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Vol. 126, No. 50 — December 16, 2009

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Holiday Happenings in Delta County

Hotchkiss students fill boxes for hungry families

Thursday, Dec. 17 Delta — Community Christmas memorial service at Mesa View Mortuary Chapel, 7 p.m. Over 600 luminaries will be lit on the cemetery and mortuary grounds beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Delta High School band concert at Center for Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.

Hotchkiss — Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association Christmas meeting. 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hall canteen, Hotchkiss. Cookie exchange and pastel demonstration

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Hotchkiss sixth-eighth grade program at HK8, 6 p.m.

Cedaredge — Caroling by Cedaredge kindergarten and first graders, CES, 12:30 p.m.

Crawford — Band and choir winter program at Crawford School, 6:30 p.m.

Paonia — Holiday concert (7-12) at PHS cafetorium, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 Olathe — Miracle on Main Street. Chili supper, 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Parade, 5:30 p.m. Treats with Santa directly after the parade at the American

See The North Fork Times on pages 1-4B.

Commodities will be distributed Dec. 17 Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed in Delta County Thursday, Dec. 17, at the following locations: Delta — First Assembly of God gym, 762 Dodge Street.

Cedaredge — Masonic Hall, 295 W. Main Street.

Hotchkiss — Heritage Hall, Delta County Fairgrounds.

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

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines. Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first come basis.

Sign-up cards will be available at each site. Please bring some form of identification. If picking up commodities for another household, an ID and a note from that household is required.

For more information, call 874-2039.

Colorado State University will wind down operations at the Western Colorado Research Center on Rogers Mesa near Hotchkiss.

The closing, which will take place on June 30, 2011, is the result of current and projected funding reductions and budgetary constraints.

The Rogers Mesa site is one of three research centers that are part of the Western Colorado Research Center. The other sites — at Fruita and Orchard Mesa in Grand Junction — will remain open.

A consequence of the challenging national and state economy, and the concurrent reductions in higher education funding, the budget for Colorado State’s Agricultural Experiment Stations was cut five percent this year, and is projected to face additional cuts of up to 17 percent over the next three years. These budget reductions are consistent with those facing other on- and-off-campus programs at CSU. “Closing the Rogers Mesa Research Center is a difficult and painful decision for Colorado State University,” said Lee Sommers, director of CSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station. “However, this is the most prudent option to ensure we can continue to address important

Santa is coming to Olathe along with a whole lot of bright lights, yummy chili and tasty treats.

Friday, Dec. 18, Olathe’s Miracle on Main Street brings joy to all ages with a Main Street parade and a chili supper at the American Legion Hall. Mr. Claus himself will talk to the kiddos and pass out treats.

The chili supper, sponsored by the Olathe Rebekah Lodge, will begin at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall and continue until Santa has talked to all the good little boys and girls.

The Miracle on Main Street Parade starts with a 5 p.m. line-up on the Hwy. 50 Business Loop in front of the Olathe High School. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and heads west on Main Street. No pre-registration is required.

Directly after the parade Santa will go to the Legion Hall to pass out treats provided by the Town of Olathe.

The entire event is sponsored by the Olathe Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Anna Leos at 323-5763.

City lists holiday hours

See Rogers Mesa, Page 3A

The City of Delta has listed closures for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Offices at city hall will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Friday’s refuse will be picked up the following Monday.

Bill Heddles Recreation Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The rec center will be closed Christmas Day but will be open New Year’s Day from noon to 5:30 p.m.

Devil’s Thumb Golf Course will operate as usual Thursday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 31, but will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Up on the rooftop The lobby of Bank of the West was filled with proud parents and grandparents for a holiday presentation by Garnet Mesa kindergartners. Music instructor Joe Siennicki led the students through a charming medley of Christmas favorites.

Bowie tax lien sale attracts no investors

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Sunday, Dec. 20 Delta — Dolce Voce, an a capella group, presents “We Wish You a Dolce Christmas,” 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Delta.

Montrose — Montrose Community Band’s annual Christmas concert, 3 p.m. in the Montrose Pavilion.

Cedaredge — Community Christmas program at Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 Hotchkiss — Blue Christmas service, 7 p.m. at Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church. For those experiencing grief and loss this holiday season.

Paonia — Food boxes and gifts will be distributed from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion dining hall. For more information, call 527-6252.

Friday, Dec. 25 Cedaredge — Free Christmas dinner at the Stolte Shed in Pioneer Town, noon to 2 p.m. For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Bev and Jack Gardner at 856-6780.

Hotchkiss — Community Christmas dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Senior Center. If able, bring a side dish or dessert to share.

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Delta — VFW Post #3571 awards dinner. 6 p.m. at the post home, 15th and Howard.

Hotchkiss — Members of First Baptist Church will be caroling from a horsedrawn wagon, spreading cheer around town.

Cedaredge — Students in grades K-12 present the play “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Cedaredge High School, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Paonia — Santa will greet children at Paonia Town Hall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your camera.

Free kids’ movie, “Ponyo,” at Paradise Theater, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Jazz Renovators special holiday concert with guests The Hot Toddies. 8 p.m. at the Blue Sage Center.

Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 235 North Fork, Paonia.

Hotchkiss — Kids are invited to meet Santa Claus at the Hotchkiss Fire Station, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum holiday open house, 1 to 4 p.m.

Cedaredge — Students in grades K-12 present the play “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at Cedaredge High School, 7 p.m.

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Unpaid property taxes, along with past due fees and interest, totaling more than $1.5 million owed by Bowie Resources and Bowie Acquisition Group LLC remained uncollected last Friday following a special tax lien sale. Bowie is the county’s single biggest taxpayer account.

No one showed up to buy the seven real property tax schedules totaling $171,063. That was the maximum amount the county hoped to collect at the sale. The county treasurer’s office is keeping the sale on those real property schedules open for any interested investors, and following the sale some investor interest had been expressed in the smaller liens up to $4,178.

Two other property tax schedules totaling $1.35 million for mining equipment and coal mine production will become the subject of a formal collections process initiated by the county. County officials hope that process will result in a payment plan being worked out with the mine.

The treasurer’s office had not received replies from Bowie’s Kentucky headquarters as of last Friday’s sale. Afterward, however, treasurer Jim Ventrello said he had finally been in contact with Bowie’s chairman in Kentucky and hopes for a payment workout were brightening.

Working out terms of a payment plan would involve negotiations

among mine officials, the county, and Delta County Joint School District 50, which is owed $737,249 on the outstanding property tax amount.

Other taxing entities owed at least part of the uncollected taxes are Delta County Memorial Hospital District, Paonia Mosquito Control District, North Fork Water Conservancy District, Delta County Public Library, Delta County Fire District #2, Paonia Cemetery District, Colorado River Water Conservancy District, and North Fork Pool, Park, and Recreation District.

County officials have explained they believe that Bowie’s financial

difficulties stem from two causes — technical problems encountered earlier this year in underground operations; and, a large loan negotiated by the corporate offices. The note securing that loan is held by G.E. Capital.

If the note is foreclosed on, the county hopes that G.E. Capital will pay the taxes owned in order to protect its security interest. Or, the note could be refinanced freeing up the cash needed to pay the local mine’s property tax bill, officials speculate.

At this point the county is proceeding with a legal collections process on the two big tax schedules.

That includes issuing “destraint

orders” on the mine equipment preventing it from being moved off site or sold. The final step in that process would be for the county to sell the equipment for back taxes, a step that officials hope will be unnecessary.

A $546,937 property tax bill for “mine production” presents a different collection challenge for the county. Since that production subject to taxation in 2008 is probably already long gone, the mine’s tax liability, and hence the county’s collateral on the tax bill, could be in essence a paper asset. In the final analysis, the debt would be applied to whatever equivalent reserves are located at the mine site.

Incumbents seek re-election

By Hank Lohmeyer Staff Writer

Five elected county officials gathered at the courthouse last week to announce their intentions to seek reelection in November.

Planning to seek new terms of office are Fred McKee, county sheriff; Ann Eddins, county clerk and recorder; Jim Ventrello, county treasurer; Debbie Griffith, county assessor; and Jess Messenger, county surveyor.

Four of the elected office holders oversee staffs whom they all credited with their ability to carry out

statutory duties and provide required public services.

McKee is seeking his third term as Delta County Sheriff. Before winning his first election in 2002 he served as under sheriff for the county. He was county government’s top vote getter in the 2006 general election.

Eddins was also first elected in 2002 and is seeking her third term.

She currently serves as president of the Colorado County Clerks Association and has overseen technology improvements in her office.

Ventrello is also seeking a third term. A former Delta County Com-

missioner, he was first elected to treasurer in 2002. In 2005, voters approved extending term limits for treasurer, clerk, sheriff, assessor, coroner and surveyor from two, to three consecutive four-year terms in office.

Griffith won election in 2008 to complete the unexpired term of former county assessor Cheryl Goad.

Griffith is running this time to win her first, full four-year term in office.

Messenger is seeking his second consecutive term as county surveyor.

He also served in that post during the 1980s and early 1990s.

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Giving credit where credit is due

The Delta City Council is accepting applications for a CURRENT VACANCY ON THE DELTA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Dear Editor: So many times today young persons are not given credit or thanks for the positive things they do. The emergency food cupboard located at the Hotchkiss United Methodist Church would like to commend the Hotchkiss High School Dance Team and Cub Scout Pack 484 for their food drives to support the needs of hungry people in the area.

So far we have served over 108 families this year. Without their help there would have been many families going without the nutritution they need to stay healthy.

Good work! Say thanks to them if you see them around town.

Rev. Patricia Johnson Pastor, Crawford and Hotchkiss United Methodist Churches

Applications are available from the City Clerk at Delta City Hall, 360 Main Street, during business hours.

Applicant must be a resident of a Public Housing Unit.

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Completed applications must be returned to the Clerk by 4:30 p.m. on December 28, 2009.

The Board meets at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month.

Dear Editor: I would like to thank Stephanie Neff, Rebecca Hanson, Liz Heidrick, Hotchkiss High School administration, and all the parents for all your contributions and support to the Hotchkiss High School cheerleaders and the HHS dance team during regional and state spirit championships.

Congratulations Lady Bulldogs and keep inspiring. We’re all looking foward to an exciting spring home show.

Kellie Spadafora Hotchkiss

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Community Christmas Memorial Service Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

MESA VIEW MORTUARY CHAPEL 682 1725 ROAD, DELTA, COLORADO Please join us for this unique service of remembrance and celebration of those loved ones we have lost. A special Christmas Tree will be decorated during the service in remembrance and celebration of each of our loved ones.

Ornaments will be provided.

If you are unable to attend the service, but would like your loved one remembered, please stop by Mesa View Mortuary the week of December 14-17, 2009 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to complete a card of remembrance.

Your loved one’s name will be read during the service.

If you need transportation please call 874-8633.

Luminaries will be lighted in Mesa View Cemetery that evening in remembrance of our loved ones.

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Let’s debate health care without the animosity Dear Editor: Thomas Jefferson said “a democracy is nothing more than mob rule where 51 percent of people can take away rights of the other 49 percent” and he said “an enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.”

Obama was elected with 53 percent of popular vote and 68 percent of electoral votes (highest since 1988) and continues with huge personal approval ratings as well as being regarded as the most popular and most respected U.S. president, possibly ever. He is also a constitutional law professor and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. In addition, this mob rule has elected a majority in Congress of like-minded Democrats in a process called representative democracy.

Obama was handed two wars, a world economy (triggered in the U.S.) in freefall, and a projected deficit of $1.3 trillion on Inauguration Day. The collapse of the banking and financial sector, a bankrupt auto industry, as well as the $700 billion corporate bailout, were all gifts of the Bush administration. Obama passed an $800 billion stimulus bill with 35 percent going to TAX RELIEF. and in less than one year GDP has improved from -6.5 percent to + 3 percent!

It is unfortunate that some in the minority party and other opponents of progress are using deliberate and careless distortions, crying socialism and tyranny, ranting crazy communist conspiracies, denying environmental science, predicting doom and

death panels, to scare the majority of Americans who support this president. Healthcare reform that can benefit nearly all Americans and favored by 70 percent of Americans is also subject to outright lies, fear baiting, and even racial slurs in an effort to keep us #37 in the world in healthcare quality but #1 in highest cost.

I agree with Thomas Jefferson

in a government of the people led by the majority and also in the right of dissenters to say what they want. However, I also believe that to solve these enormous problems it is helpful to lower the level of hatred and anger and demand open and honest debate.

Mark Carlile Delta

Honesty is refreshing Dear Editor: I’ve been trying for days to write this letter, to make it brief and to the point and not have it sound gaggy and self-serving.

Because what it is, is a thank you letter to a stranger for something remarkable that I’ll never forget.

And this is my fourth attempt.

Saying thank you was always a big deal in my family at this season when I was growing up.

Gifts sent to me, my brothers and sister by faraway aunts and uncles could not be played with or used until we sat down and wrote a letter of thanks. Even my sister, who suffered brain damage from a case of meningitis when she was a baby, labriously printed her first name on a thank you note our mother wrote.

I don’t know the name of the person I owe a thank you to, but wanted her to know how profoundly what she did affected me.

What happened was I went to a bank to draw some cash out of my savings account to tide me over to the end of the month, and I lost it. Stupidly lost it when the little

coin purse I’d put it in somehow fell out of my purse somewhere near the bank, and I didn’t notice the loss until an hour later. I got lucky, and the lost money was found by a very honest person.

She could have taken the money and spent it and no one would have been the wiser, but she took it into the bank and handed it to an employee. When I came searching, there it was waiting for me.

I’m still stunned a week after that happened. I can’t believe my good fortune. It has given me something more important than money. It let me know there are still good and honest people in this world, which was something I was sort of forgetting because of all the things that are in the news today.

So thank you, thank you, whoever you are. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, because you made mine wonderful in a very special way. I am very grateful, and I wanted you to know that.

M.E. Johnson Eckert

Obama has an amazing ability to ignore the majority Dear Editor: I admire Obama.

OK, I hate to admit it, but I really do admire our current president. No, not for his questionable oratory and not even for his ability to read several prompters at the same time. And it’s not for his tendency to apologize for all of our successes while praising European failures. It’s not because he received a prize for doing nothing to deserve it, and it’s not that he has singularly created chaos in a completely confused country.

What I really admire him for is his tenacity to ignore the majority as he, and his fellow elected politicians and appointed consultants cram unwanted issues down our throats. He has continued to push the exorbitant expensive health

plan, the frightening cap and trade plan, the pending omnibus budget containing only 5,000 to 6,000 pork add-ons, and many others in spite of the intense opposition from the majority. He continues to say things that make our hair stand up. He has the presidential power and he uses it as he wants by appointing czars that agree with his ideology and advances his progressivism beyond insanity. I admire that trait. Not the result, but the method.

What I want, and will fight for, are elected politicians who have the same type of stubbornness, only this time to ignore the demands of the minority but will listen to the majority. I want a leader with integrity, morals, honesty, and a profound sense of understanding of and appre-

Stolen memory card can’t be replaced Dear Editor: I would first like to extend heartfelt gratitude to the woman at Back River Road Trading Post who found the rummaged contents of my mother’s wallet lying in the snow bank by the Friends Church in Paonia. Due to your good deed and kind efforts, she was able to salvage many hours that would have been spent dealing with her lost cards and obtaining a new drivers license.

Thank you for your kindness; it is something that appears to be in short supply.

Now to the person who found her lost wallet first at Don’s Market and proceeded to rummage through it as they walked, before finally throwing all of its contents in the snowbank by the Friends Church — Perhaps you should take a lesson in decency from the kind woman who found your rummaged leavings and instantly made a phone call in search of the owner of these abandoned documents. I hope you were able to enjoy the measly few dollars that you were able to scavenge out of this wallet before throwing it away; you obviously needed those few dollars more than she does. None of the things you discarded had as much importance as the thing you took, a digital camera card with a large number of photos of her grandchildren. These photos are irreplace-

able. If you could somehow find some measure of holiday spirit or human kindness within you, you might spend the small cost of stamp and envelope to return this card to us (no questions asked) at: 35056 Hanson Mesa Road.

Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

If you cannot find that measure of kindness in you, then I will gladly buy the card back from you for $50 (way more than you found in the wallet) if you contact me. Again no questions would be asked, as we only want this small item returned to us.

John Miller Hotchkiss

ciation for our Constitution, freedom, and liberty. I want a leader who will treat the bleating liberal minority with the same disdain liberals treat the conservative majority.

I don’t care which party he/ she represents as long as he/she represents ME and my ideals.

I don’t want a schmoozer who listens intently to the stupid and promises to do their bidding. I don’t want a leftist ideologue bent on using laws as an excuse to further their demagoguery. We have elected them, they are doing what they want to do, and it is not working.

I will vote for a person who shares my values. I want them to know the difference between right and wrong and act accordingly. I will consider their personal values, their actions, and their conduct. They must present a laudable role model for the youth. I don’t care how much they know about politics or what a focus study tells them, but I DO care about what they will do. I don’t want them to do anything for me, and I definitely do not want them to do anything to me.

I will definitely vote for a person who ignores, totally ignores the false and misleading claims of the purveyors of fairness. I will vote for the person who values individualism above governmental intrusion.

It is time to clean up the outhouse and get a better smelling cabinet.

Bill Sutton Delta

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School board boosts investment in DCED

By Pat Sunderland Managing Editor

In light of the school district’s economic woes, superintendent Mike McMillan said it may seem strange to recommend a 10-fold increase in the school district’s contribution to Delta County Economic Development (DCED), but the school board agreed stimulating the economy may be key to reversing a trend of declining school enrollment.

At the school board’s monthly meeting Dec. 10, Deana Sher-

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Sub-zero winter temperatures mean water line breaks on top of other public service headaches contributed by heavy snowfall last week. Here, crews work to repair a water line break at H38 and 1575 roads.

Helmick found guilty Miriam Helmick was found guilty of fatally shooting her husband, Alan Helmick, and was sentenced to the maximum term on 14 counts including first degree murder.

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Historically, Rogers Mesa has

County mill levy to decrease by a third

By Hank Lohmeyer Staff Writer

Property owners’ tax bills for county government will be onethird lower next year.

The reason is that the county commissioners have decided to let a voter-approved, five-year de-Brucing measure expire. As a result, the mill levy for county government on 2010 tax bills will be 11.964 instead of 18.057.

“The 2010 mill levy of 11.934 is a marked reduction from the mill levy imposed for the past five years,” explains the county administrator’s budget message.

“This is due to the expiration this year of a ballot initiative that was approved by voters in 2004 for a five-year term.”

The 2004 de-Brucing measure was approved by voters allowing the county to keep property tax revenue in excess of TABOR limits and use the funds for county road projects.

With the rapid increase in property values during the “housing boom,” the county gained more revenue from the de-Brucing than it had expected, and more road projects were completed.

But there was a down side to the county’s windfall. Under state tax rules, most of the increased revenue was assessed against commercial properties.

Owners of business and commercial properties noticed and complained loudly. So chances for a voter-approved extension of the de-Brucing measure looked slim, the commissioners judged.

Those complaints were a big part of the reason the commissioners decided this year not to ask voters for an extension of the de-Brucing measure. Instead,

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county officials hope to get on board early for the next hopedfor growth cycle and fund its special road projects with an “impact fee” assessed on new development. The county’s plan for an impact fee to fund roads and other county infrastructure will probably also require a deBrucing vote to allow the county to keep the money raised.

Road project money from the final year of the county’s deBrucing to be collected in 2010 is allocated to the following road projects: District #1, F Road and 25 Mesa/Robideau; District #2, Cedar Mesa Grade; District #3, Black Bridge Road and J Road.

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The mill levy is established by the Colorado Department of Education and has remained unchanged for several years. The total of 27.192 includes 22.692 for the General Fund and 4.500 for the Bond Redemption Fund.

According to Terry Kimber, the school district’s finance director, state equalization funds are reduced correspondingly, so there is no net increase to Delta County Schools.

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The school district has contributed just $250 annually to DCED in the past, McMillan noted. Although a budget task force has been formed to cut about $2 million from the district’s expenditures, McMillan said a $2,500 investment could be recouped with the addition of just one student (based on perpupil revenue of $6,700).

“It’s a great investment on our part,” he said.

School board members agreed that the school district should be part of the community effort to strengthen and diversify the local economy.

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been known for its fruit tree research and orchard management practices. The center has also moved into grape production, forage crops and alternative crop research. Fruit, wine grapes, and alternative crop research programs will continue at the Research Center at Orchard Mesa, while the Research Center at Fruita will continue to emphasize research on crops such as corn, soybeans, pinto beans, forages, and other crops.

Colorado State University continues to have a strong presence in western Colorado through the Tri-River Area Extension Office, plus county extension offices in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties, the Western Slope Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Grand Junction, and the Colorado State Forest Service District Office located in Grand Junction.

CSU is also exploring alternative agricultural markets such as organic vegetables, agritourism, and wine marketing in the Grand Valley.

“The mission of the Agricultural Experiment Station is to conduct applied research that addresses agricultural needs throughout Colorado. It is very unfortunate that the current budget situation requires us to end programs and lay off staff at the Rogers Mesa facility. We have made the decision at this time to enable an orderly transition for our programs and staff,” said Sommers.

She discussed the strong tie which exists between economic development and training which can be offered through DeltaMontrose Technical College. She specifically mentioned renewable energy and additional training for underground mining and ancillary services. In the future, she said, she would like to discuss the possibility of shared housing at the technical college.

Delta County Economic Development is funded through public entities such as municipalities and county government, as well as private businesses in Delta and Montrose counties.

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iff, DCED’s executive director, brought board members up to date on efforts to raise the standard of living in Delta County by working with new and existing businesses. DCED has worked with 63 prospects this year. She mentioned one company which finds Delta County desirable because of a relatively low number of electric transformers. Another is looking for a location which is not likely to be affected by hurricanes or tornadoes.

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Volunteers help children through courts Last year, 100 children in Montrose County who were neglected or abused were given a voice in the courts by volunteers of CASA, Voices for Children.

A group of seven volunteers recently completed training through CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Without volunteers, these children would have no one to speak up for their interests, and CASA depends on their selfless work.

Volunteers who recently completed CASA training include Peter Powel, Richard Garrett, Wyndi Henson, Susan Gregg, Kay Hibl, Carla Johnson and Dee Arnold.

These volunteers went through 32 hours of training before being sworn in by a local judge and appointed to a dependency and neglect case.

The functions of CASA volunteers include conducting their own independent investigation, facilitating the child’s representation through the court system, representing the child’s best interests in the case and ensuring the child is protected in a safe and supportive environment.

“These volunteers are vital to our mission,” said volunteer coordinator Martha Cappanno.

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voice in court for every abused and neglected child in the 7th Judicial District.”

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teer, call Martha Cappanno at 249-0337.

A new training class will be held this spring.

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RECENT GRADUATES OF TRAINING to help child victims recently sworn in to work through the court system were (left to right) Peter Powel, Richard Garrett, Wyndi Henson, Judge James Schum, Susan Gregg, Kay Hibl, Carla Johnson and Dee Arnold.

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Matt Soper awarded LLM degree from the University of Edinburgh On Friday, Nov. 27, Matthew Soper was conferred with the degree of master of laws (LL. M.), international law, at the University of Edinburgh’s winter graduation ceremony.

The ceremony followed the time honored traditions which can be traced back to the founding of the University of Edinburgh in 1583.

The Senatus Academicus met immediately prior to the ceremony to recommend the degrees to be awarded. Following this meeting, the academic procession gathered and proceeded into McEwan Hall. The procession was led by the staff bearer followed by members of the academic staff, including the rector and members of the university court. They were followed by the bedellus carrying the university mace and leading the vice chancellor.

Prior to the School of Law’s confirmation, the University Choir sang “Where’er you walk” and “O Gin I Were Where Gadie Rins,” both in their original Latin verse.

The names of the graduands were announced by the head of the School of Law, Professor Douglas Brodie, and the vice chancellor, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea (the university’s principal), acting on behalf of the chancellor, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Weconferred still cut the anddegree by touching the head of the gradfresh dailycap. uand withgrind the graduation Popular legend ORDERS has it that the SPECIAL cap was originally made using WELCOME the cloth from the breeches of John Knox, although other rumors attribute those breeches to the famous Scottish scholar George Buchanan.

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County budget anticipates decreasing revenue

By Hank Lohmeyer Staff Writer

The 2010 county budget document that commissioners will consider for adoption on Dec. 21 is looking forward to a year of seven-percent revenue declines overall in the General Fund.

Along with that belt-tightening reality, county administration is projecting that sales tax revenues will fall another three percent next year following an estimated 5.5-percent drop in 2009.

The county’s preliminary budget for 2010 projects $28.1

million in spending in all 19 budget funds combined. County Administrator Susan Hansen said that figure represents a 4.4 percent decline from the budget spending approved for 2009.

The annual budget document is a projection, a “best guess” by the administration of what revenues and expenses for the coming year will be. Budget numbers can change on a daily basis as events that change revenue and expense projections are continually updated.

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing

on the proposed 2010 budget on Dec. 7 and has scheduled its adoption for Dec. 21.

An example of the slowdown the county is experiencing in its General Fund revenues is illustrated by three line item budget entries. Revenue from state minerals Severance Tax and Federal Minerals leasing funds are expected to decline by 60 percent in 2010. The county’s interest income from deposits is expected to drop from $150,000 in 2009 to $30,000 in 2010.

Taken together, income from the three items could drop from

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Santa and his elves Santa was accompanied by five of his elves on a visit to Delta last week. At Bill Heddles Recreation Center, he chatted with the kids while the elves handed out candy. In the kitchen, members of the Delta Kiwanis Club flipped pancakes for a free breakfast. Kids could also make crafts and jump in the inflatable bump house. The five elves pictured above — Mikayla Hannegrefs, Kathleen Smith, Jolayna Smith, Samantha Quinn and Hailey Donathan — participate in a drama class at the rec center taught

by Linda Dysart.

Two outstanding volunteers awarded free car repairs It was a difficult decision, but two winners have been determined in the “Cure for Clunkers” contest sponsored by Tayshen Automotive and Carquest Auto Parts. Roger Chosvig will receive $1,000 in car repairs; second place winner Nellie Clark will receive $500 in car repairs.

“We’ll bring the vehicles in

and see what they need,” said Jami Taylor, co-owner of Tayshen Automotive.

Chosvig was nominated by Jack and Joyce Harrington of Austin for his work at Gateway Youth & Family Services, a boys’ home near Delta. According to the Harringtons, Chosvig conducts weekly meetings with

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Senate hopeful in Delta Andrew Romanoff (left), a former speaker of the house in the Colorado Legislature, was in Delta on Monday meeting with supporters including Bob Page of Cedaredge. Romanoff is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. Senate. His opponent in the primary is incumbent Michael Bennet who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Ken Salazar. Romanoff served eight years in the statehouse. Romanoff met with supporters at C&J Cafe on Main Street and discussed issues and strategy for the upcoming primary race.

the boys, to help them find God in their lives. On Sundays they invite the boys to join them at Delta Christian Church. Roger and his wife Julie often take some of the boys home for a homecooked meal, a ball game on TV, or to work on a project in the garage. Roger applies his skills around the Gateway home.

The boys work alongside him, gaining hands-on experience. His latest project involved coordinating volunteers to pour a concrete basketball court. Roger drives a 1994 Ford pickup, which he and the boys load with firewood they deliver to someone with need.

When Larry Davidson heard about the “Cash for Clunkers” program, he immediately thought of Nellie Clark, a caregiver to friends and neighbors for many years.

“Her happy disposition and ready smile can change your day for the better,” Davidson said in his nomination letter. “Nellie has been a hospital volunteer for over 25 years and has accumulated over 5,000 hours of service there. She is still driving her old Chevy four-door sedan to deliver meals to senior citizens in Delta.

Nellie has also been a supporter of the Delta Public Library for many years. Nellie is truly is a ‘gift’ to many people in the community.

“Her old car is still working almost as hard as Nellie. I know her old ‘bow tie’ could definitely use the TLC of Tayshen Automotive. If her car keeps going, Nellie Clark keeps on helping people as she has done for so many years. Keep on keepin’ on, Nellie!”

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ty is working with two different scenarios, one that applies budget cuts and cash reserve spending evenly over five years, and another which fully funds next year’s budget and then absorbs additional cuts in 2011.

The first scenario is favored by the BoCC and administration. It would keep projected cuts in the General Fund spending levels to between $208,045 and $239,262 for five years. The second scenario would result in a projected $523,762 in additional General Fund spending cuts in 2011, and administrators are included to make cuts next year rather than have ‘bite the bullet” if there is no economic turnaround by 2011.

The situation is similar in the Road and Bridge Fund.

$848,445 this year to $352,222 next year.

During 2009, Severance Tax payments came in at twice the expected level. The county also benefitted from “stimulus” money that fully funded the federal government’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes, and that also provided increased funding for national forest lands in the county.

For the second consecutive year, the county is expecting it will have to spend from cash reserves to balance its budget next year. The county expects to have General Fund cash reserves of $2.6 million, and Road and Bridge Fund cash reserves of $2.5 million at the end of 2009.

Hansen has said that declining revenues are showing a “clear trend” requiring a plan for use of reserve funds. The county administration assumes the economic slowdown that is causing revenue shortfalls will be a multi-year reality, and so it is looking at different scenarios for spending down its cash reserves over a five-year period.

The most difficult budget cutting will have to be done in the two biggest local tax supported funds: the General Fund and the Road and Bridge Fund. The coun-

The Big Read 2010 is coming in April and the Delta County Libraries are seeking community partners to share interesting wilderness experiences and skills. If you have great stories to tell, a job that connects you with nature, a passion for adventure, a history with animals, or any other experience that you think ties in with the Call of the Wild theme, feel free to contact your library to see how you can fit into the program!

With Wishes Shiny & Bright To our patients, associates and their families we wish a season filled with good health, bright smiles and many occasions for laughter.

Stock up for library closures The Delta County Libraries will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 26 The closure on Dec. 26 will be an unpaid furlough day for staff.

Libraries will resume their normal hours on Monday, Dec. 28.

Make sure you stock up on your holiday reading materials, music, and DVDs earlier in the week.

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Debaters lead speech team to second place The DHS speech team finished the calendar year competition in spectacular fashion at the Montrose Rendezvous held Dec. 11 and 12. Overall, the team garnered a second place sweepstakes award from the meet which hosted a total of seven schools.

In Congress, Ashley Stockemer and Emily Hansen were each nominated as outstanding speakers.

In the interpretive events, Delta competitors made their mark in nearly every category.

In duo, the team of McKaelynn Becker and Caitlyn Bonkoski placed third. In drama competition, J.T. Mock earned second place.

Poetry competition ended with Sawyer Keeline of Delta in third place and Emily Hansen winning second place honors.

Delta also fared well in the public speaking categories, with Heidi Gruber placing seventh in

national extemp., Ashley Stockemer finishing sixth in oratory and Caleb Ferganchick placing first in oratory.

However, Delta had its very best showing in debate. In public forum debate the team of J.T. Mock and Tom Copeland compiled a 2-1 record for third place, and the team of Ashley Stockemer and Emily Hansen was undefeated at 3-0 for second place.

In Lincoln-Douglas debate, all four Delta debaters finished on top. Novice Nick Dziubasik had a 2-1 record (losing only to a teammate) for sixth place.

The rest of the Delta LDers were undefeated, with Heidi Gruber finishing in third place, Caleb Ferganchick in second, and Novice Sawyer Keeline in first place.

The squad will now take a few weeks off for the holidays, with competition resuming Jan. 9 at Palisade.

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Learning about the past The kindergarten classes from Garnet Mesa Elementary School took a field trip to the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose. The students watched and listened to a song in sign language, felt a buffalo hide, made necklaces, visited the museum, went on a scavenger hunt, and played in and around the tepees.

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Vocalists are bound for Carnegie Hall Eleven Delta High School musicians will join choirs from across the country for a MidAmerica Productions tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Carn-

Kids, warm up with a good book The first day of winter means cold, snow, and lots of reading!

The Delta County Libraries are planning a winter reading program for children. The “Warm Up with a Good Book” program will begin on Dec. 21 and provide children with opportunities to share the books they read, as well as participate in winter activities, movies, crafts and more. Contact your library for more information.

egie Hall. The production will be held in New York City Jan. 18.

Conductor Monte Atkinson will lead choruses in two works, Handel’s “Zadok the Priest,” HWV 258; and Mozart’s Mass in C major, K.317 (“Coronation”).

Choir members from Delta High School, Montrose High School and Mesa State College will be flanked by high school, college and church vocalists from Colorado Springs, Gypsum, Massachusetts and New Jersey.

Opening the program will be Bradley L. Almquist conducting Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna with the New England Symphonic Ensemble and choruses from Connecticut, Kentucky, New Jersey and New York.

Tim Sharp, executive director of the American Choral Directors Association, will conduct Fauré’s Requiem. Several soloists will be backed by chorus and chamber singers from Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina and

Oklahoma.

As an independent producer of classical concerts, MidAmerica presents soloists, choral, and instrumental ensembles from around the world in New York’s Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

MidAmerica also presents concerts in Europe and, since 2000, in Syros, Greece, as Festival of the Aegean.

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Holiday Programs 2009 DELTA HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — DHS Band Concert at Center for Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL December 18 & 19 — “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (CES/CMS/CHS Combined) at CHS, 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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CARNEGIE HALL- LEFT TO right, top: Michelle Hammett, Dusty Goff, Lindsea Velasquez, Ashley Stockemer. Middle: Kimberly Ventrello, Emily Hansen, Melissa Gordon, Raveen Mulford, Kiara Horner. Bottom: Robbie Schmidt, Hank Mason

December 18 & 19 — “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (CES/CMS/CHS Combined) at CHS, 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL December 17 — Kindergarten & 1st Grade Carolling at CES, 12:30 p.m.

December 18 & 19 — “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (CES/CMS/CHS Combined) at CHS, 7:30 p.m.

CRAWFORD SCHOOL December 17 — Band and Choir Winter Program at Crawford School, 6:30 p.m.

HOTCHKISS K-8 SCHOOL December 17 — 3rd-5th Grade Program at HK8, 6:00 p.m.

PAONIA HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Holiday Concert (7-12) at PHS Cafetorium, 7:00 p.m.

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Virtuous Kids PAONIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL December 17 — Holiday Concert (7-12) at PHS Cafetorium, 7:00 p.m.

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The students pictured above were nominated by their teachers as Virtuous Kids on Dec. 3: (seated, left to right) Aldo Galicia nominated for patience, Alyssa Jones nominated for diligence, Sydney Gerle nominated for honesty, Bradyn Carver nominated for respect, Anavey Waitman nominated for honesty, Tenayah Pfifer nominated for generosity, and Dominic Rolph nominated for diligence; (middle row) Hannah Owens nominated for compassion, Zach Foster nominated for responsibility, Shelby Calhoun nominated for respect, Ana Jurca nominated for compassion, Kyle Mock nominated for integrity, and Ryan Getman nominated for respect; (back row) Joyclie Webb nominated for compassion, Gia Walker nominated for helpfulness and diligence, Rebekkah Bishop nominated for responsibility and diligence, Anabelle Rhode nominated for cooperation, Lydia Stalcup nominated for diligence, Jacob Sanders nominated for compassion, Jorian Pfifer nominated for diligence, and Abraham Ontiveros nominated for thoughtfulness. Congratulations from the Delta Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln staff to all of these students.

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By Kami Collins Staff Writer

After several months of uncertainty through staff changes and board changes, Painted Sky Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, Inc., is in a period of rebuilding with the help of a new executive director and a new RC&D coordinator. The two are in the midst of several important projects.

Mike Drake began with Painted Sky in February 2009 as a volunteer. In October, he was promoted to the position of executive director. Paul Van Ryzin is the RC&D coordinator with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and acts as a liaison between the Department of Ag and Painted Sky. Together, the two are bringing to head several large projects and getting Painted Sky back in the swing of making things happen.

Painted Sky has existed since 2001, and represents the upper Colorado River drainage basin

which includes all or part of the counties of Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache and San Miguel. In 1962 Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the RC&D program to allow rural communities to grow by providing tools and technical resources, while at the same time protecting the natural resources of the area.

The goal of an RC&D is to help people protect and develop their economic, natural and social resources while improving their area’s economy, environment, and quality of life.

One project Drake and Van Ryzin are working on is to reduce the number of Tamarisk trees along the riverbanks in the county. This summer, they released about 30,000 Tamarisk beetles along five sites. The beetles feed on the trees, and it’s expected that within five years the beetles and subsequent populations will kill the majority of the Tamarisk populations in our area.

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MICHAEL DRAKE EXAMINES TAMARISK in Delta’s Confluence Park, one of the release sites for the tamarisk beetle this past summer. If the release takes hold, visitors to the park should be seeing the tamarisk start to die out over the next couple of years and native plants starting to come back.

A huge project the two are still in the planning stages of is building a fish ladder as a diversion for the Hartland Dam. The intentions of the project are threefold; to make sure water users still get their allotted water shares from the dam; that the fish species of concern will be able to navigate the waters; and the area will be made safer for boaters.

This project, Drake said, encompasses everything an RC&D would want to accomplish. In a six-state region, this

energy improvements or energy efficiency improvements to their businesses. This program, which the two just started, is made possible through a USDA Rural Development grant. A select handful of small businesses will be chosen to improve their energy systems, which will help their bottom lines, Drake said.

The USDA Rural Development is financially assisting in a similar project through Painted Sky, where businesses that are involved in natural resources can get technical assistance.

On top of these major projects, Drake and Van Ryzin are currently working on getting Painted Sky’s area plan finalized.

“We’re here to help the local community,” Drake said. “If there are problems people want to see addressed, come and talk to us.”

Drake can be reached at 8745735 ext. 135; Van Ryzin can be reached at 874-5735 ext. 133.

Conservation district budget hearing set for Dec. 21 The Delta Conservation District will hold its annual budget hearing on Monday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. in the conference room at the USDA Service Center, 690 Industrial Blvd., Delta. The public is welcome.

Seedling trees for Christmas This Christmas consider a gift which keeps giving — the Colorado State University Extension’s seedling tree program. Designed for landowners with two or more acres of land who are interested in creating windbreaks, wildlife habitat, visual screens, reforestation or a stand of Christmas trees for cutting. More than 50 species are available at a low cost.

Trees can be ordered now and will be delivered in the spring, in time for planting. For an order form, or more information, contact the Delta County Extension office at 874-2195.

project was rated number one of importance by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, he added.

“There’s been a strong interest in this for well over 10 years,” he said. The project will cost an estimated $1.5 million dollars, and grant funding, matching funds and other support is coming from at least eight different federal, state and local agencies.

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Somerset ranch included in tour by Russian producers The Colorado Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with US Livestock Genetics Export Inc. (USLGE), recently hosted a delegation of Russian livestock producers. The group visited Colorado to learn about livestock practices and herd health management through sessions at Colorado State University and ranch visits.

“Over the past two years, Colorado has hosted several Russian cattlemen with the goal of educating them about the benefits

of buying Colorado cattle and genetics,” said Dawn Velásquez de Pérez, CDA international marketing specialist. “We hope through education and cooperation, Russian cattlemen will return to Colorado in the spring when they are making purchasing decisions.”

While in Colorado, the delegation visited Aristocrat Angus Ranch in Platteville; Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch and Horton Feedlot in Wellington; Figure Four Cattle Company in Somerset; and Rocky Mountain Sire Services in Bennett. They also attended seminars at Colorado State University to learn about nutritional requirements, trade and disease issues, beef cattle genetics and performance evaluations.

“The state’s recent cold weather presented a great opportunity to demonstrate how similar Colorado’s climate is to Russia,” said Velásquez de Pérez. “Our visitors felt that Colorado cattle would perform well in Russia and acclimation time would be minimal.”

For more information, contact Dawn Velásquez de Pérez at (303) 239-4123, e-mail dawn. velasquez@ag.state.co.us or visit www.coloradoagriculture.com.

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Special meet set for Dec. 16 for Crawford moratorium ordinance

By Kathy Browning Staff Writer

Last Wednesday night, Dec. 9, the Crawford Town Council believed it had passed an emergency ordinance declaring a sixth-moratorium on dispensaries of medical marijuana within town limits. On Friday night, it was discovered the council needed to approve the emergency ordinance by a three-fourths vote.

That did not happen Wednesday when the vote was five to two.

Trustees Mike Tiedeman, Darren Dworsky, Susie Steckel, Bruce Green and Bob Thompson voted for the moratorium while Bill Mosey and Mayor Jim Crook were opposed.

According to Margaret Pearce, town clerk, the vote will enact a regular ordinance which will go into effect 30 days after being published. A special meeting has been scheduled for the council to revisit whether to have an emergency ordinance, which becomes law five days after being published.

The ordinance as written starts the moratorium on Dec. 9 through June 15, 2010, or “until the occurrence of further action of the Board of Trustees ending or modifying this moratorium, whichever occurs first.”

The ordinance of Dec. 9 has not yet been published.

Present at the council meeting was Jay Ziegler of Western Slope Alternatives, LLC. He asked the council to not enact the moratorium to give him time to set up his dispensary. However, Ziegler’s state sales tax license begins Jan. 1, 2010, not in December 2009.

He has not closed on the property where he wants to reside and have the dispensary, and the dispensary is yet to be built.

The property Ziegler is purchasing is across from Pioneer Park. That may prove to be a problem, if the council decides to enact a law which states a dispensary must be a certain distance from a park. The property off Highway 92 is the opposite end of town from Crawford School. The council could decide that dispensaries are not to be near schools.

Town attorney James Brown stated, “My belief is the moratorium is effective tonight.” Brown said whatever regulations the state legislature passes concerning medical marijuana dispensaries will supersede any town ordinance, if there is a conflict.

Ziegler presented a petition with signatures from Crawford residents in favor of a dispensary in town.

The special meeting is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Hotchkiss budget reflects lower revenues

By Kathy Browning Staff Writer

The Town of Hotchkiss approved its 2010 budget and mill levy on Dec. 10. Projected revenues in the General Fund for 2010 are $699,119 compared with $825,079 estimated for 2009. That’s a $125,960 decrease. Total available revenue estimated for 2009 is $1,594,616 compared with $1,569,872 projected for 2010.

Revenue projected for 2010 from general property tax is $38,445; the specific ownership automobile tax for vehicles purchased outside of Delta County $7,000; city sales tax $200,000 down from $214,000 in 2009; DMEA franchise tax $27,000; natural gas franchise tax $9,000; cable television franchise tax $2,700; motor vehicle tax $3,700; highway users tax $29,016; severance tax zero down from $28,001 in 2009; tobacco tax $3,000; mineral leasing zero down from $37,556 in 2009; road and bridge tax $4,500; county sales tax $70,000; fines and court fees $43,000; building code fees $4,000.

General Fund expenses for 2009 was $199,174 and projected at $212,131 for 2010.

The Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office submitted a $229,517 budget.

Public works expenses for 2010 are projected at $289,192.

Water Fund revenues are projected at $1,227,330 compared with $1,197,422 in 2009.

Water Fund 2010 expenses of $1,112,820 are projected for 2010. The ending Water Fund balance for 2010 is projected to be $611,776.

Sewer Fund revenues are projected for $220,650 with expenses of $231,170 and an ending fund balance of $357,339.

The Garbage Fund is expecting $103,070 in revenues and $104,000 in expenses with an ending fund balance of $4,958.

The Conservation Trust Fund is budgeted for $8,100. $200,000 is projected from the one percent city sales tax for the Capital Improvements Fund. That fund is expecting another $3,000 from interest, $19,223 from property taxes and $312,850 from CDOT path and trails funding for a total of $535,073 in revenues. The total available Capital Improvements Fund revenue is projected at $819,505. Capital project expenses for 2010 are projected at $592,334 with an ending fund balance of $227,171. The town expects to spend $75,000 on new asphalt, $45,000 on curb and gutters, $354,648 on paths and trails and $25,000 for a public works vehicle purchase.

“If we could charge our original mill levy before TABOR, 10.260 mills, we could collect $118,076, but with TABOR we get to collect 5.011 mills, $57, 668,” town clerk Marlene Searle explained. “Each year we refund a little more and a little more, but we’re doing alright,”

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Pretty but cold Winter came in earnest last week with snow and cold temperatures that made some long for an early spring. We need to toughen up and be hearty. It’s only December. On Monday, Dec. 14 snow was lightly falling even with partly cloudy blue skies along Highway 133 past Somerset. Commercial vehicles were required to have chains to travel over McClure Pass and the road over Kebler Pass was closed.

155 kids treated to a wonderful Christmas by many generous people

By Kathy Browning Staff Writer

Everything was in abundance at the 18th annual North Fork Children’s Christmas Party held the second Saturday in December at Memorial Hall. That abundance came in the form of generous donations, numerous volunteers, more kids than ever before and an incredible Christmas set built just for the party.

This year the hall’s ballroom was turned into the North Pole with the artistry and imagination of muralist Lee Bowerman and Todd Sheets. Santa’s Workshop was created in detail. The collapsible panels can be stored and used again. Children between three and 10 years old attend the party, this year numbering 155.

Forty gift certificates are given to children in seventh and eighth grades.

Pam Bliss headed up the enormous task of organizing the event this year. She has worked on the party for 15 years, the last three years she has had the leadership role. Elaine Vervloet started the North Fork Children’s Christmas See Christmas party, Page 2B

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ARTISTS LEE BOWERMAN AND Todd Sheets designed and painted Santa’s Workshop murals for the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party. In addition to this main mural on the stage at Memorial Hall and the setting for Santa Claus, his helpers and bags of presents, the artists created other mural panels which transformed Memorial Hall into the North Pole. The panels will be taken apart and stored for use year after year.

Triggers will determine if Hotchkiss will ever have a crosswalk light for Highway 133

By Kathy Browning Staff Writer

When the Hotchkiss mayor, trustees, public works department, engineer and other staff first decided to have a trail along Highway 133 between Hotchkiss K-8 School and City Market,

its purpose was to provide a safe path for children and other pedestrians. In the design was a request for a traffic light that would flash when a pedestrian pushed the button to cross the highway. With the trail, students and adults would no longer have

Kidnap and assault case under investigation

By Kathy Browning Staff Writer

A woman leaving the West Elk Inn in Hotchkiss on Saturday, Dec. 5, notified Paonia Police that she had been abducted by gunpoint and forced into a vehicle, assaulted and sexually assaulted on Back River Road.

She reported she had been beaten and thrown out of the vehicle.

She suffered significant but not life-threatening injuries. The woman walked back to the West Elk Inn parking lot and drove home to Paonia and called for an ambulance. Paonia Police contacted the Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office since the alleged crimes took place in their jurisdiction.

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obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect, Patrick Washburn, 22. Washburn was arrested and is incarcerated at the Delta County Jail being held on $75,000 bond.

The Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office submitted a list of crimes allegedly committed by Washburn including second degree kidnapping, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment, sexual assault, felony menacing, second degree assault and prohibited use of a weapon.

Washburn was picked up on a warrant in Grand Junction on Dec. 9. No weapon was found on him when he was arrested.

The case is still being investigated. Deputy Featheringill said police are looking for the

alleged vehicle used in the crime, a mid-1990 Pontiac Grand Am, green in color with a blue passenger door. If anyone has seen this vehicle, knows where it is currently located or knows it’s license plate number, contact the Hotchkiss Marshal at 872-3848 or Crimestoppers at 874-8810.

Police also ask if anyone witnessed this incident or saw the victim outside West Elk Inn, to contact law enforcement.

According to authorities, the suspect has a prior criminal record. Washburn pled guilty to a charge of reckless endangerment on another incident in June 2007. Felony menacing and assault charges were deferred in that case. If convicted of another

crime, he could be recharged for the deferred charges.

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to walk right next to the highway or in the weeds. The town worked out an agreement with the Delta County School District to have the trial pass through the southern part of the school’s ball field to Main Street.

The Colorado Department of Transportation gave initial approval to the trail, but never liked the idea of having a flashing crosswalk light. Crosswalk lights are installed in Montrose and Grand Junction, with another to be built in Ridgway.

At the Dec. 10 Hotchkiss Town Council meeting, town engineer Joanne Fagan asked the council to decide whether she should keep arguing with CDOT over the light and perhaps not get anything, or send in the plan for the trail and crosswalk without the light.

Fagan, public works director Mike Owens, the mayor and trustees have had a number of conversations and conference calls with CDOT. After the last conference call, the mayor believed the problem had been resolved.

Fagan reminded him, “The devil would be in the details.”

If CDOT and the town engi-

neer can successfully negotiate certain conditions, such as five traffic citations a day at the crosswalk, then that would trigger CDOT paying for the light.

Fagan explained to CDOT since the department does not have the money to fix the problem on Highway 133 and Samuel Wade Road, the Town of Hotchkiss was afraid that once it could meet the trigger requirements, CDOT would not have the funds available. She was told that the traffic problem in Paonia would cost millions to fix whereas the crosswalk light in Hotchkiss would be only thousands. CDOT will have the funds. As of the town council meeting the triggers were still being negotiated between what Fagan and CDOT had separately proposed.

“Why continue to argue with them?” asked Mayor Larry Jakubiak. “Submit it without the light, because we aren’t going to get it.

That’s my opinion.” Mike Owens agreed. Fagan replied that she could submit the plan and continue to negotiate on the triggers for a future light.

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Party 18 years ago through the Catholic Church. The project has grown so much, the community has “taken over” the project.

This past Saturday, more than 100 volunteers took kids through Santa’s Workshop. There were pinatas, bean bag toss, a fish pond, jugglers, magicians, clowns making balloon animals, cookie decorating, face painting, photos with Santa Claus, a petting zoo, a puppet show, a basketball hoop shoot, treasure chest decorating, and craft booths to make gifts for Mom. The kids had a lunch of chicken nuggets, french fries, and ice cream. Meadow Gold donated the ice cream and City Market helped with some of the groceries. Each child received a sack full of presents with exactly what the child needed in clothes and other items. On each sack of gifts was a card designed by Paonia artist Diane Sylvain.

Each child received their dream toy, items for their hobbies and interests, a winter jacket if needed or shoes if needed.

They receive a towel, underwear, socks, hat and gloves, two outfits, books, coloring books and toys.

All of this activity takes place from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. No one could possibly have time to get bored!

“The giving for this party was greater than ever before,” Pam Bliss said. RE/MAX Mountain West has a yard sale every summer. This year they raised $2,000 for the party. Many other individuals and groups donated generously as well.

The party is “scientifically put together” to make sure every child receives the gifts that they need and want and in the right size. That organizing of the gifts is accomplished by Elaine

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Hebert who creates the sacks of gifts. A lot of other volunteers do the shopping at JCPenney in January when they have their 75 percent off sale. The Grand Junction store opens it’s doors early to the volunteer shoppers who have an inventory list of what to purchase. Store staff follow them with large bins for all the clothes, towels and toys.

Parents receive bi-lingual forms sent home from school which they fill out with the child’s size of clothing, hobbies and dream toys.

Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the public comes and wraps all the presents for the kids. This year 3,100 presents were wrapped by 50 volunteers in just two hours and 15 minutes!

“My thing has always been one child at a time,” Bliss said.

“This makes a huge difference.

For most kids, this is the only Christmas they’ll have.”

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ABOVE IS JUST A handful of the many volunteers who donated their Saturday to giving kids a tremendous Christmas party. The event was the annual North Fork Children’s Christmas Party held at Memorial Hall on Dec. 12.

Paonia Police are investigating a possible sweepstakes scam.

A resident received an official looking letter in the mail from the “Prize Information Bureau” in Las Vegas, Nevada. The recipient was told to send a “document transfer fee of $20 by cash, check or money order (made payable to PIB) for secure processing.” The fee had to be paid

by Dec. 17. The “total cash pending payment” to the recipient was alledgedly $3,276,450.

On closer reading the form does not actually state the recipient has won that amount, but states, “This Prize Report Claim Form has been issued in your name as a verified and confirmed recipient of reported cash/prize opportunities totaling over:

$3,276.450.” Below that the text of the letter states, “Guaranteed cash payments are now pending payment by independent third party sponsors.” The recipient is told, “You must sign and return the Prize Report Claim Form below at once.”

Police Chief Scott Leon said Officer Shawn Sanchez is heading up the investigation. The letter comes complete with two bar codes and at the top displays a seal stating “Prize Information Bureau Award Disbursement Advisors.” Also at the top it explains that this is a “Priority Dispatch to the: State of Colorado Commissioners of Registration.”

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SNICKERS AND BUBBA WERE among the clowns delighting children at the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party. Kids were treated to a number of games, crafts and snacks during the party on Saturday.

Get last minute gifts at holiday open house The Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum will host a Holiday Open House on Dec. 19 from 1-4 p.m., at the museum located at the corner of Second and Hotchkiss Avenue in Hotchkiss.

Be the museum’s guest and enjoy the latest exhibit of lovely vintage clothes and intri-

cate handiwork as well antique Christmas tree ornaments and toys from yesteryear. To top it all off volunteers in the museum bookshop will be on hand to help you choose just the right book about Colorado history for the history buff on your shopping list — even if that history buff happens to be you.

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At that point, Mayor Jakubiak and trustees Tom Wills and Wendell Koontz said Fagan should negotiate the plan with the triggers.

Without the light, the safety features will be a painted crosswalk, “School” will be recessed into the asphalt with white lettering, a “Yield to Pedestrian” sign will be in the middle of the highway, and two signs warning of “Pedestrians Ahead” will face in each direction.

The enhancement trial project could possibly be advertised for bids in Jan. 2010 pending concurrence from the state and federal government.

The council told Fagan to go ahead with the project without the light and to negotiate triggers that would allow for a future light.

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2009 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

The choral group that calls themselves “Hot Toddies” presented the program at the Thursday Rotary meeting in Paonia Town Hall last week. With holiday songs from J. S. Bach to tin pan alley they entertained to cheers and applause for about 20 minutes. After a standing ovation, during the staging of a photograph, they sang an encore of “Ding Dong Merrily on High.”

The Paonia Rotary Club also heard reports on ongoing service projects. Jackie Parks reported that the work with the American Legion food bank will provide lunches for needy students in the North Fork area. A week’s worth of lunch food for a student may be picked up by the student or parent in Paonia at the library, in Hotchkiss at the library, in Crawford at town hall or in Somerset at the Loose Moose each Monday, Dec. 21 and 28 during the Christmas break.

A student or parent must register by Friday, Dec. 18 with Jackie Parks at 527 4585 and designate the pick-up point they wish to use.

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Hotchkiss chamber retains officers for 2010 The Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce has elected next year’s officers. There was no turn over. Bill Long of TDS Telecom will remain as the vice president.

Kathy Shiles of Golden Memories Antiques is the corresponding secretary. Tom Wills of Wills Gallery and Used Books and the Merchant Herald is the recording secretary, Rhonda Duclo of the Hotchkiss Library is the treasurer. Nathan Sponseller of First State Bank of Hotchkiss is the interim president, until a replacement can be found.

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THE “HOT TODDIES” PERFORMED to an appreciative audience at the Paonia Rotary Club on Thursday, Dec. 10. The singers are (left to right) conductor Gretchen Nicholoff, Michelle Cole, Merrily Talbot, Linda Talbot, Robin Nicholoff, Eames Peterson, Lais Peterson, Ellen Hutto and Pam Peterson.

The FUN(d) raiser event for Rotary International’s Polio Eradication program is well along in its planning. The event

Performing will be two musical families, duos and trios accompanied on guitar, cello, drums, trumpet and piano.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located at 235 North Fork in Paonia.

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deputies from the Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office, Chad Lloyd and Scott Featheringill, will assist Santa Claus in delivering donated gifts and food to those who are less fortunate this year.

Hotchkiss Marshal Dan Miller said, “Special thanks to Marlene Searle and Tami Owens for their help in putting together the gift packages.”

will be Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at the Paradise Theater. Tickets will be available at the next meeting for members to sell. The club now has enough sponsorships that all costs are covered. All proceeds from ticket sales or further donations will go directly to the eradication of polio.

Club members will distribute marvelous little dictionaries to

Santa and free movie in Paonia on Saturday The Paonia Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a visit by Santa Claus at the Paonia Town Hall this Saturday, Dec. 19. He’ll be there to have his picture taken with kids from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Parents bring your own cameras.

Hays Drugs and the Paradise Theater are sponsoring the free kid’s movie “Ponyo” at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Paradise Theater this Saturday.

Community dinner offers lots of Christmas cheer Enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner with your friends and neighbors.

The annual Hotchkiss Community Christmas Dinner will be served at the Hotchkiss Senior Center from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 25.

Mayor Larry Jakubiak and his volunteer crew will prepare the meal, but members of the public are asked to bring side dishes and Christmas desserts. Ham and turkey are on the menu.

Volunteers are needed at 10 a.m. at the senior center.

third graders in all of our North Fork grade schools next week.

Most of the clubs in the Paonia Club’s district, the southern half of Colorado, distribute these dictionaries. This is a part of the international push by Rotary for worldwide literacy. There is a strong correlation between economic growth and the breadth of literacy in all the developing world. The higher the literacy, the better the economic growth and the less abject poverty.

The December program organizer, Karri Polson, announced that the Dec. 17 program will be the Paonia High School women’s choir.

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May the light of His love shine down upon you and your family during this season of enlightenment, and may the true meaning of the yuletide reside with you at Christmas.

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Vote for your favorite Christmas lights The Hotchkiss Lighting Contest runs through Dec. 21. The Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce will be awarding three top prizes of $75 in the following categories: Best overall lighting display (business or residential); Best window display by a business; and best student window display installed in a business window by Hotchkiss Middle School students. Prize money for the student window will go toward class projects.

Ballots are available for pick up and drop off at these locations: Roberts Short Stop, Gambles ACE Hardware, and First State Bank of Hotchkiss.

Questions? Call the Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce at 8723226.

Hotchkiss United Methodists host service for those struggling this Christmas Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church is hosting a “Blue Christmas” worship service on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The service is for those who may have experienced a loss of job, health, loved one or

other situation, and are needing a quieter, more contemplative worship.

Pastor Patricia Johnson will lead the service and invites people to come and join in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture

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A musical Christmas is offered by Sacred Heart For the 21st year, Sacred Heart Catholic Church is presenting a musical Christmas program. The program will be Saturday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

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and music that acknowledge God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle, and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.

“The constant refrain on radio and television, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the Christmas season, about getting together with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation, the gut wrenching loss of a child, the loneliness of no longer having a beloved spouse to share each day, the loss of a dear family pet—all these can contribute to a feeling of being alone, of ‘feeling blue’ in the midst of the society around us which seems bent on ‘being happy’ and ‘celebrating.’ There are years when we hurt at Christmas time and can’t get into the festivities others seem to be able to do,” Johnson explained.

“It’s at such times that we need to make the space and take the time to acknowledge our sadness and concern. We need to know that we are not alone.”

All are welcome to attend and feel free to invite others to come with you, as your support, or if you know that they too, are finding that Christmas hurts.

Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church is on the corner of 2nd and Orchard.

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Hotchkiss K-8 helps families with boxes of food touching to be part of this amazing blessing!”

Hotchkiss K-8 also had enough canned items to donate to the Hotchkiss Elks for their Christmas baskets.

Coats said it was incredible all the work was accomplished in just 2-1/2 hours. “It is great that as an HK8 family we pulled together to help one another,” Coats said. “I delivered boxes yesterday and the joy on people’s faces made the project so rewarding.”

Carrie Coats, Hotchkiss K-8 principal, witnessed a pure act of Hotchkiss pride on Sunday, Dec. 13. At 3 p.m., the PIT Crew and many teachers filled 21 boxes with food for some HK8 families.

“Each box had a turkey, ham, stuffing, pie, homemade baked goodies and enough food to last for at least two weeks of meals.

It was incredible!,” Coats said.

“We were able to deliver 21 mega boxes to 21 HK8 families, along with a $50.00 gift certificate. Truly amazing! It was so

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MEMBERS OF THE HOTCHKISS K-8 PIT Crew (Parent Involvement Team) and teachers spent part of last Sunday afternoon preparing boxes of food for Christmas and the two-week break for 21 families of students who attend the school.

And we’d like to say thanks for helping to keep us on a roll! With best wishes for a merry season.

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First Baptist Church of Hotchkiss will be caroling around the town of Hotchkiss the evening of Friday, Dec. 18.

Look for us in a horse-drawn wagon and lend an ear as we spread some cheer. Call 8723313 for more information.

First Baptist Church of Hotchkiss will then offer a vaca-

Irene Shenk as Mary and Will Drbohlav as Joseph make their entrance to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus in this children’s Christmas program directed by Caryn Braddy at Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church. The Christmas pageant was on Sunday, Dec. 13. Others in the play were narrator Megan Chermak, shepherds Isabella Breznick, Evelyn Shenk and Henry Hollembeak; angels Maddy Breznick, Lottie Hollembeak and Kassydy Braddy; kings and magi Odessa Shenk, Kenny Drbohlav and C.J. Braddy. Other helpers were Mandy Chermak (organization), the choir, Cristen Chermak (piano and costumes), Eleanor Tschoepe (costumes), Cassandra and Troy Shenk (manger set).

Photographer produces 11th ‘Gracias’ calendar

By Kami Collins Staff Writer

A nearly 20-year passion of highlighting the toil of farm workers through black and white images by Paonia photographer Celia Roberts has produced the artist’s 11th annual “Gracias” calendar, which is now available for 2010.

“I’m constantly inspired and awed by them,” she said, referring to farm workers, the subjects of her calendar series. “In their simple way, they are so generous, with an amazing work ethic.”

This year’s calendar, “Gracias por la Vida,” or “Thanks for the Blessings,” celebrates and highlights the blessings of life, especially the gift of food put on our tables by the thousands of hands

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that work in fields each day.

Beautiful black and white images grace the pages of the calendar, showcasing the blessing of learning to read in the animated faces of two young girls in Arizona, the joy on a young mother’s face as she holds her infant son, and the excitement of a little boy picking blueberries, among others.

For the past 18 years, Roberts has photographed farm workers across the U.S. and Mexico with the hope of bringing about an awareness of the people who harvest our food. She hopes the calendar will serve as means to raise awareness of the nation’s farm workers’ situations and at the same time express gratitude to the people.

Eighteen years ago, she was asked to do a photographic study of farm workers for a National Migrant Health conference. After that project, she realized she was able to capture the strengths and spirit of farm workers, instead of only capturing their plights. The calendar took off from there.

She’s been photographing farm workers since 1992, and has 500 rolls of negatives filled with images showcasing the hard work, integrity, laughter, joy and life of a typical farm worker. Her images encompass every nearly every race in nearly every corner of the country.

For the first time, Roberts wrote the introduction to the 2010 calendar. In it, she explains a bit of her own history and why

Photo by Celia Roberts

THIS IS ONE OF Roberts’ favorite photos in this year’s calendar. She met and photographed this man in a restaurant in Mexico.

she chooses to produce the calendars. “I felt like I needed to make it more personal this year,” she said.

There is also poetry by Itzel Ferny and prose by Dina Sevayega, acquaintances of Roberts’. The calendar is bilingual, and a portion of the proceeds of the sales are donated to the Harvest of Hope Foundation and the Rural and Migrant Ministry.

The calendars are available at Expressions Bookstore, Paonia Farm and Home Supply and Blue Sage Center for the Arts; by calling Roberts at 527-4457; or online at www.celiaroberts.com. Roberts is also giving away copies of previous years calendars at no charge.

She has a showing of 24 of her farm worker photographs on display at the Blue Sage Center until the end of December.

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PHOTOGRAPHER CELIA ROBERTS HAS released her 2010 “Gracias” calendar. She is seen here with some of her photos featuring farm workers at her showing at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts.

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H1N1 vaccinations available to all With guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Delta County Health Department is recommending that health care providers make 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccinations available to all individuals as supplies allow, providing access beyond just the high-risk populations.

“During our weekly updates from our health care partners, we have found that they have successfully met all or nearly all of the demand for vaccine from those in the priority groups, and we are ready to provide access to this important vaccine for the rest of the population who seek it,” said Bonnie Koehler, the county’s deputy director/health officer. “We are now receiving weekly shipments from the state, and as our supply continues to improve, we want to promote it for all those who want this protection.”

So far, the Delta County Health Department has received 6,340 doses and arranged the delivery of 3,890 doses of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to pre-registered providers. The health department, hospital and local physicians have worked collaboratively in distribut-

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ing this vaccine to the priority groups.

“We are very appreciative of our local physicians’ efforts to get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to their clients over the last 10 weeks, and of the public’s patience in waiting for the vaccine,” said Koehler. “This unique flu season has put our public health system, as well as those we serve, to the test.”

While most Coloradans can receive the vaccine, people who

should not receive the influenza vaccine include: People allergic to eggs and persons who have had a severe reaction to a previous flu vaccination People who got GuillainBarré syndrome (GBS) within six weeks of getting an influenza vaccine Children less than 6 months of age People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever

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A shot at health The county Health and Human Services Department hosted a free H1N1 vaccination clinic Monday at the Delta Assembly of God. Other clinics have been held at area schools, but Monday’s was the first for the general public. Above, Don French of the health department prepares to administer the vaccine to Tristanne Sweet of Delta.

(they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated).

If your doctor is listed below, call their office to schedule the vaccine for you or your child — Cedaredge Doctors, Delta Family Physicians, Delta Pediatrics, Jacqueline Garrard MD, Grand Mesa Family Practice, Internal Medicine Associates of Delta, North Fork Medical Clinic, Serena Smith MD, Stoney Mesa Family Practice and Surface Creek Family Practice.

If your doctor is not listed above or you do not have a physician at this time, call the Delta County Health Department for you or your child. An appointment is required; please call 874-2177 to schedule your appointment. City Market, Safeway and Walmart are planning to administer the vaccine as soon as they receive their supplies.

A total of 1,925 hospitalizations from 53 counties have been reported in Colorado. Delta County had 11 hospitalizations so far this flu season. A total of 57 deaths (nine pediatric and 48 adult) have been reported, Delta County had one death. State laboratory surveillance continues to show that virtually all influenza viruses currently circulating in Colorado are 2009 H1N1 virus.

More information on H1N1 can be found on the county’s website, www.deltacounty.com, or a state website, www.colorado.gov/nofluforyou. You may also call 1-877-462-2911.

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Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Delta County Memorial Hospital have some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm.

What to Wear Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities.

Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Clothing for children should consist of thermal long johns, turtlenecks, one or two shirts, pants, sweater, coat, warm socks, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat.

The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.

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Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and should be kept out of an infant’s sleeping environment.

Sleep clothing like one-piece sleepers is preferred.

If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be tucked in around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as your baby’s chest, so the infant’s face is less likely to become covered by bedding.

Winter Health If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child’s room at night. Saline nose drops may help keep tissues moist. If bleeding is severe or recurrent, consult your pediatrician.

Many pediatricians feel that bathing two or three times a

week is enough for an infant’s first year. More frequent baths may dry out the skin, especially during the winter.

Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. But the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and teaching your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of her elbow may help reduce the risk of colds and flu.

“Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their risk of catching the flu,” says Jeanine Finnell RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection control nurse.

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Asthma can be controlled, but you’ll never outgrow it Medications and lifestyle changes help manage asthma, but they will not actually cure it, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm. edu).

“You still have airway inflammation that needs to be treated,” said Dr. Nicola Hanania, associate professor of medicine at BCM. Asthma affects about 24 million Americans and has a higher prevalence in the inner city population, said Hanania. Treatment for asthma depends on its severity and incorporates anti-inflammatory medications and lifestyle changes.

“You have to control the environment and irritants to which you are exposed,” said Hanania.

He stresses controlling indoor allergens such as dust mites and mold, as well as controlling exposure to secondhand smoke.

Although asthma symptoms may not be as apparent when medication and lifestyle changes are incorporated, asthma is not actually cured. If medication or lifestyle changes are stopped, signs of poor control will appear.

This can lead to emergency room visits, hospitalizations and sometimes even death.

Hanania suggests proper education about asthma, including the use of inhaler devices, avoiding exposure to irritants, taking medications and monitoring asthma on a daily basis.

He also emphasizes having an action plan and knowing when

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It is possible for adults to develop asthma even though it was not present previously. It is difficult to identify asthma symptoms in older adults since symptoms can be related to other illnesses. Hanania and other researchers are studying why this occurs and how older adults can better manage their asthma.

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This January, thousands of tobacco users across Colorado will choose to quit smoking or chewing tobacco as their New Year’s resolution. To help make that quit attempt last a lifetime, here are five tips for quitting tobacco from the Delta County Tobacco Education Program.

“We know it’s difficult to quit, but we also know that a large majority of tobacco users want to quit. With the free nicotine patches and coaching service of the Colorado QuitLine, this is the year to make that resolution happen. A healthier lifestyle could be just around the corner for you and your family,” said Karen O’Brien, Delta County’s tobacco education coordinator “And despite the popular misperception, the patches do not cause cancer. They are safe, effective and simply lessen your cravings for the tobacco.”

Top Five Tips: • Set a quit date and call the Colorado QuitLine at 1-800QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

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after gardening and yard work and before and after preparing foods. It is equally important for you to know how to wash your hands correctly. When washing your hands, allow the running water to get warm or slightly warm — it does not have to be hot water. Put your hands under the running water and apply a liquid soap, rubbing your hands together to make suds. Wash between your fingers in a rubbing motion, clean under your nails and around your nails with a rubbing motion. Keep your finger tips pointed in a downward position to let the excess soap run into the sink and wash up to, and including, your wrists.

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You need to continue to do the rubbing together of the hands for 15-20 seconds in order to make sure your hands are clean.

The friction of rubbing your hands together with the soap and water is cleaning the germs off your hands. Rinse your hands of all soap letting the water run down from your finger tips into the drain. Dry your hands with paper towels if possible and dispose of them immediately into the garbage. It you are using a hand towel you should only use it for a 24-hour period and then put it into the wash and add some bleach. Hand towels that are used over and over provide places for germs to grow.

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• Just rinse them under the water to do the job.

• Use soap.

• Use hot water.

• Use warm water.

• Wash for 5 seconds to do the job.

• Wash for at least 15-20 seconds to do the job.

• Wash your palms and fingers and be done with it.

• Dry your hands on your jeans.

Answers: No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, No.

Holiday decorating can land you in the emergency room Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries in the U.S. relating to ladders. The holiday season (November 1st to January 31st) can bring with it an increased risk of injuries from falls, as people use ladders, stools and other furniture to hang lights, ornaments and other decorations.

Delta County Memorial Hospital encourages you to take the following safety precautions to prevent falls this holiday season (and all year long): 1) Use safer alternatives such as step stools instead of furniture when hanging decorations.

2) Increase your awareness of seasonal fall hazards.

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Did you know that hand washing is the best way to keep away infection, colds, flu and food contracted illnesses? Well, it is!

“Many infectious diseases are spread by unclean hands.

Unwashed hands can cause death and disease and is the third leading cause of death in the United States,” says Jeanine Finnell RN, Delta County Memorial Hospital infection control nurse.

“According to the Center for Disease Control, failure to wash or insufficiently wash your hands contributes to almost 50 percent of food borne illness outbreaks. Hands can also transfer germs from contaminated raw meat, eggs, and poultry and other foods.”

Hand washing is also important for animal lovers. Your dog’s and cat’s saliva can contain up to 100 different types of germs. You and your family may become sick from contact with this saliva.

Many people “forget” to wash their hands after using the bathroom, coughing into their hand(s) or after sneezing while covering their nose with their hand(s). You should also wash your hands before and after eating. It is also recommended that after working in the garden or yard with gloves that you wash your hands. This practice can prevent contamination from your hands and prevents food borne illness and other diseases.

Delta County Memorial Hospital offers these tips on how you should wash your hands.

It is important to wash your hands after sneezing or coughing, using the bathroom, petting your cats and dogs, having contact with your farm animals,

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• Enlist your family, friends and co-workers in your quit plan.

Tell them you are trying to quit, you need their encouragement and ask them not to smoke or chew around you.

• Write your goals down on paper. Tape your goals (sticky notes are great) on your doors, mirrors, refrigerators and in your car to remind you why you are quitting and to help keep you motivated. This also could include what you will buy with the money you are saving from not purchasing tobacco. For a pack-a-day smoker, this amounts to nearly $1,500 a year.

• Throw away all your tobacco products including your packs, ashtrays, items with tobacco logos, and lighters, so they don’t remind you of smoking or chewing. Have your vehicle detailed (with the extra money you will be saving) and you’ll be less likely to smoke in your “new” vehicle.

• Go for a walk outside every day. Exercise will help lower your stress, increase your endurance and help you maintain your weight during the quitting process.

The Colorado Quitline at 1800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-7848669) or www.coquitline.org is operated by National Jewish Medical and Research Center under contract to the State Tobacco Education & Prevention Partnership. It is a free, telephone coaching service that offers a free supply of the patch and connects smokers with trained coaches who help them create a customized quit plan. This service is available to both Englishand Spanish-speaking Colorado residents. The QuitLine coaches are available Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The service also is available for the deaf and hard-of-hearing at TTY: 888-229-2182.

Additionally, Delta County Memorial Hospital offers American Cancer Society’s FreshStart classes for those who would like the support of a group environment to become tobacco free.

Each participant who completes the program will receive free health and fitness coupons. Call now to enroll 970-874-2412.

For more information about free tobacco cessation and prevention resources call the Delta County Tobacco Education program at 874-2517 or visit www. deltacounty.com/tobaccofree.

der practices: Make sure the weight your ladder is supporting does not exceed its maximum load rating (user plus materials).

Only allow one person on the ladder at a time.

Use a ladder that is the proper length for the job. Proper length is a minimum of 3 feet extending over the roofline or working surface. Never stand on the top three rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder.

Straight, single or extension ladders should be set up at about a 75-degree angle.

All metal ladders should have slip-resistant feet.

Be sure all locks on extension ladders are properly engaged.

The ground under the ladder should be level and firm. Large

flat wooden boards braced under the ladder can level a ladder on uneven ground or soft ground.

Have someone hold the bottom of the ladder.

Do not place a ladder in front of a door that is not locked, blocked or guarded.

Keep your body centered between the rails of the ladder at all times. Do not lean too far to the side while working.

Do not use a ladder for any purpose other than that for which it was intended.

Do not step on the top step, bucket shelf or attempt to climb or stand on the rear section of a stepladder.

Never leave a raised ladder unattended.

Follow use instruction labels on ladders.

Tobacco cessation class begins Jan. 5 Delta County Memorial Hospital is offering the tobacco cessation class series “FreshStart” beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5.

This program is designed by the American Cancer Society, and provides information on strategies for tobacco cessation, how to handle cravings, stress management, healthy living for

you and your children, and more.

Over the course of four weeks, the instructor will work with you to develop a plan for tobacco cessation. Assistance with nicotine replacement will also be available.

The positive, supportive group sessions are free. To register, call 874-2412.

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Watch for hidden calories in holiday drinks While many people will think twice before taking a second serving of a delicious holiday dessert, they may not do the same when it comes to that holiday beverage. But liquid calories can quickly add up, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine “Liquid calories have contributed to the obesity epidemic,” said Dr. Rebecca Reeves, assistant professor of medicine at BCM. “It’s difficult not to overindulge during the holidays because these types of beverages are more available.”

Reeves recommends being aware of the number of liquid calories consumed this holiday season, whether they come from alcoholic drinks, hot cocoa or even popular coffee drinks, and cutting calories where you can.

“Consider combining alcohol with a diet mixer or low-calorie tonic,” said Reeves. “Also remember to pace yourself, maybe by drinking a glass of club soda with lime between drinks.”

After drinking alcohol, the

desire for salty foods is also enhanced, said Reeves.

“You can enjoy the holidays in moderation,” said Reeves.

“Have a plan — don’t go into a party starving.”

When it comes to popular cocoa and coffee drinks, Reeves says choose non-fat milk, skip the whipped cream and pay attention to portions. Different beverages are served in different size glasses and cups (see chart) so be aware of what you are drinking and how many servings you consume at one time she says.

She also noted that new research shows that liquid calories do not trigger the mechanism that indicates satisfaction.

“People tend to eat the same amount even after they have consumed calorie-filled liquids as they would without consuming those beverages.”

Beverage Calorie Chart 12 oz. soda = 150 calories 8 oz. wine = 150 calories 12 oz. beer = 150 calories 1 oz. gin, rum, vodka, whiskey or tequila = 65 calories 3.5 oz. martini = 140 calories 4 oz. margarita = 168 calo-

The Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a “Cowboy Ball” Saturday, Jan. 23, from 6 p.m. until midnight.

This event is held annually to raise funds for health care scholarships and oncology services.

The catered dinner will feature a New York strip steak and all the fixings with wine from local vintners and peach cobbler for dessert. Prior to the meal, appetizers and cold beverages will be offered as ticket hold-

Hospital.

“Shivering, which uses muscle activity to generate heat is a line of defense against cold, but older people have less muscle mass to use in shivering, which makes it less effective,” says Mr. Cleckler. “Their nervous systems may also be slower to respond to temperature drops that would prompt shivering. Also, the very old have less insulation to protect against the cold, as the protective layer of fat thins with age.”

What can you do to protect yourself or your loved ones against hypothermia?

Delta County Memorial Hospital’s emergency department offers these suggestions: Know the signs. These can be overlooked since some of the conditions may be confused with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions of aging. Additional symptoms include irritability, poor judgment, sleepiness, slow reactions and slurred speech.

A body temperature of 95 degrees or lower is considered to be hypothermic, however most home thermometers don’t register below 96 degrees. If you see a temperature that low, call your physician to see if the temperature needs to be measured more accurately.

If you’re taking medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist if

any may be putting you at extra risk for hypothermia.

Keep your home thermostat at 68-70 degrees, even at night. Try heating only one or two rooms at a time if you are concerned about cost.

To trap your own body heat, dress in layers, even while indoors. Wear a hat or nightcap to bed.

An alcoholic nightcap will not “warm you up.” Alcohol dilates your blood vessels, causing you to lose heat more rapidly that you might otherwise.

heit (5 degrees Celsius) or below, and the freezer should be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius).

Proper storage techniques are extremely important in preventing bacterial growth. Ms. Grosvenor recommends dividing large quantities into smaller portions and storing them in small, shallow, airtight containers for quick cooling. Items should not be crowded in the refrigerator or freezer. Air should be able to circulate around each item.

The following table lists safe refrigerator storage time limits for common holiday foods.

For longer storage, place leftovers in plastic freezer bags or aluminum foil and freeze them.

For best quality, Grosvenor advises that you use leftover frozen turkey, gravy, and dressing within four months and reminds you to always thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

“Dating leftovers will help you avoid keeping foods too long,” Grosvenor says. “If you are uncertain whether a food can be used, it is best to discard it.

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ers browse among the silent auction items. Photos will be taken against a backdrop which reflects Delta County’s farming and ranching heritage.

A demonstration by the Delta Hub Wheelers and dancing to Anders Brothers will round out the evening.

Tickets are $75 per person if purchased by Jan. 8, and $85 if purchased after that date.

Underwriting opportunities are available at Cattle Baron, Cow Boss, Trail Boss, Wrangler and Cowpoke levels. For tickets or to learn more about underwriting the event, contact Kathy Sramek, DCMH Foundation, at 874-2291 or visit www.dcm foundation.org.

Private racquetball lessons offered Bill Heddles Recreation Center and Gary West offer private racquetball lessons. Sponsored

by HEAD, West was the 1988 Colorado instructor of the year and a 12-time state champion. He offers lessons for individuals at any level, beginner to advanced.

Private lessons are $30 an hour and can be arranged through the front desk at the rec center.

For more information or to register, call Whitnee Cannon at 874-0923 or e-mail whitnee. cannon@delta-co.gov.

Handling holiday leftovers You’ve spent weeks planning the perfect menu and days preparing a magnificent holiday meal. The next task is to figure out what to do with all the leftovers.

Delta County Memorial Hospital encourages you to use caution when storing leftovers.

Incorrectly handling leftovers can result in food poisoning. The following tips for safe food storage will help you, your family, and friends have a healthy holiday season.

“The first step in proper food storage is to refrigerate or freeze leftovers as soon as possible,” says Mary Grosvenor RD, Delta County Memorial Hospital dietitian. “Hot food should not be left on the table or counter for more than two hours. Food that has been standing out for more than two hours will develop harmful levels of bacteria.”

“Another important step in food safety is to check the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer with a refrigerator thermometer,” Ms. Grosvenor states.

The temperature of the refrigerator should be 40 degrees Fahren-

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Businessman continues campaign against business fee

By Bob Borchardt Staff Writer

During the regular meeting of the Cedaredge Town Council on Thursday, Dec. 10, Ron Bain returned in his quest to see the Cedaredge business license repealed.

He presented the trustees with various definitions of “tax and fee,” definitions he gleaned from both Webster and the Internet. According to Bain, “taxes” are imposed and collected by governments as “revenue generators” to support the operation of the government, while “fees” are collected for a specific purpose, with a reasonable expectation of something, or some service, in return for those fees.

As an example, Bain made reference to fees collected at a golf course. Those fees are collected “in return for the use of the golf course.”

In contrast, Bain said the money collected from businesses, by the Town of Cedaredge, for a business license “doesn’t provide a service,” and is therefore “a tax.” Bain noted it is a “tax” which was not put to a vote of, and approved by the people, as required by the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR), thus making it unconstitutional and/or illegal. (TABOR was approved by Colorado voters in 1992, and is applicable to all levels of government in Colorado: state, cities and towns (statutory or home rule), counties, school districts and special districts.)

Bain emphasized that even though Cedaredge is a home rule

community, TABOR applies to Cedaredge, adding that while some communities have voted to “de-Bruce,” Cedaredge voters have not. (De-Brucing was introduced as a measure to bypass TABOR’s restrictions when approved by the electorate, and is so-called, because it refers to the author of the TABOR amendment, Douglas Bruce.)

Bain argued the only recourse the trustees have is to repeal or abolish the business license ordinance; make payment of the fee voluntary; or put it to a (belated) vote of the people.

Bain also told the trustees that he had moved his office out of the Town of Cedaredge because of the threat of a $1,000 fine for not acquiring a business license.

Referring to the petition that he presented to the trustees during the Oct. 22 town council meeting, Bain said, “It’s not just me. Twenty-nine people signed the petition.”

That petition demanded the repeal and end of the Cedaredge business license tax stating that it violated TABOR and that it (the business license) “is illegal.” The petition also claimed that “The Town of Cedaredge is guilty of violating the law and the state constitution....”

Bain also said that most of the business owners that he has talked with, either oppose, or are simply resigned, to paying the business license fee.

Bain concluded with a note of caution — that the trustees may be at risk for either a lawsuit or a recall petition.

Cedaredge adopts deficit budget

By Bob Borchardt Staff Writer

Following the administration of the oath of office to the town’s new mayor Pat Means, the Cedaredge trustees focused their attention on approving the town’s 2010 budget.

The trustees were unanimous in their approval of the 2010 budget with estimated revenues for all funds of $3,077,388, and expenditures estimated at $3,137,659 (a deficit of $60,262). The trustees also approved Resolution 24-2009, involving the appropriation of an additonal $50,000 to the Water Fund, to defray expenses in excess of amount

budgeted for 2009; approved Resolution 26-2009 setting the temporary mill levy for 2010 at 5.959 mills (following a temporary mill levy reduction of 2.021. mills); approved Resolution 272009 appropriating the funding levels of the General Fund at $1,281,692, the Water Fund at $848,642, the Sewer Fund at $356,749, the Golf Course Fund at $585,567, the Capital Improvement Fund at $40,000 and the Conservation Trust Fund at $25,000 for the 2010 Budget year. The estimated expenditures for the Water, Sewer, Golf Course and Conservation Trust See Cedaredge buget, Page 2C

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Snow high, snow low Anywhere you’ve been going since last week’s big snow fall and below-normal temperatures there has been plenty of snow to contend with. Sometimes, though, the challenges of winter reveal a more benign aspect as in the pristine wintertime panorama pictured above as seen from Trap Club Road.

Unique strategy credited with grant award for Orchard City

By Hank Lohmeyer Staff Writer

Patience and persistence — with a little help from their friends — appears to have paid off for the Town of Orchard City.

Town officials received official word last week that on the third try they have convinced the Great Outdoors Colorado organization (GOCO) to fund a grant request that will help complete the final piece of Orchard City Park expansion.

The town trustees took the unorthodox step last month of issuing a plea for the public’s help in landing the grant, which had been turned down twice previously. At the board’s November meeting, the draft of a letter to the editor for publication in the DCI and drawn up by members of the trustee Parks Committee was presented to the full board.With a little additional wordsmithing, the letter was published. If the town’s strategy was

helpful in landing the $123,528 grant commitment from GOCO, the town trustees were pleasantly surprised by the result.

Trustee Marsha Thomas said that news of the grant award was “a marvelous surprise.”

Mayor Don Suppes said that he was “pleased and surprised.”

Trustee Gale Doudy said that he knew of “several” people who responded to the town’s letter by calling or writing to GOCO in support of the town’s bid.

The GOCO grant will be combined with other town money for a final push to complete the town’s

park master plan. The addition of a large, open air pavilion, more green grass area, additional parking space, and, according to the town administrator “a few other amenities,” will bring the cost of the final phase improvements to $218,484.

The GOCO organization has not been ungenerous with money for the Orchard City Park in the past. A grant of lottery funds for $200,000 funded most of the recent major expansion that added new playing fields, walking paths, and other facilities. But the town trustees were a bit

miffed with GOCO because of the two previous grant request turndowns. Also, two town officials on GOCO staff instructions had previously travelled to the Front Range for an in-person presentation of one grant request. Upon arrival they were told that they hadn’t needed to bother coming to the meeting because awards decisions had already been made.

The GOCO money is for new construction only and cannot be used to subsidize the town’s more than $80,000 estimated 2010 annual cost of See GOCO grant, Page 2C

Orchard City trustees wary of FEMA entanglements

By Hank Lohmeyer Staff Writer

While expressing wariness at the idea of dealing with the federal government, especially the Federal Emergency management Agency (FEMA), the Orchard City Town Trustees nevertheless gave the town administrator permission to try and get some money from the agency.

On a 6-0 vote, the trustees agreed Dec. 9 to officially adopt the county’s multi-hazard mitigation plan in hopes that somewhere down the road the town’s participation will open up an avenue to federal money.

“The town would have the option of possibly getting some type of funding in the future,” explained Town Administrator David Varley. “There is no downside, and small chance for an upside.”

Several of the board members including Trustee Cherrie Gilliam expressed reservations about getting involved with the federal agency that handled the Hurricane Katrina aftermath in New Orleans, because taking the

federal money can cause “more headaches” than it’s worth, she said.

But the board nevertheless agreed unanimously with Marsha Thomas’s motion and Len Johnson’s second to adopt the multi-hazard plan, said to be 292 pages in length.

In other routine business matters at their Dec. 9 regular meeting, the Orchard City Town Trustees dealt with the following matters: • The Board heard Varley report that work crews from the Delta Correctional Facility had been helping with cleanup along town roads.

• Varley also reported the town would have its application completed for a $2 million loan from the state. The town wants the one-percent, 30-year loan to help fund its West Side water transmission line replacement project. The loan application had to be submitted by Dec. 15.

The total project cost is currently estimated at $4.4 million.

• In an update on the Ward Creek diversion project, the board

saw slides of the work completed up until the heavy snowfall that hit the area on Dec. 8.

• Varley reported that the town had been notified of the possibility of some additional truck traffic moving through town via Highway 65 and Fairview Road if a federal project for disposing up to 20,000 cubic yards of spent shale rock at a Doughspoon Road location is approved. The traffic spike would last only short time, county officials have said.

• Trustees approved the replat/ boundary adjustment of Leon Subdivision located roughly between Highway 65 and Kettle Road.

• Mayor Suppes expressed his willingness to serve as Surface Creek representative on the newly-formed Delta/Montrose Energy Steering Committee.

His appointment will require the consent of the Cedaredge Town Board also.

• Trustees met in a 25-minute-long closed door executive session to discuss a “personnel matter.”

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Backyard outing No need to go very far to enjoy winter. With inches of fresh powder, Connie Borchardt and Bonnie enjoyed carving fresh tracks in their own backyard in Cedaredge.

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Funds exceed estimated revenues by $201,213. An estimated income of $90,292 is expected from the 1/2 percent sales tax dedicated to street and capital

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New mayor Prior to the regular town council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, Pat Means (left) was sworn in as Cedaredge mayor by town clerk Darlyn Novakovich. She fills the vacancy created last month by the resignation of Tony Sluski. Means will serve until the municipal election in April 2010. Along with her mayoral responsibilities, Means serves on the board of Region 10, the Delta County Library Board, the Surface Creek Historical Society and on the town’s finance and recreation and cultural advisory committees.

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maintenance, upkeep, and operations of the regional park facility.

Fees charged for use of facilities cover less than one-fourth of the estimated 2010 operations budget, according to a town budget summary.

Last summer elected officials and others pitched in to assemble

Metamoocil Mountain Boys celebration concert a success

By Bob Borchardt Staff Writer

Their secret is out — the group known as the Metamoocil Mountain Boys (Larry Claxton, George Gertz and Paul Frazier) have “way too much fun.”

“We really do like each other,” laughed Claxton.

To celebrate the release of their second CD, “Sitting In,” the Metamoocil Mountain Boys performed to an appreciative, “standing room only” audience at the AppleShed Arts Complex and Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 5.

According to Claxton, the majority of the CDs available for sale during this performance have been sold.

During the performance, Claxton explained to the crowd that the name of the new CD — Sitting In” — was chosen because it features two other locally talented musicians, David Starr and Greg Cooperman “sitting in” with them during recording sessions.

To everyone’s delight, Starr and Cooperman “sat in” with MMB during Saturday night’s concert.

One fan declared, “It just doesn’t get any better than this.”

a children’s playground structure at the park which was purchased with the help of a $25,000 grant from the county commissioners added with other town funds. The volunteer labor used to assemble the play equipment saved an estimated $10,000 to $11,000 on that part of the project, according to town officials.

Official notice of the GOCO grant award came just in time for an official announcement at the trustees’ Dec. 9 regular meeting. The notification letter from Aimee Wesley, program manager, said, “I am pleased to inform you that the (GOCO) Board awarded funding for your project grant amount of up to $123,528.”

The letter made no mention of whether the town’s innovative approach to making its grant pitch had any influence on the GOCO Board. But the letter did point out that Orchard City isn’t the only community in the state that comes away from GOCO grant requests empty handed. Of the 38 grant applications totalling $5.8 million reviewed by the GOCO board on Dec. 2, only about half of them, 20 total, were funded with a combined $3.4 million.

The GOCO grant money comes from the sale of Colorado Lottery Tickets.

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SITTIN’ IN WITH THE Metamoocil Mountain Boys are David Starr (on drums) and Greg Cooperman with the harmonica.

Starr sat in on the keyboard (both on the CD and during Saturday Night’s performance) with the Metamoocil Mountain Boys on what many consider to be the MMB’s signature song, “Dark Eyed Gal.” In so doing, Starr added his own unique interpretation, and to everyone’s delight,

helped make the song’s performance even better.

As an added bonus, Connie Williams, owner of the AppleShed donated all the proceeds from the sale of refreshments sold during the concert and intermission to the Cedaredge Community Garden.

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receive and administer funds from a federal energy efficiency grant on behalf of the Town of Cedaredge.

The trustees also approved Resolution 30-2009, which rescinds Resolution 9-2006 by replacing the current investment policy with “a policy similar to State requirements for investment of public funds.”

The trustees tabled any action on Resolution 22-2009, regarding an increase in water rates, pending further review of other options; and on Resolution 2009-12, regarding a transfer of property, as being “too open ended, and with too many references to items not yet seen by the trustees.”

Sickles reminded the trustees of the the public hearing regarding Title 16, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, and of town’s Christmas potluck for employees, volunteers board members and staff on Friday, Dec. 18, starting at noon.

It was also noted that the Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, at noon; on Christmas Day, Friday Dec. 25; on Thursday, Dec. 31, at noon, and on New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1.

Sickles also mentioned that the town’s administrative intern Mitch Meier will serve as town administrator from Jan. 4-15, while she goes on vacation.

Forest Service considers outfitter and guide permit reclassification requests Gonzolo Arias

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Trustee Bruce Bertram made it clear during discussion that he had some misgivings over the trustees approving a golf benefits package for themselves (valued at $10,900), while asking the town’s employee’s to “bite the bullet.” Bertram said he was uncomfortable that the trustees have this benefit, while the employees are having to take cuts in their benefits.

After making his point, Bertram entertained a motion to remove the golf benefit package from the trustees budget and have that amount ($10,900) reapplied to the employee’s benefits, as partial payment for the employee’s share of health care costs.

Bertram’s motion died for lack of a second.

Bertram reacted, “Now we know where your loyalties are.”

As part of the consent agenda, the trustees also approved Resolution 29-2009, authorizing Cedaredge town administrator Kathleen Sickles, Cedaredge mayor Patricia Means, treasurer/trustee Gene Welch, and Cedaredge town clerk Darlyn Novakovich as signers with specific investment sources, “regarding the Town’s investments and checking”; and approved a motion to authorize the town administrator to sign a letter authorizing Delta Montrose Electric Association to apply for,

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The Grand Valley Ranger District has received requests to reclassify current temporary outfitter and guide permits in 2010. In accordance with new policy, established holders of an outfitter and guide permit are eligible for reclassification to conduct commercial operations on National Forest System lands for the maximum of 10 years.

To be eligible for reclassification to a 10-year priority use permit, an outfitter must have held and satisfied the special use permit for minimum of a one year. Each eligible permit holder is listed below and has requested to be reclassified, satisfied performance evaluations and held a permit with the National Forest prior to 2010.

The following list identifies each proposed permit holder, the general permit area, authorized activities, amount of previously authorized service days (10 clients for five days equals 50 service days), and the number of authorized camp sites on National Forest System lands.

1) A&G’s Flyfishing Guide Service, LLC: Grand Mesa National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District; winter snowmobile/fishing-300 service days; summer fishing/pack trips - 600 service days; one base camp and one drop camp authorized on forest lands.

2) Grand Mesa Nordic Council, Inc.: Grand Mesa National

Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District; winter cross-country ski instruction - 280 service days; day use only (no camps authorized on forest lands.

3) Dominguez Recreational Outfitters, LLC: Uncompahgre National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District: summer pack service - 100 service days; big game pack service - 100 service days; no base camp and ten drop camps authorized on forest lands.

4) Colorado Mountain Adventures, LLP: Grand Mesa National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District: summer fishing/pack trips - 485 service days; big game hunting - 478 service days; one base camp and three drop camps authorized on forest lands.

5) Ken Robak dba Ken’s Anglers: Grand Mesa National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District: summer fishing instruction - 75 service days; day use only (no camps authorized on forest lands.)

6) Rooster’s Guide and Outfitting Adventures, LLC: Grand Mesa National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District: big game hunting - 200 service days: one base camp and one drop camp authorized on forest lands.

7) TNT High Mountain Adventures, LLC: Grand Mesa National Forest; Grand Valley Ranger District; big game hunt-

ing - 216 service days: one base camp authorized on Forest lands.

The Forest Service is seeking your comments on the proposed actions. Public comment concerning this proposal will be accepted for a 30-day period following publication of the notice in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and Delta County Independent.

Written, facsimile, handdelivered, oral and electronic comments concerning this action will be accepted. Comments can be received at the following places: Written comments via the U.S. Postal Service or hand deliver to: Ryan Fricke, Grand Valley Ranger District, 2777 Crossroads Blvd. Suite 1, Grand Junction, CO 81506, Attention: Outfitter and Guide Permit Administrator.

Comments via e-mail to: comments-rocky-mountain-gmug-grandvalley@fs. fed.us; Subject: Priority Use Outfitter and Guide Permit Reclassification.

Comments via facsimile: 970-263-5819, Attention: Outfitter and Guide Permit Administrator Oral comments via telephone or in person during business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays) to Ryan Fricke, 970263-5809.

named student of the month Orchard City’s student of the Month for December is Gonzolo Arias.

In making the monthly presentation at the Orchard City Town Board’s December meeting, Mayor Don Suppes said that Gonzolo, a student at Delta High School, carries a 3.67 grade point average and plans to attend the University of Wyoming to become a pharmacist.

Gonzolo is the son of Gonzolo and Maria Arias of Eckert.

Community Christmas program planned A community Christmas program will be presented by Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, S.E. Jay Avenue at Hwy. 65 in Cedaredge on Sunday evening, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The free program features lots of ensemble, congregational and choral music, and narration of the Christmas story. Everyone is invited to attend and be blessed. For more information, contact the church at 856-4672, or Roger Congdon, 856-7915.

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Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Allen drives slowly up the lane to the home of Bill and Carolyn Ballard here off of Highway 65. Bill called to say that they had Cedar Waxwings in their yard, so we’ve come to see them.

A cloud of small birds flies from our right toward our left — sparrows? Yes, and with my binoculars I can see the black bibs and the gray heads, just like the House Sparrows that we have at home. Allen slows to a stop. There are Mourning Doves in the Juniper, and here comes another bird. I can make out its chunky body as it lands in the ornamental pear tree — it’s a Robin. Now it adjusts its perch, bends down to the right, and pecks at a shriveled bit of pear.

Tough job! Every time the bird bends forward the piece of fruit swings away.

But there’s the sought-for bird: A Cedar Waxwing is perched near the branch that the Robin landed on. Scan the tree and now I see half a dozen Waxwings. Amazing how easy it is to miss something when there’s no movement!

What handsome birds! I’ll

focus on one. It’s basically a golden tan, with a bright yellow tip on the tail. Its crest seems to be raised. I’d think that would indicate excitement at the feast it has found. There’s a striking black chin. Also it has black from the small black bill, through the eye, and up to the back of the head. Looks like a bandit’s mask. The wings are dark but the belly is lighter, almost yellow in fact. This elegant bird is just over 7-incheslong, and I know that it weighs just over one ounce.

In days past, birds were studied after they’d been shot: This was the accepted practice. Then Roger Tory Peterson devised his field guide so that people could determine the bird’s identity by

field marks. No more shooting!

Wonderful, but now it’s rare for ordinary people to examine a real bird. A couple of years ago, Bill called me when they had a Bohemian Waxwing window kill. A marvelous opportunity to study a real bird! It looked a lot like today’s Cedar Waxwings, except that the Bohemian had more yellow on the wing tips, and the area under the tail was reddish.

These two species are nomadic, traveling in flocks searching for food. When they find it, the birds often consume the entire crop before they leave.

Both species have a red spot on the wing, just above the flight feathers. This red spot apparently made some one think of the drop of red wax used to seal letters. Thus the common name of Waxwing. What an opportunity to see a tree full of Cedar Waxwings!

FALL MIGATION, 2009 ROCKY MOUNTAIN POPULATION OF GREATER SANDHILL CRANES As of Dec. 4, 2,725 cranes were reported in flight in the entire area (primarily OurayGrand Junction); 784 landed at Hart’s Basin (Fruit Growers Reservoir) During the month of November 151 cranes would appear to be our wintering flock. I’ve determined this by their location, and the time of day that they were reported. For example cranes in a field at near Montrose at 2 p.m. where they’ve been reported in past years.

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Christmas jazz The Cedaredge High School Jazz Band under the direction of Matt Amundson presented a holiday concert for the community at the school on Dec. 10. More holiday musical entertainment was in store with presentations by local school choirs on Dec. 14 and a special combined school holiday band concert on Dec. 15.

Libraries, Blue Sage are searching for poems, prose Many talented writers call Delta County home. The Delta County Libraries and the Blue Sage Center for the Arts hope to uncover the very best poems and prose the county has to offer through the third annual Writers’ Anthology contest.

Tying into the Delta County Libraries’ 2010 Big Read book, “Call of the Wild” by Jack London, both professional and novice writers are encouraged to submit works relating to the outdoor-oriented theme, “Write On! Goes Wild.” All subject matter, however, will be accepted.

Manuscripts are judged by the writers themselves; upon submission, writers can expect to read and evaluate other entries

on an anonymous basis. In addition to publication in the writers’ anthology, winners will be invited to read their works during events that will take place in conjunction with the April Call of the Wild programming. More information is available at all Delta County Libraries as well as the Blue Sage. Manuscripts are due Jan. 18.

This anthology contest is only open to adults age 18 and over.

However, a similar contest will soon be offered for students in grades 7-12 as part of the Big Read.

So grab your writing tools, open up your mind, and let’s see how WILD the Delta County Libraries can get this spring!

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Adding a festive touch A few members of the Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus provide entertainment at the Montrose Public Library staff holiday get-together. For information on the chorus please call Hank Snyer in Cedaredge at 856-4780.

U.S. Forest Service takes aim at camp fee discounts The U.S. Forest Service has announced it plans to eliminate the 50-percent discount at national forest campgrounds which has traditionally been available to holders of lifetime Senior and Access (permanent disability) Passes.

The change will apply at campgrounds operated by private concessionaires, which represent 50 percent of national forest camping capacity, and 82 percent of reservable campsites, according to the private Western Slope No Fee Coalition based in Durango.

In a notice in the Dec. 1 Federal Register, the Forest Service outlined a new 10 percent discount.

The half-price rule has been in place since the mid-1960s.

The policy would also require Senior and Access pass holders to pay a fee at National Forest day-use sites that are currently covered in full by their passes.

Seniors 62 and older pay a one-time $10 fee for their lifetime pass. Lifetime passes for the permanently disabled are free.

Together, Senior and Access passes represent more than 78 percent of all pass sales.

Under current policy, concessionaires are required to honor Senior and Access passes for campground fees under the same terms as if the Forest Service operated the facility directly, meaning that a 50 percent discount must be offered. Most highly-developed campgrounds are now concession-run.

As the concessionaire program has expanded over the past 30 years, it has moved away from a small mom-and-pop business model to one dominated by a few large corporations. According to the published notice, those firms brought five specific complaints to the Forest Service: 1) the REA does not require the 50-percent discount, only Forest Service policy does; 2) the discount is too steep; 3) the 50-percent discount is non-negotiable and can’t be used as a “marketing tool to encourage off-peak use”; 4) as the baby-boomer generation ages, too many people are becoming eligible for the discount; and 5) prices to other campers must be increased to cover the discounts given to life-

time passholders.

The bottom line is, it’s hurting their bottom lines, said the No Fee Coalition.

The move is possible only because of changes in the laws that authorize recreation fees on public lands. Until 2005 such fees were governed by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. That law established the Golden Age and Golden Access passes, entitling the holder to lifetime free entry to National Parks and giving a 50 percent discount on federal camping fees.

In 2005 a new law called the Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) took effect, replacing the previous authority. Under REA, lifetime passes are still offered but the 50-percent camping discount is no longer required. The Forest Service had, until now, continued the discount as a matter of policy and had required concessioners to do so as a condition of their operating permits.

The REA specifies that preexisting holders of Golden Age and Golden Access passes can continue to use them in accordance with the terms they were issued “to the extent practicable.”

That means they should be grandfathered-in for the 50 percent discount as long as the pass is not lost or stolen. But when the new REA-authorized Senior and Access passes became available in 2007, Golden passholders were encouraged to exchange their old paper pass for one of the new plastic ones, and according to the Forest Service many did. Now the Forest Service is claiming that keeping track of different discounts for Golden passholders than REA passholders is “not practicable.”

“The Forest Service is not showing good faith by changing the terms of the passes after the fact,” said Western Slope No-Fee Coalition president Kitty Benzar.

“They encouraged people to turn in their Golden passes, which guaranteed a 50 percent camping discount, in exchange for an REA pass which does not, without telling them that they were giving up an important benefit.

If they can’t find a practical way to distinguish between the two types of passes, the only fair

thing to do is to continue to offer the 50 percent discount to both groups.”

Day-use sites managed by concessioners will also be affected.

Under the new policy, holders of the annual America the Beautiful Pass would be entitled to free entry, but Senior and Access lifetime passholders would get only a 10 percent discount. This changes current policy which calls for all three passes to be honored equally at day-use fee sites.

The change is the latest in a long series of policy decisions that have transformed recreation on public lands from a public benefit into a market commodity.

“Until 1997, when the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program was implemented, it was government policy that public lands were to be available equally to all Americans, with modest fees only for a few highly developed sites and for entrance to National Parks,” said Benzar. “They were one of the benefits we enjoyed as citizens and all supported with our tax dollars. Since then there has been a systematic policy shift.

Public lands are now expected to pay their own way in access fees.”

Benzar encouraged those who oppose the change to submit comments to the Forest Service and also to contact their congressional delegations. The Forest Service is accepting comments until Feb. 1.

Stolte Shed is site of free Christmas meal Turkey, ham and all the fixings will be served at a free Christmas dinner Friday, Dec. 25, at Stolte Shed in Pioneer Town. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the meal, which will be served from noon to 2 p.m. The celebration will culminate with desserts of every kind. If you would like, bring your favorite dessert to share.

For more information or to volunteer to help, contact Bev and Jack Gardner at 856-6780.

Donations will be greatly appreciated. Proceeds go to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado and Surface Creek Community Food Bank.

CEDAREDGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE Thur., Dec. 17

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Tutoring Lab Open Library, 7:30-8:15 a.m. & 3:154:00 p.m.; Vision & Hearing Screening; School Board Meeting.

Tutoring Lab Open Library, 7:30-8:15 a.m.; Basketball at Bank of the West Tournament in Delta, (Boys & Girls); 1st Semester Ends.

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USFS recognizes partners On Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Denver, Rocky Mountain regional forester Rick Cables and deputy regional foresters Maribeth Gustafson and Tony Dixon recognized the services, partnerships and the accomplishments of key local groups, partners and employees that have made significant contributions to land stewardship on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests and to the Rocky Mountain Region.

“We’re so proud of these folks and their recognition,” stated forest supervisor Charlie Richmond. “We have lots to be proud of here on the forest and on the Western Slope. These are just a few of many partnerships, collaborative efforts and outstanding employees that we work with. There are many others!”

Recipients of the Regional

Forester Honor Awards are selected from nominations from across the Rocky Mountain Region. This year’s local honorees are: the City of Grand Junction Municipal Watershed Group as the Water Partnership of the Year; Delta County resident Walt Blackburn as the Recreation Partner of the Year;

the Terror Creek Sudden Aspen Decline Study Project for Forest and Grassland Health Emphasis; and Forest Service employees Linda Bledsoe (Grand Valley Ranger District) for her expertise in water emphases and Sally Crum (forest supervisor’s office) for her expertise in multicultural work with the Ute Indian tribes.

Wells Fargo hosts Business After Hours Business After Hours is Thursday, Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank at 500 Palmer Street. You’re invited to join the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce for this networking opportunity. Bring your business cards for drawings, or bring

a prize from your business.

Please RSVP to the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce at 874-8616. “We hope you will be able to attend this fun event, the last Business After Hours for 2009,” said chamber director Linda Sanchez.

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Caught shopping in Delta While on the lookout for folks shopping in Delta, elves from the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce spotted Lynn Shirk (left) consulting owner Laura Tarr at Tara’s, and the Haag family at Clubb’s, where Alice Chapman offered friendly hometown service to Dale, Deanna, Sam and Ashley. During the holiday season the chamber is out looking for people wearing their “I Shop Delta” buttons and randomly picking shoppers to receive $20 towards their purchase. The promotion is a fun way to thank people for shopping Delta first, and a reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses when making buying decisions.

DMEA’s industrial members likely to see increase in demand charge DMEA recently sent out a press release stating that the cooperative did not plan a rate increase for the second consecutive year. This is applicable for all rate classes with the exception of DMEA’s 5A industrial rate class members whose service is threephase, 60 cycle, at transmission voltage of 46 KV and 115 KV. DMEA has seven industrial 5A rate class members, primarily the coal mines in Delta and Gunnison counties.

Industrial 5A rate class members will not see an increase in their energy cost which is currently $.0329 per kilowatt hour in 2010; however, these members may see an increase in the demand charge component of their bill from $20.56 to $21.50 per KW of Member Coincident Peak (MCP) demand.

This proposed demand charge of $21.50 per KW would be a direct pass through of the demand charge that DMEA incurs from

its own power provider, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. On Dec. 15, the DMEA board of directors expected to vote upon this proposal at their regular board meeting.

DMEA has been in direct communication with industrial rate class 5A members regarding this proposed increase to their demand charge. DMEA provided this update to offer more precise information to all of DMEA’s 27,000-plus members-owners.

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A helping hand Jo Rosenquist, director of Delta Housing Authority, was pleased to receive a donation of $500 from Bank of Colorado to complete the playground at the Villas at the Bluff development in Delta. Making the presentation were (from left) Mark Harmon, market president for Bank of Colorado, Lindsay Roberts, branch manager for Bank of Colorado, Rosenquist, and Earl Lindeman, senior vice president for Bank of Colorado. The donation enabled Delta Housing to complete the playground earlier than anticipated.

Rosenquist explained the playground was scheduled for completion during the second phase of construction, which has been delayed. With the contribution from Bank of Colorado, the playground is now ready for the 48 families that already call Villas at the Bluff home.

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Public Notices —————— Public Notices —————— COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0127 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 10, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): John M. Fike and Carolyn S. Burton Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/16/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/16/2007 Reception No.: 616960 Original Principal Balance: $168,720.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $165,782.41 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1 OF MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES MINOR SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 5700 Sundown Road, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/13/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/18/2009 Last Publication: 12/16/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/11/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-20790 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0126 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 10, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Claude L. Bragg Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for NORTH FORK MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association Date of Deed of Trust: 9/18/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/20/2007 Reception No.: 618965 Original Principal Balance: $114,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $112,354.29 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 13 AND LOT 14, BLOCK 6, ORIGINAL TOWN OF PAONIA COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 228 Main Avenue, Paonia, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/13/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/18/2009 Last Publication: 12/16/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/11/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-19704 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0128 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 11, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Paula J Glendening and Greg C Glendening Original Beneficiary: Ameriquest Mortgage Company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 8/13/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/26/2004 Reception No.: 582818** Original Principal Balance: $157,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $154,528.70 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 10 AND 11, PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. **EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED IN THE REQUEST FOR PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST AND PARTIAL RELEASE RECORDED ON MARCH 29, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 601918 IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 9871 Horeshoe Lane, Austin, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/13/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/18/2009 Last Publication: 12/16/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/11/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-15224R ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0132 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): CRISPIN SAENZ AND ROSA SAENZ Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK Date of Deed of Trust: 2/26/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/23/2009 Reception No.: 633049 Original Principal Balance: $23,842.06 Outstanding Principal Balance: $23,830.94 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1A OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OR THE HANSFORD GARRETT SUBDIVISION NO. 4 WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: NO COMMON PURPORTED ADDRESS, AUSTIN, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/13/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/18/2009 Last Publication: 12/16/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/16/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 number: 9106.00123 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0131 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Robert R. Boruch Original Beneficiary: Mortgage

Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Major Mortgage USA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 8/31/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/4/2007 Reception No.: 618535 Original Principal Balance: $127,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $125,547.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" Part of the NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 15 South, Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the NE1/4 SE1/4 of said Section 12; thence North 0°03' West along the subdivision line 366.3 feet; thence North 64°15' East 101.34 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence from the True Point of Beginning North 210.28 feet; thence East 117.07 feet; thence South 144.81 feet more or less to the North line of the County Road; thence along said County Road South 64°15' West 129.98 feet to the Point of Beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 1526 H38 Road, Delta, CO 81416 WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 1526 H38 Rd, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/13/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/18/2009 Last Publication: 12/16/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/15/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-21928 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 18, 25, December 2, 9 and 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM RESTART PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0095 Republished to restart foreclosure stayed by bankruptcy and reset sale date.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 30, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): MANSEL L. ZECK Original Beneficiary: FIDELITY MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ONEWEST BAN, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: 11/17/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/22/2006 Reception No.: 609944 Original Principal Balance: $213,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,273.11 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 67, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 785 GENNESE STREET, DELTA, CO 81416

NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/27/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/2/2009 Last Publication: 12/30/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/30/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JANEWAY, LYNN M. #15592 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 9261 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0134 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 18, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Jorge L. Olivas and Yvonne K. Olivas Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/31/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/8/2006 Reception No.: 606451 Original Principal Balance: $166,074.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $160,081.47 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 112, STONE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FILING NO. 1, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 794 Albany St, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/20/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/25/2009 Last Publication: 12/23/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §38-

38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/17/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-22528 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 25, December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0135 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 18, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Mark M. Esplin and Laura J. Esplin Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 3/14/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/19/2008 Reception No.: 623961 Original Principal Balance: $299,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $295,104.12 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 43 IN BLOCK 2 OF GARNET MESA ESTATES, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 680 Cypress Wood Lane, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/20/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/25/2009 Last Publication: 12/23/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/18/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-22609 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 25, December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0138 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Anita J Messano Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust: 5/9/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/12/2008

Reception No.: 625545 Original Principal Balance: $158,619.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $157,982.06 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" Parcel A, Vincent Subdivision, according to plat recorded May 14, 1984 in Book 8 at page 5 of Maps, being described as follows: Part of Block 5, Garnet Mesa Subdivision, City of Delta, Delta County, Colorado, being described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of Lot 17, Block 5, Garnet Mesa Subdivision, thence following along the South line of Lot 17, North 89°00'38" West 150.00 feet to the SW corner of Lot 15; thence following the West boundary of Lot 15, North 01°03'36" East 115.23 feet; thence South 89°00'18" East 150.00 feet to the West line of Leon Street; thence South 01°03'36" West 115.23 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 651 E 4th St, Delta, CO 81416-2307 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/20/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/2/2009 Last Publication: 12/30/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/25/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JASON C. HILLIARD #40859 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-20423 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0140 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 29, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Dennis E. Webber and E Gail Webber Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/15/2005 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/19/2005 Reception No.: 593628*** Original Principal Balance: $180,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $200,027.25 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" That part of the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 26, Township 14 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M., described as beginning at a point on the East line of the said NW1/4 NW1/4 of said Section 26 whence the Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the

NW1/4 of said Section 26 bears South 410.1 feet; thence due West 781.8 feet more or less, to the center line of Surface Creek; thence along the approximate center line of Surface Creek as follows: North 55°00' East 215 feet; thence North 88°45' East 275 feet; thence North 3°05' East 162.7 feet; thence leaving the center line of Surface Creek, due East 158 feet more or less, to a County Road; thence along said County Road South 16°31' East 71.4 feet; thence South 51°45' East 182.9 feet to the East line of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 26; thence South 103.9 feet along the subdivision line to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Also Known as: 20218 Stell Road, Austin, CO 81410 ***Loan Modification Agreement DATED August 14, 2007 Signed

by Dennis E Webber and E Gail Webber WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 20218 Stell Rd, Austin, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/27/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/2/2009 Last Publication: 12/30/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/29/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KEITH A. GANTENBEIN, JR. #39213 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-20674 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2009.

Town of Cedaredge P.O. Box 398 235 W. Main St Cedaredge, CO 81413 Disbursement notice published by order of the Cedaredge Town Clerk Total amount of expenditures for the month of November was $237,428.52.

Contract and/or Lease payments were made to: Bank of the West $7980.46 Loan payment & interest; Asphalt Maintenance $18,000.00 Crack Sealing; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing $133.00 PD Phone Lease; John Deer Credit $4,054.17 GC Maintenance Equipment Lease.

An itemized list of the above disbursements is available at the Cedaredge Town Hall during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

Darlyn Novakovich Town Clerk Town of Cedaredge, Delta County, Colorado Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of LaVeta E. Oliver, Deceased: Case No. 09PR102 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before April 10, 2010, or the claims may be forever barred.

Regina May Barr Personal Representative 1453 E. 6th St. Delta, CO 81416 970-874-9369 James D. Brown Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC Attorneys for Personal Representative 550 Palmer St. - P.O. Box 43 Delta, CO 81416-0043 970-874-4451 Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert R. Evans, Deceased: Case No. 09PR100 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before May 1, 2010, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane K. Dea Person Giving Notice 6310 Reeder Mesa Road Whitewater, CO 81527 Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

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Public Notices —————— Public Notices —————— ORDINANCE NO. 2009-4 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2010 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has prepared and submitted a proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, and was submitted by this governing body on December 10, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto, and by reference made a part of hereof.

WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, published in accordance with the law, said proposed budget was open for inspection by the public at a designated place, a public hearing was held on December 10, 2009, and interested taxpayers were given the opportunity to file or register any objection to said proposed budget; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has duly reviewed said proposed budget and has made appropriate revisions and now is desirous of adopting a budget for the calendar year 2009.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO: Section 1. There is hereby budgeted in the respective funds and departments the following sums: General Fund $1,569,872 General Government $212,131 Police Department 229,517 Public Works Department 289,192 Water Fund $1,724,596 Capital Improvements Fund 819,505 Conservation Trust Fund 8,100 Sanitation Fund 588,509 Garbage Fund 108,958 Section 2. The Board of Trustees hereby determines that the budget for the calendar year 2010 of the Town of Hotchkiss is in balance and meets all statutory requirements of the State of Colorado.

Section 3. The Ordinance shall be deemed effective thirty (30) days following passage hereof and proper publication.

Passed and adopted the 10th day of December 2009, by the vote of 6 for and 0 against. /s/ Larry Jakubiak, Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 16, 2009 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 16th day of December, 2009, in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

(SEAL) /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-6 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO FOR THE 2010 CALENDAR YEAR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has adopted a budget for the calendar year 2010, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Colorado revised Statutes of 1973, 29-1-111, as amended, the Town shall enact an Ordinance, making appropriations for the calendar year in accordance with the budget adopted by the Town for the same calendar year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO: Section 1. That the following sums of money are hereby appropriated from the revenue of each fund, to each fund and department, for the purpose stated: General Fund $1,569,872 General Government $212,131 Police Department 229,517 Public Works Department 289,192 Water Fund $1,724,596 Capital Improvements Fund 819,505 Conservation Trust Fund 8,100 Sanitation Fund 588,509 Garbage Fund 108,958 Section 2. Emergency. It is hereby declared that an emergency exists and the passage of this ordinance is immediately necessary to allow the Town to meet its financial obligations in order to preserve the peace, prosperity, health and general welfare of the Town of Hotchkiss. This ordinance shall, therefore, be effective immediately upon its adoption and publication thereof.

Passed and adopted this 10th day of December 2009, by the vote of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss of 6 for and 0 against. /s/ Larry Jakubiak, Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 16, 2009 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 16th day of December, 2009, in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

(SEAL) /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICE Bowie Resources, LLC, P.O. Box 483, Paonia, CO, 81428, has submitted a complete application for a technical revision to the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety for its approved Bowie No. 2 Mine, mining permit no. C-1996-083. The proposed revision will amend the mining plan. Main entries are to be constructed under Terror Creek. The main entries will provide necessary access to develop and mine longwall panels to the west of Terror Creek.

The main entries are designed to prevent subsidence where they pass under Terror Creek and where they pass under the Western Area Power Administration transmission line.

There are transmission line towers north and south of the main entries but there is not a transmission line tower above the main entries. A new room mining area is also proposed adjacent to the North Mains. BRL also proposes to drill a geotechnical hole to determine rock characteristics and water inflow locations at a potential ventilation shaft site located west of Terror Creek.

Most of the mine facilities are located north of Bowie Road near the town of Bowie, CO. A pump station, three sediment ponds, a coal mine waste disposal area and unit train loadout are located south of Bowie Road. The Fire Mountain Canal is located south of the mine facilities and north of the unit train loadout. The North Fork of the Gunnison River is located south of the mine permit boundary. The proposed mine permit area is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute Bowie Quadrangle map within the following sections.

Township 13 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 2: SW1/4NW1/4, SW1/4 Sec. 3: ALL Sec. 4: ALL Sec. 5: S1/2SE1/4, SE1/4SW1/4, S1/2NE1/4NE1/4SE1/4, SE1/4NW1/4NE1/4SE1/4, E1/2SW1/4NE1/4SE1/4, SE1/4NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 8: NE1/4 Sec. 9: NE1/4, NW1/4, SE1/4, NE1/2SW1/4, SE1/4 SW1/4, NE1/4 SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 10: ALL Sec. 11: SW1/4, NW1/4 Sec. 14: NW1/4 except that portion south of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way Sec. 15: NE1/4, NW1/4, NW1/4SE1/4*, Portions of the N1/2SE1/4, SW1/4SE1/4, S1/2SW1/4, excluding all privately held lands not owned or controlled by Bowie Resources Limited or the Union Pacific Railroad.

Sec. 16: N1/2NE1/4 Sec. 22: Portion of NW1/4NW1/4, on lands owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Township 12 South, Range 91 West, 6th PM Sec. 27: SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4, S1/2 NE1/4SE1/4, S1/2 NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 28: E1/2 SE1/4 Sec. 33: Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, SE1/4 NW1/4, S1/2NE1/4, NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 34: ALL Sec. 35: SW/4 Lot 18, NW/4 Lot 19 * North of Deer Trail Ditch The Bowie No. 2 Mine permit contains 5,865 acres of land, 2,612 acres of private surface and 3,253 acres of Federal surface. Private minerals within the proposed permit area encompass 1,957 acres with Federal minerals accounting for the balance of 3,908 acres.

A copy of the proposed revision is available for public inspection at the Paonia Public Library, 2 Third Street,

Paonia, CO, and at the offices of the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, 1313 Sherman St., Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 8663567. Written comments regarding this application may be submitted to and additional information may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety at the above address. Written comments must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety within 10 days after the date of this publication in order to be considered.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0137 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): CRISPIN SAENZ Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL COLORADO, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/24/2008 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/5/2008 Reception No.: 637785 Original Principal Balance: $149,760.45 Outstanding Principal Balance: $150,986.71 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1G, OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF THE HANSFORD GARRET SUBDIVISION #4 COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 20274 KETTLE ROAD, AUSTIN, CO 81410 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 01/20/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/25/2009 Last Publication: 12/23/2009 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO

COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 09/22/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: 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 number: 9106.00130 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent November 25, December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0146 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Gilbert R Menchaca and Trevet L Menchaca Original Beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 Date of Deed of Trust: 11/1/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/2/2006 Reception No.: 609334 Original Principal Balance: $205,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $205,200.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" Parcel 1 A parcel of land being located within the SW1/4SE1/4 of Section 26, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, having a description based upon a bearing of South 88°49'46" East from the 1/4 Corner common to Section 26 and 35 (monumented by a witness corner which bears South 00°26'31" West, 40.00 feet from true corner position and being a 2" alum. cap PLS 14621) to the section corner common to Sections 25, 26, 35 and 36 (monumented by a gear top spike), with all other bearings relative thereto and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North right-of-way line of Colorado State Highway No. 92 whence the South 1/4 corner of said Section 26 bears South 86°49'00" West, 522.37 feet (monumented by a 2" alum. cap PLS 14621); thence North 00°06'44" West, 510.75 feet (monumented by a witness corner bearing North 88°53'16" East, 0.60 feet from true corner position and being a 2" alum. cap PLS 25972); thence North 89°53'16" East, 166.14 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" alum. cap LS 3657); thence South 00°10'05" East, 256.13 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" alum. cap LS1456); thence South 00°07'58" West, 258.27 feet (monumented by a 1 1/2" alum. cap LS 1456) to said North right-of-way line of Colorado State Highway No. 92; thence along said North rightof-way line North 88°50'56" West, 165.33 feet to the point of beginning.

Delta County, State of Colorado WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 32597 Highway 92, Hotchkiss, CO 81419 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 02/10/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/16/2009 Last Publication: 1/13/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR

RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 10/09/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JASON C. HILLIARD #40859 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-23655 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6 and 13, 2010.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0142 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 5, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Dee Dee M. Flores Original Beneficiary: Colorado Housing Enterprises, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Neighborhood Housing Services of America Date of Deed of Trust: 8/25/2003 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/27/2003 Reception No.: 570651 Original Principal Balance: $10,152.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $9,433.21 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 3 CONNIES PLACE SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: TBD 1575 Road, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 02/03/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/9/2009 Last Publication: 1/6/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 10/05/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: KEITH A. GANTENBEIN, JR. #39213 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-16413 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009 and January 6, 2010.

DISTRICT COURT DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 501 Palmer St., #338 Delta, Colorado 81416 Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, v.

Defendants: DAVID B. VANVLEET;

TRACY M. VANVLEET; CREDIT SYSTEMS, INC.; FIRE MOUNTAIN CANAL AND RESERVOIR COMPANY, a Colorado non-profit corporation; and JIM VENTRELLO, or his successor, in his official capacity as Public Trustee of Delta County, Colorado.

Attorneys for Plaintiff: CASTLE MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI, LLC Address: 999 18th Street, Suite 2201 Denver, Colorado 80202 Phone Number: (303) 865-1400 FAX Number: (303) 865-1410 E-mail: bbader@cmsatty.com lmarcus@cmsatty.com Atty. Reg. # #10394 (Barbara A. Bader) #16092 (Elizabeth S. Marcus) Case Number: 2007CV134 Division: 1 Courtroom: A NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under that certain Order to Reissue Order Granting Summary Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure Against Defendants David B. VanVleet and Tracy M. VanVleet and for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure as to the Remaining Defendants entered November 12, 2009 ("Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure"), in the abovecaptioned action, I am ordered to sell the following property ("Property"), which is all of the property currently encumbered by that certain deed of trust described in the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure: That part of the NE1/4 of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 31 which lies N88°58'24"W 700.16 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 31; Thence along the Southeasterly right of way of Stevens Gulch Road, along a curve to the right, radius 782.20 feet, length 966.03 feet, chord S21°21'52"W 905.79 feet; Thence S32°30'51"E 312.54 feet; Thence S29°15'00" E 358.12 feet to the fence on the Northerly right of way Colorado Highway 133, Thence along said fence and R.O.W., along a curve to the left, radius 947.73 feet, length 280.56 feet, Chord N59°13'22"E 279.54 feet; Thence N01°19'20"E 1271.80 feet to the North line of said Section 31; Thence along section line N88°58'24"W 282.56 feet to the point of beginning.

Including, without warranties, all water and water rights, ditches and ditch rights appurtenant thereto including but not limited to 125 shares of the capital stock of The Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Co. and a domestic water well.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Plaintiff above-named is the judgment creditor in this action and the current owner of the evidence of debt (the judgment entered herein) secured by the Property being sold; and as of October 5, 2007, the outstanding balance due and owing on said judgment is $365,646.30.

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction, all the right, title, and interest of the named defendants, and/or those claiming thereunder, in the Property on January 14, 2010, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. at the front steps of the Delta County Courthouse located at 501 Palmer Street in Delta, Colorado.

NOTICE: THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED UPON MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. This Sheriff's Notice of Sale is signed December 3, 2009. /s/ Fred McKee Sheriff Delta County, Colorado Published in: The Delta County Independent First Publication: December 9, 2009 Last Publication: January 6, 2010 Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009 and January 6, 2010.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0143 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 8, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): GLEN A LOUCKS AND KATHRYN LOUCKS Original Beneficiary: ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for ARGENT SECURITIES INC. 2006-W4, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 Date of Deed of Trust: 3/4/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/22/2006 Reception No.: 601624 Original Principal Balance: $106,250.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $104,202.50 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 26 BONINE SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 13013 HILLCREST RD, ECKERT, CO 81418 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 02/10/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/16/2009 Last Publication: 1/13/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A

RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 10/08/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCY L. McDERMOTT, ESQ #38030 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 number: 6662.02078 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6 and 13, 2010.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0145 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): Mark A Hamblen Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin a Division of National City Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: US Bank, National Association, as successor trustee to Bank of America, N. A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007FF1 Date of Deed of Trust: 11/8/2006 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/13/2006 Reception No.: 609620 Original Principal Balance: $214,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $209,817.37 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT "A" Part of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point 851 feet North of the SW corner of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 17, Township 15 South, Range 95 West of the 6th P.M. Thence North 175 feet along the West subdivision line; Thence along those tracts of land described in Book 438 at Page 1309 and in Book 435 at Page 933 East parallel to the South subdivision line 560 feet (formerly described as North 89°32' East 560 feet); Thence South parallel to the West subdivision line 173 feet; Thence along that tract of land as described in Book 435 at Page 1694 West parallel to the South subdivision line 560 feet (formerly described as South 89°32' West 560 feet) more or less to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 1760 H Rd, Delta, CO 81416 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 02/10/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/16/2009 Last Publication: 1/13/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM

FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 10/09/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: PETER C. DeCAMILLIS #38929 CASTLE, MEINHOLD & STAWIARSKI LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file number: 09-23794 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6 and 13, 2010.

COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0077 To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 2009-0077 was commenced on 06/29/2009 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below: Original Grantor(s): GARY V. ANDERSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: AMTRUST BANK Date of Deed of Trust: 01/03/2007 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 01/08/2007 Reception No.: 611182 Original Principal Balance: $72,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $70,459.93 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 12 (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 93 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: TBD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written 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, 02/10/2010 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/16/2009 Last Publication: 01/13/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 07/14/2009 Jim D. Ventrello Public Trustee of Delta County, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Dale & Decker LLC 2 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST SUITE 105, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (720) 4934600 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 number: 09-6715 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6 and 13, 2010.

REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about December 23, 2009 the Delta Housing Authority will submit a request to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs on behalf of Delta County Colorado for the release of CDBG funds under funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended or Title II of the CranstonGonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake a project known as Single Family Owner Occupied Rehab Project, for the purpose of performing rehabilitation work (weatherization, accessibility retrofits, window/furnace/roof replacement, etc.) on existing homes in Delta County).

An environmental review for the project has been made by the Delta County Director of Environmental Health and is available for public examination and copying at the offices noted below. Based on this

review, the Delta County Director of Environmental Health has determined that a request for release of funds will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and hence, an environmental impact statement will not be undertaken under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190). Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Delta Housing Authority, 511 E. 10th Street, Delta, CO, 81416 and may be examined or copied weekdays 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Delta Housing Authority. All comments received by December 16, 2009 will be considered by the Delta County Director of Environmental Health prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The Delta County Director of Environmental Health certifies to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs that Ken Nordstrom in his capacity as Delta County Director of Environmental Health consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Delta Housing Authority to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS The Colorado Department of Local Affairs will accept objections to its release of funds and the Delta County certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are made on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Delta County; (b) Delta County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs; or (d) another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures of 24 CFR Part 58 and shall be addressed to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Environmental Compliance Officer, 1313 Sherman St., Room 521, Denver, CO 80203. No objections received after 15 days from the date of request for release of funds will be considered by the state.

Ken Nordstrom- Delta County Director of Environmental Health Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

ORDINANCE NO. 2009-5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ESTABLISHED RATE OF TAX TO BE LEVIED UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2010 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has adopted the annual budget for the calendar year 2010, and WHEREAS, revenue in the amount of $57,668 advalorem tax is necessary in order to balance said budget, and WHEREAS, a mill levy of 10.260 mills on the assessed valuation of taxable property within the limits of the Town of Hotchkiss of $11,508,419 will produce $118,076 in revenue, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Town of Hotchkiss will give a temporary property tax credit of 5.249 mills or $60,408 and WHEREAS, 31-20-101 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended, gives the governing body of a municipality the power to levy taxes upon taxable property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO: Section 1. That, in order to defray the costs of providing municipal services, 5.011 mills be levied upon all property, real, personal, and mixed within the corporate limits of the Town of Hotchkiss.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall be deemed effective thirty (30) days following passage hereof and proper publication.

Passed and adopted this 10th day of December, 2009, by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss, of 6 for and 0 against the ordered published.

By: /s/ Larry Jakubiak, Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle, Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 16, 2009 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 16th day of December, 2009, in the Delta County Independent, a paper of general circulation published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado.

(SEAL) By: /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

FIRE MOUNTAIN CANAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Co. will be held at the Hotchkiss Memorial Hall, 175 North 1st Street, Hotchkiss, on Thursday evening, January 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of electing three members of the Board of Directors for a term of two years, and to consider all other business that may properly come before the meeting.

Dixie Jacobs Luke, President Randall Fisher, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6, 13 and 20, 2010.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marjory F. Evans, Deceased: Case No. 09PR101 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before May 1, 2010, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane K. Dea Person Giving Notice 6310 Reeder Mesa Road Whitewater, CO 81527 Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16 and 23, 2009.

Delta County Independent,

Jack Bohning John William (Jack) Bohning of Paonia died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. He was 89.

Mr. Bohning was born Nov. 14, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He attended Washington State University but was enlisted for Navy flight training shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack. As a Marine Corps pilot, he flew dive bombers from 1943 to 1945. He remained in active service as a colonel with the Marine Corps until 1973, training servicemen during the Korean Conflict and as an advisor during the Vietnam War. He married Arline Schirmer in 1945. She survives.

Mr. Bohning received a degree in forestry and range management at the University of Idaho in 1946. He worked in range and wildlife management positions for the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. He was flew as an aerial coordinator on large forest fires. He retired in 1982. He voluntarily served full time as president of the Society of Range Management. He received their prestigious Renner Award.

He lived in Prescott, Ariz., before moving to Paonia in 2006, to be near family. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Paonia.

Mr. Bohning is survived by his wife, Arline Bohning of Paonia; his daughters, Penny Sutton of Paonia; her sons and their families, Cedar of Virginia, and Forest of Denver; Suzanne Bohning of New York City, N.Y., Bonita Bock and her husband and two children, Nathan and

Leah and their families, all of Denver, Holly and Jeff Weber of San Jose, Calif., and Nadine and Todd Weber of Prescott, Ariz., and their two sons, Seth of Paonia, and Caelen and his family of York, England; and a sister, Anne Woehrmann of Cleveland, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Joni and Friends International Disability Center Wheel Chair Outreach, P.O. Box 2222, Akron, OH 44309.

Services and burial will take place in Garfield Heights, Ohio next week. A memorial at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Paonia will be announced.

in Paonia. She was an avid sports fan.

She is survived by a son, David Hutchinson of Durango; a daughter and her husband, Laureece and David Turner of Grand Junction; two grandchildren, Ben Turner and his wife Cassie of Lakewood, and Molly Turner and her fiance Cory Engelken of Louisville; two brothers and their wives, Lon and Yvonne Story of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Donovan and Fay Story of Rockhill, S.C.; a sister and her husband, Laurene and Bob Lewis; a sister-in-law and her husband, Sharon and Dale Gillenwater of Paonia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hutchinson was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Hutchinson; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Everhart.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Paonia Christian Fellowship Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Fork Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 127, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, or Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416.

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Aloise Hutchinson Aloise Hutchinson of Grand Junction died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Comfort Care Assisted Living Center in Grand Junction. She was 80.

Mrs. Hutchinson was born Sept. 28, 1929, in La Plata, Mo., to Lon and Oma (Doss) Story. She and her family moved to Paonia in 1936. She graduated from Paonia High School in 1947 and received her teaching certificate from Western State College in Gunnison.

She married Elmer Hutchinson on Dec. 22, 1951. They lived in Paradox before moving back to Paonia in 1973. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hutchinson taught elementary school in Reed. She was a member of Paonia Garden Club where she was president for many years. She was a member of Fellowship Christian Church in Paonia and TOPS. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, her family and taking care of the nativity scene

and Rachel Hawkins. He and his family moved to Cedaredge in 1935, where he graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1941.

He married Betty Liming on June 6, 1943 in Eckert. They lived in the Surface Creek Valley for 61 years. She died Dec. 28, 2004.

Mr. Hawkins was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1944 and served in the Philippines for two years.

He was a master carpenter and built many homes in Cedaredge, Grand Junction and on Grand Mesa. He and his wife spent many winters in Arizona. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Mr. Hawkins is survived by a brother, Eugene “Bud” Hawkins of Wenatchee, Wash.; a sister, Irene Bennett of Eckert; a nephew and his wife, Earl and Becky Bennett of Crawford; a niece and her husband, Debbie and Woody Wood of Eckert; and seven other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hawkins; a brother, Herman Hawkins; and a sister, Etta Lloyd.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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University of Colorado.

He married Mary Ray. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.

She survives.

Mr. Kinnaman entered the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines and honorably discharged when the war ended.

He worked for the Atomic Energy Commission in Las Alamos, N.M., Grand Junction, and Las Vegas, Nev. He retired in the early 1980s and moved to Cedaredge.

Mr. Kinnaman is survived by his wife, Mary Kinnaman; a first cousin, Jeanne Reynolds of Hernando, Fla.; and several second cousins.

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Marion Barry Marion H. Barry of Paonia died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at his home. He was 62.

No services are planned at

Leon Hawkins Leon Hawkins of Cedaredge died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Delta County Memorial Hospital from complications sustained in a tragic accident on Dec. 5. He was 86.

Mr. Hawkins was born July 15, 1923, in Pierce, to Ralph

this time.

Mr. Barry is survived by a daughter, Brooke Barry of Grand Junction; his mother, Dorothy Barry of Paonia; a brother, James Barry of Fort Worth, Texas; and two nephews, John Barry of Fort Worth, Texas, and Matt Barry of Paonia.

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Frances Samora Frances Samora of Grand Junction died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at her son’s home in Grand Junction. She was 95.

She married Clarence Welker.

He preceded her in death. She later married Rudy Samora. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Samora was a Christian. She lived through the Great Depression.

She is survived her brother, John Queen of Cedaredge; four children, Addie Welker, John Welker, Caniel Welker and George Welker; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 30 greatgreat-grandchildren.

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Ross Kinnaman Ross Lorrain Kinnaman of Cedaredge died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at his home in Grand Junction. He was 92.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at Cedaredge Cemetery with John May and the Grand Mesa VFW Post #9221 officiating.

Mr. Kinnaman was born Dec. 6, 1918, in Curtis, Okla., to Ross and Hazel (Stark) Kinnaman. He attended school in Curtis, Okla., until eighth grade and graduated from Oklahoma High School in 1936 in Mooreland, Okla. He attended Northwestern State College in Alva, Okla. He studied engineering and geology at the University of Oklahoma. He earned a master’s degree at the

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Public Notices —————— Public Notices —————— COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE, AND RIGHT TO REDEEM PUBLIC TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE NUMBER 2009-0148 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 14, 2009, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Delta County records.

Original Grantor(s): BRYAN J ANDERSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESOURCE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 3/11/2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/17/2004 Reception No.: 577709 Re-recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/17/2005 Re-recording Reception No.: 589127 Original Principal Balance: $87,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $65,261.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 6 & N 1/2 LOT 7 VENABLE SUB. SEC 12 TOWNSHIP 14 S RNG 95 W COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 13205 CREEKSIDE, ECKERT, CO 81418 NOTICE OF SALE The current owner 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, 02/17/2010 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 execute and record a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/16/2009 Last Publication: 1/13/2010 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent

NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE WITHIN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE. DATE: 10/20/2009 Public Trustee in and for Delta County, State of Colorado Jim D. Ventrello By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCY L. McDERMOTT, ESQ #38030 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 number: 1068.02450 ©Colorado Public Trustee Association Rev 07/09 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009, January 6 and 13, 2010.

DISTRICT COURT, DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado 81416 Plaintiff: DALE K. LUND and SHARON D. LUND v.

Defendants: UO of A ASSOCIATION, a Nevada Close Corporation and TERROR DITCH and RESERVOIR COMPANY and its successors and assigns and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action.

Attorney for Plaintiffs: Aaron R. Clay Clay and Dodson, P.C. PO Box 38, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No: 970-874-9777 Fax No: 970-874-7224 Atty. Reg #: 9666

Case Number: 09 CV 250 SUMMONS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint (Petition) filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response.

You are required to file your answer or other response within 30 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Compliant (Petition) may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint (Petition) in writing within 30 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint (Petition) without further notice.

This is an action to Quiet Title to the following real property situate in the County of Delta, State of Colorado; See Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

EXHIBIT A The S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 13 South, Range 91 West of the 6th P.M. less the following 3 Tracts: EXCEPTION NO. 1: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and running thence South 89°35' West 125.06 feet along the South line of said Subdivision to the center of a County Road; Thence North 22°09' East 198.2 feet along said Road; Thence North 11°31' West 240.95 feet along said Road; Thence North 30°05' East 114.92 feet along said Road; Thence North 53°10' East 58.67 feet along said Road to the East line of said Section 30; Thence South 0°38' West 553.4 feet along Subdivision line to point of beginning.

EXCEPTION NO. 2: A tract beginning at the Northeast corner of said Subdivision; Thence West 30 feet; Thence South 90 feet; Thence East 30 feet; Thence North 90 feet to the place of beginning.

EXCEPTION NO. 3 Beginning at a point on the North line of the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 30 feet West of the Northeast corner thereof and running thence South 0°30' West parallel to the Section line 63 feet to the West boundary line of the County Road; Thence along said boundary line South 33°00' West 138 feet; Thence South 27°47' West 59 feet; Thence South 16°48' East 41 feet; Thence leaving the Road North 89°15' West 536 feet; Thence North 2°00' East 263 feet to the North line of said S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4; Thence North 89°58' East 618 feet along Subdivision line to the point of beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado Published in the Delta County

Independent First Publication December 16, 2009 Last Publication January 13, 2010 RESPECTFULLY submitted this 6 day of November, 2009.

CLAY & DODSON, P.C. By: /s/ Aaron R. Clay Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009 and January 6 and 13, 2010.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Delta, State of Colorado, shall pursuant to statute hold a public hearing to receive public input on the following Supplemental Budget Resolution on December 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St, Delta Colorado 81416.

SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO NO. 2009-R-______ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS BUDGETED FOR THE COUNTY OF DELTA, COLORADO IN THE YEAR 2009.

WHEREAS, circumstances have arisen which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of the adoption of the 2009 Delta County Budget in the Contingency Fund, the Energy Development Fund, the Lodging Tax Fund, the Self Insurance Fund, and the Employee Benefit Trust Fund, and WHEREAS, funds are available from either unanticipated revenues and/or unappropriated revenues with additional revenues budgeted accordingly; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Delta County Commissioners as follows: 1. That the 2009 budget and appropriation for the Contingency Fund be increased from $5 to $5,000 for the following purposes: For emergency fire fund expenses $4,995 That the sum of $4,995 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Contingency Fund to cover additional costs for the emergency fire fund.

2. That the 2009 budget and appropriation for the Energy Development Fund be increased from $22,408 to $32,408 for the following purposes: For increased energy development expenses ....................$10,000 That the sum of $10,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Energy Development Fund to cover additional energy development expenses.

3. That the 2009 budget and appropriation for the Lodging Tax Fund be increased from $87,400 to $92,400 for the following purposes: For direct advertising .........$5,000 That the sum of $5,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds and unanticipated revenues in the Lodging Tax Fund to cover additional costs for

increased direct advertising.

4. That the 2009 budget and appropriation for the Self Insurance Fund be increased from $25,000 to $37,000 for the following purposes: For increased casualty payouts .... $12,000 That the sum of $12,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds and unanticipated revenues in the Self Insurance Fund to cover additional costs for increased casualty payouts.

5. That the 2009 budget and appropriation for the Employee Benefit trust Fund be increased from $97,878 to $117,878 for the following purposes: For increased flex one employee reimbursements ....................$20,000 That the sum of $20,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds and unanticipated revenue in the Employee Benefit Trust Fund to cover additional costs for increased flex one employee reimbursals.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 2009.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Delta, State of Colorado, shall pursuant to statute hold a public hearing to receive public input on the following Resolution transferring sums of money from one fund to another to appropriate funds in excess of amounts to be transferred for specific purposes for Delta County. Budget Hearing is set on December 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St, Delta Colorado 81416.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO NO. 2009-R-______ A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING SUMS OF MONEY FROM ONE FUND TO ANOTHER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS TO BE TRANSFERRED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE COUNTY OF DELTA, COLORADO IN THE YEAR 2009.

WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer revenues from the Special Road Improvements Fund to supplement the Road and Bridge Fund for gravel materials used for special road projects in 2009; and WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer revenues from the Road & Bridge Fund to supplement the Contingency Fund for the County’s allocation for the Secure Rural School Act Funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Delta County Commissioners as follows: 1. That the sum of $100,000 is hereby transferred from the Special Road Improvements Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund to reim-

burse Road and Bridge for gravel used on specific road projects identified in the 2005-2009 Major Road Improvement Plan.

2. That the sum of $22,538.57 is hereby transferred from the Road & Bridge Fund to the Contingency Fund to be held in reserve to fund Secure Rural Schools, Title III Projects, per Public Law 110-343.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 2009 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICE REDLANDS MESA WATER USERS, INC. is accepting sealed bids for the sale of 150 shares of Class B-2 (early) and 41 shares of Class B-1 (late) irrigation water stock in the name of Jeff and Karen Milstein. Bids will be opened on January 6, 2010.

Send bids to Redlands Mesa Water Users, Inc., 26083 Moss Rock Rd., Hotchkiss, CO 81419. For additional information call 835-3338.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jearlean R. Stark, a/k/a Jearlean Martha Stark, a/k/a Jearlean Stark, Deceased: Case Number 09PR104 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before April 21, 2010, or the claims may be forever barred.

Monte Crisp Person Giving Notice 3520 West Osborn Phoenix, Arizona 85019 Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23 and 30, 2009.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Lone Pine Ditch & Reservoir Company will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. in the Grand Mesa Water Users Office, 125 So. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, Colorado. Three directors will be elected for two-year terms, an assessment on the stock will be levied for 2010, and any other business proper to come before the meeting will be transacted.

Brain McPherson, President Chuck Richards, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent December 16 and 30, 2009.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of The Fruitland Irrigation Company shall be held at the Crawford Town Hall on Wednesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. The purpose of the meeting shall be to address new and old business that may come before the board and to elect officers to serve for the

coming year.

There will also be a special presentation on the history of the Gould Reservoir by guest speaker, Danny Cotten. The public is invited to attend this presentation.

Secretary, Bill Murray Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 23, 30, 2009 and January 6, 2010.

DELTA COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Board of Delta County Commissioners is seeking qualifications from planning and design firms with specialized expertise in Colorado county administration, law enforcement, detention and judicial facilities to develop an architectural program and provide comparative analysis of facilities existing and needed within the county.

Bidders may obtain the Request for Qualifications at the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado or by telephoning 970-874-2101 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of the Apple Valley Paonia Storage, Unit #5 located at One Pan American Way, Paonia, CO containing 1 metal 5-6 ft. ramp, old small organ, used shoes, used books, old luggage tote, used stove, used baby's high chair, used misc. items, VHS tapes and other misc. items belonging to Frankie Lopez, with last known address of P.O. Box 1586, Paonia, Colorado, 81428, will be disposed of on December 30th, 2009. Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or heather@thechoiceproperties.com, photos in office.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16 and 23, 2009.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Fogg Ditch Company will have its annual meeting on Jan. 16, 2010 at 1:30 PM at the Orchard City Town Hall, 9661 2100 Rd., Austin, CO 81410. Three Members will be elected and the assessment will be set. /s/ Pam Klaseen, Secretary Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of the Apple Valley Paonia Storage, Unit #33 located at One Pan American Way, Paonia, CO containing 1 old chest, used speakers, used books, BBQ grill, gun cabinet, box containing knives, dresser, plastic tubs, glass pieces, rolling cabinet, artist table, old wood boxes, used table/legs and other misc. items belonging to Aaron Papke, with last known address of 104 North Fork, Paonia, Colorado, 81428, will be dis-

posed of on December 30th, 2009.

Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or heather@thechoiceprope rties.com, minimum bid of $250.00, photos in office.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16 and 23, 2009.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of the Apple Valley Paonia Storage, Unit #34 located at One Pan American Way, Paonia, CO containing a well used recliner, small bed frame, entertainment center, boxes full of misc. items - clothing, knives, chairs, old safe, books, used couch, lamp shade, painted coffee table, BBQ grill, buckets and other misc. items belonging to Aaron Papke, with last known address of 104 North Fork, Paonia, Colorado, 81428, will be disposed of on December 30th, 2009. Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or heather@thechoiceprop erties.com, minimum bid of $100.00, photos in office.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16 and 23, 2009.

STORAGE UNIT SALE Notice is hereby given that the contents of Affordable Delta Storage, Unit #F-89 located at 2200 Southgate Lane, Delta, CO containing 9 metal frame chairs, king size box spring & mattress, small radio/cd player, 4 drawer metal filing cabinet, multicolor over sized chair, (6) misc. dressers, lg black entertainment center, lg coffee table, 1 stackable washer and dryer, round mattress and box springs and other misc. items belonging to Jonny Thayer, with last known address of P.O. Box 706, Delta, Colorado, 81416, will be disposed of on December 30th, 2009.

Submit your bid to CHOICE PROPERTIES at 811 Main St., Delta, CO 81416 or heather@thechoiceprope rties.com, minimum bid of $100.00, photos in office.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16 and 23, 2009.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF CEDAREDGE Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2009 the Town of Cedaredge Board of Trustees adopted the following ordinance: 2009-13 An Ordinance Amending the Code of the Town of Cedaredge as it Relates to the Procedure for Registering Nonconforming Uses The full text of this ordinance is available on the Town of Cedaredge web-site, www.cedaredgecolorado. com ; and at the Cedaredge Town Hall during normal business hours, 235 W. Main St, Cedaredge, Colorado.

The ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication of this notice.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 16, 2009.

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Carrie Rowley Carrie Pauline Rowley of Eckert died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at her home. She was 94.

Services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Rowley was born July 21, 1915, in Cherokee, N.C., to Joseph and Sue (Snyder) Reagan. She spent her childhood and attended school in Cherokee.

She furthered her education in nursing.

She married Mann Rowley Dec. 6, 1941, in Chapel, Neb. They ran a turkey farm in Yuma County. They moved to a farm

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in the Surface Creek area in December 1944. They celebrated 68 years of marriage. He survives.

Mrs. Rowley was a nurse and homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, spending time in her garden and taking care of her family. She was a member of Cedar Mesa Club.

She is survived by her husband, Mann Rowley of Eckert; four daughters, Zola Pember of Richland, Wash., Jackie Uhler of Des Moines, Iowa, Donna Christenson and her husband Kenneth of Cedaredge, and Aneta Martinez and her husband Garey of Montrose; three sons, Winfred Reagan and his wife Jane of Lenoir, N.C., Donald Rowley of Eckert, and Ronnie Rowley and his wife Debbie of Clifton; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Rowley was preceded in death by two sisters, Melinda Allison and Ruby Clement; and three brothers, John Reagan, Jack Reagan and Thomas Reagan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Surface Creek Community Services, P.O. Box 107, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

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

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Keith Williams Keith K. Williams of Cedaredge died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Delta County Memo-

rial Hospital. He was 84.

A reception will be held Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2:30 at Delta Christian Church. Visitation will follow from 4 to 6 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta.

A funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. at Delta Christian Church with Don Bavor and Howard Cowan officiating. Interment will follow at Cedaredge Cemetery with military honors presented by the Grand Mesa VFW Post #9221.

Mr. Williams was born July 4, 1925, in Butler, Mo., to Albert and Edith (Robinson) Williams.

He spent his childhood in Colorado Springs and attended school in Colorado Springs and Tulsa, Okla. He graduated from Denver University with a degree in accounting.

He married Ethel Randall on Dec. 29, 1946, in Denver. She survives.

Mr. Williams was an administrative officer for the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park. He moved to

Cedaredge 23 years ago. He enjoyed fishing, collecting rocks and stamps and growing amaryllis. He was a member of Delta Christian Church, where he was the church clerk for 20 years. He was treasurer for Delta County Rock Wranglers and Meadow View Water Company. He was active with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel Williams of Cedaredge; two sons and their wives, Mark and Kathy Williams of Omaha, Neb., and Keith and Charlene Williams Jr. of Rapid City, S.D.; two daughters, Janice Grove and her husband Bob of Carbondale, Ill., and Carol McLaughlin of Placerville, Calif.; a brother and his wife, John and Joyce Williams of Grand Junction; six grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Road, Delta, CO 81416, or to Denver University.

View the Internet obituary

and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Thelma Bear Thelma Jean Bear of Paonia died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was 92.

A funeral service was held Dec. 11 at First Christian Church in Paonia. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.

Mrs. Bear is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Bear of Phoenix, Ariz., and Cindi Crabtree and her husband David of Craig; a brother, Charlie Todd of Paonia; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #97, 40772 Lamborn Mesa Road, Paonia, CO 81428.

Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

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DHS grapplers second at own invitational

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

This year’s Delta Invitational Wrestling Tournament had just eight teams entered for the twenty-fourth year of competition.

The Delta Invitational began in 1986 with Central claiming the first title. Last year’s winner, Rifle won the tournament with 243 points. The Bears walked away with this year’s team title with 215.5 points to make it two in a row.

Cortez’s Casey Lynn (135) was chosen the tournament’s

Outstanding Wrestler in the 103140 bracket while Ryan Gallegos (145) of Grand Valley was the Outstanding Wrestler in the 145HWT bracket.

Delta finished with just one tournament champion but had five wrestlers going for titles in all and completed the day-long tourney with 167.5 points and second place.

Hayden also captured three first places to finish third while Grand Valley had two champions and Cortez three to round out the top five teams in this year’s

tournament.

Rifle’s champions included Larry Schmueser (130), James Martinez (140), and Tyler Davis (189). The Bears also had three second-place finishers in Devon Godeski (112), Keaton Deere (119), and Matt Barrett (152).

Delta’s lone champion from the weekend’s competition was Mykal DeHerrera at 103.

DeHerrera finished first at the Hotchkiss Invitational a week ago.

The Panthers’ four, secondplace finishers included Morgan

McCracken (130), Nathan Trujillo (135), Gene White (215), and Aurelio Arias (HWT).

Hayden’s three champions were Chad Terry (112), Kolton Miller (171), and Treyben Letlow (215).

Grand Valley’s Cardinals picked up two champions and four runner-ups to help them earn fourth place this past weekend. Ryan Gallegos (145) made it two in a row with his win over Matt Kottenstetter of Eagle Valley. Gallegos won last week’s Hotchkiss Invitational as well.

Teammate Tyler Miles picked up his second title in a row as well with a fall over Rifle’s Matt Barrett.

The four Cardinals who placed second included Jared Tonder (140), David Witt (160), Kelcey Satterfield (171), and Chris Forney (189).

Cortez’s three champions were Kole Chadwick (119), Lynn (135), and Caleb Ayers (HWT).

Eagle Valley had one champion in Colt Ewing at 125. The Devils also had a second-place finisher in Kottenstetter at 145.

Nucla’s lone champion last weekend was Seth Knob at 160.

The Mavericks’ Tray Sickels finished second to Eagle Valley’s Ewing at 125).

The Panthers will be back on the mat three times this week.

Delta is set to host Glenwood Springs Wednesday, Dec. 16 with both junior varsity and varsity action beginning at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively.

Delta will finish the week at the Warrior Classic on both Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19.

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AURELIO ARIAS, TOP, IS seconds away from scoring a pinfall versus Trevor Stubbs of Grand Valley in the first round of the Delta Invitational Tournament last Saturday. Arias finished second in the meet.

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DELTA’S LONE CHAMPION AT last week’s Delta Invitational Wrestling Tournament was Mykal DeHerrera shown above.

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DELTA 130-POUNDER, MORGAN MCCRACKEN, right, works on a reversal move against Hayden’s Gage Webb in semifinal action.

DHS boys fall in prep hoops

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

Von Mitchell’s Delta Panther boys remain winless in the 2009-

10 basketball campaign but show improvement each game. Delta lost by a score of 72-54 on Dec. 8 in Montrose and now own an

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DELTA’S PHILLIP DECKER SHOOTS a jumper over Montrose’s Levi Thaute last Tuesday (Dec. 8). The Indians won the game 72-54.

0-2 record.

The Panthers rode the shoulders of senior Phillip Decker in the opening period and were able to take an 11-8 lead into the second frame. Decker scored five of the Panthers’ 11 points in the quarter.

Delta’s Eric Fuentes found his spot on the court in the second stanza and hit three treys in a Panthers’ 19-point surge. Unfortunately for Delta, the Indians came to life and poured in 24 counters to take a 32-30 halftime lead. Decker had another five points in the second quarter and led all scorers at the break with 10 points.

Montrose’s Shad Jensen dumped in 10 points helping the Indians overhaul Delta to take the lead.

Montrose took advantage of the Panthers’ missed shots and several miscues to outscore their opponents with an 18-13 edge in the third quarter. Tim Ashurst had five points to lead Delta’s offense in the period. Nate Haw-

ley canned four baskets for eight points to lead the Indians 18point run.

The proverbial ‘icing on the cake’ came in the final stanza when the Indians outscored Delta 22-11 for the 72-54 decision.

The Indians’ Nate Robertson led the way with eight points in the final period.

Jensen’s 19 points led the Indians, and all other scorers, for game-scoring honors. Robertson finished with 17 and Hawley 18 for the winners.

Delta’s leading scorer was Phillips who finished the contest with 14 points. Fuentes was next high and Ashurst followed with eight.

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Lady Panthers fall to 0-2 with hoops loss to Indians

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

Delta’s Lady Panthers played with Montrose on Dec. 8 but did not have the precision on offense the Lady Indians did in a 52-39 loss in Montrose. Montrose got off to a 13-7 lead after one quarter with Hanna Bowden leading the way with six points for the Lady Indians.

The Lady Panthers were outscored by just a 10-9 margin in the second frame and trailed 23-16 as the two teams went to halftime.

For Delta, the game took a big turn for the worse in the third quarter. Montrose went on a 17-9 run that had the Lady Indians ahead 40-25 entering the fourth period. The big run was too much for the Lady Panthers to overcome.

Katie Kahrs scored five points for the Lady Panthers in the final frame as Delta managed to outscore the Lady Indians 14-10.

Kahrs finished the game as Delta’s leading scorer with 10 points while Bowden tallied 23 counters to lead Montrose.

Delta’s girls are entering this week’s Bank of the West Basketball Tournament with an 0-2 record.

This year’s 16th playing of the tournament will have the Lady Panthers taking on Cedaredge on Friday evening at 6 p.m.

Hotchkiss and Paonia meet at 3 p.m. to start the tournament on

Friday.

Winners of the first round in tournament play will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday. The losers are set to play for third place at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

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Last Week’s Results-Boys Montrose 72, Delta 54, Rock Canyon 81, Moffat County 30 Western Slope Conference (4A) Girls TEAM

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Last Week’s Results-Girls Montrose 52, Delta 39, Eagle Valley 54, Woodland Park 42, Columbine 68, Battle Mountain 30, Central 72, Palisade 16, Glenwood Springs 61, Faith Christian 52, George Washington 43, MoCo 34, Grand Junction 57, Palisade 20, Fruita 68, Battle Mountain 20, Eagle Valley 51, Glenwood Springs 49, Faith Christian 46, Eagle Valley 38, Woodland Park 60, Glenwood Springs 53 Basketball Box Scores 12-08-2009 - Tuesday Boys

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DELTA’S LINDSEA VELASQUEZ TAKES a shot during game action against the Montrose Lady Indians on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The Lady Panthers played well at times but were not consistent on offense.

Montrose posted a 52-39 non-conference victory. Delta will host their annual Bank of the West Basketball Tournament this weekend.

This Week’s Sports Schedule Delta Panthers

Montrose 72, Delta 54 DELTA Tim Ashurst 8, Aaron Sakala 4, Austin Watson 6, Dave Whiteside 7, Phillip Decker 14, Saul Olmos 4, Ernie Baier 2, Eric Fuentes 9. Totals: 54 MONTROSE Blake Alexander 2, Shad Jensen 19, Nike Jougrens 1, Dylan De Julio 1, Nate Robertson 17, John Siever 2, Brian Davidson 4, Loni Thaute 8, Nate Hawley

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Dec. 16 vs Glenwood Springs JV Wednesday vs Glenwood Springs V Wrestling Dec. 18 Friday Basketball

Bank of West Tournament Hotchkiss vs Paonia-Girls Hotchkiss vs Paonia-Boys Delta vs Cedaredge-Girls Delta vs Cedaredge-Boys @ Grand Junction @ Warrior Classic

Swimming Wrestling Dec. 19 Saturday Basketball

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18. Totals: 72 Delta .................11 19 13 11 54 Montrose ............8 24 18 22 72 Three point goals: Delta; Fuentes 3, Ashurst 2; Montrose; Jensen 4, Robertson 1.

Girls Montrose 52, Delta 39 DELTA Jenni Jones 7, Skylyn Webb 4, Tiffany Schaaf 2, Jennifer Graff 6, Sadie Carrillo 2, Alyssa Goff 4, Katie Kahrs 10, Lindsea Velasquez 1, Katey Laurita 3. Totals: 39 MONTROSE Jenna Horn 8, Emma Cooling 3, K. Meisberger 2, C. Wright 2, M. Gurule 2, K. Walker 8, N. Hoelzer 4, Hanna Bowden 23. Totals: 52 Delta ..................7 9 9 14 39 Montrose ...........13 10 17 10 52 Three point goals: Delta; Graff 2, Kahrs 1; Montrose; Cooling 1.

FOOTBALL 3A WSL All-Conference Delta Gene White-first team, Phillip Deckerfirst team, Duncan Simmons-first team, Michael Patton-first team, Austin Watsonfirst team; Ernie Baier-honorable mention, Dakota Lindsey-honorable mention, Thomas Knob-honorable mention.

WRESTLING Delta Invitational Dec. 12, 2009 Team Results 1. Rifle-215.5, 2. Delta-167.5, 3. Hayden148.5, 4. Grand Valley-145, 5. Cortez111.5, 6. Eagle Valley-105, 7. Meeker55, 8. Nucla-54.

Individual Winners 103-Championship; Mykal DeHerrera-D dec. Ryan Daves-Cor, 14-2; Third Place; Taylor Wheeler-EV, dft; Fifth Place; Cody Pfau-Mee, unapposed.

112-Championship; Chad Terry-Hay, dec.

Devon Godeski-Rif, 6-2; Third Place; Shane Anderson-D dec Kris Moya-EV, 6-4; Fifth Place; Austin Cless-Hay, fall George Stagg-GV 2:31.

119-Championship; Kole Chadwick-Cor, fall Keaton Deere-rif, 1:48; Third Place;

Keegan Arnold-Nuc, fall Dayne CulverGV, :36; Fifth Place; Jordan Ferrier-Hay, fall Hunter Brasfield-D, 1:21.

125-Championship; Colt Ewing-EV, dec Tray Sickels-Nuc, 7-2; Third Place; Rudy Fantin-D, fall Scott Sanders-Cor, :56; Fifth Place; Scott Armbruster-Hay, dec Hugo Ruelas-Rif, 10-1.

130-Championship; Larry SchmuesierRif, fall Morgan McCracken-D, 2:20; Third Place; Cole Nielsen-EV, dec Irvin Hernandez-D, 9-6; Fifth Place; Josh Lindsey-D, dec Gage Webb-Hay, 12-8.

135-Championship; Casey Lynn-Cor, Tfall Nathan Trujillo-D 16-0; Third Place; Marcus Arroyo-Rif, fall Nick WilliamsHay, :56; Fifth Place; Dakota West-EV, dec Bo Suntken-EV, 7-4.

140-Championship; James Martinez-Rif, dec Jared Tonder-GV, 7-5; Third Place; Jesse Blakely-Cor, fall Andrew Vigil, 1:52.

145-Championship; Ryan Gallegos-GV, dec Matt Kottenstette-EV, 13-1; Third Place; Alex Copeland-Rif, dec Emilio Ruelas-GV, 6-4; Fifth Place; Jesus TorresD, fall Logan Piper-Mee, 1:38.

152-Championship; Tyler Miles-GV, fall Matt Barrett-Rif, 5:00; Third Place; Jake Hockett-Hay, dec Alfredo Rosales-D, 5-2; Fifth Place; Steven Garza-Rif, fall Cody Duran-GV, 2:23.

160-Championship; Seth Knob-Nuc, dec David Witt-GV, 5-2; Third Place; Justin Hardy-Mee, fall Koleman Williams-Hay, 2:39; Fifth Place; Osbalbo Aragon-EV, fall Anthony Rhoads-GV, 4:55.

171-Championship; Kolton Miller-Hay, fall Kelcey Satterfield-GV, 1:01; Third Place; Kyle Shaw-Rif, fall Josh HolveckD, :54; Fifth Place; Andy Armstrong-EV, fall Michael Salazar-GV, 1:50 189-Championship; Tyler Davis-Rif, fall Chris Forney-GV, 5:14; Third Place; Cris Velasquez-D, fall Collin Cochran-Mee. 215-Championship; Treyben Letlow-Hay, dec Gene White-D, 4-2; Third Place; Mike Todd-Rif, fall Marke Papez-Mee, 2:18; Fifth Place; Andy Pena-GV, fall Mike Schmidt-GV, :59 275-Championship; Caleb Ayers-Cor, fall Aurelio Arias-D, :59; Third Place; Nick Melon-Rif, fall Caleb Dodds-Mee, 2:45; Fifth Place; Juan Medina-D, dec Trevor Stubbs-GV, 8-6 Outstanding Wrestlers 103-140; Casey Lynn (135), Cortez 145-275; Ryan Gallegos (145) GV

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Delta County Independent

Paonia boys beat clock for win

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final period. But, before Devlin could be the hero of the moment, The Paonia Men’s Basketball being mobbed at center court by team took quite a different route his celebrating teammates, the in their game versus the Plateau Paonia men would have to overValley Cowboys. In a contest come a sluggish start, turnovers, where both teams’ efforts could fouls, miscues, and an overall be described as up and down, in lack of consistency.

Both teams had problems and out, and good and bad, the Eagles kept things close before holding on to the ball and in the finishing off the Plateau Valley case of the Eagles, a lack of pace. men quite literally in the final When asked what was happening with his team Coach Steve seconds.

In a game where both teams Swartzendruber was very clear were inconsistent and had trou- “We were making way too many ble creating any type of rhythm mistakes for one thing ... we only or flow, the Eagles walked away won three games last year and with 66-64 victory thanks to we’re not used to winning. We John Devlin’s last second bas- need to get that mentality back ket with 2.1 seconds left in the and hopefully this will push us over that hump.”

Several times the Eagles were on the right end of steals and Plateau Valley turnovers only to give the ball right back with forced passes, rushed shots and an overall inability to create a consistent flow to their game. “I’ve talked to them about it (lack of consistency); we need to slow things down a half a step and run through our offense as if we didn’t have a break” Coach Swartzendruber said. After falling behind 15-18 at the end of the first Chuck Fasse/DCI PAONIA’S NOAH KROPP BLANKETS his period, the Eagles man in last Friday’s 66-64 victory over the fought back using Plavisiting Plateau Valley Cowboys. teau Valley turnovers

By Chuck Fasse

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DCI Sports Writer

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PUBLIC NOTICE Delta County Boards & Commissions The Delta County Board of Commissioners is recruiting interested volunteers to serve on the boards/commissions listed below. Appointments are made annually and are effective as of January 31 of each year.

Delta County Airport Advisory Board: 3 positions available. 1 position shall be an airport user at the Blake Field Airport, 1 airport user at the North Fork Airport, and 1 At-Large position. Airport Advisory Board members will consult with and advise the BoCC and Local Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) on issues concerning the development and operations of the County’s two airports. These terms will expire January 31, 2013.

Delta County Tourism Cabinet: 3 positions available. 1 position open from the Surface Creek area, 1 position from the Delta area, and 1 AtLarge position. Appointments are for three-year terms that will expire January 31, 2013. Tourism industry or agency representation is required.

The Tourism Cabinet meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Cabinet is responsible for developing an annual tourism marketing plan and for the administration of funds derived from the County Lodging Tax. Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee: 3 Committee vacancies exist in the following categories: 1 low income individual or their representative; 1 private individual and 1 member of business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement, education, or other major groups of interest in the community served. Applicants will be appointed to 1 and 2-year terms. Duties include review of the County’s annual CSBG Application, Mid-year, and year-end reports.

Crawford Cemetery Board: A Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Crawford area to serve a 6-year term which will expire in January 2016.

Hotchkiss Cemetery Board: A Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Hotchkiss area to complete a term which will expire in January 31, 2015.

Paonia Cemetery Board: A Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Paonia area to serve a 6-year term which will expire in January 2016.

Library Board: 1 At-Large vacancy exists for the Delta County Library Board, this term will expire 1/31/2010 to complete a vacancy created by resignation.

Region 10 Board of Directors: 3 vacancies exist. Business financing is available through the RLF program for new or expanding businesses.

Region 10 works in partnerships with local banks to address the financial needs of businesses. This term expires January 31, 2012.

Youth Shooting Sports Advisory Committee: 8 vacancies exist. 2 positions are available from the Delta area, 2 from the Surface Creek area and 2 from the North Fork area, 2 At-Large positions are open. YSSAC is responsible to develop policies relating to the Board, administer and enforce the policies, coordinate scheduling and similar activities related to the youth shooting sports.

PLANNING COMMITTEES. Crawford Advisory Planning Committee: 4 vacancies exist for the Crawford Area Planning Committee. Duties include the review of planning proposals from the Crawford area. One position term will expire January 31, 2012, other 3 positions will expire January 31, 2013.

Delta County Planning Commission: Applications are being accepted from citizens interested in serving on the Delta County Planning Commission. Representatives are needed from the Cedaredge area, and the Crawford area. Duties include the review of proposed subdivisions and other planning proposals within the unincorporated areas of Delta County. Compensation is $15.00 for each Planning Commission meeting attended and mileage to and from meetings. These terms will expire January 31, 2013.

Leroux Creek Advisory Planning Committee: 4 vacancies exist for the Leroux Creek Planning Committee. Duties include reviewing planning proposals for the Leroux Creek area. These terms will expire January 31, 2013.

North Fork Advisory Planning Committee: 3 vacancies exist for the North Fork Planning Committee. Duties include reviewing planning proposals for the North Fork area. These 3-year terms will expire January 31, 2013.

Surface Creek Advisory Planning Committee: 3 vacancies exist on the Surface Creek Area Planning Committee with the 3-year terms expiring January 31, 2013.

Please submit a letter of interest to the Delta County Board of Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, #227, Delta, Colorado 81416 on or before Friday, January 8, 2010. Please state your qualifications and which board/commission you are interested in serving on.

By Chuck Fasse DCI Sports Writer

When it comes to high school basketball, the Paonia High boys and girls teams had similar productive and positive outcomes last night versus Plateau Valley, though they took very different paths getting to the final results.

For the Paonia girls it was quite literally a pressing situation in their victory over the Plateau Valley Lady Cowboys. Pressing as in a pressing defense that had Plateau Valley playing almost the entire first half in their own backcourt, unable to consistently move the ball or put any points on the board.

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to an early 14-0 lead. Using a press defense the Lady Eagles were in the Lady Cowboy’s face all night long constantly creating turnovers and steals and simply overwhelming the Plateau Valley ladies on their way to a 71-20 victory.

In fact, while the Paonia ladies were busy creating turnovers, which became points, the Plateau Valley ladies were just trying to figure out a way to get the ball out of their zone and into Paonia’s backcourt to score a basket.

Finally with 3:33 left in the first period the Lady Cowboys scored their first basket to put the score at 17-2 in favor of the Lady Eagles.

Paonia’s Grayson Pipher led the way for the Eagles scoring 32 points and grabbing nine steals, she was backed up by Shelby Campbell who combined for 12 points and five steals. Making sure not to be outdone Jessica Altman and Jordyn Rienks each scored 12 points, with Kayla Wingfield grabbing five steals while Kelly Stewart and Leslie Trujillo each chipped in four steals apiece. Cerra Carsten finished things off with three blocks and the Lady Eagles lone 3-point ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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Coach Swartzendruber is looking forward to the benefits the tourney can provide. “It’s working on game consistency ... I want to go down there and look for improvement ... I’m looking forward to going down there and doing what the kids do well.”

Leading into Christmas break, the Paonia Lady Eagles record stands at 3-1 while the men are 1-3. Both teams will play in the Bank of the West Classic taking place this weekend. The tournament will be Friday and Saturday Dec. 18 and 19.

The tournament, which has become an annual tradition, will have Paonia’s ball clubs taking on the Hotchkiss Bulldogs in first round action.

The Lady Bulldogs are matched against Paonia in the tournament’s first game beginning at 3 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 18. Paonia’s Eagles take on the Hotchkiss boys in the tournament’s second game beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday’s round of games begins at 3 p.m. as well. Friday’s losers play for consolation honors at 3 and 4:30 p.m.

The two winners from Friday’s opening round games will play for tournament titles at 6 and 7:30 p.m. respectively.

The tournament has no effect on league standings, but is a catalyst for regional bragging rights. League play will resume Thursday Jan. 7 versus Montrose. Tip -off is at 5 pm.

Lady Eagles press to win

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and a solid defensive effort to take a 29-28 lead with 1:26 left in the first half.

After falling behind 47-45 to end the third period, the Eagles broke out to an eight point fourth quarter lead, 62-54, only to let Plateau Valley reclaim the lead at 64-62.

Both teams traded turnovers while the clock ticked down. The Eagles tied the game, 64-64, with just a little over one minute remaining in the game. With just seconds left on the game clock and both teams looking at overtime, Devlin grabbed a rebound, moved to his left to avoid the Cowboy defenders in his face and launched what would be the game winning basket.

The ball fell through the net with just 2.1 seconds left on the clock and the Eagles players mobbed Devlin near center court celebrating what would be the game winning basket.

Adrian Penny led the way for the Eagles scoring 17 points while Noah Kropp finished with 16 points and Devlin another 13 points, including the last second buzzer beater to win the game for Paonia.

As the Eagles look forward to the rest of the season they will have an opportunity to get some actual game time experience without it counting against their regular season record when they play in the Bank of the West Tournament this weekend.

They will face a number of common opponents, more specifically Hotchkiss, Cedaredge and

LEAGUE OVERALL

Meeker 0-0 Paonia 0-0 Plateau Valley 0-0 West Grand 0-0 Hayden 0-0 Rangely 0-0 Soroco 0-0 Vail Christian 0-0 District 5 - Paonia Girls TEAM

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Paonia 0-0 3-1 Meeker 0-0 2-1 West Grand 0-0 1-0 Hayden 0-0 1-0 Plateau Valley 0-0 1-1 Rangely 0-0 1-1 Vail Christian 0-0 1-1 Soroco 0-0 0-0 Last Week’s Results-Boys Olathe 78, Paonia 71, Paonia 66, Plateau Valley 64, Meeker 62, Shining Mtn Waldorf 56, Last Week’s Results-Girls Olathe 48, Paonia 35, Paonia 71, Plateau Valley 20 Basketball Box Scores 12-08-2009 - Tuesday Girls Olathe 48, Paonia 35 OLATHE Morgan Stansberry 16, Emily Brummitt 10, Kylie Tait 10, Bretta Prosser 5, Tawni Middleton 4, Kendal Lorentzen 3. Totals: 48 PAONIA Grayson Pipher 15, Jordyn Rienks 10, Shelby Campbell 8, Johanna Reed 2. Totals: 35

basket of the evening. boys divisions on Friday. Losers When asked about the Lady on Friday meet in consolation Eagles performance, Paonia Head games at 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Coach Scott Rienks used one word Saturday and the championships to describe what the fans had just are to be played between Friday’s observed: “intense.” In fact Coach winners at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

Rienks went further explaining, “We just put in a new press defense this week. The girls worked really hard and it paid off tonight in the effort and intensity the girls displayed.

I’m really proud of the way they played.”

Paonia’s Lady Eagles will open the Bank of the West Tournament when they face Hotchkiss at 3 p.m.

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Paonia’s boys are scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. against Chuck Fasse/DCI the Bulldog boys KAYLA WINGFIELD, 20, APPLIES pressure on Friday. against a Plateau Valley player during last FriDelta and day night’s Paonia versus Plateau Valley prep Cedaredge will basketball game in Paonia. The Lady Eagles play in the 6 and pressed Plateau Valley in the early stages of the 7:30 p.m. contests contest and forced numerous turnovers on their in the girls and way to a 71-20 victory. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

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12-08-2009 - Tuesday Boys Olathe 78, Paonia 71 OLATHE Pablo Payan 7, Skyler Smith 8, Keifer Wollert 4, Levi Weber 23, Roger Pacheco 8, Fabian Hightower 3, Richard Tafoya 11, Carston Byers 10, Taylor Carlson 2.

Totals: 78 PAONIA Noah Kropp 8, Blaine Escher 6, Adrian Penny 14, Trevor Walters 3, Oscar Medina 4, Taylor Bradford 9, Kacey Kropp 2, John Devlin 15, Daniel Ford 2, Anthony Roeber 8. Totals: 71 Olathe ................24 17 14 22 78 Paonia ................10 24 24 13 71 Three point goals; Paonia; Penny 4, Devlin 3, N. Kropp 2, Bradford 1. Olathe; Pacheco and Tafoya 1.

12-11-2009 - Friday Boys Montrose JV 61, Paonia 55 PAONIA Noah Kropp 3, Blaine Escher 6, Adrian Penny 5, Oscar Medina 4, Taylor Bradford 8, Kacey Kropp 8, John Devlin 16, Anthony Roeber 5. Totals: 55 MONTROSE JV Blake Alexander 8, Rusty Penasa 6, Brad Warren 8, Drew Casebier 4, Nick Hansen 6, Tyler Cayo 11, Camaron Jones 12, Josh Mora 4. Totals: 61 Paonia ................11 17 14 13 55 Montrose JV .....19 13 13 14 61 Three point goals; Paonia; Devlin 4, Escher and Bradford 2, N. Kropp, Penny, and K. Kropp 1. Montrose JV; Penasa, Hansen, and Cayo 1.

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Maverick Duals Saturday Dec. 12, 2009 Round Results-Paonia Eagles Round One Rangely 57, Norwood 36, Montrose 57, Holy Family 23, Discovery Canyon 48, Paonia 30, Legacy 60, Farmington (NM) 18, Kirtland (NM) 58, Cedaredge 27, Central 54, Hotchkiss 24, Olathe 81, Coal Ridge 0.

Round Two Montrose 49, Rangely 27, Legacy 45, Discovery Canyon 36, Central 69, Kirtland 10, Olathe 67, Holy Family 12, Norwood 58, Coal Ridge 48, Paonia 57, Farmington 22, Hotchkiss 54, Cedaredge 29.

Round Three Montrose 57, Legacy 21, Olathe 40, Central 38, Paonia 60, Cedaredge 21, Hotchkiss 54, Coal Ridge 18, Discovery Canyon 47, Rangely 39, Holy Family 42, Kirtland 42, Farmington 66, Norwood 27.

Round Four Paonia 78, Coal Ridge 6, Kirtland 50, Discovery Canyon 24, Rangely 48, Holy Family 48, Montrose 44, Central 25, Olathe 54, Legacy 13, Farmington 45, Cedaredge 36.

Individual Results-Paonia Eagles 103-Garrett Pank 1-4; 112-Dylan Stroud 3-2; 119-Cody Clawson 2-3; 125-Matt Hayden 2-3; 130-Dustin Braslin 4-1; 135Kyle Bear 1-4; 140-Cody Rapke 3-2; 145K.C. Christian 3-2; 152-Michael Brown 5-0; 160-Justin Smith 3-1/Tyler Kendall 1-0; 171-K.C. Martin 2-2, Justin Smith 1-0; 189-Morgan Reider 5-0; 215-Myles Cumpston 4-1; 285-Zach Solaas 5-0.

Delta County Independent,

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Bruin boys hoops team excited for season

By Chandler Jensen Cedaredge High School

The sounds of basketball erupted from the Cedaredge High School gym this weekend. The CHS Bruins played two games over the past week.

The CHS boys basketball team played the Hotchkiss Bulldogs on Friday, December 11. This was the Bulldog’s first game of the season. The Bruin’s record, on the other hand, was 1-0 before this game having defeated the Paonia Eagles the week before.

The game was a great one.

Both teams played aggressively.

The two teams racked up many fouls before the end of the first half. It was close, but Hotchkiss slowly pulled ahead. The Bruins had some runs on the Bulldogs, but it was not enough to take the

lead. The first half ended with the score 28-21 in Hotchkiss’ favor.

The second half was much the same. Both teams committed many fouls and reached the bonus early on. Several players on both sides fouled out before the contest ended.

As in the first half, the Bruins made several mini rallies in the second half. Unfortunately, they lost momentum in the fourth quarter. Hotchkiss won the game with a score of 66-55.

“Everyone played hard,” said head coach Brandon Wilkes.

The Bruins were not finished this weekend, however.

Cedaredge went on to play the Roaring Fork Rams from Carbondale on Saturday, December 12.

Roaring Fork’s record before this game was 0-2 and they were ready for a win. The Bruins, having lost the night before, were also ready to win.

The Bruins played like they had something to prove. They started the game off great, scoring two three-point shots at the beginning. Cedaredge scored ten points before giving up a field goal to the Rams.

Both teams had several fouls, but not nearly as many as in the Bruin’s game against Hotchkiss. The Bruins managed to stay ahead of Roaring Fork and finished the first half in the lead with a score of 28-17.

The second half went along the same lines as the first. One difference in the two halves was that Roaring Fork fouled more

times than the Bruins in the third players to take the ball away. As quarter. The Bruins kept their senior Burke Lowry said,” We lead and even increased it by fought hard and played like we a little before the game ended. The Bruins eventually won by a score of 53-37.

“Everyone stepped up tonight.

We played like a team,” Coach Wilkes remarked after the game. The Bruins worked together to pull off the win. They displayed excellent teamwork as they passed the ball around and double Wayne Crick/DCI teamed some of CADE SWEENEY, LEFT, GOT Bruins’ fans Roaring Fork’s going with this block Saturday.

should have.”

The Bruins are slated to play Delta next Friday in the annual Bank of the West tournament.

The two teams will face off at 7:30 p.m.

The Bruins are optimistic about their future games. As senior Alec Zamarippa said, “I’m really excited to play Delta next week. I want to play Hotchkiss again.”

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Lady Bruins split hoops tilts

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

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THESE LADY BRUIN AND Roaring Fork Ram players show the will to win by going after a loose ball. Cedaredge won 50-35.

Cedaredge’s Lady Bruins got terrific starts to both their basketball games this past weekend. Against Hotchkiss’ Lady Bulldogs on Friday, Cedaredge raced to a 16-8 first-quarter lead. Saturday’s game against Roaring Fork saw the Lady Bruins bolted to a 21-1 lead after one period of action. The game against Hotchkiss was a loss, 6036 while Saturday’s game with Roaring Fork was a 50-35 win.

Against Hotchkiss, the Lady Bruins had the tables turned on them in the second quarter with Hotchkiss outscoring them 16-7.

Hotchkiss added another three points to their lead in the third quarter for a 40-36 lead after three periods.

A 20-0 fourth quarter for Hotchkiss sealed the win. Renea Ranch had 18 points to lead the Lady Bulldogs and Amber Farr 15 counters to pace Cedaredge.

Farr paced Cedaredge with nine points in the first half as the Lady Bruins owned a halftime lead of 25-9.

Roaring Fork outscored the Lady Bruins 25-26 in the second half but could not overhaul Cedaredge by game’s end. Farr had 13 points and Leah Burnett another 12 for the winners. Alli

Zeigel had 12 counters to lead the Lady Rams.

The Lady Bruins face Delta on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Bank of the West tournament.

Paonia matmen accept challenge DCI Sports Writer

For the Paonia wrestling team you could say that youth is being served.

Due to some early season injuries to regular starters and the simple fact that the Eagles are a predominantly young team top to bottom, you can begin to understand the challenges Paonia faces. In fact if you take a closer look at Paonia’s roster, of the 14 weight classes 103 pounds through the heavyweight class, nine are filled by wrestlers with two years or less of high school wrestling experience. As Coach Andy Pipher says “We’ve got a lot of young kids... we need to get these young kids more matches.”

You could say the Eagles are starting from scratch.

Paonia got off to a rocky start,

losing their first dual match of the season to Olathe High School 15-61, being, “out hustled, out coached, and out wrestled,” as Coach Pipher put it. The Eagles bounced back nicely at the Mesa State Dual Tournament, Paonia won four of the five team matches they wrestled giving the Eagles a 4-2 record for the season so far.

Paonia would face Discovery Canyon High School in their first team match; this would be the Eagle’s biggest challenge of the day and only loss of the tournament. Paonia would end up dropping eight matches to Discovery Canyon, six by pin. The Eagles won six matches with Michael Brown and Justin Smith pinning their opponents. In the end Paonia would come up short, falling to Discovery Canyon by a score of 34-42.

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ZACH SOLAAS WORKS OVER his Olathe opponent during a match last week. Solaas won by fall :45 into the second period.

The Eagles would step it up in their next match versus Cedaredge High School; Paonia would win 10 matches, six by pin. Dylan Stroud, Cody Rapke, Smith, KC Martin, Morgan Rieder and Myles Cumpston would lead the way for the Eagles by pinning their opponents in each of their respective weight classes. When it was over Paonia had stuck it to Cedaredge 54-21.

Next up was Coal Ridge High School, which the Eagles buried 78-6. This time out it was Stroud, Cody Clawson, Kyler Bear, Rapke, Brown and Smith literally sticking it to their opponents as each won by a pin.

In the final match of the day versus Hotchkiss, Paonia would need every pin, escape and takedown they could muster as each team would win seven matches apiece. When it was all over, Paonia would out point Hotchkiss 39-31, mostly due to a combination of four Hotchkiss forfeits and two Paonia pins by Clawson and Rieder.

Next up for the Eagles is the Warrior Classic this coming weekend, Dec. 18 and 19 at Central High School with a start time of 9 a.m.

Then comes the Christmas holiday and a time for Paonia to rest up and prepare for the beginning of the New Year, when Coach Pipher sees Paonia as

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being hard to beat. “Now we’ll go back to working hard and come February we’ll be right where we want to be ... We’re going to have a tough February team!”

If all goes as planned it sounds like it will be a happy holiday season for the Eagles, for sure!

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be tempted to sleep in most days this week, Aries, but don’t waste your time on too many ZZZZs. You will find that it’s actually a good time to get moving.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Have you felt like you’re doing so much that the days seem doubly long?

Don’t worry, more free time is heading your way along with a chance to kick back and relax.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 While you thought you had the energy to make it through the week,

by Wednesday you may find you need to take a “mental health day.” Do something you enjoy.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Many people believe that what goes around comes around. Perhaps you should apply this notion to the way you have been acting lately, Cancer.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 There comes a time when the curtain must close on the show you keep putting on. It’s time that you figure out that others need to share the spotlight, Leo. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 It’s feeling like a long time that you’ve experienced your inner child, Virgo. This week let it shine through and have a lot of fun in the process.

Pisces tags along.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t feel disheartened if things don’t go according to plan, Libra. At least that means that changes can be in store and better news on the horizon.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 There are some days when you just have to admit that you’re wrong, Scorpio. Tuesday of this week is one of them. Be a big person and stand up to your shortcomings.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 This is a week where there are many opportunities for having fun, Sagittarius. You just have to hop on the right excitement train. Find a friend to be your partner in crime.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You have been on a strict regiment and schedule, Capricorn. It could be time to loosen up a bit and enjoy yourself for a change. Don’t feel guilty about having a little fun.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Just because you are in a bad mood, Aquarius, you shouldn’t take it out on others. They only mean well and you’re on edge. A few days away may recharge your batteries.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Spend some time with friends and family this week, Pisces. You can really use the comradery they will provide.

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Hotchkiss boys win cage contests

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Bulldog boys have gotten off to a good start with a pair of wins this past weekend. Hotchkiss played their first ballgames last weekend and the long hours of practice paid off as they posted a pair of wins.

On Friday night, the Bulldogs were in Cedaredge to take on the Bruins. A big fourth quarter helped Hotchkiss come away with a 66-55 win.

Saturday’s contest in Olathe proved to be another win as the Bulldogs’ defense was instrumental in a 48-31 victory for Hotchkiss.

Last Friday night’s game with Cedaredge was fairly even for much of the contest. Hotchkiss moved ahead after one period, 16-12, after six of 10 free throws.

Cade Sweeney’s six points kept

the Bruins from falling back any more that four in the period.

Both teams were prone to fouling in the quarter with Hotchkiss shooting another nine shots from the charity stripe. The Bruins were seven of 10 from the line themselves. Hotchkiss’ lead might have grown had the Bulldogs not missed seven of the nine shots they took from the stripe.

Cedaredge got seven points from Sweeney in a 17-13 third quarter to draw within three at 41-38 after three periods of play.

JT Hotchkiss netted nine points for the surging Bulldogs in the frame.

Both teams stepped up their offensive efforts in the final stanza. Hotchkiss had the better firepower as they took advantage of fouls committed by the Bruins as they tried to overhaul their

opponent. Geordan Brewer hit four field goals in the period for Cedaredge while Steven Floyd led a foursome of Bulldog free throw shooters down the stretch.

Floyd had a pair of field goals and was four-for-four at the line for eight of Hotchkiss’ 25 points in the quarter. In all, Hotchkiss was 10 of 12 with their free throw shooting in the quarter and 21 for 36 in the game.

Hotchkiss’ 19 counters paced the Bulldogs offense to the win.

Sweeney dumped in 17 markers to lead Cedaredge scorers in the game.

Saturday’s trip to Olathe was quite opposite from Hotchkiss’ game against Cedaredge on Friday. There were only 10 free throws taken by the Bulldogs in this contest with all 10 finding their way through the net. Olathe was four of five from the line.

When all was said and done, the Bulldogs’ offense was able to score when it needed to while the defense was stingy enough to forge a 48-31 victory.

The Bulldogs outscored Olathe 13-7 in the opening quarter and added to their lead with a 14-10 edge in the second period.

Hotchkiss’ eight points paced the Bulldogs in that second frame giving them a 27-17 halftime lead.

Both offenses took time off in the second half with the Bulldogs’ outshooting Olathe 21-13 and the 48-31 decision.

The Bulldogs got 16 points from Hotchkiss and 14 from Floyd in the win. Olathe’s leading scorer was Roger Pacheco with nine points.

Hotchkiss plays Paonia on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Bank of the West tourney action.

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JESSE HOTCHKISS (40) DRIVES to the basket past Olathe’s Keifer Wollert during action Saturday in Olathe. Hotchkiss led the Bulldog offense with 16 points in their 48-31 victory over Olathe.

Lady Bulldog cagers split games

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer

The Hotchkiss Lady Bulldogs opened their season with a win over Cedaredge on Friday.

A strong defense in the second half helped Hotchkiss post a 6036 win. Saturday’s contest in Olathe was another story. The Lady Pirates used a strong middle portion of the game to come away

with a 59-47 victory.

Friday night’s win over Cedaredge was fueled by Renea Ranch’s 18 points with doubledigit help from Cece Pieper (16), and Amy Miller’s 14.

The game was only four points apart, 40-36, heading into the final frame. A 20-0 run by Hotchkiss squashed any chance the Lady Bruins had of winning.

Pieper’s 13 points in the final stanza helped assure the Lady Bulldogs of a victory. Amber Farr had 15 points to pace Cedaredge’s offense.

In Olathe, neither team was dominant in the first half. The Lady Pirates held a 12-10 lead after one period and were leading 31-27 at halftime.

Olathe’s 17-7 run to open the

second half created a big enough margin of separation that the Lady Bulldogs could not catch up.

A 13-11 advantage by Hotchkiss was too little to make a difference in the last eight minutes of play.

Hotchkiss’ Lady Bulldogs will face a tough Paonia team on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Bank of the West opening game.

Hotchkiss wrestlers 3-2 at Mavericks

By Wayne Crick DCI Sports Writer Randy Sunderland/DCI

HOTCHKISS’ CECE PIEPER TRIES to squeeze through a double team from Olathe during action Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, in Olathe. In a hard fought battle, Olathe held off several surges by the Lady Bulldogs to win 59-47. The Lady Bulldogs face Paonia Friday afternoon, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. in Delta during the Bank of the West holiday tournament.

Several items were omitted from today’s Delta County Independent. Next week’s issue will have those items and all the week’s sports news as well.

We apologize for any inconvenience incurred.

The Hotchkiss wrestling team went 3-2 at last weekend’s Maverick Duals at Mesa State College. The following statistics are from that competition. The tournament’s five rounds of competition are as follows; First Round: Rangely 57, Norwood 36; Montrose 57, Holy Family 23; Discovery Canyon 48, Paonia 30; Legacy 60, Farmington (N.M.) 18; Kirtland (N.M.) 58, Cedaredge 27; Cen-

PAONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets every other Tuesday, 1 p.m., Paonia Public Library. For dates of meetings, call 527-3886.

PAONIA CHAPTER #74 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall.

PAONIA GARDEN CLUB meets first Thursday of each month at various members houses. Information, call 527-5474.

PAONIA LIONS CLUB meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m., Vo-Tech Building.

PAONIA MASONIC LODGE #121 meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 223 1/2 Grand Avenue, upstairs. No meetings July, August or September.

PAONIA QUILTERS meet 3rd Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, Paonia. For more information, call Ruth Johnson, 527-5515.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB noon luncheon meeting, Thursdays, Paonia Town Hall.

PARENTS HELPING PARENTS, parents support group for children with disabilities ages 0 to 20, meets every 3rd Monday, 4:30-6 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital, meeting room B. PLANT AND DIG GARDEN CLUB meets 3rd Friday of each month, 2 p.m. Meetings held in members homes with programs pertinent to gardening. For more information, call Judi Tapey, 856-8922.

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER, 437 Palmer Street, Delta, offers free pregnancy tests and counseling from a Christian perspective to teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situations. Call 874-5733.

QUAKERS meet for silent worship 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 5 p.m., 7th and Howard streets, (Church of Religious Science) Delta. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 874-6863.

RECYCLE CENTER, 2nd Friday before the 2nd Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Delta Middle School, 949 Howard Street, Delta. Plastic, glass, tin and aluminum. No newspapers.

ROTARY CLUB meets Wednesdays, 7 a.m., The Eatery, Delta.

S&B QUILTERS meet 2nd Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m., Hotchkiss Memorial Hall. Information, call The Quilt Patch, 872-2688.

SAN JUAN WEAVERS GUILD meets 3rd Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Hillcrest Congregational Church, Montrose. All spinners, weavers welcome. For information, call Elinor, 249-4904.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES sponsored by Delta Parks and Recreation Department: Duplicate Bridge — Mondays, 1-4:30 p.m. Aching Joints — chair exercise program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:30 a.m. Projects Club — Bring crocheting and knitting projects and get help from an instructor, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon. Pinochle — Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Cribbage Club — play 2,3 or 4 hand cribbage, 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Information or registration, Nancy, 874-0923.

SLAA AT DELTA, Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Friends of Bill W. Club, 9th and Palmer streets.

SLAA AT MONTROSE, 12-Step Recovery Group meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Information at 249-3332.

SPRUCE CHAPTER #129 O.E.S. meets, 7:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays except during July and August, Masonic Hall, Cedaredge.

SQUARE DANCING DANCES, every Thursday night. Rocky Mountain A’s. For more information, call 856-3487.

SURFACE CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN meet third Tuesday of each month, Delta Public Library Community Room, 12 noon. Each meeting features a special speaker. For more information, call Anne, 856-4780 or Susan, 856-3649.

SURFACE CREEK QUILTERS meet 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m., Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church. Information, call 835-3235.

SURFACE CREEK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets third Thursday of each month, noon, The Ole Bakery Cafe, Cedaredge.

SURFACE CREEK VALLEY LIONS CLUB meets, Cedaredge Community Center, 7 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.

TEA served 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:30-5 p.m., Bross Hotel, 312 Onarga Street, Paonia for ladies and gentlemen 10 years of age and older. Seating limited so call 970-527-6776 for reservations. $15 per person.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN THEATRE meets 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Paonia Realty, across from Peppers. Information, call 874-4979.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN WHEELERS meet last Monday of every month, Delta Trap and Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. Meetings suspended during the winter.

TOBACCO CESSATION SUPPORT GROUP meets second Wednesday of every month, 6-7 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital, Grand Mesa Cancer Infusion and Education Center, Mesa Lake classroom. Using, quitting, quit? For more information, call 874-2412.

TOPS meet Wednesdays, 6/6:30 p.m. (weight-in/meeting times); Thursdays 8:00/8:45 a.m. (weigh-in/meeting times), First Church of God, 1102 Howard Street, Delta. For more information on evening group, call 874-4098. For more information on morning group, call 835-8706 or 874-3267.

VALLEY ORGANIC GROWERS ASSOCIATION meets 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Rogers Mesa Research Station. Meet October-April.

Members and public welcome.

VFW POST AND AUXILIARY 3571 meets first Monday of each month, Veterans Building, 15th and Howard, Delta. Potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Meeting, 7 p.m.

VFW GRAND MESA & AUXILIARY 9221 meets every fourth Thursday, Masonic Hall, Cedaredge, 6:30 p.m. pot luck, meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Call 856-4322 for more information.

VOCAL LOCALS TOASTMASTERS CLUB meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 a.m., Delta-Montrose Technical College, 1765 Highway 50, Delta. Meetings and membership open. For more information, call Peter Sullivan, 856-6199 or email: Petersced@aol.com.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP meets 2nd Monday of each month, 5 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital. Open to anyone who has lost weight or wanting to lose weight. For more information, call 874-6410.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital board room. For more information, call 835-4956.

WESTERN SLOPE LIBERTARIAN PARTY MEETS 4th Tuesday of each month, JoJo’s Windmill Diner, 2133 East Main Street, Montrose, 7 p.m. For more information, westernslopelp@yahoo.com or call 970-252-8750.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP meets Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Hotchkiss United Methodist Church. Free discussion group. Walk-ins welcome.

YOUNG LIFE HIGH SCHOOL CLUB MEETS each Monday, 7:30 p.m. Meeting location changes monthly. The Friday Campaigners always meet at the Longfield's, 5th and Leon, 7 a.m. For more information, call 874-1246.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE meets 3rd Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m., Methodist Church, Paonia. For more information, call 872-4855 or 527-6566.

ZETA OMICRON CHAPTER OF ESA meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at a member’s home. Information, call Shirley Clayton, 856-3842 or Mary Lou Huerkamp, 835-3508.

ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE URGED TO KEEP THESE LISTINGS CURRENT. PLEASE CALL 874-4421 WITH ANY CHANGES.

tral 54, Hotchkiss 24; Olathe 81, Coal Ridge 0.

Second Round: Montrose 49, Rangely 27; Legacy 45, Discovery Canyon 36; Central 69, Kirtland (N.M.) 10; Olathe 67, Holy Family 12; Norwood 58, Coal Ridge 48; Paonia 57, Farmington (N.M.) 22; Hotchkiss 54, Cedaredge 29.

Third Round: Montrose 57, Legacy 21; Olathe 40, Central 38; Paonia 60, Cedaredge 21; Hotchkiss 54, Coal Ridge 18; Discovery Canyon 47, Rangely

39; Holy Family 42, Kirtland (N.M.) 42 (decision by most falls); Farmington (N.M.) 66, Norwood 27.

Fourth Round: Paonia 78.

Coal Ridge 6; Kirtland (N.M.) 50, Discovery Canyon 24; Rangely 48, Holy Family 48 (decision by most falls); Montrose 44, Central 25; Olathe 54, Legacy 13; Farmington (N.M.) 45, Cedaredge 36.

Consolation: Paonia 39, Hotchkiss 31; Central 51, Legacy 25; Farmington 60, Coal Ridge 34; Discovery Canyon 48, Holy

COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY December 17, 1909 (From the Delta County Independent) Tickets for the Delta County Special which is to run to Denver starting on January 2nd, carrying those who wish to attend the National Apple Show, will be placed on sale next Monday morning, December 20th. Those who arrive first will get their choice of berths on the sleeping cars and the late arrivals will have to content themselves with the uppers. The tickets will be sold for cash, and those who get them will have no further arrangements to make. They will not be on sale at the depots in the different towns, nor can they be procured anywhere save of the following: Office of Delta County Business Men’s Association, Delta; Paul Wilson, Hotchkiss; Merle D. Vincent, Paonia; R.W. Curtis, Cedaredge.

The train will leave Paonia at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, January 2nd, will leave Hotchkiss at 4:25 p.m., Austin at 5:15 p.m., and Delta at 7 p.m. It will arrive in Denver on Monday, after making stops in some of the larger towns on the route. The fare for the trip will be, from Paonia, $21.15, from Hotchkiss, $20.65, Austin, $19.80, and Delta, $19.40. This includes round trip transportation and the Pullman fare to Denver. Returning, the Pullman fare will be at the regular rates.

It is probable that at least 150 people will go from Delta county on this train, which will be a splendid advertisement for the county. There will be some good advertising stunts in the different towns where stops are made and the trip promises to be unusually enjoyable.

Growers are urgently requested to contribute a box or two of apples for free distribution, with advertising pamphlets, in the different towns. *** The Bachelor Girls Club have postponed all meetings until after the holidays. It is rumored that they are busy making men’s presents. *** One more week of the Apple Queen contest.

At the count made at 3 o’clock yesterday, the vote for the Delta candidates was as follows: Zetta Keiffer - 17,401, Eva Belle Conklin – 14,764, Genevieve Hartig – 14,759. *** The great Gunnison Tunnel, which cost the United States nearly $5,000,000 to drive, has been completed and was formally opened by President Taft on the 23rd of September.

Much work is yet to be done of course, in the

Family 42; Rangley 54, Kirtland 37; Cedaredge 66, Norwood 30.

Individual results are as follows; 103 pounds — OPEN; 112 — Dylan Hill (4-1); 119 — Marco Meza (1-4); 125 — Tony Ibarra (4-1); 130 — OPEN; 135 — Ryan Spor (5-0); 140 — Dylan Rupe (5-0); 145 — Braeden Horton (4-1); 152 — OPEN; 160 — Caleb Wyatt (5-0); 171 — Connor Beard (41); 189 — Brett Suppes (2-3); 215 — Kyle Douglass (5-0); 285 — OPEN.

completing of waterways but it is now practicable to turn water from the Gunnison river into the Uncompahgre river above Montrose, which water will find its way back to the Gunnison below Delta.

Numbers of ditches will thus be supplied with abundance of water to irrigate additional land, whose area of acres will increase as new ditches can be built.

In this way thousands of acres of land heretofor barren because water could not be had in quantity sufficient to irrigate, will be brought into full production. A major part of the land thus reclaimed will equal in richness any now producing. *** The skyscraper period will soon be along for Delta. This would come sooner if the city council would condemn some of the unsightly, unsafe shacks which ought to give their ground to modern buildings. *** DeLaney and Isham will occupy the north half of the new Spot Cash building with a fine and complete line of “Good Things to Eat” about December 20th. At present they can supply anything from their store in North Delta, and when you want strictly fresh eggs, sweet ranch butter and fancy dressed poultry, phone 513 Black and your orders will receive their personal and immediate attention. *** The Delta ice factory, owned and operated by the Delta Ice & Mercantile company, make a splendid crystal product, supplying in summer seasons the needs of the city. In the ice plant building has also been established an extensive bottling works, where soda waters are manufactured and bottled for the trade, this department being owned and operated by John C. Murphy. *** The electric light plant, owned by the Delta Electric Light Company, supplies the city with its lighting system and is constantly adding improvements. It has now one of the best equipments of any city of the size in the West. *** Piped from flowing springs on Grand mesa, near snow line, Delta’s water supply is the pure mountain variety. It is brought down sixteen miles to the town. Heretofore it has had a gravity pressure from tanks on Garnet mesa, but now a fine storage reservoir is being built on that mesa and is nearly completed. ***

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Wednesday, December 16 PITKIN MESA WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING, 1:30 p.m., at Dee Ann Kropp’s home. Program includes: installation of officers and a gift exchange. All women living on Pitkin Mesa invited. For more information, call Dee Ann Kropp, 527-3420 or Janie Metz, 527-5238.

CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS (CMA) MEETING, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Friends of Bill, 9th and Palmer streets, Delta. 12-step meeting like AA and NA with emphasis on issues related to addiction to methamphetamine. For more information, call Justin Stief, 778-8449.

Thursday, December 17 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE, 7 p.m., Mesa View Mortuary Chapel, 682 1725 Road, Delta. To remember those loved ones who have died. Special Christmas tree decorated in remembrance and celebration of each loved one. Ornaments provided. Bring family and friends to share this service. If anyone needs transportation to attend, call 874-8633. For more information, call Mesa View Mortuary, 874-8633.

PAONIA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 12 noon, Paonia Town Hall.

Program: The Paonia High School Women’s Swing Choir. Public welcome, but reservations necessary by Tuesday, Dec. 15 by calling 527-4585.

SQUARE DANCING DANCES, every Thursday night. Rocky Mountain A’s. For more information, call 856-3487.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING, by Cedaredge kindergarten and elementary students, 1:30 p.m., Heritage Room, AppleShed, Cedaredge.

HOTCHKISS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Canteen, Hotchkiss. Cookie exchange and pastel demonstration by Suki Elisa Strong.

December 18 & 19 CEDAREDGE SCHOOLS PRESENT THE PLAY, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 7 p.m., Cedaredge High School. Features students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Friday, December 18 VFW POST #3571 OF DELTA CHRISTMAS AWARDS DINNER, 6 p.m., the post home, 15th and Howard streets, Delta. For more information or to RSVP, call Linda Stahly, 874-9203.

CAROLING AROUND HOTCHKISS, evening, by First Baptist Church of Hotchkiss in a horse-drawn wagon. For more information, call 872-3313.

Saturday, December 19 DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta.

Mainstream. Larry Schulz calling. Maxine Springer cueing. For more information, call 874-4962 or 856-3487. Christmas dance. Round dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.

JAZZ RENOVATORS SPECIAL HOLIDAY CONCERT with guests The Hot Toddies, 8 p.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia. Tickets $8.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC PROGRAM with refreshments following, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 235 North Fork, Paonia.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 1-4 p.m., Hotchkiss-Crawford Historical Museum, 2nd and Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss.

ALL KIDS INVITED TO MEET SANTA CLAUS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hotchkiss Fire Station.

FREE KIDS’ MOVIE “PONYO,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Paradise Theater, Paonia. Sponsored by Hays Drugs and Paradise Theater.

SANTA GREETS CHILDREN, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Paonia Town Hall.

Bring camera.

Sunday, December 20 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, 6 p.m., Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, S.E. Jay Avenue at Highway 65, Cedaredge.

Refreshments served after program. Free program features ensemble, congregational and choral music, and narration of the Christmas story. Everyone invited. For more information, call the church, 8564672 or Roger Congdon, 856-7915.

MONTROSE COMMUNITY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT, “Sounds of Joy,” 3 p.m., Montrose Pavilion. No tickets needed. For more information, call 252-0918 or 252-1330.

Monday, December 21 BLUE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE for those experiencing grief and loss this holiday season, 7 p.m., Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church.

STORYTIMES FOR BABIES AND TOTS — Hotchkiss library on Mondays, Paonia library on Tuesdays, Delta library on Wednesdays, Cedaredge and Crawford libraries on Thursdays. Lapsit storytimes for babies from birth to one year at 10 a.m. and Tottimes for children from 1-3 years follow at 10:30 a.m. at all libraries.

Tuesday, December 22 CELEBRATE RECOVERY, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Delta Christian Church, 795 1600 Rd. (north on Highway 50, right onto H38 Road, left on 1600 Road). “Freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups.”

12-step, faith-based recovery program. Potluck 6:30-7 p.m. Worship and teaching 7-7:45 p.m. Small group 7:45-8:15 p.m. For more information, call Robert Kuzov. 874-5622.

Wednesday, December 23 CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS (CMA) MEETING, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Friends of Bill, 9th and Palmer streets, Delta. 12-step meeting like AA and NA with emphasis on issues related to addiction to methamphetamine. For more information, call Justin Stief, 778-8449.

December 24-26 DELTA COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED. Libraries will resume normal hours on Monday, December 28.

Thursday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE with scripture and carols, 5 p.m., Crawford Community United Methodist Church.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE with scripture and carols and Holy Communion, 7 p.m., Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church.

Saturday, December 26 PEA GREEN SATURDAY NIGHT, 7-9:30 p.m., Pea Green Community Hall, Highway 348 and Banner Road. Old time and bluegrass music featuring Way Down Yonder, Rock Creek and The Pea Pickers. $5 at the door. Bring a snack to share if you wish. For more information or to buy your “I’m a Pea Greener” lapel button, call Paula, 778-0417.

December 28-30 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOR KIDS 4-12 YEARS OLD, 9 a.m.-12 noon, First Baptist Church of Hotchkiss. Transportation available. To register call 872-3313 or 201-1391.

Look for our rotating ongoing calendars for organizations that have monthly or weekly meetings or activities.

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Sign up for 3-on-3 basketball tournament Round up your team for the Happy Hoops Year three-onthree basketball tournament. The one-day tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 2. There will be two divisions of play — an open league and a six-foot and under league. Each team can have a maximum of four players. Register your team until Dec. 28.

Games will begin at 8 a.m.

Saturday and continue until the tournament is completed. The fees are $30 per team.

For more information or to register, call Whitnee Cannon at 874-0923 or e-mail whitnee. cannon@delta-co.gov.

Babysitter training class offered A babysitter’s training course will be taught by a certified American Red Cross instructor Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 28 and 29. This course is designed for 10- to 15-year-olds and provides information on how to be a safe and responsible babysitter. Participants will develop the skills needed to be a good leader and role model, make good decisions, and solve problems. Learn how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents, and also how to write a resume and interview for jobs.

The class will be held at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Dec. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Class fee is $85 which includes CPR and first aid certification and a first aid kit. Register by Dec. 21 at the rec center.

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The joy of Christmas comes alive at Dolce Voce concerts The singers of Dolce Voce present “We Wish You a Dolce Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at Montrose United Methodist Church, and again on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Delta. Tickets are available at the door (adults $10; children and seniors $5).

From classics like “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy” and “Carol of the Bells” to haunting Irish carols, Caribbean swing, and favorites from a Charlie Brown Christmas, this will be an afternoon of holiday music that makes the joy and “sweetness” of Christmas come alive.

Combining both the hallowed and the festive, the group will sing holiday madrigals, medieval chant, and familiar songs of the season made new. This year, they are performing with special guest artist, Tamela Kenning, a local soloist and former member of the group.

Dolce Voce (which means sweet voice in Italian), is a group of eight a cappella singers who perform an eclectic blend of music, ranging from madrigals of

Pea Green Saturday Night, a winter bluegrass/old time picking concert series, resumes Saturday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Pea Green Community Hall west of Delta on Hwy 348 at Banner Road.

“The concerts keep getting bigger and better, and we’re not sure why,” said Len Willey, the venue’s founder, with dry farmer humor. Joking aside, the popular event has taken on a life of its own for obvious reasons — great music, great audiences and a great price — and is gearing up for its sixth season with a line-up of bands that is sure to please.

“We will hold Pea Green Saturday Night on the fourth Saturday of the month, December through March this year,” said Paula Hemstrom, a member of the production team. “It’s been mentioned to us by our loyal Pea Greeners that they plan their holiday company around our concert so as to partake of bragging rights and be certain to be the host with the most by

• TAE KWON DO - ongoing classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45-8:00 p.m. (4 week sessions).

• BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS - Call the fitness department and set up an appointment.

• HEALTHY BODY STRONG BONES - Adult Fitness Class on Monday/Thursday 8:309:30 a.m.

• PERSONAL TRAINING - Hire a certified trainer for 1 hour sessions to give you some fitness motivation. Personal Training can now be done in Aquatics too!

• BOXING FOR KIDS - Saturdays, 10:00a.m.-12:00 Noon. Drop in fee every Saturday.

• KIDS IN MOTION - For ages 3-5 on Wednesday from 9:00-9:45 a.m. Register in advance for each weekly session.

• ALIVE AT 25 - 4-hour class taught by Colorado State Patrol on Tues., January 19 from 4:30-9:00 p.m.

• BOXING FOR FITNESS - Ongoing classes now Mon./Wed. at 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Fridays 6:00-7:00 a.m. Drop in fee. Must take orientation class before first boxing class.

• WEDNESDAY NIGHT VARIETY CLASS - Cycle and Tone with Letty (Class format

The Bureau of Land Management and the Audubon Society are looking for a few good birders interested in helping out with this year’s Christmas Bird Count.

This will be the 110th annual bird count conducted by the Audubon Society nationwide.

This year they have partnered with the BLM’s Uncompahgre field office to continue the tradition locally.

The count will take place between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.

Volunteers ranging from families and students to birders and scientists will go out armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists to collect data and assess the health of local bird populations.

Audubon and other organizations use data collected in this longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations.

The count takes place within Count Circles, which focus on specific geographical areas. Each circle is overseen by a Count Compiler. Beginning birders will have the opportunity to join a group that includes at least one experienced birdwatcher.

In addition, if your home is within the boundaries of a Count

bringing out-of-town company to the event,” Hemstrom reports.

The wonderful regional bands who eagerly show up to play at Pea Green have created this local phenomenon. Hemstrom denies that the good snacks the folks bring to share with their neighbors is responsible for a measure of the success — well, perhaps just a bit.

Highlighted this month is Way Down Yonder, a Grand Junction band familiar to the Pea Green audience and always a hit with their bluegrass picking and harmony. Rock Creek, from Ridgway, joins in with its lively offerings, and the mysterious newcomers, the Pea Pickers will open up the evening.

Come on out on Dec. 26 for old time and bluegrass music played in the setting nature intended — Pea Green. Cost is $5 at the door; bring a snack to share if you wish. Call Paula Hemstrom at (970) 778-0417 or Len Willey at 874-8879 for more information or to buy your “I’m a Pea Greener” lapel button.

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TEAM TRAINING Monday, Nov. 16-Dec. 18 Intermediates: M/W/F Noon-1:00 p.m. Advanced M/W 4:30-5:30 p.m.

DENVER NUGGETS BASKETBALL SKILLS CHALLENGE - Wednesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m. Boys and girls ages 7-14 (age as of April 30, 2010.)

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. Form your team and register by December 28.

RACQUETBALL CLINICS - Beginning and Intermediate, Family and Youth Clinics. Also Private Racquetball Lessons — taught by Gary West. Call for exact dates and details.

MORNING AND EVENING PUBLIC SWIM LESSONS - Registration going on now.

Classes start the week of January 11, 2010. Call for exact times and levels offered.

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - Registrations starts December 1-December 28. Session will run January 4-February 26.

BABYSITTER’S TRAINING COURSE Great for ages 10-15 to learn to be a safe

the 16th century to modern jazz and spirituals, as well as classics from the baroque and romantic masters. Dolce Voce has recorded three well-received CDs (A Dolce Voce Christmas, Amore, and Sanctus). The upcoming Christmas concerts promise to be full of the shimmering vocal blend and exceptional musicianship for which Dolce Voce has become noted.

For more information, call 626-4104.

BLM, Audubon Society team up for bird count

Winter bluegrass series resumes Dec. 26

Friday, December 25 HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hotchkiss Senior Center, Hotchkiss. If able, bring a side dish or dessert to share.

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER, 12 noon-2 p.m., Stolte Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Everyone welcome.

Menu: turkey, ham and all the fixings. Donations appreciated with proceeds going to Hospice and the Surface Creek Community Food Bank.

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and responsible babysitter. Monday and Tuesday, December 28 and 29 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - Mondays, January 11-February 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Register by January 7.

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH - Thursday, January 14February 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Register

by January 7.

INTRODUCTION TO MAHJONGG Learn to play this Chinese tile game on Wednesdays, January 13-February 3 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY - Monday and Tuesday, January 18 and 19 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

EXPLORE NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION - Basic physics class for kids 3rd-6th grade 12 weeks starting Friday, January 8 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Please register

by January 4.

“HOW TO” IN LIFE - Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Call for details on this class.

STRUT YOUR STUFF - On Mondays once a month, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, April 26 and May 24 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

WISHCRAFT/TEAM WORKS IN A NUTSHELL - First class is Saturday, January 16 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., then join the team on Tuesday, Jan. 26-March 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT - City of Delta/Lee Martinson’s Annual Cribbage Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1:00-5:30 p.m. Register by 12:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY EVENING DANCE - Friday,

Circle, you can stay home and report the birds that visit your feeder.

Volunteers are needed to take part in the following counts in Gunnison, Delta and Montrose counties: • Saturday, Dec. 19, Gunnison.

Contact Arden Anderson for meeting time and location, 6415322, kankan@frontier.net • Saturday, Dec. 19, Delta.

Meet at 8 a.m. in the Delta City Market parking lot. Contact Dennis Garrison, 527-4131, dennisgarrison@hotmail.com • Sunday, Dec. 20, Montrose.

Meet at 8 a.m. at the BLM/Forest Service parking lot on South Townsend Avenue. Contact David Sinton, 729-2089, david. sinton@gmail.com.

• Sunday, Jan. 3, Hotchkiss.

Meet at 8 a.m. in the Hotchkiss City Market parking lot. For more information and for those who want to meet earlier for observing owls, contact Jason Beason at 527-4625, jason. beason@rmbo.org.

For more information about Christmas Bird Count participation, visit www.audubon.org/ bird.cbc and click on the “Get Involved” link on the left-hand side of the page.

January 8 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

WINTER/SPRING DANCE AND DRAMA CLASS - All Levels Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced - taught by Linda Dysart. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Children’s Dance, and PreSchool Classes start the week of January 12. Register Now! • MUSIC AND MOVEMENT - Great class for 4 and 5 yr. olds. On Thursdays (4 weeks) January 21-February 11 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Register by January 18.

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

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Restoring the past

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JIM NICHOLS RESTORED THIS 1953 Ford Victoria. His wife, Gail, researched the history of the car, and found the granddaughter of the original owner, whom the Nichols met in Cortez a few years ago.

Story and photos

by Kami Collins

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im Nichols and his wife Gail were out for a drive one day when Jim spotted an old beat up 1953 Ford Victoria. The car was parked in a lot in a trailer court near Durango. Jim told Gail he had to have that car.

They pulled into the driveway, and Jim knocked patiently on the door of the home. And knocked. And knocked.

When there was no answer, he did what any true car lover would do. He left a note. He explained to the absent owner that he wanted to buy the car, and said the owner should call Jim collect to discuss the deal.

Well. The owner never did call. So, the next time Jim and Gail drove down that way, they stopped again. And Jim left another note. He left the owner about four notes over two years. Then one summer day in 2004, the Nichols were on yet another drive near Durango when they saw the car parked in a field with a for sale sign on it. Jim bought it on the spot.

He came back the next day with a trailer and hauled the car home. He drove it all over town the first day. The car is a 50th anniversary model, and has a V8 flathead engine, the last year the car was produced with that engine. Jim has repainted it flamingo red, the same color it was originally.

Though Jim has taken apart and rebuilt cars since he was 15, he hadn’t restored a car in a long time and was reluctant to tear apart his new treasure right away. He drove it for a year before he decided to restore the vehicle.

Once he started, it was a long process.

The car had lots of body rot, dents and dings. He bought a wrecked 1995 Mustang GT and refabricated the drive train for the Victoria. The long process paid off, though; among his other awards for the car, he took home the Best of the 50s award from the 2009 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival car show, and third place at the 2007 Colorado Autofest.

“I use my Victoria every chance I get,” he said. “It’s nice to drive, it’s a nice feeling.”

While Jim worked on the car, Gail researched its history online. She found that the car belonged to a woman named Eva O’Brien, who was the original

JIM AND GAIL FOUND this historic sign along Route 66. The two visited the scenic interstate highway, and traveled its route from Oklahoma then to California. Since their trip, they’ve become fascinated with the history of Route 66.

JIM ALSO COLLECTS CLASSIC car memorabilia along with his cars. He found this old gas pump from an acquaintance in Delta. He also has in his collection road signs, an old speaker box from the Tru-Vu Drive-In Theater in Delta and a parking meter, among other items.

owner. Eva bought the car when she was 75. She banged it up a few times; after the worst fender bender, her husband took the keys. That time, pulling out of a parking lot, she was T-boned by a police officer.

Once the Victoria was fixed up, the Nichols took it to a car show, where they met Eva’s granddaughter, who shared more stories and history about her grandmother and the car. The Nichols have a photo of Eva in front of the car, surrounded by her family.

Jim has been what he calls a backyard mechanic since he was 15. He lived in New York then, and he raced cars. He broke two speed records at the Islip Speedway in Islip, NY, with a ’57 Ford.

Three of his four brothers are “gear heads” — his words — and so Jim has pretty much been around cars for most of his life. He restored his first car when he was 20.

He moved to Colorado in 1976, and once he laid eyes on the mountains and trails, he abandoned his speed racing habit and picked up jeeping and fourwheeling. He sold the ’57 Ford and bought a 1940s Willys Jeep.

THE ’68 RAMBLER IS Gail’s car, the one she plans on taking to car shows this coming summer. Jim put a Ford engine and a Ford insignia on the car, making it truly unique.

Over the years he’s bought, restored to pristine condition, and sold hundreds of cars. His real love is rescuing cars that are on their last wheels and possibly headed for the junk yard. He hates to see cars, especially older models, go for scrap and parts, because he knows those models are limited. So he rescues them and fixes them up.

“I want to find an old vehicle and bring it back to life,” he said. “That’s what I do.”

“It’s a real passion for him,” Gail said.

He recently purchased a 1968 Rambler for his wife. “I never thought I’d own a Rambler,” he said, laughing. “It’s so different from a hot rod.”

He has begun modifications — he put a Ford engine in the car — and about a month ago, got it running. “That’s something I’ve never seen before,” he said. “A Rambler with a Ford engine. We call it Rambo.” He and Gail now drive it around town.

Full out restoration work on Rambo has been put on hold; the Nichols, after a fire destroyed their carpet business in Delta this summer, are being cautious about spending lots of money on the car, but work is still in progress.

Along with restoring classics, Jim has also started a car memorabilia collection. One of the first pieces to make it to his collection was a speaker box from Delta’s drive-in movie theater. Those particular boxes aren’t made anymore, and Jim said he had to con owner Jeannie Dewsnup into giving him one. When he finally got one, he mounted it on a pole and put it in front of his shop at his Eckert home.

He also has a 1950s-era gas pump, found at the home of a Delta acquaintance, which he is restoring. He also managed to find one of the parking meters used in the City of Delta in the late 70s. That item came after calls to the City, then calls to the City of Durango, where the meters were sold, and then to a man who bought them once Durango stopped using them. Now, there are none of these meters left in the state — except

at the Nichols home, where Jim, after buying several, restores them and sells them to other memorabilia collectors.

He’s also planning on using one of the meters as a mailbox post for his home.

Gail and Jim have traveled along the historic Route 66, and have hiked along stretches of the interstate. On one of their hikes, they found a Route 66 road sign and an old headlamp from a car. Both items hang in Jim’s shop.

Since their travels along the highway, the couple has become fascinated with the history of the road. “It’s got a heartbeat to it,” Jim said.

Jim’s passion for cars doesn’t end there. He and Gail are members of the Delta Street Rodders and the Black Canyon Car Club. They went to about 12 car shows around the state last summer, and plan to take both the Victoria and the Rambler to as many shows as possible this summer.

Jim is always on the lookout for another car or piece of memorabilia to add to his collection. “He’s always wondering where there’s something else,” Gail said.

“I have a heartbeat for vehicles,” he said.

JIM FOUND THIS OLD parking meter from a man in Durango. The meter is one of those used in Delta years ago.

After purchasing the meter, he cleaned it up and now it is mounted outside his garage, next to a Route 66 sign and a speaker box from Delta’s drive in theater. All three are rare collectibles.

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RED POTATOES BY THE sack or truck load. Also pumpkins, squash, pinto beans, apples, onions, roasted chiles and more.

Also buffalo meat. Devries Buffalo Ranch. 970-323-6559. (tfnx43)

SECOND STORY APARTment for rent in Delta. One bedroom with storage unit, laundry, deck on roof. All utilities except electric paid.

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(2x49) NICE TWO BEDROOM, 1 bath duplex with garage in Delta. $650 per month, $500 deposit. No pets. Call 2529550. (tfnx48) THREE BEDROOM, THREE bath home on 20 acres.

Beautiful views on Rogers Mesa, $1,150 plus deposit.

Apartment attached to outbuilding for extra income.

Call 303-868-8567 for appointment. (4x47) 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 2-car attached garage. 8745188. (tfnx45) EXCEPTIONALLY NICE three bedroom, two bath Delta rental. No pet owners or smokers. $700 per month.

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(4x50) COMFORTABLE, MODERN small, one bedroom cabin.

Rural setting near Cedaredge.

No pets, references helpful.

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AVAILABLE POSITION: UNDERGROUND MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. (MCC) is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Underground Maintenance Mechanic.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Longwall and/or continuous miner, belts and underground equipment maintenance (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Five (5) plus years of underground mine maintenance experience, current Colorado Mine Foreman Certification (or ability to obtain such within three (3) months from commencement of duty), and MSHA Electrical Cards.

2000 HONDA SHADOW $4,500. 260-1268 or 874-0493. (tfnx44)

The mine is located on the beautiful western slope of Colorado, in the heart of unlimited outdoor recreational activities.

MCC provides a very attractive salary, retirement benefits, and excellent health care benefits for the entire family. MCC has been in operation since 1982.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Maintenance Superintendent Information about the position may be obtained by contacting Edgar L. Langrand, Manager, Human Resources at: (970) 929-2254 or email: elangrand@archcoal.com.

FLORAL PRINT SOFA WITH fold out bed $50.00. 260-1268 or 874-0493. (tfnx44)

All qualified candidates interested in this position must apply no later than January 4, 2010, through Colorado Workforce Center in Delta, Colorado at 206 Ute Street. Phone: (970) 874-5781 Mountain Coal Company, L. L. C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

You Need It We Make It! GRAIN - CRX Corn, Whole Corn, Oats, Barley & Wheat FEED - Hog • Chicken Calf & Horse

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Looking for a new challenge?

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Join a team who is making a difference in the lives of seniors.

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Activities Director Ideal candidate will have complete oversight of activities, supervise employees, and must be a service-oriented individual who enjoys working with seniors. Responsibilities include implementation and delivery of daily program activities and special events to promote a healthy, high-quality resident lifestyle. Recent activities experience in social or recreational programs in health care setting preferred. Strong leadership, customer service, oral/ written communication, organizational, and computer skills needed. We offer competitive salaries and attractive benefits.

Please, FAX resume to ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES at 970-874-3611

Delta, CO 970-874-1066

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Cut assemble, fit and attach metal framed glass enclosures. Confer with customers to determine project requirements. Drivers license required. We drug test. Auto glass experience a plus.

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Call Today West Slope Ag Center 412 S. 5th St. • Olathe 970-323-5869

Apply at All Glass Station 717 Hwy 50 • Delta 874-4777

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS offered by Hospica and Palliative Care of Western CO are held weekly at the following locations: Hotchkiss United Methodist Church, every Monday 12:30 p.m.; and in Delta at the Grand Mesa Oncology and Education Center on Stafford Lane, every Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. No fee involved. Open group to anyone in the community. Call Anne at 8746823 for questions. (TFNx31)

MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY, LLC (MCC) WEST ELK MINE

Send resume to lquon@voa.org or call (970) 835-3113

LOOKING FOR A LONG term lease of 10-15 acres of fenced and irrigated land near Austin. Will pay $100 per acre per year. (4x48)

THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

BUYING OR SELLING Find it in the DCI Classifieds.

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Walk in closets, attached two car garage with storage. Two extra storage sheds as well.

Underground sprinklers run on two shares of irrigation.

970-261-6649. (4x49)

DRIVERS: GAZELLE Transportation, local route, variable shift times. 27.5% of load. Health, dental, vision, 401k. CDL-A, three years tank/hazmat/doubles. 800350-8868. (2x50)

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Foster Grandparents help children in schools, child care centers, and at-risk youth facilities.

No teaching experience necessary.

If you are 55 or older, contact Foster Grandparent Program for more information.

970-263-9091 ADVERTISE 874-4421

THE TOWN OF CEDARedge is accepting applications for the Public Works Maintenance Worker position. Specific duties and responsibilities are not allinclusive, maintains and repairs sidewalks, trails, streets, alleys, parks, and other public facilities. A detailed job description is available at Town Hall. The position is full-time and temporary, with occasional weekend work. Starting wage ranges from $9 to $13 per hour (depending on experience). Employee will report directly to the Public Works Director. Applicant must have a valid Colorado drivers license. Interested persons may submit a completed Town application to the Town Administrator's office on or before 4 p.m.

Dec. 28, 2009. Applications may be obtained at Town Hall, 235 West Main, P.O. Box 398 for mailing, Cedaredge, CO 81413, or by calling 970856-3123. A resume may be attached to the Town application. The Town of Cedaredge is an EOE/ADA employer.

(2x50) LPN OR RT FOR PER diem work in Delta County.

Needs to be flexible and have own transportation.

Please pick up an application at 203 B Ute Street, Delta.

(4x50) TOTAL MINING & EXPloration is looking for personnel to fill the following positions. These positions are for possible upcoming jobs in Colorado. Colorado certified hoistmen, Colorado certified electricians, supervisors with Colorado mine foreman papers. All certifications must be current. You need to be able to pass a physical exam and be able and willing to serve on a mine rescue team. You need to be experienced with roof fall recovery. Shifts will be rotation and projects are continuous until completed.

Please fax your resume to 435-637-2402 or mail to Total Mining & Exploration, P.O. Box 1491, Price, UT 84501.

(2x50)

FREE DIAPERS FOR UP to one year! Pregnant women in Delta County can now get help to quit smoking and get something they can really use after their baby arrives — free diapers.

Healthy moms have healthy babies. Enroll in the Baby & Me Tobacco Free program today. Contact the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165 or your local physician. (TFNx2) THE DELTA ELKS LODGE has been since its beginning and continues to be at the center of the social scene in the community.

We have hosted wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, class reunions and dances for nearly a century. Now we need the community's help in building an elevator.

Please send any donations to 563 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 or call 874-3624 for more information on how you can help make this a reality.

Auto & Residential

323-6286 Classified Line Ad Rates $5.00 for first issue (20 words or less) 12¢ per additional word 1/2 off each consecutive issue.

Customers must pay when they drop off the ad, mail in a check so it arrives at least

by Monday, put the ad on their debit or credit card, or charge the ad to their established account.

Deadlines: 10:00 a.m. Monday for Wednesday edition.

12:00 Noon Monday for "Too Late to Classify."

PAONIA AMERICAN Legion runs a year round non-perishable emergency food pantry. This is for the North Fork area. For information, call 527-6252. (tfx49) SAVE EYEGLASSES, OLD jewelry and silver or bits of gold and silver scraps. The Grand Odd Fellow Lodge is sending them to: New Eyes for the Needy, 549 Millburn Ave., Short Hills, NJ 07078 or send them to: Gale Conger, Secretary of IOOF Lodge #116, 544 St. Hwy. 548, Delta, CO 81416.

THE AMERICAN RED Cross needs you. Become one of the Red Cross volunteers who says, “We’ll Be There, Because Help Can’t Wait!” Call your local Red Cross Chapter at 970-2424851 or 1-800-HELP NOW for information on the difference you can make in someone’s life as a disaster volunteer. ((TFNx4)) HEALTHY BABIES START with early prenatal care. Delta County Health Department.

Offers access to immediate, temporary Medicaid for pregnant women who qualify. 874-2165. (tfx25)

THE DISTRICT ATTORNey's Office provides services to those who have been victimized by a crime of domestic violence, assault and other crimes. To learn more about the victim assistance services provided by the District Attorney's Office, please contact Lou Nesbit at 970-252-4260. (tfx41)

DONATE YOUR USED car, truck, motorcycle, or RV to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado for a tax deduction and help enhance the quality of life for those facing serious illness and grief. Hospice handles the paperwork and vehicle removal. Vehicles need not be in running order, but should have a clear title and no major damage. Call 970257-2366 or 970-683-3207. (tfx24)

HOTCHKISS-CRAWFORD Historical Museum. Winter hours, Saturdays 1-4 p.m. thru December 24. $3 admission or free to members.

Come see our museum at 2nd & Hotchkiss Streets in Hotchkiss. 872-3780. (tfx44)

FARM WORKER HEALTH Services: We offer assistance with medical, dental and medicines. If you work in agriculture you may qualify for our services. For more information call 323-0538. (tfx12)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous, at Friends of Bill W. club at 9th and Palmer, meets Mon., through Fri. at noon (Mon. meditation, Tue. discussion, Wed. step study, Thu. discussion, Fri. big book study); Tuesday 8 p.m., big book study; Thurs.

8 p.m., discussion, Sun. 1 p.m., speaker. Phone number is 874-8282, for more information. (tfx12)

SERVICIOS DE SALUD De Campesinos: Ofrecemos ayuda con doctores, dentistas, y medicinas. Si trabajas en agricultura puedes calificar para nuestros servicios.

Para mas informacion llame al 323-0538. (tfx12)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYmous meeting, women only, (non-smoking), Saturdays, 11 a.m., in the basement of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer, (go to the back door). (tfx1) NARCOTICS ANONYmous meets at 897 Palmer, Delta Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (tfx1) DELTA FOOD PANTRY needs meals for Delta families who are temporarily in need. Donations of non-perishable food may be brought to 628 Meeker. (tfx36)

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YOU HAVE THE POWER TO change a child's life!

Children are waiting for senior partners in Delta County right now! Can you spare 3 hours a week? We need your help! Call today for more information. Please volunteer to spend time with a child in our community.

Partners of Delta, Montrose and Ouray, 874-4661, www. partners-west.org. or www. deltayouth@montrose.net. (tfx13)

HELP!!!

KEEP THE animal population under control, and SAVE an animal's life. Adopt your new cat or dog from the Delta County Humane Society. Adoption fee is minimal. Call 8742149. (DCHS)

THINK YOU'RE PREGnant? Abused? Need help?

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Delta offers free service, support and advice to all teenagers and women in crisis pregnancy situations. For Christian help, anytime, call 874-5733.

YOU CAN QUIT. WE CAN help. Colorado Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential assistance. Call 1800-QUIT-NOW. (TFNx28).

SUPPORT GROUP: CAREgivers, friends and loved ones of Alzheimer’s and dementia victims. Facing difficult situations? Get help. 2nd Monday every month, 10 a.m. Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church, 110 SE Jay, Cedaredge. Call Karen for more details, 8353113. (tfx3)

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THERE IS A VFW MEETING on the first Monday of each month. At 6 p.m. there is a potluck and the meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5174. (tfx31) CHAPTER, UNITS OF DAV regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Building, 15th & Howard, Delta. For further information, call 874-5174. (tfx19) ALANON FAMILY GROUP meets in Delta at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer. If there is a problem of alcoholism in a family member or friend, we can help you. You are not alone.

Call 856-3446 or 835-3408 for information. (TFNx19) THE PREGNANCY REsource Center needs staff volunteers to join our team of those committed to presenting life and the truth of Jesus Christ. Why not call us at 874-5733 and find out more? (tfx26) DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE or apartment for rent? Get results through the DCI Classifieds.

GOT TIME? RSVP NEEDS senior citizen volunteers throughout area. If you have 2 - 4 hours per month minimum, opportunities in Delta/Montrose counties that match your interests are available. YOU are the missing LINK. Call 856-8657 or 249-9639. (tfx28) THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS help for families of problem drinkers. Al-Anon Family Groups. Join us in Cedaredge, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. in Wick Hall, behind Cedaredge Baptist Church, 370 3rd St., Cedaredge. Call 856-3446 or 835-3408. (tfx8) IS SOMEONE’S DRINKing affecting your teenager?

Delta and Cedaredge area is now offering Al-Ateen Group meetings for your troubled teen. Teens share support, strength and hope. For more information call 835-3408 or 874-9832. (tfx8) FAMILIES BELIEVING in families: Tandem Families is an innovative, private nonprofit mentoring program providing services for at-risk children of Delta and Montrose counties. Anyone interested in volunteering their services or donating usable items should call 874-3000 or 252-7445. (TFNx8) THE AMERICAN LEGION Post 97 Paonia is seeking the names and addresses of all persons currently serving on active duty in the military from the North Fork Valley in order to contact them and show our support.

Send addresses to American Legion Post 97, PO Box 277, Paonia, CO 81428 or call 5276552.

PARENTS: FREE! INFORMation and referrals to licensed child care providers, call Bright Futures Child Care Resource and Referral, 1-877-728-5613. (TFNx4) FOSTER GRANDPARENT Program enriches the lives of senior volunteers while improving the education of children with special needs.

Volunteers, 60 and older, needed to assist in class rooms tutoring and mentoring children. Low-income volunteers may qualify for a stipend. Teachers in Delta area class rooms request "Grandparents" to come in and work with students who need the extra help to achieve their best. For information on how you can use your talents to help kids call Barbara at 263-9091. (tfx7) PARENTS — FREE information and referrals for licensed child care providers. Call Bright Futures Child Care Resource & Referral at 877-728-5613. (TFNx1) GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets every Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Grand Mesa Oncology and Education Center on Stafford Lane in Delta, next to the hospital. New time through December. Free and open to any adult who has lost a loved one. Offered by Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. For questions, contact Anne Schmidt, LCSW, 874-6823. (tfnx38) COLORADO QUITLINE IS a free, confidential telephone coaching service for anyone calling from a Colorado area code. With QuitLine, tobacco users can receive free supplies of the nicotine patch as they work with trained coaches who create a personalized quit plan just for them.

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Celebrate the birth of Christ at local churches Delta United Methodist Church 5th & Meeker Thursday, Dec. 24 — Candlelight service, 6 p.m.

Saint Andrew’s Orthodox Church 298 Bert Street, Delta Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve candlelight vigil service, 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25 — The Na-

tivity According to the Flesh of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ, Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 26 — Second Day of Christmas, Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos, Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. and Great Vespers at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 27 — Third Day of Christmas, First Martyr Stephen, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

Saint Andrew’s Parish welcomes all.

First Church of God 1102 Howard Street, Delta Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve candlelight communion service, 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this meaningful and special service. The church is located at the corner of 11th and Howard.

Delta Christian Church I Road & 1600 Road Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve candlelight communion

service, 6 p.m., featuring the drama, “Savior Alone,” special music and Christmas carols.

Gunnison Valley Church of the Nazarene 1721 H Road, Delta Sunday, Dec. 20 — Country Christmas concert, 6 p.m., featuring Nashville recording artist Gary Lear. The concert is free and everyone is welcome.

Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m.

Presbyterian Church of Delta 4th & Meeker Sunday, Dec. 20 — A potluck luncheon and Christmas celebration will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Sunday, Dec. 20 — “We Wish You A Dolce Christmas,” 3 p.m.

Presented by Dolce Voce, an a cappella group.

Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve candlelight service, 6 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

1000 Pioneer Road, Delta Wednesday, Dec. 16 — Weekly Advent service, 7 p.m. The theme for this year’s services is “Savior of the Nations Come.”

A soup and sandwich dinner, beginning at 6 p.m. in Redeemer’s fellowship hall, precede each Wednesday night service.

Thursday, Dec. 24 — Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day service, 9 a.m.

Eckert Prebyterian Church 13025 Highway 65, Eckert Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m. Communion will be served during the service of lessons and carols.

Sunday, Dec. 27 — Morning worship, 10:30 a.m.

Paonia United Methodist Church Corner of 3rd and Onarga Thursday, Dec. 24 — A service of lessons, carols, commu-

nion and candles at 5 p.m. The service will be based on the traditional service of lessons and carols presented annually since 1880 at the chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.

Special music will be presented by Van Tuin, soloist; the Paonia UMC Bell Choir, and The Gospel Project, a local trio dedicated to music in the gospel tradition. Readers will include Dr. Priscilla Grissom, Dan Gannon, and the Reverend Russell Fletcher, pastor. Accompanists are Vivian Cheney and Glenna Sieracki.

Friday, Dec. 25 — Paonia UMC will host its annual Christmas Day lunch, open to all who wish to come and enjoy the fellowship of others on this special holiday. The church will provide the meats and drinks and ask any attending (if possible) to bring a dish to share. For more information call 527-3348.

To be included in the schedule of Christmas Eve services to be published Dec. 23, fax your information to 874-4424 or e-mail editor@delta countyindependent.com

Delta County

Church Services Directory Delta Area

DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service Sunday School Celebration Service Tuesday: Bible Study Wednesday: Family night Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast

874-3568 8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) Sunday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Brown Bag Lunch Sunday Afternoon Service Wednesday Bible Study

874-4971 9:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

EL BUEN PASTOR SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD 860 Crawford Ave., Delta Carlos & Rosemary Sluder, Pastors – 874-0167 Jaime & Blanca Moreno, Youth – 874-6111 Arturo & Alicia Carrasco, Children – 874-0771 Domingo: Escuela Dominical 10:00 a.m.

Predicacion 11:00 a.m.

Culto de la Tarde y Niños 6:00 p.m.

Lunes: Middle School 7:00 p.m.

Miercoles: Family Night 7:00 p.m.

Jueves: Jovenes 7:00 p.m.

Viernes: Cultos de Hogar 7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com 1721 H Rd. Delta, CO 81416 (970) 874-0848 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.”

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS SCIENCE

1061 Meeker St., Delta cofchrist.org Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

For more information call 626-3347

658 Howard St., Delta Rev. Kay Spinden 874-3425 Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA

1290 A St., Delta, CO 874-9497 Pastor Andy Thomas Website: www.cbdelta.com E-Mail: contact_us@cbdelta.com Sunday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Praise and Prayer 7:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 751 Meeker St., Delta 874-8083 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon Sunday School Wednesday: Testimony Meeting Child Care Provided Everyone Welcome

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5th & Meeker Streets - Delta Office — 874-9501 Roy Trueblood, Pastor delta.umc@juno.com Early Worship 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

(Child care, handicap accessible) Communion Worship 1st Sunday Traditional Worship 2nd & 4th Sunday

GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Paul Graves 874-8315 710 Crawford Ave. – Delta Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Please call for information about Bible studies and Prayer times

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1102 Howard St., Delta Church 874-4647 Minister - Rev. Tom Grimes Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church Available Thurs. Bible Study 6:15 p.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP (The LORD Cometh) 1712 H Road, Delta Pastor Earl Douglas 874-9135 Sunday School Morning Worship Sunday Night Wed. Prayer & Bible Study All Welcome

Pastor: Bill Forbes 874-4893 135 E. 4th Street Delta, Colo. 81416 Adult Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service & Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church offered every week during worship Child care available

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

“Loyal to the orthodox Christian faith as received by Anglicanism” Pastor Tom Seibert 5th & Palmer St. Rector's Study: 874-9489 Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m.

Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

Morning Prayer/Communion Wednesday 10 a.m.

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Reaching the children and youth of Western Delta County I Rd. & 1600 Rd. North Delta 874-4322 Ministry Staff: Don Bavor, Kirsten Alsdorf Buffy Zentmeyer; Jay Alsdorf Sunday: Worship First Service 8:45 a.m.

Adult & Teen Connections 10:00 a.m.

Second Service 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church: Age 3-5th grade Childcare (infant/preschool) all services.

For Elem., M.S. & H.S. activities, please call

GARNET MESA BAPTIST CHURCH 863 A Street, Delta Dick Neale, 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

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

ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE ORTHODOX 298 Bert St. 874-5225 Father Daniel Jones www.saintandrewsdelta.org Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

Please call: for feast day services schedule

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jeffrey Ryan 1000 Pioneer Road - 874-3052 Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

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

American Baptist Church deltafirstbaptist.org Pastor James Conley 1250 Pioneer Road 874-3847 Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Night Church 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Middle School Blitz 6:30 p.m.

AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:30 p.m.

Friday: House of Prayer 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.

High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Surface Creek

9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Father Henry Aguwa, S.M.M.M., Pastor 628 Meeker St., Delta 874-3300 Saturday: Sacrament of Forgiveness 4:30 p.m.

Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: English Mass 10:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Daily Mass Wed.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST Meeting: Bill Heddles Rec. Center Sundays: Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

(Children’s church available) Youth Ministry: Matt Hamm 640-4257 Children’s Ministry: Dan Dunham 874-1629 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 874-4372 • 874-7816

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge 210-3398 Pastor Seth Coridan Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus 3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge, CO 81413 (970) 856-3696 Sunday School 8:45 a.m.

Celebration Service 9:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service (Nursery provided) 10:00 a.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday Mid-HS Youth 4:00 p.m.

Crossfire Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Bible Studies Available OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS!

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge, Colo.

856-6137 Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. 874-3444 Sunday: Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m.

Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

JESUS’ NAME PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Serving One God as One People 12th & Meeker St., Delta Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

Home Bible Studies Available For more information call: 970-275-2461 or 970-417-7834

Surface Creek FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDAREDGE 370 W. Main St. — 856-3830 P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413-0400 Email: fbc@kaycee.net Senior Pastor Dik Abbott Associate Pastor Justin Dryden Sunday: Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church Available Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

AWANA and Youth 6:30 p.m.

GRAND MESA SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge, CO 856-4672 Rev. Steven Puls Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

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

Brotherhood Breakfast (1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Fellowship Breakfast (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. (at Ole Bakery)

ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13025 Highway 65, Eckert P.O. Box 7 835-3441 Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday: Morning Worship: Year Round 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School during worship Second Tuesday of the Month Youth Group (Hunsicker Hall, Lower Level) 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH Non-Denominational 3842 Stearman Lane Crawford, CO 81415 921-LORD (5673) Pastor Jerry Dutton Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery provided Home Bible Studies Available www.crawfordchristians.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH Lazear, CO – 872-2139 Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service & Youth Night 7:00 p.m.

Christ Centered Country Church Independent and Fundamental

PAONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd and Onarga 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.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Meets at Cedaredge Community Center Pastor Bill Williamson 856-4458 www.newhopefreechurch.org 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

(Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Rod Loose 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

ST. PHILIP'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PAONIA

Cedaredge

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

North Fork

Father Henry Aguwa, S.M.M.M., Pastor 856-6495 8:00 a.m. Mass

Sunday: Tuesday: Sacrament of Forgiveness

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Mass For more information, call 856-6495

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Janice Johnson, Pastor 20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin - 835-3667 www.allsaintslutheran-delta.org Sunday: Worship 10:00 a.m.

Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

227 Oak Street • 970-527-7291 • 970-527-3450 P.O. Box 413, Paonia, CO 81428 Co-Pastors James Gall & Ed Hollett Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge 856-3586 Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Dane Hillyer - Youth Associate Lynde Munfrada - Children Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Revolution Youth 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. cedarag.org

SURFACE CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 21987 Austin Road • Austin John Copper, Pastor 856-4675 Jacopper@tds.net Sunday: Worship Service 10:00 a.m. with Children’s Church and nursery provided Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

DEREK HAMASHIYAH QAAL Christ’s Way Fellowship A Hebrew Root’s Fellowship Shavvat (Saturday) 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Torah/Tanakh Scripture Study 6:30 p.m.

Robert at 589-6142 (local cell) rlpeck@hughes.net

North Fork HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Patricia Johnson 872-4881 2nd & Orchard Office: 872-3540 Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Children's and Adult’s Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Peace Circle, 2nd. Tues.

9:30 a.m.

Girl Scouts Tues.

4:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts Wed. 4:00 p.m.

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

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

40259 M Rd., Paonia 970-527-5443 Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine

PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH 409 3rd St., Paonia, CO 81428 Pastor Gaylen Kinser Office: (970) 527-6151 Sunday: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years SUNDAY SCHOOL for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m.

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

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOTCHKISS 203 W. Main - Hotchkiss, CO 81419 Church 872-3313 Sunday: Sunday School all ages 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Choir Practice, Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study and Prayer, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Saturday Pre-Teen Youth Group 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Teen Youth Group 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Food Pantry Available Call Velma at 872-3373

PAONIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7th & Oak Paonia • 527-3292 www.paoniaassemblyofgod.com Pastor James Crawford Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Kids’ Church 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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

Bishop Stephen W. Bayles 5th and Oak, Paonia 527-4239 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.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHURCH OF GOD CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

NORTH FORK CHURCH OF CHRIST

(Anderson Affiliate) 188 N. First Street, Hotchkiss P.O. Box 477 Visitors Welcome 872-3664 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

PAONIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 235 Box Elder Avenue - Paonia 527-3161 Youth Pastor: Mike Mills www.paoniachristianfellowship.com 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.

Overboard 4-6th Grade 6:00 p.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Youth Group 7:00 p.m.

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

Something for everyone!

BIBLE CENTER CHURCH 1117 Third Street, Paonia www.biblecenteronline.com Paul Millermon, Pastor Phone 527-4169, 527-4955 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Service 5:15 p.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

NORTH FORK BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Del Hampton 527-4644 1516 Hwy. 133, Paonia Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Nursery Provided

235 North Fork Paonia • 527-3214 Saturday Evening Mass Sunday Mass

5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Bridge & Pinon St. Hotchkiss • 527-3214 Sunday Mass

10:30 a.m.

Olathe OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe, CO (970) 497-0790 Sunday School Preaching

9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Grand Junction CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD 2883 Victoria Drive - Grand Junction Pastor Del Leger, 249-6857 Assistant Elbert Keefauver, 434-1284 Assistant Coy Colbert, 858-9299 Services Saturday 11:00 a.m.

Montrose LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 33 N. Uncompahgre Ave. Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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Have More Than Just A Merry Christmas Cedaredge, small and reasonably quiet, is not known for ethnic diversity. Currently any resident who catches a glance out of his kitchen window sees a flood of white. The once green grass now has froths of the white stuff, and a bitter air whips passers-by.

All signs point to winter.

Sparkling lights outline houses. Aromas from fresh baked goods flow throughout the kitchen. Once the family recovers from their Thanksgiving dinner, they climb into the attic to retrieve that trusty box marked “X-mas” with a faded black marker. They pull out red and green trimmings, they set up their nativity scene,

and they create lasting family memories.

This familiar scene plays out in countless homes within our rural area. However, just down the street a family celebrates differently.

A minority within Delta County, the Jewish community has their own holiday tradition, Hanukkah. This eight-day celebration begins on the twenty-fifth day of the Kislev, the ninth month during the ecclesiastical year according to the Hebrew calendar.

Junior Daniel Baran shared what his family does for Hanukkah. “My favorite part about Hanukkah is learning about what the Jewish people went through in ancient times. I love the food.

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and matzo bread (unleavened bread). We still receive presents, one a night.”

One tradition is the lighting of the menorah, a candelabra with nine slots. The family lights one candle on the menorah each night after sundown. Though with many different traditions, both Christmas and Hanukkah share similarities.

Everyone has heard the classic Christmas carols ranging form “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer” to “Silent Night.” Families celebrating Hanukkah also join in the tradition of singing festive songs. The tunes, however, are often psalms. The African American week-long celebration of Kwanzaa honors African heritage and culture.

Extending from December 26th to January 1st, this celebration incorporates candle lighting, gift giving, and feasting. This is a time for appreciation of family, friends, community, and cultural history. Like Hannukah, Kwanzaa involves lighting candles as well. Though not widely practiced in Delta County, this tradition holds the same values as the more commonly practiced traditions.

Whether wearing a yarmulke, a holiday sweater with a rosycheeked Saint Nicholas, or kaftans, the spirit of the holidays lives not in the name of the tradition, but in the person celebrating. ‘Tis the season, so no matter how one celebrates, just be jolly.

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By Katey Mahar Staff Writer As a young child, the days leading up to Christmas fill a person’s mind with so much excitement that their brain could explode like a balloon. Waiting five hours in line at the mall to sit on Santa Claus’s lap is a must.

Santa, reindeer, presents, and those little class activities that involve making making Christmas ornaments out of construction paper are ones that immediately come to mind when a person thinks back to his childhood Christmas’s.

As a person grows, their focus on Santa Clause diminishes, and those fun craft activities turn into finals. Students are starting to realize the true meaning of Christmas. For some, spending time with their family makes Christmas a good one; for others it’s that new XBOX 360.

In any case, mystical Christmases are fading into the days of yesteryear, and the reality of the cost and stressfulness of the holidays occurs to students as they become older.

Senior Shannon Pitt says, “The holidays used to be magical and fun and worry free. However, now that I am older, it’s very stressful trying to find the right gifts for everyone and finding a way to balance the time I spend with friends and time I spend

with my family doing the old family traditions.”

Christmas truly brings people together, and after a long semester of hard work, many students look past receiving presents and find that they do truly appreciate being with their families. Senior Katrina Daniel says, “I remember when I was a child; I would get excited about presents and such, but now I get more excited about being out of school, I have realized it’s really nice spending time with my family during the holidays like Christmas.”

Some would consider students with younger siblings lucky because they still can witness a child in utopia on Christmas.

Senior, Brooke Gardner, says, “Christmas in my family hasn’t really changed. I have a little sister, so I pretend to believe in Santa Claus.”

With Christmas coming full blast and right around the corner, students have to think about finals and how they are going to afford their gifts for others. Students are finally starting to understand the age old saying, “The holidays are the most stressful time of the year.”

As the reality of adulthood approaches in students’ lives, so does the true meaning of Christmas: spending time with family and having time to reflect upon the year’s events, good and bad.

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Students Taking the National Convention

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By Sidney Navarro Staff Writer

On October 18-25, 2009, eight Cedaredge FFA Members with the accompaniment of their advisor Ms. Katie Johnson and chaperone Erik Fritchman attended the 82nd Annual National FFA Convention.

The FFA members who attended include Jennifer Badding, Martin Alejandre, Sarah Buffum, Brian Fairchild, Brittney McCune, Colton Ensley, Sidney Navarro, and Ely Fritchman.

“Flying from Denver to Indianapolis was quite fun! We had a blast in the airplane, due to the fact that a couple of us have never been on a plane, and to see their reaction was interesting.” says Jennifer Badding.

After landing the group rushed over to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and explored the museum.

“My favorite part that day was kissing the starting bricks! Not many people can say they kissed the starting bricks of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I’m glad we had cameras because my uncle was pretty jealous because Tony Stewart was once on that speedway.” remarks Brittney McCune.

Driving into Kentucky, the members prepared themselves for the long week ahead. The journey began with the Keeneland Horse Racetrack to watch morning training of the racehors-

es, and the Buffalo Trace Bourbon Distillery to tour the distillery plant and process of making the whisky.

Touring the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, the members explored the making of bats.

“The batting cages were so much fun! I laughed so hard when Colton Ensley realized that the bat he broke in the batting cages once was held by Sammy Sosa, as a practice bat.” says Sidney Navarro.

The next industry tour was to the Flame Run Glass Blowing Studio and Gallery where the members learned the process a person has to take when creating a piece of art. The dinner cruise on the Riverboat Spirit of the Jefferson on the Ohio River was an amusing night of dancing and sightseeing.

In Northern Indiana, at Fair Oaks Dairy, (the dairy in which Mike Rowe filmed an episode for Dirty Jobs), Jobs the students learned the process of dairy cows and calving and even watched a live birth.

At the Conseco Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 82nd National FFA Convention took place with a flood of blue corduroy jackets that swarmed downtown Indianapolis.

These members attended leadership workshops on creating a better community relationships, pride in being in the FFA and to

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By Danny Martinez Staff Writer “Lead Out Loud”. Each member met at least one person from every state due to a task set by Ms. Johnson.

“Our task was to get at least one signature from every state and ten email addresses. The girls finished pretty quickly until some of them realized that they could not have the same guy sign their autograph paper or from the same chapter,” laughs Brian Fairchild.

Keynote speakers included Josh Sundquist, a Paralympics Skier and Motivational Speaker, and Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs.

Jobs “The sessions were very influential to all of us and increased our ability to be a leader and step up when times are tough. Josh did an awesome job in making me realize that I can make a difference.” Says Ely Fritchman.

Later, they attended a Toby Keith Concert, and the World’s Toughest Broncs & Bulls, the largest indoor rodeo series in the world.

“The last night there in Indy was pretty emotional and hilarious. We went to dinner at a Japanese steakhouse and embarrassed Sidney when they sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her and brought her a fish shaped pineapple. Then we bought flowers for Ms. Johnson, and talked about our reflection from the trip and how we will make a better chapter, community, and high school.” states Sarah Buffum.

Photo Submitted Sidney Navarro gets up close and personal with a lamb during the annual FFA petting zoo for Cedaredge Elementary School.

On the first day of finals, Mrs. Gillis said to me: You proably should start studying.

On the second day of finals, Mr. Monaco said to me: Tests start tomorrow, And you really should be studying.

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On the third day of finals, Miss Pierce said to me: Yes, I really taught this, The test starts right now, And you can’t pass without studying.

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Nosed Reindeer.”

-Logan Mewhinney ‘12

There will be some more eyes watching from above. Cedaredge High School is currently going through the process of installing surveillance cameras throughout the campus. The main purpose of the new cameras is “to provide protection where eyes cannot see,“ according to assistant principal, Randy Brown.

Mr. Brown explains that the new cameras aren’t being activated because of any particular incident or reason in the past, but because it should deter any future incidents from occurring.

Vandalism, bullying, stealing, drug use, and public displays of affection will also be detected around the campus.

The new cameras will be an addition to the ones that are currently attached to the outside of the building. He added that the old ones in the front of the building were not doing much good since it was hard to see much of anything in the parking lot on them. There are plans for sixteen new ones to go up throughout

the halls, gym, weight room, classrooms and other areas throughout the school. School district maintenance has begun the process of installation. Hopes are that all the cameras will be up and running by the time students return to school after the winter break.

The cameras are being paid for with high school funding and were authorized by the district administration for Cedaredge High School. Mr. Brown said that Delta High School already has all theirs up and running.

Mr. Brown said the cameras will run 24 hours every day.

With-in seven days the principals will go back and look at the cameras if an incident has happened.

They will be especially helpful if an incident does occur since they will be able to go back and look on the tapes from a camera in that area.

Senior Brooke Gardner thinks the cameras are a good idea. “ I will feel safer about all my stuff at school. It seems that stealing has increased a lot this year.”

Dance Team

By Dessa Markley Staff Writer Dance teams from all over the state meet in one building for the State competition. Finally, they announce it is Cedaredge High School’s turn on the floor. The girls count off their steps and begin their dance. The blue and silver poms radiantly shimmer.

Once they finish their performance, cheers for the team burst out.

“State was really inspiring,” says senior Kaycee Graham. “I think it really brought our team together.”

“I can honestly say I have never done anything like that before.

It was probably one of the most fun events ever,” says senior Sami Houghton.

Although the competition was the purpose for travel, the Cedaredge Poms team found ways to enjoy their trip over to Denver.

“We went to a play called For Girls Only. It was hilarious. In parts, the women on stage would randomly break out into song. I enjoyed the whole experience,” says senior Brooke Gardner. “The competition, though, was a blast.

It was really nerve-wracking to have a full crowd watching us.”

As any person knows, making the state competition takes numerous hours of dedication to

On the fourth day of finals,

Mr.Hollembeak said to me: No phones in class, This is your one chance to pass, Don’t disturb the test, And I can’t believe you haven’t studied.

“Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.”

-Frankie Hegny ‘12

the sport. Poms are no exception.

“Basically, my entire high school career has been dedicated to Poms,” says Kaycee. “This year, my mornings were full of dancing and rehearsals.”

“I dedicate my mornings to Poms. If I was not managing basketball and taking college courses, I would have more time for it,” says Brooke. “Unfortunately, though, I only have time in the morning.”

Last year, the Cedaredge Poms team participated in the state competition. They did well in the competition, but this year they surpassed last year by far. After the scores were tallied up, the poms team this year out scored last year by twenty points.

“It was incredible. We were ten points behind the winners this year,” says Kaycee. “We beat our placing from last year by twenty points. I believe Brenda Suiter was what made the difference.

She cared about us and dedicated all of her time to us.”

“We owe our success to Brenda,” says Brooke.

Although the State competition is over, the Poms team has many more performances. They will dance at both girls’ varsity and boys’ varsity games.

On the fifth day of finals, Mr. Wilkes said to me: The semester’s done!

It’s time for some fun, Don’t stress on your grade, I hope you passed your tests, But you did exactly how much studying?!

“Grandma Got RunOver by a Reindeer.”

-Sami Houghton ‘10

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The boys’ basketball team kicked off their season in a good way last Saturday, December 5. In addition to the preseason scrimmages, the boys had their first game on Saturday December 5.

The scrimmages against Rifle and Meeker before Thanksgiving break showed the boys and Coach Wilkes what they needed to work on. The team worked hard to show their improvement in the next set of scrimmages during Thanksgiving break.

When the team showed up in Grand Junction for their first scrimmage, tensions were high.

They played really well considering they were up against a 5A school. After the Bruins finished in Grand Junction, they traveled to Fruita to play Fruita’s varsity and junior varsity.

After the game, the boys went to a movie as a team bonding experience. Coach Wilkes felt that the boys should see the Blind Side together after their hard day of work and basketball.

Once school started again, it was time to prepare for the rest of the season. The boys conditioned like crazy to get into shape for their season. The time

came to buckle down for the Paonia game. With only a few short weeks to prepare, the boys had their work cut out for them.

Adrenaline coursed through the eager plays with every second. The senior players dominated the court, racking up the points. With great team dynamic, the team finished strong.

The Paonia game ended as a victory for the Bruins, but barely.

Throughout the game the Bruins led by a large margin. In the 4 quarter, the Eagles rose up to tie the boys. Cedaredge fought back to win 54-51.

The Paonia game started the season for the Cedaredge Boys’ basketball team. The boys will have to work their hardest and keep the victories coming. The boys face Hotchkiss at home on December 10 and Roaring Fork at home on December 11.

Coach Wilkes has high expectations for their next set of games.

He said, “I think we’re going to do great. This weekend taught us what we need to work on. We have a long way to go but it feels great to be 1-0.”

Here comes the Bruins’ basketball season! It’s time to watch the boys work hard, and hopefully, come out on top.

Girls’ Basketball

By Tani Zamarripa Staff Writer The basketball season officially began with the first game taking place on Saturday, December 5. The Cedaredge Bruins hosted the Paonia Eagles in a non-league game.

The Lady Bruins were excited and ready for their first game of the season. With huge quantities of time and effort being put into practicing in the previous weeks, everyone was anxious to see how the hard work would pay off.

The Girls’ JV team coached by Angela Morgan took the court for the first game of the day at one o’ clock in the afternoon. As a young team consisting of only freshmen and sophomores, the JV girls were learning how to play together as a team. Paonia led the scoreboard throughout the entire game; however, the JV girls learned lessons and are one step closer to the success they want.

JV player Kailyn Williams commented, “We played to the best of our ability, but we had difficulties knowing the specific plays, and we didn’t have very good control. Our loss wasn’t just

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because of first game jitters.”

The Varsity Girls coached by Eric Hollembeak took the court immediately after the JV Girls played. It was apparent that they were determined and pumped up to play against Paonia, the number one ranked 2A girls’ basketball team in the state.

As the clock started to run, the Bruins had difficulty controlling the tempo of the game. Paonia led Cedaredge in points throughout the game by a small margin.

Although Cedaredge’s offense was sometimes lacking during game, their defense was excellent. They held the Eagles to limited scoring. The Bruins walked away from the loss with more experience and knowledge of what to work on in order to have a successful season.

“We had first game jitters and played scared most of the game. I believe the rest of the season will be really successful, and we have a good chance of going to state,” stated Varsity guard Amber Farr.

With the season just firing up, the Cedaredge Bruins are determined and expect a successful season. Support the teams at the next home game that takes place on January 8.

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-Taylor Signs ‘13

“For sure Choir because it’s a concert so you don’t really have to study.”

-Kailyn Williams ‘12

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Wrestling

By Sierra Williams Staff Writer

The lights dim and the music blares as the wrestlers take the floor. The crowd cheers them on as they face their apponents, preparing to take them down.

An unbelievably large amount of students joined the wrestling team this year, and there has been a much better turnout compared to past years.

When asked how such a big interest from students was possible, Coach Ted Schanen said, “I build relationships with the students before I begin talking about wrestling.”

Trust plays a big role in Schanen’s philosophy. He cares for all of his students whether or not they are participating in wrestliing, and he maintains the relationships regardless of their decisions. Coach Schanen has been inspiring to the students at Cedaredge High School, and because of his dedication the students have a greater chance of success.

The wrestlers give their full effort every day to accomplish their goals and excel in wrestling.

Coach Schanen has prepared the wrestlers for their competitions with a mixture of strength, conditioning, and technique. He is

not only preparing the wrestlers physically, but he is also building their mental strength. Both aspects are needed to be successful in this challenging sport. The wrestlers’ attitudes have been good and they understand that accomplishing their goals is a process that requires dedication and hard work.

The preparation the wrestlers undertook paid off in their first two tournaments they participated in this year. The boys impressed the vast crowd of supporters. They did very well against their apponents, and they had the crowd on their feet during several parts of the competition.

Coach Schanen says, “Competition reveals weaknesses that may not be seen in practice.” The tournament they competed in showed their strengths and weaknesses, giving their coaches ideas of how to help them improve for the future.

The sky is the limit with this group of students, and nothing will get in the way of their success. They have made a commitment to themselves as well as the team and they are giving their all.

Their hard work and dedication will lead to success and endless possiblilites.

Swimming

By Bryn Marah Staff Writer Girls Swimming and Diving is a sport that hides in the limelight of basketball. During the winter, Swimming is a county team centered in Delta, that requires the participants to drive to Bill Heddles Recreation Center for practice. However, this season, a surprising number of girls went out for swimming. Head Coach Amanda Hatch commented, “Overall, this year we have 24 girls, 11 of those from Cedaredge, not including Carl Johnson, one of our managers.”

On Saturday, December 5, the girls were pumped up and ready to go for the annual relay meet in Grand Junction, a fun way to kick off the season. Although this was not an official meet and no diving was held, the fun-meet consisted of many unusual relay combinations such as the 200yard Butterfly and 500-yard accumulative relays. Senior Shelby Crosby explained, “Even though this wasn’t an official meet, I went in with a goal to do my very best.” Head Coach Amanda Hatch added, “This meet gave me an excellent opportunity to pair unique relays with different combinations of girls who don’t usually have the opportunity to swim with each other. It was also a fun relaxed way of kicking off the season.”

The meet was also beneficial as it gave a brief overview of the

“One of the electives, where we just have to give a concert or a performance or something.”

-Lori Goehl ‘11

competition and an opportunity to experience a swim meet for the new girls. Crosby commented, “The meet definitely boosted our confidence.” “The meet was a great opportunity to get a good look at the other teams and competition as well as a fun, relaxed environment to experience the first meet of the year. The girls also came out with positive attitudes.”

One of the highlights of the meet was avoiding any disqualifications by every member on the team. Unlike Basketball, illegal techniques or imperfections of strokes automatically disqualify that individual from the race. No one disqualifying is an outstanding achievement for the team.

Many high hopes are held for this season. Coach Hatch exclaimed, “I really want the girls to embrace the individual spirit of competition but also to come to the understanding that every individual contribution adds and improves the team. I also would like for the girls to experience solid competition in individual specialties as well as have good experiences. In addition, I would like the girls to have a great solid showing at districts.”

The next meet is in Montrose on December 11 and 12; anyone is welcome to attend. With high hopes and a bright future, Girls Swimming and Diving is bound for a great season.

“Probably Drama, because there’s nothing written and it’s just me doing it.”

-Ben Twamley ‘11

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The Weather May Be Frightful, But These Holiday Movies Are So Delightful.

A Christmas Story

Elf

The Grinch

Home Alone

A Christmas Carol

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Poor Ralphie: all he wanted for Christmas was a red rider BB gun, and everyone laughed and told him he’d shoot his eye out.

Being a child is tough, but Ralphie, his kid brother, and other mischievous characters take us through a story about a boy.

This will be the most memorable Christmas of his life.

Many morals can be pulled out of this story but don’t stick your tongue to a frozen flagpole seems like a pretty important one.

Played for twenty-four hours starting on Christmas Eve, this movie just never tires out. Seeing little Ralphie slink down the stairs wearing a fuzzy pink bunny suit leaves lasting laughs.

This classic Christmas comedy reflects back upon the memorable childhood holiday experiences.

Tricking your friend into licking a frozen pole, receiving an awful outfit from an estranged relative, and learning lessons the hard way are all portrayed in this movie. Aired again and again during the holiday season, it has become a favorite among families.

Again Will Ferrell brings an interesting and funny performance to the big screen. In this film he plays Buddy, a middle aged human has grown up amongst elves believing that he is one himself.

When the truth finally comes out, Buddy travels to New York to find his biological father. Along the way, he spreads Christmas cheer to his father’s household and finds love along the way.

The classic scene that most remember is Buddy fixing a breakfast full of spaghetti for his family.

Instead of using the normal meat sauce, though, Buddy chooses to use syrup. He places different candy and chocolate items on top of the syrupy spaghetti. His family consumes the spaghetti, trying not to disappoint Buddy.

This is a tremendously funny and imaginative movie to watch; Elf will leave you and your family laughing and cheerful this holiday season. This movie is a great way to start off the holidays with Christmas cheer. It puts into perspective about how serious everyone becomes during Christmas. A little happiness is all a person needs.

Started by Dr. Seuss, the Grinch is about a furry green outcast who is misunderstood by the Whos of Whoville. However after trying to steal Christmas and learning a very valuable lesson from a little girl, the Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas. Little Cindy Lou Who offers kindness when no one else will and she proves even big mean Mr. Grinch has a little holiday spirit of his own.

A notorious song from this movie is found in many concerts.

“He’s a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” was first heard in the cartoon version of the movie and then heard again in the 2000 remake with Jim Carrey portraying the Grinch. In the remake the movie is a real life make that adds a spurt of modern day comedy into the classic children’s Christmas story.

The Grinch makes people think, and from this thinking they realize that it’s not how much you receive or what you have, it’s the people around you and the time you share that make Christmas special. Truly a family experience, this movie is a hands-down Christmas re-run tradition.

The movie starts out with eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wishing his family never existed and then getting accidentally forgotten when his family leaves for Christmas. All seems well in the beginning but he soon learns how sad the holidays are without family. To make matters worse, he has to defend his house from ruthless robbers. He outsmarts and outplays these robbers and defends his house by setting numerous booby traps.

The favorite scene of the booby traps was when Harry, one robber, is drenched in corn syrup and covered in feathers.

When Christmas morning rolls around, however, his family ends up making it home for Christmas despite the odds.

Christmas is nothing without family, and in Home Alone it shows the true meaning in that.

Desperately the mother in this movie tries to make it home to her son by Christmas. What the holidays are really about are either highlighted in bright colors or bubbling under the surface in this film.

Originated from Charles Dickens in 1843, this time-old story keeps resurfacing in the hearts and minds of children all across America. It’s been remade from Muppets to the 2009 newer version. The classic is featured in many settings under slightly different names and serious LMN to animated Disney, it always reflects the original story.

A grumpy old miser Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts, who teach him the meaning of Christmas. The ghosts of past, present, and future show Scrooge his whole life and give him a glimpse into lives of others who are affected by him. Seeing an empty and sad life, he decides to turn a new leaf toward Christmas cheer by giving to others and being a better man.

Christmas is split into many different meanings, but giving to others is a moral that this story sends out. Charles Dickens must have had a timeless imagination. He knew his way around the world. His book transformed into a movie and spread the knowledge of Christmas spirit and hope.

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“Decorating my Christmas tree,” Caitlin Walker ‘10

“Decking my house out with lights,” Jesse Barbich ‘11