick-up in the afternoon. In some instances, parents are avoiding the traffic tieups by dropping off their children on the east side of Grand Mesa Drive and either letting them walk

Food, handcrafts fill three locations The seventh annual Holiday Craft Festival in Cedaredge will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the festival will fill three locations with a wide variety of handcrafted items by area artisans and craft persons. The festival is housed in the Stolte Shed at Pioneer Town, Cedaredge United Methodist Church at 3rd and Aspen, and in the lower level of the Masonic Hall at 3rd and West Main Street. Each location is filled to the brim with items for all tastes and pocketbooks. In addition, a Navajo Taco lunch for only $5 is being offered at the Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m. Come early — this delicious meal sold out last year. Along with all the items created by the Let’s Get Craft Club members of the church,

a huge bake sale features apple and peach pies and other baked treats. Get your big pretzel covered with butter, salt or sugar and cinnamon. In the Masonic Hall, area crafters offer their best products for sale as the Eastern Star ladies serve a $5 lunch of your choice of a hamburger or brat with all the trimmings. At the Stolte Shed, along with tables full of creative handmade items, Santa Claus invites the young and old to pass on their fondest desires for Christmas. Photos with Santa can be purchased at $10 a sheet. For more information on this fundraiser, which is supported by the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, contact Jo Ann Price at 835-3065.

across the highway or escorting them across. • A representative of the town’s insurance carrier explained an increase in Cedaredge’s $51,000 premium for its casualty and liability coverage: town property is being insured that hasn’t been included in the rate in the past. The town’s annual premium has almost doubled since 1997, its first year with insurer CIRSA. Since that time its operating expense budget has tripled and the value of town-owned property has quadrupled, said representative Patrick Priest. The trustees have instructed the town administrator to shop the town insurance business

to other bidders this year. • The trustees approved an increase in the public rate daily green fees from $21 to $22 for nine holes, and from $39 to $40 for 18 holes. Other rates remain unchanged. • A liquor license renewal for Short Branch Liquors was approved. • An agreement with the Surface Creek Historical Society was approved ratifying the transfer of water shares to the town in lieu of monthly water and sewer fees. • The town administrator was instructed to enter final negotiations with a vendor for a financial software upgrade priced at approximately $29,000.

VFW plans Veterans Day pancake breakfast To celebrate Veterans Day, Grand Mesa VFW Post 9221 and its Ladies Auxiliary will serve a pancake breakfast. Allyou-can-eat buttermilk pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee will be served Saturday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 10:30 a.m.

Please take note of the new location — Cedaredge Community Center on NW 2nd Street. The cost is $6 for adults, $2 for children 612 and free for children under the age of 6. Proceeds support the VFW’s youth programs.

Volunteers will collect food donations Nov. 17 On Saturday, Nov. 17, a food drive will be held to help the Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank. Volunteers from the food bank will be collecting food at the Cedaredge FoodTown store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The number of families needing assistance from the food bank is growing each month, with the food bank now serving over 200 families from the Surface Creek Valley each month. The food bank serves residents with the zip codes of 81410, 81413, 81414 and 81418. The Surface Creek

Valley community has always been very supportive of the food bank and it is hoped that support continues Nov. 17 when volunteers will be accepting and boxing non-perishable items. Cash donations, which are tax-deductible, will also be accepted with the money used to purchase other needed items. Fill your grocery baskets with a few extra items and donate generously to the food bank on Saturday, Nov. 17. For more information, call SCCS president Jean Weisbeck at 399-7714.

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New archery range near Delta Archery season is over but there’s no reason to stop shooting your bow. A new archery range is now open at the Escalante State Wildlife Area west of Delta. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife range is free and open to the public every day. The eight haybale targets are spread out to allow archers to shoot from various distances and angles. “Whether you’re an experienced bow hunter Photo submitted George Butcher of Delta with the nice 6x6 bull he or a novice just learning, it’s important to practice took on Oct. 20 hunting in Southwest Colorado. with your bow as much as

Delta hunter gets a nice, big bull elk BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

This year’s elk hunt had a picture perfect ending for Delta County resident George Butcher. Butcher, a former combat Marine and owner of Carbcomm International here, took one shot and made it good to down a 6x6 bull at 361 yards. The round that did the job was a 300 Weatherby mag. “I hunted about 20

miles south of Pagosa Springs,” he said. “I got into about 150 elk (Saturday, Oct. 20) in the morning at 10,800 feet. “The herd had seven bulls in it, but I couldn’t get a shot with all the cows in the way. “I took my bull late in the afternoon. He was with another bull and about 20 cows, a really big animal; probably about 800 pounds,” he said.

Public invited to Veterans Day school assembly A program to honor all area veterans for their service to our country is planned for November 12 from 2:15 until 3:00 p.m. at the Cedaredge High School. Each year the Cedaredge VFW Post 9221 and Ladies Auxiliary plan an assembly with Cedaredge High School and Cedaredge Middle School to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The public is invited and encouraged to attend as a way of saying “thank you.” Students will participate in the flag presentation and a color guard will be present. Patriotic

music will fill the air and a short video will be shown. Essays will be read by the Cedaredge High School’s first place winner of the Voice of Democracy essay contest and the Cedaredge Middle School’s winner of the Patriotic Pen essay contest.

Ticket sales brisk for Veterans’ Ball BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Ticket sales have been brisk for the Veteran’s Ball to take place Nov. 10 in Cedaredge, reports event organizer Cathy Meskel. “We are going to have a spectacular event honoring our veterans in Cedaredge,” she said. The date of the event is auspicious, she explains. Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11 and the 237th birthday of the United State’s Marine Corps, formed in 1775, is the same day of the event, she pointed out. The event at the Stolte Shed is a way that Meskel and other organizers and supporters can express gratitude to veterans for their service. “It’s my way to tell them from my heart,” she said. The Veteran’s Ball being planned is not a

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director Alan Bull announced that producers can enroll in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2011 crop year losses beginning Oct. 22. Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011. “Eligible producers who experienced a 2011 crop loss can contact the Delta County Farm Service Agency office to learn more about the SURE

program,” said Bull. “All eligible farmers and ranchers must sign up for 2011 SURE benefits before the June 7, 2013 deadline,” he said. To qualify for a SURE payment, the producer’s operation must be located in a county that was declared a disaster for 2011 and have at least a 10 percent production loss that affects one crop of economic significance. Producers with agricultural operations located outside a disaster county are eligible for SURE benefits if they had a production loss greater or equal to 50 percent of the normal production on the farm. Delta County received a primary Secretarial Disaster Designation during 2011. This means Delta County producers can apply for SURE benefits as long as all other eligibility requirements are met. To meet program eligibility requirements,

Discussion of Gunnison deer plan moved to Dec. 6 The proposed deer management plans for the Gunnison Basin will be discussed for the first time before the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission at its December meeting in Colorado Springs. It was decided by Parks and Wildlife staff in Denver last week that the plans would be discussed at the commission’s meeting Dec. 6-7 rather than the Nov. 8 meeting in Yuma. The change was made because of a full agenda for the November meeting. The change will also make it more convenient for hunters from Gunnison and other areas in western Colorado to attend the meeting. The December meet-

money-making event, Meskel said. The planning included making 60 tickets available for free to veterans and active duty military. Another 60 tickets priced at $20 were to be made available for military spouses and military supporters. If ticket sales run short to cover costs, the project has an “angel” who will cover cost overruns. The angel is a couple who lives in DeBeque and who share Meskel’s gratitude for the military. The dinner will be catered by Les and DJ Mergelman. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Stolte Shed Tickets are available at the Apple Blossom Country Store on Grand Mesa Drive across from Dollar General. The phone is 856-7522.

Disaster assistance sign-up is underway

Assistance for crop losses Wind power during 2011 guide now available through available federal program A new resource created for Colorado agricultural producers and rural dwellers eliminates guess-work for landowners interested in harnessing wind power. The booklet and video cover the three phases of any wind project: economic feasibility determination, pre-installation preparation, and installation and commissioning. Aspects such as site preparation, soil testing, foundation engineering, grid interconnection and permitting are also discussed. Visit www.colorado. gov/ag/energy and clicking on “Delta Wind Energy” to view the guide.

possible,” said Carl NilFor information about to: http://wildlife.state. son, an avid bow hunter hunting in Colorado, go co.us/Pages/Home.aspx. and the property technician at the state wildlife area. “It takes a lot of skill to hunt competently with a bow. This range will give people a convenient place to practice.” To get to the range from downtown Delta, turn SHOP NOW! west on 5th Street, also known as G Road, and go Storewide Sale ~ 30% off 5.2 miles to the wildlife OPEN EACH THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY • 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. area. The entrance to the 11468 Hwy 65 • Eckert • 970-210-9402 range is on the north side www.cokarleenskaleidoscope.com of the road and the parkEmail: letsgotokarleens@hotmail.com ing lot is clearly marked. Access to the range is by foot through the gate.

ing agenda will be set in mid-November and posted on the Parks and Wildlife web site. The draft management plans can be viewed at http://wildlife.state. co.us/Hunting/BigGame/. The plans will provide the framework for how deer populations and hunting are managed in specific geographic areas in the basin. The three plans are for the Taylor Park herd, Game Management Units 55 and 551; the Powderhorn herd, GMUs 66 and 67; and the West Elk herd, GMU 54. Early in the summer Colorado Parks and Wildlife posted surveys for each of the plan areas on its website to solicit comments from hunters

and others interested in deer in the Gunnison Basin. More than 900 comments were received and taken into consideration for the draft plans. The public can continue to comment on the plans on the web site through Nov. 16. Comments can also be submitted to Brandon Diamond, terrestrial biologist in Gunnison. Mail comments to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, attention: Brandon Diamond, 300 West New York Ave., Gunnison, CO 81230. Or send comments via e-mail to Brandon. diamond@state.co.us. Final approval to the plans will be made by the Parks and Wildlife Commission at its January meeting.

producers must have obtained a policy or plan of insurance for all insurable crops through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and obtained Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on noninsurable crops, if available, from FSA. Eligible farmers and ranchers who meet the definition of a socially disadvantaged, limited resource or beginning farmers or ranchers do not have to meet this requirement. Forage crops intended for grazing are not eligible for SURE benefits. For more information on SURE program eligibility requirements contact the Delta FSA Office located at 690 Industrial Blvd. in Delta, telephone 874-5726 ext. 116 or visit the website at www.fsa. usda.gov/sure.

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Annual Harvest Dinner to be served in Eckert Eckert Presbyterian Church will serve its annual Harvest Dinner Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, coleslaw, dinner

roll, choice of dessert and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for children under the age of 6. For more information about this community event, call Carol Vela at 835-3388.

Immanuel Lutheran plans annual bazaar, chili dinner The women of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Paonia, have been preparing homemade crafts for their annual bazaar, which will be held this year on Tuesday, Nov. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. A variety of delicious baked goods will also be offered. A chili dinner will be

served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner includes chili, cornbread, salad and a drink for $5. Pie will be available for $1. For take-out dinners, call 527-3232. Proceeds from the bazaar will be used to support the church’s ministries.

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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

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Siaosi Prescott, the new minister at Delta United Methodist Church, shared some of his Tongan traditions Saturday, Oct. 27. With help from his Tongan friends in Salt Lake City, he hosted a luau for the church. They roasted three pigs on an open pit in front of the church, cooked traditional Tongan fare like baked taro root, and did a presentation of native South Pacific dances.

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MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP 164 Grand Blvd. (The LORD Cometh) (Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday School Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All Welcome EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Benjamin y Eunice Aviña Addlescentes – 874-0517 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical Predicacion Culto de la Tarde y Niños Miercoles: Family Night Jovenes

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.”

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ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 www.saintandrewsdelta.org Father Daniel Jones Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Please call: for feast day services schedule

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 763 Meeker St., Delta Pastor: Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday Morning Worship Prayer Meetings Wednesday

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

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

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN 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

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. For more information call 626-3347

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

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(Way of the Messiah) Community Messianic Fellowship First Baptist Church in Delta 1250 Pioneer Road • 589-6142 Saturday 10:00 a.m.

175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Minister Windell Howard Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

NORTH FORK CHURCH OF CHRIST 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m. Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

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ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Loyal to the orthodox Christian faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Pastor Tom Seibert Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, First Monday each month 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer/Communion Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. Pastors David & Michele Murphy 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday: www.allsaintslutheranco.org Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Time 9:00 a.m. Tom Lange, Pastor Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Annointed preaching to follow Worship 10:00 a.m. Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Adult Bible Class 9:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays) 710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 AGAPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Gary Culp Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m. OF DELTA Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 326 Main St., Suite 103 (Columbine Mall), Delta ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH Please call for information about 290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 (970)201-7013 Bible studies and Prayer times Cedaredge, CO 81413 Pastor Jason Havertape Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Mass Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass FIRST CHURCH OF GOD For more information, call 970-856-6495 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 deltafirstchurchofgod.com THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH Bob and Linda Aubery OF CHRIST Sunday School Classes 800 Palmer St., Delta SURFACE CREEK for All Ages 9:00 a.m. Sundays: COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. 21987 Austin Road • Austin Wed. Bible Study Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Jacopper@tds.net (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m. (Children’s church available) John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m. Weekly home Bible studies Sunday: Prayer Chain Information: 234-7816 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 Email: fbc@kaycee.net Pastor Gaylen Kinser Senior Pastor Dik Abbott Sunday: Sunday: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL Children’s Church Available for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m. CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Non-denominational 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) Pastor Jerry Dutton GRAND MESA SOUTHERN Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 Youth Group and Adult Life Studies Rev. Steven Puls Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m. Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Prayer & Bible Study Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Brotherhood Breakfast 9:45 a.m. (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. (at Ole Bakery) Christ Centered Country Church Independent and Fundamental

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. Young Ladies Bible Study ages 12-18 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Wednesday: Converge for Ages 7-12 4:30 p.m. Youth Dinner 6:15 p.m. Youth Group Grades 7 & Up 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Please join our family for a variety of music and worship. Something for everyone!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY P.O. Box 7 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Jo DeVinny 2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Sunday: Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Morning Worship: Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Year Round 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School during worship Children's and Adult’s Sunday School Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday: 12:30 p.m. Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m. Peace Circle, 2nd Tues. Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m. National Historical Register site

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefree.org Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church 10:45 a.m. Nursery Available Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Youth Groups — schedules vary Call for time and place

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 970-856-3696 cedaredgecumc@tds.net Pastor Deb Edwards Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus Adult Bible Study 9:00 a.m. ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Children & Youth Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Father Canice Enyiaka Communion Worship First Sunday Saturday: Youth and Adult Choirs, Bible Studies, Nursery Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m. OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday: English Mass 10:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Pastor Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m. 658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m. CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Science of Mind Classes Also Available 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Youth Pastor: Eric Musil DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Janet Noble - Children 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Reverend Siaosi Prescott Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m. Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. Communion Worship 1st Sunday cedarag.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS 203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m. 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 meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for more information.

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.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

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.

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

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

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

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. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m.

MONTROSE 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

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.

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Lazear – Residential

Hotchkiss – Residential

Paonia – Residential

Hotchkiss – Vacant Land

Delta – Commercial

Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

Gorgeous Views…from this 2272 sq. ft. home with open floor plan and split bedroom design. Energy efficient wood stove, large master with huge 5-piece master bath and walk-in closet. Large laundry, oversized garage and lots of storage space. www. tourfactory.com/916625 $285,000 #673027

Great Space…in this Lazear home that was originally built in 1939. 3BR/2BA and a separate office, unfinished basement, carport/shop, irrigation on this .94 acre lot and super large spruce, cedar and pine trees. $165,000 #671550

Rancher…in Willow Heights has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, sits on .46 acre lot with irrigation. Expansive views from the backyard of Mt. Lamborn, with green space between you and your back door. $214,900 #668139

1.3 Acres…nicely upgraded 1981 double-wide, oversized garage and shop and irrigation. Metal roof and recently re-tiled, re-carpeted, and upgraded bathrooms. Awesome Views! Expansive Views! $132,500 #630082

35 Wooded Acres…Pretty property with access directly from 3100 Road. Year around access. Electric runs right across front of the property. Nice views, close to Forest Service access. Hunting allowed, new mobiles and modular allowed. www.tourfactory.com/871512 $89,000 #668832

Commercial/Residential… 2.84 acre site in North Delta on corner of Hwy. 50. Existing manufactured home, water tap, power & septic. Also includes irrigation water. Great visibility for your business. $119,000 #630174

Elegant Home, 8 Acres… Beautifully remodeled 5BR/2BA, 3364 sq. ft. home is situated on this irrigated acreage with incredible views from the covered back deck. Ready for horses with a fenced pasture, corral area, stable/barn & other outbuildings. $385,000 NOW $339,000 #670405

Nancy Wood

Shari Davis

Doris Danielsen

Shari Davis

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Cedaredge – Residential

Cedaredge – Home + Acreage

Eckert – Commercial

Austin – Vacant Land

Great Home/Business Location…Huge fencedin yard surrounds this cute and clean 2BR/1.5BA, 1165 sq. ft. home on over half acre, zoned Mixed Use Commercial. Detached 2car garage/shop & 2 sheds. Plenty of room to add on to existing home. $127,000 #655062

Roomy 4 Bedroom Home… Spacious 2602 sq. ft. home features large bedrooms, family room, dining room, office and large kitchen. Pellet stove, natural gas free-standing stove, nice location with fenced back yard and back patio. Attached 2-car garage. $174,000 #644417

Very Affordable…2BR/1BA, 1200 sq. ft. townhome features wood floors throughout and carpeted bedrooms. Fenced back yard. Home is located near all Cedaredge amenities. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property, purchase this property for as little as 3% down. $90,900 #671255

Creek Side Beauty… Impeccable 3BR/3BA, 2856 sq. ft. tri-level golf course home features a tiled sunroom, hot tub room, family room, 2 living rooms and lovely kitchen. Charming covered bridge crosses the creek. Attached 2-car garage, carport. $329,000 #673542

Nestled In The Trees…Enjoy this peaceful setting by Surface Creek from this beautiful 1536 sq. ft. log home & the 20 x 30 Trex deck on 3.4 acres. Loft overlooks the great room & provides the perfect office space or sitting area just off the master suite. Two car log garage, storage shed and gazebo with a hot tub. $299,000 #666617

Prime Commercial Location… 7800+ sq. ft. block/steel building on 1.89 acres with Highway 65 frontage! Building includes 9 bay shop, 6 doors (10’ / 12’ / 14’), 450 sq. ft. office, break room, Plus 1BR, 3/4 bath living quarters with a kitchen & living area. Formerly a successful auto mechanics shop. $325,000 #560069

Includes Installed Water Tap… Over an acre with breathtaking views of the West Elks & San Juans. Build your dream home in this great central location. Irrigation provided through HOA for your garden. Seller is Colorado licensed real estate broker. $55,000 #642887

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Office (970) 874-7563 Cell (970) 234-7563 kimguthrie@remax.net

NEWER HOME ON ALMOST 10 ACRES INCREDIBLE PRICE! SPACIOUS NEWER HOME + GARAGE + 2 SHOPS ON 9.79 ACRES with INCREDIBLE VIEWS! 4BR/3BA, Sunroom, Det. 2-Car Garage, 2 Add’l Shop Bldgs., Cedar Mesa Location - West End. Needs a little TLC, but not bad & for this price, it’s worth it! Cedaredge, $274,900!

GORGEOUS BUILDING LOT - 360° VIEWS! 2-ACRE PREMIER LOT with Unobstructed & Magnificent 360° Views! End of Culde-Sac Peaceful Location on Calif. Mesa. Premier Country Subdivision, Great Location in the Country, but minutes to town! Includes Installed Domestic Water Tap Plus Irrigation Water too! Delta, #666101, $69,000!

Kim Guthrie-Burch • Managing Broker • Owner

Delta — Farm/Ranch

Marsha Bryan

CRS, ABR, TRC, SRES, SRS Broker Owner marsha@meetmarsha.com See Virtual Tours at: www.meetmarsha.com

970-856-8800

CUSTOM “ONE OF A KIND” GREEN BUILT... hybrid straw bale solar home, nestled amongst native cottonwood trees. House has open floor plan with great views from all living spaces, deluxe touches throughout including solid surface countertops & satillo tile. 36± acres w/UVWUA irrigation water. $550,000 #672237/672301

Each office independently 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. owned & operated Cedaredge, CO 81413 WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

Kim Guthrie-Burch 234-7563 Each office independently owned and operated Visit us at: www.deltabrokers.com

Located on the Hwy. 50 bypass along San Juan Avenue

Tel: 970-252-3424

RENTAL PROPERTIES We have corporate housing available — long term or short.

Rentals Office building for lease in downtown Delta. Great parking.

PERSONALS

2 BR, 2 BA HOUSE, downtown Delta, family room, storage shed, nice yard. $725+ deposit. (970) 640-8439. (2x44) ACCEPTING APPLICAtions, Agricultural Housing, 3&4 BR units, utilities included. Rent based on Ag. Income. Call (970) 874-6166. (4x44) DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE or apartment for rent? Get results through the DCI Classifieds.

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RENTALS

874-9803 • 874-4006 2BR/2BA IN DELTA, available the week of Oct. 22. Energy efficient, remodeled kitchen, laundry room, fenced in yard, garage, etc. $875/mo, security deposit & background check. Call Jan Tice at 8743790. (3x42) NEW 4BR/2BA HOME on Garnet Mesa, $1,200. Call (970) 858-9279. (3x43

DELTA PROFESSIONAL Building office space available, located in downtown Delta at 540 Main St., suite is perfect for any professional business. Approximately 1155 sq. ft. with wheelchair bath, lab and 4 additional rooms with lots of amenities included in lease agreement, with parking to the rear of building. Call (970) 379-9542. (12x35)

WANTED TO RENT STUDIO APARTMENT or one bedroom with kitchen privileges wanted for mature lady, 874-4986. (2x44)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RESTAURANT/BAR BUSiness. Have you ever wanted to have your own business? Great business opportunity on the beautiful Grand Mesa. Run your own restaurant and bar. We are looking for someone interested in leasing the restaurant and bar here at the Thunder Mountain Lodge. All equipment furnished. Very reasonable lease rate. Fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual or family. Established clientele. Excellent earnings, and can't be beat views and atmosphere. Call or e-mail for details. (970) 856-6240 or www.thundermountain lodge.net (4x44)

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PRICES REDUCED! Two adjacent parcels in Cedaredge on the edge of Cedar Mesa - 5.25 acres & 10.78 acres each include paid USCDWUA water tap. Priced separately at $65,000 each OR purchase both for $115,000. #655670/655673 (pictured); Also available in Austin 3.20 acres with amazing views. Property includes Orchard City water tap, irrigation water through subdivision. $59,000 #655668

BID NOTICES PAONIA FIRE DEPARTment is taking sealed bids on a 1975 Kenworth. 335 Cummings turbo, 4,000 gallon tank, vacuum draft, pressure fed. May be seen at the North Fork Horse Patrol Rodeo grounds at 39696 Mathews Lane, Paonia, Send bids to Delta County Fire Protection District #2, P.O. Box 1023, Paonia, CO 81428. Bids will be opened Nov. 26. (4x44)

EASY LIVING! Comfortable living can be yours - $25.00/month HOA fee covers lawn care & snow removal. All new carpet & vinyl makes this 2BR/ 1.5BA townhome feel just like new. Both bedrooms have double closets. Plenty of storage, big linen closet, small storage room off upper level deck. Some furniture may be available to be purchased. $90,000 Cedaredge, CO #673464

Janice Jones CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR Broker Owner

970-856-7344 800-249-1838 975 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge, CO 81413 jj@janicejones1.com

Each office independently owned & operated

WITH 3 WESTERN COLORADO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Carbondale • Cedaredge • Paonia

D2 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 HELP WANTED

PETS

BLUE HEELER-CATAhoula puppies; ready to go. Awesome dogs. Protective but gentle. $250. Call 2091768 or text 275-6077. (5x40) AKC LABRADOR PUPpies. Champion bloodlines. White cream red. OSA certified. Ranch raised. Great pets. Shots, dew claws, wormed. $400. 874-0669 (6x42)

LIVESTOCK

SHETLAND SHEEP FOR fleeces, pets, breeding stock, butcher lambs. From $25. Some registered. Will donate to low income family. (970) 201-8639 (4x44)

FOR SALE TIPI POLES (18), 16FT for sale. $7.25 ea., OBO. Call 874-6105 for info. (tfnx19)

TRAILER SALES 6X12 WELLS CARGO enclosed trailer. Single axle, torsion axle, 3500 gvwr, barn door rear entrance. Extra cargo rack on front for extras. Very clean. $2900. 874-4558, leave message. (tfnx38)

HELP WANTED

Bowie Resources LLC, an underground coal mining company near the town of Paonia, Colorado is seeking a full-time Warehouse Clerk that would be responsible for initiating requisitions for stock and employee orders, accurate issuing of equipment, supplies, parts and materials for underground and surface use, and restocking shelves when necessary. Notifies appropriate mine management of mine emergencies (medic if necessary)/mine problems. In addition, be able to determine the current or immediate pre-accident location of all underground personnel and responsible for recording and tracking the location of all employees and visitors underground. The Warehouse Clerk needs good customer relations skills and is required to maintain a good working relationship with the Warehouse Manager, maintenance and production employees, co-workers and management. Must be detailed oriented, accurate and assures the maintenance of good housekeeping in and around the warehouse. Applicants must possess a High School Diploma (GED), a valid driver’s license, basic computer skills, and 2 years of warehousing experience in coal or other energy related fields is preferred. The company offers a competitive pay and benefit package that includes vacation, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401 (k) plan, and performance bonus. If you qualify for the above vacancy and want an excellent opportunity to work in a team environment for a company who values safety and its employees, please send your resume to the following address: Apply: Bowie Resources, LLC Attn: Human Resources PO Box 1488 Paonia, CO 81428 lgrako@bowieresources.com An Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado State University Extension Job Vacancy #01-13: Area Extension Agent Livestock & Range Management Tri River Area Delta County, Delta CO

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YAMAHA GRIZZLY 660 4x4 ATV. Automatic. Realtree hardwood camo. 1-owner, excellent condition. 3400 miles. Adult driven. $4900. Call 874-4558. (tfnx41)

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE CLERK

PATRIOT VACUUM Excellent vacuum system! Orig. retail $2400. Yours for $500.00. Call L&B Vac at 874-6105, or go to lbvac.com for more info. (tfnx38)

HELP WANTED

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This position provides leadership and organization in the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of educational programs in Livestock and Range Management in the Tri River Area, and to serve as the County Department Head for Delta County as part of the Tri River Area Extension program. Application materials, including transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than Noon Mountain Time 11/21/2012 for full consideration. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at: http://www.ext. colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EO/EA/AA Employer.

Specializing in Person-Centered Care HORIZONS CARE CENTER 11411 Hwy. 65 • Eckert, CO 81418

Looking for a new challenge? Then Horizons Health Care is looking for you!

Director of Rehabilitation On Call Van Driver MDS Director (RN) LPN & RN CNAs - PRN & Night Shift Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of seniors. Send resume to TBlanchette@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113 EOE M/F/V/D

Hiring for: RN - LPN Full Time - Night Shift

THE CITY OF DELTA IS now accepting applications for a Municipal Service Worker position in the Public Works Department. Position is full-time with benefits and starting salary $15.06/hr. Under direct supervision performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of roadways, water and sewer systems, drainage facilities, buildings, parks, cemeteries and other public facilities and in refuse collection; drives truck and operates light equipment incidental to the work. Must possess or be able to acquire a commercial drivers license within first six months of employment; any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation of high school with some experience as a Laborer. Will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Submit completed City of Delta employment application to HR Dept., City of Delta, 360 Main St., Delta, CO 81416. Must be received no later than Friday, November 9, 2012. Incomplete applications or application received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications available at the above address or online at www.cityofdelta. net. EOE/MF. (2x44)

NUTRITION EDUCATOR Teach basic nutrition, food budgeting, meal planning, physical activity and food safety in Mesa County to low income parents. 30 hrs/wk. High school diploma or GED required. Valid CO driver’s license and daily use of personal car required; mileage reimbursed. $13 per hour. Will train. Fluency in English required. Spanish Fluency preferred.

To apply call Rhonda Follman at (970) 244-1839 or pick up an application at 2775 Hwy 50, Grand Junction, CO, located at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Application deadline is Nov. 9. CSU is an EEO/AA employer. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates.

COMMUNICATIONS AND Development Manager Salaried, 40-hour exempt position, $42,000-$46,000. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree; Preferred Education: Master's Degree. Master's degree in a program of Library and Information Science or in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum five years experience in non-profit and/or governmental sector, including fund raising and grant writing experience. Excellent writing skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Proficiency in technology and software including PC computers, Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to plan and supervise promotional and PR campaigns in various formats and media. Proficiency with non-profit or governmental budgeting. Commitment to promoting Public Libraries and their mission. Supervisory experience and grant administration experience required. Office space for this position is in the administration area in the Hotchkiss Library Building, but the job requires Districtwide travel and collaboration. May require evening and/or weekend hours. Applications are available on the Library District website: www.deltalibraries.org. Send application with letter of interest and résumé to: Library District Director, Delta County Libraries, P.O. Box 858, Delta, CO 81416 (1x44)

HELP WANTED ENGLISH SECOND LANguage Teacher, (ESL), wanted for evening adult education classes in Delta and Hotchkiss. Minimum requirements: BA, with 1-2 years of experience teaching English to non-English speaking adults, or equivalent education/training/ experience. To apply, send application form, available at http://www.deltalibraries.org, résumé and letter of interest to Delta County Libraries Literacy Program, P.O. Box 540, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, or send an e-mail to cpretorius@deltalibraries. org Closing date for applications - midnight, November 14, 2012. (2x44)

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PART-TIME OFFICE POSition available at the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce. MUST HAVE: strong computer skills proficient in Quick Books, Social Media Networking (Facebook), Microsoft Office, Word Publisher & Photoshop. Good communication & customer service skills and professional telephone etiquette. Must be creative, a team player, have organizational skills, knowledge of the Surface Creek area and able to lift 40 lbs. Send résumé to Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 278, Cedaredge, CO 81413. We are an equal opportunity employer. NO CALLS PLEASE. (2x43)

STATE TEACHER I. THE Colorado Dept. of Corrections is recruiting to fill immediate opening Apply in person with Cyndy or Brandi for a Teacher I position at the Delta Correctional 750 S. 8th Street Center. Teacher will instruct Olathe, CO 81425 a Vocational Information Technology CISCO program to offenders. Salary range is $4409-$6362 per month with benefits. To review ARIEL NEEDS FOSTER minimum requirements, homes in Delta! We offer job description and how to GET QUICK RESULTS, exceptional support and apply, visit website: www. advertise in the DCI Clasreimbursement! Training sifieds. Call today 874-4421 colorado.gov/jobs. (1x44) starts December 8th. Call Kathy today (970) 245-1616. YOUR LISTING HERE! PEOPLE LOOK FOR JOBS (4x42) in the classifieds. 874-4421 call now... 874-4421

FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 November 1, 1912 (From the Delta Independent) The car shortage has greatly retarded apple shipments and a general hardship is resulting *** Brick work was started Wednesday on the new Cedaredge bank building and will be pushed to completion. Eifert Bros. are doing the work. *** The 85 acres which Geo. C. Harper et.al. purchased some time ago from E.S. Corbin for a rival townsite to Cedaredge, has been deeded back to Mr. Corbin. This closes another chapter of railroad hot air in this valley. *** Sipma & Van Zyl have eight carloads of apples ready for shipment from Crawford and have been unable to secure the necessary cars. *** Machinery has been placed for work on the new Uncompahgre river bridge and that structure

will be hurried to completion. *** The senior class of Delta high school gave a successful private dance in Odd Fellows hall last Friday evening for benefit of the school piano fund and have added thereby to that fund some $25 or $30. All participants reported an enjoyable evening. *** Messrs. Karn and Trechter have completed the harvesting of apples from four or five orchards on California mesa and the entire product is stored in the old Gayety theater room on Main street near The Independent office. These crops were purchased at a stated sum as they looked on the trees. *** The Knife and Fork club entertained the Spoon club with a round dance and banquet at Odd Fellows hall last evening. It was a Halloween affair and all parties report a good time from start to finish. *** A freight wreck occurred on the North Fork branch above Austin, Wednesday afternoon in which eight or nine cars were piled up and several years of track badly disfigured. The evening passenger train failed to get through that night and transfer around the wreckage was made until a clearing could be perfected. *** The Independent has been so rushed to give even a line on its work this week and the paper part flooded with requests to do this or that in a political way, that many things have been overlooked or neglected. We hope to get into better shape by next week.

*** A party of prominent eastern slope men arrived in the city at 7 o’clock Sunday evening from Alamosa in an Abbott-Detroit seven-passenger touring car of the very latest mode3l. They came in a mild wind and rain storm but had made the trip in good time considering these conditions and the fact that they had crossed the famous Black mesa. The party left Alamosa last Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and made stops at several different points. They consider the Black mesa one of the most beautiful routes in the entire west and noted that a good road over that mesa was now being constructed. The visitors pulled out Tuesday morning via Montrose and were to ship their car from Cimarron to Sapinero. Their visit here was to look over Delta county orchard and farm lands with a view to purchase. One of the visitors, Mr. Sholtz, is one of the Colorado Springs capitalists who has expended thousands of dollars in Alamosa and has done much to aid the town in forging forward to its present standing. He was much pleased with Delta and promises to return at some near future date. *** 80 acres unimproved land within 2 miles of Delta, under Gunnison tunnel project; nice smooth land and good soil; price $65 per acre. Terms $1,000 cash; balance easy payments at 6 per cent. *** Some seventy-five or eighty fruit packers and pickers came down from the different North Fork districts last Saturday, having concluded their work, and went out to Grand Valley and other Colorado points that evening.

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Delta County Independent Commissioners Proceedings September 2012 Delta County Government Salaries 403,078 3Rd Millennium Cla Serv 120 A & J Corver Living Serv 375 A Project Resource Serv 7,101 A-1 Collection Age Serv 819 Affordable Auto Gl Serv 207 Aflac Caic Serv 2,308 All Seasons Equip Serv 21 Alpine Fencing And Serv 36 Alsco Serv 1,082 American Family Li Serv 2,953 American Plus Inc Serv 96 Americenter Serv 48 Ansafone Contact CServ 51 Applied Industrial Serv 193 Aptitude Solutions Serv 700 AR Services Serv 90 Aramark Serv 1,428 Arthurs,Jesse Serv 600 Ayers,Brian Serv 12 B & B Glass & Serv 369 B & F Distributing I Serv 307 Ballard,Laura Serv 690 Basher,Robert Serv 21 Beaver Creek Park Serv 238 Beck,Fran Serv 200 Beep West, Inc. Serv 89 Behavioral AnalysisServ 472 Bentley,Roger W Serv 119 Bertram,Bruce C. Serv 152 Big John’s Lumber Serv 54 Bizy B’s Serv 50 BMW Riders Of We Serv 200 Bolinger & Queen Serv 126 Boren, Lance Serv 300 Boss In Montrose Serv 2,157 Brones, Meredith Serv 13 Business Solutions Serv 166 C & J Cafe Serv 204 California Professio Serv 1,361 Callaway Packing, I Serv 2,598 Callicutt/Webb Serv 209 Canon Financial Se Serv 1,833 Caremark Serv 32 Carquest Auto Part Serv 23 CEBT-Willis Serv 110,553 Cedaredge Market Serv 48 Central Distributing Serv 2,317 Century Link Serv 4,619 Child Support Enfo Serv 300 City Of Delta Serv 13,646 Clawson, Michael Serv 1,025 Colo Dept Of Labor Serv 150 Colo Dept Of Public Serv 1,645 Colorado Ag-News Serv 165 Colorado Bar AssocServ 38 Colorado Coroners Serv 750 Colorado Departme Serv 676 Colorado Departme Serv 100 Colorado Legal Dir Serv 46 Colorado Stamp AnServ 164 Colorado State Uni Serv 8,941 Colorado Weed Ma Serv 75 Colton Truck Suppl Serv 1,383 Columbine Copy C Serv 405 Contech Constructi Serv 4,527 Contingency Fund Serv 10,000 Courtyard Denver SServ 632 Delta Auto Parts Serv 721 Delta Co Treasurer Serv 16,511 Delta County Healt Serv 680 Delta County Indep Serv 1,435 Delta County Senio Serv 100 Delta County Sherif Serv 39 Delta County Treas Serv 118,619 Delta County Treas Serv 62,671 Delta Federal CreditServ 3,722 Delta Hardware Co. Serv 2,687 Delta-Montrose Ele Serv 5,247 Delta’s Best Storag Serv 240 Denver Truck Sales Serv 2,552 Disner, Dick Serv 63 District Attorneys O Serv 124,667 Division Of Youth C Serv 175 Double J Disposal I Serv 2,358 Doughty Steel & M Serv 480 Drive Train Industri Serv 1,324 DTS Fluid Power In Serv 184 Duckwork’s Auto P Serv 35 Eddins,Ann Serv 119 Edible Aspen Serv 320 Energy Developme Serv 10,000 Enterprise Fund Serv 48 Experient Corp Serv 800 Fairgrounds Fund Serv 10,000 Faris Machinery Co Serv 1,629 Fedler Spraying Llc Serv 1,147 Fenner Dunlop Serv 40 Fiedler,Robert Serv 158 Flex One/Aflac Serv 88 Forensic Science C Serv 221 Form Magic Inc Serv 86 Gambles Of Hotchk Serv 403 Gary’sGarage Llc Serv 98 General Fund Serv 100,000 GMCO Corporation Serv 2,830 Golder Associates I Serv 1,731 Grainger Serv 140 Graphox Design An Serv 2,260 Great Experiences Serv 800 Griffith/Debbie L. Serv 26 H & H Hydraulics I Serv 472 Hall,Wade Serv 26 Hammerick,John M Serv 300 Hanson Internation Serv 4,356 Hanson Mesa Bed Serv 160 Hanson,Gary And Serv 150 Hart Intercivic Inc Serv 6,385 Hartman Brothers Serv 27 Headsets.Com Serv 68 Healy,Paul Serv 214 Hellman Motor Co Serv 420 Hensley Battery & Serv 70 HHH Inc Serv 12 High Country News Serv 697 High Country Shop Serv 47 Hometown Electric Serv 80 Honeywell Inc. Serv 914 Honnen Equipment Serv 926 Huffington,Rick Serv 140 Integrated Voting S Serv 1,480 Interstate Batteries Serv 302 JM Plumbing & He Serv 200 Johnstone Supply Serv 346 Kalenak,Robert Serv 328 Ken’s Pit Stop Serv 104 Keyman Security Ll Serv 188 King Soopers Cust Serv 88 Kwiki Tire Ii Inc Serv 10 Kwiki Tire Service I Serv 2,282 Lacal Equipment In Serv 48 Laird Automotive L Serv 25 Larkspur Refrigerat Serv 75 Larry Chick And C Serv 300 Latta,John W. Serv 131 Lawson Products In Serv 1,720 Lewis-Goetz And C Serv 99 Luna,Patricia V Serv 42 Lyle Signs Inc. Nw Serv 646 Mann,Tim Serv 26 Maplogic Corporati Serv 200 Master Petroleum Serv 47,040 Meadow Gold Dairi Serv 1,104 Mgt Of America Inc Serv 3,437 MHC Kenworth - Gr Serv 803 Midwestern Colora Serv 32,254 Mock, Steve Serv -9 Modern Appliance Serv 250 Motorola Solutions Serv 1,668 Mountain Pest ContServ 55 Mountain Valley Co Serv 31,966 Mountain Valley N Serv 114 Munoz,Efrain Serv 200 Munro Supply Inc. Serv 413 National Barrel Hor Serv 225 Niblack,John Serv 75 Nicholas,Nanci Serv 26 Nittler,Karen Serv 200 North Fork Aviation Serv 500 Office Depot Serv 2,471 Office Solutions Serv 185 Omni Institute Serv 1,000 Ore Communicatio Serv 2,620 Overhead Door Co Serv 1,579 Pagone,Donna L. Serv 470 Palmer,William Serv 111 Paul,Joyce Serv 81 Personnel Concept Serv 202 Pizza Hut Serv 47 Power Equipment Serv 4,714 Prendergast, Tony Serv 88 Proforce Law Enfor Serv 1,414 PTS Of America, Ll Serv 945 Puckett,Jeremy Serv 144 Reserve Account Serv 136 Respond First Aid SServ 43 Roadpost Usa Inc Serv 79 Robert’s Enterprise Serv 2,348 Runbeck Election S Serv 230 San Juan Mountain Serv 35,500 Sanders Alignment Serv 40 Save-On-Tools Serv 831 Scales, Janet Serv 26 Scott Electric Inc Serv 920 Shuss,Connie Serv 46 Smiling Aviation In Serv 1,500 Social Security Ad Serv 185 Sourcegas Llc Serv 1,142 Southern Comuter Serv 2,909 Speas,Jan Serv 368 Stewart Mesa Wate Serv 255 Stratman, Greg Serv 49 Stroup,Carrie Serv 316 Sun Life Financial Serv 2,215 Superior Alarm & F Serv 60 Sysco Intermountai Serv 4,221 Taylor Funeral Serv Serv 1,164

TDS Telecom Serv 2,348 Texas Refinery Cor Serv 174 The Daily Sentinel Serv 42 The Place I Go Serv 330 Tim Hellman Chevr Serv 19 Tire Distribution Sy Serv 5,272 Town Of Cedaredg Serv 25 Town Of Hotchkiss Serv 255 Town Of Orchard Ci Serv 49 Town Of Paonia Serv 111 Trane Serv 289 Tri County High Sc Serv 700 Tri-County Water Serv 111 Twamley,Mike Serv 20 Twenty First Centur Serv 1,987 Tyler Technologies Serv 600 Ullrey, Michael Serv 75 United Companies Serv 944 United ReprographiServ 17 United States Geol Serv 44,112 University Of Color Serv 50 US Tractor And Har Serv 229 Verizon Wireless Serv 288 Violett,Devin G. Serv 250 Wagner Equipment Serv 4,482 Wal-Mart Communi Serv 1,223 Waste Managemen Serv 1,380 Weavers Small Eng Serv 234 Weekender Sports Serv 10 Welfelt Fabrication Serv 373 Wells Fargo Serv 1,055 Western Colorado Serv 192 Western Slope Cen Serv 340 Wiitanen, Monica Serv 30 Wolfe,Ashton Serv 250 Wood,James Serv 26 Worthington,Micha Serv 350 Zep Sales And Serv Serv 1,130 Grand Total 1,357,406 I,R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 24th day of October. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of October, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross, 501 Palmer St. Delta, CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent this 31st day of October, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0136 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Jerry L. Keplinger and Janice Keplinger Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Major Mortgage, a Wyoming Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Bank of America, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 5/15/2003 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/22/2003 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 567129 Book: 976 Page: 841 Original Principal Amount $125,860.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $114,162.06 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 IN BLOCK 3 OF ADOBE SUNSETS SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1955 E 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, 11/28/2012, 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 10/3/2012 Last Publication 10/31/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 10-19848R ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0135 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) SHANE M. CURTIS Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/21/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 625842 Original Principal Amount $181,683.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $173,018.25 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 23 OF PHEASANT RUN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12333 EAST SPRING CIRCLE, 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, 11/28/2012, 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 10/3/2012 Last Publication 10/31/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 9105.04515 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0140 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 8, 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 CRANSTON Original Beneficiary(ies) WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 6/27/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/28/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 592874 Original Principal Amount $160,050.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $143,814.97 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION A tract of land located in the N1/2 SW1/4 of Section 23, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of said N1/2 SW1/4 whence the West 1/4 corner bears North 0°3' West 143.0 feet; thence North 89°58' East 12.7 feet to a point in the centerline of an existing ditch; thence along said centerline South 18°0' East 830.0 feet; thence leaving said centerline South 0°3' East 176.5 feet; thence North 89°58' West 268.5 feet to a point on the West line of said N1/2 SW1/4; thence North 0°3' West 965.7 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Delta County, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 5326 2000 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, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/08/2012 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 # 1068.05302 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0138 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) KARINE CHOSVIG Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 11/23/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 11/30/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 639361 Original Principal Amount $151,231.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $154,954.37 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 1/2 OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 8 GARNET MESA SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 503 E 7TH 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, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/07/2012 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: EMILY JENSIK, ESQ. #31294 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 9105.04540 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0139 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Dustin J Snider and Elizabeth Snider Original Beneficiary(ies) Montrosebank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 8/7/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/12/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 636863 Original Principal Amount $187,220.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $180,180.37 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 49, SECOND FILING OF PAN AMERICAN PROPERTIES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 49 Box Elder Dr, 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, 12/05/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/10/2012 Last Publication 11/7/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/07/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a

debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-09741 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0071 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 1, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Howard B. Garland and Barbara A. Garland Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 12/15/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/20/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 610676 Original Principal Amount $320,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $297,536.70 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, GARLAND MINOR SUBDIVISION, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1679 H 38 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, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/01/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-05480 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0141 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) PAUL D. HOERR AND JENNIFER A. HOERR Original Beneficiary(ies) LORET F. WRIGHT Current Holder of Evidence of Debt LORET F. WRIGHT Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2010 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/17/2010 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 641549 Original Principal Amount $179,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $175,240.10 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 OF THE FEDIE MINOR SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 19, 1993, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 471770. TOGETHER WITH ONE UPPER SURFACE CREEK DOMESTIC WATER USERS ASSOCIATION WATER TAP. Also known by street and number as: 1036 NE SHADY OAK AVE, 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, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/13/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business tele-

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 phone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JAMES BROWN #4759 Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC 550 PALMER STREET SUITE 201, PO BOX 43, DELTA, CO 81416-0043 (970) 874-4451 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 # WRIGHT vs HOERR ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0142 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Jose Ortega and Susan H. Ortega Original Beneficiary(ies) Nationstar Mortgage LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust December 14, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust January 02, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 610955 Original Principal Amount $171,931.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,896.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14, BLOCK 2, GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 502 Munro Street, Delta, CO 81416. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 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: 08/14/2012 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: 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 # 12-09000 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0143 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Ephraim Towne and Norma Towne Original Beneficiary(ies) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 12/26/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/31/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621792 Original Principal Amount $129,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $121,151.35 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8 AND 9, BLOCK 23, ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF DELTA, DELTA COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 235 Palmer 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, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of

sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/14/2012 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: 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 # 12-09918 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0147 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) Luther McCracken and Wanda McCracken Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust November 03, 2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust November 10, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 585278 Original Principal Amount $119,064.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $85,615.39 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 6, DANDY SUBDIVISION. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 600 1725 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, 12/19/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/24/2012 Last Publication 11/21/2012 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: 08/21/2012 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 # 12-09978 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2012. BUDGET HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority for the ensuing year of 2013. A copy of which has been filed at the office of the Project 7 Water Authority, Project 7 Water Treatment Plant, 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Project 7 Water Authority to be held at 69128 East Hwy. 50, Montrose, Colorado, on November 7, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Any interested elector may at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget file or register his comments thereto. Dated October 3, 2012 Board of Directors Project 7 Water Authority By/ Mary Cooper Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the proposed City budget for the ensuing year 2013 has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Delta. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Director of Finance at 360 Main Street and is open for inspection. The Delta City Council will hold a hearing for consideration of the proposed budget at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delta to be held in the Council Chambers on November 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. All interested taxpayers and electors of the city of Delta shall be given an opportunity to be heard. City Council, City of Delta By Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012.

D4 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Commissioners Proceedings September 2012 Delta County Social Services Salaries SERV 153,814.92 AFLAC Flex One SERV 30.80 AFLAC CAIC SERV 771.62 AFLAC SERV 767.27 AT&T Mobility SERV 139.25 Alires, Misty SERV 53.00 Atwood, Pamela SERV 13.60 Beep West Paging SERV 45.50 Blaine, Susan SERV 386.40 Bowler, Brian SERV 70.40 Bullard, Angela SERV 33.60 CEBT SERV 29,076.07 Christine Knight/BoCC SERV 8,166.00 Colonial Life SERV 240.68 Colorado Correctional SERV 105.70 Courtyard Pk Meadow SERV 126.00 Delta Co Commission SERV 8,573.11 Delta Co Health SERV 2,816.82

Delta Co Independent SERV 60.55 Delta Co School Dist SERV 46,417.82 Delta Co Senior Res SERV 114.00 Delta Co Sheriff SERV 61.60 Delta Co Telecomm SERV 341.74 Delta Co Treas SERV 32,250.82 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,620.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 683.30 Delta Co Treas SERV 16,937.24 Delta Federal CU SERV 100.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 734.50 Drug Testing Inc SERV 52.00 Experian SERV 77.00 Fairfield Inn SERV 103.95 Gallegos, Anne SERV 135.60 Gallegos, Carol SERV 331.40 Garver, James SERV 111.20 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 308.63 Great America Leasing SERV 127.09 Gunnison H&H Svs SERV 4,310.16 HHH, Inc SERV 23.00

PUBLIC NOTICES Hilltop Resources SERV 9,304.26 IMS Colorado SERV 168.30 Johnson, Jeremy SERV 35.20 Johnson, Sherry SERV 53.00 Laboratory Corp SERV 114.00 Lashmett, Heather SERV 580.00 Lemoine, William SERV 418.40 Lexis Nexis SERV 50.00 Link, Barbara SERV 98.60 Magdalenski, Ulrike SERV 308.80 Marchun, Karin SERV 139.20 Mesa Co Sheriff SERV 65.00 Montrose CO Sheriff SERV 16.80 Mountain Valley News SERV 20.00 Office Depot SERV 650.87 Orona, Lisa SERV 153.00 Payment Remittance SERV 235.29 Records Management SERV 172.80 Rowe, Sue SERV 112.00 Roy, Kelly SERV 64.80 Sievers, Katie SERV 41.20

Sun Life Financial SERV 583.45 Talx Corporation SERV 71.50 UPS Store SERV 47.89 Wal-Mart SERV 27.94 Weaver, Teresa SERV 53.00 Western Slope Health SERV 975.00 Total 327,692.64 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Social Services in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 31st Day of October, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st Day of October, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My

commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2013 BUDGET NOTICE The Board of Delta County Commissioners (Board) hereby gives public notice that the proposed 2013 Delta County Budget, as presented to the Board for consideration, is now available for public inspection. Copies of the proposed 2013 budget are available for review in the Administration Office, Room 227, County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado, and online at www.deltacounty.com. The Board will hold a public hearing at 1:30 PM on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:30 PM in Room #234 of the Delta County Court-

Delta County Independent house to receive public comments on the following: a) the proposed 2013 Budget, b) proposed capital improvements in the 2013 Capital Improvements Fund, c) the proposed use of Highway User Tax Fund monies for 2013, and d) the proposed uses for Secure Rural Schools Act Title III funds Any interested person may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any comments thereto no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, November 30, 2012. Written comments should be directed to the Board of County Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416. The Board will consider adoption of the budget at its regular meeting on Monday, December 17, 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS R. Olen Lund, Chairman Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of The Big Ditch Company will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users office at 125 Hwy 65, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two year terms; an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2013 and any other business proper to come before this meeting will be transacted. Bob Morris, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent October 17 and 31, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to law, an Election will be held in Gunnison County (the “County”), in the State of Colorado, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Election will be conducted as a Polling Place Election. The Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder, Stella Dominguez, is the Designated Election Official for the County. The walk-in location where mail-in ballots are available and where eligible electors may deliver mail-in ballots and receive replacement ballots; and where Early Voting will be conducted beginning Monday, October 22, 2012, through Friday, October 26, 2012, the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 27, 2012, the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and Monday through Friday, October 29, 2012, through Friday, November 2, 2012, hours of 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. is: Gunnison County Elections Dept. Blackstock Government Center 221 North Wisconsin Street, Suite C Gunnison, Colorado 81230 Telephone: (970) 641-7927 Fax: (970) 642-4675 Marked ballots must be returned to the above location no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Postmarks do not count. If an elector who is eligible and wishes to vote in the General Election wishes to have a mail-in ballot sent to an address other than his or her address of record, the elector shall file a separate mail-in ballot request with the Gunnison County Elections Office. Such eligible elector may apply for a mail-in ballot by writing, fax or by applying online at www.govotecolorado.com or visiting the Gunnison County Elections Office at the Gunnison address listed above. The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot if requesting the ballot to be mailed in 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The last day to apply for a mail-in ballot if carried is Friday, November 2, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. All mail-in ballots were mailed beginning on Monday, October 15, 2012. Ballots need to be received at the Gunnison County Elections Office, 221 North Wisconsin Street, Suite C, Gunnison, by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Postmarks do not count. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Gunnison this 23rd day of October, 2012. Stella Dominquez Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder

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Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012. Health Board Proceedings September 2012 Delta County Health Department Salaries SERV 48,221.71 AFLAC SERV 317.19 AFLAC Flex One SERV 17.60 AFLAC CAIC SERV 302.09 AR Services SERV 521.00 CEBT SERV 8,135.62 CNASurety SERV 133.88 Colonial Life SERV 13.44 CO West Business SERV 458.18 Cumulus Media SERV 529.00 Delta Co Commission SERV 3,216.14 Delta Co Human Svs SERV 44.19 Delta Co Independent SERV 114.98 Delta Co Treas SERV 10,426.25 Delta Co Treas SERV 1,519.00 Delta Co Treas SERV 424.99 Delta Co Treas SERV 4,395.10 Delta Federal CU SERV 625.00 Delta/Montrose College SERV 8,000.00 Doyle Petroleum SERV 907.19 Envro-Chem SERV 680.00 Glaxosmithkline SERV 1,486.20 Grand Valley Imaging SERV 123.49 High Country Shopper SERV 134.60 King Soopers SERV 431.23 Koehler, Bonnie SERV 19.20 LaQuinta Inn SERV 75.00 Main Street Printers SERV 499.00 Metropolitan Path SERV 126.00 Moore Medical SERV 345.24 Ntl Environmental SERV 95.00 New Paradise SERV 378.00 Nordstrom, Ken SERV 105.76 O’Brien, Karen SERV 56.02 Office Depot SERV 459.36 Payment Remittance SERV 129.38 Probert, Karen SERV 25.60 Sanofi Pasteur, Inc SERV 3,635.68 Sun Life Financial SERV 201.79 Two Way Comm. SERV 70.00 Verizon Wireless SERV 17.14 Wal-Mart SERV 389.26 WRS Group, LTD SERV 149.40 Total 97,954.90 I, R. Olen Lund, Chairman of the Board of Health in and for the said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, a true statement, of the part of the Commissioners Proceedings and pertaining to allowance of bills, sale of taxes (as provided in the 1973 C.R.S. 30-25-11) and a brief statement of such other matters as is contained therein. Dated this 31st Day of October, 2012. /s/ R. Olen Lund, Chairman. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st Day of October, 2012. /s/ Sandy Cross 560 Dodge St Delta CO 81416. My commission expires 12/03/2013. Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0149 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 22, 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) DONNA KAYE WRIGHT Original Beneficiary(ies) CHRIS McGOVERN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CHRIS McGOVERN Date of Deed of Trust April 22, 2011 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 25, 2011 Recording Information (Reception Number) 650265 Original Principal Amount $54,810.57 Outstanding Principal Balance $52,275.01 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED. EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL B. LOTS 14 AND 15, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH 3 FEET OF SAID LOT 14, BLOCK 5, HALEY'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PAONIA LOCATED WITHIN THE NE1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE

91 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., HAVING A DESCRIPTION BASED UPON A BEARING OF NORTH 89°37'00" EAST FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4 (MONUMENTED BY A 1-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP RLS 1456) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16 OF BLOCK 5 (MONUMENTED BY A 1-1/2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP PLS 12766) FROM THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SAID HALEY'S ADDITION, WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS RELATIVE THERETO AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 5 FROM WHENCE SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 4 BEARS SOUTH 89°37'00" WEST 60.00 FEET (MONUMENTED BY A WITNESS CORNER BEARING NORTH 89°37'00" EAST 0.20 FEET PLS 25972); THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5 NORTH 00°21'41" WEST 53.65 FEET (MONUMENTED BY A WITNESS CORNER BEARING NORTH 89°40'15" EAST 0.20 FEET PLS 25972); THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE NORTH 89°40'15" EAST 124.83 FEET (MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP PLS 25972); THENCE SOUTH 00°21'04" EAST 53.55 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 5 (MONUMENTED BY A 2 INCH ALUMINUM CAP PLS 25972); THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE SOUTH 89°37'00" WEST 124.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ONE TOWN OF PAONIA WATER TAP AND ONE TOWN OF PAONIA SEWER TAP AND ONE 1966 12 X 60 MAR MANUFACTURED HOME VIN#K12360KKET51815. Also known by street and number as: 227 NORTH FORK AVENUE, 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, 12/19/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/24/2012 Last Publication 11/21/2012 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: 08/22/2012 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 81416-0038 (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 # McGOVERN/ WRIGHT ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0070

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) GARY L. WARD AND MARGIE F. WARD Original Beneficiary(ies) SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust 8/22/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/24/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 618163 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/15/2008 Re-Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 628782 Original Principal Amount $450,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $518,524.53 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE E1/2 NW1/4 AND W1/2 NE1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 94 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDAIN HAVING BEARINGS BASED UPON A BEARING OF NORTH 89°54'21" EAST BETWEEN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION WITH ALL OTHER BEARINGS BEING RELATIVE THERETO, SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NW1/16 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 00°26'04" WEST 475.75 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID E1/2 NW1/4; THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE SOUTH 78°10'05" EAST 2280.02 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF CURRANT CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTERLINE OF CURRANT CREEK GENERALLY ALONG THE FOLLOWING TWELVE (12) COURSES; 1) SOUTH 46°19'26" WEST 66.61 FEET; 2) SOUTH 13°05'49" WEST 175.23 FEET; 3) SOUTH 34°41'35" EAST 57.20 FEET; 4) SOUTH 77°32'08" WEST 217.10 FEET; 5) SOUTH 23°25'54" WEST 55.76 FEET; 6) SOUTH 31°53'35" EAST 154.06 FEET; 7) NORTH 74°35'51" WEST 48.75 FEET; 8) SOUTH 06°35'14" WEST 39.47 FEET; 9) SOUTH 27°00'38" EAST 33.36 FEET; 10) SOUTH 80°59'28" WEST 39.52 FEET; 11) SOUTH 02°32'23" EAST 51.27 FEET; 12) SOUTH 32°40'14" WEST 38.48 FEET; THENCE LEAVING THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CURRANT CREEK NORTH 90°00'00" WEST 1921.19 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID E1/2 NW1/4; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE NORTH 00°26'04" WEST 630.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING PARCEL 3 OF BURGESS PARCELS, RECORDED MARCH 28, 2000 IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 60. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Together with a 28% interest in and to the Burgess Water Users Association. County of Delta State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 27171 CACTUS PARK ROAD, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 04/27/2012 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: AARON CLAY #9666 CLAY and DODSON PC 415 PALMER STREET, PO BOX 038, DELTA, CO 81416-0038 (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 # SCB vs WARD ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0073 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 2, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Brett Denny AKA Brett W. Denny and Trona Denny Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Superior Home Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, NA Date of Deed of Trust 11/30/2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/10/2004 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 586319 Original Principal Amount $217,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $176,459.64 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 91 WE OF THE 6TH P.M., BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT POINT WHENCE THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 29 BEARS NORTH 77 DEGREES 57' EAST 171 FEET. SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 42 DEGREES 57' WEST, 466 FEET; THENCE NORTH 58 DEGREES 03' WEST, 574 FEET TO THE APPROXIMATE CENTER OF THE NORTH FORK OF THE GUNNISON

RIVER; THENCE FOLLOWING THE RIVER CHANNEL NORTH 35 DEGREES 03' EAST 103 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22' EAST, 425 FEET ALONG THE SUBDIVISION LINE; THENCE SOUTH 82 DEGREES 42' EAST, 322.7 FEET THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 16451 GRANGE ROAD, PAONIA, COLORADO 81428. BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 11TH, 1989 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY IN BOOK 0642, PA 284, WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY AND BETWEEN STANFORD T. BEALMEAR, UNTO BRETT W. DENNY AND TRONA DENNY. A SCRIVENER’S ERROR AFFIDAVIT RECORDED JANUARY 9, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 655711 TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Also known by street and number as: 16451 Grange Road, 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, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 05/02/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2301, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 12-05280 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0145 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) JOSEPH M. JONES AND DOROTHY J. JONES Original Beneficiary(ies) FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust 2/11/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/13/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 601297 Original Principal Amount $292,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $123,634.31 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 ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, PLAT "B", OF THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. ADDRESS: 705 MEEKER ST.; DELTA, CO 814161924 TAX MAP OR PARCEL ID NO.: 345724122001 Also known by street and number as: 705 MEEKER, 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, 12/12/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/17/2012 Last Publication 11/14/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 08/15/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID R. DOUGHTY #40042 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 80134-9092 (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

Wednesday, October 31, 2012 purpose. Attorney File # JLF14779 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0150 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) AUSTIN M KEISER AND SUSAN KEISER Original Beneficiary(ies) SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SURFACECREEKBANK CENTER - MONTROSEBANK Date of Deed of Trust April 11, 2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 15, 2008 Recording Information (Reception Number) 624737 Original Principal Amount $90,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $90,000.00 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. LOT 10 OF MYERS HOMESTEAD ESTATES PHASE III, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: TBD WILD TURKEY LANE, 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, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/23/2012 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: BRISCOE, JAMES R. #4862 BRISCOE and ASSOCIATES PC PO BOX 120, HOTCHKISS, CO 814190120 (970) 872-3118 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 # SFCBANK/KEISER ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0151 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) M. W. BUILDINGS Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Date of Deed of Trust May 19, 2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 25, 2005 Recording Information (Reception Number) 591722 Original Principal Amount $450,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $347,077.88 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PARCEL 1: LOTS 17, 18, AND 19, BLOCK 3, HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION. PARCELS 2 AND 3: ALL OF LOT C PARCEL 4: LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 4, HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCH AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANT TO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: TWO (2) EACH COMMERCIAL WATER AND SEWER TAPS OF THE CITY OF HOTCHKISS. TOGETHER WITH AND INCLUDING ALL BUILDINGS, ALL FIXTURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL PLUMBING, HEATING, LIGHTING, VENTILATING, REFRIGERATING, INCINERATING, AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS, AND ELEVATORS (THE TRUSTOR HEREBY DECLARING THAT IT IS INTENDED THAT THE ITEMS HEREIN ENUMERATED SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY INSTALLED AS PART OF THE REALTY), AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR HEREAFTER EXISTING THEREON. The property to be foreclosed is: Also known by street and number as: 110 E HOTCHKISS AVENUE, AND 180 S 1ST STREET, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for

sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/23/2012 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: GREGG HELMSING #11896 LAW OFFICE OF GREGG HELMSING 842 PALMER Street, PO BOX 75, Delta, CO 81416 (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 # FSBH/MW BUILDINGS ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0152 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 24, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) BUDDIE J LOVE Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust October 15, 2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust October 23, 2009 Recording Information (Reception Number) 638524 Original Principal Amount $159,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $158,369.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THE REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE W1/2NE1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. COMMENCING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT, THENCE SOUTH 110 FEET; THENCE WEST 396 FEET; THENCE NORTH 110 FEET; THENCE EAST 396 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH A NONE-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY ALONG EXISTING LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, TYNER MINOR SUBDIVISION AND CONTINUING WEST 30 FEET INTO THE SE1/4SW1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. SAID EASEMENT BEING 30 FEET IN WIDTH AND TO BE USED FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES. Tax I.D. No. 345725100004 Also known by street and number as: 1550 F LANE, 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, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/24/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DANIEL S. BLUM #34950 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 80134-9092 (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 # JLF14797 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. NOTICE OF LAND PATENT Luther S. McCracken and Wanda McCracken Brought forward the land Patent and occupy the land located at 600 1725 Road Delta, Colorado 81416 Published in the Delta County Independent October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

What’s happening at your library? The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org. Check out these reading programs: Cedaredge Genealogy. “Who’s Who in Whoville.” Genealogy group meets the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. to help each other with genealogy. Teen Scene. Bring a friend; come have fun with adventures in duct tape. Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Computer Class. Photo editing and web albums. Friday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Cedaredge Library at 856-3518 to sign up. Tech Soup Computer Day. Bring your computer questions every

Olathe flu clinic scheduled Montrose County Health & Human Services is offering a community flu clinic in Olathe Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Olathe Middle School. Residents 6 months and older are encouraged to receive an annual flu vaccine. This year’s flu vaccination protects against three strains of influenza: two new strains, H3N2 and a B virus and the same strain of H1N1 that was in last year’s vaccine. Montrose County Health & Human Services is offering the injectable vaccine for $25, flu mist for $30 and high dose vaccine for $35 when paid at time of service. Otherwise, insurance companies which can be billed include Rocky Mountain Health Plans, CNIC, Anthem, United, EBMS, CHP+, Medicaid and Medicare. Residents must present insurance cards at the time of service or plan to pay cash, check or debit. For more information call 252-5000.

Saturday in November from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Crawford Computer Tutoring. Crawford Library is now offering computer help. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills each Wednesday in November from 3 to 5 p.m. Arctic Adventure. Join librarian Jan Ryan for an armchair trip to the Arctic islands of Svalbard. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Tweens Book Club. The Tweens Book Club is back! Come join us for book discussions and snacks Nov. 7 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat. First and third Thursdays in November from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. Delta Teens Two-Hand Touch Football Game. Teens come and play a friendly game of two-hand touch football! Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4:30 p.m. Computer Classes. Microsoft Word comput-

er classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Contact Delta Library at 874-9630 for class information. Club 4-5. Kids in fourth and fifth grades come and make a turkey/pilgrim hand puppet. Materials will be provided. Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4:30 p.m. Tech Petting Zoo. Delta Public Library presents a Tech Petting Zoo. Visit the library and play with all the cool new gadgets presented by Walmart and Classic Computers: Kindles, iPads, Nooks, and much more. Learn about downloadable eBooks and audiobooks from Colorado Library Consortium and Delta Library staff. You will also have the opportunity to bring your own device and get answers to your questions! Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Teens. — Drawing Thanksgiving Tur-

preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10 a.m. Paonia VAMPS Book Club and Teen Night. Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Paonia Library at 527-3470 for details. A.M. Bookies. The theme for this month is Dewey Decimal subjects 400-699. Participants may read any book in this category. Each person gives a brief review of his/her book followed by a discussion. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. Contact Paonia Library at 5273470 for more information and location details. Boys’ Book Club. Join the third-sixth grade boys’ book club where each participant will read a new book just in and give a review for the group. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. Evening Book Club. Read “Endgame” by Frank Brady. This biography of chess champion Bobby Fischer traces

his success and gradual descent into poverty and paranoia. Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. One-on-One Tech Help. Individual computer instruction to anyone who needs extra help. Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Appointment is required. Contact the Paonia Library at 5273470. Girls’ Book Club. Join the third-sixth grade girls’ book club and read “Science Fair” by Dave Barry. The president of Kprushtskan is plotting to infiltrate the science fair at Hubble Middle School in Maryland in order to take over the United States government. You must read the book to find out what happens. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. Contact the Paonia Library at 527-3470 for a copy of the book. Storytimes. Baby, tot and preschooler storytimes are Tuesdays starting 10 a.m.

Plants of the Western Slope A look at local flora with Evelyn Horn Purple-fruited Prickly Pear I’ve been watching this cactus on Crane Point since last spring when it

CMU hosts An Evening of Opera The vocal performance students of the Colorado Mesa University’s opera workshop will present “An Evening of Opera” Nov. 13 in the Moss Performing Arts Center recital hall at 7:30 p.m. The class will perform some of the most well-known ensembles in the operatic repertoire including the lovely “Belle Nuit, O Nuit d’amour,” from Offenbach’s, “The Tales of Hoffman” and the equally sublime “Soave sia il vento” from Mozart, “Cosi fan tutte.” Also programmed will be the delightful “Watch Duet” from “Die Fledermaus” and a rare performance of the baroque

keys. Last year was so successful we are doing it again! You will have a blast as you create the best artistic drawn turkey ever! Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and preschoolers are Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. Hotchkiss One-on-One Computer Help. Anytime during open hours. Contact Hotchkiss Library at 872-4153 for details. Computer Class. E-mail basics computer class. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Teen Wii Night. Come and join in the fun and play active Wii games! Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. Crafty Kids. Kids in kindergarten through second grades will get to do a fun project. Thursday, Nov. 15, at 3:45 p.m. Storytimes. Storytimes for babies, tots and

operatic gem, “Amanti a giocare,” by Luigi Rossi (with Phillip Wyse playing the continuo). The evening will also include several wellknown solo arias presented by the students, with possible selections from “The Ballad of Baby Doe”, “Tannhauser”, “The Pirates of Penzance”, and “The Marriage of Figaro.” The opera workshop is led by CMU voice professors Drs. Jack Delmore and Kathleen Ruhleder. Doug Morrow will be the accompanist. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students and are available by calling 248-1604.

had an abundance of lovely yellow blossoms. Now here it is in early November, with bright redpurple fruits, nearly two inches tall by an inch or so wide. The tops are dried tan . . . which leads to the question, “What was on top in the first place?” Answer: the petals. So a botanical detail that few of us even think about: the cactus has an “inferior” ovary. That is, the petals are on top with the fruit below, and when the petals fall away, this odd, tan area becomes obvious to us. Another name is Brown-spined Prickly Pear. Looking closely at the cactus will reveal the brown spines. In the botanical name, Opuntia phaecantha, the last part means “brown-spined.” “Opuntia” is perhaps the name of an ancient Greek town. The pronunciation is /o PUN shu/.

spines and glochids are removed). But the story takes new twists and turns. Just down slope from here are more prickly-pear and they had yellow blossoms too. But they don’t have noticeable fruits now. My binoculars reveal that there Photo by E. Horn are inch-tall, dry fruits at the tips of You’ll probably notice the cactus pads. A the little brown spots at different cactus? There the base of the spines. are a number of species, These are called “glo- subspecies and varieties chids” and they look of prickly-pears or Opuninnocent enough. But tias and the flower color they are actually clusters is no clue at all! They of tiny spines, each with readily hybridize and a hooked tip! Beware! range from red to pink This large, fleshy to yellow and orange. fruit, called a “tuna,” is The fruits may be dry consumed by humans as or fleshy. The only sure well as by animals such identification is by the as pack-rat, coyote and glochids and the spines, especially by the jave- their characteristics and lin in the warmer areas placements. Identificato our south. I’ve been tion is, at best, a thorny told that jams, jellies prospect! So I choose to and candy can be made just call them pricklyfrom the fruit (after the pear cactus!

PUBLIC NOTICES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0155 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) Benjamin Martinez Original Beneficiary(ies) Montrosebank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust August 03, 2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust August 09, 2007 Recording Information (Reception Number) 617773 Original Principal Amount $109,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,216.08 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 part of Block "N" of the Garnet Mesa Subdivision of the City of Delta, Colorado, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Block "N" whence the intersection of said East line and the South line of the Sixth Street extended bears North on said East line 210.0 feet; thence South 190.0 feet to the Southeast corner of Block "N"; thence West on the South line of Block "N" to the East line of the alley; thence Northwesterly along the East line of the alley to a point where said East line of the alley intersects a line parallel with and 210.0 feet South of the South line of Sixth Street, extended; thence Easterly on said parallel line to place of beginning. EXCEPT that portion used as a street known as Fourth Street Grade. County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 655 Leon 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, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/27/2012 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: 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 # 12-07503 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF COLORADO, FEATHER PETROLEUM, DBA CORY STORE, HAS REQUESTED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY TO RENEW A 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LICENSE FOR 9340 HWY 65 CORY, COLORADO. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 14, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE ORCHARD CITY TOWN HALL LO-

CATED AT 9661 2100 ROAD, AUSTIN, COLORADO. AT SAID PLACE AND TIME, ANY INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR TO BE HEARD FOR OR AGAINST THE RENEWAL OF SAID LICENSE. ANY PROTEST SHALL BE FILED IN WRITING WITH THE ORCHARD CITY TOWN CLERK WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER DATE OF NOTICE. DATE OF APPLICATION: 10/09/12. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0156 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 27, 2012, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records. Original Grantor(s) CHARLES W LISTON AND VIRGINIA M LISTON Original Beneficiary(ies) MONTROSEBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust April 08, 2004 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 13, 2004 Recording Information (Reception Number) 578567 Original Principal Amount $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $87,100.15 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION A portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 40 rods North of the Southeast corner of said NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13 and running thence West 220 feet; Thence running North 102 feet; Thence running East 220 feet; Thence running South 102 feet to the point of beginning. Also a portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the 6th

Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point which is 40 rods North and 220 feet West of the Southeast corner of the said NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of said Section 13; Thence running West 440 feet; Thence running North 102 feet; Thence running East 440 feet; Thence running South 102 feet to the point of beginning. And also a portion of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 13, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the Principal Meridian said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the Southeat corner of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 Section 13, Township 15 South, Rnage 96 West 6th Principal Meridian bears South 0°06' East a distance of 663.8 feet; Thence East along the South property line a distance of 6.0 feet; Thence North 0°56' East a distance of 102.0 feet to a point on the North property line; Thence West along the North property line a distance of 5.0 feet; Thence South 0°05' West a distance of 102.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning. EXCEPT that portion deed to The Department of Highways State of Colororado by ded recorded June 30, 1968 in Book 407 at Page 402 and October 14, 1948 in Book 301 at page 566. Also known by street and number as: 690 1575 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, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/27/2012 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: MONICA KADRMAS, Esq #34904 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney File # 1175.14853 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2012-0157 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 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) PAUL CHADWICK Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely a nominee for MORTGAGEIT, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INCL, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA11, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA11 Date of Deed of Trust April 03, 2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust April 12, 2006 Recording Information (Reception Number) 602418 Original Principal Amount $221,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $236,831.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of

debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Legal Description Parcel 1: Part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: A tract of land bearing North 89°52' West 884.55 feet of the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21 to the point of beginning; thence North 89°52' West 435.6 feet; thence North 0°55' East 1000.0 feet; thence South 89°54' East 435.6 feet; thence South 0°55' West 1000.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part of subject property which lay within the following described tract: part of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, described as beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 21; thence South 88°25' West 872.7 feet along the South line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 00°53' West 884.1 feet; thence North 50°10' West 65.3 feet; thence North 87°22' West 356.1 feet to the West line of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 01°09' East 335.2 feet along the West subdivision line to the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4; thence North 87°59' East 541.2 feet along the North line of said SE1/ 4NE1/4; thence South 01°22' West 505.5 feet; thence North 87°59' East 775.5 feet; thence South 01°22' West 794.5 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: A non-exclusive right of way for road purposes 20 feet wide the center line of which commences 10 feet East of the NW corner of said SE1/4NE1/4 and runs South parallel to the West subdivision lien 335.2 feet, County of Delta, State of Colorado. **Pursuant to Affidavit Re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-109(5) recorded June 24, 2011 at Reception No. 651421 in Delta County, Colorado ** Also known by street and number as: 24778 RHAPSODY ROAD, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 12/26/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse,

501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication 10/31/2012 Last Publication 11/28/2012 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: 08/28/2012 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 # 1269.09323 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 9/2012 Published in the Delta County Independent October 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012. STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit H21 located at 175 Hwy 133 Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Candace Clements, last known address of 1214 North First St., Montrose, CO 81401. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on November 7th, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent October 24 and 31, 2012. STORAGE UNIT SALE Contents of Farnsworth Minis Unit C23 located at 175 Hwy 133 Paonia, CO. Unknown contents belonging to Don Husted, last known address of 225 Clark Ave., Paonia, CO 81428. Contents of this unit will be disposed of on November 7th, as Farnsworth Minis chooses. Published in the Delta County Independent October 24 and 31, 2012.

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Delta County Independent

Preserving a community landmark

Photo by Pat Sunderland

The Hotchkiss Homestead is still the seat of the Hotchkiss family cattle ranch and is occupied by the founder’s great-grandson Dick and his wife Janice.

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

he community has rallied around an effort to restore the Hotchkiss Barn, a landmark in the community that is named for Enos T. Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss built the structure in 1886. The barn was seriously damaged in a macroburst that swept through Hotchkiss in August 2010. High winds tore the roof off the west side of the structure; bricks collapsed and support beams fell. A gaping hole at the southwest end leaves the remainder of the building susceptible to further damage from rain, wind and snowstorms. The wythes of the remaining brick walls have separated and are in danger of collapse. The barn is currently owned by Richard “Dick” Hotchkiss (Enos’s great-grandson) and his wife Janice. They have put their 143-acre property in a conservation easement to preserve the agricultural tradition of the Hotchkiss homestead. Enos T. Hotchkiss arrived

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in western Colorado in 1881, when Indians still roamed the land. After the Utes were removed to reservations and Enos had laid claim to the land, he built the 40x100-foot barn, a structure he felt was more important than a house to get his farming operation off the ground. Like Samuel Wade, Enos brought fruit trees to the North Fork Valley. But he wasn’t as successful as Samuel Wade, so he got into the cattle business for a while. He was also instrumental in the construction of the ditches that still carry irrigation water to local farms and ranches. He was paid off in sheep, and that’s how the Hotchkiss family began a long tradition of raising sheep. The barn was set up to accommodate several sheep shearers at a time. It’s likely that mules and horses also occupied the barn, and that it was used to store grain, hay and farm equipment. Today Dick and his two sons, Ted and Zach, raise cattle. With the conservation easement in place, the family intends to continue its ranch-

A gaping hole at the southwest end of the barn leaves the remainder of the building susceptible to further damage from rain, wind and snowstorms.

The letters “ETH” are original features of the barn. They stand for Enos Throop Hotchkiss, a pioneer who not only founded Hotchkiss but is also associated with the creation of Saguache, Lake City and Powderhorn.

ing tradition for generations to come. If the restoration of the barn moves forward, they are also open to the idea of hosting historical tours, workshops and educational events open to apprentice bricklayers, schoolchildren, FFA students and the public. They have also made a sizable donation to the effort to raise matching funds for a survey and planning grant from the Colorado State Historic Society. The effort is being spearheaded by the “Save The Hotchkiss Barn” committee, in conjunction with Western Colorado Interpretive Association. Robert McHugh, a Paonia architect who is a member of the “Save The Barn Committee” explains the barn’s significance. First, it was the first permanent structure in the North Fork Valley, and is now the oldest pioneer structure remaining in the valley. Second, it has served as an icon/landmark to the community for the last 126 years. Its cupola stands high and is visible from many points. The barn’s design is impressive, with massive three-layer pioneer brick walls. Barns with brick walls are rarely seen in western Colorado, McHugh said. It was a standard practice to use three layers of bricks when erecting high walls. Because of the wind damage, and patches made in previous years, the walls will have to be taken down and rebuilt. McHugh estimates at least a third of the 100,000 bricks used to construct the barn will be unusable. An engineer is examining the remaining bricks to determine if they are sound. The custom-made bricks used in the barn are not the same size as new bricks, so they’ll either have to locate used bricks, arrange for some type of replica to be made specially for the project, or use concrete between the inner and outer layers, McHugh said. The barn’s timber frame roof represents an evolution of carpentry skills carried here with pioneers of the westward expansion. It was built during a period of transition from transverse frame construction to the balloon framing techniques of the next century. In spite of decades of wear and tear, and the economic uncertainties of family farms, the barn has a high degree of integrity. It represents the agrarian values of the people of the area and their heritage. When the barn was completed, McHugh said, a barn dance was held. The Hotckisses also held a family fair. After about 12 years, the fair was moved uptown and it became known as the Hotchkiss Town Fair and finally, in 1918, as a county fair. The fairgrounds were part of the Hotchkiss ranch at one time. The first year following the barn’s damage, McHugh and Leigh-Ann Hunt, an archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service, got the barn listed on the National Register of Historic Places, so it would be eligible for grant funding. “In the process we discovered this is the third build-

ing that Enos T. Hotchkiss has on the National Register of Historic Places,” McHugh explained. The Hotchkiss Hotel in the center of town and a grist mill in Saguache have also been named to the national register. On the ranch itself, the homestead cabin was the site of the first Hotchkiss post office. The home was built immediately after the barn, using the same type of brick. The entire homestead has been designated a Colorado Centennial Farm because it has remained in the same family for more than 100 years. “This structure is so well known, and of such historic importance locally, that when speaking to a local, one need not give an address when referring to this unique brick structure — it is truly a local landmark,” said Nathan Sponseller, president of the Hotchkiss Community Chamber of Commerce. The chamber wrote a letter of support for the planning grant because members believe the barn increases the community’s appeal to visitors and to those considering relocation to the area. “This is not just an old building or barn,” said Jim Wetzel, director of the Delta County Museum, in his letter of support. “It is unique to this area, not only for the manner of construction, but for the historical elements attached to it. Not only did a master brick mason build the barn, but he created his own brickyard to supply the brick for the project. “Clearly, a professional assessment is needed to determine all aspects of the repair project, for ‘replacement parts’ are not available off the shelf. Even though the barn is privately owned, it remains a community resource and focal point which local citizens can relate to their local history. That relationship builds pride in the community.” The planning grant will be used to determine the most economical and reason-

able way to restore the barn, McHugh explained. “We feel this is a community project even though it’s on private property,” he said. “The emphasis really ought to be on the barn and not who owns it,” he continued, justifying the grant and the request for donations. And the community has stepped up. “We are so close to raising the $18,500 matching grant to get us through Phase 1,” explained Chris Miller, executive director of the Western Colorado Interpretive Association. WCIA is the non-profit organization that will be administering the grant funds for the project. The planning grant will produce a set of plans and specifications that can be used to apply for a brick and mortar grant. Initial estimates place the cost of renovation at $300,000; the plans and specifications will help finetune that number. Miller estimates that the “Save The Hotchkiss Barn” committee is just a few hundred dollars short of matching the $18,500 planning grant. Anyone who would like to donate to the restoration fund, or learn more about the historic preservation effort, can contact Chris Miller, WCIA, at 874-6695 or wcia@wcinterp. com.

As part of the after school program sponsored by the Creamery Arts Center, instructor Suki Strong encouraged young artists to create their own vision of the historic Hotchkiss Barn. This artwork is by Lilly Middleton, age 13.

Photo courtesy of Western Colorado Interpretive Association

A photograph taken from the hill overlooking the Hotchkiss homestead shows the damage wreaked by a macroburst in August 2010. The photo below, provided by the Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Society, shows the newly completed barn, circa 1887.