Delta County Independent, Issue 50, Dec. 14, 2011

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Paonia foundry casts massive globe for Tulsa Rotary Club, 3B

Skiers age 50+ enjoy camaraderie on the slopes of Powderhorn, C7

Paonia tops competition at Delta Wrestling Tourney, B8

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Yager stands by plea of insanity

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

After more than two hours of testimony, Stephan Schweissing, the attorney defending Nathan Yager, conceded there is probable cause for Yager to be tried for second degree murder. He also renewed Yager’s previous plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Judge Charles Greenacre presided at the preliminary hearing in Delta District Court Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Yager is charged with the murder of his estranged wife Melinda on Jan. 7. Her body was found along the railroad tracks in Paonia, near the home she once occupied with Nathan.

Sgt. Shawn Sanchez of the Paonia Police Department testified that Nathan reportedly “snapped” when he entered the home at 427 Delta Avenue — despite a restraining order — and saw his possessions had been removed. Sanchez obtained that information during a phone call with Nathan’s father in South Dakota. In the same conversation, which took place just moments after the tragic event, Nathan’s father told the sergeant he believed Nathan had killed Melinda.

Nathan left Paonia and turned himself in to an officer at the Montrose Police Department shortly after 3 p.m., about an hour and a half

after the murder occurred.

Collin Reese, an investigator with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, testified how “blood evidence” was taken from Yager’s pants leg and boot, from his vehicle and from the scene of the crime.

Those samples are still being processed, so district attorney Dan Hotsenpiller stopped short of definitively identifying the evidence as Melinda’s blood.

Agent Reese said Yager’s boots were also taken into evidence because they appeared to match the “very distinctive” sole prints found around and underneath Melinda’s body.

Melinda did not move after suffering “extremely” deep wounds to her neck. As Agent Reece expanded on the graphic details contained in the autopsy report, Schweissing objected. Judge Greenacre sustained his objection, saying the report speaks for itself. Reece did add that Melinda’s face showed signs of blunt force trauma, and that Nathan told the arresting officer to be careful with his left hand, because he thought it was broken.

Also testifying at the preliminary hearing were two of Melinda’s friends. One had accompanied Melinda to a restraining order hearing in Delta earlier that morning; the other stayed behind in

Paonia but sent an urgent text message to Melinda when she spotted Nathan on the railroad tracks behind the house. Nathan had also been in Delta for the court hearing.

Melinda and her friend were just entering Paonia when Melinda received the “911” text message. She immediately phoned the Paonia

Police Department. Sgt. Sanchez responded to 427 Delta Avenue, where he checked the windows and doors of the house, but found no evidence of entry. In the meantime, Melinda had driven up to the end of Rio Grande Avenue.

She took off on foot, asking her friend to take the car and meet her back in front of the house on Delta Avenue.

The two friends met briefly, exchanged information with Sgt. Sanchez, then began searching for Melinda. During the search, Sgt. Sanchez received a phone call from Nathan’s mother, a call from South Dakota relayed by the dispatch center in Delta. He reportedly told the friend, “I don’t think this is going to YAGER TO A3

Photo by Dale Russell Smith

Moon over Grand Mesa Dale Russell Smith took this photo from his home on Cedar Mesa the morning of Dec. 10, as the moon set on Grand Mesa. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is positioned just right in its orbit to pass through the earth’s shadow. Another total lunar eclipse will not occur until December 2014.

School district accredited

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The Colorado Department of Education has released its annual district performance frameworks which gives Delta County Joint School District 50 an “accredited” rating.

The district performance frameworks are designed to provide a snapshot of the district’s level of attainment on academic achievement, growth, growth gaps and postsecondary readiness based on ACT scores and graduation rates.

Districts receive one of five accreditation ratings, the highest being accredited with distinction. That’s the goal for Delta County Joint School District 50, which was rated one level lower at accredited. This rating indicates the district approaches or meets statewide attainment on the performance indicators.

Lower on the rating system are accredited with improvement plan; accredited with priority improvement plan; and accredited with turnround plan.

Connie Vincent, director of assessments/curriculum for Delta County Joint School District 50, said this year’s

score of 68.3 percent actually dropped a bit from last year because year-to-year individual student growth slowed.

Growth in the previous year was so high it was difficult to sustain, Vincent said.

To be accredited with distinction, the school district will have to score 80 percent or higher. Vincent said two areas which have been targeted for improvement are high school math and composite ACT scores.

“We’re hoping the new curriculum, where we’re teaching the same things at the same time, will help us zero in on what needs to be improved.”

As the accreditation process moves forward, the school board will use the same criteria — academic achievement, growth, growth gaps and postsecondary readiness — to determine ratings for each school within the district.

“Despite these tough budget times, we’re still experiencing a lot of success,” Vincent said. “Our teachers are doing the best they can with a lot less, because we all want to give our kids the best possible opportunities.”

City hopes to make regs more business friendly

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

The City of Delta is backing off site development standards which were implemented at the height of a growth spurt, in the interest of making the city more attractive to new and expanding businesses.

Community development director Glen Black reviewed the requirements for landscaping, architectural standards and paved parking during a work session Dec. 6. Discussion centered on regulations developers have found most “onerous.” Council members agreed with the developers on nearly every point, and instructed city staff to begin researching business-friendly alternatives.

The first topic of discussion concerned a requirement that businesses landscape a certain percentage of their lot.

The municipal code further specifies that the landscaping must consist of at least 80 percent living material (trees, shrubs and grass) and 20 percent “inert” material such as

gravel or paving stones.

Black said many municipalities have shifted away from the 80 percent requirement because of the potential for water shortages. Council member Robert Jurca said he believes xeriscaping should be promoted, and Mayor Mary Cooper said she agreed, as long as it is attractive. Council member Guy Pfalzgraff said xeriscaping may not be any less expensive to install, but it should cost less to maintain.

The code also specifies that landscape plans must be approved by a certified landscape architect, which also increases the cost to developers.

Architectural standards are applied for commercial development along Highways 50 and 92 and Crawford Avenue west of 1800 Road. If council upholds architectural standards, Black said they should probably also apply to Confluence Drive, once it is completed.

He then showed a series of slides illustrating how con-

trasting materials, contrasting colors and architectural elements have been required to avoid a “monolithic” look.

After viewing buildings that were designed to those standards, alongside others which would be out of compliance if held to those same standards, council members agreed the standards should be less restrictive.

“We’re just spending other people’s money,” observed Mayor Mary Cooper. “If we want to attract business, we need to get a little more friendly.”

“It seems to me these regulations can be loosened up without turning it into a freefor-all,” council member Bill Raley said.

Black said he would put together some ideas for council to review.

A third major area of concern is a requirement that parking spaces and maneuvering areas be paved when six or more parking spaces are required.

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The Marine Corps Foundation Toys for Tots program plans to distribute toys to over 300 children this Friday, but is struggling to fill the toy boxes placed at many Delta area businesses. A giving tree at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce also has many names. Area residents are urged to stop by the chamber office at 3rd and Main to select a name from the tree, donate a toy at area businesses, or make a monetary donation at www.toysfortots. org. Checks can also be mailed to 235 S. 3rd Street, Montrose, CO 81401. Please designate DELTA in the memo line.

James Moulton, 49, was arrested Dec. 7 after allegedly threatening his neighbor with a firearm, then hitting the man behind his ear with the firearm. The altercation occurred at about 7 p.m. at a trailer court on Rogers Mesa where Moulton and the victim, Kenneth Shockley, live.

Sheriff’s deputies report both men appeared to be highly intoxicated. Moulton was charged with second degree assault, assault using a weapon, menacing, possession of an illegal weapon (a sawed off 12-gauge shotgun) and prohibited possession of a weapon due to alcohol.

An extensive energy audit of city facilities will be conducted by Ennovate. The $33,198 contract was awarded after interviews with three short-listed companies.

The audit costs 30¢ a square foot and will cover city hall, waste water treatment plant, golf course clubhouse, golf maintenance building, museum, library, police department, Bill Heddles Recreation Center, ML&P, chamber building and senior center. Each facility has budgeted the money for 2012 for the project. Any projects identified for energy savings will require additional city council approval.

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OPINION

LETTERS Bear Ranch is a good neighbor Dear Editor: I feel compelled to write this letter in defense and support of my neighbor the Bear Ranch who has seemed to become the target of some very inaccurate criticisms because of their request to improve their ranch management operations through a legal, public land exchange with the federal government. I read the letter to the editor by Tony Prendergast expressing his opinions about the proposed land exchange and I think he has obviously been away from the Forest Service far too long. Bear Ranch is a good neighbor and in fact has a long-term wildlife restoration plan.

Bear Ranch doesn’t try to publicly claim credit for their conservation efforts, but they have replanted numerous native plant species and worked hard to improve habitat for the local elk herd. The cooperation between Bear Ranch and the USFS to install fish gates for cutthroat trout has given local fisherman many reasons to say thanks.

Moreover, it is clear Mr. Prendergast has not been up Deep Creek in the summer because that creek is dry as a bone most of the time, and is not capable of supporting

fish populations.

Other detractors to Bear Ranch’s proposed land exchange are Doug Gill and Ed Marston.

Both have argued “for the public” so they will not lose access through the strip of BLM in question to the supposed “Deep Creek Trail.” Well, here are the facts about this road, to the trail, that doesn’t officially exist.

I purchased the ranch above the Bear Ranch in 1999. The previous owner of the Bear Ranch (before Mr. Koch) only used the ranch in the summer, because the BLM strip and road from the Paonia Reservoir to the picnic area are impassable in wet weather. Not difficult to drive mind you, but completely impossible to use. I graveled the road and cleaned out the ditches and culverts at my own expense.

When Mr. Koch bought the Bear Ranch they made several additional improvements, including a guard rail. If it were not for Bear Ranch, which spends hundreds of thousands of dollars to maintain County Road 2, there would be no access to the BLM road. In addition, while they do not maintain the roads, I (as I am sure the Bear Ranch and other land owners in the

area) have to pay a “right of way” rental fee to the BLM annually. They will not waive this fee, so I would be happy to share this expense with Mr. Marston and Mr. Gill. I have been told that Mr. Marston told the Gunnison County Commissioners (Trail Committee) that if not for his “rabble rousing,” there would be very little traffic up the BLM road. Well, I am here to say that if not for the Bear Ranch and myself, there would be no road to “rabble rouse” about!

Finally, no matter what attempts are made to play the class warfare card, this proposed exchange really comes down to a ranch trying to improve their management practices and protect their private property rights, while making several offerings that will benefit federal agencies and the public in several counties and two states.

Ronald Reagan once said, “...facts are funny things.”

Mr. Prendergast’s alliance with Doug Gill, Tom Chapman, Ed Marston, and his merry band of naysayers has blinded him to the facts.

Joe Zanin Aspen North Fork Land Owner

Why is the land exchange such a hot topic?

Dear Editor: On Nov. 30 a letter from Tony Prendergast was printed in the letters to the editor. With due respect to Tony there are some statements that need to be addressed.

I have monitored and worked on the trails and recreation opportunities in that area for 15-20 years and find some of what he wrote to be misleading or in error.

The proposed reroute of the ATV trail at the Spring Creek Trailhead is very much in the public interest. People trained in engineering and experienced in laying out trails have looked at it and say it is impractical to reroute the trail

in the steep confines of the BLM at that point.

I have talked to people who refuse to attempt riding that portion of the trail. It can be a bit scary for some and I don’t consider it safe for general use.

Also consider the present access to the Jumbo Mountain area.

The owners of the present access seem to be willing to let the public cross their land but owners and attitudes can change quickly. Bear Ranch offers a guaranteed access.

I am a lifelong resident of the Paonia area, love the mountains and have spent time there every chance I’ve had for

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the last 60 years. I don’t like to see an access closed off but in this case it is in the greater public interest. The access in question is only one of four access points to the forest in that area. Yes, it provides an easier route but once on the national forest there is no forest maintained trail to connect the hiker or equestrian to the forest trail system. What you find are ditch easements and unmaintained “cowboy” trails. Also with easy access to an area comes a corresponding degradation in the quality of hunting, fishing, and opportunities for solitude.

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Help needed to restore, protect GMES greenhouse Dear Editor: Imagine lush green plants hanging from the ceiling of a brightly lit and cozy room. Fragrant blooms scent the air with a sweet aroma. The smell of ripe tomatoes makes your mouth water; and the crunchy snack of a snap pea tides you over till lunch as you record the average high and low temperature and make observations about your plant. A perfectly symmetrical ladybug lands on your clipboard.

Does this sound like a worthwhile vision for education? In October, Garnet Mesa Elementary hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for a sparkly new greenhouse that the students purchased after raising over $6,000 from a read-a-thon earlier this year. Just two weeks ago, some unknown vandals destroyed our greenhouse and our home for our seedlings. The students and staff were devastated. We need help restoring our greenhouse project and protecting it from future cruel attacks of vicious vandalism.

Most importantly, the greenhouse is an outstanding opportunity for learning.

It teaches respect for nature and cooperation amongst students and grade levels. In this inspiring learning space students can study about the life cycles of plants and even animals. As they learn about plants and animals, the kids are motivated to read, write, and learn more about the

natural world. This next spring classes are hoping to learn how to grow herbs and vegetables for food, flowers to beautify our world, and generate ladybugs and butterflies. We need to fix and provide security for our greenhouse for this to happen.

An equally important fact is that the greenhouse provides a stylish learning place. The students find it stimulating to leave the classroom and visit another location to learn; a field trip right on campus. In the greenhouse there is ample square footage for hands-on learning and experiments. We hope to create a beautiful living ecosystem with picnic tables in the center for journaling, a sanctuary right on the schoolyard.

The additional space also creates a place for multiple classes to get together to learn. Recently, fourth-grade students taught a kindergarten class how to plant grass seeds. The fourth grade students were thrilled to teach their younger peers.

The students are certain the greenhouse must be repaired and protected out of respect to all those in our community and at our school who donated and raised money during our read-a-thon even though reparations may be costly and time consuming. In class discussions students expressed that hard work and dedication made the project happen, and the same

hard work and dedication can help resurrect it. To prevent further attacks we must install a fence, some sort of sensory lighting or alarm, and a camera. We understand that the greenhouse must be protected if time and resources are spent in repairing it; otherwise, another attack could occur and sabotage our project and vision again. The school’s steering committee and maintenance team are actively investigating the costs and legalities involved in repairing and fencing the area.

The man who has planted a garden feels that he has done something for the good of the world,” says Vita Sackville-West. Don’t we also want the students in our community to feel like they have done something good for the world?

At Garnet Mesa Elementary we paved the way for that opportunity, but now our greenhouse is destroyed. We humbly ask that members of our community that are able and willing to support our efforts to repair and protect the Garnet Mesa Greenhouse Project to come forward. Please support us in doing the right thing for our kids and our community.

If you would like to make a donation at this time, please send to Garnet Mesa Greenhouse Project, 600 A. St., Delta, CO 81416.

Jaime Ogden Fourth Grade Teacher, GMES

Comment period for oil/gas exploration is inadequate Dear Editor: Last Wednesday, the Bureau of Land Management announced plans to lease 22 parcels/30,000 acres for oil and gas development on the outskirts of the communities of Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford, including land in our watersheds. The announcement opened a 30-day comment period to allow for public input.

On the same day, the Environmental Protection Agency released the finding of a three-year study of groundwater pollution in Pavillion, Wyo. The report links hydrofracking to groundwater pollution in the tiny ranching and farming community where extensive gas drilling has occurred and health officials have advised residents not to drink their water. EPA test wells found levels of the toxic chemicals benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes.

The purpose of the BLM comment period is

Tony states that once hunting season starts the elk will move onto the enlarged Bear Ranch. Sorry, that has already been happening for a long time. Somewhere around 1995 I was on what is now the Bear Ranch with the previous landowner during hunting season. I saw between 300-500 elk that day and I’m told that is generally the case. Adding the BLM land to the Bear Ranch holdings is unlikely to change that well-established elk migration pattern.

Dear Editor: I enjoyed Tamie Meck’s There are other things that I could comment on “Back Page” on Wednesbut in the interest of day, Dec. 7, however I brevity I will close with do hope that Dena’s book a recurring thought of “Mr. Carlini’s Goats” is mine. Could the real labeled as fiction. The issue concerning the setting that she proposes land exchange be some- to describe, North Fork thing other than the Valley shortly after the present BLM access? I Civil War, did not exist noticed that Tony’s letter during that time frame.

Larry M. Head began by calling attenHotchkiss tion to Bill Koch as being “amongst the top tier of wealthy Americans” and he later mentioned “Koch and his congressional hunting buddies.”

At Congressman Scott Tipton’s town meeting in Paonia on Nov. 19 one of the leading and more vocal opponents of the Dear Editor: land exchange, Ed MarA cord of firewood ston, told the Congress- measures 4 feet high man that the “rich” were by 4 feet wide by 8 feet his enemy. Those of you long, packed solidly, not who were at the town loose. This would be cabmeeting witnessed that. plus high tightly stacked Why has a previously lit- in a standard 4x8-foot tle known and little used pickup bed with 4-foot access to the national sides. Make sure your forest suddenly become dealer gives you an honsuch a big deal? I won- est cord — have them der. Maybe, just maybe, stack it upon delivery if could it really be about it is loose. Cheaper is not class envy? always better.

Vic Ullrey Bridget Smith Paonia Delta

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Make sure you get an honest cord of wood

to allow citizens, local officials and municipalities to provide information that will guide the agency in its review process.

Given the scale of this proposal, a 30-day comment period that falls over the holidays is inadequate. Leasing this land could ultimately result in the injection of thousands of gallons of water laced with fracking chemicals into the ground, endangering the quality of our groundwater. Our communities should urge the BLM to do the following: 1. Extend the 30-day comment period ending Jan. 9 to a 60-day comment period ending Feb. 9.

2. Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS), not an Environmental Analysis (EA), due to the significant impacts these leases could have on water quality, air quality, our property values and our communities.

3. Host a public hearing to gather public comment for the record.

Citizens, the county commissioners, town trustees and boards of water districts should request that the BLM provide these avenues for adequate input. E-mail, write or call district manager Barb Sharrow at the Uncompahgre BLM Field Office: bssharrow@blm. gov; 240-5300; 2465 S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401.

Robyn Morrison Via e-mail

DMEA’s base rate is not fair Dear Editor: I am another customer writing to criticize the DMEA proposed increase to residential base rates.

I have lived in a 30-yearold all-electric home on a small lot in Paonia since moving here from the Midwest. My past life includes more than a decade in the HVAC industry so I know that, short of winning the lottery, the heating system in this house cannot be adapted to forced air, hot water or another fuel source. While I have a stash of incandescent light bulbs because I resent being told what I can and cannot use, my husband and I have CHOSEN to purchase and use LED and CFL bulbs as much as possible. We have also spent most of

our savings to seal and insulate our home and have taken other steps to reduce energy consumption overall.

Like Mr. Vanderwist and Mr. Williams cited in the Dec. 7 DCI article, I feel that base fee increases penalize all residential users unfairly and that higher rates should be assessed strictly for USAGE rather than the mere privilege of having a service connection and a meter. We are prisoners of the arbitrary position that because there are more residential users, we should pay more.

After years of promoting “energy” saving tips and incentives, I think residential users are being hosed.

Jakki Taylor Paonia

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Yager County establishes criminal penalties for construction work

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The county on Dec. 5 adopted an ordinance that imposes penalties on construction that takes place without county permits.

The ordinance states in part, “If so directed by the Board (of County Commissioners) a crimi-

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nal prosecution may be brought” against the owner of construction that has not received required county permits.

The ordinance applies to new residential and commercial construction that takes place in unincorporated areas of the county.

The ordinance does not establish building permits in Delta County, said county planner Dave Rice. However, the ordinance gives the county authority to bring criminal charges against any new residential or commercial construction that takes place without first obtaining the county’s required access permit, address permit, and septic permit.

Builders of new residential or commercial projects as of Jan. 1 must obtain the permits before beginning construction or be subject to the ordinance’s criminal penalties.

There are no new permits required by the ordinance, said Bob Basher of the engineering depart-

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that date. Violations are punishable by a fine of “not more than $600.”

There are also other sanctions that can be imposed by county staff.

Those include withholding permits, placing various conditions on permit issuance, revocation of permits, and stop work orders. The ordinance also provides for the county’s pursuing various types of civil action including injunctions and abatements for actual removal of construction.

At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Greenacre established deadlines for filing motions and set aside three weeks in May for a trial. Because of Yager’s insanity plea, Hotsenpiller and Schweissing said they expect extensive expert testimony.

“We intend to work together to see if we can narrow the issues, but we believe the trial will take three weeks,” Hostenpiller said.

Yager has been in custody since his arrest in Montrose and subsequent transfer to the Delta County Jail.

John Moore’s search for justice tempered by Judge J. Steven Patrick

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Managing Editor

Since his mother’s death in 2009, Cedaredge resident John Moore has filed 32 cases in the Delta Combined Courts, all of which have been dismissed for one reason or another.

At a hearing before Chief Judge J. Steven Patrick last week, Moore was given the opportunity to explain why he should be allowed to continue to file civil and criminal charges against physicians, the hospital and other parties he believes responsible for his mother’s death.

“I’m just trying to get the court’s attention,” Moore said. “I want justice for my mother’s —

well, I will use the word even though people don’t like hearing it — murder.

“Nobody would listen.

I had to do something.

Only you can bring justice.”

“I understand your concerns,” Judge Patrick said, as he patiently explained the court is not an investigative body. “I appreciate your frustration and unanswered questions, but there is a fundamental misunderstanding of what the court can and can not do.”

He continued his lesson by explaining that only the district attorney can file criminal charges.

That’s why two of Moore’s cases were dismissed. In other lawsuits, Moore —

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ment. But new permits may be added to the required list in future.

The lengthy ordinance was introduced on first reading at the BoCC’s Nov. 21 meeting. That was just days after the county attorney’s office issued a “cease and desist” letter to halt construction work on Powell Mesa that had not complied with county Specific Development stipulations.

The ordinance will take effect as of Jan. 1 and will apply to work done after

FROM PAGE A1 turn out good.”

Just minutes later, the other friend discovered Melinda’s lifeless body in the deep snow along the railroad tracks. Hostenpiller characterized Melinda’s injuries as “vicious, deep and deadly.”

Sgt. Sanchez spotted Nathan’s white Toyota pickup leaving the neighborhood, but lost sight of the vehicle when Nathan allegedly drove around a lowered railroad crossing barricade and squeezed through the intersection in front of a passing train.

City regs FROM PAGE A1 Again, Black used slides to illustrate how some businesses provide an asphalt apron around the exterior of their building, but leave the driveway approaching the business in gravel. In those cases, the paving requirement is not meeting its intent — to reduce dust and the likelihood of mud being tracked onto the public streets.

He pointed out a number of existing businesses that do not have paving of any type, including Delta Timber, Doughty Steel and Slaughter Plumbing & Heating. When a change of use occurs, the building must be brought up to code. Small commercial developers interested in purchasing the vacated pawn shop on Highway 92 and the old DMEA building south of town have backed away from their plans because of the expense of paving the parking areas, Black said.

In addition, paving adds to the city’s storm drain load. As a proposal to implement a storm water utility moves forward, developers will be faced with a monthly fee for the areas they’ve been required to pave, a real Catch 22.

Moving to the residential areas of the city, Black discussed the placement of storage sheds. Although any structure of 200 square feet or less is exempt from the city’s building permit requirements, the municipal code does specify where the storage sheds may be situated in relation to property lines, the principal residence and neighboring homes.

Gerald Roberts, chairman of the city’s planning commission, estimated that 25 percent of the storage

sheds in the city are out of compliance. Black said that when storage sheds are found to be situated incorrectly, homeowners are asked to move them.

Recently, a resident had to move a storage shed that had been in place since 1994.

“We need to make the codes simple to interpret, and simple to enforce,” Black said. Council may also wish to limit the number of storage sheds allowed on a single parcel, he said. Planning and zoning was tasked with reviewing this issue and bringing recommendations back to city council for final approval.

who has represented himself throughout the legal proceedings — did not follow the protocol for taking legal action against governmental entities and health professionals.

The judge continued, “I’m not trying to minimize your loss, but you are not going about this the right way.”

The court is “open and available” for anyone to use, Judge Patrick said, but there has to be some balance. Moore has also

filed lawsuits in federal court and has incurred thousands of dollars of court costs which have not been paid.

Moore appeared to accept the judge’s recommendation that he run his argument by an attorney to determine if there is a meritorius basis for future legal action.

“I won’t file any more cases,” Moore promised.

“All I wanted was a day like this to talk to the court.”

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Mom gives up smoking for her baby’s health

Jeremiah and Kayrell Moore of Olathe are the parents of a daughter, Audriana Kaylee Moore, born Dec. 6, 2011,

BY PAT SUNDERLAND Starts at 6:00 p.m. at Delta County MemoriManaging Editor Enjoy Munchies, Good Times al Hospital. She weighed The Delta County & Holiday Spirit!

8 pounds, 2.8 ounces and Health Department has ALL ELK MEMBERS & THEIR GUESTS WELCOME was 20 inches in length. recognized MacKenzy Wells as the most recent Holden and Brook graduate of the Baby and Ware of Hotchkiss are Me Tobacco Free prothe parents of a daugh- gram.

CHRISTMAS PARTY ter, Adalynne Kynzlie Smoking increases the born Dec. 3, 2011, risk of low birth weights, SUNDAY, DEC. 18 Ware, at Delta County Memori- and, because the habit Clubroom Closes at 6 p.m. al Hospital. She weighed can be kicked, pregnant 5 pounds, 13 ounces and women are referred to the SAVE THE was 18 inches in length. program which includes DAT E cessation counseling, Sacha Sostenes and support and CO monitorRobert Wagner of Delta ing. If, after random saliSaturday, Dec. 31 are the parents of a son, va tests, a mother tests – New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Jaycion Robert Wag- tobacco free, she receives for Youth -11:00 a.m -1:30 p.m. ner, born Dec. 2, 2011, at a $25 a month voucher Delta County Memorial for diapers for up to 12 – New Year’s Eve Dinner Hospital. He weighed 7 months after delivery. & Dance (RSVP by Dec. 27) pounds, 3 ounces and was Between the savings 19.5 inches in length. on diapers and the savings on cigarettes, Wells Karen and Michael says she was able to do a Long of Delta are the parmore Christmas shopEVERY THURSDAY ents of a daughter, Oliv- lot ping this year, beginning – 7 P.M. – ia Suzanne, born Nov. with Black Friday.

Open to the Public 21, 2011, at Delta CounMacKenzy didn’t make ty Memorial Hospital. a conscious choice to start She weighed 6 pounds, smoking as a sophomore lta De 3 ounces and was 18.5 in high school — it was inches in length. simply something all her Lodge #1235 friends did. But after 563 Main St. • 874-3624 learning that low birth weight babies are likely to have serious health issues, including sight and hearing problems and learning difficulties, she decided it was time The Grand Mesa Nor- to quit smoking. She gave dic Council and City of birth to Kadynce on May Delta Recreation Depart- 23, 2010, and realizes it’s ment have teamed up to important to continue to offer cross-country ski refrain from smoking, so programs for children Kadynce can grow up in a ages 5-8 and youths 9- smoke free household.

“The smell of ciga16. Getting out on skis and having a good time will be emphasized for all ages. All lessons will be offered at Skyway on Grand Mesa on Saturdays in January.

For those who are For program informa- grieving, the holidays can tion, call Bill Heddles be difficult.

Recreation Center at “You may feel angry 874-0923. when you see others celebrating or you may feel deep sadness when finding a gift that would have been perfect for the loved one that you have lost.

Remember, you need to presents a let your emotions flow, so that you can deal with them. Share these feelings with a friend who is a good listener,” said Jane Dupree, Delta-based chaplain, Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Shows at 6:00 Colorado.

Holidays in themselves and 7:00 p.m. are often stressful and — Chili Supper — exhausting without the added pain of grief.

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“Remember to make time for yourself. Use this time to listen to music, pamper yourself, take a hot bath, write in a journal, or just sit quietly reminiscing about your loved one. Taking time for yourself is especially important in stressful situations — so be sure to schedule time alone and to call a ‘time out’ when you need a break,” says Dupree.

As the Hospice Foundation of America emphasizes in its website (www. hospicefoundation.org) one of the most important things to remember during the holidays is this: Do what is comfortable.

Kenneth Doka, Ph.D., senior consultant for Hospice Foundation of America, recounts a grief therapy session with a group of widows: “One woman whose husband recently died asked, ‘Who should sit at the head of the table?’ taking her husband’s place. I asked the group how they had handled it. One woman placed her youngest grandchild there to remind the family of its continuity. Another said her eldest son sat there. Another woman said that she sat there since she was now the family leader.”

Which response was right? “They all were,”

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Public health nurse Kelly Beard and tobacco program coordinator Karen O’Brien congratulate MacKenzy Wells on her determination to give up smoking for her baby’s health. rettes really bothers me now,” she commented.

The Baby and Me Tobacco Free program is available in the majority of Colorado counties. The program has been funded by the Colorado Health Foundation to provide incentives (vouchers for free diapers) for lowincome pregnant women who quit smoking and participate in carbon dioxide monitoring during pregnancy and after the delivery of the baby.

More information is available by calling the Delta County Health Department at 874-2165.

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says Doka. “Each response met the needs of the person, and each was a comfortable choice.”

This is the key to coping with the holidays — find the way that is right for you. “The great stress of bereavement, along with the additional strains of the holidays, can create unbearable pressure,” Doka says.

Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado offers grief support for anyone in the community who has lost a loved one.

Services include: • Individual and family counseling • Ongoing weekly Mending Hearts grief groups • Monthly bereavement newsletters • Consultation with churches, service clubs, schools and organizations • Educational in-services on grief • Grief in the Workplace consultation and training for businesses • Lending library of resources • Specialized services for grieving children and teens For more information about the bereavement services offered through Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, call 874-6823 or visit www. hospicewco.com.

Girls 5-17 invited to join Girl Scouts

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Delphine Mead and Dahlgren Andrews as they celebrate their

90th Birthdays at an Delphine Mead and Dahlgren Andrews

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Saturday, Dec. 17 • 2-4 p.m. at Hotchkiss Senior Citizen Center The Craig girls were born and raised in Lazear with an older sister Maxine, who is now deceased.

Dahlgren has a son, Robert, who lives in Denver.

Those unable to attend the open house may send birthday cards to Dahlgren Andrews at P.O. Box 76, Lazear, CO 81420, or to Delphine Mead at 7130 Ellsworth, Alamosa, CO 81101.

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LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Winter concert cheers Delta

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Christmas holiday season reached a symphonic crescendo on Dec. 10 when the Valley Youth Orchestra performed its Winter Concert at Delta’s United Methodist church.

Under the direction of conductor-director Debra TenNapel, the orchestra performed holiday favorites and classical selections from J.S. Bach, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and Vivaldi.

The performance was highlighted by an appearance of the Dance West Repertoire performing the Dance of the Reed Flutes from the Nutcracker under direction of Gena Rose.

The Valley Youth Orchestra is comprised of musicians from Delta and Montrose counties, along with members from Placerville, Ridgway, Grand Junction and Rifle.

Members from Delta County and Olathe are

the following: From Paonia — Avalon Brinton, 8, violin; Elie Tentori, 10, cello; Seth Brinton, 10, violin; and, Jacob Helleckson, 16, cello.

From Hotchkiss — Cara Littlefield, 12, violin, and Annie Stechert, 17, violin.

From Cedaredge — Allison Sullivan, 11, violin.

From Eckert — Christian DaCosta, 10, cello, and Patrick DaCosta, 14, violin.

Commodity distribution scheduled Department of Agriculture commodities will be distributed Thursday, Dec. 15, 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.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Mr. and Mrs. Claus Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus visited with local children Dec. 10 at Bill Heddles Recreation Center during the annual Breakfast With Santa. Olivia Hines, 3, daughter of Holly Hellman, visits with Santa.

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

To receive commodities, you must be a resident of Delta County and meet income eligibility guidelines of $1,679 monthly for a family of one, $2,268 for a family of two, $3,446 for a family of four, and $4,624 for a family of six.

A typical household will receive the following as long as the items are available: frozen pork, frozen chicken, applesauce, grapefruit juice, cream corn, beef stew, canned apricots, milk, rice, tomato juice, cereal, vegetable soup, pinto beans and tomato sauce.

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.

Kids, adults can learn to play the guitar in 2012

From Delta — David Kniskern, 13, violin; Gabby Staats, 17, violin; and Leda Stinson, 17, violin.

From Olathe — Julian Varela, 12, cello; Alexandria Bentler, 16, cello; Kate Roth, 17, violin; and, Josie Varela, 14, violin.

Youth and adults can learn hand position, picking, strumming and chords on the guitar at Bill Heddles Recreation Center.

Professional

Competition showcases dribbling, shooting

John McCoy will offer classes on Saturday mornings from Jan. 21 through Feb. 18. For more information, call 874-0923.

Holiday Ideas Start Here Locally Handcrafted Wooden Gifts Stop in and see the Black Canyon Wood Carvers Guild Thursday, December 15 • 1-3 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets Basketball Skills Challenge is coming to Bill Heddles Recreation Center Saturday, Dec. 17.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the competition starting at 10 a.m.

This free basketball skills competition is open to boys and girls ages 7 through 14. Participants will be divided into gender and age groups (age as of April 30, 2012).

Youngsters will showcase their talents in dribbling, passing and shooting. This youth program is produced by the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Parks and Recreation Association with support from the City of Delta.

Top scorers from each age group advance to sectional competition, and from there to state competition.

For more information, call Whitnee Lear at 8740923.

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Members of the Dance West Repertoire perform to Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Reed Flutes from the Nutcracker Suite as performed by the Valley Youth Orchestra at Delta’s United Methodist Church.

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BUSINESS

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Delta Montrose Home Health named to 2011 HomeCare Elite Delta Montrose Home Health Services has announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the topperforming home health agencies in the United States. Now in its sixth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process of care measures and financial performance.

“It is increasingly challenging to manage the cost/quality equation.

The 2011 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to provid-

ing patients with the best possible care while managing their business efficiently and effectively,” said Amanda Twiss, CEO of OCS and My InnerView. “This year, we updated our methodology to reflect industry focus and based on this rigorous analysis, we congratulate Delta Montrose Home Health Services on being one of the top home care agencies in the country.”

Delta Montrose Home Health Services director Charlene Minnard RN credits outstanding customer service and her dedicated and experienced staff with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite.

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Thursday, December 15 (Bill of Rights Day) ~ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ~ Miller’s Deitch House • 820 Hwy 92, Delta Call Gary for information at 874-2942

“The HomeCare Elite designation continues to gain significance given the regulatory changes and challenges that agencies face. Agencies that have earned recognition among the HomeCare Elite demonstrated that they not only can adapt to an evolving marketplace but continue to excel in both clinical and financial outcomes,“ said Marci Heydt, product manager for the post-acute care business group, DecisionHealth.

The 2011 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The 2011 HomeCare Elite is brought to the industry by OCS HomeCare, the leading provider of homecare information, and DecisionHealth, publisher of the industry’s most respected independent newsletter Home Health Line and the Complete Home Health ICD9-CM Diagnosis Coding Manual. The data used for this analysis were compiled from publicly available information.

The entire list of the 2011 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS HomeCare website at www.ocshomecare. com.

Delta Montrose Home Health Services has been a regional nonprofit service of Delta County Memorial Hospital for over 25 years and serves individuals in Delta, Montrose and Gunnison counties. As a locally owned entity, they are accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and are also Medicare and Medicaid certified.

Delta Montrose Home Health Services provides skilled nursing services, physical, occupation and speech therapy, certified nurse aides, medical social services and case management for all medical needs. These services are available for both

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Commemorating the award of a grant for small business and small agriculture operations energy audits are, from left, Pattie Snidow, northwest area director, USDA Rural Development; Phil Zimmer, DMEA key accounts supervisor; Alison LePage, FORE Alliance; Sarah Carlquist, Delta County Economic Development (DCED); Glen Black, DMEA board member; Ed Sisson, City of Delta councilman; Abbie Brewer, FORE Alliance executive director; and Dan McClendon DMEA general manager at the announcement of the USDA-RD grant award to DMEA.

Grant pays costs of ag, business energy audits USDA Rural Development has awarded DMEA a $97,325 grant to enable DMEA to help local small businesses and small ag operations buy down the cost of professional, indepth energy audits by 75 percent. An “energy audit” is a detailed analysis of a business’s energy use that makes recommendations for cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades.

“This grant is particularly beneficial to increasing DMEA’s ability to help our member businesses at a time when energy costs are rising,” noted Dan McClendon, DMEA’s general manager.

“I’m also pleased that the grant can also assist businesses in the City of Delta, thanks to the collaborative effort of the FORE Alliance and the contribution made by the City of Delta to the grant application,” said McClendon. “As businesses across Delta and Montrose counties save energy and money, it will help recharge our local economy.”

“Reducing energy waste can brighten a small business’s bottom line,” according to Phil

Zimmer, DMEA’s energy services supervisor. “An energy audit is the key first step for any particular business so that the best opportunities to save energy and money are identified.”

“This grant will help DMEA put together a “Business Energy Assistance Team (B.E.A.T) that can help businesses beat the high cost of energy,” Zimmer said. He added that the grant provides funds for a limited number of audits – 75 of them.

A key component of DMEA’s Business Energy Assistance Team (BEAT) will be local, professional commercial energy auditors who will perform the work analyzing a business’s energy use, according to Zimmer. DMEA is looking to quickly identify local commercial energy auditors qualified to perform an ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers) Level 2 commercial energy audit. Auditors should be either a licensed professional engineer or a C.E.M. (Certified Energy Manager).

Local businesses inter-

ested in exploring a professional energy audit at a substantially reduced cost should look for an application on DMEA’s website, www.dmea.com, or contact Zimmer at 240-1217.

Once an audit is completed and energy saving measures identified, there’s the possibility of additional resources from USDA Rural Development to help a business become more energy efficient through the USDA’s Rural Energy Assistance Program (REAP). REAP can provide a business with a grant of up to 25 percent of the cost of a business’s energy efficiency project and can loan up to an additional 50 percent of the project’s cost.

REAP grant applications will be individually “scored” and funds will be awarded on a completitive basis, Snidow said.

An audit is valuable in the application for a REAP grant. USDA Rural Development will explain their Rural Energy Assistance Program (REAP) at an upcoming seminar, to be held at DMEA’s Montrose office on Jan. 27.

Cleary manager receives certification and siding. Cleary Building Corp. is proud to offer a lifetime paint warranty.

This type of building provides for a long-lasting, low-maintenance and cost effective structure.

Cleary Building Corp. is a family-owned company in business since 1978. The corporate

To cherished friends, old and new, Thank You for your business.

We Wish you happiness, prosperity and joy in the coming year.

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office and manufacturing plant are located in Verona, Wis. Additional manufacturing facilities are located in Grand Island, Neb., and Hazelton, Idaho. Cleary Building Corp. employs over 800 full-time employees throughout the United States at its 80 offices.

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Randy Drayer is congratulated on completion of advanced training at Steel Wood University. Drayer is the branch manager of Cleary Building Corporation’s Delta office.

Wednesday, January 25 • 6-7 p.m. at Bill Heddles Rec Center Activity Room 530 Gunnison River Dr. – Delta Class taught with the help of a Colorado State Patrol Officer

The Doctors & Staff of Colorado West Ophthamology wish our patients, our medical colleagues, and the community Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a clear and bright New Year!!!

Cleary Building Corp. congratulates Randy Drayer, branch manager of the Delta sales and construction office, on receiving his master’s of branch administration certification from Steel Wood University.

Steel Wood University is an extensive training program designed to teach both new and veteran employees the fundamentals of success at Cleary Building Corp.

The week-long course includes training on leadership, accountability and customer service.

Cleary Building Corp. is a nationwide leader in customized pre-engineered buildings. Building applications include commercial, residential, suburban, farm and equine facilities along with metal roofing and re-roofs. The buildings consist of a wood frame with pre-painted steel panels used for roofing

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Please Join Us For m as Christ ling Caro Classic Christmas Carols

Thursday, Dec. 15 15 1:00 p.m.

At The AppleShed Cedaredge

This is a FREE concert presented by the youth of Cedaredge Elementary.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

250 S. Grand Mesa Dr. Cedaredge • 856-7007

SCHOOL

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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DHS

CALENDAR Thur., Dec. 15

Class Finals; Freshman Basketball vs. Olathe, 4:00 p.m.

Class Finals; Girls Swimming at Montrose Invitational, 4:00 p.m.; Wrestling at Warrior Classic; Boys & Girls Basketball Bank of the West Tournament; CFES Full Court Press Coat Drive.

Girls Swimming at Montrose Invitational, 9:00 a.m.; Wrestling at Warrior Classic; Basketball Bank of the West Tournament; CFES Full Court Press Coat Drive.

Christmas Break.

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Virtuous Kids Lincoln Elementary and the Kiwanis Club of Delta recently recognized the Virtuous Kids pictured above: (top row) Tyler Rumble (respectful), Caleb Miramontes (diligent), Bethany Weaver (helpful and considerate), Kaitlyn Sharpe (responsible), Sierra Robinson (diligent), Jack Jones (cooperative), Alexis Govea (responsible), Xzavier Baty (helpful), Abby Carlson (responsible), Alexis Espinoza (successful); (middle row) Erika Kuta (cooperative), Dan Weaver (respectful), Charlie Costopoulos (responsible and compassionate), Laisha Aleman (respectful, responsible, compassionate), Abigail Barber (responsible), Nathan Scharnhorst (responsible), Britney Garcia (respectful), Juan Carlos Gaucin (cooperative), Norma Gonzalez-Lozano (respectful); (bottom row) Adriana Zavala (responsible), Alejandro Vargas (diligent), Antonia Sheetz (generous and compassionate), Alex Ward (helpful), Wyatt Garrison (loyal), Olivia White (responsible), Uriel Aguilera (diligent), Andrew Wilcox (kindness).

Want to advertise in the DCI? Contact one of our ad reps at 874-4421.

DHS earns sweepstakes trophy The young DHS speech team earned their first sweepstakes trophy of the season by placing third at the Durango Demon debate and

speech meet Dec. 9 and 10. The award is especially significant as 10 of the 13 member squad are novices, just entering their second month of

competition!

Congress was Delta’s most successful event, with Linh Nguyen being awarded superior speaker honors in her chamber.

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Top readers These Garnet Mesa students received awards for scoring the most Accelerated Reader (AR) points for their grade level: Kayla Miller, second grade; Aubree Andre, third grade; Nathan Workman and Sara Geddes, fourth grade; Elena Melgoza, fifth grade.

Sawyer Keeline, Javier Romero, Paige Bowling, and Haley Donathan were also nominated as exceptional speakers in their houses. Jeremy Dziubasik was elected presiding officer in his house. Overall, Delta placed second in Congress.

Sawyer Keeline and Ridge Green earned second place in public forum debate with a 2-1 record.

Paige Bowling was fourth in extemporaneous speaking.

In interpretive events, Sawyer Keeline took fourth in poetry and Taylor King was sixth in humor.

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OBITUARIES Hospital Volunteer Association, 1501 3rd Street, Delta, CO 81416.

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Wyatt Tietz

Alice Bauer

Wyatt Estes Tietz of Eckert died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at his home.

He was six.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at Delta Christian Church.

Wyatt was born Dec. 16, 2004, in Lancaster, Pa., to Daniel and Heather (Funk) Tietz.

He and his family moved to Cedaredge when he was 18 months old. He attended Cedaredge Elementary School.

He enjoyed trains, SpongeBob SquarePants, nature and sunsets.

Wyatt is survived by his parents, Dan and Heather Tietz of Eckert; his sisters, Autum and Lydia, both of Eckert; his grandparents, Chuck and Kay Tietz of Dumont, and Deane and Debbie Funk of Washington Boro, Pa.; his great-grandparents, Myra Tietz of McCook, Neb., Helen Taylor of Bowling Green, Mo., Jake and Lois Hostetter of Conestoga, Pa., and Edgar and Jean Funk of Washington Boro, Pa.; three uncles, Jesse Tietz, Adam Tietz, and Ryan Funk and his wife Amanda; two cousins, Connor and Tyler Funk; and many great-aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyatt Tietz Benefit Fund, c/o Surface Creek Bank Center, 945 South Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Alice Mae Bauer of Cedaredge died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Delta County Memorial Hospital. She was 69.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Chapel in Delta. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. at Eckert Presbyterial Church with Reverend Marion Hofman officiating. Interment will follow at Cedaredge Cemetery.

Mrs. Bauer was born Sept. 4, 1942, in Boulder, to Carl and Evelyn (Pierson) Ogren. She spent part of her childhood in Idaho before she and her family moved to Boulder where she graduated from high school.

She lived in California before moving to Cedaredge 45 years ago.

She was a member of Eckert Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed pottery, fabric painting and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Bauer is survived by her son, Michael Bauer of Delta; three daughters and their husbands, Jeanetta and Louis Nesbit, Marilyn and Kenny Myers, and Melissa and James Hofius, all of Cedaredge; eight grandchildren, Krystal Myers, Patricia Anderson, Amanda Nesbit, Stephanie Nesbit, Carl Nesbit, Brigitte Hofius, Rebbecca Hofius and Devan Hofius; three great-grandchildren, Christoferr Myers-Anderson, Jacob Anderson and Dixie Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Ogren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Delta County Memorial

Velna Renfrow

Velna Miretta Renfrow of Kansas died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. She was 105.

Mrs. Renfrow was a retired department store sales clerk. She was a longtime member of Central Community Church.

She is survived by a son and his wife, Kenneth and Marge Renfrow of Carmichael, Calif.; a daughter and her husband, June and Norris Thomson of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter-inlaw, Felicia Renfrow of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Renfrow was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest RenCraig Ravnikar frow in 1971; a son, RonCraig Thomas Ravni- ald Renfrow; and two kar of Delta died Nov. sisters.

25, 2011, at his home. He was 41.

Inurnment will be held Friday, May 25, 2012, at Farmington City Cemetery in Farmington, Utah.

Mr. Ravnikar was born Feb. 9, 1970, in Bountiful, Utah, to Elwood and Malinda (Pollard) Ravnikar. He spent his childhood in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from Viewmont High School in 1988.

He lived in Portola, Calif., before moving to Delta in August 2006.

A funeral service will He enjoyed scary movies, planting and yardwork, be held Friday, Dec. 16, and working with the at 10:30 a.m. at Central employees and custom- Community Church Kers at the Acorn Travel Chapel. Burial will take place at Delta City CemPlaza.

Mr. Ravnikar is sur- etery.

Memorial contribuvived by his mother and stepfather, Malinda tions may be made to Community “Linda” and Doug Nelson Central of Delta; three sisters, Church Missions.

Kellie Chester of Casper, Wyo., Holly Leany of Kearns, Utah, and Heather Hendricksen of Salt Lake City, Utah; a stepbrother, Cabot Nelson of Salt Lake City, Utah; a nephew, Zachary Beckstead of Grand Junction; two uncles, Darrell Wilcock and his family, and Leonard Wilcock and his family, all of Utah; and a nephew, Zachary Beckstead of Grand Junction.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood Ravnikar; two grandmothers, Myrtle Raines and Sybil Pollard; two grandfathers, Eugene Amy Phillips Pollard and Delbert WilAmy Lucille Phillips cock; an aunt, Betty Wilcock; and an uncle, Law- of Delta died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Delta rence Ravnikar.

Memorial contribu- County Memorial Hospitions may be made to the tal. She was 91.

A memorial serAmerican Heart Association or Colorado Indigent vice was held Dec. 12 at Cedaredge CommuCare Fund.

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Taylor Funeral Service at Cedaredge Cemetery.

Mrs. Phillips was and Crematory is hanborn Nov. 13, 1920, in dling the arrangements.

Placerville, to Otis and Emma (Hicks) Williams.

She spent her childhood in Cedaredge. When she was a sophomore she to the DCI. and her family moved Call to Ouray. She graduated 874-4421 from Ouray High School

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in 1938.

She married Roger Phillips on Feb. 13, 1942, in Cedaredge. He died Jan. 11, 2004.

Mrs. Phillips lived in Cedaredge before moving to Delta in 2004. She was a member of Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church. She was a past member of United Methodist Women and had served as secretary and treasurer for the church. She was a seamstress and enjoyed needlework, cross stitching, crossword puzzles, reading and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

She was an avid Rockies and Broncos fan.

She is survived by a son and his wife, David and Vicki Phillips of Arvada; a daughter, Lynn Williams of Delta; a brother-in-law, Robert Phillips and his wife Joan of Grand Junction; a sister, Lenore Champlin of Montrose; four grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; and two sisters, Pearl and Ethel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 369, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.

Margaret Markley Margaret Anstice Markley of Cedaredge died

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at Horizons Health Care in Eckert. She was 96.

Mrs. Markley was born Jan. 10, 1915, in Neame, La., to Edward and Evaline (Moeller) McClure. She and her family moved to Galena, Kan., in May 1924, and to Kansas City, Mo., in August 1928. She graduated from Central Senior High School in Kansas City, Mo., in 1934.

She married Lester Markley on Aug. 14, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo. They celebrated 61 years of marriage. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Markley moved to Cedaredge in 1968.

She attended First Baptist Church in Cedaredge.

She traveled extensively throughout North America. She enjoyed art, music, fishing, gardening and genealogy research.

She is survived by two sisters, Rose Finsch of Castro Valley, Calif., and Beverly Long of Warrensburg, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Markley was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis McClure, Charles McClure and James McClure; three sisters, Susan Grunden, Mary McClure and Marceline McClure.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at

First Baptist Church in Cedaredge. A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Raytown, Mo. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 24, Delta, CO 81416, or Gold Camp Fishing Club, c/o City of Victor, P.O. Box 86, Victor, CO 80860.

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Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

Paul Dunford Paul Dunford of Olathe died of a massive heart attack on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at his home.

He was 55.

A funeral service was held Dec. 9 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta. Inurnment took place Dec. 10 at Price City Cemetery in Price, Utah.

Mr. Dunford was born June 13, 1956, in East Carbon, Utah., to Avery and Helen (Scovill) Dunford. He spent his childhood in East Carbon, Utah, and graduated from East Carbon High School and CEU, then Utah State University with a master’s degree in finance.

He married Iris Miller. The marriage ended in divorce.

Mr. Dunford was employed at First State Bank of Hotchkiss. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his daughter, his black lab Molly and sports. He spent his spare time officiating high school football and basketball.

He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Mott and her husband Nathanial of Lakewood; a sister and her husband, Shirley and Bert Pressett of Orem, Utah; a niece, Lori; two nephews, Chad Dunford and his wife Leanne of Orem, Utah, and Jeremy of Cedar City, Utah; and a sister-in-law, Kaye Manhart of Orem, Utah.

Mr. Dunford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Dunford.

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Community Calendar Final Advent mini-concert Wednesday, December 14

FREE HEALTH CLINIC FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cedaredge High School. Also application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid. For an appointment call Sarah, 8749517.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m., Delta Center for Performing Arts.

HOTCHKISS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Hotchkiss High School.

HOTCHKISS K-8 K-2 WINTER CONCERT, 6 p.m., in the gym.

Thursday, December 15

CRAWFORD SCHOOL’S WINTER PROGRAM, 6 p.m., at the school.

PAONIA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND/CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Paonia High School commons.

CRAWFORD AREA GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE WORKING GROUP MEETING, 1:30 p.m., Delta County annex building, Hotchkiss. Agenda: review of this past season’s habitat work, transplanted birds monitoring, USGS study and review of strategies and tactics in the conservation plan. Also joint lek count effort for next spring and a volunteer work day to install perch deterrents on fences around the seeps. Public invited.

For more information, call Doug Homan, 872-2175.

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

Come early for hamburgers and hot dogs. This week progressive is 56 numbers for $327, blue is 51 numbers and grey is 53 numbers for $250. For more information, call 527-6252.

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

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

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

December 16 & 17

“THE WIZARD OF OZ,” 7 p.m., Cedaredge High School. $5 for adults and $2 for students through 12th grade. Presented by Cedaredge elementary, middle school gifted and talented and general education students.

Friday, December 16

OLATHE MIRACLE AND MAIN STREET PARADE AND VISIT WITH SANTA, 5:30 p.m. Parade line-up at 5 p.m. on Highway 50 Business Loop in front of Olathe High School. Heads west on Main Street, south on Church Street and east on Highway 348 ending at Olathe American Legion Post 24 where kids of all ages can talk to Santa. Also chili dinner offered by Olathe Rebekah’s at Legion Hall. For more information, call Olathe Activities Department, 323-6006.

Saturday, December 17

SANTA VISITS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hotchkiss Fire Station, 195 West Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss. Everyone welcome.

DELTA HUBWHEELER SQUARE DANCE CLUB MEETS, 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School, 1050 Hastings Street, Delta. Mainstream. Christmas dance. New dancers welcome. Announced Plus tips and one Round between tips. Club caller is Larry Schulz. Cuer is Maxine Springer. Prerounds/instructions at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Loren, 970-249-4858 or Gwen, 970-856-4157.

LIVE NATIVITY AND COMMUNITY CAROLS CHORUS, 5-7 p.m., near the chapel, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. All welcome to sing or to view. Park at Visitors Center and follow luminary lighted path to the stable. To drive through: enter West Chapel drive and exit at machine shop. For more information, call Jo Ann Price, 835-3065. Sponsored by Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

LIVE NATIVITY AND CHILI SUPPER, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1000 Pioneer Road, Delta. Performances at 6 and 7 p.m. Chili dinner begins 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE, 7-10 p.m., Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta. Music by North Fork Country. Coffee and lemonade provided. $4 at the door. Bring a snack to share. For more information, call 874-0923.

Sunday, December 18

SACRED HEART CHOIR FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m.; music begins at 6:30 p.m.; refreshments served afterwards at Sacred Heart Church, 3rd and North Fork, Paonia.

Tuesday, December 20

ADVENT MINI-CONCERT, 12:10-12:55 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer streets, Delta. Public invited. For more information, call Nyla, 874-9485 or St. Luke’s, 874-9489.

Today’s concert: Singer and guitarist, Jeri Arbaney, performs.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. MICHAELS MEETINGS, 1st and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rear of St. Michael’s Church. For more information, call Juan Pablo Gallegos, 314-3602.

Wednesday, December 21

CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF HOWARD BERKMAN with Mike Gwinn and the North Fork Flyers, The Strolling Scones, Big Bottom with Johnny O and friends and others, 7 p.m., Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia. Silent auction and donations for a music scholarship.

Thursday, December 22

DARK NIGHT with author Craig Childs, 7 p.m., Paradise Theatre.

Multimedia presentation of spoken word, music, and images with live musicians and transition into a DJ Smyth dance party celebrating the longest night.

Sunday, December 25

FREE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER, 12 noon-2 p.m., Hotchkiss Senior Center. Volunteers bring salads and desserts by 11 a.m.

FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER, 12 noon-2 p.m., Stolte Shed, Pioneer Town, Cedaredge. Bring a salad or dessert if possible. For more information, call Jo Ann Price, 835-3065.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER, 12 noon-3 p.m., fellowship hall, Delta United Methodist Church. Free. No donations for meals accepted.

Saturday, December 31

THE GREAT GATSBY NEW YEAR’S EVE GATHERING, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Blue Sage Center, Paonia.

Tuesday, January 3

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. MICHAELS MEETINGS, 1st and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rear of St. Michael’s Church. For more information, call Juan Pablo Gallegos, 314-3602.

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Singer and guitarist Jeri Arbaney will perform at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5th and Palmer in Delta, Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. The public is invited to spend the lunch hour enjoying this special holiday performance. This is the fourth and last of the annual Advent mini-concerts scheduled for this season.

Jeri Arbaney, born and raised on the outskirts of Erie, Pa., became interested in music at age five when her mother started teaching her piano on an old pump organ. Throughout her school years, Jeri was always involved in band, choir and talent shows, as well as participating musically in her church. At age 11 she shared a new interest in guitar with a schoolmate, who later became part of their duo, Fireshadow.

They performed in the Glenwood Springs area during the mid ‘80s.

After moving to the Delta area in the late ‘80s, Jeri continued her music aspirations as a solo artist. She also performed with local groups Surrender, Lost & Found, and Peculiar People, singing backup and playing the keyboard. Around 1990 she formed the Christian band Parable, performing on acoustic/electric guitars and keyboard. She

also served as the group’s main lead singer.

Currently Arbaney has “returned to her roots” and is singing and playing solo once again. Inspired during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s by such artists as Gordon Lightfoot, Joan Baez and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, her heart has always been singing to the accompaniment of her acoustic guitar.

She enjoys performing old hymns and vintage songs with a fresh new feel using her own unique folksy style. Her original

song collection entwines her belief in the Living God with her personal life experiences. She has received two “honorable mention” awards for her original compositions, placing in the top 10 percent at the national level.

Her message is in her songs, and she is available for performances by calling 835-8208 or by email at Support@j-marproducts.com.

Contact Nyla Storch at 874-9485 or call St. Luke’s at 874-9489 if you have questions.

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Community dance features North Fork Country Dance to the music of North Fork Country Saturday, Dec. 17, at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Everyone is invited to join the fun from 7 to 10 p.m. Coffee and lemonade will be provided; please bring a snack to share. The cost is $4 at the door. For more information, call 8740923.

Keep Christmas in your heart all year long Christmas is a feeling, and the Del-Rose Chorus wishes you a joyful Christmas season and the hope that you will keep that feeling throughout the coming year. It has been a great year for the chorus as they sang for many different organizations. In addition to their annual show, they also sang for Main in Motion, the Delta Block Party,

Altrusa, the Elks, the Delta Christian Church Women’s Tea and many more performances in the past year.

Chorus members love to sing, entertain and create happy and wondrous moments for our audience. Guests are welcome at rehearsals — the women love to show and teach their barbershop/ four-part harmony craft.

So let one of your New Year resolutions be to stop by a Del-Rose Chorus rehearsal on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Methodist Church. Join this funloving group for a great singing rehearsal.

For more information on the Del-Rose Chorus, log on to www. delrosechorus.org or call 256-9763.

Class will help you give up tobacco Delta County Memorial Hospital is offering the tobacco cessation class series “FreshStart” beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 6-7 p.m. Come to these positive, supportive group sessions, facilitated by an instructor. Over the course of four weeks, the instructor will work with you to develop a plan for tobacco cessation.

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. Assistance with nicotine replacement will also be available.

The classes are FREE and you must pre-register by calling 874-2412.

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Book signing party lined up for Dec. 17 Find the perfect gift and have it personalized for Christmas! The Museum of the West, 462 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, is hosting a book signing event featuring the best of local authors on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is a fund raiser for the museum and holiday cookies and light refreshments will be served.

Enjoy Christmas train show with your family The Grand Valley Model Railroad Club Christmas Train Show is underway at the Cross Orchards Historic Site in Grand Junction. Enjoy the show Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 23 and 24; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This operating H0 display depicts the Rio Grande Railroad as it traveled from Denver

to Salt Lake City, with emphasis on the railroads in the mountains of the Western Slope of Colorado. An additional N Scale layout will be running. Static displays, railroad art and videos will also be displayed.

The cost is $4 for adults, $1 for children under the age of 12, and $7 for a family. Cross Orchards Historic Site is located at 3073 F Road.

For more information, call 523-5990.

Some of the authors who will participate in the signing are: Sally Crum, author of “People of the Red Earth: American Indians of Colorado,” “Race to the Moonrise,” and “Race to the River.”

Laurena Mayne Davis, editor, “Monumental Majesty: 100 years of the Colorado National Monument” and author of “125 People, 125 Years: Grand Junction’s Story.”

Robert B. Elliot, author of “Real Glider Replicas, Build and Fly the First Flyers, and Inventing Flight.”

Dr. John Foster, author of “Jurassic West: The Dinosaurs of the Morrison Formation and their World.”

Rebecca Hale, New York Times bestselling mystery writer, author of “How to Wash a Cat,” “Nine Lives Last Forever,” “How to Moon a Cat” and, the soon to be released, “Adrift on St. John.”

Carroll Multz, author of “Justice Denied” and “Deadly Deception.”

Robert Silbernagel, author of newly released “Troubled Trails: The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of the Utes from Colorado” and “Dinosaur Stalkers: Tracking Dinosaur Discoveries of Western Colorado and Eastern Utah.”

Come in and meet your favorite authors and get that special oneof-a-kind gift. For information call David Bailey, 242-0971 ext. 215.

Try your hand at Tae Kwon Do Bill Heddles Recreation Center offers Tae Kwon Do on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 to 8 p.m. This class is taught

by Ed Langrand. The class focuses on flexibility, agility and strength, and is a great class for ages nine and up. The cost is $30 for eight classes or a $5 drop-in fee. For more information, call the rec center at 874-0923.

Tuesday, January 10

“FRESHSTART” TOBACCO CESSATION CLASS SERIES, 6-7 p.m., Delta County Memorial Hospital. Positive, supportive group sessions facilitated by an instructor. Classes free, but pre-register by calling, 874-2412.

Tuesday, January 17

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. MICHAELS MEETINGS, 1st and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., rear of St. Michael’s Church. For more information, call Juan Pablo Gallegos, 314-3602.

Items for the Community Calendar may be faxed to 874-4424, mailed to P.O. Box 809, Delta, CO 81416 or emailed to: editor@deltacountyindependent.com

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Our Pastor is the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,

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Our mission is to “commemorate the word and works of our Master [Christ Jesus] which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.” (Mary Baker Eddy)

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Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (children up to age 20) Wednesday Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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Dear City of Delta Utility Customer, Effective January 2012, The City of Delta will be converting from three utility billing cycles to one utility billing cycle. All utility bills will be mailed out on the 10th of each month and will be due the 30th of that month.

Utility customers that are currently billed on the 20th of each month will receive their normal bill in December which covers the period of November 14 through December 15. On January 10 these customers will receive a prorated bill for the period of December 16 through January 3. This bill will be due January 30.

Utility customers that are currently billed on the 30th of each month will receive their normal bill in December which covers the period of November 22 through December 23. On January 10 these customers will receive a prorated bill for the period of December 24 through January 3. This bill will be due January 30.

If you have any questions, please call the utility billing department at 874-7908.

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Pearl Harbor recalled at Delta event Delta Dec. 7 with ceremonies conducted by The 70th anniversary Lee Marts VFW Post and of the attack on Pearl Auxiliary #3571.

Harbor was observed in Patriotic music trib-

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utes, color guard and honor guard services performed by the Delta High School Junior ROTC cadets, and cast-

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Memorial wreaths were cast into the Gunnison Photo by Hank Lohmeyer River at the conclusion Cadets of the Delta High School Junior ROTC pro- of the Pearl Harbor Day gram perform a three-volley salute. observance.

ing of memorial wreaths into the Gunnison River highlighted the service.

Linda Stahly recounted the damage inflicted on an unsuspecting America as its fleet lay at anchor that Sunday morning: 2,335 military and 68 civilian dead; USS Arizona among five battleships sunk; and the utter shock experienced by the nation.

Mike Stahly said that experience ended America’s age of isolation and that Dec. 7, 1941, remains today, even in the shadow of the 9/11 attacks 10 years ago, a forceful reminder of the need for eternal vigilance in defense of America.

Among those attending the observance was county emergency man-

ager Rob Fiedler. He recalled how his father, a pilot, was transferred to Pearl after the attack and flew at the Battle of

Midway. At his dad’s urging, he has not missed attending a Pearl Harbor remembrance in 60 years.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Delta’s Lee Marts VFW Post and Auxiliary #3571 hosted the Pearl Harbor Day observance.

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Health clinic will have a new home

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The Needlerock Family Health Clinic will close on property in Crawford for a permanent location.

The news was announced at the Crawford Town Council meeting on Dec. 7. Realtor Liz Heidrick said the clinic, founded and operated by nurse practitioner Jenny Mitchell, wants to move a modular office building onto a seven and a half acre lot at 375 Elm Avenue.

The clinic wanted to make sure a commercial water tap and a sewer tap would be available for purchase. Mayor Jim Crook said both would

be available. The commercial water tap costs $2,875, the sewer tap $2,500. Bruce Bair, public works director, said the water line would come from Elm Avenue and the sewer line from either the Spruce Lane alley or Elm. The property will be accessed from Spruce Lane.

Because applications and fees for the taps, plus a sketch plan, have to be presented to the council for approval, Heidrick will move the closing on the property until after the Jan. 4 Crawford Town Council meeting.

The 30 by 40-foot modular will be on a permanent concrete foundation.

Santa returns to Hotchkiss Saturday Photo by Kathy Browning

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Santa returns to the Hotchkiss Fire Station on Saturday, Dec. 17, to hear children’s Christmas wishes in a warm, friendly and noncommercial setting.

Santa will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the station,

located at 195 W. Hotchkiss Ave. in Hotchkiss.

Tour the station and see the fire trucks and other equipment. Enjoy refreshments and small gifts for the kids. The visit is hosted by Hotchkiss Fire District, Hotchkiss Marshal’s Office and the Town of Hotchkiss.

Santa delights kids in Hotchkiss Santa Claus made last Saturday a wonderful day for 117 kids who were invited to attend the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party. Next to Santa on the right are huge bags with gifts specifically selected for each child. Another 44 bags with gifts were prepared for babies and 21 gift certificates were given to kids in middle school. A total of 182 children will have a very special Christmas thanks to the generosity of donors and the volunteers who wrapped all the presents, decorated Memorial Hall and entertained the kids during the party. There are more photos on page B4.

Foundry casts centennial globe Lands End casts 12-ft. globe for Tulsa Rotary Club

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Motorists from Paonia to Tulsa had quite a sight when the truck with a 12-foot bronze globe drove by. The globe was cast at Lands End Sculpture Center in Paonia and began its journey to Tulsa on Nov. 30.

The globe went over Vail Pass and through the Eisenhower Tunnel escorted by the Colorado State Patrol. “We measured and measured and finally determined that it would go through the Eisenhower Tunnel with about two inches to spare,” Mary Zim-

merman said. She and her husband Bob are the founders of Lands End Sculpture Center. They’ve been doing projects like this for 40 years, 21 of those years in Paonia.

The globe and four accompanying statues were commissioned by the Rotary Club of Tulsa in honor of their centennial coming up in 2015. The remaining statues will arrive in Tulsa by the end of December. They will join the globe at the downtown Rotary Plaza by spring 2012. The centennial celebration is starting a few years early!

Sculptors Jay O’Meilia and David Nunneley collaborated on the project.

Creating the bronze globe has been in the works at Lands End Sculpture Center for over a year and a half.

“It was a very exciting project,” Mary said.

So big in fact, Tulsa city engineers took quite a time deciding how they were going to support the globe. It weighs 2,000 pounds.

“We were not hesitant about building it and creating the structure that will hold it up, but they were worried about it blowing over,” Mary said.

For the trip, the globe was secured with big industrial tie downs that were ratcheted tight. They built a cradle for the globe on the truck and supports around the edges. “Aside from that it was just free on top of the truck,” Mary said.

The globe is made of 400 pieces. “[The sculptors] worked with somebody who uses a laser scanner system. They took a globe and scanned it. And then used a three-dimensional milling machine. Then they put clay on it to finish it,” Bob Zimmerman explained. “They did the model in a big studio in Tulsa. Mary went down and made a mold of their originals.” She came back with the hundreds of pieces that would create the globe.

“Once we had started, if we would have run it consecutively, it probably would have taken us three weeks to assemble the entire globe,” Mary said. “It has quite an extensive interior to it too.”

There is a pipe structure

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The load was wide and heavy. The 2,000-pound globe has a 12foot diameter. Lands End Sculpture Center cast the globe and four figures for the Rotary Club of Tulsa. The globe was finished first and arrived in Tulsa the beginning of December. The remaining statues will arrive by the end of the month.

about one-half the way up on the interior. It is honeycombed with pipe for support.”

Bob thanked Marty Zimmerman and his crew for doing excellent work. Peter Barnash drove the globe to the Tulsa site. “He has worked for us many years and he was brave enough to do it,” Mary said.

According to the website for the Tulsa Rotary Club, the “five bronze sculptures will call attention to Tulsa’s volunteer spirit and Rotary’s role

in our community and around the world. This family gathering place will welcome downtown visitors and out-of-town Rotarians.”

The globe represents both Tulsa’s international outreach through businesses, charities and ministries and Rotary International’s presence as the largest service organization in the world with 1.2 million community volunteers in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

NWCC to hold meetings on oil and gas leases Photo by Kathy Browning

This sculpture shows a Rotarian with a student he is mentoring.

Other sculptures cast at Lands End Sculpture Center and headed for Tulsa Rotary Club depict Rotary’s foreign student exchange project, the goal to eradicate polio in the world and bringing safe drinking water to impoverished countries.

NFRIA-WSERC Conservation Center (NWCC) invites the public to learn about the planned leasing for oil and gas development of 22 parcels over 30,000 acres of

Photo by Kathy Browning

Santa has lots of helpers It takes a multitude of volunteers to bring off the North Fork Children’s Christmas Party, and here they are. This year the annual event was held at Memorial Hall in Hotchkiss on Saturday, Dec. 10.

land surrounding the towns of Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford and determine the impact on you and your property The first meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Hotchkiss Senior Citizen Center, 276 West Main, located on the east side of Town Hall.

Last week, the BLM announced that 30,000 acres of land surrounding Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford, as well as the Paonia Reservoir, have been nominated for oil and gas leasing. Local conservation groups will be hosting a series of public meetings in Hotchkiss, Crawford and Paonia to answer questions and gather input for the Jan. 9 deadline for public comments.

The meetings will include a presentation on BLM’s oil and gas leasing process as well as detailed maps and parcel descriptions. According to NWCC, this has the potential

to change the North Fork Valley forever, and NWCC invites people to come to one of the three meeting and let your voice be heard.

Come and tell us how a nearby parcel to be leased could impact you, your family, your property, your water and your livelihood.

The second meeting will be at Paonia Town Hall Community Room on Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 6:30-8 p.m.

The third meeting will be at the Crawford Town Hall Community Room on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m.

For more information about the leases go to the BLM website at http://www.blm.gov/co/ st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/ ufo.html and scroll down to the third entry from the bottom of the page.

For more information about the meetings contact Barbara Silverman at NWCC 527-5307 ext. 202 or Daniel Feldman at Citizens For A Healthy Community at 527-4160.

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Tribute concert to honor life of Howard Berkman On Wednesday, Dec 21, at 7p.m. there will be a tribute concert to celebrate the life and music of Howard Berkman.

Berkman, who’s music was a great staple to the western Colorado and

Paonia scene, passed away rather suddenly at the end of October.

But this concert is not a memorial, as such, but rather a joyous celebration of music performed by many musicians who loved his music, and played and performed with him.

The line-up for the evening, in order of appearance, is Mojo, Mike Meadows and Devon Meyers, Mike Gwinn and the Northfork Flyers, Gus Brett, The Strolling

Scones, Paul Frazier, Big Bottom with Johnny O. and Friends and Midnight Mesa.

The event is free and there will be a silent auction and a donation jar for a scholarship fund to be set up in Berkman’s name. Come out and join in this jam-packed evening of music at the Blue Sage, celebrating the life and music of Howard Berkman.

For more information, call Mike Gwinn at 5273424 or the Blue Sage.

Enjoy Christmas dinner in Hotchkiss Volunteers who want to help are asked to be Staff Writer Come enjoy a commu- at the Hotchkiss Senior nity Christmas Dinner Center by 11 a.m. on Dec. 25 from 12-2 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Senior Center, Cedar Drive and Main Street.

Larry Jakubiak and the North Fork Valley In the article, “Entire Restaurant are preparing Buck Creek Ranch will the main entree and all not be conveyed to U.S.” the fixin’s for dinner. But, in the Dec. 7 issue, page as in past years, volun- B1, it incorrectly stated, teers are asked to bring “Included in the conveysalads and desserts. ance will be the cabin and Everyone is welcome hilltop area which could at this great event. The be used for picnicking.”

Christmas Dinner is And also the photo capfree. tion stated, “will include this hilltop setting with a cabin.”

If the land exchange is approved, the cabin will be moved.

We regret the error.

BY KATHY BROWNING

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

Photo by Kathy Browning

Striking photography Sandy Williamson of Paonia brought her horse photography to the Creamery Arts Center on Friday, Dec. 9. She took the photos while attending a workshop in Sante Fe last July. Williamson is a member of the Delta Fine Arts Association, the Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association and Black Canyon Camera Club. Art by the Delta Fine Arts Association, the Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association and Dani Tupper and her students will be on display until Jan. 9.

Seasonal road closures along Gunnison Gorge The Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area implemented seasonal road closures on about 17,570 acres within the Gunnison sage grouse

Gingerbread House winners announced

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BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The winning entries in the Gingerbread House Competition will be on display at various Paonia businesses through December.

The winners were announced this weekend at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia.

People’s Choice — Neighborly Neighbors.

Team — Neighborly Neighbors, first place; Teamo Supremo, second; and Team Elsewhere, third.

Adult — Christel Pretorius, first; Sarah Sauter, second; and Chelsea Weber, third.

Child — Ryan and Amelia Gladbach, first; Lucas Dunn, second; and Grace Ramsey, third.

See photos on B4.

area of critical environmental concern.

Under the annual closures, C-77, Black Ridge and Red Canyon Road are closed to motorized and mechanical uses effective immediately through April 30, 2012. Signs are posted to notify the public of closures in these key-access areas.

The closures are intended to protect sensitive Gunnison sage grouse habitat, reduce stress and disturbance to wintering deer and elk herds and protect soils from excessive erosion and damage. Areas affected by the road clo-

sures include portions of Black Ridge and Fruitland Mesas east of the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, west of the Black Canyon Road, south of the Smith Fork drainage and north of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

All of the affected areas will remain open to non-motorized recreation such as hiking and horseback riding.

The BLM staff appreciates your cooperation with this effort to protect this special area. For additional information, contact the BLM at 970240-5300.

Paonia chamber elects new board

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

Last Wednesday evening the members of the Paonia Chamber of Commerce met and elected five new board members.

They are Sarah Sauter, Jim Brett, Karen Good,

Ulli Lange and Frederick Zimmer.

The new members join those currently serving Alexis Halbert, Callie West, Betsy Marston, Larry Garrett, Ethel Garrett and Greg Peterson.

The election of officers will take place at the chamber’s first meeting in 2012 on Thursday, Jan. 5. The time and location of the meeting will be announced later.

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All Star pick Kelsey Spadafora, a member of the Hotchkiss High School Dance Team which took second place at the state competition on Dec. 10, was selected to be on the 2011 Spirit All Star Team.

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Second in state The Hotchkiss High School dance team did well in the state 3A Spirit POM competition, held Dec. 9-10 at the Denver Coliseum. The team earned the second place trophy in the POM division. Pictured, from the left, are: (back) coach Stephanie Neff, Madison Milner, Isabel Silverstein, AnnaLee Dutton, Becca Pachl and coach Michelle Sparks; (front) Kursten Keeler, Aleksus Wilson, Mariah Hafley, and Kelsey Spadafora.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Occupy Wall Street experience makes local man ‘proud to be an American’

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

This Saturday, Dec. 17, is the three-month anniversary for the Occupy Wall Street movement for social and economic justice.

Occupy demonstrations have happened around the world. Perhaps you have wished you could be a part of Occupy Wall Street. One man from the North Fork Valley recently had that opportunity.

Robert “Justy” Justman of Paonia went to New York City to visit a friend from college last month.

Among the things they decided to do was to see the 9/11 Memorial and the Occupy Wall Street demonstration.

Their first stop was the 9/11 Memorial. “I thought it was amazingly powerful, and whoever made that design really nailed it,” Justman said.

The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) site was just a couple of blocks away from the 9/11 Memorial and

Photo by Terrance Howson

Justy Justman, a local North Fork Valley farmer, visited New York City recently. He spent several hours observing what was happening at the Occupy Wall Street demonstration. also close to Wall Street.

The Occupiers were in privately owned Zuccotti Park. The developers who own the park allowed the Occupiers to stay. “Since I was there, Mayor Bloomberg has kicked them out,” Justman said.

During the four hours he and his friend were in the park, Justman carried a sign on behalf of farmers. Because of that he

was interviewed by members of the media.

“I think they liked having a diverse group there.

There weren’t any other farmers.

“It seemed to me it was a bunch of ordinary Americans of all kinds that were really happy to be there exercising their right of free speech. It wasn’t an angry atmosphere at all. It was pretty happy and peo-

ple were talking to everybody,” he noted. “It was a really, really nice, intelligent group of people.”

Asked if most of the people were unemployed workers, Justman responded, “There’s really no way of telling that unless you interviewed people. My guess is they weren’t a bunch of unemployed people, but let me say this. Occupy Wall Street people at the very beginning made a couple of decisions. One, they would remain leaderless. And another was that they wouldn’t reject anyone who came along.

So that has pros and cons.

I thought there were three different types of people there.

“There were the original Occupy Wall Street people whose issues are that we have the record wealth disparity that we have ever had in the history of the United States right now,” Justman said.

“That the upper, upper incomes who have the big-

Wealth distribution fueling debate

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

One of the topics on people’s minds in Paonia and elsewhere concerns the lop-sided distribution of wealth in the United States and what that means for now and the future. The Occupy Wall Street movement has people thinking about what kind of country the United States has become.

Don Foster of Paonia has given the DCI a postcard showing the wealth distribution in two countries, the U.S. and Sweden. The statistics were

printed in the Tampa Bay Times. Their source was the “Building a Better America” survey by Norton and Ariely.

Wealth is defined as “not your income but what you already have, basically anything you own that is worth money: real estate, stocks, bonds, bank deposits and personal goods.”

In the full article which can be read online at www.tampabay.com/ specials/2010/graphics/ wealth-graphics, pie charts showed that 84 percent of U.S. wealth is owned by just 20 percent

of the total population.

The next 20 percent level of the population owns 11 percent of the wealth. So, the top 40 percent of the population owns 95 percent of total U.S. wealth.

The middle level owns 4 percent of the wealth.

The bottom 40 percent owns just 0.3 percent of the wealth in the U.S. In Sweden looking at the five 20 percent levels, wealth distribution is more balanced. The top 20 percent own 38 percent of Sweden’s wealth, the next level 21 percent, the middle level 18 percent, the fourth level 15

Photo by Kathy Browning

Inspiring music Jan Tuin directs the North Fork Community Chorus and Orchestra presenting Handel’s Messiah. Gretchen Nicholoff conducted the Hallelujah Chorus. Sunday’s performance was at the North Fork Baptist Church in Paonia. Admission was by donation for the church’s piano maintenance fund.

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percent and the bottom level 11 percent.

The article points out that how most Americans think wealth is distributed in the U.S., does not match the reality of the actual statistics.

“They have brought the gest share of wealth that they have ever had are country’s attention to cerbeing taxed at historically tain things and I think they low rates. While the Tea have done some good.”

Parties were complaining about the federal government, [the Occupiers] are saying the federal government is in the pocket of corporations. So, they are taking it one step further.”

Secondly, he saw a great diversity of people expressing themselves by carrying signs. Justman believed a third group was made up of homeless, those who have nowhere to go, or those who just want to go wherever the party is.

He also saw a lot of May your spirits be lifted at tourists. “They came by this special time of year, and and to me they seemed to may you enjoy much good fortune in the year ahead. be quite favorable to the opinions being expressed.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE Delta County Boards & Commissions Appointments 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 31st of each year.

Delta County Airport Advisory Board: Three (3) positions available to serve three (3) year terms which will expire on January 31, 2015. One (1) appointee shall be a user at the Blake Field Airport, one (1) appointee shall be a user at the North Fork Airport, and one (1) appointee shall serve in an At-Large capacity. Airport Advisory Board members will consult with and advise the BoCC and Local Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s) on issues concerning the development and operations of the County’s two airports.

CEMETERY BOARDS: Cedaredge Cemetery Board: One (1) Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Cedaredge area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire January 31, 2018.

Cory Cemetery Board: Three (3) Board vacancies exist for representatives from the Cory area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire on January 31, 2018.

Crawford Cemetery Board: One (1) Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Crawford area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire on January 31, 2018.

Eckert Cemetery Board: One (1) Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Eckert area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire on January 31, 2018.

Hotchkiss Cemetery Board: One (1) Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Hotchkiss area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire on January 31, 2018.

Paonia Cemetery Board: One (1) Board vacancy exists for a representative from the Paonia area to serve a six (6) year term which will expire on January 31, 2018.

Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee: Four (4) Committee vacancies exist in the following categories: One (1) low income in-dividual or their representative; one (1) government official or its representative; and two (2) members of business, industry, labor, religious, law enforcement, education, or other major groups of interest in the community served. Applicants will be appointed to one (1) year terms. Duties include review of the County’s annual CSBG Application, Mid-year, and year-end reports.

Delta County Public Library Board: Two (2) positions are available to serve on the Delta County Public Library Board due to resignations. Both Terms will expire on January 31, 2016. One (1) is for a Board member representing the Hotchkiss area and one (1) is for a Board member serving in an at-large capacity. Applications are available at the District libraries and on the District website, www.deltalibraries.org Return applications to a library or mail to: Board President Delta County Libraries Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 858, Delta, CO 81416.

PLANNING COMMITTEES: Crawford Planning Committee: Three (3) vacancies exist for the Crawford Area Planning Committee.

Each appointee will serve a three (3) year term which will expire 1/31/2015. Duties include the review of planning proposals from the Crawford area.

Delta County Planning Commission: Applications are being accepted from citizens interested in serving a three (3) year term on the Delta County Planning Commission which will expire January 31, 2015.

One (1) Representative is needed from the Paonia area and one (1) representative is needed for the Delta area position. 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.

Leroux Creek Planning Committee: Four (4) vacancies exist for the Leroux Creek Area Planning Committee. Three (3) to serve a three (3) year term which will expire January 31, 2015. One (1) to fill a vacancy due to a resignation which has a term due to expire January 31, 2014. Duties include reviewing planning proposals for the Leroux Creek area.

North Fork Planning Committee: One (1) vacancy exist for the North Fork Area Planning Committee due to a resignation. This term will expire 1/31/2013. Duties include reviewing planning proposals for the North Fork area.

Surface Creek Planning Committee: Two (2) vacancies exists on the Surface Creek Planning Committee with a three (3) year term which will expire January 31, 2015.

Region 10 Board of Directors: Two (2) positions are available to serve two (2) year terms each which will expire on January 31, 2014. Region 10 is a voluntary association of local governments and businesses to provide its members with a vehicle of regional cooperation.

Region 10 Business Loan Fund Committee: Two (2) positions are available to serve which will expire on January 31, 2014.

Delta County Tourism Cabinet: Two (2) vacancies exist on the Delta County Tourism Cabinet with a three (3) year term which will expire January 31, 2015. One (1) position is available to serve in an at large capacity and one (1) position is available to represent the Surface Creek area. Tourism industry or agency representation is required. The Tourism Cabinet meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM. The Cabinet is responsible for developing an annual tourism marketing plan and for the administration of funds derived from the County Lodging Tax. Youth Shooting Sports Advisory Committee: 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. Three (3) positions are available to serve three (3) year terms which will expire January 31, 2015. One (1) position will represent the Delta Area, One will represent the North Fork Area and one (1) will represent the Surface Creek Area.

Please submit a letter of interest to the Delta County Board of Commissioners, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 227, Delta, Colorado, 81416, Attention Carolyn Clemens on or before Friday, December 30, 2011. Please state your qualifications, if required and which board/commission you are interested in serving on.

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Christmas events charm, inspire the North Fork

JV Basketball at Montrose, 6:00, 7:30 p.m.; Boys C Team Basketball at Cedaredge, 4:00 p.m.

Wrestling at Warrior Classic; Varsity Basketball at Bank of the West Tournament in Delta; JV Basketball Tournament at Cedaredge.

Wrestling at Warrior Classic; Varsity Basketball at Bank of the West Tournament in Delta; JV Basketball Tournament in Cedaredge.

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Varsity Wrestling at Warrior Classic; Varsity Basketball at Bank of the West Tournament in Delta; End of First Semester.

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E-mail ads to: ads@deltacountyindependent.com Neighborly Neighbors won first place as a team in the Gingerbread House contest at the Blue Sage. They also were the People’s Choice. This is a replica of the home of Arlene Porteus on Lamborn Mesa. Below left, is the gingerbread house by Ryan and Amelia Gladbach who won first place in the children category.

On the right, is Theo Zimmer enjoying the colorful gingerbread houses.

Six-year old Lulu Adams tells Santa what she would like for Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with kids at the Blue Sage Center on Dec. 10.

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Carol Kwiatkowski (center) helps her children (left to right) Natasha and Harper Eckert decorate their cookie houses with icing and candy.

LOCAL NEWS

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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BLM seeks comments on oil, gas lease sale 30,000 acres in 22 parcels in North Fork in April 2012 sale The Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office will accept comments concerning an environmental assessment on 22 proposed oil and gas parcels for the Aug. 9, 2012, quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

“An environmental assessment for the leases gives the public an opportunity to submit specific comments on potential parcels. The field office

staff will review the comments and incorporate the public input into the environmental assessment,” said Barb Sharrow, Uncompahgre Field Office manager.

The Uncompahgre Field Office will evaluate parcels near Paonia, Hotchkiss, Somerset and Crawford. Approximately 30,000 acres are nominated, of which about 900 acres are private surface with the remainder located on federal surface lands. Maps of the parcels are posted online at www.blm.gov/co/st/en/ BLM_Information/nepa/ ufo.html.

“In order for a company to develop an oil or gas lease, additional

site-specific environmental analysis regarding air, water, wildlife, recreation, historic and cultural resources must be undertaken before an Application for Permit to Drill is issued” said Sharrow.

During this environmental review, the public has 30 days to submit information regarding the proposed parcels. Comments must be submitted in writing by Jan. 9, 2012, to the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: Oil and Gas Lease Sale, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401, fax 240-5368 or co_ufo_leasing@blm.gov.

As part of leasing reform, BLM field offices with proposed leases are

Poignant music video by the Strolling Scones is released

BY KATHY BROWNING Staff Writer

The audience at the packed Blue Sage Center in Paonia last Friday night saw the debut of a music video by the Strolling Scones.

The music video of the title cut on the Scones new CD, “Something Happening In The Air,” was created by David Jacobson of Word and Pictures.

Helen Highwater of the Strolling Scones says the CD is receiving a lot of airplay in Europe where it was released before it’s premiere in the U.S. If the reaction of the Blue Sage audience is any indication, the song and video deserve much U.S. airplay as well.

Rick Stockton wrote the song which would have been at home in the 1960s as much as it is today with its musical intensity and social commentary.

“Hit the street, touch the ground Feel the tension, hear the sound Smell the fire, you best not stare There’s something happening in the air Something happening in the air It’s a changing world It’s a changing time Gonna turn around Gonna leave the old behind and breath some fresh air Fresh air Keep on moving, look

Photo by Kathy Browning

“Something Happening In The Air” is the title cut from the Strolling Scones new CD and music video. Both were premiered Dec. 9 in the U.S. on the stage at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. From left to right are Rick Stockton, Helen Highwater and Ellen Hutto.

around Things are changing here in town Walls are gone that once were there There’s something happening in the air Something happening in the air From all around they come and go Tryin’ to mend the crack in the status quo But once it’s broke it won’t repair There’s something happening in the air.”

“When I heard the song,” David Jacobson shared, “it just struck a chord. It seemed to all come together when I saw the Occupy [Movement].

When I was thinking how to put it together, it seemed the song was a lot more than just Occupy.

And that’s how I came up with all the scenes from the Civil Rights [Movement]. I went all the way back to the Bonus Army and when Gandhi was teaching it’s all about the non-violent movement.

The thing I came away with when watching all those historical scenes was that I was confused as why the powers that be of the status quo continue to do it. Because throughout history the people have always won.

Good has always won.”

Jacobson added creating the video from news and archived footage was “a labor of love.”

The music video can be seen on the Strolling Scones website or at http://youtu.be/hfhy4VF8rA.

now preparing environmental assessments if needed before each sale to give the public an opportunity to submit comments on potential parcels and allow the BLM to address mitigation. The BLM is mandated to offer lands nominated by the public for oil and gas leasing – provided leasing is an acceptable use of the land as identified in the field office’s resource management plan.

The public will have another opportunity to provide comments on these parcels once the environmental assessment is scheduled to be available in February.

A complete overview of the oil and gas leasing process can be found at www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/ info/newsroom/Energy_ Facts_07/development. html.

Traditional energy development is important in Colorado and accounted for 22,912 jobs along the Western Slope in fiscal year 2010. The State of Colorado received more than $178.6 million in fiscal year 2010 from royalties, rentals and bonus bid payments for all federal minerals, including oil, gas and coal.

Please note that comments and information submitted regarding this project, including email addresses and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review and disclosure.

Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name, email address, or street address from public view or from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by the law. All submissions from organizations

or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives of officials of orga-

nizations or businesses, will be made available for public inspection in their entirety.

Sage-grouse group meets Dec. 15 The Crawford area Gunnison sage-grouse working group will hold its winter meeting on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Delta County annex building in Hotchkiss.

Agenda items include: review of this past seasons habitat work, transplanted birds monitoring, USGS study and review of strategies and tactics in the conservation plan that have been accom-

plished and need to be accomplished in the future. Also to be discussed is a joint lek count effort for next spring and a volunteer work day to install perch deterrents on the fences around the seeps.

The public is invited to attend.

For more information, contact Doug Homan, working group coordinator at 872-2175.

RED FEATHER BOWMEN

Sat., December 17 Indoor Range at Paonia Teen Center Shoot at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Entry fee: One Toy Per Shooter or Cash Donation Come on out and have fun shooting and bring a smile to a child this Christmas!

For more information call 261-6531 or 929-5356

OXBOW MINING, LLC Thanks its employees and area businesses for supporting OXBOW MINING DOLLARS! For each Oxbow Mining Dollar returned, Oxbow Mining, LLC will donate $1.00 to an area food bank. With this effort still going strong, we sincerely thank the following businesses for the over $6,264 returned to date:

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Pioneer skills Second grade students in Hotchkiss got a taste of the pioneer spirit when volunteers helped with Westward Expansion demonstrations. Students were given hand-ons experiences with branding, nail making, roping, homemade biscuits and butter-making. They also made log houses and learned about trading and candle making. The event was organized by second grade teachers Ms. Hill and Miss Hawk, and featured Oscar and Dovie Beck on trading; Darold Hawk on roping; Ira Houseweart on old fashion nail making; the Smith family on branding; Ginger Fisher and Cassandra Shenk on making biscuits; Kristen and Tom Pachl on making butter; Amanda Finlayson, Jessica Kuntz and Lisa Hollembeak on log house making; and Cynthia Houseweart and Beth Myers on candle making.

Old fashioned nail making

Candle making

Stop-N-Save, Gofer, First Colorado National Bank, North Fork Valley Restaurant, Oxygen Plus, DeltaBank Center, West’s Home Center, Weekender Sports, Becky Roberts, Stoney Mesa Family Practice, Delta County Memorial Hospital, US Bank, Christian T. Johnson, DDS, Black Jack’s Auto Recycling, Big John’s Lumber, On the Rocks, Peak Performance Chiropractic, Sol Margaritas, CarQuest, The Diner, Shell Petroleum, Farmer Frank’s, Lincoln Elementary, Abrasive Edge, Benson Brothers, Monument Oil, 2nd Edition, Hair Design Studio, City Market, Town of Hotchkiss, Hotchkiss Rentals, Delta U-Haul, Delta Pawn, Tri-R-Liquors, Ace Hardware, Delirious Liquors, Cedaredge Chiropractic, North Fork Family Dentistry, USPS, MacDaddy Motorworx, Don’s Market, Ribbons & Roses Antique Mall, Sylvia’s Styling Salon, Renfrow Family Partnership, Delta County Independent, Desperado, ADR Fencing, Cedaredge Pharmacy, Family Physicians, Walmart Montrose, Cuttin’ Loose, Duckworks, Inc., Hays Drug, Modern Appliance, Farnsworth Construction, Paonia Farm & Home Supply, Anderson Farm Supply, Home Town Café, Randall Fisher, CPA, Joe’s Property Care, High Country Shopper, Home Depot, ETSS LLC, Baker’s Transmission, Cedaredge Foodtown, Dependable Lumber, Rogers Mesa Store, Sawmill Outlet, Double J Disposal, Lasting Impressions, CEO Accounting, First State Bank of Colorado, Thirty One Gifts, Maranatha Fellowship, Ken Wilson Insurance, NF Bank Center, Kwiki Tire, Family Dollar, Sonic, Lewis & Co CPAs PC, Mesa Liquor, Paonia Cleaners, Back Country Coffee, Lily & Rose, Ashley Owens, Hoolie’s Place, Sudsy Duds Laundry, Stone Mountain Systems, Silver State Shell, Paonia State Bank, Leroux Creek Nursery, Cindy Davis Massage, Gloria Constancio, Tuin Glass, Colorado West Ophthalmology, Kevin Parks Insurance, Homestead Market, Delta County Federal Credit Union, Jeans Westerner, North Fork Medical Clinic, Delta Food Pantry, Coaltrain Coffee House, Paonia Auto, High Country Gardens, Paonia Liquors, Connie’s Family Restaurant, Orval’s Used Cars, St. Michael’s Church, Moonshine Liquors, City Market - Delta, Starvin’ Arvin’s, B & T Auto Service, Theresa M. Cowell, Short Branch Liquor, Wal-Mart-Delta, Kut & Klip Barbers, Hotchkiss Automotive, Paonia Post Office, Black Canyon Café, North Fork Dentistry, Earthworms, Mike & Christy Dumond, J P Palmerro, Bresnan Communications, Subway/T&L Sandwiches, La Casa Victorian, Subway-Paonia, Rev. Earl Douglas, Lee McAdams, DDS, Needful Things, Amerigas, Alan B. Ridgway, DDS, Lilly’s (Glenwood Springs), Flying Fork Café, Consolidated Finance Corp., Grand Junction Western Wear, Rain Crow Farms CSA, Durango Antique Market, Hi Fashion Fabrics, Orchard Valley Farms/ Black Bridge Winery, North Fork Vision Center, Cedaredge Elementary School, CAWS, Surface Creek Bank, Summers Rocky Mt. Motors, Dr. Dave Noffsinger.

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Eagles win Delta Invite

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Paonia placed wrestlers in 13 weight classes to win the annual Delta Panther Wrestling Tournament. Paonia scored 233 points, with Olathe placing second with 159 points; Delta placed third with 158 points.

Of the 10 teams to compete, Paonia was the only 2A team on the mat.

The Eagles entered the season as the top-ranked 2A team in the state.

Adrien Lopez (138), Kyler Bear (160), Morgan Rieder (195) and Myles Cumpston (220) all placed first. Lopez pinned Christian Keith of Coal Ridge and Troy Rose of Olathe, then defeated Delta senior Irvin Hernandez in a 7-4 decision to claim the championship.

Bear also pinned his way to the championship round, defeating

Hotchkiss senior Polo Ibarra in a close, 7-6 win.

Bear’s only loss this season was to undefeated Jessie Hoffschneider of Grand Junction, who is ranked No. 2 in state 5A competition.

Cumpston pinned Coal Ridge freshman Brandon Grey in 15 seconds to advance to the final round, where he pinned David Mendoza of Hotchkiss in 2:30.

Rieder, a junior, remains undefeated this season. On Saturday, he pinned Ely Fritchman of Cedaredge in 1:55, then went three and a half rounds with Saul Cerros of Rifle before getting the pin.

Freshman 120-pounder Jesse Reed wasn’t on this year’s “freshmen to watch” list, but he should be. Reed placed second at Delta, losing his second match of the season in a 10-6 decision to Rifle

freshman Isaac Rider in the championship round.

Rider is ranked eighth in state 3A competition.

Reed, whose dad Bobby was a state champion, is 11th in On the Mat rankings after two weeks of competition. He has yet to face another 2A wrestler.

Also placing second was 126 Cody Clawson, who lost in the championship round in an 8-3 decision to Olathe’s Jacob Solseth.

Ty Coats placed third at 132 pounds, defeating George Stagg of Grand Valley, 2-0, early in the day. Coats pinned Peter Williamson of Cedaredge, then lost 2-6 to 4A Ryan Daves of MontezumaCortez, who is ranked fourth in 4A state competition.

Jorge Quinonez (152) was 3-1 for the day. Quinonez lost his only match of the tournament to Oli-

ver Seager of Cortez in the second round. Quinonez faced Seager in the final round and defeated him to place third.

Heavyweight Tony Darling also went 3-1 to place third. Darling pinned Delta’s Jasiel Garcia in an early round, then defeated Garcia in a 13-1 decision in the consolation round.

Placing fourth were Josh Altman (106), William Austin (170) and Tyler Jackson (182).

On Friday, Paonia went 8-6 to defeat Olathe, 3931. The Eagles are now 7-0 for the season. They compete this Friday and Saturday at the Warrior Classic at Colorado Mesa University. This will be the final competition for the Eagles before winter break.

The junior varsity will compete this Friday in the annual Fruita JV tournament.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia’s senior 160-pounder, Kyler Bear, appears confident against Olathe’s Ronnie Mumm last Friday. Bear, who pinned Mumm in 2:27, went on to win his weight classification at Saturday’s Delta Invitational.

Paonia girls press for win against OHS five

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Eagles outscored Olathe in all but one quarter Friday, posting a convincing 55-37 win over the Lady Pirates to end the weekend at 30.

It was the first time since the 2007-08 season that Paonia defeated the Lady Pirates.

In 2009, Paonia’s only loss of the season was to Photo by Tamie Meck Olathe.

Paonia senior Alex Farnsworth (44) grabs a defensive rebound in the Lady Paonia outscored Eagles’ 83-43 win over Hotchkiss last week. The Lady Eagles traveled to Olathe in three of four Olathe on Friday (Dec. 9) where they won by a score of 55-37. quarters, and held them

to single-digit scores in three. Olathe outscored the Lady Eagles 15-10 in the second, but still trailed, 24-22 going into the half.

Olathe trailed by only four points going into the final period, but a 21-point rally by Paonia snuffed any chance Olathe had of catching up.

Paonia continues to maximize its talent from the bench. Of the 11 players on the roster, 10 scored.

Sophomore starter Carson Pipher led Paonia

in scoring with 13 points.

Ce’rra Carsten added nine to the score board, and Annavah Kropp was 2-5 from the three-point line.

Both Paonia and Olathe are predicted to have winning seasons.

The Paonia girls team was ranked sixth in the state in 2A rankings by Colorado High School Coaches Association polls, while the Olathe girls are ranked No. 5 in state 3A competition.

Paonia plays Delta at 6 p.m. Friday.

DHS boys win in hoops

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

For Delta High School’s boys basketball team, the past weekend proved to be positive in the results generated from three games that were played.

Delta ran into a hot shooting Grand Junction Tiger’s team on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and fell 70-54. A matchup with Coal Ridge on Thursday, Dec. 8, got the Panthers headed in the right direction with an 85-49 win over the Titans. Last Saturday’s 77-53 win over Olathe’s Pirates completed a 21 week of action for the Panthers.

GJ 70, Delta 54 It was an ugly start for the Panthers as they fell behind 15-0 before Jake Ames’ field goal broke the ice. Grand Junction scored five more points in the period, and Ames another six, on a pair of treys, to make the firstperiod score 20-8.

The game’s complexion changed in the second stanza as Delta outscored the Tigers 16-10 to trail by six, 30-24, at halftime.

A third-quarter drought limited the Panthers to just 10 points while Grand Junction rattled off 17.

Each team scored 20

points in the fourth quarter to make the final tally 70-54. Ames hit three treys in the period and added a free throw for a total of 13 points for Delta in the quarter. Ames finished with seven threes and 26 points to lead all scorers in the game.

Colin Fraser scored 12 points for the Panthers.

Casey Burns led the Tigers’ offense with 23 points with double-figure help from teammate Justin Whiting who had 12.

Delta 85, CR 49 Delta wasted little time in establishing how this game was going to end. The Panthers roared to a 24-12 lead after one period with Fraser ramming home 11 counters and Ames another seven for the Panthers in the first period.

Delta outscored the Titans 18-9 in the second stanza with seven Panthers sharing the points.

Fraser and Blake Velasquez led the way with four points each.

After the intermission, only three points separated the two teams with Delta holding a 1714 advantage for a 59-35 lead after three quarters.

Ethan Jack Baier tossed in seven points to lead the Panthers on a 26-14 run in the final

stanza.

Ames’ 21 points led Delta’s offensive attack with good scoring support from Fraser with 18, Baier with 15, and Velasquez with 11. Coal Ridge got 13 points from Cody Walls and 12 from Alec Herrera.

Delta 77, Olathe 53 The Panthers were not to be denied against the Pirates. After a sluggish start that left them behind 16-13 after one period, the Panthers took control with solid defense and a fastbreaking offense.

Ames’ seven points in the opening quarter kept Delta close. Jason Armendariz canned a pair of threes to lead the Pirates offense in the period.

A big swing in momentum took place in the second quarter with the Panthers storming to a 20-8 advantage for a 3324 halftime lead.

The Panthers kept the pressure on in the third stanza with Ames igniting a 23-18 run with his 13 points, including three goals from beyond the arc. Fraser added six in the run for the Panthers.

Taylor Carlson’s nine points (on three made goals) wasn’t enough in the fourth quarter as Delta went on a 21-11

spree to end the game at 77-53. Velasquez had eight points in the period and Baier another seven to lead Delta in the period.

Ames was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points with three teammates contributing double-figure scoring. Velasquez finished with 14, Baier had 13, and Fraser scored 10.

Olathe’s top shooter was Carlson with 16 points. Richard Tafoya was next high for the Pirates with 13.

The Panthers played Montrose on Tuesday (Dec. 13) and will host their annual Bank of the West Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17.

Hotchkiss and Cedaredge’s girls get the tipoff nod at 3 p.m. on Friday.

The same two teams play the first boys’ game at 4:30 p.m.

Evening contests begin with Delta and Paonia’s girls at 6 p.m. with the Panther and Eagles’ boys at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matchups will be determined by play on Friday. The losers play for consolation honors (3 and 4:30 p.m.) with the winners set for title games (6 and 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta senior Blake Velasquez gets leverage against Grand Junction’s Kyler Rose in a game played in Grand Junction last Tuesday (Dec. 6). The Panthers got off to a terrible start in the first quarter but made gains in a 70-54 loss to the Tigers.

Hotchkiss sixth at Invite

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Garrett Toothaker continued his winning season, placing second at 113 pounds. Toothaker pinned Grand Valley’s Tynan Dutton, then won in a major decision over Rifle’s Rogilio Navarro to advance to the cham-

pionship round. Olathe’s Trenton Piatt, who placed third at state at 103 pounds, was Toothaker’s opponent, and pinned him 1:09 for the championship.

Polo Ibarra (160) and David Mendoza (220) also placed second. Ibarra defeated Tony Galaviz of

Rifle and upset 4A Dakota Sutherlin of Durango to advance to the final round, where he lost 7-6 to Paonia’s Kyler Bear.

Mendoza pinned Chris Prossler of Delta before falling in 2:30 to Myles Cumpston of Paonia.

Senior Dylan Hill placed fourth at 145. Hill

pinned Christian Stadler of Durango in 1:42, then was defeated by Olathe’s Wyatt Yarnell.

Zach Taylor placed sixth at 285.

Hotchkiss will wrestle this Friday and Saturday at the Warrior Classic at Colorado Mesa University.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Hotchkiss’ 113-pounder Garrett Toothaker lifts Grand Valley’s Tynan Dutton in second round action of the Delta Invitational last Saturday. Toothaker made it to the finals where he lost to Olathe’s Trenton Piatt by way of pinfall.

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Caywood 2nd at Delta

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Tamie Meck

Cedaredge wrestler Cole Caywood (bottom) looks for leverage to break away from Cortez’s Trenton Gustafson during championship action in the 182pound weight division of the Delta Invitational. Caywood defeated Paonia’s Tyler Jackson to reach the finals. Unfortunately for Caywood, he was caught in a pinning combination at 3:54 of the title bout and placed second.

Cedaredge’s Bruins finished ninth in last weekend’s Delta Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Paonia won the day-long tournament with 233 points with Olathe placing second with 159 points, and Delta third with 158.

Durango (135.5) and Rifle (123.5) completed the top five list. Hotchkiss scored 88 points to place sixth.

For the Bruins, Cole

Caywood had the highest finish at second in the 182-pound division. Caywood lost by fall to Cortez’s Trenton Gustafson in the title bout.

Caywood had byes in the first two rounds and faced Tyler Jackson of Paonia in the semis.

Caywood earned a major decision, 13-0 to advance to the title match against Gustafson.

Ely Fritchman had the Bruins’ next best finish at 195 with a third place.

There were two fifth-place finishes for Cedaredge. Sterling Rose was one and Tylor Balistreri was the other.

Beau Hebert (126), Peter Williamson (132), and Alejandro Alejandre (170) finished the tournament with sixth place finishes for the Bruins.

Cedaredge is slated to take part in the Warrior Classic scheduled for this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16 and 17) at CMU.

Hotchkiss boys’ hoop team defeats Eagles

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

A 22-point fourth quarter gave Hotchkiss a come-from-behind win over Paonia in the annual North Fork basketball showdown. The Dec. 6 game opened the season for both teams.

It was also the first game for Chase Roeber as head coach for the Eagles. Roeber was the assistant to Hotchkiss head coach Kyle Crowder for the past two seasons.

The neighboring teams were well-matched in height and experience.

The Eagles trailed 10-8 after the first quarter, but four three-point field goals, including two by senior guard Trevor Walters, boosted Paonia’s lead to a 17-27 lead going into the half. Sophomore Ben Linnell justified his place on the varsity squad with two jump shots in the second quarter, including a trey.

The Eagles held an eight-point lead going into the final quarter. and quickly pushed the lead to 10.

With four minutes to go, the Eagles saw their lead quickly erode when they allowed Hotchkiss to score eight unanswered points. The Bulldogs drove to the inside for six field goals and took advantage of penalties against the Eagles, going 8-12 from the free throw line.

Galley started the four-minute rally when he took a steal to the net for two, and Dutton returned the favor.

Bulldog Taylor Schreiner drove for two to tie the game at 43 with three minutes remaining.

Galley quickly added two to give the Bulldogs the lead. Another field goal and two free throws by Tell Hawk found Paonia trailing by six. A layup

by Dutton brought them

to within four. Dutton returned to the net following a Paonia steal and was fouled, hitting both shots from the line to bring them within two.

Galley hit another jump shot, but fouled out with his team leading by four.

With 40 seconds to go, Hotchkiss used ball control to take seconds off the clock. McCallister was fouled and was 2-2 to give Hotchkiss a 51-46.

Garrett Tiedeman made one last trip to the line to give Hotchkiss a 52-46 lead and end the game.

Walters led the Eagles in scoring with 13, with Dutton adding 10. Ford scoring nine, and Taylor Katzer and Anthony Roeber combining for seven.

McCallister scored a team high 13 for the Bulldogs, with Galley and Tell Hawk both scoring in double digits.

Bruin boys go 1-2 at Meeker hoops tourney

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Kevin Dunbar ’s Cedaredge Bruins were in Meeker for boys basketball action Dec. 8-10.

The Bruins faced some stiff competition in the three-day tournament and came away with a 1-2 record.

Cedaredge played Meeker on Dec. 8 and could not stay with the Cowboys in a 54-40 loss.

On their second day of play, the Bruins ran away with a 64-27 decision.

Saturday’s tournament finale was with Boulder’s Shining Mountain Waldorf where the Lions scored a 70-37 victory.

Meeker 54, Ced. 40 The score was close for the first quarter where the Cowboys held a slim 13-11 lead.

Meeker pulled away in the second quarter with a 14-7 run that took them to halftime with a 27-18 lead.

Cedaredge was more prepared for the third quarter than the Cowboys were and outscored their opponents by a 1410 margin.

The final quarter belonged to Meeker as they pulled away with a 17-8 run to make the final score 54-40.

Luke Wieben paced Cedaredge’s offense with 16 points and Miguel Barajas chipped in six.

According to Dunbar, “Cade Wasser (JR) had an outstanding defensive effort against one of Meeker’s senior top scorers who averages 11 points per game. Cade held him to eight points; a three-point field goal, a two-point field goal (both in the first quarter), and three free throws the rest of the way.”

Cedaredge 64, CB 27 The Titans found themselves trailing 16-7 after the first quarter of play. Cedaredge felt little mercy in the second stanza with an 18-3 run and a halftime lead of 34-10.

After the break for halftime, the Bruins cashed in on another 18-

point effort in the third quarter while holding the Titans to 11 counters.

The final period belonged to the Bruins by a 12-8 count to make the final score 64-27.

Wieben tallied 16 points for the Bruins while teammates Barajas, Trent Walker and Kyle Ward all contributed 10 points each to the win.

Shining Mtn 70, Cedaredge 37 The Lions scored big in all but the first period of this game. A slow offensive start for the Bruins left them trailing, 15-6, going into the second quarter.

Shining Mountain continued their stingy defensive presence and turned up its offense to outscore the Bruins 208 in the second quarter.

The big run produced a halftime lead of 35-14 for the Lions.

Cedaredge came out strong in the third to outpoint the Lions 18-16, but a 19-5 run by Shining Mountain in the fourth doomed the Bruins.

Wieben was once again the leading scorer for the Bruins with 18 points.

Barajas was next high with his eight points.

As a reward for his stellar play in the tournament, Wieben was voted to the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout

All-Tournament Team by opposing coaches.

Cedaredge, following its game with Paonia on Tuesday, Dec. 13, will conclude its pre-season schedule with the annual Bank of the West Basketball Tournament on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16-17) at Delta High School. The Bruins open the tournament with Hotchkiss at 4:30 p.m. on Friday (Dec. 16).

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia sophomore Ben Linnell soars for two points against Hotchkiss.

Linnell scored seven points for the Eagles.

Photo by Tamie Meck

Paonia forward Abby Campbell (43) tries to tip the ball as Lady Bulldog Chelsea Hotchkiss (20) goes up for the rebound in Paonia’s 83-43 win over the Lady Bulldogs in a game played in Paonia.

Lady Bulldogs fall to quick Paonia players

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Lady Bulldogs knew their opening game of the season would be tough, and they were right. The Lady Eagles dominated the court Tuesday, defeating the visiting Hotchkiss squad, 43-83.

Hotchkiss was in the game in the opening minutes, but Paonia’s solid defense gave up only one first-quarter field goal and 17 first-half points.

The Bulldog defense couldn’t contain Paonia guard Jessica Altman, who scored 13 first half points.

Carson Pipher and Abby Campbell each added eight more in the first half. The Bulldogs trailed by 35 points going into the half.

Paonia wasn’t allowing the Bulldogs many

opportunities to shoot, but Alexis Westergren managed a three-point goal midway through the second period. Natalie Anderson was consistently stopped on her way to the net, but made five trips to the free throw line, where she shot five of eight in the first half.

The Lady Bulldogs had a much better second half.

Anderson and Westergren were able to adjust to the Paonia defense and get the ball into Eagle territory. From there, they kept dishing the ball to Chelsea Hotchkiss, who made three second-half field goals and drew three shooting fouls that allowed her to go 4-5 from the line. Hotchkiss outscored Paonia 16-14 in the final quarter.

Chelsea Hotchkiss ended the game with a team high 14 points, with

Anderson adding 12.

Hotchkiss coach Josh Kasper called the game an educational one for his team and said he wasn’t at all disappointed in their performance. He gave them a lot of instructions going in, mostly on how to approach Paonia’s press, but said it may have been more than they needed.

Once they relaxed and got back to basics, their game improved.

Sophomore Kylie Hodges came in off the bench to score a fourthquarter goal, and Jessie Mautz drew two shooting fouls to go 2-4 from the line.

Altman led the Eagles in scoring with 17 points, with sophomore Carson Pipher adding 14, including two, second-half three-point shots. Twelve of 13 Eagles players put points on the board.

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Paonia boys learn as they go in early play

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

The Paonia boys team didn’t fair so well in Olathe, losing to the Pirates by 20. A six-point second quarter found the Eagles down by 22 points, and they were unable to dig themselves out, despite outscoring the Pirates in the second half.

It was the Eagles’ second game under new head coach Chase Roeber. Despite losing their first two games, Roeber said his team is “solid across the board, especially inside the paint.”

The team is working to find what works and what doesn’t, said Roeber. “We’re still trying to get used to each other.” Roeber, who was the assistant coach for

Hotchkiss the past two seasons, had little opportunity to work with the team prior to the start of the season. The team is using the early-season, non-conference games to work out the kinks.

Of the 20 players out for the team, only eight have suited up for varsity. Of those players, two, Jason Sturgis and Ben Linnell, are sophomores.

Linnell has already scored 15 points, and leads the team in three-point field goals. His strong ability to jump has resulted in seven rebounds. Sturgis, a starter for the JV team, made his first court appearance against Olathe, recording two rebounds.

After two games, guard Trevor Walters and forward Daniel Ford lead

the team in scoring and are both averaging 10 points per game. Anthony Roeber is averaging more than eight points per game.

Coach Roeber said the team will use this Thursday’s scheduled game against Cedaredge and this weekend’s Delta County Tournament to work on areas of weakness, which include turnovers and offensive rebounds. The team is shooting well, averaging 44 percent in field goal attempts, and 69 percent in free throws.

Paonia played Cedaredge on Tuesday of this week. On Friday, the Eagles play their first game of the Delta County Tournament against Delta, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Photo by Tamie Meck

A shot taken by a Hotchkiss player is blocked by the Eagles in a game between North Fork rivals Hotchkiss and Paonia last Tuesday (Dec. 6) evening. Paonia led for much of the game only to have the Bulldogs come back for a win.

Against Olathe on Friday, Dec. 9, the Eagles were treated poorly by the Pirates in a loss in Olathe.

McCracken wins at 126; Hernandez, Rosales 2nd

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Paonia’s Eagles scored 233 points to win the 2011 Delta Invitational Wrestling Tournament last Saturday. Olathe finished second with 159 points and Delta was third with 158 points in a field of 10.

Hotchkiss placed sixth with 88 points with Cedaredge scoring 66 to finish ninth.

The Panthers finished with one first-place winner, two second-places, one third place, four fourth places, a fifth place and four sixth place finishes.

Morgan McCracken was the lone Panther winner with a title at 145.

McCracken defeated Coal Ridge’s Devon Godeski, 31, for the title. Along the way, McCracken defeated Paonia’s Dustin Braslin, 3-1, and pinned William Hinkle of Coal Ridge in 5:24.

Irvin Hernandez picked up a second place finish after losing in the championship at 138 to Paonia’s Adrian Lopez.

Hernandez reached the finals by scoring wins over Cedaredge’s Ian Dinwiddie and a 16-4 major decision over Durango’s Nick Tarpley.

At 170, the Panthers Alfredo Rosales lost a decision to the upper weights outstanding wrestler, David Witt of Grand Valley. Rosales

lost to Durango’s Lucas Sinnig by pinfall in his opening round and then defeated Cedaredge’s Alejandro Alejandre to reach the finals.

Chris Prosser wrestled in a four-man 220 pound division and finished third. Prosser defeated Coal Ridge’s Brandon Grey by pinfall at :17 for the third-place finish. Prosser lost to David Mendoza of Hotchkiss in his first mat action.

Fourth place finishes went to David Brown at 113, Cordell Stroud at 160, Kyle Collins at 195, and Jasiel Garcia at 285.

Shane Anderson, Delta’s 126-pounder began the day with a win over Cedaredge’s Beau Hebert

to move a third round match against Olathe’s Jacob Solseth. Anderson lost that match, and the next one, to send him to the consolation round finals where he placed fifth.

There were three sixth-place finishers for the Panthers, including Jayden Chynoweth (106), Taylor Stratton (120), and Hunter Brasfield (152).

This year’s outstanding wrestlers were Zach Shank (lower weights) and David Witt (upper).

The Panthers will wrap up their 2011 portion of its wrestling season with the Warrior Classic this Friday and Saturday on the campus of CMU.

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta senior Morgan McCracken works to improve his chances of finding the right opportunity for a pinfall against Grand Valley’s William Hinkle.

McCracken found the right combination to pin Hinkle at 5:24. McCracken won the 126 pound title.

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Delta County Independent

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

B9

Delta girls lose two of three games last week

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

Photo by Wayne Crick

Delta sophomore Shelby Curtis (11) battles Grand Junction’s Jamie Derrieux on the opening tip of last week’s non-conference basketball game in Grand Junction. Two weak middle quarters left the Panthers with a 66-50 loss in their season opener.

Hotchkiss girls press to earn 33-31 victory over Palisade

BY TAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

After a tough loss to Paonia Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs pulled off a big win over the 4A Palisade Lady Bulldogs Saturday.

Visiting Hotchkiss didn’t have a good first three quarters, and only scored nine points in the first half.

The team was down 15-25 going into the final quarter, and it didn’t look good, and that’s when things started to happen.

“It was a tough three quarters,” said head coach Josh Kasper, “but the girls didn’t give up.”

In the first three quarters, the press was ineffective against Palisade, said Kasper. It’s the team’s first year to run this press, and his first time to coach it. In the second half they made a few adjustments and corrections. “It worked well once we did it right,” said Kasper.

The result was a frustrated Palisade Lady Bulldog team and key turnovers that won the game.

In the opening 30 seconds of the fourth quarter, Erin Jones and Brandy Dutton got two steals off of the press that resulted in lay-ups.

About three minutes later in the game, Jones got a steal off the press and shot a three-pointer to tie the game up. From there, said Kasper, things just kept happening. The defense held Palisade to just six fourth-quarter points.

The guards kept feeding Chelsea Hotchkiss the ball inside, resulting in a 12-point game for the senior forward. Natalie Anderson ended the game with seven points, and Brandy Dutton and Alexis Westergren each

added four.

After the game, Jones, a senior starting guard, said it was her best game since her sophomore year. She only scored five points, but defensively she was outstanding, said Kasper.

Senior forward Lindsey Todd saw her first action of the season and was able to draw fouls and shoot 1-3 from the free throw line. Todd, who had her tonsils out just prior to the start of the season, is slowly coming back, said Kasper.

Todd is the tallest player on the roster and having her back on the court will strengthen the team.

The win “showed us what we need to work on and what is going to work for us,” said Kasper.

The game was a good warm-up for this Thursday’s game against the Montrose junior varsity squad, which begins at 6 p.m. at Montrose High School.

The Lady Bulldogs will meet Cedaredge tomorrow (Friday) in the opening game of the annual Delta County Tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Delta High School.

Bulldog boys lose to Palisade quintet The Hotchkiss Bulldogs suffered a nonleague 35-53 loss Saturday to 4A Palisade. The Bulldogs trailed by three at the half and were down by only two going into the final period, but Palisade scored 19 fourthquarter points and held Hotchkiss to just three for the win.

Hotchkiss ended the week at 1-1 after defeating Paonia on Dec. 6.

The Bulldogs will face Cedaredge this Friday at 4:30 p.m., at the Delta County Tournament.

The 2011-12 hoops season started with a disappointing 66-50 loss for the Delta Lady Panthers against Grand Junction.

First quarter action was close as Delta jumped to an early lead but trailed 22-19 at the end of period one. The Lady Tigers’ Jaime Derrieux tallied 11 of her team’s 22 points in the period while Skylyn Webb scored nine for Delta.

A second quarter letdown allowed Derrieux and the Tigers to post an 18-8 edge for a 40-27 halftime lead for Grand Junction. Derrieux had another 11-point performance in the frame to finish with 22 of her game-high 25 points.

Delta slipped five more points behind in the third on a 13-8 Tigers’ run.

Shelby Curtis had six of Delta’s eight points in the period.

Each team scored 13 points in the final quarter. Katie Kahrs rattled home eight points to lead the Panthers’ attack in the period.

Webb, who scored 15 points in the first half, failed to score in the second but still led the Panthers’ offense. Shelby finished with 12 and Kahrs had 10.

Derrieux had doublefigure scoring from teammate Shafer Rubalcaba who finished the game with 16 points.

Delta 66, CR 24 The Lady Panthers played their way to a 21-

Photo by Wayne Crick

Skylyn Webb shoots a jumper over Grand Junction’s center Sarah Wilkinson during game action Dec. 6. Webb scored 15 points in the game for the Panthers who lost the non-conference contest to Grand Junction 66-50.

Delta wrestlers win duals over Devils, MoCo

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

An early week trip to Gypsum resulted in a pair of wins for the Panthers.

Delta defeated Eagle Valley 45-25 and then grappled their way to a 64-10 win over Moffat County.

Delta 45, EV 25 The Panthers picked up pinfalls at 106 (Jayden Chynoweth), 120 (Taylor Stratton), 126 (Shane Anderson), 132 (Juan Campos), 160 (Cordell Stroud), 195 (Kyle Collins), and 220 (Chris Prosser).

Irvin Hernandez (138) and Morgan McCracker (145) won decision in their matches.

Delta 64, MC 10 After losing the opening match at 106, the Panthers rolled to seven

straight wins before losing their next match.

David Brown and Stratton won by forfeits at 113 and 120 respectively and Anders and Campos enjoyed pinfall wins at 126 and 132.

Hernandez (138) and McCracken (145) scored decisions while Hunter Brasfield got a pin at 152 for another mini-streak of wins.

Stroud suffered a pinfall loss at 160 and Alfredo Rosales won a major decision at 170.

Alejandro Medina (182), Collins (195), and Prosser (220) all picked up six points with forfeit wins.

Jasiel Garcia finished things off with a pin at 285 to produce the final score of 64-10.

Panthers win big over MCHS

BY WAYNE CRICK DCI Sports Editor

The match between the Panthers took place on Friday, Dec. 9 in Delta.

Cortez brought just five wrestlers to the dual. And wrestle they did. Of the five matches wrestled, the visiting Panthers won four, all by pinfall. Delta won the match with a score of 64-10 Shane Anderson’s pin-

fall win at 126 spoiled the sweep for Cortez.

Delta picked up forfeits at 106, 120, 138, 145, 160, 170, 182, 220, and 285. Cortez won matches at 113, 132, 152, and 195.

The Panthers are off until this weekend when they take part in the Warrior Classic at CMU on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 16-17).

5 opening period against the Lady Titans of Coal Ridge. Webb and Callie Gafford supplied six points each to the run for Delta.

The Panthers used the free throw line to score most of their 19 points in the second quarter. Only three field goals were scored by the Panthers in the frame. Delta shot 16 free throws in the period however and made 13 of them. Coal Ridge finished the period with just six points and trailed 5422 heading into the final quarter.

The Lady Panthers kept their edge in the final period with a 122 run to make the final score 66-24. Webb’s 16 points, including 12 of 16 from the charity stripe, led Delta scorers in the game. Sadie Carrillo, Kahrs and Gafford all finished with eight counters for the Panthers. Raquel Murr had seven points to top Coal Ridge shooters.

Olathe 41, Delta 40 Delta’s girls found the old nemesis of playing in Olathe to be the same as it used to be. An ugly start left the Lady Panthers behind by 10 or more several times in the

early going.

A rally before halftime lifted the Panthers to a 21-17 lead.

Delta kept their momentum alive in the third frame and eventually built an 11-point lead before the Lady Pirates began whittling away at the lead.

A five-point lead with less than two minutes to play vanished and Olathe scored the winning goal with three seconds on the game clock.

The loss moves Delta to 2-2 on the season with the first part of their season nearing completion.

A game was played with Montrose Tuesday, Dec. 13, and the annual Bank of the West Tournament is set for this weekend, Dec. 16-17.

Game pairings have Cedaredge and Hotchkiss girls playing at 3 p.m. on Friday with teams from the same two schools playing a boys’ game at 4:30 p.m. The evening matchups include Delta and Paonia girls at 6 p.m. and the boys’ contest between the same schools at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matchups will depend on the outcomes of Friday’s contests.

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Cumpston earned the Delta Invitational title with a pinfall over Mendoza at 2:30. Paonia won the team title and the Bulldogs were sixth.

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B10 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 BASKETBALL ——— STANDINGS ——— Western Slope Conference (2A) District 5 (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Soroco 1-0 1-0 Meeker 0-0 2-1 Paonia 0-0 3-0 Plateau Valley 0-0 1-0 Vail Mountain 0-0 0-1 West Grand 0-0 0-1 Hayden 0-0 4-0 Vail Christian 0-0 1-2 North Park 0-1 1-2 Rangely 0-0 3-1 De Beque 0-0 0-2 District 5 (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Soroco 0-0 1-0 Meeker 0-0 4-1 Paonia 0-0 2-0 Plateau Valley 0-0 2-0 Vail Mountain 0-0 0-1 West Grand 0-0 1-1 Hayden 0-0 1-2 Vail Christian 0-0 1-2 North Park 0-1 0-3 Rangely 0-0 1-2 De Beque 0-0 1-2 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 2A Western Slope Conference Paonia Girls Head Coach: Scott Rienks 83 Dec. 3 @ Montrose JV 43 83 Dec. 6 vs Hotchkiss 43 55 Dec. 9 @ Olathe 37 Record: 3-0 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Delta 6 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA Boys 2A Western Slope Conference Paonia Boys Head Coach: Chase Roeber 52 Dec. 6 vs Hotchkiss 46 55 Dec. 9 @ Olathe 75 Record: 1-1 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Delta, 7:30 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA ——— BOX SCORES ——— GIRLS Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 Paonia 83, Hotchkiss 43 PAONIA Jessica Altman 17, Carson Pipher 14, Jazmine Gomez 3, Chelsy Reed 3, Kayla Wingfield 9, Mandy Bushta 5, Ce’rra Carsten 8, Tyler Rapke 4, Annavah Kropp 4, Abby Campbell 8, Alexandria Farnsworth 6, Braiden Clement 2. Totals: 83 Hotchkiss .................... 5 12 10 16 43 Paonia ....................... 23 29 17 14 83 Three point goals: Paonia: Pipher 2, Altman 1.

Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

Paonia 55, Olathe 37 PAONIA Jessica Altman 7, Carson Pipher 13, Jazmine Gomez 4, Chelsy Reed 3, Mandy Bushta 2, Ce’rra Carsten 9, Tyler Rapke 3, Annavah Kropp 6, Abby Campbell 6, Alexandria Farnsworth 2. Totals: 55 Paonia ....................... 14 10 10 21 55 Olathe ......................... 7 15 8 7 37 Three point goals: Paonia: Kropp 2, Pipher and Campbell 1.

BOYS Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 Hotchkiss 52, Paonia 46 PAONIA Taylor Katzer 4, Anthony Roeber 3, Trevor Walters 13, Sam Dutton 8, Zane Anderson 2, Ben Linnell 7, Daniel Ford 9. Totals: 46 Hotchkiss .................. 10 7 13 22 52 Paonia ......................... 8 19 11 8 46 Three point goals: Paonia: Katzer, Walters, Linnell 1 Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Girls) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Aspen 0-0 3-0 Coal Ridge 0-0 1-2 Grand Valley 0-0 3-1 Gunnison 0-0 1-3 Hotchkiss 0-0 1-1 Olathe 0-0 1-1 Roaring Fork 0-0 1-4 Cedaredge 0-0 1-2 Rifle 0-0 0-1 Basalt 0-0 0-3 Western Slope Conference (3A) Hotchkiss Bulldogs (Boys) TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Coal Ridge 0-0 1-2 Olathe 0-0 2-2 Rifle 0-0 1-0 Gunnison 0-0 3-2 Grand Valley 0-0 3-2 Cedaredge 0-0 1-2 Roaring Fork 0-0 1-3 Basalt 0-0 0-3 Hotchkiss 0-0 1-1 Aspen 0-0 0-2 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 3A Western Slope Conference Cedaredge Head Coach: Allen Golden 37 Dec. 1 vs Hayden 56 40 Dec. 2 vs Rangely 69 48 Dec. 3 vs Crested Butte 28 Record: 1-2 Boys 3A Western Slope Conference Cedaredge Head Coach: Kevin Dunbar 40 Dec. 8 @ Meeker 54 64 Dec. 9 @ Meeker vs Crested Butte 27 37 Dec. 10 @ Meeker vs Shining Mtn 70 Record: 1-2

SPORTS Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Hotchkiss, 4:30 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 3A Western Slope Conference Hotchkiss Head Coach: Josh Kasper 43 Dec. 6 @ Paonia 83 33 Dec. 10 @ Palisade 31 Record: 1-1 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Cedaredge, 3 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA Boys 3A Western Slope Conference Hotchkiss Head Coach: Kyle Crowder 52 Dec. 6 @ Paonia 46 35 Dec. 10 @ Palisade 53 Record: 1-1 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Cedaredge, 4:30 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA ——— BOX SCORES ——— BOYS Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 Palisade 53, Hotchkiss 35 PALISADE Caden Wood 2, Tyler Graham 2, Jered Kusal 4, Caleb Hall 4, Kyle Monger 11, Kane Gunther 15, Jesus Aguirre 4, Connor Whaley 7, Zach Marengo 4. Totals: 53 HOTCHKISS Mitch McCallister 6, Taylor Schreiner 8, Garrett Tiedeman 2, Jacobe Galley 7, Tell Hawk 8, Mason Oxford 4. Totals: 35 Hotchkiss .................... 8 10 14 3 35 Palisade .................... 11 10 13 19 53 Three point goals: Palisade: Monger 2, Whaley 1.

Western Slope Conference (4A) Girls LEAGUE OVERALL 0-0 1-2 0-0 2-3 0-0 6-0 0-0 3-2 0-0 0-5 0-0 2-4 0-0 3-3

TEAM Delta Palisade Glenwood Springs Steamboat Springs Battle Mountain Eagle Valley Moffat County

Boys 4A Western Slope Conference TEAM LEAGUE OVERALL Delta 0-0 4-2 Palisade 0-0 4-3 Glenwood Springs 0-0 4-1 Steamboat Springs 0-0 3-3 Battle Mountain 0-0 3-3 Eagle Valley 0-0 4-1 Moffat County 0-0 0-1 ——— RESULTS ——— Girl’s 4A Western Slope Conference Delta Head Coach: Matt Hamm 50 Dec. 6, Del @ GJ 66 66 Dec. 8, Del vs CR 24 40 Dec. 10, @ Ola 41 Record: 1-2 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Paonia, 6 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA

Boy’s 4A Western Slope Conference Delta Head Coach: Von Mitchell 60 Dec. 2, Del vs Monticello @ Cor 40 67 Dec. 3, Del vs Bayfield @ Cor 52 67 Dec. 3, Del vs Cort - OT 75 54 Dec. 6, Del @ GJ 70 85 Dec. 8, Del vs CR 49 77 Dec. 10, Del @ Ola 53 Record: 4-2 Up Next: Dec. 16 @ BOW vs Paonia, 7:30 pm; Dec. 17 @ BOW vs TBA ——— BOX SCORES ——— GIRLS Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 Grand Junction 66, Delta 50 GRAND JUNCTION Erika Meister 6, Kylie Burns 2, Sydni Brando 5, Bree Baldwin 1, Shafer Rubalcaba 16, Madi Marsh 2, Kricket Adleman 5, Jamie Derrieux 25, Sarah Wilkinson 2, Morgan Wilder 2. Totals: 66 DELTA Erin Zunich 3, Sky Webb 15, Shelby Curtis 12, Taylor Zunich 2, Katie Kahrs 10, Brooke Taylor 2, Patti Chapman 2, Callie Gafford 4. Totals: 50 Grand Junction ........ 22 18 13 13 66 Delta.......................... 19 8 8 13 50 Three point goals: Grand Junction: Brandon, Adleman, Derrieux.

Thursday Dec. 8, 2011 Delta 66, Coal Ridge 24 DELTA Skylyn Webb 16, Shelby Curtis 8, Carissa Sidor 3, Taylor Zunich 2, Sadie Carrillo 8, Alyssa Goff 6, Katie Kahrs 8, Broke Taylor 5, Patti Chapman 2, Callie Gafford 8. Totals: 66 COAL RIDGE Mariela Martinez 2, Alicia Hampton 2, Amanda Wenzel 1, Allie Ehlers 6, Cassie Blockard 5, Brittni Allen 7, Ciarra Chacon 2. Totals: 24 Delta.......................... 21 19 14 12 66 Coal Ridge .................. 5 11 6 2 24 Three point goals: None BOYS Tuesday Dec. 6, 2011 Grand Junction 70, Delta 54 GRAND JUNCTION Dylan Bennett 2, Sean Rubalcaba 4, Garrett Harrison 8, DJ Wells 2, Zach Kiel 5, Kyler Rose 1, S. Powers 5, Broderick Robinson 5, Casey Burns 23, Justin Whiting 12. Totals: 70 DELTA Taylor Smith 2, Chris Black 4, Jacob Ames 26, EJ Baier 4, Colin Fraser 12, Douglas Hawkins 2, Mitch Whiteside 2, Blake Velasquez 2. Totals: 54 Grand Junction ........ 20 10 17 20 70 Delta............................ 8 16 10 20 54 Three point goals: Delta: Ames 7, Black and Fraser 1; Grand Junction: Burns 3, Harrison and Whiting 2, Powers and Robinson 1.

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Thursday Dec. 8, 2011 Delta 85, Coal Ridge 49 DELTA Taylor Smith 4, Chris Black 4, Jake Ames 21, Ethan Jack Baier 15, Colin Fraser 18, Douglas Hawkins 4, Jorge Olivas 2, Mitch Whiteside 2, Jaden Cowley 4, Blake Velasquez 11. Totals: 85 COAL RIDGE Alec Herrera 112, Darik Brown 3, Cameron Cotton 3, Troy Derby 3, Dakota Snode 1, Cody Walls 13, Tyler Guettler 7, Alex Sanchez 2, Robby Moore 2, McCade Cox, 3. Totals: 49 Delta.......................... 24 18 17 26 85 Coal Ridge ................ 12 9 14 12 49 Three point goals: Delta: Ames 3, Fraser 1; Coal Ridge: Walls 3, Herrera 2, Derby 1.

WRESTLING Delta Invitational Wrestling Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 Team Results: 1. Paonia 233; 2. Olathe 159; 3. Delta 158; 4. Durango 135.5; 5. Rifle 123.5; 6. Hotchkiss 88; 7. Grand Valley 86.5; 8. Cortez 82; 9. Cedaredge 66; 10. Coal Ridge 54.

Tournament Results; 1-6 Individual Results: 106 - 1. Austin Shank (Ola), 3-0; 2. Matthew Lavengood (Dur), 2-1; 3. Vikash Hypio (Hot), 3-0; 4. Josh Altman (Pao), 2-2; 5. Cody Pfau (GV) 2-2; 6. Jayden Chynoweth (Del), 1-3; 113 - 1. Trenton Piatt (Ola), 3-0; 2. Garrett Toothaker (Hot), 2-1; 3.

Levi Gross (Cor), 3-1; 4. David Brown (Del) 2-2; 5. Rogilio Navarro (Rif), 2-2; 6. Colten Nichols (Dur), 1-3; 120 - 1. Isaac Rider (Rif), 3-0; 2. Jesse Reed (Pao), 2-1; 3. Collin Carbone (CR) 4-1; 4. Ben Pridy (Ola), 2-2; 5.

Miguel Valles (GV), 2-2; 6. Taylor Stratton (Del), 2-3; 126 - 1. Jacob Solseth (Ola), 3-0; 2. Cody Clawson (Pao), 2-1; 3. Dallas Rohrig (Rif) 3-1; 4. Clay Dillion (Dur), 2-2; 5. Shane Anderson (Del), 2-2; Beau Hebert (Ced), 1-3; 132 - 1. Zach Shank (Ola), 3-0; 2. Ryan Daves (Cor), 2-1; 3. Ty Coats (Pao), 3-1; 4. George Stagg (GV) 2-2; 5. Coy Zang (Rif), 202; 6.

Peter Williamson (Ced), 1-3; 138 - 1. Adrien Lopez (Pao), 3-0 2. Irvin Hernandez (Del) 2-1; 145 - 1. Morgan McCracken (Del), 3-0; 2. Devon Godeski (CR) 2-1; 3. Wyatt Yarnell (Ola), 3-1; 4. Dylan Hill (Hot), 2-2; 5. Dustin Braslin (Pao), 2-2; 6. Christian Stadler (Dur), 1-3; 152 - 1. Gave Crawford (Dur), 3-0; 2.

Michael Salazar (GV), 2-1; 3. Jorge Quinonez (Pao), 4-1; 4. Seager Oliver (Cor), 3-2; 5. Alex Copeland (Rif), 2-2; 6. Hunter Brasfield (Del), 3-2; 160 - 1. Kyler Bear (Pao), 3-0; 2. Polo Ibarra (Hot), 2-1; 3. Dakota Sutherlin (Dur), 3-1; 4. Cordell Stroud (Del), 2-2; 5. Sterling Rose (Ced), 2-2; 6. Nicholas Carbone (CR), 1-3; 170 - 1. David Witt (GV), 4-0; 2. Alfredo Rosales (Del), 2-1; 3. AJ Cordova (Rif), 3-1; 4. William Austin (Pao), 2-2; 5. Lucas Sinnig (Dur), 2-2; 6. Alejandro Alejandre (Ced), 2-3; 182 - 1. Trenton Gustafson (Cor), 3-0; 2. Cole Caywood (Ced), 1-1; 3. Clayton Coombs

(Rif), 2-1; 4. Tyler Jackson (Pao), 2-2; 5.

Jamie Gomez (Rif), 1-2; 6. Alejandro Medina (Del), 0-3; 195 - 1. Morgan Rieder (Pao), 2-0; 2. Saul Cerros (Rif), 1-1; 3. Ely Fritchman (Ced), 1-1; 4. Kyle Collins (Del), 0-2; 220 - 1. Myles Cumpston (Pao), 2-0; 2. David Mendoza (Hot), 1-1; 3. Chris Prosser (Del), 11; 4. Brandon Grey (CR), 0-2; 285 - 1. Trevor Gillen (Dur), 2-0; 2. Casey Childs (Ola), 1-1; 3. Tony Darling (Pao), 3-1; 3. Jasiel Garcia (Del), 1-2; 5. Tyler Balistreri (Ced), 1-2; 6.

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New mat coach at Olathe smiling BYTAMIE MECK DCI Sports Writer

Zach Shank of Olathe was the only defending state champion to wrestle at Saturday’s Delta Panther Invitational.

The senior 132-pounder defeated 4A Ryan Daves of Montezuma-Cortez in a major decision to claim the tournament title. His win helped Olathe earn 159 points to place second at the tournament, just one point ahead of 4A Delta.

Of the eight Pirates to wrestle Saturday, all eight placed. Olathe

claimed three other championships, including Shank’s freshman brother, Austin Shank, who at 106 pinned Matthew Lavengood of Durango in 4:31 in the final round.

Sophomore 113 Trenton Piatt, who entered the season at No. 2 in On the Mat rankings, pinned Garrett Toothaker of Hotchkiss in 1:09 for the championship. And thirdranked Jacob Solseth, a junior, defeated Paonia’s Cody Clawson, 8-3, for his championship.

Senior heavyweight (285) Casey Childs placed

second. Childs, ranked third in state after week two, pinned his way to the championship round before falling to 4A Trevor Gillen of Durango.

Wyatt Yarnell placed third at 145 after pinning Dylan Hill of Hotchkiss in 3:30. Finishing fourth were juniors Ben Pridy at 120, and Troy Rose at 138.

“That’s a pretty good day,” said head coach TJ Rose, who replaced longtime coach Harvey Starbuck this season.

The Pirates dualed Paonia on Friday. Paonia

outscored Olathe 39-31, but had byes at 170 and 195. Rose said that those weights will remain open throughout this season.

Of the 12 weights represented, eight are ranked in the top 10 On the Mat. The Pirates were ranked second in Class 3A in pre-season On the Mat rankings. The rankings are updated weekly.

Rose, who was previously an assistant coach under Starbuck, said the season looks good for the team, despite the open weights.

Starbuck left him with

some good wrestlers and a strong program, said Rose.

And with a junior varsity team of 14 who are eager to make varsity, it’s a good place for the new head coach to make a start.

Casey Childs

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Cloud seeding on Grand Mesa in line for county funding

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

A multi-agency supported cloud seeding project on the Grand Mesa is in line to receive $1,000 in support from the Delta County Commissioners next year.

At its Nov. 21 regular meeting, the BoCC gave preliminary approval for the donation to enhance snow yield in the Grand Mesa watershed.

The multi-agency Water Enhancement Authority “is a non-profit organization of three water conservancy organizations,” explained WEA secretary treasurer Mark Ritterbush in a letter to the commissioners. The three agencies are the Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District, the Grand Mesa Water Users Association, and the Collbran Water Conservancy District.

The three districts, along with other regional government bodies, donate to the Water Enhancement Author-

ity.

According to Ritterbush’s letter to the BoCC, “Research conducted in the San Juan Mountains concluded that cloud seeding may increase snowpack levels by an additional 5 to 15 percent. The extra water realized through cloud seeding was produced at a cost of $0.94 to $1.15 per acre foot. Silver iodide is used to seed the clouds.”

The letter went on to explain that a donation from Delta County would “allow the WEA to bolster our efforts to maintain and hopefully increase the intensity of our operations to benefit everyone in the Surface Creek Valley and surrounding area who relies on snowpack for their domestic, irrigation, and recreational water supply.”

According to a map that accompanies the request letter, the WEA has 12 cloud seeding generators on Grand Mesa.

Volunteers needed for Christmas meal

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Bev Gardner, coordinator for this year’s annual free Christmas dinner (with the help of husband Jack) said they are looking for donations and are in need of a lot more volunteers.

Bev said volunteers are needed on Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24) to help with set up and on Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 24) to help prepare and serve food, and then help with clean-up. She added, “Donations are always

welcome.”

Donations can be mailed to Bev Gardner at, 280 SW 11th Ave, Cedaredge, CO 81413.

The Christmas dinner will be served up on Christmas Day at the Stolte Shed, located in Pioneer Town in Cedaredge, just off SW 2nd Avenue (at the intersection with Highway 65) from noon until 2 p.m. It’s free, and everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Bev at 856-6780, or if you would like to volunteer to help, please call Sandy Dix at 250-4468.

Photo by Kathleen Stewart

A favorite view Kathleen Stewart wanted to share this photo she took from the Cory grade overlooking the Tongue Creek Valley looking back towards Grand Mesa. She especially liked the shadow play on the ‘dobies.

Holiday meal boxes to be distributed Saturday Volunteers will help prepare 275 meal boxes for Saturday

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Volunteers from the Surface Creek Community Services Food Bank will be distributing holiday dinner boxes on Saturday, Dec. 17, starting at 11 a.m.

According to food bank board member Lisa Pinel, “We will be working at the Masonic Hall (next to the Food Bank) on Wednesday [through] Friday, Dec. 14 – 16, from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday is box assembly day and getting things over to the Masonic Hall. Thursday and Friday are the days to put the boxes together.”

Pinel said volunteers are needed Saturday morning, staring at 10 a.m., to help unload and distribute the holiday food boxes.

This year the holiday dinner boxes include a gift certificate for meat from Cedaredge Food Town, potatoes, vegetable and pie. Donated oranges and/or grapefruit will be added to each of the holiday dinner boxes. Pinel said the number of holiday dinners to be distributed this year will be limited to 275.

A member of Food Bank of the Rockies, the SCCS Food Bank is located in the old Cedaredge ambulance bays, behind the Cedaredge Area Chamber of Commerce building, located at 245 W Main, in Cedaredge. The normal hours of operation are Mondays, from 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays, from 12:30-3 p.m.

Saturday’s distribution is only for the holiday season.

Donations of any amount (marked specifically for the Holiday Dinner Fund), can be sent to Surface Creek Community Services, P.O. Box 963, Cedaredge CO 81413.

Donations are tax deductible.

Noting that the money used to purchase the holiday dinners does not come out of the food bank’s general fund, Pinel said that while people are more than generous during the holidays, the food bank needs donations the year round.

Pinel said all donations are appreciated and that donations of food can always be brought to the food bank during their normal hours of operation.

For more information call Lisa Pinel at 856-7672 or 2017672.

Cedaredge okays $5 million budget

BY BOB BORCHARDT Staff Writer

Before the Cedaredge town council finalized its 2012 budget on Thursday, Dec. 8, Cedaredge resident John Steighner expressed concern that it would deplete the town’s reserve fund by more than 30 percent.

With estimated revenues of $4,575,732 and estimated expenditures of $5,058.419, the 2012 budget reflects a difference of $482,687, to be funded with money from the town’s $1,408,798 reserve funds.

Prior to voting on the budget and related appropriations, trustee Nelson Cederberg also noted his concern regarding the depletion of the reserve fund. He noted that he will support the trustees’ decision, asking only that they “try not

to spend that money.”

Trustee Michael Meskel, reading from a prepared statement, expressed concerns regarding the proposed budget and why he was opposed to it. “I have been reminded that I have but one voice on this board,” Meskel said, “but I must remind all of you that I am expressing a collection of many voices from our community. That explains why I must vote ‘nay’ on this budget and other resolutions associated with it.”

Trustee Gene Welch commented that the money in the reserve funds belongs to the people and is to be used to pay for various projects, “not to be put into an account that pays less than 0.5 percent. Let’s not short-change the citizens.”

Mayor Pat Means also commented, “The budget is a

guideline, not a blank check.”

The trustees approved the 2012 budget and related budget appropriations for the General Fund ($1,830,386), Major Street Improvement Fund ($986,477), Water ($921,653), Sewer ($441,810), Golf Course fund ($481,012), Capital Improvement Fund ($350,581) and the Conservation Trust Fund ($46,500), with Meskel casting the only “no” vote on each resolution.

The trustees also approved a resolution reserving $96,418 in a fund for emergencies, as required by the state, with Meskel casting the only “no” vote.

The trustees unanimously approved a resolution for the appropriation of additional monies to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the fourth quarter of 2011;

a resolution to set the 2012 mil levy at 6.931 mils (an increase of 0.97 mils from 2011); a resolution to transfer 18 acrefeet of Park Reservoir Water owned by the Golf Course to the Water Fund, valued at $57,600, to make up for a 2011 shortfall in revenues at the golf course; and a resolution giving the town administrator the authority to transfer $30,00 from the General Fund’s legislative branch discretionary funds and $14,500 from the Trust Fund to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund, as needed for golf course operational expenses.

In other business, the trustees approved the special events permit application from the Colorado Association of Snowmobile Clubs, Inc. for use of the Community Center’s dining hall on Jan. 27, 28 and 29, as part of the

association’s annual convention. The trustees also authorized the town administrator to begin researching grants specifically for the W. Main Street Improvement Project, with research costs (including fees) not to exceed $1,000.

During the time set aside for trustee comments, Means appealed to the trustees to make their decisions during town council meetings, “and not on street corners.”

Trustee Nancy Sturgill then asked for the possible appointment of a task force to be placed on the January agenda. Sturgill explained that the purpose of the task force would be to look at future financial aspects of the golf course in order to better manage future budgets, and to move forward “with the expectation that we can do better.”

Live nativity Saturday in Pioneer Town

Photo by Bob Borchardt

On a clear day The West Elk mountains create a majestic vista when viewed from the Grand Mesa on a clear blue Colorado winter day.

A live nativity is planned at Cedaredge Pioneer Town on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. This special event is sponsored by the Community United Methodist Church of Cedaredge and will be held near the Chapel of the Cross.

A community chorus made up of members of the community and area churches is invited to fill the air with songs that tell the story of Christmas. Accompanied only by acoustic instruments, the scene will be reminiscent of that special night thousands of years ago. All are invited to join the chorus of voices raised in song. Come and go as you please. Fire pots will provide areas of warmth for viewers and participants.

Animals are being sought to provide the atmosphere of shepherds in the fields. If you have sheep, goats, small donkeys or other small fairly tame animals that will complete the scene, please call Jo Ann Price at 835-3065. No dogs, please.

Parking is in front of the visitor center. Viewers can enter by the luminary-lighted path to the nativity scene. There will be a drive-through access for those who find it hard to get around. Enter the area at the west end driveway of Pioneer Town near the chapel. Drive by slowly then exit at the east driveway by the machine shop.

Plan to join in or just enjoy this special gift to the community during this very special time in the Christian season.

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Orchard City town board agenda is long

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

The Orchard City Town Board will have a full agenda of business to work through when it gathers for the final meeting of 2011 on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

In addition to honoring its student of the month, the trustees will have nine business items to deal with.

A long-unfinished matter is up for final action.

That is a contract specifying the schedule for road improvements to Run-

ning Deer Road. The contract is with John Peters, who has begun work on the 70-lot Orchard Mesa subdivision.

The long negotiations between the town and Peters on the matter have been complicated by several other issues involving county regulations that control the project, joint town/county ownership of the road, domestic water service and water taps which the town will supply, and CDOT requirements for improvements that will

Live Nativity Cedaredge Pioneer Town (Near the Chapel)

be required at SH65 andRunning Deer Road.

There will also be action on an application to purchase the first two outside water taps for the Orchard Mesa Subdivision. The town board decides all outside water tap requests.

The town board will hold its public hearing on the proposed $2 million budget for 2012. Scheduled for action following the public hearing are two resolutions adopting the budget and appropriating funds for it.

There are three other resolutions scheduled for action at the meeting: • A resolution concerning coordinated elections; • A resolution adopting a “cross connection control policy;” • And, a resolution accepting completion of the West Transmission line project.

Also scheduled for the meeting is a presentation

by Delta County Commissioner Bruce Hovde.

Photo by Bob Borchardt

Parade award winners On Thursday, Dec. 8, Cedaredge Area Chamber administrator Carol Peterson presented this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights winners with the first ever cash awards. The awards were made possible through a generous donation from the Delta-Montrose Electric Association. Pictured are, from the left: kneeling — Connie and Gary Tollefson (Best LED-$100) and Judy Leonard w/Darby, Fido Follies – (First place–$100); standing — Mary, Mike and Peggy Warner and Sue Barnosky (Excess Balloons–second place–$50), Ben Mulhausen, Charles Hufman and Susan Martin (Delta County Ambulance-third place-$25) and Carol Peterson.

Saturday, Dec. 17 • 5-7 p.m.

Community Chorus Caroling All are welcome to join in!

Parking at the Visitor Center, follow luminary-lighted path.

To drive by, come in west driveway for the Chapel and exit at the east end near machine shop.

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Birds of the Western Slope A look at local birds with Evelyn Horn Raven I’m standing here enjoying bright New Mexico sunshine and a lack of breeze in this sheltered area behind the visitor center at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. My presentation on “Whoopers” is now only a pleasant memory, and I’m free to attend sessions and wander at my leisure.

Off to my left is the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary with their ambassador wolves. There’s Flurry, an Arctic wolf, and Zorro, a gray wolf experiencing his first time being an ambassador; he seems to be enjoying it! But there’s quite a crowd there, so I’ll stop here to enjoy the Albuquerque based “Hawks Aloft” with their educational birds. All of these birds have been rescued and will never be able to return to the wild.

This year there are burrowing and great horned owls, rough-legged and

Raven Ferruginous hawks, and a common raven.

I maneuver closer . . . I’m within touching distance. I’ve never been this close to a raven.

He’s totally black.

I’ll say “he” because I have no way of telling which sex since the sexes appear to be the

same. Two-feet-tall with a wingspan of over four feet. A big bird! The bill is long and heavy: He could eat just about anything. The legs and feet are black too. Of course he’s tethered, as are all of these birds.

The shaggy breast feathers are very obvious . . . he looks at me . . . turns away and the bill looks like tarnished silver. The breast feathers smooth down . . . now he looks directly at me. I wonder what is passing through his mind for raven is noted for extraordinary intelligence. I know their range — throughout the West and the North, but not in the Midwest or

the eastern states. Supposedly raven followed the wolves that ate buffalo. But we killed off the buffalo and poisoned the wolves and raven fed on those poisoned carcasses. A sad comment on human behavior.

I wonder what injury occurred to this bird, but the handler is busy so I choose not to ask. This is Corvus corax from Latin meaning “raven.” This is a totem for the Native American people of the Northwest. This is Poe’s “thing of evil” that sits upon his chamber door and croaks “Nevermore.”

This bird fills volumes of myth and lore, but he quietly surveys me today.

Cedaredge chamber elects new directors 11, members of the at the Wildfire Pizzeria Cedaredge Area Chamber and Wine Bar for their On Wednesday, Dec. of Commerce gathered general meeting. During the meeting, new directors were elected, filling the vacancies left by Ann Knutson, Clayton Ryan and Jenae Rineheart.

After reviewing and congratulating those responsible for the past year’s successes (AppleFest, Flower Pot contest, Symphony in the Park, Golden Gala, Parade of Lights and several CACC-sponsored dances), the members reelected Eileen Liles for a one-year term, and Larry Murphy for a three-year term. New to the board, serving three-year terms, are Jan Prosser, Gayle Guadarrama and Janice Jones.

Photo by Bob Borchardt Shari Seber, chamber Newly elected directors of the Cedaredge Area vice-president, noting Chamber of Commerce are, from the left: Larry that music is the main Murphy, Gayle Guadarrama, Eileen Liles and Janice attraction at AppleFest, Jones. Not pictured is Jan Prosser. reported that a third bandstand is being considered for next year’s AppleFest. Seber also noted that moving the Main St. bandstand to Pioneer Town is also being considered.

Later during the meetFri., Dec. 16 Basketball at Bank of the West ing, the new chamber Tournament, TBA; Wrestling board elected new offiat Warrior Classic, TBA; End of cers — Larry Murphy, First Semester. president; Dottie WhitSat., Dec. 17 Basketball at Bank of the West lock, vice president; LesTournament, TBA; Wrestling at ley Lewis, treasurer; and Gayle Guadarrama, secWarrior Classic, TBA. retary.

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Princess Of Prom

WHAT’S BRUIN INSIDE Cedaredge High School welcomes Iria Gonzalez, a foreign exchange student from Spain.

Connie Williams helps all senior girls in Cedaredge reach their dreams.

Photo by Lindsey Gardner Sophomores Jessica Sullivan and Dakota Baldozier model some of the dresses at The Apple Shed for fun.

Connie has many color choices and various styles of formal gowns, as well as shorter dresses.

By Sierra Willaims Staff Writer

Every girl should have her chance to be a princess: to wear a gorgeous dress, to flaunt her five-inch heels, and to feel beautiful. Connie Williams graciously allowed the senior girls from Cedaredge High School this opportunity.

After the young ladies raided the selection of dresses in the Apple Shed, they each found the perfect dress to wear during the 2011 Style Show. Connie Williams designed the style show in order to raise money for the girls to receive free hairstyles and nails for the night of prom. However, money was not the primary goal.

Many girls never receive recognition for their accomplishments during their high school careers, and Connie wanted to inform the audience of the girls’ aspirations, accomplishments, and contributions to the community.

As the girls individually and elegantly glided through the audience, Connie spoke of the special accomplishments each girl had achieved in her life. Every girl has a different story that contributed to who they are today, and that story needs to be heard.

The girls’ colorful dresses shimmered and sparkled under the light, coming to life as they walked through the crowd. They blushed as all eyes were focused on them, but they walked with their heads held high, smiles gleaming, in confidence. They felt beautiful.

The dresses modeled in the style show are the initial designs.

They are the raw material Connie is working with. She plans to meet with each girl during the winter months and innovate the dresses, creating unique and oneof-a-kind prom dresses. Another style show is scheduled for April 15th, and the final designs will be revealed, making each princess come alive.

Top 10 X-mas presents among high school students.

Cedaredge Elementary students write their letters to Santa.

Girls’ basketball kicks off their season with positive attitudes and a hopeful mindset.

The Brotherhood of Uncommon Men state their opinions about what it takes to be a wrestler.

Photo by Dakota Baldozier Junior Lindsey Gardner also shows off one of the exciting dresses donated to The Apple Shed.

Out of 50 Students Surveyed...

11 students consider themselves over achievers.

31 students say they fall somewhere in the middle.

8 students consider themselves under achievers.

29 students spend 0-2 hours doing homework during the week.

18 students spend 3-5 hours doing homework during the week.

3 students spend over 5 hours doing homework during the week.

20 students feel they are living up to their full potential in school.

30 students feel they are not living up to their potential in school.

24 students are in 0-2 extracurricular activities.

20 students are in 3-5 extracurricular activities.

6 students are in over 5 extracurricular activities.

Twelve Cedaredge athletes receive All-Conference awards.

Student Council arranged a food drive to help the Cedaredge Foodbank. Over 600 food items were collected.

Merry Christmas!

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Top 10 Christmas Gifts

By Raven Moreland Staff Writer

#10- LED TV

#9- CD’s DVD’s #8- Cell Phone

#7- Game Console #6- IPod #5- Clothes/ Accessories

#4- Books/ Kindle #3- Laptop #2- Money/ Gift Cards

#1- A New Car

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa were collected from CES and a few were selected and published.

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a baby. I would like a Nintendo 3DS. I would like a dog.

I would like my mom to clean the house.

Love, Emma Dear Santa, I want a toy cabin for Christmas.

Love, Zander

Dear Santa, I want a stuffed alligator and I want stuffed bunny and I want a stuffed moose and a stuffed bear and a book.

Love, Alex Dear Santa, I would like a nerf gun and a hockey stick and a remote control.

Love, Johnny

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a train.

Love, Makayla Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a celendar.

Love, Kiley Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a bike, a frog and a gun.

Love, Bethani

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The Cowgirl Experience

By Jordan Smith Staff Writer This past weekend the girls’ JV and Varsity basketball teams traveled to Meeker for a threeday tournament. They knew they had a tough weekend ahead of them with only 14 girls on the two teams combined, but they were ready for the challenge.

The varsity team played Hayden first and didn’t go down without a fight. Senior Tani Zamarripa comments ”We played tough defense and really made them work for their points. We grew a whole lot within just that one game.”

The JV team played Hayden’s JV on the second day and played a great game as well.

Last year when the girls went to Meeker, they had a great time, but there was something different about this year. “I feel like we bonded a lot more this year and it was great how things worked out in the end,” comments sophomore Dakota Baldosier. Head

coach Allen Golden says, “I saw much improvement in multiple areas, and if we fine tune everything we should continue to improve as the season goes on.”

Although the tournament was full of basketball, other activities took place that the girls enjoyed just as much. Many girls agreed that they really enjoyed the team bonding and being able to relax at the house and watch TV. Sophomore Alyssa Isaman comments, “I really liked becoming closer to my team and getting to know one another better because it helped us in the games. It was an overall great experience.”

As the actual season approaches the girls prepare for a game against Paonia on Tuesday, December 13. “It is going to be a test for us, and we will have to play hard every possession and remain mentally tough against them. They are a very good team, and I am looking forward to seeing how hard we play against them,” says Coach Golden.

Photo by Cody Wieben On Friday, Tani Zamarripa, Jordan Smith, and Lindsey Gardner explain their basketball season at the pep rally.

A Uncommon Brotherhood

By Dante Markley Staff Writer

Photo by Jessica Sullivan Beau Hebert pulls the Grand Valley wrestler to his back as he attempts a half nelson.

Photo by Jessica Sullivan Top row: Tylor Balistreri, Luke Wieben, Carter Wasser, Dante Markley, and Joe Laird have all earned all conference awards for football. Second row: Drew Beach earned an all conference award for football; Hope Shaw earned an all conference softball award; Tani Zamarripa earned all conference for volleyball, Reid Gates earned all conference for football, and Miguel Barajas earned an all state honor for football.

Wrestlers are not common people. They spend most of their time rolling on the mat sweating while trying to physically and mentally defeat their opponent.

They push themselves to the brink of pure exhaustion every day and still look forward to the next day of wrestling. Some may call this crazy, but wrestlers call this life.

It takes something special deep within a person to be a wrestler.

Nobody can just walk into the wrestling room and expect to be a wrestler. It takes more than that.

“It takes commitment, dedication and work ethic to be a wrestler. Otherwise you won’t make it through the season,” says senior Cole Caywood. Caywood added, “Other athletes might have the same work ethic, but wrestlers show it”. Wrestlers are often considered odd because they enjoy the physical punishment of their sport.

Wrestlers enjoy the sport for various reasons. Some enjoy the camaraderie, some enjoy winning and some enjoy it for the love of the sport. Sam Williamson enjoys wrestling because it helps his physical endurance while

also building his mentality and work ethic. Sterling Rose simply states, “It’s better than basketball”. Whatever they reason may be, wrestlers love their sport.

Fortunately for people who aren’t wrestlers, with sweat, time and dedication, anyone can become a wrestler. Senior Danny Martinez hasn’t wrestled before in his life, but yet he still made the commitment to be uncommon this year. “I came in here because of Coach Schanen. He is motivating and wrestling makes me committed for other things in life. I have always respected how committed wrestlers were,” says Martinez. He went on to add, “I’ve never wrestled before and I knew I would be learning new things. That makes it fun.”

Like Martinez, Coach Schanen pulled many students into wrestling. Coach Schanen has restored the Cedaredge Wrestling team from almost being cut, to a team that has all of the varsity weights filled and most a junior varsity team as well. Many of his wrestlers now wouldn’t of had considered wrestling if he weren’t the coach. With a full varsity roster, the Cedaredge Wrestling team should be a competitive force this season.

Photo by Jessica Sullivan Peter Williamson clinches on with an under hook to finish his wrestler.

Thank you Delta County School District for the new scoreboards!!

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The Whole Darn Shooting Match

Bienvenido a los Estados Unidos BRUIN TRACKS

By Joanne Tawney Staff Writer

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When the news hit that another exchange student would be attending Cedaredge High School, many students were excited. Iria Gonzalez arrived around the middle of the semester. She is from Spain, loves listening to music, going shopping, and hanging out with her friends.Coming from a place where there are many buildings, people who use the underground subways, and teens that have to be 18 years old to drive, Cedaredge was a culture shock. Iria came to the United States to study English because she believes it is currently the most important language in the world.

School in Spain is not the same as school here. They don’t have as many activities and the subjects are different. “The teachers here are different,” she said. “If you have questions, then you can ask, and they will help you,” she adds.

According to Iria, Spanish teachers

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Lindsey Gardner Assistant Editor: Cody Wieben Photography Editor: Danny Martinez Advertising Editor: Sidney Navarro Production Design Assistants: Danny Martinez, Sidney Navarro, Dante Markley Staff Writers: Dakota Baldozier Lindsey Gardner Ashleigh Balistreri Keeley Bobo Atlantis Campbell Shayna Dix Danni Floyd Lars Knutson Jaclyn Levitt Candice McDermith Sierra McHugh Raven Moreland

Jessica Sullivan Joanne Tawney Skylar Smith Savannah Herman Dante Markley Danny Martinez Sidney Navarro Jordan Smith Cody Wieben Sierra Williams Tani Zamarripa

The views expressed in the Bruin Tracks do not necessarily represent the opinions of Cedaredge High School or its staff. The Bruin Tracks is a public forum for student expression, striving for journalistic excellence; it is created as part of the Journalism class at Cedaredge High School.

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tell students to open the book or ask their mothers for the answer.

Her two favorite subjects here are Algebra 2 and Anatomy. School and teachers aren’t the only things that are different. Here, people dress casually and dress up on special occasions. “In Spain, it is normal for girls to wear dresses and skirts every day,” Iria said.

She has truly been enjoying her time in America. “The people are friendly, but I don’t like how you need a visa, I wish I could stay then leave when I want.” Iria has had many strange and funny experiences since she arrived. “When people ask me if I speak Spanish in Spain,” Iria said, “I tell them, ‘No, I speak Chinese.’ Sometimes they even ask me if Spain is in Italy.”

On the 23rd of May, her mother will be visiting. Together, they will travel to New York. Iria is excited to see Time Square, The Statue of Liberty, and The Empire State Building. Like any other normal teenage girl, when asked what she

plans on doing when she reaches New York, she says, “Shopping!”

Her adventures will not stop in there though. After finishing her senior year here, Iria plans on going to college in Italy. Her dream is to be a fashion designer and wishes to travel across Europe.

She is one special young lady and Cedaredge High School welcomes her and hopes the experience she has will be a memorable one.

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Young at Heart hit slopes at Powderhorn on Dec. 22 Powderhorn Mountain Resort is changing. With a new name, new owners and new management, a great ski area is only getting better. Improved customer services, snowmaking, grooming and slope maintenance will improve the skier/rider experience.

One program that will also benefit from these changes is the senior skier program, also known as the Young at Heart Program. The six-year-old program for skiers age 50 and above is for all levels of skiers from low intermediates to experts who ski tough moguls and powder in the glades. All skiers are welcome but they must be able to make controlled linked turns on intermediate terrain. First time skiers should take a few lessons before they join the group.

Young at Heart participants meet every Thursday during the season

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One of the Young at Heart groups at Powederhorn Mountain Resorts. On the left is Ray Stradiotto, who has served as a guide for the program for six years. starting Thursday, Dec. 22. The only exception will be Dec. 29 during the Christmas break.

The cost for the lift ticket will be $35. Season pass holders just use their pass. In addition to

the discounted lift tickets, Young at Heart members have the opportunity to ski with small groups of skiers with comparable skills, allowing everyone to ski within their comfort zone, staying on slopes that match their level of expertise. The small groups are divided into the Blue Crew, the Black and Blue Bunch, and the All Mountain Masters.

The Blue Crew concentrates on mostly blue intermediate slopes. They may ski small moguls if they so choose. The Black and Blue Bunch ski all slopes at a faster pace.

The All Mountain Masters ski all the slopes and glades at a faster pace than the Black and Blue Bunch.

These different ability groups are also great for couples who ski at different levels. Couples can have a great day skiing with a group of their skiing peers and not feel like they are burdening their spouse.

This season there

will be nine experienced guides leading the different groups. Five of these guides are certified ski instructors. If the participants want to improve their skills, the guides will offer tips and also offer occasional clinics concentrating on specific skill areas such as skiing bumps or carving your turns.

Come share your passion for skiing. Young at Heart will begin on Thursday, Dec. 22. Meet between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. in the main lodge.

Come to the Snowsports ticket counter to get your lift ticket and purchase a ticket for the apres ski party which includes snacks and a drink of your choice.

Skiing starts when the lifts open at 9 a.m.

The apres ski party starts at 3 p.m. in the Sunset Grill, upstairs in the main lodge. All the groups come together for this fun wrap up of the day. For further information call Dave or Marilyn Pipkin at 856-8741.

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River district launches 2012 water resources grant program As of Dec. 1, the Colorado River District is accepting grant applications for projects that protect, enhance or develop water resources within its 15-county region. The district includes all watersheds of the Colorado River within western Colorado, except those that drain to the San Juan River.

Projects eligible for the grant program must achieve one or more of the following objectives: • develop a new water supply; • improve an existing system; • improve instream water quality; • increase water use efficiency; • reduce sediment loading; • implement a watershed management action; • control tamarisk; and • protect pre-1922 Colorado River Compact water rights.

Previously funded grants included financial assistance for the construction of new water storage, the enlargement of existing water storage or diversion facilities, rehabilitation of non-functioning or restricted water storage / delivery / diver-

sion structures, implementation of water efficiency improvements and watershed enhancements. Such projects that utilize water rights that are senior to 1922 will be given additional ranking priority over similar projects that do not. Each project will be ranked based upon its own merits in accordance with published ranking criteria.

Successful grantees can receive up to a maximum of $150,000 (or approximately 25 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less; in the case of smaller projects, this percentage may be slightly higher) for their project. The total amount available for the 2012 competitive grant program is $250,000. The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2012.

To access the Water Resources Grant Program application, guidelines and policies, please visit www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/ page_193.

For additional information please contact Alesha Frederick at 970-945-8522; Colorado River District, 201 Centennial St., Glenwood Springs, CO 80601 or email grantinfo@crwcd. org.

Free health clinic Uninsured children are invited to make an appointment for a free health clinic to be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Cedaredge High

could delay important investments in new employees and equipment that increase productivity. At Tri-State, we’re working hard to address the challenges that threaten affordable electricity, including unreasonable regulations and policies. As a not-forco-op, we’re committed to protecting consumers today and in the future by providing affordable power while investing in innovation. In keeping electricity affordable, we believe businesses have the power to make the economy that much stronger.

School from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Application assistance for CHP+ and Medicaid will also be available. Call 874-9517 to make an appointment.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Area churches celebrate Jesus’ birth Crawford Community United Methodist Church Regular services at 9 a.m. on Sundays.

Breathing Space services 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. With music, scripture, image and poetry, come sit quietly in the presence of God. Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 5 p.m.

Christmas Day — An informal service to wish Jesus a happy birthday begins at 9 a.m.

Hotchkiss Community United Methodist Church Regular services at 11

a.m. on Sundays.

Breathing Space services 6 p.m. on Thursdays. With music, scripture, image and poetry, come sit quietly in the presence of God. Friday, Dec. 23 — Blue Christmas service, 7 p.m.

Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming; come and experience the joy of Christ’s birth and His healing presence in the midst of pain or strife.

Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 7 p.m.

Christmas Day — An informal service to wish Jesus a happy birthday,

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North Fork Catholic Community Christmas Eve Vigil — Mass at St. Margaret Mary’s in Hotchkiss, 5 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart in Paonia, 7 p.m.

Carol singing will begin at 6:30.

Christmas Day — Mass at Sacred Heart in Paonia, 8:30 a.m.

Crawford Friends Church Living nativity, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23.

Christmas Eve — Service at 5 p.m. Both events will take place at the church on Highway 92.

Paonia Church of the Nazarene Christmas Day — Breakfast, 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Christmas worship service, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Paonia Friends Church Christmas Eve — A peaceful service is planned at 7 p.m. with music, communion and a snack following.

Christmas Day — A shortened service is planned at 10:30 a.m., with snacks to follow.

First Baptist Church of Hotchkiss Sunday, Dec. 18 — Christmas cantata, “Splendor of Christmas,” by a guest choir, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 — “Celebrate the Savior” performed by the children of FBC Awana Clubs, 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 5 p.m.

Christmas Day — Worship service, 10:30 a.m.

Paonia United Methodist Church Christmas Eve — “Lessons and Carols,” 5 p.m.

Christmas Day — Traditional worship, 10:30 a.m. Blessing of the toys

followed by lunch in the fellowship hall. The church will provide meat and drinks; please bring a dish to share.

The church is located at 3rd and Onarga.

Mountain View Bible Church Lazear Friday, Dec. 16 — Caroling and chili supper, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18— Noel service, “From Christmas to Calvary,” 11 a.m.

Children’s program and Christmas fellowship, 6 p.m.

Christmas Day — Christmas service at Paonia Care & Rehabilitation Center, 9:30 a.m.

Christmas service at the church, 11 a.m.

New Year’s Day — One service only at 11 a.m.

Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 18 — Worship service, 10 a.m., features cantata, “Mary, Did You Know?”

Christmas Eve — Jeri Arbaney in concert, 6 p.m.

Christmas Day — Combined worship service with the traditional “Lessons & Carols,” 10 a.m.

The church is located at 3rd and Aspen.

Grand Mesa Southern Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 18 — Special Christmas program, 10:45 a.m. A collection of holiday music will enhance the season.

Sunday, Dec. 25 — The Christmas Story, 10:45 a.m.

The church is located at 110 SE Jay Avenue at Highway 65.

Eckert Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 7 p.m.

The church is located at

10325 Highway 65 in Eckert.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Saturday, Dec. 17 — Live nativity, 6 and 7 p.m. on the lawn in front of the church at 1000 Pioneer Road. A chili supper will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18 — Children’s Christmas program, 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 7 p.m.

Christmas Day — Morning worship, 9 a.m.

Presbyterian Church of Delta Sunday, Dec. 18 — Advent worship service, 10:30 a.m. Come early for praise music and stay after worship for fellowship.

Christmas Eve — Candlelight service with special music, 6 p.m.

Christmas Day — Worship with communion and special music, 10:30 a.m.

Delta United Methodist Church Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 6 p.m.

Saint Andrew’s Orthodox Church Christmas Eve — Festal candlelight vigil service, 5 p.m.

Christmas Day, The Nativity According to the Flesh of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, Sunday, Dec. 25 — Festal divine liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

Second Day of Christmas, Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos, Monday, Dec. 26 — Divine liturgy, 8:30 a.m.

The church is located at 298 Bert Street in Delta.

Garnet Mesa Baptist Church Christmas Day — Morning worship, 11 a.m.

The church is located at 863 A Street in Delta.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Christmas Eve — Carol service, 8 p.m. Holy communion, 8:30 p.m.

Christmas Day — Holy communion, 10:15 a.m.

Delta Christian Church Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 6 to 7 p.m.

Christmas Day — One service only at 10 a.m.

Center for Spiritual Living Delta Christmas Eve — Candlelight taize service at 7 p.m. The church is located at 658 Howard Street.

First Baptist Church of Delta Christmas Eve — Candlelight service, 6 p.m.

Christmas Day — Caroling in the sanctuary starts at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Christmas potluck dinner at noon.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 — A special men’s choir will be sharing their Christmas cantata at 6:30 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

Saturday, Dec. 31 — Meet at First Baptist at 11 a.m. to go sledding on Grand Mesa. An activity for the whole family!

The church is located at 1250 Pioneer Road.

St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Delta St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Cedaredge Christmas Eve — Father Canice Enyiaka will conduct mass at St. Michael’s at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. (bilingual). Mass is scheduled at St. Philip’s at 7 p.m.

Christmas Day — Father Canice Enyiaka will conduct mass at St. Michael’s at 10 a.m. and noon (Spanish). Mass is scheduled at St. Philip’s at 8 a.m.

Redeemer Lutheran presents live nativity in Delta Saturday “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the

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Scene from last year’s live nativity at Redeemer Lutheran Church highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:8-14 King James) Delta’s Redeemer Lutheran Church will again be presenting a live nativity program on Saturday evening, Dec. 17. Two outdoor performances will be given on the lawn in front of the church located at 1000 Pioneer Road. First performance will be at 6 p.m. and will feature students from Tiny Treasures Preschool. The second showing will be performed by

Sunday school students and adults at 7 p.m.

Pastor Jeffrey Ryan will be narrating the story of Jesus’ birth as told in the Book of Luke. Ashlee Sunderland will serve as director of performances.

A chili supper will be offered to all who come to the live nativity showings. Serving starts at 6:30 p.m. in Redeemer’s Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for the chili supper but a free-will offering will be accepted.

A bake sale of items prepared by ladies of

the church will be held in conjunction with the evening events. Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the Tiny Treasures Preschool.

Other upcoming events at Redeemer Lutheran Church will be the children’s Christmas program to be conducted on Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. and the annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Of course there will be the Christmas Day service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Free Christmas dinner will be served at Delta church The second annual Free Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 25 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 5th and Meeker Street in Delta. Serving will begin at noon until 3 p.m. after the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship, where visitors are welcome.

Last year the event attracted nearly 300 guests and volunteers from a number of area churches. The idea was stimulated by a Bible study discussing the true meaning of Christmas, rather than the materialism often expressed.

According to assistant volunteer pastor Kath-

leen Miller, “This year we want to simplify in order that people might mingle more. There will be no live music or fancy decorations, just a wonderful meal and fellowship. Everyone is welcome and no donation will be requested. It is free.”

She is circulating lists in the congregation and Pastor Roy Trueblood is publicizing the needs to the Delta ministers group to fill the food and service needs. The Methodist Men’s Group is preparing stockings filled with fruit, candy canes and small Bibles to be handed out to the children.

Trueblood said that in all his years as a minister this is the most gratifying experience and he is looking forward to this year with a great sense of joy.

Sara Rapp (874-6304) is in charge of volunteers and Ruth White (9858512) is again heading the kitchen. They encourage those interested to call with their donations.

Requests from the church members regarding take out meals will be accommodated, but phone requests will not because of limited resources. However, if guests would like to take meals out to shutins, that can be accommodated.

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LIKE NEW, TWO PLACE snowmobile trailer with loading ramp and dropdown 276 NEW HOLLAND drive off front ramps. Used baler. $2,000 OBO. Call 683- two seasons only. New cost today $1,400. Will sell for 1579. (3x48) $1,000. 270-1795, evening 874-1041. (2x50) 2007 FACTORY MADE PRODUCE 6x10 utility trailer with square tube railing all around. Holds (2) ATVs. Side rails used for loading 50 LBS. POTATOES FOR from the side and rear. Has $15. Apples, onions and 15" 6-ply tires. $1200. Call more. DeVries Buffalo 874-4558 (tfn46) Ranch.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPlications for Golf Clubhouse/ Pro Shop help at Devil's Thumb Golf Course to establish a labor pool of interested applicants. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire; will be required to successfully pass a preemployment drug test, and CPR and First Aid are required within six months of hire. Duties are serving the needs of customers who make telephone calls or make personal visits to the facility; operate computer system for transactions and assist with any facility need that may occur. Any combination of experience and training equivalent to completion of high school required. Wage is $8.80/ hour; hours to be worked will be scheduled as needed and will include evenings, weekends and holidays. If interested complete a City of Delta employment application and submit to City of Delta, HR Director (please do not deliver to golf course), 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416. Applications available on web www.cityofdelta. net. EOE/MF. (2x50)

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THE CITY OF DELTA IS now accepting applications to establish a pool of interested applicants for parttime animal control officer.

Duties include patrol City and issue warnings or summons and/or impound animals in violation of animal control ordinances; capture and remove nuisance wildlife from the City. Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in working with animals. Must possess a valid drivers' license and state certification at time of hire, or able to obtain certification within one year of hire. Hours to be worked will be scheduled as needed; hours are anticipated to be approximately 20 hours per week and includes weekends and holidays. The 2012 anticipated wage is $14.69/hour with no benefits. If interested, please submit City employment application to HR Director, City of Delta, 360 Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 by December 29, 2011. Applications available on city web www.cityofdelta. net. EOE/MF. (2x50)

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Call DAVE: 321-251-6266 A LOCAL NON-PROFIT with a focus on natural resources is seeking applicants for a Grant Writer and for an Education/Outreach Coordinator. See position descriptions and application details at www.upartnership. org. Closing date is Jan. 20, 2012. (3x49) DELTA INSURANCE agency is seeking full-time CSR. Computer and general office experience required.

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FROM THE PAST COMPILED FROM DELTA NEWSPAPERS

By DELTA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 251 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8721 December 15, 1911 (From the Delta County Independent) Some five or six autos pulled into Delta from Grand Junction last Sunday afternoon at about 1:30, and the eighteen or twenty occupants, all members of the motor club of that city, ate a hearty dinner at the Delta House and started on the return trip at 2 o’clock.

Speaking of the condition of the roads, one member of the party remarked that they were not so bad, but that their condition might easily be improved, and it is the intent of good roads people from both towns to see that they are improved. The run from the Mesa county metropolis was made in about three hours, which is not so bad. *** The biggest single payment so far made for sugar beets, is promised by the Western Sugar & Land company, the latter part of this week, when $200,000 in checks is to be distributed to growers.

As much of this sum will come up this way, the promise constitutes a news item of much interest.

HILLTOP YOUTH SERVices/Program Facilitator/Get Real Program. Responsible for delivering evidence based instruction regarding human sexuality and pregnancy prevention in individual and group settings.

Provide case management, coordination of services, and other support needed to ensure data collection and documentation is complete. Regularly part-time 20 hours per week, work schedule typically Monday through Friday, bachelor's degree in related field or associate's degree with two plus years of relevant experience. Position starts at $12 per hour. Apply at 540 S. 1st, Montrose or online at www.htop.org EOE. Position closes 12/16/11. (2x49)

PUBLIC SERVICE THE DELTA COUNTY Independent runs these items as a public service free of charge for non-profit organizations, if no fees are charged. However, each group is asked to please keep them current by calling 874-4421.

MISC.

PUBLIC SERVICE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCiation Caregivers' Support Group, Delta. Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Grand Mesa Oncology Center, 1501 E. 3rd Street, Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

THE ABRAHAM CONnection offers emergency overnight shelter to Delta County homeless and houseless November through April. We provide a hot meal and a place to sleep away from the elements. The shelter is operated by volunteers and through donations. If you can volunteer, donate, need a place to stay or want more information on our mission, please call the shelter at 773-8290. God bless, and thank you for your support Delta County.

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 970-257-2366 or 970-683-3207. (tfx24)

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This will be the third payment for this season’s crop. Another payment will be made about the middle of January, which is supposed to finally wind up the payments for the season of 1911.

Beets are still being hauled to the loading stations at and around Delta and more money will result from the harvest this than any previous year, and it is believed that the higher price of sugar will bring to the growers next year the promise of still better scale prices. *** A bright baby boy weighing 12-1/2 pounds, came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Walker on Palmer street, Sunday morning. *** George O. Blake this week takes charge of the Crawford Chronicle. Mr. Blake is a master printer and ready newspaper writer, and is also a lawyer.

He will give the people of Crawford a good paper and we feel that he is sure to do well in that rich corner of the county. *** A game warden from somewhere slipped up on a couple of Delta boys this week and gathered them in on the charge of hunting without a license, and we understand they were fined about $25. There is not much hunting around Delta that the hunter doesn’t earn, or which he is not entitled to especially when invited by farmers about whose premises rabbits and other game are regarded as pests. *** There is a rumor that the Elks are negotiating for the Moose hall and club room property, and may take it over, provided a satisfactory deal can be made between the two lodges. The stockholders of the Moose club hold their annual meeting Monday night for the election of officers and to transact any other business which may properly come before

such meeting. *** The Independent is going to see that Cedaredge gets a railroad next year. Don’t put this down as some variety of humor. We mean every word of it. *** The Delta firemen will hold their annual ball at the opera house on Christmas night, December 25th. The firemen’s ball is always a leading social event of the season and is always intensely enjoyed.

No lover of dancing or friend of the boys who protect property from the ravages of the flames should be found absent on this occasion. The fire ladies will surely give you a good time. *** The young people of Delta are having all kinds of sport these fine winter evenings at the various skating places nearby. Parties are forming each evening and often they continue the merry-making until a late hour, with huge fires to lend luster to the occasion. *** Sidewalk has been put down of the east side of Crawford’s Main street, conforming to the new grade. *** The way the Hill-Hawkins company is pushing the work on the new Hotchkiss bank building is good to see. The sewer people are also getting an extra move on and a few more days of good weather will see that job completed. *** Never has there been such fine skating in Hotchkiss, and for so long a period, as for the last three weeks. The lake at the park has been crowded almost day and night by a happy crowd. Our park has been expensive but we are getting our money’s worth in many ways.

LOCAL NEWS

Delta County Independent

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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What’s happening at your local library?

The Delta County Libraries offer many educational and entertaining activities and events for you and your family to enjoy. If you want to know what else your library is offering, please contact the library or visit the Delta County Libraries website at www.delta libraries.org.

Cedaredge Open Tech Lab. Bring your computer questions, laptops, e-readers, iPads, etc., and library techies will be on hand to answer questions at the Cedaredge Public Library every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Kids’ Corner - Holiday Ornament. Kids from kindergarten through fifth grade can make their Christmas tree special with a handmade glass ornament. Thursday, Dec. 15, at 3:45 p.m.

Adult Craft Class Fused Glass Jewelry.

Peggy Papon is back once again to help you create a memorable holiday gift of fused glass. $10 per piece fee. Friday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m.

Kids’ Crafty Saturday. All kids will have fun making a cookie-mold, pressed-paper holiday ornament. Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Call the library at 856-3518 to register.

Adult Computer Classes - Being Safe on the Internet. Learn ways to protect yourself and your children from security concerns on the Internet Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m.

Teen Scene - Explosion Box. What is an explosion box? Picture a photo album trapped inside a box . . . take the lid off and . . . boom!. . . .

The photos are revealed.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m.

Storytimes for Babies and Tots. Celebrate the winter with stories, finger plays, dancing, and fun Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10:30 a.m.

Internet Basics Computer Class. Designed for the beginning internet “surfer” paced for those who need additional time and help, on Friday, Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Sign up

at the Cedaredge Public Library.

Tween Book Club.

Join the club and read one of the year’s best books.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 8563518.

Crawford Tween Book Club.

Join the fourth-sixth grade tween book club and meet new friends on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

One-On-One Computer Lab. Crawford Library is offering one-onone computer help each Wednesday in December and January from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring specific computer questions or just spend time honing your skills.

Wii and Waffles. Kids of all ages come and join in the fun and play active Wii games and enjoy a waffle and juice treat!

Thursdays in January from 3 to 4 p.m.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Thursdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 9213500.

Delta Family Day - Santa Visits the Delta Library.

Santa will make a special trip to the Delta Library on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa. Enjoy Christmas stories and craftmaking.

Teen Time - Popcorn Christmas Tree. Tweens and teens can have fun constructing a Christmas Tree from popsicle sticks, paper, and decorative popcorn. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.

Family Movie. Enjoy an animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Starring Jim Carrey. Thursday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m.

Teen Night - New Year’s Resolution Posters. Why not put some

resolutions down on a poster to remind yourself of what you will do to make 2012 a great year!

Posters will be provided, along with plenty of supplies. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m.

For information, call the library at 874-9630.

Hotchkiss One-On-One Computer Help. Now offering one-on-one computer help Tuesday and Friday mornings. Contact the Hotchkiss library at 8724153 to schedule a time.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Mondays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.

For more information, contact the library at 872-4153.

Paonia VAMPS - Vampires Are Made Purposely Silly - Book Club! Join girls grades 6-8, who will never read any vampire books but will read other exciting stories. Visit or

contact the library to find out this month’s title and reserve your copy. Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.

A.M. Bookies! Join the morning book club where the theme for January is “chocolate.” Read any book — fiction or nonfiction — that relates to chocolate and join the discussion. Bring something chocolate to share!

Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. at the home of Judy Lafferty.

Boys’ Book Club.

Join the fourth-sixth grade boys’ monthly book club where the book for January is “War Horse”

by Michael Morpurgo.

“Joey” the horse recalls his experiences, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m.

Storytimes for Babies, Tots, and Preschoolers. Baby storytimes are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Tot storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschooler storytimes are Fridays at 11 a.m.

Delta Street Rodders spread holiday cheer real cheer for the Christ- tions. mas season and beyond Tri-County ResourcThe Delta Street Rod- with donations last week es, an agency that proders car club added some for two local organiza- vides services to victims

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Mike Fox of the Delta Street Rodders car club presents a check to Aimee Quadri-Chavez of Tri-County Resources as members of the Delta Street Rodders car club look on. The presentation was made at the club’s annual Christmas party at Daveto’s. Other club members pictured include Richard Lamons, Kay Lamons, Jackie Goodman, Dan and Kyla Vasicko, Richard Kramer, Sarah and Porche Triantos and Michael Goodman. Also pictured is Chip Meneley of Tri-County Resources. Other club members present included David Triantos, Larry Rhines, Irene and Dan Williamson, Stan Clark and Gary and Becky Kramer.

of domestic abuse, and the Delta Volunteer Fire Department were presented with checks by club members.

The Delta firefighters received a check for use in their annual 4th of July fireworks display.

The display is a community tradition that brings neighbors and families together at Confluence Lake for a patriotic observance.

The display is funded each year entirely by donations from the public and no tax money nor other department funds are used. The donation was accepted by Adam Suppes.

Tri-County Resources operates a safe house for women and children, provides advocacy services, and staffs a crisis line for domestic abuse calls.

So far this year the agency has provided safe housing for 157 women and children; provided

advocacy services for 385 clients; and has responded to 1,300 crisis line calls.

“This donation really makes a difference for us,” said program coordinator Aimee QuadriChavez who accepted the donation. Also present at the Street Rodders’ annual club Christmas party event where the dona-

tion was presented were domestic violence advocates Angela Mackey and Chip Meneley.

This marks the eighth year that the 80 members of the Delta Street Rodders have donated to deserving community causes with proceeds left over from their annual Confluence Park car show in July.

Photo by Hank Lohmeyer

Adam Suppes, center, representing the Delta Fire Department accepts a check from Mike Fox of the Delta Street Rodders car club. Looking on are, from left, club members Don Waggoner and Flora Fox, and at right Larry Rhine.

PUBLIC NOTICES COUNCIL BILL #7, 2011 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH BELOW FOR THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, FOR THE 2011 BUDGET YEAR WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the annual budget on November 16, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City has received additional and unanticipated revenues in the form of grants and other revenue sources and there exists unappropriated surplus in the various funds; and WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the additional revenues and surplus to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the operations of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO: Section 1. That the following supplemental appropriations, in addition to those appropriated by Ordinance #3, Series of 2010, are hereby appropriated from the revenue and surplus of each fund, to each fund, as follows: Perpetual Care Fund $1,500 Employee Dental Fund 5,000 Conservation Trust Fund 10,000 General Fund 60,000 Refuse Fund 110,000 Golf Course Fund 100,000 Unemployment Fund 30,000 ADOPTED on first reading and ordered published this 6th day of December, 2011. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

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 19, 2012 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 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0179 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 29, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Granda L. Chambers and Craig E. Chambers Original Beneficiary(ies) New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2006-HE7 Date of Deed of Trust 5/22/2006

County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 6/1/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 604109 Original Principal Amount $178,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $169,027.42 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 6 AND ALL OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 1 OF PLAT 2A OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 727 Howard Street, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of

the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/7/2011 Last Publication 1/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/29/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: NATHAN S. SILVER #28836 ROBERT J HOPP and ASSOCIATES LLC 333 W COLFAX AVENUE STE 200, PO BOX 8689, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 225-0811 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-06262CO ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 and January 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0181 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 4, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Lee L. Burfiend and Jacquelyn D. Burfiend Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 10/15/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 10/16/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 619805 Original Principal Amount $154,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $150,320.10 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due

together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A Part of the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M. described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the Southwest corner of the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 21, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., bears S 47°05' W, 417.2 feet; thence N 01°11' E, 39.9 feet to the centerline of a private road; thence along said centerline N 49°57' E, 504.6 feet; thence S 20°19' W, 394.0 feet; thence N 88°53' W, 249.9 feet to the point of beginning, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as, 24816 Robin Rd, Cedaredge, CO 81413-5255.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/01/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/7/2011 Last Publication 1/4/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/04/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that

purpose.

Attorney File # 11-04701 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 and January 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0183 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 12, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Ronald R. Flye Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 8/4/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/8/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 594363 Original Principal Amount $101,600.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $92,835.91 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, BLOCK 3, DORRIS ADDITION Also known by street and number as, 124 Dorris Ave, Paonia, CO 81428-8415.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 02/08/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt

secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 12/14/2011 Last Publication 1/11/2012 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 10/12/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Barbara J. Pierce, Deputy Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER #34145 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-11791 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer St., Room 338 Delta, CO 81416 Plaintiff: BANK OF COLORADO, a Colorado banking corporation Defendants: TERESA HERRERA, SALLY HERRERA, EUTIMIO CHAREZ, EUTIMIO CHAVEZ, FABIA CHAVEZ, JANE RUBALCABA, VIOLA ARCHULETA, ANTIONIO LOPEZ, also known as A. LOPEZ, and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION. Attorney for Plaintiff: Brown, Schottelkotte, Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC James D. Brown 550 Palmer St., Ste. 201 P.O. Box 43, Delta, CO 81416 Phone No.: 970-874-4451 FAX No.: 970-874-7433 Email: jim@brownlawllc.com Atty. Reg. #: 4759 Case No: 11CV314 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS IN THIS ACTION: EUTIMIO CHAREZ, EUTIMIO CHAVEZ, FABIA CHAVEZ, ANTONIO LOPEZ, also known as A. LOPEZ, and ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY CLAIM ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION: You are summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint 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 Complaint, and District Court Cover Sheet, may be obtained from the clerk of this court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint, 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 without any further notice to you.

This is an action to quiet title to the following described real property located in Delta County, Colorado: Part of the NW1/4SW1/4, Section 12, Township 15 South, Range 96 West, 6th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at a point whence the West 1/4 corner of said Section 12 bears North 30°16'28" West 39.52 feet; thence South 89°52'07" East 174.60 feet distance; thence South 00°12'52" West 465.53 feet distance; thence North 89°45'48" West 173.92 feet distance; thence North 00°07'50" East 465.21 feet distance, more or less to the point of beginning.

Also known as: 1506 Hwy 50, Delta, CO 81416 Dated: December 6, 2011 BROWN, SCHOTTELKOTTE, STIMPERT & VAUGHN, LLC /s/ James D. Brown James D. Brown Regis. No. 4759 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in the Delta County Independent: Once each week for five successive weeks First Publication: December 14, 2011 Last Publication: January 11, 2012 Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21, 28, 2011, January 4 and 11, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Delta County Commissioners will meet at 1:30 PM December 19, 2011 at the Delta County Courthouse, Room 236, 501 Palmer Street, Delta Colorado, for the purpose of reviewing the 2012-15 Community Services Block Grant Proposal for Delta County. The public is invited to comment on the proposed service plan through Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Copies of the Plan document are available for perusal at the Delta County Health and Human Services Department, Health Building at 255 West 6th Street, Delta, CO. Bonnie Horn Koehler, Deputy Director Delta County Department of Health and Human Services Published in the Delta County Independent December 7 and 14, 2011.

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Public Notices Your Right To Know Legal Deadline is Monday at 10 a.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET 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 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Room 236, 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. 2011-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 2011.

WHEREAS, circumstances have arisen which could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of the adoption of the 2011 Delta County Budget in the General Fund, the Energy Development Fund, the Fairgrounds Fund, the Lodging Tax Fund, the Capital Projects Special Roads Fund, the Economic Development Fund, the Self Insurance Fund, the Fair Board Fund, and WHEREAS, funds are available within each of the above referenced funds 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 2011 budget and appropriation for the General Fund be increased from $9,690,783 to $9,790,467 for the following purposes: Payment of USGS contracts with pass through funds ...... $68,890 POST Grant Training Funds ............................ $30,794 That the sum of $99,684 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unanticipated revenues and unappropriated funds in the General Fund.

2. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Energy Development Fund be increased from $18,302 to $19,302 for the following purposes: Additional energy development expenses. . . . . $10,000 That the sum of $10,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated energy development expenses in the Energy Development Fund.

3. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Fairgrounds Fund be increased from $110,285 to $115,285 for the following purposes: Additional capital expenses. . . . . $5,000 That the sum of $5,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fairgrounds Fund to cover additional capital expenses that were incurred during the year.

4. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Lodging Tax Fund be increased from $65,350 to $80,350 for the following purposes: Additional tourism expenses. . . . . $15,000 That the sum of $15,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds and unanticipated revenues in the Lodging Tax Fund to cover additional county tourism costs.

5. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Capital Projects Special Roads Fund be increased from $806,100 to $818,100 for the following purposes: Additional road project costs . . . . $12,000 That the sum of $12,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Capital Projects Special Roads Fund to cover additional road project costs.

6. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Economic Development Fund be increased from $19,950 to $24,950 for the following purposes: Colorado Counties ASL Training Pass Through Expenses..... $5,000 That the sum of $5,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unanticipated conference registration fees in the Economic Development Fund for ASL Training.

7. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Self Insurance Fund be increased from $46,000 to $49,000 for the following purposes: Increased unemployment payouts ..... $3,000 That the sum of $3,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Self Insurance Fund to cover increased costs for unemployment payouts.

8. That the 2011 budget and appropriation for the Fair Board Fund be increased from $66,000 to $76,000 for the following purposes: Additional grounds expense during Fair Week..... $10,000 That the sum of $10,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fair Board Fund to cover additional costs for Fair Week grounds expenses.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2011.

BOARD OF DELTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Published in the Delta County Independent December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0171 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) RODNEY W. EVANS AND RONI D. EVANS , BY RODNEY W. EVANS ATTORNEY IN FACT Original Beneficiary(ies) VECTRA BANK COLORADO, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 5/9/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/10/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614939

Original Principal Amount $223,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $218,869.74 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 3 OF FAR VIEW SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 25107 IRA WAY, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-8242.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/15/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HEATHER DEERE #28597 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL P MEDVED PC 355 UNION BLVD #302, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-1508 (303) 274-0155 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-914-19543 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0167 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) BANK OF CHOICE HOLDING COMPANY Original Beneficiary(ies) BANKERS’ BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANKERS’ BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 1/12/2011 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/21/2011 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 648330 Original Principal Amount $9,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,786,805.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE EXHIBIT A (Legal Description) Lot 16 of West Mountain Ranch Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado Together with all of the following: (i) All easements and rights-ofway, air rights for further vertical construction and rights to the same belonging or in any way appertaining tot he Property; (ii) All minerals and mineral rights, including but not limited to oil, gas, gravel, and other minerals, if any, lying in, or under the surface of the Property to the extent owned

by Grantor; (iii) All water and water rights owned by Grantor or related or appurtenant to the Property and all water and sewer taps belonging or in any way related to or appurtenant to the Property, if any; (iv) All strips and gores of land lying between the Property and streets, roads, highways or alleys, open or proposed, owned by Grantor; (v) All estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property owned

by Grantor; (vi) The reversion or reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property; (vii) All improvements presently located or subsequently constructed on the Property; (viii) All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all fixtures and other property of every kind and nature now or hereafter located upon the Property and usable in connection with the present or future operation of the Property. Grantor shall have the right to replace any fixtures or other personal property with comparable fixtures or equipment, provided that the Deed of Trust shall extend to and represent a lien against all such replacement items; (ix) All of Grantor's right, title

PUBLIC NOTICES and interest in and to all permits, licenses, franchises, certificates, and other rights and privileges obtained in connection with the Property or the use thereof; (x) All contracts for the sale of all or any portion of the Property, and the next proceeds therefrom, and all proceeds arising from or by virtue of the rental or other disposition of all or any of the Property and the right to receive and apply all of said proceeds to the payment of the Loan; (xi) All awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive and apply the same to the payment of the Loan, which may be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of the exercise of said right) or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; (xii) Any leases, sales contracts, and other agreements affecting the sale, use, or occupancy of the Property now or hereafter entered into, and the right to receive and apply the rents, issues, and profits of the Property to the payment of the Loan; (xiii) Any insurance policies required to be maintained hereunder and all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on any insurance policies required to be maintained hereunder or otherwise covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof for damage to the Property to the payment of the Loan subject to Grantor's right to effect repairs to the Property as provided herein; (xiv) The right, in the name and on behalf of Grantor (but without prejudice to the right of Grantor to do the same), to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Lender in the Property; (xv) All rents, issues, and profits in any way belonging, relating, or pertaining to the Property; (xvi) All of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all plans, specifications, and drawings for the construction of improvements on the Property, whether presently existing or subsequently prepared; and (xvii) All other interests of every kind and character which Grantor now has or at any time thereafter acquires in and to the real and personal property described herein and all property which is used or useful in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, rights of ingress or egress and all reversionary rights or interests of Grantor therein.

The property or its address is commonly known as: 725 Spotted Pony Court, Delta, Colorado 81416.

Also known by street and number as, 725 SPOTTED PONY COURT, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EMILY J. CHARLESWORTH #38109 Bieging Shapiro & Barber LLP 4582 S ULSTER STREET PARKWAY SUITE 1650, DENVER, CO 80237 (720) 488-0220 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 # 1617.008 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0172 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 16, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARK P. BREWER AND KRISTIN BREWER Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 3/13/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/14/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 601312 Original Principal Amount $129,862.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $130,017.99 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14 OF PIONEER PLACE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF DELTA STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 1727 PIONEER CIR, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday,

01/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/16/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.02520 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0097 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On May 27, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s): Jerry Neil Thompson and Doriselda Thompson Original Beneficiary(ies): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 7/6/2009 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/10/2009 Recording Reception Number: 636102 Original Principal Amount: $296,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $286,194.55 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 2, THOMPSON FAMILY MINOR SUBDIVISION. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 14148 Thompson Road, Paonia, CO 81428 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/16/2011 Last Publication: 12/14/2011 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent DATE: 05/27/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DEANNE R, STODDEN #33214 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney file #: 11-07496 ©Colorado Public Trustees’ Association Revised 12/2009 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0166 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) CARROLL G. CAMPBELL AND SHELLY F. CAMPBELL Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/26/2009 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/31/2009 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 633281 Original Principal Amount $247,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $240,398.05 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 50, GARY GRESHAM SUBDIVISION. DELTA COUNTY, COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 1191 E 13TH ST, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY

THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/09/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JENNIFER H. TRACHTE, Esq. #40391 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.02499 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0168 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 13, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARIO LOPEZ AND MARISOL LEDESMA Original Beneficiary(ies) WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust 2/25/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 2/29/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 623353 Original Principal Amount $190,244.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $181,452.85 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 10 OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCK 1 OF GARNET HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 570 BOND STREET, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/13/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 9105.02560 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0173 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 20, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) LARRY MAUTZ AND CONNIE BEARD Original Beneficiary(ies) EVERGREEN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt EVERGREEN FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/28/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 621769 Original Principal Amount $1,200,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $1,133,870.12 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other pay-

Delta County Independent ments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 14 OF SOUTHGATE SUBDIVISION, AS AMENDED COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as, 2250 S HIGHWAY 50, Delta, CO 81416 Also know as 2250 S Main Street, Delta, CO 81416 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/20/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOHN F. YOUNG #26989 Markus Williams Young & Zimmermann LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 4000, DENVER, CO 80203 (303) 830-0800 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 # 11056.002 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

SHERIFF'S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the deed of trust described hereinbelow.

Sheriff's Foreclosure Sale No. 2008CV4 was commenced in the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to that certain Reissued Default Judgment, and Judgment and Decree of Judicial Foreclosure ("Judgment and Decree") entered on May 31, 2011, by the District Court of Delta County, Colorado, in Civil Action No. 2008CV4, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC v.

James Ray Miller, et al. to foreclose the deed of trust described as follows ("Deed of Trust"): Original Grantor(s): James Ray Miller and Kimberly A. Miller Original Beneficiary: MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Secured by Deed of Trust: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC Date of Deed of Trust: June 1, 2004 County of Recording: Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 2, 2004 Recording Information: Reception No. / Book No. and Page No. 580178 Original Principal Balance: $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $170,229.95 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that under the Judgment and Decree, which is the subject Evidence of Debt, I am ordered to sell the property more specifically described as follows: Lots 2 and 3, Jones Subdivision Together without warranty, all well and related well equipment, together with any and all water rights which currently has the address of 2833 S. Grand Mesa Drive, Cedaredge, CO 81413 ("Property") WHICH IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. As of April 18, 2008, the outstanding balance due and owing pursuant to the Judgment and Decree is $185,522.27.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I will at public auction at 10:00 a.m. on January 26, 2012 on the front steps of the Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Delta, Colorado sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the Property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness evidenced by the Judgment and Decree secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, 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: December 7, 2011 Last Publication: January 4, 2012 Name of Publication: Delta County Independent NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF THE SUBJECT FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE 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 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 SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §3838-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 11-9-11 Fred D. McKee, Sheriff

Sheriff of Delta County, State of Colorado By: /s/ Fred McKee The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the legal holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Castle Stawiarski, LLC, 999 18th Street, Suite 2201, Denver, Colorado, 303-865-1400.

Elizabeth S. Marcus #16092 Kimberly Martinez #40351 THE ATTORNEYS LISTED ABOVE ARE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Miller / 06-04065 CONV Published in the Delta County Independent December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 and January 4, 2012.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0169 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 14, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) JOSEPH DONNIE FRESQUEZ AND MONICA R. FRESQUEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROMINENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2006-5 NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Date of Deed of Trust 7/25/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 8/9/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 606530 Original Principal Amount $135,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $129,166.87 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Exhibit A SITUATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO: PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 95 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10 WHENCE THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18 BEARS EAST 993.5 FEET; THENCE WEST 140.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 SE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE NORTH 225.0 FEET; THENCE EAST 140.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 225.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND RIGHTS, DITCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS APPURTENANTS THERETO. TOGETHER WITH ONE F(1) TAP IN THE TRI COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. Also known by street and number as, 1425 EAST 5TH STREET, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/11/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/16/2011 Last Publication 12/14/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/14/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: WAYNE E. VADEN #21026 Vaden Law Firm LLC 2015 YORK STREET, PO BOX 18997, DENVER, CO 20218 (877) 245-1529 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-051-02075 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

District Court Delta County, Colorado Court Address: 501 Palmer Street #338 Delta, Colorado 81416 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: James Young and Gaylynn Young for Minor Child: Kade Cole Pollock For a Change of Name to: Kaden Cole Young Case Number: 2011 CV 191 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on July 15, 2011, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the District Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Pollock, Kaden Cole be changed to Young, Kaden Cole.

MANDY ALLEN Clerk of Court By /s/ Mandy Allen Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7 and 14, 2011.

Holiday Legal Deadlines 10 a.m. Fri., Dec. 23 for Dec. 28 issue; 10 a.m. Fri., Dec. 30 for Jan. 4 issue.

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Delta County Independent

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-5 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO FOR THE 2012 CALENDAR YEAR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has adopted a budget for the calendar year 2012, 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 $1,907,573 General Government $222,331 Police Department 237,651 Public Works Department 303,168 Water Fund $1,576,406 Capital Improvements Fund 763,500 Conservation Trust Fund 10,338 Sanitation Fund 564,431 Garbage Fund 101,293 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 the 08th day of December, 2011, by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss of 6 for and 0 against. /s/ Wendell A. Koontz Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 14, 2011 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 14th day of December, 2011, in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper in general circulation, published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado. /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-3 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2012 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has prepared and submitted a proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, and was submitted by this governing body on December 08, 2011, 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 08, 2011, 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 2012.

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 $1,907,573 General Government $222,331 Police Department 237,651 Public Works Department 303,168 Water Fund $1,576,406 Capital Improvements Fund 763,500 Conservation Trust Fund 10,338 Sanitation Fund 564,431 Garbage Fund 101,293 Section 2. The Board of Trustees hereby determines that the budget for the calendar year 2012 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 08th day of December, 2011, by the vote of 6 for and 0 against and ordered published. /s/ Wendell A. Koontz Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 14, 2011 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 14th day of December, 2011, in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado. /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

ORDINANCE #6, 2011 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH BELOW FOR THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO, FOR THE 2012 BUDGET YEAR WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted the annual budget on November 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, the City Council has made provision therein for revenues in an amount equal to or greater than the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget; and WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the operations of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELTA, COLORADO: Section 1. That the following sums are hereby appropriated from the revenue of each fund, to each fund, as follows: General Fund $5,044,293 Conservation Trust Fund 121,100 Recreation Center Fund 2,680,980 City-Wide Capital Improvements Fund 3,326,348 Municipal Light and Power Fund 8,173,554 Sewer Fund 2,332,603 Water Fund 1,991,753 Refuse Fund 599,772 Unemployment Tax Fund 30,000 Internal Service Fund 1,330,193 Employees' Dental Insurance Fund 54,000 Golf Course Fund 878,491 Capital Project Fund 20,416,885 Debt Service Fund 1,779,305 Perpetual Care Fund 1,000 ADOPTED on first reading and ordered published this 15th day of November, 2011. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk ADOPTED on second and final reading and ordered published this 6th day of December, 2011. /s/ Mary Cooper Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk CERTIFICATE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss.

CITY OF DELTA ) I, Jolene E. Nelson, City Clerk of the City of Delta, Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced, read in full and passed on first reading at a regular meeting on the City Council of the City of Delta on November 15, 2011, and published in the Delta County Independent, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Delta in its issue of November 23, 2011, and was finally adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 6, 2011, and ordered published as Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2011, of said City as provided by law.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the City of Delta, Colorado, this 6th day of December, 2011.

(SEAL) /s/ Jolene E. Nelson City Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE REGULATIONS OF THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO, ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR BILLING AND RECEIPT OF PAYMENT OF CHARGES FOR COLLECTION OF GARBAGE WITHIN THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, did establish an administrative fee for billing and receiving payment of charges for the collection of garbage on November 8, 1995; WHEREAS, costs and expenses for services related to billing and receipt of payments of such charges has risen since 1995; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, wishes to increase the administrative fee so as to more closely approximate the costs to the Town for such billing and receipt of payment services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, that the Code of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, Section 12-2-2 (a), be amended to read as follows: 12-2-2 Charges For Town Collection

Services; Lien (a) Charges The Board shall, by resolution, establish administrative fees and charges for collection service under this section, prescribe the time and manner of payment of such charges and adopt measures designed to enforce the payment thereof such as, in their discretion, are necessary or desired. Such resolution, when adopted, shall be of the same force and effect as if incorporated in this section.

All other ordinances, resolutions and other provisions of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, or parts thereof, in conflict or inconsistent herewith, and to the extent they are in conflict or inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed; provided, however, that the repeal of any ordinance, resolution, other provisions of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, or parts thereof, shall not revive any other section of the same heretofore repealed and superseded.

INTRODUCED, READ, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado, this 8th day of December, 2011.

Town of Hotchkiss, Colorado By: /s/ Wendell A. Koontz 12/8/2011

Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

ORDINANCE NO. 2011-4 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 2012 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss has adopted the annual budget for the calendar year 2012, and WHEREAS, revenue in the amount of $60,544 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 $9,990,837 will produce $102,506 in revenue, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Town of Hotchkiss will give a temporary property tax credit of 4.200 mills or $41,962 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, 6.06 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 08th day of December, 2011, by a vote of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Hotchkiss, of 6 for and 0 against and ordered published. /s/ Wendell A. Koontz Mayor Town of Hotchkiss ATTEST: /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss Publication Date: December 14, 2011 I, hereby certify that the within Ordinance was published on the 14th day of December, 2011, in the Delta County Independent, a paper of general circulation, published in the City of Delta, County of Delta, State of Colorado. /s/ Marlene F. Searle Town Clerk Town of Hotchkiss (SEAL) Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0174 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 21, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) BRIAN P. LYNINGER and SAVANNAH M. LYNINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY Date of Deed of Trust 9/28/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/29/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 608243 Original Principal Amount $133,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $124,827.08 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 21, 22 AND 23 IN BLOCK 30 OF PLAT C OF DELTA TOWNSITE, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO MANUFACTURED HOME: YEAR: 1998 MAKE/MODEL: PALM HARBOR MAN SERIAL #S: PH19000539AB TAG #S: ARZ192015/ ARZ192014 Also known by street and number as, 648 COLUMBIA STREET, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/21/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: SHEILA J. FINN #36637 Janeway Law Firm LLC 19201 E MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, CO 8013-49092 (303) 706-9990 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # JLF#12169 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0170 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 15, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused

the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) LAURA G. ANDERSON AND CHARLES D. ANDERSON Original Beneficiary(ies) FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt FIRST STATE BANK OF HOTCHKISS Date of Deed of Trust 12/22/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 1/4/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 599203 Original Principal Amount $130,597.21 Outstanding Principal Balance $103,696.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 1, OF THE HOTCHKISS SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF HOTCHKISS, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 1 COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 16 IN SAID BLOCK; THENCE EAST 57.2 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 15; THENCE SOUTH ALONG EAST LINE OF LOT 15, 125 FEET; THENCE WEST 57.2 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 16; THENCE NORTH 125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS INCLDUING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ONE (1) EACH TOWN OF HOTCHKISS COMMERCIAL WATER AND SEWER TAP. COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as, 301 E BRIDGE STREET, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/18/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/23/2011 Last Publication 12/21/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/15/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DOUGLAS W. BROWN #10429 Brown, Berardini & Dunning PC 2000 SOUTH COLORADO BLVD TOWER TWO SUITE 700, DENVER, CO 80222 (877) 234-3152 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 3119-018 B ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 23, 30, December 7, 14 and 21, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0178 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 26, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) Shelley Cannon Original Beneficiary(ies) MontroseBank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust 3/11/2005 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 3/16/2005 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 589102 Original Principal Amount $308,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $304,581.34 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE EXHIBIT A A Parcel of land located within the S1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 30, Township 14 South, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M. having a description based upon a bearing of North 89°26'03" East from the Section corner common to Sections 25, 30, 31 and 36 (Monumented by a 3 1/4 inch BLM brass cap) to the 1/4 corner common to Sections 30 and 31 (Monumented by a 3 1/4 inch BLM brass cap), with all other bearing relative thereto and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said S1/2 of the NE1/4, also being the North 1/16 corner common to Section 29 and 30(Monumented by a 1 1/2 inch aluminum cap LS 14621) and running Thence along the section line common to said Sections 29 and 30 South 00°25'06" West 1106.81 feet (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 25972; Thence leaving said section line South 87°46'59" West 1479.42 feet (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 259.72); Thence North 00°25'48" East 1106.86 feet to the North line of said South 1/2 of the NE 1/4 (Monumented by a 2 inch aluminum cap PLS 25972); Thence long said North line North 87°47'05" East 1479.20 feet to the point of beginning.

Also described as Lot 6. Amended

Plat of Hidden Spring Subdivision, County of Delta, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as, 10696 Hidden Springs Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/26/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: REAGAN LARKIN #42309 CASTLE STAWIARSKI, LLC 999 18TH STREET SUITE 2201, DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 865-1400 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-12796 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0177 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 23, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) MARIO I. SANCHEZ AND BEATRICE SANCHEZ Original Beneficiary(ies) BANK OF THE WEST Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF THE WEST Date of Deed of Trust 9/11/2008 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 9/23/2008 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 629007 Original Principal Amount $98,462.93 Outstanding Principal Balance $95,656.80 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. EXHIBIT A THE REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA AND STATE OF COLORADO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEGINNING AT A POINT 986 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., THENCE WEST 198.8 FEET, THENCE NORTH 219.5 FEET, THENCE EAST 198.8 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 219.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENT, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Also known by street and number as, 722 1550 ROAD, DELTA, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/23/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lobus, John A #3648 The Law Firm of John A Lobus Resource Park West 710 Kipling St. Suite 402, Lakewood, CO 80215 (303) 232-5606 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 # ft221742 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0176 To Whom It May Concern: This

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) James R. Simpson And Dawnette Simpson Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-NC2 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-NC2 Date of Deed of Trust 11/9/2006 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 12/18/2006 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 610583 Original Principal Amount $127,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $142,413.58 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference EXHIBIT "A" THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF DELTA, STATE OF COLORADO, TO WIT: PART OF THE NW1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT .346 CHAINS EAST AND .247 CHAINS NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW1/4 SE1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE NORTH 7.041 CHAINS; THENCE EAST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 7.041 CHAINS; THENCE WEST 120 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, DITRCHES AND DITCH RIGHTS, INCLUDING ONE SHARE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE HARTLAND DITCH COMPANY. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS R013963; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 0742, PAGE 678 (RECORDED 06/23/95) Also known by street and number as, 727 1550 Road, Delta, CO 81416.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: EDWARD P. O’BRIEN #11572 Hellerstein and Shore PC 5347 S VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 11-00232SH ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

right of way line of said highway, the radius of said curve is 2,915.0 Feet and the long chord bears North 25°57'53" East, 30.32 Feet; thence North 25°40' East, 299.75 Feet, more or less, along the East right of way line of said highway to the North line of the SW1/4 of the SE 1/4 said Section 31; thence North 89°23' East, 412.95 Feet to the East bank of Surface Creek; thence along the East bank of Surface Creek as follows: South 5°52' West, 127.74 feet; thence South 23°35' West, 157.13 Feet; thence South 52°33' West, 93.77 Feet; thence South 78°33' West, 70.37 Feet; thence South 64°02' West, 83.23 Feet; thence South 40°29' West, 90.75 Feet; thence North 54°20' West, 249.81 Feet from the East Bank of said Surface Creek to the Point of Beginning.

Excepting therefrom beginning at a Point on the East right of Way line of State Highway No. 65 whence the Southeast corner of said Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M. bears South 61°54'38" East, 2,109.07 Feet; thence along the Arc of a Curve to the left 30.32 Feet along the East right of way line of said Highway; the radius of said curve is 2,915.0 feet and the long chord bears North 25°57'53" East, 30.32 feet; thence North 25°40' East, 100.10 feet along he East right of way of said highway; thence South 67°51'30" East, 378.38 feet, more or less, to the East bank of Surface Creek; thence along the East Bank of Surface Creek as follows: South 52°33' West 1.81 Feet; thence South 78°33' West, 70.37 Feet; thence South 64°02' West, 83.23 Feet; thence South 40°29' West, 90.75 Feet; thence North 54°20' West, 249.81 Feet; more or less from Surface Creek to the Point of Beginning.

County of Delta, State of Colorado. * Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener's Error Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-35-109(5) Recorded at Reception No. 651465 on June 27, 2011 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of Delta County, Colorado to correct the Legal Description Also known by street and number as, 2571 S GRAND MESA DRIVE, CEDAREDGE, CO 81413-8219.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, 01/25/2012, at Public Trustee’s Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416-1764, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/30/2011 Last Publication 12/28/2011 Name of Publication Delta County Independent DATE: 09/22/2011 Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee in and for the County of Delta, State of Colorado By: /s/ Jim D. Ventrello, Public Trustee (SEAL) The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JOAN OLSON, ESQ #28078 Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 813-1177 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Attorney File # 1269.06487 ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 6/2011 Published in the Delta County Independent November 30, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2011-0175 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2011, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Delta records.

Original Grantor(s) SHANNON I. GALLEGOS Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. acting solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Current Holder of Evidence of Debt BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Date of Deed of Trust 4/24/2007 County of Recording Delta Recording Date of Deed of Trust 5/4/2007 Recording Information(Reception Number and/or Book/Page Number) 614768 Original Principal Amount $217,350.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $208,096.38 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. Legal Description Part of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a Point on the East right of way line of State Highway No. 65 whence the Southeast Corner of Section 31, Township 13 South, Range 94 West of the 6th P.M., bears South 61°54'38" East, 2,109.07 Feet; thence along the Arc of a Curve to the Left 30.32 Feet along the East

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DELTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE 2012 Please be advised that Delta County is interested in soliciting bids to purchase three (3) of the following vehicles to be used by the Delta County Sheriff’s Department.

3 ea. 2012 4-Wheel Drive SUV Ford Explorers 3 ea. 2012 4-Wheel Drive Pickup, full size 1⁄2 ton with Extended Cab Bid specifications and bid documents may be picked up at the Administration Office, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, Colorado.

Bids must be submitted to the Board of Delta County Commissioners, Delta County Courthouse, 501 Palmer St., Suite 227, Delta, CO 81416 by 2:30 p.m., January 3, 2012. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids if the Board feels it is in the best interest of the County.

For further information concerning the bid package, please call Carolyn Clemens at 874-2101 or e-mail at cclemens@deltacounty.com.

Questions concerning the vehicle specifications should be directed to Mark Taylor, Delta County Undersheriff at (970) 874-2002 or e-mail mtaylor@deltacounty.com.

Bids will also be available on the County website at www.deltacounty.com.

Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 2011.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geoffrey D. Legg, Deceased Case Number 2011 PR 103 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Delta County, Colorado on or before May 4, 2012, or the claims may be forever barred.

Geoffrey A. Legg Person Giving Notice 5100 Tilghman Street, Suite 255 Allentown, PA 18104 David A. Marek Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 1387 Paonia, CO 81428 Published in the Delta County Independent December 14, 21 and 28, 2011.

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Verizon grant supports domestic violence programs Hilltop’s domestic violence programs, including Latimer House and Tri-County Resources, received a $9,850 award from Verizon Wireless West Area HopeLine grants. Hilltop’s domestic violence programs assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. Program services include three emergency shelters, case management, individual and group counseling, children’s services, transitional housing, and 24-hour crisis lines in all counties.

Hilltop’s domestic violence programs strive

to provide safety and improve the quality of life for individuals in abusive situations with an end result of self-sufficiency and a healthier community.

Program staff provide emergency shelter, case management, advocacy, counseling, and assist clients in regaining emotional stability and creating future goals.

The national cost of intimate partner violence exceeds $5.8 billion each year; $4.1 billion of which is for direct medical and mental health services. Businesses forfeit another $100 million in lost wages, sick

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

DELTA DELTA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Eaton & Dodge, Delta • 874-3568 Pastor: Lee Ponder Sunday: Celebration Service 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Celebration Service 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday: Family night 7:00 p.m.

Royal Rangers Missionettes Fireproof Youth (Jr. & Sr. High) Saturday: Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 a.m.

LANDMARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 12th & Grand, Delta • 874-3717 Pastor: Ken Gilchrist Sunday: Sunday School (all ages) Morning Worship Sunday Afternoon Wednesday Evening

9:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST 164 Grand Blvd.

(Left on top of 3rd St. Hill) • 874-4971 Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 Noon Sunday Afternoon Service 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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

leave, absenteeism and non-productivity. (Costs of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in the United States, 2003.)

This Verizon Wireless West Area HopeLine grant in the amount of $9,850 will directly support emergency shelter services for individuals and families. Funding will provide women and children with emergency shelter, meals, case management, transitional housing, life skills training, and group counseling sessions — the tools needed to empower them to achieve better lives for themselves and their families.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

GUNNISON VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1721 H Rd., Delta • 874-0848 Website: gvcnazarene.org Email: gvcnazarene@aol.com Senior Pastor Terry D. Hedrick Associate Pastor Edward (Mike) Sandridge Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: With Worship Leader Gary Lear & The GVC Praise Team Including Children’s Church And Nursery 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Ladies’ Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship & Bible Study Including Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Study Groups: Meeting at various places and times throughout the week.

We want to extend a personal invitation to everyone. Please come and make yourself at home.

“Our church could be your home.”

“We exist to glorify God by raising up Christ-centered, Spirit-filled Disciple makers.”

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4th and Meeker, Delta • 874-4893 Rev. Alisa Secrest Adult/Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Praise Music 10:15 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Child care available

DELTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Reaching the children and youth of Western Delta County I Rd. & 1600 Rd., North Delta • 874-4322 www.deltachristianchurch.org Ministry Staff: Will Pruett, Jeremy Kane, Kirsten Alsdorf, Jake Sullivan Find us on Facebook at Delta Christian Church Sunday: Worship First Service 9:30 a.m.

Second Service 11:00 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 Jerry Hilterbrand, Pastor • 874-4837 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Services 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Independent, Fundamental

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 1000 Pioneer Road • 874-3052 Pastor Jeffrey Ryan Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Bible Classes and Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool

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Kids help fight cancer During the month of October, the Delta High School Key Club sponsored three different events, including a bake sale, to raise funds for cancer research and education. Above, club president Jon Shirk presents the proceeds from the fund raisers — $917.03 — to Hayley Suppes of the American Cancer Society and Shirley Tabor (left), a breast cancer survivor and ACS volunteer.

DELTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SURFACE CREEK

NORTH FORK

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH THUNDER MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

ST. PHILIP BENIZI CATHOLIC CHURCH

290 N.W. Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 713 Cedaredge, CO 81413 Sundays: Rev. Canice Enyiaka, Pastor 1061 Meeker St., Delta • cofchrist.org Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. Mass For more information call 626-3347 (Children’s church available) For more information, call 970-856-6495 Weekly home Bible studies Information: 234-7816 800 Palmer St., Delta

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (SBC) 1290 A St., Delta • 874-9497 Pastor: Randy Unruh Website: www.calvarydelta.org E-Mail: office@calvarydelta.org Sunday: Bible Study Morning Worship

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

CEDAREDGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

751 Meeker St., Delta • 874-8083 5th & Meeker Streets, Delta • Office — 874-9501 1596 S.W. 9th St., Cedaredge • 856-3586 Sunday: Bible Lesson Sermon 10:00 a.m. delta.umc@juno.com Bob Hillyer - Senior Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Roy Trueblood, Pastor Marvin Pemberton - Assoc. Pastor Wednesday: Testimony Meeting 7:00 p.m. Early Service 8:30 a.m.

Youth Pastor: Eric Musil Child Care Provided • Everyone Welcome Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Janet Noble - Children Late Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Communion Worship 1st Sunday Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Family Night: Adult Bible Study, GRAND MESA BIBLE CHURCH Youth & Children's Ministries 7:00 p.m.

710 Crawford Ave., Delta • 874-8315 Men's Breakfast (Saturday) 7:00 a.m.

Pastor Gary Culp cedarag.org RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH Sunday School For All Ages 9:30 a.m.

1065 E. 7th St., Delta • 874-0308 • Cell: 314-0116 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Pastors David & Michele Murphy Please call for information about Sunday: Bible studies and Prayer times SURFACE CREEK Prayer Time 9:00 a.m.

Annointed Worship & Praise 9:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Annointed preaching to follow 21987 Austin Road • Austin Where the fire & glory of God are manifested Jacopper@tds.net FIRST CHURCH OF GOD John Copper, Pastor • 856-4675 1102 Howard St., Delta • Church 874-4647 Sunday: deltafirstchurchofgod.com Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Bob and Linda Aubery with Children’s Church and nursery provided Sunday School Classes Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Wed. Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 2:00 p.m.

CEDAREDGE Wed. Cedaredge Bible Study (856-3854) 4:00 p.m.

370 W. Main St., Cedaredge • 856-3830 Prayer Chain P.O. Box 400, Cedaredge, CO 81413 Contact Janice Bridwell 874-4621 Email: fbc@kaycee.net NORTH FORK CHURCH Senior Pastor Dik Abbott OF CHRIST Sunday: 40259 M Rd., Paonia • 970-527-5443 Sunday School for All Ages 9:00 a.m.

MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

(The LORD Cometh) Wednesday Evening 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Church Available 1712 H Road, Delta • 874-9135 Teaching Sound Bible Doctrine Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

Pastor Earl Douglas Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Night 6:00 p.m. AWANA and Youth PAONIA FRIENDS CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

409 3rd St., Paonia • 527-6151 All Welcome Pastor Gaylen Kinser Sunday: GRAND MESA SOUTHERN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m.

BAPTIST CHURCH with NURSERY for children 19 mos.-3 years ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 110 S.E. Jay Ave., Cedaredge • 856-4672 SUNDAY SCHOOL “Loyal to the orthodox Christian Rev. Steven Puls for ages 19 months-adults 10:00 a.m. faith as received by Anglicanism” 5th & Palmer St., Delta • Rector's Study: 874-9489 Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Tom Seibert Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Holy Eucharist Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

CRAWFORD FRIENDS CHURCH and Sunday School (Sunday) 10:15 a.m. Team Kid (Wednesday) 6:00 p.m.

Non-denominational Order of St. Luke & Healing Service, Prayer & Bible Study 3842 Stearman Lane, Crawford • 921-LORD (5673) First Monday each month 6:00 p.m.

(Wednesday) 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Dutton Morning Prayer/Communion Brotherhood Breakfast Youth Pastor JP Dutton Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

(1st Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Breakfast Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m. (last Tuesday) 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery 10:30 a.m. (at Ole Bakery) ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE Youth Group and Adult Life Studies www.crawfordchristians.org ORTHODOX 298 Bert St., Delta • 874-5225 www.saintandrewsdelta.org ECKERT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Father Daniel Jones HOTCHKISS CHURCH OF CHRIST Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 p.m.

13025 Highway 65, Eckert • 835-3441 175 N. 1st St., Hotchkiss • 527-3225 Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

P.O. Box 7 Minister Windell Howard Please call: for feast day services schedule Pastor Jo DeVinny Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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

SEVENTH-DAY Children’s Sunday School during worship MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE CHURCH ADVENTIST CHURCH Thursday: Lazear, CO – 872-2139 763 Meeker St., Delta Bible Study Held at Big E Market 7:30 a.m.

Pastor Jim Jesser – 323-6412 Pastor: Seth Coridan Youth Pastor Jake Erickson - 872-6329 Sabbath School Saturday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Meetings Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Evening Service & Youth Night 6:00 p.m.

NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m.

FREE CHURCH Christ Centered Country Church CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Independent and Fundamental Meets at Cedaredge Community Center www.newhopefree.org OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Pastor Bill Williamson 1679 Pioneer Rd., Delta • 874-3444 856-4458 Corner of E. 16th St./F Rd. and Pioneer Rd. HOTCHKISS COMMUNITY Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Church 10:45 a.m.

Uncompahgre Ward 9:00 a.m.

2nd & Orchard, Hotchkiss • Office: 872-3540 Nursery Available Delta Ward 11:00 a.m.

Pastor John Hiestand • 872-4881 Men’s Breakfast 1st & 3rd Sat. 7:00 at Ole Bakery Sanctuary is handicapped accessible Youth Groups — schedules vary 9:45 a.m.

Call for time and place Children's and Adult’s Sunday School FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DELTA Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

American Baptist Church Peace Circle, 2nd Tues.

12:30 p.m.

1250 Pioneer Road, Delta • 874-3847 Wearhouse hours: Monday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. deltafirstbaptist.org UMW Meet 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.

Pastor James Conley CEDAREDGE COMMUNITY National Historical Register site Sunday: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

3rd & Aspen, PO Box 369, Cedaredge • 856-3696 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. cedaredgecumc@tds.net Sunday Night Church 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Debra A. Edwards, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday: Vickie Richards-Street, Pastoral Associate Middle School Blitz 6:00 p.m.

OF HOTCHKISS Rev. Bob Watts, Pastor Emeritus AWANA (Sept.-April) 6:00 p.m.

203 W. Main, Hotchkiss • Church 872-3313 Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m.

Saturday: 9:45 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Worship Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship High School Saturday Night Live 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service 5:00 p.m.

Communion Worship First Sunday 3:45 p.m.

Zero Gravity Youth Sundays 4:00 p.m. After School Program (K-8) Wed. Adult Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Children, Youth and Adult Choirs Youth Group/Teen Bible Study Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Bible Studies Available!

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Also offering counseling, men’s prayer Nursery & Attendant also available.

FELLOWSHIP meetings, ladies’ Bible study, teen outings, nursery OPEN HEARTS! OPEN MINDS! OPEN DOORS! Meets at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta and a food pantry. Contact Pastor Jake DeField for Ron Howard, Pastor more information.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church Provided CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Home Bible Studies Available 2291 Q25 Road, Cedaredge • 856-6137 Information: call 200-7816 or 874-4372 PAONIA Pastors John and MaryLouise Dannels UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

2nd and Onarga, Paonia ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Pastor Russell Fletcher 628 Meeker St., Delta • 874-3300 Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Father Canice Enyiaka Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Saturday: Worship 10:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Youth Group Confession 4:00-5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Mass 5:30 p.m.

290 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cedaredge • 210-3398 Child care provided every Sun. Sunday: Pastor Seth Coridan and on special occasions.

English Mass 10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Saturday 9:15 a.m.

Spanish Mass 12:00 Noon Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

Daily Mass Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

(Missouri Synod) 5th & North Fork, Paonia at the Northwest corner of City Park Pastor Duane O. Daeke • 527-3232 Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Lent Worship Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study following worship service Visitors Always Welcome.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

20101 Deer Creek Rd., Austin • 835-3667 658 Howard St., Delta www.allsaintslutheranco.org Rev. Kay Spinden • 874-3425 Tom Lange, Pastor Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Children’s Classes 10:30 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Science of Mind Classes Also Available Open Communion (1st & 3rd Sundays)

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

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

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

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

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Awana Clubs - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nursery Provided

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

Adult Education 8:00 a.m.

Children’s Education 9:00 a.m.

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

Traditional Church Service 10:45 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Church 10:15 a.m.

Monday Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

His Hands — Men’s Group 6:30 p.m.

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

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

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

OLATHE OLD KING JAMES BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th & Horton, Olathe • 970-497-0790 Pastor Brian Lopiccolo Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Preaching 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH’S TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Latin Mass 59350 Carnation Rd., Olathe • 323-0243 Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

Rosary & Confessions 1/2 hour before each mass Daily masses as scheduled

OLATHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located at 512 Hersum Send mail to PO Box 148, Olathe, CO 81425 970-323-6465 • Email: olatheumc@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Breathing Space 6:00 p.m.

Choir 7:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome

MONTROSE LIVING WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH 2820 Peyton Dr., Montrose • 249-4405 Pastor Matthew Frey Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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B Raised from A little sprouts C K P A G E

Members of the Little Sprouts Preschool in Cedaredge graduate with positive, self-assured, learning-ready attitudes for their coming school years. Shown above is the Little Sprouts pre-kindergarten class of 2011.

BY HANK LOHMEYER Staff Writer

community has nothing if it doesn’t have a future.

So the people and institutions that protect the future, nourish it, and keep it safe are irreplaceable.

In Cedaredge, the Little Sprouts Preschool has been filling that community need for 16 years.

Children, ages two-anda-half to five have found a safe place there to learn and to grow under the care of the school staff. The teachers don’t work for pay and benefits, but rather they labor for a love. That love is for the children who are put in their care, for the families, and for the community they depend on and share – in a word, the future.

Little Sprouts’ unique and creative role in the community comes from the vision and the work of its staff. Eight teachers and preschool director Kim Frost provide the programs, activities, and curriculum that guide 79 current students in the processes of socialization, successful family interactions, and, by the time they are ready to enter kindergarten, learning that learning is fun.

Frost is joined in the school’s work by teachers Renee Deal, Carolyn Stumpf, Susan Van Scoyk, Resa Fuller, Lora Ely, Kristin Hatheway, Lisa Wright, and Debbie Carlson. They are advised by an involved seven-member community board of directors.

State certification and specialized study in early child development are required for everyone on the Little Sprouts staff. But the state rules are no limitation to what teachers can bring for enriching the children’s lives and learning.

An example Frost cites is one staff member who has a degree in chemical engineering. Not only is her service to the school amplified by her choosing to work there, but the children are getting a tremendous learning boost from interactions with their professional-grade preschool science teacher.

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Another staff member, Frost explains, has professional experience in child motor and behavioral development.

Her observations have helped some families discover issues and provide early intervention which, if left unattended, could have led to real problems later in the child’s life.

“We all have different backgrounds,” Frost says. Whether homemaker, mom, or professional scientist, the staff ’s commitment to the children and their families is the same for all – a total commitment.

Little Sprouts has created a vital, indispensable community role for itself by its dedicated, heart-felt commitment to meeting a real need. Since 1995 when Jenna Wright began the school with 12 children in the Cedaredge Methodist Church, Little Sprouts has grown and developed even as its students have.

There are many angels watching over Little Sprouts Preschool. One of them in particular, the Cedaredge United Methodist Women’s group, has been an unfailing pillar of friendship and help from the start, Frost says. And the staff and students of Little Sprouts have taken a lesson from that example; the entire school participates in fund raising activities for projects in the community other than ones for their own school.

“Every child,” says the Little Sprouts mission statement, “deserves a clean, safe, and loving environment in which to learn and grow. It is our responsibility to provide a nurturing atmosphere with a defined set of goals in order to meet and exceed those expectations.”

Judging from parent comments, Little Sprouts Preschool is living up to its own lofty expectations. A collection of testimonials from Little Sprouts families shows that.

“School has just started and my son has already learned so much. We love his teacher, and he is always so excited for school to begin.”

“I had another child attend the Little Sprouts program.

Our experience has been

There is no shortage of opportunity for fun learning and play at Little Sprouts Preschool, and so when time comes for a little brain work, the kids are well prepared and ready for the learning task at hand.

Students at Little Sprouts Preschool learn the social interaction and class participation skills that prepare them for “top of the class” performance in the public schools. excellent.”

“Little Sprouts Preschool is by far the best pre-school program in Delta County. Both our children are doing exceptionally well.”

Frost had worked for years as a reading tutor in local schools, and admits that when she came to Little Sprouts at first she expected to find “a sort of glorified day care or babysitting service.” To her great and pleasant surprise she found something totally different – a curriculumbased program where certified teachers prepare real lesson plans and interact with children in level-appropriate academic areas of math skills, handwriting, phonicsbased literacy, and music. It is a school that holds parentteacher conferences and provides staff development with two instructor in-service each year.

Kindergarten teachers tell Frost they easily see which of their students are Little Sprouts grads.

Parents who may think that the private school’s tuition puts its benefits beyond their reach may want to think again, and contact the school about tuition assistance programs that are available.

The school has earned many friends in the community who contribute private support, some of which is available for helping with tuition costs.

In addition, the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) through the cooperation of School District 51 currently helps pay costs for 25 Little Sprouts students. Frost is hopeful that if District 51 opens a preschool in the new Cedaredge Elementary that the CPP students and their parents will continue to have the option of attending Little Sprouts.

Frost, her staff, and board of directors know the need for quality pre-school in Cedaredge and Surface Creek Valley is greater than Little Sprouts currently serves. The school’s present enrollment is fewer than the 105 children total it is licensed to have, so need is there. School

district officials believe there are many additional Surface Creek Valley preschoolers who meet the criteria to qualify for CPP-funded programs, and they hope that program money will be available for them someday.

The thanks of families, the support of community groups, and the recognition of educators all give ample witness

to the need for Little Sprouts and to its success filling that need.

But what do the students themselves say? What would they tell about the work that Little Sprouts does, and about what is important to them?

Frost says she will never forget the child who came to her and confided, “I feel safe here.”

Level-appropriate learning activities and motor skills development are a key part of the curriculum at Little Sprouts Preschool.

The Little Sprouts Preschool facility is an all-important adjunct to the school’s programs, and it provides an atmosphere of interesting variety and orderly function in a comfortable and secure setting.